Porter-Cable 10 IN. (254 MM) JOBSITE TABLE SAW, PCB220TS Instruction Manual
10 IN. (254 MM)
JOBSITE TABLE SAW
SCIE CIRCULAIRE DE 254 MM
(10 PO) SUR LE LIEU DE TRAVAIL
SIERRA DE MESA DE 254 MM
(10 PULG.) PARA LA OBRA
Instruction Manual
Manuel d’instructions
Manual de instrucciones
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INSTRUCTIVO DE OPERACIÓN, CENTROS DE
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CATALOG NUMBER
PCB220TS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION PAGE
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS.....................................................................................................................
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65................................................................................................................. 3
SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS ...................................................................................................... 3
POWER TOOL SAFETY ............................................................................................................................. 4
TABLE SAW SAFETY ................................................................................................................................. 5
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS AND SAFE-
TY...........................................................................................
TOOLS NEEDED FOR ASSEMBLY.............................................................................................................
CARTON CONTENTS......................................................................................................................
KNOW YOUR JOBSITE TABLE SAW......................................................................................................... 11
GLOSSARY OF TERMS.............................................................................................................................. 12
ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS.............................................................................................................. 13
OPERATION ............................................................................................................................................... 23
MAINTENANCE........................................................................................................................................... 30
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE..................................................................................................................... 31
ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS....................................................................................................... 33
PUSH STICK PATTERN.............................................................................................................................. 34
PARTS LIST................................................................................................................................................. 35
WARRANTY................................................................................................................................................. 40
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
MOTOR
Type .................................................. Universal
Amps ................................................. 15
Voltage .............................................. 120
Hz ...................................................... 60
RPM (no load) ................................... 5000
Overload Protection .......................... YES
MITER GAUGE ................................... YES
RIP FENCE .......................................... YES
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WARNING
To avoid electrical hazards, fire hazards or damage to the table saw, use proper circuit protection.
This table saw is wired at the factory for 110-120 Volt operation. It must be connected to a 110-120 Volt /
15 Ampere time delay fuse or circuit breaker. To avoid shock or fire, replace power cord immediately if it is
worn, cut or damaged in any way.
Before using your table saw, it is critical that you read and understand these safety rules. Failure to follow
these rules could result in serious injury to you or damage to the table saw.
SAW
Table Size ...................................... 25 in. x 19-1/2 in.
(635 mm x 495 mm)
Table Extension ............................. Right
Extension Fence Capacity............. 24 in. (609.6 mm)
Blade Size ..................................... 10 in. (254 mm)
Arbor Size ...................................... 5/8 in. (15.9 mm)
CUTTING PACACITY
Maximum Cut Depth @ 90° ........... 3 in. (76 mm)
Maximum Cut Depth @ 45° ........... 2-1/2 in. (64 mm)
Maximum Dado Cut Width ............. 1/2 in. (12.7 mm)
Maximum Dado Blade Diameter .... 6 in. (152.4 mm)
2009/12
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Printed in Taiwan
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
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WARNING
Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling and other construction activities contains
chemicals known to the state of California 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.
with dust from power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities. Wear protective
clothing and wash exposed areas with soap and water. Allowing dust to get into your mouth, eyes, or lay on
the skin may promote absorption of harmful chemicals.
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WARNING
Use of this tool can generate and/or disperse dust, which may cause serious and permanent respiratory or
other injury. Always use NIOSH/OSHA approved respiratory protection appropriate for the dust exposure.
Direct particles away from face and body.
Avoid prolonged contact
SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS
WARNING ICONS
Your power tool and its Instruction Manual may contain “WARNING ICONS” (a picture symbol intended to alert
you to and/or instruct you how to avoid a potentially hazardous condition). Understanding and heeding these
symbols will help you operate your tool better and safer. Shown below are some of the symbols you may see.
SAFETY ALERT: Precautions that involve your safety.
PROHIBITION
WEAR EYE PROTECTION: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields.
WEAR RESPIRATORY AND HEARING PROTECTION: Always wear respiratory and hearing protection.
READ AND UNDERSTAND INSTRUCTION MANUAL: To reduce the risk of injury, user and all bystanders
must read and understand instruction manual before using this product.
KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM THE MOVING PART AND CUTTING SURFACE: Failure to keep your hands
away from the moving part and cutting surface will result in serious personal injury.
SUPPORT AND CLAMP WORK
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DANGER
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WARNING
DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury.
WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
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CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
or moderate injury.
CAUTION: Used without the safety alert symbol indicates potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.
: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor
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POWER TOOL SAFETY
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE USING THIS POWER TOOL
Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert
and knowing how to use your power tool.
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WARNING
� To avoid mistakes that could cause serious
injury, do not plug the tool in until you have read
and understood the following.
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Read all instructions before operating product.
Failure to follow all instructions listed below may
result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
1. READ and become familiar with the entire
Instruction Manual. LEARN the tool’s
application, limitations and possible hazards.
2. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order.
3. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES.
Form the habit of checking to see that keys and
adjusting wrenches are removed from the tool before
turning ON.
4. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and
benches invite accidents.
5. DO NOT USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS.
Do not use power tools in damp locations, or expose
them to rain or snow. Keep work area well lit.
6. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors and
bystanders should be kept a safe distance from work
area.
7. MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD PROOF with padlocks,
master switches or by removing starter keys.
8. DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL. It will do the job better
and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
9. USE THE RIGHT TOOL. Do not force the tool or an
attachment to do a job for which it was not designed.
10. USE PROPER 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 your product will draw.
An undersized cord will result in a drop in line
voltage and in loss of power which will cause the tool
to overheat. The table on page 7 shows the correct
size to use depending on cord length and nameplate
ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier
gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the heavier
the cord.
11. WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear loose
clothing, gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets or other
jewelry which may get caught in moving parts.
Nonslip footwear is recommended. Wear protective
hair covering to contain long hair.
12. ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION. Any
power tool can throw foreign objects into
the eyes and could cause permanent eye
damage. ALWAYS wear Safety Goggles
(not glasses) that comply with ANSI Safety standard
Z87.1. Everyday eyeglasses have only impact–
resistant lenses. They ARE NOT safety glasses.
NOTE: Glasses or goggles not in compliance with
ANSI Z87.1 could seriously injure you when they
break.
13. WEAR A FACE MASK OR DUST MASK.
Sawing operation produces dust.
14. SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to
hold work when practical. It is safer than
using your hand and it frees both hands to
operate the tool.
15. DISCONNECT TOOLS FROM POWER SOURCE
before servicing, and when changing accessories
such as blades, bits and cutters.
16. REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL
STARTING. Make sure switch is in the OFF position
before plugging the tool in.
17. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.
Consult this Instruction Manual for recommended
accessories. The use of improper accessories may
cause risk of injury to yourself or others.
18. NEVER STAND ON THE TOOL. Serious injury
could occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is
unintentionally contacted.
19. CHECK FOR 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 should be
properly repaired or replaced.
20. NEVER LEAVE THE TOOL RUNNING
UNATTENDED. TURN THE POWER “OFF”. Do not
walk away from a running tool until the blade comes
to a complete stop and the tool is unplugged from
the power source.
21. DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times.
22. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp
and clean for best and safest performance. Follow
instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
23. DO NOT use power tool in presence of flammable
liquids or gases.
24. DO NOT operate the tool if you are under the
influence of any drugs, alcohol or medicationn that
could affect your ability to use the tool properly.
25. Dust generated from certain materials can be
hazardous to your health. Always operate saw in
well-ventilated area and provide for proper dust
removal.
26. WEAR HEARING PROTECTION to reduce
the risk of induced hearing loss.
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TABLE SAW SAFETY
1. ALWAYS USE SAW BLADE GUARD, riving knife
and anti-kickback pawls for every through–sawing
operation. Through–sawing operations are those
in which the blade cuts completely through the
workpiece when ripping or crosscutting. Always be
sure blade guard is tightened securely.
2. ALWAYS HOLD WORK FIRMLY against the miter
gauge or rip fence.
3. ALWAYS USE a push stick, especially when ripping
narrow stock. Refer to ripping instructions in this
Instruction Manual where the push stick is covered
in detail. A pattern for making your own push stick is
included on page 34.
4. NEVER PERFORM ANY OPERATION FREEHAND,
which means using only your hands to support or
guide the workpiece. Always use either the fence
or the miter gauge to position and guide the work.
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WARNING
FREEHAND CUTTING IS THE MAJOR CAUSE OF
KICKBACK AND FINGER/HAND AMPUTATIONS.
5. NEVER STAND or have any part of your body in line
with 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 crosscutting.
8. DO NOT USE a molding head with this saw.
9. FEED WORK INTO THE BLADE against the direction
of rotation only.
10. NEVER use the rip fence as a cut-off gauge when
crosscutting.
11. NEVER ATTEMPT TO FREE A STALLED SAW
BLADE without first turning the saw OFF and
unplugging saw from power source. Turn power
switch OFF immediately to prevent motor damage.
12. PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPORT to the rear and
the sides of the saw table for long or wide workpieces.
14. AVOID AWKWARD OPERATIONS and hand
positions where a sudden slip could cause your hand
to move into the saw blade.
15. NEVER USE SOLVENTS to clean plastic parts.
Solvents could possibly dissolve or otherwise
damage the material. Only a soft damp cloth should
be used to clean plastic parts.
16. MOUNT your table saw on a bench or stand
before performing any cutting operations. Refer
to ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS on page
13. Secure tool properly to prevent unexpected
movement.
17. NEVER CUT METALS or materials that may make
hazardous dust.
18. ALWAYS USE IN A WELL-VENTILATED AREA.
Remove sawdust frequently. Clean out sawdust
from the interior of the saw to prevent a potential
fire hazard. Attach a vacuum to the dust port for
additional sawdust removal.
19. NEVER LEAVE THE SAW RUNNING
UNATTENDED. Do not leave the saw until the blade
comes to a complete stop.
20. For proper operation follow the instructions in this
Instruction Manual entitled ASSEMBLY AND
ADJUSTMENTS (Page 13). Failure to provide
sawdust fall-through and removal hole will allow
sawdust to build up in the motor area resulting in a
fire hazard and potential motor damage.
21. USE ONLY saw blades recommended with warning
that the riving knife shall not be thicker than the width
of the groove cut by the saw blade and not thinner
than the body of the saw blade.
22. USE PUSH-STICK OR PUSH BLOCK to feed the
workpiece past the saw blade.
block should always be stored
not in use.
23. DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work into a blade
against the direction of rotation of the blade.
The push-stick or push
with the machine when
13. AVOID KICKBACKS (work thrown back towards you)
by keeping the blade sharp, the rip fence parallel to
the saw blade and by keeping the riving knife, antikickback pawls and guards in place, aligned and
functioning. Do not release work before passing it
completely beyond the saw blade. Do not rip work
that is twisted, warped or does not have a straight
edge to guide it along the fence.
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TABLE SAW SAFETY
SAW BLADE GUARD ASSEMBLY, ANTI-KICKBACK
ASSEMBLY AND RIVING KNIFE
Your table saw is equipped with a blade guard assembly,
anti-kickback assembly and riving knife that covers the
blade and reduces the possibility of accidental blade
contact. The riving knife is a flat plate that fits into the cut
made by the saw blade and effectively fights kickback
by lessening the tendency of the blade to bind in the cut.
The blade guard assembly and anti-kickback assembly
can only be used when making through cuts that sever
the wood. When making rabbets and other cuts that
make non through cuts, the blade guard assembly and
anti-kickback assembly must be removed and riving
knife lowered to the non through cut position marked on
the riving knife. Two anti-kickback pawls are located on
the sides of the riving knife that allow the wood to pass
through the blade in the cutting direction but reduce
the possibility of the material being thrown backwards
toward the operator. Use all components of the guarding
system (blade guard assembly, riving knife and antikickback assembly) for every operation for which they
can be used including all through cutting. If you elect
not to use any of these components for a particular
application exercise additional caution regarding control
of the workpiece, the use of push sticks, the position
of your hands relative to the blade, the use of safety
glasses, the means to avoid kickback and all other
warnings contained in this manual and on the saw itself.
Replace the guarding systems as soon as you return
to thru-cutting operations. Keep the guard assembly in
working order.
KICKBACKS
KICKBACKS: Kickbacks can cause serious injury. A
kickback occurs when a part of the workpiece binds
between the saw blade and the rip fence, or other fixed
object, and rises from the table and is thrown toward the
operator. Kickbacks can be avoided by attention to the
following conditions.
How to Avoid Them and Protect Yourself from
Possible Injury:
a. Be certain that the rip fence is parallel to the saw
blade.
b. Do not rip by applying the feed force to the section of
the workpiece that will become the cut-off (free) piece.
Feed force when ripping should always be applied
between the saw blade and the fence; use a push stick
for narrow work, 6 in. (152 mm) wide or less.
c. Keep saw blade guard assembly, riving knife and anti kickback assembly in place and operating properly. If
anti-kickback assembly is not operational, return your
unit to the nearest authorized service center for repair.
The riving knife must be in alignment with the saw
blade and the anti-kickback assembly must stop a
kickback once it has started. Check their action before
ripping by pushing the wood under the anti-kickback
assembly. The teeth must prevent the wood from being
pulled toward the front of the saw.
d. Plastic and composite (like hardboard) materials may
be cut on your saw. However, since these are usually
quite hard and slippery, the anti-kickback pawls may
not stop a kickback. Therefore, be especially attentive
to following proper set up and cutting procedures for
ripping.
e. Use saw blade guard assembly, anti-kickback
assembly and riving knife for every operation for which
it can be used, including all through-sawing.
f. Push the workpiece past the saw blade prior to release.
g. Never rip a workpiece that is twisted or warped, or
does not have a straight edge to guide along the
fence.
h. Never saw a large workpiece that cannot be controlled.
i. Never use the fence as a guide or length stop when
crosscutting.
j. Never saw a workpiece with loose knots, flaws, nails or
other foreign objects.
k. Never rip a workpiece shorter than 10 in. (254 mm).
l. NEVER use a dull blade – replace or have
resharpened.
m.NEVER use a rip fence and miter gauge together.
n. Keep hands out of saw blade.
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ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS AND SAFETY
POWER SUPPLY AND MOTOR SPECIFICATIONS
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WARNING
To avoid electrical hazards, fire hazards, or damage
to the tool, use proper circuit protection. Use a
seperate electrical circuit for your tool. Your table
saw is wired at the factory for 120V operation.
Connect to a 120V, 15 Amp circuit and use a 15 Amp
time delay fuse or circuit breaker. To avoid shock or
fire, if power cord is worn,
cut, or damaged in any
way, have it replaced immediately.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
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WARNING
This tool must be grounded while in use to protect
the operator from electrical shock.
IN THE EVENT OF A MALFUNCTION OR
BREAKDOWN, grounding provides a path of least
resistance for electric currents and reduces the risk of
electric shock. This tool is equipped with an electrical
cord that has an equipment-grounding conductor
and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged
into a matching receptacle 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 receptacle, have the proper receptacle installed
by a qualified electrician.
IMPROPER CONNECTION of the equipment grounding
conductor can result in risk of electric shock. The
conductor with the green insulation (with or without
yellow stripes) is the equipment grounding conductor.
If repair or replacement of the electrical cord or plug is
necessary, do not connect the equipment grounding
conductor to a live terminal.
CHECK with a qualified electrician or service person
if you do not completely understand the grounding
instructions, or if you are not certain the tool is properly
grounded.
USE only 3-wire extension cords that have
three-pronged grounding plugs with three-pole
receptacles that accept the tool’s plug. Repair or
replace damaged or worn cords immediately.
Use a separate electrical circuit for your tool. This circuit
must not be less than #14 wire and should be protected
with a 15 Amp time delay fuse. Before connecting the
motor to the power line, make sure the switch is in the
off position and the electric current is rated the same as
the current stamped on the motor nameplate. Running
at a lower voltage will damage the motor.
GUIDELINES FOR EXTENSION CORDS
USE THE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure
your extension cord is in good condition. Use an
extension 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, overheating
and burning out of the motor. The table below shows
the correct size to use depending on cord length and
nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next
heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the
heavier the cord.
Make sure your extension cord is properly wired and in
good condition. Always replace a damaged extension
cord or have it repaired by a qualified technician before
using it. Protect your extension cords from sharp
objects, excessive heat and damp or wet areas.
MINIMUM GAUGE FOR EXTENSION CORDS (AWG)
(When using 120 volts only)
Ampere Rating Total length of Cord
More Than Not More Than 25 50 100 150 ft.
0 6 18 16 16 14
6 10 18 16 14 12
10 12 16 16 14 12
12 16 14 12 Not Recommended
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WARNING
(7.62 15.24 30.48 45.72 m)
AWG- American Wire Gauge
This tool is for indoor use only. Do not expose to rain or
use in damp locations.
This tool is intended for use on a circuit that has a
receptacle like the one illustrated in Fig. 1. Fig. 1 shows
a three-pronged electrical plug and receptacle that has a
grounding conductor. If a properly grounded receptacle
is not available, an adapter (Fig. 2) can be used to
temporarily connect this plug to a two-contact grounded
receptacle.
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The adapter (Fig. 2) has a rigid lug extending from it that
MUST be connected to a permanent earth ground, such
as a properly grounded receptacle box.
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CAUTION
In all cases, make certain the receptacle is properly
grounded. If you are not sure, have a qualified
electrician check the receptacle.
Fig. 1
Three-Pronged Plug
Grounding Prong
Properly Grounded
Three-Pronged Receptacle
Fig. 2
Grounding Lug
Adapter
Make sure this is
connected to a
known ground.
Two-Pronged
Receptacle
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CARTON CONTENTSTOOLS NEEDED FOR ASSEMBLY
Supplied Not Supplied UNPACKING AND CHECKING CONTENTS
Carefully unpack the table saw and all its parts, and
Blade wrench
Flat bladed screwdriver
compare against the list below and the illustration on the
next page. With the help of an assistant place the saw
on a secure surface and examine it carefully.
Blade wrench
3 mm hex key
Phillips screwdriver
Straight edge
Adjustable wrench
and 13, 14 mm wrench
Combination square
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WARNING
• To avoid injury from unexpected starting or electrical
shock, do not plug the power cord into a source of
power during unpacking and assembly. The cord
must remain unplugged whenever you are adjusting/
assembling the table saw.
• The table saw is heavy and should be lifted with
care. If needed, get the assistance of someone to lift
and move the table saw.
• If any part is missing or damaged, do not attempt
to assemble the table saw, or plug in the power
cord until the missing or damaged part is correctly
replaced.
TABLE OF LOOSE PARTS
ITEM DESCRIPTION QUANTITY
A. Handwheel handle hardware bag 1
B. Rear extension wing 1
C. Rear extension wing tube 2
D. Rear extension wing hardware bag 1
E. Riving knife storage (knob) 1
Blade guard storage, screws 1 set
Push stick storage holder 1
F. Hex bolts, washers 4 each
3 mm hex key 1
G. Rip fence 1
H. Blade guard assembly 1
I. Anti-kickback pawls assembly 1
J. Blade wrench 2
K. Push stick 1
L. Miter gauge 1
M. Blade 1
N. Table saw 1
O. Roller wheel assembly 2
P. Leg tube hardware bag 1
Q. Stand 1
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UNPACKING YOUR JOBSITE TABLE SAW
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KNOW YOUR JOBSITE TABLE SAW
Table
Overload protection
Table insert
Side table extension
Blade guard storage
ON/OFF switch with key
Blade elevation handwheel
Blade bevel lock handle
Blade/blade wrench storage
Blade tilting handwheel
Push stick
Stand
Riving knife
Rip fence
Rear out-feed extension wing
Anti-kickback pawl
Dust port
Blade guard
Miter gauge
Rip fence storage
Miter gauge storage
Power cable storage
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GLOSSARY OF TERMS
ANTI-KICKBACK PAWLS – Prevents the workpiece
from being kicked upward or back toward the front of the
table saw by the spinning blade.
ARBOR – The shaft on which the blade or dado is
mounted.
BEVEL CUT – An angle cut made through the face of
the workpiece.
BLADE BEVEL SCALE – Measures the angle the blade
is tilted when set for a bevel cut.
BLADE ELEVATION AND TILTING HANDWHEEL –
Raises and lowers the blade or tilts the blade to angle
between 0o and 45o for bevel cuts.
BLADE GUARD – Clear plastic cover that positions
itself over the blade while cutting.
COMPOUND CUT – A simultaneous bevel and miter
cut.
CROSSCUT – A cut made across the width of the
workpiece.
DADO – Special cutting blades that are used to cut
grooves in a workpiece.
FEATHERBOARD – When ripping a workpiece on your
table saw, this keeps it firmly and safely against the
rip fence. It also helps prevent chatter, gouging, and
dangerous kickback.
FREEHAND – Performing a cut without using a rip
fence, miter gauge, hold down or other proper device to
prevent the workpiece from twisting during the cutting
operation.
GUM – A sticky sap from wood products.
HEEL – Misalignment of the blade.
JAMB NUT – Nut used to lock another nut in place on a
threaded rod or bolt.
KERF – The amount of material removed by the blade
cut.
KICKBACK – Occurs when the saw blade binds in the
cut and violently thrusts the workpiece back toward the
operator.
MITER CUT – An angle cut made across the width of
the workpiece.
MITER GAUGE – A guide used for crosscutting
operations that slides in the table top channels (grooves)
located on either side of the blade. It helps make
accurate straight or angle crosscuts.
NON-THROUGH SAWING - refers to any cut that does
not completely cut through the workpiece.
OVERLOAD RESET SWITCH – Protects the motor if it
overloads during operation, provides a way to restart the
saw.
PUSH STICK – Used to push workpieces when
performing ripping operations.
PUSH BLOCK – Used for ripping operation when the
workpiece is too narrow to use a push stick. Always use a
push block for rip widths less than 2 in (50.8 mm).
RESAWING - Flipping material to make a cut the saw is
not capable of making in one pass.
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WARNING
Resawing IS NOT recommended.
REVOLUTIONS PER MINUTE (RPM) – The number of
turns completed by a spinning object in one minute.
RIP FENCE – A guide used for rip cutting which allows
the workpiece to cut straight.
RIPPING – Cutting with the grain of the wood or along
the length of the workpiece.
RIVING KNIFE – A metal piece of the guard assembly
located behind and moves with the blade. Slightly
thinner than the saw blade, it helps keep the kerf open
and prevents kickback.
SAW BLADE PATH – The area of the workpiece or
table top directly in line with the travel of the blade or the
part of the workpiece that will be cut.
SET – The distance between two saw blade tips, bent
outward in opposite directions to each other. The further
apart the tips are, the greater the set.
TABLE INSERT – Insert that is removed from the table
to install / remove blades. When dado cutting, a dado
insert plate must be used.
THROUGH SAWING – Making a cut completely
through the length or width of a workpiece.
WORKPIECE – Material to be cut.
Leading Edge
Kerf
Surface
Workpiece
NOTE: Blade guard assembly is removed for purposes of
illustration only.
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Saw Blade Path
Trailing Edge
Direction of Workpiece
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