Craftsman 315.228310 - Manual (Page 27)

ASSEMBLY
CHECKING RIP FENCE AND BLADE
ALIGNMENT
See Figures 29 - 31.
The rip fence is seif-aiigning but shouid be checked
before first use.
^ WARNING: Failure to align the rip fence to the
blade can cause jams and kickback, resuitIng In
serious personai injury.
■ Siide the rip fence to the miter gage groove, which
is parallel to blade. Do not lock the rip fence.
■ Place a framing square against the blade, with the
long end under the rip fence. Note the distance.
■ Move the square to the back and measure the
length from the other end of the fence.
■ If the distances are different, loosen the four screws
around the rip fence handle with a 6 mm hex key.
Alternate the order (loosen the screw opposite, not
next to the first one).
■ Hold the fence handle against the front rail and
align the rip fence with the blade.
■ Retighten the screws in alternating order and check
the alignment.
■ Repeat until the rip fence is aligned.
To complete assembly of the saw. plug the motor cord
into the back of the switch. Run the cord around the
side of the cabinet. Secure it to the side of the cabinet
with the cord clip and screw provided. Use care with
the cord around sharp edges. Your saw is now set up
to provide years of high quality performance.
RIP FENCE
Note: To insure proper self alignment when position­
ing rip fence, push sides of scale indicator
housing against front rail before locking rip
fence handle.
27 CRRFT5HRN* TABLE SAW 315.228310