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PERATOR'S

10 in. TABLE SAW
Model No.
315.218061

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of injury, the

user must read and understand the operator's
manual before using this product.
Customer

Help Line: 1-800-932-3188

Sears, Roebuck and Co., 3333 Beverly Rd., Hoffman
Visit the Craftsman web page: www.sears.com/craftsman
987000-585
1-7-10 (REV:04)

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Estates,

for future

IL 60179

reference

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ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY

ON CRAFTSMAN

TOOL

If this Craftsman tool fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within one year from the date of purchase. Call
1-800-4-MY-HOME ® to arrange for free repair. If this tool is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty will
apply for only ninety days from the date of purchase. This warranty applies only while this product is in the United States.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Sears, Roebuck

and Co., Dept. 817WA, Hoffrnan

Estates, IL 60179

This tool has many features for making its use more pleasant and enjoyable. Safety, performance, and dependability
have been given top priority in the design of this product making it easy to maintain and operate.

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WARNING:

Read and understand all instruc-

tions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below,
may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious
personal injury.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
[]

KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read the operator's
manual carefully. Learn the saw's applications and
limitations as well as the specific potential hazards
related to this tool.

[] GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK BY PREVENTING BODY CONTACT WiTH GROUNDED
SURFACES. For example, pipes, radiators, ranges,
refrigerator enclosures.
[] KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in good working order.
[] REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES.
Form habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting
wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on.
[] KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and
benches invite accidents. DO NOT leave tools or
pieces of wood on the saw while it is in operation.
[] DO NOT USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS.
Do not use power tools in damp or wet locations or
expose to rain. Keep the work area well lit.
[] KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. All visitors
should wear safety glasses and be kept a safe
distance from work area. Do not let visitors contact
tool or extension cord while operating.
[] MAKE WORKSHOP CHILDPROOF with padlocks and
master switches, or by removing starter keys.
[] DON'T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and
safer at the feed rate for which it was designed.
[] USE RIGHT TOOL. Don't force the tool or attachment
to do a job it was not designed for. Don't use it for a
purpose not intended.
[] USE THE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure
your extension cord is in good condition. Use only a
cord heavy enough to carry the current your product
will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line
voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. A
wire gauge size (A.W.G.) of at least 14 is recommended
for an extension cord 25 feet or less in length. If in
doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The smaller the
gauge number, the heavier the cord.
[] DRESS PROPERLY. Do not wear loose clothing,
gloves, neckties, or jewelry. They can get caught
and draw you into moving parts. Rubber gloves and
nonskid footwear are recommended when working
outdoors. Also wear protective hair covering to contain
long hair.
[] ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE
SHIELDS. Everyday eyeglasses have only impactresistant lenses, they are NOT safety glasses.

[] SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work
when practical. It's safer than using your hand and
frees both hands to operate tool.
[] DON'T OVERREACH.
balance at all times.

Keep proper footing and

[] 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 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/SPREADER/SPLITTER
IN PLACE and in
working order.
[] KEEP BLADES CLEAN, SHARP, AND WITH
SUFFICIENT SET. Sharp blades minimize stalling
and kickback.
[] 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 equipmentgrounding 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 threeprong 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 clean-

[]

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.

ing. Never use brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based
products, or any solvents to clean tool.
[] STAY ALERT AND EXERCISE CONTROL. Watch
what you are doing and use common sense. Do not
operate tool when you are tired. Do not rush.
[] DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT TURN IT
ON AND OFF. Have defective switches replaced by an
authorized service center.
[] USE ONLY CORRECT BLADES. Do not use blades
with incorrect size holes. Never use blade washers or
blade bolts that are defective or incorrect. The maximum blade capacity of your saw is 10 in. (254 mm).
[] BEFORE MAKING A CUT, BE SURE ALL ADJUST=
MENTS 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.

[] 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/
SPREADER/SPLITTER,
AND ANTI-KICKBACK
PAWLS on all "through-sawing" operations. Throughsawing operations are those in which the blade cuts
completely through the workpiece as in ripping or
cross cutting. Keep the blade guard down, the antikickback pawls down, and the riving knife/spreader/
splitter properly aligned to the saw blade.

[] ALWAYS
SECURE
WORKfirmlyagainstripfence,
miterfence,or mitergauge.
[] ALWAYS
USE A PUSH STICK FOR RIPPING NARROW STOCK. A push stick is a device used to push
a 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,
so your hand does not come close to the saw blade.
Use a featherboard and push blocks for non-through
cuts.
[] 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
fence to position and guide the work.
[] NEVER stand or have any part of your body in line
with the path of the saw blade.
[] NEVER reach behind, over, or within three inches of
the blade or cutter with either hand for any reason.
[] MOVE THE RIP FENCE out of the way when cross
cutting.

c) Keeping riving knife/spreader/splitter, 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.
[] 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 LIGHT=
ING 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.
[] THIS TOOL should have the following markings:

[] NEVER use rip fence as cutoff gauge when cross
cutting.

[] NEVER attempt to free a stalled saw blade without
first turning the saw OFF and disconnecting the saw
from the power source.
[] PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPORT to the rear and
sides of the saw table for wide or long work pieces.
Use a sturdy "outrigger" support if a table extension
more than 24 inches long is attached to the saw.
[] AVOID KICKBACKS
by:

b) Keeping rip fence parallel to the saw blade.

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WARNING:

d) Use a push stick when required.
e) Pay particular attention to instructions on reducing
risk of kickback.
f)
g)

(work thrown back toward you)

a) Keeping blade sharp.

Wear eye protection.

b) Use saw blade guard and riving knife/spreader/
splitter for every operation for which it can be
used, including all through sawing.
c) Keep hands out of the line of saw blade.

Do not perform any operation freehand.
Never reach around or over the saw blade.

[] SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to them
frequently and use to instruct other users. If you loan
someone this tool, loan them these instructions also.

Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction

contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive
chemicals are:
•

activities

harm. Some examples of these

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.

Someofthefollowingsymbolsmaybeusedonthistool.Pleasestudythemandlearntheirmeaning.Properinterpretationofthesesymbolswillallowyouto operatethetool betterandsafer.

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

Always wear eye protection
Z87.1.

No Hands Symbol

Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in
serious personal injury.

Wet Conditions Alert

Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations.

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@
®

marked to comply with ANSI

Pinch Warning

Always watch for movement paying extra attention
potential areas where pinching could occur.

Volts

Voltage

Amperes

Current

Hertz

Frequency (cycles per second)

Watt

Power

Minutes

Time

Alternating Current

Type of current

Direct Current

Type or a characteristic

No Load Speed

Rotational speed, at no load

[]

Class II Construction

Double-insulated

Per Minute

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

min

.../min

of current

construction

Thefollowingsignalwordsandmeanings
areintendedto explainthe levelsof riskassociated
withthisproduct.
SYMBOL

SIGNAL

MEANING

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.

CAUTION:

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

CAUTION:

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

SERVICE

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Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and
should be performed only by a qualified service technician. For service we suggest you return the product to
your nearest AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair.
When servicing, use only identical replacement parts.

WARNING:

To avoid serious personal injury, do not

attempt to use this product until you read thoroughly
and understand completely the operator's manual.
Save this operator's manual and review frequently for
continuing safe operation and instructing others who
may use this product.

WARNING:
The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which can
result in severe eye damage. Before beginning power tool operation, always wear safety goggles or
safety glasses with side shields and a full face shield when needed. We recommend Wide Vision Safety
Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields. Always use eye protection
which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

EXTENSION

CORDS

SPEED

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.

GROUNDING

2.1-3.4

Cord Length

3.5-5.0

5.1-7.0

7.1-12.0

12.1-16.0

Wire Size (A.W.G.)

25'

50'

100'

INSTRUCTIONS

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 equipment-grounding
conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into a
matching outlet that is properly installed and grounded in
accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

_*Ampere rating (on tool data plate)

0-2.0

AND WIRING

The no-load speed of this tool is approximately 5,000
r/min. (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.

Do not modify the plug provided. If it will not fit the outlet,
have the proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.

**Used on 12 gauge - 20 amp circuit.

NOTE: AWG = American Wire Gauge

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.

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 tool is intended for use on a circuit that has an outlet
like the one shown in figure 1. It also has a grounding pin
like the one shown.

WARNING:
Check extension cords before each
use. If damaged replace immediately. Never use tool
with a damaged cord since touching the damaged
area could cause electrical shock resulting in serious
injury.

ELECTRICAL

Improper installation of the ground-

ing plug can result in a risk of electric shock. When
repair or replacement of the cord is required, do
not connect the grounding wire to either flat blade
terminal. The wire with insulation having an outer
surface that is green with or without yellow stripes is
the grounding wire.

When working with the tool outdoors, use an extension
cord that is designed for outside use. This is indicated by
the letters "WA" or "W" on the cord's jacket.

WARNING:

CONNECTION

This tool is powered by a precision built electric motor.
It should be connected to a power supply that is 120
volts, AC only (normal household current), 60 Nz. Do
not operate this tool on direct current (DC). A substantial
voltage drop will cause a loss of power and the motor will
overheat. If the saw does not operate when plugged into
an outlet, double check the power supply.
GROUNDING
PiN

120V GROUNDED
OUTLET
Fig. 1

Anti=KickbackPawls

Non=Through Cuts
Any cutting operation where the blade does not extend
completely through the thickness of the workpiece.

(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.

Pilot Hole (drill presses)
A small hole drilled in a workpiece that serves as a guide
for drilling large holes accurately.

Arbor
The shaft on which a blade or cutting tool is mounted.
Bevel Cut

Push Blocks and Push Sticks
Devices used to feed the workpiece through the saw
blade during cutting operations. A push stick (not a push
block) should be used for narrow ripping operations.
These aids help keep the operator's hands well away from
the blade.

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 °.

Resaw
A cutting operation to reduce the thickness of the workpiece to make thinner pieces.

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.

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.

Cutter Head (planers and jointers)
A rotating piece of adjustable blades. The cutter head
removes material from the workpiece.
Dado Cut

Ripping or Rip Cut
A cutting operation along the length of the workpiece.

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

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.

A device used to help control the workpiece by guiding it
securely against the table or fence during any ripping
operation.

Saw Blade Path
The area over, under, behind, or in front of the blade. As
it applies to the workpiece, that area which will be or has
been cut by the blade.
Set

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 gauge, or other aids.

The distance that the tip of the saw blade tooth is bent (or
set) outward from the face of the blade.
Snipe (planers}
Depression made at either end of a workpiece by cutter
blades when the workpiece is not properly supported.

Gum
A sticky, sap-based residue from wood products.
Heel
Alignment of the blade to the fence.

Through Sawing
Any cutting operation where the blade extends completely
through the thickness of the workpiece.
Throw=Back

Kerr
The material removed by the blade in a through cut or the
slot produced by the blade in a non-through or partial cut.
Kickback
A hazard that can occur when the blade binds or stalls,
throwing the workpiece back toward operator.
Leading End
The end of the workpiece

The throwing back of a workpiece usually caused by the
workpiece being dropped into the blade or being placed
inadvertently in contact with the blade.
Workpiece or Material
The item on which the operation is being done.
Worktable
Surface where the workpiece rests while performing a
cutting, drilling, planing, or sanding operation.

pushed into the tool first.

Miter Cut
A cutting operation made with the workpiece at any angle
to the blade other than 90 °.

PRODUCT

SPECiFiCATiONS

Blade Arbor ..............................................................

5/8 in.

Blade Diameter ..........................................................
Blade Tilt .................................................................

10 in.
0 ° - 45 °

Net Weight without Leg Stand .............................
Net Weight with Leg Stand ...................................

Rating ...............................................

61.5 Ibs.
82.5 Ibs.

SPREADER

120 V, AC only, 60 Hz

Input ....................................................................
15 Amps.
No Load Speed .................................... 5,000 r/min. (RPM)
Cutting Depth at 0°: .............................................. 3-1/2 in.
Cutting Depth at 45°: ............................................

2-1/2 in.

BLADE
GUARD
ANTI-KICKBACK
PAWLS
RiP FENCE

TABLE
EXTENSION

SLiDiNG
MITERTABLE
OUTFEED
SUPPORT

MITER
FENCE

SCALE

LOCKINGLEVER
TABLETiLT
HANDLE

MITER SCALE

SWITCH
BEVEL
iNDiCATOR
STORAGE
BRACKET(S)

BEVEL
SCALE

FRONT
RAiL

BEVEL
LOCKING
LEVER

HEIGHT/BEVEL
ADJUSTINGHANDWHEEL

LEVELING
FOOT

Fig. 2

KNOWYOURTABLESAW

LEG STAND - Attached to the table saw base, the leg
stand opens and closes with ease.

See Figure 2.

MITER FENCE WITH ADJUSTING CLAMP KNOB - The
fence attaches to the sliding miter table and can be angled for miter and compound miter cuts as well as straight
cuts such as cross cuts and bevel cross cuts. With the
Iocator pin in place, this knob locks the miter fence to the
sliding miter table at the desired cutting angle.

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.
ADJUSTING CLAMP - This clamp locks the miter fence
at the desired cutting angle.
ANTI-KICKBACK
PAWLS - Kickback is a hazard in which

MOTOR - The powerful induction motor, with capacitor
start and V-belt drive, is housed in a sturdy steel base.
RIP FENCE - A sturdy metal fence guides the workpiece
and is secured with the locking lever. Grooves run along
the top and sides of the rip fence for use with optional
clamps and accessories.

the workpiece is thrown back toward the operator. The
teeth on the 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.

SCALE - Located on the front rail, the easy-to-read
provides precise measurements for rip cuts.

BEVEL SCALE - The easy-to-read scale on the front of
the cabinet shows the exact blade angle.

SLIDING MITER TABLE - The sliding miter table moves
allowing the operator to slide the workpiece across the
saw table.

BLADE - This saw is provided with a 36-tooth, 10 in.
carbide blade. The blade is raised and lowered with
the height/bevel adjusting handwheel. Bevel angles are
locked with the bevel locking lever.
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WARNING:

scale

SLIDING TABLE EXTENSIONS - Located on the left side
of the saw table, this table extension gives the operator
additional support when cutting wide workpieces.

Do not use blades rated less than the

SPREADER - A metal piece of the blade guard assembly,
slightly thinner than the saw blade, which helps keep the
kerr open and prevent kickback.

speed of this tool. Failure to heed this warning could
result in personal injury.
BLADE GUARD - Always keep the blade guard down
over the saw blade for through-sawing cuts.

SWITCH ASSEMBLY - This saw has an easy access
power switch located below the front rail. To lock the
switch in the off position, remove the switch key from the
switch. Place the key in a location that is inaccessible to
children and others not qualified to use the tool.

BEVEL LOCKING LEVER - This lever, placed just under
the saw table surface on the front of the cabinet, locks the
angle setting of the blade.
HEIGHT/BEVEL ADJUSTING HANDWHEELLocated
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.

OPERATING

COMPONENTS

The upper portion of the blade projects up through the
table and is surrounded by an insert called the throat
plate. The height of the blade is set with a handwheel on
the front of the cabinet. To accommodate wide panels,
the saw table has rails on each side. Detailed instructions
are provided in the Operation section of this manual for
the basic cuts: cross cuts, miter cuts, bevel cuts, and
compound cuts.

The sliding miter table assembly is used for cross cutting
operations. The miter fence is easily adjusted to cut wood
at an angle by loosening the adjusting clamp, setting the
fence to the miter scale, and retightening the clamp. The
sliding miter table, which rests on a base mounted on the
rails, can be repositioned along the rails for wide work. It
can be reversed so the projecting base is in the back and
can be moved from the left side to the right side as needed. With the miter fence removed, the miter table offers
additional support for other operations such as ripping.

WARNING:
ALWAYS remove the switch key when
the tool is not in use and keep it in a safe place. In
the event of a power failure, turn the switch off ( O }
and remove the key. This action will prevent the tool
from accidentally starting when power returns.
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
ON

The rip fence is used to position work for lengthwise cuts.
A scale on the front rail shows the distance between the

SWITCH
OFF

(

rip fence and the blade.
It is very important to use the blade guard assembly for all
through-sawing operations. The blade guard assembly
includes: riving knife/spreader/splitter, anti-kickback
pawls, and plastic blade guard.
POWER SWITCH
See Figure 3.
This saw is equipped with a power switch that has a
built-in locking feature. This feature is intended to prevent
unauthorized and possible hazardous use by children and
others.
SWITCHKEY

TO TURN YOUR SAW ON:
[] With the switch key inserted into the switch, lift the
switch button to turn on ( I ).
TO TURN YOUR SAW OFF:
[] Press the switch button down to turn off ( O ).
TO LOCK YOUR SAW:
[] Press the switch button down.
[] Remove the switch key from the switch and store in a
safe, secure location.

SWITCHIN LOCKEDPOSITION
Fig. 3

BLADES

,_IL WARNING:

For maximum performance, it is recommended that you
use the Craftsman 36-tooth, 10 in. carbide combination
blade provided with your saw. 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.

Do not use blades rated less than the

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

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

COMBINATION
SQUARE

FLATHEAD
SCREWDRIVER
Fig. 4

Thefollowingitemsareincludedwithyourtablesaw:

F
Fig. 5
A. Rip Fence ....................................................................................................................................................................

B. Large Blade Wrench ....................................................................................................................................................
C. Small Blade Wrench ....................................................................................................................................................

1
1

D. Elbow ...........................................................................................................................................................................

E. Dust Bag ......................................................................................................................................................................

R Bevel Handle Assembly ..............................................................................................................................................

G. Miter Fence with Miter Fence Holder and Adjusting Clamp Knob ..............................................................................

H. Blade Guard with Spreader and Anti-Kickback

Pawls ................................................................................................

I. Hex Key .......................................................................................................................................................................
14

UNPACKING

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.

This product requires assembly.
[] Carefully lift saw from the carton and place it on a level
work surface.
NOTE: This tool is heaw. To avoid back injury, keep
your knees bent and lift with your legs, not your back,
and get help when needed.

MOUNTING

This tool comes mounted to a leg stand. If you chose to
remove the leg stand, 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 base for
this purpose. Each of the four mounting holes should be
bolted securely using 3/8 in. machine bolts, lock washers,
and hex nuts (not included). Bolts should be of sufficient
length to accommodate the saw base, lock washers, hex
nuts, and the thickness of the workbench. Tighten all four
bolts securely.

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.

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.

[] Do not discard the packing material until you have
carefully inspected and satisfactorily operated the tool.
NOTE: Remove the foam block from between the saw's
housing and the motor by first beveling the blade (see
page 23).
[] 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.

TO INSTALL THE BEVEL HANDLE
See Figure 6.

ASSEMBLY

[] Lift the end cap off the bevel handle assembly using a
flat blade screwdriver.
[]

[] If any parts are damaged or missing, please call
1-800-932-3188 for assistance.

HOLES

Hold the nylon nut securely and turn the screw counterclockwise to remove the nut completely.
NOTE: Do not remove the screw from the handle or the
washer from the end of the screw.

WARNING:
If any parts are damaged or missing,
do not operate this tool until the missing parts are
replaced. Use of this product with damaged or
missing parts could result in serious personal injury.

NUT

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.

A
A

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:
Do not lift the saw without help. Hold
it close to your body. Keep your knees bent and
lift with your legs, not your back. Ignoring these
precautions can result in back injury.

SCREW

HEIGHT/BEVEL
ADJUSTING
HANDWHEEL

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.

BEVEL
HANDLE

END
CAP

Fig. 6

[] Placethenylonnutintotherecessedholeontheback
ofthe height/bevel
adjustinghandwheel
andholdin
place.
[] Slidethe handle,screw,andwasherintotheholeon
theheight/bevel
adjustinghandwheel.
[] Usinga flatheadscrewdriver,
turnthe screwclockwise
andtightenin place.
[] Pushtheendcapbackinplaceontheendof the
handle.
TO OPEN/CLOSE
LEG STAND

(SET-UP/TEAR

DOWN)

SET-UP

TEAR DOWN

THE

See Figure 7.
To open (set-up) the leg stand:

[] Stejp_!: With the saw table on end and standing to the side,
use your left hand to pull the leg stand latch towards you.
[] Step__2:Once the leg stand is released from the table
saw base, ease the legs of the stand down.
[] Stejp__3:Grasp the upper leg support below the saw
cabinet.
[] Stejp__4_:
Keeping your left hand clear of the leg stand,
pull the leg stand up until it locks into place.

[] Ste__5_:With the left hand firmly on the table tilt handle,
grasp the leg stand with your right hand.
[] Steps 6 and 7: Push the leg stand towardstheground
with
your right hand and pull in the same direction with your
left hand until the table saw is in an upright position.
To close (tear down) the leg stand:
[] Step_ 1: Standing to the side of the table saw, grasp the
table tilt handle with your left hand.
[] Step_2: Tilt the table saw to your left and grab the leg
just below the leveling foot.
[] Step- 3: Lower the saw to the floor until it is balanced
on end.
[] Step__4:Using your left hand, release the leg stand
latch.
[] Steps 5 and 6: Once the leg stand is released from the
table saw base, ease the legs of the leg stand toward
the floor.
[] Step- 7: Lift the lower leg of the leg stand until it locks in
place.
TO SECURE/LEVEL

THE SAW

With the leg stand open and the table saw resting on a
flat, level surface, the saw should not move or rock from
side to side. If the saw rocks from side to side, the leveling
foot needs adjusting until the leg stand is balanced.
[] Turning clockwise will lower the foot.
[] Turning counterclockwise

will raise the foot.

7
Fig. 7
16

TO STORE

THE TABLE SAW ACCESSORIES

TO MOVE THE LEG STAND

See Figures 8 - 9.

See Figure 10.

The table saw has two convenient storage areas (one on
either side of the saw cabinet) specifically designed for
the saw's accessories.

To move the leg stand:
[] Holding the leg stand firmly, pull the leg stand toward
you until the leg stand and saw are balanced on the
wheels.

When not in use, store the accessories securely by snapping each accessory in place.

[] Push the saw to the desired location then either open
the leg stand for immediate saw operation or store the
saw in a dry environment.

BLADE
WRENCHES

"qL

MITER
FENCE
Fig. 10
TO REMOVE/REPLACE

STORAGE
HOOK

THE THROAT

PLATE

See Figure 11.
Fig. 8

[] Lower the blade by turning the height/bevel adjusting
handwheel counterclockwise.
[] Loosen the screws in the throat plate.
[] Lift the throat plate from the saw.
[] To reinstall the throat plate, align the holes in the throat
plate with the holes in the saw table.
[] Retighten the screws, being careful not to overtighten,
which can cause the throat plate to bow or bend.
NOTE: Securely tighten throat plate screws. Do not allow the throat plate to bow up above the table surface.
oSCREW
SAW
TABLE

RiP
FENCE

Fig. 9

THROAT

Fig. 11
17

TO CHECK

SAW BLADE

iNSTALLATiON

TO INSTALL

MITER

FENCE

See Figure 12.

See Figure 13.

[] Remove the miter fence from the miter fence storage
on the side of the saw cabinet.

CAUTION: To work properly, the saw blade teeth
must point down toward the front of the saw. Failure
to do so could cause damage to the saw blade, the
saw, or the workpiece.

[] To install the miter fence to the sliding miter table, loosen the adjusting clamp knob so the bolt has enough
clearance to slide into the table slot.

NOTE: Arbor shaft has left hand threads.

NOTE: If the miter fence holder is not installed, slide
the tabs into the grooves in the miter fence.

[] Lower the saw blade and remove the throat plate.
[] Make sure the bevel locking lever is securely pushed to
the left. Raise the saw blade to its full height by turning
the height/bevel adjusting handwheel clockwise.

Mount the miter fence to the miter table by installing
the Iocator pin (below the miter fence) into holes "A" or
"B'. At the same time, place the attachment bolt in the
slot.

To loosen the blade:
[] Using the smaller blade wrench, place the flat open
end on the flats on the arbor shaft.

[] Properly adjust the miter indicator to the scale on the
end of the fence opposite the Iocator pin.

[] Insert the closed end of the larger blade wrench over
the hex nut. Holding both wrenches firmly, pull the
larger wrench forward to the front of the machine.

[] Retighten the adjusting clamp knob.

To tighten the blade:
[] Using the smaller blade wrench, place the flat open
end into the flats on the arbor shaft.

MITER
FENCE

MITER FENCE
HOLDER

ADJUSTINGCLAMP
KNOB

MITER
INDICATOR

[] Insert the closed end of the larger blade wrench over
the hex nut. Holding both wrenches firmly, push the
larger wrench to the back of the machine. Make sure
the blade nut is securely tightened. Do not overtighten.

ATTACHMENT
BOLT

TABLE
SLOT

LOCATOR

[] Reinstall the throat plate.
[] Check all clearances for free blade rotation.
LARGE
BLADEWRENCH

WRENCH

QUICKSTOP

HOLE"A"

HOLE"B"
Fig. 13

Fig. 12

TO INSTALL

BLADE

GUARD

FLAT
WASHER

ASSEMBLY

See Figure 14.
Proper installation of the blade guard assembly means
that the saw blade and spreader are in alignment.
ALWAYS align the spreader to the saw blade prior to turning on the table saw.
[]

Lower the blade.

[]

Loosen the wing nut and slide the spreader between
the mounting plate and flat washer. Partially retighten
the wing nut.

[]

Check the blade and spreader alignment.

STARWASHER
WING NUT

ANTI-KICKBACK
PAWLS

NOTE: Blade alignment with the spreader can be
adjusted for different blade widths. Refer to: To
Check, and Align the Spreader, Saw Blade, and
Blade Guard Assembly in the Adjustment section.
Check the blade guard assembly for clearances and
free movement.

SPREADER

[] Tighten wing nut securely.
MOUNTING
PLATE

NOTE: If the wing nut and washers are completely removed,
reinstall in the following order: flat washer, star washer, and
wing nut.
TO INSTALL

Fig. 14
DUST
CHUTE

DUST BAG

See Figure 15.
[] Slide the elbow inside the dust chute on the back of
the table saw.
[] Slide the dust bag into the elbow.
ELBOW

NOTE: For efficient operation, empty the dust bag before
it is half full. This will permit better air flow through the
bag.

DUST
BAG

Fig. 15

,& WARNING:

Do not allow familiarity with tools
to make you careless. Remember that a careless
fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict severe

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.

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.

_1_ 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.
19

APPLICATIONS
Youmayusethistoolforthepurposeslistedbelow:
[] Straightlinecuttingoperations
suchascrosscutting,
ripping,mitering,beveling,
andcompoundcutting
[] Dadoor moldingcutswithoptionalaccessories
[] Cabinetmakingandwoodworking
NOTE:Thistablesawis designedto cutwoodandwood
composition
productsonly.
BASIC

OPERATION

[] Always use the rip fence when rip cutting and the miter
fence when cross cutting. This helps prevent twisting
the wood in the cut.
[] Always use clean, sharp, and properly-set
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.

OF THE TABLE SAW

[] Do not cut wet or warped lumber.

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

[] Always hold your workpiece firmly with both hands or
with push sticks. 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 the right type of blade for the cut being made.
CUTTING AIDS
See Figure 16.

OF KICKBACK

Push sticks are devices used for safely pushing a
workpiece through the 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.

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. Kickback can cause serious injury. Use precautions
to avoid the risks.

A push block has a handle fastened by recessed screws
from the underside. Use it on non-through cuts.

Kickback can be caused by any action that pinches the
blade in the wood such as:
[] Making a cut with incorrect blade depth

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

[] 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

PUSH STICKS

[] Misusing the saw
[] Failing to use the anti-kickback
[] Cutting with a dull, gummed-up,
blade
AVOIDING

blades.

pawls
or improperly set

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.

FEATHERBOARD

HOW TO MOUNT
See Figure 18.

A featherboard is a device used to help control the
workpiece by guiding 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:

A FEATHERBOARD

Remove the adjusting clamp knob, bolt, and washer from
the miter fence holder. Place the bolt through one of the
holes in the featherboard. Positioning the featherboard
will depend on the placement of the bolt and the position
of the sliding miter table on the rails. Place the washer
on the bolt and attach the adjusting clamp knob, loosely.
Position the featherboard with the hex head of the bolt
in the miter table slot but do not tighten. Completely
lower the saw blade. Position the rip fence to the desired
adjustment for the cut to be performed and lock. Place
the workpiece against the fence and over the saw blade
area. Adjust the featherboard to apply resistance to the
workpiece just forward of the blade. Securely tighten the
adjusting clamp knob to secure the featherboard in place.
Attach a C-clamp to further secure the featherboard to
the edge of the sliding miter table.

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 17.
The featherboard is an excellent project for the saw.
Select a solid piece of lumber approximately 3/4 in.
thick, 3-5/8 in. wide and 18 in. long. Mark the center of
the width on one end of the stock. Miter one-half of the
width to 30 ° and miter the other half of the same end

_1_ 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.

to 45 ° (see page 30 for information on miter cuts). Mark
the board from the point at 6 in., 8 in., 10 in., and 12 in.
Drill a 3/8 in. hole at the 8 in., 10 in., and 12 in. marks.
Prepare the saw for ripping as discussed on page 29.
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 6 in. Turn the saw OFF ( O )
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.

PUSH BLOCK
FEATHERBOARD

PUSH STICK

3-5/8 in.

3/4 in.

_12

in.

--18

in.
Fig. 17
21

TYPESOF CUTS
See Figure 19.
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.
_IL

CROSSCUT

WARNING:
Always make sure the blade guard
and anti-kickback pawls are in place and working
properly when making these cuts to avoid possible
injury.

Cross cuts are straight 90 ° cuts made across the grain of
the workpiece. The wood is fed into the cut at a 90 ° angle
to the blade, and the blade is vertical.

RiP CUT

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" away from the miter fence during cutting.
This can be controlled by holding the workpiece securely
against the miter fence.
,_

MITER CUT

WARNING: Always use a push stick when cutting
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.

BEVELCROSSCUT

Bevel cuts are made with an angled blade. Bevel cross
cuts are across the wood grain, and bevel rip cuts are with
the grain. The rip fence must always be on the right side
of the blade for bevel rip cuts.

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.
CUTTING

BEVELRiP CUT

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.
_IL

WARNING:

®
COMPOUND(BEVEL)MITER CUT
Fig. 19

Do not use blades rated less than the

speed of this tool. Failure to heed this warning could
result in personal injury.
[] The kerf (the cut made by the blade in the wood) will be
wider than the blade to avoid overheating or binding.
Make allowance for the kerf when measuring wood.
[] Make sure the kerr is made on the waste side of the
measuring line.
22

[]

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.

TO CHANGE

BLADE

DEPTH

CHECKING SLIDING MITER TABLE AND
MAKING ADJUSTMENTS

See Figure 20.
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.

TO POSITION THE SLIDING
See Figures 22 - 23.

TABLE

A slide bolt is located on the front of the saw between the
saw table and the front scale. When the arrows on both

[] Push the bevel locking lever to the left for elevation
mode.
[]

MITER

the saw table and sliding table are aligned, this bolt slides
through the holes in both tables locking them into a fixed
position.

Raise the blade by turning the height/bevel adjusting
handwheel counterclockwise or lower it by turning the
handwheel clockwise.

The sliding table has three positions providing additional
front support when working with larger workpieces. Always lock the sliding table when not in use.

GULLET

To unlock the sliding miter table:
[] Lift the tab on the slide bolt and move the bolt to the
far left.
[] Lock the bolt into position by pushing the tab down
and into the far left-hand notch.
To lock the sliding miter table:
[] Lift the tab and slide the bolt through both tables.
[] Lock the bolt into position by pushing the tab down
and into the notch.
NOTE: When moving the miter base, keep hands and
fingers out of areas where they may be pinched. Pull the
miter base into position with fingers extended and using
only your thumb as shown in figure 23.

Fig. 20
TO CHANGE

BLADE

ANGLE

See Figure 21.
[] Unplug the saw.
[] Push the bevel locking lever to the left for angle mode.
[] To angle the blade, push the height/bevel adjusting
handwheel into the cabinet to engage bevel gear, and
turn the handwheel until the bevel indicator shows the
correct angle.
[] Return the bevel locking lever securely to the right to
lock the angle, while holding the height/bevel adjusting
handwheel in place.

SLOTSFOR LOCKING
MITERTABLE
Fig. 22

BEVEL'
INDICATOR

HEIGHT/BEVEL
ADJUSTING
HANDWHEEL

BEVEL
LOCKINGLEVER

Fig. 21
23

[}

Fig. 23
TO CHECK

MITER

BASE PARALLELISM

See Figures 24 - 25.
[] Unplug the saw.
[] Set saw up as if you were preparing to make a cut.
Tighten rail clamps, miter locking clamps, adjusting
clamp knob, etc.
Fig. 24

[] Slide miter table (A) to the front of miter base (B) as far
as it will go. Place a reference mark (C) near the end of
the miter table as shown in figure 24.
NOTE: Front of miter base is on infeed side of saw.
[]

Place a reference mark on one of the blade teeth (D)
and rotate the blade (E) so that the reference mark on
the blade is at the front of the throat plate.

[]

Place a framing square (G) against the blade and align
with reference mark on miter table. Measure the distance between the blade and the edge of miter table.

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.
[]

Remove framing square and slide miter table to the
rear of miter base as far as it will go.

[]

Rotate the blade so the reference mark on the blade is
at the rear of the throat plate. Measuring from the same
mark on the blade at the rear will eliminate the effect of
blade wobble.

[]

Place framing square against the blade and align with
the same reference mark on the miter table. Measure
the distance between the blade and the edge of the
miter table at the rear.

[]

Compare whether the front and rear measurements are
the same. If they are the same, proceed with checking the miter fence alignment. If not, this indicates the
miter base needs aligning. Miter base must then be
adjusted before checking miter fence alignment. See
To Adjust The Miter Table Base section that follows.

B
Fig. 25

TO ADJUST THE MITER
See Figure 26.

TABLE

TO CHECK

BASE

Remember: Check all settings before loosening screws
for the following procedures. Once screws have been
loosened, these settings must be reset.

ALIGNMENT

NOTE: The quick-stop is not necessary for this checking procedure. However, you may want to check and
adjust it to 0 ° at this time. See the To Adjust QuickStop section that follows.

[] Push the sliding miter table to the back and loosen the
right-front screw from beneath the table saw cabinet.
[] Loosen the nylock nut beneath the front-left eccentric
screw.

[] Place a framing square (G) firmly against the miter
fence (H), with the other side against the blade (E).

[] Place one side of a framing square firmly against the
miter fence and the other side against the saw blade.

[] Check whether the miter fence and blade are square
with each other. With the framing square against the
miter fence there should be no gap from the front to
the rear of the blade.

[] Using a flathead screwdriver, turn the eccentric screw
until the miter fence and the blade are square.
[] Hold the eccentric screw in place with the screwdriver
and tighten the nylock nut securely.

[]

If a gap exists, the miter fence may be out of square.

[]

Rotate the blade and recheck. If there is an inconsistent gap between the front and rear of the blade, the
miter table base needs aligning.

[] Retighten the front right-hand screw.
ECCENTRIC
SCREW

FRAMING
SQUARE

NUT

to the blade when

[] Set the miter fence (H) at 0 °. Miter indicator (I) should
be set precisely on 0 ° and secured in place with the
adjusting clamp knob (J).

[] Set the miter fence at 0 ° then securely tighten the
adjusting clamp knob.

MITER
FENCE

FENCE

The miter fence must be perpendicular
set at zero degrees.

[] Unplug the saw.

SLiDiNG MITER
TABLE

MITER

See Figure 27.

)
RIGHT

Fig. 27

Fig. 26
25

TO ADJUSTQUICK-STOP

BLADE

See Figure 28.
The quick-stop is preset at the factory to stop the miter
fence at exactly 0 °. However, when sliding miter table
adjustments are made, these adjustments may cause the
quick-stop to need adjusting. Check quick-stop with miter
scale set at 0°. If adjustments are needed, proceed with
the following steps:

RiP
FENCE

BLADE

SCALE

[] Loosen the eccentric screw holding the quick-stop.
[] Place the quick-stop against the miter fence with miter
scale set at 0 °.
[] Adjust eccentric screw until it holds quick-stop
ly against miter fence.

secure-

[] Retighten hex nut, securing eccentric screw and quickstop.
[] Check your work. If the quick-stop
degrees, repeat above steps.

is not at zero
SCALE
INDICATOR

2in.
MARK

LOCKING
LEVER

FRONT
RAIL
Fig. 29

TO USE THE RiP FENCE
See Figure 30.

QUICK
STOP

[]

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.

[]

Push the locking lever down to automatically
secure the fence.

align and

Check for a smooth gliding action. If adjustments are
needed, see To Check the Alignment of the Rip Fence
to the Blade in the Adjustment section of this manual.
LOCKING
LEVER

Fig. 28
_

WARNING:
To reduce the risk of injury, always
make sure the rip fence is parallel to the blade before
beginning any operation.

TO SET THE RiP FENCE
THE BLADE

SCALE

iNDiCATOR

RiP FENCE

SAW

See Figure 29.
Begin with the blade at a zero angle (straight up).
[] Unplug the saw.
[] Raise the blade guard.
[] 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.
REAR LiP

[] Tighten the screw and check the dimension and the rip
fence.

Fig. 30
26

TO USE OUTFEED
See Figure 31.

SUPPORT

The outfeed support slides to give the operator additional
support for cutting long workpieces.
[] With the table saw in the OFF position, stand behind
the saw.
[] Grasp the outfeed support with both hands and pull it
until it is fully extended.

OUTFEED
SUPPORT

TO USE THE TABLE EXTENSION
See Figure 32.
The table extension provides the operator with additional
table width for supporting wider workpieces. Use the
scale on the front rail when a specific width is desired.
To extend:
[] Set the rip fence to 16 in.
[] Push the table extension lever beneath the saw table
towards the back of the saw.
[] Grasp the table extension with both hands and pull
it until the scale on the front rail indicates the desired
measurement.
[] Retighten the table extension lever by pulling it towards
the front of the saw.
To close:
[] Push the table extension lever beneath the saw table
towards the back of the saw.
[] Push the table extension with both hands back toward
the saw table.

Fig. 31

[] Retighten the table extension lever by pulling it towards
the front of the saw.

TABLE

16in.
MARK

LEVER

LOWER
SCALE

Fig. 32
27

HEELING (PARALLELING)
See Figures 33 - 35.
_t,

WARNING:

FRAMING
SQUARE

THE BLADE

The blade must be square so the wood

does not bind resulting in kickback. Failure to do so
could result in serious personal injury.
Do not loosen any screws for this adjustment until you
have checked with a square and made test cuts to be
sure adjustments are necessary. Once the screws are
loosened, these items must be reset.
[] Unplug the saw.
[] Lift the blade guard. Raise the blade all the way by
turning the height/bevel adjusting handwheel.
[] Mark beside one of the blade teeth at the front of the
blade. Place a framing square even with the front of the
saw table and the side of the saw blade as shown in
figure 33.

[] Turn the blade so the marked tooth is at the back.
[] Move the framing square to the rear and again measure
the distance. If the distances are the same, the blade is
square.
If the distances are different:
[] Extend the extension table (see page 27).

SCREWS(3)

Fig. 33

[] Loosen adjusting bolts (1) and (3).
FRAMING
SQUARE

NOTE: The adjusting bolts are located above the
height/bevel adjusting handwheel and under the saw
table in the front of the saw.
[] Turn adjusting bolt (2) left or right until the blade is
square.
NOTE: If the back of the blade was too far from the
framing square, place a block of wood on the left side
of the blade and push it into the blade until the blade is
square. Retighten the bolts.
[] If the back of the blade was too close to the framing square, place a block of wood on the right side of
the blade and push it into the blade until the blade is
square. Retighten the bolts.

SAWBLADEOUT OFALIGNMENT
Fig. 34

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.

Fig. 35
28

MAKING

CUTS

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

SWITCH
OFF

Occur.

_IL

WARNING:

Do not use blades rated less than the

speed of this tool. Failure to heed this warning could
result in personal injury.
Use the miter fence when making cross, miter, bevel, and
compound miter cuts. To secure the angle, lock the miter
fence in place by twisting the lock knob clockwise. Always
tighten the lock knob securely in place before use.

SWITCHKEY

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.
TO MAKE

A CROSS

CUT

See Figures 36 - 37.
WARNING:
Make sure the blade guard assembly
is installed and working properly to avoid serious
possible injury.

SWITCH IN LOCKEDPOSiTiON
Fig. 37

WARNING:
Using the rip fence as a cutoff gauge
when cross cutting will result in kickback which can
cause serious personal injury.
CROSSCUT

PLACE RIGHT HAND ON MITER
FENCE HOLDER HERE

[]

Remove the rip fence.

[]

Set the blade to the correct depth for the workpiece.

[]

Set the miter fence to 0° and tighten the adjusting
clamp 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, remove the switch
key as shown in figure 37.
[] 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
fence and feed the workpiece into the blade.
NOTE: The hand closest to the blade should be placed
on the adjusting clamp 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.

Fig. 36
29

MAKING

A RiP CUT

MAKING

See Figure 38.
WARNING:

A MITER

CUT

See Figure 39.
Make sure the blade guard assembly

is installed and working properly to avoid serious
possible injury.

WARNING:

Make sure the blade guard assembly

is installed and working properly to avoid possible
serious injury.
[] Remove the rip fe3nce.

[] Set the blade to the correct depth for the workpiece.

[] Position the rip fence the desired distance from the
blade for the cut and securely lock the handle.

[] Set the miter gauge to the desired angle and tighten
the adjusting clamp knob.

[] Make sure the wood is clear of the blade before turning
on the saw.

[] When ripping a long workpiece, place a support the
same height as the table surface behind the saw for
the cut work.

[] Turn the saw on.
[]

[] Turn the saw on.

Let the blade build up to full speed before moving the
workpiece into the blade.

[] Hold the workpiece firmly with both hands on the miter
gauge and feed the workpiece into the blade.

[] Position the workpiece flat on the table with the edge
flush against the rip fence. Let the blade build up to full
speed before feeding the workpiece into the blade.

NOTE: The hand closest to the blade should be placed
on the adjusting clamp knob and the hand farthest
from the blade should be placed on the workpiece.

[] Once the blade has made contact with the workpiece,
use the hand closest to the rip fence to guide it. Make
sure the edge of the workpiece remains in solid contact
with both the rip fence and the surface of the table. If
ripping a narrow piece, use a push stick and/or push
blocks to move the piece through the cut and past the
blade.

[] When the cut is made, turn the saw off. Wait for the
blade to come to a complete stop before removing the
workpiece.
MITER CUT
BLADE
STRAIGHT

[] When the cut is made, turn the saw off. Wait for the
blade to come to a complete stop before removing the
workpiece.
RiP CUT
BLADE
RiP
FENCE
SCALE

MITER FENCE
ANGLED

HEIGHT/BEVEL
ADJUSTING
HANDWHEEL

Fig. 39

Fig. 38
30

VIEWEDFROMTHE FRONT,BELOWTHE TABLESAW

[] Set the miter fence to 0° and tighten the adjusting
clamp knob.

HEIGHT/BEVEL
ADJUSTING
HANDWHEEL

[] Make sure the wood is clear of the blade before turning
on the saw.
TO LOOSEN

[] Turn the saw on.
[] Let the blade build up to full speed before moving the
workpiece into the blade.
[] Hold the workpiece firmly with both hands on the miter
gauge and feed the workpiece into the blade.
NOTE: The hand closest to the blade should be placed
on the adjusting clamp 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.
MAKING A BEVEL
See Figure 42.

TO
TIGHTEN

BEVEL
LOCKING LEVER

_i,
Fig. 40

MAKING A BEVEL CROSS
See Figures 40 - 41.
,_

WARNING:

RiP CUT

Make sure the blade guard assembly

is installed and working properly to avoid serious
personal injury.

CUT
,_

WARNING:

The rip fence must be on the left side

of the blade to avoid trapping the wood and causing
kickback. Placement of the rip fence to the right
of the blade will result in kickback and the risk of

Make sure the blade guard assembly

is installed and working properly to avoid possible
serious injury.

serious personal injury.
[] Remove the rip fence.

[] Remove the miter fence.

[] Unlock the bevel locking lever.

[] Adjust the bevel angle to the desired setting.

[] Lock the bevel locking lever.

[] Set the blade to the correct depth for the workpiece.

BEVELCROSSCUT

BEVELRiP CUT

BLADE
ANGLED

MITER
FENCE
STRAIGHT

RIP
FENCE

BLADE
ANGLED
SCALE

BEVEL LOCKING
LEVER

Fig. 41

Fig. 42
31

[] Positionthe ripfencethe desireddistancefromthe
bladeforthecut andsecurelylockthehandle.
[] Makesurethewoodisclearofthebladebeforeturning
onthesaw.
[] Whenrippinga longworkpiece,placea supportthe
sameheightasthetablesurfacebehindthe sawfor
thecutwork.
[] Turnthe sawon.
[] Positiontheworkpieceflatonthetablewiththeedge
flushagainstthe ripfence.Letthe bladebuildupto full
speedbeforefeedingtheworkpieceintotheblade.
[] Oncethebladehasmadecontactwiththeworkpiece,
usethehandclosestto the ripfenceto guideit. Make
suretheedgeof theworkpieceremainsinsolidcontact
withboththeripfenceandthesurfaceofthetable.If
rippinga narrowpiece,usea pushstickto movethe
piecethroughthe cutandpastthe blade.
[] Whenthecutis made,turnthesawoff. Waitforthe
bladeto cometo a completestopbeforeremoving
the
workpiece.
MAKING A COMPOUND
See Figure 43.
WARNING:

(BEVEL} MITER

CUT

[] Remove the rip fence.
[] Unlock the bevel locking lever.
[] Adjust the bevel angle to the desired setting.
[] Lock the bevel locking lever.
[] Set the blade to the correct depth for the workpiece.
[] Set the miter fence to the desired angle and tighten
adjusting clamp knob.
[] Make sure the wood is clear of the blade before turning
on the saw.
[] Turn the saw on.
[] Let the blade build up to full speed before moving the
workpiece into the blade.
[] Hold the workpiece firmly with both hands on the miter
fence and feed the workpiece into the blade.
NOTE: The hand closest to the blade should be placed
on the adjusting clamp 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.
MAKING A LARGE
See Figure 44.

Make sure the blade guard assembly

PANEL CUT

Make sure the saw is properly secured to a work surface
to avoid tipping from the weight of a large panel.

is installed and working properly to avoid possible
serious injury.

_1_ WARNING:

COMPOUND(BEVEL)MITER CUT

Make sure the blade guard assembly

is installed and working properly to avoid possible
serious injury.

PLACERIGHT HAND
ON WOBKPIECEAND
MITER FENCEHERE

LARGEPANELCUT
RiP FENCE

SUPPORT

HEIGHT
ADJUSTING
HANDWHEEL
Fig. 44
Fig. 43
32

MAKING
WARNING: Never make freehand cuts (cuts without
the miter fence or rip fence), which can result in
serious injury.

[]

Place a support the same height as the top of the saw
table behind the saw for the cut work. Add supports to
the sides as needed.

[]

Depending on the shape of the panel, use the rip fence
or miter fence. If the panel is too large to use either the
rip fence or the miter fence, it is too large for this saw.

A NON=THROUGH

CUT

See Figure 45.
Non-through cuts (made with a standard 10 in. blade) can
be made with the grain (ripping) or across the grain (cross
cut). The use of a non-through cut is essential to cutting
grooves, rabbets, and dadoes. This is the only type cut
that is made without the blade guard assembly installed.
Make sure the blade guard assembly is reinstalled upon
completion of this type of cut. Read the appropriate
section which describes the type of cut in addition to this
section on non-through or dado cuts. For example, if your
non-through cut is a straight cross cut, read and understand the section on straight cross cuts before
proceeding.

[] Make sure the wood does not touch the blade before
you turn on the saw.
[] Turn the saw on.

[] Position the workpiece flat on the table with the edge flush
against the rip fence. Let the blade build up to full speed
before feeding the workpiece into the blade.

WARNING:
When making a non-through cut, the
cutter is covered by the workpiece during most of
the cut. Be alert to the exposed cutter at the start
and finish of every cut to avoid the risk of personal
injury.

[] Use a push stick to move the piece through the cut and
past the blade.
[] When the cut is made, turn the saw off. Wait for the
blade to come to a complete stop before removing the
workpiece.

_IL

NON-THROUGH CUT

WARNING:
Never feed wood with your hands
when making any non-through cut such as rabbets
or dadoes. To avoid personal injury, always use push
blocks, push sticks, and featherboards.

[] Unplug the saw.
[] Remove the blade guard assembly.
[] Unlock the bevel locking lever.

GUARD
REMOVED

[] Adjust the bevel angle to the desired setting.
[] Lock the bevel locking lever.
[] Set the blade to the correct depth for the workpiece.
[] Depending on the shape and size of the wood, use
either the rip fence or miter gauge.
[] Plug the saw into the power source and turn the saw
on.

[] Let the blade build up to full speed before moving the
workpiece into the blade.

PUSH
STICK

[] Always use push blocks, push sticks, and featherboards
when making non-through cuts to avoid the risk of
serious injury.
[] When the cut is made, turn the saw off. Wait for the
blade to come to a complete stop before removing the
workpiece.
Once all non=through

cuts are completed:

[] Unplug your saw.
[] Reinstall the blade guard assembly.

Fig. 45

MAKING A DADO CUT
See Figure 46.
An optional dado throat plate is required for this procedure
(see the Accessories section of this manual and check
with the retailer where the table saw was purchased). All
blades and dado sets must not be rated less than the

[] Use a push block or push stick to move the wood
through the cut past the blade. Never push a small
piece of wood into the blade with your hand, always
use a push stick. The use of push blocks, push sticks,
and featherboards are necessary when making nonthrough cuts.

speed of this tool. This saw is designed for use with a 6 in.
stack dado (up to width of 5/8 in.). Do not use an adjustable dado on this saw.

[] When the cut is made, turn the saw off. Wait for the
blade to come to a complete stop before removing the
workpiece.

Once all dado cuts are completed:
[] Unplug your saw.

WARNING:
Always use push blocks, push sticks, or
featherboards when making dado cuts to avoid the
risk of serious injury.

[] Reinstall the spreader/riving knife in the "up" position
then install the blade guard and anti-kickback pawls.

,_L

WARNING:
Always store the blade washer and
throat plate in secure location when changing back
to saw blade. Failure to do so may result in possible
injury and damage to the tool.

DADOCUT

[] Unplug the saw.
[] Remove the blade guard assembly.
[] Remove the blade nut, blade washer, and saw blade.
[] Mount the dado blade, according to manufacturer
instructions, using the blade and chippers appropriate
for the desired width of cut.
[] Reinstall the blade nut.
NOTE: The blade washer may be used provided the
arbor shaft extends slightly beyond the arbor nut.
[] Make sure the blade nut is fully engaged and the arbor
extends past a securely tightened blade nut.
[] Install the dado throat plate and rotate the blade by
hand to make sure it turns freely then lower the blade.
[] Depending on the shape and size of the wood, use either
the rip fence or miter gauge.
[] Turn the power switch to the on position.
NOTE: Make sure the wood does not touch the blade
before you turn on the saw. Let the blade build up to
full speed before feeding the workpiece into the blade.
[] Position the workpiece flat on the table with the edge
flush against the rip fence or miter gauge.
Fig. 46

,_,

BLADE

WARNING" Before performing any adjustment,
make sure the tool is unplugged from the power
supply. Failure to heed this warning could result in
serious personal injury.
WARNING-"

WAS_

Sv_.._

BLADE

Blades coast after turn off. Possible

serious injury can occur if hands come in contact
with blade.

BLADE
NUT

SHAFT

The table saw has been adjusted at the factory for making very accurate cuts. However, some of the components
might have been jarred out of alignment during shipping.
Also, over a period of time, readjustment will probably
become necessary due to wear.
To avoid unnecessary set-ups and adjustments, a good
practice is to check your setups carefully with a framing square and make practice cuts in scrap wood before
making finish cuts in good workpieces. Do not start any
adjustments until you have checked with a square and
made test cuts to be sure adjustments are needed.

Fig. 48

TO REPLACE THE BLADE
See Figures 47 - 49.

To install a standard blade:
[] Place the new blade on the arbor shaft (the teeth
must point down toward the front of the saw to work
properly).
[] Place the blade washer and the blade nut over the
arbor shaft. Be sure the dome side of the blade washer
faces out from the blade and that all items are snug
against the arbor housing. Make sure the blade nut is
securely tightened. Do not overtighten.

NOTE: Arbor shaft has left hand threads.
[] Unplug the saw.
[] Lower the saw blade, raise or remove the blade guard,
and remove the throat plate.
[] Raise the saw blade to full height.
[] Make sure the bevel locking lever is locked.
[] Insert the open end of the small blade wrench onto the
flats on the arbor shaft.

[] Rotate the blade by hand to make sure it turns freely.

[] Insert the closed end of the larger blade wrench over
the hex nut. Holding both wrenches firmly, pull the
outside wrench (right side) forward while pushing the
inside (left side) to the back of the saw.

NOTE: To replace the blade with an accessory blade, follow the instructions provided with the accessory.

[] Lower the saw blade and reinstall the throat plate.

SCREWS

[] Remove the blade.

THROAT
PLATE

LARGE
BLADEWRENCH

SMALL
BLADE
WRENCH
BLADE

Fig. 49

Fig. 47

TO CHECK AND ALIGN THE SPREADER,
BLADE, AND BLADE GUARD ASSEMBLY
See Figure 50.

TO CHECK

SAW

if the blade guard assembly is out of alignment with the
saw blade, adjust the alignment of the blade guard
assembly. The spreader must be aligned with the saw
blade.
To check alignment
[] Unplug the saw.

THE ALIGNMENT

OF THE RiP FENCE

TO THE BLADE
See Figure 51.
[] Unplug the saw.
[] Raise the locking lever to permit the rip fence to be
moved.
[] Place a framing square beside the blade and move the
rip fence up to the square. Take the dimension on the
rip scale.

of the spreader:

[] Raise the saw blade by turning the height/bevel
adjusting handwheel counterclockwise.

[] Move the fence back and turn the framing square 180 °
to check the other side.

[] Lift the anti-kickback pawls and place a framing square
or straight edge against both the saw blade and the
spreader.

RiP FENCE

SCREWS

BLADE

[] The saw blade and spreader are aligned when the
framing square contacts both the blade and spreader
evenly with no gaps.
if the spreader and saw blade are not in alignment,
adjustment is needed. To adjust:
[] Unplug the saw then raise the blade guard assembly.
[] Lift the anti-kickback pawls and place a framing square
or straight edge against both the saw blade and the
spreader.

LOCKING
LEVER

[] From the back of the saw, loosen the two screws and
reposition the blade guard assembly left or right as
needed to align the spreader with the saw blade.
\

[] Once properly aligned, securely retighten the screws.

FRAMING
SQUARE

[] Recheck the marked blade tooth using the combination square to insure the adjustment has not moved.
SCREW(2)
\

Fig. 51

Fig. 50
36

[] Ifthetwo dimensions
arenotthe same,loosenthetwo
screwsonthefenceandalignit.
[] Retighten
thetwoscrews.
[] Maketwoor threetestcutson scrapwood.If thecuts
arenottrue,repeatthe process.

BLADE
0° ADJUSTMENT
BOLT

COMBINATION
SQUARE

_lb, WARNING:Beforepluggingthesawbackin to
make test cuts, make sure the switch is in the OFF
position and the blade guard is in place. Failure to do
so can result in serious injury.
TO SET THE BLADE

AT 0 ° AND 45 °

See Figures 52 - 53.
The angle settings of the saw have been set at the factory and, unless damaged in shipping, should not require
setting during assembly. After extensive use, it may need
to be checked.

BEVEL
INDICATOR

[] Unplug the saw.

BEVEL
HANDLE

BEVEL
LOCKING
LEVER

[] Raise the blade and the blade guard.

Fig. 52

if the blade is not perfectly vertical (0°}:
[] Loosen the adjustment bolt and the bevel locking lever.

COMBiNATiON
SQUARE

[] Place a combination square beside the blade on the
left. Lock the angle by pushing the bevel locking lever
and retighten the adjustment bolt.

45° ADJUSTMENT

BLADE

\
45°

BOLT

[] Turn the bevel handle until the bevel indicator points
to zero. If the bevel handle is turned as far as possible
and doesn't indicate zero properly, you may need to
adjust the bevel indicator.
NOTE: It will be necessary to remove the bevel handle
to adjust the bevel indicator.
if the blade is not an exact 45°:
[] Loosen the adjustment bolt and the bevel locking lever.
[] Place a combination square beside the blade on the
left. Lock the angle by pushing the bevel locking lever
and retighten the adjustment bolt.
[] Turn the bevel handle until the bottom of the blade has
moved completely to the left side of the slot. Lock the
angle by pushing the bevel locking lever.

BEVEL
INDICATOR

[] If the blade is not an exact 45 °, loosen the adjustment
bolt and the bevel locking lever.

BEVEL
HANDLE

BEVEL
LOCKING
LEVER
Fig. 53

[] Adjust the bevel indicator to 45 °.
[] Make a test cut.

A
A

WARNING:
When servicing, use only identical
replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create
a hazard or cause product damage.

WARNING:

Do not at any time let brake fluids,

gasoline, petroleum-based products, penetrating
oils, etc., come in contact with plastic parts.
Chemicals can damage, weaken, or destroy plastic
which may result in serious personal injury.

WARNING:
Always wear safety goggles or safety
glasses with side shields during power tool operation
or when blowing dust. If operation is dusty, also wear
a dust mask.

[] Periodically check all clamps, nuts, bolts, screws, and
belts for tightness and condition. Make sure the throat
plate is in good condition and in position.

WARNING:
Before performing any maintenance,
make sure the tool is unplugged from the power
supply and the switch is in the off ( O } position.
Failure to heed this warning could result in serious
personal injury.

[] Check the blade guard assembly.
[] To maintain the table surfaces, fence, and rails,
periodically apply paste wax to them and buff to
provide smooth functioning. To prevent work from
slipping during cutting operation, Do not wax the
working face of the miter fence.

GENERAL

[] Protect the blade by cleaning out saw dust from
underneath the table and in the blade teeth. Use a
resin solvent on the blade teeth.

Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most
plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of
commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use.
Use clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.

[] Clean plastic parts only with a soft damp cloth. Do
not use any aerosol or petroleum solvents.
LUBRICATION
This saw has been lubricated at the factory prior to shipment. Following extended use, you should inspect and
lubricate the following areas to assure smooth operation.

The following recommended
0134010313
_

WARNING:

accessories are currently available at retail stores:

Dado Throat Plate
Current attachments and accessories available for use with this tool are listed above. 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.

I PROBLEM
Excess vibration.

CAUSE

SOLUTION

Blade is out of balance.

Replace blade.

Blade is damaged.

Replace blade.

Saw is not mounted securely.

Tighten all hardware.

Work surface is uneven.

Reposition on flat surface.

)

Adjust legs of optional stand.
Blade is warped.

Check saw blade installation. Replace blade if
necessary.

Rip fence does not move

Rip fence not mounted correctly.

Remount the rip fence.

Rails are dirty or sticky.

Clean and wax rails.

Clamp screw is out of adjustment.

Adjust clamp screw counterclockwise.

Rip fence does not lock at
rear.

Clamp screw is out of adjustment.

Adjust clamp screw clockwise.

Cutting binds or burns work.

Blade is dull.

Replace or sharpen blade.

Work is fed too fast.

Slow the feed rate.

Rip fence is misaligned.

Align the rip fence.

Wood is warped.

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

Rip fence is misaligned.

Check and adjust the rip fence.

Blade not properly sharpened or set.

Resharpen or set blade.

Miter base or slides improperly
adjusted.

See page 23 for adjustments to sliding

smoothly.

Wood edges away from rip
fence when ripping.
Sliding miter table assembly
does not move smoothly.

miter table assembly.

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

CAUSE

SOLUTION

Positive stops inside cabinet need
adjusting (Bevel Cuts).

Adjust positive stops.

Miter gauge is misaligned (Miter

Adjust the miter gauge.

Cuts).
Height/bevel adjusting handwheel is hard to turn.

Gears or screw post inside

Saw does not start.

Motor cord or wall cord is not

Clean the gears or screw post.

cabinet are clogged with saw
dust.
Plug in motor cord or wall cord.

plugged in.
Circuit fuse is blown.

Replace circuit fuse.

Circuit breaker is tripped.

Reset circuit breaker.

Cord or switch is damaged.

Have the cord or switch replaced at your
Sears Service Center/Department.

Blade makes poor cuts.

Blade is dull or dirty.

Clean, sharpen, or replace blade.

Blade is wrong type for cut being
made.

Replace with correct type.

Blade is mounted backwards.

Remount blade.

Blade does not lower when

Locking lever is not at full left

Move locking lever to left.

turning height/bevel adjusting
handwheel.

position.

Motor labors in rip cut.

Blade not proper for rip cut.

Change blade; rip blade typically has fewer
teeth.

CRAFTSMAN

10 in. TABLE SAW-

MODEL

NO. 315.218061

Figure B
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140
14
45
130
15

40
10

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7

146

Figure C

54
29

59
135

67 _

146

134

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5

SEE NOTE

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74
76

148
81

103

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100

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102

110

Figure D

116
104

p ...............................

107

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41

145

142

NOTE: The assembly shown represents an important part of the double insulated system. To avoid the
possibility of alteration or damage to the system, service should be performed by your nearest Sears Repa=r
Center. Contact your nearest Sears retail store for service center information.
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CRAFTSMAN

10 in. TABLE SAW-

MODEL

NO. 315.218061

The model number will be found on a plate attached to the motor housing. Always mention the model
number in all correspondence regarding your Table Saw or when ordering repair parts.

PARTS LiST
Key
No.

Part
Number

Description

Qty.

Key
No.

Part
Number

Description

Qty.

0134011803

Rear Rail....................................

0121010214

Extension Bracket ..................... 2

0134010211

0134010308

End Cap, Rear Rail .................... 2
Rail Holder Nut .......................... 4

41
42

9134015330203
0134010237-130

Warning Label ...........................
Cord Wrap .................................

0134010103-126

Extension Table .........................

410251020

Screw (M6 x 15 mm, Pan Hd.).. 4

44
45

0134010322-58
410201005

Outfeed Support ....................... 1
Screw (M4 x 12 mm, Flat Hd.).. 4

0134010314

Bar, Sliding Miter Table ............. 2

411071707

Lock Nut (1/4-20) ...................... 1

1
1

0101140903

Hex Key (M5 x 75 mm) .............. 1

410371002

Screw (M6 x 15 mm, Hex Hd.).. 4

0134010212

End Cap, Right Front Rail ......... 1

8
9
10

410561014
0134011802
410561004

Screw (M4 x 5 mm) ................... 1
Front Rail .................................. 1

0134011804

Sliding Bar .................................

Screw (M4 x 12 mm, Pan Hd.) .. 3

410192001

Screw (M4 x 10 mm) ................. 2

0134010242

Stopper, Front Rail .................... 1

0134010219

Indicator, Extended Table ......... 1

50
51

410109008
0134010220

Screw (M5 x 12 mm, Pan Hd.).. 4
Slider ......................................... 2

0134010307-129

Throat Plate ...............................

0134010315

Bracket ......................................

410101005

Screw (M5 x 15 mm, Flat Hd.).. 2

410371003

Screw w/Washer (M6 x 12 mm) 4

0134010215

Slider .........................................

0121011301

Pad, Throat Plate ...................... 2

0134010102-126

Main Table .................................

410031014

Carriage Bolt (M8 x 15 mm) ...... 1

0134010213

Slider .........................................

410341006

Screw w/Washer (M6 x 12 mm) 2

0131020220

Table Tilt Handle .......................

411171003

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

Screw

0134010319

Bracket, Riving Knife ................ 1

(10-24 x 25 mm, Hex Hd.) ......... 4

0134010321

Pivot Bracket ............................

0131010814

1
1

0131010229

Carry Handle .............................

411011707

Hex Nut (1/4-20) ....................... 1

410171706

410291006

Screw w/Washer (M8 x 10 mm) 1

0134010911
0134010210

Screw (10-24 x 1/2 in.) .............. 8
Miter Table Latch ...................... 1
Guide ........................................
1

22
23

0134015001

0134010317

Dust Bag ................................... 1
Indicator Bracket ...................... 1

410171721

Screw (8-32 x 3/8 in.) ................ 2

0121010901

Eccentric Shaft ..........................

410011013

Screw (M6 x 40 mm, Hex Hd.).. 1

0134010503

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

0134010206

Locking Block ...........................

410109019

Screw (M6 x 20 mm, Flat Hd.).. 1

411061001

Lock Nut (M6) ...........................

412011701

Washer (1/4 x 16 x 1T) .............. 2

0134010332

Adjusting Plate ..........................

0101010908

Nut, Special ..............................

29
30

0134010902
0134010229

Linkage, Short ........................... 1
Table Extension Lever ............... 1

0134010305

Support Bracket ........................ 1

31
32

410031002
0134010306

410291004

Carriage Bolt (M6 x 40 mm) ...... 1
Bracket ...................................... 1

Screw w/Washer
(M6 x 10 mm) ............................

0134010236

Locking Ring .............................

72
73

412011117
0134010339

Washer (M10 x 23 x 2T) ............ 1
Cam ..........................................
2

410134005

Screw (M4 x 5 mm, Pan Hd.) .... 2

75
76
77

0181010246
412042002
0134010320

Adaptor ..................................... 1
Washer (D4)............................... 2
Support Plate, Front Cabinet .... 1

410499007

Screw (M5 x 8 mm, Truss Hd.).. 2

33
34
35

410251017
0134010916
0134010903

Screw w/Washer
(M6 x 12 mm) ............................
Guide Rod .................................

2
2
1

410551701

Linkage, Long ...........................
Screw w/Washer

0134010209

(1/4-20 x 1/2 in.)........................ 2
Handle, Left ............................... 1

0134010223

Holder, Rear Rail ....................... 3

410351003

Screw w/Washer

089110115900

Name Plate ..............................

(M6 x 25 mm, Hex Hd.) ............. 6

0134011301

Rubber Pad ...............................

CRAFTSMAN

10 in. TABLE SAW-

MODEL

NO. 315.218061

number
in allnumber
correspondence
regarding
your attached
Table Saw
ordering
repair
parts.mention the model
The model
will be found
on a plate
to or
thewhen
motor
housing.
Always

]

PARTS LiST
Key
No.

Part
Number

Description

Key
No.

Qty.

Part
Number

Description

Qty.

0134010230

Bevel Locking Lever ................ 1

116

410491006

Screw (M8 x 40 mm, Hex Hd.). 4

0134010912

Screw (SS41) ...........................

117

0131010318

Blade Wrench (Small) .............. 1

0134010316

Shim .........................................

118

0134010331

Blade Wrench (Large) .............. 1

410138743

Screw (8-32 x 1 in., Pan Hd.)... 1

0134010224

Cam, Bevel Locking Lever ....... 1

119
120

0134010238
0121010221

Ring, Knob ...............................
Knob ........................................

1
1

0101010907

Compression Spring ................ 1

121

9134015330301

Scale Label ..............................

Screw (8-16 x 19.05 mm) ........ 2
Gear Rack ................................ 1

122

410161010

123

0134010304

Hex Screw (M6 x 25 mm) ........ 5
Shim ......................................... 1

Screw w/Washer
(M5 x 8 mm Pan Hd.) ............... 2

124

410171706

Screw

0134010906

0000120817

0134010228

410331010

(10-24 x 1/2 in. Pan Hd.) ........ 14

0134010233

Indicator, Bevel Angle .............. 1

125

9134015330102

Label, Bevel Angle ...................

126

013401216

Spacer .....................................
Hook ........................................

Screw (M6 x 70 mm, Hex Hd.). 1
Motor Bracket .......................... 1

127

410561013

Screw (M5 x 16 mm, Pan Hd.). 3

128

0134010214

Adjusting Hook ........................ 1

Spacer ..................................... 1
Screw
(M6 x 15 mm, Hex Hd.) ............ 3

129

0134010801

Adjusting Screw ...................... 1

130

A134011001

Blade Guard Assembly ............ 1

131

411071004

Lock Nut (M10) ........................ 1

Elbow ....................................... 1
Pin (D8 x 90 mm) ..................... 1
Slider ........................................
1

132

0121010232

Safety Key ...............................

133

9134015330103

Blade Angle Label .................... 1

134

410011024

Hex Screw (M6 x 110 mm) ...... 2

Blade (10 in. x 36-0 .................. 1
Blade Washer .......................... 1

135

412011741

Washer (6.5 x 13 x 1.5-0 .......... 2

136

412011037

Washer (8.5 x 16 x 1.5-0 .......... 1

137

412011028

Washer (D6 x D16 x 1.5-0 ........ 4

138

9134015330302

Front Rail Label ........................ 1

410011027

0134010318

0134010907

410161001

2
3

96
97

0181010247
414011002

0121010902

422010045

100

0101010302

101

0181010804

102

0134010225

Arbor Nut (5/8-18) .................... 1
Inner Dust Cover ...................... 1

103

410331003

Screw w/Washer

139

9134015335706

Slide Table Label ...................... 1

(M6 x 10 mm, Pan Hd.) ............ 3

***

140

089110115901

104

0134010226

Set-Up Label, Leg ................... 1

Dust Cover, Outer .................... 1

141

412041005

105

410031710

142

0181010261

External Star Washer (D8) ........ 1
Restrain Wire ........................... 1

106

0134010205-130

Carriage Bolt
(5/16-18 x 1/2 in.) .................... 1
Cabinet .................................... 1

143

411071003

Lock Nut (M5) ..........................

144

A134013901

Outfeed Support Assembly
(inc. Key Nos. 34, 36 and 44)... 1

145

A134012401

Dust Bag Assembly (Inc. Key
Nos. 62, 75, 96 and 142) ......... 1

146

411071001

147

9134015330201

Lock Nut (M6) .......................... 4
Pinch Point Label ..................... 1

148

412011074

149

0134010313

Washer (D10 x D26 x 2-0 ......... 1
Dado Throat Plate

150

410181001

Screw (M4 x 7 mm) .......................4

987000585

Operator's Manual ........................1

107
108

452070019
410601001

Switch w/Key ...........................
Screw

(M4 x 20 mm, Truss Hd.) .......... 4
109

0301030202

Power Cord Clamp (5/16 in.) ... 3

110

410561004

111

00001201817

Screw (M4 x 12 mm, Pan Hd.). 5
Screw
(8-16 x 19.05mm, Pan Hd.).......... 3

112

0131010210

113

0131010209

Clamping Pad (Power Cord) .... 1
Switch Box .............................. 1

114

451010003

Strain Relief .............................

115

0134010701

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

*** Available

(Not Shown) .............................

At Your Nearest Sears Catalog Order or Retail
43

CRAFTSMAN

10 in. TABLE SAWFIGURE A: SLiDiNG

MODEL

MITER TABLE

Key
No.

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

FIGURE

NO. 315.218061

B: MITER

Key
No.

Part
Number

Qty.

A134010802

Sliding Miter Table Assembly
(Inc. Key No. 1-8)

410561013
0134010104-126
0134010910
0181010501
0134010802
0134010216
410181001
0134010309

Screw w/Washer (M5 x 16 mm) .... 4
Miter Table ................................... 1
Locking Pin ................................. 2
Quick-Stop .................................. 2
Locking Nut ................................. 2
Hook ............................................ 4
Screw (M4 x 7 mm) ..................... 2
Supporting Plate ......................... 1

FENCE

Part
Number
A134010801

1 0134010227

Description

Qty.

Miter Fence Assembly
(Inc. Key No. 1-9 )

0181010208-58

End Cap ......................................
Indicator ......................................

2
1

0134011801

Miter Fence .................................

0134010244

Bracket ........................................

410451702

Screw (3/16 in., Pan Hd.) ............ 2

0181110209

Adjusting Clamp Knob ................ 1

412011051

0181010210

Washer (8 x 16 x 1.5-r)................. 1
Miter Fence Holder ...................... 1

410011717

Hex Screw (5/16-18 x 3-1/4 in.) .. 1

CRAFTSMAN

10 in. TABLE SAWFIGURE

MODEL

NO. 315.218061

C: RIP FENCE
Key
No.

Part
Number
A134010901

1
2
3
4
5

411071001
412011030
0121010310
0134010231
0121010915

6
7
8
9
10
11

0134010241
0134010904
0134011805
410051001
412011115
0121010209

Key
No.

Part
Number
A134014001

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10

411072702
0134010221-130
412012041
0121010223
0101140203
0121010224
0134010222
414011003
0134010905
A121015201

D: HEIGHT

Height/Bevel Adjusting
Handwheel Assembly ................
Lock Nut (1/4-20) .......................
Height/Bevel
Adjusting Handwheel .................
Washer (6.5 x 13 x 1.5-0 ............
Bevel Handle .............................
Screw .........................................
End Cap, Bevel Handle .............
End Cap, Handwheel .................
Pin (4 x 20 mm) ..........................
Rod, Handwheel ........................
Bevel Handle Assembly
(Incl. Key No. 1,3-6) ..................

1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
45

Rip Fence Assembly
(Incl. Key No.1-17) ..................
Lock Nut (M6) .........................
Washer (6.5 x 16 x 1-0 ............
Rear Clamping Plate ..............
Locking Lever .........................
Spring .....................................
Axle ........................................
Rod .........................................

1
1
3
1
1
1
1
1

12 410331008
13
14
15
16

(M4 x 10 mm) .........................
Indicator .................................
Front Block .............................
Slider, Fence ...........................
Screw

ADJUSTING

Description

Qty.

Rip Fence (506.2 mm) ............ 1
Screw (M6 x 15 mm, Truss) .... 2
Washer (16 x 25 x 1.5-0 .......... 2
Slider, Rip Fence .................... 1
Screw w/Washer

0134010232
0134010105-126
0134010218
410101713

17 0121010210

FIGURE

Description

HANDWHEEL

1
1
1
2

(8-32 x 8 mm, Flat Hd.) .......... 4
Round Pad ............................. 2

CRAFTSMAN

10 in. TABLE SAW-

MODEL

NO. 315.218061

7
27
4O
43
14
13

42
21
22
14
29

35_

REPLACEMENT
Key
No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19

Part
Number
9134015335704
089110114001
0131010810
0131010323-82
411011707
412041702
411071702
0131010915
A134017001
0131010923
410031014
0131011302
410451017
0512010812
412011111
0134010327-126
0134010235
0134010240
410011028

20
21
22

0134010243
A134016301
0131010918

PARTS FOR LEG STAND ASSEMBLY

Description
Qty.
Unlock Label, Leg ..................... 1
Latch Bar w/grommet ............... 1
Screw ........................................
1
Bracket ...................................... 1
Hex Nut (1/4 x 20) ..................... 2
Washer (1/4 in.) ......................... 2
Nylon Nut (1/4 x 20) .................. 1
Spring ........................................
1
Bracket Assembly, Leg ............ 1
Pin .............................................
2
Carriage Bolt (MS x 15 mm) ...... 4
Pad ............................................
4
Screw (M6 x 18 mm) ................. 4
Nylon Nut (M10) ........................ 4
Washer (D10.3 x D27 x 2T) ..... 12
Rear Leg Support ...................... 1
Upper End Cap, Leg ................. 2
Spacer Tube .............................. 2
Screw
(M10x 105 mm, Hex Hd.) ........... 2
End Cap, Leg ............................ 3
Front Leg Support .................... 1
Spring ....................................... 1
46

Key
No.
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35

Part
Number
0131010232
410031714
0131010230
A134016303
0134010301
411061003
0131010231
0134010909
9134015335703
0134010239
0134010302
0134010245-130
A134011301

36
37
38
39
40

410611001
412011025
412011744
410011029
410011722

41
42
43

0182010319
089110115902
9134015330202

Description
Qty.
Adjusting Ring ........................... 1
Bolt (5/8-11 x 88.9 mm) ............ 1
Rear Slider, Leg ......................... 1
Tube ..........................................
1
Bracket, Left ............................. 1
Nut (U8) .................................... 4
Front Slider, Leg ........................ 1
Axle ...........................................
1
Lock Label, Leg ........................ 1
Spacer Tube, Leg ...................... 2
Bracket, Right ........................... 1
Wheel ........................................ 2
Leg Stand Assembly
(Incl. Key No. 1-43) ................... 1
Screw/Washer (M6 x 15 mm) .... 2
Washer (6.5 x 10 x .8T) ............ 4
Washer (6.5 x 20 x 1.6T) ........... 2
Hex Screw (M10 x 115 mm) ...... 2
Hex Screw
(1/4-20 x 50.8 mm) .................... 2
Square Nut ................................ 1
Tear Down Label ....................... 1
Pinch Point Label ...................... 2

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