Craftsman 315.228310 User Manual

Owner's Manual

10 in. Stationary TABLE SAW

Model No.

315.228310

Save this manual for future reference

^ 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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WARRANTY

FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW If this CRRFT5HRN Table Saw fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within one year from the date of

purchase, Sears will repair it, free of charge. Contact a Sears Sen/ice Center for repair. If this product is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty applies only for 90 days from the date of

purchase. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Dept. 817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

INTRODUCTION

Your saw has many features for making cutting operations more pleasant and enjoyable. Safety, performance and dependability have been given top priority in the design of this saw making it easy to maintain and operate.

CAUTION: Carefully read through this entire owner's manual before using your new saw. Pay close attention to the Rules por Safe Operation, and alt Safety Alert Symbols, including Danger, Warning and Caution. If you use your saw properly and only for what it is intended, you will enjoy years of safe, reliable

service.

Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means attention!!! Your safety is involved.

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The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Before beginning power tool operation, always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full face shield when needed. We recommend a Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields, available at Sears Retail Stores.

■ Warranty and Introduction.....................................................................................................................................2

■ Table Of Contents..............................................................................................................................................2-3

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

■ Electrical............................................................................................................................................................... 7

■ Glossary and Product Specifications.................................................................................................................... 8

■ Unpacking and Accessories..................................................................................................................................9

■ Loose Parts List................................................................................................................................................ 10

■ Small Parts List..............................................................................................................................................11-12

■ Tools Needed......................................................................................................................................................13

■ Labels............................................................................................................................................................ 14-15

■ Features.........................................................................................................................................................16-17

■ Assembly........................................................................................................................................................18-27

Installing Handwheels on Table Saw Base.........................................................................................................18

Assembling Leg Stand...................................................................................................................................18-19

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TABLE OF CONTENTS (CONT.)

Mounting the Leg Stand on the Table Saw Base................................................................................................ ig

Assembling Table Extensions..............................................................................................................................20

Aligning Table Extensions.................................................................................................................................. 20

Installing the Rear Rail.......................................................................................................................................21

Installing the Front Rail.......................................................................................................................................22

Aligning Rip Fence and Front Rail...................................................................................................................... 23

Mounting the Motor.............................................................................................................................................23

Installing the Belt and Belt Guard.......................................................................................................................24

Checking the Throat Plate..................................................................................................................................24

Installing the Blade Guard..................................................................................................................................25

Aligning the Riving Knife with the Blade..............................................................................................................26

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

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

Replacing the Blade...........................................................................................................................................28

Heeling (Paralleling) the Sawblade to Miter Gage Groove............................................................................29-30

Setting the Bevel Stops apd Indicator

Adjusting the Miter Gage.....................................................................................................................................

Removing / Replacing the Throat Plate Basic Operational the Table Saw

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

Avoiding Kickback............................................................................................................................................. 33

Making Cutting Aids............................................................................................................................................

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

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

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

Making a Miter Cut Making a Bevel Cross Cut

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

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

Making a Large Panel Cut

Making a Non-Through Cut.......................................................................................................................... 39

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

Maintenance..................................................................................................................................................... 41

Lubrication...........................................................................................................................................................

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

Exploded View and Repair Parts List............................................................................................................46-63

Parts Ordering / Service.........................................................................................................................back page

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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and the explanations with them, desen/e your careful attention and understanding. The safety warnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident

prevention measures.

SYMBOL

A A A

Note:

MEANING

SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL Indicates danger, warning, or caution. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or

pictographs. DANGER: Failure to obey a safety warning will result in serious injury to yourself or to others.

Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury. WARNING: Failure to obey a safety warning can result in serious injury to yourself or to others.

Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury. CAUTION: Failure to obey a safety warning may result in property damage or personal injury to

yourself or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.

Advises you of information or instructions vital to the operation or maintenance of the equipment.

IMPORTANT

Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge of the system and should be performed only by a qualified

service technician. For sen/ice we suggest you return the tool to your nearest Sears store or repair center. Always use original factory replacement parts when sen/icing.

WARNING: Do not attempt to operate this tool until you have read thoroughly and understand completely all instructions, safety rules, etc. contained in this manual. Failure to comply can result in accidents involving fire, electrical shock, or serious personal injury. Save the owner's manual and review frequently for continuing safe operation, and instructing others who may use

this tool.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

■ KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read the owner's manual carefully. Learn the saw's applications and limitations as well as the specific potential hazards related to this tool.

■ DO NOT USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRON MENT. Do not use power tools near gasoline or other flammable liquids, in damp or wet loca tions, or expose them to rain. Keep the work area well lit.

■ MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD-PROOF with padlocks and master switches or by removing starter keys.

■ KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. All visitors should wear safety glasses and be kept a safe distance from work area. Do not let visitors contact tool or extension cord while operating.

■ KEEP THE WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered work areas and work benches invite accidents, DO NOT leave tools or pieces of wood on the saw while it is in operation.

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MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and clean for better and safer perfor mance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.

USE THE RIGHT TOOL FOR THE JOB. Do not force the tool or attachment to do a job it was not designed for. Use it only the way it was intended.

DRESS PROPERLY. Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets, or other jewelry. They can get caught and draw you into moving parts. Rubber gloves and nonslip foot wear are recommended. Also wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.

ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE SHIELDS. Everyday eyeglasses have only impact-resistant lenses; they are NOT safety glasses.

NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if the blade is unin tentionally contacted.

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued)

■ DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.

■ SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work when practical. It's safer than using your hand and frees both hands to operate tool.

■ USE THE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. Use only a cord heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. A wire gage size (A.W.G.) of at least 14 is recommended for an extension cord 25 feet or less in length. If in doubt, use the next heavier gage. The smaller the gage number, the heavier the cord.

■ AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Be sure switch is off when plugging in.

■ REMOVE WRENCHES AND ADJUSTING

KEYS. Get in the habit of checking - before turning on tool - that hex keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from tool.

■ CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before using the tool again, check any damaged parts. Including guards, for proper operation and performance. Check alignment of moving parts, binding of

moving parts, breakage of parts, saw stability, mounting and any other conditions that may

affect its operation. A damaged part must be

properly repaired or replaced by a qualified service technician at a Sears store or repair

center to avoid risk of personal injury.

■ USE ONLY CORRECT BLADES. Use the right

blade size, style and cutting speed for the materiai and the type of cut. Blade teeth should point down toward the front of the tabie.

■ USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Using

improper accessories may risk injury.

■ USE ONLY SEARS REPLACEMENT PARTS.

All repairs, whether electrical or mechanical, should be made by a qualified sen/ice technician at a Sears store or repair center.

■ KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in good working order. This includes the blade guard, riving knife, and anti-kickback pawls.

■ CHECK DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work into a blade or cutter against the direction of rotation of the blade or cutter only.

■ DISCONNECT ALL TOOLS. When not in use, before servicing, or when changing attachments, blades, bits, cutters, etc., all tools should be disconnected from power supply.

DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL. It will do the job better and more safely at the rate for which it was designed.

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

leave tool until it comes to a complete stop. BEFORE MOUNTING, DISCONNECTING OR

REMOUNTING THE MOTOR; unplug the saw

and remove the switch key.

WARNING: When servicing, use only identical Craftsman replacement parts. Use of any other

parts may create a hazard or cause product

damage.

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

could ignite fumes.

MAKE SURE THE WORK AREA HAS AMPLE LIGHTING to see the work and that no obstruc tions will interfere with safe operation BEFORE performing any work using this tool.

DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT TURN IT ON AND OFF. Have defective switches replaced by a qualified service technician at a Sears store or repair center.

GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK by preventing body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges, refrigerator enciosures.

GROUND ALL TOOLS. See Eiectrical page. WEAR A DUST MASK to keep from inhaling fine

particles. PROTECT YOUR HEARING. Wear hearing

protection during extended periods of operation.

DO NOT OPERATE THIS TOOL WHILE UN DER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS, ALCOHOL, OR ANY MEDICATION.

STAY ALERT AND EXERCISE CONTROL.

Watch what you are doing and use common

sense. Do not operate tool when you are tired. Do not rush.

AVOID AWKWARD OPERATIONS AND HAND POSITIONS where a sudden slip could cause your hand to move into the blade. ALWAYS make sure you have good balance.

ALWAYS SUPPORT LARGE WORK PIECES while cutting to minimize risk of blade pinching and kickback. Saw may siip, walk or slide whiie cutting large or heavy boards.

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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued)

■ dUAtlD AGAINST KICKBACK. Kickback can occur when the blade stalls, driving the work piece back toward the operator. It can pull your hand into the blade, resulting in serious personal injury. Stay out of the blade path and turn switch off immediately if blade binds or stalls.

■ USE A SUPPORT FOR THE SIDES AND BACK OF THE SAW TABLE when sawing wide or long workpieces. Use a sturdy "outrigger" support if a

table extension is more than 24 inches long and is attached to the saw, to prevent tipping.

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

■ NEVER cut more than one piece at a time. DO NOT STACK more than one workpiece on 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 sure all guards are operating properly before each use.

■ NEVER PERFORM ANY OPERATION FREE HAND. Always place the workpiece to be cut on the saw table and position it firmly against the

fence as a backstop.

■ USE THE RIP FENCE. Always use a fence or straight edge guide when ripping.

■ BEFORE MAKING A CUT, be sure all adjust ments are 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 start the saw with the blade

touching the workpiece.

■ KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM CUTTING AREA. Do not reach underneath work or in blade cutting path with your hands and fingers for any reason. Always turn the power off.

■ USE A PUSHBLOCK OR PUSH STICK for workpieces so small that your fingers go under

the blade guard. NEVER TOUCH BLADE or other moving parts during use, for any reason.

WARNING: Blade coasts after being turned off.

ALLOW THE MOTOR TO COME UP TO FULL SPEED before starting a cut to avoid blade binding or stalling.

ALWAYS PUSH THE WORKPIECE; never pull it toward the saw.

DO NOT FEED THE MATERIAL TOO QUICKLY. Do not force the workpiece against the blade.

ALWAYS TURN OFF SAW before disconnecting it, to avoid accidental starting when reconnecting to power supply. NEVER leave the table saw unattended while connected to a power source.

BEFORE CHANGING THE SETUP, REMOVING COVERS, GUARDS, OR BLADE; unplug the saw and remove the switch key.

KEEP TOOL DRY, CLEAN, AND FREE FROM OIL AND GREASE. Always use a clean doth when cleaning. Never use brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based products, or any solvents to

clean tool. KEEP BLADES CLEAN, SHARP AND WITH

SUFFICIENT SET. Sharp blades minimize

stalling and kickback. USE ONLY OUTDOOR EXTENSION CORDS.

Use only extension cords with the marking "Acceptable for use with outdoor appliances; store cords indoors while not in use." Use

extension cords with an electrical rating not less than the saw’s rating. Always disconnect the extension cord from the outlet before disconnect ing the product from the extension cord.

INSPECT TOOL CORDS AND EXTENSION CORDS PERIODICALLY and, if damaged, have repaired by a qualified service technician at a Sears store or repair center. Stay constantly aware of cord location and keep it weil away from the moving blade.

DO NOT ABUSE CORO. Never yank cord to

disconnect it from receptacle. Keep cord from heat, oil, and sharp edges.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to them frequently and use to instruct other users. If you loan someone this tool, loan them these instruc tions also.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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ELECTRICAL

EXTENSION CORDS

Use only 3-wire extension c»rds that have 3-prong grounding plugs and 3-pole receptacles that accept

the tool's plug. When using a power tool at a consid

erable distance from the power source, use an

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

power and causing the motor to overheat. Use the chart provided below to determine the minimum wire

size required in an extension cord. Only round jack

eted cords listed by Underwriter's Laboratories (UL)

should be used.

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

Up to 25 feet 14 26-100 feet 12

When working with the tool outdoors, use an exten

sion cord that is designed for outside use. This is

indicated by the letters WA on the cord's jacket.

Before using an extension cord, inspect it for loose or exposed wires and cut or worn insulation.

CAUTION; Keep the cord away from the cutting

area and position the cord so that it will not be caught on lumber, tools, or other objects during cutting operations.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

Your Sears Craftsman Table Saw is powered by a precision built electric motor. It should be connected to a power supply that Is 120 volts, 60 Hz, AC only (normal household current). Do not operate this tool on direct current (DC). A substantial voltage drop will cause a loss of power and the motor will overheat. If the saw does not operate when plugged into an outlet, double check the power supply.

SPEED AND WIRING

The no-load speed of your table saw is approximately 3,600 rpm. This speed is not constant and decreases under a load or with lower voltage. For voltage, the wiring in a shop is as important as the motor's horse power rating. A line intended only for lights cannot properly carry a power tool motor. Wire that is heavy enough for a short distance will be too light for a greater distance. A line that can support one power tool may not be able to support two or three tools.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This tool is equipped with an electric cord having an equipment grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into a matching outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

Do not modify the plug provided. If it will not fit the outlet, have the proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician, improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. The conductor with insulation having an outer surface that is green with or without yellow stripes is the equipment-grounding conductor. If repair or replacement of the electric cord or plug is necessary, do not connect the equipment-grounding conductor to a live terminal.

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

Repair or replace a damaged or worn cord immedi ately.

This tool is intended for use on a circuit that has an outlet like the one shown in Figure 1. It also has a grounding pin like the one shown.

COVER OF GROUNDED

OUTLET BOX

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GLOSSARY OF TERMS FOR WOODWORKING

Anti-KIckback Pawls Toothed safety devices behind the blade designed to stop a workpiece from being kicked back at the operator during a ripping operation.

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

Bevel Cut A cutting operation made with the blade at any angle

other than 90' to the saw table. Compound Cut

A cut with both a miter angle and a bevel angle. Crosscut

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

Dado A non-through cut that gives a square notch or trough;

requires a special blade. Featherboard ,

A device to help guide workpieces during rip cuts.

Freehand (for table saw) Dangerous practice of making a cut without using rip

or miter fences. See Safety Rules. Gum

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

Alignment of the blade.

Kerf

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

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

Leading End

The end of the workpiece pushed into the cutting tool first.

Miter Cut

A cutting operation made with the miter gage at any angle other than 0*.

Molding A non-through cut that gives a varied shape to the

workpiece and requires a special blade.

Push Stick

A device used to feed the workpiece through the saw blade during narrow cutting operations. It helps keep the operator's hands well away from the blade.

Rabbet A notch in the edge of a workpiece.

Resaw A cutting operation to reduce the thickness of the

workpiece in order to make thinner pieces. Resin '

A sticky, sap-based substance. Rip Cut

A cut made with the the grain of the workpiece. Sawblade Path

The area directly in line with the blade — over, under, behind, or in front of it. Also, the workpiece area which will be or has been cut by the blade.

Set

The distance that the tip of the saw blade tooth is bent (or set) outward from the face of the blade.

Throw-Back Saw throwing back a workpiece; similar to kickback.

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

Trailing End

The workpiece end last cut by the blade in a rip cut. Workpiece

The item on which the cutting operation is being done. The surfaces of a workpiece are commonly referred to as faces, ends, and edges.

Worktable The surface on which the workpiece rests while

performing a cutting operation.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Blade Arbor 5/8 ¡n. Blade Diameter 10 in.

Blade Tilt O' - 45' Table Size without table extensions 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 Load Speed 3,600 RPM Cutting Capacity with Miter at O'/Bevel O'; 3-3/8 in. Cutting Capacity with Miter at O'/Bevel 45’: 2-1/4 in.

UNPACKING

Your new table saw has been designed to give you many years of high quaiity performance. To insure this goal, proper care and treatment is important. Careful treatment begins with removing all parts from the carton and checking them against the list of loose parts. The long box contains the rails. The large box holds all other parts, which are detailed in the Loose Parts List.

■ Separate the saw and all parts from the packing materials and check each against the packing list, especially the small parts that can be hidden in the packing material.

Note: Do not discard the packing materials until you

have carefully inspected the saw, identified all parts, and satisfactorily operated your new saw.

WARNING: Never use gasoline, naptha, or

other highly volatile solvents. Do not ever let brake fluids, gasoline, pefroleum-based products, or penetrating oils contact plastic parts. Such chemicals can weaken or destroy plastic.

ACCESSORIES

Remove the wax paper covering on the table. Use any ordinary household type grease and spot remover. Immediately apply a coat of automotive type paste wax to the table and table exensions.

^ WARNING: To prevent accidental starting that

could cause possible serious personal injury, assemble all parts to your saw before connecting it to power supply. Saw should never be connected to power supply when you are assembling parts, making adjustments, installing or removing blades, or when not in use.

^ WARNING: If any parts are missing, do not

operate this tool until the missing parts are replaced. Failure to do so could result in possible

serious personal injury.

The following recommended accessories are currently available at Sears Retail Stores.

Fence Guide System . .,. a,. . Guide Master Box Joint & Miter Guide Universal Jig

Taper Jig

10 in. Sanding Disc 8 in. Sanding Disc Elite Dado Excalibur Dado 7 in. Adj. Dado 36 tip 7 in. Adj. Dado 24 tip

' • 7 in. Stack Steel Dado

7 in. X 9/16 in. Stack Dado 7 in. Molding Head Set 2 Bit Molding Head Set

Saw Baskets Jointer Clamps Specialty Throat Plate Miter Gage Hold Down Clamp Align-A-Rip XRC Rip Fence Dust Collection System

A WARNING: The use of attachments or accessories not listed might be hazardous.

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LOOSE PARTS LIST

The following items are included with your Table Saw.

A. Table Saw Base..................................................... -| o.

B. Belt.................................................................................. p_

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

D. Blade Guard Assembly p.

(Hardware Shown Separately)

E. Wrench F. Handwheel (Hardware Shown Separately)

G. Leg Brace, lower (short) H. Leg Brace, lower (long) I. Leg Brace, upper (short)

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

K. Leg................................................................................... X

L. Miter Gage

M. Motor...................................................................

N. Motor Mounting Plate Y.

(Hardware Shown Separately)

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Rail, Front (Hardware Shown Separately) Rail, Rear (Hardware Shown Separately)

Rip Fence.............................................................. i

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

Switch Assembly

Switch Key.............................................................1

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

Hardware for Mounting Motor, Motor Mounting Plate, and Belt Guard (Shown Separately) Hardware for Table Extensions (Shown Separately) Hardware for Leg Stand, Leveling Feet, and Mounting Saw Base

(Shown Separately).................................................i

Hardware for Blade Guard Bracket and Blade Guard Assembly (Shown Separately)

Owner’s Manual (Not Shown)

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SMALL PARTS LIST

Check all loose parts from the box with the list on the previous page, the figures below and on the following page. Small items such as fasteners and end caps are shown in figures 2 b and 2 c. Follow the instructions in the Assembly section to assemble your new saw.

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

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

fiat washer (3/16 in.)..............................................2

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V. Hardware for Mounting Motor, Motor Mounting

Plate, and Belt Guard

Hardware for Mounting Motor

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

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

lock washer (5/16 in.)

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

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Hardware for Motor Mounting Plate

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

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X, Hardware for Leg Stand, Leveling Feet, and

Mounting Saw Base

Hardware for Leg Stand

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

flat washer (5/16 in.)

hex nut (5/16-18)

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Hardware for Leveling Feet..................................1

leveling foot

flat washer (5/16 in.)

hex nut (5/16-18)

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Hardware for Belt Guard

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

flat washer (3/16 in)

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W. Hardware for Table Extensions

hex bolt (5/16-18x1-1/4 in.)

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

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

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Hardware for Mounting Saw Base

hex bolt (5/16-18 X 1/2 in.)

flat washer (5/16 in.)

hex nut (5/16-18)

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SMALL PARTS LIST

Check all loose parts from the box with the list and figures below and on the previous pages. Small items such as fasteners and end caps are shown in figure 2 c. Follow the instructions in the Assembly section to assemble

your new saw.

0. Hardware for Rail, Front square head bolt (5/16-18 x 1 in..)

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

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

end cap for front rail

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

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P, Hardware For Rail, Rear

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

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

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

end cap for rear rali...............................................2

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

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Y. Hardware for Blade Guard Bracket and Blade

Guard Assembly

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

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

Blade Guard Assembly socket head cap screw (1/4-20 x 3/8 in.) flat washer (1/4 in.) ...i

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TOOLS NEEDED

The following tools are needed for assembly and alignment. Note: The five hex keys listed below have been

provided with your saw. The remaining tools are typical shop tools and are not included with your saw.

SMALL/MEDIUM

PHILUPS SCREWDRIVER

NUT DRIVER

8 mm, 10 mm, and 12 mm

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The following labels are found on your saw in the locations shown. Read all warnings and this owner's manual before using saw.

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CRAFTSMAN REPLACEMENT PARTS.

MODEL 315.228310 ser.no.

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Customer Help Line 1-800-932-3188

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AWARNING

•Raised Guard Can Drop on Spinning Blade and Break.

To Reduce The Risk of Injury, Guard Must Be In Place During Use. Align and Tighten Riving Knife

Fasteners Before Use.

Fig. 4 a

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

Keep Fasteners Away From Blade.

Do Not Lift Saw With Raiis

or Extensions Tabies.

A WARNING

A WARNiNG

Debris on rail can misaiign the rip fence. Workpiece could bind or suddenly

kick back. You could be hit or cut. Ciean debris off fence rail before positioning fence.

linn ClockwiM to Raise

Blade.

Turn Counterclockwise to Lower Blade.

• For your safety, read owners manual before

operating saw.

• Wear eye protection.

• Keep blade guard doam 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 or over saw blade.

When ripping, use push stick when fence Is set 2 Inches or less from blade.

When lipping, use push block and auxilary fence when fence Is set between 1/2 and 2 Inches from blade. Do not make lip cuts narrower than 1/2 Inch. Turn off tool and wait for saw blade to stop before moving workpiece or changing settings.

Disconnect the saw from the power source before changing blade or servicing.

Do not expose to rain or use In damp places.

CRRFnMRN* TABLE SAW 315.228310

Fig. 4 b

KNOW YOUR TABLE SAW

FEATURES

Ami-KICKBACK PAWLS

BLADE

CRRFTIMON* TABLE SAW 315.228310

Fig. 5

FEATURES

/ERVIEW

I lie upper portion of the blade projects up through the table, surrounded by an insert called the throat plate. The height of the blade is set with a handwheel and locked with a handle, both on the front of the cabinet. To accommodate wide paneis, the tabletop has extensions on each side. Detailed instructions are provided in the Operation section of this manual for the basic cuts: cross cuts, miter cuts, bevel cuts, and compound cuts.

For cuts with the blade straight up and cutting across the grain (cross cuts or miter cuts), use the miter gage to set the angle and push the wood into the blade. To cut with the blade straight up, along the grain of the wood (rip cuts), use the rip fence to guide the wood. Push smalier pieces with a pushblock or pushstick.

To tilt the biade for a bevel cut, use the bevel handwheel on the side of the cabinet. A bevel scale on the front of the cabinet shows the blade angle. Inside the cabinet, adjustable positive stops controi the degree of tiit.

Use the miter gage with a bevel cross cut (compound cut) and the rip fence with a bevel rip cut. Other cuts require special attachments, which have detaiied instructions to reduce risk of injury and ensure the best performance from your new saw.

Before attempting to use your saw, famiiiarize yourself with all operating features and safety requirements of your Sears Craftsman table saw. The saw’s features are described below.

ALIGN-A-CUT INSERT - A plastic insert on which marks may be made to indicate the location of the sawcut on the workpiece.

ANTI-KiCKBACK PAWLS - Kickback is a hazard in which the workpiece is thrown back toward the operator. The toothed pawls are designed to snag the workpiece to prevent or reduce injury should kickback occur.

BEVEL HANDWHEEL - This handwheel, on the right

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

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

of the workstand shows the exact blade angle.

BLADE - This saw is provided with a Craftsman 64 tooth, 10 in. steel blade. The blade is adjusted with bevel and height handwheels on the cabinet. Bevel angles are locked with a handle below the front rail.

WARNING: Be sure to use only blades rated for

at least 5,000 rpm and recommended for use on this saw. Check with your nearest Sears retail store.

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

BEVEL LOCK HANDLE - This handle, placed just under the worktable surface on the front of the cabi net, locks the angle setting of the blade. Be sure the handle is hanging straight down before tilting the blade, if it is not straight down, it may jam and bend the locking bolt.

HEIGHT HANDWHEEL - Use this handwheel to lower and raise the blade for adjustments or replacement. It is located on the front of the cabinet.

MITER GAGE - This gage aligns the wood for a

crosscut at an angle other than 90'. The easy-to-read

indicator shows the exact angle for a miter cut, with positive stops at 90' and 45'.

MITER GAGE GROOVES - The miter gage rides in

these grooves on either side of the blade. MITER GAGE KNOB - Located on the miter gage,

this knob locks in the cutting angle after selection. MOTOR (13 AMP) - The powerful induction motor is

3HP, with capacitor start and V-belt drive, and is housed in a sturdy steel base.

RAILS - Front and rear rails provide support for large worIqDieces and the rip fence.

RIP FENCE - A sturdy metal fence guides the workpiece and is secured with the rip fence handle. Grooves run along the top and sides of the rip fence

for use with optional clamps and accessories.

RIP FENCE HANDLE - The handle on the front of the

rip fence releases the rip fence or locks it in place. RIVING KNIFE OR SPREADER - Located directly-

behind the blade, it keeps cut edges from binding and supports the blade guard.

SCALE - Found on the front rail, the easy-to-read scale provides precise measurements in rip cuts.

SWITCH WITH KEY - Your table saw has an easy access power switch located below the front rail. The yellow switch key must be removed from the hard ware bag and inserted into the switch before saw can be operated. To lock the switch in the OFF position, remove the switch key from the switch. Place the key in a location that is inaccessible to children and others not qualified to use the tool.

TABLE EXTENSIONS - Removable stamped steel

extensions, 12 in. by 27 in., support larger workpieces.

CRnrrSMRN* TABLE SAW 315.226310

ASSEMBLY

Assembly is best done in the area where the saw will be used. When you remove the table saw base, loose parts, and hardware from the packing materials, check all items with the loose parts list and drawing. If you are unsure about the description of any part, refer to the drawing. If any parts are missing, delay assembling until

you have obtained the missing part(s).

INSTALLING HANDWHEELS ON TABLE SAW BASE

See Figure 6.

■ Each handwheel bag contains a handwheel, a screw (3/16-24 x 1/2 in.), and a flat washer (3/16 in.).

■ Align handwheels to the shaft ends that extend from

the front and right side of the table saw base. Match

the flat spots on the shaft and inside the handwheel. Insert a screw and a flat washer in the handwheel

center and tighten with a 4 mm hex key.

HANDWHEEL

Note: If you do not use the leg stand and mount the saw table base on a bench instead of the legs, go to the procedure for

Assembling Table Extensions. Be sure the bench surface has an opening for sawdust to fait through. The opening should be as large as the opening in the bottom of the saw table base. A height of 36 inches from the top of the saw table to the floor is recommended.

ASSEMBLING LEG STAND

See Figures 7 and 6.

■ Take from the leg stand hardware bag the follow

ing: 24 carriage bolts (5/16*18 x 3/4 in.)

32 flat washers (5/16 in.) 32 hex nuts (5/16-18) 4 leveling feet

Note: Remaining hardware from this bag is used for

mounting leg stand on the table saw base.

■ Take 4 legs and 8 braces from loose parts.

■ Place a short upper brace inside two of flie legs,

with the legs wide end up. (Upper braces have two

large holes in each end.) Make sure the two dimples on the leg align with the two small holes on each brace.

TABLE

SAW BASE

CRIIFTSMRN' TABLE SAW 315.228310

SHAFT END

SCREW

CARRIAGE

BOLT

Fig. 6

UPPER BRACE

LOWER BRACE

LEVELING FOOT

WASHER

HEX NUT

Fig. 7

ASSEMBLY

ASSEMBLING LEG STAND (Continued)

■ Align the two large holes on the brace and the legs. Insert the carriage bolts. Add flat washers and hex nuts and hand tighten. Repeat for the other short upper brace. These are the front and back sets.

■ For the sides, install a long upper brace on two legs. Add hardware and finger tighten. Repeat for the other long upper brace.

■ Use the same steps to install the lower braces. Tighten all hex nuts with a 12 mm wrench.

■ Place a hex nut and flat washer on each leveling

foot. Install the leveling feet from the bottom of

each leg with the bolts pointing up. Secure with a flat washer and hex nut but do not tighten.

■ Move the leg stand to desired location. Adjust the leveling feet with a 12 mm wrench, then securely tighten the top hex nut.

^ WARNING: Do not lift the saw table without

help. The table saw base weighs approximately 95 lbs. Hold it close to your body. Keep your knees bent and lift with your legs, not your back. Ignoring these precautions can result in back injury.

Place the leg stand on the table saw beise. Align the holes in the table with the holes in the end braces. Make sure the Craftsman label faces the front of the saw (same side as height handwheel).

Place a flat washer on each bolt and insert through hole. Add a flat washer and a hex nut. Hand tighten.

Repeat for the three remaining holes. Tighten all hardware with a 12 mm wrench. You may find it helpful to use two wrenches, one wrench to hold the head of the bolt and one to tighten the hex nut. Leave the saw upside down to add table exten sions.

HEX NUT

FLAT WASHER

LEG STAND

LEG STAND SHOWN ASSEMBLED

Fig. 8

MOUNTING THE LEG STAND ON THE TABLE

SAW BASE

See Figure 9.

■ Take the following from the hardware bag: 4 hex bolts (5/16-18 x 1/2 in.)

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

Note: This hardware was in the bag with hardware for

assembling the leg stand and leveling feet.

■ Place the saw table upside down on a smooth surface, such as cardboard, on the floor.

FLAT WASHER

HEX BOLT

Fig. 9

CRHFTSHRir TABLE SAW 315^28310

ASSEMBLY

ASSEMBLING TABLE EXTENSIONS

See Figure 10.

■ Locate the table extensions and the small hardware

bag with the following:

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

16 flat washers (5/16 in.)

WARNING: The table extensions not only

provide a support for large or wide pieces of

material, but help protect you. Serious injury can result from workpiece binding or kickback due to twisted rails or a misaligned rip fence.

■ With the saw upside down, align table extensions to the saw table. Put a flat washer on each bolt, and attach the extensions to the table by inserting bolts

through holes from the direction of the table.

■ Slip the remaining fiat washers and hex nuts on the bolts. Lightly tighten with a 12 mm wrench.

■ Get help to stand saw assembly upright using the center saw table. Do not grasp saw by extensions.

WARNING; Do not lift the saw table without

help. Hold it close to your body. Keep your knees bent and lift with your legs, not your back. Ignoring these precautions can result in back

injury.

ALIGNING TABLE EXTENSIONS

See Figure 11.

A good alignment allows the rails to slide on easily.

■ Stand at the front of the saw and line up the front edges of the table and extensions.

■ If adjustments are needed, put a block of wood where the extension meets the table, and tap the block of wood with a hammer. Check and repeat until the front edges aré even.

■ Lift each extension slightly until it is higher than

table (if necessary, place a block below and tap upward). Center the block of wood over the edges and tap it. Recheck the front alignment. If even, tighten the screws with a 12 mm wrench.

BLOCK

TABLE

HEX

HEAD BOLT

CRflFTSHRN* TABLE SAW315.228310

HEX NUT

Fig. 10

SAVy OF WOOD

BLOCK

TABLE

EXTENSION

Fig. 11

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