To Install Blade Guard Assembly; Applications; Basic Operation Of The Table Saw - Craftsman 21829 - Professional 10 in. Portable Table Saw Operator's Manual

TO INS'i'ALL BLADEGUARD ASSEMBLY
See Figure 23.
Proper installationof the blade guard assembly means
that the saw blade and rivingknifeare in alignment.
ALWAYS align the rivingknife to the saw b/ade priorto
turning on the table saw.
• Lower the blade and remove the throat plate.
• Make sure the bevel looldng leveris securelypushed to
the (eft. Raise the saw blade to its full height by turning
the height/bevel adjusting handwheelclockwise.
• Loosen the two hex nuts enoughto slide the riving
knife down between the shims. Do not remove the
he]<nuts. Partially retightenthe hex nuts,Check the
blade and r(vin9knife alignment, _nd mska sure the
rlving knife clears the blade by 1/8 in.
• Align the blade and rivingknife as shown. Blade align-
merit with the rivingknife can be adjusted for diffarard
blade widths. Refer 1o To Cheek, Replace, or Adjust
the Riving Knife and Blade Guard Assembly in the
AdjusO'nent S ection, Check the blade guard eseambiy
for clearances and free movemanL
NOTE: If the rivingknife is not positionedcorrectly
lwtth blade up) it could contact the saw table when the
blade is lowered znd rastJ'ict b lade elevation.
• Tighten hex nuts securely.
• Lowerthe blade and reinstaflthe throat plate. Tighten
the screws securely.
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ANTI-KICKBACK SHIMS
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Fig. 23
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41L WARNING: Do not allow familiaritywith tools
to make you careless. Remember that a sarelese
fraction of a second is suf_cfentto inflict severe
injury.
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i WARNING; Ah_,ays west safety gogglesor safer7
gbsses with side shieldswhen operatingtools.
Failureto do so could resultin objects being thrown
into your eyes in posaibieserious injury.
_lk WARNING: Do not usa any attachments or
accessories not recommended by the manufacturer
of'ibis tool. The use of attachments or accessories
not recommended can resultin serious personal
injury.
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WARNING: Aifhough many of the illustrat;ons in
this manual are shown with the blade guard removed
for clarity, do not operate the saw without the blade
guard unless specifically instxucted to do so.
APPLICATIONS
You may usethis tool for the purposeslisted below:.
• Straight line cutting operationssuch as cross cutting,
r_pping,mitering,beveling, and compound cutting
• Dado or molding outs with optional accessories
• Cabinet making and woodworking
NOl'F.: This table saw Jsdesigned to cut wood and wood
compoe_i_nl:_mdu_s only,
BASIC OPERATION OF THE TABLE SAW
The 3-prong p[ug must be plugged into a matching out-
let that is propertylnst_fled and groundedaccording to
all focal codes and ordinances.Improper connection of
the equipmentcan resultin elec_c shock. Do not modify
the plug if it will not.fit the cuber. Have the correct outlet
inst_led bye qus)ified electrician. Refer to the E}ectric_
section in this manual.
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