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PERATOR'S AL

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 Estates, IL 60179 USA

Visit the Craftsman web page: www.sears.com/craftsman

987000-585

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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.

_IL 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 PRE-

VENTING 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 impact-

resistant 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. Keep proper footing and

balance at all times.

[] MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp

and clean for better and safer performance. Follow

instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.

[] DISCONNECT TOOLS. When not in use, before

servicing, or when changing attachments, blades, bits,

cutters, etc., all tools should be disconnected.

[] AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Be sure switch is off

when plugging in any tool.

[] USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consult the

operator's manual for recommended accessories. The

use of improper accessories may risk injury.

[] NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could occur

if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is unintention-

ally 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 discon-

nect 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 rotat-

ing. Do not attempt to remove cut material when blade

is moving.

BLADE COASTS AFTER BEING TURNED OFF.

[] NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE.

Normal sparking of the motor could ignite fumes.

[] INSPECT TOOL CORDS PERIODICALLY. If damaged,

have repaired by a qualified service technician at

an authorized service facility. The conductor with

insulation having an outer surface that is green with

or without yellow stripes is the equipment-grounding

conductor. If repair or replacement of the electric cord

or plug is necessary, do not connect the equipment-

grounding conductor to a live terminal. Repair or

replace a damaged or worn cord immediately. Stay

constantly aware of cord location and keep it well away

from the rotating blade.

[] INSPECT EXTENSION CORDS PERIODICALLY and

replace if damaged.

[] GROUND ALL TOOLS. If tool is equipped with three-

prong plug, it should be plugged into a three-hole

electrical receptacle.

[] CHECK WITH A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN or service

personnel if the grounding instructions are not com-

pletely 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-

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 maxi-

mum 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 ROTAT-

iNG 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.

[] 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.

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. Through-

sawing operations are those in which the blade cuts

completely through the workpiece as in ripping or

cross cutting. Keep the blade guard down, the anti-

kickback pawls down, and the riving knife/spreader/

splitter properly aligned to the saw blade.

[] ALWAYSSECUREWORKfirmlyagainstripfence,

miterfence,ormitergauge.

[] ALWAYSUSE APUSH STICK FOR RIPPING NAR-

ROW 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 pre-

vent 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.

[] 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 (work thrown back toward you)

by:

a) Keeping blade sharp.

b) Keeping rip fence parallel to the saw blade.

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. Instruc-

tions 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 inter-

fere 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:

a) 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.

d) Use a push stick when required.

e) Pay particular attention to instructions on reducing

risk of kickback.

f) Do not perform any operation freehand.

g) Never reach around or over the saw blade.

[] SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to them

frequently and use to instruct other users. If you loan

someone this tool, loan them these instructions also.

,_k WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities

contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these

chemicals are:

• lead from lead-based paints,

crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and

arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.

Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure

to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust

masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.

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No Hands Symbol

Wet Conditions Alert

Pinch Warning

Volts

Amperes

Hertz

Watt

Minutes

Alternating Current

Direct Current

No Load Speed

Class II Construction

Per Minute

Indicates a potential personal injury hazard.

To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand

operator's manual before using this product.

Always wear eye protection marked to comply with ANSI

Z87.1.

Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in

serious personal injury.

Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations.

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Always watch for movement paying extra attention to

potential areas where pinching could occur.

Voltage

Current

Frequency (cycles per second)

Power

Time

Type of current

Type or a characteristic of current

Rotational speed, at no load

Double-insulated construction

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

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Thefollowingsignalwordsandmeaningsareintendedto explainthelevelsof riskassociatedwiththisproduct.

SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING

DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will

result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could

WARNING: result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may

CAUTION: result in minor or moderate injury.

CAUTION: (Without Safety Alert Symbol) Indicates a situation that may result in

property damage.

SERVICE

Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and

should be performed only by a qualified service techni-

cian. For service we suggest you return the product to

your nearest AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair.

When servicing, use only identical replacement parts.

,_k 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

Use only 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong

grounding plugs and 3-pole receptacles that accept the

tool's plug. When using a power tool at a considerable

distance from the power source, use an extension cord

heavy enough to carry the current that the tool will draw.

An undersized extension cord will cause a drop in line

voltage, resulting in a loss of power and causing the

motor to overheat. Use the chart provided below to

determine the minimum wire size required in an extension

cord. Only round jacketed cords listed by Underwriter's

Laboratories (UL) should be used.

_*Ampere rating (on tool data plate)

0-2.0 2.1-3.4 3.5-5.0 5.1-7.0 7.1-12.0 12.1-16.0

Cord Length Wire Size (A.W.G.)

25' 16 16 16 16 14 14

50' 16 16 16 14 14 12

100' 16 16 14 12 10 --

**Used on 12 gauge -20 amp circuit.

NOTE: AWG = American Wire Gauge

When working with the tool outdoors, use an extension

cord that is designed for outside use. This is indicated by

the letters "WA" or "W" on the cord's jacket.

Before using an extension cord, inspect it for loose or

exposed wires and cut or worn insulation.

AWARNING: 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.

AWARNING: 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 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.

SPEED 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 rat-

ing. A line intended only for lights cannot properly carry

a power tool motor. Wire that is heavy enough for a short

distance will be too light for a greater distance. A line that

can support one power tool may not be able to support

two or three tools.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

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 conduc-

tor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into a

matching outlet that is properly installed and grounded in

accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

Do not modify the plug provided. If it will not fit the outlet,

have the proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.

_ WARNING: Improper installation of the 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.

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.

GROUNDING

PiN 120V GROUNDED

OUTLET

Fig. 1

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Anti=KickbackPawls (radial arm and table saws}

A device which, when properly installed and maintained,

is designed to stop the workpiece from being kicked back

toward the front of the saw during a ripping operation.

Arbor

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

Bevel Cut

A cutting operation made with the blade at any angle

other than 90 ° to the table surface.

Chamfer

A cut removing a wedge from a block so the end (or part

of the end) is angled rather than at 90 °.

Compound Cut

A cross cut made with both a miter and a bevel angle.

Cross Cut

A cutting or shaping operation made across the grain or

the width of the workpiece.

Cutter Head (planers and jointers)

A rotating piece of adjustable blades. The cutter head

removes material from the workpiece.

Dado Cut

A non-through cut which produces a square-sided notch

or trough in the workpiece (requires a special blade).

Featherboard

A device used to help control the workpiece by guiding it

securely against the table or fence during any ripping

operation.

FPM or SPM

Feet per minute (or strokes per minute), used in reference

to blade movement.

Freehand

Performing a cut without the workpiece being guided by a

fence, miter gauge, or other aids.

Gum

A sticky, sap-based residue from wood products.

Heel

Alignment of the blade to the fence.

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 pushed into the tool first.

Miter Cut

A cutting operation made with the workpiece at any angle

to the blade other than 90°.

Non=Through Cuts

Any cutting operation where the blade does not extend

completely through the thickness of the workpiece.

Pilot Hole (drill presses)

A small hole drilled in a workpiece that serves as a guide

for drilling large holes accurately.

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.

Resaw

A cutting operation to reduce the thickness of the work-

piece to make thinner pieces.

Resin

A sticky, sap-based substance that has hardened.

Revolutions Per Minute (RPM)

The number of turns completed by a spinning object in

one minute.

Ripping or Rip Cut

A cutting operation along the length of the workpiece.

Riving Knife/Spreader/Splitter (table saws}

A metal piece, slightly thinner than the blade, which helps

keep the kerf open and also helps to prevent kickback.

Saw Blade Path

The area over, under, behind, or in front of the blade. As

it applies to the workpiece, that area which will be or has

been cut by the blade.

Set

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.

Through Sawing

Any cutting operation where the blade extends completely

through the thickness of the workpiece.

Throw=Back

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.

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PRODUCT SPECiFiCATiONS

Blade Arbor .............................................................. 5/8 in.

Blade Diameter .......................................................... 10 in.

Blade Tilt ................................................................. 0°- 45°

Net Weight without Leg Stand ............................. 61.5 Ibs.

Net Weight with Leg Stand ................................... 82.5 Ibs.

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

OUTFEED

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KNOWYOURTABLESAW

See Figure 2.

The safe use of this product requires an understanding of

the information on the tool and in this operator's manual

as well as a knowledge of the project you are attempt-

ing. 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

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.

BEVEL SCALE - The easy-to-read scale on the front of

the cabinet shows the exact blade angle.

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.

_IL WARNING: Do not use blades rated less than the

speed of this tool. Failure to heed this warning could

result in personal injury.

BLADE GUARD - Always keep the blade guard down

over the saw blade for through-sawing cuts.

BEVEL LOCKING LEVER - This lever, placed just under

the saw table surface on the front of the cabinet, locks the

angle setting of the blade.

HEIGHT/BEVEL ADJUSTING HANDWHEEL- Located

on the front of the cabinet, use this handwheel to lower

and raise the blade for height adjustments or blade re-

placement. This handwheel also makes the adjustment for

bevel angles easy.

LEG STAND - Attached to the table saw base, the leg

stand opens and closes with ease.

MITER FENCE WITH ADJUSTING CLAMP KNOB - The

fence attaches to the sliding miter table and can be an-

gled 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.

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.

SCALE - Located on the front rail, the easy-to-read scale

provides precise measurements for rip cuts.

SLIDING MITER TABLE - The sliding miter table moves

allowing the operator to slide the workpiece across the

saw table.

SLIDING TABLE EXTENSIONS - Located on the left side

of the saw table, this table extension gives the operator

additional support when cutting wide workpieces.

SPREADER - A metal piece of the blade guard assembly,

slightly thinner than the saw blade, which helps keep the

kerr open and prevent kickback.

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.

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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 need-

ed. With the miter fence removed, the miter table offers

additional support for other operations such as ripping.

The rip fence is used to position work for lengthwise cuts.

A scale on the front rail shows the distance between the

rip fence and the blade.

It is very important to use the blade guard assembly for all

through-sawing operations. The blade guard assembly

includes: riving knife/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.

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.

A

A

A

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 SWITCH

OFF

(

SWITCHKEY

SWITCHIN LOCKEDPOSITION

Fig. 3

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BLADES

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.

,_IL WARNING: 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 FLATHEAD

SQUARE SCREWDRIVER

Fig. 4

13

Thefollowingitemsareincludedwithyourtablesaw:

I

F

B

J

Fig. 5

A. Rip Fence .................................................................................................................................................................... 1

B. Large Blade Wrench .................................................................................................................................................... 1

C. Small Blade Wrench .................................................................................................................................................... 1

D. Elbow ........................................................................................................................................................................... 1

E. Dust Bag ...................................................................................................................................................................... 1

R Bevel Handle Assembly .............................................................................................................................................. 1

G. Miter Fence with Miter Fence Holder and Adjusting Clamp Knob .............................................................................. 1

H. Blade Guard with Spreader and Anti-Kickback Pawls ................................................................................................ 1

I. Hex Key ....................................................................................................................................................................... 1

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UNPACKING

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.

WARNING: Do not use this product if any parts on

the Loose Parts List are already assembled to your

product when you unpack it. Parts on this list are not

assembled to the product by the manufacturer and

require customer installation. Use of a product that

may have been improperly assembled could result in

serious personal injury.

[] Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or

damage occurred during shipping.

[] Do not discard the packing material until you have

carefully inspected 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.

[] If any parts are damaged or missing, please call

1-800-932-3188 for assistance.

A

A

A

A

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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.

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.

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.

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.

AWARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, always

make sure the table saw is securely mounted to

a workbench or an approved leg stand. NEVER

operate the saw on the floor.

MOUNTING HOLES

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.

Carefully check the workbench after mounting to make

sure that no movement can occur during use. If any tip-

ping, sliding, or walking is noted, secure the workbench to

the floor before operating.

TO INSTALL THE BEVEL HANDLE ASSEMBLY

See Figure 6.

[] Lift the end cap off the bevel handle assembly using a

flat blade screwdriver.

[] Hold the nylon nut securely and turn the screw counter-

clockwise to remove the nut completely.

NOTE: Do not remove the screw from the handle or the

washer from the end of the screw.

NUT

HEIGHT/BEVEL

ADJUSTING

HANDWHEEL

BEVEL

HANDLE

SCREW

END

CAP

Fig. 6

15

[] Placethenylonnutintotherecessedholeontheback

oftheheight/beveladjustinghandwheelandholdin

place.

[] Slidethehandle,screw,andwasherintotheholeon

theheight/beveladjustinghandwheel.

[] Usingaflatheadscrewdriver,turnthescrewclockwise

andtighteninplace.

[] Pushtheendcapbackinplaceontheendof the

handle.

TO OPEN/CLOSE (SET-UP/TEAR DOWN) THE

LEG STAND

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.

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SET-UP

2

TEAR DOWN

3

6

7

Fig. 7

TO STORE THE TABLE SAW ACCESSORIES

See Figures 8 -9.

The table saw has two convenient storage areas (one on

either side of the saw cabinet) specifically designed for

the saw's accessories.

When not in use, store the accessories securely by snap-

ping each accessory in place.

BLADE

WRENCHES

MITER

FENCE

STORAGE

HOOK

Fig. 8

TO MOVE THE LEG STAND

See Figure 10.

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.

[] 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.

"qL

Fig. 10

TO REMOVE/REPLACE THE THROAT PLATE

See Figure 11.

[] 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 al-

low the throat plate to bow up above the table surface.

RiP

FENCE

SAW

TABLE

oSCREW

THROAT

Fig. 9

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Fig. 11

TO CHECK SAW BLADE iNSTALLATiON

See Figure 12.

_, 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.

NOTE: Arbor shaft has left hand threads.

[] 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.

To loosen the blade:

[] Using the smaller blade wrench, place the flat open

end on the flats on the arbor shaft.

[] 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.

To tighten the blade:

[] Using the smaller blade wrench, place the flat open

end into the flats on the arbor shaft.

[] 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.

[] Reinstall the throat plate.

[] Check all clearances for free blade rotation.

LARGE

BLADEWRENCH

TO INSTALL MITER FENCE

See Figure 13.

[] Remove the miter fence from the miter fence storage

on the side of the saw cabinet.

[] To install the miter fence to the sliding miter table, loos-

en the adjusting clamp knob so the bolt has enough

clearance to slide into the table slot.

NOTE: If the miter fence holder is not installed, slide

the tabs into the grooves in the miter fence.

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.

[] Properly adjust the miter indicator to the scale on the

end of the fence opposite the Iocator pin.

[] Retighten the adjusting clamp knob.

MITER

FENCE

MITERFENCE

HOLDER

ADJUSTINGCLAMP

KNOB

MITER

INDICATOR

TABLE

SLOT

ATTACHMENT

BOLT

LOCATOR

WRENCH QUICKSTOP HOLE"A" HOLE"B"

Fig. 13

Fig. 12

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TO INSTALL BLADE GUARD 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 turn-

ing 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.

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 inthe Adjustment section.

Check the blade guard assembly for clearances and

free movement.

[] Tighten wing nut securely.

NOTE: If the wing nut and washers are completely removed,

reinstall in the following order: flat washer, star washer, and

wing nut.

TO INSTALL 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.

NOTE: For efficient operation, empty the dust bag before

it is half full. This will permit better air flow through the

bag.

FLAT

WASHER

STARWASHER

WING NUT

ANTI-KICKBACK

PAWLS

SPREADER

I

MOUNTING

PLATE

DUST

CHUTE

Fig. 14

ELBOW

DUST

BAG

Fig. 15

,&

A

WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with tools

to make you careless. Remember that a careless

fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict severe

injury.

WARNING: Always wear eye protection with side

shields marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1. Failure to

do so could result in objects being thrown into your

eyes, resulting in possible serious injury.

AWARNING: 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.

_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.

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APPLICATIONS

Youmayusethistoolforthepurposeslistedbelow:

[] Straightlinecuttingoperationssuchascrosscutting,

ripping,mitering,beveling,andcompoundcutting

[] Dadoor moldingcutswithoptionalaccessories

[] Cabinetmakingandwoodworking

NOTE:Thistablesawisdesignedto cutwoodandwood

compositionproductsonly.

BASIC OPERATION OF THE TABLE SAW

The 3-prong plug must be plugged into a matching outlet

that is properly installed and grounded according to all

local codes and ordinances. Improper connection of the

equipment can result in electric shock. Do not modify

the plug if it will not fit the outlet. Have the correct outlet

installed by a qualified electrician. Refer to the Electrical

section in this manual.

CAUSES OF KICKBACK

Kickback can occur when the blade stalls or binds, kick-

ing 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.

Kickback can be caused by any action that pinches the

blade in the wood such as:

[] Making a cut with incorrect blade depth

[] Sawing into knots or nails in the workpiece

[] Twisting the wood while making a cut

[] Failing to support work

[] Forcing a cut

[] Cutting warped or wet lumber

[] Using the wrong blade for the type of cut

[] Not following correct operating procedures

[] Misusing the saw

[] Failing to use the anti-kickback pawls

[] Cutting with a dull, gummed-up, or improperly set

blade

AVOIDING KICKBACK

[] Always use the correct blade depth setting. The top of

the blade teeth should clear the workpiece by 1/8 in. to

1/4 in.

[] Inspect the work for knots or nails before beginning a

cut. Knock out any loose knots with a hammer. Never

saw into a loose knot or nail.

[] Always use the rip fence when rip cutting and the miter

fence when cross cutting. This helps prevent twisting

the wood in the cut.

[] Always use clean, sharp, and properly-set blades.

Never make cuts with dull blades.

[] To avoid pinching the blade, support the work properly

before beginning a cut.

[] When making a cut, use steady, even pressure. Never

force cuts.

[] Do not cut wet or warped lumber.

[] Always hold your workpiece firmly with both hands or

with push sticks. Keep your body in a balanced posi-

tion 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.

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.

A push block has a handle fastened by recessed screws

from the underside. Use it on non-through cuts.

CAUTION: Be sure the screws in a push block are

recessed to avoid damaging the saw or workpiece.

PUSHSTICKS

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FEATHERBOARD

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: 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

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. "fin-

ger" 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.

HOW TO MOUNT A FEATHERBOARD

See Figure 18.

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.

_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.

PUSHBLOCK

FEATHERBOARD PUSHSTICK

II

3-5/8 in.

I

B

3/4 in.

_12 in.

--18 in.

Fig. 17

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TYPESOFCUTS

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 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 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.

,_ 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.

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 TIPS

Dado and rabbet cuts are non-through cuts which can

be either rip cuts or cross cuts. Carefully read and un-

derstand all sections of this operator's manual before at-

tempting any operation.

_IL WARNING: Do not use blades rated less than the

speed of this tool. Failure to heed this warning could

result in personal injury.

[] The kerf (the cut made by the blade in the wood) will be

wider than the blade to avoid overheating or binding.

Make allowance for the kerf when measuring wood.

[] Make sure the kerr is made on the waste side of the

measuring line.

CROSSCUT

®

RiP CUT

®

MITERCUT

o

BEVELCROSSCUT

®

BEVELRiP CUT

®

[]

[]

[]

COMPOUND(BEVEL)MITERCUT

Fig. 19

Cut the wood with the finish side up.

Knock out any loose knots with a hammer before mak-

ing the cut.

Always provide proper support for the wood as it

comes out of the saw.

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TO CHANGE BLADE DEPTH

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.

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

mode.

[] Raise the blade by turning the height/bevel adjusting

handwheel counterclockwise or lower it by turning the

handwheel clockwise.

GULLET

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.

CHECKING SLIDING MITER TABLE AND

MAKING ADJUSTMENTS

TO POSITION THE SLIDING MITER TABLE

See Figures 22 -23.

A slide bolt is located on the front of the saw between the

saw table and the front scale. When the arrows on both

the saw table and sliding table are aligned, this bolt slides

through the holes in both tables locking them into a fixed

position.

The sliding table has three positions providing additional

front support when working with larger workpieces. Al-

ways lock the sliding table when not in use.

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.

BEVEL'

INDICATOR HEIGHT/BEVEL

ADJUSTING

HANDWHEEL

BEVEL

LOCKINGLEVER

Fig. 21

23

SLOTSFORLOCKING

MITERTABLE

Fig. 22

E [}

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.

[] 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 dis-

tance 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 check-

ing 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.

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\

Fig. 24

E

B

Fig. 25

TO ADJUST THE MITER TABLE BASE

See Figure 26.

Remember: Check all settings before loosening screws

for the following procedures. Once screws have been

loosened, these settings must be reset.

[] Unplug the saw.

[] Set the miter fence at 0° then securely tighten the

adjusting clamp knob.

[] 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 one side of a framing square firmly against the

miter fence and the other side against the saw 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.

[] Retighten the front right-hand screw.

MITER

FENCE ECCENTRIC

SCREW

SLiDiNG MITER

TABLE

FRAMING

SQUARE

NUT )

RIGHT

Fig. 26

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TO CHECK MITER FENCE ALIGNMENT

See Figure 27.

The miter fence must be perpendicular to the blade when

set at zero degrees.

[] 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).

NOTE: The quick-stop is not necessary for this check-

ing procedure. However, you may want to check and

adjust it to 0° at this time. See the To Adjust Quick-

Stop section that follows.

[] Place a framing square (G) firmly against the miter

fence (H), with the other side against the blade (E).

[] 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.

[]

[]

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

Rotate the blade and recheck. If there is an inconsis-

tent gap between the front and rear of the blade, the

miter table base needs aligning.

E G

Fig. 27

TOADJUSTQUICK-STOP

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:

[] 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 secure-

ly against miter fence.

[] Retighten hex nut, securing eccentric screw and quick-

stop.

[] Check your work. If the quick-stop is not at zero

degrees, repeat above steps.

QUICK

STOP

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 SCALE iNDiCATOR TO

THE BLADE

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.

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

fence.

BLADE

BLADE

RiP

FENCE

SCALE

SCALE FRONT

LOCKING RAIL

INDICATOR 2in. LEVER

MARK

TO USE THE RiP FENCE

See Figure 30.

[]

[]

[]

Fig. 29

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 align and

secure the fence.

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 RiP FENCE

SAW

26

REARLiP

Fig. 30

TO USE OUTFEED SUPPORT

See Figure 31.

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.

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.

[] Retighten the table extension lever by pulling it towards

the front of the saw.

OUTFEED

SUPPORT

27

LOWER

SCALE

TABLE

LEVER

16in.

MARK

Fig. 31

Fig. 32

HEELING (PARALLELING) THE BLADE

See Figures 33 -35.

_t, WARNING: 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).

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

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 fram-

ing 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.

_ 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.

FRAMING

SQUARE

L

/SCREWS(3)

Fig. 33

FRAMING

SQUARE

SAWBLADEOUTOFALIGNMENT

Fig. 34

Fig. 35

28

MAKING CUTS

The blade provided with the saw is a high-quality combi-

nation blade suitable for ripping and cross cut operations.

Carefully check all setups and rotate the blade one full

revolution to assure proper clearance before connect-

ing saw to power source. Stand slightly to the side of the

blade path to reduce the chance of injury should kickback

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.

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.

AWARNING: 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

[]

[]

[]

[]

SWITCH

OFF

SWITCHKEY

SWITCH IN LOCKEDPOSiTiON

Remove the rip fence.

Fig. 37

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

See Figure 38.

WARNING: Make sure the blade guard assembly

is installed and working properly to avoid serious

possible injury.

[] 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.

[] 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.

[] 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.

[] 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.

RiP CUT

BLADE

RiP

FENCE

SCALE

MAKING A MITER CUT

See Figure 39.

_, 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.

[] 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.

[] 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.

MITERCUT

BLADE

STRAIGHT

HEIGHT/BEVEL

ADJUSTING

MITER FENCE HANDWHEEL

ANGLED

Fig. 38 Fig. 39

30

VIEWEDFROMTHEFRONT,BELOWTHETABLESAW

HEIGHT/BEVEL

ADJUSTING

HANDWHEEL TO LOOSEN

TO

TIGHTEN BEVEL

LOCKINGLEVER Fig. 40

MAKING A BEVEL CROSS CUT

See Figures 40 - 41.

,_ WARNING: Make sure the blade guard assembly

is installed and working properly to avoid possible

serious injury.

[] 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.

BEVELCROSSCUT

BLADE

ANGLED

MITER

FENCE

STRAIGHT

BEVEL LOCKING

LEVER

Fig. 41

[] 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.

[] 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 RiP CUT

See Figure 42.

_i, WARNING: Make sure the blade guard assembly

is installed and working properly to avoid serious

personal injury.

,_ 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

serious personal injury.

[] 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.

BEVELRiP CUT

BLADE

ANGLED

RIP

FENCE SCALE

31

Fig. 42

[] Positiontheripfencethedesireddistancefromthe

bladeforthecut andsecurelylockthehandle.

[] Makesurethewoodisclearofthebladebeforeturning

onthesaw.

[] Whenrippingalongworkpiece,placea supportthe

sameheightasthetablesurfacebehindthesawfor

thecutwork.

[] Turnthesawon.

[] Positiontheworkpieceflatonthetablewiththeedge

flushagainsttheripfence.Letthebladebuildupto full

speedbeforefeedingtheworkpieceintotheblade.

[] Oncethebladehasmadecontactwiththeworkpiece,

usethehandclosestto theripfenceto guideit. Make

suretheedgeof theworkpieceremainsinsolidcontact

withboththeripfenceandthesurfaceofthetable.If

rippinganarrowpiece,usea pushstickto movethe

piecethroughthecutandpasttheblade.

[] Whenthecutismade,turnthesawoff.Waitforthe

bladeto cometo acompletestopbeforeremovingthe

workpiece.

MAKING A COMPOUND (BEVEL} MITER CUT

See Figure 43.

WARNING: Make sure the blade guard assembly

is installed and working properly to avoid possible

serious injury.

COMPOUND(BEVEL)MITERCUT

PLACERIGHTHAND

ON WOBKPIECEAND

MITERFENCEHERE

Fig. 43

[] 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 PANEL CUT

See Figure 44.

Make sure the saw is properly secured to a work surface

to avoid tipping from the weight of a large panel.

_1_ WARNING: Make sure the blade guard assembly

is installed and working properly to avoid possible

serious injury.

LARGEPANELCUT

RiP FENCE

SUPPORT

HEIGHT

ADJUSTING

HANDWHEEL

Fig. 44

32

AWARNING: 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.

[] 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.

[] 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.

NON-THROUGH CUT

GUARD

REMOVED

PUSH

STICK

MAKING 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 under-

stand the section on straight cross cuts before

proceeding.

AWARNING: 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.

A

_IL 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.

[] 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.

[] 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

33

MAKING ADADO 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

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 adjust-

able dado on this saw.

AWARNING: Always use push blocks, push sticks, or

featherboards when making dado cuts to avoid the

risk of serious injury.

A

,_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.

[] 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.

[] 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 non-

through cuts.

[] 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.

[] Reinstall the spreader/riving knife in the "up" position

then install the blade guard and anti-kickback pawls.

DADOCUT

Fig. 46

34

,_, 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-" Blades coast after turn off. Possible

serious injury can occur if hands come in contact

with blade.

The table saw has been adjusted at the factory for mak-

ing 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 fram-

ing 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.

TO REPLACE THE BLADE

See Figures 47 - 49.

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.

[] 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.

[] Remove the blade.

BLADE

WAS_ Sv_.._ BLADE

BLADE SHAFT

NUT

Fig. 48

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.

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

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

NOTE: To replace the blade with an accessory blade, fol-

low the instructions provided with the accessory.

SCREWS

LARGE

BLADEWRENCH

THROAT

PLATE

SMALL

BLADE

WRENCH

BLADE

Fig. 47 Fig. 49

35

TO CHECK AND ALIGN THE SPREADER, SAW

BLADE, AND BLADE GUARD ASSEMBLY

See Figure 50.

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 of the spreader:

[] Unplug the saw.

[] Raise the saw blade by turning the height/bevel

adjusting handwheel counterclockwise.

[] Lift the anti-kickback pawls and place a framing square

or straight edge against both the saw blade and the

spreader.

[] 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.

[] 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.

[] Recheck the marked blade tooth using the combin-

ation square to insure the adjustment has not moved.

SCREW(2)

TO CHECK 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.

[] Move the fence back and turn the framing square 180°

to check the other side.

RiP FENCE SCREWS

BLADE

\

\

\

LOCKING

LEVER

FRAMING

SQUARE

Fig. 51

Fig. 50

36

[] Ifthetwodimensionsarenotthesame,loosenthetwo

screwsonthefenceandalignit.

[] Retightenthetwoscrews.

[] Maketwoorthreetestcutsonscrapwood.Ifthecuts

arenottrue,repeattheprocess.

_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 fac-

tory and, unless damaged in shipping, should not require

setting during assembly. After extensive use, it may need

to be checked.

[] Unplug the saw.

[] Raise the blade and the blade guard.

if the blade is not perfectly vertical (0°}:

[] 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 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.

[] If the blade is not an exact 45 °, loosen the adjustment

bolt and the bevel locking lever.

[] Adjust the bevel indicator to 45 °.

[] Make a test cut.

BLADE

0° ADJUSTMENT COMBINATION

BOLT SQUARE

BEVEL

BEVEL BEVEL LOCKING

INDICATOR HANDLE LEVER

COMBiNATiON

SQUARE

45° ADJUSTMENT \

BOLT

BLADE

BEVEL

INDICATOR BEVEL

HANDLE

Fig. 52

45°

BEVEL

LOCKING

LEVER

Fig. 53

37

A

A

A

WARNING: When servicing, use only identical

replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create

a hazard or cause product damage.

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.

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.

GENERAL

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.

,_ 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.

[] 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.

[] 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.

[] 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.

[] 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 ship-

ment. Following extended use, you should inspect and

lubricate the following areas to assure smooth operation.

The following recommended accessories are currently available at retail stores:

0134010313 Dado Throat Plate

_ WARNING: 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.

38

CAUSE SOLUTION

Blade is out of balance.

Blade is damaged.

Saw is not mounted securely.

Work surface is uneven.

Blade is warped.

IPROBLEM

Excess vibration.

Rip fence does not move

smoothly.

Rip fence does not lock at

rear.

)

Cutting binds or burns work.

Rip fence not mounted correctly.

Rails are dirty or sticky.

Clamp screw is out of adjustment.

Clamp screw is out of adjustment.

Replace blade.

Replace blade.

Tighten all hardware.

Reposition on flat surface.

Adjust legs of optional stand.

Check saw blade installation. Replace blade if

necessary.

Blade is dull.

Work is fed too fast.

Rip fence is misaligned.

Wood is warped.

Rip fence is misaligned.

Remount the rip fence.

Clean and wax rails.

Adjust clamp screw counterclockwise.

Adjust clamp screw clockwise.

Wood edges away from rip

fence when ripping.

Blade not properly sharpened or set.

Replace or sharpen blade.

Slow the feed rate.

Align the rip fence.

Replace the wood. Always cut with convex

side to table surface.

Check and adjust the rip fence.

Sliding miter table assembly

does not move smoothly.

Miter base or slides improperly

adjusted.

Resharpen or set blade.

See page 23 for adjustments to sliding

miter table assembly.

39

PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION i

Saw does not make accurate

90° or 45° cuts.

Positive stops inside cabinet need

adjusting (Bevel Cuts).

Miter gauge is misaligned (Miter

Cuts).

Adjust positive stops.

Adjust the miter gauge.

Height/bevel adjusting hand-

wheel is hard to turn.

Gears or screw post inside

cabinet are clogged with saw

dust.

Clean the gears or screw post.

Saw does not start. Motor cord or wall cord is not

plugged in.

Circuit fuse is blown.

Circuit breaker is tripped.

Cord or switch is damaged.

Plug in motor cord or wall cord.

Replace circuit fuse.

Reset circuit breaker.

Have the cord or switch replaced at your

Sears Service Center/Department.

Blade makes poor cuts. Blade is dull or dirty.

Blade is wrong type for cut being

made.

Blade is mounted backwards.

Clean, sharpen, or replace blade.

Replace with correct type.

Remount blade.

Blade does not lower when Locking lever is not at full left Move locking lever to left.

turning height/bevel adjusting position.

handwheel.

Motor labors in rip cut. Blade not proper for rip cut. Change blade; rip blade typically has fewer

teeth.

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15

45

40

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7 146

37

54

59

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5 55 SEE NOTE

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101

102

93

100 99 98

60 134

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110 104

116

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Figure C

29 146

64

10

26

74

76 148

81

83 84

90 Figure D

107

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142

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

96

7s

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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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.

Key Part

No. Number

1 0134011803

2 0134010211

3 0134010308

4 0134010103-126

5 0101140903

6 410371002

7 0134010212

8 410561014

9 0134011802

10 410561004

11 0134010242

12 0134010219

13 0134010307-129

14 410101005

15 0121011301

16 0134010102-126

17 0134010213

18 0131020220

19 0131010814

20 0131010229

21 410171706

22 0134010911

23 0134010210

24 410171721

25 410011013

26 0134010206

27 411061001

28 0134010332

29 0134010902

30 0134010229

31 410031002

32 0134010306

33 410251017

34 0134010916

35 0134010903

36 410551701

37 0134010209

38 0134010223

39 410351003

PARTS LiST

Key Part

Description Qty.

Rear Rail.................................... 1

End Cap, Rear Rail .................... 2

Rail Holder Nut .......................... 4

Extension Table ......................... 1

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Throat Plate ............................... 1

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

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

Main Table ................................. 1

Slider ......................................... 5

Table Tilt Handle ....................... 1

Screw

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

Carry Handle ............................. 1

Screw (10-24 x 1/2 in.) .............. 8

Miter Table Latch ...................... 1

Guide ........................................ 1

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

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

Locking Block ........................... 2

Lock Nut (M6) ........................... 3

Adjusting Plate .......................... 1

Linkage, Short ........................... 1

Table Extension Lever ............... 1

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

Bracket ...................................... 1

Screw w/Washer

(M6 x 12 mm) ............................ 2

Guide Rod ................................. 2

Linkage, Long ........................... 1

Screw w/Washer

(1/4-20 x 1/2 in.)........................ 2

Handle, Left ............................... 1

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

Screw w/Washer

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

No. Number

40 0121010214

41 9134015330203

42 0134010237-130

43 410251020

44 0134010322-58

45 410201005

46 0134010314

47 411071707

48 0134011804

49 410192001

50 410109008

51 0134010220

52 0134010315

53 410371003

54 0134010215

55 410031014

56 410341006

57 411171003

58 0134010319

59 0134010321

60 411011707

61 410291006

62 0134015001

63 0134010317

64 0121010901

65 0134010503

66 410109019

67 412011701

68 0101010908

69 0134010305

70 410291004

71 0134010236

72 412011117

73 0134010339

74 410134005

75 0181010246

76 412042002

77 0134010320

78 410499007

79 089110115900

80 0134011301

Description Qty.

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

Warning Label ........................... 1

Cord Wrap ................................. 1

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

Outfeed Support ....................... 1

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

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

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

Sliding Bar ................................. 2

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

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

Slider ......................................... 2

Bracket ...................................... 2

Screw w/Washer (M6 x 12 mm) 4

Slider ......................................... 2

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

Screw w/Washer (M6 x 12 mm) 2

Wing Nut (M8) ........................... 1

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

Pivot Bracket ............................ 1

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

Screw w/Washer (M8 x 10 mm) 1

Dust Bag ................................... 1

Indicator Bracket ...................... 1

Eccentric Shaft .......................... 1

Plate .......................................... 1

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

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

Nut, Special .............................. 1

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

Screw w/Washer

(M6 x 10 mm) ............................ 2

Locking Ring ............................. 1

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

Cam .......................................... 2

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

Adaptor ..................................... 1

Washer (D4)............................... 2

Support Plate, Front Cabinet .... 1

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

Name Plate .............................. 1

Rubber Pad ............................... 1

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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 Part

No. Number

81 0134010230

82 0134010912

83 0134010316

84 410138743

85 0134010224

86 0101010907

87 0000120817

88 0134010228

89 410331010

90 0134010233

91 9134015330102

92 410011027

93 0134010318

94 0134010907

95 410161001

96 0181010247

97 414011002

98 0121010902

99 422010045 ***

100 0101010302

101 0181010804

102 0134010225

103 410331003

104 0134010226

105 410031710

106 0134010205-130

107 452070019

108 410601001

109 0301030202

110 410561004

111 00001201817

112 0131010210

113 0131010209

114 451010003

115 0134010701

Description Qty.

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

Screw (SS41) ........................... 1

Shim ......................................... 1

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

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

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

Screw (8-16 x 19.05 mm) ........ 2

Gear Rack ................................ 1

Screw w/Washer

(M5 x 8 mm Pan Hd.) ............... 2

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

Label, Bevel Angle ................... 1

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

Motor Bracket .......................... 1

Spacer ..................................... 1

Screw

(M6 x 15 mm, Hex Hd.) ............ 3

Elbow ....................................... 1

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

Slider ........................................ 1

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

Blade Washer .......................... 1

Arbor Nut (5/8-18) .................... 1

Inner Dust Cover ...................... 1

Screw w/Washer

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

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

Carriage Bolt

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

Cabinet .................................... 1

Switch w/Key ........................... 1

Screw

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

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

Screw (M4 x 12 mm, Pan Hd.). 5

Screw

(8-16x 19.05mm, Pan Hd.).......... 3

Clamping Pad (Power Cord) .... 1

Switch Box .............................. 1

Strain Relief ............................. 1

Power Cord .............................. 1

Key Part

No. Number

116 410491006

117 0131010318

118 0134010331

119 0134010238

120 0121010221

121 9134015330301

122 410161010

123 0134010304

124 410171706

125 0134010906

126 013401216

127 410561013

128 0134010214

129 0134010801

130 A134011001

131 411071004

132 0121010232

133 9134015330103

134 410011024

135 412011741

136 412011037

137 412011028

138 9134015330302

139 9134015335706

140 089110115901

141 412041005

142 0181010261

143 411071003

144 A134013901

145 A134012401

146 411071001

147 9134015330201

148 412011074

149 0134010313

150 410181001

987000585

Description Qty.

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

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

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

Ring, Knob ............................... 1

Knob ........................................ 1

Scale Label .............................. 1

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

Shim ......................................... 1

Screw

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

Spacer ..................................... 2

Hook ........................................ 3

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

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

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

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

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

Safety Key ............................... 1

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Restrain Wire ........................... 1

Lock Nut (M5) .......................... 1

Outfeed Support Assembly

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

Dust Bag Assembly (Inc. Key

Nos. 62, 75, 96 and 142) ......... 1

Lock Nut (M6) .......................... 4

Pinch Point Label ..................... 1

Washer (D10 x D26 x 2-0 ......... 1

Dado Throat Plate

(Not Shown) ............................. 1

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

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

*** Available At Your Nearest Sears Catalog Order or Retail

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FIGURE A: SLiDiNG MITER TABLE

Key Part

No. Number Description Qty.

A134010802

1 410561013

2 0134010104-126

3 0134010910

4 0181010501

5 0134010802

6 0134010216

7 410181001

8 0134010309

Sliding Miter Table Assembly

(Inc. Key No. 1-8)

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

FIGURE B: MITER FENCE

Key Part

No. Number

A134010801

1 0134010227

2 0181010208-58

3 0134011801

4 0134010244

5 410451702

6 0181110209

7 412011051

8 0181010210

9 410011717

Description Qty.

Miter Fence Assembly

(Inc. Key No. 1-9 )

End Cap ...................................... 2

Indicator ...................................... 1

Miter Fence ................................. 1

Bracket ........................................ 1

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

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

Washer (8 x 16 x 1.5-r)................. 1

Miter Fence Holder ...................... 1

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

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FIGURE C: RIP FENCE

Key Part

No. Number Description Qty.

A134010901

1 411071001

2 412011030

3 0121010310

4 0134010231

5 0121010915

6 0134010241

7 0134010904

8 0134011805

9 410051001

10 412011115

11 0121010209

12 410331008

13 0134010232

14 0134010105-126

15 0134010218

16 410101713

17 0121010210

Rip Fence Assembly

(Incl. Key No.1-17) .................. 1

Lock Nut (M6) ......................... 1

Washer (6.5 x 16 x 1-0............ 3

Rear Clamping Plate .............. 1

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

Spring ..................................... 1

Axle ........................................ 1

Rod ......................................... 1

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

(M4 x 10 mm) ......................... 1

Indicator ................................. 1

Front Block ............................. 1

Slider, Fence ........................... 2

Screw

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

Round Pad ............................. 2

Key Part

No. Number

A134014001

Description

FIGURE D: HEIGHT ADJUSTING HANDWHEEL

1 411072702

2 0134010221-130

3 412012041

4 0121010223

5 0101140203

6 0121010224

7 0134010222

8 414011003

9 0134010905

10 A121015201

Height/Bevel Adjusting

Handwheel Assembly ................ 1

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

Height/Bevel

Adjusting Handwheel ................. 1

Washer (6.5 x 13 x 1.5-0 ............ 1

Bevel Handle ............................. 1

Screw ......................................... 1

End Cap, Bevel Handle ............. 1

End Cap, Handwheel ................. 1

Pin (4 x 20 mm) .......................... 1

Rod, Handwheel ........................ 1

Bevel Handle Assembly

(Incl. Key No. 1,3-6) .................. 1

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27

26

13

43

17

7

4O

14 15

2O

42

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32

15

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39

29

35_

14

21

23

22

24

Key Part

No. Number

1 9134015335704

2 089110114001

3 0131010810

4 0131010323-82

5 411011707

6 412041702

7 411071702

8 0131010915

9 A134017001

10 0131010923

11 410031014

12 0131011302

13 410451017

14 0512010812

15 412011111

16 0134010327-126

17 0134010235

18 0134010240

19 410011028

REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR LEG STAND ASSEMBLY

20 0134010243

21 A134016301

22 0131010918 Spring ....................................... 1

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

Key Part

No. Number

23 0131010232

24 410031714

25 0131010230

26 A134016303

27 0134010301

28 411061003

29 0131010231

30 0134010909

31 9134015335703

32 0134010239

33 0134010302

34 0134010245-130

35 A134011301

36 410611001

37 412011025

38 412011744

39 410011029

40 410011722

41 0182010319

42 089110115902

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

43 9134015330202 Pinch Point Label ...................... 2

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