Blade guard assembly (fig. k, l, m), Fig. k, Fig. l – Craftsman 137.218250 User Manual

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BLADE GUARD ASSEMBLY (FIG. K, L, M)

1. Set the blade to maximum height and the tiit to zero

degrees on the bevel scale with the hand wheels.

Lock the blade lock knob.

Place the external toothed lock washer (1) and a
steel flat washer (2) onto the long hex. head bolt (3).
Insert the bolt into the splitter bracket (4) as shown.

(FIG. K)

Fig. K

Fig. M

anti-kickback pawl

3.
4.

Place the oval washer (5) on the pivot rod (6).

(FIG. L)

Install the bracket assembly (4) into the rear of the

saw table. Thread the bolt (3) into the internally
threaded pivot rod.

NOTE:

The splitter is removed from the illustration

for clarity.

Fig. L

ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONS

A WARNING

To avoid injury from an accidental start, make sure the

switch is in the OFF position and the plug is not
connected to the power source, before making any
adjustments.

ADJUSTING THE TABLE EXTENSION (FIG. O)

NOTE:

The table extension may be installed on the right

side of the table, as needed, to support long

workpieces.

Position the blade guard arm (7) to the rear of the

table.

(FIG. M)

Using a straightedge, check that the blade guard
splitter (8) is aligned with the saw blade (9),
If straightening adjustment is necessary, loosen the
bolt (3) and shift the splitter assembly to the right or

left, or rotate.
When the splitter is properly aligned with the saw
blade, tighten the bolt.

NOTE:

The splitter must always be correctly aligned

so the cut workpiece will pass on either side without
binding or twisting to the side.