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Owner's Manual

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TABLE SAW

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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

972000-780

10-02

•Safety

•Features

•Assembly

•Operation

•Maintenance

•Parts List

FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW

If this(RAFTSMAN Table Saw fails due to a defeat in matedal or workmanshipwithin one year from the date

of pumhase, Sears will repair it, free of charge.

Contact aSears Service Canter for repair.

if this product is used for commercial or rental purposes,this warranty applies only for 90 days from the date

ofpurchase.

Thiswarrantygivesyou specificlegalrights,and you may alsohave otherdghtswhichvaryfrom stateto

state.

Seare, Roebuck and Co., Dept. 8t7WA, Hoffman Estate,=,IL 60179

Your saw has many features for making cuttingoperations more pleasantend enjoyable. Safety, performance

and dependabilityhave been given top priorityinthe designof this saw making it easy to maintainand operate,

CAUTION: Carefully read throughthisentire owner'smanual before usingyour new saw. Pay close

attentionto the Rules For Safe Operation, and all Safety Alert Symbols,includingDanger, Warning and

Caution. If you use your saw propedyand onlyfor what it is intended,youwill enjoyyears of safe, reliable

service.

,_, Look for this symbol to point out important safetyprecautions,It means attention!!!Your safety is involved.

•k WARNING:

The operation of any powertool san result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes,

which can result in severe eye damage, Before beginningpower tool operation, always

wear safety goggles or safetyglasseswith side shieldsand a fullface shieldwhen needed.

We recommend a Wide Vision Safety Mask for usa over eyeglasses or standardsafety

glasses with side shields, availableat Sears Retail Stores.

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

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

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

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

•Glossary and ProductSpecifications............................................................................................................ 8

•Unpacking and Accassodes ......................................................................................................................... 9

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

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

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

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

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

•Assembly ................................................................................................................................................ 16-29

InstallingHandwheals on Table Sew Base ................................................................................................. 18

AssemblingLeg Stand ........................................................................................................................... 16-19

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MountingtheLegStandontheTableSawBase........................................................................................ 19

AssemblingTable Extensions..................................................................................................................... 20

AligningTable Extensions ..................................................................................................... 20

Installingthe Rear Rail ................................................................................................................................ 21

Installingthe Front Rail ............................................................................................................................... 22

Aligning Rip Fence and Rails ...................................................................................................................... 23

Mountingthe Motor...................................................................................................................................... 23

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

Checking the Throat Plate ........................................................................................................................... 24

Installingthe Blade Guard ........................................................................................................................... 25

Aligning the Riving Knife withthe Blade ..................................................................................................... 26

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

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

Checking Squareness of ExtensionTables to Saw Table .......................................................................... 29

•Adjustments............................................................................................................................................ 30-34

Replacingthe Blade .................................................................................................................................... 30

Heeling (Paralleling) the Sawblade to Miter Gage Groove .................................................................... 31-32

Setting the Bevel Stopsand Indicator.................................................................................................... 32-33

Adjustingthe Miter Gage ............................................................................................................................. 33

Removing/Replacing the Throat Plate ...................................................................................................... 34

•BasicOperation of the Table Saw ......................................................................................................... 35-42

Causes of Kickback .................................................................................................................................... 35

Avoiding Kickback....................................................................................................................................... 35

Cutting Aids ................................................................................................................................................. 35

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

Making a Cross Cut..................................................................................................................................... 37

Making a Rip Cut .................................................................................................................................... 37-38

Making a Miter Cut ...................................................................................................................................... 38

Making a Bevel Cross Cut ..................................................................................................................... 38-39

Making a Bevel Rip Cut ............................................................................................................................... 39

Making a Compound (Bevel) Miter Cut....................................................................................................... 40

Making a Large Panel Cut ........................................................................................................................... 41

Makinga Non-ThroughCUt ......................................................................................................................... 41

Makinga Dado Cut ...................................................................................................................................... 42

• Maintenance ................................................................................................................................................ 43

•Lubrication................................................................................................................................................... 43

•Troubleshooting...................................................................................................................................... 44.46

•ExplodedView and Repair Parts List..................................................................................................... 48-65

•Parts Ordering/Sen/ica ................................................................................................................ back page

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The purposeof safety symbolsisto attractyour attentionto possibledangers. The safety symbols,and the

explanationswiththem, deserve your careful attentionand understanding,The safety warnings do not by

themselves eliminateany danger. The instructionsorwarningsthey give are notsubstitutesfor proper accident

preventionmeasures.

SYMBOL MEANING

SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL

Indicates danger, warning,or caution. May be used in conjunctionwithother symbolsor

pictugraphs.

DANG ER: Failureto obey a safety warningwill result inseriousinjuryto yourselfor to others,

Always followthe safety precautionsto reduce the riskof fire, electdc shockand personalinjuP/,

WARNING: Failureto obey a safety warningcan resultin sadous Injury to yourselfor to others,

Always followthe safetyprecautionsto reduce the riskof fire, electdc shockand personal injuw.

CAUTION: Failureto obey asafety warning may resultin propertydamage or personal injulyto

yourselforto others.Alwaysfollow the safety precautionsto reduce the dsk of fire, electric shock

and personal injury,

Note: Advises you of informationor Instructions vital to the operationor maintenanceof the equipment,

IMPORTANT

Servicingrequiresextreme care and knowledgeof the

system and should be performed only by a qualified

servicetechnician, For servicewe suggestyou return

the toolto your nearest Sears store or repaircenter.

Alwaysuse odginalfactory replacement partswhen

servicing.

_, WARNING: Do not attemptto operate thistool

untilyou have read thoroughlyand understand

completelyall instructions,safety rules,etc.

contained inthis manual. Failure to complycan

result in accidentsinvolvingfire, electrical shock,

or serious personal injury.Save the owners

manual and reviewfrequently for continuingsafe

operation, and instructingotherswho rneyusa

this tool.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

•KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read the owner's

manual carefully, Leam the saw's applications

and limitationsas well as the specific potential

hazards related to this tool.

•DO NOT USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRON-

MENT. Do not use power tools near gasoline or

other flammable liquids, in damp or wet loca-

tions, or expose them to rain. Keep the work

area well lit.

•MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD-PROOF with

padlocks and master switchesor by removing

starter keys.

•KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. All

visitors sbou|dwear safety glasses and be kept

a safe distance from work area. Do not let

visitorscontact tool or extension cord while

operating.

•KEEP THE WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered

work areas and work benches inviteaccidents.

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 perfor-

mance. Follow instructionsfor lubricatingand

changing accessories,

•USE THE RIGHT TOOL FOR THE JOB. Do not

force the tool or attachmentto do a job it was

not designedfor. Usa it only the way it was

intended.

•DRESS PROPERLY. Do not wear loose cloth-

ing. 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 protec-

tive hair covedng to contain long hair.

• ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WITH

SIDE SHIELDS. Everyday eyeglasses have only

impact-rasistantlenses; they are NOT safety

glaseas.

•NEVER STAND ON TOOL, Serious injurycould

or.cur if the tool is tipped or if the blade is

unintentionallycontacted.

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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued)

•DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep properfootingand

balance at all times.

•SECURE WORK. Usa clamps or • vise to hold

work when practical. It's safer then usingyour

hand and frees both hands to operate tool.

•USE THE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make

sure your extension cord is in good condition,

Use only a cord heavy enough to carry the

currentyour product will drew, An undersized

cord will cause a drop in line voltage resultingin

loss of power and overheating. A wire gage size

(A.W,G.) of at least 14 is recommendedfor an

extension cord 25 feat or less in length. If in

doubt, use the next heavier gage. The smaller

the gage number, the heavier the cord.

•AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Be sure

switchis off when pluggingin,

•REMOVE WRENCHES AND ADJUSTING

KEYS, Get in the habit of checking-before

turning on tool -that hex keys and adjusting

wrenches are removed from tool.

CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before usingthe

tool again, check any damaged parts, including

guards,for proper operation and perfon_anca.

Check alignment of movingparts, bindingof

moving parts, breakage of parts, saw stability,

mountingand any other conditionsthat may

affect its operation. A damaged part muStbe

proparlyrepaired or replaced by a qualified

service technician at a Sears Store or repair

center to avoid risk of personal injury.

USE ONLY CORRECT BLADES. Use the dght

blade size, style and cuttingspeed for the

matedal 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 sarvice technician

at a Sears Store or repair center.

•KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in goodworking

order, This includesthe blade guard, dying

knife, and anti-ldckback 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 notin use,

before saP.'icing, or when changing attachments,

blades, bits, cutters, etc., all tools should be

disconnectedfrom power supply.

•DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL. It will dothe job

better and more safely at the rate for which it

was designed,

•NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNAT-

TENDED. TURN THE POWER OFF. Do not

leave tool until it comes to a complete Stop.

•BEFORE MOUNTING, DISCONNECTING OR

REMOUNTING THE MOTOR; unplugthe saw

and removethe switchkey.

AWARNING: When servicing,use only identical

Creflsman replacement parts. Use of any other

parts may create a hazard or cause product

damage.

•NEVER USE THIS TOOL IN AN EXPLOSNE

ATMOSPHERE. Normal sparkingof the motor

could ignite fumes,

•MAKE SURE THE WORK AREA HAS AMPLE

LIGHTING to see the work and that no obStruc-

tions will interferewith safe operation BEFORE

performingany work usingthis tool.

•DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT

TURN n" ON AND OFF. Have defective

switches replaced by a qualified servicetechni-

cian at a Sears Store or repair center.

•GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK by

preventingbody contactwith grounded surfaces

such as pipes, radiators, ranges, refrigerator

enclosures.

•GROUND ALL TOOLS. See Electrical page.

•WEAR A DUST •ASK to keep from inhaling

fine particles.

•PROTECT YOUR HEARING. Wear hsaring

protectiondudngextended periodsof operation,

•DO NOT OPERATE THIS TOOL WHILE UN-

DER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS, ALCOHOL,

OR ANY MEDICATION.

•STAY ALERT AND EXERCISE CONTROL.

Watch what you ere doing and use common

sense. Do not operate tool when you are

tired. Do not rash.

•AVOID AWKWARD OPERATIONS AND HAND

PosmoNs where a sudden slip couldcause

your hand to move intothe blade. ALWAYS

make sure you have good balance.

•ALWAYS SUPPORT LARGE WORK PIECES

while cuttingto minimize risk of blade pinching

and kickback.Saw may slip. walk or slide while

cutting large or heavy boards.

•GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK, Kickbackcan

occur when the blade stalls, drivingthe work

piece beck toward the operator. It can pullyour

hand into the blade, resultingin sedous personal

injury.Stay out of the blade path and turn switch

off immediatelyif blade bindsor stalls.

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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued)

•USE A SUPPORT FOR THE SIDES AND BACK •

OF THE SAW TABLE when sawingwide or long

workpleoas. Usa e sturdy "outrigger"support if e

table extensionis more than 24 inches longand •

is attached to the saw, to prevent tipping,

CUT ONLY WOOD, PLASTIC OR WOOD-LIKE

MATERIALS. Do not cut metal.

NEVER cut more then one piece at a time. DO

NOT STACK more than one workpieceon 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 propedy before each use,

NEVER PERFORM ANY OPERATION FREE-

HAND. Always place the workplaceto be cut on

the saw table and positionit firmly against the

fence as a backstop.

USE THE RIP FENCE. Always usa a fence or

straight edge guide when ripping,

BEFORE MAKING A CUT, be sure all adjust-

ments are secure.

BE SURE THE BLADE PATH • FREE OF

NAILS. Inspect for and remove all nails from

lumber before cutting.

•BE SURE THE BLADE CLEARS THE

WORKPIECE, Never start the saw with the

blade touching the workplace,

•KEEP HANDS AWAY FRO• CUTTING AREA.

Do not reach underneath work or in blade cutting

path withyour hands and fingers for any reason.

Alwaysturn the power off,

USE A PUSHBLOCK OR PUSH STICK for

workpiecas so small that your fingers go under

the blade guard. NEVER TOUCH BLADE or

other moving parts dudng usa, for any reason,

_lb WARNING: Blade coasts after balngturned off.

•ALLOW THE MOTOR TO COME UP TO FULL

SPEED before startinga out to avoid blade

bindingor stalling.

•ALWAYS PUSH THE WORKPIEGE; never pull

it toward the saw.

•DO NOT FEED THE MATERIAL TOO

QUICKLY, Do not force the workplace against

the blade.

•ALWAYS TURN OFF SAW before disconnect-

ing it, to avoid accidental =talting when recon-

nectingto power supply. NEVER leave the table

saw unattended while connectedto a power

source.

BEFORE CHANGING THE SETUP, REMOVING

COVERS, GUARDS, OR BLADE; unplugthe

saw end remove the switchkey.

KEEP TOOL DRY, CLEAN, AND FREE FROM

OIL AND GREASE. Always use a clean cloth

when Cleaning.Never use brake fluids, gesaline,

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 extensioncords with the marking

"Acceptablefor usa with outdoor appliances;

store cords indoors while not in usa." Use

extension cordswith an electrical rating not less

than the saw's rating, Always disconnect the

extension cord from the outlet before discon-

nectingthe product from the extension cord.

•INSPECT TOOL CORDS AND EXTENSION

CORDS PERIODICALLY and, if damaged, have

repaired by a qualifiedservice technicianat a

Sears store or repair center. Stay constantly

aware of cord locationand keep it well away

fromthe moving blade.

IS DO NOT ABUSE CORD, Never yank cordto

disconnect it from receptacle. Keep cord from

heat, oil, and sharp edges.

•SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to them

frequently and use to instructother users, If you

loan someone this tool, loan them these instruc-

t_onsalso.

,&WARNING: Some dust created by power

sanding, sawing, grinding, ddlling, 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

end other masonry products, and

,arsenic and chromium from chemically-

treated lumbar,

Your dsk from these exposures vades,

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 only3-wirs extensioncords that have 3-prong

groundingplugsand 3-pole receptaclesthat accept

the tool'splug.When usinga powertool at a consid-

erable distancefrom the power source, use an

extensioncord heavy enough to carrythe currentthat

the tool willdraw. An undersized extensioncordwill

cause a dropin line voltage, resultingina lossof

power and causingthe motor to overheat, Use the

chart providedbelow to determinethe minimumwire

size requiredin an extensioncord. Only round jack-

eted cords listed by Underwriter'sLaboratories(UL)

should be used,

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

Up to 25 feet 14

26-100 feet 12

When workingwiththe tool outdoors,use an exten-

sion cordthat is designed for outsideuse. This is

indicated by the lettersWA on the cord'sjacket.

Before usingan extensioncord, inspectitfor loose or

exposed wires and cut orwom insulation.

A_ CAUTION: Keep the cord away from the cutting

arsa and positionthe cord so that Itwill not be

caught on lumber, tools, or other objectsduring

cuttingoperations.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

Your Sears Craftsman Table Saw is powered by a

precisionbuiltelectric motor. It should be connected

to apower supply that is 120 volts, 60 Hz, AC only

(normal household cun'ent). Do notoperate this tool

on directcurrent (DC), A substantialvoltage dropwill

cause a loss of power and the motorwill overheat. If

the saw does not operate when pluggedinto an

outlet, double check the power supply.

SPEED AND WIRING

The no-load speed of yourtable saw is approximately

3,600 rpm. This speed is notconstant and decreases

undera load or withlower voltage. For voltage,the

wiring ina shop is as importantas the motor's horse-

power rating.A line intended only for lightscannot

probedy carry a power tool motor.Wire that is heavy

enough for a short distancewill be too lightfor a

greeter distance. A linethat can supportone power

tool may not be able to supporttwo orthrae tools.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

In the event of a malfunctionor breakdown,grounding

providese path of least resistancefor electriccurrent

to reduce the riskof electric shock.This tool is

equippedwithan electdccord having an equipment-

groundingconductorand a groundingplug. The plug

must be pluggedintoa matchingoutletthat is properly

installedand groundedin accordancewith all local

codes and ordinances.

Do not modifythe plugprovided. If it will not fit the

outlet,have the properoutlet installedby a qualified

electrician,improperconnectionofthe equiprnent-

groundingconductorcan result ina riskof electric

shook.The conductor with insulationhavingan outer

surfacethat is green withor withoutyellow stripesis

the equipment-groundingconductor. If repairor

replacementof the electriccord or plugis necessary,

do notconnectthe equipment-groundingconductor to

a live terminal.

Check with a qualifiedelectrician or service personnel

if the groundinginstructionsare net completely

understood,or if in doubtas to whether the tool is

properlygrounded.

Repairor replace a damaged orwom cord immedi-

ately.

This tool is intendedfor use on a cimultthat has an

outlet likethe one shownin Figure 1. It also has •

groundingpin likethe one shown,

GROUNDING

RN /

COVEROF GROUNDED

OtRLEr BOX Fig, 1

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Anti-Kickback Pawls

Toothed safety devices behind the blade designedto

stop a workpiece from being kickedback at the

operator duringa ripping operation.

Arbor

The shaft on which ablade or cuttingtool is mounted.

Bevel Cut

A cuttingoperation made with the blade at any angle

other than 90° to the saw table.

Compound Cut

Acut withboth a miterangle and a bevel angle.

Crosscut

A cuttingoperationmade acrossthe grainorthe width

of the workpiece,

Dado

A non-throughcut that gives a square notchor trough;

requiresa special blade.

Feat herboard

A deviceto help guide workpiecesduring ripcuts.

Freehand (for table saw)

Dangerouspractice of making a cut withoutusingrip

or miterfences. See Safety Rules.

Gum

A sticky,sap-based residuefrom wood products.

Heel

Alignmentof the blade.

Kerr

The matedal removed by the blade inathroughcut or

the slotproduced by the blade In a non-throughcut.

Kickback

A hazardthat can occur when blade binds or stalls,

throwingworkpleceback toward operator.

Leading End

The end of the workpiece pushed intothe cuttingtool

first.

Miter Cut

A cuttingoperation made with the miter gage at any

angle other than 0°.

Molding

Anon-through cut that gives a varied shape to the

workpieceand requires a special blade.

Push Stick

Adevice used to feed the workpiecethroughthe saw

blade dudng narrowcuttingoperations. It helps keep

the operator'shands well away from the blade,

Rabbet

Anotch in the edge of a workpiece.

A cutting operation to reduce the thickness of the

workpiece in order to make thinner pieces.

Resin

A sticky,sap-bssed substance.

RIp Cut

A cut made withthe the grain ofthe workpiece.

SawbladiePath

The area directlyin linewith the blade -- over, under,

behind,or in frontof it. Also, the workpiecearea

which will be or has been cut bythe blade.

Set

The distancethatthe tip of the saw blade tooth is bent

(or set) outwardfromthe face of the blade.

Throw-Back

Saw throwingback a workpiece;similarto kickback.

Through Sawing

Any cuttingoperation where the blade extends

completelythroughthe workpiece.

TratIIng End

The workpiece end last cutby the blade in a rip cut.

Workplace

The item on whichthe cuttingoperation is beingdone.

The surfacesof a workpiesaare commonlyreferredto

as faces, ends, and edges.

Worktable

The surface on whichthe workpiece restswhile

performinga cuttingoperation.

Blade Arbor 5/8 in,

BLadeDiameter 10 in.

Blade "13it O° -45 °

Table Size withouttable extensions 20 in. x 27 in.

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

Rating 13 Amperes, 1,5 HP

(3 HP max. developed)

Input 120 V, 60 Hz -AC only

No Load Speed 3,600 RPM

Cutting Capacity with Miter at 0°/Bevel 0°3-3/8 in.

Cutting Capacity wIth Miter at 0°/Bevel 45°: 2-1/4 in.

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Your new table saw has been designedto give you

many years of highquality performance.To insure

this goal, Woparcare andtreatment is important.

Careful treatment beginswith removingall partsfrom

the carton and checkingthem against the listof loose

parts. The longbox containsthe rails.The large box

holdsall other parts, which are detailed in the Loose

Parts List,

•Separate the saw and all partsfrom the packing

materialsand check each againstthe packinglist,

especiallythe smallparts that can be hidden inthe

packing material.

Note: Do not discardthe packing matadals untilyou

have carefullyinspected the sew, identifiedall

parts, and satisfactorilyoperated your new saw.

WARNING: Never use gasoline,naptha, or

other highlyvolatile solvents.Do not ever let

brakefluids, gasoline, petroioumJoased

products,or penetrating oils contact plasticparts.

Such chemicals can weaken or destroy plastic.

•Removethe wax paper covedngon the table. Use

any ordinaryhouseholdtype grease and spot

remover. Immediatelyapply a coat of pasta wax to

the table and table extensions.

WARNING: To prevent accidental startingthat

couldcause possible sadous personal injury,

assemble all parts to your sew before connecting

itto power supply.Saw should never be

connectedto power supplywhen you are

assemblingparts, makingadjustments,installing

or removingblades, or when notin use.

_1= WARNING: If any parts are missing,do not

operate this tool untilthe missingpartsare

replaced. Failure to do so could resultin possible

seriouspersonal injury.

The followingrecommendedaccassodesare currentlyavailable at Sears Retail Stores.

Fence Guide System

Guide Master

BoxJoint & 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/t6 in, Stack Dado

7 in. MoldingHead Set

2BitMolding Head Set

Saw Baskets

JointerClamps

SpecialtyThroat Plate

MiterGage Hold Down Clamp

Align.A-RipXRC Rip Fence

Dust Collection System

Accessory Table

A_. WARNING: The use of attachmentsor accassedes not listed mightbe hazardous.

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The following items are included with your Table Saw.

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

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

C, BeltGuard ............................................................ 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.................................................................... 1

N. Motor MountingPlate

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

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

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

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

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

S. Switch Assembly ................................................. 1

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

U, Table Extension ................................................... 2

V, Hardware for MountingMotor,Motor Mounting

Plate, and BeltGuard (Shown Separately) .......... 1

W. Hardware for Table Extensions

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

X. Hardware for Leg Stand, Leveling Feet, and

MountingSaw Base

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

Y. Hardwarefor Blade Guard Bracketand

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

Z. Owner's Manual (Not Shown) .............................. 1

Checkallloosepartsfromtheboxwiththelistonthepreviouspage,thefiguresbelowandonthefollowing

page.Smallitems such as fasteners and end caps are shownin figures2 b and 2 c. Follow the instructionsin

the Assembly sectionto assemble your new sew.

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

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

flat washer (#10) ............................................... 2

V. Hardware for MountingMotor, Motor Mounting

Plate, and BeltGuard

Hardwarefor Mounting Motor............................ 1

hex bolt (5116-18x 1 in.) .................................... 4

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

lockwasher (5/16 in.) ........................................ 4

hex nut (5116-18) ............................................... 4

X. Hardwarefor Leg Stand, LevelingFeet, and

MountingSaw Base

Hardwarefor LagStand .................................... 1

carriage bolt (5/16-t8 x 3/4 in.) ....................... 24

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

hex nut (5116-18) ............................................. 24

Hardwarefor Leveling Feet ............................... 1

levelingfoot ....................................................... 4

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

hex nut (5116-18) ............................................... 8

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

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

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

Hardwarefor MountingSaw Base ..................... 1

hex bolt (5116-18 x 3/4 in.) ................................ 4

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

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

Fig. 2 b

11 rlUIFTSNRIrTABLESAW315,228,190

Checkalllooseparsfromtheboxwiththelistandfiguresbelowandonthepreviouspages.Smallitemssuch

asfasteners and end caps are shown in figure 2 c. Follow the instructionsin the Assembly section to assemble

your new sew.

O. Hardware for Rail, Front.................................... 1

square head holt (5/16-18 x 1 in..).................... 6

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

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

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

screw (#8-32 x 112in.) ...................................... 2

P, Hardware For Rail, Rear.................................... 1

square head bolt (5/16-18 x 1 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

Hardwarefor BladeGuard Bracketand BladeGuard

Assembly

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

hex cap screw (5/16-18 x 112in.) ..................... 2

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

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

sockethead cap screw (1/4-20 x 318in.)........... 3

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

Hardwarefor MountingSwitchAssembly

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

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

screw (#10-24 x 3/8 in.) .................................... 2

cord clip............................................................. 2

(

Fig. 2 c

Note: Cord clip and screw mountto the either side of

saw cabinet and are usedto secure motor

cord,depending uponoperator preferancaof

switch assembly,

I:ll nFTJflNII N"I'ABLE SAW 315.228390 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.

SMALLIMEDIUM

PHILUPSSCREWDRIVER NUTDRIVER

8ram,t0 mm,and12mm

HEXI_EYS(PROVIDED)

and6mm

COMBINATIONSQUARE

45°TRIANGLE

HAMMER

_WRE_HES: 8.m, ,Omm,and_2mm _¢_

FRAMINGSQUARE ADJUSTABLEWRENCH

13 CRRFTSNIIW TABLESAW315.228390

The following labels are found onyour saw inthe locationsshown.Read allwarningsand this owner'smanual

before usingsaw.

10 inch Table Saw

3600 R.P.M. 1;!0 VOLTS 60 HZ AC ONLY 13 A

JAWARNING J,,....._--.. u. o._,

IDENTICAL CRAFTBMAN REPLACEMENT PARTS.

MODEL 315.228390 ra,lR.NO. C_

MADE IN TAIWAN US

SF.ARS.ROEBUCI(ANDCO. I 1 S_I_.-lCaUUWI:=OI.

Customer Help Line 1-800.932.3188

AWARNING

Fig. 4 a

CRRFI"$NRN"TABLESAW315.228390 14

•D•

IDo Not Lift Saw With Rails 1

_or Extension Tables, J

AWARNING

•Attach Btade Guard

Assembly Before

Operating this Saw

•Read Owners

•G

WARNING

Debris on Pall can mlsallgn

the rip fence. Workplace

could bind or suddenly

kick back. You could be

hit or cut, Clean debris

off fence Pall before

3ositlonlng fence.

£RRFr$ H RN"FI:_-:z: .'i_-_-"____:_=.J

Fig. 4 b

15 CRRFTZNIIN"TABLE8/kW315.228,190

KNOW YOUR TABLE SAW

ANTI-KICKBACKPAWLS

MITER

GAGEGROOVE

TABLE

EXTENSION

RIVINGKNIFE

ORSPREADER

REARRAIL RiPFENCE

AUGH-A_UT TABLE

INSERT EXTENSION

BLADE SCALE

MITER

GAGE

BELTCOVER o

FRONT

RAIL

BEVEL SWITCH

HANDWHEEL WITH KEY

RIP FENCE

SCALE HANDLE

HEIGHT

HANDWHEEL

LEG STAND

LEVEUNGFOOT

MOTOR

BEVEL

_CK_NDLE

Fig, 5

CRRFTSNRN"TABLESAW3t5,228390 16

OVERVIEW

The upperportionof the blade projects upthroughthe

table, surroundedby an insert celled the throat plate.

The heightof the blade is set with a handwheai onthe

front of the cabinet. To accommodate wide panels,

the tabletop has extensionson each side. Detailed

instructionsare providedin the Operationsection of

this manual for the basic cuts:cross cuts, mitercuts,

bevel cuts, and compoundcuts,

For cuts withthe blade straight up and cuttingacross

the grain (crosscuts or miter cuts), use the mitergage

to set the angle and push the wood into the blade, To

cut withthe blade straight up, alongthe grainof the

wood (rip cuts), usa the rip fence to guide the wood.

Push srnailerpieces with a puchblockorpushstick.

To tiltthe blade for a bevelcut, use the bevel

handwheel onthe sideof the cabinet.A bevel scale

on the front ofthe cabinetshews the blade angle.

Insidethe ceblnet, adjustable positivestops control

the degree of tilt.

Usa the miter gage with abevel crosscut (compound

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

requirespedal attachments, which have detailed

instructionsto reduce riskof injuryand ensurethe

bast performancefrom your new saw,

Before attempting to use your saw, familiarizeyourself

withall operatingfeatures and safety requirementsof

your Sears Craftsman table saw. The saw's features

are describedbelow,

ALIGN-A-CUT INSERT - A plastic inserton which

marks may be made to indicatethe location of the

sawcuton the workpieco,

ANTI-KICKBACK PAWLS -Kickbackis a hazard in

whichthe workpiece is thrownback toward the

pper_or. The toothed pawls are designed to snag the

workpieseto prevent or reduce injuryshould kickback

occur,

BEVEL HANDWHEEL -This handwheel, onthe right

side of the cabinet,tiltsthe blade for a bevel cut,

BEVEL SCALE -The easy-to-reed scale onthe front

of the workstandshows the exact blade angle.

BLADE -This saw is providedwith a Craftsman64

tooth, 10 in. steel blade. The blade is adjusted with

bevel and height handwheelson the cabinet.Bevel

angles are lockedwith a handle below the front rail.

_k WARNING: Be sure to use only blades rated for

at least 5,000 rpm and recommendedfor use on

this saw, Check with your nearestSears retail

store.

BLADE GUARD - Always keep the guard downover

the blade for through-sawingcuts.

BEVEL LOCK HANDLE - This handle, placed just

underthe worktable surfaceon the frontof the cebi-

net, locksthe angle setting of the blade. Be sure the

handleis hangingstraightdown before tiltingthe

blade. If it is notstraightdown, it may jam and bend

the lockingbolt,

HEIGHT HANDWHEEL -Use this handwheelto lower

and raise the blade for adjustmentsor replacement, it

is located on the frontof the cabinet.

MITER GAGE oThis gage alignsthe wood for a

crosscut.The easy-to-read indicatorshowsthe exact

angle for a miter cut, with positivestops at 90° and

45 ° .

MITER GAGE GROOVES -The miter gage rides in

these grooveson either side of the blade.

MITER GAGE KNOB - Located on the miter gage,

this knob locksinthe cutting angle after selection.

MOTOR (13 AMP) -The powerful inductionmotoris

1.SHP (3HP maximumdeveloped), with capacitor

start and V-belt drive, and is housed ina sturdysteel

base,

RAILS - Frontand rear rails provide supportfor large

workplecesand the dpfence.

RIP FENCE -A sturdymetal fence guidesthe

workpleceand is secured withthe ripfence handle,

Grooves run alongthe top and sides of the ripfence

for use withoptionaldamps and accessories,

RIP FENCE HANDLE -The handle onthe front of the

dp fence releasesthe rip fence or locksit in place.

RIVING KNIFE OR SPREADER -Located directly

behind the blade, it keeps cut edges from bindingand

supportsthe blade guard.

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

scale providesprecise measurements in rip cuts.

SWITCH WITH KEY -Your table saw has an easy

access power switch locatedbelow the front rail, The

yellow switchkey must be removedfrom the hard-

ware bag and insertedinto the switch before saw can

be oper_ed. To lockthe switchinthe OFF position,

removethe switchkey fromthe switch.Place the key

ina locationthat is inaccessibleto children and others

not qualifiedto use the tool.

TABLE EXTENSIONS -Removable stamped steel

extensions, 12 in. by 27 in,, suppor_largerwork-

pieces.

17CRIIFTSNIIN"TABLESAW315.228390

Assembly is bast done inthe area where the saw will be used. When you remove the table saw base, loose

parts, and hardware from the peckingmatarials, check all items withthe loose parts listand drawing.If you are

unsura about the descdptionof any pert. refer to the drawing. If any partsare missing,delay assembling until

you have obtained the missingpert(s).

INSTALLING HANDWHEELS ON TABLE SAW

BASE

See Figure 6.

• Each handwheel bag containsa handwheel, a

screw (#10-24 x 1/2 in.), and aflat washer (#10).

•Alignhendwheels to the shaftendsthat extendfrom

thefrontand dght sideof the table sawbase, Match

theflat spotson the shaftand insidethe handwheal,

Inserta screwanda fiatwasher inthe handwheel

santer andtightenwith a 4 mm hex key.

BEVEL

HANDWHEEL

HBGHT

HANDWHEEL

TABLE WASHER

SAWBASE SHAFTEND SCREW

Fig.6

Note: If you do not use the leg standand mountthe

saw table base on a bench instead of the legs, go

to the procedureforAssambling Table Extensions.

Be surethe bench surface has an openingfor

sawdust to fallthrough. The opening should be as

large as the opening inthe bottom of the saw table

base. A height of 36 inches fromthe top of the

sawtable to the floor is recommended.

ASSEMBLING LEG STAND

See Figures 7 and 8.

• Take fromthe legstand hardwarebag the follow-

ing:

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

32 flat washers(5/16 in,)

32 hex nuts(5/16-18)

4 levelingfeet

Note: Remaininghardwarefromthis bag is used for

mountingleg standon the table saw base.

•Take 4 legs and 8 bracesfrom looseperts.

•Place •shod upper brace insidetwo oftba legs,

withthe legswide end up. (Upper braces have two

largeholes in each end.) Make sure the two

dimpleson the lag alignwiththe two smallholeson

each brace,

UPPERBRACE WASHER

HEX NUT

CARRIAGE

LOWERBRACE

LEG

HEXNUT

LEVEUNGFOOT Fig. 7

£RRFlr];NRN"i'ABLESAW315,2211390 18

ASSEMBLINGLEGSTAND(Continued)

•Align the two large holeson the braceand the legs,

Insertthe carriagebolts,Add fiat washers and hex

nutsand hand tighten, Repeat for the other short

upperbrace, These are the frontand beck sets.

•Forthe sides, installa long upperbrace on two

legs.Add hardwareand fingertighten. Repeat for

the other long upper brace.

•Use the same stepsto installthe lower braces,

Tighten all hex nutswith a 12 mm wrench,

•Place a hex nutand flat washer on each leveling

foot, Installthe leveling feet fromthe bottomof

each leg withthe boltspointingup. Secure witha

flit washer and hex nut butdo nottighten,

•Move the leg standto desiredlocation.Adjustthe

levelingfeet witha 12 mmwrench, then securely

tightenthe top hex nut,

_. WARNING: Do not liltthe sew table without

help. The table saw base weighs approximately

95 Ibs. Hold it closeto your body. Keep your

knees bent and liftwith your legs, not your beck.

Ignoringthese precautionscan result in beck

Injury,

•Place the leg standon the table saw base. Align

the holes inthe table withthe holes inthe end

braces, Make surethe Craftsman libel faces the

frontof the saw (same sideas heighthandwheel),

•Place a fiat washer on each bolt and insertthrough

hole.Add a fiat washer and a hex nut. Hand

tighten.

•Repeatfor the three remainingholes. Tighten all

hardwarawith a t2 mm wrench.You may find it

helpfulto use two wrenches, one wrenchto hold

the head of the bolt and one to tightenthe hex nut.

Leave the sew upsidedownto add table exten-

sions,

LEG STAND

FLATWASHER

HEX

LEGSTANDSHOWNA,.%qBIBLED Fig. 8

MOUNTING THE LEG STAND ON THE TABLE

SAW BASE

See Figure 9.

•Take the followingfromthe hardware bag:

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

4 hex nuts(5'16-18)

8 fiat washers (5116in.)

Note: This herdwam was inthe beg with hardwarefor

assemblingthe leg standand levelingfeat.

•Place the sawtable upside down on a smooth

surface,suchas cardboard, onthe floor,

SAWBASE

Fig.9

CRRFTSNNFI'ABLESAW315.221B90

ASSEMBLINGTABLEEXTENSIONS

See Figure 10.

• Locate the table extensionsand the small herd-

ware bag withthe following:

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

8 hex nuts (5/16-18)

16 fiat washers (5/16 in.)

,_k WARNING: The table extensionsnot only

provideasupportfor kirge or wLdepieces of

material, but help protectyou. Serious injurycan

result from workpieca bindingor kickback due to

twisted roils or a misalignedrip fence.

•With the saw upside down, aligntable extensions

to the saw table. PUt a fiat washer on each bolt,

and attachthe extensionsto the table by inserting

boilsthrough holes from the directionof the table.

•Slip the remainingflat washers and hex nutson the

bolts.Lightlytightenwith a 12 mm wrench.

j_ WARNING: Do notliftthe saw table without

help. Hold it close to your body, Keep your

knees bent and liftwithyour lags, notyour back.

Ignodngthese precautionscan result in back

injury.

ALIGNING TABLE EXTENSIONS

See Figure 11.

A good alignment allowsthe roilsto slide on easily.

•Stand at the front of the saw and line upthe front

edges of the sew table and extensions.

•Pull the extensionsoutslightly,put a block of wood

wherethe extensionmeats the table, and tap the

blockof wood with a hemmer. Check and repeat

untilthe frontedges are even.

•Lifteach extensionslightlyuntilit is higherthan

table (if necessary,piaca a block belowand tap

upward). Center the blockof wood over the front

and rearedges and tap it until bothare even (flush)

with sew table. Recheck the front alignment,If

even, tightenthe screwswith a 12 mm wrench,

BLOCK TABLE

OFWOOD EXTENSION

TABLE

EXTENSION FRONT OF FRONT OF

SAW TABLE TABLE EXTENSION

BLOCK

OF WOOD

TAP

HERE

BLOCK TAP TOP OF TABLE

TOP OF OFWOOD HERE EXTENSION

SAW TABLE

HE)(

HEADBOLT

FLAT

WASHER HEXNUT Fig.10

•Get help to stand saw assembly uprightusingthe

centersaw tabte, Do notgrasp saw by extensions.

rRRFTSNRN*'rABLESAW315.22s_Igo

SPLIT RAIL DESIGN

Your saw has a split rail design. The front and rear

roilseach have aleft and rightpiece that must be

installed.They are joined together on your saw witha

connector.We suggestthat you installthe right roar

and rightfront piecesfirst. Align and secure these

pieces, then use the connectors providedto secure

left rear and left front pieces,

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

facing the saw, as if you were in normal

operating position,

INSTALLING THE REAR RAIL

See Figures 12- 14.

_k WARNING: Frontand rear rails must be

installedand carefully aligned to reducethe risk

of kickback, Kickback can result in serious injury.

•From the carton, removethe mar rail pieces and

the followinghardware:

6 squarehead bolts(5/16-18 x I in,)

6 fiat washers(5/16 in,)

6 hex nuts (5/16-18)

Rear rail connector

Rightand left end caps for rear rail

2screws (#8-32 x 112in.)

Note: Remaininghardware from this hardware beg is

usedfor installingthe front rail and end caps.

•At the back of the table, putthe square head bolts

inthe holes inthe edge of the saw table and the

outer holes in each extensiontable so the bolt

heads extend outward112in.

•Under the table, looselyattach washers and hex

nutsonto bolts.Slide the sloton the rear rail over

the bolts.Adjusteach bolt to fit the rail closelyto

the table.

•Position rightrail (longestpiece) so that righthand

edge extends 2-1/2 inches beyondtable extension.

•Push right rail against table and tighteneach nut

with a 12 mm wrench. If rail jams and does not

slide easily over bolts, re-align table extensions.

•Put the end caps on rail ends. Insert the screws

and tighten witha phillipshead screwdriver.

TABLE

SLOT EXTENSION

REARRAIL

SQUARE

HEADBOLTS

REAR RAIL

CONNECTOR

WASHER

TABLE

REARRAIL

Fig. 13

ENDCAP

SQUARE HE)(NUT

HEADBOLTS FLAT

WASHER Fig, 12 21

SCREW

REAROFSAW Fig. 14

CRRFTSMRN'I"ABLESAW31_2283S0

INSTALLING THE FRONT RAIL

See Figures 15and 16.

•Get the front rail pieces, the switchassembly, and

the following hardware:

6 square head bolts(5/16-18 x 1 in.)

6flat washers (5/16 in.)

6 hex nuts(5/16-18)

2screws (1/4-20 x 3/8 in.) (located on switch plate)

2 square nuts (1/4-20) (located on switch plate)

Front rail connector

Rightand left end caps for front rail

2 screws (#8-32 x 112in.)

•Set aside end caps and screws untilyou have

alignedthe ripfence and front rail.

•Insertthe s_ squarehead boltsintothe tableand

extensions,so the boltheadsextend outward112in.

•Looselyattach a washer and a hex nutto each

bolt.

•The back of the rail has two slots. Slide the upper

slot over the bolts. (Bottom slot is for switch.)

•Align the dght rail from left to dght - Match the

7-1/8 in. mark on the right scale to the right

edge of the table saw base (main table). See

Figure 16.

•Snug rightrail against table. Finger-tighteneach

nuton the table and extensions.

• Locate the switchassembly. The two screws are

installedthroughthe back of the switch platewith

the square nutsextending out toward the front.

Note: The square nuts am loose on the switch plate.

•Slide the square nutsinto the lower slotof the rail.

•Slide the switchassembly to a convenient position,

leavingample clearance for the hendwheel.

Tighten securely with a screwdriver.Do nottighten

the rail bolts.

•Attachthe and caps and screws witha phillips

screwd dver.

WARNING: Place the switchout of the

immediate work area to avoid accidentally

turningit off dudng operation.

SAWTABLE TABLE

EXTENSION

SQUARE

HEADBOLTS

TABLE

EXTENSION

FRONT

CONNECTOR

FRONTRAIL

SCALE

RAILSLOT

FRONTRAIL

HEXNUT

FLAT

WASHER

Fig.15

ENDCAP

SCREW

TABLE

EXTEI_ON

SWITCHSLOT

RIGHTSCALE

ERRFTSMRN"i'ABLESAW315.22.8390

FRONTRAIL WITHKEY

Fig. 16

ALIGNINGTHERIPFENCEANDFRONTRAIL

See Figures 17and 18.

The ripfence scale indicatoris installedon the dght

side of the dp fence but can be removed and rein-

stalledon the leftside if needed. If a cuttingoperation

requiresplacing the dp fence on the left sideof the

blade, and you find relocatingthe scale indicator

necessary, simply unscrewand ra-attach it,

•Hook the back of the rip fence over the rear rail.

Lowerthe front ofthe ripfence intothe grooveon

the front rail.

•Slide the rip fence back and forth. It shouldmove

freely withabout t/16 in. clearance betweenthe rip

fence and table surface. If it doesn't, loosenthe

nuts holdingthe front and rear rails and adjust it up

or down.

•When the fence ddas smoothly, tighten all rail

hex nuts with a 12 mm wrench.

•Remove the rip fence and repeat the steps in the

two previous sections to install the remaining

sections of the front and rear rail assemblies.

•Use the rail connectors providedto join each rail

assembly togather.

•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.

HOOKOVER REARRAIL

REARRAILHERE

TO INSTALL

SCALEINDICATOR

ONLEFTSIDE

RIPFENCE

Fig. 17

MOUN_NGTHE MOTOR

See Figure 19.

•Get the motorassembly, the motor mountingplate

and the following hardware:

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

8 fiat washers (5/16 in.)

4 lockwashers (5/16 in.)

4hex nuts (5/16-18)

2 hex bolts (5/16-t8 x3/4 in.)

Nota: Remaininghardwarefrom this bag is usedfor

installingthe belt guard.

•Release the bevel lockhandle (frontof cabinet)

and turn the bevel hendwheal (side of cabinet) until

the blade isfully vertical. Retightanthe bevel lock

handle.

•Align the holes in the motor mountingplateand the

motorbracket sothe top edges are even. Place a

fiat washer on the 1 in. belts and insertinto the

holes.

•Installa flat washer, Iockwasher, and a hex nut on

each bolt. Hand tighten only.This is the motor

supportassembly.

•Cantarthe motor sideto side on the motor mount-

ing plate. Tighten the nutswith a 12 mm wrench.

•Insertthe two rodson the motor supportassembly

into holes in the cradle. Push the motorinas far as

it will go. Thraad the two hex bolts intothe cradle

to clamp down onthe rods. Do not securely

tighten bolts yet.

HE](BOLTS

RODS

RIPFENCE

MOTOR MOTOR

BRACKET

ASSB_BLY

FRONTRAIL WASHER

I in. HE]( BOLTS Fig. 19

Fig. 18 23 CRRFT.t'NRR'I'ABLESAW315.228390

INSTALLING THE BELT AND BELT GUARD

See Figures 20 and 21.

•Get the bolt,bolt guard, 4 fiat washers (#10) and 4

small hex nuts (#10-24).

•Lower the blade byturningthe height handwheel,

•Slip the bolt on the sew pulley (insidecabinet). Lift

the motorforwardand placethe bolt on the motor

pulley.

•Checkthat the bolt is straightand both pulleysare

aligned,If not, adjustthe motoron the motor

supportassembly. Referto Mountingthe Motor.

•Raise the sew blade allthe way up.

•Pullthe motorout untilthe beltis taut. Securely

tightenthe hex boltsabove the rodswitha 12 mm

wrench.

•Putyour hand around the bolt halfwaybetweenthe

two pulleys and squeeze the bolt untilboth sidesof

the belttouch.The motor should move freelyas

you squeeze the bolt. If it does not, loosenthe hex

bolts and readjustthe belttension.

•Lower the blade withthe height handwheel.Lilt the

motorforwardand removethe bolt.

•Open the hinged bolt guardand place it overthe

motorscrewson the motor pulley. Secura withflat

washersand hex nuts. Securelytightenthe hex

nutswith a 8 mm wrench.

•Replace the beltand snapthe guardclosed,

•Checkthe clearances by indexingthe blade.Turn

the bevel handwheelto 45* and back.Use the

heighthandwheel to fully lower and raise the blade.

SAWPULLEY

BELT

BEL

WASHERS

CHECKING THE THROAT PLATE

See Figure 22.

Fig.21

_1_ CAUTION: The throat plata must be even with

the table surface. If it is too high ortoo low,the

workplacecan catch on uneven edges and

cause kickback.

•Make surethe throat plata isflush withthe table

top. To change height of the throat plata, loosenthe

flat heed screwthat securesthe throat plate and

adjustthe four setscrewswitha 2 mm hex key. Do

nat allowthe throat plateto bow up abovethe table

surface.

2mm SETSCREW

HEXKEY FRAMINGSQUARE

HROAT PLATE

TABLE TOP

MOTORSCRL_NS

CRRFTJ;NRN"rABLESAW315.2,?.1BS0

MOTOR

PULLEY

Fig. 20

HEIGHT

HANDWHEEL

BEVEL

HANDWHEEL Fig.22

INSTALLINGTHEBLADEGUARD

See Figures 23 - 25.

_L WARNING: If the blade is notfully lowered, turn

the heighthandwheelto lowerthe blade to prevent

injury.

• Get the blade guard, the blade guard bracket,and

the followinghardware:

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

2 lockwashers (5/16 in,)

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

3 fiat washers (1/4 in.)

•Align the lower end of the blade guard bracketand

the threaded boles of the cradle and insoltthe hex

boltsand lock washers. Securely tightenwitha 12

mmwrench.

•Remove the throat plate, See page34.

•Put the blade guard assembly inplace on the table

top, aligningthe screw holes inthe riving knifeto

the holes inthe bracket. Alignthe hole inthe front

of the rivingknife base withthe screw hole inthe

cradle.

Note: The screw hole is located underthe slotin

back of the throat plate.

•Insert two socket head screws and two flat wash-

ere in the two holes at the backof the rivingknife

base, Securely tighten with a5 mm hex key.

•Insmtthe third socket heed screw and fiat washer

into screw hole in cradle underthroat plate,

Securely tightenwith a 5 mm hex key.

•Raise the blade all the way up.

SOCI_ET

HEADSCREWS

FLAT

WASHER

SOCKET

HEADSCREW

FLAT RIVING

KNIFE

BLADE

Fig. 24

BLADE

GUARD

BRACKET

_NTI-KICKBACK

PAWLS

LOCK

WASHER

HEX Fig. 25

Fig.23 25 CRAFTSNRr'I'ABLESAW315,2283g0

ALIGNING THE RIVING KNIFE WITH THE

BLADE

See Figures 26 - 28.

_1_ WARNING: Make sure the switchis off, the

switch key is removed, and your saw is

unplugged. Failure to do so couldresult in

accidentalstarting, causingsedous personal

injury,

The rivingknife must be alignedwith and centered

over the blade.

,_ WARNING: It is importantto installand adjust

the rivingknifecorrectly. Poor alignment could

cause kickbackand throw the workpieceat the

operator.

•Raise the blade guard,

•Place a framing square or straightedgebeside the

blade on the left. See Figure 26.

•Loosen the front screw on the riving knife with a

5 mm hex key. See Figure 27.

•Centarthe rivingknifeover the blade. See Figure

28.

•Securelytightenthe screw witha 5 mm bex key.

RIVINGKNIFE

BLADE

SAW

TABLE

FRAMINGSQUARE Fig, 26

BLADE GUARD

RIVINGKNIFE

BLADE

RIVINGKNIFE

FRAMING

SQUARE

BLADEf

THROAT

PLATE

TOP MEW OF SAW WITH RIVING

KNIFESHOWNCENTEREDOVER BLADE

Fig,27

Fig.28

ICRRFTSNRR'TABLESAW315.228390 26

CHECK HEELING (PARALLELING) OF THE

SAWBLADE TO THE MITER GAGE GROOVE

See Figures 29- 30.

DO NOT loosen any screws until you have

checked with a square and rode sure adjust-

ments are neceeaa_y. Once the screws are loos-

ened, these items must be reset.

Jl_ WARNING: Make surethe switchis off, the

switch key is removed, and your saw is un-

plugged. Failure to do so couldresult in acciden-

tal starting, resulting in serious personal injury.

AWARNING: The sawblade must be parallelto

the miter gage groove so the wood does not

bind, resultingin kickback. You could be hit or

cut.

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

turningthe heighthandwbeel.

•Mark beside one of the sawblade teeth at the front

of the blade. Place a framing square beside the

blade on the mark. Be surethe framing square is

between the teeth and fiat againstthe blade,

Measure the distance to the dghtmitergage

groove,

•Turn 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 (Paralleling) The Sawblade To The

Miter Gage Groove" in the Adjustments se_.-

tion,

FRAMINGSQUARE

MITERGAGEGROOVE Fig. 29

MITER GAGE GROOVE Fig. 30

27 CRRFT.IflP4AN"T/_LE SAWalS,2281_

CHECKING RIP FENCE AND BLADE

ALIGNMENT

See Figures 31 -33.

The rip fence is self-aligningbut should be checked

before first use.

•L WARNING: Failure to alignthe dp fence to the

blade can cause jams and kickback, resulting in

sedous personal injury.

•Slide the dp fence to the miter gage groove, which

is parallelto blade. Do not lock the dp fenne.

•Place a framing square against the dpfence, with

the longand towards the front of the blade. Mea-

surethe distancefrom the dpfence to the edge of

the blade,

•Movethe square to the back of the blade and

measurethe distancefrom the otherend of the tip

fence to the blade,

•If the distancesare different, loosenthe four

screwsaround the dpfence handlewith a 6 mm

hex key, Alternatethe order (loosenthe screw

opposite,not next to the first one),

•Holdthe fence handleagainst the fmot rail and

alignthe rip fence withthe blade,

•Retightenthe screws inalternating order and

check the alignment,

•Repeat untilthe dp fence is aligned,

• Lock the rip fence handle in desired positionby

rotating the handle down.

To complete assembly of the saw, plugthe motor

cord into the beck of the switch. Run the cord around

the side of the cabinet. Secure it to the side of the

cabinet with the cord clip and screw provided, Use

care withthe cord around sharp edges, Your sew is

now set upto provide years of high quality perfor-

mance.

Note: To insure properserf alignmentwhen position-

ing dp fence, push skies of scale indicator

housingagainst front rail before lockingdp

fence handle.

BLADE

MITERGAGE RIPFENCE

GROO_ _FRAMINGSQUARE

MITERGAGE

GROOVE

Fig. 31

RIPFENCE

FRAMING

SQUARE

Fig. 32

RIPFENCE

RIPFENCEHANDLE Fig. 33

CRIIFTSNRN'TABLESAW315,228390 28

CHECKING SQUARENESS OF EXTENSION

TABLES TO SAW TABLE

See Figure 34.

The extensiontables should be checked for

squamess to the saw table for smooth operationof

the rip fence and rails.

Place a square on the saw table, withthe short end

up and check.The longend of the square should

extend across one of the extension tables. If the

extension table is not square with the saw table.

proceed as follows:

•Loosenthe two hex nuts (one for each rail)

securingthe front and rear rails to the extension

table. Do not loosen hex nuts secudng rails to

saw table,

•Raise or lower extension table until it is square

with the saw table.

•"13ghtenhex nuts securely.

•Check extension table on opposite side of blade.

Repeat the above procedureif necessary.

SAW TABLE

o o

EXTENSION

TABLE EXTENSION

TABLE

F-1

SAWTABLE [_'_- SQUARE

II ,-,., I

EXTENSION I_DI,_ON

TABLE TABLE Fig.34

29 CRBFT._'MBrI'ABLE,_W $18.2211_0

To avoid unnecessary setups and adjustments, a

good practice is to check your setupscarefully with a

framing square and make practice cuts in scrapwood

before making finish cuts in good workpieces, Do not

start any adjustments untilyou have checked with a

square and made test cuts to be sureadjustments

are needed,

REPLACING THE BLADE

See Figures35- 37.

_lb WARNING: Make sure the switchisoff, the

switchkey is removed, and your saw is

unplugged,Failure to do so couldresult in

accidental starting, resultingin seriouspersonal

injury,

TO LOOSEN

BLADENUT

GUARD

BLADE

NUT

•Raise the blade guard and removethe throat plate.

To remove, loosen the screw at the frontwith a

phillipsscrewdriverand liftthe front end. Punit out

toward the front end.

•Raise the blade to its highest positionby turning

the heighthandwheel clockwise.Angle the blade

straight up by looseningthe bevel lockhandle and

turningthe bevel handwheel. Wedge a piece of

scrapwood against the front of the blade. See

Figure 35.

•Loosenthe blade nutwith the blade wrench

providedwith your saw, Remove the blade nutand

blade washer, Carefully remove the scrap wood

and blade.

•To replace the bladewith an accessoryblade,

followthe instructionsprovidedwith the acceseorj.

•To installa standard blade, place the new blade on

the arbor shaft,with teeth pointingdown towardthe

frontof the saw, Wedge a piece of scrap wood at

the back of the blade. See Figure 37.

•k CAUTION: The teeth must pointdown toward

the front of the saw to work properly.Otherwise,

damage to the blade, sew, or workpiececan

occur.

SGRAPWOOD

BLADE

.BIADE

WASHER

Fig. 35

lBLADENUT

•Place the blade washer and the blade nutover the

blade arbor. Be surethe dome side of the blade

washerfaces outfrom the blade and that all items

are snug againstthe arbor housing.Tighten se-

curely.

•Remove the scrapwood and rotatethe blade by

handto make sureitturns freely,

•Slip the throat plate intothe opening and push it

toward the back of the saw to engage the spring

clip,Securely tightenthe screw. If the throatplate

is notflush withthe table, adjustthe setscrewswith

a2mm hex key. Do not allowthe throat plate to

bow upabove the table surface.

ARBORSHAFT

Fig.36

[RRFTSMRN"TABLESAW315.228390 30

SCRAPWOOD BLADEGUARD

3LADE

NUT

BLADE

WASHER

TOTIGHTEN

BLADEHUT Fig.37

HEELING (PARALLELING) THE SAWlBLADE

TO THE MITER GAGE GROOVE

See Figures 38- 40.

DO NOT loosen any screws for this adjustment

until you have checked with a square and made

test cuts to be sure adjustments am necessmy.

Once the screws are loosened, these Items must

be reset.

BLADEGUARDIS NOTSHOWNFORCLARITY

MITERGAGEGROOVE Fig. 38

MARKEDTOOTH

ATBACK

//+

WARNING: Make sure the switchis off, the

switchkey is removed, and your saw is un-

plugged, Failure to do so could resultin acciden-

tal starting, resultingin seriouspersonal injury.

,_ WARNING: The sawblade must be parallelto

the mitergage groove so the wood does not

bind, resulting in kickback,You couldbe hitor

cut.

•Liltthe blade guard. Raise the blade ell the way by

turningthe heighthandwheel.

•Mark besideone of the cawblade teeth at the front

of the blade. Place a framing square besidethe

blade onthe mark. Be surethe framing square is

between the teeth and flat againstthe blade.

Measure the distance to the rightmitergage groove.

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

•Move the squareto the rear and again measure the

distance to the rightmitergage groove. If the

distances are the same, the blade and the miter

gage groove are parallel. No adjustments am

needed.

MITERGAGEGROOVE Fig.39

• If the distances measured are different, adjust

the table bracket underneath the saw.

j_ WARNING: When reachingunderthe sew

table, wear gloves. Accidental contactwith the

blade could cause a cut resulting in serious

personal injury.

•Removethe throat plate by looseningthe front

screwwitha phillipsscrewdriver,Liftthe throat

plateand pullit out by the frontend,

•Lowerthe blade complatalywith the height

handwheel.You can then access the table brackets

throughthe throat plateopening,

•From the peck, loosenthe three rear screws

holdingrear table bracket usinga 12 mm wrench,

•If the blade was too far from the miter gage groove,

move the rear brackettoward the mitergage

groove, Tap with a blockof wood and hammer.

31 CRRFI"tMRN"TABLE:SAW315.228390

• If the bladewas too close to the miter gage

groove, back the bracket away with the blockof

wood and hammer.

• Tightenthe screws, raise the blade and recheck.

•Repeat untilblade is parallelto mitergage groove,

•If the blade is not parallel, adjustthe front table

bracket. Tilt the blade to 45°with the blade lock

handleand bevel handwheal.

•Fmm the beck of the saw, loosenthe boltsholding

the front table bracket,as well as the reartable

bracket.

•Repositionthe blade to 90°with the bevel hand-

wheel end blade lock handle.

•Lowerthe blade and movethe bracketsas needed,

Retiglten all bracketscrews.

•Raisethe blade and recheck. Repeat untilthe

blade is parallelto the miter gage groove.

•Place the throat plate in the openingand push it

toward the rear of sew base to engage the spring

clip.

Note; The keyslotinthe throat plate willdrop overthe

front screw,

•Tightenthe screw,Do not allowthe throat platato

bow up above the table surface.

SAW TABLE VIEW FROM BELOW

REAR SAWTABLE

TABLEBRACKET /

BRACKET/r'"l I

SCREW(sl/lI7--7 L\

IFRONT/

FRONT BRACKET

TABLEBRACKET SCREW(S) Fig. 40

SETTING THE BEVEL STOPS AND INDICATOR

See Figures 41 and 42.

AWARNING: Make surethe switchis off, the

switchkey is removed,and your sew is

unplugged.Failure to do so could resultin

accidentalstarting, rasuitingin sedous personal

ir_u_.

The bevel scale should show 0°when the blade is set

verticalat 90°to table, and 45°when blade is at 45°

tilt,

•Raise the blade all the way up by turningthe height

handwhsel. Lift the blade guard.

•Loosenbevel lock handleand tam the bevel

handwhselclockwiseto tiltthe blade, Raveme it

and turn the handwheel counterclockwiseuntilit

stops,

•Checkthe bladeangle witha combinationsquare.

Don't letthe square touch a blade tooth, The blade

shouldbe at 90°and the scala indicatorat 0°.

Note: The scale indicatoris the plastic plate on the

scale at the front of the cabinet.

•Ifthe scale indicatordoes notpointto 0°, loosen

the scale indicatorwith a screwdriver,adjust it

withinthe slot, and retightenthe screw.

•If the blade angle Is wrong, adjustthe 90°stop

screw (leftof the blade, lookingfrcm the front),Start

by turningthe 90° stop screw three or four rums

witha 4 mm hex key.

4mm

HEXKEY

90°STOPSCREW

45' STOPSCREW

Fig.41

•Turn the bevel handwheel clockwiseonce, then

beck counterclockwise to square blade withtable.

•Tightenthe 90° stop screw and recheck that the

blade is square in a 90" position.If not, repeat,

When the blade is square, checkthe scala indica-

tor. If it is notat zero, reset the scale indicatoras

before.

CRRFrSNRN"TABLESAW316._83g0 32

• Check the 45°setting.Tilt the blade with the bevel

handwheel as far as it will go to the left. Place the

square againstthe blade (be surethe square is not

against one of the saw teeth). If the blade is not at

45°, unscrewthe 45 °stop screw (dght of blade),

turnthe hendwheel untilthe blade is correct,and

tightenthe screw. Recheck and repeat if neces-

seW.

• Check that the scale indicatoris at 45°,

•If not, loosenthe scale indicatorwith a screwdriver,

adjust it withinthe slot, and retightenthe screw.

•Loosenknob and pull outon stop pinto rotate

miter gage base pest stop screws.

• Loosenthe lock nut of the 0°stop screw at the

stop pin with a 8 mm wrench.

•Place a 90" square against the miter gage rod and

the mitergage base.

•If the rod is not square, loosenthe knob, adjustthe

rod, and tightenthe knob.

•Adjustthe 0°stop screw until it rests against the

stop pin.

•Adjustthe plus and minus45°stop screws usinga

45°tdangle and the steps above,

MITER

GAGEROD MITER

GAGEBASE

KNOB

SCALE

INDICATOR Fig, 42

ADJUSTING THE MITER GAGE

See Figure 43.

You can setthe miter gage at 0°and plus or minus

45°withthe mitergage stop pin and adjustable stop

SCreWS,

Note: The mitergage provides closeaccuracy in

angled cuts. For very closetolerances, test

cuts are recommended.

45'

STOPSCREW 0°ADJUSTABLE

STOPSCREW

LOCKNUT

STOPPIN

Fig. 43

33 CRflFTSMRN"TABLESAW316.228390

REMOVING IREPLACING THE THROAT

PLATE

See Figure 44.

_k WARNING: Make surethe switchis off, the

switchkey is removed,and your saw is

unplugged.Failure to do so could result in

accidental starting,resultingin sadous personal

injury.

•To remove the throat plata, first loosenthe screw in

the throat platewith a phillipsscrewdriver and lift

the front end. Pull it outtoward the frontof the saw.

•To re-installthe throat plate, place it in the opening.

Push it toward the rear of saw base to engage the

springclip.

Note: The keyslot inthe throat plata will drop overthe

screW.

•Check that the throat plate is even withthe table

top. If not, adjustthe four sat screws witha 2

mm hex key.See the procedureinthe Assam-

b/y section.

•Securelytightenthmat plata screw. Do notallow

the throat plateto bow up above the table surface.

THROATPLATE

KEYSLOT

SPRINGCUP

TABLE

Fig.44

CRRFI"SHHN"TABLESAW31S.2283gO 34

BASIC OPERATION OF THE TABLE SAW

A table sew can be used for straight-linecutting

operationssuchas crosscutting, dpping, mitadng,

beveling,and compoundcutting.It can make dado or

moldingcutswith optionalaccessories.

The 3-prong plugmust be pluggedinto a matching

outlet that is properlyinstalled and grounded accord-

ing to all local codes and ordinances. Improper

connectionof the equipment can resultin electdc

shock. Check with an electdcian or servicepersonnel

if you are unsureabout propergrounding.Do not

modifythe plug;if it will notfit the outlet,have the

correct outlet installedby a qualified electrician.Refer

to the Electrical page of this manual.

Note; This table sew is designed to cut wood and

wood compositionproductsonly,

CAUSES OF KICKBACK

Kickbackcan occurwhen the blade stallsor binds,

kickingthe workplace back toward you with great

force and speed. If your hands are near the sewblade,

they may be jerked loosefrom the workplaceand may

contactthe blade. Obviously,kickbackcan cause

sedous injury,and it is well worth usingprecautionsto

avoid the risks.

Kickbackcan be caused by any actionthat pinches

the blade in the wood, such as the following:

•Making a cutwith incorrectblade depth

•Sawing into knotsor nails in the workplace

•Twistingthe wood while making acut

•Failingto supportwork

•Forcingacut

•Cuttingwarped or wet lumber

•Usingthe wrong blade for tho type of cut

•Not following correct operatingprocedures

•Misusingthe saw

•Failingto use the anti-kickback pawls

•Cuttingwith a dull, gummed-up,or impmpodyset

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 114 in.

•Inspectthe work for knotsor nails before beginning

a cut, Knockout any loose knotswith a hammer.

Never sew ictoa loose knotor nail.

•Alwaysuse the dp fence when dp cutting and the

mitergage when crosscutting.This helps prevent

twistingthe wood inthe cut.

•Alwaysuse clean, sharp, and propsdy-satblades.

Never make cuts withdull blades.

•To avoid pinchingthe blade, supportthe work

properlybefore beginninga cut.

•When makingacut, use steady, even pressure.

Never forcecuts.

•Do notcutwet orwarpsd lumbar.

•Always hold your workpiesefin'nlywith beth hands

or withpushstioks,Keep your body in a balanced

position to be readyto resist kickbackshouldit

occur.Never standdirectlyin line withthe blade.

•Use the dghttype of blade for the cut being made,

CUTTING AIDS

See Figure 45.

Pushsticksare devices used for safely pushinga

workplacethroughthe blade instead of usingyour

hands,They can be made in vadous sizes and

shapesfrom scrapwood to use ina specific project.

The stickmust be nanmwarthanthe workpieca,with a

90'A notchinone endand shapingfora gdp onthe

other end.

A pushblockhas e handlefastened by recessed

screws fromthe underside. Use it on non-through

CutS,

ACAUTION: Be surethe screw is recessedto

avoid damaging the sew orworkplace.

PLI6HSTICKS

A feather'boardis adevice used to help controlthe

workplaceby guidingit securelyagainst the table or

fence. Featherboardsare especiallyusefulwhen

dpping smallwodqolecesand for completingnon-

throughcuts. The end is angled, with a numberof

short kerfsto give a frictionhold onthe workpiese,

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

it could resistkickback.

WARNING: Place the featherboardagainst the

uncut portionof the workplace,to avoid

kickback that could cause sedous personal

injury.

rRIIFIrSHIIN"T/L,BLESAW31_228,190

TYPESOFCUTS

See Figure 46.

There are six basic cuts: 1) the cress cut,

2) the rip cut, 3) the mitercut, 4) the bevel cresscut,

5) the bevel dp cut,and 6) the compound(bevel)

miter cut, AJIother cuts are combinationsof these

basic six. Operating proceduresfor making each kind

of cut are given later inthis section,

_, WARNING: Always make surethe blade guard _,t._.._=_ _.._

and anti-kickbackpawls are in place and working IzJ

properlywhen making these cuts to avoid v

possibleinjury.

Cross cuts are straight90°cuts made across the Rip Cut

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 dp cut, make sure one

sideof the wood ridesfirmly against the dp fence.

Miter cuts are made withthe wood at any angle to the

blade other than 90°.The blade is vertical. Miter cuts

tendto _creep" away from the miterfence during

cutting.This can be controlledby holdingthe

work.piecesecurelyagainst the miterfence,

_. WARNING: Always use a pushstickwith small

piecesof wood, and also to finishthe cut when

rippinga long narrow piece of wood, to prevent

your handsfrom getting closeto the blade.

Miter Cut

Bevel Cross Cut

Bevel cuts are made withan angled blade. Bevel

crosscuts are acrossthe wood grain, and bevel rip

cutsare withthe grain. The rip fence must always be

on the rightsideof the blade for bevel dp cuts.

Compound (or bevel) miter cuts are made with an

angled blade on wood that is angled to the blade. Be

thoroughlyfamiliar with making cress cuts, rip cuts,

bevel cuts,and miter cuts before tryingacompound

mitercut,

_IL WARNING: All blades and cuttingaccessories

must be rated for at least 5,000 rpmto prevent

possibleinjury.

Bevel Rip CUt

Compound (bevel) Miter CUt

Fig, 46

CRRFTSNRII"TABLESAW315.228390 36

MAKING A CROSS CUT

See Figures 47 and 48.

It is recommendedthat you make test cuts on scrap

wood. Stand at the front of the saw and pushthe

wood to the blade with the miter gage.

_lb WARNING: Make sure the blade guard is

loweredover blade and is working properlyto

prevent possibleinjury.

•Set the blade to the dghtdepth for the wod<pleceby

tumingthe height handwheel.

•Set the mitergage to 0°. Make sum mitergage

knob is securelytightened.

•Place a supportthe same heightas the topof the

sawtable behind the saw for the cut work.

•The mitergage may be used in either of the two

groovesinthe table. When usingleft groove, hold

workpiecefirmlyagainst the mitergage base with

your left:hand and gdp the knobwithyour right

hand,When usingthe rightgroove, holdworkpiece

firmlyagainst the miter gage base withyour right

hand and gripthe knobwithyour left hand. See

F/gum 47.

•Check that the wood is nottouchingthe blade.

Insertthe key and liftthe switchto the ON position.

•Letthe blade buildupto full speed before feeding

the workpieceinto the blade withthe miter gage.

CROSScur

PLACELEFTHAND ON

WORKPIECEAND

MITER GAGE HERE

WHEN MITER GAGE IS

ON LEFT SiDE OF BLADE

PLACERIGHTHAND ON

MITERGAGE IOiOR HERE

Fig. 47

SWITCHOFF Fig. 48

•Hold the work firmlyagainst the miter gage and

pushthe mitergageto feed the workintothe blade.

•When the work is completed, press the switch off

and removethe key,

MAKING A RIP CUT

See Figure 49.

Maldnga test cut on scrapwood is highly recom-

mended. From the front of the saw, positionthe wood

against the dp fence and pushit to the blade witha

pushstick, Be sum the end of the wood is square.

_lb WARNING: Never standdirectly inthe line of

cut, Stand to the side to reducedskof injury.

_1_ WARNING: Never push a small piece of wood

Into the blade withyour hand.

,d_ WARNING: Make surethe blade guard is

loweredover blade and is working properlyto

prevent possible injury,

•Removethe mitergage andattach the dpfence

overthe roils.

37 CRRFlr'SNIIN"TABLESAW31S.228390

• Place asupportthe same heightas the top of the

sawtable behindthe saw for the cut work.

•Positionthe dpfence the correct distancefrom the

blade forthe cut.

•For smallpieces of wood, use a pushstickto move

the wood intoand past the blade,

•Make surethe wood is nottouchingthe blade.

Insertthe key and liftthe switchto the ON position.

Let the blade build upto full speed before feeding

the workpiecointothe blade.

•When the work is completed, pressthe switch off

and removethe key.

RiPCUT

BLADE SCALE

FENCE

Fig. 49

MAKING A MITER CUT

See Figure 50.

Make a test cut on scrap wood, Fromthe front of the

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

j_, WARNING: Make sure the blade guard is

lowered over blade and is workingpropedyto

prevent possibleinjury.

•Check that the blade is at the correct height for the

workpiece, To change the height,turn the height

handwheel.

•To setthe wood angle, loosenthe miter gage knob,

setthe angle withthe indicatoron the mitergage,

then retightenmitergage knob.

•Place a supportthe same height as the top of the

sawtable behindthe saw for the cut work.

•Make sure the wood is nottouchingthe blade

before turningonthe saw. Insert the key and lift

the switch to the ON position. Let the blade build

upto full speed before movingthe mitergage to

feed the workplaco intothe blade.

• Holdthe workfirmlyagainstthe mitergage and

pushthe mitergage to feed the work intothe blade.

•When the work is completed,pressthe switch off

and remove the key,

MITERCUT

BLADE ____________ MITERGAGE

STRAIGHT ANGLED

BEVEL

HANDWHEEL

Fig, 50

MAKING A BEVEL CROSS CUT

See Figures 51 and 52.

Try out thiscut on a pieceof scrap wood before

cuttingyour workpiece,

,_ WARNING: Make surethe blade guard is

lowered over blade and is workingpmpedy to

prevent possible injury,

!/1EWEDFROMTHE FRONT, BELOWTHE TABLE SAW

BEVEL

HEIGHT LOCK HANDLE

HANDWHEEL

LOOSEN

TOTIGHTEN Fig. 51

CRRFll3MR N"TABLE SAW 315.228390 38

•Raise the dp fence handleand remove the dp

fence,

•Set the blade angle by looseningthe bevel lock

handle and turningthe bevel handwheel. Retighten

the bevel lock handle.

•Set miter gage to 0° if needed. Make sure miter

gage knobis securelytightened.

•Place a supportthe same heightas the top of the

sawtable behind the sew forthe cut work.

•Make surethe wood is clear of the blade before

turningon the saw, Insertthe key and liftthe switch

to the ON position.Letthe blade build upto full

speedbefore feeding the wood intothe blade with

the mitergage.

•Holdthe workfirmly against the mitergage and

pushthe mitergage to feed the work intothe blade.

•When the work is completed,pressthe switch off

and remove the key.

BEVELCROSSCUT

BEVEL LOCK

HANDLE

(NOT SHOWN) Fig. 52

MAKING A BEVEL RIP CUT

See Figure 53.

Try outthis cut on a piece of scrapwood before

cuttingyour workplace. Use a pushstickto move small

piecesof wood into and past the blade.

_k WARNING: Make sure the blade guard is

loweredover blade and is working properlyto

prevent possible injury.

•Set the blade angle by looseningthe bevel lock

handle andturningthe bevel handwhael. Retightan

the bevel lockhandle.

.1_ WARNING: When makinga bevel tip cut,the

dp fence must be on the dghtside of the blade.

OthenNisethe fence couldtrap the workpiece,

possibly causing kickbackand resultingin injury.

•Attachthe dp fence on the rightsideof the bladeat

the correctdistancefromthe blade forthe cut.

•Place a supportthe same heightas the top of the

sew table behindthe sew for the cut work.

,_, WARNING: Never standdirectlyinthe lineof

cut, Stand to the side to reduce the chance of

injuryshould kickback occur.

•Make surethe wood is clearof the blade before

turningontha sew. Insert tha key and liftthe switch

to the ON position. Let the blade obtainfull speed

beforefeedingthe workplaceintothe blade.

•Place the workfirmlyagainstthe ripfence andfeed

the work intothe blade.

_l, WARNING: Never pusha small piece of wood

intothe blade withyour hand. Use e bushstick as

the end oftha workpiece nears the blade.

•When the work iscompleted, pressthe switch off

and removethe key.

BLADE

ANGLED

SCALE

BEVEL_PC_

B_DE

Fig. 53

39 CRRFTSNIIN"TABLE9AW316.228,190

MAKING A COMPOUND (BEVEL) MITER CUT

See Figure 54.

Practice on scrap wood. From the front of the saw,

pushthe wood to the blade withthe mitergage. Do

notuse the rip fence,

•1=WARNING: Make surethe blade guard is

loweredover blade and is workingpropedyto

prevent possibleinjury.

•Set the bladeangle and heightby looseningthe

bevel lockhandle and turningthe heightand bevel

handwheels.Retightenthe bevel lock handle.

_lh WARNING: When blade is angled to the left,

the miter gage must be onthe dgnt sideof the

blade. Othew/ise the gage couldtrap the

workplece, possibly causingkickbackand

resulting in injuly.

•Set the wood anglo by looseningthe mitergage

knob and setting itto the desiredangle.

•Retightenmitergage knob.

•Place a supportthe same heightas the top of the

sew table behindthe sew for the cut work.

•Make sum the wood is nottouchingthe blade.

•Insert the key and llftthe switchto the ON position,

Let the blade build up to full speed.

•Holdthe workfirmly againstthe mitergage and

push the miter gage to feed the work into the blade.

•When the work is completed, pressthe switchoff

and removethe key.

COMPOUND(BEVEL)MITERCUT

WHEN MITERGAGEIS

ON RIGHTSIDE OF BLADE

PLACELEFT HANDON

MITERGAGE KNOB HERE

PLACERIGHTHAND

OHWORKPIECEAND

MITERGAGEHERE

Fig. 54

CRflFrsM RN"TABLESAW318.228390 40

MAKING A LARGE PANEL CUT

Sea Figure 55.

Make surethe saw is properlysecuredto awork

surfaceto avoid tippingfromthe weight of alarge

panel.

LARGEPANELCUT RIPFENCE

,_ WARNING: Make sure the blade guard is

lowered over blade and is working properlyto

prevent possibleinjury.

• Place a supportthe same heightas the top of the

sawtable behindthe saw forthe cut work. Add

supportsto the sidesas needed.

• Dependingonthe shape of the panel, usa the dp

fence or miter gage. If the panel istoo large to usa

eitherthe ripfence or the mitergage. it is too large

for this saw.

_lh WARNING: Never make freehand cuts (cuts

withoutthe mitergage or ripfence), which can

result in sarious injury.

MAKING A NON-THROUGH CUT

See Figure 56.

This is the only type of cut made withoutthe blade

guard.

WARNING: Unplug the saw while removing or

replacing the blade guard to prevent accidental

starting and injury,

BEVEL

HANDWHEEL

SUPPORTS HBGHT

HANDWHEEL Fig. 55

•Make surethe weed does nottouchthe blade

before youturn on the saw. Let the blade build up

to full speed before feedingthe wood intothe

blade.

•When the work is ccmp|efed, pressthe switchoff

and removethe key.

NON-THROUGHCUT

BLADE

GUARD

PUSHSTICK

•LiRthe blade guard out of the way.

•Adjustthe blade angle and height by releasingthe

bevel lockhandleand turningthe heightand bevel

handwheels.Reset the bevel lock handle.

•Take out the throat plate by removingthe screw

with a phillips screwdriver. Remove the riving knife

and guardassembly as shown. Be sureto reinstall

it before movingto the next step.

•Place a supportthe same height as the top of the

saw table behind the saw for the cut work. Add

supportsto the sides as needed.

_IL WARNING: Always usa pushsticksor

pushblaokswhen making non-throughcuts to

avoid the risk of serious injury.Never feed wood

withyour hands.

Fig. 56

•Make surethe wood is not touchingthe blade.

Insert the key and liftthe switch to the ON position.

Let the blade build upto full speed beforefeeding

the workpieceintothe blade.

•When the workis completed, pressthe switchoff

and removethe switchkey. Unplugthe saw, then

reinstallthe rivingknife and the blade guard.

41 I;RRF13NII N"TABLESAW315.228390

MAKING A DADO CUT

See Figure 5Z.

An optionaldado throat plate is requiredfor this

procedure,See the Accessories sectionof this

manual and check withyour nearest Seam Retail

Store. All bladesand dado sets must be rated at least

5,000 RPM,

,_ WARNING: Unplugthe saw before working

around the blade. Accidental startingcould

cause seriousinjury,

•Take outthe throat plate by loosening the screw.

• Remove the rivingknifeend guardassembly,

•Remove the blade.

•Mountthe dado blade accordingto the instructions

providedwith it,

•Test the blade nut and bladawesher tightness.

•Installoptionaldado throat plate.

•Plug inthe sew and followdado instructions.

Always use pushstickswith dado cuts.

•When the work is completed, pressthe switchoff

and remove the key. Unplugthe saw. remove the

dado insertand dado blade. Reinstallthe blade,

rivingknife, blade guard and throat plate.

DADOCUT

Fig. 57

_1= WARNING: Never put your hands within3 in. of

the blade when it is on or you could be seriously

hu_t.

CIIRFI"SNIIIr TABLESAW315,228390 42

GENERAL MAINTENANCE

_1, WARNING: When servicing,use only identical

Craftsman replacement parts.Use of any other

pert may create a hazard or cause product

damage,

_1= WARNING: To prevent accidentalstartingthat

could cause possible seriouspersonal injury,

turn off the saw, remove the switchkey, and

unplugthe saw before working onthe table saw.

•Remove sawdustfrom the rails,top surface,and

inside of saw frequently,

•Clean plasticparts with a softdamp cloth,Do not

use any strongsolvents.

_i, WARNING: Do not at any time let brakefluids,

gasoline, petroleum-based products,penetrating

oils, etc. contactplastic parts, They contain

chemicals that can damage, weaken or destroy

plastic,

•Pedodically clean the table, rails, and dp fencawith

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 easilywhile cutting.

•Regularlycheck all nuts, bolts, screws,and belts

fortightnessand condition.Make sure the throat

plate is in goodcondition.

MOTOR /ELECTRICAL

•Frequentlyvacuum or blow out any sawdustfrom

the motor.

,_k WARNING: If the power cord is worn, cut, or

damaged inany way, have it replacedimmedi-

ately by a qualifiedservicetechnicianat a Sears

store or repair center. Failureto do so could

result in sedous personalinjury.

WARNING: To avoid fire or electrocution,

reassemble electdc partswith only identical

Craftsman replacementparts. Reassemble

exactly as originallyassembled.

This saw has been lubricatedat the factory pdorto

shipment,After extended use, you shouldinspect,

clean, and lubricate the areas shown in the drawing.

Clean before lubricatingwitha solvent recommended

for gum and pitch removal. Lubricatewith SAE no, 20

or no. 30 engine oil

See Figure 58.

•Table brackets. (a)

•Bevel handwheel rod threads and knuckle.(b)

•Heighthandwheel threads and trunnion,(c)

43 BFRONTOF_L,_W

Fig. 58

CRIIFTSNRN"TABLESAW315.228,1_

PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION

Sawdces notstart. 1. Motor cordorwallcord isnot 1. Plug in motorcord orwallcord.

pluggedin.

2, Circuitfuse is blown. 2.

3, Circuit breaker is tdpped. 3.

4, CON or switchis damaged. 4.

Saw is noisywhen running.

Motoris slowor weak.

Motoroverheats.

Motor stalls, blowsfuses, or tdps

circuitbreakers.

1. Motor needsattention.

1. Voltage from source is low.

2. Windings are bumad out or

open.

3. Start switchis defective,

4. Circuitis ovedoadedwith

appliances,lights,or other

motors.

1. Motor is ovedcaded.

2, Dull blade.

3. Sawdust insidesew is blocking

air flow.

1. Starter switchis defective.

2. Voltage from seume is low.

3, Dull blade.

4. Fuses or circuitbreakersare

wrong size or defective,

5. Feeding workplacetoo rapidly.

Replace circuitfuse.

Reset circuitbreaker,

Have the cord or switch re-

placed at your nearest Sears

Sen/ice Center,

Have the motorchecked at

your nearest Sears Service

Center.

Request a voltage check from

the power company.

Have the motorchecked at

your nearest Sears Service

Center.

Have the switchreplaced.

Do not use other appliances or

motorson the same circuit

when usingthe sew.

Request a voltage checkfrom

the power company.

Replace the blade.

Clean out the saw base.

1. Have the switch replaced.

2. Request a voltage checkfrom

the power company,

3. Replace the blade.

4. Replace fuses or circuit

breakers.

5. Feed workplace intoblade

slower.

CRRFI"$NIIN TABLESAW31&2283_ 44

PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION

Fusesor circuitbreakers open

frequently. 1. Motor isovedceded.

2. Fuses orcircuitbreakers are

wrong size or defective.

I. Feed work more slowly.

2. Replace fuses or circuit break-

era,

3. Dull blade. 3. Replace the blade.

Saw vibrates excessively.

4, Start switchis defective,

1, Blade is warped.

4. Have the switchreplaced.

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. Repesitionon a fiat surface.Ad-

just the levelingfeet on legs.

Start switch does notoperate. 1. Switch contacts are burned out, 1. Have the switch replaced and ra-

quest a voltage check from the

power company.

2, Capacitor is defective 2, Have the capacitorreplaced,

3. Connectionsare loose or dam- 3. Have the widngchecked and ra-

aged. paired.

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

mechanism insidesew. nism.

Blade does notlower when turning

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

released, handle.

Mitergage doesnotmove smoothly. 1. Miter gage assembly is dirty or 1, Raleasethe mitergage knoband

sticky, wax the miter gage base and

sides.

Cutbinds,bumsorstalls motorwhen

ripping. 1, Blade orteeth are dull.

2. Blade is heeling,

1. Sharpen or raplasethe blade.

2. See Heelingthe Sawblade inthe

Adjustments section,

3. Board iswarped. 3. Raplacethe board.

4, Ripfencedoeenotperallalblede. 4, SeaAligningtheRipFenoaintha

Assembly section.

Saw bladedoesnotcuttrueat 90°or

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

justed.

2. Positive stops inside base are

notaccurate.

1, See Setting the Bevel Stopsand

IndicatorintheAdjustmentssec-

tion.

2. Sea Setting the Bevel Stops and

Indicatorinthe Adjustmentssec-

tion.

45 I:IUlFTSHRN TABLESAW315,2283_

PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION

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

rootly. 1. Remove and repositionthe dp

fence. See AligningRip Fence

and Front Rail inthe Assembly

section.

Wood edges away from dp fence

when dpping.

2. Rails are dirty or sticky.

1. Rip fence is misaligned.

2. Clean and wax the mils.

1. See the Assembly sectionfor

CheckingRip Fence and Blade

Alignmentand AligningRip

Fence and Front Rail

procedures.

rRRFTSNIIH TABLESAW$15,2283g0 46

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