Craftsman 315.21829 User Manual

Operator's Manual

10 in. TABLE SAW

Model No,

315.218290

_k WARNING: To reducethe risk of injury,the

user must read and understandthe operator's manual beforeusingthis product.

Customer Help Line: 1-800-932-3188

Seam, Roebuck and Co., 3333 BeverPy Rd., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA Visit the Craftsman web page: www.seam.com!cmffsman

983000-693

7-15-05

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

Introduction....................................................................................................................................................................... 2

GenareJSafety Rules......................................................... ............................................................................................ S--4

SpecificSat°styRules.................................... ................................................................................................................. 4-5

Symbols......................................................................................................................................................................... 6-7

EIac_ca( ............................................................................................................................................................................ 6

Glossaryof Tsn'ns.............................................................................................................................................................. g

Features..................................................................................................................................................................... 10-13

ToolsNeeded ................................................................................................................................................................. 13

Loose Parts............................................................................................................................................................... 14-15

Assembly................................................................................................................................................................... 16-22

Operation................................................................................................................................................................... 22-39

Adjustments.............................................................................................................................................................. 40-44"

Maintenance................................................................................................................................................................... 45

Accessories.................................................................................................................................................................... 46

Troubleshooting......................................................................................................................................................... 46-47

ExplodedView........................................................................................................................................................... 4-8-57

Parts Ordering/Service...................................................................................................................................... BackPage

ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN TOOL

Ifthis Craftsman tool fails dueto a defectin materialor workmanshipwithinone year from the date of purchase,Call 1-B00-4-MY-I-IOME O to arrangefor freerepalr.If thlstool is used for commercial or rentalpurposes, thiswarrantywill

apply for only ninety days from the date ofpurohass.This warrantyappilesonly while this product is in the United States. This warranty givesyou specificlegal rights, and you may eJso haysotherrightswhichvaryfrom stats to state.

Seam, Roebuck and Co., Dept. 8t7WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

This tool has many featuresfor makingits use more pleasant and enjoyable.Safety, performance,and dependability

have been giventop priorityin thedesign of this productn'_.kingit easy to maintain and operate.

_k WARNING." Reed and understand all insb'ue-

tions, Failureto re[low all instruckions{istadbelow,

may resuttinelectricshock,fire andlor serious personal injury.

READ ALL iNSTRUCTIONS

• KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read the operator's manualcarefully.Learn the saw's applicationsand Iimftationsaswet[es the specificpotenti_ hazards

related to thistool.

• GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK BY PRE-

VENTING BODY CONTACT WITH GROUNDED

SURFACES-For examp}e,pipes, radiators,ranges, refrigeratorenclesures.

• KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and ingood working order.

• REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES.

Formhabit of checkingto see that keysand adjusting

wrenchesare removedfrom tool before turningiton.

• KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benchesinviteaceidents. DO NOT leave tools or

pieces ot wood onthe sawwhile itis inoperation.

• DO NOT USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS. Do notusepower tools in damp or wet locationsor

exposeto rain.Keep the work areaweI_s_.

• KEEP CHILD REN AND VISITORS AWAY.Allvisitors shouldwear safetyg_aesasand be kepta safe

distancefromwork ares. Do not let visitorsosntact toolor extensioncord while operating.

• MAKE WORKSHOP CHILDPROOF with padlocksand master switches,orby removings_,_'terkeys.

• DON'T FORCE TOOL. Itwilldo the job better and saferat the feed rotefor which itwas designed.

• USE RIGHT TOOL, Don't rome the toolor attachment

to do a jobit was not designedfor. Don't use it for a

purposenot intended.

• USE THE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure your extensioncord isin good condition.Use on[ya

cordheavyenoughtocarrythecurrentyourprodu_

willdraw.An undersizedcord will causea drop inline voltageresultingin_oesofpower and overheating.A

wire gauges'_e (A.W.G.)of at least 14 is recommended for an extensioncord25 feet or lessin length. Ifin

doubt,usethenext heavier gauge.The smallerthe

gauge number, the heavierthe cord.

• DRESS PROPERLY.Do not wear loose clothing, gloves,neckties, orjewelry.They can get caught

and drawyou intomoving parts. Rubber glovesand

nonskidfoo[wser are recommendedwhen working outdoors.Alsewear protecl:'Nehairosver;ng to contain

long hak.

• ALWAYSWEAR SAFETYG_ESWITI-I SIDE SHIELDS. Everyday eyeglasseshave onlyimpact-

resistantlenses, they are NOT safety gtaseas.

• SECURE WORK, Use clamps oravise to hold work when pc_ctical._fs safert_n using your han_ an

_ees both hands to operatetool.

• DON'T OVERREACH. Keep properfootingand

ba_nco at sit times.

• MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Kesptools sherp

and clean for better and safer performanca.FoJiow instructionsfor lubricatingand changingaccessories.

• DISCONNECT TOOLS. When notin use, before servicing,or when changingaLl_chmants,blades, bits, cutters,etc., an tools should be disconnected.

• AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Be sureswitchis off when plugging inanytooL

• USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consult the operator'smanual for recommendedaccessories.The

useof improperaccessoriesmay riskinjury.

• NEVER STAND ON TOOL, Seriousinjurycouldoccur if thetoolistipped or if the cuttingtoo[ is unintention-

_lly con_.cted.

• CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further useof

the toot,a guardor otherpart that is damagedshould be carefuttychecked to determinethat itwill operate propedyand performits intendedfunction. Check for

al{gnn_ntof movingparts, b(n_ingot movingparts, breakageof parts, mountingand anyother conditioP.s

that may affect its oparatien.A guardor o_er part _at is damagedmust be properlyrepairedor replaced by _.nau'thofized service centerto avoidrisk of personal ir_u_

• USE THE RIGHT DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work intoa blade or cutleragainstthe directionot rotation of

bladeor cutter only.

• NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED.

TURN THE POWER OFF. Don't leave tool untilit comesto a complete stop,

• PROTECT YOUR LUNGS. Wear a face or dust mask if the cuttingoperationisdusty.

• PROTECT YOUR HEARING.Wear'hearing protection dorJngexte_de_ periodsofopera,on,

• DO NOT ABUSE CORD. Neveryankcordto discon-

nect from receptacle. Keep cordfrom heat, oil,and sharpedges.

• USE OUTDOOR EXTENSION CORDS, When tool is usedou_oore, use onlyextensbn cordswith

approvedground osnne_ion tha_areintended for use outdoors and so m_rked.

• ALWAYS KEEP THE BLADE GUARD AND RIVING

KNIFE/SPREADER/SPLITTER IN PLACE andin workingorder.

• KEEP BLADES CLEAN, SHARP, ANDWITH SUFFICIENT SET. Sharp blades minimize stalling

and kickback.

• KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM CLrt-r|NG AREA. Keep handsaway from blades. Do notreach underneath

work or around or overthe bladewhileblade is

rotating.Do not attempt to removecut material when

blade ismoving.

• BLADE COASTS AFTER BEING TURNED OFF,

• NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE. Normal sparkingofthe motorGould ignite fumes.

• INSPECT TOOL CORDS PERIODICALLY. If damaged,

have repairedbya qualified servicetechnicianat an authorizedservicefacility.The conductorwith insulationhavinganouter surfasethat is green with

or without yellow sl:ipesisthe equipment-ground- [ng conductor.If repair or replacementof the electric cord or plugis necessary,do not connect the equip- ment-grounding conductor to a live terminal.Repair or replace adamaged orworn cordimmediately.Stay

constant_jaware of cordlocationand keep itwen away from the rotatingblade.

• INSPECT EXTENSION CORDS PERIODICALLY and replace ifdamaged.

• GROUND ALL TOOLS. if tool is equippedwith three-

prongplug,it shouldbe pluggedinto a thrse-ho_e

electricalrace,oracle.

• CHECKWlTH A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN or service

personnelif the 9rounding instructionsarenot com- pletelyunderstoodor ifin doubt as to whetherthe tool

is properly 9rounded.

• USE ONLY CORRECT ELECTRICAL DEVICES: 3-wira

e0_.tansioncordsthat have 3-prong groundingplugs and

3-pole receptaclesthat accept the tool's plug.

• DO NOT MODIFYthe plugprovided. If it will not fit the

outlet, have the proper outlet installed by a quatified

etectndan.

• KEEP TOOL DRY, CLEAN, AND FREE FROM OIL AND GREASE. Alwaysuse a c_eancloth when clean-

ing. Never use brake fluids, gasoline,pe_'oleum-based

products,or any soWantsto clean tool.

• STAYALERT AND EXERCISE CONTROL. Watch what you are doing and use common sense.Do not

operatetoolwhen you aretired. Do not rush.

• DO NOT USE TOOL IFSWlTCH DOES NOT TURN IT

ON AND OFF. Have defectiveswitchesreplaced by an

authorizedservtce center.

• USE ONLY CORRECT BLADES. Do not use blades with incorrect sizeholes. Neveruse blade washers or

blade bo{Lsthat ere defective or incorrect.The maxi- mum bladecapacity of your saw is 10 in.{254ram).

• BEFORE MAKING A CUT, BE SURE ALL ADJUST-

MENTS ARE SECURE.

• BE SURE BLADE PATH IS FREE OF NAILS. inspect

for and remove allnailsfrom lumberbefore cutting.

• NEVER TOUCH BLADE or other movingparts during

USe.

• NEVER STARTA TOOL WNEN ANY ROTATING COM-

PONENT 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 identica]replacement parts. Useof any otherpartsmay createa hazard or

cause productdamage.

• 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 aecsseorias are

Inciuded with the accessory.

• DOUBLE CHECK ALL SETUPS. Make sure blade is tight and not trek(rig contact with saw or workpieca

before connecting to power supply.

• GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK. Kickbackoccurs when the blade stallsrapidly and workplace isdriven

beck tow_ds the o_arator. It can pullyour h_nd (nto the blade resultingin seriouspersonalinjury.Stay out

oi blade path andturn switch offimmedi_ely ifblade

bindsors_iis,

• USE RIP FENCE. Alwaysuse a fence orstraight edge guidewhen Hpping.

• SUPPORT LARGE PANELS. Tominimizeriskof blade

pinchingand kickback, always support large panels.

• REMOVE ALL RENCES AND AUXILIARY TABLES before transpo_ng saw. Failureto do so can resultin

an accidsn.tcausingpose_le seriouspersonalinjury.

• ALWAYS USE BLADE GUARD, RMNG KNIFE/ SPREADEPJSPLrl-rER, AND ANTI-KICKBACK

PAWLS on 81[=through-sawing =operations. Through-

sawingoperationsarethose Inwhich the bladeouts completely throughthe work.pieceasin rippingor

crassout_r,g. Keep the b_de gu_-d down, th_ _nti- kickback pawls down, and therivingkrdfe/spreader/

splitterproperlyalignedto '_e saw blade.

• ALWAYS,RECURF.WORK firmly against rip fence, miter fence, or mitergauge.

• ALWAYS USE A PUSH STICK FOR RIPPING NAR- ROW STOCK. A push stick is a device used to push

a workplace through the blade instead of using your hands. Size and shape canvary butthe pushstickmust

always be narrowerthan the work,piece to prevent the pushstickfrom contacting th_ saw blade. When ripping

narrowstock,always usaa pushstick,soyourhand does

not come closeto thssew blade. Use afea_herbeardand pushblocks for non-throughouts.

• NEVER perform any operation =freehand"which means using onlyyourhands to support or guidethe

workplace. AJwaysuseeither the ripfence ormiter

fence to positionand guidethework.

• NEVER stand or haveany part of your body in line

with the path of the saw blade.

• NEVER reach behind, over,or withinthree inches of the blade orcutter with eitherhand for anyreason.

• MOVE THE RIP FENCE cut of thewaywhen cruse

cutting.

• NEVER use rip fence as cutoff gauge when cross

cutting,

• NEVER attempt to free astalled saw bladewithout first turningthe saw OFF and disconnectingthe saw

from the powersource.

• PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPORT to the rearend

sides of the saw table for wide or longworkpisces.

Usea sturdy"outrigger" supportifa table extension more than 24 inches tong 'Isattached to the saw.

• AVOID KICKBACKS (work thrown backtowardyou)

b_r.

a) Keepingbladesharp. b} Keepingr{pfence parallelto the saw blade.

c) Keeping rivingknife/spreader/splitter,ant_-kickback

pawls, and blade guard In plaseand operating.

d) Not retsasingthe work before it is pusheda_lthe

way pastthe saw blade usinga pushstick.

e) Not tippingwork that is twisted orwarped or does

not havea straightedge to guidealongthe fence.

• AVOID AWKWARD OPERATIONS AND HAND

POSITIONS where a suddenslip couldcauseyour

hand to move into the cuttingtool.

• USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES listed

inthis manualor addendums. Use ofaccessoriesthat

are not listed may causethe risk of personal in'fury. Instructionsfor safe use of accessoriesareinc(uded

with the accessory.

• MAKE SURE THE WORK AREA HAS AMPLE LIGHT- ING to see the work endthat no obstructionswill

interferewith safe operationBEFORE performingany

work usingthe table saw.

I ALWAYS TURN OFF SAW beforedisconnectingit,to

avoidaccidentalstarting whenreconnectingto power supply.

ROUTER ACCESSORY SAFETY RULES

• ALWAYS DISCONNECT SAW FROM POWER SUP-

PLY BEFORE MAKING ADJUSTMENTS OR ADDING ACCESSORIES. Make surethe switch is off when

reconnecting to power supply.

• ALWAYS FEED WORKPIECE AGAINST THE ROTA-

TKIN OF THE CUTTER.

• DO NOT USE AWKWARD HAND POSITIONS.

• KEEP FINGERS AWAY f_omtherevolving cutter,and

usefixtureswhen necessary.

• ALWAYS USE THE DUST COVER for overhead

guarding.

• DO NOT REMOVE JAMMED CUTOFFPIECES until cutter or bladehasstopped and tool has been

disconnected frompower source.

• HOLD THE WORKPIECE FIRMLY AGAINST THE

TABLE.,

• ALWAYS USE THE SAW'S MASTER SWITCH TO

TURN TIlE ROUTER ON AND OFR

• THIS TOOL shouldhave the fo2low'_ngmarkings:

a) Weareye protection. b) Use saw bla.deguard andrivingknife/sprsadsd

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

c) Keep handsout ofthe line of saw blade. d) Use a pushstickwhen required.

e) Pay particular attentionto instructions on reducing

Iisk otkickback.

f) Do notperformany operationfreehand. g) Neverreacharound orover the saw blade.

• SAVETHESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to them

frequently and useto instructother users. If you loan someonethLstool, Joanthem theseinstructJonaalso.

_ WARNING: Some dustcreated by powersanding, sawing, grinding,drilling,and otherconstructionactiv_ies

containschemicalsknown to cause cancer, birth defectsor other reproductiveharm.Some examplesof these chemicalsare:

• lead from Isad-based paints, * crystallinesilicafrom bricks and cement and othermasonryproducts,and = arsenic and chromiumfrom chsmicatly-_'satedlumber.

Yourriskfrom these exposures varies,depending on how oftenyou do this type of work. Toreduceyourexposure

to thesechemicals:work ina well ventilatedarea, and work with approved safetyequipment,such as thosedust masks that arespecialtydesignedto f_lterout microscopicparticles.

Some ofthe following symbolsmay be used on thistool. Please studythem and learn their meaning. Proper interpretationofthese symbolswillallowyou tooperate the toolbetter and safer.

SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATIO N

V Volta Voltage

A Amp_es CuTrent

Hz Hertz Frequency(cyclesper second)

W Watt Power

rain Minutes Time

"x., AffematingCurrent Typeofcurrent

_, DirectCurrent Type or a characteristicof current

no No Load Speed Rotationalspeed,at noload

[] Class U Construction Double-insulatedconstruction

•.Jmin Per Minute Revolutions,strokes,surface speed, orbitsetc., par minute

(_ Alert Do not exposeto rainor use in damp locations.

Wet Conditions

To reduce the risk of injury,usermust read and understandRead The Operator's Manual operator's manual before usingthis product,

Protection

O Alwayswear safetygogglesor safetyg_Lqseswith aide

Eye

Alert

Sa_e_ Precautionsthat involve yoursafety.

shields and a full face shieldwhen operatingthis product,

Failureto keepyour handsaway from the blade wi|iresult inNo HandsSymbol serious personalinjury.

PinchWarning potentialareaswhere pinchingcould occur.

(_ Alwayswatchfor movement payingexVa attentionto

Hot Surface anyhot sudaoa.

To reduce the riskof injuryor damage, avoidcontactwith

The following signetwords and meanings are intendedto explainthe levels of riskassociated withthis product.

SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING

DANGER:

A WARNING:

CAUTION:

CAI_'ION:

SERVICE

Servicingrequires extremecare andknowledge and should be performed only by a qualified service tech-

nician. Forservicewe suggestyou returnthe product to

your nearest AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair.

When servicing, use on}yidenticalreplacementparts.

WARNING:

The operation of any power toolcan resultinforeign objects being thrown intoyour eyes,whichcan

result insevere eye damage. Beforebeginning power tool operaf3on,aJwayswear safetygoggles or

safety glasseswith side shieldsand a full face shieldwhen needed, We recommendWide VisionSafety

Mask for useovereyeglassesor standardsafetyglasseswith side shields,Always use eye protection

which is marked to comply withANSI Z87.1.

Indicatesan imminentlyhazardoussituation,which,if not avoided,will result indeath or seriousinjury.

Indi_at_a potentiallyhazardoussituation, which, if not avoided,could resultin death orseriousin}ury.

Indir_tas s potentisl{y hazardoussituation,which, if not avoided, may result inminor ormoderate injwy.

(Without Safety AlertSymbot)Indicaies a situationthe.tmay resultin property damage.

_k WARNING" Toavoid seriouspersonal injury,do not

attempt to usethis productuntil youread,thoroughty

andunderstand completely the operator's manual. Save this operator'smanualand reviewh'equentty for continuingsafe oparat_onand instructing otherswh_

may use thisproduct.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

EXTENSION CORDS Use oniy3-wirs extensioncords t_et have3-prongground-

ingplugsand 3-polereceptaclesthatacceptthetool'splug. Whenusinga powertoolat a considerabledistancefromthe

powersource,usean extensioncordheavyenoughto carry

the current that thetoolwill draw.An undersizedextension

cord will cause a drop in line voltage,resulting in e lossof

power and causingthe motor to overheat. Use the chart providedbelow to determine the minimum wiresizerequired

in an extension cord. Only round jacketed cordslistedby Underwriters Laboratories(UL)should be used.

•"Ampere re,ling(on tool dab=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' "_6 16 "_6 t6 14 14

50' 16 16 16 14 14 12

100' 1'6 1'6 1'4 1'2 10 --

-Used on 12 gauge- 20 amp circuPL

NOTE: AWG = American Wire Gauge

When workingwith the too] outdoors, use an extension

cord that is designed for outside use.Thisisindicated by the letters "WA"on the cord'sjacket.

Before using an extensionoord, inspectitfor loose or exposed wiresand cut or worn insulation.

WARNING: Keep the extensioncord deer of the workingarcs. Position the cordso thatit willnot get

caughton lumber,tools or otherobstructionswhile you are workingwi.itna power toot. Failureto doso

can resultin seriouspersonalinjury.

•_ WARNING: Check extensioncordsbel:oreeachuse.

Ifdamaged replaceimmediately.Neverusetool witha damagedcordsincetouchingthedamagedarea could

cause electricalshock resultinginsedousinjury.

,_ WARMING: The saw's motor cord must only be

pluggedintothe receptacle providedonthe sawwhich is controlledby the saw's master switch. Never plug the motor cord d_'ectty"intoan extensioncordas this

wi_stop the saw's motor from turningOFF.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

Thistoo[ ispowered by a precisionbuiltelectricrootor.

It shouldbe connected to a power supply t_at is 120 volts, 60 Hz, A¢ only (normal household currentJ.Do

not operate this toot on directcurrent(DC).A substantial voltagedrop will cause a loss of powerand the motor will

overheat, fftha saw does not operatewhen pluggedinto an outlet, doublecheckthe powersupply.

SPEED AND WIRING The no-load speedofthis toolisapproximately 4,800 rpm.

Thissbeed is not constantand decreasesundera load or with lower voltage. Forvoltage, thewiringin a shop is as

important as the motor's horsepowerratlt_. A Lineintend- ed onlyfor lightsoannot properly carrya powertool motor.

Wire thatis heavy enough for a shortdis_nce wi!!be too

lightfora greater distance.Ailne that can support one powertool _ay not bs able to support two or three tools.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS Inthe eventof a malfunctionor breakdown,grounding

providesa path of least raslstanoefor electriccurrent to reducethe riskof electric shook.]his toolis equippedwith

an electriccord havingan equipment-groundingconduc- tor and a groundingplug. The plug mustbe plugged intoa

matching outletthat isproperlyinstalledand groundedin accordancewith all localcodes and ordinances.

Do not modifythe ptug provided. It It willnot fit the outlet, have the proper outlet installed by e qualified alectrlalan.

_mpropercanneot_onof theequipment-groundingconductor

can result in a dsk st electric shock.]'he conductor with

Insulationhavingan outersurfacethatIs greenwithorwithout

ye,ow stripesis theequ|pment-groundlngconductor.It repair

or replacementofthe electriccordor plug is necessary,do not connect the equipment-groundingconductorto a live terminal

Checkwith a qualifiedelectrlc_n or s_rvicepersonnelff thegroundingInstructionsare notcompletelyunderstood, or it in doubt as to whetherthe tool Lsproperbjgrot_nded.

Repair or rsplacaa damaged orworncordImroedtately. Thistool isintended foruseon a ch'cuitthat has an outtet

like the one shownin figure 1. It also hasa groundingpin llketheone shown.

MOTOR

POWER

SAW

RECEPTACLE

PIN 120VGROUNDEDOUTLET

FJG.1

Anti-Kickback Pawla (radial arm andtable saws) A device which, when properlyinstalledand maintained,

isdesignedto stopthe wcrkpisee frombeingkicked back

toward the frontof the saw duringa rippingoperation. Arbor

"Theshaft on whicha brads or cu_}ng tool ismountsd.

Bevel Cut

A cutting operationmade w]ththe blade at any angle other than 90° to the table surPace.

Chamfer

A cut removinga wedge from a blockso the end (or part

ofthe and) isangled ratherthan at go°_ Compound Cut

A crossout made with bert1a miter and a bevelangle. Cross Cut

A cuttingor shap]ngoperationmade acrossthe grain or thewidth ofthe workpisce.

Cutter Head (planers and Jointera| A rotatingpiece of ad}ustabla blades. The cutter head removesmaterial from the warkpiece.

Dedo Cut A non-throughcutwhich producesa square-sidednotch or bough inthe workplece (requiresa special blade).

Featharboard A device used to help centre]theworkplessby guidingit

securelyagainst the tableorfence duringany ripping operation.

FPM or $PM

Feetperminute(orstrokesperminute),usedinreference

toblademovement.

Freehand Performinga cut withouttheworkpiecebeingguidedby a

fence, miter gauge, or other aide. Gum A stick'34,sap-based residuefrom wood products.

Heel

Alignmentof the blade to thefence.

Karl

The material removed bythe bladeIn a throughcut or the slot producedby the b!adein a non-throughor partialcut.

Kickback

A hazard thatcan occurwhen the bladebindsor stalls, throwingthe workplaceback toward operator.

Leading End

"Theend ofthe workp'lecepushed into the toolfirst. Mltar Cut

A cuttingoperationmade with the workplaceat any angle

tothe bladeotherthan 90°.

Non-Through Cuts

Any cutting operationwherethe blade does not extend

completelythrough the thickness of the workplace, Push Blocks and Push8ticks

Devices used to feed theworkpiecethroughthe saw

biade duringcutting operations.A push stick (not a push Mock) shouldbe usedfor narrowrippingoperations.

These aids helpkeepthe operator'shands w_l away frccn

theblade. Pilot Hole (drill presses)

A smallholedrilledin aworkpie_ that servesas a guide

for drillinglarge holesaccurately.

Reeaw

A cuttingoperetiento reduoathe thickness of the work-

piece to make thinnerpieces, Resin

A sticky,sap-basedsubstancethat hashardened. Revolutions Par Minute {RPM)

The number ofturnscompletedby a spinningobjectin

one minute. Ripping or Rip Cut

A cutting operationalongme length of the work.piece. Riving Knifa/_prsader/Splittar (table saws}

A metalpiece,slightly thinnerthan the blade, which helps keep the kerropenanda{sa helpsto prevent k.Jckback.

Saw Blade Path The area over, under,behind, or infront of the blade. As

it applies to the workplece,that area whichwillbe or has

been cut bythe blade.

Sat

The distancethatthetip ofthe saw blade tooth is bent(or

set:}outwardfrom the face ofthe blade.

Snipe (planers)

Depression made at e_herend ofa workplace by cutter blades when the workplace isnot properlysupported.

Throw-Back

The throwing back ofa worl(plece usuallycaused by the workplace beingdroppedinto the blade orbeing placed

inadvertentlyincontactwith the blade.

Through SaWing Any cuttingoperationwhere the blade extends completely through the thickness of the workplace.

Workplace or Materiel

The itemOn which the operationis beingdone.

Worktabta

Surfacewhere the work.piecerests whiteperforminga cutting,drilling,planbg, orsanding operation.

PRODUCT SPECFICATIONS

BladeArbor .............................................................. 5/8 in.

BladeDiameter.......................................................... 10 in.

BladeTilt ................................................................. 0° - 45"

Net Weight Without Leg Stand................................ 85 Ibs.

Net Weight With Lag Stand................................... 110 Ibs.

•AHTI-KICK)BACI[

PAWI.S

SI.IOING

MITER TABLE

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

Input ................................................................ 15 Amperes

No LosdSpeed .............................................. -..4,800/rain,

Cutting Depth at 0":............................................. 3-9116 in,

CuttingDepth at 45":............................................. 2-1/2 in,

GUARD/DUST

COVERWITH

PIVOTASSEMBLY

BLADE

GUARD

ACCESSORY

TABLE

RIPFENCE

ALIGN-A-CUT

INSERT

LOCKING

HANDLE

SCALE

BRACE

FRONT

RAIL

STORAGE

DRACI_T(S}

HEIGHT/BEVEL

ADJUSTING

HANDWI_EL

BEVEL

INDICATOR

LEVEL|NE

FDDT

Fig.2

KNOW YOUR TABLE SAW

See Figure2.

Beforeattempting to usethis product,familiarize yourself

with air operatingfeaturesand safety rules. ACCESSORY TABLE - The accessorytable may be used

on either the rightor leftside of the saw as needed and

has been designedfor usewithsome reuters.A router

mounted on the accessorytable wilrprovide expanded

capabilitiesfor making rabbets, grooves,chamfers,dove- tails,and mortiseand tenonjoints.

ADJUSTING CLAMP - Thisclamp looksthe miter fence

stthedesiredcuringangla.

ALIGN-A-CUT INSERT - A plasticinsert onwhich marks

may be made to indicatethe locationofthe sawcut on

the workplace.

ANTI-KICKBACK PAWLS - Kickbackisa hazard in which the workplace isthrownbacktoward the operator.The

teethon the anti-kickback pawls point away _om the

workpiece. If the workpiecsshould be putisdbacktoward

theoperator,the teeth dlg intothe wood to help prevent or reduce the possibility of kickback.

BEVEL SCALE - Theeasy-to-raad scale on the frontof the cabinetshowsthe exactblade angle.

BLADE - This saw isprovided with a 36-tooth, 10in. carbideblade.The blade israisedand lowered with the

heightadlustinghandwheeLBevelangles are lockedwith the bevel lockinglever.

WARNING: Do not use blades rated _easthan the

speed of this tool. Failureto heedthiswarning could resultin personalinjury.

BLADE GUARD - Always keepthe bladeguard down

over the saw blade for through-sawing cuts.

BEVEL LOCKING LEVER -This lever,placed just under

the saw tablesurfaceon the frontof the cabinet, {coke the angle settingofthe blade.

HEIGHT/BEVEL ADJUSTING HANDWHEEL - Located on the front of the cabinet, usethishandwheal to lower and raisethe blade for heightadjustmentsor blase

replacement.Thisf_ndwhea( also makes theadjustment for bevel ang[as easy.

LEG STAND - Attachedto the table saw base, the leg

stand opens and closeswith ease.

MITER FENCE- The fence attaches totheslidingmiter table and can be angled for miterand compound miter

cutsas wall as straightcutssuchas cross,bevel cross, rip,and bevelrip cuts.

MITER GAUGE - The miter gaugealigns thewood for a cross cut.The easy-to-read indicatorshows the exact

anglefor a miter cut,with positivestopsat 90° and 45°.

MITER GAUGE GROOVES - Themiter gauge ridesinthe grooveson theaccessory table.

MOTOR - The powerfulinductionmotor,withcapacitor startand V-beltdrive, ishousedina sturdysteelbase.

RA]L_ - Frontend rear railsprovide support forlarge

workpiecas and the rip fence.

RIP FENCE - Asturdymetal fence guidesthe workplace and is securedwith the locking handle.Groovesrunalong

the top andsides of the rip fence for use with optional clamps and accessories.

RIVING KNIFE/SPREADER - A metalpiece of the blade guard assembly, slightly thinner than thesaw blade,

whichhelpskeep theked open and prevent kickback. SCALE - Locatedon the front rail, the easy-to-readst;ale

providesprecisemeasurements for dp cuts. SLIDING MITER TABLE - Themitertable slideseasily along the miter table base ailowlng the operator to move

the warkpiece acrossthe saw table. SWITCH/_SEMBLY - This saw hasan easyaccess

powar switch located below the front rm_.To lock the switch inthe OFF position,removethe switch keyfrom the sw_tch.Place thekey in e location that is inaccessible to childrenand othersnot qualifiedtouse the tool

OPERATINGCOMPONENTS

The upper portion ofthe blade projectsup throughthe table and issurroundedby an insertcalledthethroat

prate.The height of the bladeissat with a handwhsel on thefront ofthe cabinet.To accommodate wide panels,

thesaw table has rails on each side. Detailedinstructions are providedinthe Opera,on section of thisrnanualfor

the basic cuts:crosscuts, miter cuts, bevelcuts, and compound ¢U_l

The slidingmitertableaseemblyisused forcrosscutting

operatfens.The miterfenceiseasilyadjustedtocutwood

at an angle by looseningthe adjustingclamp,settingthe fenceto the miterscale, and retightening the clamp. The

stlding mitertable,which restson a basemountedon the rails,can be repositfehedalong the milsforwide work. _t can be reversedso the projectingbaseis in the back and

can be moved from the left side to the rightsideas need- ed. With _a miter fence removed, themiter table offers

additions]support"for other operationssuchas ripping.

The ripfence is usedto positionwork for lengthwisecuts. A scale on the front railshows the distance between the

ripfence and the blade. it isveryimportantto use the blade guardassemblyfor all

through-sewingoperations.The blade guardassembly

includes:rivingknife/spreader/splitter, anti-kickback pawls,and plasticblade guard.

The sawfeatures a receptacle on the rightsideof the

cabinet that permitsuse of accessories. Use onlyacces- sories that arelistedfor usewith thistool When usinga

listedaccessory, unplugthe saw motorcordand usa the

receptacleand the saw'-, power switchto operatethe accessory.

POWER SWITCH

This saw is equipped with apower switchthat has a

built-in locking feature. This feature is intendedto prevent unauthorizedand possiblehazardoususeby chUdrenand

others.

TO TURN YOUR SAW ON:

• With the switch kay inserted intotheswitch, tiltthe switch bu_tonto turn ON ( I),

TO TURN YOUR SAW OFF:

• Press the switch button down to turnOFF ( O ).

TO LOCK YOUR SAW:

• Press the switch button down.

• Remove the switch kay from the switchand storein a safe,secure location.

Am, WARNING: Atwaysremove the switchkay when

the tool L_not m use and keep it in a sate ptsce.

In the event of a power f_zLlure,turn the switchOFF ( O ) 8.ridremovethe key.This action will preventthe

tool _romaoc_dsntaltyst_tln 9 when powerreturns.

_' WARNING: ALWAYSmake sureyourworkpisce is

not in contactwith the b(adebefore opsrat(ng the switchto startthe tool. Faitureto heed this warning may cause the workpiecato be kickedback toward

theoperatoraridresultit_serious_rsor_iinjury.

_lz WARNING: Toreduce theriskof accidental starting,

Alwaysmakesurethe switchis intheOFF ( O ) position before pIuggingtool into the power source.

SWTfCH SWITCH

ON OFF

SWITCHKEY

SWITCHINLOCKEDPOSITION

Fig. 3

BLADES

A WARNING: Do notuse bladesrated less than the

Formaximum performance,it isrecommendedthat you

usethe Craftsman36-tooth, 10 in.carbide combination

bladeprovidedwith yoursaw.Additionalblade stylesof

the same high qualityare availablefor specific operations suchas ripping.Your local dealer can provideyouwith

complete information.

The f#,lowing toots (notinoLudsd)are needed,for makingadiustments:

speed ofthistool. Faitureto heed this warningcould

resultin personalinjury.

COMBINATION FLATBLADE

SQUARE SCREWDRIVER

Fig. 4

Thefollowing itemsareincludedwith yourtable saw:

Fig. 5

A. SlidingMiterTable....................................................................................................................................................... 1

B. Miter Fancewith AdjustingClamp.............................................................................................................................. 1

C. MiterGauge......................................................................................................................... ........................................ 1

D. Hex Key (1/8 In.,3/16 in., 2/32 (n.,5/32 In.)................................................................................................................ 4

E. Large BtadaWrench.................................................................................................................................................... 1

E Small B[adeWrench ....................................................................................................................................................

G. AccessoryTable.......................................................................................................................................................... 1

H. I_vel HartdleAssembly.............................................................................................................................................. 1

I. Rip Fence .................................................................................................................................................................... 1

J. Blade Guard with RivingKnifeand Anti-Kickback Pawls ........................................................................................... 1

K. EndCap {Front Rail, Left)............................................................................................................................................ 1

L EndCap (Roar Rail,Left)............................................................................................................................................. 1

M. FrontRail..................................................................................................................................................................... 1

N. Rsar Rail..................................................................................................................................................................... 1

O. EndCap (FrontRail,Right).......................................................................................................................................... 1

P. EndCap (RearRail, Right)........................................................................................................................................... 1

14-

Thefolidwing itemsare includedwith yourtablesaw:

A. Guide Fence w_thGuide Block............................... 2

B. FlatWasher(1/4 in.x 16) ........................................ 4

C. Knob Bolt(1/2 In.) ................................................... 4

D. Table ClampingBracket.......................................... 1

E. Washer(5/16 in.)..................................................... 1

F. Knob Bolt(3/4 in.)................................................... 1

G. Throat Prate (1 in._................................................... 1

H. Throat Plate (1-1/2 in.)............................................ 1

I. Throat Prate(2 its.)................................................... 1

Fig. 6

J. Throat PLate[1-1/8 in.)............................................ 1

K. Throat Plats(1/2 in.)................................................ 1

L. Screw,#10 In.-32 x 3/4 In....................................... 3

M. Screw, 5/16-18 in.x 3/4 in...................................... 3

N. Screw, M8 x 24 ....................................................... 4

O. Guard/DustCoverwith PivotAssembly................. 1

P. Spacer..................................................................... t

Q. Post......................................................................... 1

R. T-N_t, 5(16 in._Spec(a0........................................... 6

UNPACKING

Thisproduct requiresassembly.

• Carefully liftthe asw from the carton and place it on a level work surface.

NOTE=This tool is heavy.To avoid back injury,keep yourknees bent and liftwithyour legs, notyour back,

and do not liftsaw without help.

• Inspect the tool carefullyto make sure no breakageor darnags occurredduringshipping.

• Do not discardthe packingmaterial untilyou have caref_Jttyinspected and sstistacto_tyoperated the too_.

• The _aw isfactory setfar accurate cutt'_ng.After

assemblingit, check for accuracy.If shippinghas influenced _e settings,referto specificprocedures expta'medin_is manual.

• If any parts are damaged or missing, plasea call

1-800-932-3188 for ass]stance.

_" WARNING: if anyparts are missing,do not operate

th_stoo_unt_the missing parts are replaced.Failure

to do so could rssultin possibleseriouspersonal

injury.

_1= WARNING: Do not attempt to modify this tool

or create accessories not recommendedfor use

with this tool. Anysuch aiteratlonor modification is

misuseand could resultin a hazardouscondition

leading to possible se_oL;spersonalin)ury.

A WARNING: Do not connectto power supplyuntil

assembly is complete.Fa(lursto comply couldresult

in accidentalstarting and possibleseriouspersonal injury.

• Step on the release]everand pull the gripstoward you at the sametime.

• Once the leg stand is released from the release lever,

easethe leg s_n rttoward the _ocr by pashlngth_ grips

toward the floor.

• Withyourhandsonthegr_ps, pushthslegstand_owards

the ground untilthe _.bis saw isin an uprightpos'_tion. NOTE: The releaseleverwillclose overthe centerbrace

lockingthe legstand in an uprightposlton.

GRIPS SAW

BASE

RELEASE LEG,STAND

LEVER

Fig. 7

_1= WARNING: Do not liftthe saw without help. Hold

it close to your body.Keep your knees bent and (iftwith yourlegs, not yourback. Ignoringthese

precautionscan resultin back injury.

A Am, WARNING: Never stand d}rs_')yinline with the

blade or allow handsto cornscloser than 3 in.to the

blade. Donot reach over or across the blade. Failure to heed this warning canresultin seriouspersonal

iniury.

me, WARNING" Toavoid seriouspersonal injury, always

make surethe table saw is securelymountedto

this leg stand. NEVERremove the sawfrom the 1eg stand.

TO OPEN THE LEG STAND

See Figures7- 8.

• Grasp the gripson the saw table and s_andit uprightas

shown infigure 7 be(ow.

cENTER

BRACE

Fig,8

TOSECURE/LEVELTHESAW

See F-igum9.

With the leg stand openand the table saw restingona fiat, levelsurface,thesaw shou]dnotmove or rook fl'om

side to side. ffthe sew rests onthe wheels and roils,[oosaneach

wheel stop by turning counterclockwise.The legstand shouldmet on eachstop onlyslightly.If thewheel stop is

turnedtoo much,the stop willinterferewiththe opening and closing motionofthe leg stand.

ifthe saw rocks fromside to side, the levelingfeetneed

adiustlnguntilthe leg stand is balanced.

• Loosen boththe top and bottomwing nuts.

• Liftthe saw slightlysothat you may turnthe kiveiin9 foot untilthe leg stand no longerrocks.

• Turning ctookwise wilt lower thefoot

•Turning countarclockwisaw_llra'lsathe fog

WINGNUT

MZTER

RIPFENCE

Fig. 10

Stand facing the back of the tablesaw. The longestpart of themiter table base must be storedto the left.Tosecure

theslidingmiter table:

• Restthe slidingmiter table onthe bottom right-hand storage hookand +,hemiter baseon thelowermiter

bottomleft-hand hook.

I Alignthe bottom miterlookingcfe_npwith the bottom

leftstorage hock. Pushthe slidingm'rtertable back towardthecabinet _zntilit isrestingagainst allfour

hooks.

• Look the miter lookingclampson the leftby pushing

clampstowardthe sideof the oabinst securingthe mitertable in place.

MI'IER

FOOT

Fig. g

TO S'fORE THE TABLE SAW ACCESSORIES

See Figures10.- 11 The table saw hastwo convenientstorage areasspecifi-

callydesigned for thesaw's accessories. Theseaccesso- ries must be sooure_ystoredpriorto closing the legstand

and moving the saw. The rip fence, miter fence, and miter gaugeshouldbe

storedin the bracketslocatedon the sideof the saw cabinet. Simply snap each accessoryin place to hold_t

securely.

Storagehooksfor theslidingmiter tableare located on

the back of thesaw cabinet. Thisstoragearea isto be

used onlyfor movingthe saw orwhen the saw is not

being used. NOTE: Duringoperationofthe saw, the slidingmitertable

mustbe mounted onthe mile. NEVER operatethe sew

with the slidingmiter table in thestoragepositionbecause

it blocksthe dust exhaustport.

STORAGE

HOOK

SLIDING

MITER

TABLE

STOP,ABEHDDK

F_g;11

TO IN_rALL BEVEL HANDLE ASSEMBLY

See F-t_re 12.

• Liftthe end rap offthe bevel handle assembly usinga fiat b|ade screwdriver,

• Hold the nylonnut securelyand turn the screw counter-

clockwise toremove thenutcompletely.

NOTE: Donot remove the screwfrom the handleor the

washer fromthe end ofthe screw.

• Place the nylonnut into the recessed holeon the back

ofthe height adjustinghandwheeland holdin place,

• Slide the handle,screw, and washer into the hole onthe

he(ghtadjustln9l_n_'_heaL

• Usinga fiathead screwdriver, turn thescrewclockwise

and tighteninplace.

• Pushthe end cap back inplace on the end of the

handle.

HEIGHT/BEVEL

HEXNUT

ADJUSTINGRANDWHEEL

BEVEL

HANDLE

FRONTPAIL

SQUARERAIL

HOLDERNUT

WONTRAIL

cLAMP

Fig. 1"3

WASHER

TO INSTALL FRONT AND BACK RAILS

See Figures13 - 14,

• Loosenthe frontrailciarnps one halfturn fi'omthe

tightenedposition.Loosenthe square ragholder nut one-fourth(1/4)turn"_oallowthe front ra_to slide ovsr

it.

• Mount the _ontrailwith thescale faoincj theoutside

towardthe operator.

• Check to make sure the railclamps willsecurelyclamp the rai(before slidingthe entireassembly into position.

If not, tighten the squarerailholdernutone-fourth(1/4) turnand recheck.

• Slide the rail into position over both clampsand

secure.

• Mount the rearrail,following the same ciamping procedureas shown for the front rail

SQUARERAIL

HOLDERNUT

REARRAIL

CLAMP

Fig. 14

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