Craftsman 315218061 Owner’s Manual

PERATOR'S AL

10 in. TABLE SAW

Model No.

315.218061

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the

user must read and understand the operator's manual before using this product.

Customer Help Line: 1-800-932-3188

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ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN TOOL If this Craftsman tool fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within one year from the date of purchase. Call

1-800-4-MY-HOME ® to arrange for free repair. If this tool is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty will apply for only ninety days from the date of purchase. This warranty applies only while this product is 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., Dept. 817WA, Hoffrnan Estates, IL 60179

This tool has many features for making its use more pleasant and enjoyable. Safety, performance, and dependability have been given top priority in the design of this product making it easy to maintain and operate.

_IL WARNING: Read and understand all instruc-

tions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below,

may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

[]

KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read the operator's manual carefully. Learn the saw's applications and limitations as well as the specific potential hazards

related to this tool.

[] GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK BY PRE-

VENTING BODY CONTACT WiTH GROUNDED SURFACES. For example, pipes, radiators, ranges,

refrigerator enclosures.

[] KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in good working order. [] REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES.

Form habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting

wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on.

[] KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and

benches invite accidents. DO NOT leave tools or pieces of wood on the saw while it is in operation.

[] DO NOT USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS.

Do not use power tools in damp or wet locations or

expose to rain. Keep the work area well lit.

[] KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. All visitors

should wear safety glasses and be kept a safe distance from work area. Do not let visitors contact

tool or extension cord while operating.

[] MAKE WORKSHOP CHILDPROOF with padlocks and

master switches, or by removing starter keys.

[] DON'T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and

safer at the feed rate for which it was designed.

[] USE RIGHT TOOL. Don't force the tool or attachment

to do a job it was not designed for. Don't use it for a

purpose not intended.

[] USE THE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure

your extension cord is in good condition. Use only a 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 and overheating. A wire gauge size (A.W.G.) of at least 14 is recommended for an extension cord 25 feet or less in length. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord.

[] DRESS PROPERLY. Do not wear loose clothing,

gloves, neckties, or jewelry. They can get caught and draw you into moving parts. Rubber gloves and

nonskid footwear are recommended when working

outdoors. Also wear protective hair covering to contain

long hair.

[] ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE

SHIELDS. Everyday eyeglasses have only impact-

resistant lenses, they are NOT safety glasses.

[] SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work

when practical. It's safer than using your hand and frees both hands to operate tool.

[] DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and

balance at all times.

[] MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp

and clean for better and safer performance. Follow

instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.

[] DISCONNECT TOOLS. When not in use, before

servicing, or when changing attachments, blades, bits,

cutters, etc., all tools should be disconnected.

[] AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Be sure switch is off

when plugging in any tool.

[] USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consult the

operator's manual for recommended accessories. The

use of improper accessories may risk injury.

[] NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could occur

if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is unintention-

ally contacted.

[] CHECK 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 must be properly repaired or replaced by

an authorized service center to avoid risk of personal

injury.

[] USE THE RIGHT DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work

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

[] NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED.

TURN THE POWER OFF. Don't leave tool until it comes to a complete stop.

[] PROTECT YOUR LUNGS. Wear a face or dust mask if

the cutting operation is dusty.

[] PROTECT YOUR HEARING. Wear hearing protection

during extended periods of operation.

[] DO NOT ABUSE CORD. Never yank cord to discon-

nect from receptacle. Keep cord from heat, oil, and sharp edges.

[] WHEN OPERATING A POWER TOOL OUTSIDE, USE

AN OUTDOOR EXTENSION CORD MARKED "W=A"

OR "W". These cords are rated for outdoor use and reduce the risk of electric shock.

[] ALWAYS KEEP THE BLADE GUARD AND RIVING

KNIFE/SPREADER/SPLITTER IN PLACE and in

working order.

[] KEEP BLADES CLEAN, SHARP, AND WITH

SUFFICIENT SET. Sharp blades minimize stalling and kickback.

[] KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM CUTTING AREA. Keep

hands away from blades. Do not reach underneath

work or around or over the blade while blade is rotat-

ing. Do not attempt to remove cut material when blade is moving.

[]

BLADE COASTS AFTER BEING TURNED OFF.

[] NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE.

Normal sparking of the motor could ignite fumes.

[] INSPECT TOOL CORDS PERIODICALLY. If damaged,

have repaired by a qualified service technician at

an authorized service facility. The conductor with

insulation having an outer surface that is green with or without yellow stripes is the equipment-grounding conductor. If repair or replacement of the electric cord or plug is necessary, do not connect the equipment- grounding conductor to a live terminal. Repair or

replace a damaged or worn cord immediately. Stay constantly aware of cord location and keep it well away from the rotating blade.

[] INSPECT EXTENSION CORDS PERIODICALLY and

replace if damaged.

[] GROUND ALL TOOLS. If tool is equipped with three-

prong plug, it should be plugged into a three-hole electrical receptacle.

[] CHECK WITH A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN or service

personnel if the grounding instructions are not com-

pletely understood or if in doubt as to whether the tool

is properly grounded.

[] USE ONLY CORRECT ELECTRICAL DEVICES: 3-wire

extension cords that have 3-prong grounding plugs and 3-pole receptacles that accept the tool's plug.

[] DO NOT MODIFY the plug provided, if it will not fit the

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

[] KEEP TOOL DRY, CLEAN, AND FREE FROM OIL

AND GREASE. Always use a clean cloth when clean-

ing. Never use brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based products, or any solvents to clean tool.

[] STAY ALERT AND EXERCISE CONTROL. Watch

what you are doing and use common sense. Do not operate tool when you are tired. Do not rush.

[] DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT TURN IT

ON AND OFF. Have defective switches replaced by an

authorized service center.

[] USE ONLY CORRECT BLADES. Do not use blades

with incorrect size holes. Never use blade washers or

blade bolts that are defective or incorrect. The maxi- mum blade capacity of your saw is 10 in. (254 mm).

[] BEFORE MAKING A CUT, BE SURE ALL ADJUST=

MENTS ARE SECURE.

[] BE SURE BLADE PATH IS FREE OF NAILS. Inspect

for and remove all nails from lumber before cutting.

[] NEVER TOUCH BLADE or other moving parts during

use.

[] NEVER START A TOOL WHEN ANY ROTAT-

iNG COMPONENT IS IN CONTACT WiTH THE

WORKPIECE.

[] DO NOT OPERATE A TOOL WHILE UNDER THE

INFLUENCE OF DRUGS, ALCOHOL, OR ANY MEDiCATiON.

[] WHEN SERVICING use only identical replacement

parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or

cause product damage.

[] USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES listed

in this manual or addendums. Use of accessories

that are not listed may cause the risk of personal

injury. Instructions for safe use of accessories are included with the accessory.

[] DOUBLE CHECK ALL SETUPS. Make sure blade is

tight and not making contact with saw or workpiece

before connecting to power supply.

[] GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK. Kickback occurs []

when the blade stalls rapidly and workpiece is driven

back towards the operator. It can pull your hand into the blade resulting in serious personal injury. Stay out []

of blade path and turn switch off immediately if blade

binds or stalls.

[] USE RIP FENCE. Always use a fence or straight edge

guide when ripping.

[] SUPPORT LARGE PANELS. To minimize risk of blade

pinching and kickback, always support large panels.

REMOVE ALL FENCES AND AUXILIARY TABLES before transporting saw. Failure to do so can result in

an accident causing possible serious personal injury. ALWAYS USE BLADE GUARD, RIVING KNIFE/

SPREADER/SPLITTER, AND ANTI-KICKBACK

PAWLS on all "through-sawing" operations. Through- sawing operations are those in which the blade cuts

completely through the workpiece as in ripping or cross cutting. Keep the blade guard down, the anti-

kickback pawls down, and the riving knife/spreader/ splitter properly aligned to the saw blade.

[] ALWAYSSECUREWORKfirmlyagainstripfence,

miterfence,ormitergauge.

[] ALWAYSUSE A PUSH STICK FOR RIPPING NAR-

ROW STOCK. A push stick is a device used to push a workpiece through the blade instead of using your

hands. Size and shape can vary but the push stick

must always be narrower than the workpiece to pre- vent the push stick from contacting the saw blade. When ripping narrow stock, always use a push stick, so your hand does not come close to the saw blade.

Use a featherboard and push blocks for non-through cuts.

[] NEVER perform any operation "freehand" which

means using only your hands to support or guide the workpiece. Always use either the rip fence or miter

fence to position and guide the work.

[] NEVER stand or have any part of your body in line

with the path of the saw blade.

[] NEVER reach behind, over, or within three inches of

the blade or cutter with either hand for any reason.

[] MOVE THE RIP FENCE out of the way when cross

cutting.

[] NEVER use rip fence as cutoff gauge when cross

cutting.

[] NEVER attempt to free a stalled saw blade without

first turning the saw OFF and disconnecting the saw from the power source.

[] PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPORT to the rear and

sides of the saw table for wide or long work pieces.

Use a sturdy "outrigger" support if a table extension

more than 24 inches long is attached to the saw.

[] AVOID KICKBACKS (work thrown back toward you)

by:

a) Keeping blade sharp. b) Keeping rip fence parallel to the saw blade.

c) Keeping riving knife/spreader/splitter, anti-kickback

pawls, and blade guard in place and operating.

d) Not releasing the work before it is pushed all the

way past the saw blade using a push stick.

e) Not ripping work that is twisted or warped or does not

have a straight edge to guide along the fence.

[] AVOID AWKWARD OPERATIONS AND HAND

POSiTiONS where a sudden slip could cause your hand to move into the cutting tool.

[] USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES listed in

this manual or addendums. Use of accessories that are

not listed may cause the risk of personal injury. Instruc-

tions for safe use of accessories are included with the accessory.

[] MAKE SURE THE WORK AREA HAS AMPLE LIGHT=

ING to see the work and that no obstructions will inter-

fere with safe operation BEFORE performing any work

using the table saw.

[] ALWAYS TURN OFF SAW before disconnecting it, to

avoid accidental starting when reconnecting to power

supply.

[] THIS TOOL should have the following markings:

a) Wear eye protection.

b) Use saw blade guard and riving knife/spreader/

splitter for every operation for which it can be used, including all through sawing.

c) Keep hands out of the line of saw blade. d) Use a push stick when required.

e) Pay particular attention to instructions on reducing

risk of kickback.

f) Do not perform any operation freehand.

g) Never reach around or over the saw blade.

[] SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to them

frequently and use to instruct other users. If you loan

someone this tool, loan them these instructions also.

,_k WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities

contains chemicals known 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 filter out microscopic particles.

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Safety Alert

Read Operator's Manual

Eye Protection

No Hands Symbol

Wet Conditions Alert

Pinch Warning

Volts

Amperes

Hertz

Indicates a potential personal injury hazard.

To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand operator's manual before using this product.

Always wear eye protection marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1.

Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in serious personal injury.

Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations.

Always watch for movement paying extra attention to potential areas where pinching could occur.

Voltage

Current

Frequency (cycles per second)

min

n o

[]

.../min

Watt

Minutes

Alternating Current

Direct Current

No Load Speed

Class II Construction

Per Minute

Power

Time

Type of current

Type or a characteristic of current

Rotational speed, at no load

Double-insulated construction

Revolutions, strokes, surface speed, orbits etc., per minute

Thefollowingsignalwordsandmeaningsareintendedto explainthelevelsofriskassociatedwiththisproduct.

SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING

DANGER:

WARNING: result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION: result in minor or moderate injury.

CAUTION: (Without Safety Alert Symbol) Indicates a situation that may result in

SERVICE Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and

should be performed only by a qualified service techni- cian. For service we suggest you return the product to

your nearest AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair. When servicing, use only identical replacement parts.

,_ WARNING:

The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Before beginning power tool operation, always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full face shield when needed. We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields. Always use eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1.

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may

property damage.

,_k WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, do not

attempt to use this product until you read thoroughly and understand completely the operator's manual. Save this operator's manual and review frequently for continuing safe operation and instructing others who

may use this product.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

EXTENSION CORDS Use only 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong

grounding plugs and 3-pole receptacles that accept the tool's plug. When using a power tool at a considerable distance from the power source, use an extension cord

heavy enough to carry the current that the tool will draw. An undersized extension cord will cause a drop in line

voltage, resulting in a loss of power and causing the motor to overheat. Use the chart provided below to determine the minimum wire size required in an extension

cord. Only round jacketed cords listed by Underwriter's Laboratories (UL) should be used.

_*Ampere rating (on tool data plate)

0-2.0 2.1-3.4 3.5-5.0 5.1-7.0 7.1-12.0 12.1-16.0

Cord Length Wire Size (A.W.G.)

25' 16 16 16 16 14 14 50' 16 16 16 14 14 12

100' 16 16 14 12 10 --

**Used on 12 gauge - 20 amp circuit.

NOTE: AWG = American Wire Gauge

When working with the tool outdoors, use an extension cord that is designed for outside use. This is indicated by

the letters "WA" or "W" on the cord's jacket. Before using an extension cord, inspect it for loose or

exposed wires and cut or worn insulation.

WARNING: Keep the extension cord clear of the

working area. Position the cord so that it will not get caught on lumber, tools or other obstructions while

you are working with a power tool. Failure to do so

can result in serious personal injury.

WARNING: Check extension cords before each

use. If damaged replace immediately. Never use tool with a damaged cord since touching the damaged area could cause electrical shock resulting in serious

injury.

SPEED AND WIRING

The no-load speed of this tool is approximately 5,000

r/min. (RPM). This speed is not constant and decreases under a load or with lower voltage. For voltage, the wiring in a shop isas important as the motor's horsepower rat- ing. A line intended only for lights cannot properly carry

a power tool motor. Wire that is heavy enough for a short distance will be too light for a greater distance. A line that can support one power tool may not be able to support

two or three tools.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding

provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This tool is equipped with

an electric cord having an equipment-grounding conduc- tor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into a

matching outlet that is properly installedand grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

Do not modify the plug provided. If it will not fit the outlet, have the proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.

_ WARNING: Improper installation of the ground-

ing plug can result in a risk of electric shock. When repair or replacement of the cord is required, do not connect the grounding wire to either flat blade

terminal. The wire with insulation having an outer

surface that is green with or without yellow stripes is

the grounding wire.

Check with a qualified electrician or service personnel if the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if in doubt as to whether the tool is properly grounded.

Repair or replace a damaged or worn cord immediately.

This tool is intended for use on a circuit that has an outlet

like the one shown in figure 1. It also has a grounding pin like the one shown.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION This tool is powered by a precision built electric motor.

It should be connected to a power supply that is 120 volts, AC only (normal household current), 60 Nz. Do not operate this tool on direct current (DC). A substantial voltage drop will cause a loss of power and the motor will

overheat. If the saw does not operate when plugged into an outlet, double check the power supply.

GROUNDING

120VGROUNDED

OUTLET

Fig. 1

Anti=KickbackPawls (radial arm and table saws}

A device which, when properly installed and maintained, is designed to stop the workpiece from being kicked back toward the front of the saw during a ripping operation.

Arbor

The shaft on which a blade or cutting tool is mounted. Bevel Cut

A cutting operation made with the blade at any angle other than 90 ° to the table surface.

Chamfer A cut removing a wedge from a block so the end (or part

of the end) is angled rather than at 90°. Compound Cut

A cross cut made with both a miter and a bevel angle. Cross Cut

A cutting or shaping operation made across the grain or the width of the workpiece.

Cutter Head (planers and jointers) A rotating piece of adjustable blades. The cutter head removes material from the workpiece.

Dado Cut A non-through cut which produces a square-sided notch

or trough in the workpiece (requires a special blade). Featherboard

A device used to help control the workpiece by guiding it securely against the table or fence during any ripping

operation. FPM or SPM

Feet per minute (or strokes per minute), used in reference to blade movement.

Freehand Performing a cut without the workpiece being guided by a

fence, miter gauge, or other aids. Gum

A sticky, sap-based residue from wood products. Heel

Alignment of the blade to the fence. Kerr

The material removed by the blade in a through cut or the slot produced by the blade in a non-through or partial cut.

Kickback A hazard that can occur when the blade binds or stalls, throwing the workpiece back toward operator.

Leading End The end of the workpiece pushed into the tool first.

Miter Cut A cutting operation made with the workpiece at any angle

to the blade other than 90°.

Non=Through Cuts

Any cutting operation where the blade does not extend

completely through the thickness of the workpiece. Pilot Hole (drill presses)

A small hole drilled in a workpiece that serves as a guide

for drilling large holes accurately. Push Blocks and Push Sticks

Devices used to feed the workpiece through the saw blade during cutting operations. A push stick (not a push block) should be used for narrow ripping operations.

These aids help keep the operator's hands well away from the blade.

Resaw

A cutting operation to reduce the thickness of the work-

piece to make thinner pieces. 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. Ripping or Rip Cut

A cutting operation along the length of the workpiece.

Riving Knife/Spreader/Splitter (table saws}

A metal piece, slightly thinner than the blade, which helps

keep the kerf open and also helps to prevent kickback. Saw Blade Path

The area over, under, behind, or in front of the blade. As

it applies to the workpiece, that area which will be or has been cut by the blade.

Set

The distance that the tip of the saw blade tooth is bent (or

set) outward from the face of the blade. Snipe (planers}

Depression made at either end of a workpiece by cutter blades when the workpiece is not properly supported.

Through Sawing Any cutting operation where the blade extends completely through the thickness of the workpiece.

Throw=Back The throwing back of a workpiece usually caused by the

workpiece being dropped into the blade or being placed

inadvertently in contact with the blade. Workpiece or Material

The item on which the operation is being done. Worktable

Surface where the workpiece rests while performing a

cutting, drilling, planing, or sanding operation.

PRODUCT SPECiFiCATiONS

Blade Arbor .............................................................. 5/8 in.

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

Blade Tilt ................................................................. 0°- 45°

Net Weight without Leg Stand ............................. 61.5 Ibs.

Net Weight with Leg Stand ................................... 82.5 Ibs.

Rating ............................................... 120 V, AC only, 60 Hz

Input .................................................................... 15 Amps.

No Load Speed .................................... 5,000 r/min. (RPM)

Cutting Depth at 0°: .............................................. 3-1/2 in.

Cutting Depth at 45°: ............................................ 2-1/2 in.

OUTFEED

SUPPORT

MITERSCALE

STORAGE

BRACKET(S)

MITER FENCE

SPREADER

SLiDiNG

MITERTABLE

ANTI-KICKBACK

PAWLS

BLADE

GUARD

TABLE

RiP FENCE EXTENSION

SCALE

LOCKINGLEVER

TABLETiLT

HANDLE

LOCKING

SWITCH

BEVEL

iNDiCATOR HEIGHT/BEVEL

ADJUSTINGHANDWHEEL

BEVEL

LEVER

FRONT

RAiL

BEVEL SCALE

LEVELING

FOOT

Fig. 2

KNOWYOURTABLESAW

See Figure 2.

The safe use of this product requires an understanding of the information on the tool and in this operator's manual as well as a knowledge of the project you are attempt- ing. Before use of this product, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety rules.

ADJUSTING CLAMP - This clamp locks the miter fence at the desired cutting angle.

ANTI-KICKBACK PAWLS - Kickback is a hazard in which the workpiece is thrown back toward the operator. The

teeth on the anti-kickback pawls point away from the workpiece. If the workpiece should be pulled back toward the operator, the teeth dig into the wood to help prevent or reduce the possibility of kickback.

BEVEL SCALE - The easy-to-read scale on the front of the cabinet shows the exact blade angle.

BLADE - This saw is provided with a 36-tooth, 10 in. carbide blade. The blade is raised and lowered with

the height/bevel adjusting handwheel. Bevel angles are locked with the bevel locking lever.

_IL WARNING: Do not use blades rated less than the

speed of this tool. Failure to heed this warning could result in personal injury.

BLADE GUARD - Always keep the blade guard down over the saw blade for through-sawing cuts.

BEVEL LOCKING LEVER - This lever, placed just under the saw table surface on the front of the cabinet, locks the

angle setting of the blade. HEIGHT/BEVEL ADJUSTING HANDWHEEL- Located on the front of the cabinet, use this handwheel to lower

and raise the blade for height adjustments or blade re- placement. This handwheel also makes the adjustment for

bevel angles easy.

LEG STAND - Attached to the table saw base, the leg

stand opens and closes with ease.

MITER FENCE WITH ADJUSTING CLAMP KNOB - The

fence attaches to the sliding miter table and can be an-

gled for miter and compound miter cuts as well as straight

cuts such as cross cuts and bevel cross cuts. With the

Iocator pin in place, this knob locks the miter fence to the

sliding miter table at the desired cutting angle.

MOTOR - The powerful induction motor, with capacitor

start and V-belt drive, is housed in a sturdy steel base.

RIP FENCE - A sturdy metal fence guides the workpiece

and is secured with the locking lever. Grooves run along

the top and sides of the rip fence for use with optional

clamps and accessories.

SCALE - Located on the front rail, the easy-to-read scale

provides precise measurements for rip cuts.

SLIDING MITER TABLE - The sliding miter table moves

allowing the operator to slide the workpiece across the

saw table.

SLIDING TABLE EXTENSIONS - Located on the left side

of the saw table, this table extension gives the operator

additional support when cutting wide workpieces.

SPREADER - A metal piece of the blade guard assembly,

slightly thinner than the saw blade, which helps keep the

kerr open and prevent kickback.

SWITCH ASSEMBLY - This saw has an easy access

power switch located below the front rail. To lock the

switch in the off position, remove the switch key from the

switch. Place the key in a location that is inaccessible to

children and others not qualified to use the tool.

OPERATING COMPONENTS

The upper portion of the blade projects up through the table and is surrounded by an insert called the throat

plate. The height of the blade is set with a handwheel on

the front of the cabinet. To accommodate wide panels, the saw table has rails on each side. Detailed instructions

are provided in the Operation section of this manual for

the basic cuts: cross cuts, miter cuts, bevel cuts, and

compound cuts.

The sliding miter table assembly is used for cross cutting

operations. The miter fence is easily adjusted to cut wood at an angle by loosening the adjusting clamp, setting the fence to the miter scale, and retightening the clamp. The sliding miter table, which rests on a base mounted on the rails, can be repositioned along the rails for wide work. It can be reversed so the projecting base is in the back and can be moved from the left side to the right side as need-

ed. With the miter fence removed, the miter table offers additional support for other operations such as ripping.

The rip fence is used to position work for lengthwise cuts. A scale on the front rail shows the distance between the

rip fence and the blade. It is very important to use the blade guard assembly for all

through-sawing operations. The blade guard assembly

includes: riving knife/spreader/splitter, anti-kickback pawls, and plastic blade guard.

WARNING: ALWAYS remove the switch key when the tool is not in use and keep it in a safe place. In the event of a power failure, turn the switch off ( O }

and remove the key. This action will prevent the tool from accidentally starting when power returns.

WARNING: ALWAYS make sure your workpiece is

not in contact with the blade before operating the

switch to start the tool. Failure to heed this warning

may cause the workpiece to be kicked back toward

the operator and result in serious personal injury.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of accidental starting, ALWAYS make sure the switch is in the off ( O) position

before plugging tool into the power source.

SWITCH

OFF

(

POWER SWITCH

See Figure 3.

This saw is equipped with a power switch that has a

built-in locking feature. This feature is intended to prevent unauthorized and possible hazardous use by children and

others. TO TURN YOUR SAW ON:

[] With the switch key inserted into the switch, lift the

switch button to turn on ( I ).

TO TURN YOUR SAW OFF: [] Press the switch button down to turn off ( O ).

TO LOCK YOUR SAW: [] Press the switch button down.

[] Remove the switch key from the switch and store in a

safe, secure location.

SWITCHKEY

SWITCHIN LOCKEDPOSITION

Fig. 3

BLADES

For maximum performance, it is recommended that you use the Craftsman 36-tooth, 10 in. carbide combination

blade provided with your saw. Additional blade styles of the same high quality are available for specific operations such as ripping. Your local dealer can provide you with complete information.

The following tools (not included or drawn to scale) are needed for assembly and alignment:

,_IL WARNING: Do not use blades rated less than the

speed of this tool. Failure to heed this warning could

result in personal injury.

COMBINATION FLATHEAD

SQUARE SCREWDRIVER

Fig. 4

Thefollowingitemsareincludedwithyourtablesaw:

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A. Rip Fence .................................................................................................................................................................... 1

B. Large Blade Wrench .................................................................................................................................................... 1

C. Small Blade Wrench .................................................................................................................................................... 1

D. Elbow ........................................................................................................................................................................... 1

E. Dust Bag ...................................................................................................................................................................... 1

R Bevel Handle Assembly .............................................................................................................................................. 1

G. Miter Fence with Miter Fence Holder and Adjusting Clamp Knob .............................................................................. 1

H. Blade Guard with Spreader and Anti-Kickback Pawls ................................................................................................ 1

I. Hex Key ....................................................................................................................................................................... 1

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