Craftsman 315 28461 Users Manual

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MAN

OPERATOR'

T$
10 in. TABLE SAW
Model No.
315.284610

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the
user must read and understand the operator's
manual before using this product.

Customer

Help Line: 1-800-932-3188

Product

distributed

Hoffman

Estates,

Visit the Craftsman

988000-118
5-18-10 (REV:01)

in the United

States

by Sears

Brands

Management

IL 60179
web page: www.sears.ca

Save this manual

for future

reference

Corporation

This tool has many features for making its use more pleasant and enjoyable. Safety, performance, and dependability
have been given top priority in the design of this product making it easy to maintain and operate.

ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY

ON CRAFTSMAN

TOOL

If this Craftsman tool fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within one year from the date of purchase. Call
1-800-4-MY-HOME ® to arrange for free repair. If this tool is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty will
apply for only ninety days from the date of purchase. This warranty applies only while this product is in the United States.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Sears, Roebuck

and Co., Dept. 817WA, Hoffrnan

Estates, IL 60179

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WARNING:

Read and understand all instruc-

tions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below,
may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious
personal injury.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
[]

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

[] GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK BY
PREVENTING BODY CONTACT WITH GROUNDED
SURFACES. For example, pipes, radiators, ranges,
refrigerator enclosures.
[]

KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in good working order.

[]

REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES.
Form habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting
wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on.

[]

KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and
benches invite accidents. DO NOT leave tools or
pieces of wood on the saw while it is in operation.

[]

DO NOT USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS.
Do not use power tools in damp or wet locations or
expose to rain. Keep the work area well lit.

[]

KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. All visitors
should wear safety glasses and be kept a safe
distance from work area. Do not let visitors contact
tool or extension cord while operating.

[]

MAKE WORKSHOP CHILDPROOF with padlocks and
master switches, or by removing starter keys.

[]

DON'T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and
safer at the feed rate for which it was designed.

[]

USE RIGHT TOOL. Don't force the tool or attachment
to do a job it was not designed for. Don't use it for a
purpose not intended.

[]

USE THE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure
your extension cord is in good condition. Use only a
cord heavy enough to carry the current your product
will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line
voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. A
wire gauge size (A.W.G.) of at least 14 is recommended
for an extension cord 25 feet or less in length. If in
doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The smaller the
gauge number, the heavier the cord.

[]

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

[] ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE
SHIELDS. Everyday eyeglasses have only impactresistant lenses, they are NOT safety glasses.
[] SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work
when practical. It's safer than using your hand and
frees both hands to operate tool.
[] DON'T OVERREACH.
balance at all times.

Keep proper footing and

[] MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp
and clean for better and safer performance. Follow
instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
[] DISCONNECT TOOLS. When not in use, before
servicing, or when changing attachments, blades, bits,
cutters, etc., all tools should be disconnected.
[] AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Be sure switch is off
when plugging in any tool.
[] USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consult the
operator's manual for recommended accessories. The
use of improper accessories may risk injury.
[] NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could
occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is
unintentionally contacted.
[] CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of
the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should
be carefully checked to determine that it will operate
properly and perform its intended function. Check for
alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts,
breakage of parts, mounting and any other conditions
that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that
is damaged must be properly repaired or replaced by
an authorized service center to avoid risk of personal
injury.
[] USE THE RIGHT DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work
into a blade or cutter against the direction of rotation of
blade or cutter only.
[] NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED.
TURN THE POWER OFF. Don't leave tool until it
comes to a complete stop.
[] PROTECT YOUR LUNGS. Wear a face or dust mask if
the cutting operation is dusty.
[] PROTECT YOUR HEARING. Wear hearing protection
during extended periods of operation.
[] DO NOT ABUSE CORD. Never yank cord to
disconnect from receptacle. Keep cord away from
heat, oil, and sharp edges.
[] WHEN OPERATING A POWER TOOL OUTSIDE, USE
AN OUTDOOR EXTENSION CORD MARKED "W=A"
OR "W". These cords are rated for outdoor use and
reduce the risk of electric shock.
[]

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

[]

KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM CUTTING AREA. Keep
hands away from blades. Do not reach underneath
work or around or over the blade while blade is
rotating. Do not attempt to remove cut material when
blade is moving.
BLADE COASTS AFTER BEING TURNED OFF.

[]

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

[]

INSPECT TOOL CORDS PERIODICALLY. if damaged,
have repaired by a qualified service technician at
an authorized service facility. The conductor with
insulation having an outer surface that is green with
or without yellow stripes is the equipment-grounding
conductor, if repair or replacement of the electric cord
or plug is necessary, do not connect the equipmentgrounding conductor to a live terminal. Repair or
replace a damaged or worn cord immediately. Stay
constantly aware of cord location and keep it well
away from the rotating blade.

[]

iNSPECT EXTENSION CORDS PERiODiCALLY and
replace if damaged.

[] GROUND ALL TOOLS. If tool is equipped with threeprong plug, it should be plugged into a three-hole
electrical receptacle.
[] CHECK WiTH A QUALiFiED ELECTRiCiAN or
service personnel if the grounding instructions are not
completely understood or if in doubt as to whether the
tool is properly grounded.
[]

USE ONLY CORRECT ELECTRICAL DEVICES:
3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong grounding
plugs and 3-pole receptacles that accept the tool's
plug.

[]

DO NOT MODIFY the plug provided. If it will not fit the
outlet, have the proper outlet installed by a qualified
electrician.

[]

KEEP TOOL DRY, CLEAN, AND FREE FROM
OIL AND GREASE. Always use a clean cloth when

[]

FIRMLY BOLT THE SAW TO A WORK BENCH OR

[]

LEG STAND at approximately hip height.
NEVER OPERATE THE SAW ON THE FLOOR.

[]

GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK. Kickback occurs
when the blade stalls rapidly and workpiece is driven
back towards the operator. It can pull your hand into
the blade resulting in serious personal injury. Stay out
of blade path and turn switch off immediately if blade
binds or stalls.
USE RIP FENCE. Always use a fence or straight edge
guide when ripping.

cleaning. Never use brake fluids, gasoline, petroleumbased products, or any solvents to clean tool.
[] STAY ALERT AND EXERCISE CONTROL. Watch
what you are doing and use common sense. Do not
operate tool when you are tired. Do not rush.
[] DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT TURN IT
ON AND OFF. Have defective switches replaced by an
authorized service center.
[] USE ONLY CORRECT BLADES. Do not use blades
with incorrect size holes. Never use blade washers
or blade bolts that are defective or incorrect. The
maximum blade capacity of your saw is 10 in. (254
mm).
[] BEFORE MAKING A CUT, BE SURE ALL
ADJUSTMENTS ARE SECURE.
[] BE SURE BLADE PATH IS FREE OF NAILS. Inspect
for and remove all nails from lumber before cutting.
[] NEVER TOUCH BLADE or other moving parts during
use.
[] NEVER START A TOOL WHEN ANY ROTATING
COMPONENT IS IN CONTACT WITH THE
WORKPIEOE.
[] DO NOT OPERATE A TOOL WHILE UNDER THE
INFLUENCE OF DRUGS, ALCOHOL, OR ANY
MEDICATION.
[] WHEN SERVICING use only identical replacement
parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or
cause product damage.
[] USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES listed
in this manual or addendums. Use of accessories that
are not listed may cause the risk of personal injury.
Instructions for safe use of accessories are included
with the accessory.
[] DOUBLE CHECK ALL SETUPS. Make sure blade is
tight and not making contact with saw or workpiece
before connecting to power supply.

[] SUPPORT LARGE PANELS. To minimize risk of blade
pinching and kickback, always support large panels.
[] REMOVE ALL FENCES AND AUXILIARY TABLES
before transporting saw. Failure to do so can result in
an accident causing possible serious personal injury.
[]

ALWAYS USE BLADE GUARD, SPREADER, AND
ANTI-KICKBACK
PAWLS on all "through-sawing"
operations. Through-sawing operations are those
in which the blade cuts completely through the
workpiece as in ripping or cross cutting. Keep the
blade guard down, the anti-kickback pawls down, and
the spreader in place.

[] ALWAYS
SECURE
WORKfirmlyagainstthe ripfence
or mitergauge.NEVERusetheripfenceduringthe
sameoperationasthe mitergauge.
[] WHENMAKING NON=THROUGH RiP CUTS, always
use a push stick, push block, and/or featherboard so
your hands do not come within 3 inches of the saw
blade.
[] WHEN RIPPING NARROW STOCK, always use a
push stick, push block, or featherboard.
[]

NEVER perform any operation "freehand" which
means using only your hands to support or guide the
workpiece. Always use either the rip fence or miter
gauge to position and guide the work.

[]

NEVER stand or have any part of your body in line with
the path of the saw blade.

[]

NEVER reach behind, over, or within three inches of
the blade or cutter with either hand for any reason.

[]

MOVE THE RIP FENCE out of the way when cross
cutting.

[]

DO NOT USE THE MITER GAUGE AND RIP FENCE
during the same operation.

[]

NEVER use rip fence as cutoff gauge when cross
cutting.

[]

NEVER attempt to free a stalled saw blade without first
turning the saw OFF and disconnecting the saw from
the power source.

[]

[] AVOID AWKWARD

[] USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES listed
in this manual or addendums. Use of accessories that
are not listed may cause the risk of personal injury.
Instructions for safe use of accessories are included
with the accessory.
[] MAKE SURE THE WORK AREA HAS AMPLE
LIGHTING to see the work and that no obstructions
will interfere with safe operation BEFORE performing
any work using the table saw.
[] ALWAYS TURN OFF SAW before disconnecting it, to
avoid accidental starting when reconnecting to power
supply.
[] ONLY USE BLADES within the thickness range
stamped on the spreader/riving knife.
[] THiS TOOL should have the following markings:
a)
b)

c)
d)
e)

(work thrown back toward you)

a) Keeping blade sharp.
b) Keeping rip fence parallel to the saw blade.
c) Keeping spreader, anti-kickback pawls, and
blade guard in place and operating.
d) Not releasing the work before it is pushed all the
way past the saw blade using a push stick.
e) Not ripping work that is twisted or warped or does not
have a straight edge to guide along the fence.

WARNING:

OPERATIONS AND HAND

POSiTiONS where a sudden slip could cause your
hand to move into the cutting tool.

PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPORT to the rear and
sides of the saw table for wide or long work pieces.

[] AVOID KICKBACKS
by:

[] IF THE POWER SUPPLY CORD IS DAMAGED, it
must be replaced only by the manufacturer or by an
authorized service center to avoid risk.

Wear eye protection.
Use saw blade guard and spreader/riving knife for
every operation for which it can be used, including
all through sawing.
Keep hands out of the line of saw blade.
Use a push stick when required.
Pay particular attention to instructions on
reducing
risk of kickback.

f)
Do not perform any operation freehand.
g)
Never reach around or over the saw blade.
h) Never operate saw on floor or below waist height.
[] NEVER CUT MORE THAN ONE PIECE OF
MATERIAL AT A TIME.
[]

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

Refer to them

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

Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction

activities

contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these
chemicals are:
• lead from lead-based paints,
crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and
arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your
exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as
those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.

Someofthefollowingsymbolsmaybeusedonthistool.Pleasestudythemandlearntheirmeaning.Proper
interpretation
ofthesesymbolswillallowyouto operatethetool betterandsafer.
SYMBOL

NAME

DESIG NATION/EXPLANATION

Safety Alert

Indicates a potential personal injury hazard.

Read Operator's Manual

To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand
operator's manual before using this product.

Eye Protection

Always wear eye protection
Z87.1.

No Hands Symbol

Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in
serious personal injury.

Wet Conditions Alert

Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations.

Volts

Voltage

Amperes

Current

Hertz

Frequency (cycles per second)

Watt

Power

Minutes

Time

Alternating Current

Type of current

Direct Current

Type or a characteristic

No Load Speed

Rotational speed, at no load

[]

Class II Construction

Double-insulated

Per Minute

Revolutions, strokes, surface speed, orbits etc., per minute

@
@

min

.../min

marked to comply with ANSI

of current

construction

Thefollowingsignalwordsandmeanings
areintendedto explainthelevelsofriskassociated
withthisproduct.
SYMBOL

SIGNAL

MEANING

DANGER:

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.

WARNING:

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION:

Indicates
a potentially
hazardous
result in minor
or moderate
injury. situation, which, if not avoided, may

CAUTION:

(Without Safety Alert Symbol) Indicates a situation that may result in
property damage.

SERVICE

Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and
should be performed only by a qualified service technician. For service we suggest you return the product to
your nearest AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair.
When servicing, use only identical replacement parts.

,,_

WARNING:

To avoid serious personal injury, do not

attempt to use this product until you read thoroughly
and understand completely the operator's manual.
Save this operator's manual and review frequently for
continuing safe operation and instructing others who
may use this product.

WARNING:
The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which can
result in severe eye damage. Before beginning power tool operation, always wear safety goggles or
safety glasses with side shields and a full face shield when needed. We recommend Wide Vision Safety
Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields. Always use eye protection
which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

EXTENSION

CORDS

SPEED

Use only 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong
grounding plugs and 3-pole receptacles that accept the
tool's plug. When using a power tool at a considerable
distance from the power source, use an extension cord
heavy enough to carry the current that the tool will draw.
An undersized extension cord will cause a drop in line
voltage, resulting in a loss of power and causing the
motor to overheat. Use the chart provided below to
determine the minimum wire size required in an extension
cord. Only round jacketed cords listed by Underwriter's
Laboratories (UL) should be used.
_*Ampere rating (on tool data plate)
0-2.0

2.1-3.4

Cord Length

3.5-5.0

5.1-7.0

7.1-12.0

12.1-16.0

Wire Size (A.W.G.)

25'

50'

100'

**Used on 12 gauge - 20 amp circuit.
NOTE: AWG = American

Before using an extension cord, inspect it for loose or
exposed wires and cut or worn insulation.

WARNING:
Keep the extension cord clear of the
working area. Position the cord so that it will not get
caught on lumber, tools or other obstructions while
you are working with a power tool. Failure to do so
can result in serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Check extension cords before each
use. If damaged replace immediately. Never use tool
with a damaged cord since touching the damaged
area could cause electrical shock resulting in serious
injury.

ELECTRICAL

The no-load speed of this tool is approximately 5,000 rpm.
This speed is not constant and decreases under a load or
with lower voltage. For voltage, the wiring in a shop is as
important as the motor's horsepower rating. A line intended only for lights cannot properly carry a power tool motor.
Wire that is heavy enough for a short distance will be too
light for a greater distance. A line that can support one
power tool may not be able to support two or three tools.
GROUNDING

INSTRUCTIONS

This product must be grounded. In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least
resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric
shock. This tool is equipped with an electric cord having
an equipment-grounding
conductor and a grounding plug.
The plug must be plugged into a matching outlet that is
properly installed and grounded in accordance with all
local codes and ordinances.
Do not modify the plug provided. If it will not fit the outlet,
have the proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.

Wire Gauge

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

AND WIRING

WARNING:

Improper installation of the ground-

ing plug can result in a risk of electric shock. When
repair or replacement of the cord is required, do
not connect the grounding wire to either flat blade
terminal. The wire with insulation having an outer
surface that is green with or without yellow stripes is
the grounding wire.
Check with a qualified electrician or service personnel if
the grounding instructions are not completely understood,
or if in doubt as to whether the tool is properly grounded.
Repair or replace a damaged or worn cord immediately.
This product is for use on a nominal 120 volt circuit and
has a grounding plug similar to the plug illustrated in figure 1. Only connect the product to an outlet having the
same configuration as the plug. Do not use an adapter
with this product.

CONNECTION

This tool is powered by a precision built electric motor.
It should be connected to a power supply that is 120
volts, AC only (normal household current), 60 Hz. Do
not operate this tool on direct current (DC). A substantial
voltage drop will cause a loss of power and the motor will
overheat. If the saw does not operate when plugged into
an outlet, double check the power supply.

GROUNDING /
PIN

120 V GROUNDEDOUTLET
Fig. 1

Anti=KickbackPawls

(flooring,

radial arm, and table

saws}

A device which, when properly installed and maintained,
is designed to stop the workpiece from being kicked back
toward the front of the saw during a ripping operation.
Arbor
The shaft on which a blade or cutting tool is mounted.
Bevel Cut
A cutting operation made with the blade at any angle
other than 90 ° to the table surface.
Compound Cut
A cross cut made with both a miter and a bevel angle.
Cross Cut
A cutting or shaping operation made across the grain or
the width of the workpiece.
Cutterhead (planers and jointer planers}
A rotating cutterhead with adjustable blades or knives.
The blades or knives remove material from the workpiece.
Dado Cut
A non-through cut which produces a square-sided notch
or trough in the workpiece (requires a special blade).
Featherboard
A device used to help control the workpiece by holding it
securely against the table or fence during any ripping
operation.
FPM or SPM
Feet per minute (or strokes per minute), used in reference
to blade movement.
Freehand
Performing a cut without the workpiece
fence, miter gauge, or other aids.

being guided by a

Gum
A sticky, sap-based residue from wood products.
Heel
Alignment of the blade to the fence.
Kerf
The material removed by the blade in a through cut or the
slot produced by the blade in a non-through or partial cut.
Kickback
A hazard that can occur when the blade binds or stalls,
throwing the workpiece back toward operator.
Miter Cut
A cutting operation made with the workpiece at any angle
to the blade other than 90 °.
Non=Through Cuts
Any cutting operation where the blade does not extend
completely through the thickness of the workpiece.
Pilot Hole (drill presses}
A small hole drilled in a workpiece that serves as a guide
for drilling large holes accurately.

Push Blocks (jointer planers}
Device used to feed the workpiece over the jointer planer
cutterhead during any operation. This aid helps keep the
operator's hands well away from the cutterhead.
Push Blocks (flooring and table saws}
Device used to hold the workpiece during cutting operations. This aid helps keep the operator's hands well away
from the blade.
Push Sticks (flooring and table saws)
Device used to push the workpiece during cutting operations. A push stick should be used for narrow ripping
operations. The aid helps keep the operator's hands well
away from the blade.
Resaw
A cutting operation to reduce the thickness of the
workpiece to make thinner pieces.
Resin
A sticky, sap-based substance that has hardened.
Revolutions Per Minute (RPM)
The number of turns completed by a spinning object in
one minute.
Ripping or Rip Cut
A cutting operation along the length of the workpiece.
Riving Knife/Spreader/Splitter

(flooring

and table

saws}

A metal piece, slightly thinner than the blade, which helps
keep the kerf open and also helps to prevent kickback.
Saw Blade Path
The area over, under, behind, or in front of the blade. As
it applies to the workpiece, that area which will be or has
been cut by the blade.
Set
The distance that the tip of the saw blade tooth is bent (or
set) outward from the face of the blade.
Snipe (planers}
Depression made at either end of a workpiece by cutter
blades when the workpiece is not properly supported.
Through Sawing
Any cutting operation where the blade extends completely
through the thickness of the workpiece.
Throw=Back
The throwing back of a workpiece usually caused by the
workpiece being dropped into the blade or being placed
inadvertently in contact with the blade.
Workpiece or Material
The item on which the operation is being done.
Worktable
Surface where the workpiece rests while performing a
cutting, drilling, planing, or sanding operation.

PRODUCT

SPECiFiCATiONS

Blade Arbor ..............................................................
Blade Diameter ..........................................................
Blade Tilt ................................................................
Rating ..................................................

5/8 in.
10 in.

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

0° - 45 °

Cutting Depth at 0 °......................................................
3 in.
Cutting Depth at 45 °.............................................. 2-5/8 in.

V, AC only, 60 Hz

BLADE
GUARD
SPREADER/RIVING
KNIFE

RIP
FENCE

SCALE

SWITCH

HEIGHT/BEVEL
ADJUSTING
HANDWHEEL

BEVEL
LOCKING
LEVER

Fig. 2

KNOWYOURTABLESAW

HEIGHT/BEVEL ADJUSTING HANDWHEELLocated
on the front of the cabinet, use this handwheel to lower
and raise the blade for height adjustments or blade replacement. This handwheel also makes the adjustment for
bevel angles easy.

See Figure 2.
The safe use of this product requires an understanding of
the information on the tool and in this operator's manual
as well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting.
Before use of this product, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety rules.

MITER GAUGE - The miter gauge aligns the wood for
a cross cut. The easy-to-read indicator shows the exact
angle for a miter cut.

ANTI-KICKBACK
PAWLS - Kickback is a hazard in which
the workpiece is thrown back toward the operator. The
teeth on the removable anti-kickback pawls point away
from the workpiece. If the workpiece should be pulled
back toward the operator, the teeth dig into the wood to
help prevent or reduce the possibility of kickback.

MITER GAUGE GROOVES - The miter gauge rides in the
grooves on the saw table.
RIP FENCE - A sturdy metal fence guides the workpiece
and is secured with the locking lever.
SCALE - Located on the front rail, the easy-to-read
provides precise measurements for rip cuts.

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

SPREADER / RIVING KNIFE - A removable metal piece
of the blade guard assembly, slightly thinner than the saw
blade, which helps keep the kerf open and prevent kickback. When in the through sawing, or "up" position, it is
higher than the saw blade and becomes a spreader. When
in the non-through sawing, or "down" position, it is below
the saw blade teeth and becomes a riving knife.

BLADE - This saw is provided with a 24-tooth, 10 in.
carbide blade. The blade is raised and lowered with
the height/bevel adjusting handwheel. Bevel angles are
locked with the bevel locking lever.

scale

WARNING:
Do not use blades rated less than the
speed of this tool. Failure to heed this warning could
result in personal injury.

SWITCH ASSEMBLY - This saw has an easy access
power switch located below the front rail. To lock the
switch in the OFF position, remove the switch key from
the switch. Place the key in a location that is inaccessible
to children and others not qualified to use the tool.

BLADE GUARD - Always keep the removable blade guard
down over the saw blade for through-sawing cuts.
BEVEL LOCKING LEVER - This lever, placed just under
the saw table surface on the front of the cabinet, locks the
angle setting of the blade.

OPERATING

COMPONENTS

WARNING:
ALWAYS remove the switch key when
the tool is not in use and keep it in a safe place. In
the event of a power failure, turn the switch off ( O )
and remove the key. This action will prevent the tool
from accidentally starting when power returns.

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

_1_
WARNING:
ALWAYS make sure your workpiece is
not in contact with the blade before operating the
switch to start the tool. Failure to heed this warning
may cause the workpiece to be kicked back toward
the operator and result in serious personal injury.

The rip fence is used to position work for lengthwise cuts.
A scale on the front rail shows the distance between the
rip fence and the blade.
It is very important to use the blade guard assembly for all
through-sawing operations. The blade guard assembly
includes: riving knife/spreader/splitter, anti-kickback
pawls, and plastic blade guard.

SWITCH ASSEMBLY
See Figure 3.

WARNING:
To reduce the risk of accidental starting, Always make sure the switch is in the off ( O )
position before plugging tool into the power source.

SWITCH
ON

This saw is equipped with a switch assembly that has a
built-in locking feature. This feature is intended to prevent
unauthorized and possible hazardous use by children and
others.

SWITCH
OFF

TO TURN YOUR SAW ON:
[] With the switch key inserted into the switch, lift the
switch to turn on ( I }.
TO TURN YOUR SAW OFF:
[] Press the switch down to turn off ( O ).
TO LOCK YOUR SAW:
[] Press the switch down.
[]

Remove the switch key from the switch and store in a
safe, secure location.
SWITCHKEY

SWITCHIN LOCKEDPOSITION
Fig. 3

BLADES
For maximum performance, it is recommended that you
use the 24-tooth, 10 in. carbide-tipped combination blade
provided with your saw. Additional blade styles of the
same high quality are available for specific operations
such as ripping. Your local dealer can provide you with
complete information.

WARNING:
Do not use blades rated less than the
speed of this tool. Failure to heed this warning could
result in personal injury.

Kerr width must be within the limits stamped on the
spreader/riving knife.

The following tools (not included or drawn to scale) are needed for assembly and making adjustments:

FRAMINGSQUARE

PHiLLiPS
SCREWDRIVER

FLATHEAD
SCREWDRIVER

SOCKETWRENCH
WiTH 10 rnrnAND
11 rnm SOCKET

C-CLAiViP
Fig. 4

Thefollowingitemsareincludedwiththetablesaw:

Fig.5
A. Anti-Kickback
Pawls................................................
1
H. Screw.......................................................................
2
B. BladeGuard.............................................................
1
I. OpenEndWrench
....................................................
1
J. ClosedEndWrench.................................................
1
C. SwitchKey...............................................................
1
D. Handle
......................................................................
1
K. HexKey(5mm).......................................................
1
E. MiterGauge.............................................................
1
L. PushStickStorageScrew.......................................
2
M. PushStick................................................................
1
R RipFence.................................................................
1
G. LockingLever..........................................................
1

The following items are included with the table saw leg stand:
I

Fig. 6
A. Lower Brace ..............................................................

R Carriage Bolt (1/4 - 20 x 1/2 in.) .............................. 16

B. Lower Side Brace ......................................................

G. Carriage Bolt (1/4 - 20 x 1-3/8 in.)............................. 4

C. Upper Brace ..............................................................

H Foot ...........................................................................

I. Leg ............................................................................

D. Upper Side Brace ......................................................
E. Hex Nut ...................................................................

UNPACKING
This product requires assembly.

[] Carefully lift saw from the carton and place it on a level
work surface.
NOTE: This tool is heavy. To avoid back injury, keep
your knees bent and lift with your legs, not your back,
and get help when needed.

WARNING:
Do not use this product if any parts on
the Loose Parts List are already assembled to your
product when you unpack it. Parts on this list are not
assembled to the product by the manufacturer and
require customer installation. Use of a product that
may have been improperly assembled could result in
serious personal injury.

[]

Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or
damage occurred during shipping.

[]

Do not discard the packing material until you have
carefully inspected the tool, identified all loose parts,
and satisfactorily operated the tool.
NOTE: Remove the foam block from between the

WARNING:
Never stand directly in line with the
blade or allow hands to come closer than 3 in. to the
blade. Do not reach over or across the blade. Failure
to heed this warning can result in serious personal
injury.

WARNING:
To avoid serious personal injury,
always make sure the table saw is securely mounted
to a workbench or an approved leg stand. NEVER
operate the saw on the floor.
HOLES

The table saw must be mounted to a firm supporting surface such as a workbench or leg stand. Four bolt holes
have been provided in the saw's base for this purpose.
Each of the four mounting holes should be bolted securely
using 1/4 in. machine bolts, lock washers, and hex nuts
(not included). Bolts should be of sufficient length to accommodate the saw base, lock washers, hex nuts, and
the thickness of the workbench. Tighten all four bolts securely.

[] The saw is factory set for accurate cutting. After
assembling it, check for accuracy. If shipping has
influenced the settings, refer to specific procedures
explained in this manual.

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

MOUNTING

saw's housing and the motor by first beveling the blade
(see page 27).

[]

WARNING:
Do not connect to power supply until
assembly is complete. Failure to comply could result
in accidental starting and possible serious personal
injury.

If any parts are damaged or missing, please call
1-800-932-3188 for assistance.
WARNING:
If any parts are damaged or missing, do
not operate this tool until the parts are replaced. Use
of this product with damaged or missing parts could
result in serious personal injury.

Carefully check the workbench after mounting to make
sure that no movement can occur during use. If any tipping, sliding, or walking is noted, secure the workbench to
the floor before operating.

WARNING:
Do not attempt to modify this tool
or create accessories not recommended for use
with this tool. Any such alteration or modification is
misuse and could result in a hazardous condition
leading to possible serious personal injury.

TO ASSEMBLE
See Figure 7.

THE LEG STAND

MOUNTING
THE TABLE
STAND
See Figure 8.

Assembly is best done in the area where the saw will
be used. If you are unsure about the description of any
part, refer to the drawing. If any parts are missing, delay
assembling until you have obtained the missing part(s).

SAW BASE ON THE LEG

[] Take the following from a small hardware pack:
4 carriage bolts (1/4-20 x 1-3/8 in.)
4 hex nuts (1/4-20)

[] Take the following from a small hardware pack:

NOTE: This hardware was in the pack with hardware
for assembling the leg stand and leveling feet.

16 carriage bolts (1/4 - 20 x 1/2 in.)
16 hex nuts (1/4 - 20)
[] Take 4 legs and 8 braces from loose parts.

[] Place the table saw base on the leg stand. Align the
holes in the table with the holes in the end braces.

[]

[] Place a bolt in each hole. Secure with a hex nut. Hand

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

[]

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

[]

For the side sets, install an upper side brace on two
legs. Add hardware and finger tighten.

[]

Use the same steps to install the lower braces. Tighten
all hex nuts securely with the socket wrench.

[]

Install a foot to the bottom of each leg.

[]

Move the leg set to desired location.

tighten.
[] Repeat for three remaining holes. Tighten all hardware
securely with the socket wrench.

CARRIAGE
BO_

CARRIAGE
UPPER
BRACE

BOLT _._

HEX
NUT

LEG
LOWER
BRACE
LOWERSiDE
BRACE

HEX
NUT

CARRIAGE
BO_

Fig. 8

FOOT
Fig. 7

TO INSTALL

THE HANDLE

TO INSTALL THE LOCKING
See Figure 10.

See Figure 9.
[]

[] Slide the locking lever over the exposed end of the rip
fence making certain the handle is inserted as far as
possible.

Hold the nylon nut securely and turn the screw
counter- clockwise to remove the nut completely.
NOTE: Do not remove the screw from the handle.

[] Align the holes in the rip fence and the holes in the
lever. Secure using the screws.

[]

Place the nylon nut into the recessed hole on the back
of the height/bevel adjusting handwheel and hold in
place.
[] Slide the handle, screw, and washer into the hole on
the height/bevel adjusting handwheel.
[]

LEVER

LOCKING
LEVER

Using a flathead screwdriver, turn the screw clockwise
and tighten in place.

SCREWS
RiP
FENCE

HANDLE

Fig. 10

TO REMOVE/REPLACE

SCREW

THE THROAT

PLATE

See Figure 11.
[] Lower the blade by turning the height/bevel adjusting
handwheel counterclockwise.
[] To remove the throat plate, place your index finger in
the hole and lift the front end pulling the throat plate
out toward the front of the saw.
[] To reinstall the throat plate, slip the tab into the slot at
the back of the saw and push down to secure in place.
THROAT
PLATE
NYLON
NUT

HEIGHT/ BEVEL
ADJUSTINGHANDWHEEL

SPREADER
/ RiViNG
KNIFE
Fig. 9

®@
®

TO CHANGE BETWEEN
RiViNG KNIFE
See Figure 12.

A SPREADER

AND A
_"-=-"_---_

NOTE: The spreader/riving knife must be placed in the
through cutting, or "up" position (spreader position), for all
other cutting operations.

(UNLOCKED)

[] Unplug the saw.
(or "up" position

RELEASE
LEVER

This saw is shipped with the spreader/riving knife placed
in the non-through cutting or "down" position (riving knife
position).

To place in spreader position
through cutting):
[] Remove the throat plate.

for all

[] Raise the saw blade by turning the height/bevel
adjusting handwheel clockwise.

IN "UP" POSITIONFORTHROUGHCUTTING

[] Unlock the release lever by pulling it up.
RELEASE
LEVER
(LOCKED)

[] Grasp the spreader and pull it towards the right side of
the saw to release the spreader from the spring-loaded
riving clamp.
[] Pull the spreader up until the internal pins are engaged
and the spreader is above the saw blade.
[] Lock the release lever by pushing the lever down.
[] Reinstall the throat plate.
To place in riving knife position (or "down"
all non=through cutting):
[] Remove the throat plate.

position for

[] Raise the saw blade by turning the height/bevel
adjusting handwheel clockwise.
[] Unlock the release lever by pulling it up.
[] Push the riving knife down until it is below the saw
blade.

IN "DOWN"POSITIONFORNON-THROUGH
CUTTING

[] Lock the release lever by pushing the lever down.
[] Reinstall the throat plate.

Fig. 12

TO CHECK SAW BLADE
See Figure 13.

iNSTALLATiON

TO INSTALL THE BLADE
KICKBACK
PAWLS
See Figures 14- 16.

CAUTION: To work properly, the saw blade teeth
must point down toward the front of the saw. Failure
to do so could cause damage to the saw blade, the
saw, or the workpiece.
Unplug the saw.

NOTE: Anti-kickback

[]

Lower the saw blade and remove the throat plate.

through cuts.

[]

Make sure the bevel locking lever is securely pushed
to the right. Raise the saw blade to its full height
by turning the height/bevel adjusting handwheel
clockwise.

[] Unplug the saw.

Place spreader/riving

[] Place spreader/riving

knife in "up" position.

[]

knife in "up" position.

To install blade guard:
[] Lift the guard lever up to unlock.
[] With the front of the blade guard raised, lower the
back of the guard into the middle hole of the spreader/
riving knife. Push the front of the guard down until it is
parallel to the table (see figure 15). If the blade guard
is not parallel to the table, the riving knife is not in the
spreader (or "up") position.

Insert the closed-end wrench over the blade nut.
Holding both wrenches firmly, pull the closed end
wrench forward to the front of the machine.

To tighten the blade:
[] Using the open-end wrench, place the open end onto
the flats on the arbor shaft.
[]

pawls should only be installed for

[] Raise the saw blade by turning the height/bevel
adjusting handwheel clockwise.

To loosen the blade:
[] Using the open-end wrench, place the open end onto
the flats on the arbor shaft.
[]

AND ANTI-

WARNING:
Replace dull or damaged anti-kickback
pawls. Dull or damaged pawls may not stop a kickback increasing the risk of serious personal injury.

[]

GUARD

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

Insert the closed-end wrench over the blade nut.
Holding both wrenches firmly, push the closed-end
wrench to the back of the machine. Make sure the
blade nut is securely tightened. Do not overtighten.

BLADE
GUARD
GUARD
LEVER

Reinstall the throat plate.

[] Check all clearances for free blade rotation.

0PEN-END
WRENCH

CLOSED=END
WRENCH
BLADE
NUT

Fig. 14

Fig. 13
20

Toinstall
[]

anti=kickback
pawls:
Press and hold the button on the right side of the antikickback pawls.

TO CHECK AND ALIGN THE SPREADER/RIVING
KNIFE AND SAW BLADE
See Figures 17- 18.

[] Align the slot in the pawls over the rear hole in the
spreader/riving knife.
[]

To check alignment
[] Unplug the saw.

Push the pawl handle down snapping them into place
and release the button.

knife:

[] Raise the saw blade by turning the height/bevel
adjusting handwheel clockwise.

NOTE: Pull on the pawl handle to make sure pawls are
securely locked.

[] Remove the anti-kickback pawls and blade guard
assembly. Place a framing square or straight edge
against both the saw blade and the spreader.

NOTE: Blade alignment with the spreader can be adjusted
for different blade widths. Refer to: To Check and Align
the Spreader/Riving
Knife and Saw Blade. Check the
blade guard assembly for clearances and free movement.
PAWL
HANDLE

of the spreader/riving

NOTE: Place framing square between carbide teeth
and measure from blade. This step will insure framing
square is square against blade from the front to back
of blade.
[] The saw blade and spreader/riving knife are aligned
when the framing square contacts both the blade and
spreader/riving knife evenly with no gaps.

BUTTON

if the spreader/riving knife is out of alignment with the saw
blade, adjustment is needed. The spreader/riving knife
must be in alignment front to back (horizontally) and top to
bottom (vertically).

ANTI=KICKBACK

HEX
KEY
SPREADER/
RIVINGKNIFE

FRAMING
SCIUARE

Fig. 15

CORRECT

INCORRECT
Fig. 16

Fig. 17
21

Toadjust(horizontally):
[] Removethebladeguardassemblyandanti-kickback
pawls.
[] Raisethebladeto itsfullheight.
[] Insertthehexkeythroughtheslotonthebackofthe
saw.Twoadjustmentscrewscanbeaccessedthrough
theslot.
[] Turntheadjustmentscrewsto reposition
thespreader/
rivingknifeleftor rightas neededto alignthespreader/
rivingknifewiththesawblade.
[] Onceproperlyaligned,securelyretightenthescrews.
To adjust (vertically):
[] Push either side of the riving knife to align it top
to bottom with the blade. Check its position after
adjustment to ensure that it is vertically aligned with
the blade.

PUSH STICK STORAGE
See Figure 19.
[] Insert the push stick storage screws from the loose
parts bag into the holes on the side of the saw table.
Use a Phillips head screwdriver to tighten screws
securely.
[] Place the slots in the push stick over the screws and
slide the push stick toward the back of the saw.

PUSH STICKSTORAGE
SCREW(S)

HORIZONTAL ADJUSTMENT

PUSH STICK
1

SPREADER/
RiViNG KNIFE

BLADE

Fig. 19
I

VERTICALADJUSTMENT
FRAMING
SQUARE

SPREADER/
RiViNG KNIFE

BLADE

Fig. 18

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

WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with tools to
make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict severe injury.

[] Making a cut with incorrect blade depth
[] Sawing into knots or nails in the workpiece

[] Twisting the wood while making a cut

WARNING:
Always wear eye protection with side
shields marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1. Failure to
do so could result in objects being thrown into your
eyes, resulting in possible serious injury.

[] Failing to support work
[] Forcing a cut
[] Cutting warped or wet lumber
[] Using the wrong blade for the type of cut
[] Not following correct operating procedures

WARNING:
Do not use any attachments or accessories not recommended by the manufacturer of
this tool. The use of attachments or accessories not
recommended can result in serious personal injury.

[] Misusing the saw
[] Failing to use the anti-kickback
[] Cutting with a dull, gummed-up,
blade

WARNING:
Although many of the illustrations in
this manual are shown with the blade guard removed
for clarity, do not operate the saw without the blade
guard unless specifically instructed to do so.

AVOIDING

[] Straight line cutting operations such as cross cutting,
ripping, mitering, beveling, and compound cutting

[] Always use the rip fence when rip cutting. Use the
miter gauge when cross cutting. This helps prevent
twisting the wood in the cut.

[] Cabinet making and woodworking
NOTE: This table saw is designed to cut wood and wood
composition products only. It is not designed for cutting
large panels. Depending on the shape of the panel, use
the rip fence or miter gauge. If the panel is too large to use
either the rip fence or the miter gauge, it is too large for
this saw.
OF THE TABLE

KICKBACK

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

You may use this tool for the purposes listed below:

OPERATION

or improperly set

[] 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.

APPLICATIONS

BASIC

pawls

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

blades.

[] To avoid pinching the blade, support the work properly
before beginning a cut.
[] When making a cut, use steady, even pressure. Never
force cuts.

SAW

[] Do not cut wet or warped lumber.

The 3-prong plug must be plugged into a matching outlet
that is properly installed and grounded according to all
local codes and ordinances. Improper connection of the
equipment can result in electric shock. Do not modify
the plug if it will not fit the outlet. Have the correct outlet
installed by a qualified electrician. Refer to the Electrical
section in this manual.

[] Use extra caution when cutting some prefinished or
composition wood products as the anti-kickback
pawls may not always be effective.

CAUSES

[] Use of a featherboard will help hold the workpiece
securely against the saw table or fence.

[] Always guide your workpiece with both hands or with
push sticks and/or push blocks. Keep your body in a
balanced position to be ready to resist kickback should
it occur. Never stand directly in line with the blade.

OF KICKBACK

Kickback can occur when the blade stalls or binds, kicking the workpiece back toward you with great force and
speed. If your hands are near the saw blade, they may
be jerked loose from the workpiece and may contact the
blade. Kickback can cause serious injury. Use precautions
to avoid the risks.

[] Clean the saw, blade guard, under the throat plate, and
any areas where saw dust or scrap workpieces may
gather.
[] Use the right type of blade for the cut being made.
[] Always use the spreader / riving knife for every
operation where it is allowed. The use of this device
will greatly reduce the risk of kickback.

CUTTINGAIDS
See Figure 20.
Push sticks are devices that may be used for pushing a
workpiece through the blade in any rip cut. When making non-through cuts or ripping narrow stock, always use
a push stick, push block, and/or featherboard so your
hands do not come within 3 inches of the saw blade.
They can be made in various sizes and shapes from scrap
wood and used in a specific project. The stick must be
narrower than the workpiece, with a 90 ° notch in one end
and shaping for a grip on the other end.

18-1/2 in.

A push block has a handle fastened by recessed screws
from the underside. Use push blocks for narrow cuts and
all non-through cuts.

3-1/2 in.
3/4 in.
Fig. 21

HOW TO MAKE A JIG (FOR RiP CUTTING
NARROW WORKPIECE)
See Figure 22.

CAUTION: Be sure the screws in a push block are
recessed to avoid damaging the saw or workpiece.

If ripping a narrow workpiece places the hands too close
to the blade, it will be necessary to make and use a jig.
To make a jig:
[] Attach a handle to a long, straight piece of wood and
secure from the underside using recessed screws.
[] Cut an L-shaped stop in the side of the jig.
To use a jig:
[] Position the workpiece flat on the table with the edge
flush against the jig and against the stop.
[] Holding the jig handle and using a push block, make
the rip cut as described on page 32 later in this
section.
STOP
PUSHBLOCKS

JIG
HANDLE

Fig. 20
AUXILIARY

FENCE

An auxiliary fence is a device used to close the gap between the rip fence and the saw table. Always make and
use and auxiliary fence when ripping material 1/8 in. or
thinner.
HOW TO MAKE

AND ATTACH

FENCE (FOR RiP CUTTING
See Figure 21.

JIG

AN AUXILIARY

THIN

WORKPIECE)

Rip fence holes are used to secure an auxiliary fence
which requires a piece of wood 3/4 in. thick, 3-1/2 in.
wide, and 18-1/2 in. long to make.
To attach the auxiliary fence to the rip fence:
Place the wood against the rip fence and resting firmly on
the saw table.
[]

From the back side of the rip fence, secure the wood
to the fence using 1-1/2 in. wood screws.

Fig. 22
24

FEATHERBOARD
A featherboard is a device used to help control the
workpiece by holding it securely against the table or
fence. Featherboards are especially useful when ripping
small workpieces and for completing non-through cuts.
The end is angled with a number of short kerfs to give a
friction hold on the workpiece and locked in place on the
table with a C-clamp. Test to ensure it can resist kickback.

FEATHERBOARD

HOW TO MAKE A FEATHERBOARD
See Figure 23.

PUSH
STICK

The featherboard is an excellent project for the saw.
Select a solid piece of lumber approximately 3/4 in. thick,
2-1/2 in. wide and 12 in. long. Mark the center of the
width on one end of the stock. Miter the width to 70 ° (see
page 32 for information on miter cuts).

BEVEL
LOCKING
LEVER

Prepare the saw for ripping as discussed on page 32. Set
the rip fence to allow approximately a 1/4 in. "finger" to
be cut in the stock. Feed the stock only to the mark previously made at 6 in. Turn the saw OFF and allow the blade
to completely stop rotating before removing the stock.
Reset the rip fence and cut spaced rips into the workpiece
to allow approximately 1/4 in. fingers and 1/8 in. spaces
between the fingers.

Fig. 24
HOW TO MOUNT

A FEATHERBOARD

See Figure 24.

WARNING:
Mount the featherboard in front of the
saw blade. If positioned improperly, kickback can
result from the featherboard pinching the workpiece
and binding the blade in the saw kerf. Failure to heed
this warning can result in serious personal injury.

Completely lower the saw blade. Position the rip fence
to the desired adjustment for the cut to be performed
and lock. Place the workpiece against the fence and
over the saw blade area. Adjust the featherboard to apply resistance to the workpiece just forward of the blade.
Securely tighten the adjusting clamp knob to secure the
featherboard in place. Attach C-clamps to further secure
the featherboard to the edge of the saw table.

F1__

21/2in.

1/4 in.

|
|
|
I
700 l
-A

1/8 in.

12 in.
Fig. 23

TYPESOF CUTS
See Figure 25.

There are six basic cuts: 1) the cross cut, 2) the rip cut, 3)
the miter cut, 4) the bevel cross cut, 5) the bevel rip cut,
and 6) the compound (bevel) miter cut. All other cuts are
combinations of these basic six. Operating procedures for
making each kind of cut are given later in this section.

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

CROSSCUT

Cross cuts are straight 90 ° cuts made across the grain of
the workpiece. The wood is fed into the cut at a 90 ° angle
to the blade, and the blade is vertical.
Rip cuts are made with the grain of the wood. To avoid
kickback while making a rip cut, make sure one side of
the wood rides firmly against the rip fence.
Miter cuts are made with the wood at any angle to the
blade other than 90 °. The blade is vertical. Miter cuts tend
to "creep" during cutting. This can be controlled by holding the workpiece securely against the miter gauge.

MITERCUT

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

BEVELCROSSCUT

TIPS

Rabbet cuts are non-through cuts which can be either
rip cuts or cross cuts. Carefully read and understand all
sections of this operator's manual before attempting any
operation.

A
[]

[]

WARNING:
Do not use blades rated less than the
speed of this tool. Failure to heed this warning could
result in personal injury.

The ken` (the cut made by the blade in the wood)
will be wider than the blade to avoid overheating or
binding. Make allowance for the ken` when measuring
wood.

COMPOUND
(BEVEL)MITERCUT

Make sure the ken' is made on the waste side of the

Fig. 25

measuring line.
[] Cut the wood with the finish side up.
[]

Knock out any loose knots with a hammer before
making the cut.

[] Always provide proper support for the wood as it
comes out of the saw.

TO CHANGE BLADE
See Figure 26.

DEPTH

900ADJUSTMENT
SCREW

450 ADJUSTMENT
SCREW

The blade depth should be set so that the outer points of
the blade are higher than the workpiece by approximately
1/8 in. to 1/4 in. but the lowest points (gullets) are below
the top surface.

BEVEL

[] Turn the bevel lock lever to the right.
[]

LEVER

Raise the blade by turning the height/bevel adjusting
handwheel clockwise or lower it by turning the
handwheel counterclockwise.

HEIGHT/BEVEL
ADJUSTING
HANDWHEEL

GULLET

TODECREASE
ANGLE

TOINCREASE
ANGLE
Fig. 27

TO ADJUST

See Figure 28.
If the bevel indicator is not at zero when the saw blade

Fig. 26
TO CHANGE BLADE
See Figure 27.

ANGLE

THE BEVEL INDICATOR

is at 90 °, adjust the indicator by loosening the screw and
setting it at 0° on the bevel scale. Retighten the screw.

(BEVEL)

This table saw has a rack and pinion bevel control that
allows you to make angled cuts from 90 ° to 45 °.
NOTE: A 90 ° cut has a 0 ° bevel and a 45 ° cut has a 45 °
bevel.
[]

Unplug the saw.

[]

Loosen bevel control by turning bevel lock lever all the
way to the left. If it needs to be further loosened, pull
spring-loaded bevel lock lever out and rotate it back
to the right. Release bevel locking lever and allow it
to seat (lock) in its original position. Turn it to the left
again until loose.

[]

COMBINATION
SQUARE
BEVEL
LOCKING
LEVER
HEIGHT/BEVEL
ADJUSTING
HANDWHEEL

Move the height adjusting handwheel to the right to
bevel to 45 ° bevel angle.

[] Tighten bevel control by turning bevel lock lever to the
right. If it needs to be tightened more, pull the springloaded bevel lock lever out and rotate it to the left.
Then release bevel lock lever and allow it to return to
its original position. Rotate to the right again. Repeat
this process until bevel lock lever is securely tightened.

SCREW

BEVEL
iNDiCATOR
Fig. 28

TO SET THE RiP FENCE
THE BLADE
See Figure 30.

WARNING:
To reduce the risk of injury, always
make sure the rip fence is parallel to the blade before
beginning any operation.

[]

Place the rear lip on the rear of the saw table and pull
slightly toward the front of the unit.

[]

Lower the front end of the rip fence onto the guide
surfaces on top of the front rail.

NOTE: The anti-kickback pawls and blade guard assembly must be removed to perform this adjustment. Reinstall
the blade guard assembly when the adjustment is complete.
Begin with the blade at a zero angle (straight up).
[] Unplug the saw.

[] With the rip fence flat on the saw table, push the fence
towards the front rail to align the fence to the saw
table.

[] Loosen the rip fence by lifting the locking lever.
[] Using a framing square, set the rip fence 2 in. from the
blade tip edge.

Push the locking lever down to align and secure the
fence.

[] Loosen the screw on the scale indicator and align with
the 2 in. mark as shown.

Check for a smooth gliding action. If adjustments are
needed, see To Check the Alignment of the Rip Fence
to the Blade in the Adjustment section of this manual.
[]

INDICATOR

Use the indicator on the rip fence to position the fence
along the scale on the front rail.

TO USE THE RIP FENCE
See Figure 29.

[]

SCALE

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

Make two or three test cuts on scrap wood. If the cuts
are not true, repeat the process.

RIP
FENCE

NOTE: The rip fence must be secure when the locking
handle is engaged. To increase the grip of the rip fence
on the rear lip of the table, tighten the clamp screw on
the rear of the rip fence by turning it clockwise.

SCALE

CLAMP
LOCKING
LEVER

RiP
FENCE

2 in.
MARK

SCALE
INDICATOR

LOCKING
LEVER
Fig. 30

REAR
LiP

Fig. 29

TO USE THE MITER
See Figure 31.

GAUGE

TO USE THE MITER

GAUGE

IN A REVERSE

POSITION
See Figure 32.

The miter gauge provides greater accuracy in angled cuts.
For very close tolerances, test cuts are recommended.

For larger workpieces, the miter gauge can be reversed in
the miter gauge grooves. It will be necessary when reversing the miter gauge to clamp the workpiece to the miter
gauge body.

There are two miter gauge grooves, one on either side
of the blade. When making a 90 ° cross cut, you can use
either miter gauge groove. When making a beveled cross
cut (the blade tilted in relation to the table) the miter gauge
should be located in the groove on the right so that the
blade is tilted away from the miter gauge and your hands.

MITER GAUGE
REVERSED

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

Loosen the lock knob.

[] With the miter gauge in the miter gauge groove, rotate
the gauge until the desired angle is reached on the
scale.
[]

Retighten the lock knob.
MITER

LOCK
KNOB

_MITER
GAUGE
Fig. 31

Fig. 32

HEELING (PARALLELING)
MITER GAUGE GROOVE
See Figures 33 - 35.

THE BLADE

RIGHTMITER
GAUGEGROOVE

TO THE
ADJUSTING
SCREWS

WARNING: The blade must be parallel to the miter
gauge groove so the wood does not bind resulting
in kickback. Failure to do so could result in serious
personal injury.

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.
[] Unplug the saw.
[] Remove the blade guard and anti-kickback
Raise the blade by turning the height/bevel
handwheel.
[]

pawls.
adjusting
ADJUSTING
SCREWS

Mark beside one of the blade teeth at the front of the
blade. Place a combination square even with the front
of the saw table and the side of the saw blade as
shown in figure 33.

[]

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

[]

Move the combination square to the rear and again
measure the distance. If the distances are the same,
the blade is square.

Fig. 33

if the distances are different:
[] Place spreader/riving knife in "down" position.
[] Loosen the adjusting screws, located on top of the
saw table.
NOTE: If the back of the blade was too far from the
combination square, place a block of wood on the left
side of the blade and push it into the blade until the
blade is square. Retighten the screws.
[] If the back of the blade was too close to the
combination square, place a block of wood on the right
side of the blade and push it into the blade until the
blade is square.

Fig. 34

[] Retighten the screws.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from kickback, align the rip fence to the blade following any
blade adjustments. Always make sure the rip fence is
parallel to the blade before beginning any operation.

BLADETOOCLOSETOMITERGAUGEGROOVE
Fig. 35
30

MAKING

CUTS

CROSSCUT
PLACERIGHTHANDON
MITERGAUGEHERE

This table saw can perform a variety of cuts that are not all
mentioned in this manual. DO NOT attempt to make any
cuts not covered here unless you are thoroughly familiar
with the proper procedures and necessary accessories.
Your local library has many books on table saw usage and
specialized woodworking procedures for your reference.
The blade provided with the saw is a high-quality combination blade suitable for ripping and cross cut operations.
Carefully check all setups and rotate the blade one full
revolution to assure proper clearance before connecting saw to power source. Stand slightly to the side of the
blade path to reduce the chance of injury should kickback
Occur.

WARNING:
Do not use blades rated less than the
speed of this tool. Failure to heed this warning could
result in personal injury.

Use the miter gauge when making cross, miter, bevel, and
compound miter cuts. To secure the angle, lock the miter
gauge in place by twisting the lock knob clockwise. Always tighten the lock knob securely in place before use.
NOTE: It is recommended that you place the piece to be
saved on the left side of the blade and that you make a
test cut on scrap wood first.
MAKING

A CROSS

CUT

See Figures 36 - 37.

A
A
[]

WARNING:
Make sure the blade guard assembly is
installed and working properly to avoid serious possible injury.

Fig. 36
SWITCH
ON

WARNING:
Using the rip fence as a cutoff gauge
when cross cutting will result in kickback which can
cause serious personal injury.

SWITCH

OFF

Remove the rip fence.

[] Set the blade to the correct depth for the workpiece.
[] Set the miter gauge to 0° and tighten the lock knob.
[]

Make sure the wood is clear of the blade before turning
on the saw.

[] Turn the saw on.
[]

Let the blade build up to full speed before moving the
workpiece into the blade.

[]

Hold the workpiece firmly with both hands on the miter
gauge and feed the workpiece into the blade.

SWITCHKEY

NOTE: The hand closest to the blade should be placed
on the miter gauge lock knob and the hand farthest
from the blade should be placed on the workpiece.
[] When the cut is made, turn the saw off. Wait for the
blade to come to a complete stop before removing the
workpiece.

SWITCHIN LOCKEDPOSITION
Fig. 37
31

MAKING

MAKING A RiP CUT
See Figure 38,
_lL

WARNING:

A MITER

CUT

See Figure 39.

Make sure the blade guard assembly is

installed and working properly to avoid serious possible injury.

WARNING:
Make sure the blade guard assembly
is installed and working properly to avoid possible
serious injury.

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

[] Remove the rip fence.

[]

Position the rip fence the desired distance from the
blade for the cut and securely lock the handle.

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

[]

Make sure the wood is clear of the blade before turning
on the saw.

[]

When ripping a long workpiece, place a support the
same height as the table surface behind the saw for
the cut work.

[]

Turn the saw on.

[]

Position the workpiece flat on the table with the edge
flush against the rip fence. Let the blade build up to full
speed before feeding the workpiece into the blade.

[]

Once the blade has made contact with the workpiece,
use the hand closest to the rip fence to guide it.
Make sure the edge of the workpiece remains in solid
contact with both the rip fence and the surface of the
table. If ripping a narrow piece, use a push stick and/
or push blocks to move the piece through the cut and
past the blade.

[]

[] Set the miter gauge to the desired angle and tighten
the lock knob.

[] Turn the saw on.
[]

Let the blade build up to full speed before moving the
workpiece into the blade.

[] Hold the workpiece firmly with both hands on the miter
gauge and feed the workpiece into the blade.
NOTE: The hand closest to the blade should be placed
on the miter gauge lock knob and the hand farthest
from the blade should be placed on the workpiece.
[] When the cut is made, turn the saw off. Wait for the
blade to come to a complete stop before removing the
workpiece.
MITERCUT

When the cut is made, turn the saw off. Wait for the
blade to come to a complete stop before removing the
workpiece.
RiPCUT
BLADE

Make sure the wood is clear of the blade before turning
on the saw.

MITERGAUGE
ANGLED

BLADE
STRAIGHT

RIP
FENCE

SCALE

Fig. 39

Fig. 38
32

MAKINGA BEVELCROSSCUT

BEVELCROSSCUT

See Figures 40 - 41.
WARNING:

MITERGAUGE
STRAIGHT

BLADE
ANGLED

Make sure the blade guard assembly

is installed and working properly to avoid possible
serious injury.

WARNING:
The miter gauge must be on the left
side of the blade to avoid trapping the wood and
causing kickback and the risk of serious personal
injury.

[]

Remove the rip fence.

[]

Unlock the bevel locking lever.

[] Adjust the bevel angle to the desired setting.
[]

Lock the bevel locking lever.

[] Set the blade to the correct depth for the workpiece.
[] Set the miter gauge to 0° and tighten the lock knob.
[]

Make sure the wood is clear of the blade before turning
on the saw.

[] Turn the saw on.
[]

Let the blade build up to full speed before moving the
workpiece into the blade.

[]

Hold the workpiece firmly with both hands on the miter
gauge and feed the workpiece into the blade.

Fig. 41
NOTE: The hand closest to the blade should be placed
on the miter gauge lock knob and the hand farthest
from the blade should be placed on the workpiece.

VIEWEDFROMTHEFRONT,BELOWTHETABLESAW
TOLOOSEN

[]

TO
TIGHTEN

When the cut is made, turn the saw off. Wait for the
blade to come to a complete stop before removing the
workpiece.

MAKING A BEVEL
See Figure 42.
_I_

WARNING:

RIP CUT

Make sure the blade guard assembly

is installed and working properly to avoid serious
personal injury.

BEVEL
LOCKINGLEVER
,aL

WARNING:
The rip fence must be on the right side
of the blade to avoid trapping the wood and causing
kickback. Placement of the rip fence to the left of the
blade will result in kickback and the risk of serious
personal injury.

[] Remove the miter gauge.
[] Unlock the bevel locking lever.
[] Adjust the bevel angle to 0°.
[] Lock the bevel locking lever.
[] Set the blade to the correct depth for the workpiece.
[] Position the rip fence the desired distance from the
blade for the cut and securely lock the handle.

Fig. 40
33

[]

Make sure the wood is clear of the blade before turning
on the saw.

MAKING A COMPOUND
See Figure 43.

[] When ripping a long workpiece, place a support the
same height as the table surface behind the saw for
the cut work.

,t_
m

[] Turn the saw on.
[]

Position the workpiece flat on the table with the edge
flush against the rip fence. Let the blade build up to full
speed before feeding the workpiece into the blade.

[] Once the blade has made contact with the workpiece,
use the hand closest to the rip fence to guide it.
Make sure the edge of the workpiece remains in solid
contact with both the rip fence and the surface of the
table. If ripping a narrow piece, use a push stick and/
or push blocks to move the piece through the cut and
past the blade.

(BEVEL)

MITER

CUT

WARNING:
Make sure the blade guard assembly
is installed and working properly to avoid possible
serious injury.
WARNING:
The miter gauge must be on the left
side of the blade to avoid trapping the wood and
causing kickback and the risk of serious personal
injury.

[] Remove the rip fence.
[] Unlock the bevel locking lever.
[] Adjust the bevel angle to the desired setting.
[] Lock the bevel locking lever.
[] Set the blade to the correct depth for the workpiece.

[] When the cut is made, turn the saw off. Wait for the
blade to come to a complete stop before removing the
workpiece.

[] Set the miter gauge to the desired angle and tighten
the lock knob.
[] Make sure the wood is clear of the blade before turning
on the saw.

BEVELRiPCUT

[] Turn the saw on.
RiPFENCE

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

BLADE
ANGLED

SCALE

COMPOUND(BEVEL)MITERCUT
PLACELEFTHANDONMITER
GAUGEHERE

Fig. 42

Fig. 43
34

MAKING A NON=THROUGH
See Figure 44.
_,

WARNING:

NON-THROUGH CUT

CUT
BLADEGUARD
REMOVED

DO NOT install dado blades on this

machine. The arbor shaft has insufficient threads to
mount a dado blade. Mounting a dado blade could
result in the risk of serious personal injury.
Non-through cuts (made with a standard 10 in. blade) can
be made with the grain (ripping) or across the grain (cross
cut). The use of a non-through cut is essential to cutting
grooves. DO NOT perform bevel non-through cuts on this
machine.

PUSH
STICK

This is the only type cut that is made without the blade
guard assembly installed. Make sure the blade guard assembly is reinstalled upon completion of this type of cut.
Read the appropriate section which describes the type of
cut in addition to this section on non-through cuts. For example, if your non-through cut is a straight cross cut, read
and understand the section on straight cross cuts before
proceeding.

WARNING: When making a non-through cut, the
blade is covered by the workpiece during most of
the cut. Be alert to the exposed blade at the start
and finish of every cut to reduce the risk of personal
injury.

Fig. 44
[] Plug the saw into the power source and turn the saw

WARNING:
Never feed wood with your hands when
making any non-through cut such as rabbets. To
avoid personal injury, always use push blocks, push
sticks, and featherboards.

on.

[] Let the blade build up to full speed before moving the
workpiece into the blade.
[] Always use push blocks, push sticks, and/or
featherboards when making non-through cuts to
reduce the risk of serious injury.

[] Unplug the saw.
[] Remove the blade guard and anti-kickback

pawls.

[] When the cut is made, turn the saw off. Wait for the
blade to come to a complete stop before removing the
workpiece.

[] Place spreader / riving knife in "down" position.
[] Unlock the bevel locking lever.
[] Adjust the bevel angle to 0°

Once all non=through cuts are completed:
[] Unplug your saw.
[] Reinstall the spreader/riving knife in the "up" position
then install the blade guard and anti-kickback pawls.

[] Lock the bevel locking lever.
[] Set the blade to the correct depth for the workpiece.
[] Depending on the shape and size of the wood, use
either the rip fence or miter gauge.

WARNING:Beforeperforming
anyadjustment,

ARBOR
SHAFT

make sure the tool is unplugged from the power
supply and the switch is in the OFF position. Failure
to heed this warning could result in serious personal
injury.

BLADE

BLADE
WASHER
BLADE

The table saw has been adjusted at the factory for making very accurate cuts. However, some of the components
might have been jarred out of alignment during shipping.
Also, over a period of time, readjustment will probably become necessary due to wear.
To avoid unnecessary set-ups and adjustments, a good
practice is to check your setups carefully with a framing
square and make practice cuts in scrap wood before making finish cuts in good workpieces. Do not start any adjustments until you have checked with a square and made
test cuts to be sure adjustments are needed.
TO REPLACE

® @

THE BLADE
Fig. 46

See Figures 45 - 47.
[]

Unplug the saw.

[]

Remove the blade guard and anti-kickback

[]

Lower the saw blade and remove the throat plate.

[]
[]

Make sure the bevel locking lever is locked.
Raise the saw blade to full height.

[]

Insert the open end wrench onto the flats on the arbor
shaft.

[]

Insert the closed end wrench over the blade nut.
Holding both wrenches firmly, pull the closed end
wrench (right side) forward while pushing the open end
wrench (left side) to the back of the saw. Remove the
nut.

[]

To install a standard blade:
[] Place the new blade on the arbor shaft (the teeth
must point down toward the front of the saw to work
properly).
[] Place the blade washer and the blade nut over the
arbor shaft. Be sure the dome side of the blade washer

pawls.

faces the blade and that all items are snug against the
arbor housing. Make sure the blade nut is securely
tightened. Do not overtighten.
[] Lock the release lever.
[] Rotate the blade by hand to make sure it turns freely.
[] Lower the saw blade and reinstall the throat plate.
NOTE: To replace the blade with an accessory blade,
follow the instructions provided with the accessory.

Unlock the release locking lever and remove the blade.
CLOSED
END
WRENCH

THROAT
PLATE

® @

@
Fig. 45

Fig. 47
36

0° ADJUSTMENT

45° ADJUSTMENT
SCREW

SCREW

[] Place a combination
left.

square beside the blade on the

[] Turn the 0 ° adjustment screw until the saw blade starts
to move. Check again for squareness and continue to
adjust if needed.
if the blade is not an exact 45°:
[] Loosen the adjustment screw.

[] Unlock the bevel locking lever.
[] Push the handle to the right side of the slot. Lock the
angle by pushing the bevel locking lever.
[] Place a combination
left.
Fig. 48
TO SET THE BLADE
See Figures 48 - 50.

[] Turn the 45 ° stop screw until the saw blade starts to
move. Check again for squareness and continue to adjust
if needed.

AT 0 ° AND 45 °

[] If needed, adjust the bevel indicator to 45 °.

The angle settings of the saw have been set at the factory
and, unless damaged in shipping, should not require setting during assembly. After extensive use, they may need
to be checked.
[]

Unplug the saw.

[]

Raisethe blade.

[]

Remove the blade guard assembly.

square beside the blade on the

[] Make a test cut.
The adjustment screws must be below the saw table
surface so the workpiece doesn't catch on uneven edges.

if the blade is not perfectly vertical (0°):
[] Loosen the adjustment screw.

[]

Unlock the bevel locking lever.

[]

Push the handle to the left side of the slot. Lock the
angle by pushing the bevel locking lever.

BEVEL
"" INDICATOR

NOTE: If the handle is pushed as far as possible and
doesn't indicate zero properly, you may need to adjust
the bevel indicator. It will be necessary to remove the
handle to adjust the bevel indicator.

BEVEL
HANDLE

BLADE

BEVEL
HANDLE
Fig. 50

BEVEL
LOCKING
LEVER
BEVEL
INDICATOR
Fig. 49

TO CHECK THE ALIGNMENT
TO THE BLADE
See Figure 51.

OF THE RiP FENCE

[]

Unplug the saw.

[]

Raise the locking lever to permit the rip fence to be
moved.

[]

Place a framing square beside the blade and move the
rip fence up to the square. Take the dimension on the
rip scale.

[]

Move the fence back and turn the framing square 180 °
to check the other side.

[]

if the two dimensions are not the same, loosen the two
bolts on the fence and align it.

[]

Retighten the two bolts.

[]

Make two or three test cuts on scrap wood. if the cuts
are not true, repeat the process.

BOLTS

Fig. 51

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

WARNING:
Do not at any time let brake fluids,
gasoline, petroleum-based products, penetrating
oils, etc., come in contact with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken, or destroy plastic which
may result in serious personal injury.

WARNING:
Always wear safety goggles or safety
glasses with side shields during power tool operation or when blowing dust. if operation is dusty, also
wear a dust mask.

[] Periodically check all clamps, nuts, bolts, and screws
for tightness and condition. Make sure the throat plate
is in good condition and in position.
[] Check the blade guard assembly.

WARNING:
Before performing any maintenance,
make sure the tool is unplugged from the power supply and the switch is in the off ( 0 ) position. Failure
to heed this warning could result in serious personal
injury.

GENERAL

[] To maintain the table surfaces, fence, and rails,
periodically apply paste wax to them and buff to
provide smooth functioning.
[] Protect the blade by cleaning out sawdust from
underneath the table and in the blade teeth. Use a
resin solvent on the blade teeth.

MAINTENANCE

[]

Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most
plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of
commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use.
Use clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.

Clean plastic parts only with a soft damp cloth. DO
NOT use any aerosol or petroleum solvents.

LUBRICATION
All of the bearings in this tool are lubricated with a sufficient amount of high grade lubricant for the life of the unit
under normal operating conditions. Therefore, no further
lubrication is required.

ROBLEM

Excess vibration.

CAUSE

SOLUTION

]

Blade is out of balance.

Replace blade.

Blade is damaged.

Replace blade.

Saw is not mounted securely.

Tighten all hardware.

Work surface is uneven.

Reposition on flat surface.

Blade is warped.

Check saw blade installation. Replace blade if
necessary.

Rip fence does not move

Rip fence not mounted correctly.

Remount the rip fence.

Rails are dirty or sticky.

Clean and wax rails.

Clamp screw is out of adjustment.

Adjust clamp screw counterclockwise.

Rip fence does not lock at
rea r.

Clamp screw is out of adjustment.

Adjust clamp screw clockwise.

Cutting binds or burns work.

Blade is dull.

Replace or sharpen blade.

Blade is heeling.

See page 30 on "Heeling the Blade".

Work is fed too fast.

Slow the feed rate.

Rip fence is misaligned.

Align the rip fence.

Wood is warped.

Replace the wood. Always cut with convex
side to table surface.

Spreader is out of alignment.

See"To check and align the spreader/riving knife
and saw blade" in the Assembly section.

Blade not properly sharpened or set.

Resharpen or set blade.

smoothly.

Wood edges away from rip
fence when ripping.

I PROBLEM

CAUSE

SOLUTION

Saw does not make accurate

Positive stops inside cabinet need

90 ° or 45 ° cuts.

adjusting (Bevel Cuts).
Miter gauge is misaligned (Miter

Adjust positive stops.

Adjust the miter gauge.

Cuts).
Height/bevel adjusting hand-

Gears or screw post inside

wheel is hard to turn.

cabinet are clogged with saw
dust.

Saw does not start.

Motor cord or wall cord is not

Clean the gears or screw post.

Plug in motor cord or wall cord.

plugged in.

Blade makes poor cuts.

Motor labors in rip cut.

Circuit fuse is blown.

Replace circuit fuse.

Circuit breaker is tripped.

Reset circuit breaker.

Cord or switch is damaged.

Have the cord or switch replaced at your
nearest authorized service center.

Blade is dull or dirty.

Clean, sharpen, or replace blade.

Blade is wrong type for cut being
made.

Replace with correct type.

Blade is mounted backwards.

Remount blade.

Blade not proper for rip cut.

Change blade; rip blade typically has fewer
teeth.

CRAFTSMAN

10 in. TABLE SAW-

MODEL

NUMBER

315.284610

See FigureD
75

23
28

FIGURE A

CRAFTSMAN

10 in. TABLE SAW-

MODEL

NUMBER

315.284610

The
10 in,
model
PORTABLE
number TABLE
will be found
SAW or
onwhen
a labelordering
attachedparts.
to the cabinet. Always mention the model number in all correspondence

PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE
KEY
NO.

PART
NUMBER

DESCRIPTION

089110120001

Throat Plate Assembly .....................................

089015001001

Screw (M8 x 30 mm) ........................................

089015001013

Screw (M8 x 35 mm) ........................................

089037007004

Nut (M8) ...........................................................

410102702

J
]

PART
NUMBER

DESCRIPTION

0101010920

Blade Nut (5/8-18) ............................................

0101010302

Blade Washer ..................................................

089110120004

Saw Blade (24 tooth) .......................................

089037007017

Screw (M4 x 0.7 mm) .......................................

Screw (1/4-20 x 7/8 in., Fiat Hd.) ..................... 4

089037007018

Screw (M6 x 15 mm) ........................................

089110120002

Saw Table .........................................................

080015001439

Middle Bracket .................................................

089110120003

Push Stick ........................................................

089037007019

Lever ................................................................

089037007007

Screw (M4, Pan Hd.) ........................................

089037007020

Clamp Lock ......................................................

089110120902

Scale Label ......................................................

089037007021

Clamp ..............................................................

089037007008

Rod Bracket .....................................................

089037007097

Pad ...................................................................

089015001003

Rod Clamp Base ..............................................

089037007098

Plate Support ...................................................

0101010303

Strap (Long) .....................................................

412011007

Washer (D5 x D12 x 1.5t) .................................

089037007009

Rod ..................................................................

412021005

Lock Washer (D5) .............................................

089037007010

Short Rod Clamp Base ....................................

089037007101

Screw (M5 x 10 mm, Hex Hd.) ......................... 2

411062701

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

412012701

Washer (D1/4 x D16 x lt) .................................

089110120005

Washer (D4 mm) ..............................................

089037007907

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

410132057

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

089037007022

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

0101010501

Block ...............................................................

089037007023

Riving Knife Base .............................................

414011001

Spring Pin (D4 x 13 mm) .................................. 2

089037007702

Spreader/Riving

Knife ......................................

410162701

Screw (1/4-20 x 3/4 in., Cheese Hd.) ............... 3

089037007024

Clamp Bracket .................................................

0101010304

Upper Pivot Brac ket ........................................

089037007096

Spreader/Riving

089037007011

Screw (M5 x 20 mm, Hex Hd.) ......................... 1

089037007709

Riving Knife Handle Assembly ......................... 1

411071001

Lock Nut (M6) ..................................................

089110118904

Guard Warning Label (Left) .............................. 1

089037007012

Pull Rod ...........................................................

089110118905

Warning Label (Upper Barrier) ......................... 1

089037007013

Support Plate ...................................................

089037007911

Guard Warning Label (Right) ............................ 1

089037007014

Mounting Bracket ............................................

089110113913

No Hands Warning Label .................................

089037007015

Bolt ...................................................................

089110118908

Front Blade Guard Warning Label (Right) ........ 1

089037007016

Motor Bracket ..................................................

089110118909

Front Blade Guard Warning Label (Left) .......... 1

QTY

KEY
NO.

regarding your

QTY

Knife Spring .......................... 1

CRAFTSMAN

10 in. TABLE SAW-

MODEL

NUMBER

315.284610

The
10 in,
model
PORTABLE
number TABLE
will be found
SAW or
onwhen
a labelordering
attachedparts.
to the cabinet. Always mention the model number in all correspondence

PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE
KEY
NO.

PART
NUMBER

089037007700

DESCRIPTION

QTY

Blade Guard Assembly
(Inc. Key Nos. 51-56) .......................................

KEY
NO.

regarding your

PART
NUMBER

DESCRIPTION

Washer (D6.5 x D20 x 1.6t) .............................. 3

089037007102

080015001455

QTY

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

080015001437

Screw (1/4-20 x 3-1/4 in., Hex Hd.) ................. 2

089037007036

Work Plate ........................................................

410162003

Screw (M6 x 18 mm, Cheese Hd.) ................... 3

089037007035

Bolt (1/4-20 x 40 mm) ......................................

0101010905

Spacer (D9.5 x 68 mm) .................................... 2

089037007701

AntFKickback

414011002

Pin (D8 x 90 mm) .............................................

089110120706

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

089037007029

C-Ring ..............................................................

0101010312

Wrench (Closed End) .......................................

412012701

Washer (D1/4 x D16 x 2t) .................................

0101010313

Wrench (Open End) ..........................................

089037007033

Block ................................................................

0101140903

Hex Key (M5 x 75 mm) ....................................

089037007034

Hex Nut (3/8-16) ..............................................

089037007031

Screw (M8 x 9.5 mm, Hex Hd.) ........................ 1

089110120707

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

089037007032

Indicator ...........................................................

089110101066

Screw w/Washer (M4 x 12 mm, Pan Hd.) ........ 1

Pawl Assembly ......................... 1

Not Shown:
988000118

Operator's Manual (089037008193) ................ 1

CRAFTSMAN

10 in. TABLE SAW-

MODEL

NUMBER

315.284610

32
35

See Figure C

FIGURE

CRAFTSMAN 10 in. TABLE SAW-

MODEL

NUMBER

315.284610

The
10 in.
model
PORTABLE
number TABLE
will be found
SAW or
onwhen
a labelordering
attachedparts.
to the cabinet. Always mention the model number in all correspondence

PARTS LiST FOR FIGURE
KEY
NO.

PART
NUMBER

DESCRiPTiON

089110120006

Cabinet ...........................................................

080015001473

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

089110120900

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

080015001475

B
PART
NUMBER

DESCRIPTION

089037007901

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

984406003

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

089110109712

Switch Assembly (Inc. Key No. 20) ................. 1

Nylon Washer ..................................................

089037007044

Plate ................................................................

080015001455

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

0101040203

Cord Clamp .....................................................

089110120007

Lock Lever ......................................................

410192002

Screw (M4 x 16 mm, Pan Hd.) ........................ 2

412012701

Washer (D1/4 x D16 x lt) ................................

080015001486

Screw (M6 x 25 mm, Cheese Hd.) .................. 5

0101140904

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

089110120901

Data Label .......................................................

089110120008

Lock Button ....................................................

0000120817

Screw (M8 x 19 mm, Pan Hd.) ........................ 3

089110120009

Hand Wheel Cap .............................................

0131010210

Cord Clamp .....................................................

0101140203

Screw (Special, Handwheel) ...........................

089037007046

Switch Box .....................................................

0152010204

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

0121010235

Power Cord Bushing (Grommet) ..................... 1

412011712

Washer (D1/4 x D13 x 1.5t) ............................

089037007045

Power Cord .....................................................

089110120010

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

089110118910

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

411072702

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

089037007105

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

414011003

Spring Pin (D4 x 16 mm) .................................

411062701

Flange Nut (1/4-20 x 10 mm) .......................... 4

089037007042

Elevating Shaft (3/8-16 x 137 mm) ................. 1

089110120708

410601004

Screw (M4 x 18 mm, Pan Hd.) ........................ 4

Stand Assembly
(inc. Key Nos. 1-8, See Figure C) ................... 1

QTY

KEY
NO.

}

regarding your

QTY

CRAFTSMAN

10 in. TABLE SAW-

MODEL

NUMBER

315.284610

The
10 in,
model
PORTABLE
number TABLE
will be found
SAW or
onwhen
a labelordering
attachedparts.
to the cabinet. Always mention the model number in all correspondence

regarding your

FIGURE

C
PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE

KEY
NO.

PART
NUMBER

DESCRIPTION

089037007093

Lower Side Brace ............................................

089037007089

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

089110120017

Upper Brace .....................................................

089037007090

QTY

Upper Side Brace ............................................

KEY
NO.

C
PART
NUMBER

DESCRIPTION

QTY

089037007094

Foot ..................................................................

089037007091

Lower Brace .....................................................

089037007092

Bolt (1/4-20 x 12 mm) ....................................

411062701

Flange Nut (1/4-20 x 10 mm) ........................

CRAFTSMAN

10 in. TABLE SAW-

MODEL

NUMBER

315.284610

The
10 in,
model
PORTABLE
number TABLE
will be found
SAW or
onwhen
a labelordering
attachedparts.
to the cabinet. Always mention the model number in all correspondence

regarding your

J
1

17
15
14

12
11

FIGURE

D
PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE

KEY
NO.

PART
NUMBER

DESCRI PTION

QTY'

KEY
NO.

PART
NUMBER

DESCRIPTION

QTY

089110120011

Locking Lever ..................................................

412042702

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

089037007081

Scow (M8 x 5/8in.) .........................................

410012701

Screw (1/4-20 x 1/2 in., Hex Hd.) .................... 2

089037007082

Lock Rod .........................................................

089110120013

Fence ...............................................................

089037007083

Handle Bar .......................................................

0101010211

Block ................................................................

414011028

Spring Pin (D4 x 10.5 mm) ...............................

0101010916

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

414011003

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

412012030

Washer (D6.5 x D16 x 1.5t) .............................. 2

0101140305

Pointer ..............................................................

089037007085

Rear Clamp ......................................................

410542702

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

411072702

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

089110120012

Front Block ......................................................

CRAFTSMAN

10 in. TABLE SAW-

MODEL

NUMBER

315.284610

The
10 in,
model
PORTABLE
number TABLE
will be found
SAW or
onwhen
a labelordering
attachedparts.
to the cabinet. Always mention the model number in all correspondence

regarding your

j/.9

1
FIGURE

E
PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE

KEY
NO.

PART
NUMBER

089015001009

080015001563

410332701

4
5

DESCRIPTION

QTY

KEY
NO.

E
PART
NUMBER

DESCRIPTION

QTY

Miter Gauge Rod .........................................
Pointer ..........................................................

1
1

080015001475

Nylon Washer ...............................................

412012003

Washer (D6.5 x D16 x 2t) .............................

Screw (3/16 in. x 1/4 in.) ..............................
Pin ................................................................

1
1

089110120015

Miter Gauge Knob ........................................

089015001010

089110120016

Miter Gauge Cap .........................................

089110120014

Miter Gauge .................................................

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