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Owner's Manual

II:RRFTSMRN'I

10 in. Stationary

TABLE SAW

Model No.

315.228490

Save this manual for

future reference.

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 USA

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

972000-781

9-00

•Safety

•Features

•Assembly

•Operation

•Maintenance

•Parts List

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. It means attention... Your safety is involved.

_IL WARNING:

The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes,

which can result in severe eye damage. Before beginning power tool operation, always

wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full face shield when needed.

We recommend a Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety

glasses with side shields, available at Sears Retail Stores.

• Warranty and Introduction .............................................................................................................................. 2

•Table Of Contents ....................................................................................................................................... 2-3

•Rules For Safe Operation ........................................................................................................................... 4-6

•Electrical ......................................................................................................................................................... 7

•Glossary and Product Specifications ............................................................................................................. 8

•Unpacking and Accessories ........................................................................................................................... 9

•Loose Parts List............................................................................................................................................ 10

•Small Parts List ....................................................................................................................................... 11-12

•Tools Needed ............................................................................................................................................... 13

•Labels ...................................................................................................................................................... 14-15

•Features .................................................................................................................................................. 16-17

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• Assembly ................................................................................................................................................. 18-29

Installing Handwheels on Table Saw Base .................................................................................................. 18

Assembling Steel Leg Stand ................................................................................................................... 18-19

Mounting the Leg Stand on the Table Saw Base ........................................................................................ 19

Assembling Table Extensions ...................................................................................................................... 20

Aligning Table Extensions ............................................................................................................................ 20

Installing the Rear Rail ................................................................................................................................. 21

Installing the Front Rail ................................................................................................................................ 22

Aligning Rip Fence and Rails .................................................................................................................. 22-23

Mounting the Motor and Switch ............................................................................................................... 23-24

Installing the Belt and Belt Guard ................................................................................................................ 24

Installing the Blade Guard ............................................................................................................................ 25

Checking the Throat Plate ............................................................................................................................ 26

Aligning Riving Knife with the Blade ............................................................................................................ 26

Check Heeling (Paralleling) of the Sawblade to the Miter Gage Groove .................................................... 27

Checking Rip Fence and Blade Alignment .................................................................................................. 28

Changing the Motor Voltage ........................................................................................................................ 29

• Adjustments ........... w,................................................................................................................................ 30-33

Replacing the Blade ..................................................................................................................................... 30

Heeling (Paralleling) the Sawblade to Miter Gage Groove .......................................................................... 31

Setting the Bevel Stops and Indicator .......................................................................................................... 32

Adjusting the Miter Gage .............................................................................................................................. 33

Removing /Replacing the Throat Plate ....................................................................................................... 33

• Basic Operation of the Table Saw .......................................................................................................... 34-43

Causes of Kickback ...................................................................................................................................... 34

Avoiding Kickback ........................................................................................................................................ 34

Cutting Aids .................................................................................................................................................. 34

Resetting Thermal Ovedoad Protector .......................................................... ]............................................. 35

Causes of Overload ....................................................................................................................................... 35

Types of Cuts ............................................................................................................................................... 36

Making a Cross Cut ................................................................................................................................. 37-38

Making a Rip Cut .......................................................................................................................................... 38

Making a Miter Cut ....................................................................................................................................... 39

Making a Bevel Cross Cut ....................................................................................................................... 39-40

Making a Bevel Rip Cut ................................................................................................................................ 40

Making a Compound (Bevel) Miter Cut ........................................................................................................ 41

Making a Large Panel Cut ............................................................................................................................ 42

Making a Non-Through Cut .......................................................................................................................... 43

Making a Dado Cut ....................................................................................................................................... 43

Maintenance ................................................................................................................................................. 44

Lubrication .................................................................................................................................................... 44

Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................................................... 45-47

Exploded View and Repair Parts List...................................................................................................... 48-65

Parts Ordering /Service ................................................................................................................... back page

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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 ALERT SYMBOL

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

pictographs,

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.

IMPORTANT

Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge of the

system and should be performed only by aqualified

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.

_i, 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

•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.

•KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. All

visitors should wear safety glasses and be kept a

safe distance from work area, Do not let visitors

contact tool or extension cord while operating.

•KEEP THE WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered work

areas and work benches invite accidents. DO NOT

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

in operation.

•MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp

and clean for better and safer performance. Follow

instructions for lubricating and changing accesso-

ries.

•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 impact-

resistant lenses; they are NOT safety glasses.

•NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could

occur if the tool is tipped or if the blade is uninten-

tionally contacted.

•DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and

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.

CRAFTSMAN" TABLE SAW315.228490 4

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued)

•USE THE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make

sure your extension cord is in good condition. Use

only a cord heavy enough to carry the current your

product will draw. An undersized cord will cause a

drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and

overheating. A wire gage size (A.W.G.) of at least

14 is recommended for an extension cord 25 feet

or less in length• If in doubt, use the next heavier

gage. The smaller the gage number, the heavier

the cord.

•BEFORE MOUNTING, DISCONNECTING OR

REMOUNTING THE MOTOR; unplug the saw and

remove the switch key.

_1= WARNING: When servicing, use only identical

Craftsman replacement parts. Use of any other

parts may create a hazard or cause product

damage.

•AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Be sure switch •

is off when plugging in.

•REMOVE WRENCHES AND ADJUSTING KEYS.

Get in the habit of checking - before turning on tool

- that hex keys and adjusting wrenches are re- •

moved from tool.

•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 re-

placed 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. Using

improper accessories may risk injury.

•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.

•KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in good working

order. This includes the blade guard, riving knife,

and anti-kickback pawls•

•CHECK DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work into a

blade or cutter against the direction of rotation of

the blade or cutter only.

•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

comes to a complete stop.

NEVER USE THIS TOOL IN AN EXPLOSIVE

ATMOSPHERE. Normal sparking of the motor

could ignite fumes•

MAKE SURE THE WORK AREA HAS AMPLE

LIGHTING to see the work and that no obstruc-

tions 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.

STAY ALERT AND EXERCISE CONTROL. Watch

what you are doing and use common sense. Do

not operate tool when you are tired. Do not

rush.

AVOID AWKWARD OPERATIONS AND HAND

POSITIONS where a sudden slip could cause your

hand to move into the blade. ALWAYS make sure

you have good balance.

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.

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 immedi-

ately if blade binds or stalls.

USE A SUPPORT FOR THE SIDES AND BACK

OF THE SAW TABLE when sawing wide or long

workpieces. Use asturdy "outrigger" support if a

table extension is more than 24 inches long and is

attached to the saw, to prevent tipping.

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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued)

•CUT ONLY WOOD, PLASTIC OR WOOD-LIKE

MATERIALS. Do not cut metal.

•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 FREE-

HAND. 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

NAILS. Inspect for and remove all nails from

lumber before cuttir_g.

•BE SURE THE BLADE CLEARS THE

WORKPIECE. Never start the saw with the blade

touching the workpiece.

•KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM CUTTING AREA.

Do not reach underneath work or in blade cutting

path with your hands and fingers for any reason.

Always turn the power off.

•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: Blade coasts after being turned off.

•ALLOW THE MOTOR TO COME UP TO FULL

SPEED before starting a cut to avoid blade bind-

ing or stalling.

•ALWAYS PUSH THE WORKPIECE; never pull it

toward the saw.

•DO NOT FEED THE MATERIAL TOO QUICKLY.

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 unat-

tended while connected to a power source.

•BEFORE CHANGING THE SETUP, REMOVING

COVERS, GUARDS, OR BLADE; unplug the saw

and remove the switch key.

•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.

•KEEP BLADES CLEAN, SHARP AND WITH

SUFFICIENT SET. Sharp blades minimize stalling

and kickback.

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.

INSPECT TOOL CORDS AND EXTENSION

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 ABUSE CORD. Never yank cord to

disconnect it from receptacle. Keep cord from

heat, oil, and sharp edges.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to them

frequently and use to instruct other users. If you

loan someone this tool, loan them these instruc-

tions also.

_1, WARNING: Some dust created by power

sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other

construction activities contains chemicals known

to cause cancer, birth defects or other

reproductive harm. Some examples of these

chemicals are:

•lead from lead-based paints,

• crystalline silica from bricks and cement and

other masonry products, and

• arsenic and chromium from chemically treated

lumber.

Your risk from these exposures varies,

depending on how often you do this type of

work. To reduce your exposure to these

chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and

work with approved safety equipment, such as

those dust masks that are specially designed to

filter out microscopic particles.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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EXTENSION CORDS

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

grounding plugs and 3-pole receptacles that accept

the tool's plug. When using a power tool at a consid-

erable 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 jack-

eted cords listed by Underwriter's Laboratories (UL)

should be used.

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

Up to 25 feet 14

26-100 feet 12

When working with the toot outdoors, use an exten-

sion cord that is designed for outside use. This is

indicated by the letters WA on the cord's jacket.

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 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). Asubstantial voltage drop will

cause aloss of power and the motor will overheat. If

the saw does not operate when plugged into an

outlet, double check the power supply.

SPEED AND WIRING

The no-load speed of 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 horse-

power 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.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding

provides a path of least resistance for electric current

to reduce the risk of electric shock. This tool is

equipped with an electric cord having an equipment-

grounding 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 equipment-

grounding conductor can result in arisk 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.

Check with a qualified electrician or service personnel

if the grounding instructions are not completely

understood, or if in doubt as to whether the tool is

properly grounded.

Repair or replace a damaged or worn cord immedi-

ately.

This tool is intended for use on a circuit that has an

outlet like the one shown in Figure 1. It also has a

grounding pin like the one shown.

,_ WARNING: Instructions are given in the

Assembly section for changing the motor voltage

to 240 volts. Follow them carefully ... Electrical

shock can kill.

GROUNDINGpIN /

COVEROF GROUNDED

OUTLETBOX Fig. 1

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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.

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.

Compound Cut

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

Crosscut

A cutting operation made across the grain or the width

of the workpiece.

Dado

A non*through cut that gives a square notch or trough;

requires a special 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.

Gum

A sticky, sap-based residue from wood products.

Heel

Alignment of the blade.

Kerr

The material removed by the blade in a through cut or

the slot produced by the blade in a non-through cut.

Kickback

A hazard that can occur when blade binds or stalls,

throwing workpiece back toward operator.

Leading End

The end of the workpiece pushed into the cutting tool

first.

Miter Cut

A cutting operation made with the miter gage using

any angle other than 0 on the miter gage.

Molding

A non-through cut that gives a varied shape to the

workpiece and requires aspecial 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.

Rabbet

A notch in the edge of a workpiece.

Resaw

Acutting operation to reduce the thickness of the

workpiece in order to make thinner pieces.

Resin

Asticky, sap-based substance.

Rip Cut

Acut made with the the grain of the workpiece.

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.

Set

The distance that the tip of the saw blade tooth is bent

(or set) outward from the face of the blade.

Throw-Back

Saw throwing back aworkpiece; similar to kickback.

Through Sawing

Any cutting operation where the blade extends

completely through the workpiece.

Trailing End

The workpiece end last cut by the blade in adp cut.

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.

Worktable

The surface on which the workpiece rests while

performing a cutting operation.

Blade Arbor 5/8 in.

Blade Diameter 10 in.

Blade Tilt 0 - 45"

Table Size without table extensions 20 in. x 27 in.

Table Size with table extensions 44 in. x 27 in.

Rating 120 /240 V, 60 Hz - AC only

Input 13/6.5 Amperes

No Load Speed 3,600 RPM

Cutting Capacity with Miter at 0/Bevel 0: 3-3/6 in.

Cutting Capacity with Miter at 0/Bevel 45": 2-1/4 in.

rRRFTSMRN" TABLE SAW 315.228490 8

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.

• 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.

_k 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.

• 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.

_i, 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.

AWARNING: 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.

The following recommended accessories are currently available at Sears Retail Stores.

• Fence Guide System

•Guide Master

• Box Joint & Miter Guide

• Universal Jig

• Taper Jig

• 10 in. Sanding Disc

• 8 in. Sanding Disc

• Elite Dado

• Excalibur Dado

• 7 in. Adj. Dado 36 tip

• 7 in. Adj. Dado 24 tip

• 7 in. Stack Steel Dado

• 7 in. x 9/16 in. Stack Dado

• 7 in. Molding Head Set

• 2 Bit Molding Head Set

• Saw Baskets

• Jointer Clamps

• Specialty Throat Plate

• Miter Gage Hold Down Clamp

• Align-A-Rip XRC Rip Fence

• Dust Collection System

• Accessory Table

_IL WARNING: The use of attachments or accessories not listed might be hazardous.

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The following items are included with your Table Saw.

A. Table Saw Base .................................................... 1

B. Belt ....................................................................... 1

C. Belt Guard ............................................................ 1

D. Blade Guard Assembly

(Hardware Shown Separately) ............................. 1

E. Wrench ................................................................. 1

F. Handwheel

(Hardware Shown Separately) ............................. 2

G. Leg Brace, lower (short) ....................................... 2

H. Leg Brace, lower (long) ........................................ 2

I. Leg Brace, upper (short) ....................................... 2

J. Leg Brace, upper (long) ........................................ 2

K. Leg ........................................................................ 4

L. Miter Gage ............................................................ 1

M. Motor and Switch .................................................. 1

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

O. Rip Fence ............................................................. 1

P. Rail, Front (Hardware Shown Separately) ............ 1

Q. Rail, Rear (Hardware Shown Separately) ............ 1

R. Motor Mounting Plate

(Hardware Shown Separately) ............................. 1

S. Blade Guard Bracket ............................................ 1

T. Table Extension .................................................... 2

V. Hardware for Mounting Motor, Motor Mounting

Plate, and Belt Guard (Shown Separately) ........... 1

W. Hardware for Table Extensions

(Shown Separately) .............................................. 1

X. Hardware for Leg Stand, Leveling Feet, and

Mounting Saw Base (Shown Separately) ............. 1

Y. Hardware for Blade Guard Bracket and

Blade Guard Assembly (Shown Separately) ........ 1

Z. Owner's Manual (not shown) ................................ 1

CRRFTSMRN" TABLE SAW315.228490 I 0

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. Hardware for Handwheel ................................... 2

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

lock washer (#10) ............................................... 2

X. Hardware for Leg Stand, Leveling Feet, and

Mounting Saw Base

Hardware for Leg Stand ..................................... 1

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

flat washer (5/16 in.) ......................................... 24

hex nut (5/16-18) .............................................. 24

v. Hardware for Mounting Motor, Motor Mounting

Plate and Belt Guard

Hardware for Mounting Motor ............................ 1

hex bolt (5/16-18 x 1 in.) .................................... 4

flat washer (5/16 in.) ........................................... 8

lock washer (5/16 in.) ......................................... 4

hex nut (5/16-18) ....,. .......................................... 4

Hardware for Motor Mounting Plate ................... 1

hex bolt (5/16-18 x 3/4 in.) ................................. 2

Hardware for Leveling Feet ................................ 1

leveling foot ........................................................ 4

flat washer (5/16 in.) ........................................... 8

hex nut (5/16-18) ................................................ 8

Hardware for Belt Guard .................................... 1

hex nut (#10-24) ................................................. 4

flat washer (#10) ................................................. 4

W. Hardware for Table Extensions .......................... 1

hex bolt (5/16-18 x 1 in.) .................................... 8

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

hex nut (5/16-18) ................................................ 8

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

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

flat washer (5/16 in.) ........................................... 8

hex nut (5/16-18) ................................................ 4

Fig. 2 b

11CRRFTSMRN"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 ..................................... 1

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

flat washer (5/16 in.) ........................................... 6

hex nut (5/16-18) ................................................ 6

end cap for front rail ........................................... 2

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

Q. Hardware For Rail, Rear .................................... 1

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

flat washer (5/16 in.) ........................................... 6

hex nut (5/16-18) ................................................ 6

end cap for rear rail ............................................ 2

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

Hardware for Blade Guard Bracket and Blade

Guard Assembly

Blade Guard Bracket .......................................... 1

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

lock washer (5/16 in.) ......................................... 2

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

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

flat washer (1/4 in.) ............................................. 3

Hardware for Mounting Switch Assembly

Packed with Motor Mounting Hardware

square nut (1/4-20) ............................................. 2

screw (1/4-20 x 3/8 in.) ....................................... 2

_ Fig, 2 c

CRRFTSMRN" TABLE SAW 315,228490 12

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,and12 mm

REX KEYS(PROVIDED)

and 6 mm

COMBINATIONSQUARE

HAMMER

45°TRIANGLE'

WRENCHES:8 ram,10 ram,and12 mm

FRAMINGSQUARE

ADJUSTABLEWRENCH

13rRRFTSNRN"TABLEhAW315.228490

10 inch Table Saw

3600 R.P.M, 120/240 VOLTS 60 Hz AC ONLY13 A /6.5 A

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MODEL 315.228490 SER. NO. (_

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Customer Help Line 1-800-932-3188

r_WARNING

• RaisedGuard

CanDropon

Spinning

Bladeand

Break.

• ToreduceThe

RiskofInjury,

GuardMust

bein Place

DuringUse.

•Alignand

Tighten

RivingKnife

Fasteners

BeforeUse

Fig. 4 a

[RAFTSMAN"TABLESAW315.228490 14

_, WARNING

When Mounting an Auxiliary Fence Face, Position Mounting Hardware Beyond Arrow at Right and Left as Indicated.

Keep Fasteners Away From Blade,

IDo Not Lift Saw With Rails 1

LorExtension Tables.

AWARNING

•Attach Blade Guard

As._embly Before

Operating this Saw

WAI_NING

Debris on rail can misalign

the rip fence. Workpiece

could bind or suddenly

kick back. You could be

hit or cut. Clean debris

off fence rail before

)ositioning fence.

_'L ONI

IPUSHOFF_

CRAFTSMAN"

AWARNING

Fig. 4b

15 CRRFTSMRN*TABLESAW315,228490

KNOW YOUR TABLE SAW

ANTI-KICKBACKPAWLS

BLADEGUARD

MITER _

GAGEGROOVE

TABLE

EXTENSION

BLADE

REARRAIL RIPFENCE

RIVINGKNIFE

ORSPREADER ALIGN-A-CUT TABLE

INSERT EXTENSION

SCALE

MITER

GAGE

BELTCOVER

FRONT

RAIL

SWITCH

WITHKEY

BEVEL NE

HANDWHEEL ADJUSTMENT

KNOB

RIPFENCE

SCALE HANDLE

GHT

HANDWHEEL

LEGSTAND

LEVELINGFOOT

MOTOR

BEVEL

LOCKHANDLE

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.

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.

CRRFTSMRN" TABLESAW 315.228490 16

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.

Use the miter gage with a bevel cross cut (compound

cut) and the rip fence with a bevel rip cut. Other cuts

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.

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

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.

BEVEL HANDWHEEL -This handwheel, on the right

side of the cabinet, tilts the blade for a bevel cut.

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

lib

of the workstand shows the exact blade angle.

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 ahandle below

the front rail.

_I, 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.

BLADE GUARD -Always keep the guard down over

the blade for through-sawing cuts.

BEVEL LOCK HANDLE - This handle, placed just

under the worktable surface on the front of the cabi-

net, 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.

DUAL VOLTAGE - Your table saw can be set up to

operate at either 120 or 240 volts. Use extreme

caution when changing the voltage.

HEIGHT HANDWHEEL - Use this handwheel to lower

and raise the blade for adjustments or replacement. It

is located on the front of the cabinet.

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".

MITER GAGE GROOVES - The miter gage rides in

these grooves on either side of the blade.

MITER GAGE KNOB - Located on the miter gage,

this knob locks in the cutting angle after selection.

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.

OVERLOAD PROTECTOR - This device switches off

the saw if it overheats. See the Operation section.

RAILS - Front and rear rails provide support for large

workpieces and the rip fence.

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.

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.

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.

SCALE - Found on the front rail, the easy-to-read

scale provides precise measurements in rip cuts.

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 hard-

ware 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

not qualified to use the toot.

TABLE EXTENSIONS - Removable cast iron exten-

sions, 12 in. by 27 in., support larger workpieces.

17CRAFTSMAN" 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

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

handwheel center and tighten with a 4 mm hex key.

TABLE

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.

CARRIAGE

BOLT

SCREW

Note: If you mount the saw base on a bench instead

of the legs, go to the Assembling Table Exten-

sions 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.

ASSEMBLING STEEL LEG STAND

See Figures 7 and 8.

• Take the following hardware from the leg stand

hardware bag:

24 carriage bolts (5/16-!8 x 3/4 in.)

4 leveling feet

32 flat washers (5/16 in.)

32 hex nuts (5/16-18)

Note: Remaining hardware from this bag is used for

mounting leg stand on the table saw base.

• 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

UPPERBRACE

HEXNUT

WASHER

LOWERBRACE

LEVELINGFOOT-------_ Fig. 7

rRAFTSMI_N'TABLESAW315.228490 18

• 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.

• Move the leg set to desired location. Adjust the

leveling feet with a 12 mm wrench, then tighten the

top hex nut.

UPPER

BRACE

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.

• 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.

FLATWASHER

LEG

STAND

FLATWASHER

HEXBOLT

LEG LOWERBRACE

LEGSTANDASSEMBLED Fig. 8

MOUNTING THE LEG STAND ON THE TABLE

SAW BASE

See Figure 9.

•Take the following from a small hardware bag:

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

4hex 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.

SAWBASE

Fig. 9

19 CRRF'rSMRWTABLESAW 315.228490

ASSEMBLING TABLE EXTENSIONS

See Figure 10.

• Locate the table extensions and the small hard-

ware bag with the folrowing:

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

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.

ALIGNING TABLE EXTENSIONS

See Figure 11.

A good alignment allows the rails to slide on easily.

• 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 untilthe

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 a12 mm

wrench.

BLOCKOF WOOD SAWTABLE

EXTENSION

TABLE SAW

EXTENSION BASE

HEX

NUT

HEX BOLT

FLATWASHER Fig. 10

_IL WARNING: The extensions are very heavy. Do

not lift the saw table without help. Keep your

knees bent and liftwith your legs, not your back.

Ignoring these precautions can result in back

injury.

VIEWED FROM SIDE

TABLEEXTENSIONEDGE

SAWTABLEEDGE FORWARD

VIEWED FROM FRONT

TAP HERE

SAWTABLEEDGE _TABLEEXTENSION

Fig. 11

SPLIT RAIL DESIGN

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 rightfront pieces first. Align and secure these

pieces, then use the connectors provided to secure left

rear and left front pieces.

tlUlFTINAN °TABLE SAW315.228490 20

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

facing the saw, as if you were in normal

operating position.

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

Right and left end caps for rear rail

2 screws (#8-32 x 1/2 in.) for end caps

SQUARE

HEADBOLT

HEXNUT

REARRAIL

CONNECTOR

Note: Remaining hardware from this hardware bag is

used for installing the front rail and end caps.

• 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

slide easily over the bolts, re-align the table

extensions.

SLOTFORBOLT

TABLEEXTENSION

REARRAIL

SQUAREHEADBOLT

HEX NUT

FLATWASHER Fig. 13

2 in.

REAR RAILINSTALLED Fig. 14

ENDCAP

Fig. 12

21 I;RRFT|NIIN"TABLESAW315.228490

INSTALLINGTHE FRONTRAIL

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

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.

[] 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 7-

1/8 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 each nut

on the table and extensions.

SCALE FRONTRAIL

CONNECTOR

FRONTRAIL

HEIG

HANDWHEEL

HEADBOLT

FLATWASHER HEX NUT

Fig. 15

RAILSLOT HEXNUT

FRONTRAIL SWITCH

SLOT Fig. 16

TABLETOP VIEWEDFROMABOVE

ALIGNING 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 rein-

stalled on the left side if needed, If acutting 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.

•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 inthe

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.

I:RRFI'SMNN"TABLESAW 315.228490 22

RIPFENCE HOOKOVER

REARRAILHERE

REARRAiL

Fig. 18

TO INSTALL SCALE

INDICATORON LEFTSIDE

RIPFENCE

FRONTRAIL

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

Note: Remaining hardware from this bag is used for

installing the belt guard.

• 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 mount-

ing 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.

3/4in. HEX BOLTS

MOTORSUPPORT

ASSEMBLYROD

MOTOR

MOUNTING

RIPFENCEHANDLE Fig. 19

ENDCAP

FLATWASHER

AND LOCK

WASHER

lln. HEX BOLTS

BRACKET

Fig. 20 MOTOR Fig. 21

23 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.

• 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 immedi-

ate 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.

TABLE

EXTENSION

SWITCH

SWITCHKEY

SWITCH

SCREW

SQUARENUT

Fig. 22

INSTALLING THE BELT AND BELT GUARD

See Figures 23 and 24.

•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.

• Pull the motor out until the belt is taut. Securely

tighten the hex bolts above the rods with a12 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

8mm 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.

HEX

BOLTS

MOTOR

SUPPORT.

ASSEMBLY

MOTOR SAW

PULLEY

MOTOR

PULLEY

MOTORSCREW

Fig. 23

BELTGUARD

BELT

/HEX NUT

Fig. 24

CRIIFTSNRN"TABLE SAW 315.228490 24

INSTALLING THE BLADE GUARD

See Figures 25, 26, and 27.

_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,

• Locate the blade guard, the blade guard bracket,

and the following hardware:

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

2 lock washers (5/16 in.)

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

3 flat washers (1/4 in.)

• 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/Replac-

ing 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.

Note: The screw hole is located under the slot in back

of the throat plate.

CRADLE-,

BLADE

BRACKET

BOLTS

LOCKWASHER Fig. 25

SOCKETHEAD CAPSCREWS(3) BLADEGUARD

FLATWASHER

RIVINGKNIFE

BLADE

BRACKET

Fig. 26

•Insert two socket head screws and two flat wash-

ers 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.

SOCKETHEAD

CAPSCREW

FLATWASHER_

BLADEGUARD

ANTI-KICKBACK

PAWLS

RIVING

KNIFE

:RADLE

Fig. 27

25 CRAFTSNRN"TABLESAW 315.228490

CHECKING THE THROAT PLATE

See Figure 28.

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

THROAT

HEADSCREW

HEIGHT

HANDWHEEL BEVELHANDWHEEL Fig. 28

ALIGNING RIVING KNIFE WITH 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 RIVINGKNIFE

PAWLS

BLADE

FRAMING

SQUARE

(HFTSMAN" TABLE SAW315.228490 Fig. 29

BLADEGUARD RIVINGKNIFE

Fig. 30

,_, 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.

•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.

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•

• Center riving knife over the blade• See Figure 31.

• Securely tighten screw with a 5 mm hex key.

RIVINGKNIFE

FRAMINGSQUARE _/1

VIEWED FROM TOP OF SAW 'P'-

WITH RIVING KNIFE SHOWN \

CENTERED OVER BLADE

BLADE

CHECK HEELING (PARALLELING) OF THE

SAWBLADE TO THE MITER GAGE GROOVE

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.

• Lift the blade guard. Raise the blade all the way by

turning the height handwheel.

• Mark beside one of the sawblade teeth at the front

of the blade. Place a framing square beside the

blade on the mark. Be sure the framing square is

between the teeth and fiat against the blade.

Measure the 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.

BLADEGUARDIS NOTSHOWNFORCLARITY

MARKEDTOOTH

ATFRONT

Fig. 32

MARKEDTOOTH

ATBACK FRAMINGSQUARE

Fig. 33

27 [RAFTSMAN"TABLESAW315.228490

CHECKINGRIP FENCEAND

BLADEALIGNMENT

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 aframing 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.

•Repeat until the rip fence is aligned.

• Lock the rip fence handle in desired position by

rotating the handle down.

RIP FENCE MITERGAGE

BLADE GROOVE

MITERGAGE

GROOVE

Fig. 34

FRAMINGSQUARE MITERGAGE

GROOVE

RiPFENCE

ADJUSTMENTSCREWS

Fig. 35

ADJUSTMENT

(4)

RIPFENCE

HANDLE

FINEADJUSTMENTKNOB Fig. 36

Note: To insure proper self alignment when position-

ing 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.

CilRFTSMAN"TABLE SAW315.228490 28

CHANGING THE MOTOR 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.

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 -- con-

nected 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.

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.

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.

• Plug the saw into the appropriate 220-240V,

15 amp, 3-blade receptacle.

• 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.

GREEN

GROUNDINGWIRE

BROWNLEAD

GREEN

GROUNDINGWIRE

BROWN

BLACKLEAD

CONNECTOR

BOX COVER

YELLOWLEAD

120VOLTWIRING

Fig. 37

BLACKLEAD

CONNECTOR

BOXCOVER

YELLOWLEAD

Fig. 38

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 THE BLADE

See Figures 39, 40, and41.

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.

BLADEGUARD

THROATPLATE

REMOVED

BLADEAT HIGHEST

POSITION

• 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.

• 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.

• Loosen the blade nut with the blade wrench pro-

vided with your saw. Remove the blade nut and

blade washer. Carefully remove the scrap wood

and blade.

• 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.

SCRAPWOOD TO LOOSEN

BLADENUT

Fig. 39

NEWBLADE,TEETH

DOWNATFRONT _(_ BLADEWASHER,

_DOMESIDEOUT

CAUTION: The teeth must point down toward

Hthe front of the saw to work properly. Otherwise,

damage to the blade, saw, or workpiece can

occur.

• 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.

BLADE

ARBOR

SCRAPWOOD

TO TIGHTEN

BLADENI

Fig. 40

Fig. 41

CRAFTSMAN"TABLE SAW 315.228490 30

HEELING (PARALLELING) THE SAWBLADE

TO THE MITER GAGE GROOVE

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.

,_ 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.

_lb 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.

• Mark beside one of the sawblade teeth at the front

of the blade. Place a framing square beside the

blade on the mark. Be sure the framing square is

between the teeth and flat against the blade.

Measure the 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.

• If the distances measured are different, adjust the

table brackets underneath the saw.

,_ WARNING: When reaching under the saw

table, wear gloves. Accidental contact with the

blade could cause a cut resulting in serious

personal injury.

BLADEGUARDIS NOTSHOWNFORCLARITY

FRAMINGSQUARE

MA,;E 0OT./

Fig. 42

FRAMINGSQUARE

MARKEDTOOTH

AT BACK_,

l'l'lq'l'l'IfHI I

Fig. 43

• 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.

• Lower the blade completely with the height

handwheel. You can then access the table brack-

ets 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.

• Tighten the screws, raise the blade and recheck.

• Repeat until blade is parallel to miter gage groove.

• 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 hand-

wheel and bevel lock handle.

• Lower blade and move the brackets as needed.

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.

31 rRRF'rSMRN'TABLESAW 315.228490

SAWTABLEVIEWEDFROMBELOW

REARTABLEBRACKET REARBRACKET

SCREWS

REAR

BRACKET

SCREW

FRONTTABLE

BRACKET

FRONTTABLE

BRACKETSCREWS Fig. 44

SETTING THE BEVEL STOPS 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.

Bevel scale should show O when the blade is set at 90"

and 45" when blade is at a 45" tilt.

• 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.

Note: The scale indicator is the plastic plate on the

scale at the front of the cabinet.

BEVELLOCK

HANDLE

(NOTSHOWN)

• 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 ascrewdriver,

adjust it within the slot, and retighten the screw.

4mm HEXKEY

90'STOP SCREW

45°STOP

SCREW

HEIGHI

HANDWHEEL

BEVELHANDWHEEL

Fig. 46

•HEIGHT

HANDWHEEL

SCALE

INDICATOR

Fig. 45

ClIflFTSMRN"TABLESAW315.228490 32

ADJUSTINGTHE MITERGAGE

See Figure 47.

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 PLATE

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

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.

• Securely tighten throat plate screw. Do not let the

throat plate to bow up above the table surface.

MITERGAGEKNOB

MITERGAGEROD

MITERGAGEBASE

45"STOPSCREW

0STOPSCREW STOPPIN

LOCK NUT Fig. 47

THROATPLATE

KEYSLOT

SPRINGCLIP

TABLETOP

SCREW

Fig. 48

33 CRRFTSMRN'TABLESAW 315.228490

BASIC OPERATION OF THE TABLE SAW

Atable 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 match-

ing 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.

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.

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

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 blades.

Never make cuts with dull blades.

•To avoid pinching the blade, support the work

properly before beginning a cut.

•When making a cut, use steady, even pressure.

Never force cuts.

• Do not cut wet or warped lumber.

• Always hold your workpiece firmly with both hands

or with 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.

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.

PUSHSTICKS

A featherboard is a device used to help control the

workpiece by guiding it securely against the table or

fence. Featherboards are especially useful when

ripping small workpieces and for completing non-

through cuts.The end is angled, with a number of

short kerfs to give a friction hold on the workpiece.

Lock it in place on the table with a C-clamp. Test that

it could resist kickback.

AWARNING: Place the featherboard against the

uncut portion of the workpiece, to avoid

kickback that could cause serious personal

injury.

CRIIFTSNRN'TABLE SAW315.228490 34

RESETTING THE THERMAL OVERLOAD

PROTECTOR

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 immedi-

ate 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.

• When you hear the click, the motor has been reset

and you can continue your project.

EXTENSION CORD AWG WIRE SIZE FOR

LENGTH 110-12OV 220-240V

0-25 ft 14 18

26-50 ft. 12 18

CAUSES OF OVERLOAD

Overload and overheating result from a number of

sources. Always check the connections, the load and

the supply circuit if motor performance is not satisfac-

tory. 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:

• 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 3-

prong 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,

MOTORRESETBUTrON Fig. 50

Note: This motor should be blown out or vacuumed

frequently to prevent saw dust buildup which

could interfere with motor cooling.

35 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 opera-

tions. Operating procedures for making each kind of

cut are given later in this section.

,_ WARNING: Always make sure the blade guard

and anti-kickback pawls are in place and working

properly when making these cuts to avoid

possible injury.

Cross cuts are straight 90" cuts made across the grain

of the workpiece. The wood is fed into the cut at a 90"

angle to the blade, and the blade is vertical.

Rip cuts are made with the grain of the wood. To

avoid kickback while making a rip cut, make sure one

side of the wood rides firmly against the rip fence.

The rip fence featurespa micro-adjust knob, which

allows for precise adjustments of the rip fence and

fine tolerances in the woodwork.

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.

_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 (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 com-

pound miter cut.

_IL WARNING: All blades and cutting accessories

must be rated for at least 5,000 rpm to prevent

possible injury.

CROSSCUT

RIPCUT

MITERCUT

BEVELCROSSCUT

BEVELRiPCUT

COMPOUND(BEVEL)MITERCUT

Fig. 51

I_P.AFTSMIIK"TABLESAW 315,228490 36

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.

CROSSCUT

INSERT_

Fig. 53

SWITCHON Fig. 54

SWITCHOFF Fig. 55

WHENMITERGAGEIS ON

LEFTSIDEOF BLADE

PLACERIGHTHANDON

MITERGAGEKNOBHERE

PLACELEFTHANDON

WORKPIECEANDMITER

GAGEHERE

Fig. 52

37 I:RRFTSMRWTABLESAW315.228490

•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.

• Hold work firmly against miter gage and push miter

gage to feed work into the blade.

• When work is completed, press switch off and

remove switch key. See Figure 55.

MAKING A RIP CUT

See Figure 56.

Making a test cut on scrap wood is highly recom-

mended. 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.

RIPCUT

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.

• Place a support the same height as top of saw table

behind the saw for cut work.

• 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.

BLADE

SCALE

RIP FENCE

Fig. 56

[ItlIFTSMIIN" TABLE SAW 315.228490 38

MAKING A MITER CUT

See Figure 57.

_k WARNING: Make sure the blade guard is

lowered over the blade and is working properly to

prevent possible injury.

Make a test cut on scrap wood. From the front of the

saw, push the wood to the blade with the miter gage.

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.

•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.

BLADE

STRAIGHT

MITERCUT

MITERGAGE

ANGLED

• 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.

MAKING A BEVEL CROSS CUT

See Figure 58,

_l, WARNING: Make sure the blade guard is

lowered and is working properly to prevent

possible injury.

Make a test cut on scrap wood. From the front of the

saw, push the wood to the blade with the miter gage.

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.

BLADE

BEVELCROSSCUT

MITERGAGE

STRAIGHT

BEVELLOCK

HANDLE

(NOTSHOWN) Fig. 58

HANDWHEEL

• 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.

HEIGHT

HANDWHEEL Fig. 57

39 (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 posi-

tion. 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.

VIEWEDFROMTHEFRONT,BELOWTHESAWTABLE

HEIGHT BEVELLOCK

HANDWHEEL HANDLE

Fig. 59

MAKING A BEVEL RIP CUT

See Figures 59 and 60.

Try this cut on apiece of scrap wood before cutting

your workpiece. Use a pushstick to move small pieces

of wood into and past the blade.

WARNING: Make sure the blade guard is

lowered and is working properly to prevent

possible injury.

• 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 adjust-

ment knob on front rail.

• Place a support the same height as the top of saw

table behind the saw for the cut work.

,_ 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.

BLADE

ANGLED

RIPCUT

RIPFENCEON

RIGHTSIDEOF

BLADE

FINE

ADJUSTMENT

KNOB

Fig.60

[RAFTSMAN"TABLESAW315.228490 40

MAKING A COMPOUND (BEVEL) MITER CUT

See Figure 61.

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.

_k, 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.

• 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.

COMPOUND(BEVEL)MITERCUT

PLACERIGHTHANDON

WORKPIECEANDMITER

GAGEHERE

WHENMITERGAGEIS ON

RIGHTSIDEOF BLADEPLACE

LEFTHANDON MITERGAGE

KNOBHERE

Fig. 61

41 tRAF'r|HRN' TABLE SAW 315.228490

MAKING A LARGE PANEL CUT

See Figure 62.

Make sure the saw is properly secured to a work

surface to avoid tipping from the weight of a large

panel.

WARNING: Make sure the blade guard is

Ulowered over the blade and is working properly to

prevent possible injury.

•Place asupport the same height as top of saw

table behind the saw for cut work. Add supports to

the sides as needed.

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.

_L. 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

RIPFENCE

SUPPORTS BEVELHANDWHEEL

HEIGHTHANDWHEEL

Fig. 62

[RAFTSMAN"TABLE SAW315.228490 42

MAKING A NON-THROUGH CUT

See Figure 63.

This is the only type of cut made without the blade

guard.

,_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.

• 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 guard assembly as

shown. Take out throat plate by removing the

screw with a phillips screwdriver. Be sure to

reinstall throat plate='before moving to the next

step.

• 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.

NON-THROUGHCUT

BLADEGUA_ PUSHSTICK

REMOVED

MAKING A DADO CUT

See Figure 64.

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.

,_, WARNING: Unplug saw before working around

the blade. Accidental starting could cause

serious injury.

• Take out throat plate by removing the screw.

• Remove riving knife and blade guard assembly.

Remove the blade.

• Mount dado blade according to instructions pro-

vided 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.

• When the work is completed, press the switch off

and remove the key. Unplug the saw, remove the

dado insert and dado blade. Reinstall the blade,

riving knife, blade guard and throat plate.

DADOCUT

Fig. 64

Fig. 63

43 CRflFTSMRN"TABLE SAW315.228490

GENERAL 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, 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.

MOTOR /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 immedi-

ately 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.

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)

CRRFTSHRN" TABLESAW 315.228490

FRONTOF SAW

Fig. 65

PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION

Saw does not start. 1. Motor cord or wall cord is not 1. Plug in motor cord or wall cord.

plugged in.

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 re-

placed 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

when using the saw.

5. May be wired for 240 volts

instead of 120 volts.

5, Check wiring of the saw with

info and diagrams in Changing

the Motor Voltage in the

Assembly section.

Motor overheats. 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.

Motor stalls, blows fuses, or trips

circuit breakers.

1. Starter switch is defective.

2. Voltage from source is low.

1. Have the switch replaced.

2. Request a voltage check from

the power company.

3. Dull blade. 3. Replace the blade.

4. Fuses or circuit breakers are

wrong size or defective.

4. Replace fuses or circuit

breakers.

5. Feeding workpiece too rapidly.

5. Feed workpiece into blade

slower.

€ItRFTSMRII"TABLESAW315.228490

PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION

Fuses or circuit breakers open

frequently.

1. Motor is overloaded.

2. Fuses or circuit breakers are

wrong size or defective.

1. Feed work more slowly.

2. Replace fuses or circuit break-

ers.

3. Dull blade. 3. Replace the blade.

4, Start switch is defective. 4. Have the switch replaced.

Saw vibrates excessively. 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. Ad-

just the leveling feet on legs.

Start switch does not operate. 1. Switch contacts are burned out. 1. Have the switch replaced and re-

quest a voltage check from the

power company.

2. Capacitor is defective 2. Have the capacitor replaced.

3. Connections are loose or dam- 3. Have the wiring checked and re-

aged. paired.

Handwheels are hard to turn. 1, Sawdust has collected on the 1. Clean and lubricate the mecha-

mechanism inside saw, nism.

Blade does not lower when turning

height handwheel. 1. Blade lock handle is not fully 1. Fully release the blade lock

released, handle,

Mitergage does not move smoothly. 1. Miter gage assembly is dirty or 1. Release the miter gage knob and

sticky, wax the miter gage base and

sides.

Cut binds, burns or stalls motor when

ripping.

1. Blade or teeth are dull.

2. Blade is heeling.

1. Sharpen or replace the blade.

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.

Saw blade does notcut true at 90" or

45" positions. 1. Indicators are not properly ad-

justed.

2. Positive stops inside base are

not accurate.

1. See Setting the Bevel Stops and

Indicatorin the Adjustments sec-

tion.

2, See Setting the Bevel Stops and

Indicatorin the Adjustments sec-

tion.

CRAFTSMAN" TABLE SAW315.228490 46

PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION

Rip fence does not move smoothly. 1. Rip fence is not mounted cor- t.

rectly.

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.

Wood edges away from rip fence

when ripping. 1. Rip fence is misaligned. 1, See the Assembly section for

Checking Rip Fence and Blade

Alignment and Aligning Rip

Fence and Front Rail

procedures.

47 CRAFTSMAN" TABLE SAW315.228490

CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW - MODEL NO. 315.228490

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FIGURE A

CRRFTSMRN"TABLESAW315.228490 48

CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW - MODEL NO. 315.228490

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Key Pa_

No. Number

1 982072-001

2 **STD551031

3 982277-001

4 982119-001

5 **STD511003

6 979978-001

7 9"_3979-001

8 979980-001

9 979984-001

10 979981-002

11 ** STD510807

12 ** STD541008

13 982087-001

14 982088-001

981285-001

PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE A

Description Quan.

Miter Gage Knob ........................................................................... 1

*Washer (5/16 in.) ........................................................................... 1

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

Miter Gage ..................................................................................... 1

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

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

Miter Gage Block ........................................................................... 1

Stop Pin ......................................................................................... 1

Shoulder Screw ............................................................................. 1

Miter Gage Rod ............................................................................. 1

* Screw (#8-32 x 5/8 in.) .................................................................. 3

*Hex Nut (#8-32) ............................................................................. 3

Sliding Washer .............................................................................. 1

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

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

Standard Hardware Item -- May Be Purchased Locally

Available From Div. 98 -- Source 980.00

49 I:RRFTSMRN" TABLESAW 315.228490

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FIGUREB

CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW - MODEL NO. 315.228490

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CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW - MODEL NO. 315.228490

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SAW or when ordering repair parts. I

PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE B

Key Part

No. Number Description Quan.

1 979999-001

2 ** STD54103!

3 ** STD551031

4 979995-002

5 ** STD533107

6 979993-002

7 979997-002

8 979888-001

9 979996-002

10 979998-002

Leveling Foot ..................................................................................................................................................... 4

* Hex Nut (5/16-18) ........................................................................................................................................... 36

* Washer (5/16 in.) ............................................................................................................................................. 40

Leg .................................................................................................................................................................... 4

* Carriage Bolt (5/16-18 x 3/4 in.) ...................................................................................................................... 24

End Brace ......................................................................................................................................................... 2

Side Brace ......................................................................................................................................................... 2

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

Short Leg Brace ................................................................................................................................................ 2

Long Leg Brace ................................................................................................................................................. 2

Standard Hardware Item -- May Be Purchased Locally

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345

26 17

FIGUREC

I I

CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW- MODEL NO. 315.228490

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Key Part

No. Number Description Ouen.

1979973-001

2 979945-001

3** STD541425

4979970-001

5 979969-001

6 979968-001

7 979972-001

8 ** STD551008

9 979961-001

10 979962-001

11 979963-001

12 979881-001

13 979964-001

14 980964-001

15 980595-001

16 980596-001

17 979965-002

18 979966-001

PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE C

Key Part

Fence End Cap ........................................ 1

* Screw (#8-32 x1/2 in.) ............................. 4

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

Lock Plate ................................................. 1

Lock Spring ............................................... 1

Fence Lock Rod ....................................... 1

Rear Fence Slide ...................................... 1

* Washer (#8) .............................................. 1

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

Fence Plate .'............................................. 1

Rip Fence Cover ...................................... 1

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

Fence Handle Bracket .............................. 1

Cam Sleeve .............................................. 1

Pin ............................................................ 1

Retaining Ring .......................................... 2

Rip Fence Handle ..................................... 1

Roll Pin (8 x 43 mm) ................................. 2

No. Number Description Quan.

19 979967-001

20 980953-002

21 980952-001

22 980951-001

23 ** STD512503

24 980949-001

25 980948-001

26 980947-001

27 ** STD551010

28 980945-001

29 980966-001

30 980598-001

31 980965-001

32 979960-001

33 979959-001

34 980322-001

35 980318-001

981282-001

981287-001

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

Fence Adjustment Knob ........................... 1

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

Bushing ..................................................... 1

* Screw (1/4-20 x 3/8 in.) ............................ 2

Fence Adjusting Bracket .......................... 1

Push Nut ................................................... 1

Rubber Bumper ........................................ 1

* Washer (#!0) ............................................ 1

Screw (#10-24 x 3/8 in.) ........................... 1

Rear Glide ................................................ 2

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

Front Glide ................................................ 2

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

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

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

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

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

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

Standard Hardware Item -- May Be Purchased Locally

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PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE D

Key Part

No. Number Description Quan.

1 979935-001

2 979940-001

3 979944-001

4 ** STD551025

5 979942-001

6 979941-001

7 979937-001

8 979939-001

9 979938-001

10 979934-001

11 979936-001

12 980955-001

13 980400-001

14 980324-001

981279-001

Push Nut ........................................................................................................................................................... 4

Anti-Kickback Pawl ........................................................................................................................................... 2

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

Washer (1/4 in.) ................................................................................................................................................. 3

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

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

Blade Guard Bracket ......................................................................................................................................... 1

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

Pin ..................................................................................................................................................................... 1

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

Pin ..................................................................................................................................................................... 1

Roll Pin .............................................................................................................................................................. 1

Waming Label ................................................................................................................................................... 1

Blade Guard Label ............................................................................................................................................ 1

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

Standard Hardware Item -- May Be Purchased Locally

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PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE E

Key Part

No. Number Description Quart.

1 979945-001

2 ** STD512503

3 980652-001

4 980594-001

5 979986-001

6 979991-001

7 976863-001

8 980001-001

9 979987-001

10 ** STD511003

11 979990-001

12 980321-001

* Screw (#8-32 x 1/2 in.) ..................................................................................................................................... 3

* Screw (1/4-20 x 3/8 in.) .................................................................................................................................... 2

Switch Plate ..................................................................................................................................................... 1

* Square Nut (1/4-20) ......................................................................................................................................... 2

Strain Relief ...................................................................................................................................................... 2

Power Cord (Power Source) ............................................................................................................................ 1

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

Switch (Includes Key No. 7) ............................................................................................................................. 1

Switch Housing ................................................................................................................................................ 1

* Screw (#10-24 x 5/16 in.) ................................................................................................................................. 2

* Star Washer (#10) ............................................................................................................................................ 2

On/Off Label ..................................................................................................................................................... 1

Standard Hardware Item -- May Be Purchased Locally

** Available From Div. 98 -- Source 980.00

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FIGUREF

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PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE F

Key Part

No. Number Description Quan.

** STD541010

** STD551010

981382-001

979900-001

** STD502502

980962-001

980960-001

* Hex Nut (#10) ................................................................................................................................................... 4

* Flat Washer (#10) ............................................................................................................................................ 4

Belt Guard ........................................................................................................................................................ 1

Pulley ............................................................................................................................................................... 1

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

Motor ................................................................................................................................................................ 1

Power Cord (Motor) ......................................................................................................................................... 1

*Standard Hardware Item -- May Be Purchased Locally

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FIGUREG

CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW- MODEL NO. 315.228490

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

Key PaN

No. Number

1979992-002

2 ** STD523105

3980588-001

4 977227-002

6 977229-002

6 977491-001

7977481-001

8 980602-001

9 ** STD551110

10 980320-002

11 982120-001

PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE G

Description Quan.

Base ................................................................................................................................................................. 1

* Bolt (5/16-18 x 1/2 in. Hex Hd.) ....................................................................................................................... 3

* Star Washer (5/16 in.) ...................................................................................................................................... 3

Handwheal Assembly (Includes Key Nos. 5, 6, and 7) .................................................................................... 2

Handle .............................................................................................................................................................. 2

Screw (MS x 1.25 in.) ....................................................................................................................................... 2

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

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

* Lock Washer (#10) ........................................................................................................................................... 2

Front Panel Label ............................................................................................................................................. 1

Data Plate ........................................................................................................................................................ 1

Standard Hardware Item -- May Be Purchased Locally

** Available From Div. 98 -- Source 980.00

CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW -MODEL NO. 315.228490

I The model number will be found on a plate attached to the cabinet. Always mention the model number in all correspondence regarding your TABLE I

SAW or when ordering repair parts. J

7 2

FIGUREH

CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW- MODEL NO. 315.228490

I The model number will be found on a plate attached to the cabinet. Always mention the model number in all correspondence regarding your TABLE |

SAW or when ordering repair parts. J

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Key Pad

No. Number

1979879-001

2979945-001

3979946-001

4 980323-001

5 980954-001

6 982084-001

7 979948-001

8 980957-001

9 982121-001

10 979951-001

11 979952-001

12 982083-001

13 979949-001

14 ** STD551131

15 ** STD541031

16 ** STD523110

17 982122-001

18 979875-001

19 .979874-001

20 980956-002

21 979872-001

22 982099-001

23 979871-001

24 979873-001

PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE H

Description Quan.

Bolt (5/16-18 x3/4 in. Square Hd.) ................................................................................................................. 12

* Screw (#8-32 x 1/2 in.) ...................................................................................................................................... 4

End Cap (Left Rear) .......................................................................................................................................... 1

Label ................................................................................................................................................................. 1

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

Rear Rail Connector (For Use On Split Rail Design) ....................................................................................... 1

End Cap (Right Rear) ....................................................................................................................................... 1

Extension Table ................................................................................................................................................. 2

Scale (Right) ..................................................................................................................................................... 1

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

Front Rail (One Piece Design, Includes Scale) ................................................................................................ 1

Front Rail Connector (For Use On Split Rail Design) ....................................................................................... 1

End Cap (Left Front) ......................................................................................................................................... 1

*Washer (5/16 in.) ............................................................................................................................................. 28

* Hex Nut (5/16-18) ........................................................................................................................................... 20

* Bolt (5/16-18 x 1 in. Hex Hd.) ........................................................................................................................... 8

Scale (Left) ........................................................................................................................................................ 1

Align-A-Cut Insert .............................................................................................................................................. 1

*Setscrew (5/16-18 x 5/8 in.) .............................................................................................................................. 2

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

* Screw (#10-24 x 3/4 in.) .................................................................................................................................... 1

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

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

*Setscrew (#10-24 x 3/16 in.) ............................................................................................................................. 4

Standard Hardware Item -- May Be Purchased Locally

** Available From Div. 98 -- Source 980.00

iCRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW - MODEL NO. 315.228490

The model number will be found on a plate attached to the cabinet. Always mention the model number in all correspondence regarding your TABLE I

SAW or when ordering repair parts. J

1 52 9

457

5O 13

14 15 16

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FIGUREI

41_18

42 39 38 37 10

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19 22

CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW- MODEL NO. 315.228490

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

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Key Pad

No. Number

1 ** STD551131

2 ** STD523105

3 979880-001

4 979883-001

5 979884-001

6 979885-001

7 979886-001

8 980588-001

9 ** STD523110

10 979896-001

11 979895-001

12 979894-001

13 979893-001

14 ***

15 979891-001

16 979890-001

17 979889-001

18 979906-001

19 979907-002

20 979912_001

21 979910-001

22 979917-001

23 979915-001

24 979905-001

25 979904-001

26 979885-001

PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE I

Description Quan.

* Lock Washer (5/16 in.) ............................ 6

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

Riving Knife/Blade Guard Bracket .......... 1

* Bolt (1/4-20) ............................................ 1

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

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

Table Bracket .......................................... 2

Star Washer ............................................ 6

* Bolt (5/16-18 x1in. 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

Blade Wrench ......................................... 1

Shaft ........................................................ 1

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

* Washer (#8) ............................................ 6

*Screw (#8-32 x 3/8 in.) ........................... 5

Threaded Rod ......................................... 1

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

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

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

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

Key Pad

No. Nutnber

27 ** STD511003

28 980946-001

29 979908-001

30 979911-001

31 979914-001

32 980589-001

33 979924-001

34 979923-001

35 979922-001

36 979897-001

37 979898-001

38 979902-001

39 979903-001

40 ** STD304420

41 979900-001

42 ** STD502502

43 980593-00!

44 ** STD523107

45 979925-001

46 979926-001

47 979904-001

48 979927-001

49 979928-001

50 979929-001

51 ** STD541031

52 ** STD551031

972000-781

Description Quan.

*Screw (#10-24 x 3/8 in,) ......................... 2

* Washer (#10) .......................................... 2

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

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

Knuckle ................................................... 1

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

Height Adjustment Rod ........................... 1

"O" Ring .................................................. 2

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

Cradle (Trunnion) .................................... 1

Arbor Housing ......................................... 1

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

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

V-Belt (4L-420) ........................................ 1

Pulley ...................................................... 1

* Setscrew (1/4-20 x1/4 in,) ...................... 4

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

*Bolt (5/16-18 x 3/4 in. Hex Hd.) .............. 2

Motor Support Base ................................ 1

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

Retaining Ring ........................................ 2

Pivot Shaft .............................................. 1

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

Motor Mounting Plate .............................. 1

*Hex Nut (5/16-18) ................................... 4

* Washer (5/16 in.) .................................... 8

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