Craftsman 315.220381 - Manual (Page 36)

ASSEMBLY
INSTALLING RIP SCALE INDICATORS
See Figure 28.
The rip scale indicators on the arm show the distance
between the blade and the rip fence with the fence in
the front and rear positions. The upper scale is used
when the fence is positioned directly behind the front
table. The lower scale is used when the fence is at the
extreme rear, directly in front of the column.
The In-Rip Indicator is on the right side of the arm.
The Out-Rip Indicator is on the left side of the arm.
■ Remove the following from a small hardware bag.
2 rip scale indicators
4 screws
2 speed nuts
■ On the left of the radial arm saw, remove the
carriage lock knob and spring.
■ Remove the two carriage cover screws and the
carriage cover.
■ Insert a speed nut inside the carriage cover with the
flat side up. Place the scale indicator on top of the
carriage cover and attach with two screws. Se­
curely tighten screws.
■ Replace the carriage cover and tighten the carriage
cover screws.
■ Replace carriage lock knob and spring.
■ Repeat for the right side.
SCREWS
RIP SCALE
INDICATOR
CARRIAGE
COVER
CARRIAGE
LOCK KNOB
SCREWS
Fig. 28
To complete setting up your saw, continue with the
Adjustment procedures. The adjustments should be
checked regularly, depending on usage. Your saw will
provide accurate cuts with fine tolerances as long as
you protect the accuracy with frequent alignment
checks. The radial arm saw can perform a wide range
of high quality cuts.
The final step wiii be connecting the control cut
device. The control cut device offers many benefits.
As it increases operator control, it eliminates the risk
in a cross cut of the saw “climbing" out and over the
workpiece at the operator. Feed control of the blade
as it cuts through the workpiece increases, as does
the accuracy of the cut. The following adjustments
need to be completed before the control cut device is
connected.
ADJUSTMENTS
Your radial arm saw is designed to perform a variety of
complex cuts with fine tolerances. A weekly alignment
check ensures that your saw can perform with precision.
It takes about ten minutes and the results is better
performance and a longer life for your saw.
Perform the checks in the order given. If you miss an
adjustment, go back to the missed adjustment and
repeat all steps from that point fonvard.
CAUTION: Failure to check alignments and
perform the adjustments in the initial set up or on
a frequent basis can result in poor performance or
machine damage.
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