Craftsman 137.21239 User Manual

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2. While holding the upper arm in that

position, turn the stop knob (1) until
it touches the stop plate (2).

3. Recheck the blade depth by moving

the cutting head front to back
through the full motion of a typical
cut along the control arm.

Fig. S

ADJUSTING CUTTING DEPTH
(FIG. S)
The maximum depth travel of the
cutting head was set at the factory.
Check to see that the blade does not
extend more than 1/4 in. below the
table insert, and does not touch the
control arm throat or any part of the
base or table. If the maximum depth
needs readjusting:
1. Loosen the stop knob (1) while

moving the cutting head down until
the blade extends just 1/4 in. below
the table insert.

2. Adjust the stop knob (1) to touch the

stop plate (2).

3. Recheck the blade depth by moving

the cutting head front to back
through the full motion of a cut
along the control arm. If the blade
touches the inside of the control
arm, readjust the setting.

ADJUSTING FENCE SQUARENESS
(FIG. R)
1. Loosen the three fence locking bolts

(1).

2. Lower the cutting arm and lock in

position.

3. Using a square (3), lay the heel of

the square against the blade and
the ruler against the fence (2) as
shown.

4. Adjust the fence 90° to the blade

and tighten the four fence locking
bolts.
CAUTION: If the saw has not
been used recently, recheck
blade squareness to the fence
and readjust if needed.

5. After fence has been aligned, using

a scrap piece of wood, make a cut
at 90

then check squareness on

the piece. Readjust if necessary.

Fig. R

SETTING CUTTING DEPTH (FIG. S)
The depth of cut can be preset for even
and repetitive shallow cuts.
1. Adjust the cutting head down (See

CUTTING HEAD section) until the
teeth of the blade are at the desired
depth.