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Owner's Manual

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10 in. Stationary
TABLE SAW
Model No.
315.228490

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• Safety
• Features
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Parts List

CAUTION:

Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Operating
Instructions before first use of
this product.
Customer

Help Line: 1-800-932-3188

Sears, Roebuck
and Co., Hoffman
Estates,
IL 60179
Visit the Craftsman web page: www.sears.com/craftsman
972000-781
9-00

USA

FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY

ON CRAFTSMAN

TABLE SAW

If this £1tRFIrSNRN Table Saw fails due to a defect in matedal or workmanship within one year from the date of
purchase, Sears will repair it, free of charge.
Contact a Sears Service Center for repair.
If this product is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty applies only for 90 days from the date of
purchase.
This warranty gives you specific legal nghts, and you may also have other dghts which vary from state to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Dept. 817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

Your saw has many features for making cutting operations more pleasant and enjoyable. Safety, performance
and dependability have been given top priority in the design of this saw making it easy to maintain and operate•

CAUTION: Carefully read through this entire owner's manual before using your new saw. Pay close
attention to the Rules For Safe Operation, and all Safety Alert Symbols, including Danger, Warning and
Caution. If you usa your saw properly and only for what it is intended, you will enjoy years of safe, reliable
service.

Lcx_kfor this symbol to point out important safety precautions.

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WARNING:

•

!!!

It means attention... Your safety is involved.

The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes,
which can result in severe eye damage. Before beginning power tool operation, always
wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full face shield when needed.
We recommend a Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety
glasses with side shields, available at Sears Retail Stores.

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Warranty and Introduction ..............................................................................................................................

•

Table Of Contents .......................................................................................................................................

2-3

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Rules For Safe Operation ...........................................................................................................................

4-6

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Electrical .........................................................................................................................................................

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Glossary and Product Specifications .............................................................................................................

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Unpacking and Accessories ...........................................................................................................................

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Loose Parts List ............................................................................................................................................

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Small Parts List .......................................................................................................................................

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Tools Needed ...............................................................................................................................................

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Labels ......................................................................................................................................................

14-15

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Features ..................................................................................................................................................

16-17

CRRFTSMRIr TABLE SAW315,228490

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11-12
13

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Assembly .................................................................................................................................................
Installing Handwheels
Assembling

18-29

on Table Saw Base ..................................................................................................

Steel Leg Stand ...................................................................................................................

18-19

Mounting the Leg Stand on the Table Saw Base ........................................................................................

Assembling

Table Extensions ......................................................................................................................

Aligning Table Extensions ............................................................................................................................

Installing the Rear Rail .................................................................................................................................

Installing the Front Rail ................................................................................................................................

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Aligning Rip Fence and Rails ..................................................................................................................

22-23

Mounting the Motor and Switch ...............................................................................................................

23-24

Installing the Belt and Belt Guard ................................................................................................................

Installing the Blade Guard ............................................................................................................................

Checking the Throat Plate ............................................................................................................................

Aligning Riving Knife with the Blade ............................................................................................................
Check Heeling (Paralleling) of the Sawblade to the Miter Gage Groove ....................................................

26
27

Checking Rip Fence and Blade Alignment ..................................................................................................

Changing the Motor Voltage ........................................................................................................................

Adjustments ........... w,................................................................................................................................

30-33

Replacing the Blade .....................................................................................................................................

Heeling (Paralleling) the Sawblade to Miter Gage Groove ..........................................................................

Setting the Bevel Stops and Indicator ..........................................................................................................

Adjusting the Miter Gage ..............................................................................................................................

Removing / Replacing the Throat Plate .......................................................................................................

Basic Operation of the Table Saw ..........................................................................................................
Causes of Kickback ......................................................................................................................................

34-43
34

Avoiding Kickback ........................................................................................................................................

Cutting Aids ..................................................................................................................................................
Resetting Thermal Ovedoad Protector ..........................................................
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34
35

Causes of Overload .......................................................................................................................................

Types of Cuts ...............................................................................................................................................

Making a Cross Cut .................................................................................................................................

37-38

Making a Rip Cut ..........................................................................................................................................

Making a Miter Cut .......................................................................................................................................

Making a Bevel Cross Cut .......................................................................................................................

39-40

Making a Bevel Rip Cut ................................................................................................................................

Making a Compound (Bevel) Miter Cut ........................................................................................................

Making a Large Panel Cut ............................................................................................................................

Making a Non-Through

Cut ..........................................................................................................................

Making a Dado Cut .......................................................................................................................................

Maintenance

.................................................................................................................................................

Lubrication ....................................................................................................................................................

Troubleshooting

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Exploded View and Repair Parts List ......................................................................................................
Parts Ordering / Service ...................................................................................................................

45-47
48-65
back page

CRRFT$14RN"TABLE SAW315.228490

The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and the
explanations with them, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety warnings do not by
themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident
prevention measures.

SYMBOL

MEANING

SAFETY

DANGER: Failure to obey a safety warning will result in serious injury to yourself or to others.
Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.

WARNING:
Failure to obey a safety warning can result in serious injury to yourself or to others.
Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.

CAUTION:
Failure to obey a safety warning may result in property damage or personal injury to
yourself or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock
and personal injury.

Note:

Advises you of information or instructions vital to the operation or maintenance of the equipment.

ALERT

SYMBOL

Indicates danger, warning, or caution, May be used in conjunction with other symbols or
pictographs,

IMPORTANT
Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge of the
system and should be performed only by a qualified
service technician. For service we suggest you return
the tool to your nearest Sears store or repair center.
Always use original factory replacement parts when
servicing.

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WARNING:
Do not attempt to operate this tool
until you have read thoroughly and understand
completely all instructions, safety rules, etc.
contained in this manual. Failure to comply can
result in accidents involving fire, electrical shock,
or serious personal injury. Save the owner's
manual and review frequently for continuing safe
operation, and instructing others who may use
this tool.

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

•

DO NOT USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT.
Do not use power tools near gasoline or other
flammable liquids, in damp or wet locations, or
expose them to rain. Keep the work area well lit.

•

MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD-PROOF with padlocks
and master switches or by removing starter keys.

•

USE THE RIGHT TOOL FOR THE JOB. Do not
force the tool or attachment to do a job it was not
designed for. Use it only the way it was intended.

•

DRESS PROPERLY. Do not wear loose clothing,
gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets, or other jewelry.
They can get caught and draw you into moving
parts. Rubber gloves and nonslip footwear are
recommended. Also wear protective hair covering
to contain long hair.

•

ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE
SHIELDS. Everyday eyeglasses have only impactresistant lenses; they are NOT safety glasses.

KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. All
visitors should wear safety glasses and be kept a
safe distance from work area, Do not let visitors

•

KEEP THE WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered work
areas and work benches invite accidents. DO NOT

NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could
occur if the tool is tipped or if the blade is unintentionally contacted.

•

leave tools or pieces of wood on the saw while it is
in operation.

DO NOT OVERREACH.
balance at all times.

•

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.

contact tool or extension cord while operating.
•

•

MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp
and clean for better and safer performance. Follow
instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.

CRAFTSMAN" TABLE SAW315.228490

Keep proper footing and

RULES
•

FOR SAFE OPERATION

USE THE PROPER EXTENSION

(Continued)
•

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 gage size (A.W.G.) of at least
14 is recommended for an extension cord 25 feet

_1= WARNING:
When servicing, use only identical
Craftsman replacement parts. Use of any other
parts may create a hazard or cause product
damage.

or less in length• If in doubt, use the next heavier
gage. The smaller the gage number, the heavier
the cord.
•

AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING.
is off when plugging in.

•

REMOVE WRENCHES

NEVER USE THIS TOOL IN AN EXPLOSIVE
ATMOSPHERE.
Normal sparking of the motor
could ignite fumes•

Be sure switch

AND ADJUSTING

•

MAKE SURE THE WORK AREA HAS AMPLE
LIGHTING to see the work and that no obstructions will interfere with safe operation BEFORE
performing any work using this tool.

•

DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT
TURN IT ON AND OFF. Have defective switches
replaced by a qualified service technician at a
Sears store or repair center•

•

GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK by
preventing body contact with grounded surfaces
such as pipes, radiators, ranges, refrigerator
enclosures.

•

GROUND ALL TOOLS. See Electrical page.

•

WEAR A DUST MASK to keep from inhaling fine
particles.

•

PROTECT YOUR HEARING. Wear hearing
protection during extended periods of operation.

•

DO NOT OPERATE THIS TOOL WHILE UNDER
THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS, ALCOHOL, OR
ANY MEDICATION.

KEYS.

Get in the habit of checking - before turning on tool
- that hex keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from tool.
•

BEFORE MOUNTING, DISCONNECTING OR
REMOUNTING THE MOTOR; unplug the saw and
remove the switch key.

CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before using the tool
again, check any damaged parts, including guards,
for proper operation and performance. Check
alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts,
breakage of parts, saw stability, mounting and any
other condttuonsthat may affect its operation. A
damaged part must be properly repaired or replaced by a qualified service technician at a Sears
store or repair center to avoid risk of personal
injury.
USE ONLY CORRECT BLADES. Use the right
blade size, style and cutting speed for the material
and the type of cut. Blade teeth should point down
toward the front of the table.

•

USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.
improper accessories may risk injury.

Using

•

USE ONLY SEARS REPLACEMENT PARTS. All
repairs, whether electrical or mechanical, should
be made by a qualified service technician at a
Sears store or repair center.

what you are doing and use common sense. Do
not operate tool when you are tired. Do not
rush.

•

KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in good working
order. This includes the blade guard, riving knife,
and anti-kickback pawls•

POSITIONS where a sudden slip could cause your
hand to move into the blade. ALWAYS make sure

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CHECK DIRECTION

ALWAYS SUPPORT LARGE WORK PIECES
while cutting to minimize risk of blade pinching and
kickback• Saw may slip, walk or slide while cutting
large or heavy boards.

STAY ALERT AND EXERCISE CONTROL. Watch

AVOID AWKWARD

DISCONNECT ALL TOOLS. When not in use,
before servicing, or when changing attachments,
blades, bits, cutters, etc., all tools should be
disconnected from power supply•

•

DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL. It will do the job
better and more safely at the rate for which it was
designed.

•

NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED.
TURN THE POWER OFF. Do not leave tool until it

AND HAND

you have good balance.

OF FEED. Feed work into a

blade or cutter against the direction of rotation of
the blade or cutter only.
•

OPERATIONS

GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK.

Kickback can

occur when the blade stalls, driving the work piece
back toward the operator. It can pull your hand into
the blade, resulting in serious personal injury. Stay
out of the blade path and turn switch off immediately if blade binds or stalls.
USE A SUPPORT FOR THE SIDES AND BACK
OF THE SAW TABLE when sawing wide or long
workpieces. Use a sturdy "outrigger" support if a
table extension is more than 24 inches long and is
attached to the saw, to prevent tipping.

comes to a complete stop.

CRRFTSMRN" TABLESAW315.228490

RULES

FOR

SAFE

OPERATION

(Continued)

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CUT ONLY WOOD, PLASTIC OR WOOD-LIKE
MATERIALS. Do not cut metal.

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NEVER cut more than one piece at a time. DO
NOT STACK more than one workpiece on the saw
table at a time.

•

DO NOT REMOVE THE SAW'S BLADE
GUARDS. Never operate the saw with any guard
or cover removed. Make sure all guards are
operating properly before each use.

•

NEVER PERFORM ANY OPERATION FREEHAND. Always place the workpiece to be cut on
the saw table and position it firmly against the
fence as a backstop.

•

USE THE RIP FENCE. Always use a fence or
straight edge guide when ripping.

•

BEFORE MAKING A CUT, be sure all adjustments
are secure.

•

BE SURE THE BLADE PATH IS FREE OF

BE SURE THE BLADE CLEARS THE
WORKPIECE. Never start the saw with the blade

DO NOT ABUSE CORD. Never yank cord to
disconnect it from receptacle. Keep cord from
heat, oil, and sharp edges.

KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM CUTTING AREA.

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

USE A PUSHBLOCK OR PUSH STICK for
workpieces so small that your fingers go under the
blade guard. NEVER TOUCH BLADE or other
moving parts during use, for any reason.

_kWARNING:
•

_1, WARNING:

ALLOW THE MOTOR TO COME UP TO FULL
SPEED before starting a cut to avoid blade binding or stalling.
ALWAYS PUSH THE WORKPIECE;
toward the saw.

•

DO NOT FEED THE MATERIAL TOO QUICKLY.

• lead from lead-based paints,
• crystalline silica from bricks and cement and
other masonry products, and

never pull it

• 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.

Do not force the workpiece against the blade.
•

ALWAYS TURN OFF SAW before disconnecting
it, to avoid accidental starting when reconnecting to
power supply. NEVER leave the table saw unattended while connected to a power source.

•

BEFORE CHANGING THE SETUP, REMOVING
COVERS, GUARDS, OR BLADE; unplug the saw
and remove the switch key.

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:

Blade coasts after being turned off.

•

KEEP BLADES CLEAN, SHARP AND WITH
SUFFICIENT SET. Sharp blades minimize stalling
and kickback.

CORDS PERIODICALLY and, if damaged, have
repaired by a qualified service technician at a
Sears store or repair center. Stay constantly
aware of cord location and keep it well away from
the moving blade.

Do not reach underneath work or in blade cutting
path with your hands and fingers for any reason.
Always turn the power off.
•

•

INSPECT TOOL CORDS AND EXTENSION

touching the workpiece.
•

KEEP TOOL DRY, CLEAN, AND FREE FROM
OIL AND GREASE. Always use a clean cloth
when cleaning. Never use brake fluids, gasoline,
petroleum-based products, or any solvents to
clean tool.

USE ONLY OUTDOOR EXTENSION CORDS.
Use only extension cords with the marking
"Acceptable for use with outdoor appliances; store
cords indoors while not in use." Use extension
cords with an electrical rating not less than the
saw's rating. Always disconnect the extension
cord from the outlet before disconnecting the
product from the extension cord.

NAILS. Inspect for and remove all nails from
lumber before cuttir_g.
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

CRRFTSMRN" TABLESAW 315.228490

EXTENSION

GROUNDING

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.
Length of Extension Cord

In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding
provides a path of least resistance for electric current
to reduce the risk of electric shock. This tool is
equipped with an electric cord having an equipmentgrounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug
must be plugged into a matching outlet that is properly
installed and grounded in accordance with all local
codes and ordinances.
Do not modify the plug provided. If it will not fit the
outlet, have the proper outlet installed by a qualified
electrician. Improper connection of the equipmentgrounding conductor can result in a risk of electric
shock. The conductor with insulation having an outer
surface that is green with or without yellow stripes is
the equipment-grounding conductor. If repair or
replacement of the electric cord or plug is necessary,
do not connect the equipment-grounding conductor to
a live terminal.

Wire Size (A.W.G.)

Up to 25 feet

26-100 feet

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

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.

Before using an extens®n cord, inspect it for loose or
exposed wires and cut or worn insulation.
_,

CAUTION: Keep the cord away from the cutting
area and position the cord so that it will not be
caught on lumber, tools, or other objects during
cutting operations.

ELECTRICAL

Repair or replace a damaged or worn cord immediately.
This tool is intended for use on a circuit that has an
outlet like the one shown in Figure 1. It also has a
grounding pin like the one shown.

CONNECTION

Your Sears Craftsman Table Saw is powered by a
precision built electric motor. It should be connected
to a power supply that is 120 volts, 60 Hz, AC only
(normal household current). It should be connected
to a 240 volt power supply only if it has been reset
according to the instructions in this manual. The
motor has been set at the factory for 120 volts; if it is
reconnected to operate at 240 volts, all attachment
plugs and any receptacles must be replaced with
devices rated for 240 volts. 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

INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING:
Instructions are given in the
Assembly section for changing the motor voltage
to 240 volts. Follow them carefully ... Electrical
shock can kill.

AND WIRING

The no-load speed of your table saw is approximately
3,600 rpm. This speed is not constant and decreases
under a load or with lower voltage. For voltage, the
wiring in a .shop is as important as the motor's horsepower rating. A line intended only for lights cannot
properly carry a power tool motor. Wire that is heavy
enough for a short distance will be too light for a
greater distance. A line that can support one power
tool may not be able to support two or three tools.

GROUNDINGpIN

COVEROF GROUNDED
OUTLETBOX

Fig. 1

CRAFTSMAN" TABLESAW315.228490

Anti-Kickback Pawls
Toothed safety devices behind the blade designed to
stop a workpiece from being kicked back at the
operator during a ripping operation.

Molding
A non-through cut that gives a varied shape to the
workpiece and requires a special blade.
Push Stick
A device used to feed the workpiece through the saw
blade during narrow cutting operations. It helps keep
the operator's hands well away from the blade.

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 saw table.

Rabbet
A notch in the edge of a workpiece.
Resaw

Compound Cut
A cut with both a miter angle and a bevel angle.

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

Crosscut
A cutting operation made across the grain or the width
of the workpiece.

Resin
A sticky, sap-based substance.

Dado

Rip Cut
A cut made with the the grain of the workpiece.

A non*through cut that gives a square notch or trough;
requires a special blade.

Sawblade Path
The area directly in line with the blade -- over, under,
behind, or in front of it. Also, the workpiece area
which will be or has been cut by the blade.

Featherboard
A device to help guide workpieces during rip cuts.
Freehand (for table saw)
Dangerous practice of making a cut without using rip
or miter fences. See Safety Rules.

Set
The distance that the tip of the saw blade tooth is bent
(or set) outward from the face of the blade.

Gum

Throw-Back
Saw throwing back a workpiece; similar to kickback.

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

Through Sawing
Any cutting operation where the blade extends
completely through the workpiece.

Kerr
The material removed by the blade in a through cut or
the slot produced by the blade in a non-through cut.

Trailing End
The workpiece end last cut by the blade in a dp cut.

Kickback
A hazard that can occur when blade binds or stalls,
throwing workpiece back toward operator.

Workplece
The item on which the cutting operation is being done.
The surfaces of a workpiece are commonly referred to
as faces, ends, and edges.

Leading End
The end of the workpiece pushed into the cutting tool
first.

Worktable
The surface on which the workpiece rests while
performing a cutting operation.

Miter Cut
A cutting operation made with the miter gage using
any angle other than 0 on the miter gage.

Blade Arbor
Blade Diameter
Blade Tilt
Table Size without

5/8 in.

Rating

10 in.

Input

0 - 45"
table extensions

Table Size with table extensions

rRRFTSMRN" TABLE SAW 315.228490

120 / 240 V, 60 Hz - AC only
13/6.5 Amperes

No Load Speed

3,600 RPM

20 in. x 27 in.

Cutting Capacity with Miter at 0/Bevel 0:

3-3/6 in.

44 in. x 27 in.

Cutting Capacity with Miter at 0/Bevel 45":

2-1/4 in.

Your new table saw has been designed to give you
many years of high quality performance. To insure
this goal, proper care and treatment is important.
Careful treatment begins with removing all parts from
the carton and checking them against the list of loose
parts. The long box contains the rails. The large box
holds all other parts, which are detailed in the Loose
Parts List.
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•

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WARNING:
To prevent accidental starting that
could cause possible serious personal injury,
assemble all parts to your saw before connecting
it to power supply. Saw should never be
connected to power supply when you are
assembling parts, making adjustments, installing
or removing blades, or when not in use.

WARNING:
If any parts are missing, do not
operate this tool until the missing parts are
replaced. Failure to do so could result in possible
serious personal injury.

Separate the saw and all parts from the packing
materials and check each against the packing list,
especially the small parts that can be hidden in the
packing material.

Note: Do not discard the packing materials until you
have carefully inspected the saw, identified all
parts, and satisfactorily operated your new saw.

Remove the wax paper covering on the table. Use
any ordinary household type grease and spot
remover. Immediately apply a coat of automotive
type paste wax to the table and table exensions.

WARNING:
Never use gasoline, naptha, or
other highly volatile solvents. Do not ever let
brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based
products, or penetrating oils contact plastic parts.
Such chemicals c_h weaken or destroy plastic.

The following recommended

accessories are currently available at Sears Retail Stores.

•

Fence Guide System

•

Guide Master

•

Box Joint & Miter Guide

•

Universal Jig

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Taper Jig

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10 in. Sanding Disc

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8 in. Sanding Disc

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Elite Dado

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Excalibur Dado

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7 in. Adj. Dado 36 tip

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7 in. Adj. Dado 24 tip

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WARNING:

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7 in. Stack Steel Dado

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7 in. x 9/16 in. Stack Dado

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7 in. Molding Head Set

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2 Bit Molding Head Set

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Saw Baskets

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Jointer Clamps

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Specialty Throat Plate

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Miter Gage Hold Down Clamp

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Align-A-Rip XRC Rip Fence

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Dust Collection System

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Accessory Table

The use of attachments or accessories

not listed might be hazardous.

CRRFTJ;MRN"TABLESAW 315.228490

The following items are included with your Table Saw.

A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
H.
I.
J.
K.
L.
M.
N.

Table Saw Base ....................................................
Belt .......................................................................
Belt Guard ............................................................
Blade Guard Assembly
(Hardware Shown Separately) .............................
Wrench .................................................................
Handwheel
(Hardware Shown Separately) .............................
Leg Brace, lower (short) .......................................
Leg Brace, lower (long) ........................................
Leg Brace, upper (short) .......................................
Leg Brace, upper (long) ........................................
Leg ........................................................................
Miter Gage ............................................................
Motor and Switch ..................................................
Switch Key ............................................................

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Rip Fence .............................................................
Rail, Front (Hardware Shown Separately) ............
Rail, Rear (Hardware Shown Separately) ............
Motor Mounting Plate
(Hardware Shown Separately) .............................
Blade Guard Bracket ............................................
Table Extension ....................................................
Hardware for Mounting Motor, Motor Mounting
Plate, and Belt Guard (Shown Separately) ...........
Hardware for Table Extensions
(Shown Separately) ..............................................
Hardware for Leg Stand, Leveling Feet, and
Mounting Saw Base (Shown Separately) .............
Hardware for Blade Guard Bracket and
Blade Guard Assembly (Shown Separately) ........
Owner's Manual (not shown) ................................

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Check all loose parts from the box with the list on the previous page, the figures below and on the following
page. Small items such as fasteners and end caps are shown in figures 2 b and 2 c. Follow the instructions in
the Assembly section to assemble your new saw.
F.

...................................

screw (#10-24 x 1/2 in.) ......................................

Hardware for Leg Stand, Leveling Feet, and
Mounting Saw Base

lock washer (#10) ...............................................

Hardware for Leg Stand .....................................

Hardware for Handwheel

carriage bolt (5/16-18 x 3/4 in.) ........................ 24

flat washer (5/16 in.) .........................................

hex nut (5/16-18) ..............................................

Hardware for Mounting Motor, Motor Mounting
Plate and Belt Guard
Hardware for Mounting Motor ............................

hex bolt (5/16-18 x 1 in.) ....................................

flat washer (5/16 in.) ...........................................

Hardware for Leveling Feet ................................

lock washer (5/16 in.) .........................................

leveling foot ........................................................

hex nut (5/16-18) ....,. ..........................................

flat washer (5/16 in.) ...........................................

hex nut (5/16-18) ................................................

Hardware for Motor Mounting Plate ................... 1
hex bolt (5/16-18 x 3/4 in.) .................................

Hardware for Belt Guard ....................................

hex bolt (5/16-18 x 3/4 in.) .................................

hex nut (#10-24) .................................................

flat washer (5/16 in.) ...........................................

flat washer (#10) .................................................

hex nut (5/16-18) ................................................

Hardware for Mounting Saw Base ..................... 1

W. Hardware for Table Extensions ..........................
hex bolt (5/16-18 x 1 in.) ....................................

Fig. 2 b

1
8

flat washer (5/16 in.) .........................................

hex nut (5/16-18) ................................................

CRRFTSMRN"
TABLESAW315.228490

Check all loose parts from the box with the list and figures below and on the previous pages. Small items such
as fasteners and end caps are shown in figures 2 b and 2 c. Follow the instructions in the Assembly section to
assemble your new saw.
P.

Hardware for Rail, Front .....................................

square head bolt (5/16-18 x 3/4 in.) ................... 6

Hardware for Blade Guard Bracket and Blade
Guard Assembly

flat washer (5/16 in.) ...........................................

Blade Guard Bracket ..........................................

hex nut (5/16-18) ................................................

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

end cap for front rail ...........................................

lock washer (5/16 in.) .........................................

screw (#8-32 x 1/2 in.) ........................................

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

socket head cap screw (1/4-20 x 3/8 in.) ........... 3

flat washer (1/4 in.) .............................................

Hardware For Rail, Rear ....................................

square head bolt (5/16-18 x 3/4 in.) ................... 6
flat washer (5/16 in.) ...........................................

hex nut (5/16-18) ................................................

end cap for rear rail ............................................

screw (#8-32 x 1/2 in.) ........................................

square nut (1/4-20) .............................................

screw (1/4-20 x 3/8 in.) .......................................

CRRFTSMRN" TABLE SAW 315,228490

Hardware for Mounting Switch Assembly
Packed with Motor Mounting Hardware

Fig, 2 c

The following tools are needed for assembly and alignment. Note: The five hex keys listed below have been
provided with your saw. The remaining tools are typical shop tools and are not included with your saw.

SMALL/ MEDIUM
PHILLIPSSCREWDRIVER

NUTDRIVER
8 ram,10 mm,and 12 mm

REX KEYS(PROVIDED)

and 6 mm

COMBINATIONSQUARE

HAMMER

45° TRIANGLE'

WRENCHES:8 ram, 10 ram,and 12 mm

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KNOW

YOUR TABLE

SAW

ANTI-KICKBACKPAWLS
BLADEGUARD

BLADE
REARRAIL

RIVINGKNIFE
ORSPREADER

RIP FENCE

ALIGN-A-CUT
INSERT

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EXTENSION
SCALE

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TABLE
EXTENSION

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RAIL
MITER
GAGE

SWITCH
WITH KEY
BEVEL
HANDWHEEL

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ADJUSTMENT
KNOB

RIP FENCE
HANDLE

SCALE
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HANDWHEEL

LEGSTAND

BELTCOVER
LEVELINGFOOT

BEVEL
LOCKHANDLE
MOTOR
Fig. 5

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

CRRFTSMRN" TABLESAW 315.228490

For cuts with the blade straight up and cutting across
the grain (cross cuts or miter cuts), use the miter gage
to set the angle and push the wood into the blade. To
cut with the blade straight up, along the grain of the
wood (rip cuts), use the rip fence to guide the wood.
Push smaller pieces with a pushblock or pushstick.

To tilt the blade for a bevel cut, use the bevel
handwheel on the side of the cabinet. A bevel scale
on the front of the cabinet shows the blade angle.
Inside the cabinet, adjustable positive stops control
the degree of tilt.

require special attachments, which have detailed
instructions to reduce risk of injury and ensure the
best performance from your new saw.
Before attempting to use your saw, familiarize yourself
with all operating features and safety requirements of
your Sears Craftsman table saw. The saw's features
are described below.

Use the miter gage with a bevel cross cut (compound
cut) and the rip fence with a bevel rip cut. Other cuts

ALIGN-A-CUT INSERT - A plastic insert on which
marks may be made to indicate the location of the
sawcut on the workpiece.
ANTI-KICKBACK PAWLS - Kickback is a hazard in

MITER GAGE GROOVES - The miter gage rides in
these grooves on either side of the blade.

which the workpiece is thrown back toward the
operator. The toothed pawls are designed to snag the
workpiece to prevent or reduce injury should kickback
occur.

MOTOR (13/6.5 AMP) - The powerful induction motor
is 3HP, with capacitor start and V-belt drive, and is
housed in a sturdy steel base.

MITER GAGE KNOB - Located on the miter gage,
this knob locks in the cutting angle after selection.

OVERLOAD PROTECTOR - This device switches off
the saw if it overheats. See the Operation section.

BEVEL HANDWHEEL - This handwheel, on the right
side of the cabinet, tilts the blade for a bevel cut.

RAILS - Front and rear rails provide support for large
workpieces and the rip fence.

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

RIP FENCE - A sturdy metal fence guides the
workpiece and is secured with the rip fence handle.
Grooves run along the top and sides of the rip fence
for use with optional clamps and accessories.

BLADE - This saw is provided with a Craftsman 24
tooth, 10 in. carbide tipped blade. The blade is
adjusted with bevel and height handwheels on the
cabinet. Bevel angles are locked with a handle below
the front rail.
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RIP FENCE FINE ADJUSTMENT KNOB - The knob
on the front of the rip fence makes fine adjustments to
the desired measurement for precise cutting. Push in
the knob and turn to position fence.

WARNING:
Be sure to use only blades rated for
at least 5,000 rpm and recommended for use on
this saw. Check with your nearest Sears retail
store.

RIP FENCE HANDLE - The handle on the front of the
rip fence releases the rip fence or locks it in place.
RIVING KNIFE OR SPREADER - Located directly
behind the blade, it keeps cut edges from binding and
supports the blade guard.

BLADE GUARD - Always keep the guard down over
the blade for through-sawing cuts.

SCALE - Found on the front rail, the easy-to-read
scale provides precise measurements in rip cuts.

BEVEL LOCK HANDLE - This handle, placed just
under the worktable surface on the front of the cabinet, locks the angle setting of the blade. Be sure the
handle is hanging straight down before tilting the
blade. If it is not straight down, it may jam and bend
the locking bolt.

SWITCH WITH KEY - Your table saw has an easy
access power switch located below the front rail. The
yellow switch key must be removed from the hardware bag and inserted into the switch before saw can
be operated. 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

DUAL VOLTAGE - Your table saw can be set up to
operate at either 120 or 240 volts. Use extreme
caution when changing the voltage.

not qualified to use the toot.

HEIGHT HANDWHEEL - Use this handwheel to lower
and raise the blade for adjustments or replacement. It
is located on the front of the cabinet.

TABLE EXTENSIONS - Removable cast iron extensions, 12 in. by 27 in., support larger workpieces.

MITER GAGE - This gage aligns the wood for a
crosscut. The easy-to-read indicator shows the exact
angle for a miter cut, with positive stops at 90" and
45".

CRAFTSMAN" TABLESAW315.228490

Assembly is best done in the area where the saw will be used. When you remove the table saw base, loose
parts, and hardware from the packing materials, check all items with the loose parts list and drawing. If you are
unsure about the description of any part, refer to the drawing. If any parts are missing, delay assembling until
you have obtained the missing part(s).
INSTALLING

HANDWHEELS

ON SAW BASE

Note: If you mount the saw base on a bench instead
of the legs, go to the Assembling Table Extensions procedure. The bench surface must have
an opening for sawdust to fall through, as large
as the opening in the bottom of the saw base. A
height of 36 in. from the top of the saw table to
the floor is recommended.

See Figure 6.
•

Each handwheet bag contains a metal handwheel,
a screw (#10-24 x 1/2 in.), and a lock washer (#10).

•

Align the handwheels to the shaft ends that extend
from the front and right side of the table saw base.
Match the flat spots on the shaft and inside the
handwheel. Insert a screw and a flat washer in the

ASSEMBLING

STEEL

LEG STAND

See Figures 7 and 8.

handwheel center and tighten with a 4 mm hex key.

•

Take the following hardware from the leg stand
hardware bag:
24
4
32
32

carriage bolts (5/16-!8 x 3/4 in.)
leveling feet
flat washers (5/16 in.)
hex nuts (5/16-18)

Note: Remaining hardware from this bag is used for
mounting leg stand on the table saw base.
TABLE

SCREW
HEIGHT
HANDWHEEL

SHAFTEND

WASHER

BEVELHANDWHEEL

Note: Prior to assembly; clean the
protective coating from the
top, sides, and ends of the
table top on your saw. Also
clean protective coating from
the extension tables.

•

Take 4 legs and 8 braces from loose parts.

•

Place a short upper brace inside two of the legs,
with the legs wide end up. (Upper braces have two
large holes in each end.) Make sure the two posts
on the leg align with the small holes on the brace.

Fig. 6
WASHER

UPPER BRACE
HEXNUT

CARRIAGE
BOLT

LOWERBRACE

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Fig. 7

•

Align the two large holes on the brace and the
legs. Insert the carriage bolts. Add flat washers
and hex nuts and hand tighten. Repeat for the
other short upper brace. These are the front and
back sets.

•

For the side sets, install a long upper brace on two
legs. Add hardware and finger tighten. Repeat for
the other long upper brace.

•

Use the same steps to install the lower braces.
Tighten all hex nuts with a 12 mm wrench.

•

Place a hex nut and flat washer on each leveling
foot. Install the leveling feet from the bottom of
each leg with the bolts pointing up. Cap with the
remaining flat washers and hex nuts but do not
tighten.

•

WARNING:
Do not lift the saw without help.
The saw base weighs approximately 95 Ibs. Hold
it close to your body. Keep your knees bent and
lift with your legs, not your back. Ignoring these
precautions can result in back injury.

Move the leg set to desired location. Adjust the
leveling feet with a 12 mm wrench, then tighten the
top hex nut.

•

Place the leg stand on the table saw base. Align
the holes in the table with the holes in the end
braces. Make sure the Craftsman label faces the
front of the saw which has the height handwheel.

•

Place a flat washer on a bolt and insert through
hole. Add a flat washer and a hex nut. Hand
tighten.

•

Repeat for three remaining holes. Tighten all
hardware with a 12 mm wrench. You may find it
helpful to use one wrench to hold the head of the
bolt and one to tighten the hex nut. Leave the saw
upside down to add the extensions.
LEG
STAND

FLATWASHER
UPPER
BRACE
FLATWASHER
HEXBOLT

SAW BASE

LEG

LEGSTAND ASSEMBLED
MOUNTING
THE LEG STAND
SAW BASE
See Figure 9.
•

LOWERBRACE

Fig. 8

ON THE TABLE

Take the following from a small hardware bag:
4 hex bolts (5/16-18 x 3/4 in.)
4 hex nuts (5/16-18)
8 flat washers (5/16 in.)

Note: This hardware was in the bag with hardware for
assembling the leg stand and leveling feet.
•

Place the saw table upside down on a smooth
surface, such as cardboard, on the floor.

Fig. 9

CRRF'rSMRWTABLESAW 315.228490

ASSEMBLING

TABLE

ALIGNING

EXTENSIONS

TABLE

EXTENSIONS

See Figure 10.

See Figure 11.

•

A good alignment allows the rails to slide on easily.

Locate the table extensions and the small hardware bag with the folrowing:
8 hex bolts (5/16-18 x 1 in.)
8 hex nuts (5/16-18)
16 flat washers (5/16 in.)

WARNING:
The table extensions not only
provide a better cut on the workpiece but help
protect you. Serious injury can result from
workpiece binding or kickback due to twisted
rails or a misaligned rip fence.

•

With the saw upside down, align the extensions
with the table with the bevel edges in front. Put a
flat washer on each bolt. Attach the extensions to
the table by inserting the bolts from the direction of
the table.

•

Slip the remaining flat washers and hex nuts on the
bolts. Lightly tighte_'them with a 12 mm wrench.

•

Get help to stand the saw assembly upright using
the center saw table. Do not grasp the saw by the
extensions.

•

Stand at the front of the saw and line up the front
edges of the table and extensions.

•

To align extensions without damaging the table
saw, put a block of wood at the front of the table
where the extension meets the table, and tap the
block with a hammer. Check and repeat until the
front edges are even.

•

Lift each extension slightly until it is higher than the
table (if necessary, place a block of wood below
and tap upward). Center the block of wood over the
front and rear edges and tap it until both are even
(flush) with saw table. Recheck the front alignment.
If it is even, tighten the screws with a 12 mm
wrench.
BLOCKOF WOOD

SAWTABLE
EXTENSION

VIEWED FROM SIDE

TABLE
EXTENSION

SAW TABLE EDGE

SAW
BASE

HEX
NUT

TABLE EXTENSIONEDGE
FORWARD

VIEWED FROM FRONT
TAP HERE
SAWTABLE EDGE

TABLE EXTENSION

Fig. 11
FLATWASHER
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HEX BOLT

SPLIT RAIL DESIGN

Fig. 10

Your saw has a split rail design. The front and rear
rails each have a left and right piece that must be
installed. They are joined together on your saw with a
connector. We suggest that you install the right rear
and right front pieces first. Align and secure these
pieces, then use the connectors provided to secure left
rear and left front pieces.

WARNING:
The extensions are very heavy. Do
not lift the saw table without help. Keep your
knees bent and lift with your legs, not your back.
Ignoring these precautions can result in back
injury.

tlUlFTINAN °TABLE SAW315.228490

facing the saw, as if you were in normal

Note: Remaining hardware from this hardware bag is
used for installing the front rail and end caps.

operating position.

•

At the back of the table, put the square head bolts
in the holes in the edge of the saw table and the
outer holes in each extension table so the bolt
heads extend outward 1/2 in.

•

Under the table, loosely attach the flat washers
and hex nuts onto bolts. Slide the slot on the rear
rail over the bolts. Adjust each bolt to fit the rail
closely to the table.

•

Position right rail so that the right hand edge
extends 2-1/2 inches beyond the table extensions.

•

Push the right rail against table and tighten each
hex nut with a 12 rnm wrench. If the rail does not

Note: The right side of saw is on your right when

INSTALLING

THE REAR

RAIL

See Figures 12, 13, and 14.

•

WARNING:
Front and rear rails must be
carefully aligned to reduce the risk of kickback,
which can cause serious injury.
From the carton, remove the rear rail pieces and
the following hardware:
6 square head bolts (5/16-18 x 3/4 in.)
6 hex nuts (5/16-18)
6 flat washers (5/16 in.)
Rear rail connector

slide easily over the bolts, re-align the table
extensions.

Right and left end caps for rear rail
2 screws (#8-32 x 1/2 in.) for end caps

SLOT FOR BOLT
TABLE EXTENSION
REARRAIL

SQUARE
HEADBOLT

HEXNUT

HEX NUT
SQUAREHEADBOLT
FLAT WASHER

Fig. 13

2 in.

REARRAIL
CONNECTOR
REAR RAILINSTALLED

Fig. 14

ENDCAP
Fig. 12

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INSTALLINGTHE FRONTRAIL

RAILSLOT

HEXNUT

See Figures 15, 16, and 17.
•

Locate the front rail pieces, the switch assembly,
and the following hardware:
6 square head bolts (5/16-18 x 3/4 in.)
6 flat washers (5/16 in.)
6 hex nuts (5/16-18)
Front rail connector
FRONTRAIL

Right and left end caps for front rail
2 screws (#8-32 x 1/2 in.) for end caps
•

Set aside the end caps and two screws until the rip
fence and front rail have been aligned and the
switch has been installed.

SWITCH
SLOT
Fig. 16

TABLETOP VIEWEDFROMABOVE

[] Insert the six square head bolts into table and
extensions, so the bolt heads extend out 1/2 in.
•

Loosely attach a flat washer and a hex nut to each
bolt. See Figure 15.

•

The back of the rail has two slots. See Figure 16.
Slide the upper slot over the bolts. (Bottom slot is
for switch.)

•

Align the right rail from left to right - Match the 71/8 in. mark on the right scale to the right edge of
the saw base (main table). See Figure 17.

•

Snug the rail against table. Finger-tighten
on the table and extensions.
SCALE

each nut
ALIGNING

FRONTRAIL
CONNECTOR

THE RIP FENCE

AND RAILS

See Figures 18, 19, and20
The rip fence scale indicator is installed on the right
side of the rip fence but can be removed and reinstalled on the left side if needed, If a cutting operation
requires placing the rip fence on the left side of the
blade, and you find relocating the indicator necessary,
simply unscrew and re-attach it.

FRONTRAIL
HEIG
HANDWHEEL

•

Hook the back of the rip fence over the rear rail
Lower the front of the rip fence into the groove on
the front rail. See Figure 18

•

Slide the rip fence back and forth. It should move
freely with about 1/16 in clearance between the rip
fence and table surface If it doesn't, loosen the
nuts holding the front and rear rails and adjust the
rails up or down. See Figure 19,

•

When the fence rides smoothly, tighten all rail hex
nuts with a 12 mm wrench.

•

Remove the rip fence and repeat the steps in the
two previous sections to install the remaining
sections of the frontand rear rail assemblies.

•

Use the rail connectors provided to join each rail
assembly together,

•

Slide the rip fence back and forth to make sure it
moves freely. Also check the clearance between
the rip fence and the table surface on the other side
of the blade.

HEADBOLT

FLATWASHER

HEX NUT
Fig. 15

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RIP FENCE

HOOKOVER
REARRAIL HERE

MOUNTING

THE MOTOR

AND SWITCH

See Figures 21 and 22.
•

Locate the motor and switch assembly, the motor
mounting plate and the following hardware:
4 hex bolts (5/16-18 x 1 in.)
8 flat washers (5/16 in.)
4 lock washers (5/16 in.)
4 hex nuts (5/16-18)
2 hex bolts (5/16-18 x 3/4 in.)
Yellow switch key

REARRAiL

Note: Remaining hardware from this bag is used for
installing the belt guard.

Fig. 18

•

Release the bevel lock handle (front of the cabinet)
and turn the bevel handwheel (right side of the
cabinet) until the blade is fully vertical. Retighten
the bevel lock handle.

•

Align the holes in the motor mounting plate and the
motor bracket so the top edges are even. Place a
flat washer on the four 1 in. bolts and insert them
into the holes.

•

Install a flat washer, a lock washer, and a hex nut
on each bolt. Hand tighten only. This is the motor
support assembly,

•

Center the motor side to side on the motor mounting plate. Tighten the nuts with a 12 mm wrench.

•

Insert the two rods on the motor support assembly
into holes in the cradle. Push the motor in as far as
it will go. Thread the two hex bolts into the cradle
to clamp down on the rods. Oo not securely
tighten bolts yet.

TO INSTALL SCALE
INDICATORON LEFT SIDE

RIP FENCE

3/4in. HEX BOLTS
FRONTRAIL

MOTORSUPPORT
ASSEMBLYROD

MOTOR
MOUNTING
RIP FENCEHANDLE

Fig. 19

FLATWASHER
AND LOCK
WASHER

END CAP

lln. HEX BOLTS

BRACKET

MOTOR

Fig. 20
23

Fig. 21

CRAFTSMflN"
TABLESAW315.228490

•

Locate the switch assembly, two screws (1/4-20 x
3/8 in.) and two square nuts (1/4-20). Insert the
screws from the rear of the switch plate and add
the square nuts on the front.

•

Pull the motor out until the belt is taut. Securely
tighten the hex bolts above the rods with a 12 mm
wrench.

•

Put your hand around the belt halfway between the
two pulleys and squeeze the belt until both sides of
the belt touch. The motor should move freely as
you squeeze the belt. If it does not, loosen the
clamp screws and readjust the belt tension.

•

Lower the blade by turning the height handwheel.
Lift the motor forward and remove the belt.

•

Open the hinged belt guard and place it over the
motor screws on the motor pulley. Secure with flat
washers and hex nuts. Tighten the hex nuts with a
8 mm wrench.

•

Replace the belt and snap the guard closed.

•

Check clearances by indexing the blade. Release
the bevel lock handle on the front of the cabinet
and turn the bevel handwheel on the right side of
cabinet to 45" and back. Use the height handwheel
to fully lower and raise the blade.

Holding the switch to the front, insert and slide the
two square nuts into the lower slot of the front rail.
WARNING:
Place the switch out of the immediate work area to avoid accidentally turning it off
during operation.

•

Slide the switch assembly to a convenient position,
leaving ample clearance for the handwheel.
Tighten securely with a screwdriver.

•

Install the yellow switch key on the switch.
See Figure 53.

•

Put the end caps on rail ends. Insert the screws
and tighten with a phillips screwdriver.
See Figure 20.

HEX
BOLTS
TABLE
EXTENSION
MOTOR
SUPPORT.
ASSEMBLY
SWITCH
SCREW

SWITCH

SAW
PULLEY

MOTOR

SQUARENUT

MOTOR
PULLEY

SWITCHKEY
INSTALLING

MOTORSCREW
Fig. 23

Fig. 22
THE

BELT AND BELT GUARD

See Figures 23 and 24.
•

BELTGUARD

Locate the belt, belt guard, 4 flat washers (#10)
and 4 small hex nuts (#10-24).

•

Lower the blade by turning the height handwheel on
the front of cabinet.

•

Slip the belt on the saw pulley inside the saw
cabinet. Lift the motor forward and place the belt on
the motor pulley.

•

Check that the belt is straight and both pulleys are
aligned with each nther. If net, adjust the motor on
the motor support assembly. Refer to Mounting the
Motor.

•

Raise the saw blade all the way up.

CRIIFTSNRN"TABLE SAW 315.228490

BELT

/HEX

NUT

Fig. 24

INSTALLING

THE BLADE

GUARD

SOCKETHEAD CAPSCREWS(3)

BLADEGUARD

See Figures 25, 26, and 27.
FLAT WASHER
_lh

•

WARNING:
If the blade is not fully lowered, turn
the height handwheel on the front of the cabinet
to lower the blade to prevent the risk of injury,

RIVING KNIFE

Locate the blade guard, the blade guard bracket,
and the following hardware:
2
2
3
3

hex bolts (5/16-18 x 1/2 in.)
lock washers (5/16 in.)
socket head screws (1/4-20 x 3/8 in.)
flat washers (1/4 in.)

BLADE
BRACKET

•

Align the lower end of the blade guard bracket and
the threaded holes of the cradle and insert the two
hex bolts and lock washers. Securely tighten with a
12 mm wrench. See Figure 25.

•

Remove the throat plate. See Removing/Replacing the Throat Plate in the Adjustments section.

•

Put the blade guard _ssembly in place on the
tabletop, aligning the screwholes in the riving knife
to the holes in the blade guard bracket. Align the
hole in the front of the riving knife base with screw
hole in the cradle. See Figure 26.

Fig. 26
•

Insert two socket head screws and two flat washers in the two holes at the back of the riving knife
base. Securely tighten with a 5 mm hex key.

•

Insert the third socket head screw and a flat
washer into the screw hole in cradle under the
throat plate. Securely tighten with a 5 mm hex key.
See Figure 27.

•

Replace the throat plate.

Note: The screw hole is located under the slot in back
of the throat plate.
CRADLE-,
BLADE
BRACKET

SOCKETHEAD
CAP SCREW

FLATWASHER_

BLADEGUARD

ANTI-KICKBACK
PAWLS

BOLTS

RIVING
KNIFE
LOCKWASHER

Fig. 25
:RADLE

Fig. 27

CRAFTSNRN"TABLESAW 315.228490

CHECKING

THE THROAT

PLATE

See Figure 28.

BLADEGUARD

RIVINGKNIFE

CAUTION: The throat plate must be even with the
table surface. If it is too high or too low, the workpiece
can catch on uneven edges and cause kickback.
•

Make sure the throat plate is flush with the table top.
To change the height of the throat plate, loosen the flat
head screw that secures the throat plate and adjust
the four setscrews on the throat plate with a 2 mm hex
key. Do not allow the throat plate to bow up above the
table surface.
2 mm

SETSCREWS(4)
FRAMINGSQUARE

Fig. 30
,_,

THROAT

WARNING:
It is important to install and adjust
the riving knife correctly. Poor alignment could
cause kickback and throw the workpiece at the
operator.

The riving knife must be aligned with and centered
over the blade.

HEADSCREW

HEIGHT
HANDWHEEL

BEVELHANDWHEEL

ALIGNING

KNIFE

RIVING

WITH

•

Raise the blade and the blade guard.

•

Place a framing square or straightedge beside the
blade on the left. See Figure 29.

•

Loosen front screw on riving knife with a 5 mm hex
key. See Figure 30.

Fig. 28

WARNING:
Do not loosen the screws holding
the riving knife to the blade guard bracket•
Unsecured pawls or riving knife could cause
personal injury while you are adjusting the riving
knife•

THE BLADE

See Figures 29, 30, and31.
_1,

WARNING:
Make sure the switch is off, the
switch key is removed, and the saw is
unplugged. Failure to do so could result in
accidental starting, causing serious injury.

ANTI-KICKBACK
PAWLS

•

Center riving knife over the blade• See Figure 31.

•

Securely tighten screw with a 5 mm hex key.
RIVINGKNIFE

RIVINGKNIFE

BLADE

FRAMINGSQUARE

_/1

FRAMING
SQUARE
BLADE

VIEWED FROM TOP OF SAW
WITH RIVING KNIFE SHOWN
CENTERED OVER BLADE
(HFTSMAN" TABLE SAW315.228490

Fig. 29

'P'-

CHECK HEELING (PARALLELING)
SAWBLADE
TO THE MITER GAGE

BLADEGUARDIS NOT SHOWNFOR CLARITY

OF THE
GROOVE

MARKEDTOOTH
AT FRONT

See Figures 32-33.
Do Not loosen any screws until you have checked
with a square and made sure adjustments are
necessary. Once the screws are loosened, these
items must be reset.
_lh

WARNING:
Make sure the switch is off, switch
key is removed and saw is unplugged. Failure to
do so could result in accidental starting causing
serious personal injury.

_h,

WARNING:
The sawblade must be parallel to
the miter gage groove so the wood does not
bind, resulting in kickback, You could be hit or
cut.

•

Fig. 32
MARKEDTOOTH
ATBACK

Lift the blade guard. Raise the blade all the way by
turning the height handwheel.

FRAMINGSQUARE

•

Mark beside
of the blade.
blade on the
between the
Measure the

one of the sawblade teeth at the front
Place a framing square beside the
mark. Be sure the framing square is
teeth and fiat against the blade.
distance to the right gage groove.

•

Turn the sawblade so the marked tooth is at the
back.

•

Move the square to the rear and again measure
the distance to the right miter gage groove. If the
distances are the same, the blade and the miter
gage groove are parallel. No adjustments are
needed.

•

If the distances measured are different, adjust
the table bracket underneath the saw. See
"Heeling (Parellellng) The Sawblade To The
Miter Gage Groove" in the Adjustments
section.

Fig. 33

[RAFTSMAN"
TABLESAW315.228490

CHECKINGRIP FENCEAND
BLADEALIGNMENT

FRAMINGSQUARE

MITERGAGE
GROOVE

See Figures 34, 35, and 36.
The rip fence is self-aligning but should be checked
before first use.

WARNING:
Failure to align the rip fence to the
blade can cause jams and kickback, resulting in
serious personal injury.

•

Slide the rip fence to the miter gage groove, which
is parallel to blade. Do not lock the rip fence.

•

Place a framing square against the rip fence, with
the long end towards the front of the blade. See
Figure 34. Measure the distance from the rip fence
to the edge of the blade.

•

Move the square to the back of the blade and
measure the distance from the other end of the
rip fence to the blade. See Figure 35.

•

If the distances ar_different, loosen the four
screws around the rip fence handle with a 6 rnm
hex key. Alternate the order (remove the screw
opposite, not next to the first one). See Figure 36.

•

Hold the fence handle against the front rail and
align the rip fence with the blade.

•

Retighten the screws in alternating order and
check the alignment.

RiP FENCE

(4)

Repeat until the rip fence is aligned.

•

Lock the rip fence handle in desired position by
rotating the handle down.

BLADE

Fig. 35

ADJUSTMENT

•

RIP FENCE

ADJUSTMENTSCREWS

RIPFENCE
HANDLE

MITERGAGE
GROOVE

FINEADJUSTMENTKNOB
Note:

MITERGAGE
GROOVE
Fig. 34

CilRFTSMAN"TABLE SAW315.228490

Fig. 36

To insure proper self alignment when positioning rip fence, push sides of scale indicator
housing against front rail before locking rip
fence handle.

•

Attach the fine adjustment knob bracket to the
bottom of the rip fence head using the two screws
provided. The bracket will attach on either side of
the rip fence handle.

•

Push in on the knob and turn to move rip fence to
desired location.

CHANGING

THE MOTOR

GREEN
GROUNDINGWIRE

VOLTAGE

See Figures 37 and 38.
_1

WARNING:
If you are unfamiliar with the basic
fundamentals of electricity do not attempt this
procedure. Use a qualified electrician to change
the voltage of the saw to avoid electric shock or
possibly a fire.

BLACKLEAD

BROWNLEAD

Your saw is set at the factory for 120V usage. See
Figure 37. Use extreme caution in changing to 240V,
as with any electrical procedure. Check the receptacle.
It must be a 220-240V, 15 amp, 3-blade unit -- connected to a 240V AC power supply -- through a 240V
branch circuit -- with at least a 15 amp capacity -- and
protected by a 15 amp time-delay fuse or circuit
breaker. All attachment plugs and any receptacles
designed for 120 volt usage must be replaced with
devices rated for 240 volts.

CONNECTOR
BOX COVER
YELLOWLEAD

120VOLT WIRING

WARNING:
Never connect the plug to the
power source outlet until all assembly steps are
completed. Unplug the saw before changing any
connections.
•

Open the motor connector box cover on the end of
the motor with a phillips screwdriver. Remove the
brown motor lead from terminal #2 and attach it to
the #3 terminal.

Fig. 37
GREEN
GROUNDINGWIRE

Note: The brown lead is not needed in 240V usage.
•

Remove the yellow motor lead from terminal #1 and
attach it to terminal #2.

•

Cut off the 120V power cord plug and replace it
with a three-blade 240V, 15 amp U.L. listed plug.

•

Connect the power cord white and black leads to
the "hot" plug blade terminals.

•

Connect the power cord green grounding wire to
the plug ground prong terminal.

•

Close the motor connector box. Be careful to place
the power cord in the strain relief groove. Tighten
the box cover screws.

•
•

BLACKLEAD
BROWN

CONNECTOR
BOXCOVER

Plug the saw into the appropriate 220-240V,
15 amp, 3-blade receptacle.

YELLOWLEAD

Make sure the receptacle is connected to a 240V
AC power supply through a 240V branch circuit
having at least a 15 amp capacity and protected by
a time delay fuse or circuit breaker of the correct
size.

Fig. 38
29

CRAFTSMAN'
TABLESAW315.228490

To avoid unnecessary setups and adjustments, a good practice is to check your setups carefully with a framing
square and make practice cuts in scrap wood before making finish cuts in good workpieces. Do not start any
adjustments until you have checked with a square and made test cuts to be sure adjustments are needed.
REPLACING

BLADEGUARD

THE BLADE

See Figures 39, 40, and41.
THROATPLATE
REMOVED

WARNING:
Make sure the switch is off, the
switch key is removed, and your saw is
unplugged. Failure to do so could result in serious
personal injury.
•

•

Raise the blade guard and remove the throat plate.
To remove, loosen the screw at the front with a
phillips screwdriver and lift the front end. Pull it out
toward the front end.

SCRAPWOOD

Raise the blade to its highest position by turning the
height handwheel clockwise. Angle the blade
straight up by loosening the bevel lock handle and
turning the bevel handwheel. Wedge a piece of
scrap wood against the front of the blade. See
Figure 39.

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

•

To install a standard blade, place the new blade
on the arbor shaft, with teeth pointing down
toward the front of the saw. See Figure 40.
Wedge a piece of scrap wood at the back of the
blade. See Figure 41.

TO LOOSEN
BLADENUT

Fig. 39
NEWBLADE,TEETH
DOWNATFRONT _

Loosen the blade nut with the blade wrench provided with your saw. Remove the blade nut and
blade washer. Carefully remove the scrap wood
and blade.

•

BLADEAT HIGHEST
POSITION

(_ BLADEWASHER,
_ DOMESIDE OUT

CAUTION: The teeth must point down toward
the front of the saw to work properly. Otherwise,
damage to the blade, saw, or workpiece can
occur.

BLADE
ARBOR
Fig. 40

•

Place blade washer and blade nut over blade arbor.
Be sure dome side of blade washer faces out from
blade and that all items are snug against the arbor
housing. Tighten securely.

•

Remove wood and rotate blade by hand to make
sure it turns freely.

•

Lower blade and slip the throat plate into the
opening and push it toward the back of the saw to
engage the spring clip. Securely tighten the screw. If
the throat plate is not flush with the table, adjust the
setscrews with a 2 mm hex key. Do not allow the
throat plate to bow up above the table surface.

SCRAPWOOD

TO TIGHTEN
BLADENI

Fig. 41
CRAFTSMAN"TABLE SAW 315.228490

HEELING (PARALLELING)
THE SAWBLADE
TO THE MITER GAGE GROOVE

FRAMINGSQUARE

MARKEDTOOTH

See Figures 42, 43, and 44.
Do Not loosen any screws for this adjustment
until you have checked with a square and made
test cuts to be sure adjustments are necessary.
Once the screws are loosened, these items must
be reset.

AT BACK _,

WARNING:
Make sure the switch is off, switch
key is removed and saw is unplugged. Failure to
do so could result in accidental starting causing
serious personal injury.

l'l'lq'l'l'IfHI

_lb

Fig. 43

WARNING:
The sawblade must parallel the
miter gage groove so the wood does not bind,
resulting in kickback. You could be hit or cut.

•

Lift the blade guard. Raise the blade all the way by
turning the height handwheel.

Remove the throat plate by loosening the front
screw with a phillips screwdriver. Lift the throat
plate and pull it out by the front end.

•

Mark beside
of the blade.
blade on the
between the
Measure the

Lower the blade completely with the height
handwheel. You can then access the table brackets through the throat plate opening.

•

From the back, loosen the three screws holding the
rear table bracket with a 12 mm wrench.

•

If the blade was too far from the miter gage groove,
move the bracket toward the miter gage groove.
Tap with a wood block and hammer,

•

If the blade was too close to the miter gage groove,
back the bracket away with a block of wood and
hammer.

one of the sawblade teeth at the front
Place a framing square beside the
mark. Be sure the framing square is
teeth and flat against the blade.
distance to the right gage groove.

•

Turn the sawblade so the marked tooth is at the
back.

•

Move the square to the rear and again measure
the distance to the right miter gage groove. If the
distances are the same, the blade and the miter
gage groove are parallel.

•

Tighten the screws, raise the blade and recheck.

•

If the distances measured are different, adjust the
table brackets underneath the saw.

•

Repeat until blade is parallel to miter gage groove.

•

WARNING:
When reaching under the saw
table, wear gloves. Accidental contact with the
blade could cause a cut resulting in serious
personal injury.

If blade is still not parallel, adjust the front table
bracket. Tilt blade to 45" with bevel lock handle
and bevel handwheel.

•

From the back of the saw, loosen bolts holding
front table bracket, as well as rear table bracket.

•

Reposition the blade to 90" with the bevel handwheel and bevel lock handle.

•

Lower blade and move the brackets as needed.

BLADEGUARDIS NOT SHOWNFOR CLARITY
FRAMINGSQUARE

MA,;E 0OT.
/

Retighten all bracket screws.
•

Raise blade and recheck. Repeat until blade is
parallel to the miter gage groove.

•

Place throat plate in opening and push it toward
the rear of saw base to engage the spring clip.

Note: The keyslet in throat plate will drop over front
screw.
•

Tighten the screw. Do not allow the throat plate to
bow up above the table surface.

Fig. 42
31

rRRF'rSMRN'TABLESAW 315.228490

SAW TABLEVIEWEDFROMBELOW
REARTABLE BRACKET
REARBRACKET
SCREWS

•

If scale indicator does not point to 0, loosen scale
indicator screw with a screwdriver. Adjust scale
indicator within slot and retighten screw.

•

If blade angle is wrong, adjust the 90" stop screw
(left of the blade, looking from the front). See Figure
46. Start by turning the 90" stop screw three or four
times with a 4 mm hex key.
Turn bevel handwheel clockwise once, then back
counterclockwise to square blade with table.

•

Tighten the 90" stop screw and recheck that the
blade is square in a 90" position. If not, repeat.
When blade is square, check scale indicator. If it is
not at zero, reset scale indicator as before.

•

Check the 45" setting. Tilt the blade with the bevel
handwheel as far as it will go to the left. Place
square against the blade (be sure the square is not
against one of the saw teeth). If the blade is not at
45 °, unscrew the 45" stop screw (right of blade),
turn handwheel until blade is correct, and tighten
the screw. Recheck and repeat if necessary.

•

Check that the scale indicator is at 45".

•

if not, loosen scale indicator with a screwdriver,
adjust it within the slot, and retighten the screw.

REAR
BRACKET
SCREW
FRONTTABLE
BRACKET
FRONTTABLE
BRACKETSCREWS
SETTING

THE BEVEL

STOPS

Fig. 44
AND INDICATOR

See Figures 45 and #6.
,_

WARNING:
Make sure the switch is off,the
switch key is removed, and your saw is
unplugged. Failure to do so could result in
serious personal injury.

4mm HEXKEY

Bevel scale should show O when the blade is set at 90"
and 45" when blade is at a 45" tilt.
•
•

90'STOP SCREW
45°STOP
SCREW

Raise blade all the way up by turning height
handwheel. Lift blade guard.
Loosen bevel lock handle and turn the bevel
handwheel clockwise to tilt the blade. See Figure
45. Reverse it and turn handwheel counterclockwise
until it stops.

•

Check blade angle with a combination square.
Don't let the square touch a blade tooth. Blade
should be at 90" and scale indicator at 0.

HEIGHI
HANDWHEEL

Note: The scale indicator is the plastic plate on the
scale at the front of the cabinet.

BEVELHANDWHEEL
Fig. 46

BEVELLOCK
HANDLE
(NOTSHOWN)

• HEIGHT
HANDWHEEL

SCALE
INDICATOR
Fig. 45
ClIflFTSMRN"
TABLESAW315.228490

ADJUSTINGTHE MITERGAGE

MITERGAGEKNOB

See Figure 47.

MITERGAGEROD

You can set the miter gage at 0 and plus or minus 45"
with the miter gage stop pin and adjustable stop
screws.
Note: The miter gage 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 gage base past stop screws.

•

Loosen the lock nut of the 0 stop screw at the stop
pin with an 8 mm wrench.

•

Place a 90" square against the miter gage rod and
the miter gage 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 _ninus 45 ° stop screws using a
45 ° triangle and the steps above.

REMOVING

/ REPLACING

THE THROAT

MITERGAGEBASE

45"STOPSCREW
0 STOPSCREW

STOPPIN
LOCK NUT
Fig. 47

THROATPLATE
KEYSLOT

PLATE

SPRINGCLIP
TABLETOP

See Figure 48.
WARNING:
Make sure the switch is off, the
switch key is removed, and the plug is out of the
outlet. Failure to do so could result in accidental

SCREW
\

starting, resulting in serious personal injury.
•

To remove the throat plate, first loosen the screw
holding the throat plate with a phillips screwdriver
and lift the front end. Pull throat plate out toward
the front of the saw.

•

To re-install the throat plate, place in the opening.
Push throat plate toward the rear of saw base to
engage the spring clip.

Note: The keyslot in the throat plate will drop over the
screw.
•

•

Check that the throat plate is even with the table
top. If not, adjust the four corner setscrews with
a 2 mm hex key. See the procedure in Assembly
section.

Fig. 48

Securely tighten throat plate screw. Do not let the
throat plate to bow up above the table surface.

CRRFTSMRN'TABLESAW 315.228490

BASIC

OPERATION

OF THE TABLE

SAW

A table saw can be used for straight-line cutting
operations such as cross cutting, ripping, mitering,
beveling, compound cutting, and resawing. It can
make dado or molding cuts with optional accessories.
The three-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. Check with an electrician or service personnel
if you are unsure about proper grounding. 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 page of this manual.

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 pushsticks. Keep your body in a balanced
position to be ready to resist kickback should it
occur. Never stand directly in line with the blade.

•

Use the right type of blade for the cut being made.

•

Use the blade guard assembly for all through cuts.

CUTTING

AIDS

See Figure 49.
Pushsticks are devices used for safely pushing a
workpiece through the blade instead of using your
hands. They can be made in various sizes and
shapes from scrap wood to use in a specific project.
The stick must be narrower than workpiece, with a 90"
notch in one end and shaping for a grip on other end.

Note: This table saw is designed to cut wood and
wood composition products only.
CAUSES

•

OF KICKBACK

Kickback can occur when the blade stalls or binds,
kicking the workpiece back toward you with great
force and speed. If your hands are near the sawblade,
tl.
they may be jerked loose from the workp=ece and may
contact the blade. Obviously, kickback can cause
serious injury, and it is well worth using precautions to
avoid the risks.

A pushblock has a handle fastened by recessed
screws from the underside. Use it on non-through
cuts.
_i,

CAUTION: Be sure the screw is recessed to
avoid damaging the saw or workpiece.

Kickback can be caused by any action that pinches
the blade in the wood, such as the following:
•

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

PUSHSTICKS

III Not following correct operating procedures
•

Misusing the saw

II Failing to use the anti-kickback pawls
•

Cutting with a dull, gummed-up, or improperly set
blade

AVOIDING

KICKBACK

•

Always use the correct blade depth setting. The top
of the blade teeth should clear the workpiece by
1/8 in. to 1/4 in.

•

Inspect the work for knots or nails before beginning
a cut. Knock out any loose knots with a hammer.
Never saw into a loose knot or nail.

•

Always use the rip fence when rip cutting and the
miter gage when cross cutting, This helps prevent
twisting the wood in the cut.

•

Always use clean, sharp, and properly-set
Never make cuts with dull blades.

•

To avoid pinching the blade, support the work
properly before beginning a cut.

CRIIFTSNRN' TABLE SAW315.228490

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 nonthrough cuts.The end is angled, with a number of
short kerfs to give a friction hold on the workpiece.
Lock it in place on the table with a C-clamp. Test that
it could resist kickback.

blades.

WARNING:
Place the featherboard against the
uncut portion of the workpiece, to avoid
kickback that could cause serious personal
injury.

RESETTING
PROTECTOR

THE THERMAL

OVERLOAD

CAUSES

Overload and overheating result from a number of
sources. Always check the connections, the load and
the supply circuit if motor performance is not satisfactory. Check wire sizes and length in th'e chart below.
Refer to the Electrical page and check your work area
for problem conditions such as the following:

See Figure 50.
Your table sew is equipped with an ovedoad protector
to shut off the saw when a power circuit limit is
reached and the motor temperature begins to rise.
Otherwise, overheating can occur and cause poor
performance, machine damage or fire. Be prepared to
deal with overload should it occur, first in the immediate situation and then in locating the cause.
If the motor overheats, the overload protector shuts
down the power. Use the steps listed below to restart.
•

Turn the switch off to eliminate any possibility of
the blade restarting when the motor has cooled.
Remove any objects, including the workpiece, from
contact with the blade to prevent binding when you
do restart operation.
WARNING:
If the overload protector shuts off,
immediately turn the saw switch off and remove
•
, IIb
anything contacting the blade to prevent the nsk
of injury. When the motor cools off, it could
unexpectedly restart the blade, throwing an
object or cutting your hand if you are touching
the blade.

•

Allow time for the motor to cool. You may have to
let the motor cool for as long as it had run before
the protector shut it down.

•

While the motor is cooling, refer to the section
below to try to determine the reason for overload.
Correct the problem before resuming operation.
Press hard on the red button on the end of the
motor (opposite end from the pulley). If the motor
has cooled enough, you will hear a click. If you do
not hear a click, let the motor cool longer.

•

OF OVERLOAD

•

Loose or incorrect connections (see Connecting
the Motor and Changing the Motor Voltage in the
Assembly section)

•

Wrong type of plug (use only 3-prong grounding
type) or receptacle (matching receptacle for 3prong plug)

•

Reduced input voltage (too small a wire or too
many items on the circuit)

•

Extension cord is too long or wrong type (use only
outdoor extension cords sized by the chart.)

•

Using a dull blade or forcing a cutting operation.

WARNING:
Use the correct cord and plug to
prevent overload and motor burnout,

When you hear the click, the motor has been reset
and you can continue your project.

EXTENSION CORD
LENGTH

AWG WIRE SIZE FOR
110-12OV
220-240V

0-25 ft

26-50 ft.

MOTORRESETBUTrON

Fig. 50

Note: This motor should be blown out or vacuumed
frequently to prevent saw dust buildup which
could interfere with motor cooling.

131RFTSMAN"
TABLESAW315.228490

TYPES

OF CUTS

See Figure 51.
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 operations. Operating procedures for making each kind of
cut are given later in this section.
,_

CROSSCUT

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

RIP CUT

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.

MITERCUT

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.

The rip fence featurespa micro-adjust knob, which
allows for precise adjustments of the rip fence and
fine tolerances in the woodwork.

BEVELCROSSCUT

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.

®
BEVELRiP CUT

_1_ 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(BEVEL) MITERCUT
Fig. 51

Compound (or bevel) miter cuts are made with an
angled blade on wood that is angled to the blade. Be
thoroughly familiar with making straight cross cuts, rip
cuts, bevel cuts, and miter cuts before trying a compound miter cut.
_IL

WARNING:
All blades and cutting accessories
must be rated for at least 5,000 rpm to prevent
possible injury.

I_P.AFTSMIIK"TABLESAW 315,228490

MAKING

A CROSS

CUT

See Figures 52, 53, 54, and 55.
_i,

WARNING:
Make sure the blade guard is lowered
over the blade and is working properly to prevent
possible injury.

It is recommended that you make test cuts on scrap
wood. Stand at the front of the saw and push the
wood with the miter gage.
•

Set blade to the right depth for workpiece by
turning height handwheel.

•

Set the miter gage to 0. See Figure 52. Make sure
miter gage knob is securely tightened.

•

Place a support the same height as top of saw
table behind the saw for cut work.

•

The miter gage may be used in either of the two
grooves in the table. When using left groove, hold
workpiece firmly against the miter gage base with
your left hand and grip the knob with your right
hand. When using right groove, hold workpiece
firmly against the miter gage base with your right
hand and grip the knob with your left hand. See
Figure 52.

INSERT_
Fig. 53

SWITCHON

Fig. 54

CROSSCUT
SWITCHOFF

Fig. 55

WHENMITERGAGEIS ON
LEFTSIDE OF BLADE
PLACERIGHTHANDON
MITERGAGEKNOBHERE

PLACELEFT HANDON
WORKPIECEANDMITER
GAGEHERE
Fig. 52

I:RRFTSMRW
TABLESAW315.228490

•

Check that the wood is not touching the blade.
Insert switch key and lift switch to ON position. See
Figures 53 and 54.

•

Let blade obtain full speed before feeding
workpiece into the blade with the miter gage.

WARNING:
Make sure the blade guard is
lowered over the blade and is working properly to
prevent possible injury.
•

Remove miter gage and attach rip fence over rails.

•

Hold work firmly against miter gage and push miter
gage to feed work into the blade.

•

Place a support the same height as top of saw table
behind the saw for cut work.

•

When work is completed, press switch off and
remove switch key. See Figure 55.

•

Position rip fence the correct distance from blade
for cut.

•

For small pieces of wood, use a pushstick to move
wood into and past blade.

•

Make sure wood is not touching blade. Insert
switch key and lift switch to ON position. Let blade
obtain full speed before feeding workpiece into the
blade.

•

When work is completed, press switch off and
remove switch key.

MAKING

A RIP CUT

See Figure 56.
Making a test cut on scrap wood is highly recommended. From the front of the saw, position the wood
against the rip fence and push it to the blade with a
pushstick. Be sure the end of the wood is square.
• 1, WARNING:
NEVER stand directly in the line of
cut. Stand to the side to reduce risk of injury.
,_

WARNING:
NEVER push a small piece of wood
into the blade w_'h your hand.
RIP CUT

SCALE
BLADE

RIP FENCE

Fig. 56

[ItlIFTSMIIN" TABLE SAW 315.228490

MAKING

A MITER

CUT

•

Hold work firmly against the miter gage and push to
feed work into the blade.

•

When work is completed, press switch off and
remove switch key.

See Figure 57.
_k

WARNING:
Make sure the blade guard is
lowered over the blade and is working properly to
prevent possible injury.

MAKING

A BEVEL

CROSS

CUT

See Figure 58,

Make a test cut on scrap wood. From the front of the
saw, push the wood to the blade with the miter gage.

_l,

The miter gage may be used in either of the grooves.
When using the left groove, hold the workpiece firmly
against the miter gage base with your left hand and
grip the miter gage knob with your right hand. When
using the right groove, hold the work piece with your
right hand and the miter gage knob with your left
hand.

Make a test cut on scrap wood. From the front of the
saw, push the wood to the blade with the miter gage.

•

Check that the blade is at the correct height for the
workpiece. To change the blade height, turn the
height handwheel.

•

If blade is not at 90" to the table, loosen bevel lock
handle and turn bevel handwheel. Reset bevel lock
handle.

•

To set the wood angle, loosen miter gage knob, set
the angle with the indicator on the miter gage, then
retighten miter gage knob.

•

Place a support the same height as top of saw
table behind the saw for cut work.

•

Make sure wood is not touching the blade
before turning on the saw. Insert switch key and lift
switch to ON position. Let the blade obtain full
speed before moving the miter gage to feed the
workpiece into the blade.

WARNING:
Make sure the blade guard is
lowered and is working properly to prevent
possible injury.

When using the miter gage in the left groove, hold the
workpiece firmly against the miter gage base with
your left hand and grip the miter gage knob with your
right hand. When using the right groove, hold the work
piece with your right hand.
BEVELCROSSCUT

BLADE

MITERGAGE
STRAIGHT

MITERCUT
BLADE
STRAIGHT

MITERGAGE
ANGLED
BEVELLOCK
HANDLE
(NOT SHOWN)

HANDWHEEL

HEIGHT
HANDWHEEL

Fig. 58

•

Raise rip fence handle and remove rip fence.

•

Set blade angle by loosening bevel lock handle
and turning bevel handwheel until scale on the
cabinet front reads zero. Retighten bevel lock
handle.

Fig. 57

(RRFT$14RN"
TABLESAW315.228490

•

Set miter gage to 0 if needed. Loosen miter gage
knob and use indicator on the miter gage.
Retighten miter gage knob.

•

Place a support the same height as top of saw table
behind the saw for cut work.

•

Make sure wood is clear of blade before turning on
saw. Insert switch key and lift switch to ON position. Let blade obtain full speed before feeding
wood into blade with miter gage.

•

Hold the work firmly against the miter gage and
push the miter gage to feed the work into the blade.

•

When work is completed, press the switch off and
remove the key.

•

Set blade angle by loosening blade lock handle
and turning bevel handwheel. Retighten blade lock
handle.

WARNING:
When making a bevel rip cut, the
rip fence must be on the right side of the blade.
Otherwise the fence could trap the workpiece,
possibly causing kickback and resulting in injury.

•

Attach rip fence on the right side of the blade at
correct distance from blade for cut. Use fine adjustment knob on front rail.

•

Place a support the same height as the top of saw
table behind the saw for the cut work.

VIEWEDFROMTHE FRONT,BELOWTHE SAW TABLE
,_
HEIGHT
HANDWHEEL

BEVELLOCK
HANDLE
•

•
Fig. 59
MAKING

A BEVEL

WARNING:
NEVER stand directly in the line of
cut. Stand to the side to reduce the risk of injury
should kickback occur.
Make sure wood is clear of the blade before turning
on saw. Insert switch key and lift switch to ON
position. Let blade obtain full speed before feeding
workpiece into the blade.
WARNING:
NEVER push a small piece of wood
into the blade with your hand. Use a pushstick as
the end of the workpiece nears the blade to
avoid serious personal injury.
When work is completed, press switch off and
remove switch key.
RIP CUT

RIP CUT

See Figures 59 and 60.

BLADE
ANGLED

Try this cut on a piece of scrap wood before cutting
your workpiece. Use a pushstick to move small pieces
of wood into and past the blade.

RIP FENCEON
RIGHTSIDE OF
BLADE

WARNING:
Make sure the blade guard is
lowered and is working properly to prevent
possible injury.

FINE
ADJUSTMENT
KNOB

Fig.60

[RAFTSMAN"
TABLESAW315.228490

CUT

•

Practice on scrap wood. From the front of the saw,
push the wood to the blade with the miter gage. Do
not use the rip fence.

Set blade angle and height by loosening the bevel
lock handle and turning the height and bevel
handwheels. Retighten bevel lock handle.

•

Set wood angle by loosening miter gage knob and
setting it to desired angle.

•

Retighten miter gage knob.

•

Place a support the same height as top of saw table
behind the saw for cut work.

•

Make sure wood is not touching the blade.

•

Insert switch key and lift switch to ON position. Let
blade obtain full speed.

•

Hold work firmly against miter gage with both hands
and push miter gage to feed work into blade.

•

When work is completed, press switch off and
remove switch key.

MAKING A COMPOUND
See Figure 61.

_k,

(BEVEL)

MITER

WARNING:
Make sure the blade guard is
lowered over the blade and is working properly to
prevent possible injury.
WARNING:
When the blade is angled to the
left, the miter gage must be on the right side of
the blade. Otherwise the gage could trap the
workpiece, possibly causing kickback and
resulting in injury.

COMPOUND(BEVEL) MITERCUT

PLACERIGHTHANDON
WORKPIECEANDMITER
GAGEHERE

WHENMITERGAGEIS ON
RIGHTSIDE OF BLADEPLACE
LEFTHANDON MITERGAGE
KNOBHERE

Fig. 61

tRAF'r|HRN' TABLE SAW 315.228490

MAKING

A LARGE

PANEL

CUT

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

See Figure 62.
Make sure the saw is properly secured to a work
surface to avoid tipping from the weight of a large
panel.

•

_L.

WARNING:
Make sure the blade guard is
lowered over the blade and is working properly to
prevent possible injury.
Place a support the same height as top of saw
table behind the saw for cut work. Add supports to
the sides as needed.

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

•

Make sure wood does not touch blade before you
turn on saw. Let blade obtain full speed before
feeding wood into blade.

•

When work is completed, press switch off and
remove switch key.

LARGEPANELCUT
RIP FENCE

BEVELHANDWHEEL

SUPPORTS

HEIGHTHANDWHEEL
Fig. 62

[RAFTSMAN"
TABLE SAW315.228490

MAKING

A NON-THROUGH

MAKING

CUT

A DADO

CUT

See Figure 63.

See Figure 64.

This is the only type of cut made without the blade
guard.

An optional dado throat plate is required for this
procedure. See the Accessories section of this
manual and check with your nearest Sears Retail
Store. All blades and dado sets must be rated at least
5,000 RPM.

,_k

WARNING:
Unplug saw while removing or
replacing the blade guard to prevent accidental
starting and injury.

,_,
WARNING:
Never put your hands within 3 in. of
the blade when it is on or you could be seriously
hurt.

WARNING:
Unplug saw before working around
the blade. Accidental starting could cause
serious injury.

•

Take out throat plate by removing the screw.

•

Lift the blade guard out of the way.

•

Adjust blade angle and height by releasing bevel
lock handle and turning height and bevel
handwheels. Reset bevel lock handle.

Remove riving knife and blade guard assembly.
Remove the blade.

•

Mount dado blade according to instructions provided with it.

•

Test blade nut and blade washer tightness.

•

Install optional dado throat plate.

•

Plug in saw and follow dado instructions. Always
use pushsticks with dado cuts.
Make sure wood does not touch the blade before
you turn on saw. Let blade obtain full speed before
feeding wood into the blade.

•

Remove riving knife and guard assembly
shown. Take out throat plate by removing
screw with a phillips screwdriver. Be sure
reinstall throat plate='before moving to the
step.

as
the
to
next

•

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

•
,_k

WARNING:
Always use pushsticks or
pushblocks when making non-through cuts to
avoid the risk of serious injury. Never feed wood
with your hands.

•

Make sure wood is not touching blade. Insert
switch key and lift switch to ON position. Let the
blade obtain full speed before feeding workpiece
into blade.

•

When the work is completed, press the switch off
and remove the key. Unplug the saw, reinstall the
riving knife, and blade guard.

When the work is completed,
and remove the key. Unplug
dado insert and dado blade.
riving knife, blade guard and

press the switch off
the saw, remove the
Reinstall the blade,
throat plate.

DADOCUT

NON-THROUGHCUT

BLADEGUA_
REMOVED

PUSHSTICK

Fig. 64

Fig. 63

CRflFTSMRN"TABLE SAW315.228490

GENERAL

MOTOR

MAINTENANCE

•
,_

WARNING:
When servicing, use only identical
Craftsman replacement parts. Use of any other
part may create a hazard or cause product
damage.
WARNING: To prevent accidental starting that
could cause possible serious personal injury,
turn off the saw, remove the switch key, and
unplug the saw before working on the table saw.

•

Remove sawdust from the rails, top surface, and
inside of saw frequently.

•

Clean plastic parts with a soft damp cloth. Do not
use any strong solvents.

_1,

/ ELECTRICAL

Frequently vacuum or blow out any sawdust from
the motor.

WARNING:
If the power cord is worn, cut, or
damaged in any way, have it replaced immediately by a qualified service technician at a Sears
store or repair center. Failure to do so could
result in serious personal injury.

WARNING: To avoid fire or electrocution,
reassemble electric parts with only identical
Craftsman replacement parts. Reassemble
exactly as originally assembled.

WARNING:
Do not at any time let brake fluids,
gasoline, petroleum-based products, penetrating
oils, etc. contact plastic parts. They contain
chemicals that clan damage, weaken or destroy
plastic.

•

Periodically clean the table, rails, and rip fence with
gum and pitch remover. Do not allow pitch to
accumulate on the saw.

•

Apply a thin coat of paste wax to the table top so
the wood slides easily while cutting.

•

Regularly check all nuts, bolts, screws, and belts
for tightness and condition. Make sure the throat
plate is in good condition.

This saw has been lubricated at the factory prior to
shipment. After extended use, you should inspect,
clean, and lubricate the areas shown in the drawing.
Clean before lubricating with a solvent recommended
for gum and pitch removal. Lubricate with SAE no. 20
or no. 30 engine oil.
See Figure 65.
•

Table brackets. (a)

•

Bevel handwheel rod threads and knuckle. (b)

•

Height handwheel threads and trunnion. (c)

A<
_C

FRONTOF SAW
B
CRRFTSHRN" TABLESAW 315.228490

Fig. 65

PROBLEM

CAUSE

SOLUTION

Saw does not start.

1. Motor cord or wall cord is not
plugged in.

1. Plug in motor cord or wall cord.

2. Circuit fuse is blown,

2. Replace circuit fuse.

3. Circuit breaker is tripped.

3. Reset circuit breaker.

4. Cord or switch is damaged.

4. Have the cord or switch replaced at your nearest Sears
Service Center.

Saw is noisy when running.

1. Motor needs attention.

1. Have the motor checked at
your nearest Sears Service
Center.

Motor is slow or weak.

1. Voltage from source is low.

1. Request a voltage check from
the power company.

2. Windings are burned out or
open.

2. Have the motor checked at
your nearest Sears Service
Center.

3. Start switch is defective.

3. Have the switch replaced.

4. Circuit is overloaded with
appliances, lights, or other
motors.

4. Do not use other appliances or
motors on the same circuit

Motor overheats.

Motor stalls, blows fuses, or trips
circuit breakers.

May be wired for 240 volts
instead of 120 volts.

when using the saw.
5,

Check wiring of the saw with
info and diagrams in Changing
the Motor Voltage in the
Assembly section.

1. Motor is overloaded.

1. Request a voltage check from
the power company,

2. Dull blade.

2. Replace the blade.

3. Sawdust inside saw is blocking
air flow.

3. Clean out the saw base.

1. Starter switch is defective.

1. Have the switch replaced.

2. Voltage from source is low.

2. Request a voltage check from
the power company.

3. Dull blade.

3. Replace the blade.

4. Fuses or circuit breakers are

4. Replace fuses or circuit
breakers.

wrong size or defective.
5. Feeding workpiece too rapidly.
45

Feed workpiece into blade
slower.
€ItRFTSMRII"TABLESAW315.228490

PROBLEM

CAUSE

SOLUTION

Fuses or circuit breakers open
frequently.

1. Motor is overloaded.

1. Feed work more slowly.

2. Fuses or circuit breakers are
wrong size or defective.

2. Replace fuses or circuit breakers.

3. Dull blade.

3. Replace the blade.

4, Start switch is defective.

4. Have the switch replaced.

1, Blade is warped,

1. Replace the blade.

2. Belt is damaged.

2. Replace the belt.

3. Saw is not mounted securely.

3. Tighten all hardware.

4. Work surface is uneven.

4, Reposition on a flat surface. Adjust the leveling feet on legs.

1. Switch contacts are burned out.

1. Have the switch replaced and request a voltage check from the
power company.

2. Capacitor is defective

2. Have the capacitor replaced.

3. Connections
aged.

are loose or dam-

3. Have the wiring checked and repaired.

1, Sawdust has collected on the
mechanism inside saw,

1. Clean and lubricate the mechanism.

Blade does not lower when turning
height handwheel.

1. Blade lock handle is not fully
released,

1. Fully release
handle,

Mitergage does not move smoothly.

1. Miter gage assembly is dirty or
sticky,

1. Release the miter gage knob and
wax the miter gage base and
sides.

Cut binds, burns or stalls motor when
ripping.

1. Blade or teeth are dull.

1. Sharpen or replace the blade.

2. Blade is heeling.

2. See Heeling the Sawblade in the
Adjustments section.

3. Board is warped.

3, Replace the board.

4. Rip fence does not parallel blade.

4. See Aligning the Rip Fence in the
Assembly section.

1. Indicators are not properly adjusted.

1. See Setting the Bevel Stops and
Indicatorin the Adjustments section.

2. Positive stops inside base are
not accurate.

2, See Setting the Bevel Stops and
Indicatorin the Adjustments section.

Saw vibrates excessively.

Start switch does not operate.

Handwheels

are hard to turn.

Saw blade does not cut true at 90" or
45" positions.

CRAFTSMAN" TABLE SAW315.228490

the

blade

lock

PROBLEM

CAUSE

SOLUTION

Rip fence does not move smoothly.

1. Rip fence is not mounted correctly.

t. Remove and reposition the rip
fence. See Aligning Rip Fence
and Front Rail in the Assembly
section.

2_ Rails are dirty or sticky.

2. Clean and wax the rails.

1. Rip fence is misaligned.

Wood edges away from rip fence
when ripping.

See the Assembly section for
Checking Rip Fence and Blade
Alignment and Aligning Rip
Fence and Front Rail
procedures.

CRAFTSMAN" TABLE SAW315.228490

CRAFTSMAN

TABLE SAW - MODEL

NO. 315.228490

number
in all
correspondence
regarding
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TABLE SAW
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The
model
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TABLE SAW - MODEL

NO. 315.228490

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will be found
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TABLE SAW
to theorcabinet.
when ordering
Always repair
mention
parts.
the model

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PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE A
Key
No.
1
2

Pa_
Number

Description

982072-001

Miter Gage Knob ...........................................................................

* Washer (5/16 in.) ...........................................................................

**STD551031

Quan.

982277-001

Miter Scale Label ...........................................................................

982119-001

Miter Gage .....................................................................................

* Screw (#10-24 x 3/8 in.) ................................................................

**STD511003

979978-001

Miter Scale Indicator ......................................................................

9"_3979-001

Miter Gage Block ...........................................................................

979980-001

Stop Pin .........................................................................................

979984-001

Shoulder Screw .............................................................................

979981-002

Miter Gage Rod .............................................................................

** STD510807

* Screw (#8-32 x 5/8 in.) ..................................................................

** STD541008

* Hex Nut (#8-32) .............................................................................

982087-001

Sliding Washer ..............................................................................

982088-001

Screw (1/4-20 x 1/4 in. Flat Hd.) ...................................................

981285-001

Miter Gage Assembly (Includes Key Nos. 1-14)

Standard Hardware Item -- May Be Purchased Locally
Available From Div. 98 -- Source 980.00
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TABLE SAW - MODEL NO. 315.228490

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or when
number
ordering
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repair
found
parts.
on a plate attached to the cabinet. Always mention the model number in all correspondence

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1J1

3
8
5
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parts.
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number
will be
found
on a plate attached to the cabinet. Always mention the model number in all correspondence

regarding your TABLE

PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE B
Key
No.

Part
Number

Description

Quan.

979999-001

Leveling Foot .....................................................................................................................................................

** STD54103!

* Hex Nut (5/16-18) ...........................................................................................................................................

** STD551031

* Washer (5/16 in.) .............................................................................................................................................

979995-002

Leg ....................................................................................................................................................................

** STD533107

* Carriage Bolt (5/16-18 x 3/4 in.) ......................................................................................................................

979993-002

End Brace .........................................................................................................................................................

979997-002

Side Brace .........................................................................................................................................................

979888-001

* Bolt (5/16-18 x 3/4 in. Hex Hd.) ........................................................................................................................

979996-002

Short Leg Brace ................................................................................................................................................

979998-002

Long Leg Brace .................................................................................................................................................

Standard Hardware Item -- May Be Purchased Locally
Available From Div. 98 -- Source 980.00

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NO. 315.228490
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MODEL NO. 315.228490

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repair
found
parts.
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PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE C
Key
No.

Part
Number

Description

Ouen.

Key
No.

Part
Number

Description

Quan.

979973-001

Fence End Cap ........................................

979967-001

979945-001

* Screw (#8-32 x 1/2 in.) .............................

980953-002

Fence Adjustment Knob ...........................

** STD541425

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

980952-001

Spring .......................................................

979970-001

Lock Plate .................................................

980951-001

Bushing .....................................................

979969-001

Lock Spring ...............................................

** STD512503

* Screw (1/4-20 x 3/8 in.) ............................

979968-001

Fence Lock Rod .......................................

980949-001

Fence Adjusting Bracket ..........................

979972-001

Rear Fence Slide ......................................

980948-001

Push Nut ...................................................

** STD551008

* Washer (#8) ..............................................

980947-001

Rubber Bumper ........................................

979961-001

Scale Indicator ..........................................

** STD551010

* Washer (#!0) ............................................

979962-001

Fence Plate .'.............................................

980945-001

Screw (#10-24 x 3/8 in.) ...........................

979963-001

Rip Fence Cover ......................................

980966-001

Rear Glide ................................................

979881-001

* Screw (5/16-18 x 1/2 in. Socket Hal.) ....... 4

980598-001

* Screw (#8-32 x 1/4 in.) .............................

979964-001

Fence Handle Bracket ..............................

980965-001

Front Glide ................................................

980964-001

Cam Sleeve ..............................................

979960-001

Scale Indicator Housing ...........................

980595-001

Pin ............................................................

979959-001

Rip Fence .................................................

980596-001

Retaining Ring ..........................................

980322-001

Warning Label ..........................................

979965-002

Rip Fence Handle .....................................

980318-001

Fence Label ..............................................

979966-001

Roll Pin (8 x 43 mm) .................................

981282-001

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

981287-001

Complete Fine Adjust Assembly ............... 1

* Screw (1/4-20 x 3/4 in. Socket Hd.) ......... 4

Standard Hardware Item -- May Be Purchased Locally
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TABLE SAW - MODEL

NO. 315.228490
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The model
or when'
number
ordering
will be
repair
found
parts.
on a plate attached to the cabinet. Always mention the model number in all correspondence

regarding your TABLE

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TABLE SAW - MODEL NO. 315.228490
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The model
or when
number
ordering
will be
repair
found
parts.
on a plate attached to the cabinet. Always mention the model number in all correspondence

regarding your TABLE

PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE D
Key

Part

No.

Number

Description

979935-001

Push Nut ...........................................................................................................................................................

979940-001

Anti-Kickback

979944-001

Spacer ...............................................................................................................................................................

** STD551025

Washer (1/4 in.) .................................................................................................................................................

979942-001

Bolt (1/4-20 x 3/8 in. Socket Head) ...................................................................................................................

979941-001

Riving Knife .......................................................................................................................................................

979937-001

Blade Guard Bracket .........................................................................................................................................

979939-001

Spring ................................................................................................................................................................

979938-001

Pin .....................................................................................................................................................................

979934-001

Blade Guard ......................................................................................................................................................

979936-001

Pin .....................................................................................................................................................................

980955-001

Roll Pin ..............................................................................................................................................................

980400-001

Waming Label ...................................................................................................................................................

980324-001

Blade Guard Label ............................................................................................................................................

981279-001

Blade Guard Assembly (Includes Key Nos. 1-14)

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Pawl ...........................................................................................................................................

Standard Hardware Item -- May Be Purchased Locally
Available From Div. 98 -- Source 980.00

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TABLE SAW-

MODEL NO. 315.228490
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The model
number will be
found
on a plate attached to the cabinet. Always mention the model number in all correspondence
SAW
or when,ordering
repair
parts.

RGUREE

regarding your TABLE

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CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW - MODEL NO. 315.228490
The model
SAW
or when
number
ordering
will be
repair
found
parts.
on a plate attached to the cabinet. Always mention the model number in all correspondence regarding your TABLE

PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE E
Key
No.

Part
Number

979945-001

* Screw (#8-32 x 1/2 in.) .....................................................................................................................................

** STD512503

* Screw (1/4-20 x 3/8 in.) ....................................................................................................................................

980652-001

Switch Plate .....................................................................................................................................................

980594-001

979986-001

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

979991-001

Power Cord (Power Source) ............................................................................................................................

976863-001

Switch Key .......................................................................................................................................................

980001-001

Switch (Includes Key No. 7) .............................................................................................................................

979987-001

Switch Housing ................................................................................................................................................

** STD511003

* Screw (#10-24 x 5/16 in.) .................................................................................................................................

979990-001

* Star Washer (#10) ............................................................................................................................................

980321-001

On/Off Label .....................................................................................................................................................

Description

* Square Nut (1/4-20) .........................................................................................................................................

Standard Hardware Item -- May Be Purchased Locally
Available From Div. 98 -- Source 980.00

Quart.

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4

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MODEL NO. 315.228490
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repair
found
parts.
on a plate attached to the cabinet. Always mention the model number in all correspondence

regarding your TABLE

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PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE F
Key
No.

Part
Number

** STD541010

* Hex Nut (#10) ...................................................................................................................................................

** STD551010

* Flat Washer (#10) ............................................................................................................................................

981382-001

Belt Guard ........................................................................................................................................................

979900-001

Pulley ...............................................................................................................................................................

** STD502502

* Setscrew (1/4-20 x 1/4 in.) ...............................................................................................................................

980962-001

Motor ................................................................................................................................................................

980960-001

Power Cord (Motor) .........................................................................................................................................

Description

*
**

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Standard
Available

Hardware Item -- May Be Purchased
From Div. 98 -- Source 980.00

Locally
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MODEL NO. 315.228490
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or when
ordering
repair
parts.
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number
will be
found
on a plate attached to the cabinet. Always mention the model number in all correspondence

regarding your TABLE

4
5

7
9

10
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TABLE SAW-

MODEL NO. 315.228490

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or when
number
ordering
will be
repair
found
parts.
on a plate attached to the cabinet. Always mention the model number in all correspondence regarding your TABLE

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PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE G
Key
No.

PaN
Number

Description

979992-002

Base .................................................................................................................................................................

** STD523105

* Bolt (5/16-18 x 1/2 in. Hex Hd.) .......................................................................................................................

980588-001

* Star Washer (5/16 in.) ......................................................................................................................................

977227-002

Handwheal Assembly (Includes Key Nos. 5, 6, and 7) ....................................................................................

977229-002

Handle ..............................................................................................................................................................

977491-001

Screw (MS x 1.25 in.) .......................................................................................................................................

977481-001

End Cap ...........................................................................................................................................................

980602-001

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

** STD551110

* Lock Washer (#10) ...........................................................................................................................................

980320-002

Front Panel Label .............................................................................................................................................

982120-001

Data Plate ........................................................................................................................................................

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Standard Hardware Item -- May Be Purchased Locally
Available From Div. 98 -- Source 980.00
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TABLE SAW - MODEL NO. 315.228490
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ordering
repair
parts.
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number
will be
found
on a plate attached to the cabinet. Always mention the model number in all correspondence

regarding your TABLE

8
10

4
9
3
17
11

12
11
1

FIGUREH

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repair
parts.
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number
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PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE H

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Key
No.

Pad
Number

Description

979879-001

Bolt (5/16-18 x 3/4 in. Square Hd.) .................................................................................................................

979945-001

* Screw (#8-32 x 1/2 in.) ......................................................................................................................................

3
4

979946-001
980323-001

End Cap (Left Rear) ..........................................................................................................................................
Label .................................................................................................................................................................

1
1

980954-001

Rear Rail (1 Piece Design) ...............................................................................................................................

6
7

982084-001
979948-001

Rear Rail Connector (For Use On Split Rail Design) .......................................................................................

980957-001

End Cap (Right Rear) .......................................................................................................................................
Extension Table .................................................................................................................................................

1
2

9
10

982121-001
979951-001

Scale (Right) .....................................................................................................................................................

979952-001

End Cap (Right Front) .......................................................................................................................................
Front Rail (One Piece Design, Includes Scale) ................................................................................................

1
1

12
13

982083-001
979949-001

Front Rail Connector (For Use On Split Rail Design) .......................................................................................

14
15

** STD551131
** STD541031

16
17

** STD523110
982122-001

18
19

979875-001
. 979874-001

20
21

980956-002
979872-001

22
23
24

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End Cap (Left Front) .........................................................................................................................................
* Washer (5/16 in.) .............................................................................................................................................

1
28

* Hex Nut (5/16-18) ...........................................................................................................................................
* Bolt (5/16-18 x 1 in. Hex Hd.) ...........................................................................................................................

20
8

Scale (Left) ........................................................................................................................................................
Align-A-Cut Insert ..............................................................................................................................................

1
1

* Setscrew (5/16-18 x 5/8 in.) ..............................................................................................................................
Saw Table ..........................................................................................................................................................

2
1

982099-001

* Screw (#10-24 x 3/4 in.) ....................................................................................................................................
Throat Plate Label .............................................................................................................................................

1
1

979871-001
979873-001

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

* Setscrew (#10-24 x 3/16 in.) .............................................................................................................................

Standard Hardware Item -- May Be Purchased Locally
Available From Div. 98 -- Source 980.00

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TABLE SAW - MODEL NO. 315.228490

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number
will be
found
on a plate attached to the cabinet. Always mention the model number in all correspondence
SAW
or when
ordering
repair
parts.

regarding your TABLE

7
14

47_
41 _

18
19

4O
42

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CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW - MODEL NO. 315.228490
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repair
found
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PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE I

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Key
No.

Pad
Number

1
2
3

** STD551131
** STD523105
979880-001

* Lock Washer (5/16 in.) ............................ 6
* Bolt (5/16-18 x 1/2 in. Hex Hd.) .............. 2
Riving Knife/Blade Guard Bracket .......... 1

4
5
6
7
8
9

979883-001
979884-001
979885-001
979886-001
980588-001
** STD523110

* Bolt (1/4-20) ............................................
Spring ......................................................
Washer ....................................................
Table Bracket ..........................................

1
1
1
2

Star Washer ............................................

10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17

979896-001
979895-001
979894-001
979893-001
***
979891-001
979890-001
979889-001

18
19
20
21
22

979906-001
979907-002
979912_001
979910-001
979917-001

23
24

979915-001
979905-001

25
26

979904-001
979885-001

Description

* Bolt (5/16-18 x 1 in. Hex Hd.) ............... 10
Retaining Ring ........................................ 2
Ball Bearing (6202Z) ............................... 2
Key ..........................................................
1
Arbor Shaft ..............................................
1
10 in. Blade (Item No. 928873) .............. 1
Outer Blade Washer ............................... 1
Blade Nut ................................................
1

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Key
No.

Pad
Nutnber

** STD511003

28
29
30
31
32

980946-001
979908-001
979911-001
979914-001
980589-001

33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41

979924-001
979923-001
979922-001
979897-001
979898-001
979902-001
979903-001
** STD304420
979900-001
** STD502502
980593-00!
** STD523107
979925-001
979926-001
979904-001
979927-001
979928-001
979929-001
** STD541031
** STD551031
972000-781

Blade Wrench .........................................
Shaft ........................................................
Bevel Lock Handle ..................................

1
1
1

* Washer (#8) ............................................
* Screw (#8-32 x 3/8 in.) ...........................
Threaded Rod .........................................

6
5
1

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

42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49

Spring ......................................................
Retaining Ring ........................................
Washer ....................................................

1
1
1

50
51
52

Description

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* Screw (#10-24 x 3/8 in,) .........................
* Washer (#10) ..........................................
Bracket ....................................................

2
2
1

Bevel Scale Indicator ..............................
Knuckle ...................................................

1
1

Retaining Ring ........................................
Height Adjustment Rod ...........................

1
1

"O" Ring ..................................................
Washer ....................................................

2
1

Cradle (Trunnion) ....................................
Arbor Housing .........................................
Washer ....................................................

1
1
1

Retaining Ring ........................................
1
V-Belt (4L-420) ........................................
1
Pulley ......................................................
1
* Setscrew (1/4-20 x 1/4 in,) ...................... 4
Retaining Ring ........................................
* Bolt (5/16-18 x 3/4 in. Hex Hd.) ..............
Motor Support Base ................................
Spring ......................................................
Retaining Ring ........................................
Pivot Shaft ..............................................
Screw ......................................................

1
2
1
1
2
1
1

Motor Mounting Plate ..............................
* Hex Nut (5/16-18) ...................................
* Washer (5/16 in.) ....................................
Owner's Manual

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