Tradesman BTS10W4 Owner's Manual

OWNER’S MANUA

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TRADESMAN

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10” TABLE SAW WITH STAND

& EXTENSION WING

Model # BTS10W4

Item #53006

CAUTION – FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY

READ YOUR OWNER’S MANUAL THROUGH COMPLETELY AND CAREFULLY BEFORE

ATTEMPTING TO SET-UP OR OPERATE YOUR NEW POWER TOOL.

ALL OPERATORS OF THIS EQUIPMENT SHOULD READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL SAFETY RULES

PRINTED ON THE MACHINE AND THIS OWNERS MANUAL BEFORE USE.

Your new Power Tool is a well built, carefully inspected versatile machine, capable of giving
you many years of dependable service. Your power tool comes complete in one carton with a
minimum of first assembly and setup required by you. When unpacking, be sure to check all
packages and packing material for loose parts before discarding.

NOTICE:

On the nameplate of your machine you will find the serial number and MFG date
code of your unit. Please record these numbers on this manual cover for future service
reference.

SERIAL #

MFG. DATE # PURCHASE DATE: .

POWER TOOL SPECIALISTS,INC E.WINDSOR,CT 06088 PRINTED IN TAIWAN

www.tradesman-rexon.com

1-800-243-5114

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

MOTOR SAW

HP(Maximum developed)…...

3.0

Table Size…………………… 26-7/64” x 19-3/32”

Type ………………….............

Universal

Table Extensions…………… Yes, with fences

Amps …………………............

15

Extension Fence Capacity…

10-7/8L＂24” Right

Voltage ………………….........

120

Blade Size…………………… 10”

Hz ………………….................

60

Rip Scale ……………………. YES

RPM (no load)…………..........

5000

Rip Fence …………………… YES

Overload Protection………….

YES

Miter Gauge…………………. YES
Maximum Cut Depth @ 90º.. 3”
Maximum Cut Depth @ 45º.. 2-1/2”
Maximum Dado Cut Width… 1/2"

WARRANTY

Refer to the Warranty Card included for your power tool warranty information.

WARNING

SECTION PAGE SECTION PAGE

Product Specifications ………………….. 2 Know Your Table Saw..………………… 8
Power Tool Safety ..…………………….. 3 Table Saw Glossary……….…………….. 9
Table Saw Safety………………………... 4 Assembly and Adjustments……………… 10
Electrical Requirements and Safety…… 5 Operation…. …………………………….. 17

Pre Assembly………….. 6 Maintenance…………...……………….... 21

Tools Needed For Assembly..………….. 6 Troubleshooting Guide…………….…..... 22

Carton Contents ………………………… 7 Push Stick Pattern ……………………… 23

Parts List 24

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 o

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these chemicals are:

• Lead based paints

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Crystalline silica from bricks, cement and other masonry products

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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 you

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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.

POWER TOOL SAFETY

CAUTION!

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 or damage to the table saw.

Good safety practices are a combination of common sense,
staying alert and understanding how to use your power tool.
To avoid mistakes that could cause serious injury, do not plug
in your power tool until you have read and understood the
following safety rules:

1. READ and become familiar with this entire Operator’s

Manual. LEARN the tool’s applications, limitations and
possible hazards.

2.

CAUTION!

Look for this symbol that identifies important
safety precautions. It means CAUTION!
BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!

3. NEVER OPERATE THIS MACHINE WITHOUT

THE SAFETY GUARD IN PLACE FOR ALL
THROUGH SAWING OPERATIONS.

4. DO NOT USE IN A DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT

such as damp or wet locations or exposure to rain. Keep
work area well lighted.

5. DO NOT use power tools in the presence of flammable

liquids or gases.

6. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and

benches invite accidents.

7. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors should be kept at

a safe distance from the work area.

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. Don’t force the tool or

attachment to do a job for which it is not designed.

10. WEAR PROPER APPAREL. DO NOT wear loose

clothing, gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets or other jewelry
that may get caught in moving parts. Non-slip footwear is
recommended. Wear protective hair covering to contain
long hair.

11. WEAR A FACE MASK OR DUST MASK. Sawing,

cutting and sanding operations produce dust.

12. DISCONNECT TOOLS before servicing and when

changing accessories such as blades, cutters, etc.

13. REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL

STARTING. Make sure the switch is in the OFF position
before plugging into the power supply.

14. USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.

Consult the Operator’s Manual for recommended
accessories. The use of improper accessories may cause
injury to you or damage to the tool.

15. 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.

16. NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED.

TURN THE POWER “OFF”. Do not leave the tool before
it comes to a complete stop.

17. NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could occur

if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is unintentionally
contacted.

18. DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and

balance at all times.

19. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and

clean for most efficient and safest performance. Follow
instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.

20. CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR LOOSE PARTS. Before

further use of the tool, a guard or other part that is
damaged should be carefully checked to ensure it will
operate properly and perform its intended function. Check
for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts,
loose mounting and any other conditions that may affect
its safe operation. A guard or other part that is loose or
damaged should be properly adjusted repaired or replaced.

21. MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD PROOF with padlocks,

master switches or by removing starter keys.

22. DO NOT operate the tool if you are under the influence of

any drugs, alcohol or medication that could impair your
ability to use the tool safely.

23. USE DUST COLLECTION SYSTEM wherever possible.

Dust generated from certain materials can be hazardous to
your health and in some cases, a fire hazard. Always
operate the power tool in a well-ventilated area with
adequate dust removal.

24. ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION. Any power tool

can throw foreign objects into your eyes that could cause
permanent eye damage. ALWAYS wear safety goggles
(not glasses) that comply with ANSI safety standard
Z87.1. Everyday glasses have only impact resistant lenses.
They ARE NOT safety glasses.
NOTE: Glasses or goggles not in compliance with ANSI
Z87.1 could cause serious injury when they break.

25. DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work into a blade or cutter
against the direction of rotation of the blade or cutter only.

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TABLE SAW SAFETY

1. ALWAYS USE SAW BLADE GUARD, splitter 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.

2. ALWAYS HOLD WORK FIRMLY against the miter

gauge or rip fence.

3. USE A PUSH STICK when required. Always use a push

stick especially when ripping narrow stock. Refer to
ripping instructions in this Operator’s Manual where the
push stick is covered in detail. A pattern for making your
own push stick is included on page 22.

4. NEVER PERFORM ANY OPERATION FREE HAND,

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.

WARNING: FREEHAND CUTTING IS THE
MAJOR CAUSE OF KICK-BACK & 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. 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.

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 splitter, anti-kickback pawls
and guards in place, aligned and functioning. Do not
release work before it has passed all the way past the saw
blade. Do not rip work that is twisted, warped or does not
have a straight edge to guide it along the fence. Do not
attempt to back up out of a saw cut with the blade running.

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 9.

17. NEVER CUT METALS or materials which may make

hazardous dust.

18. ALWAYS USE IN 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 it comes to a complete stop.

20. For proper operation follow the instructions in this

Operator’s Manual entitled ASSEMBLY AND
ADJUSTMENTS (Page 9).

NOTE: On machines with no stand or if stand is not being
used, a hole approximately 8” square must be cut under saw to
allow saw dust to fall through. Failure to cut this hole will
allow saw dust to build up in the motor area resulting in a fire
hazard and potential motor damage.

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ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS AND SAFETY

POWER SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS

CAUTION!

To avoid electrical hazards, fire hazards or damage to the table
saw, use proper circuit protection. Always use a separate
electrical circuit for your tools. This power tool is wired at the
factory for 120V operation. Connect it to a 120V, 15 Amp
circuit and use a 15 Amp time delay fuse or circuit breaker. To
avoid shock or fire, replace the cord immediately if it is worn,
cut or damaged in any way.

EXTENSION CORD REQUIREMENTS
CAUTION!

Any extension cord must be GROUNDED for safe
operation.

MINIMUM GAUGE FOR EXTENSION CORDS

(AWG type / 120 Volt only)

Ampere Rating Total length in feet

More Than

Not

More Than 25’ 50’ 100’ 150’
0 6 18 16 16 14
6 10 18 16 14 12

10 12 16 16 14 12
12 16 14 12

Not Applicable

GUIDELINES FOR EXTENSION CORDS

Any extension cord used for power tools MUST be grounded
(3-wire with two flat prongs and one round ground prong).

Make sure the extension cord is in good condition. When using
an extension cord, make sure you use one heavy enough to
carry the current the tool will draw. An undersized cord will
cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and
overheating. The table above shows the correct size to use
according to extension cord length and nameplate ampere
rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge cord. The smaller
the gauge number the heavier the cord.
NOTE: The 12 to 16 Amp rating is correct for this tool. It is
highlighted in the table above.

Be sure your extension cord is properly wired and in good
condition. Always replace a damaged extension cord or have it
repaired by a qualified person before using it. Protect your
extension cords from sharp objects, excessive heat and damp or
wet areas.

Before connecting the saw to the extension cord, make sure the
saw switch is turned OFF.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

IN THE EVENT OF A MALFUNCTION OR BREAKDOWN,
grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current
and reduces the risk of electric shock. This saw is equipped
with an electric cord that has 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
(wire) with the green insulation (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.

CHECK with a qualified electrician or service personnel if you
do not completely understand the grounding instructions, or if
you are not sure the saw is properly grounded.

Use only 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong grounding
plugs and 3-pole grounding receptacles that accept the saw’s
plug. Repair or replace damaged or worn cords immediately.

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3-Prong Plug

Ground Prong

Properly Grounded
3-Prong Receptacle

Grounding Lug

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Make Sure This is
Connected to a
Know Ground

2-Prong

PRE ASSEMBLY

Use only the recommended accessories with this saw.

CAUTION!

To avoid the risk of personal injury:

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Do not use adjustable or wobble type dado’s.
Maximum dado width is ½”.

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Do not use a dado with a diameter greater than 6”.

• Do not use a molding head set with this saw.

•

Do not modify this saw or use accessories not
recommended by Tradesman.

UNPACKING AND CHECKING CONTENTS

Separate all parts from packing material. Check each one with
the illustration and the list of carton contents (see Pages 6 & 7).
Make certain you have all required parts before discarding any
packing material.

CAUTION!

To avoid the risk of personal injury:

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If any parts are missing, do not attempt to assemble the
saw, plug in the power cord or turn the switch ON until
the missing parts are obtained and correctly installed.

TABLE OF LOOSE PARTS

ITEM DESCRIPTION QUANTITY

A Table saw assembly 1
B Blade guard and splitter 1
C Guard mounting bolt, flat

washer, toothed washer, spring
washer & oval washer

1 each

D Rip fence handle and nut 1 each
E Hand wheels 2

F Dome nuts 2
G Hand wheel handles 2
H Miter gauge 1

I Hex key 2

J Blade wrenches 2
K Table extension fence 1
L Locking knobs 2

M Blade 1

STAND CONTENTS

N Top short leg bracket 2
O Top long leg bracket 2

P

Bottom short support Bracket

2

Q

Bottom long support Bracket

2

R Leg 4

S Stand of parts 1

ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

Adjustable Wrench

Flat Blade Screwdriver

Phillips Screwdriver

Steel Ruler

Combination Square

CARTON CONTENTS

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CARTON CONTENTS

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KNOW YOUR TABLE SAW

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Blade guard

Miter gauge

Blade bevel scale

Rip fence

Blade elevation
handwheel

Mounting holes

Blade bevel
lock knob

Table insert

On-Off switch with key

Overload reset switch

Table

Side Table
Extension

Table
extension
lock handles

Extension
Fence

Blade bevel
handwheel

Blade

Mounting holes

Splitter bracket

Kickback pawls

TABLE SAW GLOSSARY

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 HANDWHEEL – Raises and lowers the
blade.

BLADE GUARD – Clear plastic cover that positions itself over
the blade while cutting.

BLADE TILTING HANDWHEEL – Tilts the blade to any
angle between 0

o

and 45o for bevel cuts.

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.

DUST PORT – Hole in back of saw base for attachment of
vacuum hose.

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.

JAM 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.

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.

OVERLOAD RESET SWITCH – Resets the thermocouple and
provides a way to restart the saw motor if it overloads or
overheats.

PUSH STICK – Special wooden accessory that is used to push
a small workpiece when working close to the saw blade.

RESIN – A sticky sap that has hardened.

REVOLUTIONS PER MINUTE (RPM) – The number of turns
completed by a spinning object in one minute.

RIP FENCE – A guide used for rip cutting that clamps to the
table top. It allows the workpiece to cut straight.

RIPPING – Cutting with the grain of the solid wood or along
the length of the workpiece.

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.

SPLITTER – Keeps the workpiece split apart after being cut to
prevent binding on the blade and workpiece.

TABLE INSERT – Metal insert that is removed from the table
to install / remove blades. It is also removed for dado cutting.
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

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Leading Edge

Kerf

Surface

Workpiece

Trailing Edge

Saw blade path