Craftsman 113.298721, 113.298761 Saw User Manual


 
getting to know your saw
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ELEVATION HANDWHEEL ... elevates or
Iowersthe blade, Turnclockwiseto elevate, counter-
clockwise to lower.
TILT HANDWHEEL...tilts the bladefor bevel
cutting. Turn clockwise to tilt toward left,counter-
clockwise to tilt toward dght.
When the blade is tilted to the LEFT as far as itwill
go, it should be at 45" to the table and the bevel
pointer should point 45°.
NOTE: There are LIMIT STOPS inside the saw
which prevent the blade from tilting beyond 45° to
the LEFT and 90° to the RIGHT. ( See "ADJUST-
MENT,<;AND ALIGNMENTS"section"BLADE TILT,
OR SQUARENESS OF BLADE TO TABLE").
TILT LOCK HANDLE... locks the blade inthe
desired tilt position. To loosen, turn counterclock-
wise. Push handle in and turn it to another position
if necessary in order to tighten or loosen.
RIP FENCE... islocked inplace by pushingthe
Lock Lever down untilthe lever rests onthe stop. To
move the Fence, lift the Lock Lever and grasp the
Fence with one hand at the front.
Holes are provided inthe Rip Fence for attaching a
wood facing when using the Dado Head, or Molding
Head.
Select a piece of smooth straight wood approxi-
mately 3/4 inch thick, and the same size as the Rip
Fence.
Attach it to the Fence with three Round Head #10
Wood Screws, 2 inches long. TOremovethe facing,
loosen the screws, slide the facing forward and pull
the screws through the round holes.
WOOD FACING
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6 MITER GAUGE .., headislockedin positionfor
crosscuttingorrnitedngby tighteningthe LockKnob.
ALWAYS LOCK IT SECURELY WHEN IN USE.
If necessary, the Miter Gauge head can then be
swiveled slightlyto compensate and then locked.
Slots are provided in the Miter Gauge for attaching
an Auxiliary Facing to make it easier to cut long
pieces. Be positive Facing does not interfere with
the proper operation of the Sawblade Guard.
Select a suitable piece of smooth straight wood, ddll
two holes through it and attach itwith screws.
NOTE: When bevel crosscutting, attach Facing so
that it extendsto the dght of the Miter Gauge and use
the Miter Gauge in the groove to the righl of the
blade.
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FACING
7 BLADEGUARD...must always be in place and
working properlyfor all thru-sawing cuts. That is, all
cuts where the blade cuts completely through the
workpiece.
To remove the Guard for special operations, loosen
the Thumbscrew and slidethe Guard off of the Rod.
DO NOT DISTURB THE SETTING OF THE ROD.
When replacingthe Guard, make sure the PIN inthe
Rod engages with the NOTCH in the Spreader
Support. Make sure Thumbscrew is tightened se-
curely.
8 TABLE INSERT... is removable for removing
or installingblades or other cutting tools.
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SCREW
Gauge to cut miters.
NOTE: The slotsfor the Stop Pin and the gradu-
ations are manufactured to very close tolerances
which provide accuracy for average woodworking.
In some cases where extreme accuracy is required,
when making angle cuts. forexample, make a trial
cut and then recheck it.
A, Lower the blade below the table surface.
B. F_aiseBlade Guard.
C. Loosen screw.
D. Lift insert from front end, and pull toward front of
saw.
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