Craftsman 137.218073 User Manual

Operator’s Manual

10 IN. TABLE SAW WITH LEG SET Model No. 137.218073

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CAUTION:

Before using this Table Saw, read this manual and follow all its Safety Rules and Operating Instructions

Customer Help Line

For Technical Support

1-800-843-1682

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Safety Instructions

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Assembly

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Operation

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Maintenance

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Parts List

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s Parts &

Repair Center

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION PAGE

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

Product Speciﬁ

Symbols.................................................................................................................. 4

Tool Safety .................................................................................................. 5

Power

able Saw Safety ................................................................................................... 8

lectrical Requirements and Safety ....................................................................... 11

Accessories and Attachments ................................................................................ 14

ools Needed for Assembly ................................................................................... 14

Carton Contents .................................................................................................... 15

Your Table Saw ............................................................................................ 17

Know

lossary of Terms .................................................................................................. 18

Assembly ............................................................................................................... 20

Adjustments ...................................................

Operation ............................................................................................................... 41

Maintenance .......................................................................................................... 51

roubleshooting Guide .......................................................................................... 54

Parts List ................................................................................................................ 57

epair Protection Agreement ................................................................................. 62

cations ........................................................................................... 3

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WARRANTY

FOR ONE YEAR from the date of purchase, this product is warranted against defects in

CRAFTSMAN ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

material or workmanship. With proof of purchase, a defective product will receive free repair or replacement at option of seller replacement, visit the web page: www

This warranty does not cover the blade, which is an expendable part that can wear out from normal use within the warranty period. This ONE YEAR warranty is void if this product is ever used while providing commercial services or if rented to another person. For 90 DAY commercial and rental use terms, see the Craftsman warranty web page. This warranty gives you speciﬁc legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65

Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling and other construction activities contains chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:

● Lead from lead-based paints,

● Crystalline silica from bricks, cement and other masonry products, and

● Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to ﬁlter out microscopic particles. sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities. Wear protective clothing and wash exposed areas with soap and water. Allowing dust to get into your mouth, eyes, or lay on the skin may promote absorption of harmful chemicals.

2014/02

Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

WARNING

Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber.

. For warranty coverage details or to obtain free repair or

.craftsman.com/warranty

Avoid prolonged contact with dust from power sanding,

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

MOTOR

Type............................................................................. Universal

Ampere........................................................................ 15

Voltage........................................................................ 120 V AC

Hz................................................................................ 60 Hz

RPM (no load) ............................................................ 5000 RPM (No load)

Overload Protection.................................................... Y

BLADE SIZE

Diameter

Arbor Size.................................................................... 5/8 in.

Rip Fence...................................................................... Y

Miter Gauge.................................................................. Y

Rip Capacity ................................................................ 24 in. Right & Left

Maximum Cut Depth @ 90º ......................................... 3 in.

Maximum Cut Depth @ 45º ......................................... 2-1/2 in.

Maximum Diameter Dado ............................................ 6 in. (Stackable only)

Maximum Dado Cut Width ........................................... 1/2 in.

...................................................................... 10 in.

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WARNING

To avoid electrical hazards, ﬁre hazards or damage to the tool, use proper circuit protection. This tool is wired at the factory for 110-120 Volt operation. It must be connected to a 110-120 Volt / 15 Ampere time delay fuse or circuit breaker. To avoid shock or ﬁre, replace power cord immediately if it is worn, cut or damaged in any way. Before using your tool, it is critical that you read and understand these safety rules. Failure to follow these rules could result in serious injury to you or damage to the tool.

SYMBOLS

WARNING ICONS Your power tool and its Operator’s Manual may contain “WARNING ICONS” (a picture symbol intended to alert you to, and/or instruct you how to avoid, a potentially hazardous condition). Understanding and heeding these symbols will help you operate your tool better and safer. Shown below are some of the symbols you may see.

SAFETY ALERT: Precautions that involve your safety.

PROHIBITION

WEAR EYE PROTECTION: Always wear safety goggles or safety

glasses with side shields.

WEAR RESPIRATORY AND HEARING PROTECTION: Always wear respiratory and hearing protection.

READ AND UNDERSTAND INSTRUCTION MANUAL: To reduce the risk of injury, user and all bystanders must read and understand instruction manual before using this product.

DANGER

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WARNING

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CAUTION

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CAUTION

KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM BLADE: Failure to keep your hands

away from the blade will result in serious personal injury.

SUPPORT AND CLAMP WORK

DANGER: indicates an imminently hazardous situation

which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING: indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury

CAUTION: indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury

CAUTION: used without the safety alert symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.

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POWER TOOL SAFETY

GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS POWER TOOL

Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert and knowing how to use your power tool.

WARNING

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o avoid mistakes that could cause serious injury, do not plug the tool in until you have read and understood the following.

● Read all instructions before operating product. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, ﬁre and/or serious injury.

1. READ and become familiar

with the entire Operator’s

Manual. LEARN the tool’s application, limitations and possible hazards.

2. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order.

3. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form the habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from the tool before turning ON.

4. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches

invite accidents.

5. DO NOT USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS. Do not use power tools in damp locations, or expose them to rain or snow work area well lit.

6. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors and bystanders should be kept a safe distance from work area.

MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD PROOF with padlocks, master switches or by removing starter keys.

8. DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL. It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.

9. USE THE RIGHT T force the tool or an attachment to do a job for which it was not designed.

10. USE PROPER EXTENSION CORDS. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. When using an extension cord, be sure to use the one heavy enough to carry the current that the product will draw

. An undersized cord will result in a drop in line voltage and in loss of power which will cause the tool overheat. The table on page 13

shows the proper wire gauge size

usage to each extension cord length and ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. the gauge number, the heavier

the cord.

OOL. Do not

. Keep

The smaller

11. WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets or other jewelry which may get caught in moving parts. Nonslip footwear is recommended. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.

12. ALWAYS WEAR EYE

PROTECTION. Any power

tool can throw foreign objects into the eyes and could cause permanent eye damage. ALWAYS wear Safety Goggles (not glasses) that comply with ANSI Safety standard Z87.1. Everyday eyeglasses have only impact– resistant lenses. They ARE NOT safety glasses. Safety Goggles are available at Sears.

or goggles not in compliance with ANSI Z87.1 could seriously injure you when they break.

13. WEAR OR DUST MASK. Sawing operation produces dust.

14.

SECURE WORK. Use

clamps or a vice to hold work

when practical. It is safer than using your hand and it frees both hands to operate

the tool.

NOTE: Glasses

A FACE MASK

15. DISCONNECT TOOLS FROM POWER SOURCE before servicing,

and when changing accessories such as blades, bits and cutters.

16. REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Make sure switch is in the OFF position before plugging the tool in.

17. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consult this Operator’s Manual for recommended accessories.

The use of improper accessories

may cause risk of injury to yourself or others.

18. NEVER STAND ON THE TOOL. Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is unintentionally contacted.

19. CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly 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.

20. NEVER LEAVE THE TOOL

RUNNING UNATTENDED. TURN THE POWER “OFF”. Do not walk

away from a running tool until the blade comes to a complete stop and the tool is unplugged from the power source.

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21. DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. NEVER reach across the path of the cutting blade while tool is in operation.

22. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.

23. DO NOT use power tool in presence of ﬂammable liquids or gases.

24. DO NOT operate the tool if you are under the inﬂuence of any drugs, alcohol or medication that could affect your ability to use the tool properly.

25. Dust generated

26. People with

27. WEAR HEARING

WARNING

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materials can be hazardous to your health. Always operate saw in wellventilated area and provide for proper dust removal.

DANGER

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devices, such as pacemakers, should consult their physician(s) before using this product. Operation of electrical equipment in close proximity to a heart pacemaker could cause interference or failure of the pacemaker.

PROTECTION to reduce the risk of induced hearing loss.

from certain

electronic

TABLE SAW SAFETY

1. ALWAYS USE SAW BLADE

GUARD, riving knife and anti-

kickback pawls assembly for every through–sawing operation. Through –sawing operations are those in which the blade cuts completely through the workpiece when ripping or crosscutting. Always be sure blade guard is tightened securely.

2. ALWAYS HOLD WORKPIECE

FIRMLY against the miter gauge or rip fence.

3. ALWAYS USE a push stick or push

block, especially when ripping narrow stock. Refer to ripping instructions in this Operator’s Manual where the push stick is covered in detail. A pattern for making your own push stick is included on page 56.

4. NEVER PERFORM ANY

OPERATION FREEHAND, which means can using hands to support the workpiece, but always use either the fence OR the miter gauge to position and guide the workpiece.

WARNING

FREEHAND CUTTING IS THE MAJOR CAUSE OF KICKBACK AND FINGER/HAND AMPUTATIONS. NEVER USE THE MITER GAUGE AND FENCE SIMULTANEOUSLY.

5. NEVER STAND or have any part of

your body in line with the path of the saw blade. Keep your hands out of the saw blade path.

6. NEVER REACH behind or over the cutting tool for any reason.

7. REMOVE the rip fence when crosscutting.

8. DO NOT USE a molding head with this saw

9. DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work into a blade against the direction of rotation of the blade.

10.NEVER use the rip fence as a

cut-off gauge when crosscutting.

11.NEVER ATTEMPT TO FREE A

STALLED SAW BLADE without ﬁrst turning the saw OFF. Turn power switch OFF immediately to prevent motor damage.

12.PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPORT

to the rear and the sides of the saw table for long or wide workpieces.

13.AVOID KICKBACKS (work thrown

back towards you) by keeping the blade sharp, the rip fence parallel to the saw blade and by keeping the riving knife, anti-kickback pawls assembly and guards in place, aligned and functioning. Do not release work before passing it completely beyond the saw blade. Do not rip work that is twisted, warped or does not have a straight edge to guide it along the fence.

Do not attempt to reverse out of a

cut with the blade running.

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14.AVOID AWKWARD OPERATIONS and hand positions where a sudden slip could cause your hand to move into the saw blade.

15.NEVER USE SOLVENTS to clean plastic parts. Solvents could possibly dissolve or otherwise damage the material. Only a soft damp cloth should be used to clean plastic parts.

16.MOUNT your table saw on a bench or stand before performing any cutting operations. Refer to ASSEMBLY on page 20. Secure tool properly to prevent unexpected movement.

17.

Never cut metals or masonry

WARNING

products with this tool. saw is designed for use on wood and wood-like products only.

This table

20.For proper operation follow the instructions in this Instruction Manual entitled ASSEMBL ADJUSTMENTS (Page 20). Failure to provide sawdust fall-through and removal hole will allow sawdust

to build up in the motor area

resulting in a ﬁre hazard and potential motor damage.

21.USE ONLY saw blades

recommended with the warning that

the riving knife shall not be thicker than the width of the groove cut by the saw blade and not thinner than the body of the saw blade.

22.USE PUSH-STICK OR PUSH BLOCK to feed the workpiece past the saw blade. The push-stick or push block should always be stored with the machine when not in use.

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18.ALWAYS USE IN A WELLVENTILATED AREA. Remove

sawdust frequently. Clean out sawdust from the interior of the saw to prevent a potential ﬁre hazard. Attach a vacuum to the dust port for additional sawdust removal.

19.NEVER LEAVE THE SAW RUNNING UNATTENDED. Do not leave the saw until the blade comes to a complete stop.

TABLE SAW SAFETY

SAW BLADE GUARD ASSEMBLY, ANTI-KICKBACK ASSEMBLY AND RIVING KNIFE

Your table saw is equipped with a blade guard assembly, anti-kickback assembly and riving knife that covers the blade and reduces the possibility of accidental blade contact. The riving knife is a ﬂat plate that ﬁts into the cut made by the saw blade and effectively ﬁghts kickback by lessening the tendency of the blade to bind in the cut. The blade guard assembly and antikickback assembly can only be used when making through cuts that sever the wood. When making rabbets and other cuts that make non through cuts, the blade guard assembly and antikickback assembly must be removed and riving knife lowered to the non through cut position marked on the riving knife. Two anti-kickback pawls are located on the sides of the riving knife that allow the wood to pass through the blade in the cutting direction but reduce the possibility of the material being thrown backwards toward the operator. Use all components of the guarding system (blade guard assembly, riving knife and anti-kickback assembly) for every operation for which they can be used including all through cutting. If you elect not to use any of these components for a particular application exercise additional caution regarding control of the workpiece, the use of push sticks, the position of your hands relative to the blade, the use of safety

glasses, the means to avoid kickback and all other warnings contained in this manual and on the saw itself. Replace the guarding systems as soon as you return to thru-cutting operations. Keep the guard assembly in working order

KICKBACKS

KICKBACKS: Kickbacks can cause serious injury. A kickback occurs when a part of the workpiece binds between the saw blade and the rip fence, or other ﬁxed object, and rises from the table and is thrown toward the operator. Kickbacks can be avoided by attention to the following conditions.

How to Avoid Kickbacks and Protect Yourself from Possible Injury:

a. Be certain that the rip fence is

parallel to the saw blade.

b. Do not rip by applying the feed force

to the section of the workpiece that will become the cut-off (free) piece. Feed force when ripping should always be applied between the saw blade and the fence; use a push stick for narrow work, 6 in. (152 mm) wide or less.

c. Keep saw blade guard assembly,

riving knife and anti-kickback assembly in place and operating properly. If anti-kickback assembly is not operational, return your unit to the nearest authorized service center for repair. The riving knife must be in alignment with the saw blade and the anti-kickback pawls assembly must stop a kickback

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once it has started. Check their action before ripping by pushing the wood under the anti-kickback assembly. The teeth must prevent the wood from being pulled toward the front of the saw.

d. Plastic and composite (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 attentive to following proper set up and cutting procedures for ripping.

e. Use saw blade guard assembly,

anti-kickback pawls assembly and riving knife for every operation for which it can be used, including all through-sawing.

f. Push the workpiece past the saw

blade prior to release.

g. Never rip a workpiece that is twisted or warped, or does not have a straight edge to guide along

the fence.

h. Never saw a large workpiece that

cannot be controlled.

i. Never use the fence as a guide or

length stop when crosscutting.

j. Never saw a workpiece with loose

knots, ﬂaws, nails or other foreign objects.

k. Never rip a workpiece shorter than

10 in. (254 mm).

l. NEVER use a dull blade – replace

or have resharpened.

m. NEVER use a rip fence and miter

gauge together.

n. Keep hands out of saw blade.

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS AND SAFETY

POWER SUPPLY AND MOTOR SPECIFICATIONS

WARNING

To avoid electrical hazards, ﬁre hazards, or damage to the tool, use proper circuit protection. Use a seperate electrical circuit for your tool. Your table saw is wired at the factory for 120 V operation. Connect to a 120 V, 15 Amp circuit and use a 15 Amp time delay fuse or circuit breaker. To avoid shock or ﬁre, if power cord is worn, cut, or damaged in any way, have it replaced immediately.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

This tool must be grounded while in use to protect the operator from electrical shock.

IN THE EVENT OF OR BREAKDOWN, grounding provides

a path of least resistance for electric currents and reduces the risk of electric shock. This tool is equipped with an electrical cord that has an equipment grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into a matching receptacle that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

DO NOT MODIFY THE PLUG PROVIDED. If it will not ﬁt the

receptacle, have the proper receptacle installed by a qualiﬁed electrician.

A MALFUNCTION

IMPROPER CONNECTION of the

equipment grounding conductor can result in risk of electric shock. conductor with the green insulation (with or without yellow stripes) is the equipment grounding conductor. If repair or replacement of the electrical cord or plug is necessary, do not connect the equipment grounding conductor to a live terminal.

CHECK with a qualiﬁed electrician or service person if you do not completely understand the grounding instructions, or if you are not certain the tool is properly grounded.

USE only 3-wire extension cords that have three-pronged grounding plugs with three-pole receptacles that accept the tool’s plug. Repair or replace damaged or worn cords immediately.

Use a separate electrical circuit for your tool. This circuit must not be less than # 14 wire and should be protected with a 15 Amp time delay fuse. Before connecting the motor to the power line, make sure the switch is in the off position and the electric current is rated the same as the current stamped on the motor nameplate. Running at a lower voltage will damage the motor.

USE THE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure your extension cord

is in good condition. Use an extension cord heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw. draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power,

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The

overheating and burning out of the motor. The table below shows the correct size to use depending on cord length and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord.

GUIDELINES FOR EXTENSION CORDS

Make sure your extension cord is properly wired and in good condition. Always replace a damaged extension cord or have it repaired by a qualiﬁed technician before using it. Protect your extension cords from sharp objects, excessive heat and damp or wet areas.

The adapter (Fig. 2) has a grounding lug extending from it that MUST be connected to a permanent earth ground, such as a properly grounded receptacle box.

CAUTION

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In all cases, make certain the receptacle is properly grounded. If you are not sure, have a qualiﬁed electrician check the receptacle.

Fig. 1

Three-Pronged Plug

MINIMUM GAUGE FOR EXTENSION CORDS (AWG)

More Than Not More Than

0 6 18 16 16 14 6 10 18 16 14 12 10 12 16 16 14 12 12 16

(When usng 120 volts only)

Ampere Rating T

25ft. 50ft. 100ft. 150 ft.

7.62 15.24 30.48 45.72 m

( AWG- American Wire Gauge

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WARNING

otal length of Cord

Not Recommended

This tool is for indoor use only. Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations. This tool is intended for use on a circuit that has a receptacle like the one illustrated in Fig. 1. Fig. 1 shows a three-pronged electrical plug and receptacle that has a grounding conductor. If a properly grounded receptacle is not available, an adapter (Fig. 2) can be used to temporarily connect this plug to a two-contact grounded receptacle.

Grounding Prong

)

Fig. 2

Grounding Lug

Properly Grounded Three-Pronged Receptacle

Make sure this is connected to a known ground.

wo-Pronged

Adapter

Receptacle

ACCESSORIES AND

ATTACHMENTS

TOOLS NEEDED FOR

ASSEMBLY

RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES

WARNING

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Visit your Sears Hardware Department or see the Craftsman Power and Hand Tools Catalog to purchase recommended accessories for this power tool.

2YTV DADO INSERT PLATE

WARNING

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To avoid the risk of personal injury:

● Do not use adjustable (wobble) type dadoes or carbide tipped dado blades.

● Only use stackable dadoes.

● Maximum dado width is 1/2 in.

● Do not use a dado with a

diameter larger than 6 in.

● Do not use molding head set with this saw.

● Do not modify this power tool or use accessories not recommended by Sears.

SUPPLIED

Box-end

wrench

Open-end

wrench

4 mm hex

wrench

NOT SUPPLIED

Flat bladed screwdriver

#2 Phillips screwdriver

Straight edge

Adjustable wrench and/or 8 mm, 13 mm, 14 mm wrench

Combination square

5 mm hex wrench

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CARTON CONTENTS

Separate all parts from packing materials. Check each part with the illustration on the next page and the “T

able of Loose Parts” to make certain all items are accounted for, before discarding any packing material.

NOTE: To make assembly easier, keep contents of box together.

TABLE OF LOOSE PARTS

ITEM DESCRIPTION QUANTITY

able saw assembly 1

A T B Blade guard assembly 1 C Anti-kickback pawls assembly 1 D Handwheel handle 1 E Riving knife assembly hardware bag 1 F Rip fence 1 G Miter gauge 1 H Blade wrenches 2

I Push stick 1 J Push stick storage holder 1

K Rear outfeed support 1

L Rear outfeed support tubes 2 M Rear outfeed support hardware bag 1 N 4 mm hex wrench 1 O Blade 1

P Left and right extension table 1 each Q Dust bag 1 R Extension table hardware bag assembly 1

S AAA

STAND

T Lock lever hardware bag assembly 1 U Stand hardware bag assembly 1

V Leg bracket 4 W Bottom long support bracket 2

X T

Y Bottom support bracket for wheels 1

Z Bottom short support bracket 1

AA T BB Wheel hardware bag assembly 1

battery 2

op long support bracket 2

op short support bracket 2

WARNING

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If any part is missing or damaged, do not attempt to assemble the table saw, plug in the power cord, or turn the switch ON until the missing or damaged part is obtained and is installed correctly. Call 1-800-843-1682 for missing or damaged parts.

UNPACKING YOUR TABLE SAW

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KNOW YOUR TABLE SAW

Left extension table

Miter gauge and rip fence storage

Push stick

Locking lever

Extension wing locking lever

Miter gauge

Table insert

Blade guard

ust bag

ON/OFF laser switch

Blade

Rip fence

Blade elevation/ tilting handwheel

Overload reset switch

Blade bevel

lock knob ON/OFF switch with safety key

Riving knife

Anti-kickback pawls assembly

Hand hold

Right extension table

Blade storage

Foot pad

Stand

Rear outfeed support

Power cord storage

Wheel

Blade wrench storage

GLOSSARY OF TERMS

ANTI-KICKBACK PAWLS ASSEMBLY

– Prevents the workpiece from being kicked upward or back toward the front of the table saw by the spinning blade.

ARBOR – The shaft on which the blade or dado is mounted.

BEVEL CUT – An angle cut made through the face of the workpiece.

BLADE BEVEL SCALE – Measures the angle the blade is tilted when set for a bevel cut.

BLADE ELEVATION/TILTING HANDWHEEL – Raises and lowers

the blade or tilts the blade to angle between 0º and 45º for bevel cuts.

BLADE GUARD – Clear plastic cover that positions itself over the blade while cutting.

FREEHAND – Performing a cut without using a rip fence, miter gauge, hold down or other proper device to prevent the workpiece from twisting during the cutting operation.

GUM – A sticky sap from wood products.

HEEL – Misalignment of the blade.

JAMB NUT – Nut used to lock another

nut in place on a threaded rod or bolt.

KERF – The amount of material removed by the blade cut.

KICKBACK – Occurs when the saw blade binds in the cut and violently thrusts the workpiece back toward the operator

MITER CUT – An angle cut made across the width of the workpiece.

COMPOUND CUT – A simultaneous bevel and miter cut.

CROSSCUT – A cut made across the width of the workpiece.

DADO – Special cutting blades that are used to cut grooves in a workpiece.

FEATHERBOARD – When ripping a workpiece on your table saw, this keeps it ﬁrmly and safely against the rip fence. It also helps prevent chatter, gouging, and dangerous kickback.

MITER GAUGE – A guide used for crosscutting operations that slides in the table top channels (grooves) located on either side of the blade. It helps make accurate straight or angle crosscuts.

NON-THROUGH SAWING – Refers to any cut that does not completely cut through the workpiece.

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OVERLOAD RESET SWITCH – Protects the motor if it overloads during operation, provides a way to restart the

saw

SAW BLADE PATH – The area of the workpiece or table top directly in line with the travel of the blade or the part of the workpiece that will be cut.

PUSH STICK – Used to push workpieces when performing ripping operations.

PUSH BLOCK – Used for ripping operation when the workpiece is too narrow to use a push stick. Always use a push block for rip widths less than 2 in. (50.8 mm).

RESAWING – Flipping material to make a cut the saw is not capable of making in one pass.

WARNING

Do not resaw material with this saw.

REVOLUTIONS PER MINUTE (RPM) – The number of turns completed by a spinning object in one minute.

RIP FENCE – A guide used for rip cutting which allows the workpiece to cut straight.

RIPPING – Cutting with the grain of the wood or along the length of the workpiece.

SET – The distance between two saw blade tips, bent outward in opposite directions to each other. The further apart the tips are, the greater the set.

TABLE INSERT – Insert that is removed from the table to install / remove blades. When dado cutting, a dado insert plate must be used.

THROUGH SAWING – Making a cut completely through the length or width of a workpiece.

WORKPIECE – Material to be cut.

Saw blade path

Leading edge

Kerf

Surface

railing

edge

orkpiece

Direction of workpiece

NOTE: Blade guard assembly is removed for purposes of illustration only.

RIVING KNIFE – A metal piece of the guard assembly located behind and in-line with the blade. Slightly thinner than the saw blade, it helps keep the kerf open and prevents kickback.

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