Craftsman 315.228110 - Manual (Page 36)

MAINTENANCE
TO ALIGN THE MITER LOCKING CLAMPS
See Figure 51.
WARNING: Unplug the saw to prevent
accidental starting.
The miter locking clamps are preset at the factory but
may require adjusting after extended use or if damage
occurs in shipping. Adjust them with the following
steps:
■ Loosen the set screw behind each locking clamp.
■ Loosen the screw on top of each locking clamp.
■ Lift the locking clamp to the Up position.
■ Push the clamp fora/ard tight against the front rail
to bring the clamp into alignment.
■ When the clamps are correctly positioned,
retighten the screws and the set screws.
■ Push both front and rear miter locking clamps
down to secure the sliding miter table.
TO ADJUST THE FRONT AND REAR RAIL
CLAMPS
See Figure 52.
The rail clamps are located below the rails and ensure
tight attachment of the rail. Following extended use,
the rail holder nut inside the rails may need adjusting.
■ Remove the miter table and accessory table.
■ Remove the front and rear rails by loosening the
rail clamps and sliding the rails off.
■ Rotate each rail clamp to the left until it hits or
comes in contact with the bottom of the saw table.
■ Tighten rail holder nut until it is snug.
■ Loosen rail holder nut one-fourth (1/4) turn.
■ Replace the rails and check the rail clamps.
TO ADJUST THE ACCESSORY TABLE
See Figure 53.
After extended use, the accessory table may work
loose causing the accessory table to be loose on the
rails. Follow the steps below, when adjustments are
required:
■ Remove the hex nut on the lever using a 3/8 in. nut
driver.
■ Remove the backup plate and spring plate. Rotate
the spring plate 180° and reinstall on the handle
shaft.
■ Reassemble all parts and tighten hex nut securely.
Note: The spring plate offers two ends for use
before requiring replacement.
WASHER
BACKUP
PLATE
Figure 52
CAP SCREW
LEVER
^ WASHER
RETAINING
RING
SPRING PLATE
HEX NUT
CRRFTIHDN* TABLE SAW 315.228110
Figure 53
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