Craftsman 137.415020 Owner's Manual

Operator’s Manual

10 IN. JOBSITE TABLE SAW
Model No. 137.415020

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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Installation

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Operation

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Maintenance

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Parts List

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION PAGE

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

Product Specications ........................................................................................ 3

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

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

Table Saw Safety ................................................................................................ 8

Electrical Requirements and Safety .................................................................... 11

Accessories and Attachments ............................................................................. 13

Tools Needed for Assembly ................................................................................ 13

Carton Contents .................................................................................................. 14

Know Your Table Saw ......................................................................................... 16

Glossary of Terms ............................................................................................... 17

Assembly and Adjustments.................................................................................. 19

Operation ............................................................................................................ 34

Maintenance ....................................................................................................... 43

Troubleshooting Guide ........................................................................................ 45

Parts List ............................................................................................................. 48

Repair Protection Agreements ............................................................................ 55

WARRANTY

CRAFTSMAN ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

FOR ONE YEAR from the date of purchase, this product is warranted against defects in
material or workmanship. With proof of purchase, a defective product will receive free repair
or replacement at option of seller. For warranty coverage details or to obtain free repair or
replacement, visit the web page: www.craftsman.com/warranty

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 specic

legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65

WARNING

!

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 and cement and other masonry products, and

● Arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.

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 lter out microscopic particles. Avoid prolonged contact with dust from
power sanding, 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.

2014/01

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

MOTOR

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

Amperes....................................................................... 15 Amp

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

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

RPM (no load) ............................................................ 4000 RPM (No load)

Overload Protection.................................................... Yes

BLADE SIZE

Diameter...................................................................... 10 in.

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

SAW

Rip Fence...................................................................... Yes

Miter Gauge.................................................................. Yes

Rip Capacity ................................................................ 11 in. Left

24-1/2 in. Right

Maximum Cut Depth @ 90° ......................................... 3-1/8 in.

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

Maximum Diameter Dado ............................................ 8 in. (Stackable only)

Maximum Dado Cut Width ........................................... 13/16 in.

WARNING

!

To avoid electrical hazards, re 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 re, 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 OPERATOR’S MANUAL: To reduce the risk
of injury, user and all bystanders must read and understand operator’s
manual before using this product.

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

!



WARNING

!



CAUTION

!



CAUTION

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

!

● To 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.

DO NOT USE IN DANGEROUS

5.
ENVIRONMENTS. Do not use
power tools in damp locations, or
expose them to rain or snow. Keep
work area well lit.

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

7.

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 TOOL. Do not
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 one heavy enough to carry
the current your product will draw.
An undersized cord will result in
a drop in line voltage and in loss
of power which will cause the tool
to overheat. The table on page
12 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.

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 could throw
foreign objects into the eyes and
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. NOTE: Glasses
or goggles not in compliance with
ANSI Z87.1 could cause serious
injury when they break.

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

14. SECURE THE

WORKPIECE. Use

clamps or a vise to hold
workpiece when practical. It is safer
than using your hand and also it
frees both hands to operate the tool.

15.DISCONNECT TOOLS FROM
POWER SOURCE before servicing,
and when changing accessories
such as blades, bits and cutters.

REDUCE THE RISK OF

16.
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 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.

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 ammable liquids or

gases.

24. DO NOT operate the tool if you are

under the inuence of any drugs,

alcohol or medicationn that could
affect your ability to use the tool
properly.

25. Dust generated

26. People with

27. WEAR HEARING

hearing loss.

WARNING

!



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

DANGER

!



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

from certain

electronic

TABLE SAW SAFETY

1. ALWAYS USE SAW BLADE

GUARD, riving knife and anti-

kickback pawls 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 46.

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
workpiece into a blade or cutter
against the direction of rotation of
the blade or cutter only.

10.NEVER use the rip fence as a

cut-off gauge when crosscutting.

11.NEVER ATTEMPT TO FREE A

STALLED SAW BLADE without rst

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
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. Secure tool
properly to prevent unexpected
movement. Refer to ASSEMBLY on
page 19.

17.

Never cut metals or masonry

WARNING

!

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

20.For proper operation follow the
instructions in this Instruction

Manual entitled ASSEMBLY AND
ADJUSTMENTS (Page 19). Failure
to provide sawdust fall-through and
removal hole will allow sawdust to
build up in the motor area resulting

in a re 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.

18.ALWAYS USE IN A WELL-
VENTILATED AREA. Remove
sawdust frequently. Clean out
sawdust from the interior of the saw

to prevent a potential re 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, ANTI­KICKBACK 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 at plate that
ts into the cut made by the saw blade and
effectively ghts 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 anti-kickback 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 anti­kickback 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 xed 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 assembly must stop a
kickback 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 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,

aws, 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.

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ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS AND SAFETY

POWER SUPPLY AND MOTOR
SPECIFICATIONS

WARNING

!

To avoid electrical hazards, re

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 120V operation. Connect
to a 120V, 15 Amp circuit and use
a 15 Amp time delay fuse or circuit

breaker. To avoid shock or re, 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 A MALFUNCTION
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 equipment­grounding 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 t the

receptacle, have the proper receptacle

installed by a qualied electrician.

IMPROPER CONNECTION of the
equipment grounding conductor can
result in risk of electric shock. The
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 qualied 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. An undersized
cord will cause a drop in line voltage
resulting in loss of power, 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 qualied

technician before using it. Protect your
extension cords from sharp objects,
excessive heat and damp or wet areas.

Fig. 1

Three-Pronged Plug

Grounding Prong

Properly Grounded
Three-Pronged Receptacle

MINIMUM GAUGE FOR EXTENSION CORDS (AWG)

More Than Not More Than 25 50 100 150 ft.

0 6 18 16 16 14
6 10 18 16 14 12
10 12 16 16 14 12
12 16 14 12 Not Recommend

!

(When using 120 volts only)

Ampere Rating Total length of Cord

(7.62 15.24 30.48 45.72 m)

WARNING

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.

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.

Fig. 2

Grounding Lug

Make sure this
is connected
to a known
ground.

Two-Pronged
Receptacle

Adapter

WARNING

CAUTION

!



In all cases, make certain the
receptacle is properly grounded. If

you are not sure, have a qualied

electrician check the receptacle.

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ACCESSORIES AND

ATTACHMENTS

TOOLS NEEDED FOR

ASSEMBLY

RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES

WARNING

!



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

10K1 DADO INSERT PLATE

WARNING

!



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 13/16 in.

● Do not use a dado with a

diameter larger than 8 in.

● Do not use molding head set with
this saw.

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

SUPPLIED

Blade wrench

4 mm hex

wrench

5 mm hex

wrench

NOT SUPPLIED

Flat bladed
screwdriver

Phillips screwdriver

Straight edge

Adjustable wrench
and/or 8 mm, 10 mm,
13 mm, 14 mm,
17 mm wrench

Combination square

CARTON CONTENTS

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

WARNING

!



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.

TABLE OF LOOSE PARTS

TABLE SAW

ITEM DESCRIPTION QUANTITY

A Table saw assembly 1

B Handwheel handle 1

C Riving knife hardware bag 1

D Rip fence 1

E Miter gauge 1

F Blade guard assembly 1

G Push stick 1

H 4 mm & 5 mm hex wrench / Blade wrench 1 each

Anti-kickback pawls assembly 1

I

J Blade

Blade guard/pawls assembly storage hardware bag

K

L Table mounting hardware bag 1

STAND

M Wheel hardware assembly

N Stand assembly

1

1

2 set

1

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UNPACKING YOUR TABLE SAW

A

D

G

J

B

E

H

K

C

F

I

L

M

N

KNOW YOUR TABLE SAW

Miter gauge

Push stick storage

Rip fence storage

Miter gauge storage

Overload reset switch

Stand handles

Adjustable foot pad

Table insert

Blade guard

ON/OFF switch
with safety key

Blade

Riving knife

Rip fence

Extension table
locking lever

Blade elevation and
tilting handwheel

Wheel

Anti-kickback pawls

Right extension table

Blade/Blade wrench storage

Stand lock lever

Blade guard and

Anti-kickback pawls storage

Power cord storage

Dust port

Stand

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GLOSSARY OF TERMS

ANTI-KICKBACK PAWLS – To prevent

the workpiece 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 – To measure
if the angle of the blade is tilted when
set for a bevel cut.

BLADE ELEVATION AND TILTING
HANDWHEEL – To raise and lower

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

BLADE GUARD – A clear plastic cover
that positions 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 rmly 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.