Craftsman 315.114233 Operator's Manual

WmDTH OF CUT SCALESee Figure 21.A width of cut scale has been provided on the base ofthe saw. When making straight cross cuts or rip cuts, thescale can be used to measure up to four inches to theright side of the blade, ff can be used to measure up toone inch to the left side of the blade.BASEABBEMBLY_CUT SCALE®BLADEFig. 21BEVEL CUTTmNGSee Figures 22 - 23.The angle of cut of the saw may be adjusted to anydesired setting between zero and 50 °.NOTE: When making cuts at 50 ° , blade should be set atfull depth of cut.When making 45 ° bevel cuts, there is a notch in the sawbase to help you line up the blade with the line of cut.BEVELADJUSTMENTKNOBALIGN iNNER BLADEGUIDENOTCHON RAW BASEWITHLINE OFCUTAB BHOWNWHENMAKING45° BEVELCUTBFig. 22Align the line of cut with the inner blade guide notch onthe saw base when making 45 ° bevel cuts.Since blade thicknesses vary and different angles requiredifferent settings, always make a trial cut in scrap materialalong a guideline to determine how much you shouldoffset the guideline on the board to be cut.When making a bevel cut hold the saw firmly with bothhands.@ @Rest the front edge of the base on the workpiece. Depressthe lock-off button and squeeze the switch trigger to startthe saw. Always let the blade reach full speed, then guidethe saw into the workpiece._11_ WARNING: The blade coming in contact with theworkpiece before it reaches full speed could causesaw to "kickback" toward you resulting in seriousinjury.After you complete the cut release the trigger and allowthe blade to come to a complete stop. After the blade hasstopped, lift the saw from the workpiece.TO ADJUST BEVEL SETTINGSee Figure 21.[] Remove battery pack from saw.[] Loosen beve! adjustment knob.[] Raise motor housing end of saw until you reachdesired angle setting on bevel scale.[] Tighten bevel adjustment knob securely._1_ WAFINJNG: Attempting bevel cut without knobsecurely tightened can result in serious injury.19