Craftsman 315 22831 Users Manual

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Owner's Manual

10 in. Stationary

TABLE SAW

Model No.

315.228310

Save this manual for

future reference

_, CAUTION: Read and follow all

Safety Rules and Operating

Instructions before first use of this

product.

".I

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

972000-524

10-98

• Safety

•Features

•Assembly

•Operation

•Maintenance

• Parts List

NRTL/C

FULLONEYEARWARRANTYONCRAFTSMANTABLESAW

IfthisrRRFTSMRN Table Saw failsdue to a defect in material or workmanshipwithinone year fromthe date of

purchase. Sears will repair it, free of charge,

Contact a Sears Service Center for repair.

If this productis used forcommercialor rental purposes,this warranty appliesonly for 90 days fromthe date of

purchase.

This warranty gives you specificlegal dghts,and you may also have other rightswhich vary from state to state.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Dept. 81"IWA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

Your saw has many features for making cuttingoperationsmore pleasant and enjoyable. Safety, performance

and dependabilityhave been given top priorityinthe design of thissaw making it easy to maintainand operate.

_, CAUTION: Carefully read throughthis entire owner's manual before usingyour new saw. Pay close

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

Caution. If you use your saw properlyand only for what it is intended,you will enjoy years of safe, reliable

service.

._ Look for thissymbol to point outimportantsafety precautions.It means attention!!!Your safetyis involved.

WARNING:

The operationof any power tool can resultin foreign objects beingthrowninto your eyes,

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

wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shieldsand a full face shieldwhen needed.

We recommendaWide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standardsafety

glasses withside shields, available at Sears Retail Stores.

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

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

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

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

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

•Unpackingand Accessories........................................................................................................................... 9

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

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

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

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

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

•Assembly ................................................................................................................................................. 18-27

InstallingHandwheels on Table Saw Base .................................................................................................. 18

AssemblingLeg Stand ............................................................................................................................ 18-19

CRAFTSMAN"TABLESAW315.228310 2

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

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

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

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

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

AligningRip Fence and Front Rail ............................................................................................................... 23

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

Installingthe Belt and Belt Guard ................................................................................................................ 24

Checkingthe Throat Plate ............................................................................................................................ 24

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

Aligningthe Riving Knife with the Blade ...................................................................................................... 26

Checking Rip Fence and Blade Alignment .................................................................................................. 27

•Adjustments............................................................................................................................................. 28-32

Replacingthe Blade ..................................................................................................................................... 28

Heeling (Paralleling) the Sawblade to Miter Gage Groove ........................................ t............................ 29-30

Setting the Bevel Stops and Indicator..................................................................................................... 30-31

Adjustingthe Miter Gage .............................................................................................................................. 31

Removing/Replacing the Throat Plate ....................................................................................................... 32

•BasicOperation/bf the Table Saw .......................................................................................................... 33-40

Causes of Kickback...................................................................................................................................... 33

AvoidingKickback ........................................................................................................................................ 33

Making Cutting Aids ..................................................................................................................................... 33

Types of Cuts ............................................................................................................................................... 34

Making a Cross Cut ...................................................................................................................................... 35

Making a Rip Cut .......................................................................................................................................... 35

Making a Miter Cut ....................................................................................................................................... 36

Making a Bevel Cross Cut ............................................................................................................................ 36

Making a Bevel Rip Cut................................................................................................................................ 37

• Making a Compound (Bevel) Miter Cut ........................................................................................................ 38

Making a Large Panel Cut ............................................................................................................................ 39

Making a Non-Through Cut .......................................................................................................................... 39

Making a Dado Cut................................................. _..................................................................................... 40

•Maintenance ................................................................................................................................................. 41

•Lubrication.................................................................................................................................................... 41

•Troubleshooting....................................................................................................................................... 42-44

•Exploded View and Repair Parts List...................................................................................................... 46-63

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

3 CRRFTSMIIN"TABLESAW315.228310

The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attentionto possibledangers. The safety symbols,and the

explanationswiththem, deserve your careful attentionand understanding.The safetywarnings do not by

themselves eliminateany danger. The instructionsor warnings they give are not substitutesfor proper accident

preventionmeasures.

SYMBOL MEANING

Note:

SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL

Indicatesdanger, warning,or caution,May be used inconjunctionwithother symbolsor

pictographs.

DANGER: Failureto obey a safety warningwill resultin seriousinjuryto yourselforto others.

Alwaysfollow the safety precautionsto reduce the riskof fire, electdcshockand personalinjury.

WARNING: Failure to obeya safety warningcan result insedous injuryto yourselfor to others.

Always follow the safety precautionsto reduce the riskof fire, electdcshockand personal injury.

CAUTION: Failureto obey asafetywarning may resultin propertydamage or personalinjuryto

yourselfor to others.Alwaysfollowthe safety precautionsto reduce the riskof fire, electricshock

and personal injury.

Advisesyou of informationor instructionsvital tothe operationor mainienance of the equipment.

IMPORTANT

Servicing requiresextreme care and knowledgeof the

systemand shouldbe performed only by aqualified

servicetechnician.For servicewe suggestyou return

the toolto your nearest Sears store or repaircenter.

Always use originalfactory replacementpartswhen

servicing.

_1= WARNING: Do notattempt to operate thistool

untilyou have read thoroughlyand understand

completelyall instructions,safety rules, etc.

contained in this manual. Failure to comply can

resultin accidents involvingfire, electricalshock,

or seriouspersonal injury.Save the owner's

manual and reviewfrequently for continuingsafe

operation, and instructingothers who may use

this tool.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read the owner's

manual carefully. Learn the saw's applications

and limitationsas well as the specificpotential

hazards related to thistool.

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

padlocksand master switches or by removing

starter keys.

•KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. All

visitorsshould wear safety glasses and be kept a

safe distance from work area. Do not let visitors

contacttool or extensioncord while operating,

•KEEP THE WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered

work areas and work benches invite accidents,

DO NOT leave tools or pieces of wood on the

saw while it is in operation,

MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools

sharp and clean for betterand safer perfor-

mance. Follow instructionsfor lubricatingand

changingaccessories.

USE THE RIGHT TOOL FOR THE JOB. Do not

force the tool or attachmentto do a job it was not

designed for. Use it only the way it was intended.

DRESS PROPERLY. Do notwear loose clothing,

gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets,or other

jewelry. They can get caught and draw you into

moving parts. Rubber gloves and nonslipfoot-

wear are recommended.Also wear protective

hair coveringto containlonghair.

ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WITH

SIDE SHIELDS. Everydayeyeglasses have only

impact-resistantlenses;they are NOT safety

glasses,

NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Seriousinjurycould

occur if the tool is tippedor if the blade is unin-

tentionallycontacted.

CRRFTSMRN"TABLESAW315.228310 4

BIULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued)

BDO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and

balance at all times.

SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold

workwhen practical. It's safer than usingyour

hand and frees both hands to operate tool.

USE THE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make

sure your extensioncord is in goodcondition.

Use only a cord heavy enough to carrythe

currentyour productwill draw. An undersized

cord will cause a drop in line voltage resultingin

lossof power and overheating. A wire gage size

(A.W.G.) of at least 14 is recommended for an

extensioncord 25 feet 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 oft when pluggingin.

REMOVE WRENCHES AND ADJUSTING

KEYS. Get in the habit of checking-before

turningon tool - that hex I_eysand adjusting

wrenches are removed from tool.

CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before usingthe

tool again, check any damaged parts, including

guards, for proper operationand performance.

Check alignment of movingpads, bindingof

movingpads, breakage of pads, saw stability,

mountingand any other conditionsthat may

affect itsoperation. A damaged part must be

propedy repaired or replaced by a qualified

servicetechnician at a Sears store or repair

center to avoid riskof personal injury.

USE ONLY CORRECT BLADES. Use the right

blade size, style and cutting speed for the

material and the type of cut. Blade teeth should

point down toward the front of the table.

USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES, Using

improperaccessoriesmay riskinjury.

USE ONLY SEARS REPLACEMENT PARTS,

All repairs, whether electdcalor mechanical,

should be made by a qualifiedservice technician

at a Sears storeor repaircenter.

KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in good working

order. This includesthe blade guard, rivingknife,

and anti-kickbackpawls.

CHECK DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work into

ablade or cutteragainst the directionof rotation

of the blade or cutter only,

DISCONNECT ALL TOOLS. When notin use,

before servicing,or when changingattachments,

blades, bits, cutters, etc., all tools shouldbe

disconnectedfrom power supply.

DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL. It will do tbe 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 untilit comes to a complete stop.

BEFORE MOUNTING, DISCONNECTING OR

REMOUNTING THE MOTOR; unplugthe saw

and removethe switchkey.

AWARNING: When servicing,use only identical

Craftsman replacementpads. Use of any other

parts may create a hazard or cause product

damage.

NEVER USE THIS TOOL IN AN EXPLOSIVE

ATMOSPHERE. Normal sparkingof the motor

could ignitefumes.

MAKE SURE THE WORK AREA HAS AMPLE

LIGHTING to see the work and that no obstruc-

tions will interferewithsafe operation BEFORE

performingany work usingthistool.

DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT

TURN IT ON AND OFF. Have defective switches

replaced by aqualifiedservicetechnician at a

Sears store or repaircenter.

GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK by

preventingbodycontactwith grounded surfaces

such as pipes, radiators,ranges, refrigerator

enclosures.

GROUND ALL TOOLS. See Electricalpage.

WEAR A DUST MASK to keep from inhalingfine

particles.

PROTECT YOUR HEARING. Wear hearing

protectiondudng extended 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 are doing and use common

sense, Do not operate tool when you ere tired.

Do not rush.

AVOID AWKWARD OPERATIONS AND HAND

POSITIONS where a sudden slip couldcause

your hand to move into the blade. ALWAYS

make sure you have good balance,

ALWAYS SUPPORT LARGE WORK PIECES

while cuttingto minimize riskof blade pinching

and kickback. Saw may slip,walk or slide while

cuttinglarge or heavy boards.

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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued)

•GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK. Kickbackcan

occurwhen the blade sta$$s,ddving the work

piece back toward the operator. It can pullyour

hand intothe blade, resultingin sedous personal

injury.Stay out of the blade path and turn switch

off immediatelyif blade bindsor stalls.

USE A SUPPORT FOR THE SIDES AND BACK

OF THE SAW TABLE when sawing wide or long

workpieces. Use a sturdy"outrigger" support if a

table extensionis morethan 24 inches long and

is attached to the saw, to preventtipping.

CUT ONLY WOOD, PLASTIC OR WOOD-LIKE

MATERIALS. Do not cut metal.

•NEVER cut more than one piece at a time. DO

NOT STACK more than one 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 guardsare

operating propedy befol'eeach use.

NEVER PERFORM ANY OPERATION FREE-

HAND. Always place the workpieceto be cut on

the saw table and position it firmly against the

fence as a backstop.

USE THE RIP FENCE. Always use a fence or

straightedge guide when ripping.

BEFORE MAKING A CUT, be sure all adjust-

ments are secure.

•BE SURE THE BLADE PATH IS 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

touchingthe workplace.

•KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM CUTTING AREA.

Do notreach underneathworkor in blade cutting

path withyour hands and fingersfor any reason.

Alwaysturn the power off.

•USE A PUSHBLOCK OR PUSH STICK for

workpiecesso small that your fingersgo under

the blade guam:d.NEVER TOUCH BLADE or

other movingpartsduringuse, for any reason.

_k WARNING: Blade coasts after beingtumed off.

ALLOW THE MOTOR TO COME UP TO FULL

SPEED before startinge cut to avoid blade

binding or stalling.

ALWAYS PUSH THE WORKP|ECE; never pullit

toward the saw.

DO NOT FEED THE MATERIAL TOO QUICKLY.

Do notfome the workpieceagainst the blade.

ALWAYS TURN OFF SAW before disconnecting

it,to avoid accidental startingwhen reconnecting

to power supply. NEVER leave the table saw

unattended while connectedto a power source.

BEFORE CHANGING THE SETUP, REMOVING

COVERS, GUARDS, OR BLADE; unplugthe

saw and remove the switchkey.

KEEP TOOL DRY, CLEAN, AND FREE FROM

OIL AND GREASE. Alwaysuse a clean cloth

when cleaning. Never use brake fluids, gasoline,

petroleum-based products,or any solvents to

clean tool.

KEEP BLADES CLEAN, SHARP AND WITH

SUFFICIENT SET. Sharp blades minimize

stalling and kickback.

USE ONLY OUTDOOR EXTENSION CORDS.

Use only extensioncords withthe marking

=Acceptable for use with outdoorappliances;

store cords indoorswhile not in use." Use

extensioncords with an electricalratingnot less

than the saw's rating.Always disconnectthe

extensioncord from the outlet before disconnect-

ingthe productfrom the extensioncord.

•INSPECT TOOL CORDS AND EXTENSION

CORDS PERIODICALLY and, if damaged, have

repaired by a qualifiedsewice technicianat a

Sears store or repaircenter. Stay constantly

aware of cord locationand keep it well away

fromthe movingblade.

•DO NOT ABUSE CORD, Never yank cord to

disconnectit from receptacle. Keep cord from

heat, oil,and sharp edges.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Referto them

frequently and use to instructother users. If you

loan someone this tool, loan them these instruc-

tions also.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

[RAFTSMRW TABLESAW316,228310 6

EXTENSION CORDS

Use only 3-wire extensioncords that have 3-prong

groundingplugsand 3-pole receptaclesthat accept

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

erable distance fromthe power source, use an

extensioncord heavy enough to carrythe current that

the tool will draw. An undersized extensioncord will

cause a drop in line voltage, resultingin a loss of

power and causingthe motorto overheat. Use the

chart providedbelow to determinethe minimumwire

size requiredin an extensioncord. Only roundjack-

eted cords listed by Underwriter'sLaboratories(UL)

shouldbe used.

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

Up to 25 feet 14

26-100 feet 12

When workingwith the tool outdoors,use an exten-

sion cord that is designed for outsideuse. This is

indicated by the lettersWA on the cord's jacket.

Before using an extensioncord, inspect it for loose or

exposed wires and cut or worn insulation.

_k CAUTION: Keep the cord away from the cutting

area and positionthe cord so that it will not be

caught on lumber, tools,or other objects dudng

cuttingoperations.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

Your Sears Craftsman Table Saw is powered by a

precisionbuiltelectric motor. It should be connected

to a power supply that Is 120 volts, 60 Hz, AC only

(normal household current). Do not operate thistool

ondirect current (DC). A substantialvoltage drop will

cause a lossof power and the motor will overheat. If

the saw does not operate when plugged intoan

outlet,double check the power supply.

SPEED AND WIRING

The no-load speed of your table saw is approximately

3,600 rpm. This speed is not constantand decreases

undera load or with lowervoltage. For voltage, the

wiring in a shop is as importantas the motor's horse-

power rating. A line intended only for lightscannot

properlycarry a power tool motor. Wire that is heavy

enough for a short distance will be too lightfor a

greater distance. A line that can supportone power

tool may not be able to supporttwo or three tools.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

In the event of a malfunctionor breakdown, grounding

providesa path of least resistancefor electriccurrent

to reduce the riskof electric shock. This tool is

equippedwith an electric cord having an equipment-

groundingconductorand a groundingplug. The plug

must be pluggedinto a matchingoutletthat is propedy

installedand grounded in accordancewith all local

codes and ordinances.

Do not modifythe plug provided. If it will not fit the

outlet,have the proper outlet installedby a qualified

electrician.Improperconnectionof the equipment-

groundingconductorcan result in a riskof electric

shook.The conductorwith insulationhaving an outer

surfacethat is green withor withoutyellowstripes is

the equipment-groundingconductor. If repairor

replacementof the electdc cord or plug is necessary,

do not connect the equipment-groundingconductorto

aliveterminal.

Check witha qualifiedelectricianor service personnel

if the groundinginstructionsare notcompletely

understood,or if indoubt as to whether the tool is

properlygrounded.

Repair or replace a damaged or worn cord immedi-

ately.

This tool is intendedfor use on a circuitthat has an

outlet likethe one shown in Figure 1. It also has a

groundingpin like the one shown.

GROUNDING

PIN COVEROFGROUNDED

0UTLETBOX

Fig. 1

7rRRFTSNRN"TABLESAW31S.228310

Anti-Kickback Pawls

Toothed safety devicesbehind the blade designed to

stop a workpiece from beingkicked back at the

operator duringa rippingoperation.

Arbor

The shaft on which a blade or cuttingtool is mounted.

Bevel Cut

A cuttingoperationmade withthe blade at any angle

other than 90" to the saw table.

Compound Cut

A cut with both amiterangle and abevel angle.

Crosscut

A cuttingoperation made acrossthe grain or the width

of the workpiece.

Dsdo

Anon-throughcut that gives a square notch ortrough;

requires a special blade.

Featherboard

A device to help guide workpiecesduring ripcuts.

Freehand (for table saw)

Dangerous practice of making s cut withoutusingdp

or miterfences. See Safety Rules.

Gum

A sticky, sap-based residuefromwood products.

Heel

Alignmentof the blade.

Kerf

The material removed by the blade in a through cut or

the slotproducedby the blade in a non-throughcut.

Kickback

A hazard that can occur when blade bindsor stalls,

throwingworkpiece back toward operator.

Leading End

The end of the workpiecepushed into the cuttingtool

first.

Miter Cut

A cuttingoperationmade with the miter gage at any

angle other than 0".

Molding

Anon-throughcut that givesa varied shape to the

workpiece and requires e special blade.

Push Stick

A device usedto feed the workpiecethroughthe saw

blade duringnarrowcuttingoperations. It helps keep

the operator'shands well away from the blade,

Rabbet

Anotch inthe edge of aworkpiece.

Resaw

A cuttingoperationto reduce the thicknessof the

workpieceinorder to make thinner pieces.

Resin

A sticky,sap-based substance.

RIp Cut

A cut made withthe the grainof the workpiece.

Sswblade Path

The area directlyin line withthe blade -- over, under,

behind, orin front of it. Also, the workpiecearea

which willbe or has been cut by the blade.

Set

The distancethat the tip of the saw blade tooth is bent

(or set) outwardfrom the face of the blade.

Throw-Back

Saw throwingback a workpiece;similarto kickback,

Through Sawing

Any cuttingoperationwhere the blade extends

completelythroughthe workpiece.

Trailing End

The workpieceend last cut by the blade in a dp cut.

Workp|ece

The item on whichthe cutting operationis beingdone.

The surfacesof a workpieceare commonlyreferredto

as faces, ends, and edges.

Worktable

The surfaceon which the wodq_ece rests while

performinga cuttingoperation.

Blade Arbor 5/8 in.

Blade Diameter 10 in.

Blade Tilt 0" - 45"

Table Size withouttable extensions 20 in. x 27 in.

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

Rating 120 V, 60 Hz - AC only

Input 13 Amperes

No Load Speed 3,600 RPM

Cutting Capacity withMiter at 0"/Bevel 0": 3-3/8 in.

Cutting Capacity withMiter at O'/Bevel45": 2-1/4 in.

rRRFTSNlUI" TABLESAW$1G,228310 8

Your new table saw has been designed to give you

many years of high qualityperformance.To insure

thisgoal, proper care and treatment is important.

Careful treatment beginswith removing all pads from

the cartonand checkingthem against the listof loose

parts.The long box containsthe rails. The large box

holdsall other parts, which are detailed inthe Loose

Parts List.

• Separate the saw and all partsfrom the packing

materials and check each against the packing list,

especiallythe small partsthat can be hidden inthe

packingmaterial

Note: Do notdiscard the packingmaterials untilyou

have carefullyinspectedthe saw, identifiedall

parts, and satisfactorily operated your new saw.

_IL WARNING: Never use gasoline, naptha, or

other highlyvolatile solvents.Do not ever let

brake fluids, gasoline,petroleum-based

products,or penetratingoilscontact plasticparts.

Such chemicals can weaken or destroy plastic.

II Remove the wax paper covering on the table. Use

any ordinary household type grease and spot

remover. Immediatelyapply a coat of automotive

type paste wax to the table and table exensions.

,_ WARNING: To prevent accidental startingthat

couldcause possibleseriouspersonal injury,

assemble all partsto your saw before connecting

it to power supply.Saw should never be

connected to power supplywhen you are

assembling parts, making adjustments, installing

or removingblades, or when notin use.

,_ WARNING: If any partsare missing,do not

operate thistool untilthe missingparts are

replaced. Failure to do so could result inpossible

seriouspersonal injury.

The following recommended accessoriesare currentlyavailable

•Fence Guide System

•Guide Master

•Box Joint & Miter Guide

• Universal Jig

• Taper Jig

• 10 in. Sanding Disc

• 8 in. Sanding Disc

• Elite Dado

•ExcaliburDado

• 7 in. Adj. Dado 36 tip

• 7 in. Adj. Dado 24 tip

at Sears Retail Stores.

•7 in. Stack Steel Dado

• 7 in. x 9/16 in. Stack Dado

•7 in. MoldingHead Set

•2 Bit MoldingHead Set

•Saw Baskets

•JointerClamps

•Specialty Throat Plate

•Miter Gage Hold Down Clamp

•Align-A-RipXRC Rip Fence

• Dust CollectionSystem

,_ WARNING: The use of attachmentsor accessories not listed might be hazardous.

9 [RAFTSMAN" TABLESAW315.228310

The following items are included with your Table Saw.

Figure 2 a

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

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

C. Belt Guard (2 Piece) ............................................. 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

tRRFTZMRI¢ TABLE SAW 315.228310

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

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

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

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

S. SwitchAssembly ......,, ......................................... 1

T. SwitchKey ............................................................ 1

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

V. Hardware for MountingMotor, MotorMounting

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

W. Hardware for Table Extensions

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

X. Hardware for Leg Stand, LevelingFeet, and

MountingSaw Base

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

Y. Hardware for Blade Guard Bracketand

Blade Guard Assembly (ShownSeparately) ........ 1

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

Checkallloosepartsfromtheboxwiththelistonthepreviouspage,thefiguresbelowandonthefollowing

page,Smallitemssuchasfastenersandendcapsareshowninfigures2band2c.Followtheinstructionsin

theAssemblysectiontoassembleyournewsaw.

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

screw (3/16-24 x 1/2 in.)..................................... 2

flat washer (3/15 in.) ........................................... 2

V. Hardware for MountingMotor, MotorMounting

Plate, and Belt Guard

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

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

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

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

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

Hardware for Motor MountingPlate ................... 1

hex bolt (5/16-18 x 5/8 in.) ................................. 2

Xo Hardware for Leg Stand, LevelingFeet, and

MountingSaw Base

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

hex nut (3/16-24) ................................................ 4

flat washer (3/16 in) ............................................ 4

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

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

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

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

Hardware for MountingSaw Base ..................... 1

hex belt (5116-18 x 1/2 in.) ................................. 4

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

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

Fig. 2 b

11 [IIRFrSMRIr TABLESAW31S.228310

Check all loose partsfrom the box with the listand figuresbelowand on the previouspages, Small items such

as fasteners and end caps are shown in figure2 c. Follow the instructionsin the Assembly sectionto assemble

your new saw.

O. Hardware for Rail, Front..................................... 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 front rail ........................................... 2

screw (5/32-32 x 1/2 in.) ..................................... 2

F, 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 (5/32-32 x 1/2 in.) ..................................... 2

Y. Hardware for Blade Guard Bracketand Blade

Guard Assembly

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fig. 2 c

CRAFTSMAN"TABLESAW315.228310 12

The followingtoolsare needed for assemblyand alignment. Note: The five hex keys listedbelow have been

providedwith your saw. The remainingtools are typicalshop toolsand are notincludedwithyour saw.

SMALLIMEDIUM

PHILUPSSCREWDRIVER NUTDRIVER

8 mm,10mm,and12mrn

HEXKEYS(PROVIDED)

and6 mm

COMBINA_ONSOUARE

HAMMER

45°TRIANGLE

WRENCHES:8 mm,10mm,and12mm

FRAMINGSQUARE ADJUSTABLEWRENCH

13 rRRFTSMRN"TABLESAW315.228310

The followinglabels are found on your saw inthe locationsshown. Read allwarnings and thisowner's manual

before using saw,

10 inch Table Saw

36QOIh_M120VOLTS60HzACONLY13A

WARNING:WHEN SERVICING, USE ONLY IDENTICAL

CRAFTSMANREPLACEMENTPARTS.

MODEL 315.228310 S_R.NO. _i

MAD_ IN TAJWAN

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO. i I sr_l_4_ TOOL

•Customer Help Line 1-800-932-3188 ,

AWARNINI

• RaisedGuard

CanDropon

Spinning

Bladeand

Break.

•ToReduceThe

RiskofInjury,

GuardMust81

InPlace

DuringUse.

,Alignand

Tighten

RivingKnife

Fasteners

BeforeUse.

Fig, 4 a

CRAFTSMAN"TABLESAW315.228310 14

I_WARNING

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

Keep Fasteners Away From Blade.

D E

I ] ,A,WARNING

Do Not Lift Saw With Rails Debris on rail can misalign

Lor Extensions Tables. the rip fence. Workpiece

could bind or suddenly

A WARNING

• Attach Blade Guard

Assembly Before

Operating this Saw

•Read Owners

kick back. You could be hit

or cut. Clean debris off

fence rail before

positioning fence.

,_LLONI

PUSHOFF

A WARNING

Turn Clockwise to

Increase Blade

Angle.

Turn Clockwise to Raise

Blade.

"rumCounterclockwise to

Lower Blade.

• For your safety, read owners manual before

operating saw.

• Wear eye p_otection.

• Keep blade guard down and In place for through

cuts.

• Keep hands out of path of saw blade.

•Do not perform any operation freehand.

•Know how to reduce the risk of kickback.

See instructions for ripping.

•Never reach around o¢ over/Niw blade.

•When ripping, use push stick when fence is set

2 Inches or lees from blade.

•When ripping, use push block and auxllary fence

when fence Is set between 1/2 and 2 inches from

blade. Oo nut make rip cuts narrower than 1/2 Inch.

•Tum off tool and walt for saw blade to stop before

moving workplece or changing settings.

•Disconnect the saw from the power source before

changing blade or se_icing.

•Do not expose to rbln or use in damp places.

Fig. 4 b

15 I:RRFTSMIIN"TABLESAW315.228310

KNOW YOUR TABLE SAW

ANTI-KICKBACKPAWLS

BLADE

MITER

GAGEGROOVE

TABLE

EXTENSION

BLADE

REARRAIL RIPFENCE

RIVINGKNIFE

ORSPREADER ALIGN-A-CUT TABLE

INSERT EXTENSION

SCALE

GAGE

FRONT

RAIL

BELTCOVER

BEVEL SWITCH

HANDWHEEL WITH KEY

RIPFENCE

SCALE HANDLE

HANDWHEEL

LEGSTAND

'LEVELINGFOOT

MOTOR

BEVEL

LOCKHANDLE

Fig. 5

CRAFTSMAN"TABLESAW315.228310 16

/ERVIEW

, ,,e upper portionof the blade projectsup throughthe

table, surroundedby an insertcalled the throat plate.

The height of the blade is set witha handwheel and

locked with a handle, both on the front of the cabinet.

To accommodate wide panels, the tabletop has

extensionson each side. Detailed instructionsare

providedinthe Operationsection of this manual for

the basiccuts: crosscuts, mitercuts, bevel cuts,and

compoundcuts.

For cuts with the blade straightup and cuttingacross

the grain(cross cuts or mitercuts), use the mitergage

to set the angle and pushthe wood into the blade. To

cut with the blade straight up, along the grain of the

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

Push smaller pieces with apushblockor pushstick.

To tiltthe blade for a bevel cut, use the bevel

handwheel on the side of the cabinet. A bevel scale

on the front of the cabinet showsthe blade angle.

Insidethe cabinet, adjustable positivestopscontrol

the degree of tilt.

Use the miter gage with a bevel crosscut (compound

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

require special attachments, which have detailed

instructions to reduce risk of injury and ensure the

best performance from your new saw.

Before attemptingto use your saw, familiarize yourself

withall operating features and safety requirements of

your Sears Craftsman table saw. The saw's features

are described below.

ALIGN-A-CUT INSERT -Apt_,stic insert onwhich

marks may be made to indicate the locationof the

sawcut on the workpiece.

ANTI-KICKBACK PAWLS - KickbackIs a hazard in

which the workpiece is thrownback toward the

operator. The toothed pawls are designed to snag the

workpieceto prevent or reduce injury should kickback

Occur.

BEVEL HANDWHEEL - This handwheel, on the right

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

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

of the work.standshowsthe exact blade angle.

BLADE -This saw is providedwith a Craftsman 64

tooth, 10 in. steel blade. The blade is adjustedwith

bevel and heighthandwheels on the cabinet. Bevel

angles are locked with a handle below the front rail.

WARNING: Be sure to use only blades rated for

at least 5,000 rpm and recommended for use on

this saw. Check with your nearest Sears retail

store.

BLADE GUARD - Always keep the guard down over

the blade for through-sawingcuts.

BEVEL LOCK HANDLE - This handle, placed just

under the worktable surfaceon the front of the cabi-

net, locksthe angle setting of the blade. Be surethe

handle is hangingstraightdown before tilting the

blade. If it is not straightdown, it may jam and bend

the lockingbolt.

HEIGHT HANDWHEEL - Use this handwheel to lower

and raise the blade for adjustmentsor replacement. It

is locatedon the front of the cabinet.

MITER GAGE - This gage alignsthe wood for a

crosscutat an angle other than 90". The easy-to-road

indicator showsthe exact angle for a mitercut, with

positivestopsat 90" and 45".

MITER GAGE GROOVES -The miter gage ddes in

these grooves on either side of the blade.

MITER GAGE KNOB -Located on the miter gage,

this knob locksin the cuttingangle after selection.

MOTOR (13 AMP) -The powerfulinductionmotor is

3HP, with capacitorstart and V-belt drive,and is

housedin asturdy steel base.

RAILS -Front and rear rails providesupportfor large

workpiecesend the ripfence.

RiP FENCE -A sturdy metal fence guidesthe

workpieceand is secured withthe rip fence handle.

Grooves run alongthe top and sidesof the ripfence

for usa withoptionalclamps and accessories.

RIP FENCE HANDLE -The handleon the front of the

rip fence releasesthe rip fence or locksit in place.

RIVING KNIFE OR SPREADER -Located directly.

behindthe blade, it keeps cut edges frombindingand

supportsthe blade guard.

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

scale providesprecise measurementsin dp cuts.

SWITCH WITH KEY -Your table saw has an easy

access power switchlocated below the front rail.The

yellow switchkey must be removed fromthe hard-

ware bag and inserted into the switchbefore saw can

be operated. To lockthe switchinthe OFF position,

remove the switch key fromthe switch. Place the key

in alocation that is inaccessibleto childrenand others

notqualifiedto use the tool.

TABLE EXTENSIONS -Removable stampedsteel

extensions, 12 in. by 27 in., supportlarger

workpieces,

17 CRAFTSHAN"TABLESAW315.228310

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

parts, and hardware fromthe packingmatedals, check all items with the loose parts listand drawing. If you are

unsure about the descriptionof any part, refer to the drawing. If any parts are missing, delay assemblinguntil

you have obtained the missingpart(s).

INSTALLING HANDWHEELS ON TABLE SAW

BASE

See Figure 6.

•Each handwheel bag containsa handwheel, a

screw (3/16-24 x 1/2 in.), and a flat washer (3/16

in.).

•Alignhandwheelsto the shaftendsthat extendfrom

the frontand rightsideof the table sawbase. Match

the fiat spotsonthe shaftand insidethe handwheeL

Insertascrewand a fiatwasherin the handwheel

centerandtightenwitha 4 mmhex key.

HANDWHEEL

Note: If you do not usa the leg stand and mount the

saw table base on abench instead of the legs, goto

the procedurefor Assembling Table Extensions. Be

sure the 'bench surfacehas an openingfor sawdustto

fall through.The opening shouldbe as large as the

opening in the bottomof the saw table base, A height

of 36 inchesfromthe top of the saw table to the floor

is recommended.

ASSEMBLING LEG STAND

See Figures 7 and 8.

•Take fromthe legstand hardware bag the follow-

ing:

24 carriagebolts (5/16,18 x 3/4 in.)

32 flat washers (5/16 in.)

32 hex nuts(5/16-18)

4 levelingfeet

Note: Remaininghardwarefrom thisbag is usedfor

mountingleg standon the table saw base.

•Take 4 legs and 8 bracesfrom loose parts.

•Place a shortupper brace insidetwo of the legs,

withthe legswide end up. (Upper braceshave two

large holes in each end.) Make sure the two

dimplesonthe leg alignwith the two small holes on

each brace.

TABLE WASHER

SAWBASE SHAFTEND SCREW

Fig. 6

UPPERBRACE

HEXNUT

WASHER

CARRIAGE

LOWERBRACE

LEG

[RRFTSMIIN" TABLESAW315,228310

HEXNUT

LEVELINGFOOT_Fig. 7

ASSEMBLINGLEGSTAND(Continued)

•Align the two large holes on the brace and the legs.

Insert the cardage bolts.Add flat washersand hex

nuts and hand tighten. Repeat forthe other short

upper brace. These are the front and backsets.

•For the sides, installa long upperbrace on two

legs. Add hardware and fingertighten. Repeat for

the other long upperbrace.

•Use the same steps to installthe lower braces.

Tighten all hex nutswith a 12 mm wrench.

•Place a hex nut and flat washer on each leveling

foot. installthe levelingfeet fromthe bottomof

each legwith the boltspointingup. Secure witha

fiat washer and hex nutbut do nottighten.

•Move the leg standto desiredlocation.Adjustthe

leveling feet witha12 mmwrench, then securely

tightenthe top hex nut.

_k WARNING: Do notliftthe saw table without

help. The table saw base weighs approximately

95 Ibs. Hold it closeto your body. Keep your

knees bent and liftwith your legs, notyour back.

Ignoringthese precautionscan result in back

injury.

•Place the legstand on the table saw base. Align

the holes inthe tablewith the holes in the end

braces. Make sure the Craftsman label faces the

front of the saw (same sideas heighthandwheel).

•Place a flat washeron each bolt and insertthrough

hole. Add a flat washerand ahex nut. Hand

tighten.

•Repeat for the three remainingholes.Tighten all

hardwarewith a 12 mmwrench. You may find it

helpfulto use two wrenches,one wrench to hold

the head of the boltand one to tightenthe hex nut.

Leave the saw upsidedownto add table exten-

sions.

HEXI, LEGSTAND

LEGSTANDSHOWNASSEMBLED Fig. 8

MOUNTING THE LEG STAND ON THE TABLE

SAW BASE

See Figure 9.

•Take the followingfrom the hardwarebag:

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

4 hex nuts (5/18-18)

8 flat washers (5/16 in.)

Note: This hardwarewas inthe bagwith hardwarefor

assemblingthe leg stand and levelingfeet.

•Place the saw table upsidedown on a smooth

surface, such as cardboard, on the floor.

Fig. 9

19 CRAFTSMRN"TABLESAW315.228310

ASSEMBLING TABLE EXTENSIONS

See Figure 10.

•Locate the table extensionsand the smal_hardware

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.)

,_ WARNING: The table extensions notonly

providea supportfor large or wide pieces of

material, but help protect you. Serious injury

can result from workpiece bindingor kickback

due to twisted rails or amisaligned rip fence.

• With the saw upsidedown, align table extensionsto

the sawtable. Put a flat washer on each bolt,and

attach the extensionsto the table by insertingbolts

throughholes from the directionof the table.

•Slip the remaining flat w_shers and hex nuts on the

bolts. Lightly tighten with a 12 mm wrench.

•Get help to standsaw assemblyupdght usingthe

centersaw table. Do notgrasp saw by extensions.

_i, WARNING: Do not lift the saw table without

help. Hold it closeto your body. Keep your

knees bent and liftwithyour legs, not your back.

Ignoringthese precautionscan result in back

injury.

ALIGNING TABLE EXTENSIONS

See Figure 11.

A good alignment allowsthe railsto slide on easily.

•Stand at the frontof the saw and line up the front

edgesof the table and extensions.

•if adjustmentsare needed, puta blockof wood

wherethe extensionmeetsthe table, and tap the

blockof wood with a hammer. Check and repeat

untilthe frontedges are even.

•Lifteach extensionslightlyuntilit is higherthan

table (if necessary, placea blockbelow and tap

upward). Center the blockof wood overthe edges

and tap it. Recheckthe front alignment.If even,

tightenthe screwswith a 12 mm wrer,_h.

BLOCK TABLE

OFWOOD EXTENSION

TABLE

EXTENSION

SAW

TABLE

BLOCK TAP TABLE

OFWOOD HERE EXTENSION

HEX

HEAD BOLT

FLA;

WASHER HE](NUT Fig. 10

Fig. 11

eRRFTSMRI_ TABLESAW3152.28310 20

INSTALLING THE REAR RAIL

See Figures 12-14.

,_ WARNING: Frontand rear rails must be

installedand carefullyaligned to reduce the risk

of kickback. Kickbackcan result in seriousinjury.

•From the carton,remove the rear rail and the

followinghardware:

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

6 flat washers (5/16 in.)

6 hex nuts(5/16-18)

Right and left end caps for rear rail

2 screws (5/32-32 x 1/2 in.)

Note: Remaininghardware from this hardware bag is

used for installingthe front rail and end caps.

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

inthe holes in the edge of the table and extensions

so the bolt headsextend outward 1/2 in.

•Underthe table, looselyattach washers and hex

nutsonto bolts.Slide the sloton the rear rail over

the bolts.Adjusteach boltto fit the rail closelyto

the table.

•Positionrail so that righthand edge extends 2-1/2

inches beyondtable extension.

•Pushthe rail against table and tighteneach nutwith

a 12 mm wrench.

•If the railjams and does notslide easily over the

bolts,re-alignthe table extensions.

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

and tightenwitha phillipshead screwdriver.

SLOT

REARRAIL

TABLE

EXTENSION

SQUARE HEXNUT

HEADBOLTS FLAT

WASHER Fig. 12

SQUARE

HEADBOLTS

TABLE

FLAT

WASHER

SCREW

NUT

REARRAIL

Fig. 13

ENDCAP

REAR OF SAW Fig. 14

21 CRRFTSNAN" TABLE SAW 315.228310

INSTALLING THE FRONT RAIL

See Figures 15and 16.

• Get the front rail the switchassembly, and the

followinghardware:

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

6 fiat washers (5/16 in.)

6 hex nuts (5/16-18)

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

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

Rightand left end caps for front rail

2 screws (5/32-32 x 1/2 in.)

• Set aside end caps and screws untilyou have

alignedthe dp fence and front rail.

•Insertthe six square head boltsinto the table and

extensions,so the bolt heads extend outward 112

in.

•Looselyattach awasher and a hex nut to each bolt.

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

slotover the bolts. (Bottom slotis for switch.)

•Alignthe rail left to fight -Matchthe 7-1/8 in. mark

on the dghtscale to the dghtedge of the table saw

base (main table). See Figure 16.

•Snug the rail against table. Finger-tighteneach nut

onthe table and extensions.

•Locatethe switchassembly. The two screws are

installedthroughthe back of the switchplate with

the square nuts extendingout toward the front.

Note: The square nutsare loose on the switchplate.

•Slide the square nuts intothe lower slotof the rail.

•Slide the switchassembly to a convenient position,

leavingample clearance for the haedwheeLTighten

securelywitha screwdriver. Do nottightenthe rail

bolts.

A_ WARNING: Place the switchout of the

immediate work area to avoid accidentally

turningit off dudng operation.

TABLE TABLE

EXTENSION

SOUARE

HEADBOLTS

TABLE

EXTENSION

SCALE

FRONTRAIL

HEX NUT

FLAT

WASHER

Fig.!5

ENDCAP

SCREW

TABLE

EXTENSION

_IRIn.MARK

R_HTBCALE

SWITCH.

WITHKEY

ALIGNINGTHERIPFENCEANDFRONTRAIL

See Figures 17and 18.

The ripfence scale indicatoris installedon the right

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

stalled on the left side if needed. If a cuttingoperation

requiresplacing the rip fence on the left side of the

blade, and you find relocatingthe scale indicator

necessary, simply unscrewand re-attach it.

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

Lower the frontof the rip fence into the grooveon

the front rail.

•Slide the rip fence back and forth. It should move

freely withabout 1/16 in. clearance between the rip

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

nuts holdingthe front rail and adjust it up or down.

•Remove the rip fence and repeat on other side of

the blade. When the fence rides smoothly,

tighten all rail hex nuts with a12 mm wrench.

•Attachthe end caps and s_rews witha phillips

screwdriver.

NCE

REARRAIL Fig. 17

TOINSTALL

SCALEINDICATOR

ONLEFT

MOUNTING THE MOTOR

See Figure 19.

•Locate the motorassembly, the motor mounting

plate and the followinghardware:

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

8 flat washers (5/16 in,)

4 lockwashers (5/16 in.)

4 hex nuts(5/16-18)

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

Note: Remaininghardwarefromthis bag is used for

installingthe belt guard.

•Release the bevel lock handle (frontof cabinet)

and turn the bevel handwheel (sideof cabinet) until

the blade is fullyvertical. Retightenthe bevel lock

handle.

•Align the holes inthe motormountingplate and the

motor bracketso the top edges are even. Place a

flat washer on the 1 in. boltsand insert into the

holes.

•Installaflat washer, lockwasher, and a hex nut on

each belt. Hand tightenonly.This is the motor

supportassembly.

•Center the motorside to side on the motor mount-

ing plate. Tighten the nutswitha 12 mm wrench.

•Insert the two rodson the motor supportassembly

into holes in the cradle. Pushthe motor in as far as

it will go. Thread the two hex bolts intothe cradle

to clamp down on the rods. Do not securely

tighten bolts yet.

HEX BOLTS

RODS

RIPFENCE

FRONTRAIL MOTOR

BRACKET MOTOR

ASSEMBLY

1 In.HEXBOLTS

WASHER

Fig. 18 Fig. 19

23 CRRFTSNRN"TABLESAW315.228310

INSTALLINGTHEBELTANDBELTGUARD

See Figures20 and 21.

•Get the belt, belt guard, 4 flat washers(3/16 in.)

and 4 smallhex nuts (3/16-24).

•Lower the blade by turningthe heighthandwheel.

• Slipthe belton the saw pulley(insidecabinet). Lift

the motorforwardand place the belt on the motor

pulley.

•Check that the belt is straightand both pulleysare

aSgned. If not, adjustthe motoron the motor

supportassembly. Refer to Mountingthe Motor.

•Raise the saw blade all the way up.

•Pullthe motor out untilthe belt is taut. Securely

tightenthe hex boltsabove the rods witha 12 mm

wrench.

•Put your hand around the belthalfwaybetween the

two pulleysand squeeze the be_tuntil bothsidesof

the belt touch.The motor shouldmove freelyas

you squeeze the belt. If i_does not, loosenthe hex

boltsand readjustthe belttension.

•Lower the blade with the heighthandwheel.Liftthe

motorforwardand remove the belt.

•Open the hinged belt guard and place it over the

motorscrews on the motorpulley. Secure withfiat

washers and hex nuts. Securely tightenthe hex

nuts witha 10 mm wrench.

• Replace the belt and snap the guardclosed.

•Checkthe clearances by indexingthe blade.Turn

the bevel hendwheel to 45" and back. Use the

heighthandwheelto fully lower and raise the blade.

SAWPULLEY

MOTORSUPPORT

ASSEMBLY

MOTORSCREWS

rRRFTSMRN"TABLESAW315,228310

BELT

BELTI

MOTOR

Fig. 20

CHECKING THE THROAT PLATE

See Figure 22.

Fig. 21

j_ CAUTION: The throatplate must be even with

the table surface. If it is too highor too low,the

workpiece can catch on uneven edges and

cause kickback.

• Make surethe throat plate is flush withthe table

top. To change heightof the throat plate, loosenthe

flat head screw that securesthe throat plate and

adjust the four setscrewswitha 2 mm hex key. Do

not allow the throatplate to bow up above the table

surface.

2mm

HEXKEY SETSCREW FRAMINGSQUARE

IROATPLATE

TABLETOP

HEIGHT

HANDWHEEL BEVEL

HANDWHEEL Fig. 22

INSTALLING THE BLADE GUARD

See Figures 23 -25.

WARNING: If the blade is not fully lowered, tum

the heighthandwheel to lower the blade to

prevent injury.

•Locatethe blade guard, the blade guardbracket,

and the followinghardware:

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

2lockwashers (5/16 in.)

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

3fiat washers (1/4 in.)

•Align the lower end of the blade guard bracketand

the threaded holes of the cradle and insertthe hex

boltsand _ockwashers. Securely tk3htanwith a12

mm wrench.

•Remove the throat plate. See page 32.

•Put the blade guard assemblyin place on the table

top, aligningthe screw holes inthe rivingknifeto

the holes in the bracket. Align the hole inthe front

of the rivingknifebase withthe screw hole in the

saw table.

Note: The screw hole is located underthe slot in back

of the throat plate.

•Inserttwo socket head screws and two flat washers

inthe two holes at the beck of the dyingknifebase.

Securelytightenwith a 5 mm hex key.

•Insertthe thirdsocket head screw and flat washer

into screw hole in saw table underthroat plate.

Securelytightenwith a 5 mm hex key.

•Replace the throat plate.

SOCKET

HEADSCREWS

FLM

WASHER

SOCKET

HEADSCREW

FLAT RIVING

KNIFE

BLADE

Fig. 24

BLADE

GUARD

BRACKET

_NTI-KICKBACK

PAWLS

LOCK

WASHER

HEX Fig. 25

Fig. 23

25 CRRFTSNnN"TABLESAW315.228310

ALIGNINGTHERIVINGKNIFEWITHTHE

BLADE

See Figures26 -28.

_l, WARNING: Make sure the switchis off, the

switchkey is removed, and your saw is

unplugged. Failure to do so could result in

accidental starting, causing serious personal

injury.

The rivingknife must be aligned withend centered

overthe blade.

_I, WARNING: It is importantto installand adjust

the riving knifecorrectly. Poor alignment could

cause kLckbackand throw the workpiece at the

operator.

•Raisethe 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.

•Center the rivingknifeover the blade. See Figure

28.

•Securelytightenthe screw with a5mm hex key.

RMNG KNIFE

BLADE

SAW

TABLE

FRAMINGSQUARE Fig. 26

BLADE GUARD

RIVINGKNIFE

BLADE

Fig. 27

RIVINGKNIFE

FRAMING

SQUARE

BLADE

_ROAT

PLA_

TOPVIEWOFSAWWITHRIVING

KNIFESHOWNCENTEREDOVERBLADE Fig. 28

rRIIfTSMRN" TABLESAY/315.22S310 26

CHECKING RIP FENCE AND BLADE

ALIGNMENT

See Figures 29 -31.

The rip fence is self-aligningbut shouldbe checked

before first use.

_, WARNING: Failure to align the rip fence to the

blade can cause jams and kickback,resultingin

seriouspersonal injury.

•Slide the ripfence to the mitergage groove, which

is parallelto blade. Do not lockthe rip fence.

•Place a framing square against the blade,with the

longend underthe ripfence. Note the distance.

•Movethe square to the back and measure the

lengthfrom the other end of the fence.

•If the distancesare different, loosenthe four screws

around the ripfence handlewith a6 mm hex key.

Alternatethe order (loosenthe screw opposite,not

next to the first one).

•Holdthe fence handle against the front rail and

alignthe rip fence withthe blade.

•Retightenthe screws in alternatingorderand check

the alignment.

•Repeat untilthe rip fence is aligned.

To complete assemblyof the saw, plug the motorcord

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

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

withthe cord clip and screw provided. Use care with

the cord around sharp edges. Your saw is now set up

to provide years of high quality performance.

BLADE

MITERGAGE

GROOVE

RIPFENCE

FRAMING

SQUARE

€

BLADE

MITERGAGE

GROOVE

RIPFENCE

FRAMING

SOUARE

Fig. 30

RIP FENCE

RIPFENCEHANDLE Fig. 31

Note: To insureproperself alignmentwhen positiOn-

ing rip fence, push sidesof scale indicator

housingagainst front railbefore lookingrip

fence handle.

Fig. 29

27 CRaFTSMRN"TABLESAW315.228310

To avoid unnecessarysetupsand adjustments,a

goodpractice is to check your setupscarefullywith a

framing square and make practicecuts in scrapwood

before making finish cuts in goodworkpieces. Do not

start any adjustmentsuntil you have checkedw_tha

square and made test cuts to be sure adjustmentsare

needed.

REPLACING THE BLADE

See Figures 32 -34.

_1, WARNING: Make sure the switchis off,the

switchkey is removed, and your saw is

unplugged. Failure to do so could result in

accidentalstarting, resultinginseriouspersonal

injury.

LOOSEN

BLADE

GUARD

BLADE

•Raise the blade guard and remove the throat plate.

TO remove, loosenthe screw at the front witha

phillipsscrewddver and I!ftthe front end. Pull it out

toward the front end.

•Raise the blade to its highestpositionby turning

the height handwheel clockwise.Angle the blade

straightup by looseningthe bevel lockhandle and

turningthe bevel handwheet.Wedge a piece of

scrapwood against the frontof the blade. See

Figure 32.

•Loosenthe blade nut withthe bible wrench

providedwithyour saw. Remove the blade nut and

blade washer. Carefully remove the scrap wood

and blade.

•To replace the blade with an accessoryblade,

follow the instructionsprovidedwiththe accessory.

• To install a standard blade, place the new blade on

the arbor shaft,withteeth pointing down towardthe

front of the saw, Wedge a piece of scrap woodat

the back of the blade. See Figure 34.

CAUTION: The teeth must pointdown toward

the front of the saw to work properly.Otherwise,

damage to the blade, saw, or workpiececan

occur.

SCRAPWOOD

BLADE

WASHER

BLADEHUT

•Place the blade washer and the blade nut over

the blade arbor. Be sure the dome side of the

blade washer faces out from the blade and that

all items are snug againstthe arbor housing.

Tightensecurely.

•Remove the scrapwood and rotate the blade by

hand to make sure it turns freely.

•Slip the throat plate intothe openingand push it

toward the back of the saw to engage the spring

clip,Securely tightenthe screw. If the throat plate

is notflush with the table, adjust the setscrews

with a2mrn hex key. [3o not allow the throat

plateto bow up above the table surface.

ARBORSHAFT

Fig. 33

[RRFTSMRW TABLESAW$15.2283t0 28

SCRAPWOOD BLADEGUARD

BLADE NUT

WASHER

TOTIGHTEN

BLADENUT Fig. 34

HEELING (PARALLELING) THE SAWBLADE

TO THE MITER GAGE GROOVE

See Figures 35 -37.

DO NOT loosen any screws for this adjustment

until you have checked with a square and made

test cuts to be sure adjustments are necessary.

Once the screws are loosened, these Items must

be reset.

_k WARNING: Make sure the switchis off, the

switchkey is removed, and your saw is un-

plugged. Failure to do so couldresult in acciden-

tal starting, resultingin seriouspersonal injury.

_l, WARNING: The sawblade must be parallel to

the mitergage groove so the wood does not

bind, resultingin kickback.You couldbe hitor

cut.

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

turning the height handwheel.

•Mark one of the sawblade teeth at the front of the

blade. Place aframing square beside the blade and

just touching the marked tooth. Measure the

distance to the right miter gage groove.

• Turn the sawblade so the marked tooth is at the

back.

•Move the square to the rear and again measure the

distanceto the rightmitergage groove. If the

distancesare the same, the blade and the miter

gage groove are parallel.

MITERGAGEGROOVE

FRAMINGSQUARE

Fig. 35

(_ FRAMING

SQUARE

MITERGAGEGROOVE Fig. 36

•If the distancesmeasured are different,adjust the

mechanismunderneaththe saw.

j_ WARNING: When reaching under the saw

table, wear gloves or first remove the blade.

Accidentalcontactwith the blade couldcause a

cut resultingin seriouspersonal injury.

•Remove the throat plate by loosening the front

screw witha phillips screwdriver.Liftthe throat

plateand pull it out by the front end.

•Lowerthe blade completelywiththe height

handwheel.You can then access the table brackets

throughthe throat plate opening.

•From the back, loosenthe three rear screws

holdingreartable bracketusinga 12 mm wrench.

•If the toothwas too far from the square'sblade,

move the rear brackettoward the mitergage

groove.Tap with a block of wood and hammer.

29 CRRFTSNRN"TABLESAW315.228310

•If the tooth was too close to the square, back the

bracket away withthe block of wood and hammer.

• Tightenthe screws,raise the blade and recheck.

•Repeat untilblade is parallel to mitergage groove.

•If the blade Is not parattel,adjust the front table

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

handleand bevel handwheel.

•From the back of the saw, toosenthe bolts holding

the front table bracket, as well as the reartable

bracket.

•Repositionthe blade to 90" with the bevel hand-

wheel and blade lock handle.

•Lower the blade and move the bracketsas needed.

Retightenall bracket screws.

•Raise the blade and recheck. Repeat untilthe

blade is parallelto the miter gage groove.

•Place the throat plate in the openingand push it

towardthe rearof saw base to engage the spring

clip.

Note: The keyslotin the throat plate willdrop overthe

frontscrew.

•Tightenthe screw. Do not allow the throat plateto

bow up above the table surface.

SAWTABLEVIEWFROMBELOW

REAR SAWTABLE

TABLEBRACKET /

SETTING THE BEVEL STOPS AND INDICATOR

See Figures 38 and 39.

,_ WARNING: Make sure the switchis off, the

switchkey is removed, and your saw is

unplugged. Failure to do so could result in

accidentalstarting, resultingin serious personal

injury.

The bevel scale shouldshow 0" whenthe 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

handwheel. Liftthe blade guard.

•Loosenbevel lookhandleand turn the bevel

handwheel clockwiseto tiltthe blade, Reverse it

and turn the handwheel counterclockwiseuntilit

stops.

•Check the blade angle with a combinationsquare.

Don't let the square touch a bladetooth.The blade

shouldbe at 90" and th_ scale indicatorat 0".

Note: The scale indicatoristhe plasticplate on the

scale at the front of the cabinet.

•If the scale indicatordoes notpointto 0", loosenthe

scale indicatorwitha screwdriver,adjustit within

the s_ot,and retightenthe screw.

•If the blade angle is wrong, adjustthe 90" stop

screw (left of the blade, lookingfrom the front). Start

by turningthe 90" stopscrew three or four turns

with a 4 mm hex key.

90_STOPSCREW

45_STOPSCREW

REAR

BRACKET

SCREW(S)

FRON

FRONT BRACKET

TABLEBRACKET SCREW(S)

4 mm

HEXKEY

Fig. 37

Fig. 38

•Turn the bevel handwhee]clockwiseonce, then

back counterclockwiseto square blade withtable.

•Tighten the 90" stop screw and recheckthat the

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

When the blade is square, check the scale indica-

tor. If it is notat zero, resetthe scale indicatoras

before.

CRAFTSMAN*TABLESAW315.228310 30

•Check the 45" setting.Tilt the blade withthe bevel

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

square against the blade (be surethe square is not

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

45", unscrewthe 45" stop screw (rightof blade),

turnthe handwheel untilthe blade is correct,and

tightenthe screw. Recheck and repeat if neces-

sary.

•Check that the scale indicatoris at 45°.

•If not, loosen the scale indicatorwith a screwdriver,

adjust it withinthe slot,and retightenthe screw.

SCALE

INDICATOR Fig. 39

ADJUSTING THE MITER GAGE

See Figure 40.

You can set the mitergage at O"and plus or minus45"

withthe miter gage stop pin and adjustable stop

screws

Note: The miter gage providesclose accuracyin

angled cuts. For very cloSetolerances, test

cuts are recommended.

•Loosenknob and pullout on stoppin to rotatemiter

gage base past stop screws.

•Loosenthe locknutof the 0" stop screwat the stop

pin with a8 mm wrench.

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

the mitergage base.

•If the rod is notsquare, loosen the knob, adjust the

rod, and tightenthe knob.

•Adjustthe 0" stop screw untilit rests against the

stop pin.

•Adjustthe plus and minus45" stopscrews usinga

45" tdangle and the steps above.

MITER

GAGEROD MITER

GAGEBASE

KNOB

STOPSCREW 0° ADJUSTABLE

STOPSCREW

LOCKNUT

STOPPIN

Fig. 40

31 rRRFTSMRN" TABLESAW315.228310

REMOVING /REPLACING THE THROAT

PLATE

See Figure 41.

,_ WARNING: Make sure the switch is off,the

switchkey is removed, and your saw is

unplugged. Failureto do so could result in

accidentalstarting, resultingin sadous personal

injury.

•To remove the throat plate, firstloosenthe screw in

the throat platewith a phillipsscrewdriverand lift

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

•To re-installthe throat plate, place It inthe opening.

Push it towardthe rear of saw base to engage the

spdngclip.

Note: The keyslotinthe throat plate willdrop over the

screw.

•Check that the throat plate is even withthe table

top. If not, adjust the four set screwswith a 2

mm hex key. See the procedureinthe Assam-

b/ysection.

•Socure_ytightenthroat plate screw. Do not allow

the throat plateto bow up above the table surface.

THROATPLATE

KEYSLOT

SPRINGCLIP

TABLE

Fig. 41

CRIIFI3MAN" TABLESAW31tL_8310 32

BASIC OPERATION OF THE TABLE SAW

A table saw can be used for straight-linecutting

operationssuch as crosscutting, ripping,mitering,

beveling,and compoundcutting. It can make dado or

moldingcuts with optionalaccessories.

The three-prong plug must be pluggedinto a match-

ing outletthat is propeity installed and grounded

accordingto all local codes and ordinances. Improper

connectionof the equipment can result in electdc

shock. Check with an electrician or service personnel

if you are unsure about proper grounding, Do not

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

correctoutlet installed by aqualifiedelectrician.Refer

to the Electricalpage 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 workpieceback toward you with great

force end speed, if your hands are near the sewblade,

they may be jerked loose fromthe workpieceand may

contactthe blade. Obviously, kickbackcan cause

seriousinjury, and it is well worth using precautionsto

avoidthe risks.

Kickbackcan be caused by any action that pinches

the blade in the wood, such as the following:

•Makinga cut with incorrectblade depth

•Sawing intoknots or nails in the workpiece

•Twistingthe wood while making acut

•Failingto supportwork

•Forcinga cut

•Cuttingwarped or wet lumber

•Usingthe wrongblade for the type of cut

•Not following correct operatingprocedures

•Misusingthe saw

•Fai{ingto use the ant'vkickback pawls

• Cutting witha dull, gummed-up, or improperlyset

blade

AVOIDING KICKBACK

•Always use the correct blade depth setting. The

top of the blade teeth should clear the workpiece

by 1/8 in. to 1/4 in.

•Inspectthe work for knotsor nails before beginning

a cut. Knockout any loose knotswitha hammer.

Never saw into a loose knot or nail.

• Always use the rip fence when rip cuttingand the

mitergage when crosscutting.This helpsprevent

twisting the wood in the cut.

• Always use clean, sharp, and properly-set blades.

Never make cuts with dull blades.

•To avoid pinchingthe blade,supped the work

properlybefore beginning acut.

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

Never force cuts.

•Do notcut wet or warped lumber.

• Always hold your workpiecefirmlywithboth hands

or with pushsticks.Keep yourbody in a balanced

positionto be ready to resistkickbackshouldit

occur. Never stand directlyin line withthe blade.

•Use the dghttype of blade for the cut beingmade.

CUTTING AIDS

See Figure 42.

Pushsticksare devices used for safely pushinga

workpiecethroughthe blade insteadof usingyour

hands. They can be made in varioussizes and

shapes from scrap wood to use in a specificproject.

The stick must be narrewet than the workpiece, witha

90" notch in one end and shapingfor a gripon the

other end.

A pushblockhas a handle fastened by recessed

screws from the underside, Use it on non-through

cuts.

_IL CAUTION: Be sure the screw is recessedto

avoid damaging the saw or workpiece.

PUSHBLOCKS

PUSHSTICKS

Fig.42

Afeatherboard is usedwhen it is notpracticalto use

the miter gage, usuallydue to the size of the

workpieca. The end is angled, withanumber of short

kerfs to give a friction hold on the workpiece. Use a

C-clamp to lock it in place on the table. Test that it

could resist kickback.

,_ WARNING: Place the featherboardagainst the

uncut portionof the workpiece,to avoid kickback.

33 CRBFTSMRN"TABLESAY/$15.22_10

TYPES OF CUTS

See Figure 43.

There are six basic cuts: t) the crosscut,

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

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

miter cut. All other cuts are combinations of these

basicsix. Operating proceduresfor making each kind

of cut are given later in this sect'lon."

_. WARNING: Always make sure the blade guard

and anti-kickbackpawls are in place and working

properlywhen making these cuts to avoid

possible injury.

Cross cuts are straight90" cuts made across the grain

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

degree angle to the blade, and the blade is vertical,

Rip cuts are made withthe grain of the wood. To

avoid kickbackwhile making a rip cut, make sure one

side of the wood rides firmly against the rip fence.

Miter cuts are made with the wood at any angle to the

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

tend to "creep" away from the miter fence during

cutting.This can be controlledby holdingthe

workpiece securely against the miterfence.

_, WARNING: Always use a pushstickwith small

pieces of wood, and also to finish the cut when

rippinga longnarrowpiece of wood, to prevent

your hands from gettingcloseto the blade.

Bevel cuts are made with an angled blade. Bevel

crosscuts are across the wood grain, and bevel rip

cuts are with the grain. The rip fence must always be

on the rightside of the blade for bevel rip cuts.

Compound (or bevel) miter cuts are made with an

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

thoroughlyfamiliar with making cross cuts, dp cuts,

bevel cuts, and miter cuts before tryinga compound

mitercut.

_, WARNING: All blades and cuttingaccessodes

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

possible injury.

Cross Cut

Miter Cut

Bevel Cross Cut

Bevel Rip Cut

Compound (bevel) Miter Cut

Fig. 43

tRRFTSNRN" TABLESAW315.228310 34

MAKING A CROSS CUT

See Figure 44.

It is recommended that you make test cuts on scrap

wood. Stand at the frontof the saw and push the

wood to the blade with the miter gage.

_1= WARNING: Make sure the blade guard is

lowered over blade and is working properlyto

preventpossibleinjury.

• Set the bladeto the fightdepth forthe workpieceby

tumingthe height handwheel.

•Set the mitergage to 0". Make sure mitergage

knob is securelytightened.

•Place asupportthe same heightas the top of the

saw table behind the saw for the cut work.

•The mitergage may be usedin either of the two

g_:_ovesin the table. When usingleftgroove, hold

workpiecefirmlyagainst theemitergage base with

your left hand and gripthe knobwithyour right

hand.When usingthe rightgroove, holdworkpiece

firmlyagainst the mitergage base withyour right

hand and gripthe knobwith your left hand. See

Figure 44.

•Check that the wood is nottouchingthe blade.

Insert the key and liftthe switchto the ON position.

•Let the blade buildup to fullspeed before feeding

the workpieceintothe blade withthe mitergage.

•Hold the workfirmlyagainst the mitergage and

push the miter gage to feed the workinto the blade.

•When the work is completed, pressthe switchoff

and removethe key.

MAKING A RIP CUT

See Figure 45.

Making a test cut on scrap wood is highlyrecom-

mended. From the front of the saw, posltioothe wood

against the rip fence and push it to the blade witha

pushstick.Be sure the end of the wood is square.

•For small piecesof wood, use a pushstickto move

the wood into and past the blade.

•Make sure the wood is nottouchingthe blade.

Insert the key and liftthe switchto the ON position.

Let the blade build upto full speed beforefeeding

theworkpieceintotheblade.

• When thework iscompleted,presstheswitchoff

and removethekey,

CROSSct,rr

PLACELEFT HANDON

WORKPIECEAND

Mn'ER GAGE HERE

WHENMITERGAGEIS

ONLEFTSIDEOFBLADE

PLACERIGHTHANDON

MITERGAGEKNOBHERE

Fig. 44

RIPCUT

WARNING: Never stand directlyIn the line of

cut. Stand to the side to reduce riskof injury.

WARNING: Never push a smallpiece of wood

into the blade with your hand.

_1= WARNING: Make surethe blade guard is

lowered over blade and is workingproperlyto

prevent possible injury.

•Remove the mitergage and attachthe ripfence

over the rails.

•Place a supportthe same heightas the top of the

saw table behindthe saw for the cut work.

•Positionthe rip fence the correct distancefromthe

blade forthe cut. 35

MAKINGA MITERCUT

See Figure 46.

Make atest cut on scrap wood. From the front of the

caw. push the wood to the blade with the miter gage.

_1, WARNING: Make sure the blade guardis

loweredover blade and is workingpropedy to

prevent possible injury.

•Check that the blade is at the correct heightfor the

workpiece.To change the heighL turn the height

hand wheel.

•To set the wood angle, loosenthe mitergage knob,

set the angle withthe indicatoron the mitergage,

then retightenmitergage knob.

•Place asupportthe same heightas the top of the

saw table behind the saw for the cut work.

•Make surethe woodis nottouchingthe blade

before turningon the saw.' Insert the key and lift

the switchto the ON position.Let the blade build

upto full speed before movingthe mitergage to

feed the workpieceintothe blade.

•Ho_dthe work firmly against the miter gage aod

pushthe miter gage to feed the work intothe blade.

•When the workis completed, pressthe switchoff

and remove the key,

MAKING A BEVEL CROSS CUT

See Figures47 and 48.

Try outthis cut on a piece of scrap wood before

cuttingyour workpiece.

_k WARNING: Make sure the blade guardis

loweredover blade and is workingpropedy to

prevent possibleinjury.

•Raise the rip fence handleand remove the rip

fence.

•Set the blade angle by loosening the bevel lock

handle and turningthe bevel handwheel. Retighten

the bevel lockhandle.

•Set mitergage to 0" if needed. Make sure miter

gage knob is securely tightened.

•Place a supportthe same heightas the top of the

saw table behind the saw for the cut work.

•Make sure the wood is clear of the blade before

turningonthe saw. Insert the key and liftthe switch

to the ON position. Let the blade build up to full

speed before feeding the wood into the blade with

the mitergage.

•Holdthe workfirmlyagainst the miter gage and

pushthe mitergage to feed the work intothe blade.

•When the work is completed, press the switchoff

and removethe key.

CRBFT$141_#° TABLESAW315.228310 36

MITERCUT

TOTIGHTEN

BEVELCROSSCUT

Fig. 46

BEVEL

LOCKHANDLE

LOOSEN

Fig. 47

Fig. 48

MAKINGA BEVELRIPCUT

See Figure 49.

Try out thiscut on a piece of scrap wood before

cuttingyour workpiece. Use a pushstickto move small

pieces of wood into and past the blade.

_, WARNING: Make sure the blade guard is

loweredover blade and is working propedy to

prevent possibleinjury.

•Set the blade angle by loosening the bevel lock

handle and turningthe bevel handwheel. Retighten

the bevel lock handle.

,_k WARNING: When making abevel rip cut, the

dp fence must be on the rightside of the blade.

Otherwise the fence could trap the workpiece,

possiblycausing kickbackand resultingin injury.

•Attachthe dp fence on the 'dghtside of the blade at

the correctdistancefrom the blade forthe cut.

•Place a supportthe same heightas the top of the

saw table behindthe saw for the cut work.

_1= WARNING: Never stand directly in the line of

cut. Stand to the side to reduce the chance of

injury should kickback occur.

•Make surethe woodis clear of the blade before

turningon the saw. Insert the key and liftthe switch

to the ON position.Let the blade obtainfull speed

beforefeeding the workpiece intothe blade.

BEVELRIPCUT

Fig. 49

•Place the workfirmly againstthe ripfence and feed

the work intothe blade.

,_ WARNING: Never push a small pieceof wood

into the blade with your hand. Use a pushstickas

the end of the workpiece nears the blade.

•When the work is completed, pressthe switchoff

and removethe key.

37 CRAFTSMAN"TABLESAW315.228310

MAKING A COMPOUND (BEVEL) MITER CUT

Sea Figure 50.

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

push the wood to the blade with the mitergage. Do

not use the rip fence.

WARNING: Make sure the blade guard is

lowered overblade and is workingproperlyto

prevent possible injury.

•Set the blade angle and heightby looseningthe

bevel lock handleand turningthe heightand bevel

handwheeis. Retightenthe bevel lockhandle.

,_ WARNING: When blade is angled to the left,

the miter gage must be onthe dghtside of the

blade. Otherwise the gage couldtrap the

workpiece, possiblycausingkickbackand

resultingin injury.

•Set the wood angle by loosening the miter gage

knob and settingit to the desiredangle.

•Retighten mitergage knob.

•Place a supportthe same heightas the top of the

saw table behind the saw for the cut work.

II Make surethe wood is nottouchingthe blade.

•Insert the kay and liftthe switchto the ON position.

Let the blade build upto full speed.

•Hold the work firmly against the mitergage and

push the miter gage to feed the workintothe blade.

•When the workis completed,press the switchoff

and removethe key.

COMPOUND(BEVEL)MITERCUT

WHENMITERGAGEIS

ONRIGHTSIDEOFBLADE

PLACELEFTHANDON

MITERGAGEKNOBHERE

PLACERIGHTHAND

ONWORK,PIECEAND

MITERGAGEHERE

Fig. 50

CRRFTSI4RN"TABLESAW315.228310 38

MAKING A LARGE PANEL CUT

See Figure 51.

Make sure the saw is properlysecured to awork

surfaceto avoid tippingfrom the weight of a large

panel.

_k WARNING: Make sure the blade guard is

lowered over blade and is working properly to

prevent possibleinjury.

•Place a supportthe same heightas the top of the

saw table behind the saw for the cut work. Add

supportsto the sides as needed.

•Dependingon the shape of the panel, use the rip

fence or miter gage. If the panel is too large to use

eitherthe ripfence or the mitergage, it is too large

for thissaw.

_l, WARNING: Never makp freehand cuts (cuts

withoutthe miter gage or ripfence), which can

result in seriousinjury.

MAKING A NON-THROUGH CUT

See Figure 52.

This is the only type of cut made withoutthe blade

guard.

,_, WARNING: Unplugthe saw while removingor

replacingthe blade guardto prevent accidental

startingand injury.

•Liftthe blade guard out of the way.

•Adjustthe blade angle and heightby releasingthe

bevel lockhandle and turningthe heightand bevel

handwheels. Reset the bevel lockhandle.

•Remove the rivingknife and guard assemblyas

shown.Take outthe throat plate by removingthe

screw witha phillipsscrewdriver.Be sure to rein-

stall it before movingto the next step.

•Place a supportthe same heightas the top of the

saw table behind the saw for the cut work. Add

supportsto the sidesas needed.

,_ WARNING: Always use pushsticksor

pushblockswhen making non-throughcuts to

avoid the riskof seriousinjury.Never feed wood

with your hands.

LARGEPANELCUT

Fig. 51

•Make surethe wood does nottouch the blade

before you turn on the saw. Let the blade buildup

to full speed before feeding the wood intothe

blade.

•When the work is completed,pressthe switchoff

and remove the key.

NON_HROUGHCUT

Fig. 52

•Make sure the wood is nottouchingthe blade.

Insert the key and liftthe switchto the ON position.

Let the blade build upto full speed before feeding

the workpiece intothe blade.

•When the workis completed, pressthe switchoff

and removethe switchkey. Unplugthe saw, then

reinstallthe rivingknifeand the blade guard.

39 CRIIFTSMRN" TABLE SAW 315,228310

MAKING A DADO CUT

See Figure 53.

An optionaldado throat plate is requiredfor this

procedure. See the Accessoriessectionof this

manual and check withyour nearest Sears Retail

Store. All blades and dado sets must be ratedat least

5,000 RPM,

_L WARNING: Unplugthe saw before working

around the blade. Accidentalstartingcould

cause serious injury.

•Take outthe throatplate by looseningthe screw.

•Remove the rivingknife and guardassembly,

•Remove the blade.

•Mount the dado blade accordingto the instructions

providedwith it.

•Test the blade nutand blade washertightness.

•Installoptionaldado thmat'plate.

•Plug in the saw and follow dado instructions.

Always use pushstickswith dado cuts.

•When the workis completed, pressthe switchoff

and remove the key.

•Unplugthe saw and reinstallthe dvingknifeand

blade guard.

•Reverse the first six stepsabove.

DADO CUT

Fig, 53

WARNING: Never putyour hands within3 in. of

the blade when it is on or you could be seriously

hurt.

CRIIFTSMAN" TABLE SAW 315.228310 40

GENERAL MAINTENANCE

_k WARNING: When servicing,use only identical

Craftsman replacement pads. Use of any other

part may create ah_o.ardor cause product

damage.

WARNING: To prevent accidental startingthat

couldcause possibleserious personal injury,

turn off the saw, remove the switch key, and

unplugthe saw before working on the table saw.

•Remove sawdustfrom the rails, top surface, and

inside of saw frequently.

•Clean plastic partswith asoft damp cloth. Do not

use any strong solvents.

_, WARNING: Do not at any time let brake fluids,

gasoline, petroleum-based products,penetrating

oils, etc. contact plastic pads. They contain

chemicals that can damage, weaken or destroy

plastic.

•Pedodicallyclean the table, rails, and dp fence with

gum and pitch remover. Do not allow pitchto

accumulate onthe saw.

•Apply athin coat of paste wax to the table top so

the wood slides easily while cutting.

•Regularlycheck all nuts, bolts, screws, and belts

for tightnessand condition.Make sure the throat

plate is in goodcondition.

MOTOR /ELECTRICAL

•Frequently vacuum or blow out any sawdustfrom

the motor.

_l, WARNING: If the power cordis worn, cut, or

damaged in any way, have it replaced immedi-

ately by a qualifiedservice technicianat a Sears

store or repair center. Failure to do so could

result in serious personalinjury.

WARNING: To avoid fireor electrocution,

reassemble electric partswith only identical

Craftsman replacement pads. Reassemble

exactly as originallyassembled.

This saw has been lubricatedat the factory priorto

shipment.After extended use, you shouldinspect,

clean, and lubricatethe areas shown inthe drawing.

Clean before lubricatingwith a solvent recommended

for gumand pitch removal. Lubricate with SAE no. 20

or no. 30 engine oil.

See Figure 54.

•Table brackets.(a)

•Bevel handwheel rod threads and knuckle.(b)

•Height handwheelthreads and trunnion.(c)

PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION

Sawdoesnotstart. 1. Motorcordorwallcordisnot 1. Pluginmotorcordorwallcord.

pluggedin.

2. Circuitfuseisblown.

3. Cimuitbreakeristripped.

4. Cordorswitchisdamaged.

Sawisnoisywhenrunning.

Motorissloworweak.

Motoroverheats.

Motorstalls,blowsfuses,ortrips

circuitbreakers.

1. Motor needs attention.

1. Voltage from source is low.

2. Windings are burnedout or

open.

3. Start switchis defective.

4. Circuit is overloaded with

appliances, lights, or other

motorS.

1. Motor is overloaded.

2. Du$$blade.

3. Sawdust insidesaw is blocking

air flow.

1. Starter switchis defective.

2. Voltage from source is low.

3. Dull blade.

4. Fuses or circuitbreakers are

wrong size or defective.

5, Feeding workplacetoo rapidly,

2. Replace circuitfuse.

3. Reset circuitbreaker.

4. Have the cord or switchre-

placed at your nearest Sears

Service Center.

1. Have the motor checkedat

your nearest Sears Service

Center.

1. Request a voltage check from

the power company.

2, Have the motor checkedat

your nearest Sears Service

Center.

3, Have the switch replaced.

4. Do not use other appliances or

motors on the same circuit

when usingthe saw.

1. Request a voltage check from

the power company.

2. Replace the blade.

3. Clean out the saw base.

1. Have the switch replaced.

2. Request a voltage check from

the power company.

3. Replace the blade.

4. Replace fuses or circuit

breakers.

5. Feed work,piece into blade

slower.

CRIIFTSNRN"TABLESAW315.228310 42

PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION

Fuses or circuitbreakers open

frequently. 1. Motor is overloaded.

2. Fuses or circuitbreakers are

wrongsize or defective.

1. Feed work more slowly.

2. Replace fuses or circuit break-

ers,

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 mountedsecurely. 3, Tighten all hardware.

4. Work surface is uneven. 4. Repositionon a flat surface. Ad-

justthe leveling feet on legs.

Start switchdoes not operate. 1. Switch contactsare burned out. 1. Have the switchreplaced andre-

quest a voltage check from the

power company.

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

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

aged. paired.

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

mechanism insidesaw. nism.

Blade does not lower when turning

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

released, handle.

Mitergage doesnotmovesmoothly. 1. Miter gage assembly is dirty or 1. Release the mitergage knoband

sticky, wax the miter gage base _and

sides.

Cutbinds,bumsorstallsmotorwhen

ripping. 1. Blade orteeth are dull,

2. Blade is heeling.

1. Sharpen or replace the blade.

2. See Hee/ingtheSawbladeinthe

Adjustmentssection.

3. Board is warped. 3. Replace the board.

4. Ripfencedoesnotparallelblade. 4. SeeAligningtheRipFenceinthe

Assembly section.

Saw bladedoes notcut trueat 90"or 1.

45" positions.

Indicators are not properly ad-

justed.

Positive stops inside base are

notaccurate.

1. See Setting the Bevel Stops and

Indicatorinthe Adjustmentssec-

tion.

2. See Setting the Bevel Stops and

Indicatorinthe Adjustmentssec-

tion.

43 CRAFTSMRN"TABLESAW315.228310

PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION

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

rectly.

1. Remove and repositionthe rip

fence. See AligningRip Fence

and Front Rail in the Assembly

section.

2. Rails are dirty or sticky. 2. Clean and wax the mils.

Wood edges away from rip fence

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

Checking Rip Fence and Blade

Alignmentand AligningRip

Fence and Front Rail

procedures.

CRIIFTSMlU4"TABLESAW3_G.22834,0 44

45 CRRFTSMAN" TABLE SAW 315.228310

CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW - MODEL NO. 315.228310

IThe model number will be found on a plate attached to the cabinet. Always mention the model !

numberin all correspondenceregarding your TABLE SAW or when ordering repairpads. I

FIGURE A

CRIIFTSMRN" TABLE SAW 315.228310 46

CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW -MODEL NO. 315.228310

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number in all correspondenceregardingyour TABLE SAW or when ordering repair parts. I

PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE A

KEY PART

NO. NUMBER DESCRIPTION QUAN.

1977481-001

2 979974-001

3 ** STD551031

4979976-001

5 ** STD511O03

6 ** STD55t010

7 979978-001

8 979979-001

9 979980-001

10 979981-001

11 979984-001

12 ** STD511007

13 ** STD541010

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

Miter Gage Knob (Includes Key No. 1) ......................................... 1

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

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

* Screw (3/16-24 x 3/8 in.) ............................................................... 3

*Washer (3/16 in.) ........................................................................... 1

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

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

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

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

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

* Screw (3/16-24 x 3/4 in.) ............................................................... 3

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

•Standard Hardware Item -- May Be Purchased Locally

** Available From Div. 98 -- Source 980.00

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CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW - MODEL NO. 315.228310

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SAW orwhen orderingrepair parts. J

CRAFTSMANTABLE SAW- MODELNO.315.228310

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PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE B

KEY PART

NO. NUMBER DESCRIPTION QUAN.

1 979999-001

2** STD541031

3** STD551031

4 979995-001

5 979994-001

6 979993-001

7 979997-001

8 979888-001

9 979996-001

10 979998-001

11 980315-001

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

* Bolt(5/16-18 x 1/2 in. Hex Hd.) ........................................................................................................................ 4

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

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

Logo Plate ......................................................................................................................................................... 1

*Standard Hardware Item -- May Be Purchased Locally

**Available From Div. 98 -- Source 980.00

¢,m

CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW - MODEL NO. 315.228310

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FIGUREC

CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW- MODEL NO, 315.228310

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SAW or when ordering repair parts. I

PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE C

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NUMBER DESCRIPTION QUAN. NO. NUMBER DESCRIPTION QUAN.

1 979973-001

2 979945-001

3 ** STD541425

4 979970-001

5 979969-001

6 979968-001

7979972-001

8 ** STD551008

9 979961-001

10 979962-001

11 979963-001

12 979881-001

13 979964-001

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

* Screw (5/32-32 x 1/2 in.) ....................... 4

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

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

Lock Spdng ............................................ 1

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

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

* Washer (5/32 in.) ................................... 1

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

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

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

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

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

14 980964-001

15 980596-001

16 980596-001

17 979965-001

18 979966-001

19 979967-001

20 980966-001

21 980598-001

22 980965-001

23 979960-001

24 979959-001

25 980322-001

26 980317-001

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

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

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

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

Roll Pin (8 x 40 mm) .............................. 2

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

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

Screw (5/32-32 x 3/8 in.) ....................... 4

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

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

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

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

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

•*Standard Hardware Item -- May Be Purchased Locally

**Available From Div. 98 -- Source 980.00

I%1

CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW - MODEL NO. 315.228310

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SAW or when ordering repair parts. !

FIGURED

CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW- MODEL NO. 315.228310

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SAW or when orderingrepair parts. I

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PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE D

KEY PART

NO. NUMBER DESCRIPTION QUAN.

1 979935-001

2 979940-001

3 979944-001

4** STD551025

5 979942-001

6 979941-001

7 979937-001

8 979939-001

9 979938-001

10 979934-001

11 979936-001

12 980955-001

13 980400-001

14 980324-001

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

Anti-KickbackPawl .......................................................................................................................................... 2

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

RollPin ............................................................................................................................................................. 1

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

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

.*StandardHardware Item-- May Be Pumhased Locally

**Available From Div. 98 -- Source 980.00

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CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW - MODEL NO. 315.228310

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SAW orwhen orderingrepair parts. I

FIGUREE

CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW - MODEL NO. 315.228310

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SAW or when orderingrepair parts. I

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PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE E

KEY PART

NO. NUMBER DESCRIPTION QUAN.

1979945-001

2 ** STD512503

3 979985-001

4980594-001

5 979986-001

6 979991-001

7 976863-001

8 980001-001

9 979987-001

10 980000-001

11 ** STD511003

12 979990-001

13 980321-001

*Screw (5/32-32 x1/2 in.)................................................................................................................................... 3

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

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

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

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

PowerCord (Power Source) ............................................................................................................................. 1

SwitchKey ........................................................................................................................................................ 1

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

SwitchHousing ................................................................................................................................................. 1

Receptacle ........................................................................................................................................................ 1

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

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

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

-*Standard Hardware Item -- May Be Purchased Locally

**Available From Div. 98 -- Source 980.00

CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW - MODEL NO. 315.228310

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SAW or when orderingrepair parts. I

FIGUREF

CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW- MODEL NO. 315.228310

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KEY PART

NO. NUMBER DESCRIPTION

979933-001

** STD541010

** STD551010

979932-001

979900-001

** STD502502

979931-001

979988-001

PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE F

QUAN.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

,*Standard Hardware Item -- May Be Purchased Locally

**Available From Div. 98 -- Source 980.00

CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW - MODEL NO. 315.228310

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SAW or when ordering repair parts. I

FIGUREG

CRAFTSMANTABLE SAW- MODELNO.315.228310

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SAW or when orderingrepair parts. I

Ill

PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE G

KEY PART

NO. NUMBER DESCRIPTION QUAN.

1 979992-001

2** STD523105

3980588-001

4979918-001

5 977229-001

6 977491-001

7 977481-001

8 980602-001

9 ** STD551010

10 ** STD511005

11 980599-001

12 980320-001

13 980325-001

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

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

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

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

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

Screw (M8 x 1.25 in.) ........................................................................................................................................ 2

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

* Screw (3/16-24 x 1/2 in. Socket Hd.) ................................................................................................................ 2

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

* Screw (#10) ....................................................................................................................................................... 2

Cord Clip ........................................................................................................................................................... 2

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

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

•*Standard Hardware Item -- May Be Purchased Locally

**Available From Div. 98 -- Source 980.00

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FIGUREH i

CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW- MODEL NO. 315.228310

The model numberwillbe found on a plateattachedto the cabinet.Always mentionthe modelnumberin allcorrespondenceregardingyour TABLE i

SAW or when orderingrepair parts. I

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PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE H

KEY PART

NO. NUMBER DESCRIPTION QUAN.

1979945-001

2979946-001

3 979947-001

4 979948-001

5 979870-001

6 979956-001

7 979950-001

8 979951-001

9 979949-001

10 979879-001

11 ** STD523112

12 ** STD551131

13 ** STD541031

14 979873-001

15 79871-001

16 979872-00_

17 979869-001

18 979974-001

19 979875-001

20 980323-001

* Screw (5/32-32 x 1/2 in.)................................................................................................................................... 4

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

Real Rail ........................................................................................................................................................... 1

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

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

Scale ................................................................................................................................................................. 1

Front Rail (Includes Key No. 6) ......................................................................................................................... 1

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

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

* Bolt (5/16-18 x 1 in. Square Hd.) .................................................................................................................... 12

* Bolt (5/16-18 x 1-1/4 in. Hex Hd.) ..................................................................................................................... 8

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

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

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

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

* Screw (3/16-24 x 3/4 in.) ........................................................... i....................................................................... 1

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

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

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

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

• *Standard Hardware Item -- May Be Purchased Locally

**Available From Div. 98 -- Source 980.00

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49,

1t15 16

40 36

38 37 35

34 10

19 22

FIGURE I

CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW - MODEL NO. 315.228310

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SAW or when ordedngrepair pads. I

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KEY PART

NO. NUMBER DESCRIPTION QUAN.

1** STD551131

2 ** STD523105

3 979880-001

4 979883-001

5 979884-001

6 980600-001

7979886-001

8 980588-001

9 980601-001

10 979896-001

11 979895-001

12 979894-001

13 979893-001

14 ***

15 979891-001

16 979890-001

17 979889-001

18 979906-001

19 979907-001

20 979912-001

21 979910-001

22 979917-001

23 979915-001

24 979905-001

25 979904-001

26 979885-001

PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE I

KEY PART

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

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

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

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

Spdng ................................................... 1

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

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

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

* Bolt (5/16-18 x 1 in. Hex Hd.) ............. 10

Retaining Ring ...................................... 3

Ball Beadng (8202Z) ............................ 2

Key ........................................................ 1

Arbor Shaft ........................................... 1

10 in Blade (Item No. 9 32126) ............ 1

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

Blade Nut .............................................. 1

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

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

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

* Washer (5/32 in.) .................................. 5

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

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

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

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

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

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

NO. NUMBER DESCRIPTION QUAN.

27 ** STD511003

28 980946-001

29 979908-001

30 979911-001

31 979914-001

32 980589-001

33 979924-001

34 979923-001

35 979922-001

36 979897-001

37 979898-001

38 979902-001

39 979903-001

40 979901-001

41 979900-001

42 ** STDS02502

43 980593-001

44 980592-001

45 979925-001

46 979926-001

47 980607-001

48 979927-001

49 979928-001

50 979929-001

51 ** STD541031

62 ** STD441031

972000-524

* Screw (3/16-24 x 3/8 in.) ..................... 2

* Washer (3/16 in.) ................................. 2

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

V-Belt (17-420) ..................................... 1

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

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

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

* Bolt (5/16-18 x 5/8 in. Hex Hd.) ........... 2

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Owner's Manual

* Standard Hardware Item -- May Be PurchasedLocally ** Available From Div. 98 -- Source 980.00

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For in-home major brand repair service:

Call 24 hours a day, 7days a week

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In Canada for all your service and parts needs call _ 1-800-665-4455

Au Canada pour tout le service ou les pi_ces

For the repair or replacement parts you need:

Call 7 am - 7 pro, 7 days aweek

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Para ordenar piezas con entrega a domicilio - 1-800-659-7084

For the location of a Sears Parts and Repair Center in your area:

Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

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For information on purchasing a Sears Maintenance Agreement

or to inquire about an existing Agreement:

Call 9 am - 5 pro, Monday - Saturday

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