Craftsman 137.21602 - Manual (Page 22)

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2. Insert the new blade into the lower
blade holder slot (1), and then
tighten the lower blade holder set
screw (2). (Fig. O)
3. Tilt the table to the 0° bevel setting
and lock the table lock knob.
Fig. O
4. Insert the other end of the blade into
the upper blade holder slot (3-Fig.
O) and then tighten the tension knob
(5-Fig. P).
NOTE: Apply slight downward
pressure against the upper arm
(4-Fig. O) when installing the blade
into the upper blade holder.
5. Tighten the tension on the blade
by turning the tension knob (5)
clockwise. If the tension is too tight,
turn counterclockwise. If too loose,
turn the lever clockwise. Do not
make too tight or blade will easily
break in use. (Fig. P)
Fig. P
BEVEL STOP ADJUSTMENT
To avoid injury from accidental
starting, always turn the switch OFF
and unplug the scroll saw before
moving, replacing the blade or
making adjustments.
90 0 (0 0 ) Bevel Adjustment (Fig. Q, R)
1. Remove the blade guard foot (1) by
using the supplied T-wrench to turn
the hex screw (2) counterclockwise.
(Fig. Q)
2. Loosen the table lock knob (3)
and move the table (4) until it is
approximately at a right angle to the
blade (5).
3. Loosen the lock nut (6) and adjust
the adjusting screw (7) under the
table by turning counterclockwise.
4. Lower the adjusting screw by turning
clockwise.
5. Use a combination square (8) to
set the table exactly 90 0 (0 0 ) to the
blade. If there is space between the
square and blade, adjust the table
angle until the space is closed.
6. Lock the table lock knob (3) under
the table to prevent movement.
Raise the adjusting screw under
the tabel until the tip of the screw
touches the table.
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