Jet Tools JBTS-10MJS User Manual

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Operating Instructions and Parts Manual

10" Job Site Table Saw

Benchtop Series – Model No. JBTS-10MJS

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174315

WALTER MEIER (Manufacturing) Inc.

427 New Sanford Road
LaVergne, Tennessee 37086 Part No. M-707000
Ph.: 800-274-6848 Revision A3 10/2010
www.walt er meier.c om Copyright © 2010 Walt er Meier (M anufacturi ng) Inc.

Warranty and Service

Walter Meier (Manufacturing) Inc., warrants every product it sells. If one of our tools needs service or repair, o ne of our
Authorized Service Centers located throughout the United States can give you quick service. In most cases, any of these
Walter Meier Authorized Service Centers can authorize warranty repair, assist you in obtaining parts, or perform routine

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maintenance and major repair on your JET

6848.

MORE INFORMATION

Walter Meier is consistently adding new products to the line. For complete, up-to-date product information, check with your
local Walter Meier distributor, or visit waltermeier.com.

WARRANTY

JET products carry a limited warranty which varies in duration based upon the product (MW stands for Metalworking, WW
stands for Woodworking).

WHAT IS COVERED?

This warranty covers any defects in workmanship or materials subject to the exceptions stated below. Cutting tools, abrasives
and other consumables are excluded from warranty coverage.

WHO IS COVERED?

This warranty covers only the initial purchaser of the product.

WHAT IS THE PERIOD OF COVERAGE?

The general JET warranty lasts for the time period specified in the product literature of each product.

WHAT IS NOT COVERED?

Three Year, Five Year and Lifetime Warranties do not cover products used for industrial or educational purposes. Products
with Three Year, Five Year or Lifetime Warranties that are used for industrial or education purposes revert to a One Year
Warranty. This warranty does not cover defects due directly or indirectly to misuse, abuse, negligence or accidents, normal
wear-and-tear, improper repair or alterations, or lack of maintenance.

HOW TO GET SERVICE

The product or part must be returned for e xamination, postage prepaid, to a location designated by us. For the na me of the
location nearest you, please call 1-800-274-6848.

You must provide proof of initial purchase date and an explanation of the complaint must accompany the merchandise. If our
inspection discloses a defect, we will repair or replace the product, or refund the purchase price, at our option. We will return
the repaired product or replacement at our expense unless it is determined by us that there is no defect, or that the defect
resulted from causes not within the scope of our warranty in which case we will, at your direction, dispose of or return the
product. In the event you choose to have the product returned, you will be responsible for the shipping and handling costs of
the return.

HOW STATE LAW APPLIES

This warranty gives you specific legal rights; you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

LIMITATIONS ON THIS WARRANTY

WALTER MEIER (MANUFACTURING) INC., LIMITS ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED
WARRANTY FOR EACH PRODUCT. EXCEPT AS STATED HEREIN, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS ARE EXCLUDED. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG
THE IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

WALTER MEIER SHALL IN NO E VENT BE LIABLE FOR DEATH, INJURIES TO PERSONS OR PROPERTY, OR FOR
INCIDENTAL, CONTINGENT, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM THE USE OF OUR
PRODUCTS. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

Walter Meier sells through distributors only. The specifications in Walter Meier catalogs are given as general infor mation and
are not binding. Members of Walter Meier reserve the right to effect at any time, without prior notice, those alterations to parts,
fittings, and accessory equipment which they may deem necessary for any reason whatsoever. JET
sold in Canada by Walter Meier.

tools. For the name of an Authorized Service Center in your area call 1-800-274-

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branded products are not

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Table of Contents

Warranty and Service................................................................................................................................2

Table of Contents .....................................................................................................................................3

Warnings..................................................................................................................................................4

Table Saw Safety .....................................................................................................................................6

Spe cifi cation s ...........................................................................................................................................7

Definitions and Terminology ......................................................................................................................7

El ectric al ..................................................................................................................................................8

Grounding Instructions ...........................................................................................................................8

115 Volt Operat ion Only .........................................................................................................................8

Extension Cords ....................................................................................................................................8

Fea tures ..................................................................................................................................................9

Shipping Contents .................................................................................................................................. 10

Ass embly ............................................................................................................................................... 12

Stand.................................................................................................................................................. 12

Attaching Saw to Stand ........................................................................................................................ 12

Mounting the Saw to Work Surface ....................................................................................................... 13

Rear Table Extension .......................................................................................................................... 13

Handwheel Handle .............................................................................................................................. 14

Installing the Blade .............................................................................................................................. 14

Removing the Blade ............................................................................................................................ 14

Blade Guard Assembly ........................................................................................................................ 15

Installing the Pus h-stick Storage........................................................................................................... 16

Storage............................................................................................................................................... 16

Adju s tmen ts ........................................................................................................................................... 17

Setting up the Stand ............................................................................................................................ 17

Folding the Stand ................................................................................................................................ 17

Adjusting t he Table Insert .................................................................................................................... 17

Aligning the Blade Guard Splitter .......................................................................................................... 18

90° and 45° Positive Stop Adjustment ................................................................................................... 19

Blade Tilt Pointer ................................................................................................................................. 19

Blade Parallel to the Miter Slot ............................................................................................................. 20

Adjusting t he Miter Gauge .................................................................................................................... 21

Rip Fence Adjustment ......................................................................................................................... 21

Rip Fence Indicator ............................................................................................................................. 22

Table Exte nsio n Sca le Pointer.............................................................................................................. 22

Rear Table Extension Adjustment......................................................................................................... 22

Adjusting t he Locking Lever ................................................................................................................. 22

Additional Blade Adjustments ............................................................................................................... 20

Operation ............................................................................................................................................... 23

Basic Saw Operations ......................................................................................................................... 23

Cutting Operatio ns .............................................................................................................................. 24

Mai ntenance .......................................................................................................................................... 28

Push Stick Construction .......................................................................................................................... 29

Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................................................... 30

Parts ...................................................................................................................................................... 31

Ordering Replacement Parts ................................................................................................................ 31

Table Saw........................................................................................................................................... 31

Mobile Sta nd ....................................................................................................................................... 38

Wiring Diagram....................................................................................................................................... 40

The specifications in this manual are given as general information and are not binding. Walter Meier
(Manufacturing) Inc. reserves the right to effect, at any time and w ithout prior notice, chang es or alterations to
parts, fitt ings, and accessory equipme nt deemed necessary f or any reason whats oever .

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Warnings

1. Read and understand t he entire owners' ma nual before at t empting assemb ly or oper ation.

2. Read and understand the war nings post ed on the machine and in this manual. Fa ilure t o comply with
all of these warnings may cause serio us injury.

3. Replace the warning labels if they become obscured or removed.

4. This saw is designed and intended for use by properly t r ai ned and experienced personnel only. If you
are not familiar w it h t he proper and safe operation of a table saw, do not use until proper tr aining and
knowledge have bee n obtai ned.

5. Do not use this saw for other than its intended use. If used for other purposes, Walter Meier
(Manufacturing) Inc., disclaims any real or implied w arranty and holds itself harmless f rom any injury
that may result from that use.

6. Always wear approved safety glasses/f ace shields while using this table saw . Everyday eyeglasses
only have impact resistant lenses; they are not saf et y glasses.

7. Bef ore operat ing this saw, remove tie, rings, w atches and other jewelry, and roll slee ves up past the
elbows. Remove all loos e clothing and confine long hair. Non-slip footwear or anti-skid floor st r ips ar e
recommended. Do not wear gloves.

8. Wear ear pr otect or s (plugs or muf f s ) during exte nded periods of oper at ion.

9. Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling and other construction activities
contain chemicals k nown to cause cancer, birt h defects or ot her reproductive harm. Some e xamples
of these chemicals are:

• Lead from lead based paint.

• Crystalline silica from bricks, cement and other masonr y pr oducts.

• Arsenic and chromium fr om chemically treated lumber.

Your risk of exposure 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 face or dust masks that are specifically designed to filter out microscopic
particles.

10. Do not operate this machine while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or any m edication.

11. Make cer t ain the switch is in the OFF position before co nnecti ng the machine to the power supply.

12. Make cer t ain the machine is properly grounded.

13. Make all machine adjustme nts or maintenance with the machine unplugged from the power source.

14. Remove adjusting keys and wrenches. Form a habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting
wrenches are removed from the mac hine before tur ning it on.

15. Keep safety guards in place at all times when the machine is in us e. If removed for maintena nce
purposes, use extreme cautio n and replace t he guards immed iately.

16. Make sure this machine is firmly secured to t he floor or bench before use.

17. Check damaged parts. Before further use of the machine, 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 alignme nt of moving part s, binding of moving part s, break age of part s, mounting
and any other condit ions t hat may affect its oper ation. A guard or other part that is damaged s hould
be properly repaired or r eplaced.

18. Provide for adequate space surrounding work area and non-glare, overhead lighti ng.

19. Keep the floor around t he machine clean and free of sc r ap material, oil and grease.

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20. Don't use i n dangero us e nvironment. Don't use power t ools i n damp or w et locations, or expose t hem
to rain. Keep work ar ea well lighted.

21. Keep visitors a saf e dist ance from the wor k ar ea. Keep children away.

22. Make your workshop child proof with padlocks, master switches or by removing st ar t er keys.

23. Give your work undivided att ention. Looking aro und, carrying on a conversatio n and “horse-play” ar e
careless acts that can result in serious injury.

24. Maintain a balanced stance at all times so that you do not fall or lean against the blade or other
moving parts. Do not overreac h or use excessive for c e t o perfor m any machine operation.

25. Use the right tool at t he correc t speed and feed rate. Do not force a tool or at t achment to do a jo b f or
which it was not designed. The r ight t o ol will do t he job b e tter a nd sa fer.

26. Use recommended accessor ies; improper acc essor ies may be hazardous.

27. Maintain tools wit h care. Keep saw blades sharp and clean for the best and safest performance.
Follow instructions f or lubricating and c hangi ng accessories.

28. Disconnect tools bef or e ser vicing and w hen changing access or ies such as blades.

29. Make sure the work piece is securely attached or clamped t o t he table.

30. Turn off t he mac hine bef or e cleaning. Use a brush or co mpres sed air t o r emove chips or debris — do
not use your hand s.

31. Do not stand on the machine. Serio us injury co uld occur if the machine tips over.

32. Never lea ve the machine r unni ng unattended. Turn the power off and do not leave the machine until it
comes to a complete st op.

33. Remove loose items a nd unnecessary w or k pieces f r om the area befor e starting the machine.

Familiarize yourself with the following safety notices used in this manual:

This means that if precautions are not heeded, it may result in minor injury and/or

possible machine damage.

This means that if pr ecautions are not heeded, it may result in serious injury or possibly

even death.

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Table Saw Safety

1. Always use a saw blade g uard, splitt er and anti-kickb ack pawls for every t hrough–sawing operatio n.
Through–sawing operations are those in which the blade cuts completely through the workpiece
when ripping or crosscutting. Always be sure the blade guard is tightened securely.

2. Always hold work firmly against the miter gauge or rip fence.

3. Always use a p ush stick (pr ovided with t his saw), especially w hen ripping narrow stock. Refer to the
ripping i nstructions in t his Operator’s M anual w here the push st ick is cover ed in det ail. A patt ern for
making your own push stick is included o n page 29.

4. Never perfor m any operatio n by freehand, w hich means using only your hands to support or guide the
workpiece. Alway s use either the fence or the miter gauge to position and guide the work .

Warning: Freehand cutting is the major cause of kickback and finger/hand amputations. Never
use the miter gauge and fence simultaneously.

5. Never stand or have any part of y our body in line wit h the path of the saw blade. Keep your hands out
of the saw blade path.

6. Never reach behind or over the cutting tool for any reason.

7. Remove the rip fence when crosscutt i ng.

8. Do not use a molding head with this saw.

9. Feed work into the blade against t he directio n of rotation o nly.

10. Never use the rip fence as a cut-off gauge when crosscutting.

11. Never att empt to f ree a stalled saw blade w ithout first turning t he saw OFF. Tur n power switc h OFF
immediately to pr event motor damage.

12. Provide adeq uate support to the r ear and the sides of the saw table for long or wide work pieces.

13. Avoid kickbacks (w or k t hrown back t owards you) by keep i ng t he blade sharp, the rip fence par al lel to
the saw blade and by keeping the splitter, anti-kickback pawls and guards in place, aligned and
functioning. Do not rel ease w or k bef or e passing it completely bey ond the saw bla de. Do not rip work
that is twist ed, warped or does not have a str aig ht edge to guide it along the fence. Do not attempt t o
reverse out of a cut with the blade running.

14. Avoid awkwar d operatio ns and hand positio ns where a s udde n slip could c ause your hand to move
into the saw blade.

15. Never use solve nts to clean plastic par ts. Solvents could possib ly dissol ve or otherwise da mage the
material. Only a soft damp cloth should be used to clean plastic parts.

16. Mount your table saw on a bench or st and before per f or ming any cut ting operations.

17. Never cut metals or materials that may make hazardous dust.

18. Always use i n a well- ventilat ed ar ea. Remove sawdust fr equently. Clean out sawdust from the interior
of the saw to prevent a potential fire hazard. Att ach a vacuum to t he dust port f or additional sawdust
removal.

19. Never leave t he saw running unattended. Do not leave t he saw until t he blade comes to a co mplete
stop.

20. For pr oper oper at ion follow the ins t ructions in this Operat or ’s M anual.

Note: O n machi nes with no st and or if a st and is not being used, a hole approxi mately 11 i n. square must
be cut under the saw to allow sa wdust to f all throug h. Fail ure to cut this hole will ca us e sa wd ust t o build
up in t he motor area, r esulting in a fire hazard and potential motor damage.

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Specifications

Stock Number .......................................................................................................................... 707000

Motor ................................................................................................. 120VAC, 1P H, 60 Hz, 15A, 4.4HP

Blade Speed - no load (RPM) ........................................................................................................ 4000

Saw Blade Diameter (in.)................................................................................................................... 10

Arbor Diameter (in.) ......................................................................................................................... 5/8

Blade Tilt (deg. ) ...........................................................................................................................45 left

Rip Capacity (in.) .............................................................................................................................. 25

Maximum Cutting Depth at 90º (in.)................................................................................................ 3-1/8

Maximum Cutting Depth at 45° (in.) ............................................................................................... 2-1/2

Dado Capacity (in.) ................................................................................................................. 13/16 x 6

Table Heig ht, with Stand (in.)............................................................................................................. 35

Main Table Size (in.) .......................................................................................................... 24 W x 21 D

Table Size with Side a nd Rear Exte nsio n Wings (in.) ..................................................... 30-1/4 W x 21 D

Table Size with Both Wings Fully Exte nded (i n.) ....................................................... 42-3/8 W x 35-3/4 D

Dust Port Diameter (in.)................................................................................................................. 2-1/2

Gross Weight (lbs.) ......................................................................................................................... 105

Net Weight (lbs.) ............................................................................................................................... 91

Definitions and Terminology

Arbor: Metal shaft that connects the drive

mechanism to the blade.
Bevel Edge Cut: Tilt of the saw arbor and blade

between 0° and 45° to perform an angled cutting
operation.

Blade Guard: Mechanis m mo unte d ove r the s aw
blade to prevent accidental contact with the cutting
edge.

Crosscut: Sawing operation in which the miter
gauge is used to cut across the grain of the
workpiece.

Dado Blade: Bl ade(s) used for cutti ng grooves and
rabbets.

Dado Cut: Flat bottomed groove in the face of the
workpiece made with a dado blade.

Feathe rboard: Device used to keep a board
against the rip fence or table that allows the
operator to keep hands away from the saw blade.

Kerf: The resulting cut or gap made by a saw
blade.

Kickback: An event in which the workpiece is lifted
up and thrown back toward an operator, caused
when a work piece binds on the saw blade or
between the saw blade and ri p fence (or ot her fix ed
object). To minimize or prevent injury from
kickbacks, see the Operating Instruction s section.

Miter Gauge: A component that controls the
workpiece movement while performing a crosscut
of variou s angles.

Non-Through Cut: A sawing operation that
requires the lowering of the splitter and removal of

the blade guard and kick-back pawls, resulting in a
cut that does not protrude through the top of the
workpiece (includes Dado and rabbet cuts).

The blade guard and kick-back pawls must be re­ins talle d and spl it te r r aised af te r p e r f ormi ng a non­through cut to avoid accidental contact with the
saw blade during oper ation.

Parallel: Position of the rip fence equal in distance
at every poi nt to th e side face of t he saw blade.

Perpendicular: 90° (right angle) intersection or
po sitio n of the vertic al and ho rizon tal pl anes s uch
as the position of the saw blade (vertical) to the
table sur face (horizontal).

Push Board/Push Stick: An instrument used to
safely push the workpiece through the cutting
operation.

Rabbet: A cutting operation that creates an
L-shaped channel al o ng the edge o f t he board.

Rip Cut: A cut made along the grain of the
workpiece.

Splitter: Metal plate to which the blade guard is
attached that maintains the kerf opening in the
workpiece when perfor m ing a cuttin g operation.

Standard Kerf: 1/8" gap made with a standard
blade.

Straightedge: A tool us e d to c hec k that a s urf ac e
is flat or parallel.

Through Sawing: A sawing operation in which the
workpiece thickness is completely sawn through.
Proper blade height usuall y allows a 1/8" of the top
of th e blade to extend above the wood stock.

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Electrical

Grounding Instructions

In the event of a malfunction or breakdown,
grounding pro vides a path of least r esist ance for
electric current to reduce the risk of electric
shock. This tool is eq uipped w ith an electric cor d
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 wit h all local codes and ordi nances.

Do not modify the plug pro vided – if it will not f it
the outlet, ha ve the proper outlet installed by a
qualified ele c trician.

Improper connection of the equipment­grounding conductor can result in a risk of
electric shock. The conductor with insulation
having an outer surface that is green with or
without yellow stripes is the equipment­grounding conduc tor. If r epair or replaceme nt of
the electric cord or plug is necessary, do not
connect t he equipment-gr ounding conductor t o a
live terminal.

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

Use only 3-wire extension cords that have 3­prong grounding plugs and 3-pole receptacles
that accept t he tool’s plug.

Repair or replace damaged or worn cord
immediately.

Figure A

Extension Cords

Make sure your extension cord is in good
condition. When using an extension cord, be
sure to use one heavy enough to carry the
current yo ur mac hine will draw . An undersized
cord will cause a drop in the line voltage
resulting in power loss and overheating. The
table below shows the correct size to use
depending on the cord length and nameplate
ampere rati ng. If in doubt, use the next heavier
gauge. Remember, the smaller the gauge
number, the heavier the cord.

Cord Length AWG
00 – 25ft 016
225 – 50ft 014

Important: Make certain the receptacle in
question is properly grounded. If you are not
sure, have a registered electrician check the
receptacle.

115 Volt Operation Only

Referring to Figure A:
As received f rom the factor y, your table saw is

ready to run at 115-volt operation. This table
saw, w hen wired for 115 volt, is inte nded for use
on a circuit that has an outlet and a plug that
looks like t he one ill ustrated i n (A). A tempor ary
adapter, which looks like the adapter show n in
(B), may be used to connect this pl ug t o a two­pole receptacle if a properly grounded outlet is
not available. The temporary adapter should
only be used until a properly grounded outlet
can be installed by a qualified electrician. This
adapter is not applicab le in Canada. The green
colored rigid ear , lug, or t ab, extending from t he
adapter, must be connected to a permanent
ground such as a properly grounded outlet bo x.

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Features

Figure 1 – Features

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Shipping Contents

Unpacking

1. Remove the contents from the shipping
container.

2. Compare the contents of the shipping
container and hardware bags with the lists
found below. Make cert ain that all items are
accounted f or bef or e discar di ng any packing
material. Report any shortages or damage
to your JET dist r ibutor.

Contents of the Shipping Container

(These items s hown in Figur e 3)

A Blade Guard (1)
B Kickbac k Pawl (1)
C Riving Knife (1)
D Table Saw (1)
E Pedal (1)
F Miter Gauge (1)
G St and Assemb ly (1)
H Rear Table Exte nsion (1)
J Rear Table Extension Tube (2)
K Push Stick (1)
L Rip Fence (1)
M Roller Wheel (2)

-- Hardware Bags

see contents on next page

-- Owner’s Manual (1)

-- Warranty Registration Card

Tools Supplied for Assembly

(These items s hown in Figur e 2)

N Blade Wrench
O 4mm Hex Wrench
P 5mm Hex Wrench

Figure 2 – Supplied Tools

Tools not included

00Adjustable Wr ench
006mm Hex Wrench
00Crosspoint Screw dr iver
00Comb inatio n Wrench

Figure 3 – Contents of Shipping Container

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Hardware

The followi ng items are shown in Figure 4.
Q Screw (2)

R Collar (4)
S Shaft Sleeve (2)
T Nut (2)
U Screw (1)
V Nut (1)
W Screw (4)
X Plastic Flat Washer ( 4)
Y Screw (2)

Figure 4 – Har dware

aZ oStand Pad (1)

AA oSplitter/ Riving Knif e Loc k Knob (1)
BB oFlat Washer (1)
CC oSplitter / Ri ving K nife Plate (1)
DD oHa ndwheel Handle (1)
EE oPush Stick Storage Clip (1)
FF oPlastic Stop (4)
GG oScrew (1)
HH oRear Extens io n Pad (1)

Read and understand all assembly instructions before attempting assembly! Failure to

comply may cause serious injury!

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Assembly

Note: The letter designators used in the assembly

section are the same as those used in the shipping
contents a nd hardwar e section (page 10-11) for the
purpose of simplifying part ide ntificat io n.

Stand

Stand may pop up unexpectedly
without weight of saw on stand. In order to
avoid injury, verify that the lock hook (G1, Fig.

7) located at the front of the stand is locked
onto the stop screw before mounting the table
saw.

Stand Pad and Pedal

Referring to figure 5:

1. Thread the sta nd pad (Z) throug h the wing nu t

(Z1) to the bottom of the left rear leg.
Adjustment is described in Setting up the Stand

on page 17.

2. Attach the pedal (E) to the left front leg using

the screw (U) and hex nut (V). Secure with
10mm socket and crosspoi nt screwdriver.

Wheel

Referring to Figure 6:

3. Attach two collars (R1, R2) to each roll er wheel

(M).

Figure 5

Figure 6

4. Attach one roller wheel assembly to the right

front leg using the bolt (Q), the shaf t sl eeve (S),
and the hex nut (T) as show n.

Note: Verify that the side of the wheel that has
more ribs is facing toward the inside of the
stand.

5. Attach the other roller wheel to the right rear

leg using the same manner.

6. Tighten screw (Q) and hex nut (T) with two

17mm wrenches.
Note: Do not o vertighten, bec ause doing so will

not allow the wheels to turn.

Attaching Saw to Stand

Referring to Figure 7:

Do not cut the bands and
release the stand hook (G1) until the table saw
is properly attached to the stand.

1. Place table saw (D) on the top of stand (G)

aligning t he holes in the base w ith the holes in
the stand.

Figure 7

2. Insert four hex bolts (W) through the pl astic f l at
washers (X) and holes in base and stand.

3. Tig hte n all four bolts (W) with a 13 mm socket,
but do not overtighten.

Note: To set up the stand or fold dow n t he stand,
see Setting Up The Stand and F olding The Stand
on page 17.

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