Ryobi RTS11, RTS11T Operation Manual
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
MANUEL D’UTILISATION
MANUAL DEL OPERADOR
10 in. TABLE SAW
SCIE À TABLE de 254 mm (10 po)
SIERRA DE MESA de 254 mm (10 pulg.)
RTS11/RTS11T
The saw has been engineered and manufactured to our high standard for dependability, ease of operation, and operator
safety. When properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator’s manual before using
this product.
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
Cette scie a été conçue et fabriquée conformément aux strictes
normes de fiabilité, simplicité d’emploi et sécurité d’utilisation.
Correctement entretenu, cet outil vous donnera des années de
fonctionnement robuste et sans problème.
AVERTISSEMENT : Pour réduire les risques de
blessures, l’utilisateur doit lire et veiller à bien comprendre le
manuel d’utilisation avant d’employer ce produit.
CONSERVER CE MANUEL POUR
FUTURE RÉFÉRENCE
Su sierra ha sido diseñado y fabricado de conformidad con
nuestras estrictas normas para brindar fiabilidad, facilidad de uso
y seguridad para el operador. Con el debido cuidado, le brindará
muchos años de sólido funcionamiento y sin problemas.
ADVERTENCIA: Para reducir el riesgo de lesiones,
el usuario debe leer y comprender el manual del operador antes
de usar este producto.
GUARDE ESTE MANUAL PARA
FUTURAS CONSULTAS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE DES MATIÈRES / ÌNDICE DE CONTENIDO
Introduction ......................................................................................................................................................................2
Introduction / Introducción
General Safety Rules ..................................................................................................................................................... 3-4
Règles de sécurité générales / Reglas de seguridad generales
Specific Safety Rules .....................................................................................................................................................4-5
Règles de sécurité particulières / Reglas de seguridad específicas
Symbols ............................................................................................................................................................................ 6
Symboles / Símbolos
Electrical ........................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Caractéristiques électriques / Aspectos eléctricos
Glossary of Terms ............................................................................................................................................................. 8
Glossaire / Glosario de términos
Features .......................................................................................................................................................................9-11
Caractéristiques / Características
Tools Needed .................................................................................................................................................................. 12
Outils nécessaires / Herramientas necesarias
Loose Parts .................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Pièces détachées / Piezas sueltas
Assembly ...................................................................................................................................................................14-21
Assemblage / Armado
Operation ...................................................................................................................................................................22-38
Utilisation / Funcionamiento
Adjustments ...............................................................................................................................................................38-41
Réglages / Ajustes
Maintenance ..............................................................................................................................................................41-42
Entretien / Mantenimiento
Accessories ....................................................................................................................................................................42
Accessoires / Accesorios
Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................................................................. 43
Dépannage / Solución de problemas
Parts Ordering and Service ...............................................................................................................................Back page
Commande de pièces et réparation / Pedidos de piezas y servicio
INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION / INTRODUCCIÓN
This product 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.
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Ce produit offre de nombreuses fonctions destinées à rendre son utilisation plus plaisante et satisfaisante. Lors de la
conception de ce produit, l’accent a été mis sur la sécurité, les performances et la fiabilité, afin d’en faire un outil facile à
utiliser et à entretenir.
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Este producto ofrece numerosas características para hacer más agradable y placentero su uso. En el diseño de este producto
se ha conferido prioridad a la seguridad, el desempeño y la fiabilidad, por lo cual se facilita su manejo y mantenimiento.
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES
WARNING:
Read and understand all instructions. 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. Also wear protective hair covering to
contain long hair.
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.
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.
ALWAYS KEEP THE BLADE GUARD AND RIVING
KNIFE (SPLITTER) IN PLACE and in working order.
KEEP BLADES CLEAN, SHARP, AND WITH SUFFICIENT
SET. Sharp blades minimize stalling and kickback.
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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-wire
extension cords that have 3-prong grounding plugs and
3-pole receptacles that accept the tool’s plug.
DO NOT MODIFY the plug provided. If it will not fit the
outlet, have the proper outlet installed by a qualified
electrician.
KEEP TOOL DRY, CLEAN, AND FREE FROM OIL AND
GREASE. Always use a clean cloth when cleaning. Never
use brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based products, or
any solvents to clean tool.
STAY ALERT AND EXERCISE CONTROL. Watch what
you are doing and use common sense. Do not operate
tool when you are tired. Do not rush.
DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT TURN IT
ON AND OFF. Have defective switches replaced by an
authorized service center.
USE ONLY CORRECT BLADES. Do not use blades with
incorrect size holes. Never use blade washers or blade
bolts that are defective or incorrect. The maximum blade
capacity of the 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.
DO NOT OPERATE THE SAW WITHOUT THE STAND
ON THE FLOOR.
GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK. Kickback occurs when
the blade stalls rapidly and workpiece is driven back
towards the operator. It can pull your hand into the blade
resulting in serious personal injury. Stay out of blade path
and turn switch off immediately if blade binds or stalls.
USE RIP FENCE. Always use a fence or straight edge
guide when ripping.
SUPPORT LARGE PANELS. To minimize risk of blade
pinching and kickback, always support large panels.
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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, RIVING KNIFE, AND
ANTI-KICKBACK PAWLS on all “through-sawing”
operations. Through-sawing operations are those in
which the blade cuts completely through the workpiece
as in ripping or cross cutting. Keep the blade guard down,
the anti-kickback pawls down, and the riving knife in
place.
ALWAYS SECURE WORK firmly against rip fence, miter
fence, or miter gauge.
ALWAYS USE A PUSH STICK FOR RIPPING NARROW
STOCK. A push stick is a device used to push a
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
workpiece through the blade instead of using your hands.
Size and shape can vary but the push stick must always
be narrower than the workpiece to prevent the push stick
from contacting the saw blade. When ripping narrow
stock, always use a push stick, or the jig mentioned in the
How to Make A Jig (For Rip Cutting Narrow Workpiece)
section of this manual, so your hand does not come close
to the saw blade. Use a featherboard and push blocks
for non-through cuts.
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, jig ( designed for narrow ripping), 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.
ALWAYS REMOVE THE RIP FENCE from the saw 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 workpieces.
AVOID KICKBACKS (work thrown back toward you) by:
a) Keeping blade sharp.
b) Keeping rip fence parallel to the saw blade.
c) Keeping riving knife, anti-kickback pawls, and blade
guard in place and operating.
d) Not releasing the work before it is pushed all the way
past the saw blade using a push stick.
e) Not ripping work that is twisted or warped or does
not have a straight edge to guide along the fence.
IF THE POWER SUPPLY CORD IS DAMAGED, it must
be replaced only by the manufacturer or by an authorized
service center to avoid risk.
AVOID AWKWARD OPERATIONS AND HAND
POSITIONS where a sudden slip could cause your hand
to move into the cutting tool.
USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES listed
in this manual or addendums. Use of accessories that
are not listed may cause the risk of personal injury.
Instructions for safe use of accessories are included with
the accessory.
MAKE SURE THE WORK AREA HAS AMPLE LIGHTING
to see the work and that no obstructions will interfere with
safe operation BEFORE performing any work using the
table saw.
ALWAYS TURN OFF SAW before disconnecting it, to
avoid accidental starting when reconnecting to power
supply.
ONLY USE BLADES within the thickness range stamped
on the riving knife.
THIS TOOL should have the following markings:
a) Wear eye protection.
b) Use saw blade guard and 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.
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SYMBOLS
The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product.
SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING
DANGER:
WARNING:
CAUTION:
NOTICE:
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.
Indicates a hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation, that, if not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury.
(Without Safety Alert Symbol) Indicates information considered important, but
not related to a potential injury (e.g. messages relating to property damage).
SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION
Safety Alert Indicates a potential personal injury hazard.
Read Operator’s Manual
To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand
operator’s manual before using this product.
Eye Protection
No Hands Symbol
Wet Conditions Alert Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations.
V Volts Voltage
A Amperes Current
Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second)
min Minutes Time
Alternating Current Type of current
n
o
.../min Per Minute Revolutions, strokes, surface speed, orbits, etc., per minute
No Load Speed Rotational speed, at no load
Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to comply
with ANSI Z87.1.
Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in
serious personal injury.
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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 faceplate)
0-2.0 2.1-3.4 3.5-5.0 5.1-7.0 7.1-12.0 12.1-16.0
Cord Length Wire Size (A.W.G.)
25’ 16 16 16 16 14 14
50’ 16 16 16 14 14 12
100’ 16 16 14 12 10 —
**Used on 12 gauge - 20 amp circuit.
NOTE: AWG = American Wire Gauge
When working with the tool outdoors, use an extension cord
that is designed for outside use. This is indicated by the
letters “W-A” or “W” on the cord’s jacket.
Before using an extension cord, inspect it for loose or
exposed wires and cut or worn insulation.
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.
WARNING:
Check extension cords before each use. If damaged
replace immediately. Never use product 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 4,700 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 intended
only for lights cannot properly carry a power tool motor. Wire
that is heavy enough for a short distance will be too light for
a greater distance. A line that can support one power tool
may not be able to support two or three tools.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This product must be grounded. In the event of a malfunction
or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance
for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This
tool is equipped with an electric cord having an equipmentgrounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be
plugged into a matching outlet that is properly installed and
grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
Do not modify the plug provided. If it will not fit the outlet,
have the proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
WARNING:
Improper installation of the grounding 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 figure 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 product is powered by a precision built electric motor.
It should be connected to a power supply that is 120 V, AC
only (normal household current), 60 Hz. Do not operate
this product 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.
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GROUNDING
PIN
120 V GROUNDED
OUTLET
Fig. 1
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
Anti-Kickback Pawls (radial arm and table saws)
A device which, when properly installed and maintained,
is designed to stop the workpiece from being kicked back
toward the front of the saw during a ripping operation.
Arbor
The shaft on which a blade or cutting tool is mounted.
Bevel Cut
A cutting operation made with the blade at any angle other
than 90° to the table surface.
Chamfer
A cut removing a wedge from a block so the end (or part of
the end) is angled rather than at 90°.
Compound Cut
A cross cut made with both a miter and a bevel angle.
Cross Cut
A cutting or shaping operation made across the grain or the
width of the workpiece.
Cutter Head (planers and jointer planers)
A rotating cutterhead with adjustable blades or knives. The
blades or knives remove material from the workpiece.
Dado Cut (table saws and compound sliding miter saws)
A non-through cut which produces a square, three-sided
notch or trough in the workpiece.
Featherboard (table saws)
A device used to help control the workpiece by guiding
it securely against the table or fence during any ripping
operation.
FPM or SPM
Feet per minute (or strokes per minute), used in reference
to blade movement.
Freehand
Performing a cut without the workpiece being guided by a
fence, miter fence, or other aids.
Gum
A sticky, sap-based residue from wood products.
Heel
Alignment of the blade to the miter gauge groove.
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 in the direction of the spinning blade.
Miter Cut
A cutting operation made with the workpiece at any angle
to the blade other than 90°.
Non-Through Cuts (table saws and compound sliding
miter saws)
Any cutting operation where the blade does not extend
completely through the thickness of the workpiece. This is
a cut where the blade will not cut the workpiece into two
pieces.
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Pilot Hole (drill presses and scroll saws)
A small hole drilled in a workpiece that serves as a guide
for drilling large holes accurately or for insertion of a scroll
saw blade.
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 and Push Sticks (table saws)
Devices used to feed the workpiece through the saw blade
during cutting operations. When making a narrow rip cut
without a jig or similar cutting aid, always use a push stick
(not a push block). A push block can be used for narrow
ripping operations, if a jig or similar cutting aid is used.
These aids help keep the operator’s hands well away from
the blade.
Rabbet
A non-through cut positioned on the end or edge of the
workpiece which produces a square, two-sided notch or
trough in the workpiece.
Resaw (table saws and band saws)
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 (table saws)
A cutting operation along the length of the workpiece and
typically in the direction of the grain.
Riving Knife/Spreader/Splitter (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.
Snipe (planers)
Depression made at either end of a workpiece by cutter
blades when the workpiece is not properly supported.
Taper Cut
A cut where the material being cut has a different width at
the beginning of the cut from the end.
Through Sawing
Any cutting operation where the blade extends completely
through the thickness of the workpiece. This type of cut will
separate a single workpiece into two pieces.
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˚
Dado Capacity ..........................................................1/2 in.
Rating ...............................................120 V, AC only, 60 Hz
Input .....................................................................15 Amps
No Load Speed ....................................4,700 r/min. (RPM)
Cutting Depth at 0˚ ...................................................... 3 in.
Cutting Depth at 45˚ ..............................................2-1/2 in.
MITER
GAUGE
MITER GAUGE
GROOVE
FRONT
RAIL
ANTI-KICKBACK
PAWLS
DUST
CHUTE
RIVING
KNIFE
BLADE
GUARD
SWITCH
PUSH STICK
STORAGE
RIP
FENCE
RIP SCALE
INDICATOR
RIP
SCALE
MITER GAUGE
GROOVE
BLADE
WRENCH
STORAGE
LOCKING
LEVER
BEVEL
LOCKING LEVER
LEG
STAND
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HEIGHT/BEVEL
ADJUSTING
HANDWHEEL
BEVEL
SCALE
BEVEL
INDICATOR
Fig. 2
FEATURES
KNOW YOUR TABLE SAW
See Figure 2.
The safe use of this product requires an understanding of
the information on the tool and in this operator’s manual as
well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting. Before
use of this product, familiarize yourself with all operating
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. The anti-kickback pawls
may be bypassed.
BEVEL SCALE - The easy-to-read scale on the front of the
cabinet shows the exact blade angle.
BLADE - For maximum performance, it is recommended
that you use the 10 in. carbide tipped combination blade
provided with the saw. The blade is raised and lowered
with the height/bevel adjusting handwheel. Bevel angles
are locked with the bevel locking lever. Additional blade
styles of the same high quality are available for specific
operations such as ripping. Your local dealer can provide
you with complete information.
Blade kerf width must be within the limits stamped on the
riving knife.
DUST CHUTE - The built-in dust chute makes it easy to
dispose of sawdust. A vacuum hose may be attached to
the dust chute.
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 replacement. 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.
PUSH STICK AND WRENCH STORAGE - Convenient
storage for the push stick and wrenches is located
underneath the saw table.
RIP FENCE - A sturdy metal fence guides the workpiece
and is secured with the locking handle. Push stick storage
is located on the rip fence.
RIP SCALE - Located on the front rail, the easy-to-read rip
scale provides precise measurements for rip cuts.
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 kickback. When in the
through sawing, or “up” position, it is higher than the saw
blade. When in the non-through sawing, or “down” position,
it is below the saw blade teeth.
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.
SWITCH ASSEMBLY - This saw has an easy access switch
assembly located below the front rail.
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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. Detailed instructions are provided in the Operation
section of this manual for the basic cuts: cross cuts, miter
cuts, bevel cuts, and compound 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 and blade guard with anti-kickback
pawls.
SWITCH ASSEMBLY
See Figure 3.
This saw is equipped with an on/off switch that has a built-in
locking feature. This feature is intended to prevent unauthorized and possible hazardous use by children and others.
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 starting, ALWAYS make
sure the switch is in the OFF ( O ) position before plugging
tool into the power source.
SWITCH
OFF
SWITCH
ON
TO TURN THE SAW ON:
Lift the switch to turn ON ( l ).
TO TURN THE SAW OFF:
Press the switch down to turn OFF ( O ).
TO LOCK THE SAW:
With the saw turned OFF, install a padlock (not included)
through the hole in the switch.
Fig. 3
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TOOLS NEEDED
The following tools (not included or drawn to scale) are needed for assembly and making adjustments:
PHILLIPS
SCREWDRIVER
FRAMING SQUARE
13mm WRENCH
FLATHEAD
SCREWDRIVER
COMBINATION
SQUARE
C-CLAMPS
SOCKET WRENCH
AND SOCKETS (8 mm
and 13 mm)
Fig. 4
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LOOSE PARTS
The following items are included with your table saw:
A
M
L
F
B
E
C
G
H
L
M
J
N
N
K
O
O
P
I
K
D
Q
R
A. Blade Guard with anti-kickback pawls .................... 1
B. Miter Gauge ............................................................. 1
C. Handle Assembly ..................................................... 1
D. Handle End Cap ....................................................... 1
E. Rip Fence ................................................................. 1
F. Hex Key (5 mm) ....................................................... 1
G. Stand hinge (F) ......................................................... 1
H. Stand hinge (R) ........................................................ 1
I. Support bracket (outside) ........................................ 1
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Fig. 5
J. Support bracket (inside)........................................... 1
K. Stand legs ................................................................ 4
L. Wing Nuts ................................................................ 4
M. Carriage Bolts .......................................................... 4
N. Leg Stand Bolts ....................................................... 2
O. Hex Nuts .................................................................. 2
P. Push Stick ................................................................ 1
Q. Closed End Wrench ................................................. 1
R. Open End Wrench .................................................... 1
ASSEMBLY
UNPACKING
This product requires assembly.
Carefully lift saw from the carton and place it on a level
work surface.
NOTE: This tool is heavy. To avoid back injury, keep your
knees bent and lift with your legs, not your back, and get
help when needed.
WARNING:
Do not use this product if any parts on the Loose Parts List
are already assembled to your product when you unpack
it. Parts on this list are not assembled to the product by
the manufacturer and require customer installation. Use
of a product that may have been improperly assembled
could result in serious personal injury.
Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or
damage occurred during shipping.
Do not discard the packing material until you have
carefully inspected the tool, identified all loose parts, and
satisfactorily operated the tool.
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
1-800-525-2579 for assistance.
WARNING:
If any parts are damaged or missing, do not operate this
tool until the parts are replaced. Use of this with damaged
or missing parts could result in serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Do not connect to power supply until assembly is
complete. Failure to comply could result in accidental
starting and possible serious personal injury.
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.
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 surface
such as a workbench or leg stand. Four bolt holes have been
provided in the saw’s frame for this purpose.
To mount the saw to a work bench, insert bolts that are
of sufficient length to accommodate the saw base, lock
washers, hex nuts, and the thickness of the workbench or
other mounting surface. Tighten all bolts or screws securely.
Carefully check the workbench after mounting to make sure
that no movement can occur during use. If any tipping,
sliding, or walking is noted, secure the workbench to the
floor before operating.
To mount the saw to the leg stand, refer to specific
procedures explained later in this section.
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.
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ASSEMBLY
ASSEMBLING THE STAND
See Figures 6 - 8.
NOTE: Do not use this leg stand with other equipment or
for other purposes.
Lay outside support bracket, on a flat surface. Place inside
support bracket on top of outside support bracket with
the top rails facing each other.
Insert stand legs into the support brackets. Angled ends
of stand legs should face away from each other so they
resemble a “V”.
Place hinge R between leg assembly on right side. Repeat
with hinge F on left side.
Carefully align holes in legs and hinge. Install hardware
through holes.Tighten hardware securely.
INSIDE
SUPPORT
BRACKET
STAND LEG
MOUNTING THE TABLE SAW TO THE LEG
STAND
See Figure 9.
WARNING:
Do not lift the saw without help. The saw weighs
approximately 55 lbs. Hold it close to your body. Keep
your knees bent and lift with your legs, not your back.
Ignoring these precautions can result in back injury.
Place the stand on level ground and open to its fully
extended position.
Position the table saw onto the stand so that the holes in
the saw’s frame are aligned with the holes in the stand’s
brackets.
NOTE: Make sure the table saw’s frame is flush against
the stand and that all the stand legs are touching the
ground.
Install leg stand bolts through the holes in the brackets
and frame. Secure with wing nuts and tighten securely.
Be sure the table saw is on level ground and the stand is
sturdy before use.
OUTSIDE
SUPPORT
BRACKET
INSIDE
SUPPORT
BRACKET
OUTSIDE
SUPPORT
BRACKET
STAND
HINGE (F)
HOLES
STAND
HINGE (R)
Fig. 6
Fig. 7
INSIDE LEG
ASSEMBLY
HEX
NUT
STAND
BOLT
OUTSIDE LEG
ASSEMBLY
Fig. 8
WING
NUT
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LEG
STAND
BOLTS
Fig. 9
ASSEMBLY
INSTALLING THE HANDLE
See Figure 10.
Remove the hex nut from the bolt in the handle but do
not remove the bolt.
Slide a washer onto the bolt.
Place the nylon hex nut into the recessed hole on the
back of the height/bevel adjusting handwheel and hold
in place.
Insert the handle and screw into the hole on the height/
bevel adjusting handwheel.
Using a flathead screwdriver, turn the screw clockwise
and tighten in place.
Cover the end of the handle with the cap.
REMOVING/REINSTALLING THE THROAT
PLATE
See Figure 11.
Lower the blade by turning the height/bevel adjusting
handwheel counterclockwise.
To remove the throat plate, locate the latch that holds the
plate in place. Place your thumb and index finger into the
holes and pull together until the latch releases. Lift and
pull the throat plate out toward the front of the saw.
To reinstall the throat plate, first slip the tab into the slot
at the back of the saw. Place your fingers into the holes
and pull together. Push down to secure in place.
NUT
WASHER
BOLT
HEIGHT/BEVEL
ADJUSTING
HANDWHEEL
HANDLE
HANDLE
END CAP
Fig. 10
THROAT
PLATE
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RIVING
KNIFE
Fig. 11
ASSEMBLY
CHANGING RIVING KNIFE POSITIONS
See Figure 12.
This saw is shipped with a riving knife that should be placed
in the “down” position for non-through cutting and must be
placed in the “up” position for all other cutting operations.
Unplug the saw.
To place in the “up” position for all through cutting:
Remove the throat plate.
Raise the saw blade by turning the height/bevel adjusting
handwheel clockwise.
Unlock the release lever by pulling it up.
Grasp the riving knife and pull it towards the right side of
the saw to release the riving knife from the spring-loaded
riving clamp.
Pull the riving knife up until the internal pins are engaged
and the riving knife is above the saw blade.
Lock the release lever by pushing the lever down.
Reinstall the throat plate.
To place in riving knife “down” position for all nonthrough cutting:
Remove the throat plate.
Raise the saw blade by turning the height/bevel adjusting
handwheel clockwise.
Unlock the release lever by pulling it up.
Grasp the riving knife and pull it towards the right side of
the saw to release the riving knife from the spring-loaded
riving clamp.
Push the riving knife down until it is below the saw blade.
Pull the riving knife up until the internal pins are engaged
and the riving knife is above the saw blade.
Lock the release lever by pushing the lever down.
Reinstall the throat plate.
RELEASE
LEVER
(UNLOCKED)
IN “UP” POSITION FOR THROUGH CUTTING
RELEASE
LEVER
(LOCKED)
IN “DOWN” POSITION FOR NON-THROUGH CUTTING
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Fig. 12
ASSEMBLY
CHECKING SAW BLADE INSTALLATION
See Figure 13.
NOTICE:
To work properly, the saw blade teeth must point down
toward the front of the saw. Failure to heed this warning
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 left. (See figure 26.) Raise the saw blade to its full
height by turning the height/bevel adjusting handwheel
clockwise.
Place riving knife in the “up” position.
To loosen the blade:
Remove the blade wrench from the blade wrench storage
area.
Using blade wrenches, place the flat open end of a blade
wrench on the flats on the arbor shaft.
Insert the closed end of the blade wrench over the blade
nut. Holding both wrenches firmly, pull the wrench (right
side) forward to the front of the machine.
To tighten the blade:
Using the blade wrench, place the flat open end into the
flats on the arbor shaft.
Insert the closed end of the blade wrench over the blade
nut. Holding both wrenches firmly, push the wrench (right
side) 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.
BLADE
WRENCH
BLADE
WRENCH
BLADE
NUT
Fig. 13
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ASSEMBLY
INSTALLING THE BLADE GUARD
See Figures 14 - 15.
WARNING:
Always install the blade guard onto the riving knife in
the “up” position to provide proper blade coverage.
Installing the guarding components onto the riving knife
in any other position will prevent them from working
as designed, which could increase the risk of serious
personal injury.
WARNING:
Replace the blade guard if the anti-kickback pawls are
dull or damaged. Dull or damaged pawls may not stop
a kickback increasing the risk of serious personal injury.
Anti-kickback pawls are part of the blade guard for this saw.
They should only be used for through cuts. When not needed,
they may be positioned to be out of the way.
Unplug the saw.
Raise the saw blade by turning the height/bevel adjusting
handwheel clockwise.
Place riving knife in “up” position.
Reinstall the throat plate.
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 riving knife in the position shown.
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 “up” position.
Lock the guard in place by pushing the guard lever down.
The blade guard side barriers may be lifted and folded
back, then positioned out of the way without being
removed for easier measurement.
NOTE: Blade alignment can be adjusted for different blade
widths. Refer to: To Check and Align the Riving Knife and
Saw Blade. Check the blade guard assembly for clearances
and free movement.
BLADE
GUARD
GUARD
LEVER
CORRECT
INCORRECT
ANTI-
KICKBACK
PAWLS
Fig. 14
Fig. 15
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ASSEMBLY
TO CHECK AND ALIGN THE RIVING KNIFE
AND SAW BLADE
See Figure 16.
To check alignment of the riving knife:
Unplug the saw.
Raise the saw blade by turning the height/bevel adjusting
handwheel clockwise.
Remove the blade guard. Place a framing square or
straight edge against both the saw blade and the riving
knife.
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 riving knife are aligned when the
framing square contacts both the blade and riving knife
evenly with no gaps.
If the riving knife is out of alignment with the saw blade,
adjustment is needed. The riving knife must be in alignment
front to back (horizontally) and top to bottom (vertically).
To adjust (horizontally and vertically):
Remove the blade guard.
From the back of the saw, loosen the screws holding the
mounting bracket.
Reposition the riving knife left or right as needed to align
the riving knife with the saw blade.
Once properly aligned, securely retighten all screws.
Check again for squareness and continue to adjust if
needed.
SCREWS
HORIZONTAL
ADJUSTMENT
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VERTICAL
ADJUSTMENT
Fig. 16
ASSEMBLY
STORING TABLE SAW ACCESSORIES
See Figures 17 and 18.
When not in use, wrenches and the push stick may be stored
on the underside of the saw table, secured by a wing nut.
Additional storage for the push stick is located on top of the
rip fence. To use the storage area, insert the tip of the push
stick into the slot until it clicks into place.
PUSH STICK
STORAGE
RIP
FENCE
BLADE
WRENCH
STORAGE
BLADE
WRENCHES
PUSH
STICK
Fig. 17
WING
NUT
Fig. 18
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OPERATION
WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you careless.
Remember that a careless fraction 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.
WARNING:
Do not use any attachments or accessories not
recommended by the manufacturer of this tool. The use
of attachments or accessories not recommended can
result in serious personal injury.
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
Dado with optional accessories
Cabinet making and woodworking
NOTE: This table saw is designed to cut wood and wood
composition products only.
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, kicking
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. Obviously,
kickback can cause serious injury, and it is well worth using
precautions to avoid the risks.
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Kickback can be caused by any action that pinches the
blade in the wood such as:
Making a cut with incorrect blade depth
Sawing into knots or nails in the workpiece
Twisting the wood while making a cut
Failing to support work
Forcing a cut
Cutting warped or wet lumber
Using the wrong blade for the type of cut
Not following correct operating procedures
Misusing the saw
Failing to use the anti-kickback pawls
Cutting with a dull, gummed-up, or improperly set blade
AVOIDING KICKBACK
Always use the correct blade depth setting. The top of
the blade teeth should clear the workpiece by 1/8 in. to
1/4 in.
Inspect the work for knots or nails before beginning a
cut. Knock out any loose knots with a hammer. Never
saw into a loose knot or nail.
Always use the rip fence when rip cutting. Use the miter
gauge when cross cutting. This helps prevent twisting
the wood 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 anti-kickback pawls
may not always be effective.
Always guide your workpiece with both hands or with
push sticks and/or push blocks. Keep your body in a
balanced position to be ready to resist kickback should
it occur. Never stand directly in line with the blade.
Use of a featherboard will help hold the workpiece securely
against the saw table or fence.
Clean the saw, blade guard, under the throat plate, and
any areas where saw dust or scrap workpieces may gather.
Use the right type of blade for the cut being made.
Always use the riving knife for every operation where it
is allowed. The use of this device will greatly reduce the
risk of kickback.
OPERATION
3/4 in.
3 1/2 in.
21 in.
CUTTING AIDS
See Figure 19.
Push sticks are devices that may be used for pushing a
workpiece through the blade in any rip cut. When making
non-through cuts or ripping narrow stock, always use a
push stick, push block, and/or featherboard so your hands
do not come within 3 inches of the saw blade. They can be
made in various sizes and shapes from scrap wood and
used in a specific project. The stick must be narrower than
the workpiece, with a 90˚ notch in one end and shaping for
a grip on the other end.
A push block has a handle fastened by recessed screws
from the underside. Use push blocks for narrow cuts and
all non-through cuts.
PUSH STICKS
PUSH BLOCKS
CAUTION:
Be sure the screws in a push block are recessed to avoid
damaging the saw or workpiece.
AUXILIARY FENCE
An auxiliary fence is a device used to close the gap between
the rip fence and the saw table. Always make and use and
auxiliary fence when ripping material 1/8 in. or thinner.
HOW TO MAKE AND ATTACH AN AUXILIARY
FENCE (FOR RIP CUTTING THIN
WORKPIECE)
See Figure 20.
Rip fence holes are used to secure an auxiliary fence which
requires a piece of wood 3/4 in. thick, 3-1/2 in. wide, and
21 in. long to make.
To attach the auxiliary fence to the rip fence:
Place the wood against the rip fence and resting firmly
on the saw table.
From the back side of the rip fence, secure the wood to
the fence using 1-3/4 in. wood screws.
Fig. 19
Fig. 20
STOP
JIG
HANDLE
HOW TO MAKE A JIG (FOR RIP CUTTING
NARROW WORKPIECE)
See Figure 21.
If ripping a narrow workpiece places the hands too close to
the blade, it will be necessary to make and use a jig.
To make a jig:
Attach a handle to a long, straight piece of wood and
secure from the underside using recessed screws.
Cut an L-shaped stop in the side of the jig.
To use a jig:
Position the workpiece flat on the table with the edge
flush against the jig and against the stop.
Holding the jig handle and using a push block and/or push
stick, make the rip cut as described on page 31 later in
this section.
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JIG
Fig. 21
OPERATION
2 1/2 in.
12 in.
3/4 in.
4 in.
1/4 in.
1/8 in.
70°
FEATHERBOARD
A featherboard is a device used to help control the
workpiece by holding it securely against the table or fence.
Featherboards are especially useful when ripping small
workpieces and for completing non-through cuts. The end
is angled with a number of short kerfs to give a friction hold
on the workpiece and locked in place on the table with a
C-clamp. Test to ensure it can resist kickback.
WARNING:
Place the featherboard against the uncut portion of the
workpiece to avoid kickback that could cause serious
personal injury.
HOW TO MAKE A FEATHERBOARD
See Figure 22.
The featherboard is an excellent project for the saw. Select
a solid piece of lumber approximately 3/4 in. thick, 2-1/2 in.
wide and 12 in. long. Mark the center of the width on one
end of the stock. Miter the width to 70° (see page 32 for
information on miter cuts). Mark the board from the widest
point at four inches.
Prepare the saw for ripping as discussed on page 31. Set the
rip fence to allow approximately a 1/4 in. “finger” to be cut in
the stock. Feed the stock only to the mark previously made at
4 in. Turn the saw OFF and allow the blade to completely stop
rotating before removing the stock. Reset the rip fence and
cut spaced rips into the workpiece to allow approximately
1/4 in. fingers and 1/8 in. spaces between the fingers.
Place the workpiece against the fence and over the saw
blade area. Adjust the featherboard to apply resistance to
the workpiece just forward of the blade. Attach C-clamps to
further secure the featherboard to the edge of the saw table.
WARNING:
Do not locate the featherboard to the rear of the
workpiece. 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
PUSH
STICK
BEVEL
LOCKING
LEVER
FEATHERBOARD
Fig. 23
HOW TO MOUNT A FEATHERBOARD
See Figure 23.
Completely lower the saw blade. Position the rip fence to
the desired adjustment for the cut to be performed and lock.
Fig. 22
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OPERATION
TYPES OF CUTS
See Figure 24.
There are six basic cuts: 1) the cross cut, 2) the rip cut, 3)
the miter cut, 4) the bevel cross cut, 5) the bevel rip cut,
and 6) the compound (bevel) miter cut. All other cuts are
combinations of these basic six. Operating procedures for
making each kind of cut are given later in this section.
WARNING:
Always make sure the blade guard is in place and working
properly when making these cuts to avoid possible injury.
1
CROSS CUT
2
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 holding
the workpiece securely against the miter gauge.
WARNING:
Always use a push stick with small pieces of wood, and
also to finish the cut when ripping a long narrow piece
of wood, to prevent your hands from getting close to the
blade.
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.
RIP CUT
3
MITER CUT
4
BEVEL CROSS CUT
5
BEVEL RIP CUT
CUTTING TIPS
Dado and 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.
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.
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6
COMPOUND (BEVEL) MITER CUT
Fig. 24
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.
OPERATION
TO CHANGE BLADE DEPTH
See Figure 25.
The blade depth should be set so that the outer points of
the blade are higher than the workpiece by approximately
1/8 in. to 1/4 in. but the lowest points (gullets) are below
the top surface.
Turn the bevel lock lever to the right.
Raise the blade by turning the height/bevel adjusting
handwheel clockwise or lower it by turning the handwheel
counterclockwise.
TO CHANGE BLADE ANGLE (BEVEL)
See Figure 26.
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
GULLET
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.
TO ADJUST THE BEVEL INDICATOR
See Figure 27.
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.
COMBINATION
BEVEL
LOCKING
LEVER
SQUARE
HEIGHT/BEVEL
ADJUSTING
HANDWHEEL
TO DECREASE
ANGLE
Fig. 25
BEVEL
LOCKING
LEVER
TO INCREASE
ANGLE
Fig. 26
HEIGHT/BEVEL
ADJUSTING
HANDWHEEL
SCREW
BEVEL
INDICATOR
Fig. 27
26 - English
OPERATION
TO USE THE RIP FENCE
See Figure 28.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of injury, always make sure the rip fence
is parallel to the blade before beginning any operation.
Loosen the rip fence by lifting the locking lever.
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.
Check for smooth gliding action.
Position the rip fence the desired distance from the blade.
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. When securely locked, the locking lever should
point downward.
Ensure the locking lever secures the rip fence in place. If
adjustments are needed, see To Check The Tightness Of
The Rip Fence Locking Lever in the Adjustment section
of this manual.
LOCKING
LEVER
RIP
FENCE
FRONT
RAIL
REAR
LIP
Fig. 28
TO SET THE RIP FENCE SCALE INDICATOR
TO THE BLADE
See Figure 29.
Use the indicator on the rip fence to position the fence along
the scale on the front rail.
NOTE: The blade guard must be removed to perform this
adjustment. Reinstall the blade guard when the adjustment
is complete.
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.
BLADE
SCALE
INDICATOR
RIP
FENCE
2 in.
LOCKING
LEVER
2 in.
MARK
SCREW
SCALE
FRONT
RAIL
Fig. 29
27 - English
OPERATION
TO USE THE MITER GAUGE
See Figure 30.
The miter gauge provides greater accuracy in angled cuts.
For very close tolerances, test cuts are recommended.
There are two miter gauge grooves, one on either side of
the blade. When making a 90° cross cut, you can use either
miter gauge groove. When making a beveled cross cut (the
blade tilted in relation to the table) the miter gauge should be
located in the groove on the right so that the blade is tilted
away from the miter gauge and your hands.
The miter gauge can be turned 60° to the right or left.
Loosen the lock knob.
With the miter gauge in the miter gauge groove, rotate
the gauge until the desired angle is reached on the scale.
Retighten the lock knob.
ADJUSTING THE BLADE PARALLEL TO THE
MITER GAUGE GROOVE (REMOVING HEEL)
See Figures 31 - 33.
MITER
GAUGE BODY
LOCK
KNOB
MITER
GAUGE
Fig. 30
WARNING:
The blade must be made 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 bolts for this adjustment until you have
checked with a ruler and made test cuts to be sure adjustments are necessary. Once the bolts are loosened, these
items must be reset.
Unplug the saw.
Remove the blade guard and riving knife. Raise the blade
by turning the height/bevel adjusting handwheel.
Mark beside one of the blade teeth at the front of the
blade. Using a ruler, measure the distance from the inside
face of the blade tooth to the left edge of the right miter
gauge groove.
NOTE: For greater accuracy, place the marked blade
tooth on top of the ruler.
Turn the blade so the marked tooth is at the back.
Move the ruler to the rear and again measure the distance
from the inside face of the blade tooth to the left edge
of the right miter gauge groove. If the distances are the
same, the blade and the miter gauge groove are parallel.
Replace blade guard and riving knife.
BLADE
TOOTH
RULER
MITER GAUGE
GROOVE
Fig. 31
28 - English
OPERATION
If the distances are different:
Remove the blade guard and riving knife. Raise the blade
by turning the height/bevel adjusting handwheel.
Loosen the locking bolts by turning towards the left.
NOTE: The bolts are located above the height/bevel
adjusting handwheel and under the saw table in the front
of the saw.
Turn adjusting bolt left or right until the blade is square.
Tighten the locking bolts. Check again for squareness
and continue to adjust if needed.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of injury from kickback, 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.
MAKING CUTS
WARNING:
Before making any cuts, make sure that the table saw
stand is on a firm level surface where there is plenty of
room to handle and properly support the table saw and
the workpiece. If a suitable location can not be found,
then the saw should not be used. Operating the saw in a
location that does not provide adequate space and stable
footing for the table saw stand could create a tipping
hazard which could result in serious personal injury.
MITER GAUGE
GROOVE
RULER
Fig. 32
ADJUSTING
BOLT
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 combination
blade suitable for ripping and cross cut operations. Carefully
check all setups and rotate the blade one full revolution to
assure proper clearance before connecting saw to power
source. Stand slightly to the side of the blade path to reduce
the chance of injury should kickback occur.
WARNING:
Do not use blades rated less than the speed of this tool.
Failure to heed this warning could result in personal injury.
29 - English
LOCKING
BOLTS (2)
Fig. 33
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. Always
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.
OPERATION
TO MAKE A CROSS CUT
See Figures 34 - 35.
WARNING:
Make sure the blade guard assembly is installed and
working properly to avoid serious possible injury.
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.
To turn the saw ON, lift the switch button.
To turn saw OFF, press the switch button down.
NOTE: To prevent unauthorized use, install a padlock
(not included) through the hole in the switch as shown in
figure 35.
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.
SWITCH
OFF
CROSS CUT
PLACE RIGHT HAND ON
MITER GAUGE HERE
Fig. 34
SWITCH
ON
30 - English
PADLOCK
Fig. 35
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