Craftsman #10402 Operation Manual - Page 18

KNOW YOUR RADIAL SAW See Figure 9A. OVERVIEW - The main operating components include the column, the arm, and the yoke assembly (yoke, motor, and blade), and their operation is summarized in the paragraph below. Safety features and control functions are given also. Spending a few minutes reviewing the illustrations and features list below and on the following pages to locate these items will make assembly easier. METHOD OF OPERATION o The cotumn at the back of the saw supports the radial arm. The arm can be raised or lowered to change the blade height or swiveled left and right for a miter cut. A yoke fits into a carriage on the arm, which can travel back and forward. The yoke supports the yoke assembly (motor, blade, and blade guard) and can be pivoted so the blade faces right, front, or left. The motor can be rotated to change the blade angle. Control functions include 1 ) column height [elevating handwheel], 2- arm angle [arm lock knob], 3- yoke movement on arm [*carriage lock knob] 4- yoke rotation [*yoke pivot latch and *yoke lock handle] and, 5) blade bevel [*bevel index lever and *bevel lock knob]. Safety features include the control cut device, the removable switch key, and the blade guard assembly. Never operate the saw without ensuring these safety features are in place and functioning correctly. On a radial saw, "cross cut" means a cut parallel to the arm, and a "rip cut" is perpendicular to the arm. There are several ways to make cuts, depending on the size and material of the workpiece and the end result desired. Before attempting to use your saw, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety requirements of your Sears Craftsman Radial Arm Saw. *Shown on following pages ARM LOCKKNOB YOKE CARRIAGE AND COVER CONTROL CUT HOUSING SWITCHAND BLADEANB BLADE COLUMN ELEVATING HANDWHEEL CPn,FI'SMAN_RADIAL SAW315.220100 18 Fig. 9A