Operation; Basic Saw Operations; Tilting The Blade; On/Off Switch - Craftsman 137.218300 Operator's Manual

BASIC SAW OPERATIONS
RAISE THE BLADE (FIG. R)
To raise or lower the blade, turn the blade elevation
handwheel (1) to the desired blade height, and then
tighten the bevel lock handle (2) to maintain the desired
blade angle.
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TILTING THE BLADE
Two methods are available for tilting the saw blade.
Rapid blade tilting:
Loosen bevel lock handle (2), move the hand wheel (1)
to the desired angle then tighten the bevel lock handle.
Fine adjustment blade tilting:
Loosen the bevel lock handle (2), push in thehand wheel
(1) and at the same time turn the hand wheel (1) to tilt
the saw blade. When the saw blade is at the desired
angle, tighten the bevel lock handle (2).
ON/OFF SWITCH (FIG. S)
The ON / OFF switch has a removal key. With the key
removed from the switch, unauthorized and hazardous
use by children and others is minimized.
1. To turn the saw ON, insert the safety switch key (t)
into the slot in the switch (2). Move the switch upward
to the ON position.
2. To turn the saw OFF, move the switch downward.
3. To lock the switch in the OFF position, grasp the end
(or yellow part) of the safety switch (1), and pull it out.
4. With the switch key removed, the switch will not
operate.
5. If the switch key is removed while the saw is running,
it can be turned OFF but cannot be restarted without
inserting the switch key (t).
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OVERLOAD PROTECTION (FIG. S)
This saw has an overload relay button (3) that resets the
motor after it shuts off due to overloading or low voltage.
If the motor stops during operation, turn the ON / OFF
switch to the OFF position. Wait about five minutes for
the motor to cool, the push in on the reset button (3) and
turn the switch to the ON position.
USING THE DUST CHUTE (FIG. T)
To prevent fire hazard, clean and remove sawdust from
under the saw frequently.
To prevent sawdust buildup inside the saw housing,
attach a vacuum hose (1) to the dust chute (2) at the
rear of the table saw. DO NOT operate the saw with the
hose in place unless the vacuum is turned on.
Fig. T
USING THE TABLE EXTENSION (FIG. U)
NOTE: Use the scale on front rail for rip cuts up to 13".
For rip cuts greater than 13", set and lock the fence on
the 13" mark, unlock the extension table, and slide the
table with the fence to the desired dimension using the
scale on rear rail.
1. Release cam locking lever.
2. Slide the table extension to the desired
measurement and then tighten the cam locking lever.
Fig. U