Craftsman 298721 Saw User Manual


 
15.IMPORTANT: To work properly, the Spreader
must always be PARALLEL to the sawblade and
adjusted so the cut workplece will pass on either
side at the Spreader without binding or skewing
to the side.
NOTE: The Spreader is thinner than the width of the
cut (KERF) by approximately six thicknesses of
paper.
KERF WOOD
SPREADER ..__ -- . ....
LOOKING DOWN ON SAW
16. Make two folds ina small piece (6 x6 inch)ofordinary
NEWSPAPER making three thicknesses.
The folded paper will be used as a "spacing gauge".
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17.Place RipFence on table, CAREFULLY move it
against blade so that it is parallel to the blade, and
just TOUCHEStips of sawteeth. Tighten Rip Fence
Lock Lever.
18. Insert folded paper between Spreader and Fence.
19.Using 7/16 wrench loosen the 1/4-20 hex head
screws so the Spreader can slide sideways.
20. Hold Spreader flat against Fence. Tighten screws
using 7/16 inch wrench.
21.To remove Blade Guard and Spreader, loosen 7/16IN. WRENCH
Thumbscrew. DO NOT LOOSEN OTHER SCREWS.
This lets you remove and replace the Guard without
disturbing the Spreader alignment.
FOLDED PAPER
MOUNTING THE MOTOR
Model 113.298721 & 113.298761
Check Motor Rotation
1. The Motor must rotate CLOCKWISE when viewed
from the 5/8 inch shaft.
2. MAKE SURE "KEY' IS REMOVED FROM SHAFT.
3. Place the Motor on your workbench or on the floor.
4. Plug the cord into a properly grounded outlet (See
"MOTOR SPECIFICATIONS AND ELECTRICAL
REQUIREMENTS" section) Notice the rotation of
the shaft. If it is not turning CLOCKWISE, do not
assemble or attempt to operate saw until motor with
correct rotation is obtained,
KEY
518 IN.
DIA, SHAFT
21
TION