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PERATOR'S AL

10 in. TABLE SAW

Model No.

315.218280

,& 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

987000-344

9-1-08 (REV:00) Save this manual for future reference

[] Warranty ........................................................................................................................................................................... 2

[] introduction ...................................................................................................................................................................... 2

[] General Safety Rules ..................................................................................................................................................... 3-4

[] Specific Safety Rules ..................................................................................................................................................... 4-5

[] Symbols ......................................................................................................................................................................... 6-7

[] Electrical ........................................................................................................................................................................... 8

[] Glossary of Terms ............................................................................................................................................................. 9

[] Features ..................................................................................................................................................................... 10-12

[] Tools Needed ................................................................................................................................................................. 13

[] Loose Parts .................................................................................................................................................................... 14

[] Assembly ................................................................................................................................................................... 15-19

[] Operation ................................................................................................................................................................... 19-32

[] Adjustments ............................................................................................................................................................... 33-35

[] Maintenance ................................................................................................................................................................... 36

[] Accessories .................................................................................................................................................................... 36

[] Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................................................................... 37-38

[] Exploded View ........................................................................................................................................................... 39-46

[] Parts Ordering/Service ...................................................................................................................................... Back Page

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 nghts, and you may also have other nghts which vary from state to state.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Dept. 817WA, Hoffman 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 SUF-

FICIENT 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-ground-

ing conductor. If repair or replacement of the electric

cord or plug is necessary, do not connect the equip-

ment-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 ROTATING

COMPONENT (S (N CONTACT W(TH THE WORK-

PIECE.

[] 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.

[] FIRMLY BOLT THE SAW TO A WORK BENCH OR

LEG STAND at approximately waist height.

[] NEVER OPERATE THE SAW ON THE FLOOR.

[] GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK. Kickback occurs

when the blade stalls rapidly and workpiece is driven

back towards the operator. It can pull your hand into

the blade resulting in serious personal injury. Stay out

of blade path and turn switch off immediately if blade

binds or stalls.

[] USE RIP FENCE. Always use a fence or straight edge

guide when ripping.

[] SUPPORT LARGE PANELS. To minimize risk of blade

pinching and kickback, always support large panels.

[] 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, SPREADER, 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 spreader

in place over the blade.

[] ALWAYS SECURE WORK firmly against the rip fence

or miter gauge. NEVER use the rip fence during the

same operation as the miter gauge.

[] ALWAYSUSEA PUSH STICK FOR RIPPING

NARROW STOCK. A push stick is a device used to

push a workpiece through the blade instead of using

your hands. Size and shape can vary but the push

stick must always be narrower than the workpiece to

prevent the push stick from contacting the saw blade.

When ripping narrow stock, always use a push stick,

so your hand does not come close to the saw blade.

Use a featherboard and push blocks for non-through

CutS.

[] NEVER perform any operation "freehand" which

means using only your hands to support or guide the

workpiece. Always use either the rip fence or miter

fence to position and guide the work.

[] NEVER stand or have any part of your body in line

with the path of the saw blade.

[] NEVER reach behind, over, or within three inches of

the blade or cutter with either hand for any reason.

[] MOVE THE RIP FENCE out of the way when cross

cutting.

[] DO NOT USE THE MITER GAUGE AND RIP FENCE

during the same operation.

[] NEVER use rip fence as cutoff gauge when cross

cutting.

[] NEVER attempt to free a stalled saw blade without

first turning the saw OFF and disconnecting the saw

from the power source.

[] PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPORT to the rear and

sides of the saw table for wide or long work pieces.

[] AVOID KICKBACKS (work thrown back toward you)

by:

Keeping blade sharp.

Keeping rip fence parallel to the saw blade.

Keeping spreader, anti-kickback pawls, and

blade guard in place and operating.

Not releasing the work before it is pushed all the

way past the saw blade using a push stick.

[]

e) Not ripping work that is twisted or warped or does

not have a straight edge to guide along the fence.

IF THE POWER SUPPLY CORD IS DAMAGED, it must

be replaced only by the manufacturer or by an autho-

rized service center to avoid risk.

[] AVOID AWKWARD OPERATIONS AND HAND

POSITIONS where a sudden slip could cause your

hand to move into the cutting tool.

[] USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES listed in

this manual or addendums. Use of accessories that are

not listed may cause the risk of personal injury. 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.

[] ONLY USE BLADES within the thickness range

stamped on the spreader/riving knife.

[] THIS TOOL should have the following markings:

a) Wear eye protection.

b) Use saw blade guard and spreader/riving knife for

every operation for which it can be used, including

all through sawing.

c) Keep hands out of the line of saw blade.

d) Use a push stick when required.

e) Pay particular attention to instructions on reducing

risk of kickback.

f) Do not perform any operation freehand.

g) Never reach around or over the saw blade.

[] SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to them

frequently and use to instruct other users. If you loan

someone this tool, loan them these instructions also.

_ 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.

Someofthefollowingsymbolsmaybeusedonthistool.Pleasestudythemandlearntheirmeaning.Proper

interpretationofthesesymbolswillallowyouto operatethetoolbetterandsafer.

SYMBOL

min

n o

[]

.../min

NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION

Volts

Amperes

Hertz

Watt

Minutes

Alternating Current

Direct Current

No Load Speed

Class II Construction

Per Minute

Wet Conditions Alert

Read The Operator's Manual

Eye Protection

Safety Alert

No Hands Symbol

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

Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations.

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

operator's manual before using this product.

Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side

shields and a full face shield when operating this product.

Precautions that involve your safety.

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

serious personal injury.

Thefollowingsignalwordsandmeaningsareintendedto explainthelevelsof riskassociatedwiththisproduct.

SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING

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

DANGER: result in death or serious injury.

,_ WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could

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 SEARS PARTS AND REPAIR SERVICE

CENTER for repair. When servicing, use only identical

replacement parts.

_lb WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, do not

attempt to use this product until you read thoroughly

and understand completely the operator's manual. If

you do not understand the warnings and instructions

in the operator's manual, do not use this product.

Call the Craftsman Consumer Helpline at 1-800-932-

3188 for assistance.

,_ 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, when needed, a full face shield. 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 "W-A" or "W" on the cord's jacket.

Before using an extension cord, inspect it for loose or

exposed wires and cut or worn insulation.

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 V, AC

only (normal household current}, 60 Hz. 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 rpm.

This speed is not constant and decreases under a load or

with lower voltage. For voltage, the wiring in a shop is as

important as the motor's horsepower rating. A line intend-

ed only for lights cannot properly carry a power tool motor.

Wire that is heavy enough for a short distance will be too

light for a greater distance. A line that can support one

power tool may not be able to support two or three tools.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

This product must be grounded. In the event of a malfunc-

tion or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least

resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric

shock. This tool is equipped with an electric cord having

an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug.

The plug must be plugged into a matching outlet that is

properly installed and grounded in accordance with all lo-

cal 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.

,_1I_ WARNING: Improper installation of the ground-

ing plug is able to result in a risk of electric shock.

When repair or replacement of the cord is required,

do not connect the grounding wire to either flat blade

terminal. The wire with insulation having an outer

surface that is green with or without yellow stripes is

the grounding wire.

Check with a qualified electrician or service personnel if the

grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if

in doubt as to whether the tool is properly grounded.

Repair or replace a damaged or worn cord immediately.

This product is for use on a nominal 120 volt circuit and

has a grounding plug similar to the plug illustrated in fig-

ure 1. Only connect the product to an outlet having the same

configuration as the plug. Do not use an adapter with this

product.

GROUNDING

PiN 120V GROUNDED OUTLET

Fig. 1

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 jointer planers)

A rotating cutterhead with adjustable blades or knives.

The blades or knives remove 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 (for jointer planers)

Device used to feed the workpiece over the jointer planer

cutterhead during any operation. This aid helps keep the

operator's hands well away from the cutterhead.

Push Blocks and Push Sticks (for table saws)

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

workpiece to make thinner pieces.

Resin

A sticky, sap-based substance that has hardened.

Revolutions Per Minute (RPM)

The number of turns completed by a spinning object in

one minute.

Ripping or Rip Cut

A cutting operation along the length of the workpiece.

Riving Knife/Spreader/Splitter (table saws}

A metal piece, slightly thinner than the kerf, 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 cut-

ting, drilling, planing, or sanding operation.

PRODUCT SPECiFiCATiONS

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

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

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

Rating .......................................... 120 V-, 60 Hz, 15 Amps

No Load Speed .................................... 5,000 r/min. (RPM)

Cutting Depth at 0°: ............................................... 3-1/4 in.

Cutting Depth at 45°: ............................................. 2-3/8 in.

ANTFKICKBACK

PAWLS SPREADER/

RiViNG KNIFE

BLADE

GUARD

RiP FENCE

OUTFEED MITER

SUPPORT GAUGE

LOCKING

LEVER

CORD

STORAGE BEVEL

LOCKING

LEVER

BEVEL

SCALE

BLADE

WRENCH

STORAGE

FRONT

RAiL

HEiGHT/BEVEL

ADJUSTING

HANDWHEEL

SWITCH

ASSEMBLY Fig. 2

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.

ANTI-KICKBACK PAWLS - Kickback is a hazard in which

the workpiece is thrown back toward the operator. The

teeth on the removable anti-kickback pawls point away

from the workpiece. If the workpiece should be pulled

back toward the operator, the teeth dig into the wood to

help prevent or reduce the possibility of kickback.

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.

_k WARNING: Do not use blades rated less than the

speed of this tool. Failure to heed this warning could

result in personal injury.

BLADE GUARD - Always keep the removable blade guard

down over the saw blade for through-sawing cuts.

BEVEL LOCKING LEVER - This lever, placed just under

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

angle setting of the blade.

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.

MITER GAUGE - The miter gauge aligns the wood for

a cross cut. The easy-to-read indicator shows the exact

angle for a miter cut, with positive stops at 90 ° and 45°.

MITER GAUGE GROOVES - The miter gauge rides in the

grooves on the saw table.

OUTFEED SUPPORT - This table extension at the back

of the tool gives the operator additional support when cut-

ting long workpieces.

RIP FENCE - A sturdy metal fence guides the workpiece

and is secured with the locking handle. 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 TABLE EXTENSION - Located on right side of

the saw table, this table extension gives the operator

additional support when cutting wide workpieces.

SPREADER /RIVING KNIFE - A removable metal piece

of the blade guard assembly, slightly thinner than the saw

blade, which helps keep the kerf open and prevent kick-

back. When in the through sawing, or "up" position, it is

higher than the saw blade and becomes a spreader. When

in the non-through sawing, or "down" position, it is below

the saw blade teeth and becomes a riving knife.

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.

OPERATING COMPONENTS A

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 ,#k

the basic cuts: cross cuts, miter cuts, bevel cuts, and

compound cuts.

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

A scale on the front rail shows the distance between the

rip fence and the blade.

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

through-sawing operations. The blade guard assembly

includes: riving knife/spreader/splitter, anti-kickback

pawls, and 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 ( 0 ).

TO LOCK YOUR SAW:

[] Press the switch button down.

[] Remove the switch key from the switch and store in a

safe, secure location.

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 start-

ing, always make sure the switch is in the OFF ( O }

position before plugging tool into the power source.

SWITCH SWITCH

ON OFF

SW(TCHKEYREMOVED

Fig. 3

Thefollowingtools(notincludedordrawnto scale)areneededfor makingadjustments:

_t,l,_,l,_,J,l,l,a,l,l,l,bl,l,l,_

FRAMINGSQUARE

PHiLLiPS

SCREWDRIVER

COMBINATION

SQUARE FLATBLADE

SCREWDRIVER

Fig. 4

Thefollowingitemsareincludedwithyourtablesaw:

Fig. 5

A. Blade Guard ............................................................ 1

B. Anti-Kickback Pawls ............................................... 1

C. Miter Gauge ............................................................. 1

D. Rip Fence ................................................................ 1

E. Handle Assembly .................................................... 1

R Push Stick ............................................................... 1

G. Blade Wrench .......................................................... 2

H. Hex Key, 5 mm ........................................................ 1

UNPACKING

This product requires assembly.

[] Carefully lift the saw from the carton and place it on a

level work surface.

[] 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.

[] 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.

_, WARNING: If any parts are damaged or missing,

do not operate this tool until the missing parts are

replaced. Failure to do so could result in possible

serious personal injury.

AWARNING: 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.

AWARNING: Do not connect to power supply until

assembly is complete. Failure to comply could result

in accidental starting and possible serious personal

injury.

AWARNING: 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 oper-

ate the saw on the floor.

MOUNTING HOLES

The table saw must be mounted to a firm supporting,

waist high 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 1/4 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 HANDLE ASSEMBLY

See Figure 6.

[] Lift the end cap off the 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.

[] Place the nylon nut into the recessed hole on the back

of the height/bevel adjusting handwheel and hold in

place.

[] Slide the handle, screw, and washer into the hole on

the height/bevel adjusting handwheel.

[] Using a flathead screwdriver, turn the screw clockwise

and tighten in place.

[] Push the end cap back in place on the end of the

handle.

NUT

END

HANDLE CAP

ASSEMBLY

HEiGHT/BEVEL

ADJUSTING

HANDWHEEL Fig. 6

TO STORE THE TABLE SAW ACCESSORIES

See Figures 7- 8.

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 accessories securely.

RAISING AND LOWERING THE TELESCOPING

HANDLE

See Figure 9.

[] To raise the handle, grasp the button while pulling the

handle up.

NOTE: The handle will "click" as it locks in place.

[] To lower the handle, press the button while pushing the

handle down into the handle tube.

TELESCOPING

HANDLE

BUTTON

BLADE

WRENCHES

Fig. 7

Fig. 9

TO MOVE THE SAW

See Figure 10.

[] Holding the telescoping handle firmly, tilt the saw

toward you until the saw is balanced on the wheels.

[] Pull the saw to the desired location then either mount

to a firm supporting surface such as a workbench or

leg stand for immediate saw operation or store the saw

in a dry environment.

PUSHSTICK

MITER

GAUGE

Fig. 8

JFig. 10

TO REMOVE/REPLACE THE THROAT PLATE

See Figure 11.

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

handwheel clockwise.

[] To remove the throat plate, place your index finger in

the hole and lift the front end pulling the throat plate

out toward the front of the saw.

[] To reinstall the throat plate, slip the tab into the slot at

the back of the saw and push down to secure in place.

THROAT

PLATE

SPREADER/

_RIVINGKNIFE

Fig. 11

TO CHANGE BETWEEN ASPREADER AND A

RIVING KNIFE

See Figure 12.

This saw is shipped with the spreader/riving knife placed

in the non-through cutting or "down" position (riving knife

position).

NOTE: The spreader/riving knife must be placed in the

through cutting, or "up" position (spreader position), for all

other cutting operations.

[] Unplug the saw.

To place in spreader position (or "up" position for all

through cutting}:

[] Remove the throat plate.

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

ing handwheel counterclockwise.

[] Unlock the release lever by pulling it up.

[] Grasp the spreader and pull up until the internal pins

are engaged and the spreader is above the saw blade.

[] Lock the release lever by pushing the lever down.

[] Reinstall the throat plate.

To place in riving knife position {or "down" position for

all non=through cutting}:

[] Remove the throat plate.

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

ing handwheel counterclockwise.

[] Unlock the release lever by pulling it up.

[] Push the riving knife down until the internal pins are

engaged and the spreader is below the saw blade.

[] Lock the release lever by pushing the lever down.

[] Reinstall the throat plate.

RELEASE

LEVER

(UNLOCKED)

IN UP POSITIONFORTHROUGHCUTTING

RELEASE

LEVER

(LOCKED)

IN DOWNPOSITIONFORNON-THROUGHCUTTING

Fig. 12

TO CHECK SAW BLADE INSTALLATION

See Figure 13.

_, 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.

[] Unplug the saw.

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

adjusting handwheel clockwise 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 counter-

clockwise.

[] Place spreader/riving knife in "up" position.

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.

NOTE: Arbor shaft has right-hand threads.

[] Reinstall the throat plate.

Check all clearances for free blade rotation. In cutting

operations, the scale will be set to the side of the blade

where the cut will be measured and made.

SMALLBLADE LARGE

WRENCH BLADEWRENCH

TO INSTALL THE ANTI-KICKBACK PAWLS AND

BLADE GUARD

See Figures 14- 15.

NOTE: Anti-kickback pawls should only be installed for

through cuts.

Unplug the saw.

Raise the saw blade.

[]

Place spreader/riving knife in "up" position.

install anti=kickback pawls:

Press and hold the button on the right side of the anti-

kickback pawls.

Align the slot in the pawls over the rear hole in the

spreader/riving knife.

Push the pawls down snapping them into place and

release the button.

NOTE: Pull on the handle to make sure pawls are

securely locked.

To install blade guard:

[] With the front of the blade guard raised and the guard

lever unlocked, lower the back of the guard into the

middle hole of the spreader/riving knife. Push the front

of the guard down until it is parallel to the table.

[] Lock the guard in place by pushing the lever down.

NOTE: Blade alignment with the spreader can be adjusted

for different blade widths. Refer to: To Check and Align

the Spreader/Riving Knife and Saw Blade. Check the

blade guard assembly for clearances and free movement.

BUTTON

HANDLE

ANTI-KiCKBACK

PAWLS

Fig. 13

Fig. 14

BLADE

GUARD GUARD

LEVER

Fig. 15

TO CHECK AND ALIGN THE SPREADER/RIVING

KNIFE AND SAW BLADE

See Figure 16.

NOTE: Only install spreader/riving knife for all through

cuts.

If the spreader/riving knife is out of alignment with the saw

blade, adjustment is needed.

To check alignment of the spreader/riving knife:

[] Unplug the saw.

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

ing handwheel counterclockwise.

[] Remove the anti-kickback pawls and place a framing

square or straight edge against both the saw blade and

the spreader.

NOTE: Place framing square between carbide teeth

and measure from blade. This step will insure framing

square is square against blade from the front to back of

blade.

[] The saw blade and spreader/riving knife are aligned

when the framing square contacts both the blade and

spreader/riving knife evenly with no gaps.

To adjust:

[] Remove the blade guard.

[] Loosen the screws holding the mounting bracket.

[] Reposition the blade guard assembly left or right as

needed to align the spreader/riving knife with the saw

blade.

[] Once properly aligned, securely retighten the screws.

SCREW

SCREW SPREADER/

RIVINGKNIFE

FRAMING

SQUARE

Fig. 16

_, WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with tools to

make you careless. Remember that a careless frac-

tion of a second is sufficient to inflict severe injury.

AWARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety

glasses with side shields when operating tools.

Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown

into your eyes in possible serious injury.

AWARNING: Do not use any attachments or acces-

sories not recommended by the manufacturer of

this tool. The use of attachments or accessories not

recommended can result in serious personal injury.

_IL 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.

Jl, WARNING: The table saw must be mounted to a

firm supporting, waist high surface such as a work-

bench or leg stand. Many illustrations in this manual

are shown with the saw unmounted for clarity.

APPLICATIONS

You may use this tool for the purposes listed below:

[] Straight line cutting operations such as cross cutting,

ripping, mitering, beveling, and compound cutting

[] Dado or molding cuts with optional accessories

[] Cabinet making and woodworking

NOTE: This table saw is designed to cut wood and wood

composition products only.

BASIC OPERATION OF THE TABLE SAW

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

that is properly installed and grounded according to all

local codes and ordinances. Improper connection of the

equipment can result in electric shock. Do not modify

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

installed by a qualified electrician. Refer to the Electrical

section in this manual.

CAUSES OF KICKBACK

Kickback can occur when the blade stalls or binds, 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.

PUSHSTICK_

PUSHBLOCKS

Fig. 17

[] 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

gauge when cross cutting. This helps prevent twisting

the wood in the cut.

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

Never make cuts with dull blades.

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

before beginning a cut.

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

force cuts.

[] Do not cut wet or warped lumber.

[] 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 17.

Push sticks are devices used for safely pushing a

workpiece through the blade. They can be made in vari-

ous sizes and shapes from scrap wood to use 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. Be sure the screw is recessed. Use it

on non-through cuts.

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 that it can resist kickback.

,J_lb,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 18.

The featherboard is an excellent project for your 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 28 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 27.

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 and al-

low the blade to completely stop rotating before remov-

ing 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 19.

Completely lower the saw blade. Position the rip fence to

the desired adjustment for the cut to be performed and

lock the rip fence. Place the workpiece against the fence

and over the saw blade area. Adjust the featherboard

to apply resistance to the workpiece just forward of the

blade. Attach a C-clamp to secure the featherboard to the

edge of the saw table.

AWARNING: The featherboard must be installed in

front of the blade. Do not locate the featherboard to

the rear of the blade. Kickback can result from the

featherboard pinching the workpiece and binding the

blade in the saw kerf if positioned improperly. Failure

to heed this warning can result in serious personal

injury.

PUSHBLOCK

PUSHSTICK

FEATHERBOARD

Fig. 19

3-5/8 in.

3/4 in.

1/4 in.

1/8 in.

18 in.

1-13/16 in.

45°j.|

Fig. 18

TYPESOFCUTO

See Figure 20.

There are six basic cuts: 1) the cross cut, 2) the rip cut, 3)

the miter cut, 4) the bevel cross cut, 5) the bevel rip cut,

and 6) the compound (bevel) miter cut. All other cuts are

combinations of these basic six. Operating procedures for

making each kind of cut are given later in this section.

_, WARNING: Always make sure the blade guard

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 with small

pieces of wood, and also to finish the cut when

ripping a long narrow piece of wood, to prevent your

hands from getting close to the blade.

Bevel cuts are made with an angled blade. Bevel cross

cuts are across the wood grain, and bevel rip cuts are with

the grain. 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.

_, 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 kerf is made on the waste side of the

measuring line.

CROSSCUT

RiP CUT

MITERCUT

COMPOUND(BEVEL)MITERCUT

Fig. 20

[] Cut the wood with the finish side up.

[] Knock out any loose knots with a hammer before

making the cut.

[] Always provide proper support for the wood as it

comes out of the saw.

TO CHANGE BLADE DEPTH

See Figure 21.

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

handle clockwise.

GULLET

TO LOCK TO UNLOCK

BEVELLOCKLEVER

Fig. 21

TO CHANGE BLADE ANGLE

See Figure 22.

NOTE: A 90 ° cut has a 0° bevel and a 45° cut has a 45 °

bevel.

[] Unplug the saw.

[] Loosen bevel control by pushing the bevel lock lever all

the way to the right.

[] To unlock, adjust the bevel angle by pushing the wheel

in toward the saw then turning it. Turning the wheel

counterclockwise increases the angle of the blade,

bringing it closer to 45 ° . Turning it clockwise decreases

the angle, bringing the blade closer to 90° .

[] To lock, tighten bevel control by pushing the bevel lock

lever to the left.

TO DECREASE

TOINCREASE

ANGLE Fig. 22

TO ADJUST THE BEVEL INDICATOR

See Figure 23.

If the bevel indicator is not at zero when the saw blade

is at 90 °, adjust the indicator by loosening the screw and

setting it at 0° on the bevel scale. Retighten the screw.

BEVEL

LOCKINGLEVER

HEIGHT/BEVEL

ADJUSTING

RANDWHEEL

BEVEL

INDICATOR

SCREW

Fig. 23

_1_ WARNING:Toreducetheriskof injury,always

makesuretheripfenceis parallel to the blade before

beginning any operation.

TO SET THE RiP FENCE SCALE INDICATOR TO

THE BLADE

See Figure 24.

Begin with the blade at a zero angle (straight up).

[] Unplug the saw.

[] Loosen the rip fence by lifting the locking lever.

[] Using a framing square, set the rip fence 2 in. from the

blade tip edge.

[] Loosen the screw on the scale indicator.

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

fence. RIP

BLADE _FENCE SCALE

FRONT

SCREW _. BAIL

2 in. LOCKING

MARK LEVER

Fig. 24

TO USE THE RIP FENCE

See Figure 25.

[] 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

TABLE

BEAR

LiP

Fig. 25

TO USE THE MITER GAUGE

See Figure 26.

The miter gauge provides greater accuracy in angled cuts.

For very close tolerances, test cuts are recommended.

There are two miter gauge channels, one on either side

of the blade. When making a 90° cross cut, you can use

either miter gauge channel. When making a beveled cross

cut (the blade tilted in relation to the table) the miter gauge

should be located in the slot on the right so that the blade

is tilted away from the miter gauge and your hands.

The miter gauge can be turned 60° to the right or left.

[] Loosen the lock knob.

[] With the miter gauge in the miter gauge slot, rotate the

gauge until the desired angle is reached on the scale.

[] Retighten the lock knob.

LOCK

KNOB

GAUGE

Fig. 26

TO USE THE SLiDiNG TABLE EXTENSION

See Figure 27.

Increase the length of the saw table by using the table

extension.

[] Set the rip fence to 13 in.

[] Pull the front table locking lever toward you to unlock

the lever.

[] Slide the table extension to the desired width.

NOTE: Use the scale on the front rail when a specific

width is desired.

[] Once the extension table is set to the desired width,

relock the lever by pushing the lever back towards the

saw base.

SLiDiNGTABLE

EXTENSION

FENCE

TABLE

LOCKING

LEVER

SCALE

TO USE THE OUTFEED SUPPORT

See Figure 28.

The outfeed support slides to give the operator additional

support for cutting long workpieces.

[] With the table saw in the off position, stand behind the

saw.

[] Grasp the outfeed support with both hands and pull it

until it is fully extended.

OUTFEED

SUPPORT

Fig. 28

Fig. 27

HEELING (PARALLELING) THE BLADE TO THE (1) (2) (3)

MITER GAUGE GROOVE

See Figures 29 -31.

,_, 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 bolts for this adjustment until you have

checked with a square and made test cuts to be sure

adjustments are necessary. Once the bolts are loosened,

these items must be reset.

[] Unplug the saw.

[] Remove the blade guard and anti-kickback pawls.

Raise the blade by turning the height/bevel adjusting

handwheel.

[] Mark beside one of the blade teeth at the front of the

blade. Place a combination square even with the front

of the saw table and the side of the saw blade as

shown in figure 29.

[] Turn the blade so the marked tooth is at the back.

[] Move the combination square to the rear and again

measure the distance. If the distances are the same,

the blade is square.

If the distances are different:

[] Place spreader/riving knife in "down" position then

lower the blade.

[] Extend the outfeed support.

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

NOTE: The adjusting bolts are located under the saw

table in the back 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

combination 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 combina-

tion 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.

ADJUSTING

/BOLTS(3)

COMBINATION MITER GAUGE

SQUARE GROOVE

I I

Fig. 30

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BLADETOOCLOSETO MITERGAUGEGROOVE

Fig, 31

MAKING CUTS

The blade provided with your 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 connecting

saw to power source.

,_ 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 gauge when making cross, miter, bevel,

and compound miter cuts. To secure the angle, lock the

miter gauge in place by twisting the lock knob clockwise.

Always tighten the lock knob securely in place before use.

NOTE: It is recommended that you place the piece to be

saved on the left side of the blade and that you make a

test cut on scrap wood first.

MAKING A CROSS CUT

See Figures 32 -33.

WARNING: Using the rip fence as a cutoff gauge

when cross cutting will result in kickback which can

cause serious personal injury.

WARNING: Make sure the blade guard assembly

is installed and working properly to avoid possible

serious injury.

CROSSCUT

PLACELEFTHANDON

WORKPIECEAND

MITERGAUGEHERE

SWITCH

SW_ OFF

SWITCHKEY

SWITCH IN LOCKEDPOSITION

Fig. 33

[] Remove the rip fence by lifting the locking lever.

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

[] Set the miter gauge to 0° and tighten the lock knob.

[] Place a support (the same height as saw table) behind

the saw for the cut work.

[] 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 33.

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

workpiece into the blade.

[] Hold the workpiece firmly with both hands on the miter

gauge and feed the workpiece into the blade.

NOTE: The hand closest to the blade should be placed

on the miter gauge lock knob and the hand farthest

from the blade should be placed on the workpiece.

[] When the cut is made, turn the saw off. Wait for the

blade to come to a complete stop before removing the

workpiece.

Fig. 32

MAKING A RIP CUT

See Figure 34.

AL 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.

[] Place a support (the same height as saw table) behind

the saw for the cut work.

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

on the saw.

[] Turn the power switch to the on position.

[] Let the blade build up to full speed before feeding the

workpiece into the blade.

[] Using a push stick and/or push blocks, slowly feed

the workpiece toward the blade. Stand slightly to the

side of the wood as it contacts the blade to reduce the

chance of injury should kickback occur.

[] 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 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

MAKING A MITER CUT

See Figure 35.

WARNING: Make sure the blade guard assembly

is installed and working properly to avoid possible

serious injury.

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

[] Remove the rip fence by lifting the locking lever.

[] Set the miter gauge to the desired angle and tighten

the lock knob.

[] Place a support (the same height as saw table) behind

the saw for the cut work.

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

on the saw.

[] Turn the power switch to the on position.

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

workpiece into the blade.

[] Hold the workpiece firmly with both hands on the miter

gauge and feed the workpiece into the blade.

NOTE: The hand closest to the blade should be placed

on the miter gauge lock knob and the hand farthest

from the blade should be placed on the workpiece.

[] When the cut is made, turn the saw off. Wait for the

blade to come to a complete stop before removing the

workpiece.

MITERCUT

BLADE

STRAIGHT

MITERGAUGE

ANGLED _

SCALE

Fig. 34

HEiGHT/BEVEL

ADJUSTING

HANDWHEEL

Fig. 35

MAKING A BEVEL CROSS CUT

See Figures 36 -37.

,_ WARNING: Make sure the blade guard assembly

is installed and working properly to avoid possible

serious injury.

[] Remove the rip fence by lifting the locking lever.

[] Unlock the bevel locking lever.

[] Turn the height/bevel adjusting handwheel until the

bevel indicator is at the desired angle. Push the bevel

locking lever securely to the left to lock the angle.

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

BLADE

ANGLED

BEVELCROSSCUT

MITERGAUGE

STRAIGHT

VIEWEDFROMTHEFRONT, BELOWTHETABLESAW

TO LOCK TO UNLOCK

BEVELLOCK

LEVER

HEIGHT/BEVEL

ADJUSTING

HANDWHEEL

Fig. 36

[] Set the miter gauge to 0° and tighten the lock knob.

[] Place a support (the same height as saw table) behind

the saw for the cut work.

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

on the saw.

[] Turn the power switch to the on position.

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

workpiece into the blade.

[] Hold the workpiece firmly with both hands on the miter

gauge and feed the workpiece into the blade.

NOTE: The hand closest to the blade should be placed

on the miter gauge lock knob and the hand farthest

from the blade should be placed on the workpiece.

[] When the cut is made, turn the saw off. Wait for the

blade to come to a complete stop before removing the

workpiece.

BEVEL

LOCKING

LEVER

Fig. 37

MAKING A BEVEL RIP CUT

See Figure 38.

_, WARNING: Make sure the blade guard assembly

is installed and working properly to avoid serious

personal injury.

AWARNING:The rip fence must be on the right side

of the blade to avoid trapping the wood and causing

kickback. Placement of the rip fence to the left of the

blade will result in kickback and the risk of serious

personal injury.

[] Adjust the bevel angle to the desired setting.

[] 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.

[] If ripping a piece larger than 36 in. long, place a

support the same height as the table surface behind

the saw for the cut work.

[]

Turn the power switch to the on position.

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.

Using a push stick and/or push blocks, slowly feed

the workpiece toward the blade. Stand slightly to the

side of the wood as it contacts the blade to reduce the

chance of injury should kickback occur.

[] Oncethebladehasmadecontactwiththeworkpiece, []

usethehandclosesttotheripfenceto guideit. Make

suretheedgeoftheworkpieceremainsinsolidcontact []

withboththeripfenceandthesurfaceofthetable.If

rippinga narrowpiece,usea pushstickto movethe []

piecethroughthecutandpasttheblade. []

[] Whenthecutismade,turnthesawoff.Waitforthe

bladeto cometo acompletestopbeforeremovingthe

workpiece.

BEVELRiP CUT

BLADE

ANGLED

RiP FENCE

PUSHSTICK

[]

Set the miter gauge to the desired angle and tighten

the lock knob.

Make sure the wood is clear of the blade before turning

on the saw.

Turn the power switch to the on position.

Hold the workpiece firmly with both hands on the miter

gauge and feed the workpiece into the blade.

NOTE: The hand closest to the blade should be placed

on the miter gauge lock knob and the hand farthest

from the blade should be placed on the workpiece.

When the cut is made, turn the saw off. Wait for the

blade to come to a complete stop before removing the

workpiece.

COMPOUND(BEVEL)MITERCUT

PLACERIGHTHANDONWORKPIECEAND

MITERGAUGEHERE

Fig. 38

MAKING A COMPOUND (BEVEL) MITER CUT

See Figure 39.

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.

dt_ WARNING: Make sure the blade guard assembly

is installed and working properly to avoid possible

serious injury.

[] Remove the rip fence by lifting the locking lever.

[] 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.

Fig. 39

MAKING ALARGE PANEL CUT

See Figure 40.

Make sure the saw is properly secured to a work surface

to avoid tipping from the weight of a large panel.

AWARNING: Make sure the blade guard assembly

is installed and working properly to avoid possible

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 gauge. If the panel is too large to use either the

rip fence or the miter gauge, it is too large for this saw.

AWARNING: Never make freehand cuts (cuts without

the miter gauge or rip fence), which can result in

serious injury.

[] Make sure the wood does not touch the blade before

you turn on the saw.

[] Turn the power switch to the on position.

[] When the cut is made, turn the saw off. Wait for the

blade to come to a complete stop before removing the

workpiece.

LARGEPANELCUT

RIP FENCE

MAKING A NON=THROUGH CUT

See Figure 41.

Non-through cuts can be made with the grain (ripping) or

across the grain (cross cut). The use of a non-through cut

is essential to cutting grooves, rabbets, and dadoes. This

is the only type cut that is made without the blade guard

assembly installed. Make sure the blade guard assembly

is reinstalled upon completion of this type of cut. Read

the appropriate section which describes the type of cut in

addition to this section on non-through or dado cuts. For

example, if your non-through cut is a straight cross cut,

read and understand the section on straight cross cuts

before proceeding.

[] Unplug the saw.

[] Remove the blade guard, anti-kickback pawls, and

spreader/riving knife.

[] Unlock the bevel locking lever.

[] Turn the height/bevel adjusting handwheel until the

bevel indicator is at the desired angle. Push the bevel

locking lever securely to the left to lock the angle.

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

[] Plug the saw into the power source and turn on saw.

[] 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.

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.

AWARNING: 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.

SUPPORTS

HEIGHT/BEVEL

ADJUSTING

HANDWHEEL

Fig. 40

[] Turnthepowerswitchto theonposition.

[] Whenthecutismade,turnthesawoff.Waitforthe

bladeto cometo acompletestopbeforeremovingthe

workpiece.

Onceall non-throughcutsarecompleted:

[] Unplugyoursaw.

[] Reinstallthespreader/rivingknifeinthe"up"position

theninstallbladeguardandanti-kickbackpawls.

NON-THROUGH CUT

BLADE

GUARD

REMOVED

PUSHSTICK

[]

Remove the spreader/riving knife.

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.

[] Place release lever in locked position.

[] Install the dado throat plate and rotate the blade by

hand to make sure it turns freely then lower the blade.

AWARNING: Always use push blocks, push sticks,

or featherboards when making dado cuts to avoid

the risk of serious injury.

,_, WARNING: Do not use blades rated less than the

speed of this tool. Failure to heed this warning could

result in personal injury.

DAD0 CUT

Fig. 41

MAKING A DADO CUT

See Figure 42.

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 and may have a maximum width of

1/2 in.

JNL WARNING: Unplug the saw to prevent accidental

starting that could result in possible injury.

[] Unplug your saw.

[] Remove the blade guard, anti-kickback pawls, and

throat plate.

[] Next, remove the blade nut, blade washer, and saw

blade.

AWARNING: 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.

Fig. 42

A_, WARNING: Before performing any adjustment,

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.

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 43 -45.

[] Unplug the saw.

[] Raise the saw blade, remove the blade guard, anti-

kickback pawls, and 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.

[] Using the smaller blade wrench, insert 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, pull the

larger wrench forward to the front of the machine.

[] Remove blade nut and blade washer.

[] Unlock the release lever and remove the saw blade.

SMALLBLADE

WRENCH

LARGE

BLADEWRENCH

ARBOR BLADE BLADE

SHAFT _WASHER

BLADE

NUT

Fig. 44

To replace the blade with an accessory blade, follow the

instructions provided with the accessory.

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

blade arbor. Be sure the dome side of the blade

washer faces out from the blade and that all items are

snug against the arbor housing. Tighten securely.

[] Lock the release lever

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

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

THROAT

PLATE SPREADER/

RIVINGKNIFE

BLADE

Fig. 43

Fig. 45

TOSETTHE BLADEAT0° AND 45°

See Figures 46 -47.

The angle settings of your 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.

[] Raise the blade and remove 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.

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 °.

0° ADJUSTMENT

BOLT BLADE COMBiNATiON

BEVEL _ SQLiARE

LOCKING

LEVER

BEVEL BEVEL

HANDLE INDICATOR

Fig. 46

45°

BLADE

45° ADJUSTMENT

BOLT

BEVEL

LOCKING BEVEL

LEVER HANDLE

BEVEL

INDICATOR

Fig. 47

TO ADJUST THE MITER GAUGE

See Figure 48.

You can set the miter gauge at 0° and plus or minus 45°

with the miter gauge stop pin and adjustable stop screws.

NOTE: The miter gauge provides close accuracy in

angled cuts. For very close tolerances, test cuts are

recommended.

[] Loosen knob and pull out on stop pin to rotate miter

gauge base past stop screws.

[] Loosen the lock nut of the 0° stop screw at the stop

pin with a 8 mm wrench.

[] Place a 90 ° square against the miter gauge rod and

the miter gauge base.

[] If the rod is not square, loosen the knob, adjust the

rod, and tighten the knob.

[] Adjust the 0° stop screw until it rests against the stop

pin.

[] Adjust the plus and minus 45 ° stop screws using a 45 °

triangle and the steps above.

KNOB

MITER /

GAUGE_

GAUGE ROD ___m__

45°ADJUSTABLE 0°ADJUSTABLE

STOPSCREW STOPSCREW

LOCK

NUT

Fig. 48

TO CHECK THE ALIGNMENT OF THE RIP FENCE

TO THE BLADE

See Figure 49.

_ WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, always

make sure the rip fence is parallel to the blade before

beginning any operation.

[] Unplug the saw.

[] Raise the locking lever to permit the rip fence to be

moved.

FRAMING

SQUARE RIPFENCE

BLADE

SCREWS LOCKING

LEVER

Fig. 49

[] 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.

[] If the two dimensions are not the same, loosen the two

screws on the fence and align it.

[] Retighten the two screws.

[] Make two or three test cuts on scrap wood. If the cuts

are not true, repeat the process.

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.

AWARNING: Before performing any maintenance,

make sure the tool is unplugged from the power

supply and the switch is in the OFF ( 0 ) 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 gauge.

[] 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's motor bearings have been packed at the fac-

tory with proper lubrication.

[] Clean screw threads and nuts with a solvent recommended

for gum and pitch removal.

[] Lubricate screw threads, nuts, and bearing points

(including those on the blade guard assembly and miter

gauge).

The following recommended accessories are currently available at retail stores:

089110113920 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.

PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION 1

Excess vibration. Blade is out of balance. Replace blade.

Blade is damaged. Replace blade.

Saw is not mounted securely. Tighten all hardware.

Work surface is uneven. Reposition on flat surface.

Blade is warped. Replace blade.

Rip fence does not move smoothly. Rip fence not mounted correctly.

Rails are dirty or sticky.

Clamp screw is out of adjustment.

Remount the rip fence.

Clean and wax rails.

Adjust clamp screw.

Rip fence does not lock at rear. Clamp screw is out of adjustment. Adjust clamp screw.

Cutting binds or burns work. Blade is dull.

Blade is heeling.

Work is fed too fast.

Replace or sharpen blade.

See "Heeling (paralleling) the blade to the miter

gauge groove" in the Operation section.

Slow the feed rate.

Rip fence is misaligned.

Spreader is out of alignment.

Align the rip fence.

See "To check and align the spreader/riving

knife and saw blade" intheAssemblysection.

Wood is warped. Replace the wood. Always cut with convex

side to table surface.

Wood edges away from rip fence

when ripping. Rip fence is misaligned. Check and adjust the rip fence.

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.

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.

_- CRAFTSMAN 10 in. TABLE SAW - MODEL NUMBER 315.218280 -,

Figure A

_- CRAFTSMAN 10 in. TABLE SAW - MODEL NUMBER 315.218280 -,

I he model number will be found on a plate attached to the motor housing. Always mention the model number in all correspondence regarding your 1

TABLE SAW or when ordering repair parts. J

PARTS LIST (FIGURE A)

KEY PART

NO. NUMBER

1 089110118188

2 411071001

8089110118081

4 089110118080

5 089110118029

6 089110118184

7 089087008174

8 089110118028

9 089110118027

10 089110118026

11 089110118024

12 089110118028

13 089110118022

14 411071004

15 412011068

16 410171706

17 089110118074

18 089110118078

19 089110118072

20 089110118071

21 089110118084

22 089110118088

23 089110118082

24 089110118020

25 089110118019

26 089110118018

27 089110118017

DESCRiPTiON QTY.

Riving Knife Assembi_ .............................................. 1

Nylon Nut (M6) ......................................................... 1

Riving Deck .............................................................. 1

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

Screw (M6 x 20 mm, Hex Hd.) ................................. 2

Washer ..................................................................... 1

Riving Knife .............................................................. 1

Riving Clamp ............................................................ 1

Riving Spring ............................................................ 1

Riving Lock Lever ..................................................... 1

Lock Bolt .................................................................. 1

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

Cap Nut .................................................................... 1

Lock Nut (M1 0) ......................................................... 1

Washer (M10 x 22 x lt) ............................................. 1

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

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

Screw w/Washer (M4 x 8 mm, Pan Hd.) .................. 2

Location Plate .......................................................... 1

Linkage Rod ............................................................. 1

Riving Housing ......................................................... 1

Lock Bracket ............................................................ 1

Screw (M4 x 18 mm) ................................................ 1

Rear Pivot Plate ........................................................ 1

Screw (M5 x 10 mm, Flat Hd.) .................................. 4

Trunnion Slider .......................................................... 2

Bevel Trunnion .......................................................... 2

KEY PART

NO. NUMBER

28 0121010901

29 089110113021

30 089110113178

31 089110113047

32 089110113070

33 089110113084

34 089110113912

35 089110113063

36 089110113088

37 089110113025

38 0134010236

39 089110113043

40 411071709

41 089110113069

42 089110113700

43 0131010912

44 089110113068

45 422010046

46 089110113067

47 0121010501

48 089110113035

49 089110113036

50 089110113037

51 089110113038

52 089110113039

53 089110113186

54 089110113176

DESCRIPTION QTY.

Eccentric Roller ........................................................ 1

Screw w/Washer (M5 x 10 mm, Pan Hd.) ................ 1

Screw w/Washer (1/4 in. x 1/2 in., Hex Hd.) ............. 1

Elevation Rod ........................................................... 1

Wing Bolt (M5 x 8 mm) ............................................. 3

Screw (M5 x 16 mm, Pan Hd.) ................................. 4

Data Label ................................................................ 1

Right Panel ............................................................. 1

Screw (M4 x 16 mm) .............................................. 2

Roll Pin (D3 x 15 mm) ............................................. 1

Lock Ring ............................................................... 1

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

Nylon Nut (3/8-16) .................................................. 1

Dust Housing .......................................................... 1

Motor Assembly ..................................................... 1

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

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

Blade ...................................................................... 1

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

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

Screw (M6 x 20 mm, Cheese Hd.) ............................ 4

Elevation Slider ......................................................... 2

Shim ......................................................................... 4

Front Pivot Plate ....................................................... 1

Screw (M5 x 8 mm, Pan Hd.) ................................... 4

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

Screw w/Washer (M6 x 18 mm, Hex Soc. Hd.) ........ 4

_- CRAFTSMAN 10 in. TABLE SAW - MODEL NUMBER 315.218280 -,

i he model number will be found on a plate attached to the motor housing. Always mention the model number in all correspondence regarding your 1TABLE SAW or when ordering repair parts. J

PARTS LIST (FIGURE A)

KEY PART

NO. NUMBER

55 089110118044

56 0184010508

57 089087006047

58 089110118042

59 0184010889

60 089110118048

61 089110118049

62 089110118096

63 089110118050

64 412011068

65 410499007

66 089110118128

67 089110118046

68 089110118045

69 089110118124

70 089110118058

71 089110118057

72 089110118056

73 411072702

74 412012041

75 0121010228

76 0101140208

DESCRiPTiON QTY.

Screw w/Washer (M5 x 10 mm, Pan Hd.) ................ 2

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

Screw (M6 x 50 mm, Flat Hd.) .................................. 1

Screw w/Washer (M4 x 8 mm, Pan Hd.) .................. 2

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

Reinforcement Plate ................................................. 1

Screw w/Washer (M5 x 15 mm, Pan Hd.) ................ 4

Logo Label ................................................................ 3

Front Panel (Inc. Key No. 90) .................................... 1

Washer ..................................................................... 4

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

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

Screw (M4 x 20 mm, Pan Hd.) ................................. 2

Bevel Gear ................................................................ 2

Washer ..................................................................... 1

Pad ........................................................................... 1

Bevel Lock Lever ..................................................... 1

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

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

Washer ..................................................................... 1

Handwheel Grip ........................................................ 1

Screw (Special) ........................................................ 1

KEY PART

NO. NUMBER

77 0121010224

78 0134010222

79 414011003

80 089110113055

81 089110113054

82 0134010221-130

83 410181001

84 0101010907

85 089110113053

86 089110113052

87 410601004

88 0121010232

89 452070019

90 089110113911

91 0131010209

92 0131010210

93 0000120817

94 089110113041

95 412011117

NOT SHOWN ITEMS:

089110113920

987000344

DESCRIPTION QTY.

Handle Grip End Cap ............................................. 1

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

Spring Pin (D4 x 20 mm) ........................................ 1

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

Retaining Ring ........................................................ 1

Height/Bevel Handwheel ........................................ 1

Screw (M4 x 7 mm, Flat Hd.) .................................... 7

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

Screw (M4 x 10 mm, Pan Hd.) ................................. 1

Bevel Indicator ......................................................... 1

Screw (M4 x 18 mm) ................................................ 4

Switch Key ............................................................... 1

Switch Assembly (Inc. Key No. 88) .......................... 1

Warning/Logo Label ................................................. 1

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

Cord Clamp .............................................................. 1

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

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

Washer ..................................................................... 1

Optional Dado Throat Plate ...................................... 1

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

CRAFTSMAN 10 in. TABLE SAW =MODEL NUMBER 315.218280

,,- CRAFTSMAN 10 in. TABLE SAW - MODEL NUMBER 315.218280 -,

I he model number will be found on a plate attached to the motor housing. Always mention the model number in all correspondence regarding your 1TABLE SAW or when ordering repair parts. J

PARTS LIST (FIGURE B)

KEY PART

NO. NUMBER

1 089110113703

2 089110113915

3 089110113914

4 089110113916

5 089110113917

6 089110113913

7 089110113180

8 089037006702

9 410102014

10 0131010928

11 410132734

12 089110113150

13 411012704

14 0131010109-126

15 412080702

16 412012705

17 089110113149

18 0121010224

19 9121015330302

20 089110113151

21 0101010918

22 0131010329

23 0121010204

24 0131011807

25 410102701

26 089110113701

27 089110113016

DESCRIPTION QTY.

Blade Guard Assembly (Inc. Key Nos. 2-6) .............. 1

Upper Barrier Warning Label .................................... 1

End Side Barrier Warning Label (Left) ...................... 1

No Hands Warning Label (Right) .............................. 1

End Side Barrier Warning Label (Right) .................... 1

No Hands Warning Label (Left) ................................ 1

Anti-Kickback Pawls Assembly ................................ 1

Miter Gauge Assembly ............................................. 1

Screw (M6 x 8 mm, Flat Hd.) .................................... 1

Washer ..................................................................... 1

Screw (3/16-24 x 21.7 mm, Pan Hd.) ....................... 3

Pivot Pin ................................................................... 1

Hex Nut (3/16-24) ..................................................... 3

Miter Gauge .............................................................. 1

Washer (Nylon) ......................................................... 1

Washer ..................................................................... 1

Miter Gauge Lock Knob ........................................... 1

End Cap (Miter Gauge Lock Knob) .......................... 1

Miter Gauge Label .................................................... 1

Screw (M4 x 8 mm) .................................................. 1

Index Pin................................................................... 1

Pointer ...................................................................... 1

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

Bar ............................................................................ 1

Screw (M4 x 12 mm, Flat Hd.) .................................. 2

Rip Fence Assembly ................................................. 1

Screw w/Washer (1/4-20 x 5/8 in., Pan Hd.) ........... 4

KEY PART

NO. NUMBER

28 089110113139

29 0121010915

30 089110113140

31 089110113147

32 089110113141

33 089110113143

34 089110113144

35 412011115

36 0134010241

37 0134010231

38 0121010210

39 089110113146

40 0134010218

41 089110113145

42 089037006054

43 412011030

44 410051001

45 089110113142

46 089110113148

47 089110113002

48 089110113003

49 0134010308

50 410341004

51 089110113004

52 089110113098

53 0134010212

54 410561014

DESCRIPTION QTY.

Rear Clamp .............................................................. 1

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

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

Pin (D4 x 31 mm) ...................................................... 1

Linkage ..................................................................... 1

Screw w/Washer (M4 x 10 mm, Pan Hd.) ................ 1

Fence Indicator......................................................... 1

Washer ..................................................................... 2

Axle Clamp ............................................................... 1

Lock Lever ................................................................ 1

Pad ........................................................................... 2

Screw (8-32 x 1/2 in., Flat Hd.) ................................. 4

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

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

Fence Logo Label ..................................................... 1

Washer ..................................................................... 2

Screw (M6 x 15 mm, Truss Hd.) ............................... 2

Rip Fence Body ........................................................ 1

Screw (M4 x 16 mm) ................................................ 1

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

Rail End Cap (Rear) .................................................. 2

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

Screw w/Washer (M6 x 15 mm, Hex Soc. Hd.) ........ 4

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

Scale Label (Long) .................................................... 1

Rail End Cap (Right Front) ........................................ 1

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

rCRAFTSMAN 10 in. TABLE SAW - MODEL NUMBER 315.218280 -,

I he model number will be found on a plate attached to the motor housing. Always mention the model number in all correspondence regarding your "1TABLE SAW or when ordering repair parts. J

PARTS LIST (FIGURE B)

KEY PART

NO. NUMBER

55 089110113005

56 410561004

57 080900101155

58 0134010206

59 0134010332

60 411071001

61 089110113010

62 089110113011

63 089110113013

64 0134010219

65 089110113009

66 0134010242

67 089110113918

68 089110113006

69 0134010213

70 0134010304

71 089110113008

72 089110113097

DESCRIPTION QTY.

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

Screw (M4 x 12 mm) ................................................ 3

Push Stick ................................................................ 1

Lock Block ................................................................ 2

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

Nylon Nut (M6) .......................................................... 4

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

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

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

Scale Indicator ......................................................... 1

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

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

Floor Label ................................................................ 1

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

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

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

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

Scale Label (Short) ................................................... 1

KEY PART

NO. NUMBER

73 089110113093

74 089110113120

75 089110113094

76 0131010224

77 089110113007

78 089110113015

79 0134010223

80 089110113095

81 410161010

82 089110113704

83 089110113174

84 410551701

85 089110113175

86 410192001

87 411071001

88 410031002

89 089110113012

90 410251017

DESCRIPTION QTY.

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

Washer ..................................................................... 2

External Tooth Lock Washer ..................................... 2

Bumper ..................................................................... 2

Saw Table ................................................................. 1

Screw (M6 x 20 mm, Hex Hd.) ................................. 6

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

Outfeed Bracket (Right) ............................................ 2

Screw (M6 x 25 mm Hex Hd.) .................................. 4

Outfeed Assembly .................................................... 1

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

Screw w/Washer (1/4-20 x 1/2 in., Pan Hd .............. 2

Outfeed Support Rod ............................................... 2

Screw (M4 x 10 mm, Pan Hd.) ................................. 4

Nylon Nut (M6) ......................................................... 1

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

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

Screw w/Washer (M6 x 12 mm, Pan Hd.) ................ 2

_- CRAFTSMAN 10 in. TABLE SAW - MODEL NUMBER 315.218280 -_

Figure C

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CRAFTSMAN 10 in. TABLE SAW -MODEL NUMBER 315.218280

I he model number will be found on a plate attached to the motor housing. Always mention the model number in all correspondence regarding your 1

TABLE SAW or when ordering repair parts. |

PARTS LIST (FIGURE C}

KEY PART

NO. NUMBER

1 089110113705

2 089110113118

3 089110113115

4 089110113114

5 089110113117

6 089110113116

7 089110113104

8 089110113107

9 089110113106

10 089110113101

11 089110113102

12 089110113103

13 089110113105

14 089110113108

15 089110113109

16 089110113110

17 089110113111

18 089110113189

19 089110113113

20 089110113089

21 089110113090

22 089110113092

23 089110113091

24 089110113075

DESCRIPTION QTY.

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

Slider Bushing .......................................................... 2

Slider Housing .......................................................... 2

Hex Nut (M5) ............................................................ 2

Screw ....................................................................... 2

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

Pin ............................................................................ 2

Release Button ......................................................... 1

Nylon Nut .................................................................. 2

Screw (M4 x 16 mm) ................................................ 6

Carry Handle Cover (Inc. Key Nos. 2-19) ................. 1

Handle Linkage ......................................................... 1

Screw (M4 x 10 mm, Pan Hd.) ................................. 2

Rod Linkage ............................................................. 2

Washer ..................................................................... 2

Spring ....................................................................... 2

Telescoping Handle .................................................. 1

Screw w/Washer (M5 x 10 mm, Pan Hd.) ................ 4

Carry Rod ................................................................. 2

Sleeve ....................................................................... 2

O-Ring ...................................................................... 4

Bushing (Lower) ........................................................ 2

Bushing (Upper) ........................................................ 2

Foot (Upper) ............................................................. 4

KEY PART

NO. NUMBER

25 089110113076

26 089110113078

27 089110113190

28 089110113077

29 089110113080

30 089110113082

31 089110113083

32 089110113187

33 089110113085

34 089110113086

35 089110113087

36 089110113088

37 0134010245-130

38 089110113100

39 410031710

40 089110113059

41 089110113084

42 089110113060

43 089110113099

44 0121010221

45 089110113061

46 0134010331

47 0134010238

48 089110113119

DESCRIPTION QTY.

Foot (Lower) ............................................................. 2

Washer ..................................................................... 8

Screw (M4 x 35 mm) .............................................. 10

Pad ........................................................................... 4

Tube Frame ............................................................... 1

Washer (Arch) ........................................................... 4

Screw w/Washer (M6 x 40 mm, Soc. Hd.) ............... 6

Winged Foot ............................................................. 2

Lock Spacer (Outer) ................................................. 2

Lock Spacer (inner) .................................................. 2

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

Screw (M4 x 16 mm) ................................................ 8

Wheel ........................................................................ 2

Washer (Arch) ........................................................... 2

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

Left Panel ................................................................. 1

Screw (M5 x 16 mm, Pan Hd.) ................................. 2

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

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

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

Blade Wrench (A)...................................................... 1

Blade Wrench (B)...................................................... 1

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

Hex Key (M5 x 100 mm) ........................................... 1

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