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Craftsman 315.114231 Operator's Manual page 18

5-1/2 in. 18 volt cordless trim saw

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ALTERNATIVE
RIP METHOD
See Figure 21.
Using C-clamps, firmlyclamp a straightedge to the
workbaica and guide the sew along the straightedge to
achieve a straight dp cut. Do not bindthe blade in the cut.
ALTERNATIVE METHOD FORRIPCUTrlNG
WORI_ECE
Alignyour line of cut with the inner blade guide notchon
the sew base when making45 ° bevel cuts.
Since blade thicknesses vanj and different angles
require different sottings, always make atdal cut in
scrap materiel along a guideline to determine how
much you should offset the guideline on the board to
be cut,
When makinga bevel cut hold your sew firmly with both
handsas shown in figure 23,
STRAIGHT
EDGE
NOTE: C -CLAMP
BOTH ENDS OFSTRAIGHT
EDGE BEFORE MAIONG CUT
Fig. 21
TO BEVEL CUT
The angle of cut of your sew may be adjusted to any
desired settingbetween zero and 50 °. Note: When
making cuts at 50 °, blade shouldbe set at full depth of
cut.
When making 45° bevel cuts, there is a notch in the sew
base to help you line up the blade with the line of cut. See
F/gum 22.
BEVEL
ADJUSTMENT KNOB
BeVel
W
SCALE
BLADE
GUIDE NOTCH
AUGNINNERBLADE GUIDENOTCH ON SAW BASE WITH
UNE OFCUTAS SHOWN WHENMAIQNG 45 ° BEVEL CUTS
Fig. 22
LOWER
BLADEGUARDFig. 23
Rest the front edge of the base on the workpieca, Depress
the lock-off button and squeeze the switchtrigger to start
your saw, Always let the blade reach full speed, then
guide your saw into the workpieco.
A
WARNING:
The blade coming in contact with the
workplace before it reaches full speed could cause
saw to "kickback" toward you resultingin serious
injury.
After you complete your cut release the triggerand allow
the blade to come to a complete stop, After the blade has
stopped, lift your sew from the workpiece.
TO ADJUST BEVEL SETTING
Remove battery pack from saw,
WARNING:
Failure to remove battery pack from
saw could resultin accidental starting causing
possible serious personal injury.
Loosen bevel adjustment knob, See Figure 22.
• Raise motorhousingend ofsew untilyou reachdesired
angle settingon bevel scale.See FIgure22.
• Tighten bevel adjustment knobsecurely.
WARNING: Attemptingbevel cut withoutknob
securelytightened can resultin serious injury.
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