Craftsman 315.218290 Operator's 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 due to a defect in materialor workmanshipwithinone year from the date of purchase,Call
1-B00-4-MY-I-IOME O to arrangefor free repalr.If thlstool is used for commercial or rental purposes, thiswarranty will

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

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 the design of this productn'_.kingit easy to maintain and operate.

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_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 workingorder.

• REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES.

Formhabit of checkingto see that keysand adjusting

wrenchesare removedfrom tool before turningit on.

• KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Clutteredareas and
benchesinviteaceidents. DO NOT leave tools or
pieces ot wood onthe sawwhile it is inoperation.

• DO NOT USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS.
Do notusepower toolsin damp or wet locationsor
exposeto rain.Keep the work areaweI_s_.

• KEEP CHILD REN AND VISITORS AWAY.All visitors
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 rote for which itwas designed.

• USE RIGHT TOOL, Don't rome the tool or attachment

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

purposenot intended.

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

cordheavyenoughtocarrythecurrentyourprodu_

willdraw.An undersizedcord will cause a drop inline
voltageresultingin_oesofpower and overheating.A
wire gauges'_e (A.W.G.)of at least 14 isrecommended
for an extensioncord25 feet or lessin length. If in
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 safetygtaseas.

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

_ees both hands to operate tool.

• 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 in anytooL

• USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consultthe
operator'smanual for recommendedaccessories.The
useof improperaccessoriesmay riskinjury.

• NEVER STAND ON TOOL, Seriousinjurycouldoccur
if thetoolistipped or if the cuttingtoo[ isunintention-
_lly con_.cted.

• CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Beforefurther useof

the toot,a guardor otherpart that is damaged should
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 avoid risk of personal
ir_u_

• USE THE RIGHT DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work
intoa blade or cutleragainstthe directionotrotationof

bladeor cutter only.

• NEVER LEAVETOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED.

TURN THE POWER OFF. Don't leavetool 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. Neveryank cord to 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_are intended for use

outdoors and so m_rked.

• ALWAYS KEEP THE BLADE GUARD AND RIVING

KNIFE/SPREADER/SPLITTER IN PLACE and in
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 bladewhile blade is

rotating.Do not attempt to removecut material when

blade is moving.

• BLADE COASTS AFTER BEING TURNED OFF,

• NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE.
Normal sparking of the motorGould ignite fumes.

• INSPECT TOOL CORDS PERIODICALLY. If damaged,

have repairedbya qualified servicetechnicianat
an authorizedservicefacility.The conductorwith
insulationhavinganouter surfasethat is greenwith
or without yellow sl:ipes is the equipment-ground-
[ng conductor.Ifrepair or replacementof the electric
cord or plugis necessary,do not connect the equip-
ment-grounding conductor toa live terminal.Repair
or replace a damaged orworn cordimmediately.Stay
constant_jaware of cord location and keep itwen away
from the rotatingblade.

• INSPECT EXTENSION CORDS PERIODICALLY and
replace ifdamaged.

• GROUND ALL TOOLS. if tool isequippedwith 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 whether the 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 fitthe

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 brakefluids, 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 defective switchesreplaced 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 blade capacity of yoursaw is 10 in.{254 ram).

• BEFORE MAKING A CUT, BE SURE ALL ADJUST-

MENTS ARE SECURE.

• BE SURE BLADE PATH IS FREE OF NAILS. inspect

for and remove allnails from lumber before cutting.

• NEVER TOUCH BLADE or other movingparts during

USe.

• NEVER STARTA TOOL WNEN ANY ROTATINGCOM-

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 other partsmay create a 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. Kickback occurs
when the blade stalls rapidly and workplace is driven

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

oi blade path andturn switchoffimmedi_ely ifblade

bindsors_iis,

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

• SUPPORT LARGE PANELS. Tominimize riskof blade

pinchingand kickback, always supportlarge panels.

• REMOVE ALL RENCES AND AUXILIARY TABLES
before transpo_ng saw. Failureto do so can result in
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 throughthework.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 shapecanvary butthe pushstick must
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 ths sew blade. Use afea_herbeard and
pushblocks for non-throughouts.

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• NEVER perform any operation =freehand"which
means using onlyyour hands to supportor guidethe

workplace. AJwaysuseeither the rip fence or miter

fence to positionand guidethework.

• NEVER stand or haveany part ofyourbody in line

with the path of the saw blade.

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

• MOVE THE RIP FENCE cut of the waywhen cruse

cutting.

• NEVER use rip fence as cutoff gauge when cross

cutting,

• NEVER attempt to free a stalledsaw blade without
first turningthe saw OFF and disconnectingthe saw
from the powersource.

• PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPORT tothe rearend

sides of the saw table for wide or longwork pisces.

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

• AVOID KICKBACKS (work thrown back toward you)

b_r.

a) Keepingbladesharp.
b} Keepingr{pfence parallelto the saw blade.
c) Keeping riving knife/spreader/splitter,ant_-kickback

pawls, and blade guard In plaseand operating.

d) Not retsasingthe work before it is pushed a_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 of accessoriesthat

are not listed may causethe riskof 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 end that no obstructionswill

interferewith safe operationBEFORE performingany

work usingthe table saw.

I ALWAYS TURN OFF SAW before disconnectingit,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 and rivingknife/sprsadsd

splitterfor every operation for which it can be

used,including all through sawing.
c) Keep handsout of the 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 instructotherusers.If you loan

someonethLstool, Joanthem theseinstructJona also.

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

containschemicalsknown to cause cancer, birth defects or otherreproductiveharm.Some examplesof these
chemicalsare:

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

Yourriskfrom theseexposures varies,dependingon how oftenyou do this type ofwork. Toreduce your exposure

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

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Some ofthe following symbolsmay be used on thistool. Pleasestudythemand learn their meaning. Proper
interpretationofthese symbolswill allow you tooperate the tool better 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 rain or use in damp locations.

Wet Conditions

To reduce the risk ofinjury,user must read and understandRead The Operator's Manual operator'smanual before usingthis product,

O Alwayswear safetygogglesor safetyg_Lqseswith aide

Eye

Protection

shields and a full face shieldwhen operatingthis product,

Sa_e_ Precautionsthat involve yoursafety.

Alert

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

(_ Alwayswatchfor movement payingexVa attentionto

PinchWarning potentialareaswhere pinchingcould occur.

ii

To reduce the riskof injuryor damage, avoidcontactwith

Hot Surface anyhot sudaoa.

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

SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING

DANGER:

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

A WARNING:

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

CAUTION:

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

CAI_'ION:

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

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.

_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.

WARNING:

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

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

safety glasseswith side shieldsand a full face shieldwhen needed,WerecommendWide VisionSafety

Mask for useovereyeglassesor standardsafetyglasseswith side shields,Always useeye protection

which is marked to comply withANSI Z87.1.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

EXTENSION CORDS
Use oniy3-wirs extensioncords t_et have3-prong ground-

ingplugsand 3-polereceptaclesthatacceptthetool'splug.
Whenusinga powertoolat a considerabledistancefromthe

powersource,usean extensioncordheavy enoughto 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 powertoot. 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.

SAW

RECEPTACLE

MOTOR

POWER

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 outersurfacethatIsgreenwithorwithout

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.

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PIN 120VGROUNDEDOUTLET

FJG.1

Anti-Kickback Pawla (radial arm and table 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 is mountsd.

Bevel Cut

A cutting operationmade w]th the blade at anyangle
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]the workplessby guidingit
securelyagainst the table orfence duringany ripping
operation.
FPM or $PM

Feetperminute(orstrokesperminute),usedinreference

toblademovement.

Freehand
Performinga cut without the workpiecebeingguidedby a

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

Heel

Alignmentof the blade to the fence.

Karl

The material removed by the bladeIn a throughcut or the
slot producedby the b!adein a non-throughorpartialcut.

Kickback

A hazard that can occurwhen the blade bindsor stalls,
throwingthe workplaceback toward operator.

Leading End

"Theend ofthe workp'lecepushed into the tool first.
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 oftheworkplace,
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 help keep the operator'shands w_l away frccn

theblade.
Pilot Hole (drill presses)

A smallhole drilledin aworkpie_ that servesas a guide

for drillinglarge holes accurately.

Reeaw

A cuttingoperetiento reduoathe thickness ofthe work-

piece to make thinnerpieces,
Resin

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

The number ofturnscompletedby a spinningobjectin

one minute.
Ripping or Rip Cut

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

A metalpiece,slightly thinnerthan the blade, which helps
keep the kerropen anda{sa helpsto preventk.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 by the blade.

Sat

The distancethatthetip ofthe sawblade tooth is bent(or

set:}outwardfrom the face ofthe blade.

Snipe (planers)

Depression made at e_her end ofa workplace bycutter
blades when the workplaceisnot 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 operationisbeingdone.

Worktabta

Surfacewhere the work.piecerestswhiteperforminga
cutting,drilling,planbg, orsandingoperation.

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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.

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,

•AHTI-KICK)BACI[

PAWI.S

SI.IOING

MITER
TABLE

BLADE

GUARD

GUARD/DUST

COVERWITH

PIVOTASSEMBLY

ACCESSORY

TABLE

RIPFENCE

SCALE

ALIGN-A-CUT

INSERT

LOCKING

HANDLE

FRONT

RAIL

STORAGE

DRACI_T(S}

HEIGHT/BEVEL

ADJUSTING

HANDWI_EL

BEVEL

INDICATOR

BRACE

LEVEL|NE

FDDT

Fig.2

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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 left side of the saw as neededand

has been designedfor use withsome reuters.A router

mounted on the accessorytable wilrprovide expanded

capabilitiesfor making rabbets, grooves, chamfers,dove-
tails,and mortiseand tenonjoints.
ADJUSTING CLAMP - This clamp looksthemiter fence

stthedesiredcuringangla.

ALIGN-A-CUT INSERT - A plasticinsert onwhichmarks

may be made to indicatethe locationof the 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 - The easy-to-raad scale on the frontof
the cabinetshowsthe exactblade angle.

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

heightadlustinghandwheeLBevelanglesare lockedwith
the bevel lockinglever.

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WARNING: Do not use blades rated _easthan the

speed of this tool. Failureto heedthiswarning could
resultin personalinjury.

BLADE GUARD - Always keep the 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, use thishandwheal 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 the wood for
a cross cut.The easy-to-read indicatorshows the exact

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

MITER GAUGE GROOVES - The miter gauge ridesinthe
grooveson theaccessory table.
MOTOR - The powerful inductionmotor,withcapacitor
startand V-beltdrive, is housedina sturdysteel base.

RA]L_ - Frontend rear railsprovidesupport forlarge

workpiecas and the rip fence.

RIP FENCE - A sturdy metal fence guidesthe workplace
and is securedwith the locking handle.Groovesrunalong

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

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

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

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

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

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

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OPERATINGCOMPONENTS

The upper portion ofthe blade projectsup throughthe
table and issurroundedby an insertcalled the throat

prate.The height of the bladeis sat with a handwhsel on
thefront ofthe cabinet.To accommodate wide panels,
thesaw table has rails on each side. Detailedinstructions
are providedinthe Opera,on sectionof thisrnanualfor

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

The slidingmitertableaseemblyisused forcrosscutting

operatfens.The miterfenceiseasilyadjustedtocutwood

at an angle by looseningthe adjustingclamp, setting the
fenceto the miterscale, and retightening the clamp.The
stlding mitertable,which restson a base mountedon the
rails,can be repositfehedalong the milsforwide work. _t
can be reversed so the projectingbaseis in the back and

can be moved from the leftside 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 usethe blade guardassemblyfor all

through-sewingoperations.The blade guardassembly

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

The sawfeatures a receptacle on the rightsideof the

cabinet that permitsuse of accessories. Use onlyacces-
sories that are listed for usewith thistool When usinga

listedaccessory, unplugthe saw motorcordand usa the

receptacleand the saw'-, power switchto operatethe
accessory.

POWER SWITCH

This saw is equipped with a power 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 into the switch, tiltthe
switch bu_tonto turn ON ( I ),

TO TURN YOUR SAW OFF:

• Presstheswitch button down to turnOFF ( O ).

TO LOCK YOUR SAW:

• Press the switchbutton down.

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

Am, WARNING: Atwaysremovetheswitchkay when

the tool L_not m use and keep itin asate ptsce.

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

tool _romaoc_dsntaltyst_tln 9 when power returns.

_' WARNING: ALWAYSmake sureyour workpisce is

not in contactwith the b(adebeforeopsrat(ng the
switchto startthe tool. Faitureto heed this warning
may cause the workpiecato be kicked back toward

theoperatoraridresultit_serious_rsor_iinjury.

_lz WARNING: Toreduce the riskof accidentalstarting,

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

SWTfCH SWITCH

ON OFF

SWITCHKEY

SWITCHINLOCKEDPOSITION

Fig. 3

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BLADES
Formaximum performance,it isrecommendedthat you

usethe Craftsman36-tooth, 10 in. carbide combination

bladeprovidedwith yoursaw.Additionalblade stylesof

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

complete information.

A WARNING: Do notuse blades rated less than the

speed ofthistool. Faitureto heed this warningcould

resultin personalinjury.

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

COMBINATION FLATBLADE

SQUARE SCREWDRIVER

Fig. 4

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Thefollowing itemsareincludedwith yourtable saw:

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Fig. 5

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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 (Rear Rail, Right)........................................................................................................................................... 1

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Thefolidwing itemsare includedwith your tablesaw:

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F

d

Fig. 6

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. ThroatPrate(2 its.)................................................... 1

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

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UNPACKING

Thisproduct requiresassembly.

• Carefullyliftthe asw from the cartonand place iton a
level work surface.

NOTE=This tool is heavy.To avoidback injury,keep
yourknees bent and liftwithyourlegs, notyourback,

and do not liftsaw without help.

• Inspect the tool carefullyto make sure no breakageor
darnags occurred duringshipping.

• 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 aredamaged 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.

_1= WARNING: Do not liftthe sawwithout help. Hold

it close to your body.Keep yourkneesbent and
(iftwith yourlegs, not your back. Ignoringthese

precautionscan resultin back 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 is in an uprightpos'_tion.
NOTE: The releaseleverwillclose overthe centerbrace
lockingthe legstand in an uprightposlton.

GRIPS SAW

BASE

RELEASE LEG,STAND

LEVER

Fig. 7

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Am, WARNING: Never stand d}rs_')yinlinewith the

blade or allow hands to corns closer than 3 in. to the

blade. Do not reach over or across the blade. Failure
to heed this warning can resultin seriouspersonal

iniury.

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me, WARNING" Toavoid seriouspersonalinjury, always

make surethe table saw is securely mountedto

this leg stand. NEVERremove the saw from the 1eg
stand.

TO OPEN THE LEG STAND

See Figures 7- 8.

• Grasp the gripson the saw table and s_andituprightas

shown infigure 7 be(ow.

cENTER

BRACE

Fig,8

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TOSECURE/LEVELTHESAW

See F-igum9.

With the leg stand open and the table saw restingona
fiat, levelsurface, the saw shou]dnotmove or rookfl'om

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

wheel stop by turning counterclockwise.The legstand
shouldmet on eachstop only slightly.If the wheel stop is

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

ifthe saw rocks fromside to side, the levelingfeet need

adiustlnguntilthe leg stand is balanced.

• Loosen both the top and bottomwing nuts.

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

• Turning ctookwise wilt lower thefoot

•Turning countarclockwisaw_llra'lsathe fog

WINGNUT

FOOT

Fig. g

TO S'fORE THE TABLE SAW ACCESSORIES

See Figures 10. - 11
The table saw has two convenientstorage areasspecifi-

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

and moving the saw.
The rip fence, miter fence, and miter gauge shouldbe

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 the saw 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 operatethesew

with the slidingmiter table in the storage positionbecause

it blocksthe dust exhaustport.

MZTER

RIPFENCE

Fig. 10

Stand facing the backofthe table saw. The longestpart of
themiter table base must be storedto the left.Tosecure

theslidingmiter table:

• Restthe slidingmiter table onthe bottomright-hand
storage hookand +,hemiter baseon the lower miter

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 left by pushing

clampstoward the sideof the oabinst securingthe
mitertable in place.

MI'IER

STORAGE

HOOK

SLIDING

MITER

TABLE

STOP,ABEHDDK

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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: Do not remove the screw from the handleor the

washer fromthe end of the screw.

• Placethe nylonnut intothe recessed holeon the back

ofthe height adjustinghandwheel and hold in place,

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

he(ghtadjustln9l_n_'_heaL

• Usinga fiatheadscrewdriver, turn thescrewclockwise

and tighteninplace.

• Pushthe end cap back inplace on the end of the

handle.

HEXNUT

HEIGHT/BEVEL

ADJUSTINGRANDWHEEL

WONTRAIL

cLAMP

FRONTPAIL

SQUARERAIL

HOLDERNUT

Fig. 1"3

BEVEL

HANDLE

WASHER

TO INSTALL FRONT AND BACK RAILS

See Figures 13 - 14,

• Loosenthe frontrailciarnps one halfturnfi'omthe

tightenedposition.Loosenthesquare 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 will securelyclamp
the rai(before slidingthe entire assembly into position.

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

• Slidethe railintoposition 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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