Craftsman 137218040 table saw

User Manual - Page 15

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Additional blade adjustments (Fig. T)
TOOLS REQUIRED
10mm open end or 10mm combination wrench
4mm hex key
Framing square
Medium size flat blade screw driver
ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE
1. Turn saw switch OFF and remove plug from the
power source.
2. Remove blade guard and splitter assembly, miter
gauge and rip fence.
3. Using the 10mm hex wrench, slightly loosen the two
middle blade alignment rod strap bolts (1) and two-
rear blade alignment rod strap bolts (2) (see Fig. T).
and rear of the blade to an edge of a miter slot.
When the distances are with in 1/64"or closer,
tighten both front blade alignment rod strap bolts (3)
while holding the rod firmly in place.
NOTE: The blade alignment rod will only move
slightly to the right.
Tighten both middle blade alignment rod strap bolts
(1). NOTE: Re-check to make sure all six bolts are
properly tightened and that the distance from the
front and rear of the blade to the miter gauge groove
are within 1/64thof an inch from one another.
Re-install blade guard and splitter assembly and
adjust the alignment with the blade as outlined
earlier in the owner's manual.
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While standing at the rear of the saw, use a medium
size flat blade screwdriver and gently pry the rear of
the blade alignment rod to the LEFT or RIGHT.
Using the framing square, simultaneously measure
the distance at the front and rear of the blade to an
edge of a miter slot. When the distances are within
1/64 or closer, tighten both rear blade alignment rod
strap bolts (2) while holding the rod firmly in place.
NOTE: The blade alignment rod will only move
slightly.
5. If alignment is not achieved by rear adjustment,
loosen the two front blade alignment rod strap bolts
(3).
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While standing at the front of the saw, use a medium
size flat blade screw driver and gently pry the front of
the blade alignment rod to the RIGHT or LEFT.
Simultaneously measure the distance at the front
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