Craftsman 315.22831 User Manual

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Owner's Manual

10 in. Stationary

TABLE SAW

Model No.

315.228310

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_, CAUTION: Read and follow all

Safety Rules and Operating

Instructions before first use of this

product.

Customer Help Line: 1-800-932-3188

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA Visit the Craftsman web page: www.sears.com/craftsman

972000-524

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• Safety

• Features

• Assembly

• Operation

• Maintenance

• Parts List

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FULLONEYEARWARRANTYONCRAFTSMANTABLESAW IfthisrRRFTSMRN Table Saw failsdue to a defect in material or workmanshipwithinone year fromthe date of

purchase.Sears will repair it, free ofcharge, Contacta Sears Service Center for repair.

If this productis used forcommercialor rentalpurposes,thiswarrantyappliesonlyfor 90 days fromthe date of purchase.

This warranty gives you specificlegal dghts,andyou may also have other rightswhichvary from state to state. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Dept. 81"IWA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

Yoursaw has many features for makingcuttingoperationsmorepleasant and enjoyable. Safety, performance and dependabilityhave been given top priorityinthe design of thissaw making it easy to maintainand operate.

_, CAUTION: Carefully read throughthis entire owner's manual beforeusingyournew saw. Pay close

attentiontothe Rules For Safe Operation and all Safety Alert Symbols,includingDanger,Wam ng and Caution. If you useyour saw properlyand onlyfor what it isintended,you will enjoyyears of safe, reliable

service.

._ Look for thissymboltopoint outimportantsafety precautions.It means attention!!!Yoursafetyis involved.

WARNING:

The operationof any powertoolcan resultinforeign objects beingthrowninto youreyes, whichcan result in severe eye damage. Before beginningpowertool operation, always

wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shieldsand a full face shieldwhen needed. We recommenda Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standardsafety

glasses withside shields,available at Sears Retail Stores.

• Warranty and Introduction.............................................................................................................................. 2

• Table Of Contents ....................................................................................................................................... 2-3

• Rules For Safe Operation ........................................................................................................................... 4-6

• Electrical......................................................................................................................................................... 7

• Glossaryand ProductSpecifications............................................................................................................. 8

• Unpackingand Accessories........................................................................................................................... 9

• Loose Parts List...................................................................................................... ...................................... 10

• Small Parts List ....................................................................................................................................... 11-12

• Tools Needed ............................................................................................................................................... 13

• Labels...................................................................................................................................................... 14-15

• Features .................................................................................................................................................. 16-17

• Assembly................................................................................................................................................. 18-27

InstallingHandwheels onTable Saw Base .................................................................................................. 18

AssemblingLegStand ............................................................................................................................ 18-19

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MountingtheLegStandontheTableSawBase........................................................................................ 19

AssemblingTable Extensions...................................................................................................................... 20

AligningTable Extensions............................................................................................................................ 20

Installingthe Rear Rail ................................................................................................................................. 21

Installingthe FrontRail ................................................................................................................................ 22

AligningRip Fence and Front Rail ............................................................................................................... 23

Mountingthe Motor ...................................................................................................................................... 23

Installingthe Beltand Belt Guard ................................................................................................................ 24

Checkingthe Throat Plate............................................................................................................................ 24

Installingthe Blade Guard............................................................................................................................ 25

Aligningthe RivingKnifewith the Blade ...................................................................................................... 26

Checking Rip Fence and Blade Alignment .................................................................................................. 27

• Adjustments............................................................................................................................................. 28-32

Replacingthe Blade ..................................................................................................................................... 28

Heeling(Paralleling) the Sawblade to MiterGage Groove........................................ t............................ 29-30

Settingthe Bevel Stops and Indicator..................................................................................................... 30-31

Adjustingthe Miter Gage .............................................................................................................................. 31

Removing/ Replacing the Throat Plate ....................................................................................................... 32

• BasicOperation/bfthe Table Saw .......................................................................................................... 33-40

Causes of Kickback...................................................................................................................................... 33

AvoidingKickback ........................................................................................................................................ 33

Making CuttingAids ..................................................................................................................................... 33

Types of Cuts ............................................................................................................................................... 34

Making a Cross Cut ...................................................................................................................................... 35

Making a Rip Cut .......................................................................................................................................... 35

Making a Miter Cut ....................................................................................................................................... 36

Making a Bevel Cross Cut ............................................................................................................................ 36

Making a Bevel Rip Cut................................................................................................................................ 37

• Making a Compound (Bevel) Miter Cut........................................................................................................ 38

Making a Large Panel Cut ............................................................................................................................ 39

Making a Non-ThroughCut .......................................................................................................................... 39

Making a Dado Cut................................................. _..................................................................................... 40

• Maintenance................................................................................................................................................. 41

• Lubrication.................................................................................................................................................... 41

• Troubleshooting....................................................................................................................................... 42-44

• ExplodedView and Repair Parts List...................................................................................................... 46-63

• PartsOrdering / Service ................................................................................................................... back page

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The purpose ofsafety symbols isto attract yourattentionto possibledangers.The safety symbols,and the explanationswiththem, deserve your careful attentionand understanding.The safetywarningsdo not by

themselves eliminateany danger. The instructionsor warnings they give are not substitutesforproperaccident preventionmeasures.

SYMBOL MEANING

SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL Indicatesdanger, warning,orcaution,May be used inconjunctionwithothersymbolsor

pictographs.

Note:

DANGER: Failureto obey a safety warningwill resultin seriousinjurytoyourselforto others. Alwaysfollow the safetyprecautionsto reduce the riskoffire, electdcshockand personalinjury.

WARNING: Failureto obeya safetywarningcan resultinsedousinjuryto yourselfor to others. Always follow the safetyprecautionsto reduce the riskoffire, electdcshockand personal injury.

CAUTION: Failureto obey a safetywarningmay resultin propertydamageor personalinjuryto yourselfor to others.Alwaysfollowthe safety precautionsto reducetheriskoffire, electricshock and personalinjury.

Advisesyou of informationor instructionsvital to the operationor mainienance ofthe equipment.

IMPORTANT

Servicingrequiresextreme care and knowledgeofthe systemand shouldbe performedonly by a qualified servicetechnician.For servicewe suggestyoureturn the toolto yournearest Sears store or repaircenter. Always use originalfactory replacementpartswhen servicing.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read the owner's

manual carefully. Learn the saw's applications and limitationsaswell as the specificpotential

hazards relatedto thistool. DO NOT USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRON-

MENT. Do not use powertoolsnear gasolineor otherflammable liquids,in damp or wet loca- tions,or expose them to rain. Keep the work

area well lit.

• MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD-PROOF with

padlocksand master switches or by removing starter keys.

• KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. All visitorsshouldwear safety glasses and be kept a

safe distance from work area. Do not let visitors contacttoolor extensioncord whileoperating,

• KEEP THE WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered work areas and workbenches inviteaccidents,

DO NOT leave toolsorpieces of woodonthe saw while itis in operation,

_1= WARNING: Do notattemptto operatethistool

untilyouhave readthoroughlyand understand

completelyall instructions,safety rules, etc. containedin this manual. Failuretocomply can

resultin accidents involvingfire, electricalshock,

or seriouspersonalinjury.Save the owner's manual and reviewfrequently for continuingsafe

operation,and instructingotherswho may use this tool.

MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and clean for betterand safer perfor- mance. Followinstructionsfor lubricatingand changingaccessories.

USE THE RIGHT TOOL FOR THE JOB. Do not force the tool or attachmentto do ajob itwas not

designedfor. Use it onlythe way it was intended.

DRESS PROPERLY. Do notwear looseclothing, gloves, neckties, rings,bracelets,or other jewelry. They can getcaughtand draw you into

moving parts.Rubberglovesand nonslipfoot- wear are recommended.Alsowear protective hair coveringto containlonghair.

ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE SHIELDS. Everydayeyeglasses have only

impact-resistantlenses;theyare NOT safety glasses,

NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Seriousinjurycould occurif the toolis tippedor ifthe blade is unin- tentionallycontacted.

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BIULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued) B DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep properfooting and

balance at alltimes.

SECURE WORK. Use clampsor a viseto hold workwhen practical. It'ssaferthan usingyour

handand frees bothhandsto operatetool.

USE THE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure your extensioncord isin goodcondition. Use only a cord heavyenoughto carrythe

currentyour productwilldraw. An undersized cordwillcause a drop in line voltage resultingin

lossof power and overheating. A wire gage size (A.W.G.) of at least 14 isrecommendedfor an extensioncord25 feet or less inlength.If in doubt,use the next heavier gage. The smaller the gage number,the heavierthe cord.

AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Be sure switchisoft when pluggingin.

REMOVE WRENCHES AND ADJUSTING

KEYS. Get inthe habit of checking- before

turningontool - that hexI_eysand adjusting wrenchesare removed from tool.

CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before usingthe toolagain, checkany damaged parts,including guards,for proper operationand performance. Check alignmentofmovingpads, bindingof

movingpads, breakage of pads, saw stability, mountingand any otherconditionsthat may

affect itsoperation.A damaged part must be

propedyrepairedor replaced bya qualified servicetechnicianat a Sears storeor repair

center to avoid riskofpersonalinjury.

USE ONLY CORRECT BLADES. Use the right blade size, style and cutting speed for the material and the type of cut. Blade teeth should point down toward the front of the table.

USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES, Using improperaccessoriesmay riskinjury.

USE ONLY SEARS REPLACEMENT PARTS, Allrepairs,whether electdcalor mechanical,

shouldbe made bya qualifiedservicetechnician at a Sears storeor repaircenter.

KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in good working order.This includesthe blade guard, rivingknife,

and anti-kickbackpawls.

CHECK DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work into a blade or cutteragainst the directionof rotation ofthe blade or cutter only,

DISCONNECT ALL TOOLS. When notinuse, before servicing,or when changingattachments,

blades, bits, cutters,etc., all toolsshouldbe disconnectedfrom power supply.

DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL. It will do tbe job better and more safely at the ratefor which it

was designed.

NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNAT- TENDED. TURN THE POWER OFF. Do not

leave tool untilit comesto a complete stop.

BEFORE MOUNTING, DISCONNECTING OR REMOUNTING THE MOTOR; unplugthesaw and removethe switchkey.

WARNING: When servicing,useonly identical

Craftsman replacementpads. Use ofany other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage.

NEVER USE THIS TOOL IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE. Normal sparkingof the motor

could ignitefumes.

MAKE SURE THE WORK AREA HAS AMPLE

LIGHTING to see the workand that noobstruc-

tionswillinterferewithsafe operation BEFORE performingany workusingthistool.

DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT TURN IT ON AND OFF. Have defective switches

replaced by a qualifiedservicetechnician at a Sears store or repaircenter.

GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK by

preventingbodycontactwith grounded surfaces

such as pipes, radiators,ranges,refrigerator

enclosures.

GROUND ALL TOOLS. See Electricalpage. WEAR A DUST MASK to keep from inhalingfine

particles. PROTECT YOUR HEARING. Wear hearing

protectiondudngextended periodsof operation.

DO NOT OPERATE THIS TOOL WHILE UN- DER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS, ALCOHOL,

OR ANY MEDICATION.

STAY ALERT AND EXERCISE CONTROL, Watch whatyou are doingand use common

sense, Do not operate tool when you ere tired. Do not rush.

AVOID AWKWARD OPERATIONS AND HAND POSITIONS where asudden slip couldcause

your hand to moveintothe blade.ALWAYS make sureyou have goodbalance,

ALWAYS SUPPORT LARGE WORK PIECES while cuttingto minimize riskof blade pinching

and kickback.Saw may slip,walk or slide while cuttinglarge or heavy boards.

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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued)

• GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK. Kickbackcan

occurwhen the blade sta$$s,ddvingthe work piece back towardthe operator. It can pullyour

hand intothe blade, resultingin sedous personal injury.Stay out of the blade pathand turn switch

off immediatelyifblade bindsor stalls. USE A SUPPORT FOR THE SIDES AND BACK

OF THE SAW TABLE when sawingwide or long workpieces. Use a sturdy"outrigger" supportif a table extensionis morethan 24 incheslong and

is attached to the saw, to preventtipping.

CUT ONLY WOOD, PLASTIC OR WOOD-LIKE MATERIALS. Do not cut metal.

• NEVER cutmore than one piece at a time. DO NOT STACK more than one workpieceon the

saw table at a time. DO NOT REMOVE THE SAW'S BLADE

GUARDS. Never operate the saw with any guard or cover removed.Make sureall guardsare operating propedybefol'eeach use.

NEVER PERFORM ANY OPERATION FREE- HAND. Always place the workpieceto be cut on

the saw table and position itfirmly againstthe fence as a backstop.

USE THE RIP FENCE. Always use afence or straightedgeguide when ripping.

BEFORE MAKING A CUT, be sureall adjust- mentsare secure.

• BE SURE THE BLADE PATH IS FREE OF

NAILS. Inspect for and remove all nails from

lumber before cutting.

• BE SURE THE BLADE CLEARS THE

WORKPIECE. Never startthe saw with the blade touchingtheworkplace.

• KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM CUTTING AREA.

Do notreach underneathworkor inblade cutting path withyourhands and fingersfor any reason.

Alwaysturnthe power off.

• USE A PUSHBLOCK OR PUSH STICK for

workpiecessosmall that yourfingersgounder

the blade guam:d.NEVER TOUCH BLADE or

other movingpartsduringuse, for any reason.

ALLOW THE MOTOR TO COME UP TO FULL SPEED before startinge cutto avoidblade

bindingor stalling. ALWAYS PUSH THE WORKP|ECE; never pullit

towardthe saw.

DO NOT FEED THE MATERIAL TOO QUICKLY. Do notfome the workpieceagainstthe blade.

ALWAYS TURN OFF SAW beforedisconnecting it,to avoidaccidental startingwhen reconnecting

to powersupply. NEVER leave the table saw

unattendedwhileconnectedto a powersource. BEFORE CHANGING THE SETUP, REMOVING

COVERS, GUARDS, OR BLADE; unplugthe saw andremove the switchkey.

KEEP TOOL DRY, CLEAN, AND FREE FROM OIL AND GREASE. Alwaysuse a clean cloth when cleaning. Never use brakefluids, gasoline, petroleum-basedproducts,or any solvents to

clean tool.

KEEP BLADES CLEAN, SHARP AND WITH SUFFICIENT SET. Sharp blades minimize

stallingand kickback.

USE ONLY OUTDOOR EXTENSION CORDS. Use only extensioncordswiththe marking =Acceptable for use with outdoorappliances;

store cordsindoorswhilenot in use." Use extensioncordswith an electricalratingnot less

than the saw's rating.Always disconnectthe extensioncordfrom the outletbeforedisconnect-

ingthe productfrom the extensioncord.

• INSPECT TOOL CORDS AND EXTENSION

CORDS PERIODICALLY and, ifdamaged, have repairedbya qualifiedsewice technicianat a Sears store or repaircenter. Stay constantly aware of cord locationand keep itwell away fromthe movingblade.

• DO NOT ABUSE CORD, Never yank cord to disconnectit from receptacle. Keep cord from

heat, oil,and sharp edges. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Referto them

frequently and use to instructother users. If you

loansomeonethis tool, loanthem these instruc-

tionsalso.

_k WARNING: Blade coasts after beingtumed off.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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EXTENSION CORDS Use only 3-wire extensioncordsthat have 3-prong

groundingplugsand 3-pole receptaclesthat accept thetool's plug. When usinga power tool at a consid-

erable distance fromthe power source, use an extensioncord heavyenoughto carrythe current that

thetool will draw.An undersizedextensioncordwill cause a drop in linevoltage, resultingin a loss of

powerand causingthe motorto overheat. Use the chart providedbelowto determinethe minimumwire

size requiredinan extensioncord. Only roundjack- eted cords listed by Underwriter'sLaboratories(UL)

shouldbe used. Length of Extension Cord Wire Size (A.W.G.)

Up to 25 feet 14 26-100 feet 12

When workingwiththetool outdoors,use an exten- sioncordthat isdesignedfor outsideuse. This is

indicatedbythe lettersWA on the cord's jacket. Beforeusing an extensioncord, inspect it for looseor

exposedwires and cut or worninsulation.

_k CAUTION: Keep the cord away from the cutting

area and positionthe cord sothat it willnot be caughton lumber,tools,or otherobjectsdudng

cuttingoperations.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION YourSears Craftsman Table Saw is powered bya

precisionbuiltelectricmotor. It should be connected

to a power supply that Is 120 volts, 60 Hz, AC only

(normal household current). Do not operate thistool ondirectcurrent (DC). A substantialvoltagedropwill causea lossofpower and the motorwilloverheat. If

the saw does not operatewhen plugged intoan

outlet,doublecheckthe power supply. SPEED AND WIRING

The no-loadspeed of your table saw is approximately

3,600 rpm.This speed is not constantand decreases undera load or with lowervoltage. For voltage, the

wiringin a shopis as importantas the motor'shorse-

powerrating.A lineintendedonlyfor lightscannot properlycarry a power tool motor. Wire that isheavy enoughfor a short distance willbe too lightfor a greaterdistance. A line thatcan supportone power

tool may not be ableto supporttwo or three tools.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS In the event ofa malfunctionorbreakdown, grounding

providesa path ofleast resistancefor electriccurrent to reduce the riskofelectricshock.Thistool is

equippedwithan electric cord having an equipment- groundingconductorand a groundingplug.The plug

mustbe pluggedintoa matchingoutletthat ispropedy installedand grounded in accordancewith all local codes and ordinances.

Do not modifythe plug provided. If itwillnot fit the outlet,have the proper outletinstalledby a qualified

electrician.Improperconnectionof the equipment- groundingconductorcan resultin a riskof electric

shook.Theconductorwith insulationhavingan outer surfacethat isgreen withor withoutyellowstripes is

the equipment-groundingconductor. If repairor replacementofthe electdc cordor plug isnecessary, do not connect the equipment-groundingconductorto

a liveterminal. Check witha qualifiedelectricianor service personnel

ifthe groundinginstructionsare notcompletely understood,or if indoubt as to whether the toolis properlygrounded.

Repair or replace a damaged or worncord immedi- ately.

This tool is intendedfor use on a circuitthathas an

outletlikethe one shownin Figure 1. Italso hasa groundingpinlikethe oneshown.

GROUNDING

COVEROFGROUNDED

0UTLETBOX

Fig. 1

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Anti-Kickback Pawls Toothedsafety devicesbehindthe bladedesignedto

stop a workpiece from beingkicked back at the operatorduringa rippingoperation.

Arbor The shafton which a bladeor cuttingtoolis mounted.

Bevel Cut

A cuttingoperationmade withthe blade at any angle otherthan 90"to the saw table.

Compound Cut A cut with both a miterangle and a bevel angle.

Crosscut

A cuttingoperation made acrossthe grainor the width

ofthe workpiece. Dsdo

A non-throughcut that gives a square notchortrough; requiresa specialblade.

Featherboard A device to helpguide workpiecesduring ripcuts.

Freehand (for table saw) Dangerous practice ofmaking s cut withoutusingdp or miterfences.See Safety Rules.

Gum A sticky, sap-based residuefromwood products.

Heel

Alignmentof the blade.

Kerf

The materialremovedby the blade in a through cut or the slotproducedby the blade in a non-throughcut.

Kickback A hazard that can occurwhen blade bindsor stalls, throwingworkpiece back towardoperator.

Leading End The endof the workpiecepushed into the cuttingtool first.

Miter Cut

A cuttingoperationmade with the miter gage at any angle other than 0".

Molding A non-throughcutthat givesa varied shapeto the

workpiece and requires e specialblade.

Push Stick A device usedto feed the workpiecethroughthe saw

blade duringnarrowcuttingoperations.It helps keep the operator'shandswellaway from the blade,

Rabbet A notch inthe edge of a workpiece.

Resaw

A cuttingoperationto reduce the thicknessofthe

workpieceinorder to make thinner pieces. Resin

A sticky,sap-based substance. RIp Cut

A cut made withthethe grainof the workpiece.

Sswblade Path The area directlyin line withthe blade-- over, under,

behind, orin front of it. Also, theworkpiecearea whichwillbe or has been cutby theblade.

Set The distancethat the tip ofthe saw blade tooth is bent

(or set) outwardfromthe faceof the blade. Throw-Back

Saw throwingback a workpiece;similarto kickback, Through Sawing

Any cuttingoperationwhere the blade extends completelythroughthe workpiece.

Trailing End

The workpieceend last cut by the blade in a dp cut. Workp|ece

The itemon whichthe cutting operationis beingdone. The surfacesof a workpieceare commonlyreferredto

as faces,ends, and edges. Worktable

The surfaceonwhichthe wodq_ecerestswhile performinga cuttingoperation.

BladeArbor 5/8 in. Blade Diameter 10 in.

Blade Tilt 0"- 45" TableSize withouttableextensions 20 in. x 27 in.

Table Size with table extensions 44 in. x 27 in.

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Rating 120 V,60 Hz -AC only Input 13 Amperes

No LoadSpeed 3,600 RPM CuttingCapacitywithMiter at 0"/Bevel0": 3-3/8 in. Cutting Capacity withMiter at O'/Bevel45": 2-1/4 in.

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Your new table saw has been designed to give you manyyears of high qualityperformance.To insure

thisgoal, proper care and treatment is important. Careful treatment beginswith removingall pads from the cartonand checkingthem against the listof loose

parts.The long box containsthe rails. The large box holdsall other parts,which are detailed inthe Loose

PartsList.

• Separate the sawand all partsfrom the packing

materialsand checkeach against the packing list, especiallythe small partsthat can be hidden inthe

packingmaterial

Note: Do notdiscardthe packingmaterialsuntilyou

have carefullyinspectedthe saw, identifiedall parts,and satisfactorily operated your new saw.

_IL WARNING: Never use gasoline,naptha, or

other highlyvolatilesolvents.Do not ever let

brake fluids, gasoline,petroleum-based products,or penetratingoilscontact plasticparts.

Such chemicalscan weaken ordestroy plastic.

II Remove the wax paper covering on the table. Use

anyordinary household type grease and spot remover. Immediatelyapply a coat of automotive

typepaste wax to the table and table exensions.

,_ WARNING: To preventaccidental startingthat

couldcause possibleseriouspersonalinjury, assemble all partsto your saw before connecting it to power supply.Saw should never be

connected to power supplywhen you are assemblingparts,making adjustments, installing or removingblades, or when notin use.

,_ WARNING: If any partsare missing,do not

operate thistool untilthe missingpartsare

replaced. Failure to do so could result inpossible seriouspersonalinjury.

The following recommendedaccessoriesare currentlyavailable

• Fence Guide System

• Guide Master

• Box Joint & Miter Guide

• Universal Jig

• Taper Jig

• 10 in. Sanding Disc

• 8 in. SandingDisc

• Elite Dado

• ExcaliburDado

• 7 in. Adj. Dado 36 tip

at Sears RetailStores.

• 7 in.Stack Steel Dado

• 7 in.x 9/16 in.Stack Dado

• 7 in. MoldingHead Set

• 2 BitMoldingHead Set

• Saw Baskets

• JointerClamps

• SpecialtyThroat Plate

• Miter Gage Hold Down Clamp

• Align-A-RipXRC Rip Fence

• Dust CollectionSystem

• 7 in.Adj. Dado 24 tip

,_ WARNING: The use of attachmentsor accessoriesnot listed mightbe hazardous.

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The following items are included with your Table Saw.

A. Table SawBase .................................................... 1

B. Belt ....................................................................... 1

C. Belt Guard (2 Piece) ............................................. 1

D. Blade GuardAssembly

(Hardware Shown Separately) ............................. 1

E. Wrench ................................................................. 1

F. Handwheel(Hardware Shown Separately) ..........2

G. LegBrace, lower(short)....................................... 2

H. Leg Brace, lower(long) ........................................ 2

I. Leg Brace, upper(short)....................................... 2

J. Leg Brace, upper (long) ........................................ 2

K. Leg........................................................................ 4

L. MiterGage ............................................................ 1

M. Motor .................................................................... 1

N. Motor MountingPlate

(Hardware Shown Separately) ............................. 1

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O. Rail, Front(Hardware ShownSeparately)............ 1

P. Rail,Rear (Hardware Shown Separately) ............ 1

Q. RipFence ............................................................. 1

R. Blade Guard Bracket ......................... ;.................. 1

S. SwitchAssembly ......,, ......................................... 1

T. SwitchKey ............................................................ 1

U. Table Extension.................................................... 2

V. Hardwarefor MountingMotor,MotorMounting

Plate, and BeltGuard (Shown Separately)...........1

W. Hardware for Table Extensions

(ShownSeparately) .............................................. 1

X. Hardwarefor Leg Stand, LevelingFeet, and

MountingSaw Base

(ShownSeparately) .............................................. 1

Y. Hardwarefor Blade Guard Bracketand

Blade Guard Assembly (ShownSeparately) ........ 1

Z. Owner's Manual (Not Shown)............................... 1

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Checkallloosepartsfromtheboxwiththelistonthepreviouspage,thefiguresbelowandonthefollowing page,Smallitemssuchasfastenersandendcapsareshowninfigures2band2c.Followtheinstructionsin

theAssemblysectiontoassembleyournewsaw.

F. Hardware for Handwheel ................................... 2

screw (3/16-24 x 1/2 in.)..................................... 2

flat washer (3/15 in.)........................................... 2

Hardware for MountingMotor, MotorMounting

Plate, andBelt Guard

Hardware for Mounting Motor ............................ 1

hex bolt (5/16-18 x 1 in.) .................................... 4

flat washer (5/16 in.) ........................................... 8

lock washer (5/16 in.) .......,.................................. 4

hex nut (5/16-18) ................................................ 4

Hardware for Motor MountingPlate ................... 1

hex bolt (5/16-18 x 5/8 in.) ................................. 2

Hardware for Leg Stand, LevelingFeet, and MountingSaw Base

Hardware for Leg Stand ..................................... 1

carriage bolt (5/16-18 x 3/4 in.) ........................ 24

flat washer (5/16 in.)......................................... 24

hex nut(5/16-18) .............................................. 24

Hardware for LevelingFeet ................................ 1

leveling foot ........................................................ 4

flatwasher (5/16 in.)........................................... 8

hex nut (5/16-18) ................................................ 8

Hardware for Belt Guard .................................... 1

hex nut (3/16-24) ................................................ 4

flat washer (3/16 in) ............................................ 4

W. Hardware forTable Extensions.......................... 1

hex bolt (5/16-18 x 1-1/4 in.) .............................. 8

flatwasher (5/16 in.) ......................................... 16

hex nut (5/16-18) ................................................ 8

Hardware for MountingSaw Base ..................... 1

hex belt (5116-18 x 1/2 in.) ................................. 4

flat washer (5/16 in°)........................................... 8

hex nut (5116-18) ................................................ 4

Fig. 2 b

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Check allloose partsfrom the box with the listand figuresbelowand on the previouspages, Small itemssuch as fasteners and endcapsare shown in figure2 c. Followthe instructionsin the Assemblysectionto assemble

your new saw.

O. Hardwarefor Rail, Front..................................... 1

square head bolt (5/16-18 x 1 in..) ..................... 6

flat washer (5/16 in.) ........................................... 6

hex nut (5/16-18) ................................................ 6

end cap for front rail ........................................... 2

screw (5/32-32 x 1/2 in.) ..................................... 2

Y. Hardwarefor Blade GuardBracketand Blade

GuardAssembly

BladeGuard Bracket.......................................... 1

hex cap screw (5/16-18 x 1/2 in.) ....................... 2

lock washer (5/16 in.) ......................................... 2

Hardware For Rail, Rear .................................... 1

square head bolt (5/16-18 x 1 in.) ...................... 6

flat washer (5/16 in.) ........................................... 6

hex nut (5/16-18) ................................................ 6

end capfor rear rail ............................................ 2

screw (5/32-32 x 1/2 in.) ..................................... 2

Blade Guard Assembly....................................... 1

socket head cap screw (1/4-20 x 3/8 in.) ........... 3

flat washer (1/4 in.) ..._......................................... 3

Fig. 2c

CRAFTSMAN"TABLESAW315.228310 12

Page 13

The followingtoolsare neededfor assemblyandalignment. Note: The fivehex keyslistedbelow have been providedwith your saw.The remainingtoolsare typicalshoptoolsand are notincludedwithyour saw.

SMALLI MEDIUM

PHILUPSSCREWDRIVER

COMBINA_ONSOUARE

NUTDRIVER

8 mm,10mm,and12mrn

HEXKEYS(PROVIDED)

and6 mm

HAMMER

FRAMINGSQUARE

45°TRIANGLE

WRENCHES:8 mm,10mm,and12mm

ADJUSTABLEWRENCH

13 rRRFTSMRN"TABLESAW315.228310

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The followinglabelsare foundon yoursaw inthe locationsshown.Read allwarningsand thisowner'smanual

before using saw,

10 inch Table Saw

36QOIh_M120VOLTS60HzACONLY13A

WARNING:WHEN SERVICING, USE ONLY IDENTICAL

CRAFTSMANREPLACEMENTPARTS.

MODEL 315.228310 S_R.NO. _i

MAD_ IN TAJWAN SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO. i I

• Customer Help Line 1-800-932-3188 ,

CRAFTSMAN"TABLESAW315.228310 14

sr_l_4_ TOOL

AWARNINI

• RaisedGuard CanDropon Spinning

Bladeand Break.

•ToReduceThe RiskofInjury,

GuardMust81 InPlace

DuringUse.

,Alignand

Tighten

RivingKnife Fasteners

BeforeUse.

Fig, 4 a

Page 15

When Mounting an Auxiliary Fence Face, Position Mounting Hardware Beyond Arrow at Bight and Left as Indicated.

I _ WARNING

Keep Fasteners Away From Blade.

D E

Do Not Lift Saw With Rails Debris on rail can misalign

I ] ,A,WARNING

Lor Extensions Tables. the rip fence. Workpiece

could bind or suddenly kick back. You could be hit

or cut. Clean debris off

fence rail before

positioning fence.

A WARNING

• Attach Blade Guard Assembly Before

Operating this Saw

• Read Owners

• For your safety, read owners manual before

Turn Clockwise to Raise

Blade.

"rumCounterclockwise to Lower Blade.

operating saw.

• Wear eye p_otection.

• Keep blade guard down and In place for through

cuts.

• Keep hands out of path of saw blade.

• Do not perform any operation freehand.

• Know how to reduce the risk of kickback.

See instructions for ripping.

• Never reach around o¢ over/Niw blade.

,_LLONI

PUSHOFF

A WARNING

Turn Clockwise to

Increase Blade

Angle.

• When ripping, use push stick when fence is set

2 Inches or lees from blade.

• When ripping, use push block and auxllary fence when fence Is set between 1/2 and 2 inches from

blade. Oo nut make rip cuts narrower than 1/2 Inch.

•Tum off tool and walt for saw blade to stop before

moving workplece or changing settings.

• Disconnect the saw from the power source before changing blade or se_icing.

• Do not expose to rbln or use in damp places.

15 I:RRFTSMIIN"TABLESAW315.228310

Fig. 4 b

Page 16

KNOW YOUR TABLE SAW

EXTENSION

TABLE

GAGE

ANTI-KICKBACKPAWLS

BLADE

MITER

GAGEGROOVE

BLADE

RIVINGKNIFE

REARRAIL RIPFENCE

ORSPREADER ALIGN-A-CUT TABLE

INSERT EXTENSION

BEVEL SWITCH

HANDWHEEL WITH KEY

RIPFENCE

SCALE HANDLE

HANDWHEEL

SCALE

FRONT

RAIL

BELTCOVER

MOTOR

CRAFTSMAN"TABLESAW315.228310 16

LEGSTAND

'LEVELINGFOOT

BEVEL

LOCKHANDLE

Fig. 5

Page 17

/ERVIEW

,,,e upper portionof the blade projectsup throughthe table, surroundedbyan insertcalled thethroat plate. The heightof the blade is set witha handwheel and lockedwith a handle, both on the front of the cabinet. To accommodatewide panels, the tabletop has extensionsoneach side. Detailed instructionsare

providedinthe Operationsection of this manual for

the basiccuts:crosscuts,mitercuts, bevel cuts,and compoundcuts.

Forcutswith the blade straightupand cuttingacross

the grain(cross cuts or mitercuts), use the mitergage to set the angle and pushthe wood into the blade. To

cut with the blade straight up, along the grain of the wood (rip cuts), use the ripfence to guide the wood.

Push smallerpieces with a pushblockorpushstick.

To tiltthe blade for a bevel cut, usethe bevel

handwheelon the side of the cabinet. A bevel scale

on the front of the cabinet showsthe bladeangle.

Insidethe cabinet, adjustable positivestopscontrol

the degree of tilt.

Use the miter gage with a bevel crosscut (compound cut)and the rip fence with a bevel ripcut. Other cuts

requirespecialattachments, which have detailed

instructions to reduce risk of injury and ensurethe best performance from your new saw.

Before attemptingto use your saw, familiarize yourself withall operating features and safety requirements of

your Sears Craftsman table saw. The saw's features

are described below.

ALIGN-A-CUT INSERT - A pt_,sticinsert onwhich marks may be made to indicate the locationofthe

sawcuton the workpiece. ANTI-KICKBACK PAWLS - KickbackIs a hazard in

whichthe workpiece is thrownbacktoward the operator. The toothed pawls are designedto snag the

workpieceto preventor reduceinjury should kickback

Occur.

BEVEL HANDWHEEL - This handwheel,on the right

side of the cabinet, tiltsthe blade for a bevel cut.

BEVEL SCALE - The easy-to-road scale on the front

ofthe work.standshowsthe exact blade angle.

BLADE -This saw is providedwith a Craftsman 64 tooth, 10 in. steel blade. The blade is adjustedwith bevel and heighthandwheels on the cabinet. Bevel

anglesare locked with a handlebelow the front rail.

WARNING: Be sure to use onlyblades rated for

at least 5,000 rpmand recommended for useon

this saw. Check with yournearest Sears retail

store.

BLADE GUARD - Always keepthe guard down over

the bladefor through-sawingcuts.

BEVEL LOCK HANDLE - This handle, placedjust

under theworktable surfaceonthe frontof the cabi-

net, locksthe anglesettingof theblade. Be surethe handle is hangingstraightdownbeforetiltingthe blade. If itis notstraightdown, it may jam and bend

thelockingbolt. HEIGHT HANDWHEEL - Use thishandwheel to lower

and raise the blade for adjustmentsor replacement. It is locatedonthe front of the cabinet.

MITER GAGE - This gage alignsthe wood for a crosscutat an angle other than 90". The easy-to-road

indicator showsthe exact angle for a mitercut,with positivestopsat 90" and 45".

MITER GAGE GROOVES - The miter gage ddes in

these grooves on either side ofthe blade.

MITER GAGE KNOB - Located on themiter gage,

this knoblocksinthe cuttingangleafter selection.

MOTOR (13 AMP) - The powerfulinductionmotor is 3HP, withcapacitorstartand V-belt drive,and is housedina sturdysteel base.

RAILS - Front and rear railsprovidesupportfor large workpiecesendthe ripfence.

RiP FENCE - A sturdy metalfence guidesthe workpieceand is secured withthe rip fence handle. Grooves run alongthe top and sidesof the ripfence for usa withoptionalclampsand accessories.

RIP FENCE HANDLE -The handleon the front ofthe

rip fence releasesthe ripfence or locksitin place.

RIVING KNIFE OR SPREADER - Locateddirectly. behindthe blade, itkeeps cutedges frombindingand

supportsthe blade guard.

SCALE - Found on the frontrail,the easy-to-road scale providesprecise measurementsin dp cuts.

SWITCH WITH KEY - Your table saw has an easy access power switchlocatedbelowthe front rail.The

yellowswitchkey mustbe removedfromthe hard- ware bag and inserted intothe switchbefore saw can

be operated. To lockthe switchinthe OFF position, remove the switch key fromthe switch. Place the key

in a locationthatis inaccessibleto childrenand others

notqualifiedto use the tool.

TABLE EXTENSIONS - Removablestampedsteel

extensions,12 in.by 27 in., supportlarger workpieces,

17 CRAFTSHAN"TABLESAW315.228310

Page 18

Assembly is best done inthe area where the saw will be used. When you remove the table saw base, loose parts, and hardware fromthe packingmatedals, check allitemswith the looseparts listand drawing. Ifyou are unsure about thedescriptionof any part, referto the drawing. Ifany parts are missing,delay assemblinguntil

you have obtainedthe missingpart(s). INSTALLING HANDWHEELS ON TABLE SAW

BASE

See Figure 6.

• Each handwheel bag containsa handwheel,a

screw (3/16-24 x 1/2 in.), and a flat washer (3/16 in.).

• Alignhandwheelstotheshaftendsthatextendfrom

thefrontandrightsideofthetable sawbase. Match thefiatspotsonthe shaftandinsidethe handwheeL

Inserta screwanda fiatwasherin thehandwheel centerandtightenwitha 4 mmhex key.

HANDWHEEL

Note: Ifyou do not usa the legstand and mountthe

saw tablebase ona bench instead ofthe legs, goto the procedurefor Assembling TableExtensions. Be

sure the 'bench surfacehas an openingforsawdustto fall through.The opening shouldbe as large as the

opening in the bottomof the saw table base, A height of 36 inchesfromthe top of the saw table to the floor is recommended.

ASSEMBLING LEG STAND

See Figures 7 and 8.

• Take fromthe legstandhardware bag the follow-

ing: 24 carriagebolts(5/16,18 x 3/4 in.)

32 flatwashers (5/16 in.) 32 hex nuts(5/16-18) 4 levelingfeet

Note: Remaininghardwarefromthisbagis usedfor

mountingleg standonthe tablesaw base.

• Take 4 legsand 8 bracesfromloose parts.

• Place a shortupperbrace insidetwo of the legs,

withthe legswideend up.(Upper braceshavetwo largeholesin each end.) Make sure the two dimplesonthe leg alignwith thetwo small holes on

each brace.

TABLE WASHER

SAWBASE SHAFTEND SCREW

CARRIAGE

[RRFTSMIIN" TABLESAW315,228310

Fig. 6

UPPERBRACE

HEXNUT

LOWERBRACE

LEG

HEXNUT

LEVELINGFOOT_ Fig. 7

WASHER

Page 19

ASSEMBLINGLEGSTAND(Continued)

• Alignthetwo large holeson the brace and the legs.

Insertthe cardage bolts.Addflatwashersand hex nuts and hand tighten. Repeat forthe other short

upper brace. These are the frontand backsets.

• For the sides,installalong upperbraceon two

legs.Add hardware and fingertighten.Repeat for the other long upperbrace.

• Use the same steps to installthe lowerbraces.

Tightenall hex nutswith a 12 mm wrench.

• Place a hex nut and flat washer on each leveling

foot.installthe levelingfeet fromthe bottomof each legwith the boltspointingup.Securewitha

fiatwasher and hex nutbut do nottighten.

• Move the leg standto desiredlocation.Adjustthe levelingfeet witha 12 mmwrench, then securely tightenthe top hexnut.

_k WARNING: Do notliftthe saw table without

help. The table saw base weighs approximately 95 Ibs.Hold it closeto yourbody. Keep your kneesbent and liftwith your legs, notyourback. Ignoringthese precautionscan resultin back

injury.

• Place the legstandon the table saw base. Align

the holes inthe tablewith the holesin theend braces.Make surethe Craftsman labelfaces the

front ofthesaw (same sideas heighthandwheel).

• Place a flat washeron each bolt and insertthrough

hole. Add a flat washerand a hex nut.Hand tighten.

• Repeat for thethree remainingholes.Tighten all

hardwarewitha 12 mmwrench.You may find it helpfulto usetwo wrenches,onewrenchtohold

the head of the boltand one to tightenthe hex nut.

Leavethe saw upsidedownto add table exten-

sions.

HEXI, LEGSTAND

LEGSTANDSHOWNASSEMBLED Fig. 8

MOUNTING THE LEG STAND ON THE TABLE SAW BASE

See Figure 9.

• Take thefollowingfrom the hardwarebag: 4 hex bolts(5/16-18 x 1/2 in.)

4 hex nuts (5/18-18) 8 flatwashers (5/16 in.)

Note: This hardwarewas inthe bagwithhardwarefor

assemblingthe legstand and levelingfeet.

• Place the sawtable upsidedownon a smooth surface,such as cardboard, on thefloor.

Fig. 9

19 CRAFTSMRN"TABLESAW315.228310

Page 20

ASSEMBLING TABLE EXTENSIONS

See Figure 10.

• Locatethetable extensionsand the smal_hardware

bag withthe following:

8 hex bolts(5/16-18 x 1-1/4 in.) 8 hex nuts (5/16-18)

16 fiatwashers (5/16 in.)

• Get help to standsawassemblyupdghtusingthe centersawtable. Do notgraspsaw by extensions.

_i, WARNING: Do not lift the saw table without

help. Hold it closeto yourbody. Keep your

kneesbent and liftwithyour legs, not your back. Ignoringthese precautionscan resultin back

injury.

,_ WARNING: The table extensions notonly

providea supportfor large orwide pieces of material, but help protect you.Serious injury can result from workpiece bindingor kickback

due to twisted rails or a misaligned rip fence.

• With the sawupsidedown, align table extensionsto

the sawtable. Put a flat washer on each bolt,and attachthe extensionsto thetable byinsertingbolts throughholes from thedirectionofthe table.

• Slipthe remaining flat w_shers and hex nuts on the bolts. Lightly tighten with a 12 mm wrench.

TABLE

EXTENSION

ALIGNING TABLE EXTENSIONS

See Figure 11.

A good alignment allowsthe railsto slideon easily.

• Standat the frontof the saw and line up the front

edgesof thetable and extensions.

• ifadjustmentsare needed, puta blockof wood wherethe extensionmeetsthe table, and tap the blockof woodwith a hammer.Check and repeat

untilthe frontedgesare even.

• Lifteach extensionslightlyuntilit is higherthan table (if necessary,placea blockbelowand tap

upward).Center the blockof wood overthe edges

and tapit. Recheckthe front alignment.Ifeven,

tightenthe screwswith a 12 mm wrer,_h.

BLOCK TABLE

OFWOOD EXTENSION

HEX

HEAD BOLT

FLA;

WASHER

HE](NUT

Fig. 10

eRRFTSMRI_ TABLESAW3152.28310 20

SAW

TABLE

BLOCK TAP TABLE

OFWOOD HERE EXTENSION

Fig. 11

Page 21

INSTALLING THE REAR RAIL

See Figures 12- 14.

SQUARE

HEADBOLTS

,_ WARNING: Frontand rear railsmustbe

installedand carefullyalignedto reduce the risk

of kickback. Kickbackcan resultin seriousinjury.

• Fromthe carton,removethe rearrail andthe

followinghardware: 6 squarehead bolts(5/16-18 x 1 in.)

6 flatwashers (5/16 in.) 6 hex nuts(5/16-18)

Right and leftend caps for rear rail 2 screws(5/32-32 x 1/2 in.)

Note: Remaininghardware from thishardware bag is

used for installingthe front rail and end caps.

• At the back of the table, put the square head bolts

inthe holesin theedge of the table and extensions

so the boltheadsextendoutward 1/2 in.

• Underthe table, looselyattach washers and hex

nutsontobolts.Slidethe sloton the rearrail over

the bolts.Adjusteach boltto fit the railcloselyto the table.

• Positionrailsothat righthandedge extends 2-1/2

inchesbeyondtable extension.

• Pushthe railagainsttable and tighteneach nutwith

a 12 mmwrench.

• Ifthe railjams and does notslideeasily over the

bolts,re-alignthe table extensions.

• Putthe end caps onthe rail ends. Insertthe screws

and tightenwitha phillipshead screwdriver.

NUT

FLAT

WASHER

TABLE

REARRAIL

Fig. 13

SLOT

REARRAIL

EXTENSION

SQUARE HEXNUT

HEADBOLTS FLAT

WASHER Fig. 12

TABLE

ENDCAP

SCREW

REAROF SAW Fig. 14

21 CRRFTSNAN" TABLE SAW 315.228310

Page 22

INSTALLING THE FRONT RAIL

See Figures 15and 16.

• Getthe front rail the switchassembly, and the

followinghardware: 6 squarehead botts(5/16-18 x 1 in.)

6 fiatwashers (5/16 in.) 6 hex nuts (5/16-18)

2 screws(1/4-20 x 3/8 in.) (locatedon switch plate) 2 squarenuts (1/4-20) (located on switchplate)

Rightandleft end capsfor front rail

2 screws(5/32-32 x 1/2 in.)

• Set aside end capsand screwsuntilyouhave alignedthe dpfence and front rail.

• Insertthe six square head boltsintothe tableand extensions,so the boltheads extend outward 112

in.

• Looselyattach a washer and a hex nut to each bolt.

• The back of the rail hastwo slots.Slidethe upper slotoverthe bolts. (Bottomslotisfor switch.)

• Alignthe railleft to fight- Matchthe 7-1/8 in. mark on the dghtscale tothe dghtedge of the table saw base (main table). See Figure 16.

• Snugthe rail against table. Finger-tighteneach nut

onthetable and extensions.

• Locatethe switchassembly.The two screws are

installedthroughthe backofthe switchplate with thesquarenuts extendingouttowardthe front.

Note: The square nutsare loose on the switchplate.

• Slidethesquare nuts intothe lower slotof therail.

• Slidetheswitchassemblytoa convenientposition,

leavingample clearancefor the haedwheeLTighten securelywitha screwdriver. Do nottightenthe rail

bolts.

SOUARE

HEADBOLTS

TABLE

EXTENSION

SCALE

FRONTRAIL

HEXNUT

FLAT

WASHER

Fig.!5

ENDCAP

SCREW

A_ WARNING: Place the switchoutof the

immediatework area to avoidaccidentally

turningitoffdudng operation.

TABLE

EXTENSION

_IRIn.MARK

R_HTBCALE

TABLE

EXTENSION

SWITCH.

WITHKEY

Page 23

ALIGNINGTHERIPFENCEANDFRONTRAIL

See Figures 17and 18.

The ripfence scale indicatoris installedonthe right side ofthe rip fence but can be removedand rein-

stalledon the left side if needed. If a cuttingoperation

requiresplacing the ripfence on the left side ofthe

blade, andyou find relocatingthe scale indicator

necessary,simplyunscrewand re-attach it.

• Hookthe backof the ripfenceover the rear rail. Lowerthe frontof therip fence intothe grooveon

thefrontrail.

• Slidethe ripfence backandforth. It should move freely withabout 1/16 in.clearance between the rip

fence and table surface. If itdoesn't,loosenthe nuts holdingthe front rail and adjust it up or down.

• Remove the rip fence and repeat on other side of the blade. When the fence rides smoothly,

tighten all rail hex nuts with a 12 mm wrench.

• Attachthe end caps and s_rews witha phillips screwdriver.

NCE

MOUNTING THE MOTOR

See Figure 19.

• Locatethe motorassembly,the motor mounting

plate and the followinghardware:

4 hex bolts (5/16-18 x 1 in.)

8 flat washers (5/16 in,)

4 lockwashers(5/16 in.) 4 hex nuts(5/16-18)

2 hex bolts(5/16-18 x 5/8 in.)

Note: Remaininghardwarefromthis bag isused for

installingthe belt guard.

• Release the bevellock handle (frontof cabinet) and turnthe bevel handwheel (sideof cabinet) until

the blade isfullyvertical. Retightenthe bevel lock

handle.

• Alignthe holes inthe motormountingplate and the motorbracketso thetop edges are even. Place a

flat washer on the 1 in. boltsand insertintothe

holes.

• Installa flatwasher, lockwasher, and a hex nut on each belt. Hand tightenonly.This isthe motor

supportassembly.

• Center the motorsideto sideon themotor mount- ingplate.Tighten the nutswitha 12 mm wrench.

• Insertthe two rodsonthe motorsupportassembly intoholesin the cradle.Pushthe motor in as far as

itwillgo. Threadthe two hexboltsintothe cradle

to clamp down on the rods.Do not securely tighten bolts yet.

TOINSTALL

SCALEINDICATOR

ONLEFT

REARRAIL Fig. 17

RIPFENCE

FRONTRAIL

Fig. 18 Fig. 19

HEXBOLTS

RODS

MOTOR

BRACKET

1 In.HEXBOLTS

23 CRRFTSNRN"TABLESAW315.228310

MOTOR

ASSEMBLY

WASHER

Page 24

INSTALLINGTHEBELTANDBELTGUARD

See Figures20 and 21.

• Getthe belt, belt guard, 4 flatwashers(3/16 in.)

and 4 smallhex nuts (3/16-24).

• Lowerthe bladeby turningthe heighthandwheel.

• Slipthe belton the saw pulley(insidecabinet). Lift the motorforwardand place the belt on the motor

pulley.

• Checkthatthe beltis straightand both pulleysare aSgned. If not, adjustthe motoron the motor

supportassembly. Referto MountingtheMotor.

• Raisethe saw blade all the way up.

• Pullthe motorout untilthebelt istaut. Securely

tightenthe hex boltsabove the rodswitha 12 mm wrench.

• Putyourhandaroundthe belthalfwaybetween the two pulleysand squeeze the be_tuntil bothsidesof

the belt touch.The motorshouldmove freelyas you squeeze the belt. If i_doesnot,loosenthe hex

boltsand readjustthe belttension.

• Lowerthe bladewith the heighthandwheel.Liftthe

motorforwardand remove the belt.

• Openthe hinged belt guard and place it over the

motorscrews on the motorpulley. Secure withfiat washers and hex nuts.Securelytightenthe hex

nuts witha 10 mm wrench.

• Replace the belt and snap the guardclosed.

• Checkthe clearances byindexingthe blade.Turn

the bevel hendwheel to 45" and back. Usethe

heighthandwheelto fully lower and raise the blade.

SAWPULLEY

BELT

BELTI

Fig. 21

CHECKING THE THROAT PLATE

See Figure22.

j_ CAUTION: The throatplate mustbe even with

the table surface. If itistoo highor too low,the workpiece can catchon unevenedges and

cause kickback.

• Make surethe throatplate is flush withthe table

top.To change heightofthethroat plate, loosenthe flathead screwthatsecuresthethroatplate and adjustthe four setscrewswitha 2 mm hex key. Do

not allow the throatplate to bow up above the table surface.

MOTORSUPPORT

ASSEMBLY

MOTORSCREWS

rRRFTSMRN"TABLESAW315,228310

MOTOR

Fig. 20

2mm

HEXKEY SETSCREW

TABLETOP

HEIGHT

HANDWHEEL

BEVEL

HANDWHEEL

FRAMINGSQUARE

IROATPLATE

Fig. 22

Page 25

INSTALLING THE BLADE GUARD See Figures23 - 25.

WARNING: Ifthe blade isnot fully lowered, tum

the heighthandwheel to lowertheblade to preventinjury.

• Locatethe blade guard,the blade guardbracket, and the followinghardware:

2 hex bolts(5/16-18 x 1/2 in.) 2 lockwashers (5/16 in.) 3 sockethead screws(1/4-20 x 3/8 in.) 3 fiatwashers (1/4 in.)

• Alignthe lower end of the blade guard bracketand the threaded holes of thecradle and insertthe hex

boltsand _ockwashers.Securely tk3htanwith a 12 mm wrench.

• Remove the throat plate. See page 32.

• Put the bladeguard assemblyin place on the table

top,aligningthe screw holes inthe rivingknifeto the holesin the bracket. Alignthe hole inthe front of the rivingknifebase withthe screw hole in the

saw table.

Note: The screwhole is located undertheslot in back

ofthe throat plate.

• Inserttwo socket head screws and two flat washers inthe two holesat the beckofthe dyingknifebase. Securelytightenwith a 5 mmhex key.

• Insertthe thirdsockethead screwand flat washer intoscrewhole in saw table underthroatplate. Securelytightenwith a 5 mmhex key.

• Replacethe throatplate.

SOCKET

HEADSCREWS

FLM

WASHER

SOCKET

HEADSCREW

FLAT

BLADE

Fig. 24

BLADE

RIVING

KNIFE

BLADE

GUARD

BRACKET

LOCK

WASHER

HEX

_NTI-KICKBACK

PAWLS

Fig. 25

Fig. 23

25 CRRFTSNnN"TABLESAW315.228310

Page 26

ALIGNINGTHERIVINGKNIFEWITHTHE

BLADE

See Figures26 - 28.

BLADEGUARD

_l, WARNING: Make sure the switchis off, the

switchkeyis removed,and yoursaw is unplugged.Failure to do so could result in

accidental starting, causing serious personal

injury.

The rivingknife must be alignedwithend centered overthe blade.

_I, WARNING: It is importantto installand adjust

the riving knifecorrectly.Poor alignment could cause kLckbackand throw the workpiece at the

operator.

• Raisethe blade guard.

• Placea framing squareor straightedgebesidethe bladeon the left. See Figure26.

• Loosen the front screw on the riving knife with a 5 mm hex key. See Figure 27.

• Center the rivingknifeoverthe blade.See Figure

28.

• Securelytightenthe screwwitha 5 mm hex key.

RMNGKNIFE

BLADE

RIVINGKNIFE

BLADE

Fig. 27

RIVINGKNIFE

SAW

TABLE

FRAMINGSQUARE Fig. 26

rRIIfTSMRN" TABLESAY/315.22S310 26

FRAMING

SQUARE

BLADE

TOPVIEWOFSAWWITHRIVING

KNIFESHOWNCENTEREDOVERBLADE

_ROAT

PLA_

Fig. 28

Page 27

CHECKING RIP FENCE AND BLADE

ALIGNMENT

See Figures29 - 31.

The ripfence is self-aligningbut shouldbe checked before first use.

_, WARNING: Failure to align the ripfence to the

blade can causejams and kickback,resultingin seriouspersonal injury.

• Slidethe ripfence to the mitergage groove,which isparallelto blade. Do not lockthe rip fence.

• Place a framing square againstthe blade,with the longendunderthe ripfence. Note the distance.

• Movethe square tothe back and measure the

lengthfrom the other end of the fence.

• Ifthe distancesare different, loosenthefour screws

aroundthe ripfence handlewitha 6 mmhex key. Alternatethe order (loosenthe screwopposite,not nexttothe first one).

• Holdthe fence handle againstthe front railand alignthe ripfence withthe blade.

• Retightenthe screws in alternatingorderand check thealignment.

• Repeat untilthe rip fence is aligned.

BLADE

MITERGAGE

GROOVE

RIPFENCE

FRAMING

SOUARE

Fig. 30

RIP FENCE

To completeassemblyof the saw, plugthe motorcord intothe back of the switch.Run the cordaroundthe

side of the cabinet. Secure itto the side of the cabinet withthe cordclipand screwprovided. Use care with

thecord around sharpedges. Your saw is now set up toprovideyears of highqualityperformance.

RIPFENCE

MITERGAGE

GROOVE

BLADE

FRAMING

SQUARE

€

Fig. 29

RIPFENCEHANDLE Fig. 31

Note: To insureproperselfalignmentwhen positiOn-

ingripfence, push sidesofscale indicator housingagainstfront railbefore lookingrip

fence handle.

27 CRaFTSMRN"TABLESAW315.228310

Page 28

To avoid unnecessarysetupsand adjustments,a

goodpracticeisto check yoursetupscarefullywith a

framing squareand make practicecuts inscrapwood

beforemakingfinish cuts in goodworkpieces.Do not startany adjustmentsuntilyou have checkedw_tha squareand made test cuts to be sure adjustmentsare needed.

REPLACING THE BLADE

See Figures32 - 34.

_1, WARNING: Make surethe switchis off,the

switchkeyis removed,and yoursaw is unplugged.Failureto doso could result in accidentalstarting,resultinginseriouspersonal

injury.

• Raise the blade guard and remove the throat plate.

TOremove, loosenthe screwat the frontwitha phillipsscrewddverand I!ftthe front end. Pullitout

towardthe front end.

• Raise the blade to itshighestpositionby turning

the height handwheel clockwise.Angle the blade straightup by looseningthe bevel lockhandle and turningthe bevel handwheet.Wedge a piece of

scrapwood againstthe frontof the blade. See

Figure32.

• Loosenthe blade nut withthe bible wrench

providedwithyour saw. Remove the blade nut and

bladewasher. Carefully remove the scrap wood

and blade.

• To replacethe bladewith an accessoryblade, follow the instructionsprovidedwiththeaccessory.

• To install a standard blade, place the newblade on thearbor shaft,withteeth pointing downtowardthe front of thesaw, Wedge a pieceof scrap woodat

the back of the blade. See Figure34.

LOOSEN

BLADE

SCRAPWOOD

BLADE

GUARD

BLADE

WASHER

BLADEHUT

CAUTION: The teeth mustpointdowntoward thefrontof the saw towork properly.Otherwise,

damage to the blade, saw, or workpiececan occur.

• Place the bladewasher and the blade nut over

the blade arbor. Be sure thedome side of the

bladewasher faces out from the blade and that

all items are snug againstthe arbor housing.

Tightensecurely.

• Remove the scrapwood and rotate the blade by handto make sure it turns freely.

• Slipthethroat plateintothe openingandpushit towardtheback of thesaw to engage the spring

clip,Securelytightenthe screw. If thethroatplate

isnotflush withthe table,adjustthe setscrews

with a 2 mrn hex key. [3o not allow the throat

plateto bow up above the table surface.

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ARBORSHAFT

Fig. 33

Page 29

SCRAPWOOD

BLADEGUARD

FRAMINGSQUARE

BLADE

TOTIGHTEN

BLADENUT Fig. 34

HEELING (PARALLELING) THE SAWBLADE TO THE MITER GAGE GROOVE

See Figures 35 - 37. DO NOT loosen any screws for this adjustment

until you have checked with a square and made test cuts to be sure adjustments are necessary. Once the screws are loosened, these Items must

be reset.

_k WARNING: Make sure the switchis off, the

switchkeyis removed,and your saw is un- plugged.Failureto doso couldresult in acciden-

tal starting, resultingin seriouspersonalinjury.

_l, WARNING: The sawblade mustbe parallelto

the mitergage groove so the wood does not bind,resultingin kickback.You couldbe hitor

cut.

• Liftthe blade guard.Raise the blade all the way by

turning the height handwheel.

• Mark one of the sawblade teeth at the front of the blade. Place a framing square beside the blade and

just touching the marked tooth. Measure the distance to the right miter gage groove.

• Turn the sawblade so the marked tooth is at the back.

• Move the square to the rearand again measurethe

distanceto the rightmitergagegroove. If the distancesare the same, the blade and the miter

gage groove are parallel.

NUT

WASHER

MITERGAGEGROOVE

(_ FRAMING

SQUARE

MITERGAGEGROOVE

• Ifthe distancesmeasuredare different,adjustthe

mechanismunderneaththesaw.

j_ WARNING: When reaching under the saw

table, wear glovesor firstremove the blade. Accidentalcontactwith the blade couldcause a

cut resultingin seriouspersonalinjury.

• Remove thethroat plate by loosening the front screwwitha phillips screwdriver.Liftthe throat plateand pull itout by the front end.

• Lowerthe blade completelywiththe height handwheel.Youcan thenaccess thetable brackets

throughthethroatplate opening.

• Fromthe back,loosenthethree rear screws holdingreartable bracketusinga 12 mm wrench.

• Ifthe toothwas too far from the square's blade, movethe rear brackettowardthe mitergage

groove.Tap with a blockof wood and hammer.

Fig. 35

Fig. 36

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• If thetoothwas too close tothe square,backthe bracket away withthe block of woodand hammer.

• Tightenthe screws,raise the blade and recheck.

• Repeat untilblade is parallel to mitergage groove.

• If the blade Is not parattel,adjust the front table

bracket.Tilt the blade to45" with the bladelock handleand bevel handwheel.

• From the back of the saw, toosenthe bolts holding the front table bracket,as well as the reartable

bracket.

• Repositionthe bladeto 90"with the bevel hand-

wheel and blade lock handle.

• Lowerthe blade and movethe bracketsas needed.

Retightenall bracket screws.

• Raise the blade and recheck. Repeat untilthe bladeis parallelto the miter gage groove.

• Place the throatplate in the openingand pushit towardthe rearof saw baseto engage the spring clip.

Note: The keyslotinthe throat plate willdrop overthe

frontscrew.

• Tightenthe screw. Do not allow the throat plateto bow up above the table surface.

SAWTABLEVIEWFROMBELOW

REAR SAWTABLE

SETTING THE BEVEL STOPS AND INDICATOR

See Figures38 and 39. ,_ WARNING: Make sure the switchis off,the

switchkey is removed, and your saw is unplugged.Failureto doso could result in

accidentalstarting,resultingin serious personal

injury.

The bevel scale shouldshow0" whenthe blade isset verticalat 90" to table, and 45" when blade isat 45" tilt.

• Raise the blade all the wayup by turningthe height

handwheel. Liftthe bladeguard.

• Loosenbevel lookhandleand turnthe bevel

handwheelclockwiseto tiltthe blade, Reverse it and turnthe handwheel counterclockwiseuntilit

stops.

• Check the blade angle witha combinationsquare.

Don't let the squaretoucha bladetooth.The blade shouldbe at 90"and th_ scaleindicatorat 0".

Note: The scaleindicatoristhe plasticplateon the

scaleat thefront ofthe cabinet.

• Ifthe scale indicatordoes notpointto 0", loosenthe

scale indicatorwitha screwdriver,adjustit within the s_ot,and retightenthe screw.

• If the bladeangle is wrong,adjustthe 90"stop screw (left of the blade, lookingfrom the front). Start

byturningthe 90" stopscrewthreeor four turns with a 4 mm hexkey.

TABLEBRACKET /

REAR

BRACKET

SCREW(S)

FRON

FRONT BRACKET

TABLEBRACKET SCREW(S)

90_STOPSCREW

45_STOPSCREW

4 mm

HEXKEY

Fig. 38

Fig. 37

• Turn the bevel handwhee]clockwiseonce, then back counterclockwiseto square blade withtable.

• Tightenthe 90" stopscrewand recheckthatthe blade is square in a 90" position,If not, repeat,

When theblade issquare, check the scale indica- tor. If itis notat zero, resetthe scale indicatoras

before.

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• Check the45" setting.Tiltthe bladewiththe bevel handwheelas far as itwill go to the left.Place the squareagainstthe blade (be surethe square is not againstone ofthe saw teeth). Ifthe bladeisnot at

45", unscrewthe 45"stop screw(rightofblade),

turnthe handwheel untilthe blade iscorrect,and

tightenthe screw. Recheck and repeat if neces-

sary.

• Check thatthe scale indicatorisat 45°.

• If not, loosen the scale indicatorwith a screwdriver,

adjustitwithinthe slot,and retightenthe screw.

• Loosenknoband pullouton stoppinto rotatemiter gage base paststop screws.

• Loosenthe locknutof the0" stop screw at the stop pin witha 8 mm wrench.

• Place a 90" squareagainstthe mitergage rodand

the mitergage base.

• If the rodis notsquare, loosen theknob, adjust the rod, and tightenthe knob.

• Adjustthe 0" stop screwuntilitrestsagainst the stop pin.

• Adjustthe plus and minus45" stopscrewsusinga 45"tdangle and the stepsabove.

SCALE

INDICATOR

Fig. 39

ADJUSTING THE MITER GAGE

See Figure40.

You can set the mitergage at O"and plus or minus45" withthe miter gage stop pin and adjustable stop

screws Note: The mitergage providesclose accuracyin

angled cuts. For very cloSetolerances,test cutsare recommended.

MITER

GAGEROD MITER

STOPSCREW

0° ADJUSTABLE

KNOB

GAGEBASE

STOPSCREW

LOCKNUT

STOPPIN

Fig. 40

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REMOVING / REPLACING THE THROAT PLATE

See Figure41.

,_ WARNING: Make surethe switch is off,the

switchkeyis removed,and yoursaw is unplugged.Failureto do socould result in

accidentalstarting,resultingin sadous personal injury.

• To removethe throat plate, firstloosenthe screw in

the throat platewith a phillipsscrewdriverand lift

the frontend. Pullitouttowardthe frontofthe saw.

• To re-installthethroat plate, placeIt inthe opening.

Push ittowardthe rear of saw base toengage the

spdngclip.

Note: The keyslotinthe throatplate willdropover the

screw.

• Check that the throat plate is even withthe table

top. If not, adjustthe foursetscrewswitha 2 mm hex key. See the procedureinthe Assam-

b/ysection.

• Socure_ytightenthroatplate screw. Do not allow

the throat plateto bowup above thetable surface.

THROATPLATE

KEYSLOT

SPRINGCLIP

TABLE

Fig. 41

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BASIC OPERATION OF THE TABLE SAW A table saw can be used for straight-linecutting

operationssuchas crosscutting,ripping,mitering, beveling,and compoundcutting.It can make dado or

moldingcutswith optionalaccessories.

The three-prongplug must be pluggedintoa match-

ingoutletthat is propeityinstalledand grounded

accordingto all localcodes and ordinances.Improper

connectionofthe equipment can resultin electdc shock.Check with an electrician or service personnel

if you are unsure about proper grounding, Do not modifythe plug;if it will notfit the outlet, have the correctoutlet installed by a qualifiedelectrician.Refer

tothe Electricalpage of this manual. Note: Thistable sew is designed to cut wood and

woodcompositionproductsonly.

CAUSES OF KICKBACK

Kickbackcan occurwhen the blade stallsorbinds, kickingthe workpieceback toward you with great

force end speed, if yourhands are near the sewblade, they may be jerked loose fromthe workpieceand may

contactthe blade. Obviously, kickbackcan cause seriousinjury, and it is well worthusing precautionsto

avoidthe risks. Kickbackcan be caused by any actionthat pinches

the blade in the wood, such as thefollowing:

• Makinga cut with incorrectblade depth

• Sawingintoknotsor nailsin the workpiece

• Twistingthe woodwhilemakinga cut

• Failingto supportwork

• Forcinga cut

• Cuttingwarpedor wet lumber

• Usingthe wrongblade for the type of cut

• Not following correct operatingprocedures

• Misusingthe saw

• Fai{ingto use the ant'vkickback pawls

• Cutting witha dull, gummed-up, orimproperlyset blade

AVOIDING KICKBACK

• Always use the correct blade depth setting. The

top of the blade teeth should clear the workpiece

by 1/8 in. to 1/4 in.

• Inspectthe work for knotsor nailsbefore beginning

a cut.Knockoutany looseknotswitha hammer.

Never sawinto a loose knot ornail.

• Always use the rip fence when ripcuttingand the mitergagewhen crosscutting.This helpsprevent

twisting the wood in the cut.

• Always use clean, sharp, and properly-set blades. Never make cuts with dull blades.

• To avoidpinchingthe blade,suppedthe work properlybeforebeginning a cut.

• When making a cut, usesteady, evenpressure. Never force cuts.

• Do notcut wet or warpedlumber.

• Always hold your workpiecefirmlywithbothhands

or with pushsticks.Keep yourbody in a balanced positionto be ready toresistkickbackshouldit occur. Never stand directlyin line withtheblade.

• Use the dghttype ofbladefor the cut beingmade. CUTTING AIDS

See Figure42.

Pushsticksare devicesused for safely pushinga workpiecethroughthe blade insteadof usingyour hands. They can be made invarioussizes and shapes from scrapwoodto usein a specificproject. The stickmustbe narrewet than the workpiece,witha

90" notchinone end and shapingfor a gripon the other end.

A pushblockhas a handle fastened by recessed screwsfrom the underside, Use it on non-through

cuts.

_IL CAUTION: Be surethe screwis recessedto

avoiddamagingthe sawor workpiece.

PUSHBLOCKS

PUSHSTICKS

Fig.42

A featherboardis usedwhen it is notpracticalto use

the miter gage, usuallydue to the size ofthe workpieca.The end isangled, witha number ofshort

kerfstogive a friction hold on the workpiece. Use a C-clamp to lock it inplace on the table. Test that it

could resist kickback.

,_ WARNING: Place the featherboardagainstthe

uncut portionofthe workpiece,to avoid kickback.

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TYPES OF CUTS

See Figure 43.

There are six basic cuts: t ) the crosscut,

2) the ripcut, 3) the mitercut, 4) the bevel crosscut,

5) the bevel ripcut, and 6) the compound(bevel) miter cut. Allother cuts are combinations of these

basicsix.Operating proceduresfor makingeach kind

of cut are given laterin this sect'lon."

_. WARNING: Always make sure the blade guard

and anti-kickbackpawlsare in place and working

properlywhenmaking these cutstoavoid possibleinjury.

Cross cuts are straight90"cutsmade across the grain ofthe workpiece. The wood isfed intothe cut at a 90

degree angle tothe blade, and the blade isvertical,

Ripcutsare made withthe grain ofthe wood. To

avoid kickbackwhilemaking a ripcut, make sure one side of the wood rides firmly against the rip fence.

Mitercutsare made withthe wood at any angle to the bladeotherthan 90". The blade is vertical.Miter cuts

tend to "creep" away from the miter fence during

cutting.This can be controlledbyholdingthe

workpiece securely against the miterfence.

CrossCut

MiterCut

_, WARNING: Always usea pushstickwithsmall

pieces of wood, and also to finish thecut when rippinga longnarrowpiece ofwood,to prevent your hands from gettingcloseto the blade.

Bevel cuts are made with an angled blade. Bevel crosscuts are across the wood grain,and bevel rip

cuts are with the grain.The ripfence mustalways be on the rightside of the blade for bevel rip cuts.

Compound (or bevel) miter cuts are made with an

angled blade on wood that is angled to the blade. Be

thoroughlyfamiliar with making crosscuts, dp cuts,

bevel cuts, and miter cuts before tryinga compound mitercut.

_, WARNING: All blades and cuttingaccessodes

mustbe rated for at least 5,000 rpm to prevent possibleinjury.

Bevel Cross Cut

Bevel Rip Cut

Compound (bevel) Miter Cut

Fig. 43

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MAKING A CROSS CUT

See Figure 44.

It is recommended that you make test cutson scrap

wood. Standat the frontof the sawand push the wood to the bladewith the mitergage.

_1= WARNING: Make sure the blade guard is

lowered over bladeand isworking properlyto

preventpossibleinjury.

• Set the blade to the fightdepthforthe workpieceby tumingthe height handwheel.

• Set the mitergage to0". Make sure mitergage

knobissecurelytightened.

• Place a supportthe same heightas the top of the saw table behind the saw for thecut work.

• The mitergage may be usedin either ofthe two g_:_ovesin the table. When usingleftgroove, hold

workpiecefirmlyagainsttheemitergage basewith yourleft hand and gripthe knobwithyour right

hand.When usingthe rightgroove, holdworkpiece firmlyagainst the mitergage base withyour right

handand gripthe knobwith your lefthand. See

Figure44.

• Check thatthe woodis nottouchingthe blade.

Insertthe key and liftthe switchto the ON position.

• Letthe blade buildup to fullspeed beforefeeding

the workpieceintothe bladewiththe mitergage.

• Hold the workfirmlyagainstthe mitergage and

pushthe miter gage to feed the workintothe blade.

• When the workiscompleted, pressthe switchoff and removethe key.

MAKING A RIP CUT

See Figure 45.

Making a test cut on scrap wood is highlyrecom- mended. Fromthe front of the saw, posltioothe wood

against the ripfence and pushit to the blade witha

pushstick.Be surethe endof the woodissquare.

• Forsmall piecesofwood, use a pushstickto move

the wood into and pastthe blade.

• Make sure the woodis nottouchingthe blade. Insertthe key and lifttheswitchto the ON position.

Letthe blade buildupto full speed beforefeeding

theworkpieceintotheblade.

• When theworkiscompleted,presstheswitchoff and removethekey,

CROSSct,rr

PLACELEFT HANDON

WORKPIECEAND

Mn'ERGAGEHERE

WHENMITERGAGEIS

ONLEFTSIDEOFBLADE

PLACERIGHTHANDON

MITERGAGEKNOBHERE

Fig. 44

RIPCUT

WARNING: Never stand directlyInthe line of cut. Stand to the side to reduce riskofinjury.

WARNING: Never push a smallpiece of wood

into the bladewith your hand.

_1= WARNING: Make surethe blade guard is

lowered over blade and is workingproperlyto

preventpossibleinjury.

• Remove the mitergage and attachthe ripfence

over the rails.

• Place a supportthe same heightas thetopof the saw tablebehindthe saw for the cutwork.

• Positionthe ripfence thecorrectdistancefromthe

blade forthe cut.

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MAKINGAMITERCUT

See Figure 46.

Make a test cut on scrap wood. From thefrontofthe caw. push the woodto the blade with the mitergage.

_1, WARNING: Make sure the blade guardis

loweredoverblade and is workingpropedy to preventpossibleinjury.

• Check that the blade is at thecorrectheightfor the workpiece.To change theheighLturnthe height

handwheel.

• To setthe woodangle,loosenthe mitergage knob,

set theangle withthe indicatoron the mitergage, then retightenmitergage knob.

• Place a supportthe same heightasthe top of the

saw table behind the saw for the cutwork.

• Make surethe wood is nottouchingthe blade

beforeturningon the saw.'Insertthe key and lift the switchtothe ON position.Let the blade build

uptofullspeed beforemovingthe mitergage to

feed the workpieceintothe blade.

• Ho_dthe work firmly against the mitergage aod pushthe mitergage to feed the work intothe blade.

• When the workiscompleted,pressthe switchoff

and remove the key,

MAKING A BEVEL CROSS CUT

See Figures47 and 48.

Try outthiscuton a piece ofscrap wood before

cuttingyourworkpiece.

MITERCUT

Fig. 46

BEVEL

LOCKHANDLE

LOOSEN

_k WARNING: Make sure the blade guardis

loweredover blade and is workingpropedy to prevent possibleinjury.

• Raise the rip fence handleand remove the rip fence.

• Set the bladeangle by looseningthe bevel lock

handle and turningthe bevel handwheel. Retighten

the bevel lockhandle.

• Set mitergage to 0" if needed. Make sure miter

gage knob issecurelytightened.

• Place a supportthe same heightas the top of the saw table behind thesaw for the cutwork.

• Make sure the wood is clear of the blade before turningonthe saw. Insertthe key and liftthe switch to the ON position.Let the bladebuildup tofull

speed before feeding the wood into the blade with the mitergage.

• Holdthe workfirmlyagainst the mitergage and pushthe mitergage to feed the work intothe blade.

• When the work is completed, press the switchoff and removethe key.

CRBFT$141_#° TABLESAW315.228310

TOTIGHTEN

BEVELCROSSCUT

Fig. 47

Fig. 48

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MAKINGA BEVELRIPCUT

See Figure49.

Try out thiscut ona piece of scrap wood before cuttingyourworkpiece.Use a pushstickto movesmall

pieces of woodintoand pastthe blade.

_, WARNING: Make sure the blade guard is

loweredoverblade and is workingpropedyto preventpossibleinjury.

• Set the blade angle by loosening the bevel lock

handle and turningthe bevel handwheel. Retighten the bevel lock handle.

,_k WARNING: When making a bevel ripcut, the

dp fence must be on the rightside of the blade.

Otherwisethe fence could trap the workpiece,

possiblycausingkickbackand resultingin injury.

• Attachthe dp fence on the'dghtside of the bladeat the correctdistancefrom the blade forthe cut.

• Placea supportthe same heightasthe topof the

saw table behindthe saw for the cutwork.

_1= WARNING: Never stand directly in the line of

cut. Stand to the side to reduce the chance of injury should kickback occur.

• Make surethe woodis clearof the blade before turningonthe saw. Insertthe key and liftthe switch to the ON position.Let the blade obtainfull speed

beforefeeding theworkpiece intothe blade.

BEVELRIPCUT

Fig. 49

• Place the workfirmlyagainstthe ripfence and feed

the work intothe blade.

,_ WARNING: Never push a small pieceof wood

intothe blade withyourhand. Use a pushstickas theend of the workpiece nears the blade.

• When the work is completed,presstheswitchoff

and removethe key.

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MAKING A COMPOUND (BEVEL) MITER CUT

Sea Figure50.

Practice on scrap wood. From the frontofthe sew, pushthe wood to the bladewith the mitergage. Do

not use the ripfence.

WARNING: Make sure the blade guard is lowered overblade and is workingproperlyto

prevent possible injury.

• Set the blade angle and heightbylooseningthe

bevel lock handleand turningthe heightand bevel handwheeis. Retightenthe bevel lockhandle.

,_ WARNING: When blade isangled tothe left,

the miter gage must be onthe dghtside of the

blade. Otherwise the gage couldtrap the workpiece,possiblycausingkickbackand resultingininjury.

• Set the wood angle byloosening the mitergage

knoband settingit to the desiredangle.

• Retightenmitergage knob.

• Place a supportthe same heightasthetop ofthe

saw table behind the saw for the cutwork.

II Make surethe wood is nottouchingthe blade.

• Insertthe kay and liftthe switchto the ON position. Letthe blade buildupto full speed.

• Hold thework firmly against the mitergage and pushthe miter gage to feed the workintothe blade.

• When the workis completed,press the switchoff and removethe key.

COMPOUND(BEVEL)MITERCUT

WHENMITERGAGEIS

ONRIGHTSIDEOFBLADE

PLACELEFTHANDON

MITERGAGEKNOBHERE

PLACERIGHTHAND

ONWORK,PIECEAND

MITERGAGEHERE

Fig. 50

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MAKING A LARGE PANEL CUT

See Figure51.

Make sure the saw is properlysecuredto a work surfaceto avoidtippingfrom the weight of a large panel.

_k WARNING: Make sure the blade guard is

lowered over blade and is working properly to

prevent possibleinjury.

• Placea supportthe same heightasthe top of the saw table behind thesaw for the cutwork.Add

supportstothe sides as needed.

• Dependingonthe shape ofthe panel,use the rip

fence or miter gage. Ifthe panel istoo large to use

eitherthe ripfence orthe mitergage, it istoo large

for thissaw.

_l, WARNING: Never makpfreehand cuts(cuts

withoutthe miter gage or ripfence), whichcan resultin seriousinjury.

MAKING A NON-THROUGH CUT

See Figure 52.

This is the onlytype of cut made withoutthe blade

guard.

LARGEPANELCUT

Fig. 51

• Make surethe wood does nottouchtheblade

before you turn on the saw. Letthe blade buildup tofull speed before feeding the wood intothe

blade.

• When the work is completed,presstheswitchoff

and remove the key.

NON_HROUGHCUT

,_, WARNING: Unplugthe sawwhile removingor

replacingthe blade guardto preventaccidental

startingand injury.

• Liftthe blade guard out of the way.

• Adjustthe blade angle and heightby releasingthe

bevel lockhandle and turningthe heightand bevel handwheels. Reset the bevel lockhandle.

• Remove the rivingknifeand guard assemblyas

shown.Take outthe throatplate by removingthe screwwitha phillipsscrewdriver.Be sure torein-

stall it beforemovingtothe next step.

• Place a supportthe same heightas thetopof the saw table behind the saw for the cutwork. Add

supportsto the sidesas needed.

,_ WARNING: Always use pushsticksor

pushblockswhen making non-throughcutsto avoid the riskof seriousinjury.Never feed wood

with yourhands.

• Make sure the woodis nottouchingthe blade. Insertthe key and liftthe switchto the ON position. Letthe blade buildupto full speed before feeding

the workpiece intothe blade.

• When the workis completed,pressthe switchoff and removethe switchkey. Unplugthe saw, then reinstallthe rivingknifeand the blade guard.

Fig. 52

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MAKING A DADO CUT

See Figure 53.

An optionaldado throat plate is requiredfor this

procedure.See the Accessoriessectionof this manual and check withyour nearest Sears Retail Store. All blades and dado sets mustbe ratedat least 5,000 RPM,

_L WARNING: Unplugthe sawbeforeworking

around the blade.Accidentalstartingcould cause serious injury.

• Take outthe throat plate bylooseningthe screw.

• Remove the rivingknife and guardassembly,

• Remove the blade.

• Mount the dado blade accordingto the instructions

providedwith it.

• Test the blade nutand blade washertightness.

• Installoptionaldadothmat'plate.

• Plug in the saw and follow dado instructions.

Always use pushstickswith dadocuts.

• When the workiscompleted, presstheswitchoff and remove the key.

• Unplugthe saw and reinstallthe dvingknifeand

bladeguard.

• Reverse the firstsixstepsabove.

DADOCUT

Fig, 53

WARNING: Never putyour handswithin3 in.of the blade when it ison or you could be seriously

hurt.

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GENERAL MAINTENANCE

_k WARNING: When servicing,use only identical

Craftsman replacement pads. Use ofany other part may create a h_o.ardor cause product

damage.

WARNING: To preventaccidental startingthat

couldcause possibleserious personal injury,

turn off the saw, remove the switchkey, and

unplugthe saw beforeworkingon the table saw.

• Remove sawdustfrom the rails, top surface, and inside of saw frequently.

• Clean plasticpartswith a soft damp cloth. Do not

useany strongsolvents.

_, WARNING: Do not at any time let brake fluids,

gasoline, petroleum-based products,penetrating oils, etc. contactplasticpads. They contain

chemicalsthatcan damage, weaken or destroy plastic.

• Pedodicallyclean the table, rails, and dp fence with

gum and pitchremover. Do not allow pitchto accumulate onthe saw.

• Apply a thin coat of paste wax to the table top so

the wood slides easily while cutting.

• Regularlycheck all nuts,bolts, screws, and belts for tightnessand condition.Make sure the throat

plate is in goodcondition.

MOTOR / ELECTRICAL

• Frequently vacuum or blow out any sawdustfrom

the motor.

_l, WARNING: If the power cordis worn, cut, or

damaged in any way, have it replaced immedi- ately by a qualifiedservice technicianat a Sears

store or repair center. Failureto do so could resultin serious personalinjury.

WARNING: To avoid fireor electrocution, reassemble electric partswith onlyidentical Craftsman replacement pads. Reassemble exactly as originallyassembled.

This saw has been lubricatedat thefactory priorto

shipment.After extended use,you shouldinspect, clean, and lubricatethe areas shown inthe drawing. Clean before lubricatingwith a solventrecommended for gumand pitch removal. Lubricate with SAE no. 20

or no. 30 engine oil.

See Figure54.

• Table brackets.(a)

• Bevel handwheelrodthreads and knuckle.(b)

• Height handwheelthreadsand trunnion.(c)

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PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION

Sawdoesnotstart. 1. Motorcordorwallcordisnot 1. Pluginmotorcordorwallcord.

pluggedin.

Sawisnoisywhenrunning.

Motorissloworweak.

Motoroverheats.

2. Circuitfuseisblown.

3. Cimuitbreakeristripped.

4. Cordorswitchisdamaged.

1. Motor needs attention.

1. Voltage fromsource is low.

2. Windings are burnedoutor open.

3. Start switchis defective.

4. Circuit is overloaded with appliances, lights, or other

motorS.

1. Motor is overloaded.

2. Replace circuitfuse.

3. Reset circuitbreaker.

4. Have the cord or switchre-

placed at your nearest Sears Service Center.

1. Have the motorcheckedat your nearest Sears Service

Center.

1. Request a voltagecheckfrom the powercompany.

2, Have the motorcheckedat

yournearest Sears Service Center.

3, Have the switch replaced.

4. Do not use otherappliances or

motorson thesame circuit when usingthe saw.

1. Request a voltagecheckfrom

the power company.

2. Du$$blade.

3. Sawdust insidesaw is blocking

air flow.

Motorstalls,blowsfuses,ortrips

1. Starter switchisdefective.

circuitbreakers.

2. Voltage from source is low.

3. Dull blade.

4. Fuses or circuitbreakersare wrong size or defective.

5, Feeding workplacetoorapidly,

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2. Replace the blade.

3. Clean out thesaw base.

1. Have the switch replaced.

2. Request avoltage checkfrom

the power company.

3. Replace the blade.

4. Replace fuses or circuit breakers.

5. Feed work,piece intoblade slower.

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Fuses or circuitbreakersopen

frequently.

Saw vibrates excessively.

Start switchdoes not operate.

1. Motor is overloaded.

2. Fuses or circuitbreakersare wrongsizeor defective.

1. Feed work more slowly.

2. Replace fuses or circuit break-

ers,

3. Dull blade. 3. Replace theblade.

4. Start switchis defective.

1. Blade iswarped.

2. Belt is damaged,

4. Have the switchreplaced.

1. Replace the blade.

2. Replace the belt.

3. Saw isnot mountedsecurely. 3, Tightenall hardware.

4. Work surfaceis uneven.

4. Repositionon aflat surface.Ad-

justthe leveling feet on legs.

1. Switch contactsare burned out. 1. Havetheswitchreplaced andre-

quest a voltage check from the powercompany.

2. Capacitor is defective

2. Have the capacitor replaced.

3. Connectionsare looseor dam- 3. Have the widngcheckedand re-

aged. paired.

Handwheelsare hard to turn.

Bladedoes not lower when turning heighthandwheel.

Mitergagedoesnotmovesmoothly.

Cutbinds,bumsorstallsmotorwhen

ripping.

Saw bladedoes notcut trueat90"or 1. 45" positions.

1. Sawdust has collected on the 1. Clean and lubricatethe mecha-

mechanisminsidesaw. nism.

1. Blade lock handle is not fully 1. Fully release the blade lock

released, handle.

1. Miter gage assembly is dirtyor 1. Releasethe mitergage knoband

sticky, wax the miter gage base _and

sides.

1. Blade orteeth are dull,

2. Blade isheeling.

1. Sharpen or replace the blade.

2. See Hee/ingtheSawbladeinthe Adjustmentssection.

3. Board is warped. 3. Replace the board.

4. Ripfencedoesnotparallelblade. 4. SeeAligningtheRipFenceinthe Assemblysection.

Indicators are not properly ad-

justed.

1. See Settingthe Bevel Stops and IndicatorintheAdjustmentssec-

tion.

Positive stops inside base are notaccurate.

2. See Settingthe Bevel Stops and IndicatorintheAdjustmentssec-

tion.

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Ripfence does not move smoothly. 1. Rip fence is not mounted cor-

rectly.

2. Rails are dirty or sticky.

Wood edges away from rip fence

1. Rip fence is misaligned.

when ripping.

1. Remove and repositionthe rip

fence. See AligningRip Fence

and Front Rail in the Assembly

section.

2. Clean and waxthe mils.

1. See the Assemblysectionfor

CheckingRip Fence and Blade Alignmentand AligningRip

Fence andFront Rail

procedures.

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FIGURE A

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PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE A

KEY PART NO. NUMBER DESCRIPTION QUAN.

1 977481-001 2 979974-001

3 ** STD551031 4 979976-001 5 ** STD511O03 6 ** STD55t010 7 979978-001

8 979979-001 9 979980-001

10 979981-001

11 979984-001

12 ** STD511007 13 ** STD541010

End Cap......................................................................................... 1

Miter Gage Knob (Includes Key No. 1) ......................................... 1

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

Miter Gage ..................................................................................... 1

* Screw (3/16-24 x 3/8 in.) ............................................................... 3

* Washer (3/16 in.) ........................................................................... 1

Miter Scale Indicator...................................................................... 1

Miter Gage Block........................................................................... 1

Stop Pin......................................................................................... 1

Miter Gage Rod ...................,.......................................................... 1

Shoulder Screw ............................................................................. 1

* Screw (3/16-24 x 3/4 in.) ............................................................... 3

* Hex Nut (3/16-24) .......................................................................... 3

• StandardHardware Item -- May Be Purchased Locally ** Available From Div. 98 -- Source 980.00

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FIGUREB

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PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE B

KEY PART NO. NUMBER DESCRIPTION QUAN.

1 979999-001

2 ** STD541031 3 ** STD551031 4 979995-001 5 979994-001

6 979993-001

m r

f11

7 979997-001 8 979888-001 9 979996-001

10 979998-001

11 980315-001

LevelingFoot..................................................................................................................................................... 4

* Hex Nut (5/16-18) ........................................................................................................................................... 36

* Washer (5/16 in.)............................................................................................................................................. 40

Leg .................................................................................................................................................................... 4

* Carriage Bolt(5/16-18 x3/4 in.)...................................................................................................................... 24

End Brace ......................................................................................................................................................... 2

Side Brace......................................................................................................................................................... 2

* Bolt(5/16-18 x 1/2 in. Hex Hd.) ........................................................................................................................ 4

Short Leg Brace ................................................................................................................................................ 2

Long Leg Brace................................................................................................................................................. 2

Logo Plate......................................................................................................................................................... 1

,e.

*StandardHardware Item-- May Be Purchased Locally

**AvailableFromDiv. 98 -- Source 980.00

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24'

FIGUREC

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PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE C

KEY PART KEY PART NO. NUMBER DESCRIPTION QUAN. NO. NUMBER DESCRIPTION QUAN.

1 979973-001

2 979945-001 3 ** STD541425 4 979970-001

5 979969-001 6 979968-001 7 979972-001 8 ** STD551008

9 979961-001 10 979962-001 11 979963-001

12 979881-001 13 979964-001

Fence End Cap ...................................... 1

* Screw (5/32-32 x 1/2 in.) ....................... 4

* Lock Nut (1/4-20) ................................... 1

Lock Plate .............................................. 1

Lock Spdng ............................................ 1

Fence Lock Rod .................................... 1

Rear Fence Slide................................... 1

* Washer (5/32 in.) ................................... 1

Scale Indicator ....................................... 1

Fence Plate ........................................... 1

Rip Fence Cover .................................... 1

* Screw (5/16-18 x 1/2 in.Socket Hd.) .... 4

Fence HandleBracket ........................... 1

14 980964-001 15 980596-001 16 980596-001

17 979965-001 18 979966-001 19 979967-001 20 980966-001 21 980598-001

22 980965-001 23 979960-001

24 979959-001 25 980322-001 26 980317-001

Cam Sleeve ........................................... 1

Pin .......................................................... 1

Retaining Ring ....................................... 2

Rip Fence Handle .................................. 1

Roll Pin (8 x 40 mm) .............................. 2

Screw (1/4-20 x 3/4 in. Socket Hal.) ...... 4

Rear Glide ............................................. 2

Screw (5/32-32 x 3/8 in.) ....................... 4

Front Glide ............................................. 2

Scale Indicator Housing ........................ 1

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

Waming Label ........................................ 1

Fence Label ........................................... 1

• *Standard Hardware Item -- May Be Purchased Locally **AvailableFrom Div. 98 -- Source 980.00

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FIGURED

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PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE D

KEY PART NO. NUMBER DESCRIPTION QUAN.

€.o

111

1 979935-001

2 979940-001 3 979944-001

4 ** STD551025 5 979942-001

6 979941-001 7 979937-001

8 979939-001

9 979938-001 10 979934-001 11 979936-001 12 980955-001 13 980400-001

14 980324-001

Push Nut .......................................................................................................................................................... 4

Anti-KickbackPawl .......................................................................................................................................... 2

Spacer .............................................................................................................................................................. 2

Washer (1/4 in.)................................................................................................................................................ 3

Screw (1/4-20 x 3/8 in. Socket Hd.) ................................................................................................................. 3

RivingKnife...................................................................................................................................................... 1

BladeGuard Bracket........................................................................................................................................ 1

Spring............................................................................................................................................................... 1

Pin .................................................................................................................................................................... 1

BladeGuard.................................................. :.................................................................................................. 1

Pin .................................................................................................................................................................... 1

RollPin............................................................................................................................................................. 1

Warning Label.................................................................................................................................................. 1

Blade Guard Label........................................................................................................................................... 1

.*StandardHardware Item-- May Be PumhasedLocally

**Available From Div. 98 -- Source 980.00

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FIGUREE

i I

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PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE E

KEY PART NO. NUMBER DESCRIPTION QUAN.

1 979945-001

2 ** STD512503

3 979985-001 4 980594-001

5 979986-001 6 979991-001

7 976863-001 8 980001-001

9 979987-001

10 980000-001 11 ** STD511003

12 979990-001 13 980321-001

* Screw (5/32-32 x 1/2 in.)................................................................................................................................... 3

* Screw (1/4-20 x 3/8 in.)..................................................................................................................................... 2

Switch Plate ...................................................................................................................................................... 1

* Square Nut(1/4-20) .......................................................................................................................................... 2

StrainRelief....................................................................................................................................................... 1

PowerCord (Power Source) ............................................................................................................................. 1

SwitchKey ........................................................................................................................................................ 1

Switch(IncludesKey No. 7).............................................................................................................................. 1

SwitchHousing................................................................................................................................................. 1

Receptacle ........................................................................................................................................................ 1

* Screw (#10-24 x5/16 in.).................................................................................................................................. 2

* Star Washer (#10) ............................................................................................................................................. 2

On/Off Label...................................................................................................................................................... 1

tJt

-*Standard Hardware Item -- May Be Purchased Locally **AvailableFrom Div. 98 -- Source 980.00

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FIGUREF

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KEY PART NO. NUMBER DESCRIPTION

PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE F

QUAN.

3 4

f,. m

979933-001

** STD541010 ** STD551010

979932-001 979900-001

** STD502502

979931-001 979988-001

Outer Belt Guard............................................................................................................................................... 1

* Hex Nut (#10) .................................................................................................................................................... 4

* Flat Washer (#10) ............................................................................................................................................. 4

Inner Belt Guard ................................................................................................................................................ 1

Pulley ................................................................................................................................................................ 1

* Setscrew (1/4-20 x 1/4 in.) ................................................................................................................................ 2

Motor

................................................................................................................................................................. 1

Power Cord (Motor) .......................................................................................................................................... 1

,*Standard Hardware Item -- May Be Purchased Locally

**Available From Div. 98 -- Source 980.00

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FIGUREG

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PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE G

KEY PART

NO. NUMBER DESCRIPTION QUAN.

Ol (D

CD r"

Ill

1 979992-001

2 ** STD523105 3 980588-001

4 979918-001 5 977229-001 6 977491-001 7 977481-001 8 980602-001 9 ** STD551010

10 ** STD511005

11 980599-001 12 980320-001 13 980325-001

Base.................................................................................................................................................................. 1

* Bolt (5/16-18 x 1/2 in. Hex Hd.) ........................................................................................................................ 3

* Star Washer (5/16 in.) ....................................................................................................................................... 3

Handwheel Assembly (Includes Key Nos. 5, 6, and 7)..................................................................................... 2

Handle ............................................................................................................................................................... 2

Screw (M8 x 1.25 in.) ........................................................................................................................................ 2

End Cap ............................................................................................................................................................ 2

* Screw (3/16-24 x 1/2 in. Socket Hd.) ................................................................................................................ 2

* Washer (#10) .................................................................................................................................................... 2

* Screw (#10) ....................................................................................................................................................... 2

Cord Clip ........................................................................................................................................................... 2

Bevel Scale Label ............................................................................................................................................. 1

Data Plate ......................................................................................................................................................... 1

•*Standard Hardware Item -- May Be Purchased Locally **AvailableFrom Div. 98 -- Source 980.00

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I Them_de_numberwi'_bef_und_nap_ateattachedt_thecabinet_A_waysmenti_nthem_de_numberina__c_rresp_ndencer_gardingy_urTABLE_sAwor when orderingrepair parts.

FIGUREH

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PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE H

KEY PART NO. NUMBER DESCRIPTION QUAN.

f.w

1 979945-001

2 979946-001 3 979947-001 4 979948-001 5 979870-001 6 979956-001 7 979950-001 8 979951-001 9 979949-001

10 979879-001

11 ** STD523112 12 ** STD551131 13 ** STD541031 14 979873-001 15 79871-001 16 979872-00_ 17 979869-001 18 979974-001 19 979875-001

20 980323-001

* Screw (5/32-32 x 1/2 in.)................................................................................................................................... 4

End Cap (Left Rear) .......................................................................................................................................... 1

Real Rail ........................................................................................................................................................... 1

End Cap (Right Rear) ....................................................................................................................................... 1

Extension Table ................................................................................................................................................. 2

Scale ................................................................................................................................................................. 1

Front Rail (Includes Key No. 6) ......................................................................................................................... 1

End Cap (Right Front) ....................................................................................................................................... 1

End Cap (Left Front) ......................................................................................................................................... 1

* Bolt (5/16-18 x 1 in. Square Hd.) .................................................................................................................... 12

* Bolt (5/16-18 x 1-1/4 in. Hex Hd.) ..................................................................................................................... 8

* Washer (5/16 in.) ............................................................................................................................................. 28

* Hex Nut (5/16-18) ........................................................................................................................................... 20

* Setscrew (3/16-24 x 3/16 in.) ............................................................................................................................ 4

Throat Plate....................................................................................................................................................... 1

* Screw (3/16-24 x 3/4 in.)........................................................... i....................................................................... 1

Saw Table.......................................................................................................................................................... 1

* Setscrew (5/16-18 x 5/8 in.) .............................................................................................................................. 2

Align-A-Cut Insert .............................................................................................................................................. 1

Label ................................................................................................................................................................. 1

• *Standard Hardware Item -- May Be Purchased Locally **Available From Div. 98 -- Source 980.00

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1t 15 16

34 10

FIGURE I

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PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE I

KEY PART NO. NUMBER DESCRIPTION QUAN.

1 ** STD551131

2 ** STD523105 3 979880-001

4 979883-001 5 979884-001 6 980600-001 7 979886-001

8 980588-001

9 980601-001

10 979896-001

11 979895-001 12 979894-001 13 979893-001

14 *** 15 979891-001 16 979890-001 17 979889-001

18 979906-001 19 979907-001

20 979912-001 21 979910-001

22 979917-001

23 979915-001

-4

24 979905-001

25 979904-001

I11

26 979885-001

* Lock Washer (5/16 in.) ......................... 6

* Bolt (5/16-18 x 1/2 in. Hex Hd.) ............ 2

Blade Guard Bracket ............................ 1

* Bolt (1/4-20) .......................................... 1

Spdng ................................................... 1

Washer ................................................. 1

Table Bracket ........................................ 2

Star Washer .......................................... 6

* Bolt (5/16-18 x 1 in. Hex Hd.) ............. 10

Retaining Ring ...................................... 3

BallBeadng (8202Z) ............................ 2

Key........................................................ 1

Arbor Shaft ........................................... 1

10 inBlade (Item No. 9 32126) ............ 1

Outer Blade Washer ............................. 1

Blade Nut .............................................. 1

Blade Wrench ....................................... 1

Shaft ..................................................... 1

Bevel Lock Handle ................................ 1

* Washer (5/32 in.) .................................. 5

* Screw (5/32-32 x 3/8 in.) ...................... 5

Threaded Rod ....................................... 1

Bracket .................................................. 1

Spring ................................................... 1

Retaining Ring ...................................... 1

Washer ................................................. 1

27 ** STD511003 28 980946-001

29 979908-001 30 979911-001 31 979914-001 32 980589-001 33 979924-001 34 979923-001

35 979922-001 36 979897-001 37 979898-001 38 979902-001 39 979903-001

40 979901-001 41 979900-001 42 ** STDS02502 43 980593-001

44 980592-001

45 979925-001 46 979926-001 47 980607-001 48 979927-001

49 979928-001 50 979929-001 51 ** STD541031 62 ** STD441031

972000-524

* Screw (3/16-24 x 3/8 in.) ..................... 2

* Washer (3/16 in.) ................................. 2

Bracket ................................................. 1

Bevel Scale Indicator ........................... 1

Knuckle ................................................ 1

Retaining Ring ..................................... 1

Height Adjustment Rod ........................ 1

Washer ................................................. 2

Washer ................................................. 1

Cradle (Trunnion)................................. 1

Arbor Housing ...................................... 1

Washer ................................................. 1

Retaining Ring ..................................... 1

V-Belt (17-420) ..................................... 1

Pulley ................................................... 1

* Setscrew (1/4-20 x 1/4 in.) ................... 4

Retaining Ring ..................................... 1

* Bolt (5/16-18 x 5/8 in. Hex Hd.) ........... 2

Motor Support Base ............................. 1

Spring ................................................... 1

Retaining Ring ..................................... 2

Pivot Shaft ........................................... 1

Screw ................................................... 1

Motor Mounting Plate .......................... 1

* Hex Nut (5/16-18) ................................ 4

* Washer (5/16 in.)................................. 8

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*** Complete AssortmentAvailableAt Your NearestSears Retail Store

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For in-home major brand repair service:

Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

1-800-4-MY-Home s" (1-800-469-4663)

Para pedir servicio de reparaci6n a domicilio - 1-800-676-5811

In Canada for all your service and parts needs call _ 1-800-665-4455

Au Canada pour tout le service ou les pi_ces

For the repair or replacement parts you need:

Call 7 am - 7 pro, 7 days a week

1-800-366-PART (1-800-366-7278)

Para ordenar piezas con entrega a domicilio - 1-800-659-7084

For the location of a Sears Parts and Repair Center in your area:

Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

1-800-488-1222

For information on purchasing a Sears Maintenance Agreement

or to inquire about an existing Agreement:

Call 9 am - 5 pro, Monday - Saturday

1-800-827-6655

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Craftsman 315.22831 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

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