Owner's Manual

II:RRFrSMRN I
10 in. Stationary
TABLE SAW
Model No.
315.228390

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• Safety
• Features
_, CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety • Assembly
Rules and Operating Instructions before first
• Operation
use of this product.
• Maintenance
Customer Help Line: 1-800-932-3188 • Parts List

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA

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

972000-780
10-02
FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW

If this rRRFTSMRN Table Saw fails due to a defeat in material or workmanship within one year from the date
of purchase, Sears will repair it, free of charge.
Contact a Sears Service Center for repair.
If this product is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty applies only for 90 days from the date
of purchase.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to
state.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Dept. 817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

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

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

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

_, WARNING:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Loose Parts List .......................................................................................................................................... 10
• Small Parts List ...................................................................................................................................... 11-12

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

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

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

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

Installing Handwheels on Table Saw Base ................................................................................................. 18
Assembling Leg Stand ........................................................................................................................... 18-19

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 Mounting the LegStandontheTableSawBase........................................................................................ 19
Assembling TableExtensions .....................................................................................................................
20
AligningTableExtensions ...........................................................................................................................
20
InstallingtheRearRail................................................................................................................................
21
InstallingtheFrontRail...............................................................................................................................
22
AligningRipFenceandRails...................................................................................................................... 23
Mounting the Motor......................................................................................................................................
23
Installingthe BeltandBeltGuard............................................................................................................... 24
Checking the ThroatPlate...........................................................................................................................
24
Installingthe BladeGuard...........................................................................................................................
25
Aligningthe RivingKnifewiththe Blade..................................................................................................... 26
CheckHeeling(Paralleling) of theSawBladetothe MiterGageGroove.................................................. 27
CheckingRipFenceandBladeAlignment.................................................................................................. 28
CheckingSquareness of ExtensionTablesto SawTable.......................................................................... 29
• Adjustments ............................................................................................................................................
30-34
Replacing theBlade....................................................................................................................................
30
Heeling(Paralleling) theSawbladeto MiterGageGroove.................................................................... 31-32
SettingtheBevelStopsandIndicator ....................................................................................................
32-33
AdjustingtheMiterGage.............................................................................................................................33
Removing / Replacing the Throat Plate ...................................................................................................... 34

• Basic Operation of the Table Saw ......................................................................................................... 35-42

Causes of Kickback .................................................................................................................................... 35
Avoiding Kickback ....................................................................................................................................... 35
Cutting Aids ................................................................................................................................................. 35
Types of Cuts .............................................................................................................................................. 36
Making a Cross Cut ..................................................................................................................................... 37
Making a Rip Cut .................................................................................................................................... 37-38
Making a Miter Cut ...................................................................................................................................... 38
Making a Bevel Cross Cut ..................................................................................................................... 38-39
Making a Bevel Rip Cut ............................................................................................................................... 39
Making a Compound (Bevel) Miter Cut ....................................................................................................... 40
Making a Large Panel Cut ........................................................................................................................... 41
Making a Non-Through Cut ......................................................................................................................... 41
Making a Dado Cut ...................................................................................................................................... 42
• Maintenance ................................................................................................................................................ 43

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

• Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................................................... 44-46

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

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

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

SYMBOL MEANING

,& SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL

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

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

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

,& CAUTION: Failure to obey a safety warning may result in property damage or personal injury to
yourself or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock
and personal injury.
Note: Advises you of information or instructions vital to the operation or maintenance of the equipment.

IMPORTANT
Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge of the A WARNING: Do not attempt to operate this tool
system and should be performed only by a qualified until you have read thoroughly and understand
service technician. For service we suggest you return completely all instructions, safety rules, etc.
the tool to your nearest Sears store or repair center. contained in this manual. Failure to comply can
Always use original factory replacement parts when result in accidents involving fire, electrical shock,
servicing. or serious personal injury. Save the owner's
manual and review frequently for continuing safe
operation, and instructing others who may use
this tool.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

• KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read the owner's • MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools
manual carefully. Learn the saw's applications sharp and clean for better and safer perfor-
and limitations as well as the specific potential mance. Follow instructions for lubricating and
hazards related to this tool. changing accessories.
• DO NOT USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRON- • USE THE RIGHT TOOL FOR THE JOB. Do not
MENT. Do not use power tools near gasoline or force the tool or attachment to do a job it was
other flammable liquids, in damp or wet loca- not designed for. Use it only the way it was
tions, or expose them to rain. Keep the work intended.
area well lit. • DRESS PROPERLY. Do not wear loose cloth-
• MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD-PROOF with ing, gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets, or other
padlocks and master switches or by removing jewelry. They can get caught and draw you into
starter keys. moving parts. Rubber gloves and nonslip
• KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. All footwear are recommended. Also wear protec-
tive hair covering to contain long hair.
visitors should wear safety glasses and be kept
a safe distance from work area. Do not let • ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WITH
visitors contact tool or extension cord while SIDE SHIELDS. Everyday eyeglasses have only
operating. impact-resistant lenses; they are NOT safety
• KEEP THE WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered glasses.
work areas and work benches invite accidents. • NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could
DO NOT leave tools or pieces of wood on the occur if the tool is tipped or if the blade is
saw while it is in operation. unintentionally contacted.

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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued)
• DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and • NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNAT-
balance at all times. TENDED. TURN THE POWER OFF. Do not

• SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold leave tool until it comes to a complete stop.
work when practical. It's safer than using your • BEFORE MOUNTING, DISCONNECTING OR
hand and frees both hands to operate tool. REMOUNTING THE MOTOR; unplug the saw
• USE THE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make and remove the switch key.
sure your extension cord is in good condition.
Use only a cord heavy enough to carry the ,& WARNING: When servicing, use only identical
Craftsman replacement parts. Use of any other
current your product will draw. An undersized
parts may create a hazard or cause product
cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in
damage.
loss of power and overheating. A wire gage size
(A.W.G.) of at least 14 is recommended for an • NEVER USE THIS TOOL IN AN EXPLOSIVE
extension cord 25 feet or less in length. If in ATMOSPHERE. Normal sparking of the motor
doubt, use the next heavier gage. The smaller could ignite fumes.
the gage number, the heavier the cord.
• MAKE SURE THE WORK AREA HAS AMPLE
• AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Be sure LIGHTING to see the work and that no obstruc-
switch is off when plugging in. tions will interfere with safe operation BEFORE
• REMOVE WRENCHES AND ADJUSTING performing any work using this tool.
KEYS. Get in the habit of checking - before • DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT
turning on tool - that hex keys and adjusting TURN IT ON AND OFF. Have defective
wrenches are removed from tool.
switches replaced by a qualified service techni-
• CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before using the cian at a Sears store or repair center.
tool again, check any damaged parts, including • GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK by
guards, for proper operation and performance. preventing body contact with grounded surfaces
Check alignment of moving parts, binding of such as pipes, radiators, ranges, refrigerator
moving parts, breakage of parts, saw stability, enclosures.
mounting and any other conditions that may
• GROUND ALL TOOLS. See Electrical page.
affect its operation. A damaged part must be
properly repaired or replaced by a qualified • WEAR A DUST MASK to keep from inhaling
service technician at a Sears store or repair fine particles.
center to avoid risk of personal injury. • PROTECT YOUR HEARING. Wear hearing
• USE ONLY CORRECT BLADES. Use the right protection during extended periods of operation.
blade size, style and cutting speed for the • DO NOT OPERATE THIS TOOL WHILE UN-
material and the type of cut. Blade teeth should DER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS, ALCOHOL,
point down toward the front of the table. OR ANY MEDICATION.
• USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Using STAY ALERT AND EXERCISE CONTROL.
improper accessories may risk injury. Watch what you are doing and use common
• USE ONLY SEARS REPLACEMENT PARTS. sense. Do not operate tool when you are
All repairs, whether electrical or mechanical, tired. Do not rush.
should be made by a qualified service technician • AVOID AWKWARD OPERATIONS AND HAND
at a Sears store or repair center. POSITIONS where a sudden slip could cause
• KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in good working your hand to move into the blade. ALWAYS
order. This includes the blade guard, riving make sure you have good balance.
knife, and anti-kickback pawls. • ALWAYS SUPPORT LARGE WORK PIECES
• CHECK DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work into while cutting to minimize risk of blade pinching
a blade or cutter against the direction of rotation and kickback. Saw may slip, walk or slide while
of the blade or cutter only. cutting large or heavy boards.
• DISCONNECT ALL TOOLS. When not in use, • GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK. Kickback can
before servicing, or when changing attachments, occur when the blade stalls, driving the work
blades, bits, cutters, etc., all tools should be piece back toward the operator, tt can pull your
disconnected from power supply. hand into the blade, resulting in serious personal
injury. Stay out of the blade path and turn switch
• DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL. It will do the job
off immediately if blade binds or stalls.
better and more safely at the rate for which it
was designed.

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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued)
• USE A SUPPORT FOR THE SIDES AND BACK • BEFORE CHANGING THE SETUP, REMOVING
OF THE SAW TABLE when sawing wide or long COVERS, GUARDS, OR BLADE; unplug the
workpieces. Use a sturdy "outrigger" support if a saw and remove the switch key.
table extension is more than 24 inches long and • KEEP TOOL DRY, CLEAN, AND FREE FROM
is attached to the saw, to prevent tipping. OIL AND GREASE. Always use a clean cloth
• CUT ONLY WOOD, PLASTIC OR WOOD-LIKE when cleaning. Never use brake fluids, gasoline,
MATERIALS. Do not cut metal. petroleum-based products, or any solvents to
clean tool.
• NEVER cut more than one piece at a time. DO
NOT STACK more than one workpiece on the • KEEP BLADES CLEAN, SHARP AND WITH
saw table at a time. SUFFICIENT SET. Sharp blades minimize
• DO NOT REMOVE THE SAW'S BLADE stalling and kickback.
GUARDS. Never operate the saw with any • USE ONLY OUTDOOR EXTENSION CORDS.
guard or cover removed. Make sure all guards Use only extension cords with the marking
are operating properly before each use. "Acceptable for use with outdoor appliances;
• NEVER PERFORM ANY OPERATION FREE- store cords indoors while not in use." Use

HAND. Always place the workpiece to be cut on extension cords with an electrical rating not less
the saw table and position it firmly against the than the saw's rating. Always disconnect the
extension cord from the outlet before discon-
fence as a backstop.
necting the product from the extension cord.
• USE THE RIP FENCE. Always use a fence or
• INSPECT TOOL CORDS AND EXTENSION
straight edge guide when ripping.
CORDS PERIODICALLY and, if damaged, have
• BEFORE MAKING A CUT, be sure all adjust- repaired by a qualified service technician at a
ments are secure.
Sears store or repair center. Stay constantly
• BE SURE THE BLADE PATH IS FREE OF aware of cord location and keep it well away
NAILS. Inspect for and remove all nails from from the moving blade.
lumber before cutting. • DO NOT ABUSE CORD. Never yank cord to
• BE SURE THE BLADE CLEARS THE disconnect it from receptacle. Keep cord from
WORKPIECE. Never start the saw with the heat, oil, and sharp edges.
blade touching the workpiece. • SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to them
• KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM CUTTING AREA. frequently and use to instruct other users. If you
Do not reach underneath work or in blade cutting loan someone this tool, loan them these instruc-
path with your hands and fingers for any reason. tions also.
Always turn the power off.
• USE A PUSHBLOCK OR PUSH STICK for A WARNING: Some dust created by power
sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other
workpieces so small that your fingers go under construction activities contains chemicals
the blade guard. NEVER TOUCH BLADE or
known to cause cancer, birth defects or other
other moving parts during use, for any reason.
reproductive harm. Some examples of these
chemicals are:
,4_ WARNING: Blade coasts after being turned off.
• lead from lead-based paints,
• ALLOW THE MOTOR TO COME UP TO FULL
• crystalline silica from bricks and cement
SPEED before starting a cut to avoid blade
and other masonry products, and
binding or stalling.
• arsenic and chromium from chemically-
• ALWAYS PUSH THE WORKPIECE; never pull treated lumber.
it toward the saw.
Your risk from these exposures varies,
• DO NOT FEED THE MATERIAL TOO
depending on how often you do this type of
QUICKLY. Do not force the workpiece against work. To reduce your exposure to these
the blade. chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and
• ALWAYS TURN OFF SAW before disconnect- work with approved safety equipment, such as
ing it, to avoid accidental starting when recon- those dust masks that are specially designed
necting to power supply. NEVER leave the table to filter out microscopic particles.
saw unattended while connected to a power
source.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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EXTENSION CORDS GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
Use only 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding
grounding plugs and 3-pole receptacles that accept provides a path of least resistance for electric current
the tool's plug. When using a power tool at a consid- to reduce the risk of electric shock. This tool is
erable distance from the power source, use an equipped with an electric cord having an equipment-
extension cord heavy enough to carry the current that grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug
the tool will draw. An undersized extension cord will must be plugged into a matching outlet that is properly
cause a drop in line voltage, resulting in a loss of installed and grounded in accordance with all local
power and causing the motor to overheat. Use the codes and ordinances.
chart provided below to determine the minimum wire Do not modify the plug provided. If it will not fit the
size required in an extension cord. Only round jack- outlet, have the proper outlet installed by a qualified
eted cords listed by Underwriter's Laboratories (UL) electrician. Improper connection of the equipment-
should be used. grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric
Length of Extension Cord Wire Size (A.W.G.) shock. The conductor with insulation having an outer
Up to 25 feet 14 surface that is green with or without yellow stripes is
the equipment-grounding conductor. If repair or
26-100 feet 12
replacement of the electric cord or plug is necessary,
When working with the tool outdoors, use an exten- do not connect the equipment-grounding conductor to
sion cord that is designed for outside use. This is a live terminal.
indicated by the letters WA on the cord's jacket.
Check with a qualified electrician or service personnel
Before using an extension cord, inspect it for loose or if the grounding instructions are not completely
exposed wires and cut or worn insulation. understood, or if in doubt as to whether the tool is
properly grounded.
,_ CAUTION: Keep the cord away from the cutting Repair or replace a damaged or worn cord immedi-
area and position the cord so that it will not be
ately.
caught on lumber, tools, or other objects during
cutting operations. This tool is intended for use on a circuit that has an
outlet like the one shown in Figure 1. It also has a
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION grounding pin like the one shown.

Your Sears Craftsman Table Saw is powered by a

precision built electric motor. It should be connected
to a power supply that is 120 volts, 60 Hz, AC only
(normal household current). Do not operate this tool
on direct current (DC). A substantial voltage drop will
cause a loss of power and the motor will overheat. If
the saw does not operate when plugged into an
outlet, double check the power supply.
SPEED AND WIRING
The no-load speed of your table saw is approximately
3,600 rpm. This speed is not constant and decreases
under a load or with lower voltage. For voltage, the GROUNDING
wiring in a shop is as important as the motor's horse- PIN
power rating. A line intended only for lights cannot
properly carry a power tool motor. Wire that is heavy COVER OF GROUNDED
enough for a short distance will be too light for a OUTLET BOX Fig. 1
greater distance. A line that can support one power
tool may not be able to support two or three tools.

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Anti-Kickback Pawls Molding
Toothed safety devices behind the blade designed to A non-through cut that gives a varied shape to the
stop a workpiece from being kicked back at the workpiece and requires a special blade,
operator during a ripping operation, Push Stick
Arbor A device used to feed the workpiece through the saw
The shaft on which a blade or cutting tool is mounted, blade during narrow cutting operations. It helps keep
Bevel Cut the operator's hands well away from the blade,
A cutting operation made with the blade at any angle Rabbet
other than 90 ° to the saw table, A notch in the edge of a workpiece.
Compound Cut Resaw
A cut with both a miter angle and a bevel angle, A cutting operation to reduce the thickness of the
Crosscut workpiece in order to make thinner pieces.
A cutting operation made across the grain or the width Resin
of the workpiece. A sticky, sap-based substance,
Dado Rip Cut
A non-through cut that gives a square notch or trough; A cut made with the the grain of the workpiece.
requires a special blade, Sawblade Path
Featherboard The area directly in line with the blade -- over, under,
A device to help guide workpieces during rip cuts, behind, or in front of it, Also, the workpiece area
Freehand (for table saw) which will be or has been cut by the blade.
Dangerous practice of making a cut without using rip Set
or miter fences. See Safety Rules, The distance that the tip of the saw blade tooth is bent
Gum (or set) outward from the face of the blade.
A sticky, sap-based residue from wood products. Throw-Back
Heel Saw throwing back a workpiece; similar to kickback,
Alignment of the blade. Through Sawing
Kerf Any cutting operation where the blade extends
The material removed by the blade in a through cut or completely through the workpiece.
the slot produced by the blade in a non-through cut. Trailing End
Kickback The workpiece end last cut by the blade in a rip cut.
A hazard that can occur when blade binds or stalls, Workpiece
throwing workpiece back toward operator. The item on which the cutting operation is being done.
Leading End The surfaces of a workpiece are commonly referred to
The end of the workpiece pushed into the cutting tool as faces, ends, and edges,
first. Worktable
Miter Cut The surface on which the workpiece rests while
A cutting operation made with the miter gage at any performing a cutting operation,
angle other than 0 °.

Blade Arbor 5/8 in. Rating 13 Amperes, 1,5 HP

Blade Diameter 10 in, (3 HP max, developed)

Blade Tilt 0 ° - 45 ° Input 120 V, 60 Hz - AC only

Table Size without table extensions 20 in, x 27 in. No Load Speed 3,600 RPM

Table Size with table extensions 44 in, x 27 in. Cutting Capacity with Miter at 0°/Bevel 0 ° 3-3/8 in,
Cutting Capacity with Miter at 0°/Bevel 45°: 2-1/4 in.

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Your new table saw has been designed to give you • Remove the wax paper covering on the table. Use
many years of high quality performance. To insure any ordinary household type grease and spot
this goal, proper care and treatment is important. remover. Immediately apply a coat of paste wax to
Careful treatment begins with removing all parts from the table and table extensions.
the carton and checking them against the list of loose
parts. The long box contains the rails. The large box ,_ WARNING: To prevent accidental starting that
u
holds all other parts, which are detailed in the Loose could cause possible serious personal injury,
Parts List. assemble all parts to your saw before connecting
• Separate the saw and all parts from the packing it to power supply. Saw should never be
materials and check each against the packing list, connected to power supply when you are
especially the small parts that can be hidden in the assembling parts, making adjustments, installing
packing material. or removing blades, or when not in use.
Note: Do not discard the packing materials until you A WARNING: tf any parts are missing, do not
have carefully inspected the saw, identified all
parts, and satisfactorily operated your new saw. operate this tool until the missing parts are
replaced. Failure to do so could result in possible
serious personal injury.
,_k WARNING: Never use gasoline, naptha, or
other highly volatile solvents. Do not ever let
brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based
products, or penetrating oils contact plastic parts.
Such chemicals can weaken or destroy plastic.

The following recommended accessories are currently available at Sears Retail Stores.
Fence Guide System 7 in. Stack Steel Dado
Guide Master 7 in. x 9/16 in. Stack Dado
Box Joint & Miter Guide
7 in. Molding Head Set
Universal Jig 2 Bit Molding Head Set
Taper Jig Saw Baskets
10 in. Sanding Disc Jointer Clamps
8 in. Sanding Disc Specialty Throat Plate
Elite Dado
Miter Gage Hold Down Clamp
Excalibur Dado
Align-A-Rip XRC Rip Fence
7 in. Adj. Dado 36 tip Dust Collection System
7 in. Adj. Dado 24 tip Accessory Table

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

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The following items are included with your Table Saw.

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Figure 2 a

A. Table Saw Base ................................................... 1 O. Rail, Front (Hardware Shown Separately) ........... 1
B. Belt ....................................................................... 1 R Rail, Rear (Hardware Shown Separately) ............ 1
C. Belt Guard ............................................................ 1 Q. Rip Fence ............................................................. 1
D. Blade Guard Assembly R. Blade Guard Bracket ........................................... 1
(Hardware Shown Separately) ............................. 1 S. Switch Assembly ................................................. 1
E. Wrench ................................................................ 1 T. Switch Key ........................................................... 1
R Handwheel (Hardware Shown Separately) .......... 2 U. Table Extension ................................................... 2
G. Leg Brace, lower (short) ....................................... 2 V. Hardware for Mounting Motor, Motor Mounting
H. Leg Brace, lower (long) ........................................ 2 Plate, and Belt Guard (Shown Separately) .......... 1
I. Leg Brace, upper (short) ...................................... 2 W. Hardware for Table Extensions
J. Leg Brace, upper (long) ....................................... 2 (Shown Separately) ............................................. 1
K. Leg ....................................................................... 4 X. Hardware for Leg Stand, Leveling Feet, and
L. Miter Gage ........................................................... 1 Mounting Saw Base
M. Motor .................................................................... 1 (Shown Separately) ............................................. 1
N. Motor Mounting Plate Y. Hardware for Blade Guard Bracket and
(Hardware Shown Separately) ............................. 1 Blade Guard Assembly (Shown Separately) ........ 1
Z. Owner's Manual (Not Shown) .............................. 1
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Checkall loosepartsfromthe boxwiththeliston thepreviouspage,thefiguresbelowandon thefollowing
page.Smallitemssuchasfastenersandendcapsareshowninfigures2 b and2 c. Followtheinstructionsin
theAssemblysectiontoassembleyournewsaw.
F. Hardwarefor Handwheel ...................................
2 X. Hardware for Leg Stand, Leveling Feet, and
screw(#10-24x 1/2in.)....................................
2 Mounting Saw Base

flatwasher(#10)...............................................
2 Hardware for Leg Stand .................................... 1
carriage bolt (5/16-18 x 3/4 in.) ....................... 24
flat washer (5/16 in.) ........................................ 24
hex nut (5/16-18) ............................................. 24

V. Hardware for Mounting Motor, Motor Mounting

Plate, and Belt Guard
Hardware for Mounting Motor ............................ 1
hex bolt (5/16-18 x 1 in.) .................................... 4
Hardware for Leveling Feet ............................... 1
flat washer (5/16 in.) .......................................... 8
leveling foot ....................................................... 4
lock washer (5/16 in.) ........................................ 4
flat washer (5/16 in.) .......................................... 8
hex nut (5/16-18) ............................................... 4
hex nut (5/16-18) ............................................... 8

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

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

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

hex bolt (5/16-18 x 3/4 in.) ................................ 4
Hardware for Belt Guard .................................... 1
flat washer (5/16 in.) ......................................... 8
hex nut (#10-24) ................................................ 4
hex nut (5/16-18) ............................................... 4
flat washer (#10) ............................................... 4

Q® Fig. 2 b
W. Hardware for Table Extensions ......................... 1
hex bolt (5/16-18 x 1 in.) ................................... 8
flat washer (5/16 in.) ....................................... 16
hex nut (5/16-18) ............................................... 8

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

O. Hardware for Rail, Front .................................... 1 y. Hardware for Blade Guard Bracket and Blade Guard
square head bolt (5/16-18 x 1 in..) .................... 6 Assembly
Blade Guard Bracket ......................................... 1
flat washer (5/16 in.) ......................................... 6
hex nut (5/16-18) ............................................... 6 hex cap screw (5/16-18 x 1/2 in.) ..................... 2

end cap for front rail .......................................... 2 lock washer (5/16 in.) ........................................ 2

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

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

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

M. Hardware for Mounting Switch Assembly

P. Hardware For Rail, Rear .................................... 1
square nut (1/4-20) ............................................ 2
square head bolt (5/16-18 x 1 in.) ..................... 6
screw (1/4-20 x 3/8 in.) ..................................... 2
flat washer (5/16 in.) ......................................... 6
screw (#10-24 x 3/8 in.) .................................... 2
hex nut (5/16-18) ............................................... 6
cord clip ............................................................. 2
end cap for rear rail ........................................... 2
screw (#8-32 x 1/2 in.) ...................................... 2

Fig. 2 c

Note: Cord clip and screw mount to the either side of

saw cabinet and are used to secure motor
cord, depending upon operator preference of
switch assembly.

rRAFTSMAN°TABLE SAW315.228390 12
The following tools are needed for assembly and alignment. Note: The five hex keys listed below have been
provided with your saw. The remaining tools are typical shop tools and are not included with your saw.

8MALL / MEDIUM NUTDRIVER

PHILLIPSSCREWDRIVER 8 ram,10 ram,and 12 mm

HEXKEY8 (PROVIDED)

and 6 mm

COMBINATIONSQUARE

HAMMER

45°TRIANGLE

,_, "
WREN_HES:8 ram,10 ram,and 12 mm

FRAMINGSQUARE

13 rRRF'rSMRN*TABLESAW315.228390
The following labels are found on your saw in the locations shown. Read all warnings and this owner's manual
before using saw.

C
D

A, WARNING

• Raised Guard
Can Drop on
A Spinning
Blade and
Break,
10 inch Table Saw • Toreduce The
3600 R.P.M. 120 VOLTS 60 Hz AC ONLY 13 A Risk of Injury,
Guard Must
, WARNING I WHEN SERVICING, USE ONLY be in Place
IDENTICAL CRAFTSMAN REPLACEMENT PARTS.
LR63420 During Use.
• Align and
MODEL 315.228390 SER, NO. (_
Tighten
MADE INROEBUCK
TAIWAN [ ] C "_eB" US
SEARS, AND CO. STATIONARYTOOI Riving Knife
Fasteners
Customer Help Line 1-800-932-3188 Before Use

Fig. 4 a
CRRFTSMRN_TABLESAW315.228390 14
 When Mounting an Auxiliary Fence Face, Position
[<_ t _k Mounting
WARNING Hardware Beyond Arrow at Right and Left as indicated,
Keep Fasteners Away From Blade.

C
D

WARNING
Debris on rail can misalign
I or
Do Extension
Not Lift Saw
Tables.
With Rails the rip fence. Workpiece
could bind or suddenly
kick back. You could be
hit or cut. Clean debris
G
off fence rail before
WARNING positioning fence•

• Attach Blade Guard

LL ON I
Assembly Before
Operating this Saw PUSH OFFOI
_
• Read Owners

_. WARNING
• When ripping, use push stick when fence is set 2 inches or less from

II:RRFTSMRN
• Wear safety goggles that meet ANSI Z87.1 blade.

standards. • Know how to reduce the risk of kickback. See instructions for ripping.
• Do not reach around or over saw blade. • When ripping, use push block and auxilary fence when fence is set

• Keep blade guard down and in place for between 1/2 and 2 inches from blade.

I I* through
Read manual
cuts. before using saw. • DO not make rip cuts narrower than 1/2 inch.
• Do not make freehand cuts.
• Turn power off and wait for blade to stop before adjusting or servicing.
Keep hands out of path of saw blade.

Fig. 4 b
15 rRRFI"$MRN _TABLE SAW315.228390
KNOW YOUR TABLE SAW

ANTI-KICKBACKPAWLS
REAR RAIL RIP FENCE
BLADEGUARD RIVINGKNIFE
OR SPREADER ALIGN-A-CUT TABLE
INSERT EXTENSION
MITER BLADE
GAGEGROOVE SCALE
TABLE
EXTENSION

FRONT
MITER RAIL
GAGE

BEVEL SWITCH
HANDWHEEL WITH KEY

BEVEL RIP FENCE

SCALE HANDLE

HEIGHT
HANDWHEEL

LEG STAND

BELTCOVER

LEVELINGFOOT

BEVEL
LOCKHANDLE
MOTOR

Fig. 5
rRRFTSMRN_TABLESAW315.228390 16
OVERVIEW
Theupperportionofthebladeprojectsupthroughthe To tilt the blade for a bevel cut, use the bevel
table,surroundedbyaninsertcalledthethroatplate, handwheel on the side of the cabinet. A bevel scale
Theheightofthebladeis setwitha handwheel onthe on the front of the cabinet shows the blade angle,
frontofthecabinet.Toaccommodate widepanels, Inside the cabinet, adjustable positive stops control
thetabletophasextensions oneachside.Detailed the degree of tilt,
instructions
areprovidedin the Operation section of Use the miter gage with a bevel cross cut (compound
this manual for the basic cuts: cross cuts, miter cuts,
cut) and the rip fence with a bevel rip cut. Other cuts
bevel cuts, and compound cuts. require special attachments, which have detailed
For cuts with the blade straight up and cutting across instructions to reduce risk of injury and ensure the
the grain (cross cuts or miter cuts), use the miter gage best performance from your new saw,
to set the angle and push the wood into the blade, To
Before attempting to use your saw, familiarize yourself
cut with the blade straight up, along the grain of the with all operating features and safety requirements of
wood (rip cuts), use the rip fence to guide the wood,
your Sears Craftsman table saw, The saw's features
Push smaller pieces with a pushblock or pushstick. are described below,

ALIGN-A-CUT INSERT - A plastic insert on which MITER GAGE - This gage aligns the wood for a
marks may be made to indicate the location of the crosscut, The easy-to-read indicator shows the exact
sawcut on the workpiece, angle for a miter cut, with positive stops at 90 ° and
ANTI-KICKBACK PAWLS - Kickback is a hazard in 45 °,
which the workpiece is thrown back toward the MITER GAGE GROOVES - The miter gage rides in
operator, The toothed pawls are designed to snag the these grooves on either side of the blade,
workpiece to prevent or reduce injury should kickback MITER GAGE KNOB - Located on the miter gage,
Occur,
this knob locks in the cutting angle after selection.
BEVEL HANDWHEEL - This handwheel, on the right MOTOR (13 AMP) - The powerful induction motor is
side of the cabinet, tilts the blade for a bevel cut. 1,5HP (3HP maximum developed), with capacitor
BEVEL SCALE - The easy-to-read scale on the front start and V-belt drive, and is housed in a sturdy steel
of the workstand shows the exact blade angle, base,
BLADE -This saw is provided with a Craftsman 64 RAILS - Front and rear rails provide support for large
tooth, 10 in. steel blade. The blade is adjusted with workpieces and the rip fence.
bevel and height handwheels on the cabinet, Bevel RIP FENCE - A sturdy metal fence guides the
angles are locked with a handle below the front rail, workpiece and is secured with the rip fence handle,
Grooves run along the top and sides of the rip fence
,_ WARNING: Be sure to use only blades rated for for use with optional clamps and accessories,
at least 5,000 rpm and recommended for use on RIP FENCE HANDLE - The handle on the front of the
this saw. Check with your nearest Sears retail
rip fence releases the rip fence or locks it in place,
store.
RIVING KNIFE OR SPREADER - Located directly
BLADE GUARD - Always keep the guard down over behind the blade, it keeps cut edges from binding and
the blade for through-sawing cuts. supports the blade guard,

BEVEL LOCK HANDLE - This handle, placed just SCALE - Found on the front rail, the easy-to-read
under the worktable surface on the front of the cabi- scale provides precise measurements in rip cuts,
net, locks the angle setting of the blade, Be sure the SWITCH WITH KEY - Your table saw has an easy
handle is hanging straight down before tilting the access power switch located below the front rail. The
blade, If it is not straight down, it may jam and bend yellow switch key must be removed from the hard-
the locking bolt, ware bag and inserted into the switch before saw can
HEIGHT HANDWHEEL - Use this handwheel to lower be operated. To lock the switch in the OFF position,
and raise the blade for adjustments or replacement, It remove the switch key from the switch. Place the key
is located on the front of the cabinet. in a location that is inaccessible to children and others
not qualified to use the tool.
TABLE EXTENSIONS - Removable stamped steel
extensions, 12 in, by 27 in,, support larger work-
pieces,

17 £RRFTSMRW TABLESAW 315.228390

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

INSTALLING HANDWHEELS ON TABLE SAW Note: tf you do not use the leg stand and mount the
BASE saw table base on a bench instead of the legs, go
to the procedure for Assembfing Table Extensions.
See Figure 6.
Be sure the bench surface has an opening for
• Each handwheel bag contains a handwheel, a sawdust to fall through. The opening should be as
screw (#10-24 x 1/2 in.), and a flat washer (#10). large as the opening in the bottom of the saw table
• Align handwheels to the shaft ends that extend from base. A height of 36 inches from the top of the
the front and right side of the table saw base. Match saw table to the floor is recommended.
the flat spots on the shaft and inside the handwheel. ASSEMBLING LEG STAND
Insert a screw and a flat washer in the handwheel
See Figures 7 and 8.
center and tighten with a 4 mm hex key.
• Take from the leg stand hardware bag the follow-
BEVEL ing:
HANDWHEEL 24 carriage bolts (5/16-18 x 3/4 in.)
32 flat washers (5/16 in.)
32 hex nuts (5/16-18)
4 leveling feet
Note: Remaining hardware from this bag is used for
mounting leg stand on the table saw base.
• Take 4 legs and 8 braces from loose parts.
• Place a short upper brace inside two of the legs,
with the legs wide end up. (Upper braces have two
large holes in each end.) Make sure the two
HEIGHT
dimples on the leg align with the two small holes on
HANDWHEEL
each brace.
WASHER UPPERBRACE
TABLE WASHER
SAW BASE 8HAFT END 8CREW
HEXNUT
Fig. 6

CARRIAGE
BOLT

@
®

LOWERBRACE _#

LEG (_
WASHER

HEX NUT
LEVELINGFOOT
Fig. 7
rRRFTSMRN*TABLE SAW315.228390 18
ASSEMBLING LEG STAND (Continued) ,_ WARNING: Do not lift the saw table without
• Align the two large holes on the brace and the legs. help. The table saw base weighs approximately
Insert the carriage bolts. Add fiat washers and hex 95 Ibs. Hold it close to your body. Keep your
nuts and hand tighten. Repeat for the other short knees bent and lift with your legs, not your back.
upper brace. These are the front and back sets. Ignoring these precautions can result in back
injury.
• For the sides, install a long upper brace on two
legs. Add hardware and finger tighten. Repeat for
• Place the leg stand on the table saw base. Align
the other long upper brace. the holes in the table with the holes in the end
• Use the same steps to install the lower braces. braces. Make sure the Craftsman label faces the
Tighten all hex nuts with a 12 mm wrench. front of the saw (same side as height handwheel).
• Place a hex nut and flat washer on each leveling • Place a flat washer on each bolt and insert through
foot. Install the leveling feet from the bottom of hole. Add a flat washer and a hex nut. Hand
each leg with the bolts pointing up. Secure with a tighten.
fiat washer and hex nut but do not tighten.
• Repeat for the three remaining holes. Tighten all
• Move the leg stand to desired location. Adjust the hardware with a 12 mm wrench. You may find it
leveling feet with a 12 mm wrench, then securely helpful to use two wrenches, one wrench to hold
tighten the top hex nut. the head of the bolt and one to tighten the hex nut.
Leave the saw upside down to add table exten-
sions.

LEGSTAND

FLATWASHER

FLATWASHER

LEG 8TAND8HOWNA88EMBLED Fig. 8

MOUNTING THE LEG STAND ON THE TABLE

SAW BASE
See Figure 9.
• Take the following from the hardware bag:
4 hex bolts (5/16-18 x 3/4 in.)
4 hex nuts (5/16-18)
8 flat washers (5/16 in.)
Note: This hardware was in the bag with hardware for
assembling the leg stand and leveling feet.
• Place the saw table upside down on a smooth
surface, such as cardboard, on the floor.

Fig. 9

19 rI_RFTSMRN°TABLE
SAW315.228390
ASSEMBLINGTABLE EXTENSIONS ,_, WARNING: Do not lift the saw table without
u

See Figure 10. help. Hold it close to your body. Keep your
• Locate the tame extensions and the sma(I hard- knees bent and lift with your legs, not your back.
ware bag with the following: Ignoring these precautions can result in back
injury.
8 hex bolts (5/16-18 x 1-1/4 in.'
8 hex nuts (5/16-18) ALIGNING TABLE EXTENSIONS
16 flat washers (5/16 in.) See Figure 11.
A good alignment allows the rails to slide on easily.
,_ WARNING: The table extensions not only
provide a support for large or wide pieces of • Stand at the front of the saw and line up the front
material, but help protect you. Serious injury can edges of the saw table and extensions.
result from workpiece binding or kickback due to • Pull the extensions out slightly, put a block of wood
twisted rails or a misaligned rip fence. where the extension meets the table, and tap the
block of wood with a hammer. Check and repeat
• With the saw upside down, align table extensions until the front edges are even.
to the saw table. Put a flat washer on each bolt, • Lift each extension slightly until it is higher than
and attach the extensions to the table by inserting table (if necessary, place a block below and tap
bolts through holes from the direction of the table. upward). Center the block of wood over the front
• Slip the remaining flat washers and hex nuts on the and rear edges and tap it until both are even (flush)
bolts. Lightly tighten with a 12 mm wrench. with saw table. Recheck the front alignment. If
even, tighten the screws with a 12 mm wrench.

BLOCK TABLE
OF WOOD EXTENSION

TABLE
EXTENSION BLOCK
FRONT OF FRONT OF OF WOOD
SAW TABLE TABLE EXTENSION

TAP
HERE

BLOCK TAP TOP OF TABLE

TOP OF OFWOOD HERE
EXTENSION
SAW TABLE
!
HEX
HEADBOLT Fig. 11
FLAT
WASHER SPLIT RAIL DESIGN
HEXNUT
Your saw has a split rail design. The front and rear
Fig. 10
rails each have a left and right piece that must be
installed. They are joined together on your saw with a
• Get help to stand saw assembly upright using the connector. We suggest that you install the right rear
center saw table. Do not grasp saw by extensions. and right front pieces first. Align and secure these
pieces, then use the connectors provided to secure
left rear and left front pieces.
rRRFTSMRN*TABLE SAW315.228390 2O
Note:Therightsideof sawis on yourrightwhen
facingthesaw,as if youwerein normal 8QUARE
operatingposition.
INSTALLINGTHEREARRAIL
See Figures 12- 14.

,4_ WARNING: Front and rear rails must be WA8HER

installed and carefully aligned to reduce the risk
of kickback. Kickback can result in serious injury. TABLE

• From the carton, remove the rear rail pieces and

the following hardware:
6 square head bolts (5/16-18 x 1 in.)
6 fiat washers (5/16 in.)
6 hex nuts (5/16-18)
Rear rail connector
Right and left end caps for rear rail
2 screws (#8-32 x 1/2 in.)
Note: Remaining hardware from this hardware bag is REARRAIL
used for installing the front rail and end caps.
• At the back of the table, put the square head bolts
in the holes in the edge of the saw table and the
outer holes in each extension table so the bolt REARRAIL
heads extend outward 1/2 in. CONNECTOR Fig. 13
• Under the table, loosely attach washers and hex
nuts onto bolts. Slide the slot on the rear rail over
2-1/2 in,
the bolts. Adjust each bolt to fit the rail closely to
the table.
• Position right rail (longest piece) so that right hand
edge extends 2-1/2 inches beyond table extension.
• Push right rail against table and tighten each nut
with a 12 mm wrench, tf rail jams and does not
slide easily over bolts, re-align table extensions.
• Put the end caps on rail ends. Insert the screws
and tighten with a phillips head screwdriver.
TABLE
8LOT EXTEN810N
REAR RAIL
ENDCAP

REARRAIL

8CREW

REAR OF 8AW Fig. 14

8QUARE HEX NUT
HEADBOLT8 FLAT
WA8HER Fig. 12
21 rRRFTSMRN°TABLE SAW315.228390
INSTALLING THE FRONT RAIL
8"UARE _ _HEX NUT
See Figures 15 and 16.
HE_ BOLT8
• Get the front rail pieces, the switch assembly, and
the following hardware:
6 square head bolts (5/16-18 x 1 in.)
6 flat washers (5/16 in.)
6 hex nuts (5/16-18)
2 screws (1/4-20 x 3/8 in.) (located on switch plate)
2 square nuts (1/4-20) (located on switch plate) __ _'_-.._ WASHER
Front rail connector
Right and left end caps for front rail
2 screws (#8-32 x 1/2 in.)
• Set aside end caps and screws until you have
aligned the rip fence and front rail.
• Insert the six square head bolts into the table and
extensions, so the bolt heads extend outward 1/2 in. FRONT RAIL_/_ _ -_
• Loosely attach a washer and a hex nut to each CONNECTOR
bolt.
• The back of the rail has two slots. Slide the upper
slot over the bolts. (Bottom slot is for switch.)
• Align the right rail from left to right - Match the
_ _ %,_,,,,,,_,,,_
\_,_ <_. r _ Fig. 15
7-1/8 in. mark on the right scale to the right
edge of the table saw base (main table). See
Figure 16.
FRONT RAIL
• Snug right rail against table. Finger-tighten each ENDCAP
nut on the table and extensions.
• Locate the switch assembly. The two screws are
installed through the back of the switch plate with
the square nuts extending out toward the front.
Note: The square nuts are loose on the switch plate. SCALE
• Slide the square nuts into the lower slot of the rail.
• Slide the switch assembly to a convenient position,
leaving ample clearance for the handwhee]. 8CREW
Tighten securely with a screwdriver. Do not tighten
the rail bolts.
• Attach the end caps and screws with a phillips
screwdriver.

,_ WARNING: Place the switch out of the TABLE

immediate work area to avoid accidentally EXTENSION
turning it off during operation.

SAW TABLE TABLE

EXTENSION
RAIL 8LOT

FRONTRAIL

7-118in, MARK
RIGHTSCALE 8WITCH
WITHKEY
FRONTRAIL Fig. 16
rRI;IFTSMRN*TABLE SAW315.228390 22
ALIGNING THE RIP FENCE AND FRONT RAIL MOUNTING THE MOTOR
See Figures 17 and 18. See Figure 19.
The rip fence scale indicator is installed on the right • Get the motor assembly, the motor mounting plate
side of the rip fence but can be removed and rein- and the following hardware:
stalled on the left side if needed, tf a cutting operation
4 hex bolts (5/16-18 x 1 in.)
requires placing the rip fence on the left side of the
8 fiat washers (5/16 in.)
blade, and you find relocating the scale indicator
4 lock washers (5/16 in.)
necessary, simply unscrew and re-attach it.
4 hex nuts (5/16-18)
• Hook the back of the rip fence over the rear rail. 2 hex bolts (5/16-18 x 3/4 in.)
Lower the front of the rip fence into the groove on
Note: Remaining hardware from this bag is used for
the front rail.
installing the belt guard.
• Slide the rip fence back and forth, tt should move
• Release the bevel lock handle (front of cabinet)
freely with about 1/16 in. clearance between the rip
and turn the bevel handwheel (side of cabinet) until
fence and table surface. If it doesn't, loosen the
the blade is fully vertical. Retighten the bevel lock
nuts holding the front and rear rails and adjust it up
handle.
or down.
• When the fence rides smoothly, tighten all rail • Align the holes in the motor mounting plate and the
hex nuts with a 12 mm wrench. motor bracket so the top edges are even. Place a
fiat washer on the 1 in. bolts and insert into the
• Remove the rip fence and repeat the steps in the holes.
two previous sections to install the remaining
sections of the front and rear rail assemblies. • Install a fiat washer, lock washer, and a hex nut on
each bolt. Hand tighten only. This is the motor
• Use the rail connectors provided to join each rail
support assembly.
assembly together.
• Center the motor side to side on the motor mount-
• Slide the rip fence back and forth to make sure it
moves freely. Also check the clearance between ing plate. Tighten the nuts with a 12 mm wrench.
the rip fence and the table surface on the other • Insert the two rods on the motor support assembly
side of the blade. into holes in the cradle. Push the motor in as far as
it will go. Thread the two hex bolts into the cradle
RIP FENCE to clamp down on the rods. Do not securely
tighten bolts yet.

0
HEX BOLTS

HOOKOVER REAR RAIL RODS

REAR RAIL HERE Fig. 17

TO INSTALL
SCALE INDICATOR
ON LEFTBIDE

MOTOR MOTOR
BRACKET SUPPORT
RIP FENCE ASSEMBLY

FRONT RAIL WASHER

1 in. HEX BOLTS

Fig. 19

Fig. 18
23 rRRFTSMRN°TABLE SAW315.228390
INSTALLING THE BELT AND BELT GUARD
See Figures 20 and 21.
• Get the belt, belt guard, 4 flat washers (#10) and 4 BELT
small hex nuts (#10-24).
• Lower the blade by turning the height handwheel.
• Slip the belt on the saw pulley (inside cabinet). Lift
the motor forward and place the belt on the motor
pulley.
• Check that the belt is straight and both pulleys are
aligned. If not, adjust the motor on the motor
support assembly. Refer to Mounting the Motor.
• Raise the saw blade all the way up.
• Pull the motor out until the belt is taut. Securely
tighten the hex bolts above the rods with a 12 mm
wrench.
• Put your hand around the belt halfway between the BELTGUARD
two pulleys and squeeze the belt until both sides of
the belt touch. The motor should move freely as
you squeeze the belt. If it does not, loosen the hex
bolts and readjust the belt tension.
WASHER_ Fig. 21
• Lower the blade with the height handwheel. Lift the
motor forward and remove the belt. CHECKING THE THROAT PLATE
• Open the hinged belt guard and place it over the See Figure 22.
motor screws on the motor pulley. Secure with flat
washers and hex nuts. Securely tighten the hex ,_ CAUTION: The throat plate must be even with
nuts with a 8 mm wrench. the table surface. If it is too high or too low, the
• Replace the belt and snap the guard closed. workpiece can catch on uneven edges and
cause kickback.
• Check the clearances by indexing the blade. Turn
the bevel handwheel to 45 ° and back. Use the
Make sure the throat plate is flush with the table
height handwheel to fully lower and raise the blade.
top. To change height of the throat plate, loosen the
SAW PULLEY flat head screw that secures the throat plate and
adjust the four setscrews with a 2 mm hex key. Do
not allow the throat plate to bow up above the table
surface.

2mm SETSCREW
HEXKEY FRAMINGSQUARE

THROATPLATE

HEADSCREW

TABLETOP
BELT

MOTOR
PULLEY HEIGHT
HANDWHEEL

MOTORSCREW8 Fig. 20 BEVEL

Fig. 22
HANDWHEEL
CRRFTSMRN_TABLESAW315.228390 24
INSTALLING THE BLADE GUARD 8OCKET BLADE
HEAD8CREW8
See Figures 23- 25.

_k WARNING: If the blade is not fully lowered, turn O

the height handwheel to lower the blade to prevent
injury
FLAT
• Get the blade guard, the blade guard bracket, and WASHER
the following hardware:
2 hex bolts (5/16-18 x 1/2 in.)
2 lock washers (5/16 in.)
3 socket head screws (1/4-20 x 3/8 in.)
3 flat washers (1/4 in.)
• Align the lower end of the blade guard bracket and
the threaded holes of the cradle and insert the hex
bolts and lock washers. Securely tighten with a 12
mm wrench.
• Remove the throat plate. See page 34.
• Put the blade guard assembly in place on the table
top, aligning the screw holes in the riving knife to
the holes in the bracket. Align the hole in the front
of the riving knife base with the screw hole in the
cradle.
Note: The screw hole is located under the slot in
back of the throat plate.
• Insert two socket head screws and two flat wash- Fig. 24
ers in the two holes at the back of the riving knife
base. Securely tighten with a 5 mm hex key. 8OCKET BLADE
HEAD8CREW
• Insert the third socket head screw and flat washer
into screw hole in cradle under throat plate. FLAT
Securely tighten with a 5 mm hex key. RIVING
• Raise the blade all the way up. WASHER KNIFE

BLADE
GUARD
BRACKET

ANTI-KICKBACK
PAWLS

LOCK
WASHER
Fig. 25
HEX

BOLT_.

Fig. 23
25 rRRFTSMRN°TABLE
SAW315.228390
ALIGNINGTHE RIVING KNIFE WITH THE
BLADE GUARD
BLADE
See Figures 26 - 28.

_i WARNING: Make sure the switch is off, the RIVINGKNIFE

switch key is removed, and your saw is
unplugged. Failure to do so could result in
accidental starting, causing serious personal
injury.

The riving knife must be aligned with and centered

over the blade.

_i WARNING: It is important to install and adjust BLADE

the riving knife correctly. Poor alignment could
cause kickback and throw the workpiece at the
operator.

• Raise the blade guard.

• Place a framing square or straightedge beside the
blade on the left. See Figure 26.
• Loosen the front screw on the riving knife with a
5 mm hex key. See Figure 27.
• Center the riving knife over the blade. See Figure
28. /
• Securely tighten the screw with a 5 mm hex key. Fig. 27

RIVINGKNIFE RIVINGKNIFE

BLADE

'/
SAW
THROAT
TABLE
PLATE

FRAMING
SQUARE

BLADE _
J
FRAMINGSQUARE Fig. 26 TOPVIEW OF SAWWITH RIVING
KNIFESHOWNCENTEREDOVERBLADE
Fig. 28

rRRFTSMRN*TABLE SAW315.228390 26
CHECK HEELING (PARALLELING) OF THE FRAMING SQUARE
SAWBLADE TO THE MITER GAGE GROOVE

1/'
See Figures 29 - 30.
DO NOT loosen any screws until you have
checked with a square and made sure adjust-
ments are necessary. Once the screws are loos-
ened, these items must be reset.

_k WARNING: Make sure the switch is off, the

I_llll Jt*l lfllll
switch key is removed, and your saw is un- Q
plugged. Failure to do so could result in acciden-
tal starting, resulting in serious personal injury.

_ WARNING: The sawblade must be parallel to

the miter gage groove so the wood does not
bind, resulting in kickback. You could be hit or
cut.
MITER GAGE GROOVE Fig. 29
• Lift the blade guard. Raise the blade all the way by
turning the height handwheel.
• Mark beside one of the sawblade teeth at the front
of the blade. Place a framing square beside the
blade on the mark. Be sure the framing square is
between the teeth and fiat against the blade.
Measure the distance to the right miter gage
groove.
• Turn sawblade so the marked tooth is at the back.
• Move the square to the rear and again measure the
distance to the right miter gage groove. If the
distances are the same, the blade and the miter
gage groove are parallel. No adjustments are
needed.
• If the distances measured are different, adjust
the table bracket underneath the saw. See
"Heeling (Paralleling) The Sawblade To The MITER GAGE GROOVE Fig. 30
Miter Gage Groove" in the Adjustments sec-
tion.

27 rRRFTSMRN°TABLE SAW315.228390
CHECKING RIP FENCE AND BLADE MITER GAGE RIP FENCE
GROOVE
ALIGNMENT
FRAMING
BLADE
See Figures 31 - 33. SQUARE
The rip fence is self-a(igning but should be checked
before first use.

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

blade can cause jams and kickback, resulting in
serious personal injury.

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

is parallel to blade. Do not lock the rip fence.
• Place a framing square against the rip fence, with
the long end towards the front of the blade. Mea-
sure the distance from the rip fence to the edge of
the blade. Fig. 31
• Move the square to the back of the blade and
RIP FENCE
measure the distance from the other end of the rip MITER GAGE
fence to the blade. GROOVE FRAMING
• If the distances are different, loosen the four SQUARE
BLADE
screws around the rip fence handle with a 6 mm
hex key. Alternate the order (loosen the screw
opposite, not next to the first one).
• Hold the fence handle against the front rail and
align the rip fence with the blade.
• Retighten the screws in alternating order and
check the alignment.
• Repeat until the rip fence is aligned.
• Lock the rip fence handle in desired position by
rotating the handle down.
To complete assembly of the saw, plug the motor
cord into the back of the switch. Run the cord around
the side of the cabinet. Secure it to the side of the Fig. 32
cabinet with the cord clip and screw provided. Use
care with the cord around sharp edges. Your saw is
now set up to provide years of high quality perfor-
mance.
Note: To insure proper self alignment when position- RIP FENCE
ing rip fence, push sides of scale indicator
housing against front rail before locking rip
fence handle.
8CREW8

RIP FENCEHANDLE Fig. 33

rRRFTSMRN*TABLE SAW315.228390 28
CHECKING SQUARENESS OF EXTENSION
TABLES TO SAW TABLE SQUARE
See Figure 34.
The extension tables should be checked for SAWTABLE
squarness to the saw table for smooth operation of
Io o I
the rip fence and rails. I o o o

Place a square on the saw table, with the short end

up and check. The long end of the square should
extend across one of the extension tables. If the
EXTENSION EXTENSION
extension table is not square with the saw table, TABLE TABLE
proceed as follows:
• Loosen the two hex nuts (one for each rail) SQUARE
securing the front and rear rails to the extension
table. Do not loosen hex nuts securing rails to
saw table. SAWTABLE
• Raise or lower extension table until it is square o o Io o o a L
with the saw table.
•
•
Tighten hex nuts securely.
Check extension table on opposite side of blade.
I
EXTENSION
o,/o
EXTENSION
Repeat the above procedure if necessary. TABLE TABLE
Fig. 34

29 rRRFTgMRN°TABLE SAW315.228390
To avoid unnecessary setups and adjustments, a
good practice is to check your setups carefully with a BLADE
framing square and make practice cuts in scrap wood GUARD
before making finish cuts in good workpieces. Do not
start any adjustments until you have checked with a
square and made test cuts to be sure adjustments
are needed.
REPLACING THE BLADE
See Figures 35- 37. TO LOOSEN
BLADE NUT

_ WARNING: Make sure the switch is off, the

switch key is removed, and your saw is
unplugged. Failure to do so could result in BLADE
accidental starting, resulting in serious personal NUT
injury.

• Raise the blade guard and remove the throat plate.

To remove, loosen the screw at the front with a .BLADE
phillips screwdriver and lift the front end. Pull it out WASHER
toward the front end.
• Raise the blade to its highest position by turning
the height handwheel clockwise. Angle the blade
straight up by loosening the bevel lock handle and
turning the bevel handwheel. Wedge a piece of SCRAPWOOD
scrap wood against the front of the blade. See Fig. 35
Figure 35.
• Loosen the blade nut with the blade wrench _/_ BLADE
provided with your saw. Remove the blade nut and
blade washer. Carefully remove the scrap wood
and blade.
BLA__I WASHER
• To replace the blade with an accessory blade,
follow the instructions provided with the accessory.
• To install a standard blade, place the new blade on
the arbor shaft, with teeth pointing down toward the
front of the saw. Wedge a piece of scrap wood at
the back of the blade. See Figure 37.
//_ULADE NUT

_k CAUTION: The teeth must point down toward

the front of the saw to work properly. Otherwise,
damage to the blade, saw, or workpiece can
OCCUr.

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

•
curely.
Remove the scrap wood and rotate the blade by
/
hand to make sure it turns freely. ARBORBHAFT Fig. 36
• Slip the throat plate into the opening and push it
toward the back of the saw to engage the spring
clip. Securely tighten the screw. If the throat plate
is not flush with the table, adjust the setscrews with
a 2 mm hex key. Do not allow the throat plate to
bow up above the table surface.

{:RRFTBMI_N_TABLESAW315.228390 30
 8CRAPWOOD BLADEGUARD18NOTSHOWNFORCLARITY
BLADE GUARD

__

FRAMING
SQUARE

AT FRONT
BLADE
NUT I MARKEDTOOTH

MITERGAGEGROOVE Fig. 38

BLADE C33
WASHER

TO TIGHTEN
BLADE NUT Fig. 37 MARKEDTOOTH
AT BACK
HEELING (PARALLELING) THE SAWBLADE
TO THE MITER GAGE GROOVE
See Figures 38- 40.
DO NOT loosen any screws for this adjustment SQUARE
until you have checked with a square and made G FRAMING
test cuts to be sure adjustments are necessary.
Once the screws are loosened, these items must
be reset.

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

switch key is removed, and your saw is un- MITERGAGEGROOVE Fig. 39
plugged. Failure to do so could result in acciden-
tal starting, resulting in serious personal injury. • If the distances measured are different, adjust
the table bracket underneath the saw.
_, WARNING: The sawblade must be parallel to
the miter gage groove so the wood does not _lb WARNING: When reaching under the saw
bind, resulting in kickback. You could be hit or table, wear gloves. Accidental contact with the
cut. blade could cause a cut resulting in serious
personal injury.
• Lift the blade guard. Raise the blade all the way by
turning the height handwheel. • Remove the throat plate by loosening the front
• Mark beside one of the sawblade teeth at the front screw with a phillips screwdriver. Lift the throat
of the blade. Place a framing square beside the plate and pull it out by the front end.
blade on the mark. Be sure the framing square is • Lower the blade completely with the height
between the teeth and flat against the blade. handwheel. You can then access the table brackets
Measure the distance to the right miter gage groove. through the throat plate opening.
• Turn sawblade so the marked tooth is at the back. • From the back, loosen the three rear screws
• Move the square to the rear and again measure the holding rear table bracket using a 12 mm wrench.
distance to the right miter gage groove. If the • If the blade was too far from the miter gage groove,
distances are the same, the blade and the miter move the rear bracket toward the miter gage
gage groove are parallel. No adjustments are groove. Tap with a block of wood and hammer.
needed.
31 CI_RFTSMRN_TABLESAW315.228390
• If the blade was too close to the miter gage SETTING THE BEVEL STOPS AND INDICATOR
groove, back the bracket away with the block of See Figures 41 and 42.
wood and hammer.
• Tighten the screws, raise the blade and recheck. _ WARNING: Make sure the switch is off, the
• Repeat until blade is parallel to miter gage groove. switch key is removed, and your saw is
unplugged. Failure to do so could result in
• If the blade is not parallel, adjust the front table
accidental starting, resulting in serious personal
bracket. Tilt the blade to 45 ° with the blade lock
injury.
handle and bevel handwheel.
• From the back of the saw, loosen the bolts holding The bevel scale should show 0 ° when the blade is set
the front table bracket, as well as the rear table vertical at 90 ° to table, and 45 ° when blade is at 45 °
bracket. tilt.
• Reposition the blade to 90 ° with the bevel hand- • Raise the blade all the way up by turning the height
wheel and blade lock handle. handwheel. Lift the blade guard.
• Lower the blade and move the brackets as needed. • Loosen bevel lock handle and turn the bevel
Retighten all bracket screws. handwheel clockwise to tilt the blade. Reverse it
• Raise the blade and recheck. Repeat until the and turn the handwheel counterclockwise until it
blade is parallel to the miter gage groove. stops.
• Place the throat plate in the opening and push it • Check the blade angle with a combination square.
toward the rear of saw base to engage the spring Don't let the square touch a blade tooth. The blade
clip. should be at 90 ° and the scale indicator at 0 °.

Note: The keyslot in the throat plate will drop over the Note: The scale indicator is the plastic plate on the
front screw. scale at the front of the cabinet.

• Tighten the screw. Do not allow the throat plate to • If the scale indicator does not point to 0 °, loosen
bow up above the table surface. the scale indicator with a screwdriver, adjust it
within the slot, and retighten the screw.
SAWTABLEVIEW FROMBELOW
• If the blade angle is wrong, adjust the 90 ° stop
REAR SAW TABLE screw (left of the blade, looking from the front). Start
TABLEBRACKET

/ by turning the 90 ° stop screw three or four turns

with a 4 mm hex key.

90oSTOPSCREW

45oSTOPSCREW

4mm
HEXKEY

FRONTj
FRONT BRACKET
TABLEBRACKET SCREW(S) Fig. 40
Fig. 41

• Turn the bevel handwheel clockwise once, then

back counterclockwise to square blade with table.
• Tighten the 90 ° stop screw and recheck that the
blade is square in a 90 ° position. If not, repeat.
When the blade is square, check the scale indica-
tor. tf it is not at zero, reset the scale indicator as
before.

CRRFTSMI_N° TABLESAW315.228390 32
• Check the 45 ° setting. Tilt the blade with the bevel • Loosen knob and pull out on stop pin to rotate
handwheel as far as it will go to the left. Place the miter gage base past stop screws.
square against the blade (be sure the square is not • Loosen the lock nut of the 0 ° stop screw at the
against one of the saw teeth). If the blade is not at stop pin with a 8 mm wrench.
45 °, unscrew the 45 ° stop screw (right of blade),
• Place a 90 ° square against the miter gage rod and
turn the handwheel until the blade is correct, and
the miter gage base.
tighten the screw. Recheck and repeat if neces-
sary. • If the rod is not square, loosen the knob, adjust the
• Check that the scale indicator is at 45 °. rod, and tighten the knob.
• Adjust the 0 ° stop screw until it rests against the
• If not, loosen the scale indicator with a screwdriver,
stop pin.
adjust it within the slot, and retighten the screw.
• Adjust the plus and minus 45 ° stop screws using a
45 ° triangle and the steps above.

MITER KNOB
GAGE ROD MITER
/

8CALE
INDICATOR
Fig. 42

ADJUSTING THE MITER GAGE 8TOP 8CREW "

0° ADJUSTABLE
See Figure 43. 8TOP 8CREW
You can set the miter gage at 0 ° and plus or minus LOCK N
45 ° with the miter gage stop pin and adjustable stop
8TOP PiN
screws.
Note: The miter gage provides close accuracy in Fig. 43
angled cuts. For very close tolerances, test
cuts are recommended.

33 I:I_I;IFTSMI;IN_TABLESAW315.228390
REMOVING / REPLACING THE THROAT THROATPLATE
PLATE
See Figure 44. KEY 8LOT_

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

switch key is removed, and your saw is
unplugged. Failure to do so could result in SPRINGCLIP
accidental starting, resulting in serious personal
injury.
TABLE
TOP
• To remove the throat plate, first loosen the screw in
the throat plate with a phillips screwdriver and lift
the front end. Pull it out toward the front of the saw.
• To re-install the throat plate, place it in the opening.
Push it toward the rear of saw base to engage the
spring clip.
Note: The keyslot in the throat plate will drop over the
screw.
• Check that the throat plate is even with the table
top. If not, adjust the four set screws with a 2
mm hex key. See the procedure in the Assem-
bly section.
Fig. 44
• Securely tighten throat plate screw. Do not allow
the throat plate to bow up above the table surface.

CRRFTSMRN° TABLESAW315.228390 34
BASIC OPERATION OF THE TABLE SAW • To avoid pinching the blade, support the work
A table saw can be used for straight-line cutting properly before beginning a cut.
operations such as cross cutting, ripping, mitering, • When making a cut, use steady, even pressure.
beveling, and compound cutting. It can make dado or Never force cuts.
molding cuts with optional accessories. • Do not cut wet or warped lumber.
The 3-prong plug must be plugged into a matching • Always hold your workpiece firmly with both hands
outlet that is properly installed and grounded accord- or with pushsticks. Keep your body in a balanced
ing to all local codes and ordinances. Improper position to be ready to resist kickback should it
connection of the equipment can result in electric occur. Never stand directly in line with the blade.
shock. Check with an electrician or service personnel • Use the right type of blade for the cut being made.
if you are unsure about proper grounding. Do not
modify the plug; if it will not fit the outlet, have the CUTTING AIDS
correct outlet installed by a qualified electrician. Refer See Figure 45.
to the Electrical page of this manual. Pushsticks are devices used for safely pushing a
Note: This table saw is designed to cut wood and workpiece through the blade instead of using your
wood composition products only. hands. They can be made in various sizes and
shapes from scrap wood to use in a specific project.
CAUSES OF KICKBACK
The stick must be narrower than the workpiece, with a
Kickback can occur when the blade stalls or binds, 90½ notch in one end and shaping for a grip on the
kicking the workpiece back toward you with great other end.
force and speed, tf your hands are near the sawblade, A pushblock has a handle fastened by recessed
they may be jerked loose from the workpiece and may screws from the underside. Use it on non-through
contact the blade. Obviously, kickback can cause cuts.
serious injury, and it is well worth using precautions to
avoid the risks.
,_ CAUTION: Be sure the screw is recessed to
o

Kickback can be caused by any action that pinches avoid damaging the saw or workpiece.
the blade in the wood, such as the following:
• Making a cut with incorrect blade depth
• Sawing into knots or nails in the workpiece
• Twisting the wood while making a cut
• Failing to support work PUSHSTICK8
• Forcing a cut
• Cutting warped or wet lumber
• Using the wrong blade for the type of cut
• Not following correct operating procedures
• Misusing the saw
• Failing to use the anti-kickback pawls
• Cutting with a dull, gummed-up, or improperly set
blade
PUSHBLOCK8
AVOIDING KICKBACK Fig.45

• Always use the correct blade depth setting. The A featherboard is a device used to help control the
top of the blade teeth should clear the workpiece workpiece by guiding it securely against the table or
by 1/8 in. to 1/4 in. fence. Featherboards are especially useful when
• Inspect the work for knots or nails before beginning ripping small workpieces and for completing non-
a cut. Knock out any loose knots with a hammer. through cuts. The end is angled, with a number of
Never saw into a loose knot or nail. short kerfs to give a friction hold on the workpiece.
• Always use the rip fence when rip cutting and the Lock it in place on the table with a C-clamp. Test that
miter gage when cross cutting. This helps prevent it could resist kickback.
twisting the wood in the cut.
• Always use clean, sharp, and properly-set blades. A WARNING: Place the featherboard against the
uncut portion of the workpiece, to avoid
Never make cuts with dull blades.
kickback that could cause serious personal
injury.
35 rRRFI"$MRN° TABLESAW315.228390
TYPES OF CUTS
See Figure 46.
There are six basic cuts: 1) the cross cut,
2) the rip cut, 3) the miter cut, 4) the bevel cross cut, 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.

_lh WARNING: Always make sure the blade guard

and anti-kickback pawls are in place and working
properly when making these cuts to avoid
possible injury.

Rip Cut
Cross cuts are straight 90 ° cuts made across the
grain of the workpiece. The wood is fed into the cut at
a 90 ° angle to the blade, and the blade is vertical.
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 Cut
Miter cuts are made with the wood at any angle to the
blade other than 90 °. The blade is vertical. Miter cuts
tend to "creep" away from the miter fence during
cutting. This can be controlled by holding the
workpiece securely against the miter fence.

,_ WARNING: Always use a pushstick with small

pieces of wood, and also to finish the cut when
ripping a long narrow piece of wood, to prevent
your hands from getting close to the blade.

Bevel cuts are made with an angled blade. Bevel

cross cuts are across the wood grain, and bevel rip
cuts are with the grain. The rip fence must always be
on the right side of the blade for bevel rip cuts.
Compound (or bevel) miter cuts are made with an
angled blade on wood that is angled to the blade. Be Bevel Rip Cut
thoroughly familiar with making cross cuts, rip cuts,
bevel cuts, and miter cuts before trying a compound
miter cut.

,_ WARNING: All blades and cutting accessories

must be rated for at least 5,000 rpm to prevent
Compound (bevel) Miter Cut
possible injury.
Fig. 46

rRRFTSMRN * TABLESAW315.228390 36
MAKING A CROSS CUT
See Figures 47 and 48.
It is recommended that you make test cuts on scrap
wood. Stand at the front of the saw and push the
wood to the blade with the miter gage.

,_ WARNING: Make sure the blade guard is

lowered over blade and is working properly to INSERT8WITCHKEY
prevent possible injury.

• Set the blade to the right depth for the workpiece by

turning the height handwheel.
l
• Set the miter gage to 0°. Make sure miter gage
knob is securely tightened.
• Place a support the same height as the top of the
saw table behind the saw for the cut work.
• The miter gage may be used in either of the two
grooves in the table. When using left groove, hold
workpiece firmly against the miter gage base with
your left hand and grip the knob with your right
hand. When using the right groove, hold workpiece

un
firmly against the miter gage base with your right
hand and grip the knob with your left hand. See
Figure 47.
• Check that the wood is not touching the blade.
Insert the key and lift the switch to the ON position. Fig. 48
• Let the blade build up to full speed before feeding
• Hold the work firmly against the miter gage and
the workpiece into the blade with the miter gage.
push the miter gage to feed the work into the blade.
0R088 CUT • When the work is completed, press the switch off
and remove the key.
MAKING A RIP CUT
See Figure 49.
Making a test cut on scrap wood is highly recom-
mended. From the front of the saw, position the wood
against the rip fence and push it to the blade with a
pushstick. Be sure the end of the wood is square.

,_ WARNING: Never stand directly in the line of

cut. Stand to the side to reduce risk of injury.

,_ WARNING: Never push a small piece of wood

into the blade with your hand.

,_ WARNING: Make sure the blade guard is

lowered over blade and is working properly to
prevent possible injury.
PLACELEFTHANDON WHENMITERGAGE18
• Remove the miter gage and attach the rip fence
WORKPIECEAND ON LEFT81DEOF BLADE
over the rails.
MITERGAGEHERE PLACERIGHTHANDON
MITERGAGEKNOBHERE
Fig. 47

37 rRRFTSMRN ° TABLESAW315.228390
• Place a support the same height as the top of the • Place a support the same height as the top of the
saw table behind the saw for the cut work. saw table behind the saw for the cut work.
• Position the rip fence the correct distance from the • Make sure the wood is not touching the blade
blade for the cut. before turning on the saw. Insert the key and lift
• For small pieces of wood, use a pushstick to move the switch to the ON position. Let the blade build
the wood into and past the blade. up to full speed before moving the miter gage to
feed the workpiece into the blade.
• Make sure the wood is not touching the blade.
Insert the key and lift the switch to the ON position. • Hold the work firmly against the miter gage and
Let the blade build up to full speed before feeding push the miter gage to feed the work into the blade.
the workpiece into the blade. • When the work is completed, press the switch off
• When the work is completed, press the switch off and remove the key.
and remove the key.
MITERCUT
RIP CUT BLADE _ MITERGAGE
STRAIGHT ANGLED

BLADE __ SCALE

BEVEL
HANDWHEEL

HEIGHT
HANDWHEEL

Fig. 50
__ili_ FENCE,Fig. 49
MAKING A BEVEL CROSS CUT
See Figures 51 and 52.
Try out this cut on a piece of scrap wood before
MAKING A MITER CUT cutting your workpiece.
See Figure 50.
Make a test cut on scrap wood. From the front of the _ WARNING: Make sure the blade guard is
saw, push the wood to the blade with the miter gage. lowered over blade and is working properly to
prevent possible injury.

_ WARNING: Make sure the blade guard is VIEWEDFROMTHE FRONT,BELOWTHE TABLESAW

lowered over blade and is working properly to BEVEL
prevent possible injury. LOCKHANDLE
HEIGHT
• Check that the blade is at the correct height for the HANDWHEEL
workpiece. To change the height, turn the height
hand wheel.
• To set the wood angle, loosen the miter gage knob,
set the angle with the indicator on the miter gage, TO
LOOSEN
then retighten miter gage knob.

TO TIGHTEN Fig. 51

rRFI FI"$MFIN_TABLESAW315.228390 38
• Raise the rip fence handle and remove the rip • Set the blade angle by loosening the bevel lock
fence. handle and turning the bevel handwheel. Retighten
• Set the blade angle by loosening the bevel lock the bevel lock handle.
handle and turning the bevel handwheel. Retighten
the bevel lock handle. ,_ WARNING: When making a bevel rip cut, the
• Set miter gage to 0 ° if needed. Make sure miter rip fence must be on the right side of the blade.
gage knob is securely tightened. Otherwise the fence could trap the workpiece,
possibly causing kickback and resulting in injury.
• Place a support the same height as the top of the
saw table behind the saw for the cut work.
• Attach the rip fence on the right side of the blade at
• Make sure the wood is clear of the blade before the correct distance from the blade for the cut.
turning on the saw. Insert the key and lift the switch
• Place a support the same height as the top of the
to the ON position. Let the blade build up to full saw table behind the saw for the cut work.
speed before feeding the wood into the blade with
the miter gage.
,_ WARNING: Never stand directly in the line of
• Hold the work firmly against the miter gage and cut. Stand to the side to reduce the chance of
push the miter gage to feed the work into the blade. injury should kickback occur.
• When the work is completed, press the switch off
and remove the key. • Make sure the wood is clear of the blade before
turning on the saw. Insert the key and lift the switch
BEVELCROSSCUT to the ON position. Let the blade obtain full speed
before feeding the workpiece into the blade.
• Place the work firmly against the rip fence and feed
the work into the blade.
BLADE
ANGLED_ / ,_ WARNING: Never push a small piece of wood
into the blade with your hand. Use a pushstick as
the end of the workpiece nears the blade.

• When the work is completed, press the switch off

and remove the key.

BEVEL RIPCUT

BLADE RIP FENCE

ANGLED ONRIGHT

BLADE
SCALE

BEVELLOCK
HANDLE
(NOTSHOWN)
Fig. 52

MAKING A BEVEL RIP CUT

See Figure 53.
Try out this cut on a piece of scrap wood before
cutting your workpiece. Use a pushstick to move small
pieces of wood into and past the blade.

,_ WARNING: Make sure the blade guard is

lowered over blade and is working properly to
prevent possible injury.
Fig. 53

39 rRRFTSMRN ° TABLESAW315.228390
MAKING A COMPOUND (BEVEL) MITER CUT COMPOUND(BEVEL) MITERCUT
See Figure 54.
Practice on scrap wood. From the front of the saw,
push the wood to the blade with the miter gage. Do WHENMITERGAGE18
PLACERIGHTHAND
not use the rip fence. ON RIGHT81DEOF BLADE
ONWORKPIECEAND
PLACELEFTHANDON
MITERGAGEHERE
MITERGAGEKNOBHERE
,_ WARNING: Make sure the blade guard is
lowered over blade and is working properly to
prevent possible injury.

• Set the blade angle and height by loosening the

bevel lock handle and turning the height and bevel
handwheels. Retighten the bevel lock handle.

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

the miter gage must be on the right side of the
blade. Otherwise the gage could trap the
workpiece, possibly causing kickback and
resulting in injury.

• Set the wood angle by loosening the miter gage

knob and setting it to the desired angle.
• Retighten miter gage knob.
• Place a support the same height as the top of the
saw table behind the saw for the cut work.
Fig. 54
• Make sure the wood is not touching the blade.
• Insert the key and lift the switch to the ON position.
Let the blade build up to full speed.
• Hold the work firmly against the miter gage and
push the miter gage to feed the work into the blade.
• When the work is completed, press the switch off
and remove the key.

rRRFTSMRN * TABLESAW315.228390 40
MAKING A LARGE PANEL CUT LARGEPANELCUT
See Figure 55. RIP FENCE

Make sure the saw is properly secured to a work

surface to avoid tipping from the weight of a large
panel.

,_ WARNING: Make sure the blade guard is

lowered over blade and is working properly to BEVEL
prevent possible injury. HANDWHEEL

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

saw table behind the saw for the cut work. Add
SUPPORTS
supports to the sides as needed.
HEIGHT
• Depending on the shape of the panel, use the rip
fence or miter gage. tf the panel is too large to use HANDWHEEL Fig. 55
either the rip fence or the miter gage, it is too large • Make sure the wood does not touch the blade
for this saw.
before you turn on the saw. Let the blade build up
to full speed before feeding the wood into the
,_ WARNING: Never make freehand cuts (cuts blade.
without the miter gage or rip fence), which can
result in serious injury. • When the work is completed, press the switch off
and remove the key.
MAKING A NON-THROUGH CUT
NON-THROUGHCUT
See Figure 56.
PUSHSTICK
This is the only type of cut made without the blade GUARD
guard. BLADE _

,_ WARNING: Unplug the saw while removing or

replacing the blade guard to prevent accidental
starting and injury.

• Lift the blade guard out of the way.

• Adjust the blade angle and height by releasing the
bevel lock handle and turning the height and bevel
handwheels. Reset the bevel lock handle.
• Take out the throat plate by removing the screw
with a phillips screwdriver. Remove the riving knife
and guard assembly as shown. Be sure to reinstall
it before moving to the next step.
• Place a support the same height as the top of the
saw table behind the saw for the cut work. Add
supports to the sides as needed.

Fig. 56
,_ WARNING: Always use pushsticks or
pushblocks when making non-through cuts to
avoid the risk of serious injury. Never feed wood
with your hands.

• Make sure the wood is not touching the blade.

Insert the key and lift the switch to the ON position.
Let the blade build up to full speed before feeding
the workpiece into the blade.
• When the work is completed, press the switch off
and remove the switch key. Unplug the saw, then
reinstall the riving knife and the blade guard.

41 rRRF'rSMRN ° TABLESAW315.228390
MAKING A DADO CUT DADOCUT
See Figure 57.
An optiona( dado throat plate is required for this
procedure. See the Accessories section of this
manua( and check with your nearest Sears Retail
Store. A(I b(ades and dado sets must be rated at least
5,000 RPM.

WARNING: Unplug the saw before working

around the blade. Accidental starting could
cause serious injury.

• Take out the throat plate by loosening the screw.

• Remove the riving knife and guard assembly.
• Remove the blade.
• Mount the dado blade according to the instructions
provided with it.
• Test the blade nut and blade washer tightness.
• Install optional dado throat plate.
• Plug in the saw and follow dado instructions. Fig. 57
Always use pushsticks with dado cuts.
• When the work is completed, press the switch off ,_k WARNING: Never put your hands within 3 in. of
and remove the key. Unplug the saw, remove the the blade when it is on or you could be seriously
dado insert and dado blade. Reinstall the blade, hurt.
riving knife, blade guard and throat plate.

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GENERAL MAINTENANCE MOTOR / ELECTRICAL
• Frequently vacuum or blow out any sawdust from
,_ WARNING: When servicing, use only identical the motor.
Craftsman replacement parts. Use of any other
part may create a hazard or cause product
,_ WARNING: If the power cord is worn, cut, or
damage. damaged in any way, have it replaced immedi-
ately by a qualified service technician at a Sears
,_ WARNING: To prevent accidental starting that store or repair center. Failure to do so could
could cause possible serious personal injury, result in serious personal injury.
turn off the saw, remove the switch key, and
unplug the saw before working on the table saw.
,_ WARNING: To avoid fire or electrocution,
reassemble electric parts with only identical
• Remove sawdust from the rails, top surface, and Craftsman replacement parts. Reassemble
inside of saw frequently. exactly as originally assembled.
• Clean plastic parts with a soft damp cloth. Do not
use any strong solvents.

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

gasoline, petroleum-based products, penetrating
oils, etc. contact plastic parts. They contain
chemicals that can damage, weaken or destroy
plastic.

• Periodically clean the table, rails, and rip fence with

gum and pitch remover. Do not allow pitch to
accumulate on the saw.
• Apply a thin coat of paste wax to the table top so
the wood slides easily while cutting.
• Regularly check all nuts, bolts, screws, and belts
for tightness and condition. Make sure the throat
plate is in good condition.

This saw has been lubricated at the factory prior to

shipment. After extended use, you should inspect,
clean, and lubricate the areas shown in the drawing.
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Clean before lubricating with a solvent recommended
for gum and pitch removal. Lubricate with SAE no. 20
or no. 30 engine oil.
See Figure 58.
• Table brackets. (a)
• Bevel handwheel rod threads and knuckle. (b)
• Height handwheel threads and trunnion. (c) _'C

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

2. Circuit fuse is blown. 2. Replace circuit fuse.

3. Circuit breaker is tripped. 3. Reset circuit breaker.

4. Cord or switch is damaged. 4. Have the cord or switch re-

placed at your nearest Sears
Service Center.

Saw is noisy when running. 1. Motor needs attention. 1. Have the motor checked at
your nearest Sears Service
Center.

Motor is slow or weak. 1. Voltage from source is low. 1. Request a voltage check from
the power company.

2. Windings are burned out or 2. Have the motor checked at

open. your nearest Sears Service
Center.

3. Start switch is defective. 3. Have the switch replaced.

4. Circuit is overloaded with 4. Do not use other appliances or

appliances, lights, or other motors on the same circuit
motors. when using the saw.

Motor overheats. 1. Motor is overloaded. 1. Request a voltage check from

the power company.

2. Dull blade. 2. Replace the blade.

3. Sawdust inside saw is blocking 3. Clean out the saw base.

air flow.

Motor stalls, blows fuses, or trips 1. Starter switch is defective. 1. Have the switch replaced.
circuit breakers.
2. Voltage from source is low. 2. Request a voltage check from
the power company.

3. Dull blade. 3. Replace the blade.

4. Fuses or circuit breakers are 4. Replace fuses or circuit

wrong size or defective. breakers.

5. Feeding workpiece too rapidly. 5. Feed workpiece into blade

slower.

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PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION

Fuses or circuit breakers open 1. Motor is overloaded. 1. Feed work more slowly.
frequently.
2. Fuses or circuit breakers are 2. Replace fuses or circuit break-
wrong size or defective. ers.

3. Dull blade. 3. Replace the blade.

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

Saw vibrates excessively. 1. Blade is warped. 1. Replace the blade.

2. Belt is damaged. 2. Replace the belt.

3. Saw is not mounted securely. 3. Tighten all hardware.

4. Work surface is uneven. 4. Reposition on a flat surface. Ad-

just the leveling feet on legs.

Start switch does not operate. 1. Switch contacts are burned out. 1. Have the switch replaced and re-
quest a voltage check from the
power company.

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

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

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

Blade does not lower when turning 1. Blade lock handle is not fully 1. Fully release the blade lock
height handwheel. released, handle.

Miter gage does not move smoothly. 1. Miter gage assembly is dirty or 1. Release the miter gage knob and
sticky, wax the miter gage base and
sides.

Cut binds, burns or stalls motor when 1. Blade or teeth are dull. 1. Sharpen or replace the blade.
ripping.
2. Blade is heeling. 2. See Heeling the Sawblade in the
Adjustments section.

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

4. Ripfencedoesnotparallelblade. 4. See Aligning the Rip Fence in the

Assembly section.

Saw blade does not cut true at 90 ° or 1. Indicators are not properly ad- 1. See Setting the Bevel Stops and
45 ° positions. justed. Indicator in the Adjustments sec-
tion.
2. Positive stops inside base are 2. See Setting the Bevel Stops and
not accurate. Indicator in the Adjustments sec-
tion.
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Rip fence does not move smoothly. 1. Rip fence is not mounted cor- 1. Remove and reposition the rip
rectly. fence. See Aligning Rip Fence
and Front Rail in the Assembly
section.

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

Wood edges away from rip fence 1. Rip fence is misaligned. 1. See the Assembly section for
when ripping. Checking Rip Fence and Blade
Alignment and Aligning Rip
Fence and Front Rail
procedures.

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PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE A

KEY PART
NO. NUMBER DESCRIPTION QUAN.

1 982072-001 Miter Gage Knob .......................................................................... 1

2 ** STD551031 * Washer (5/16 in.) ......................................................................... 1
3 982085-001 Miter Gage ................................................................................... 1
4 ** STD511003 * Screw (#10-24 x 3/8 in.) .............................................................. 3
5 979978-001 Miter Scale Indicator .................................................................... 1

6 979979-001 Miter Gage Block ......................................................................... 1

7 979980-001 Stop Pin ........................................................................................ 1
8 979984-001 Shoulder Screw ............................................................................ 1

9 979981-002 Miter Gage Rod ............................................................................ 1

10 ** STD510807 * Screw (#8-32 x 5/8 in.) ................................................................ 3
11 ** STD541008 * Hex Nut (#8-32) ............................................................................ 3
12 982087-001 Sliding Washer ............................................................................. 1
13 982088-001 * Screw (1/4-20 x 1/4 in. Flat Head) ............................................... 1
981284-001 Complete Miter Gage Assembly (Includes Key Nos. 1-13)

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PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE B

KEY PART
NO. NUMBER DESCRIPTION QUAN.

1 979999-001 Leveling Foot ................................................................................................................................................... 4

2 ** STD541031 * Hex Nut (5/16-18) ........................................................................................................................................... 36
3 ** STD551031 * Washer (5/16 in.) ............................................................................................................................................ 40
4 979995-002 Leg ................................................................................................................................................................... 4

5 ** STD533107 * Carriage Bolt (5/16-18 x 3/4 in.) ...................................................................................................................... 24

6 979993-002 End Brace ........................................................................................................................................................ 2
om 7 979997-002 Side Brace ....................................................................................................................................................... 2
8 ** STD523107 * Bolt (5/16-18 x 3/4 in. Hex Hd.) ........................................................................................................................ 4
9 979996-002 Short Leg Brace ............................................................................................................................................... 2
10 979998-002 Long Leg Brace ................................................................................................................................................ 2

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KEY PART KEY PART
NO. NUMBER DESCRIPTION QLJAN. NO. NUMBER DESCRIPTION QLJAN.

1 979973-001 Fence End Cap ..................................... 1 14 980964-001 Cam Sleeve ................................................... 1

2 979945-001 * Screw (#8-32 x 1/2 in.) ......................... 4 15 980595-001 Pin ................................................................. 1
3 ** STD541425 * Lock Nut (1/4-20) .................................. 1 16 980596-001 Retaining Ring ................................................ 2
4 979970-001 Lock Plate ............................................. 1 17 979965-002 Rip Fence Handle .......................................... 1
5 979969-001 Lock Spring ........................................... 1 18 979966-001 Roll Pin (8 x 43 mm) ...................................... 2
6 979968-001 Fence Lock Rod .................................... 1 19 979967-001 * Screw (1/4-20 x 3/4 in. Socket Hd.) ............... 4
7 979972-001 Rear Fence Slide ................................... 1 20 980966-001 Rear Glide ...................................................... 2
8 ** STD551008 * Washer (#8) .......................................... 1 21 980598-001 * Screw (#8-32 x 1/4 in.) ................................... 4
9 979961-001 Scale Indicator ...................................... 1 22 980965-001 Front Glide ..................................................... 2
10 979962-001 Fence Plate ........................................... 1 23 979960-001 Scale Indicator Housing ................................. 1

11 979963-001 Rip Fence Cover ................................... 1 24 979959-001 Rip Fence ...................................................... 1

12 979881-001 * Screw (5/16-18 x 1/2 in. Socket Hd.) ...4 25 980322-001 Warning Label ................................................ 1

13 979964-001 Fence Handle Bracket .......................... 1 26 980317-001 Fence Label ................................................... 1

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PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE D

KEY PART
NO. NUMBER DESCRIPTION QUAN.

1 979935-001 Push Nut ......................................................................................................................................................... 4

2 979940-001 Anti-Kickback Pawl ........................................................................................................................................... 2
3 979944-001 Spacer .............................................................................................................................................................. 2
4 ** STD551025 Washer (1/4 in.) ................................................................................................................................................ 3
5 979942-001 Screw (1/4-20 x 3/8 in. Socket Hd.) .................................................................................................................. 3
6 979941-001 Riving Knife ...................................................................................................................................................... 1
7 979937-001 Blade Guard Bracket ........................................................................................................................................ 1
8 979939-001 Spring ............................................................................................................................................................... 1
9 979938-001 Pin .................................................................................................................................................................... 1
10 979934-001 Blade Guard ..................................................................................................................................................... 1
11 979936-001 Pin .................................................................................................................................................................... 1
12 980955-001 Roll Pin ............................................................................................................................................................. 1
13 980400-001 Warning Label ................................................................................................................................................... 1
14 980324-001 Blade Guard Label ............................................................................................................................................ 1
981279-001 Blade Guard Assembly (Includes Key Nos. 1-14)

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PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE E

KEY PART
NO. NUMBER DESCRIPTION QUAN.

1 979945-001 * Screw (#8-32 x 1/2 in.) .................................................................................................................................... 3

2 ** STD512503 * Screw (1/4-20 x 3/8 in.) ................................................................................................................................... 2
3 979985-001 Switch Plate ..................................................................................................................................................... 1
4 980594-001 * Square Nut (1/4-20) ......................................................................................................................................... 2
5 979986-001 Strain Relief ..................................................................................................................................................... 1
6 979991-001 Power Cord (Power Source) ............................................................................................................................ 1
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8 980001-001 Switch (Includes Key No. 7) ............................................................................................................................ 1
9 979987-001 Switch Housing ................................................................................................................................................ 1
10 980000-001 Receptacle ....................................................................................................................................................... 1
11 ** STD511003 * Screw (#10-24 x 5/16 in.) ................................................................................................................................ 2
12 979990-001 * Star Washer (#10) ........................................................................................................................................... 2
13 980321-001 On/Off Label .................................................................................................................................................... 1
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PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE F

KEY PART
NO. NUMBER DESCRIPTION QUAN.

1 STD541010 * Hex Nut (#10) .................................................................................................................................................. 4

2 STD551010 * Flat Washer (#10) ............................................................................................................................................ 4
3 981382-001 Belt Guard ........................................................................................................................................................ 1
4 979900-001 Pulley ............................................................................................................................................................... 1
5 STD502502 * Setscrew (1/4-20 x 1/4 in.) .............................................................................................................................. 2
6 979931-001 Motor ................................................................................................................................................................ 1
7 979988-001 Power Cord (Motor) ......................................................................................................................................... 1

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PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE G

KEY PART
NO. NUMBER DESCRIPTION QUAN.

1 979992-002 Base ................................................................................................................................................................. 1

2 ** STD523105 * Bolt (5/16-18 x 1/2 in. Hex Hd.) ........................................................................................................................ 3
3 980588-001 * StarWasher(5/16 in.) ....................................................................................................................................... 3
4 979918-002 Handwheel Assembly (Includes Key Nos. 5, 6, and 7) ...................................................................................... 2
5 977229-002 Handle .............................................................................................................................................................. 2
6 977491-001 Screw (M8 x 1-1/4 in.) ...................................................................................................................................... 2
Ob 7 977481-001 End Cap ........................................................................................................................................................... 2
8 980602-001 * Screw (#10-24 x 1/2 in. Socket Hd.) ................................................................................................................. 2
9 ** STD551010 * Washer (#10) .................................................................................................................................................... 2
10 ** STD511005 * Screw (#10) ...................................................................................................................................................... 2
11 980599-001 Cord Clip .......................................................................................................................................................... 2
12 980320-002 Front Panel Label .............................................................................................................................................. 1
13 982082-001 Data Plate ........................................................................................................................................................ 1

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PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE H
KEY PART
NO. NUMBER DESCRIPTION QUAN.
1 979879-001 * Bolt (5/16-18x3/4in. Square Hd.) .................................................................................................................. 12
2 979945-001 * Screw (#8-32 x 1/2 in.) ..................................................................................................................................... 4
3 979946-001 End Cap (Left Rear) ........................................................................................................................................ 1
4 980323-001 Label ................................................................................................................................................................ 1
5 979947-001 Rear Rail (One Piece Design) ......................................................................................................................... 1
6 982084-001 Rear Rail Connector (For Use On Split Rail Design) ...................................................................................... 1
7 979948-001 End Cap (Right Rear) ...................................................................................................................................... 1
8 979870-002 Extension Table ................................................................................................................................................ 2
9 982081-001 Scale (Right) .................................................................................................................................................... 1
10 979951-001 End Cap (Right Front) ..................................................................................................................................... 1
11 979950-001 Front Rail (One Piece Design, Includes Scale) .............................................................................................. 1
12 982083-001 Front Rail Connector (For Use On Split Rail Design) ..................................................................................... 1
13 979949-001 End Cap (Left Front) ........................................................................................................................................ 1
14 ** STD551131 * Washer (5/16 in.) ........................................................................................................................................... 28
15 ** STD541031 * Hex Nut (5/16-18) .......................................................................................................................................... 20
16 ** STD523110 * Bolt (5/16-18 x 1 in. Hex Hd.) .......................................................................................................................... 8
17 982080-001 Scale (Left) ...................................................................................................................................................... 1
18 979875-001 Align-A-Cut Insert ............................................................................................................................................ 1
19 979874-001 * Setscrew (5/16-18 x 5/8 in.) ............................................................................................................................ 2
20 980956-002 Saw Table ......................................................................................................................................................... 1
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PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE I
KEY PART KEY PART
NO. NUMBER DESCRIPTION QUAN. NO. NUMBER DESCRIPTION QUAN.

1 ** STD551131 * Lock Washer (5/16 in.) ......................... 6 27 ** STD511003 * Screw (#10-24 x 3/8 in.) ....................... 2
2 ** STD523105 * Bolt (5/16-18 x 1/2 in. Hex Hd.) ............. 2 28 980946-001 * Washer (#10) ........................................ 2
3 979880-001 Blade Guard Bracket ............................. 1 29 979908-001 Bracket ................................................ 1
4 979883-001 * Bolt (1/4-20) .......................................... 1 30 979911-001 Bevel Scale Indicator ........................... 1
5 979884-001 Spring ................................................... 1 31 979914-001 Knuckle ................................................ 1
6 980600-001 Washer .................................................. 1 32 980589-001 Retaining Ring ...................................... 1
7 979886-001 Table Bracket ........................................ 2 33 979924-001 Height Adjustment Rod ........................ 1
8 980588-001 StarWasher .......................................... 6 34 979923-001 "0" Ring ................................................. 2
9 ** STD523110 * Bolt (5/16-18 x 1 in. Hex Hd.) .............. 10 35 979922-001 Washer ................................................. 1
10 979896-001 Retaining Ring ....................................... 2 36 979897-001 Cradle (Trunnion) .................................. 1
11 979895-001 Ball Bearing (6202Z) ............................. 2 37 979898-001 Arbor Housing ...................................... 1
12 979894-001 Key ....................................................... 1 38 979902-001 Washer ................................................. 1
13 979893-001 Arbor Shaft ........................................... 1 39 979903-001 Retaining Ring ...................................... 1
14 *** 10 in. Blade (Item No.9 32126) ............. 1 40 ** STD304420 V-Belt (4L-420) ..................................... 1
15 979891-001 Outer BladeWasher .............................. 1 41 979900-001 Pulley ................................................... 1
16 979890-001 Blade Nut .............................................. 1 42 ** STD502502 * Setscrew (1/4-20 x 1/4 in.) ................... 4
17 979889-001 Blade Wrench ........................................ 1 43 980593-001 Retaining Ring ...................................... 1
18 979906-001 Shaft ..................................................... 1 44 ** STD523107 * Bolt (5/16-18 x 3/4 in. Hex Hd.) ............ 2
19 979907-002 Bevel Lock Handle ................................ 1 45 979925-001 Motor Support Base ............................. 1
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20 979912-001 * Washer (#8) ........................................... 5 Spring ................................................... 1
21 979910-001 * Screw (#8-32 x 3/8 in.) .......................... 5 47 979904-001 Retaining Ring ...................................... 2
i 22 979917-001 Threaded Rod ....................................... 1 48 979927-001 Pivot Shaft ........................................... 1
23 979915-001 Bracket ................................................. 1 49 979928-001 Screw ................................................... 1
24 979905-001 Spring ................................................... 1 50 979929-001 Motor Mounting Plate ........................... 1
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