Craftsman 315.284610 User Manual

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

10 in. TABLE SAW

iA WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the

user must read and understand the operator’s
manuai 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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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

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

General Safety Rules....................................................................................................................................................3-4

Specific Safety Rules....................................................................................................................................................4-5

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

Electrical...........................................................................................................................................................................8

Glossary of Terms............................................................................................................................................................9

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

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

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

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

Operation..................................................................................................................................................................23-35

Adjustments...............................................................................................................................................................36-38

Maintenance...................................................................................................................................................................38

Troubieshooting.........................................................................................................................................................39-40

Illustrated Parts List.................................................................................................................................................. 41-48

Parts Ordering/Service......................................................................................................................................Back Page

INTRODUCTION

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.

WARRANTY

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, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

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GENERAL SAFETY RULES

.Mk. 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 invite accidents. 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 it was 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 if the 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.

GENERAL SAFETY RULES

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-wlre 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
WORKPIECE.

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.

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

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.

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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 antl-kickback pawls down, and

the spreader In place.

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

ALWAYS SECURE WORK firmly against the rip fence

or miter gauge. NEVER use the rip fence during the
same operation as the miter gauge.

WHEN MAKING 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:

Keeping blade sharp.

a)

b)

Keeping rip fence parallel to the saw blade.

Keeping spreader, anti-kickback pawls, and

c)

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.

Not ripping work that is twisted or warped or does not

e)

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.

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.

SYMBOLS

Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper
interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer.

SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION

A

Safety Alert

Read Operator’s Manual

©

0

Eye Protection

No Hands Symbol

Wet Conditions Alert Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations.

0

V

A

Hz Hertz

W Watt Power

Volts Voltage

Amperes

Indicates a potential personal injury hazard.

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.

Current

Frequency (cycles per second)

min

no

0

.../min

Minutes Time

Alternating Current

Direct Current

No Load Speed Rotational speed, at no load

Class II Construction

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

Type of current

Type or a characteristic of current

Double-insulated construction

SYMBOLS

I The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product.

SYMBOL SIGNAL

A
A

A

SERVICE

Servicing requires extreme care and knowiedge and

shouid be performed oniy by a quaiified service techni
cian. For service we suggest you return the product to
your nearest AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair.
When servicing, use oniy identicai repiacement parts.

WARNING:

DANGER:

WARNING:

CAUTION:

CAUTION:

MEANING

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
result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may
result in minor or moderate injury.

(Without Safety Alert Symbol) Indicates a situation that may result in
property damage.

WARNING: To avoid serious personai injury, do not

attempt to use this product untii you read thoroughiy
and understand compieteiy the operator’s manual.
Save this operator’s manual and review frequently for
continuing safe operation and instructing others who

may use this product.

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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

ELECTRICAL

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

25' 16 16 16 16
50' 16 16 16

100' 16 16 14

"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.

Wire Size (A.W.G.)

14 14 12
12

14 14

10

—

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 in a 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.

iA 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 in doubt 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.

120 V GROUNDED OUTLET

Fig. 1

GLOSSARY OF TERMS

Anti-Kickback Pawis (fiooring, radiai arm, and tabie

saws)

A device which, when properiy instaiied 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 biade or cutting tooi is mounted.

Bevel Cut

A cutting operation made with the biade at any angie
other than 90° to the tabie surface.

Compound Cut

A cross cut made with both a miter and a bevei angie.

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 adjustabie biades or knives.
The biades or knives remove materiai from the workpiece.

Dado Cut

A non-through cut which produces a square-sided notch
or trough in the workpiece (requires a speciai biade).

Featherboard

A device used to heip controi the workpiece by hoiding it

secureiy against the tabie or fence during any ripping

operation.

FPM or SPM

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

to biade 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

Aiignment of the biade 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.

FEATURES

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

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

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

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

Rating

...............................................

120 V, AC only, 60 Hz

Input

........................

No Load Speed
Cutting Depth at 0°..
Cutting Depth at 45°

BLADE
GUARD

.......

................

.5,000 r/min. (RPM)

.......................

.................

15 Amps

3 in.

2-5/8 in.

10

Fig. 2

FEATURES

KNOW YOUR TABLE SAW

See Figure 2.

The safe use of this product requires an understanding of
the information on the tooi 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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FEATURES

OPERATING COMPONENTS

The upper portion of the blade projects up through the
table and is surrounded by an insert called the throat

plate. The height of the blade is set 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

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).

M, 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 ( 0)
and remove the key. This action will prevent the tool
from accidentally starting when power returns.

At 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 ( 0)
position before plugging tool into the power source.

SWITCH

ON

SWITCH

OFF

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.

SWITCH KEY

SWITCH IN LOCKED POSITION

Fig. 3

12

FEATURES

BLADES

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

complete information.

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

A WARNING: Do not use blades rated less than the

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

TOOLS NEEDE

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

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FRAMING SQUARE

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11 III 11

COMBINATION

SQUARE

PHILLIPS

SCREWDRIVER

0^^

FLATHEAD

SCREWDRIVER

C-CLAMP

13

Fig. 4

LOOSE PARTS

The following items are included with the table saw:

9

A. Anti-Kickback Pawls

B. Blade Guard

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

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

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

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

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

...........................................................

...............................................

Fig. 5

1
1

H. Screw

I. Open End Wrench..................................................1

J. Closed End Wrench
K. Hex Key (5 mm)
L. Push Stick Storage Screw

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

14

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...............................................

.....................................................

......................................

2

1
1

2

LOOSE PARTS

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

J

A. Lower Brace

B. Lower Side Brace
C. Upper Brace
D. Upper Side Brace
E. Hex Nut

............................................................

............................................................

...................................................................

....................................................

....................................................

2
2
2
2

20

H

F. Carriage Bolt (1/4 - 20 x 1/2 in.)
G. Carriage Bolt (1/4 - 20 x 1 -3/8 in.)
H Foot
I. Leg

15

..........................................................................

..........................................................................

.....................

...................

Fig. 6

16

4
4
4

ASSEMBL

UNPACKING

This product requires assembiy.

■ Carefuiiy iift saw from the carton and piace it on a ievei
work surface.

NOTE: This tooi is heavy. To avoid back injury, keep
your knees bent and iift with your iegs, not your back,
and get heip when needed.

A WARNING: Do not use this product if any parts on

the Loose Parts List are aiready assembied to your
product when you unpack it. Parts on this iist are not
assembied to the product by the manufacturer and
require customer instaliation. Use of a product that
may have been improperiy assembied couid resuit in
serious personai injury.

■ Inspect the tooi carefuiiy 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.

¿k 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.

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.

At 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.

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.

16

ASSEMBL

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.

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

Fig. 7

17

ASSEMBL

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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.

SCREW

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

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 lift the 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.

NYLON HEIGHT / BEVEL

NUT ADJUSTING HANDWHEEL

THROAT

PLATE

SPREADER / RIVING

KNIFE

Fig. 9

Fig. 11

18

ASSEMBL

TO CHANGE BETWEEN A SPREADER AND A

RIVING KNIFE

See Figure 12.

This saw is shipped with the spreader/riving knife piaced

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

NOTE: The spreader/riving knife must be piaced in the
through cutting, or “up” position (spreader position), for all
other cutting operations.

■ Unpiug the saw.

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

■ Remove the throat piate.

■ Raise the saw biade by turning the height/bevei
adjusting handwheei ciockwise.

■ Uniock the reiease iever by puiiing it up.

■ Grasp the spreader and pull it towards the right side of
the saw to reiease the spreader from the spring-ioaded

riving ciamp.

■ Puli the spreader up until the internal pins are engaged
and the spreader is above the saw biade.

■ Lock the reiease iever by pushing the iever down.

■ Reinstaii the throat piate.

To place in riving knife position (or “down” position for
all non-through cutting):

■ Remove the throat piate.

■ Raise the saw biade by turning the height/bevei
adjusting handwheei ciockwise.

■ Uniock the reiease iever by puiiing it up.

■ Push the riving knife down untii it is beiow the saw

biade.

■ Lock the reiease iever by pushing the iever down.

■ Reinstaii the throat piate.

I J

RELEASE LEVER

Fig. 12

19

ASSEMBL

I j

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 helght/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 antl-kickback

pawls. Dull or damaged pawls may not stop a kick
back Increasing the risk of serious personal Injury.

NOTE: Antl-kickback pawls should only be Installed for

through cuts.

■ Unplug the saw.

■ Raise the saw blade by turning the helght/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

OPEN-END

CLOSED-END

WRENCH

20

ASSEMBL

I j

To install anti-kickback pawls:

■ Press and hold the button on the right side of the anti
kickback pawis.

■ Aiign the siot in the pawis over the rear hoie in the

spreader/riving knife.

■ Push the pawi handie down snapping them into piace

and reiease 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

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).

CORRECT

INCORRECT

Fig. 16

21

ASSEMBL

j

To adjust (horizontally):

■ Remove the blade guard assembly and antl-kickback

pawls.

■ Raise the blade to Its full height.

■ Insert the hex key through the slot on the back of the
saw. Two adjustment screws can be accessed through
the slot.

■ Turn the adjustment screws to reposition the spreader/

riving knife left or right as needed to align the spreader/
riving knife with the saw blade.

■ Once properly aligned, securely retIghten the screws.

To adjust (vertically):

■ Push either side of the riving knife to align It top
to bottom with the blade. Check Its position after
adjustment to ensure that It Is vertically aligned with
the blade.

HORIZONTAL ADJUSTMENT FRAMING

SOUARE

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.

PUSH STICK STORAGE

SCREW(S)

SOUARE

Fig. 19

22

OPERATIO

i

j

Ak 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.

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.

Al 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

■ Falling 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

■ Falling to use the antl-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 In the 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 antl-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

OPERATIO

CUTTING AIDS

See Figure 20.

Push sticks are devices that may be used for pushing a

workpiece through the biade in any rip cut. When mak

ing non-through cuts or ripping narrow stock, aiways use

a push stick, push biock, and/or featherboard so your

hands do not come within 3 inches of the saw biade.
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 biock has a handie fastened by recessed screws
from the underside. Use push biocks for narrow cuts and
all non-through cuts.

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

PUSH BLOCKS

Fig. 20

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 handie to a iong, 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 fiat on the tabie with the edge
fiush against the jig and against the stop.

■ Hoiding the jig handie and using a push biock, make
the rip cut as described on page 32 iater in this
section.

STOP

JIG

HANDLE

j

AUXILIARY FENCE

An auxiiiary fence is a device used to ciose the gap be
tween the rip fence and the saw tabie. Aiways make and

use and auxiiiary fence when ripping materiai 1/8 in. or

thinner.

HOW TO MAKE AND ATTACH AN AUXILIARY
FENCE (FOR RIP CUTTING THIN WORKPIECE)

See Figure 21.

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

To attach the auxiliary fence to the rip fence:

Piace the wood against the rip fence and resting firmiy on

the saw tabie.

■ From the back side of the rip fence, secure the wood
to the fence using 1-1/2 in. wood screws.

Fig. 22

24

OPERATION

j

FEATHERBOARD

A featherboard is a device used to heip controi the
workpiece by hoiding it secureiy against the tabie or
fence. Featherboards are especiaiiy usefui when ripping

smaii workpieces and for compieting non-through cuts.
The end is angied with a number of short kerfs to give a
friction hoid on the workpiece and iocked in piace on the
tabie with a C-ciamp. Test to ensure it can resist kickback.

HOW TO MAKE A FEATHERBOARD

See Figure 23.

The featherboard is an exceiient project for the saw.
Seiect a soiid piece of iumber approximateiy 3/4 in. thick,
2-1/2 in. wide and 12 in. iong. 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 aliow approximateiy a 1/4 in. “finger” to

be cut in the stock. Feed the stock oniy to the mark previ­ousiy made at 6 in. Turn the saw OFF and aiiow the biade
to compieteiy stop rotating before removing the stock.

Reset the rip fence and cut spaced rips into the workpiece
to aliow 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

BLOCK

FEATHERBOARD

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.

25

Fig. 23

OPERATION

TYPES OF CUTS

See Figure 25.

There are six basic cuts: 1) the cross cut, 2) the rip cut, 3)
the miter cut, 4) the bevei cross cut, 5) the bevei rip cut,
and 6) the compound (bevei) miter cut. Ail other cuts are
combinations of these basic six. Operating procedures for

making each kind of cut are given later in this section.

Ak 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.

©

CROSS CUT

A

MITER CUT

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

binding. Make allowance for the kerf when measuring

wood.

■ Make sure the kerf 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.

26

OPERATION

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 helght/bevel adjusting

handwheel clockwise or lower It by turning the
handwheel counterclockwise.

GULLET

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 spring­loaded 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.

90° ADJUSTMENT

TO ADJUST THE BEVEL INDICATOR

45° ADJUSTMENT

SCREW

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.

27

OPERATION

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

28

Fig. 30

OPERATION

TO USE THE MITER GAUGE

See Figure 31.

The miter gauge provides greater accuracy in angied cuts.

For very cióse toierances, test cuts are recommended.

There are two miter gauge grooves, one on either side
of the biade. When making a 90° cross cut, you can use
either miter gauge groove. When making a beveied cross
cut (the biade tiited in reiation to the tabie) the miter gauge

shouid be iocated in the groove on the right so that the
biade is tiited away from the miter gauge and your hands.

The miter gauge can be turned 60° to the right or ieft.

■ Loosen the iock knob.

■ With the miter gauge in the miter gauge groove, rotate
the gauge untii the desired angie is reached on the
scaie.

Retighten the iock knob.

LOCK

MITER

KNOB

TO USE THE MITER GAUGE IN A REVERSE

POSITION

See Figure 32.

For iarger workpieces, the miter gauge can be reversed in

the miter gauge grooves. It wili be necessary when revers

ing the miter gauge to ciamp the workpiece to the miter

gauge body.

MITER GAUGE

Fig. 31

29

OPERATION

HEELING (PARALLELING) THE BLADE TO THE

MITER GAUGE GROOVE

See Figures 33 - 35.

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 antl-kickback pawls.

Raise the blade by turning the helght/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.

RiGHT MiTER

GAUGE GROOVE COMBiNATiON

SCREWS

COMBiNATiON

SOUARE

Fig. 33

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.

Fig. 35

30

OPERATION

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.

CROSS CUT

PLACE RIGHT HAND ON

MITER GAUGE HERE

MAKING A CROSS CUT

See Figures 36 - 37.

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 IN LOCKED POSITION

Fig. 36

Fig. 37

OPERATION

MAKING A RIP CUT

See Figure 38.

A 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. Walt for the
blade to come to a complete stop before removing the

workpiece.

RIP CUT

MAKING A MITER CUT

See Figure 39.

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. Walt for the
blade to come to a complete stop before removing the

workpiece.

MITER CUT

BLADE

STRAIGHT

BLADE

Fig. 38

32

OPERATION

MAKING A BEVEL CROSS CUT

See Figures 40 - 41.

A 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.

BEVEL CROSS CUT

VIEWED FROM THE FRONT, BELOW THE TABLE SAW

TO LOOSEN jQ

TIGHTEN

BEVEL

LOCKING LEVER

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. Walt for the
blade to come to a complete stop before removing the

workpiece.

MAKING A BEVEL RIP CUT

See Figure 42.

A WARNING: Make sure the blade guard assembly

Is Installed and working properly to avoid serious
personal Injury.

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

OPERATION

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.

BEVEL RIP CUT

RIP FENCE

MAKING A COMPOUND (BEVEL) MITER CUT

See Figure 43.

A 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 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.

COMPOUND (BEVEL) MITER CUT

PLACE LEFT HAND ON MITER

GAUGE HERE

OPERATION

MAKING A NON-THROUGH CUT

See Figure 44.

Ak 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.

Ak 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

BLADE GUARD

REMOVED

Ak 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

ADJUSTMENTS

WARNING: Before performing any adjustment,

make sure the tool is unplugged from the power
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.

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.

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.

ADJUSTMENTS

0“ ADJUSTMENT

SCREW

45“ ADJUSTMENT

SCREW

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.

■ Raise the 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.

BLADE

COMBINATION

BLADE

COMBINATION

SQUARE

37

ADJUSTMENTS

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.

FRAMING

Fig. 51

MAINTENANCE

WARNING: When servicing, use only identical re

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

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.

jùk 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.

Mk 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

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION

Excess vibration. Biade is out of baiance.

Biade is damaged.
Saw is not mounted secureiy.
Work surface is uneven.

Biade is warped.

Rip fence does not move
smooth iy.

Rip fence does not iock at
rear.

Cutting binds or burns work. Biade is duii.

Rip fence not mounted correctiy.
Raiis are dirty or sticky.
Ciamp screw is out of adjustment.

Ciamp screw is out of adjustment.

Repiace biade.
Repiace biade.

Tighten all hardware.

Reposition on flat surface.

Check saw blade installation. Replace blade if

necessary.

Remount the rip fence.
Clean and wax rails.
Adjust clamp screw counterclockwise.

Adjust clamp screw clockwise.

Replace or sharpen blade.

Wood edges away from rip
fence when ripping.

Biade is heeiing.
Work is fed too fast.
Rip fence is misaiigned.
Wood is warped.

Spreader is out of aiignment.

Biade not property sharpened or set.

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

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

See “Tocheckand align the spreader/riving knife
and saw blade” in the Assemb/y section.

Resharpen or set blade.

39

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION

Saw does not make accurate
90° or 45° cuts.

Height/bevel adjusting hand

wheel is hard to turn.

Saw does not start.

Blade makes poor cuts.

Positive stops inside cabinet need
adjusting (Bevel Cuts).

Miter gauge is misaligned (Miter
Cuts).

Gears or screw post inside
cabinet are clogged with saw
dust.

Motor cord or wall cord is not
plugged in.

Circuit fuse is blown.
Circuit breaker is tripped.
Cord or switch is damaged.

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

made.
Blade is mounted backwards.

Adjust positive stops.

Adjust the miter gauge.

Clean the gears or screw post.

Plug in motor cord or wall cord.

Replace circuit fuse.
Reset circuit breaker.
Have the cord or switch replaced at your

nearest authorized service center.

Clean, sharpen, or replace blade.

Replace with correct type.

Remount blade.

Motor labors in rip cut.

Blade not proper for rip cut.

Change blade; rip blade typically has fewer
teeth.

40

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.

PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE A

KEY PART KEY PART
NO.

NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY

NO.

NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY

4^

1

089110120001 Throat Plate Assembly

2

089015001001
3 089015001013
4 089037007004

410102702 Screw (1/4-20 X 7/8 in., Flat Hd.

5

089110120002

6
7

089110120003

089037007007 Screw (M4, Pan Hd.)

8

089110120902

9

10 089037007008

11

12

089015001003 Rod Clamp Base........................

0101010303

13 089037007009 Rod
14

089037007010

Screw (M8 X 30 mm)
Screw (M8 X 35 mm)

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

Saw Table

..................................

Push Stick..................................

Scale Label
Rod Bracket

Strap (Long)

................................

...............................

...............................

............................................

Short Rod Clamp Base
15 411062701 Flange Nut (1/4-20)
16 089110120005

Washer (D4 mm)
17 410132057 Screw (M4 X 8 mm, Pan Hd.)

Block

18 0101010501
19 414011001

..........................................

Spring Pin (D4 X 13 mm)............

...............

.................

.................

.........

.................

..............

...................

.......................

.....

20 410162701 Screw (1/4-20 X 3/4 in.. Cheese Hd.)....

21 0101010304 Upper Pivot Bracket...................

22

089037007011
23 411071001
24 089037007012
25 089037007013
26
27

28 089037007016

089037007014 Mounting Bracket.......................

089037007015

Screw (M5 X 20 mm. Hex Hd.)...
Lock Nut (M6)
Pull Rod
Support Plate

............................

.....................................

.............................

Bolt.............................................

Motor Bracket

............................

.........

1

.........

1

.........

1 31

.........

2

.........

4 33 089037007018

.........

1 34

.........

1

.........

2

.........

1 37 089037007021 Clamp........................................................

.........

1

.........

1

.........

2

.........

1

.........

2

.........

4 43 412012701

.........

5

.........

2

.........

1

.........

2 47 089037007702 Spreader/Riving Knife

.........

3 48

.........

1

.........

1

.........

7 51

.........

1

.........

1 53 089037007911

.........

1 54

.........

2

.........

1

29 0101010920 Blade Nut (5/8-18)
30

0101010302 Blade Washer
089110120004 Saw Blade (24 tooth)

32

089037007017

Screw (M4 X 0.7 mm)
Screw (M6 X 15 mm)

080015001439
35 089037007019
36 089037007020

38

089037007097
39 089037007098
40

41

42

412011007 Washer (D5 x D12 x 1.5t)

412021005

089037007101

Middle Bracket

Lever.........................................................

Clamp Lock

Pad............................................................

Plate Support

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

Screw (M5 X 10 mm. Hex Hd.)
Washer (D1/4 x D16 x It)

....................................

...........................................

................................

...............................

................................

..........................................

...............................................

............................................

.........................

..........................

44 089037007907 Warning Label...........................................

45
46 089037007023 Riving Knife Base

089037007022 Screw (M6 X 20 mm. Hex Hd.)

.....................................

...............................

089037007024 Clamp Bracket

49 089037007096

Spreader/Riving Knife Spring

..........................................

50 089037007709 Riving Knife Handle Assembly

52

089110118904 Guard Warning Label (Left)
089110118905

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

......................

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

089110113913 No Hands Warning Label
55 089110118908
56 089110118909

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

.........................

..................

..................

...................

.................

......

......

......

......

......

......

......

......

......

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......

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1
1
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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.

PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE A

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KEY
NO.

57

58
59 410162003
60 0101010905
61
62
63 412012701
64
65
66 089037007031
67 089110120707
68
69 089110101066

PART
NUMBER

089037007700

080015001437

414011002
089037007029

089037007033
089037007034

089037007032

DESCRIPTION QTY

Blade Guard Assembly

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

Screw (1/4-20 X 3-1/4 in., Hex Hd.)
Screw (M6 X 18 mm, Cheese Hd.)
Spacer (D9.5 x 68 mm)

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.)

Miter Gauge Assembly

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

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

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2
3
2

1
1

KEY

NO.

70
71
72
73 089037007035 Bolt (1/4-20 X 40 mm)
74

75 089110120706 Rip Fence Assembly.............................

76
77
78 0101140903 Hex Key (M5 x 75 mm)

1

PART
NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY

089037007102 Washer (D6.5 x D20 x 1.6t)
080015001455 Hex Nut (1/4-20)
089037007036 Work Plate

089037007701

0101010312
0101010313

Not Shown:
988000118 Operator’s Manual (089037008193)

Anti-Kickback Pawl Assembly...............

Wrench (Closed End)
Wrench (Open End)

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FIGURE B

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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.

PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE B

KEY PART KEY PART

NO.

NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY

NO.

NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY

1

2
3 089110120900 Front Panel Label
4
5 080015001455 Hex Nut (1/4-20)
6
7
8

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9 089110120008

10 089110120009 Hand Wheel Cap

11

12 0152010204
13
14
15
16 414011003
17 089037007042 Elevating Shaft (3/8-16 x 137 mm)
18

089110120006
080015001473

080015001475

089110120007 Lock Lever
412012701

0101140904 Spring...................................................

0101140203 Screw (Special, Handwheel)................

412011712 Washer (D1/4 x D13 x 1.5t)
089110120010 Height/Bevel Adjusting Handwheel
411072702

410601004 Screw (M4 X 18 mm. Pan Hd.)

Cabinet.................................................

Screw (M4 X 7 mm, Flat Hd.)

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Nylon Washer

Washer (D1/4 x D16 x It)

Lock Button..........................................

Handle..................................................

Lock Nut (1/4-20)
Spring Pin (D4 X 16 mm)

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1
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1
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1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
4

19 089037007901
20 984406003

21 089110109712

22 089037007044
23 0101040203
24 410192002 Screw (M4 X 16 mm. Pan Hd.)
25 080015001486 Screw (M6 X 25 mm. Cheese Hd.)
26 089110120901 Data Label
27 0000120817 Screw (M8 X 19 mm. Pan Hd.)
28 0131010210
29 089037007046
30 0121010235

31 089037007045

32
33 089037007105 Bolt (1/4-20 X 1-3/8 in.)
34
35 089110120708 Stand Assembly

089110118910

411062701 Flange Nut (1/4-20 x 10 mm)...............

Warning Label......................................

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

Plate.....................................................

Cord Clamp..........................................

Cord Clamp..........................................

Switch Box
Power Cord Bushing (Grommet)

Power Cord..........................................

Warning Label......................................

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

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1
1
1
1
2
5
1
3
1
1
1
1
1
4
4

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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.

FIGURE C

KEY PART
NO.

1
2
3
4

PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE C

NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY

089037007093 Lower Side Brace

089037007089 Leg..........................................

089110120017
089037007090 Upper Side Brace

Upper Brace............................

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2
4
2
2

KEY PART

NO.

5
6 089037007091
7 089037007092
8 411062701

NUMBER

089037007094

DESCRIPTION QTY

Foot

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Lower Brace

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

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

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16

4
2

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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.

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FIGURE D

KEY PART

NO.

1

2
3
4
5 414011028
6 414011003
7
8

9

NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY

089110120011
089037007081
089037007082

089037007083 Handle Bar.....................................

0101140305
410542702 Screw (5/32-32 X 1/4 in.)

089110120012 Front Block.....................................

Locking Lever
Screw (M8 X 5/8 in.)

Lock Rod .......................................

Spring Pin (D4 X 10.5 mm)
Spring Pin (D4 X 20 mm)
Pointer

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PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE D

KEY PART

NO.

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1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1

1

10

11

12
13
14
15 412012030
16 089037007085
17 411072702

412042702 Lock Washer (1/4 in.)
410012701

089110120013 Fence.................................................

0101010211 Block
0101010916

NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY

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

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Spring.................................................

Washer (D6.5 x D16 x 1.5t)

Rear Clamp........................................

Lock Nut (1/4-20)

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2
1
1
1
2
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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.

FIGURE E

KEY PART
NO.

1
2
3 410332701
4
5

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PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE E

NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY
089015001009 Miter Gauge Rod

080015001563

Pointer

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Screw (3/16 in. X 1/4 in.)
089015001010
089110120014

Pin...............................................

Miter Gauge

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1
1
1
1
1

KEY PART

NO.

6 080015001475
7

NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY

Nylon Washer

412012003

Washer (D6.5 x D16 x 2t)
8 089110120015 Miter Gauge Knob
9 089110120016 Miter Gauge Cap

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