Craftsman 315.28461 User Manual

OPERATOR'

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10 in. TABLE SAW

Model No.

315.284610

MAN AL

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WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the

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

Customer Help Line: 1-800-932-3188

Product distributed in the United States by Sears Brands Management Corporation
Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

Visit the Craftsman web page: www.sears.ca

988000-118

5-18-10 (REV:01)

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

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

1-800-4-MY-HOME ® to arrange for free repair. If this tool is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty will
apply for only ninety days from the date of purchase. This warranty applies only while this product is in the United States.

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

_l_ WARNING: Read and understand all instruc-

tions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below,
may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious

personal injury.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
[] KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read the operator's

manual carefully. Learn the saw's applications and
limitations as well as the specific potential hazards

related to this tool.

[] GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK BY

PREVENTING BODY CONTACT WITH GROUNDED

SURFACES. For example, pipes, radiators, ranges,

refrigerator enclosures.

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

Form habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting

wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on.

[] KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and

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

[] DO NOT USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS.

Do not use power tools in damp or wet locations or

expose to rain. Keep the work area well lit.

[] KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. All visitors

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

tool or extension cord while operating.

[] MAKE WORKSHOP CHILDPROOF with padlocks and

master switches, or by removing starter keys.

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

safer at the feed rate for which it was designed.

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

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

purpose not intended.

[] USE THE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure

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

[] DRESS PROPERLY. Do not wear loose clothing,

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

nonskid footwear are recommended when working

outdoors. Also wear protective hair covering to contain

long hair.

[] ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE

SHIELDS. Everyday eyeglasses have only impact-

resistant lenses, they are NOT safety glasses.

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

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

[] DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and

balance at all times.

[] MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp

and clean for better and safer performance. Follow

instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.

[] DISCONNECT TOOLS. When not in use, before

servicing, or when changing attachments, blades, bits,

cutters, etc., all tools should be disconnected.

[] AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Be sure switch is off

when plugging in any tool.

[] USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consult the

operator's manual for recommended accessories. The

use of improper accessories may risk injury.

[] NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could

occur ifthe tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is

unintentionally contacted.

[] CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of

the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should

be carefully checked to determine that it will operate
properly and perform its intended function. Check for

alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts,

breakage of parts, mounting and any other conditions

that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that

is damaged must be properly repaired or replaced by

an authorized service center to avoid risk of personal

injury.

[] USE THE RIGHT DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work

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

[] NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED.

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

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

the cutting operation is dusty.

[] PROTECT YOUR HEARING. Wear hearing protection

during extended periods of operation.

[] DO NOT ABUSE CORD. Never yank cord to

disconnect from receptacle. Keep cord away from

heat, oil, and sharp edges.

[] WHEN OPERATING A POWER TOOL OUTSIDE, USE

AN OUTDOOR EXTENSION CORD MARKED "W=A"

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

[]

KEEP BLADES CLEAN, SHARP, AND WITH

SUFFICIENT SET. Sharp blades minimize stalling
and kickback.

[]

KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM CUTTING AREA. Keep
hands away from blades. Do not reach underneath

work or around or over the blade while blade is

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

[]

BLADE COASTS AFTER BEING TURNED OFF.

[]

NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE.
Normal sparking of the motor could ignite fumes.

[] INSPECT TOOL CORDS PERIODICALLY. if damaged,

have repaired by a qualified service technician at

an authorized service facility. The conductor with

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

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

[] iNSPECT EXTENSION CORDS PERiODiCALLY and

replace if damaged.

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

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

[] CHECK WiTH A QUALiFiED ELECTRiCiAN or

service personnel if the grounding instructions are not
completely understood or if in doubt as to whether the

tool is properly grounded.

[] USE ONLY CORRECT ELECTRICAL DEVICES:

3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong grounding

plugs and 3-pole receptacles that accept the tool's

plug.

[] DO NOT MODIFY the plug provided. If it will not fit the

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

[]

KEEP TOOL DRY, CLEAN, AND FREE FROM
OIL AND GREASE. Always use a clean cloth when

cleaning. Never use brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-

based products, or any solvents to clean tool.

[] STAY ALERT AND EXERCISE CONTROL. Watch

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

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

ON AND OFF. Have defective switches replaced by an

authorized service center.

[] USE ONLY CORRECT BLADES. Do not use blades

with incorrect size holes. Never use blade washers
or blade bolts that are defective or incorrect. The

maximum blade capacity of your saw is 10 in. (254
mm).

[] BEFORE MAKING A CUT, BE SURE ALL

ADJUSTMENTS ARE SECURE.

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

for and remove all nails from lumber before cutting.

[] NEVER TOUCH BLADE or other moving parts during

use.

[] NEVER START A TOOL WHEN ANY ROTATING

COMPONENT IS IN CONTACT WITH THE

WORKPIEOE.

[] DO NOT OPERATE A TOOL WHILE UNDER THE

INFLUENCE OF DRUGS, ALCOHOL, OR ANY
MEDICATION.

[] WHEN SERVICING use only identical replacement

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

cause product damage.

[] USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES listed

in this manual or addendums. Use of accessories that

are not listed may cause the risk of personal injury.

Instructions for safe use of accessories are included

with the accessory.

[] DOUBLE CHECK ALL SETUPS. Make sure blade is

tight and not making contact with saw or workpiece

before connecting to power supply.

[]

FIRMLY BOLT THE SAW TO A WORK BENCH OR []

LEG STAND at approximately hip height.

[]

NEVER OPERATE THE SAW ON THE FLOOR. []

[]

GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK. Kickback occurs
when the blade stalls rapidly and workpiece is driven

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

of blade path and turn switch off immediately if blade

binds or stalls.

[]

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

SUPPORT LARGE PANELS. To minimize risk of blade

pinching and kickback, always support large panels.
REMOVE ALL FENCES AND AUXILIARY TABLES

before transporting saw. Failure to do so can result in

an accident causing possible serious personal injury.

[]

ALWAYS USE BLADE GUARD, SPREADER, AND
ANTI-KICKBACK PAWLS on all "through-sawing"
operations. Through-sawing operations are those

in which the blade cuts completely through the

workpiece as in ripping or cross cutting. Keep the

blade guard down, the anti-kickback pawls down, and

the spreader in place.

[] ALWAYSSECUREWORKfirmlyagainsttheripfence

ormitergauge.NEVERusetheripfenceduringthe
sameoperationasthemitergauge.

[] WHENMAKING NON=THROUGH RiP CUTS, always

use a push stick, push block, and/or featherboard so
your hands do not come within 3 inches of the saw

blade.

[] WHEN RIPPING NARROW STOCK, always use a

push stick, push block, or featherboard.

[] NEVER perform any operation "freehand" which

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

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

the path of the saw blade.

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

the blade or cutter with either hand for any reason.

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

cutting.

[] DO NOT USE THE MITER GAUGE AND RIP FENCE

during the same operation.

[] NEVER use rip fence as cutoff gauge when cross

cutting.

[] NEVER attempt to free a stalled saw blade without first

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

[] PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPORT to the rear and

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

[] AVOID KICKBACKS (work thrown back toward you)

by:

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

c) Keeping spreader, anti-kickback pawls, and

blade guard in place and operating.

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

way past the saw blade using a push stick.

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

have a straight edge to guide along the fence.

[] IF THE POWER SUPPLY CORD IS DAMAGED, it

must be replaced only by the manufacturer or by an

authorized service center to avoid risk.

[] AVOID AWKWARD OPERATIONS AND HAND

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

[] USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES listed

in this manual or addendums. Use of accessories that

are not listed may cause the risk of personal injury.

Instructions for safe use of accessories are included

with the accessory.

[] MAKE SURE THE WORK AREA HAS AMPLE

LIGHTING to see the work and that no obstructions

will interfere with safe operation BEFORE performing
any work using the table saw.

[] ALWAYS TURN OFF SAW before disconnecting it, to

avoid accidental starting when reconnecting to power

supply.

[] ONLY USE BLADES within the thickness range

stamped on the spreader/riving knife.

[] THiS TOOL should have the following markings:

a) Wear eye protection.

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

every operation for which it can be used, including

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

e) Pay particular attention to instructions on

reducing

risk of kickback.
f) Do not perform any operation freehand.

g) Never reach around or over the saw blade.

h) Never operate saw on floor or below waist height.

[] NEVER CUT MORE THAN ONE PIECE OF

MATERIAL AT A TIME.

[] SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to them

frequently and use to instruct other users. If you loan

someone this tool, loan them these instructions also.

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

contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these
chemicals are:

• lead from lead-based paints,
crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and
arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.

Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your
exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as

those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.

Someofthefollowingsymbolsmaybeusedonthistool.Pleasestudythemandlearntheirmeaning.Proper
interpretationofthesesymbolswillallowyoutooperatethetoolbetterandsafer.

SYMBOL NAME DESIG NATION/EXPLANATION

Safety Alert Indicates a potential personal injury hazard.

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V

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W

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Eye Protection

No Hands Symbol

Wet Conditions Alert

Volts

Amperes

Hertz

Watt

Minutes

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

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

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

Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations.

Voltage

Current

Frequency (cycles per second)

Power

Time

n o

[]

.../min

Alternating Current

Direct Current

No Load Speed

Class II Construction

Per Minute

Type of current

Type or a characteristic of current

Rotational speed, at no load

Double-insulated construction

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

Thefollowingsignalwordsandmeaningsareintendedtoexplainthelevelsofriskassociatedwiththisproduct.

SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING

DANGER:

WARNING: result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION: result in minor or moderate injury.

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

SERVICE
Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and

should be performed only by a qualified service techni-
cian. For service we suggest you return the product to
your nearest AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair.
When servicing, use only identical replacement parts.

,,_ WARNING:

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

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

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

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

property damage.

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

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

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

EXTENSION CORDS

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

grounding plugs and 3-pole receptacles that accept the
tool's plug. When using a power tool at a considerable

distance from the power source, use an extension cord

heavy enough to carry the current that the tool will draw.

An undersized extension cord will cause a drop in line
voltage, resulting in a loss of power and causing the

motor to overheat. Use the chart provided below to

determine the minimum wire size required in an extension
cord. Only round jacketed cords listed by Underwriter's

Laboratories (UL) should be used.

_*Ampere rating (on tool data plate)

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

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

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

100' 16 16 14 12 10 --

**Used on 12 gauge - 20 amp circuit.

NOTE: AWG = American Wire Gauge

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

the letters "WA" on the cord's jacket.

Before using an extension cord, inspect it for loose or

exposed wires and cut or worn insulation.

A

WARNING: Keep the extension cord clear of the
working area. Position the cord so that it will not get
caught on lumber, tools or other obstructions while
you are working with a power tool. Failure to do so

can result in serious personal injury.

A

WARNING: Check extension cords before each
use. If damaged replace immediately. Never use tool

with a damaged cord since touching the damaged
area could cause electrical shock resulting in serious

injury.

SPEED AND WIRING
The no-load speed of this tool is approximately 5,000 rpm.

This speed is not constant and decreases under a load or
with lower voltage. For voltage, the wiring ina shop is as

important as the motor's horsepower rating. A line intend-
ed 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
This product must be grounded. In the event of a malfunc-

tion 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.

,_ WARNING: Improper installation of the ground-

ing plug can result in a risk of electric shock. When
repair or replacement of the cord is required, do

not connect the grounding wire to either flat blade
terminal. The wire with insulation having an outer
surface that is green with or without yellow stripes is
the grounding wire.

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

Repair or replace a damaged or worn cord immediately.
This product is for use on a nominal 120 volt circuit and

has a grounding plug similar to the plug illustrated in fig-

ure 1. Only connect the product to an outlet having the

same configuration as the plug. Do not use an adapter
with this product.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

This tool is powered by a precision built electric motor.

It should be connected to a power supply that is 120

volts, AC only (normal household current), 60 Hz. Do

not operate this tool on direct current (DC). A substantial
voltage drop will cause a loss of power and the motor will
overheat. If the saw does not operate when plugged into
an outlet, double check the power supply.

GROUNDING /

PIN

120 VGROUNDEDOUTLET

Fig. 1

Anti=KickbackPawls (flooring, radial arm, and table

saws}

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

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

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

other than 90 ° to the table surface.
Compound Cut

A cross cut made with both a miter and a bevel angle.
Cross Cut
A cutting or shaping operation made across the grain or

the width of the workpiece.
Cutterhead (planers and jointer planers}

A rotating cutterhead with adjustable blades or knives.
The blades or knives remove material from the workpiece.

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

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

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

FPM or SPM
Feet per minute (or strokes per minute), used in reference

to blade movement.
Freehand

Performing a cut without the workpiece being guided by a
fence, miter gauge, or other aids.

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

Heel
Alignment of the blade to the fence.

Kerf
The material removed by the blade in a through cut or the

slot produced by the blade in a non-through or partial cut.
Kickback

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

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

Non=Through Cuts
Any cutting operation where the blade does not extend
completely through the thickness of the workpiece.

Pilot Hole (drill presses}
A small hole drilled in a workpiece that serves as a guide
for drilling large holes accurately.

Push Blocks (jointer planers}
Device used to feed the workpiece over the jointer planer
cutterhead during any operation. This aid helps keep the
operator's hands well away from the cutterhead.

Push Blocks (flooring and table saws}
Device used to hold the workpiece during cutting opera-
tions. This aid helps keep the operator's hands well away

from the blade.
Push Sticks (flooring and table saws)

Device used to push the workpiece during cutting opera-
tions. A push stick should be used for narrow ripping
operations. The aid helps keep the operator's hands well
away from the blade.

Resaw
A cutting operation to reduce the thickness of the

workpiece to make thinner pieces.
Resin

A sticky, sap-based substance that has hardened.
Revolutions Per Minute (RPM)

The number of turns completed by a spinning object in
one minute.

Ripping or Rip Cut
A cutting operation along the length of the workpiece.

Riving Knife/Spreader/Splitter (flooring and table

saws}

A metal piece, slightly thinner than the blade, which helps
keep the kerf open and also helps to prevent kickback.

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

it applies to the workpiece, that area which will be or has
been cut by the blade.
Set
The distance that the tip of the saw blade tooth is bent (or

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

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

Through Sawing
Any cutting operation where the blade extends completely

through the thickness of the workpiece.
Throw=Back

The throwing back of a workpiece usually caused by the
workpiece being dropped into the blade or being placed

inadvertently in contact with the blade.
Workpiece or Material

The item on which the operation is being done.
Worktable
Surface where the workpiece rests while performing a
cutting, drilling, planing, or sanding operation.

PRODUCT SPECiFiCATiONS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Cutting Depth at 0°...................................................... 3 in.

Cutting Depth at 45 °.............................................. 2-5/8 in.

BLADE

GUARD

SWITCH

SPREADER/RIVING

KNIFE

RIP

FENCE

SCALE

SCALE

HEIGHT/BEVEL

HANDWHEEL

10

ADJUSTING

BEVEL

LOCKING

LEVER

Fig. 2

KNOWYOURTABLESAW

See Figure 2.

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

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

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

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

BLADE - This saw is provided with a 24-tooth, 10 in.
carbide blade. The blade is raised and lowered with

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

A

WARNING: Do not use blades rated less than the

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

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

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

angle setting of the blade.

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

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

MITER GAUGE - The miter gauge aligns the wood for
a cross cut. The easy-to-read indicator shows the exact
angle for a miter cut.

MITER GAUGE GROOVES - The miter gauge rides in the
grooves on the saw table.

RIP FENCE - A sturdy metal fence guides the workpiece
and is secured with the locking lever.

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

SPREADER / RIVING KNIFE - A removable metal piece
of the blade guard assembly, slightly thinner than the saw
blade, which helps keep the kerf open and prevent kick-
back. When in the through sawing, or "up" position, it is
higher than the saw blade and becomes a spreader. When
in the non-through sawing, or "down" position, it is below
the saw blade teeth and becomes a riving knife.

SWITCH ASSEMBLY - This saw has an easy access
power switch located below the front rail. To lock the
switch in the OFF position, remove the switch key from
the switch. Place the key in a location that is inaccessible
to children and others not qualified to use the tool.

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OPERATING COMPONENTS
The upper portion of the blade projects up through the

table and issurrounded by an insert called the throat
plate. The height of the blade isset with a handwheel on
the front of the cabinet. To accommodate wide panels, the

saw table has rails on each side. Detailed instructions are
provided in the Operation section of this manual for the _1_

basic cuts: cross cuts, miter cuts, bevel cuts, and com-
pound cuts.

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

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

through-sawing operations. The blade guard assembly
includes: riving knife/spreader/splitter, anti-kickback
pawls, and plastic blade guard.

SWITCH ASSEMBLY

See Figure 3.

This saw is equipped with a switch assembly that has a
built-in locking feature. This feature is intended to prevent

unauthorized and possible hazardous use by children and
others.

TO TURN YOUR SAW ON:
[] With the switch key inserted into the switch, lift the

switch to turn on ( I }.

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

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

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

safe, secure location.

A

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

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

WARNING: ALWAYS make sure your workpiece is

not in contact with the blade before operating the
switch to start the tool. Failure to heed this warning
may cause the workpiece to be kicked back toward

the operator and result in serious personal injury.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of accidental start-

ing, Always make sure the switch is in the off ( O )
position before plugging tool into the power source.

SWITCH SWITCH

ON OFF

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SWITCHKEY

SWITCHIN LOCKEDPOSITION

Fig. 3

BLADES ,_
For maximum performance, it is recommended that you
use the 24-tooth, 10 in. carbide-tipped combination blade
provided with your saw. Additional blade styles of the
same high quality are available for specific operations
such as ripping. Your local dealer can provide you with
complete information.

Kerr width must be within the limits stamped on the
spreader/riving knife.

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

WARNING: Do not use blades rated less than the

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

FRAMINGSQUARE

C-CLAiViP

PHiLLiPS

SCREWDRIVER

FLATHEAD

SCREWDRIVER

SOCKETWRENCH

WiTH 10 rnrnAND

11 rnmSOCKET

13

Fig. 4

Thefollowingitemsareincludedwiththetablesaw:

0 E

A

A. Anti-KickbackPawls................................................1

B. BladeGuard.............................................................1

C. SwitchKey...............................................................1

D. Handle......................................................................1

E. MiterGauge.............................................................1

R RipFence.................................................................1

G.LockingLever..........................................................1

Fig.5

H. Screw.......................................................................2

I. OpenEndWrench....................................................1

J. ClosedEndWrench.................................................1

K. HexKey(5mm).......................................................1

L. PushStickStorageScrew.......................................2

M.PushStick................................................................1

14

The following items are included with the table saw leg stand:

I

F

A. Lower Brace .............................................................. 2

B. Lower Side Brace ...................................................... 2

C. Upper Brace .............................................................. 2

D. Upper Side Brace ...................................................... 2

E. Hex Nut ................................................................... 20

F

Fig. 6

R Carriage Bolt (1/4 - 20 x 1/2 in.).............................. 16

G. Carriage Bolt (1/4 - 20 x 1-3/8 in.)............................. 4

H Foot ........................................................................... 4

I. Leg ............................................................................ 4

15

UNPACKING ,_

This product requires assembly.
[] Carefully lift saw from the carton and place it on a level

work surface.

NOTE: This tool is heavy. To avoid back injury, keep
your knees bent and lift with your legs, not your back,
and get help when needed.

A

WARNING: Do not use this product ifany parts on
the Loose Parts List are already assembled to your

product when you unpack it. Parts on this list are not
assembled to the product by the manufacturer and
require customer installation. Use of a product that

may have been improperly assembled could result in
serious personal injury.

[] Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or

damage occurred during shipping.

[] Do not discard the packing material until you have

carefully inspected the tool, identified all loose parts,
and satisfactorily operated the tool.

NOTE: Remove the foam block from between the
saw's housing and the motor by first beveling the blade

(see page 27).

[] The saw is factory set for accurate cutting. After

assembling it, check for accuracy. If shipping has

influenced the settings, refer to specific procedures
explained in this manual.

[] If any parts are damaged or missing, please call

1-800-932-3188 for assistance.

A

WARNING: If any parts are damaged or missing, do

not operate this tool until the parts are replaced. Use
of this product with damaged or missing parts could

result in serious personal injury.

A

WARNING: Do not attempt to modify this tool

or create accessories not recommended for use
with this tool. Any such alteration or modification is

misuse and could result in a hazardous condition
leading to possible serious personal injury.

WARNING: Do not connect to power supply until

assembly is complete. Failure to comply could result
in accidental starting and possible serious personal
injury.

A

WARNING: Do not lift the saw without help. Hold

it close to your body. Keep your knees bent and lift
with your legs, not your back. Ignoring these precau-

tions can result in back injury.

A

WARNING: Never stand directly in line with the

blade or allow hands to come closer than 3 in. to the
blade. Do not reach over or across the blade. Failure

to heed this warning can result in serious personal

injury.

A

WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury,

always make sure the table saw is securely mounted

to a workbench or an approved leg stand. NEVER

operate the saw on the floor.

MOUNTING HOLES

The table saw must be mounted to a firm supporting sur-
face such as a workbench or leg stand. Four bolt holes
have been provided in the saw's base for this purpose.
Each of the four mounting holes should be bolted securely
using 1/4 in. machine bolts, lock washers, and hex nuts
(not included). Bolts should be of sufficient length to ac-

commodate the saw base, lock washers, hex nuts, and
the thickness of the workbench. Tighten all four bolts se-

curely.
Carefully check the workbench after mounting to make

sure that no movement can occur during use. If any tip-
ping, sliding, or walking is noted, secure the workbench to
the floor before operating.

16

TO ASSEMBLE THE LEG STAND

See Figure 7.

Assembly is best done in the area where the saw will
be used. 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).

[] Take the following from a small hardware pack:

16 carriage bolts (1/4 - 20 x 1/2 in.)

16 hex nuts (1/4 - 20)

[] Take 4 legs and 8 braces from loose parts.
[] Place an upper brace inside two of the legs, with the

legs wide end up. (Upper braces have two large holes

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

[]

Align the large holes on the brace and the legs. Insert
the bolts. Add hex nuts and hand tighten. Repeat for

the other upper brace. These are the front and back
sets.

[] For the side sets, install an upper side brace on two

legs. Add hardware and finger tighten.

[] Use the same steps to install the lower braces. Tighten

all hex nuts securely with the socket wrench.

[] Install a foot to the bottom of each leg.
[] Move the leg set to desired location.

CARRIAGE

MOUNTING THE TABLE SAW BASE ON THE LEG
STAND

See Figure 8.

[] Take the following from a small hardware pack:

4 carriage bolts (1/4-20 x 1-3/8 in.)
4 hex nuts (1/4-20)

NOTE: This hardware was in the pack with hardware

for assembling the leg stand and leveling feet.

[] Place the table saw base on the leg stand. Align the

holes in the table with the holes in the end braces.

[] Place a bolt in each hole. Secure with a hex nut. Hand

tighten.

[] Repeat for three remaining holes. Tighten all hardware

securely with the socket wrench.

CARRIAGE

BO_

UPPER BOLT_._

BRACE

LOWERSiDE

BRACE

HEX
NUT

FOOT

LEG

LOWER

BRACE

CARRIAGE

BO_

HEX
NUT

HEX
NUT

Fig. 8

Fig. 7

17

TO INSTALL THE HANDLE

See Figure 9.

[] Hold the nylon nut securely and turn the screw

counter- clockwise to remove the nut completely.

NOTE: Do not remove the screw from the handle.

[] Place the nylon nut into the recessed hole on the back

of the height/bevel adjusting handwheel and hold in

place.

[] Slide the handle, screw, and washer into the hole on

the height/bevel adjusting handwheel.

[] Using a flathead screwdriver, turn the screw clockwise

and tighten in place.

HANDLE

TO INSTALL THE LOCKING LEVER

See Figure 10.

[] Slide the locking lever over the exposed end of the rip

fence making certain the handle is inserted as far as

possible.

[] Align the holes in the rip fence and the holes in the

lever. Secure using the screws.

LOCKING

LEVER

SCREWS

RiP

FENCE

Fig. 10

NYLON HEIGHT/ BEVEL

NUT ADJUSTINGHANDWHEEL

SCREW

Fig. 9

TO REMOVE/REPLACE THE THROAT PLATE

See Figure 11.

[] Lower the blade by turning the height/bevel adjusting

handwheel counterclockwise.

[] To remove the throat plate, place your index finger in

the hole and liftthe front end pulling the throat plate
out toward the front of the saw.

[] To reinstall the throat plate, slip the tab into the slot at

the back of the saw and push down to secure in place.

THROAT

PLATE

SPREADER/ RiViNG

KNIFE

18

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®

TO CHANGE BETWEEN A SPREADER AND A

RiViNG KNIFE

See Figure 12.

This saw is shipped with the spreader/riving knife placed

in the non-through cutting or "down" position (riving knife
position).

NOTE: The spreader/riving knife must be placed inthe

through cutting, or "up" position (spreader position), for all
other cutting operations.

[] Unplug the saw.

To place in spreader position (or "up" position for all
through cutting):

[] Remove the throat plate.
[] Raise the saw blade by turning the height/bevel

adjusting handwheel clockwise.

[] Unlock the release lever by pulling it up.
[] Grasp the spreader and pull it towards the right side of

the saw to release the spreader from the spring-loaded

riving clamp.

[] Pull the spreader up until the internal pins are engaged

and the spreader is above the saw blade.

[] Lock the release lever by pushing the lever down.
[] Reinstall the throat plate.

To place in riving knife position (or "down" position for
all non=through cutting):

[] Remove the throat plate.
[] Raise the saw blade by turning the height/bevel

adjusting handwheel clockwise.

[] Unlock the release lever by pulling it up.
[] Push the riving knife down until it is below the saw

blade.

[] Lock the release lever by pushing the lever down.
[] Reinstall the throat plate.

_"-=-"_---_ _ RELEASELEVER

\ (UNLOCKED)

,(

%J

IN"UP" POSITIONFORTHROUGHCUTTING

RELEASELEVER

(LOCKED)

IN "DOWN"POSITIONFORNON-THROUGHCUTTING

Fig. 12

19

TO CHECK SAW BLADE iNSTALLATiON
See Figure 13.

CAUTION: To work properly, the saw blade teeth
must point down toward the front of the saw. Failure

to do so could cause damage to the saw blade, the

saw, or the workpiece.

[]

Unplug the saw.

[]

Lower the saw blade and remove the throat plate.

[]

Make sure the bevel locking lever is securely pushed
to the right. Raise the saw blade to its full height

by turning the height/bevel adjusting handwheel
clockwise.

[] Place spreader/riving knife in "up" position.
To loosen the blade:

[] Using the open-end wrench, place the open end onto

the flats on the arbor shaft.

[] Insert the closed-end wrench over the blade nut.

Holding both wrenches firmly, pull the closed end
wrench forward to the front of the machine.

To tighten the blade:
[] Using the open-end wrench, place the open end onto

the flats on the arbor shaft.

[] Insert the closed-end wrench over the blade nut.

Holding both wrenches firmly, push the closed-end
wrench to the back of the machine. Make sure the

blade nut is securely tightened. Do not overtighten.

[] Reinstall the throat plate.
[] Check all clearances for free blade rotation.

TO INSTALL THE BLADE GUARD AND ANTI-
KICKBACK PAWLS

See Figures 14- 16.

WARNING: Replace dull or damaged anti-kickback

pawls. Dull or damaged pawls may not stop a kick-
back increasing the risk of serious personal injury.

NOTE: Anti-kickback pawls should only be installed for
through cuts.

[] Unplug the saw.
[] Raise the saw blade by turning the height/bevel

adjusting handwheel clockwise.

[] Place spreader/riving knife in "up" position.

To install blade guard:

[] Lift the guard lever up to unlock.
[] With the front of the blade guard raised, lower the

back of the guard into the middle hole of the spreader/
riving knife. Push the front of the guard down until it is
parallel to the table (see figure 15). If the blade guard

is not parallel to the table, the riving knife is not in the
spreader (or "up") position.

[] Lock the guard in place by pushing the guard lever

down.

BLADE

GUARD

GUARD

LEVER

0PEN-END

WRENCH

CLOSED=END

WRENCH

BLADE

NUT

Fig. 14

Fig. 13

20

Toinstall anti=kickback pawls:

[] Press and hold the button on the right side of the anti-

kickback pawls.

[] Align the slot in the pawls over the rear hole in the

spreader/riving knife.

[] Push the pawl handle down snapping them into place

and release the button.

NOTE: Pull on the pawl handle to make sure pawls are
securely locked.

NOTE: Blade alignment with the spreader can be adjusted
for different blade widths. Refer to: To Check and Align
the Spreader/Riving Knife and Saw Blade. Check the
blade guard assembly for clearances and free movement.

PAWL

HANDLE BUTTON

ANTI=KICKBACK

TO CHECK AND ALIGN THE SPREADER/RIVING
KNIFE AND SAW BLADE

See Figures 17- 18.

To check alignment of the spreader/riving knife:

[] Unplug the saw.
[] Raise the saw blade by turning the height/bevel

adjusting handwheel clockwise.

[] Remove the anti-kickback pawls and blade guard

assembly. Place a framing square or straight edge
against both the saw blade and the spreader.

NOTE: Place framing square between carbide teeth

and measure from blade. This step will insure framing

square is square against blade from the front to back

of blade.

[] The saw blade and spreader/riving knife are aligned

when the framing square contacts both the blade and

spreader/riving knife evenly with no gaps.

if the spreader/riving knife is out of alignment with the saw
blade, adjustment is needed. The spreader/riving knife
must be in alignment front to back (horizontally) and top to
bottom (vertically).

HEX
KEY

CORRECT

SPREADER/

RIVINGKNIFE

FRAMING

SCIUARE

Fig. 15

INCORRECT

Fig. 16

Fig. 17

21

Toadjust(horizontally):
[] Removethebladeguardassemblyandanti-kickback

pawls.

[] Raisethebladetoitsfullheight.
[] Insertthehexkeythroughtheslotonthebackofthe

saw.Twoadjustmentscrewscanbeaccessedthrough
theslot.

[] Turntheadjustmentscrewstorepositionthespreader/

rivingknifeleftorrightasneededtoalignthespreader/

rivingknifewiththesawblade.

[] Onceproperlyaligned,securelyretightenthescrews.

To adjust (vertically):
[] Push either side of the riving knife to align ittop

to bottom with the blade. Check its position after
adjustment to ensure that it is vertically aligned with

the blade.

HORIZONTALADJUSTMENT

1

PUSH STICK STORAGE

See Figure 19.

[] Insert the push stick storage screws from the loose

parts bag into the holes on the side of the saw table.
Use a Phillips head screwdriver to tighten screws
securely.

[] Place the slots in the push stick over the screws and

slide the push stick toward the back of the saw.

PUSHSTICKSTORAGE

SCREW(S)

PUSHSTICK

BLADE

BLADE

SPREADER/

RiViNG KNIFE

Fig. 19

I

VERTICALADJUSTMENT

FRAMING

SQUARE

I

SPREADER/

RiViNG KNIFE

Fig. 18

22

A

WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with tools to

make you careless. Remember that a careless frac-

tion of a second is sufficient to inflict severe injury.

A

WARNING: Always wear eye protection with side

shields marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1. Failure to
do so could result in objects being thrown into your
eyes, resulting in possible serious injury.

A

WARNING: Do not use any attachments or acces-

sories not recommended by the manufacturer of

this tool. The use of attachments or accessories not

recommended can result in serious personal injury.

A

WARNING: Although many of the illustrations in
this manual are shown with the blade guard removed

for clarity, do not operate the saw without the blade
guard unless specifically instructed to do so.

APPLICATIONS
You may use this tool for the purposes listed below:

[] Straight line cutting operations such as cross cutting,

ripping, mitering, beveling, and compound cutting

[] Cabinet making and woodworking
NOTE: This table saw is designed to cut wood and wood

composition products only. It is not designed for cutting
large panels. Depending on the shape of the panel, use
the rip fence or miter gauge. If the panel is too large to use
either the rip fence or the miter gauge, it is too large for

this saw.
BASIC OPERATION OF THE TABLE SAW

The 3-prong plug must be plugged into a matching outlet
that is properly installed and grounded according to all
local codes and ordinances. Improper connection of the
equipment can result in electric shock. Do not modify
the plug if it will not fit the outlet. Have the correct outlet
installed by a qualified electrician. Refer to the Electrical

section in this manual.
CAUSES OF KICKBACK

Kickback can occur when the blade stalls or binds, kick-
ing the workpiece back toward you with great force and
speed. If your hands are near the saw blade, they may
be jerked loose from the workpiece and may contact the
blade. Kickback can cause serious injury. Use precautions

to avoid the risks.

Kickback can be caused by any action that pinches the
blade in the wood such as:

[] Making a cut with incorrect blade depth
[] Sawing into knots or nails in the workpiece
[] Twisting the wood while making a cut
[] Failing to support work
[] Forcing a cut
[] Cutting warped or wet lumber
[] Using the wrong blade for the type of cut
[] Not following correct operating procedures

[] Misusing the saw
[] Failing to use the anti-kickback pawls
[] Cutting with a dull, gummed-up, or improperly set

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.

[] Inspect the work for knots or nails before beginning a

cut. Knock out any loose knots with a hammer. Never

saw into a loose knot or nail.

[] Always use the rip fence when rip cutting. Use the

miter gauge when cross cutting. This helps prevent

twisting the wood inthe cut.

[] Always use clean, sharp, and properly-set blades.

Never make cuts with dull blades.

[] To avoid pinching the blade, support the work properly

before beginning a cut.

[] When making a cut, use steady, even pressure. Never

force cuts.

[] Do not cut wet or warped lumber.
[] Use extra caution when cutting some prefinished or

composition wood products as the anti-kickback

pawls may not always be effective.

[] Always guide your workpiece with both hands or with

push sticks and/or push blocks. Keep your body in a
balanced position to be ready to resist kickback should
it occur. Never stand directly in line with the blade.

[] Use of a featherboard will help hold the workpiece

securely against the saw table or fence.

[] Clean the saw, blade guard, under the throat plate, and

any areas where saw dust or scrap workpieces may
gather.

[] Use the right type of blade for the cut being made.
[] Always use the spreader / riving knife for every

operation where it is allowed. The use of this device
will greatly reduce the risk of kickback.

23

CUTTINGAIDS

See Figure 20.

Push sticks are devices that may be used for pushing a
workpiece through the blade in any rip cut. When mak-
ing non-through cuts or ripping narrow stock, always use

a push stick, push block, and/or featherboard so your
hands do not come within 3 inches of the saw blade.

They can be made in various sizes and shapes from scrap
wood and used in a specific project. The stick must be
narrower than the workpiece, with a 90° notch in one end
and shaping for a grip on the other end.

A push block has a handle fastened by recessed screws
from the underside. Use push blocks for narrow cuts and
all non-through cuts.

CAUTION: Be sure the screws in a push block are
recessed to avoid damaging the saw or workpiece.

PUSHBLOCKS

Fig. 20

18-1/2 in.

3/4 in.

HOW TO MAKE A JIG (FOR RiP CUTTING
NARROW WORKPIECE)

See Figure 22.

If ripping a narrow workpiece places the hands too close
to the blade, it will be necessary to make and use a jig.

To make a jig:

[] Attach a handle to a long, straight piece of wood and

secure from the underside using recessed screws.

[] Cut an L-shaped stop in the side of the jig.

To use a jig:

[] Position the workpiece flat on the table with the edge

flush against the jig and against the stop.

[] Holding the jig handle and using a push block, make

the rip cut as described on page 32 later in this

section.

3-1/2 in.

STOP

Fig. 21

JIG

HANDLE

AUXILIARY FENCE
An auxiliary fence is a device used to close the gap be-

tween the rip fence and the saw table. Always make and
use and auxiliary fence when ripping material 1/8 in. or

thinner.
HOW TO MAKE AND ATTACH AN AUXILIARY

FENCE (FOR RiP CUTTING THIN WORKPIECE)

See Figure 21.

Rip fence holes are used to secure an auxiliary fence
which requires a piece of wood 3/4 in. thick, 3-1/2 in.
wide, and 18-1/2 in. long to make.

To attach the auxiliary fence to the rip fence:
Place the wood against the rip fence and resting firmly on

the saw table.

[] From the back side of the rip fence, secure the wood

to the fence using 1-1/2 in. wood screws.

JIG

Fig. 22

24

FEATHERBOARD
A featherboard is a device used to help control the

workpiece by holding it securely against the table or
fence. Featherboards are especially useful when ripping
small workpieces and for completing non-through cuts.
The end is angled with a number of short kerfs to give a
friction hold on the workpiece and locked in place on the
table with a C-clamp. Test to ensure it can resist kickback.

FEATHERBOARD

HOW TO MAKE A FEATHERBOARD

See Figure 23.

The featherboard is an excellent project for the saw.
Select a solid piece of lumber approximately 3/4 in. thick,
2-1/2 in. wide and 12 in. long. Mark the center of the
width on one end of the stock. Miter the width to 70° (see
page 32 for information on miter cuts).

Prepare the saw for ripping as discussed on page 32. Set
the rip fence to allow approximately a 1/4 in. "finger" to
be cut in the stock. Feed the stock only to the mark previ-
ously made at 6 in. Turn the saw OFF and allow the blade
to completely stop rotating before removing the stock.
Reset the rip fence and cut spaced rips into the workpiece
to allow approximately 1/4 in. fingers and 1/8 in. spaces
between the fingers.

A

WARNING: Mount the featherboard in front of the

saw blade. If positioned improperly, kickback can
result from the featherboard pinching the workpiece
and binding the blade in the saw kerf. Failure to heed

this warning can result in serious personal injury.

PUSH

STICK

BEVEL

LOCKING

LEVER

Fig. 24

HOW TO MOUNT A FEATHERBOARD

See Figure 24.

Completely lower the saw blade. Position the rip fence
to the desired adjustment for the cut to be performed
and lock. Place the workpiece against the fence and
over the saw blade area. Adjust the featherboard to ap-
ply resistance to the workpiece just forward of the blade.
Securely tighten the adjusting clamp knob to secure the
featherboard in place. Attach C-clamps to further secure
the featherboard to the edge of the saw table.

F-

21/2in.

1__

12in.

25

1/8 in.

1/4in.

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|

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I

700l

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Fig. 23

TYPESOFCUTS

See Figure 25.

There are six basic cuts: 1) the cross cut, 2) the rip cut, 3)
the miter cut, 4) the bevel cross cut, 5) the bevel rip cut,
and 6) the compound (bevel) miter cut. All other cuts are
combinations of these basic six. Operating procedures for
making each kind of cut are given later in this section.

A

WARNING: Always make sure the blade guard and

anti-kickback pawls are in place and working prop-
erly when making these cuts to avoid possible injury.

Cross cuts are straight 90 ° cuts made across the grain of
the workpiece. The wood is fed into the cut at a 90° angle

to the blade, and the blade is vertical.
Rip cuts are made with the grain of the wood. To avoid

kickback while making a rip cut, make sure one side of
the wood rides firmly against the rip fence.

Miter cuts are made with the wood at any angle to the
blade other than 90°. The blade is vertical. Miter cuts tend

to "creep" during cutting. This can be controlled by hold-
ing the workpiece securely against the miter gauge.

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

Compound (or bevel) miter cuts are made with an angled
blade on wood that is angled to the blade. Be thoroughly
familiar with making cross cuts, rip cuts, bevel cuts, and
miter cuts before trying a compound miter cut.

©

©

CROSSCUT

MITERCUT

BEVELCROSSCUT

CUTTING TIPS
Rabbet cuts are non-through cuts which can be either

rip cuts or cross cuts. Carefully read and understand all
sections of this operator's manual before attempting any
operation.

A

WARNING: Do not use blades rated less than the

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

[]

The ken` (the cut made by the blade in the wood)
will be wider than the blade to avoid overheating or

binding. Make allowance for the ken` when measuring
wood.

[] Make sure the ken' is made on the waste side of the

measuring line.

[] Cut the wood with the finish side up.
[] Knock out any loose knots with a hammer before

making the cut.

[] Always provide proper support for the wood as it

comes out of the saw.

®

COMPOUND(BEVEL)MITERCUT

Fig. 25

26

TO CHANGE BLADE DEPTH

See Figure 26.

The blade depth should be set so that the outer points of
the blade are higher than the workpiece by approximately
1/8 in. to 1/4 in. but the lowest points (gullets) are below
the top surface.

[] Turn the bevel lock lever to the right.
[] Raise the blade by turning the height/bevel adjusting

handwheel clockwise or lower it by turning the

handwheel counterclockwise.

GULLET

900ADJUSTMENT 450ADJUSTMENT

SCREW SCREW

BEVEL

LEVER

HEIGHT/BEVEL

ADJUSTING

HANDWHEEL

Fig. 26

TO CHANGE BLADE ANGLE (BEVEL)

See Figure 27.

This table saw has a rack and pinion bevel control that
allows you to make angled cuts from 90° to 45 °.

NOTE: A 90° cut has a 0° bevel and a 45° cut has a 45°
bevel.

[] Unplug the saw.
[] Loosen bevel control by turning bevel lock lever all the

way to the left. If it needs to be further loosened, pull
spring-loaded bevel lock lever out and rotate it back
to the right. Release bevel locking lever and allow it
to seat (lock) in its original position. Turn it to the left
again until loose.

[] Move the height adjusting handwheel to the right to

bevel to 45° bevel angle.

[] Tighten bevel control by turning bevel lock lever to the

right. If it needs to be tightened more, pull the spring-

loaded bevel lock lever out and rotate it to the left.
Then release bevel lock lever and allow it to return to

its original position. Rotate to the right again. Repeat
this process until bevel lock lever is securely tightened.

TODECREASE

ANGLE

TO ADJUST THE BEVEL INDICATOR

See Figure 28.

If the bevel indicator is not at zero when the saw blade
is at 90 °, adjust the indicator by loosening the screw and

setting it at 0° on the bevel scale. Retighten the screw.

HEIGHT/BEVEL

ADJUSTING

HANDWHEEL

TOINCREASE

ANGLE

Fig. 27

COMBINATION

SQUARE

BEVEL

LOCKING

LEVER

27

SCREW

BEVEL

iNDiCATOR

Fig. 28

A

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury,always

make sure the rip fence is parallel to the blade before
beginning any operation.

TO USE THE RIP FENCE

See Figure 29.

[] Place the rear lip on the rear of the saw table and pull

slightly toward the front of the unit.

[] Lower the front end of the rip fence onto the guide

surfaces on top of the front rail.

[] With the rip fence flat on the saw table, push the fence

towards the front rail to align the fence to the saw
table.

[] Push the locking lever down to align and secure the

fence.

Check for a smooth gliding action. If adjustments are
needed, see To Check the Alignment of the Rip Fence
to the Blade in the Adjustment section of this manual.

[] Make two or three test cuts on scrap wood. If the cuts

are not true, repeat the process.

NOTE: The rip fence must be secure when the locking

handle is engaged. To increase the grip of the rip fence
on the rear lip of the table, tighten the clamp screw on
the rear of the rip fence by turning it clockwise.

TO SET THE RiP FENCE SCALE INDICATOR TO
THE BLADE

See Figure 30.

Use the indicator on the rip fence to position the fence
along the scale on the front rail.

NOTE: The anti-kickback pawls and blade guard assem-
bly must be removed to perform this adjustment. Reinstall
the blade guard assembly when the adjustment is com-
plete.

Begin with the blade at a zero angle (straight up).

[] Unplug the saw.
[] Loosen the rip fence by lifting the locking lever.

[] Using a framing square, set the rip fence 2 in. from the

blade tip edge.

[] Loosen the screw on the scale indicator and align with

the 2 in. mark as shown.

[] Tighten the screw and check the dimension and the rip

fence.

RIP

FENCE

SCALE

LOCKING

LEVER

RiP

FENCE

CLAMP

REAR

LiP

Fig. 29

2 in. LOCKING

MARK SCALE LEVER

INDICATOR

Fig. 30

28

TO USE THE MITER GAUGE

See Figure 31.

The miter gauge provides greater accuracy in angled cuts.
For very close tolerances, test cuts are recommended.

There are two miter gauge grooves, one on either side
of the blade. When making a 90° cross cut, you can use
either miter gauge groove. When making a beveled cross
cut (the blade tilted in relation to the table) the miter gauge
should be located in the groove on the right so that the
blade is tilted away from the miter gauge and your hands.

The miter gauge can be turned 60° to the right or left.
[] Loosen the lock knob.

[] With the miter gauge in the miter gauge groove, rotate

the gauge until the desired angle is reached on the
scale.

[] Retighten the lock knob.

LOCK

MITER KNOB

TO USE THE MITER GAUGE IN A REVERSE
POSITION

See Figure 32.

For larger workpieces, the miter gauge can be reversed in
the miter gauge grooves. It will be necessary when revers-
ing the miter gauge to clamp the workpiece to the miter
gauge body.

MITERGAUGE

REVERSED

_MITER

GAUGE

Fig. 31

Fig. 32

29

HEELING (PARALLELING) THE BLADE TO THE
MITER GAUGE GROOVE

See Figures 33 - 35.

A

WARNING: The blade must be parallel to the miter
gauge groove so the wood does not bind resulting

in kickback. Failure to do so could result in serious
personal injury.

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.

[] Unplug the saw.
[] Remove the blade guard and anti-kickback pawls.

Raise the blade by turning the height/bevel adjusting

handwheel.

[]

Mark beside one of the blade teeth at the front of the

blade. Place a combination square even with the front
of the saw table and the side of the saw blade as

shown in figure 33.

[]

Turn the blade so the marked tooth is at the back.

[]

Move the combination square to the rear and again

measure the distance. If the distances are the same,
the blade is square.

if the distances are different:

[] Place spreader/riving knife in "down" position.
[] Loosen the adjusting screws, located on top of the

saw table.

NOTE: If the back of the blade was too far from the
combination square, place a block of wood on the left

side of the blade and push it into the blade until the

blade is square. Retighten the screws.

[] If the back of the blade was too close to the

combination square, place a block of wood on the right

side of the blade and push it into the blade until the

blade is square.

[] Retighten the screws.

RIGHTMITER

GAUGEGROOVE

ADJUSTING

SCREWS

ADJUSTING

SCREWS

Fig. 33

Fig. 34

A

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from kick-
back, align the rip fence to the blade following any
blade adjustments. Always make sure the rip fence is
parallel to the blade before beginning any operation.

BLADETOOCLOSETOMITERGAUGEGROOVE

Fig. 35

30

MAKING CUTS

This table saw can perform a variety of cuts that are not all
mentioned in this manual. DO NOT attempt to make any
cuts not covered here unless you are thoroughly familiar

with the proper procedures and necessary accessories.
Your local library has many books on table saw usage and

specialized woodworking procedures for your reference.
The blade provided with the saw is a high-quality combi-

nation blade suitable for ripping and cross cut operations.
Carefully check all setups and rotate the blade one full
revolution to assure proper clearance before connect-
ing saw to power source. Stand slightly to the side of the
blade path to reduce the chance of injury should kickback

Occur.

A

WARNING: Do not use blades rated less than the

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

Use the miter gauge when making cross, miter, bevel, and
compound miter cuts. To secure the angle, lock the miter
gauge in place by twisting the lock knob clockwise. Al-

ways tighten the lock knob securely in place before use.
NOTE: It is recommended that you place the piece to be

saved on the left side of the blade and that you make a
test cut on scrap wood first.

MAKING A CROSS CUT

See Figures 36 - 37.

CROSSCUT

PLACERIGHTHANDON

MITERGAUGEHERE

A

WARNING: Make sure the blade guard assembly is

installed and working properly to avoid serious pos-
sible injury.

A

WARNING: Using the rip fence as a cutoff gauge

when cross cutting will result in kickback which can
cause serious personal injury.

[] Remove the rip fence.
[] Set the blade to the correct depth for the workpiece.
[] Set the miter gauge to 0° and tighten the lock knob.
[] Make sure the wood is clear of the blade before turning

on the saw.

[] Turn the saw on.
[] Let the blade build up to full speed before moving the

workpiece into the blade.

[] Hold the workpiece firmly with both hands on the miter

gauge and feed the workpiece into the blade.

NOTE: The hand closest to the blade should be placed
on the miter gauge lock knob and the hand farthest
from the blade should be placed on the workpiece.

[] When the cut is made, turn the saw off. Wait for the

blade to come to a complete stop before removing the
workpiece.

31

SWITCH

ON

J

SWITCH

\

L

SWITCHKEY

SWITCHIN LOCKEDPOSITION

Fig. 36

OFF

Fig. 37

MAKING A RiP CUT

See Figure 38,

MAKING A MITER CUT

See Figure 39.

_lL WARNING: Make sure the blade guard assembly is

installed and working properly to avoid serious pos-
sible injury.

[] Set the blade to the correct depth for the workpiece.
[] Position the rip fence the desired distance from the

blade for the cut and securely lock the handle.

[] Make sure the wood is clear of the blade before turning

on the saw.

[]

When ripping a long workpiece, place a support the
same height as the table surface behind the saw for

the cut work.

[]

Turn the saw on.

[]

Position the workpiece flat on the table with the edge
flush against the rip fence. Let the blade build up to full
speed before feeding the workpiece into the blade.

[]

Once the blade has made contact with the workpiece,

use the hand closest to the rip fence to guide it.

Make sure the edge of the workpiece remains in solid
contact with both the rip fence and the surface of the
table. If ripping a narrow piece, use a push stick and/
or push blocks to move the piece through the cut and

past the blade.

[]

When the cut is made, turn the saw off. Wait for the

blade to come to a complete stop before removing the
workpiece.

RiPCUT

RIP

BLADE FENCE

A

WARNING: Make sure the blade guard assembly

is installed and working properly to avoid possible
serious injury.

[] Remove the rip fence.
[] Set the blade to the correct depth for the workpiece.
[] Set the miter gauge to the desired angle and tighten

the lock knob.

[]

Make sure the wood is clear of the blade before turning

on the saw.

[] Turn the saw on.

[]

Let the blade build up to full speed before moving the

workpiece into the blade.

[] Hold the workpiece firmly with both hands on the miter

gauge and feed the workpiece into the blade.

NOTE: The hand closest to the blade should be placed
on the miter gauge lock knob and the hand farthest
from the blade should be placed on the workpiece.

[] When the cut is made, turn the saw off. Wait for the

blade to come to a complete stop before removing the
workpiece.

MITERCUT

BLADE

STRAIGHT

MITERGAUGE

ANGLED

SCALE

Fig. 38

Fig. 39

32

MAKINGA BEVELCROSSCUT

See Figures 40 - 41.

WARNING: Make sure the blade guard assembly

is installed and working properly to avoid possible
serious injury.

A

WARNING: The miter gauge must be on the left

side of the blade to avoid trapping the wood and
causing kickback and the risk of serious personal

injury.

[] Remove the rip fence.
[] Unlock the bevel locking lever.

[] Adjust the bevel angle to the desired setting.
[] Lock the bevel locking lever.

[] Set the blade to the correct depth for the workpiece.
[] Set the miter gauge to 0° and tighten the lock knob.
[] Make sure the wood is clear of the blade before turning

on the saw.

[] Turn the saw on.
[] Let the blade build up to full speed before moving the

workpiece into the blade.

[] Hold the workpiece firmly with both hands on the miter

gauge and feed the workpiece into the blade.

BLADE

ANGLED

BEVELCROSSCUT

MITERGAUGE

STRAIGHT

Fig. 41

VIEWEDFROMTHEFRONT,BELOWTHETABLESAW

TOLOOSEN

TO

TIGHTEN

BEVEL

LOCKINGLEVER

Fig. 40

NOTE: The hand closest to the blade should be placed
on the miter gauge lock knob and the hand farthest
from the blade should be placed on the workpiece.

[]

When the cut is made, turn the saw off. Wait for the

blade to come to a complete stop before removing the
workpiece.

MAKING A BEVEL RIP CUT

See Figure 42.

_I_ WARNING: Make sure the blade guard assembly

is installed and working properly to avoid serious
personal injury.

,aL WARNING: The rip fence must be on the right side

of the blade to avoid trapping the wood and causing
kickback. Placement of the rip fence to the left of the

blade will result in kickback and the risk of serious
personal injury.

[] Remove the miter gauge.
[] Unlock the bevel locking lever.

[] Adjust the bevel angle to 0°.
[] Lock the bevel locking lever.

[] Set the blade to the correct depth for the workpiece.
[] Position the rip fence the desired distance from the

blade for the cut and securely lock the handle.

33

[]

Make sure the wood is clear of the blade before turning

on the saw.

[] When ripping a long workpiece, place a support the ,t_

same height as the table surface behind the saw for
the cut work.

[] Turn the saw on.
[] Position the workpiece flat on the table with the edge

flush against the rip fence. Let the blade build up to full
speed before feeding the workpiece into the blade.

[] Once the blade has made contact with the workpiece,

use the hand closest to the rip fence to guide it.

Make sure the edge of the workpiece remains in solid
contact with both the rip fence and the surface of the
table. If ripping a narrow piece, use a push stick and/
or push blocks to move the piece through the cut and

past the blade.

[] When the cut is made, turn the saw off. Wait for the

blade to come to a complete stop before removing the
workpiece.

BEVELRiPCUT

RiPFENCE

BLADE

ANGLED

SCALE

MAKING A COMPOUND (BEVEL) MITER CUT

See Figure 43.

m

A

[] Remove the rip fence.
[] Unlock the bevel locking lever.

[] Adjust the bevel angle to the desired setting.
[] Lock the bevel locking lever.

[] Set the blade to the correct depth for the workpiece.
[] Set the miter gauge to the desired angle and tighten

[] Make sure the wood is clear of the blade before turning

[] Turn the saw on.
[] Let the blade build up to full speed before moving the

[] Hold the workpiece firmly with both hands on the miter

[] When the cut is made, turn the saw off. Wait for the

WARNING: Make sure the blade guard assembly

is installed and working properly to avoid possible
serious injury.

WARNING: The miter gauge must be on the left

side of the blade to avoid trapping the wood and
causing kickback and the risk of serious personal
injury.

the lock knob.

on the saw.

workpiece into the blade.

gauge and feed the workpiece into the blade.

NOTE: The hand closest to the blade should be placed
on the miter gauge lock knob and the hand farthest
from the blade should be placed on the workpiece.

blade to come to a complete stop before removing the
workpiece.

Fig. 42

COMPOUND(BEVEL)MITERCUT

PLACELEFTHANDONMITER

GAUGEHERE

Fig. 43

34

MAKING A NON=THROUGH CUT

See Figure 44.

_, WARNING: DO NOT install dado blades on this

machine. The arbor shaft has insufficient threads to
mount a dado blade. Mounting a dado blade could

result in the risk of serious personal injury.

Non-through cuts (made with a standard 10 in. blade) can
be made with the grain (ripping) or across the grain (cross
cut). The use of a non-through cut is essential to cutting
grooves. DO NOT perform bevel non-through cuts on this

machine.
This is the only type cut that is made without the blade

guard assembly installed. Make sure the blade guard as-
sembly is reinstalled upon completion of this type of cut.

Read the appropriate section which describes the type of
cut in addition to this section on non-through cuts. For ex-
ample, if your non-through cut is a straight cross cut, read
and understand the section on straight cross cuts before
proceeding.

A

WARNING: When making a non-through cut, the
blade is covered by the workpiece during most of
the cut. Be alert to the exposed blade at the start
and finish of every cut to reduce the risk of personal
injury.

NON-THROUGH CUT

BLADEGUARD

REMOVED

PUSH

STICK

Fig. 44

A

WARNING: Never feed wood with your hands when
making any non-through cut such as rabbets. To
avoid personal injury, always use push blocks, push

sticks, and featherboards.

[] Unplug the saw.
[] Remove the blade guard and anti-kickback pawls.
[] Place spreader / riving knife in "down" position.
[] Unlock the bevel locking lever.
[] Adjust the bevel angle to 0°
[] Lock the bevel locking lever.
[] Set the blade to the correct depth for the workpiece.
[] Depending on the shape and size of the wood, use

either the rip fence or miter gauge.

[] Plug the saw into the power source and turn the saw

on.

[] Let the blade build up to full speed before moving the

workpiece into the blade.

[] Always use push blocks, push sticks, and/or

featherboards when making non-through cuts to

reduce the risk of serious injury.

[] When the cut is made, turn the saw off. Wait for the

blade to come to a complete stop before removing the
workpiece.

Once all non=through cuts are completed:

[] Unplug your saw.
[] Reinstall the spreader/riving knife in the "up" position

then install the blade guard and anti-kickback pawls.

35

WARNING:Beforeperforminganyadjustment, ARBOR BLADE

make sure the tool is unplugged from the power SHAFT
supply and the switch is in the OFF position. Failure

to heed this warning could result in serious personal

injury.

The table saw has been adjusted at the factory for mak-
ing very accurate cuts. However, some of the components
might have been jarred out of alignment during shipping.
Also, over a period of time, readjustment will probably be-
come necessary due to wear.

To avoid unnecessary set-ups and adjustments, a good
practice is to check your setups carefully with a framing

square and make practice cuts in scrap wood before mak-
ing finish cuts in good workpieces. Do not start any ad-

justments until you have checked with a square and made
test cuts to be sure adjustments are needed.

@ ® @

BLADE

WASHER

BLADE

TO REPLACE THE BLADE
See Figures 45 - 47.

[] Unplug the saw.
[] Remove the blade guard and anti-kickback pawls.
[] Lower the saw blade and remove the throat plate.

[] Make sure the bevel locking lever is locked.
[] Raise the saw blade to full height.

[] Insert the open end wrench onto the flats on the arbor

shaft.

[] Insert the closed end wrench over the blade nut.

Holding both wrenches firmly, pull the closed end
wrench (right side) forward while pushing the open end
wrench (left side) to the back of the saw. Remove the

nut.

[] Unlock the release locking lever and remove the blade.

CLOSEDEND

WRENCH

Fig. 46

To install a standard blade:

[] Place the new blade on the arbor shaft (the teeth

must point down toward the front of the saw to work
properly).

[] Place the blade washer and the blade nut over the

arbor shaft. Be sure the dome side of the blade washer
faces the blade and that all items are snug against the

arbor housing. Make sure the blade nut is securely
tightened. Do not overtighten.

[] Lock the release lever.
[] Rotate the blade by hand to make sure it turns freely.

[] Lower the saw blade and reinstall the throat plate.

NOTE: To replace the blade with an accessory blade,
follow the instructions provided with the accessory.

THROAT

PLATE

® @

@

Fig. 45

Fig. 47

36

0° ADJUSTMENT 45° ADJUSTMENT

SCREW SCREW

®

Fig. 48

TO SET THE BLADE AT 0° AND 45 °

See Figures 48 - 50.

The angle settings of the saw have been set at the factory
and, unless damaged in shipping, should not require set-
ting during assembly. After extensive use, they may need

to be checked.
[] Unplug the saw.

[] Raisethe blade.
[] Remove the blade guard assembly.

if the blade is not perfectly vertical (0°):
[] Loosen the adjustment screw.

[] Unlock the bevel locking lever.
[] Push the handle to the left side of the slot. Lock the

angle by pushing the bevel locking lever.

NOTE: If the handle is pushed as far as possible and
doesn't indicate zero properly, you may need to adjust

the bevel indicator. It will be necessary to remove the

handle to adjust the bevel indicator.

[] Place a combination square beside the blade on the

left.

[] Turn the 0° adjustment screw until the saw blade starts

to move. Check again for squareness and continue to
adjust if needed.

if the blade is not an exact 45°:

[] Loosen the adjustment screw.
[] Unlock the bevel locking lever.
[] Push the handle to the right side of the slot. Lock the

angle by pushing the bevel locking lever.

[] Place a combination square beside the blade on the

left.

[] Turn the 45° stop screw until the saw blade starts to

move. Check again for squareness and continue to adjust
if needed.

[] If needed, adjust the bevel indicator to 45°.
[] Make a test cut.

The adjustment screws must be below the saw table
surface so the workpiece doesn't catch on uneven edges.

L

BEVEL

"" INDICATOR

BEVEL BLADE

HANDLE

BEVEL

HANDLE

Fig. 50

BEVEL

LOCKING

LEVER

BEVEL

INDICATOR

Fig. 49

37

TO CHECK THE ALIGNMENT OF THE RiP FENCE
TO THE BLADE

See Figure 51.

[] Unplug the saw.
[] Raise the locking lever to permit the rip fence to be

moved.

[] Place a framing square beside the blade and move the

rip fence up to the square. Take the dimension on the

rip scale.

[] Move the fence back and turn the framing square 180°

to check the other side.

[] if the two dimensions are not the same, loosen the two

bolts on the fence and align it.

[] Retighten the two bolts.
[] Make two or three test cuts on scrap wood. if the cuts

are not true, repeat the process.

BOLTS

Fig. 51

A A

AJL WARNING: When servicing, use only identical re-

placement parts. Use of any other parts may create
a hazard or cause product damage.

A

WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety

glasses with side shields during power tool opera-

tion or when blowing dust. if operation is dusty, also

wear a dust mask.

A

WARNING: Before performing any maintenance,

make sure the tool is unplugged from the power sup-
ply and the switch is in the off ( 0 ) position. Failure

to heed this warning could result in serious personal

injury.

GENERAL MAINTENANCE

Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most
plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of
commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use.
Use clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.

WARNING: Do not at any time let brake fluids,

gasoline, petroleum-based products, penetrating
oils, etc., come in contact with plastic parts. Chemi-

cals can damage, weaken, or destroy plastic which
may result in serious personal injury.

[] Periodically check all clamps, nuts, bolts, and screws

for tightness and condition. Make sure the throat plate

is in good condition and in position.

[] Check the blade guard assembly.
[] To maintain the table surfaces, fence, and rails,

periodically apply paste wax to them and buff to
provide smooth functioning.

[] Protect the blade by cleaning out sawdust from

underneath the table and in the blade teeth. Use a
resin solvent on the blade teeth.

[]

Clean plastic parts only with a soft damp cloth. DO
NOT use any aerosol or petroleum solvents.

LUBRICATION

All of the bearings in this tool are lubricated with a suffi-
cient amount of high grade lubricant for the life of the unit
under normal operating conditions. Therefore, no further
lubrication is required.

38

i ROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION ]

Excess vibration. Blade isout of balance. Replace blade.

Blade is damaged. Replace blade.

Saw is not mounted securely. Tighten all hardware.

Rip fence does not move
smoothly.

Rip fence does not lock at
rear.

Cutting binds or burns work.

Work surface is uneven.

Blade is warped. Check saw blade installation. Replace blade if

Rip fence not mounted correctly.

Rails are dirty or sticky.

Clamp screw is out of adjustment.

Clamp screw is out of adjustment.

Blade is dull.

Blade is heeling.
Work is fed too fast.

Rip fence is misaligned.

Reposition on flat surface.

necessary.

Remount the rip fence.
Clean and wax rails.

Adjust clamp screw counterclockwise.

Adjust clamp screw clockwise.

Replace or sharpen blade.

See page 30 on "Heeling the Blade".
Slow the feed rate.

Align the rip fence.

Wood is warped.

Spreader is out of alignment.

Wood edges away from rip Blade not properly sharpened or set. Resharpen or set blade.
fence when ripping.

39

Replace the wood. Always cut with convex
side to table surface.

See"To check and align the spreader/riving knife
and saw blade" in the Assembly section.

I PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION i

Saw does not make accurate Positive stops inside cabinet need Adjust positive stops.
90°or 45°cuts. adjusting (Bevel Cuts).

Miter gauge is misaligned (Miter Adjust the miter gauge.

Cuts).

Height/bevel adjusting hand- Gears or screw post inside Clean the gears or screw post.
wheel is hard to turn. cabinet are clogged with saw

dust.

Saw does not start. Motor cord or wall cord is not Plug in motor cord or wall cord.

plugged in.
Circuit fuse is blown.

Circuit breaker is tripped.
Cord or switch is damaged.

Replace circuit fuse.
Reset circuit breaker.

Have the cord or switch replaced at your
nearest authorized service center.

Blade makes poor cuts.

Motor labors in rip cut. Blade not proper for rip cut.

Blade is dull or dirty.
Blade is wrong type for cut being

made.
Blade is mounted backwards.

Clean, sharpen, or replace blade.
Replace with correct type.

Remount blade.

Change blade; rip blade typically has fewer
teeth.

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44

33 _

35

23

FIGURE A

78

8O

77

37

See FigureD

75

28 27

58

_- CRAFTSMAN 10 in. TABLE SAW- MODEL NUMBER 315.284610

The model number will be found on a label attached to the cabinet. Always mention the model number in all correspondence regarding your ]10 in, PORTABLE TABLE SAW or when ordering parts.

KEY PART
NO. NUMBER

1 089110120001
2 089015001001
3 089015001013
4 089037007004
5 410102702
6 089110120002
7 089110120003
8 089037007007

9 089110120902
10 089037007008
11 089015001003

12 0101010303
13 089037007009
14 089037007010
15 411062701
16 089110120005
17 410132057
18 0101010501
19 414011001

20 410162701
21 0101010304

22 089037007011
23 411071001
24 089037007012
25 089037007013
26 089037007014
27 089037007015
28 089037007016

PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE A

DESCRIPTION QTY

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

Screw (M8 x 30 mm) ........................................ 1

Screw (M8 x 35 mm) ........................................ 1

Nut (M8) ........................................................... 2

Screw (1/4-20 x 7/8 in., Fiat Hd.) ..................... 4

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

Push Stick ........................................................ 1

Screw (M4, Pan Hd.) ........................................ 2

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

Rod Bracket ..................................................... 1

Rod Clamp Base.............................................. 1

Strap (Long) ..................................................... 2

Rod .................................................................. 1

Short Rod Clamp Base .................................... 2

Flange Nut (1/4-20) .......................................... 4

Washer (D4 mm) .............................................. 5

Screw (M4 x 8 mm, Pan Hd.) ........................... 2

Block ............................................................... 1

Spring Pin (D4 x 13 mm) .................................. 2

Screw (1/4-20 x 3/4 in., Cheese Hd.) ............... 3

Upper Pivot Brac ket ........................................ 1

Screw (M5 x 20 mm, Hex Hd.) ......................... 1

Lock Nut (M6) .................................................. 7

Pull Rod ........................................................... 1

Support Plate ................................................... 1

Mounting Bracket ............................................ 1

Bolt ................................................................... 2

Motor Bracket .................................................. 1

KEY PART

NO. NUMBER

29 0101010920
30 0101010302
31 089110120004
32 089037007017
33 089037007018
34 080015001439
35 089037007019
36 089037007020
37 089037007021
38 089037007097
39 089037007098

40 412011007
41 412021005

42 089037007101
43 412012701
44 089037007907
45 089037007022
46 089037007023
47 089037007702
48 089037007024
49 089037007096

50 089037007709
51 089110118904

52 089110118905
53 089037007911
54 089110113913
55 089110118908
56 089110118909

J

DESCRIPTION QTY

Blade Nut (5/8-18) ............................................ 1

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

Saw Blade (24 tooth) ....................................... 1

Screw (M4 x 0.7 mm) ....................................... 3

Screw (M6 x 15 mm) ........................................ 1

Middle Bracket ................................................. 1

Lever ................................................................ 1

Clamp Lock ...................................................... 1

Clamp .............................................................. 1

Pad ................................................................... 1

Plate Support ................................................... 1

Washer (D5 x D12 x 1.5t) ................................. 2

Lock Washer (D5)............................................. 2

Screw (M5 x 10 mm, Hex Hd.) ......................... 2

Washer (D1/4 x D16 x lt) ................................. 3

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

Screw (M6 x 20 mm, Hex Hd.) ......................... 2

Riving Knife Base ............................................. 1

Spreader/Riving Knife ...................................... 1

Clamp Bracket ................................................. 1

Spreader/Riving Knife Spring .......................... 1

Riving Knife Handle Assembly ......................... 1

Guard Warning Label (Left) .............................. 1

Warning Label (Upper Barrier) ......................... 1

Guard Warning Label (Right) ............................ 1

No Hands Warning Label ................................. 2

Front Blade Guard Warning Label (Right) ........1

Front Blade Guard Warning Label (Left) .......... 1

CRAFTSMAN 10 in. TABLE SAW- MODEL NUMBER 315.284610

The model number will be found on a label attached to the cabinet. Always mention the model number in all correspondence regarding your10 in, PORTABLE TABLE SAW or when ordering parts.

PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE A

KEY PART
NO. NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY

57 089037007700

58 080015001437
59 410162003
60 0101010905
61 414011002
62 089037007029
63 412012701
64 089037007033
65 089037007034

66 089037007031
67 089110120707
68 089037007032
69 089110101066

Blade Guard Assembly

(Inc. Key Nos. 51-56) ....................................... 1

Screw (1/4-20 x 3-1/4 in., Hex Hd.) ................. 2

Screw (M6 x 18 mm, Cheese Hd.) ................... 3

Spacer (D9.5 x 68 mm) .................................... 2

Pin (D8 x 90 mm) ............................................. 1

C-Ring .............................................................. 1

Washer (D1/4 x D16 x 2t) ................................. 6

Block ................................................................ 1

Hex Nut (3/8-16) .............................................. 2

Screw (M8 x 9.5 mm, Hex Hd.) ........................ 1

Miter Gauge Assembly .................................... 1

Indicator ........................................................... 1

Screw w/Washer (M4 x 12 mm, Pan Hd.) ........ 1

KEY PART
NO. NUMBER

70 089037007102
71 080015001455
72 089037007036
73 089037007035
74 089037007701
75 089110120706
76 0101010312
77 0101010313
78 0101140903

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988000118

DESCRIPTION QTY

Washer (D6.5 x D20 x 1.6t) .............................. 3

Hex Nut (1/4-20) .............................................. 1

Work Plate........................................................ 1

Bolt (1/4-20 x 40 mm) ...................................... 1

AntFKickback Pawl Assembly ......................... 1

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

Wrench (Closed End) ....................................... 1

Wrench (Open End).......................................... 1

Hex Key (M5 x 75 mm) .................................... 1

Operator's Manual (089037008193) ................ 1

_- CRAFTSMAN 10 in. TABLE SAW- MODEL NUMBER 315.284610

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FIGURE B

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See Figure C

CRAFTSMAN 10 in. TABLE SAW- MODEL NUMBER 315.284610

The model number will be found on a label attached to the cabinet. Always mention the model number in all correspondence regarding your10 in. PORTABLE TABLE SAW or when ordering parts. }

PARTS LiST FOR

KEY PART
NO. NUMBER DESCRiPTiON QTY

1 089110120006

2 080015001473
3 089110120900

4 080015001475
5 080015001455
6 089110120007
7 412012701
8 0101140904

9 089110120008
10 089110120009
11 0101140203
12 0152010204
13 412011712
14 089110120010
15 411072702
16 414011003
17 089037007042
18 410601004

Cabinet ........................................................... 1

Screw (M4 x 7 mm, Flat Hd.) .......................... 6

Front Panel Label ............................................ 1

Nylon Washer .................................................. 1

Hex Nut (1/4-20) ............................................. 1

Lock Lever ...................................................... 1

Washer (D1/4 x D16 x lt) ................................ 2

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

Lock Button .................................................... 1

Hand Wheel Cap ............................................. 1

Screw (Special, Handwheel) ........................... 1

Handle ............................................................. 1

Washer (D1/4 x D13 x 1.5t) ............................ 1

Height/Bevel Adjusting Handwheel ................ 1

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

Spring Pin (D4 x 16 mm) ................................. 1

Elevating Shaft (3/8-16 x 137 mm) ................. 1

Screw (M4 x 18 mm, Pan Hd.) ........................ 4

FIGURE B

KEY PART

NO. NUMBER DESCRIPTION

19 089037007901
20 984406003
21 089110109712
22 089037007044

23 0101040203
24 410192002

25 080015001486
26 089110120901

27 0000120817
28 0131010210
29 089037007046
30 0121010235
31 089037007045
32 089110118910
33 089037007105
34 411062701
35 089110120708

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

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

Switch Assembly (Inc. Key No. 20) ................. 1

Plate ................................................................ 1

Cord Clamp ..................................................... 1

Screw (M4 x 16 mm, Pan Hd.) ........................ 2

Screw (M6 x 25 mm, Cheese Hd.) .................. 5

Data Label ....................................................... 1

Screw (M8 x 19 mm, Pan Hd.) ........................ 3

Cord Clamp ..................................................... 1

Switch Box ..................................................... 1

Power Cord Bushing (Grommet) ..................... 1

Power Cord ..................................................... 1

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

Bolt (1/4-20 x 1-3/8 in.)................................... 4

Flange Nut (1/4-20 x 10 mm) .......................... 4

Stand Assembly

(inc. Key Nos. 1-8, See Figure C) ................... 1

QTY

CRAFTSMAN 10 in. TABLE SAW- MODEL NUMBER 315.284610

The model number will be found on a label attached to the cabinet. Always mention the model number in all correspondence regarding your10 in, PORTABLE TABLE SAW or when ordering parts.

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FIGURE C

PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE C

KEY PART
NO. NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY

1 089037007093 Lower Side Brace ............................................ 2

2 089037007089 Leg ................................................................... 4

3 089110120017 Upper Brace ..................................................... 2

4 089037007090 Upper Side Brace ............................................ 2

KEY PART

NO. NUMBER

5 089037007094
6 089037007091
7 089037007092
8 411062701

DESCRIPTION QTY

Foot .................................................................. 4

Lower Brace ..................................................... 2

Bolt (1/4-20 x 12 mm) .................................... 16

Flange Nut (1/4-20 x 10 mm) ........................ 16

CRAFTSMAN 10 in. TABLE SAW- MODEL NUMBER 315.284610

The model number will be found on a label attached to the cabinet. Always mention the model number in all correspondence regarding your 110 in, PORTABLE TABLE SAW or when ordering parts.

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FIGURE D

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5

KEY PART
NO. NUMBER

1 089110120011
2 089037007081
3 089037007082
4 089037007083

5 414011028
6 414011003
7 0101140305
8 410542702
9 089110120012

PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE D

DESCRI PTION QTY'

Locking Lever .................................................. 1

Scow (M8 x 5/8in.) ......................................... 2

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

Handle Bar ....................................................... 1

Spring Pin (D4 x 10.5 mm) ............................... 1

Spring Pin (D4 x 20 mm) .................................. 1

Pointer .............................................................. 1

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

Front Block ...................................................... 1

KEY PART

NO. NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY

10 412042702
11 410012701
12 089110120013
13 0101010211
14 0101010916
15 412012030
16 089037007085

17 411072702

Lock Washer (1/4 in.) ....................................... 2

Screw (1/4-20 x 1/2 in., Hex Hd.) .................... 2

Fence ............................................................... 1

Block ................................................................ 1

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

Washer (D6.5 x D16 x 1.5t) .............................. 2

Rear Clamp ...................................................... 1

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

CRAFTSMAN 10 in. TABLE SAW- MODEL NUMBER 315.284610

The model number will be found on a label attached to the cabinet. Always mention the model number in all correspondence regarding your10 in, PORTABLE TABLE SAW or when ordering parts.

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FIGURE E

KEY PART
NO. NUMBER

1 089015001009
2 080015001563
3 410332701
4 089015001010

5 089110120014

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PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE E

DESCRIPTION

Miter Gauge Rod ......................................... 1

Pointer .......................................................... 1

Screw (3/16 in. x 1/4 in.) .............................. 1

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

Miter Gauge ................................................. 1

QTY

KEY PART

NO. NUMBER

6 080015001475
7 412012003
8 089110120015
9 089110120016

DESCRIPTION QTY

Nylon Washer ............................................... 1

Washer (D6.5 x D16 x 2t) ............................. 1

Miter Gauge Knob ........................................ 1

Miter Gauge Cap ......................................... 1