Craftsman 113221740 Owner’s Manual

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INSTRUCTIONS

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TABLE SAW

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, operating . repair parts

Pa_ NoSP5754

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

Printed in USoA,

FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW

If within one year from the date of purchase, this Craftsman Table Saw fails due to a defect in material

or workmanship, Sears will repair it, free of charge. WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY SIMPLY CONTACTING THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE

CENTER/DEPARTMENT THROUGHOUT THE UNITED SIATESo

This warranty applies only while this product is used in the United States, This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from

state to state.

Sears, Roebuck and Co, D1817 WA Hoffman Estates, IL, 60179

Safety Instructions For Table Saw

Safety Signal Words:

DANGER: means if the safety information is not followed someone will be seriously injured or killed.

WARNING: means ff the safety information is not followed someone could be seriously injured or killed.

CAUTION: means if the safety information is not followed someone may be injured

Before Using The Saw:

WARNING: to avoid mistakes that could cause seri-_ ous, permanent injury, do not plug the table saw in I

until the following steps have been satisfactorily I

completed, J

• Completely assemble and align saw (See pages 8-18)

• Learn the use and function of the ON-OFF switch (See page 13) blade guard, spreader; anti-kickback device,

miter gauge, rip fence, table insert, blade elevation and blade tilt controls (See page 20)

• Review and understand ill safety insiructions and

operating procedures in this manual

• Review the maintenance methods for this saw (See page 33-34)

• Find and read all the warning labels found on the saw (shown beioW)o

When Install!ng Or Moving The Saw:

Avoid dangerous environment,

• Use the saw in a dry, indoorplace protected from rain_ Keep work area well lighted,

To avoid injury from unexpected saw movement,

o Belt or clamp the saw to firm level surface where there

is plenty of room to handle and properly support the workpiece (See page 17-18).

o Support the saw so the table is level and the saw does

not mck_

oWhen using a table extension on any side of the saw,

prop up the outer end of the extension from the floor or bench top to keep the saw from tipping/

° Put the saw where neither; operators nor bystanders

must stand in line with the sawblade.

• To avoid injury from electrical shock, make sure your

fingers do not touch the plug's metal prongs when

plugging in or unplugging the saw,

• Never stand on tool. Serious injury could occur if the

tool tips or you accidentally hit the cutting too! Do not

store any items above or near the tool where anyone might stand on the tool to reach them

kWARNING

• RaisedGuard

[_ DOUBLE INSULATED

When servicing use only identical replacement parts

Can Drop On Spinning

BladeAnd Break

• Severe Injury

1,Keepsawinteriorfreeofsawduetbuilduptoavoidfirehazard

2_Tightenbladeti_tlockleverbeforestarting saw,

_kWARNING 1

Can Result

. When Used,

Guard Must

BeDown In Place

- Tighten Spreader Fasteners

BeforeUse

_WARNING

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Before Each Use:

inspect your saw.

, To avoid injury from accidental starting, turn the switch

off, unplug the saw, and remove the switch key before raising or removing the guard, changing the cutting

tool, changing the setup, or' adjusting anything..

* Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving

parts, breakage of parts, saw stability, and any other conditions that may affect the way the saw works°

* If any part is missing, bent or broken in any way, or any

electrical part does not work properly, turn the saw off and unplug the saw_

=Replace damaged or missing parts before using the

saw again.

oUse the sawblade guard, spreader and anti-kickback

pawls for any thru-sawing (whenever the blade comes through the top of the workpiece). Make sure the anti- kickback pawls work properly. Make sure the spreader is in line with sawblade (See page 10-1!)..

° Make sure all clamps and locks are tight and no parts

have any excessive play.

=Remove adjusting keys and wrenches. Form a habit of

checking for' and removing keys and adjusting wrenches from table top before turning it on.

° Make sure all clamps and locks are tight and no parts

have excessive play.

To avoid injury from jams, slips or thrown pieces

(kickbacks or throwbacks): Inspect your blade.

, Choose the right blade or'cutting accessory for the

material and the type of cuttingyou plan to doe

oNever use grinding wheels, abrasive cutoff wheels,

friction wheels (metal cutting blades) wire wheels or

buffing wheels° They can fly apart explosively.

° Choose and inspect your' cutting toot carefully:

- To avoid cutting tool failure and thrown shrapnel (bro- ken pieces of blade), use only t0 inch or smaller blades or' other cutting tools marked for speeds of 5000 rpm or higher..

- Always use unbroken, balanced blades designed to fit this saw's 5/8 inch arbor.

-When thru-sawing (making cuts where the blade comes through the workpiece top), always use a 10

inch diameter blade. This keeps the spreader in clos- est to the blade°

- Do not over tighten arbor nu[ Use arbor wrenches to "snug" it securely.

- Use only sharp blades with pmpedy set teeth. Con-

sult a professional blade shar;pener when-in doubt.

- Keep blades clean of gum and resin.. _ "

o Never' use the saw without the proper blade inserL

inspect your' work area.

o Keep work area clean. ° Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents. Floor

must not be slippery from wax or sawdust..

* Toavoid burns or other fire damage, never usa the saw

near flammable liquids, vapors or gases°

° To avoid injury, don't do layout, assembly, or setup

work on the table while blade is spinning. It could cut or throw anything hitting the blade.

Plan your work

, Plan ahead to protect your eyes, hands, face, ears.

o Use The Right Tool. Don't force tool or' attachment to

do a job it was not designed for.

Dress for safety

° Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties or jewelry

(rings, wrist watches). They can get caught and draw

you into moving parts. , Wear nonslip footwear'. _ , Tie back long hair. oRoll long sleeves above the elbow.

oNoise levels vary _,idelyo To'avoid possible hearing

damage, wear ear plugs or muffs when using table saw

for hours at a time. oAny power saw can throw foreign objects into the eyes.

This can result in pei'manent eye damage. Wear safety

goggles (not glasses) that cbmply with ANSI Z87.1

(shown on package) .. Ev"eryday eyeglasses have only

impact resistant led_sSs.They are not safety glasses.

Safety goggles are available at Sears retail stores..

Glasses or goggles not in compliance with ANSI Z87.1

could seriously hurt you when they break.

WEAR YOUfl

, For dusty operations, wear a dust mask along with

safety goggles.

inspect your workplace.

, Make sure there are no nails or foreign objects in the

part of the workplace to be cuL

• When cutting in'egularly shaped workpieces, plan your work so it will not slip and pinch the blade:

• A piece of molding for example, must tie flat or be held by a fixture or jig that will not let it twist, rock or slip while being cuL Use jigs or fixtures where needed to prevent workpiece shifting.

° Use a different, better suited type of tool for work that

can't be made stable.

Plan your cut.

° To avoid kickbacks and throwbacks - when a part orall

of the workplace bin:dls.or_the blade and is thrown vie-..

lently back toward the front of the saw: _

- Never cut freehan d. _!_yS_ Use either a rip fence, miter gauge or fixtureto position and guide the work,

so it won't twist or bind bn the blade and kickback_

- Make sure there's no _ebris between the workpiece and its supports.

Safety Instructions (continued)

ii ,i ,, ii,

• Use extra caution with large, very small or awkward

workpieces:

• Use extra supports (tables, saw horses, blocks, etc.) for any workpieces large enough to tip when not held

down to the table top. Never use another' person as a substitute for a table extension, or as additional sup-

port for' a workpiece that is longer or wider than the basic saw table, or to help feed, support or pull the

workpiece,

• Never confine the piece being cut off, that is, the piece not against the fence, miter' gauge or fixture. Never'

hold it, clamp it, touch it, or use length stops against iL It must be free to move. If confined, it could get

wedged against the blade and cause a kickback or

throwback°

• Never' cut more than one workpiece at a time°

• Never turn your' table saw "ON" before clearing every-

thing except the workpiece and related support devices off the table°

Plan the way you will push the workpiece tht'ough.

. Never' pull the workpiece through. Start and finish

the cut from the front of the table saw.

° Never put your fingers or hands in the path of the

sawblade or other cutting tool.

• Never reach in back of tile cutting tool with either hand to hold down, support the workpiece, remove

wood scraps, or for any other.reason.

oAvoid hand positions where a sudden slip could cause

fingers or hand to move into a sawbtade or other' cut-

ting tool.

- Don't Oveneach._ Always keep good footing and bal- ance.

oPush the workpiece against the rotation of the blade.,

Never' feed material into the cutting toot from the rear

of the saw.

oAlways push the workpiece all the way past the saw-

blade,

o As much as possible, keep your face and body to one

sLde of the sawblade, out of line with a possible kick- back or throwback..

° Set the cutting too! as low as possible for the cut you're

planning_

Avoid accidental starting.

° Make sure switch is "OFF" before plugging saw into a

power outlet,

Whenever Sawblade Is Spinning:

l WARNING: Don't allow familiarity (gained from fre-

quent use of your table saw) cause a careless mis- take. Always remember that a careless fraction of a

second is enough to cause a severe injury,

• Before actually cutting with the saw, watch it while it runs for a short while. If it makes an unfamiliar noise or

vibrates a lot, stop immediately. Turn the saw off.

Unplug the saw° Do not restart until finding and cor- recting the problem,

, Make sure the top of the arbor or cutting tool turns

toward the front of the saw.

Keep children away

, Keep all visitors a safe distance from the table saw

° Make sure bystanders are clear' of the table saw and

workpiece.

Don't force tool.

• Let the blade reach full speed before Cutting. ° Itwilldo the job better and safer at its designed rate° , Feed the workpiece intothe saw only fast enough to let

the blade cut without bogging down or binding_

Before freeing jammed material.

° Turn switch "OFF"°

• Unplug the saw.

oWait for all moving parts tostop_ ° Check blade, spreader and fence for' proper alignment

before starting again..

To avoid throwback of cut off pieces.

• Use the guard assemblyv

To remove loose pieces beneath or trapped inside the guard.

° Turn saw "OFF".

° Remove switch key

- Wait for blade to stop before lifting the guard.

Before leaving the saw,

• Turn the saw off.

• Wait for blade to stop spinning°

, Unplug the saw.

• Make workshop child-proofo Lock the shop.. Disconnect

master switches_ Remove the yellow switch key. Store it away from children and others not qualified to use

the tool

Additional Safety Instructions for:

Rip Type Cuts.

Before starting.

• Never use the miter gauge when ripping.

• Use a push stick whenever' the fence is 2 or more

inches from the blade.

oWhen thru-sawing, use an auxiliary fence and push

block whenever the fence must be between 1/2 and 2 inches of the blade,

° Never {hru-saw dp cuts narrower than 1/2 inch. (See

"Basic Saw Operations-Ripping and Bevel Ripping"

section o) , Never rip anything shorter than 10" long.. ° When using a push stick or push block, the trailing end

of the board must be square, A push stick or block

against an uneven end could slip off or push the work

away from the fence.

° A Featherboard can help guide the Workpiece._(See

"Basic Saw Operation-Using Featherboards for Thru-

Sawing" section..)

* Always use featherboards for any non thru rip type

cuts+

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FEATHERBOARDS

• To avoid kickbacks and slips into the. blade, make sure the rip fence is parallel to the sawblade.

° Before thru-sawing, check the anti-kickback pawls.

(See Basic _.aw Ope_t!o_l :,rU+slr!g3_ne,Rip Fence?'

- The pawls must stop a kickback_once it has started° Replace or sharpen anti-kickback pawls when points

become dullo ++

° Plastic and composition (like hardboard) materials may

be cut on your saw+ However, since these are usually quite hard and slippery, the anti-kickback pawls may

not stop a kickback. Therefore, be especially careful in your setup and cutting procedures.

While thru-sawing.

. To avoid kickbacks and slips into the blade, always

push forward on the section of the workpiece between

the sawblade and the rip fence. Never push forward on the piece being cut off.+

Additional Safety Instructions For:

Crosscut Type Cuts.

Before starting.

• Never use the ripfence whan crosscutting.

oAn auxiliary wood facing attached to the miter gauge can

help prevent work'piecetwisting and throwbacks.Attach it to the holes provided. Make the facing long enough and

big enough to support your work,, Make sure, however, it

will not interferewith the sawblade guard.

oUse jigs or fixtures to help hold any piece too small to

extend across the full length of the miter gauge face during the cut. This lets you properly hold the miter gauge and workpiece and helps keep your hands away

from the blade.

While cutting.

° Toavoidblade contact,always ho_ the mitergauge as shown

in "BasicSaw Operations- Using The Miter Gauge".

Glossary of Terms for Woodworking ......................

Anti=Kickback Pawls (AKP i Device which when properly maintained is designed to

stop the workp_ece from being kicked back at the opera-

tor during ripping operation. Arbor

The shaft on which a cuttingtool is mounted+ Bevel Cut : +

An angle cutting operation made through the face of the workpiece. Compound Cut

A simultaneous bevel and miter crosscutting operation.. Crosscut

A cutting operation made across the width of the work- piece° Dado

A non thru cut which produces a square sided notch or trough in the workpiece.

Featherboard

A device which can help guide workpieces during rip type operation. .,

Freehand Performing a cut without the use Of fence (guide), miter'

gauge, fixture, hold downior 0the! p+roper device to pre-

vent the workpiece from twisting during the cutting opera- tion. Twisting of the wo_piece can cause _tto be thrown.

Gum , .... ., :

A sticky, sap based residue from wood products,,

Heel ,. Misa+ignment of the sawblade such that the blade is not

parallel to the miter gauge groove..

. • +'. ,t + ,, , !+._,.....

Kerr

The amount: of material removed by the blade in a through cut. Also the slot produced by the blade in a non- through or partial cut+

Kickback

An uncontrolled grabbing and throwing of the workpiece back toward the front of the saw.

Leading End

The end of the workpiece which, during a rip type opera- tion, is pushed intothe cutting tool first..

Miter Cut

An angle cutting operation made across the width of tile workpiece.

Molding

A non through cut which produces a special shape in tile workpiece used for joining or'decoration+

Push Stick

A device used to feed the workpiece through the saw dur-

ing narrow ripping type operations,. The push stick helps

keep tile operator's hands well away from the blade..

Push Block .+ A device used for' ripping type operations too narrow to allow use of a push st!ck_ .

Rabbet

A notch inthe edge of a workpiece+

Resin

A sticky,sap based substance that has hardened.

Revolutions Per Minute (RPM)

The number' of turns completed by a spinning object in

one minute+

Glossary of Terms for Woodworking (continued) ............................

Rip Cut

A cutting operation along the length of the workpiece. Sawblade Path

The area of the workpJece or table top directly in line with

either the travel of the blade or the part of the workpiece which will be, or has been, cut by the blade.. Set

The distance that the tip of the sawblade tooth is bent (or set) outward from the face of the blade.

Throw-Back Throwing ofpieces in a manner similar to a kickback.

Thru-Sawing

Any cutting operation where the blade extends com- pletely through the thickness of the workpiece.

Trailing End The workpiece end last cut by the blade in a ripping oper-

ation

Workpiece

The item on which the cutting operation is being per- formed_ The surfaces of a workpiece are commonly

referred to as faces, ends, and edges_

Motor Specifications and Electrical Requirements

Power Supply and Motor Specifications

Tile AC motor used in this saw is a universal, nonrevers-

ibletype having the following specifications:

Maximum Developed HP ....................................................2-1/2

Voltage ........................................................................................;.............120

Amperes ..................................................................................................13

Hertz (Cycles) .........................................................................................60

Phase .................................................................................................Single

RPM .........................................................................................................4700

Rotation of Shaft ...............................................Countemlockwise

WARNING: To avoid electrical hazards, fire haz- ards, or damage to the tool, use proper circuit pro-

tection. Your saw is wired at the factory for 120v

operation. Connect to a 120v, 15-amp branch circu it and use a 15oamp time delay fuse or circuit breaker. To avoid shock or' fire, if power cord is worn or cut, or damaged in any way, have it replaced immedi- ately.

Double Insulation

Polarized Plug

Your unit has a plug that looks like the one shown below.

To reduce the risk of electrical shock, tt_is appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other).. This

plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way, If the plug does not fit fulfy in the outlet, reverse plugo If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet.. Do not change the plug in any way.

or fires. If the power cord is worn, cut, or damaged in any way, have it replaced immediately.

This tool is double insulated to provide a double thick_

ness of insulation between you and the tool's electrical systern_ All exposed metal parts are isolated from the

internal metal motor components wifh protecting insula-

tion..

WARNING: Double insulation does not take the place of normal safety precautions when operating

this tool.

DANGER: To avoid electrocution:

1. Use only identical replacement parts when ser- vicing a tool with double insulation. Servicing should be performed by a qualified service tech-

nician.

2. Do not expose to rain, use in damp location or where floor is wet.

This tool is intended for indoor residential use only.

fingers to touch the terminals of the plug, when

installing or removing the plug to or from the out-

i WARNING: To avoid electrical shock, do not permit

let.

Motor Safety Protection

IMPORTANT: To avoid motor damage, this motor should be blown out or vacuumed frequently to keep sawdust from interfering with normal motor' ventilation.

1. Connect this tool to a 120v, 15-amp branch circuit with a 15-amp time delay fuse or circuit breaker. Using the

wrong size fuse can damage the motor°

2. If the motor won't start, turn the switch "OFF" immedi- ately_ Unplug The Tool Check the sawblade to make sure it turns freely. If the blade is freel try to start the

motor again.. If the motor still does not start, refer to the "Troubleshooting Chart" on page 35.

3. If the motor suddenly stalls while cutting wood, turn the switch "OFF", unplug the tool, and free the blade from the wood° The motor may now be restarted and the cut

finished

4._Fusesmay "blow"or circuitbreakersmaytrip fre_ quentlyif:

aMotor Is Overloaded. Ovedoading can occur' if you

feed too rapidly or' make too many start/stops in a short time.

b.Voltages not more than 10% above or below the

nameplate voltage can handle normal loads. For heavy loads, however, the voltage at motor terminals must equal the voltage specified on nameplate.

Overload Protection

Your saw features a reset overload relay button. If the motor stops running or fails to start (due to feed pres- sure too fast, dull blade or' low voltage), turn switch

"OFF", let the motor cool three to five minutes and

push the reset button, which resets the overload device and allows you to turn the saw back on.

WARNING: The ON/OFF switch should be in the off position, and the plug removed from the power

source while the cool down takes place to prevent accidental starting when the reset button is

pushed. Overheating may be caused by misaligned parts or dull blade, Inspect your saw for proper

setup before using it again.

5, Most motor tmubtes may be traced to loose or incor-

rect connections, overload, low voltage (such as small size wire in the supply circuit) or to overly long supply

circuit wire.. Always check the connections, the load and the supply circuit whenever motor' doesn't work well Check wire sizes and lengttl with the Wire Size

Chart.

Wire Size

NOTE: Make sure the proper extension cord is used and is in good condition°

The use of any extension cord will cause some loss of power, To keep this to a minimum and to prevent over'-

heating and motor burnout, use the table to determine the minimum wire size (A_W,G,.)extension cord.

Extension Cord Wire Sizes Required for 120V

Length (A.W.G.)

0-25 FL 14

26-50 FL 12

Table of Contents

Warranty ..........................................................................................2

Safety Instructions for' Table Saw ....................................2-5

Glossary of Terms for Woodworking ...................................5-6

Motor Specifications & Electrical Requirements ............6-7.

Power Supply and Motor Specifications ..............................6

Double Insulation .................................................................................6

Polarized Plug .........................................................................6

Motor Safety Protection ....................................................6

Overload Protection .......................................................................7

Wire Size ...........................................................................................7

Unpacking and Checking Contents ...................................8-9

Tools Needed ..........................................................................................8

Table of Loose Parts ....................................................................8

List of Loose Parts .................................................................9

Assembly, Alignment and Adjustment ............................9-18

Assembling Handle to Handwheel ........................................9

Blade Guard Assembly ......................................................10

Blade Guard Alignment ................................................................1t

Checking Anti-kickback Pawls ..........................................11

Rip Fence Assembly and Adjustment ............................12

Rip Fence Alignment ...................................................................... 12

Rip Fence Indicator' Adjustment ..........................................13

Miter Gauge and Indicator Adjustment ...............................13

On-Off Switch ........................................................................13

Blade Tilting Control and Lock Lever Adjustment ...........14

Adjusting 90 and 45 Degree Positive Stops ......................14

Adjusting Positive Stops at 90 Degrees ................... 14

Adjusting Positive Stops at 45 Degrees ................... 14

Blade Tilt Indicator Adjustment ............................................15

Checking Blade Parallel to Miter' Gauge Groove ...........15

Adjusting Blade Parallel to Miter Gauge Groove ........ 16

Removing Sawbiade .............................................................16

Installing Sawblade .................................................................17

Mounting Table Saw to Workbench, Cabinet

or Legset ......................................................................17-18

Getting to Know Your Table Saw ......................................19-20

Work Feed Devices .............................................................21

Push Stick .......................................................................................21

Push Block .......................................................................21-22

Auxiliary Fence ..........................................................................22

Safety Instructions for Basic Saw Operations ........ 23-24

Basic Saw Operations .........................................................25-32

Using the Miter' Gauge .......... :.............................................25

Additional Safety Instructions for Crosscutting .........25

Crosscutting ....................................................................................25

Repetitive Crosscutting .................................................26

Miter Crosscutting ........................................................26

Bevel Crosscutting ..........................................................................26

Compound Miter Crosscutting ......................................27

Using tile Rip Fence ........................................................27

Additional Safety Instructions for Rip Cuts ..................27

Ripping ...............................................................................28

Bevel Ripping ......................................................................29

Using Featherboards for Thru-Sawing ......................................30

Resawing ............................................................................30

Using Featherboards for' Non Thru-Sawing ..................31

Dadoing ...........................................................................31

Rabbeting .................................................................... 32

Ploughing and Molding ....................................................32

Installation and Operation of Molding Head .............. 33

Maintaining Your Table Saw ............................... 33-34

Maintenance .......................................................................33

Lubrication .................................................................................... 34

Sears Recommends the Following Accessories ........34

Troubleshooting ......................................................................35

Repair Parts .....................................................................36-41

Unpacking and Checking Contents

Tools Needed

#2 Phillips Screwdriver

Combination Square

Medium Screwdriver

[_L_.L! r _ I._.Lj

__-_ii, ----L _.--__

Adjustable Wrench

Separate all parts from packing material and check each one with the illustration and the list of Loose Parts to

make certain all items are accounted for, before discard- ing any packing material.

WARNING: If any parts are missing, do not attempt to assemble the table saw, plug in the power cord

or turn the switch on until the missing parts are obtained and are installed correctly _

Table of Loose Parts

Straight Edge

Combination Square must be true. Check its accuracy as shown below.

Select the straight edge of

Draw light line on board

alon edge

Should be no gap or overlap here when square is flipped

over in dotted position

Apply a coat of automobile wax to the table. Wipe all parts thoroughly with a clean, dry cloth, This will reduce

friction when pushing workpiece.. ....

l WARNiNG: "F'or your own safety, never connect _plug to power source _outlet iantil all assembly

j steps are complete, and you have read and under-

[ stand the safety and operating instructions,

314" thick board, This edge must be perfectly straight,

NOTE: The square and straight edge are used

to align the saw, They must be accurate

if the saw is to be

aligned properly.

Item Description Qty

A Table Saw Assembly .....................................................1

B Miter Gauge ......................................................................1

C Blade Guard and Spreader ......................................1

D Rip Fence (Without Handle) .................................1

E Owner's Manual ................................................................t

F Bag of Loose Parts ........................................................*

*Number varies; bags can contain other smaller bags..

Loose parts within a bag may be pro-assembled at fac- tory to ensure proper contents, The parts may need to be disassembled when checking the contents against the loose parts lisL

NOTE: To make assembly easier keep contents of each bag together and separate from contents of other bags.

List of Loose Parts in the Box and Bags

He)( Screw - 1/4-20 x I/2" (2)

Carriage Bolt - 1/4-20 x 7/8" (1)

Shaft Wrench (1)

..... , Ii,[,!lllllJl ilt;

He× Screw _ 1/4-20 x 2-1/8" (1)

Flat Washer' (1)

114" External kockwasher (4)

Nut Hex 5/16-18 (!)

Arbor' Wrench (1)

Handle (Rip Fence) (1)

Knob (Handwheel) (1)

Spreader Bracket Assembly (1)

Wing Nut 1/4-20 (I)

Spreader Support (1)

Assembling Handle to Handwheel .......................

1.Thread screw into tapped hole in handwheel, as shown.

2oWhen properly assembled, the knob will rotate freely

with only a small amount of play.

3. Lock nut against handwheel

Handwheel

Switch Key (1)

Nut

Blade Guard Assembly .......... '......

1. Frornamongthe loose parts, locate the folk_wirlghardware:

Hex Screw -

114-20 x 1/2" (2)

1/4" External Lockwasher (4)

2. Position large recessed shoulder end of the spreader support against end of pivot rod and fas- ten to table using the 1/4-20x2-1/8" long hex screw

and 1/4" external tooth Iockwasher.

Carriage Bolt - 1/4-20 x 7/8" (1)

Flat Washer (1)

Wing Nut 114-20 (1)

Hex Screw - 1/4-20 x 2-1/8" (1)

Spreader Support/1) Spreader Bracket (1)

Recessed / /.'f /

/ 2 8ackof

"'Pivot Rod

_ _asher 1/4"

Screw ,,

1/4-20x 2-1/8

3_ Position the spreader bracket to the spreader sup-

port as shown The 1/4-20xl/2" screws and lock-

washers are to be assembled finger' tight only at this

time.

4_ Insert the 1/4-20 x 7/8" carriage bolt in the square

feature of the spreader bracket as shown. Assemble the fiat washer first, then the 1/4 external Iockwasher

and the 1/4-20 wing nut on the carriage bolt leaving the wing nut loose at this time.

5, Attach bIade guard and spreader by positioning the

open slot in the spreader directly above the spreader'

brackeL Slide the spreader down between the spreader bracket and the head of the rivet until either the open slot sets on the rivet or the spreader sets on the table top sudace. Tighten wing nut.

NOTE: Both wash'ers must be positioned between the spreader' and the wing nut,,

Spreader

Win Nut

Carriage Belt

1/2-20x7/8

Blade Guard Alignment

IMPORTANT: To work properly, the spreader must

always be adjusted so the cut workpiece will pass on

either'side of the spreader without binding or'skewing to

the side.

NOTE: The spreader' is thinner than the width of the KERF by approximately six thicknesses of newspaper,

To check if alignment is proper, slide 3 thicknesses of newspaper between straight edge and spreader:

Readjust ifnecessary, 1,,Make two folds in a small piece (6" x 6") of ordinary

newspaper' making three thicknesses. The folded paper'will be used as a "spacing gauge'S

2. Raise blade to maximum height and make sure blade

"is in vertical position (straight up and down) Or at "0°"

blade angle.

3. Lay a piece of straight flat wood or straight edge against the sawblade,, Insert folded paper between

spreader and wood strip.

4. Make sure the three hex screws are loose enough to slide spreader bracket and to rotate spreader' support,.

5, Lift the anti-kickback pawl to clear the wood or straight

edge and hold the spreader tightly against the paper and wood,, Make sure the wood is ,against the saw- blade,,Tighten the three hex screws.

This will align the spreader in the middle of the cut

(KERF) made by sawblade.

NOTE: To remove the guard for non-through cuts, loosen

the wing nut and slide the guard upward off the spreader

bracket,. Do not disturb the setting of the spreader' sup-

portbracket.

When replacing the guard, slide the spreader' down onto the spreader support bracket.. Make sure the wing nut is tightened securely.. This lets you remove and replace the guard without disturbing the spreader alignment.

Blade Blade

Strai!

Wing

Position flatwasher & Iockwasher on this side of spreader

Space equals 3

thicknesses of

/ Looking Down on Saw /

pace equals 3-

thicknesses of paper

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Guard

Arm

Spreader'

,tex

Screws

Checking Anti-kickback Pawls,

1. Raise blade guard up to upright position..

2. Rotate both pawls up toward rear of spreader° Let pawls go to make sure they return freely by spring

force to their normal position.

3. Slide a sample workpiece under a pawl and pull it

toward the front of the saw_Repeat for both pawls.

4. The anti-kickback pawl should pr+eventthe workpiece

from moving toward the front of the saw.

5oSee page 33 foi+instructions on how to sharpen the

teeth of the anti-kickback pawls.

"a'j"+"+°°" T

:laise

Pawls

Rip Fence Assembly and Adjustment ...........................

i WARNING: To prevent personal injury, always dis- i

l connect plug from power source when making I

adjustments.

1. Thread 5/16-18 nut all the way onto the fence locking handle

2, Thread rip fence locking handle into cam until tight,,

Lock the nut against cam with wrench,

3 Place the rip fence on the table and lower' the rip fence

locking handle until the rip fence is secure to front rail.

4. Check to see if rear' clamp on the rip fence is loose,. If not, turn the rip fence adjustment screw counterclock-

wise until the rear clamp on the rip fence is loose with the fence assembly locked to the front rail,

5, With fence assembly locked to front rail, turn the rip

fence adjustment screw clockwise until rear clamp is

snug.

6, Raise the rip fence lockinghandle. 7,.Turn the rip fence adjustment screw clockwise an addi-

tional 1/2 turn.

8. Check the rip fence by applying moderate side pres- sure to the rear ef the fence assembly, If the rip fence deflects easily raise the rip fence locking handle and turn the rip fence adjustment screw clockwise another

1/4 turn.

9. Check rip fence again by applying moderate side pres- sure to the rear of the fence assembly. If necessary

repeat step 8 until rip fence is secure.

NOTE: Overtightening the rip fence adjustment screw may cause the rip fence to be loose on the front table rail.

Nut Hex 5/16-18 (1)

Adjustment

Handle (Rip Fence) (1)

ut Fence

/ Locking

Rear Clamp

Rip Fence Alignment ..................

connect plug from power' source when making

j WARNING: To prevent personal injury, always dis- I

adjustments.

i CAUTION: The rip fence must be aligned parallel to '1the blade to minimize the danger of kickback. For }

} convenience, the rip fence will be aligned parallel

I to the miter gauge slot. The sawblade will be set or I

1adjus!ed parallel to the slot later. !

1,.Place the rip fence on the right side of the table adja-

cent to the miter gauge groove,.

2. Lower the rip fence locking handle to secure the rip

fence.

3. Check to see that the edge of the rip fence is parallel

with the miter gauge groove.

4. If the rip fence is not parallel:

oRaise the rip fence locking handle.

• Loosen the two hex head screws located on top of the rip fence,.

oAlign the ripfence parallel to the miter gauge groove. oLower the rip fence locking handle,,

•Tighten the two hex head screws previously loos-

ened,

Miter Gauge

Rip Fence

Adjusting Screws

°Raisethe ripfencelockinghandle,moveandreturn

thenipfenceadjacentto the mitergaugegroove, lower'theripfencelockinghandle.

•Repeatandrechecksteps8 and9inthe"RipFence Assemblyand Adjustment" sectien_

•The rip fence should now be parallel to the miter

gauge groove.. If not, repeat steps and recheck

NOTE: To always obtain tile best atignment'of the 'rip fence, develop the habit of holding the front casting on the fence back against the table top while tightening the

fence tock handle Tigilten the rip fence lock handle securely to prevent rip fence movement while sawing.

Rip Fence Indicator Adjustment .......

With the rip fence locked to the table, measure the dis- tance from the side'of the rip fence to the nearest side of the blade.. The indicator should point to the same marking

on the scale. If it does not, loosen the screw holding the indicator; move the indicator to the correct marking on the scale and tighten the screw.

HINT; The dp fence indicator will need to be readjusted whenever a thicker or thinner' blade is installed. When

making critical cuts, make a trial cut on scrap wood rather than relying on tile rip scales.

Scal_

screw (

Miter Gauge and Indicator Adjustment

1. Check to make sure the miter' gauge will slide freely through both entire table grooves before using it.

2. To adjust the miter gauge, loosen lock knob and set the miter gauge body so the scale is at the 90° mark, then tighten lock knob.

3. Make a cut on a piece of scrap wood.. Check it with a square to see if the piece of wood was cut at 90% If the

piece was not cut 90°, adjust the miter gauge body,

tighten lock knob and make additional cuts until you

are ceratin you have made a 90° cut..

4. Loosen the miter scale adjustment screw, set the indi-

cator point on the 90° mark on the scale and tighten

screw.

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90°

On-Off Switch

WARNING: For your own safety, lower blade or

the blade guard is correctly installed and operating

lc.° io.;oo,o.o,um,°0ow.c.o.., o.ol

properly.

The On-Off switch has a locking feature. This feature is

intended to prevent unauthorized and possible hazard- ous use by children and others..

1. Insert key into switch.

2. To turn saw "ON", stand to either side of the blade, never in line with it; insert finger under switch lever and

pull end of lever out..

oAfter' turning switch "ON", always allow the blade to

come up to full speed before cutting

oDo not cycle the motor switch on and oft rapidly as

this may cause the sawblade to loosen. In the event

this should ever occur, allow the sawblade to come

to a complete stop, unplug saw and retighten the arbor' nut normally, not excessively "

° Never leave the saw while the power is "ON".

3_To turn saw "OFF", push lever in. Never leave the saw

until the cutting tool has come to a complete stop.

4..To lock switch in "OFF" position, hold switch in with one hand and remove key with the other hand

other cutting tool below table surface. (If blade is tilted, return it to vertical, 90 ° position). Always lock

the switch "OFF". When saw is not in use, remove

key and keep it in a safe place. Also, in the event of a power' failure (all of your lights go out) turn

switch off and lock it by removing the key. 'This will

_revent the saw from starting up again when the }ower comes back on.

Switch Key

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