Craftsman CONTRACTOR 351.21833 - Manual (Page 15)

Rip Fence Dimensions:
Rip fence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
1 ⁄
4
″
Rip fence rails (front and rear) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 1 ⁄
2
″
Blade capacity maximum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 ″
Blade arbor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 ⁄
8
″
Dado blade capacity maximum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 ⁄
16
″
Saw Constructions:
Cabinet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Totally enclosed steel panel
Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cast iron
Rip fence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aluminum tube
Drive system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . V-belt
Exhaust port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
″ Male
Miter gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cast iron with T-slot roller guide
Blade guard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Acrylic with anti-kickback pawls
Switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Locking paddle switch with overload
Arbor R.P.M.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3450 RPM approx.
Motor: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
3 ⁄
4
HP, 3550 RPM, capacitor start,
capacitor run, 120/240V, 15/7.5A,
single-phase, ball bearing
Gross weight with motor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288 lbs
WARNING: Disconnect power before attempting any of the
following procedures. Be certain switch is in OFF position and
safety disconnect (or breaker) is in OFF or open position. Saw
blade must not be moving. Saw blade will rotate freely after
motor is turned off. Allow blade to come to a complete stop
before attempting any of the following procedures.
WARNING: The operation of any power tool can result in
foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, which can result in
severe eye damage. Always wear safety goggles complying
with United States ANSI Z87.1 before commencing power tool
operation.
STARTING AND STOPPING THE SAW
Refer to Figure 43.
WARNING: Never operate saw without blade guards in
place. Be sure blade is not in contact with workpiece when
motor is started. Start motor and allow saw to come to full
speed.
WARNING: Make sure the electrical characteristics of motor
nameplate and power source are the same.
• The ON/OFF switch is located under the front rail of the
table saw at the left side.
• To turn saw on, stand to either side of the blade—never in
line with it. Raise large red OFF paddle and pull up
ON/OFF switch. Always allow saw blade to come up to full
speed before cutting.
• Do not turn motor switch ON and OFF rapidly. This action
overheats the motor and may cause saw blade to loosen.
• Never leave saw while the power is on.
• To turn the table saw off, press the large red OFF paddle.
Never leave saw until cutting tool has come to a complete
stop.
The saw can be locked from unauthorized use by locking the
switch. To lock the switch:
• Turn the switch to OFF position and disconnect saw from
power source.
• Pull the key out. The switch cannot be turned on with the
key removed.
NOTE: Should the key be removed from the switch at the ON
position, the switch can be turned off but cannot be turned on
again.
• To replace key, slide key into the slot on switch until it
snaps.
WARNING: For your own safety, lower blade or cutting tool
below table surface. If blade is tilted, return it to vertical posi-
tion. Turn off safety disconnect or circuit breaker when saw is
not in use.
BLADE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
Refer to Figure 44.
• Blade height is controlled by handwheel on the front of the
saw.
• To adjust height, loosen locking hand knob. Rotate knob
counterclockwise approximately three turns. Turn hand-
wheel to desired blade height.
CAUTION: For safety, blade should be raised only 1 /
8
″ above
the surface of the material to be cut. However, if hollow
ground blades are used, raise blade to its maximum height to
allow for greater blade clearance.
• Lock blade height into position. Lock handwheel by tight-
ening locking knob clockwise. Tighten only until snug.
IMPORTANT: Do not over tighten. Only a small amount of
pressure is necessary to lock handwheel securely.
BLADE TILT ADJUSTMENT
Refer to Figures 44 and 45, page 15 and 16.
• The saw blade can be set at any angle between 90° and
45°. Blade tilt is controlled by the handwheel (Fig. 44) on
the right side of the saw. The indicator (Fig. 45) on front of
saw shows the tilt angle of the blade.
• To adjust tilt, loosen locking hand knob. Rotate knob coun-
terclockwise at least three turns. Turn handwheel to
desired blade angle. Lock blade angle into position.
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Figure 43 - ON/OFF Switch
Paddle
Switch
Key
Figure 44 - Blade Height Adjustment
Angle
Indicator
Lock Knob
Handwheel