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CRRFTSMRK
INSTRUCTIONS FOR ASSEMBLY
AND OPERATION OF YOUR
UNIVERSAL JIG
9 3236
49L-16 Sold by SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., Hoffman Estates IL 60179 USA Made in U.S.A. 7-05
60683
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INTRODUCTION
Your Craftsman Universal Jig is essentially a work hold-
ing vise made for use on circular table saws which have
_" wide miter slots in the table top -- one slot on each
side of the saw blade. The Universal Jig is designed to
hold material for making the difficult and dangerous
end cuts for jointing, etc. etc. (The miter slots must be
at least 21/4" from the saw blade. Do not use the Univer-
ul Jig if the slots are closer to the blade).
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
FOR POWER TOOLS
1. KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL 13.
Read the owner's manual carefully. Learn its applica-
tion and limitations as well as the specific potential
hazards peculiar to this tool.
2. GROUND ALL TOOLS (UNLESS
DOUBLE INSULATED)
If tool is equipped with an approved 3-conductor cord
and a 3-prong grounding type plug to fit the proper
grounding type receptacle. The green conductor in
the cord is the grounding wire. Never connect the
green wire to a live terminal.
KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE
in working order, and in proper adjustment and
alignment.
REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS
AND WRENCHES
Form habit of checking to see_,that keys and adjust-__.
ing wrenches are removed from tool before turning
it on.
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KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN
Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents. Floor
must not be slippery due to wax or sawdust.
AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT
Don't use power tools in damp or wet locations or
expose them to rain. Keep work area well lighted.
Provide adequate surrounding work space.
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7. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY
All visitors should be kept a safe distance from work
area.
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MAKE WORKSHOP KID-PROOF
_with padlocks, master switches, or by removing
starter keys.
DON'T FORCE TOOL
It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which
it was designed.
USE RIGHT TOOL
Don't force tool or attachment to do a job It was not
designed for.
WEAR RIGHT APPAREL
Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties or
jewelry (rings, wrist watches) to get caught in mov-
ing parts. Nonslip footwear is recommended. Wear
protective hair covering to contain long hair. Roll
long sleeves above the elbow.
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12. USE SAFETY GOGGLES (Head Protection)
Wear Safety goggles (must comply with ANS Z87.1)
at all times. Also, use face or dust mask if cutting
operation i_ dusty, and ear protectors (plugs or
muffs) during extended periods of operation.
SECURE WORK
Use clamps or a vise to hold work when practical.
it's safer than using your hand, frees both hands, to
operate tool.
14. DON'T OVERREACH
Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
15.
MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE
Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest
performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and
changing accessories.
16. DISCONNECT TOOLS
before servicing; when changing accessories such as
blades, bits, cutters, etc.
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19.
AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING
Make sure switch is in "OFF" position before plug-
ging in.
USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES
Consult the owner's manual for recommended ac-
cessories. Follow the instructions that accompany
the accessories. The use of improper accessories
may cause hazards.
NEVER STAND ON TOOL
Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if
the cutting tOOl is accidentally contacted.
Do not store materials above or near the tool such
that it is necessary to stand on the tool to reach
them.
--20. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS
Before further use of the tool, a guard or other part
that is damaged should be carefully checked to en-
sure that it will operate pi'operly and perform its
intended function. Check for alignment of moving
parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts,
mounting', and any other conditions that may affect
its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged
should be properly repaired or replaced.
21. DIRECTION OF FEED
Feed work into a blade or cutter against the direc-
tion of rotation of the blade or cutter only.
22. NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING
UNATTENDED
Turn power off. Don't leave tool until it comes to a
complete stop.
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ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
FOR UNIVERSAL JIG
1. Always feed the Jig all the way past the saw blade
or cutter.
2. Never pull the Jig and workpiece back past the blade
after making a cut. Always remove the Jig from the
table after going completely past the blade.
3. Always clamp the workpiece with both clamps if at
all possible.
4. Always tighten the workplece securely with the
clamps.
5. Always feed the Jig and workpiece through the cut
slowly.
6. Never stand in line with the blade or cutter.
7. Always observe the safety instructions furnished by
the manufacturer of your table saw. If you do not have
those instructions, it is absolutely necessary to contact
the manufacturer of your table saw and obtain a copy
of the proper instructions. You must read and under-
stand all instructions in their entirety before using the
Universal Jig, or operating the saw.
8. Always be sure that the Jig is correctly resting on
the saw table top with the protruding part of the base
fully in the saw table miter slot before inserting and
clamping the workpiece, or making a cut.
Failure to observe all safety rules could result in prop
erty damage and/or serious personal injury.
9. WARNING. THE TABLE SAW GUARD MUST BE
REPLACED IMMEDIATELY AFTER COMPLETION OF
THE OPERATION, IF THE OPERATION REQUIRED
REMOVAL OF THE GUARD.
%" BOLTS
%" WASHERS
C-- CLAMP ASSEMBLIES
A ANGLE PLATE
1/4" WING NUTS
1/4" FLAT
K KNOB
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S SCALE
G
1/4" BOLTS
LOCATING GUIDES
FIG. 1
B BASE PLATE
COMPONENTS OF THE UNIVERSAL JIG ARE LISTED BELOW (REFER TO FIG. 1 FOR IDENTIFICATION).
Key Description Qty. Key Description Qty.
A Angle Plate 1 V4" Flat washers 4
B Base Plate 1 %" Bolts for Clamp assemblies 2
C Clamp Assemblies 2 %" Washers to go under bolts 2
G Locating Guides 2 K Knob for Clamping Base to angle plate 1
!4" bolts for locating guides 4 S Scale on base plate 1
!/4" wing r_uts FIV4" bolts 4
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The¥4" wide projection on the bottom of the base fits
into the ¥4" miter slot on the saw table. The knob "K",
serves to tighten the base "B" to the angle plate "A".
The knob also serves as the handle to grip the assembly
while feeding slowly through the saw cut.
The vertical flat surface of the angle plate serves as the
back-up for the workpiece. The location guides "G",
can be bolted to the vertical surface of the angle plate
in any of a number of positions, vertical or at 45°, using
the +/4" bolts, washers and wing nuts. Be sure that each
locating guide is attached to the angle plate with two
(2) bolts. (Never use the unit with only one bolt holding
a locating guide to the angle plate).
The clamps "C" are to be attached to the angle plate
using a bolt and washer. (The bolt goes through the
angle plate from the side opposite the flat surface). The
clamps are attached through the hole in the angle plate
which provides the best position for clamping the work-
piece to the angle plate. Place the workpiece against
the angle plate and a locating guide, then tighten the
thumb screw securely. The photos below show how
the workpiece, locating guides and clamps are typically
positioned very clearly.
The angle plate can be used with the flat surface par-
allel to the saw blade and at a right angle to the saw
blade. To rotate the angle plate 90 degrees on the base,
loosen the knob "K" quite a number of turns until the
angle plate can be lifted upwards from the base, and
then rotated 90 degrees. After turning the angle plate
90 degrees, place back down against the base and
tighten the knob "K". Be sure that the angle plate has
"nested" flat against the base "B".
Loosening the knob "B" only slightly will permit you to
move the angle plate towards or away from the saw
blade in order to position the workpiece as desired
relative to the saw blade.
The scale "S", is for convenience in measuring how
far you move the angle plate to or fro. Be sure the knob
"K" is securely tight and the thumb screws "T" are
securely tightened against the workpiece before mak-
ing any cuts.
When making cuts, hold the knob "K" firmly to feed
the Universal Jig assembly along the miter slot in the
saw table. Maintain pressure down against the table
and against one edge of the miter slot in the saw table.
Keep your hands away from the cutting area. The whole
purpose of the jig is to hold workpiece firm so the
operator can hold the knob "K", thus not endangering
his hands.
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WARNING
THE TABLE SAW GUARD
MUST BE REPLACED IM-
MEDIATELY AFTER COMPLE-
TION OF THE OPERATION,
IF THE OPERATION RE-
_QUIRED REMOVAL OF THE
'GUARD.
CUTTING TENNONS
MAKING LAP JOINTS MAKING SPLINED JOINTS
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