Craftsman M2500R4 Operation Manual - Page 14

NOTE: Pay attention to the pieces removed, noting their position and direction they face. Wipe the blade collars clean of any sawdust before installing the new blade. the table and check for any contact with the metal base or the turn table. ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONS Fig. I 6 7 8 6 7 8 Installing Blade (Fig. G, H, I) 1. Install a 10 in. blade with a 5/8 in. arbor making sure the rotation arrow on the blade matches the clockwise rotation arrow on the upper guard, and the blade teeth are pointing downward. 2. Place the blade collar (6) against the blade and on the arbor. Thread the arbor bolt (4) onto the arbor in a counterclockwise direction. (Fig. G) IMPORTANT: Make sure the flats of the blade collars are engaged with the flats on the arbor shaft. Also, the flat side of the blade collar must be placed against the blade. 3. Place the blade wrench on the arbor bolt. 4. Press the arbor lock (5), holding it in firmly while turning the blade counterclockwise. When arbor lock engages, continue to press it in while tightening the arbor bolt securely. (Fig. H) 5. Rotate the cover plate (3) back to its original position until the slot in the cover plate engages with the cover plate screw (2). While holding the lower blade guard, tighten the screw with a Phillips screwdriver. (Fig. G) NOTE: The lower blade guard must be raised to the upright position to access the cover plate screw. 6. Lower the blade guard (1) and verify that the operation of the guard does not bind or stick. 7. Be sure the arbor lock is released so the blade turns freely. ! WARNING To avoid injury from an accidental start, make sure the switch is in the OFF position and the plug is not connected to the power source outlet. ADJUSTING FENCE SQUARENESS (FIG. J) 1. Loosen the three fence locking bolts (1). 2. Lower the cutting arm and lock in position. 3. Using a square, lay the heel of the square against the blade, and the rule agaist the fence(2) as shown. Check to see if the fence is 90° to the blade. 4. If not, adjust fence 90° to the blade and tighten the 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 90o then check squareness on the piece. Readjust if necessary. Fig. J 12 1 MITER SCALE (FIG. K) The miter scale assists the user in setting the desired miter angles from 45° left to 45° right. The miter saw table has nine of the most common angle setttings with positive stops at 0°, 15°, 22.5°, 31.6°, and 45°. These positive stops position the blade at the desired angle quickly and accurately. ! WARNING ● To avoid injury, never use the saw without the cover plate secure in place. It keeps the arbor bolt from falling out if it accidentally loosens, and helps prevent the spinning blade from coming off the saw. ● Make sure the collars are clean and properly arranged. Lower the blade into To Adjust the Angle: 1. Unlock the miter table by turning the miter handle (1) counterclockwise. 2. Press down the positive stop locking lever (2) while holding the miter handle, and rotate the table left or right to the desired angle. 3. Release positive stop locking lever. Tighten miter handle. 4. If the desired angle is one of the nine positive stops, release the positive stop locking lever, making sure the lever snaps into position, 14