Craftsman 315.216360 - Manual (Page 14)

ADJUSTMENTS
HEX BOLT
SAW TABLE
L
Fig. 11
The zero stop assembly can be rotated to the left and
down out of the way and the table can be angled up to
12” to the left. See Figure 12.
Note; Make sure the zero degree stop is rotated all
the way down or it will contact the blade storage
drawer as you angle to the left.
Fig. 12
INSTALLING BLADES
Scroll saw blades wear out quickly and must be
replaced frequently for best cutting results. Expect to
break some blades while you learn to use and adjust
your saw. Blades generally stay sharp for 1/2 hour to
2 hours of cutting, depending on type of material and
speed of operation.
Pin End Blades
See Figure 13.
S Turn off and unplug the saw from outlet.
^ WARNING: To avoid injury from accidental
starting, always turn off and unplug the saw
before installing, removing or replacing the
blade.
■ On the top back of the saw, rotate the quick
release knob to the left or counterclockwise to
loosen blade tension. See Figure 5.
■ Remove the throat plate.
■ Place blade through the throat plate opening with
the teeth of the blade to the front of the saw and
pointing down toward the table. Engage the pin
into the "V" notch of the lower blade holder.
■ Pull up on the blade and push down on the saw
arm to engage the upper pin in the "V" notch of
the upper blade holder.
Note: If the blade touches the hold down foot on
either side then the hold down foot must be adjusted.
■ Loosen the foot adjusting knob. See Figure 13.
■ To center the hold down foot around the saw
blade, slide the hold down foot to the side.
■ Tighten the foot adjusting knob.
■ To tension the blade, rotate the quick release
knob (outer, larger knob) 1/4 turn to the right or
clockwise to apply tension to the blade. Fine
adjustments of the blade tension may be per­
formed using the tension adjusting knob (inner,
smaller knob) at any time, while the blade is
under tension or not.
■ Replace throat plate.
Plain End Blades
See Figure 13.
■ . Turn off and unplug the saw from outlet.
WARNING: To avoid injury from accidental
starting, always turn off and unplug the saw
before installing, removing, or replacing the
blade.
■ On the top back of the saw, rotate the quick
release knob to the left or counterclockwise to
loosen the blade tension. See Figure 5.
■ Remove the throat plate.
■ Loosen the blade knobs by hand and remove the
blade.
■ Place new blade through the throat plate opening
in the table with the teeth of the blade to the front
of the saw and pointing down toward the table.
Next, place blade in the lower blade holder into
the slot that enlarges as you loosen the blade
knob.
■ Position blade and securely tighten blade knob.
B Pull up on the blade and down on the saw's
upper arm to install blade into upper blade
holder.
Note: If the blade touches the hold down foot on
either side then the hold down foot must be adjusted.
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