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Owner's Manual

10 in.TABLE SAWModel No.315.228110

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_, CAUTION: Read and follow allSafety Rules and OperatingInstructions before first use of thisproduct.

Customer Help Line: 1-800-932-3188

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

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

972000-713

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• Safety• Features• Assembly• Operation• Maintenance• Parts List

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FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW

If this rRRFTSMRN Table Saw fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within one year from the date ofpurchase, 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 ofpurchase.

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, Hoftman Estates, IL 60179

Your saw has many features for making cutting operations more pleasant and enjoyable. Safety, performanceand 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 closeattention to the Rules For Safe Operation, and all Safety Alert Symbols, including Danger, Warning andCaution. If you use your saw properly and only for what it is intended, you will enjoy years of safe, reliableservice.

_. 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, alwayswear 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 safetygiasses 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 .................................................................................................................................... 10-11

• Tools Needed .............................................................................................................................................. 12

• Features .................................................................................................................................................. 13-15

• Assembly ................................................................................................................................................ 16-20

A. Assembly Of Leg Stand, Storage Brackets, and Mounting To Saw .................................................. 16-17Assembling Leg Stand ............................................................................................................................ 16

Assembling Storage Brackets ................................................................................................................. 17Mounting The Leg Stand On The Table Saw Base ................................................................................ 17

B. Assembly Of Rails, Tables, and Fences ............................................................................................ 18-19To Install Front and Back Rail ................................................................................................................. 18To Install Miter Table and Fence ............................................................................................................. 18

To Install Accessory Table and Rip Fence ............................................................................................. 19

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C.BladeCheckandBladeGuardAssembly..........................................................................................19-20To Check Saw Blade Installation ............................................................................................................ 19To Install Blade Guard ............................................................................................................................. 20

• Operation ................................................................................................................................................ 21-33

A. General Information ................................................................................................................................. 21Grounding ................................................................................................................................................ 2t

Types Of Cuts ..................................................................................................................................... 21-22Cutting Tips ............................................................................................................................................. 22

B. Settings and Adjustments ................................................................................................................... 23-28To Remove The Blade ............................................................................................................................ 23

To Check Replace Or Adjust The Riving Knife and Blade Guard Assembly .......................................... 241. Remove The Throat Plate ............................................................................................................... 24

To Reduce The Risk Of Kickback ........................................................................................................... 25To Avoid Kickback ................................................................................................................................... 25To Make A Push Stick ............................................................................................................................. 26

Featherboard ........................................................................................................................................... 26How To Make A Featherboard ................................................................................................................ 26How To Mount A Featherboard ............................................................................................................... 26

To Adjust Blade Depth ............................................................................................................................ 27To Adjust Blade Angle ............................................................................................................................. 27To Set The Scale To The Blade .............................................................................................................. 27

To Lock Miter Table ................................................................................................................................. 28C. Making Cuts ........................................................................................................................................ 28-33

To Make A Straight Cross Cut ............................................................................................................ 28-29

To Make A Miter Cut ............................................................................................................................... 29To Make A Straight Rip Cut ..................................................................................................................... 29

To Make A Bevel Cross Cut .................................................................................................................... 30To Make A Bevel Rip Cut ................................................................................................................... 30-31To Make A Compound Miter Cut ............................................................................................................. 31

To Make A Large Panel Cut .................................................................................................................... 31To Make Non-Through Cuts .................................................................................................................... 32

To Make Dado Cuts ................................................................................................................................ 33

• Maintenance ......................................................................................................................................... .. 34-36

A. General Maintenance .............................................................................................................................. 34B. Specific Table Saw Maintenance ....................................................................................................... 34-36

To Set Blade At 0 Or 45 Degrees ........................................................................................................... 34To Check The Alignment Of The Rip Fence To The Blade .................................................................... 35

To Adjust The Bevel Locking Lever ........................................................................................................ 35To Align The Miter Locking Clamps ........................................................................................................ 36To Adjust The Front and Rear Rail Clamps ............................................................................................ 36To Adjust The Accessory Table .............................................................................................................. 36

• Sliding Miter Table Assembly .............................................................................................................. 37-41

Checking Sliding Miter Table Assembly ....................................................................................................... 38To Check Miter Base Parallelism ............................................................................................................ 38To Check Miter Fence Alignment ............................................................................................................ 39

Making Adjustments To Sliding Miter Table Assembly ........................................................................... 39-41To Adjust The Miter Base ........................................................................................................................ 39To Adjust The Miter Fence ...................................................................................................................... 40

To Adjust Quick Stop ............................................................................................................................... 41

• Lubrication .................................................................................................................................................. 42Locker Bracket Assembly ............................................................................................................................. 42

Tilt / Elevating Mechanism ........................................................................................................................... 42• Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................................... 44-45

• Exploded View and Repair Parts List .................................................................................................. 46-53

• 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 theexplanations with them, deserve your careful atten'iion and understanding. The safety warnings do not bythemselves eliminate any danger. The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accidentprevention measures.

SYMBOL

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A

A

A

Note:

MEANING

SAFETY ALERT SYMBOLIndicatesdanger, warning, or caution, May be used in conjunctionwith other symbols orpictographs.

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

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

CAUTION: Failure to obey a safety warning may result in property damage or personal injury toyourself or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shockand personal injury.

Advises you of information or instructions vital to the operation or maintenance of the equipment.

IMPORTANT

Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge of thesystem and should be performed only by a qualified

service technician. For service we suggest you returnthe tool to your nearest Sears store or repair center,Always use original factory replacement parts when

servicing.

WARNING: Do not attempt to operate this tooluntil you have read thoroughly and understandcompletely all instructions, safety rules, etc.contained in this manual. Failure to comply canresult in accidents involving fire, electrical shock,or serious personal injury. Save the owner'smanual and review frequently for continuing safeoperation, and instructingothers who may usethis tool.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read the owner'smanual carefully. Learn the saw's applicationsand limitations as well as the specific potentia_hazards related to this tool.

DO NOT USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRON-MENT. Do not use power tools near gasoline orother flammable liquids, in damp or wet loca-tions, or expose them to rain. Keep the workarea well lit.

• MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD-PROOF with

padlocks and master switches or by removingstarter keys

• KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. All

visitors should wear safety glasses and be kept asafe distance from work area. Do not let visitors

contact tool or extension cord white operating.

• KEEP THE WORK AREA CLEAN. Clutteredwork areas and work benches invite accidents.

DO NOT leave tools or pieces of wood on thesaw while it is in operation,

• MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep toolssharp and clean for better and safer perfor-mance. Follow instructions for lubricating andchanging accessories.

• USE THE RIGHT TOOL FOR THE JOB. Do notforce the tool or attachment to do a job it was notdesigned for. Use it only the way it was intended.

• DRESS PROPERLY. Do not wear loose clothing,gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets, or otherjewelry. They can get caught and draw you intomovingparts. Rubber gloves and nonslip foot-wear are recommended. Also wear protectivehair covering to contain long hair.

• ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WITHSIDE SHIELDS, Everyday eyeglasses have onlyimpact-resistant lenses; they are NOT safetyglasses.

• NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury couldoccur if the tool is tipped or if the blade is unin-tentionally contacted.

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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued)

• DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footing andbalance at all times.

SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to holdwork when practical. It's safer than using yourhand and frees both hands to operate tool.

USE THE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Makesure your extension cord is in good condition.Use only a cord heavy er_oughto carry thecurrent your productwill draw. An undersizedcord will cause a drop in line voltage resultinginlossof power and overheating. A wire gage size(A.W.G.) of at least 14 is recommended for anextension cord 25 feet or less in length. If indoubt, use the next heavier gage. The smallerthe gage number, the heavier the cord.

AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Be sure

switch is off when plugging in.

REMOVE WRENCHES AND ADJUSTINGKEYS. Get in the habit of checking - beforeturningon tool - that hex keys and adjustingwrenches are removed from tool.

CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before using thetool again, check any damaged parts, includingguards, for proper operation and performance.Check alignment of moving parts, binding ofmoving parts, breakage of parts, saw stability,mountingand any other conditionsthat mayaffect its operation. A damaged part must beproperly repaired or replaced by a qualifiedservice technician at a Sears store or repaircenter to avoid riskof personal injury.

USE ONLY CORRECT BLADES. Use the rightblade size, style and cutting speed for thematerial and the type of cut. Blade teeth shouldpoint down toward the front of the table.

USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Usingimproper accessories may riskinjury.

USE ONLY SEARS REPLACEMENT PARTS.All repairs, whether electrical or mechanical,should be made by a qualified service technicianat a Sears store or repaircenter.

KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in good workingorder. This includes the blade guard, riving knife,and anti-kickback pawls.

CHECK DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work into

a blade or cutter against the direction of rotation

of the blade or cutter only.

DISCONNECT ALL TOOLS. When not in use,

before servicing, or when changing attachments,blades, bits, cutters, etc., all tools should be

disconnected from power supply.

• DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL. It will do the jobbetter and more safely at the rate for which itwas designed.

• NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNAT-TENDED. TURN THE POWER OFF. Do not

leave tool until it comes to a complete stop.

• BEFORE DISCONNECTING THE MOTOR;unplug the saw from power supply.

WARNING: When servicing, use only identicalCraftsman replacement parts. Use of any otherparts may create a hazard or cause productdamage.

NEVER USE THIS TOOL IN AN EXPLOSIVE

ATMOSPHERE. Normal sparking of the motorcould ignite fumes.

MAKE SURE THE WORK AREA HAS AMPLE

LIGHTING to see the work and that no obstruc-

tions will interfere with safe operation BEFORE

performing any work using this tool.

DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOTTURN IT ON AND OFF. Have defective switches

replaced by a qualified service technician at a

Sears store or repair center

GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK bypreventing body contact with grounded surfacessuch as pipes, radiators, ranges, refrigeratorenclosures.

• GROUND ALL TOOLS. See Electrical page.

• WEAR A DUST MASK to keep from inhaling fineparticles.

• PROTECT YOUR HEARING. Wear hearingprotection during extended periods of operation.

• DO NOT OPERATE THIS TOOL WHILE UN-

DER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS, ALCOHOL,OR ANY MEDICATION.

STAY ALERT AND EXERCISE CONTROL.Watch what you are doing and use commonsense. Do not operate tool when you are tired.Do not rush.

• AVOID AWKWARD OPERATIONS AND HAND

POSITIONS where a sudden slip could causeyour hand to move into the blade. ALWAYS

make sure you have good balance.

• ALWAYS SUPPORT LARGE WORK PIECES

while cutting to minimize risk of blade pinchingand kickback. Saw may slip, walk or slide whilecutting large or heavy boards,

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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued)

GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK. Kickback canoccur when the blade stalls, drivingthe workpiece back toward the operator. It can pull yourhand into the blade, resultingin serious personalinjury. Stay out of the blade path and turn switchoff immediately if blade bindsor stalls.

USE A SUPPORT FOR THE SIDES AND BACK.OF THE SAW TABLE when sawing wide or longworkpieces. Use a sturdy "outrigger" support if atable extension is more than 24 inches longandis attached to the saw, to prevent tipping.

CUT ONLY WOOD, PLASTIC OR WOOD-LIKEMATERIALS. Do notcut metal.

• NEVER cut more than one piece at a time. DONOT STACK more than one workpiece on thesaw table at a time.

DO NOT REMOVE THE SAW'S BLADEGUARDS. Never operate the saw with any guardor cover removed. Make sure all guards areoperating properly before each use.

NEVER PERFORM ANY OPERATION FREE-HAND. Always place the workpieceto be cut onthe saw table and positionit firmly against thefence as a backstop.

USE THE RIP FENCE. Always use a fence orstraight edge guide when ripping.

BEFORE MAKING A CUT, be sure all adjust-merits are secure.

• BE SURE THE BLADE PATH IS FREE OFNAILS. Inspect for and remove all nails fromlumber before cutting. •

• BE SURE THE BLADE CLEARS THEWORKPIECE. Never start the saw with the bladetouchingthe workpiece.

• KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM cu'rrlNG AREA.

Do not reach underneath work or in blade cutting •path with your hands and fingers for any reason.Always turn the power off.

• USE A PUSH BLOCK OR PUSH STICK forworkpieces so small that your fingers go underthe blade guard. NEVER TOUCH BLADE orother moving parts during use, for any reason.

,_ WARNING: Blade coasts after being turned off.

ALLOW THE MOTOR TO COME UP TO FULLSPEED before startinga cut to avoid bladebinding or stalling.

ALWAYS PUSH THE WORKPIECE; never pull ittoward the saw.

DO NOT FEED THE MATERIAL TOO QUICKLY.Do not force the workpiece against the blade.

ALWAYS TURN OFF SAW before disconnectingit, to avoid accidental starting when reconnectingto power supply. NEVER leave the table sawunattended while connected to a power source.

BEFORE CHANGING THE SETUP, REMOVINGCOVERS, GUARDS, OR BLADE; unplug thesaw from power supply.

KEEP TOOL DRY, CLEAN, AND FREE FROMOIL AND GREASE. Always use a clean clothwhen cleaning. Never use brake fluids, gasoline,petroleum-based products,or any solvents toclean tool.

KEEP BLADES CLEAN, SHARP AND WITHSUFFICIENT SET. Sharp blades minimizestalling and kickback.

USE ONLY OUTDOOR EXTENSION CORDS.Use only extension cords withthe marking"Acceptable for use with outdoorappliances;store cords indoorswhile not in use." Useextension cords with an electrical rating not lessthan the saw's rating. Always disconnect theextension cord from the outlet before disconnect-ing the productfrom the extension cord.

INSPECT TOOL CORDS AND EXTENSIONCORDS PERIODICALLY and, if damaged, haverepaired by a qualifiedservice technician at aSears store or repair center. Stay constantlyaware of cord location and keep it well awayfrom the moving blade.

DO NOT ABUSE CORD. Never yank cord todisconnect it from receptacle. Keep cord fromheat, oil, and sharp edges.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to themfrequently and use to instructother users. If youloan someone thistool, loan them these instruc-tions also.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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EXTENSION CORDS

Use only 3-wire extension cords that have 3-pronggrounding plugs and 3-pole receptacles that accept

the tool's plug. When using a power tool at a consid-erable distance from the power source, use an

extension cord heavy enough to carry the current thatthe tool will draw. An undersized extension cord will

cause a drop in line voltage, resulting in a loss ofpower and causing the motor to overheat. Use the

chart provided below to determine the minimum wiresize required in an extension cord. Only round jack-eted cords _isted by Underwdter's Laboratories (UL_should be used.

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

Up to 25 feet 1426-100 feet 12

When working with the tool outdoors, use an exten-sion cord that is designed for outside use. This is

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

Before using an extension cord, inspect it for loose or

exposed wires and cut or worn insulation.

_k CAUTION: Keep the cord away from the cuttingarea and position the cord so that it will not becaught on lumber, tools, or other objects duringcutting operations.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

Your Sears Craftsman Table Saw is powered by aprecision built electric motor. It should be connectedto a power supply that is 120 volts, 60 Hz, AC only(normal household current). Do not operate this toolon direct current (DC). A substantial voltage drop willcause a loss of power and the motor will overheat. Ifthe saw does not operate when plugged into anout_et,double check the power supply.

SPEED AND WIRING

The no-load speed of your table saw is approximately4,800 rpm. This speed is not constant and decreases

under a load or with lower voltage. For voltage, thewiring in a shop is as important as the motor's horse-

power rating. A line intended only for lights cannotproperly carry a power tool motor. Wire that is heavyenough for a short distance will be too light for a

greater dist.ance. A line that can support one powertool may not be able to support two or three tools.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding

provides a path of least resistance for electric currentto reduce the risk of electric shock. This tool is

equipped with an electric cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug

must be plugged into a matching outlet that is properlyinstalled and grounded in accordance with all localcodes and ordinances.

Do not modify the plug provided. If it will not fit theoutlet, have the proper outlet installed by a qualified

electrician, improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in a risk of electricshock. The conductor with insulation having an outer

sudace that is green with or without yellow stripes is

the equipment-grounding conductor, if repair orreplacement of the electric cord or plug is necessary,do not connect the equipment-grounding conductor toa live terminal.

Check with a qualified electrician or service personnelif the grounding instructions are not completelyunderstood, or if in doubt as to whether the tool is

properly grounded.

Repair or replace a damaged or worn cord immedi-ately.

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

outlet like the one shown in Figure I. tt also has a

grounding pin like the one shown.

_, WARNING: Electrical shock can kill.

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GROUNDINGPIN \

DOVER OF GROUNDEDOUTLET BOX

Figure 1

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Anti-Kickback PawlsToothed safety devices behind the blade designed tostop a workpiece from being kicked back at theoperator during a rippingoperation.

ArborThe shaft on which a blade or cuttingtool is mounted.

Bevel CutA cutting operation made withthe blade at any angleother than 90" to the saw table.

Compound CutA cut with both a miter angle and a bevel angle.

CrosscutA cuttingoperation made across the grain or the widthof the workpiece.

DadoA non-throughcut that gives a square notch or trough;requires a special blade.

FeatherboardA device to help guide workpieces duringrip cuts.

Freehand (for talole saw)Dangerous practice of making a cut withoutusing ripor miter fences. See Safety Rules.

GumA sticky, sap-based residue from wood products.

HeelAlignment of the blade.

KerrThe material removed by the blade in a throughcut orthe slot produced by the blade in a non-through cut.

KickbackA hazard that can occur when blade binds or stalls,throwingworkpiece back toward operator.

Leading EndThe end of the workpiece pushed into the cuttingtoolfirst.

Miter CutA cutting operation made with the miter gage usingany angle other than 0° on the miter gage.

Molding

A non-through cut that gives a varied shape to theworkpiece and requires a special blade.

Push Stick

A device used to feed the workpiece through the saw to

help keep the operator's hands well away from the blade.

Push Block

A device used for non-through cut type operations to

help keep the operator's hands away from the blade.

Rabbet

A notch in the edge of a workpiece.

Resaw

A cutting operation to reduce the thickness of the

workpiece in order to make thinner pieces.

ResinA sticky, sap-based substance.

Rip CutA cut made with the grain of the workpiece.

Saw Blade PathThe area directly in line with the blade -- over, under,behind, or in front of it. Also, the workpieceareawhich will be or has been cut by the blade.

SetThe distance that the tip of the saw blade tooth is bent(or set) outward from the face of the blade.

Throw-BackSaw throwing back a workpiece; similar to kickback.

Through SawingAny cutting operationwhere the blade extendscompletelythroughthe workpiece.

Trailing EndThe workpiece end last cut by the blade in a rip cut.

WorkpieceThe item on which the cutting operation is being done.The surfacesof a workpiece are commonly referred toas faces, ends, and edges.

WorktableThe surface on which the workpiece rests whileperforminga cuttingoperation.

Blade Arbor 5/8 in,

Blade Diameter 10 in.

Blade Tilt 0° - 45°

Net Weight Without Leg Stand 75 Ibs,

Net Weight With Leg Stand 97 Ibs,

Rating 120 V, 60 Hz - AC only

Input 15 Amperes

No Load Speed 4,800 RPM

Cutting Capacity with Miter at 0"/Bevel 0°: 3-9/16 in.

Cutting Capacity with Miter at 0VBevel 45°: 2-t/2 in.

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Your new table saw has been designed to give youmany years of high quality performance. To insurethis goal, proper care and treatment is important.Careful treatment begins with removing all parts fromthe canon and checking them against the list of loosepans.Your table saw is shipped complete in one carton andincludes a leg stand, two table extensions, a rip fence,a miter fence with adjusting clamp, a blade guard, railsand hardware.

• Separate the saw and all parts from the packingmaterials and check each against the packing list,especially the small parts that can be hidden in thepacking material.

Note: Do not discard the packing materials until youhave carefully inspected the saw, identifiedallparts, and satisfactorily operated your new saw.

If you are missing a part, check the packaging beforecontacting Sears.

If any parts are missing, do not attempt to assembleyour table saw, plug in the power cord, or turn the switchon until the missing parts are obtained and are installed

correctly. Complete parts lists are lecated at the end ofthis manual. Use these lists to identify the part numberof any missing part. Contact your Sears Service Centeror Retail store and get the missing part(s) beforeassembling and trying to use your saw.

A WARNING: Never use gasoline, naptha, orother highly volatile solvents. Do not ever letbrake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-basedproducts, or penetrating oils contact plastic pans.Such chemicals can weaken or destroy plastic.

A WARNING: To prevent accidental starting thatcould cause possible serious personal injury,assemble all parts to your saw before connectingit to power supply. Saw should never beconnected to power supply when you areassembling parts, making adjustments, installingor removing blades, or when not in use.

_1, WARNING: If any parts are missing, do notoperate this tool until the missing parts arereplaced. Failure to do so could result in possibleserious personal injury.

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

Item No. 9-22210Item No. 9-22211Item No. 9-22212Item No. 9-22213Item No. 9-22214Item No. 9_-22215Item No. 9-22216Item No. 9-22217Item No. 9-22218Item No. 9-22219Item No. 9_-22220

Router Mounting Kit _1, WARNING: To avoid risk of injury, useMiter Slot Table recommended dado and zero clearance throatZe_'oClearance Throat Plate plate when employing a dado accessory.Dado Throat PlateMicro-Position Rip-Fence AccessoryQuick Fold TableWide Table KitLong Miter/Rip FenceAir Floatation TableWide Table Leg SetMiter Clamp Kit

DO NOT USE 7 in. WOBBLE DADOES

A complete assortment of blades for your saw areavailable at your nearest Sears Retail Store.

,_, 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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H

E

Figure 2

A. Storage Bracket ..................................................... 4

B. Screw (1/4-20 x 1/2 in. Pan Hd.) ............................ 4

C. Lower Brace ........................................................... 4

D. Hex Nut (5/16-18) ................................................. 32

E. Washer (5/16 in.} .................................................. 32

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

G, Leg ......................................................................... 4

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

I. Upper Brace ........................................................... 2

J. Hex Nut (1/4-20) ..................................................... 8

K. Washer (1/4 in.) .................................................... 12

L. Bolt/1/4-20 x 3/4 in. Hex Hd.) ................................ 4

M. Upper Side Brace ................................................... 2

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The following items are included with your Table Saw.

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BB/

Figure 3

N. Front Rail ............................................................ 1

O. Miter Fence Holder With Adjusting Clamp .......... 1P. Miter Fence With Miter Indicator ........................ 1

Q. Screw .................................................................. 1

R. Rip Scale Indicator .............................................. 1

S. Hex Nut ............................................................... 1

T. End Plug (Front Rail) .......................................... 2

U. End Plug (Rear Rail) ........................................... 2V. Rip Fence ........................................................... 1

W. Sliding Miter Table .............................................. 1

X. Blade Guard With Riving Knife

And Anti-Kickback Pawls ................................... 1

Y. Accessory Table .................................................. 1

Z. Rear Rail ............................................................. 1

AA. Large wrench ...................................................... 1

BB. Small wrench ...................................................... 1

CC. 3/32 in. Hex Key (Not Shown) ............................ 1

DD. 1/8 in. Hex Key (Not Shown) .............................. 1

EE, 5/32 in. Hex Key (Not Shown) ............................ 1

FIE 3/16 in. Hex Key (Not Shown) ............................ 1

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The following tools are needed for assembly and alignment. Note: The four hex keys listed below have been

provided with your saw. The remaining tools are typical shop tools and are not included with your saw.

3/8 in. NUT DRIVER

SOCKETWRENCHWITH7/16in.SOCKET

COMBINATIONSQUARE

FRAMING SQUARE

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ADJUSTABLE WRENCH

#2 PHILLIPSSCREWDRIVER

FLATBLADE I _SCREWDRIVER

3/'16in. HEXKEY,---,_-,_,_

5/32in. HEXKEY._.._-_._._

1/8in. HEXKEY._--__

3/32in,HEXKEY_

3/4in.WRENCH

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Your saw is designed to perform as a versatile,accurate, precision cutting tool that is easy to operate.

It is equipped with the following features for safety,ease of use, and high-quality performance:

• a carbide tipped combination blade

• a bevel indicator to set the exact angle of the blade,with locking lever

• an adjustable and reversible sliding miter table

• an adjustable miter fence with miter indicator

• an adjustable accessory table

• an adjustable rip fence with scale indicator

• an adjustable riving knife (splitter) and blade guardwith anti-kickback pawls

• front and rear guide rails with an easy-to-read scaleon front rail

• a dust exhaust (2-1/2 in. hole) that can be adaptedto a standard shop vacuum if desired

• blade adjusting handle to set depth of cut

• switch with Iockable cover plate to help preventunauthorized use

• aleg stand

These features provide ease of cutting with all types ofwood.

_, WARNING: Before attempting to use your saw,familiarize yourself with all operating featuresand safety requirements.

OPERATING COMPONENTS

The upper portion of the blade projects up through thetable, surrounded by an insert called the throat plate.To cut wood at a bevel, the blade must be tilted, usingthe blade adjustment handTe,scale, and bevel indica-tor found on the front of the cabinet. Inside thecabinet, adjustable positive stops control the degreeof movement.

The sliding miter table assembly is used for all cross-cutting operations. The miter fence is easily adjusted

to cut wood at an angle by loosening the adjustingclamp, setting the fence to the miter scale, and

retightening the clamp. The sliding miter table, whichrests on a base mounted on the rails, can be reposi-tioned along the rails for wide work. It can be reversed

for ripping so the projecting base is in the back.

Your saw includes a rip fence and an accessory table.

The accessory table can be moved from the right sideof the saw to the left side as needed. The rip fence isused to position work that will be cut lengthwise. Ascale on the front rail shows the distance between the

rip fence and the blade.

_lL CAUTION: The saw blade "coasts" after thesaw is turned off.

SPEED AND WIRING

The no-load speed of your table saw is approximately4,800 rpm. The speed will not remain constant but will

be less under a load. The wiring in a shop is asimportant as the motor's horsepower rating. A lineintended for lights only will not properly carry a

power tool motor. Wire that is heavy enough for ashort distance will be too light for a greater distance. A

line that can support one power tool may not be ableto support two or three tools.

_i, WARNING: To prevent possible electricalhazards, have a qualified electrician check the

line if you are not certain that it is properly wired.

_i, WARNING: Observe all normal safety

precautions related to avoiding electrical shock.

SAFETY DEVICES

Safety devices on your saw include the blade guard,the anti-kickback pawls, and the riving knife (alsoknown as a splitter or spreader). The blade guard =saclear strong plastic shield designed to prevent acci-dental contact with the blade. It also deflects anyflying debris from within.

_, WARNING: Although many of the illustrations inthis manual are shown with the blade guardremoved for clarity,do notoperate the sawwithoutthe blade guard unless specificallyinstructedto do so.

The riving knife is a metal device directly behind andabove the blade. It is used to help keep the cut wood

from binding together and causing possible kickback. Itis very important to use the riving knife for all through-sawing operations. The anti-kickback pawls are

toothed plates mounted on the riving knife. Their teethpoint away from the work in case the work should be

pulled back, toward the operator. Then the teeth diginto the wood to help prevent or reduce the possibilityof kickback.

Your saw features a receptacle on the right side of the

cabinet that permits use of accessories. Use onlyaccessories that are listed for use with this tool. When

using a listed accessory, unplug the saw motor cord

and use the receptacle and the saws main powerswitch to operate the accessory.


KNOW YOUR TABLE SAW

BLADEGUARD

SLIDING PAWLS_MITERTABLE THROATPLATE

SAW BLADE

RIVING KNIFE

MITER SCALE

REAR RAIL

RIP FENCE

ACCESSORY TABLE

ADJUSTCLAMP

MITERFENCE

QUICK-STOP

END CAP

MITERFENCEHOLDER

STORAGEBRACKETS)

LOCKINGCLAMPS

LEGSTAND

MITERTABLE BASE

BEVELINDICATOR

FRONTRAIL

HANDLE

NITHLOCKABLECOVER

BLADEADJUSTINGHANDLE

BEVELLOCKINGLEVER

LEVELINGFOOlFigure 5

CRAFTSMAN"TABLESAW315,228110 14

POWER SWITCH

See Figure 6.

Your saw is equipped with a switch that utilizes a

Iockable switch cover to prevent unauthorized use.With the saw turned Off, a padlock can be used to

secure the switch cover over the switch. This preventsanyone from starting your saw without removing the

padlock, lifting the switch cover, and pressing theswitch button.

TO TURN YOUR SAW ON:

• Lift switch cover.

• Press switch button.

• Lower switch cover.

TO TURN YOUR SAW OFF:

• (A) Press or push outside of switch cover, or

(B) Lift switch cover and press switch button.

TO LOCK YOUR SAW SWITCH:

• Raise switch cover.

• Align metal loop through slot in switch cover whilelowering switch cover.

• Place shackle of padlock (not provided) through

the metal loop and close padlock.

_1= W ARNING: Always make sure your workpiece=snot in contact with the blade before operatingthe switch to start the tool. Failure to heed this

warning may cause the workpiece to be kickedback toward the operator and result in seriouspersonal injury.

,_ WARNING: To reduce the risk of accidentalstarting, Always make sure the switch is in theOff position before pluggingtool into the powersource.

BLADES

See Figure 7.

For maximum performance, it is recommended thatyou use the Craftsman 40 tooth, 10 inch carbide

tipped combination blade provided with your saw. It isa high-quality carbide tipped combination blade

suitable for ripping and crosscut operations. Other

recommended blades are listed in the accessorysection of this manual.

Check with your nearest Sears Retail Store for otherhigh quality blades as they become available.

_k CAUTION: Be sure to use only blades that arerated for at least 5,500 rpm and recommendedfor use on this saw. Check with your nearestSears retail store.

CARBIDETEETH

SWITCH

SWITCH

_TO STARTI

(B)

TO LOCK INOFF POSITION

PADLOCK(NOTPROVIDED)

TO

Figure 6

BLADE ROTATION

Figure 7


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

A. ASSEMBLY OF LEG STAND, STORAGEBRACKETS, AND MOUNTING TO SAW

ASSEMBLING LEG STANDSee Figures 8 and 9

• Take the fottowing hardware from the teg standhardware bag:

24 carriage bolts (5/16-18 x 3/4 in)4 leveling feet

32 fiat washers (5/16 in)32 hex nuts (5/16-18)

Note: Remaining hardware from this bag is used formounting leg stand on the table saw base andmounting storage brackets to upper brace.

• Take 4 legs and 8 braces from loose parts.

• Place an upper side brace inside two of the legs,

with the legs wide end up. (Upper side braces havetwo large holes in each end.) Make sure the twoposts on the leg align with the small holes on thebrace.

Align the two large holes on the brace and thelegs. Insert the carriage bolts. Add flat washersand hex nuts and hand tighten. Repeat for theother upper brace. These are the front and backsets.

• For the side sets, install a upper brace on two legs.Add hardware and finger tighten. Repeat for theother upper brace.

• Use the same steps to install the lower braces.Tighten all hex nuts with a 12 mm wrench.

• Place a hex nut and flat washer on each levelingfoot. Install the leveling feet from the bottom of

UPPERBRACE

BOLT HEXNUT

CARRIAGEBOLT

I

L

LEG

STORAGE LOWERBRACEBRACKET(S)

LEVELINGFOOT--_'_ HEX

16

WASHER

NUT

Figure 8CRAFTSMAN"TABLESAW315.228110

each leg with the bolts pointing up. Cap with theremaining fiat washers and hex nuts but do nottighten.

• Move the leg set to desired location. Adjust theleveling feet with a 12 mm wrench, then tighten thetop hex nut.

ASSEMBLING STORAGE BRACKETSSee Figure 8,

• Take storage brackets from loose pads.

• Take the followinghardware fromthe leg standhardware bag:

4 screws (1/4-20 x 1/2 in. Pan Hd.)4 hex nuts (1/4-20)4 washers (1/4 in.)

STORAGEBRACKET(S) UPPERBRACE

• Place the saw tabte upside down on a smoothsurface, such as cardboard, on the floor.

_i, WARNING: Do not lift the saw without help.The saw base weighs approximately 75 Ibs. Hold

it close to your body. Keep your knees bent andlift with your legs, not your back. Ignoring theseprecautions can result in back injury.

• Place the leg stand on the table saw base. Alignthe holes in the table with the holes in the end

braces.

• Place a flat washer on a bolt and insert throughhole. Add a flat washer and a hex nut. Hand

tighten. See Figure 10.

• Repeat for three remaining hotes. Tighten aUhardware with a 12 mm wrench. You may find it

helpful to use one wrench to hold the head of the

bolt and one to tighten the hex nut.

$

LOWERBRACE

LEGSTANDASSEMBLED Figure 9

• Secure storage brackets to upper braces of legstand as shown in figures 8 and 9.

Note: If you mount the saw base on a bench insteadof the legs, go to the Assembly of Rails, Tables,Fences procedure. The bench surface musthave an opening for sawdust to fall through, aslarge as the opening in the bottom of the sawbase. A height ot 36 in. from the top of the sawtable to the floor is recommended.

MOUNTING THE LEG STAND ON THE TABLESAW BASESee Figure 10.

• Take the followingfrom a smaU hardware bag:4 hex bolts (1/4-20 x 3/4 in.)4 hex nuts (1/4-20)8 flat washers {114-20 in.)

Note: This hardware was in the bag with hardware forassembling the leg stand and leveling feet.

SAW BASE

FLAT

LEGSTAND\

HEXNUT

HEXBOLT

Figure 10


WARNING: Do not connect to power supplyuntil assembly is complete. Failure to complycould result in accidental starting and possibleserious injury.

B.ASSEMBLY OF RAILS, TABLES, ANDFENCES

TO INSTALL FRONT AND BACK RAILS

• Position end caps on both rails and secure in placeby tapping with a block of wood or a rubber mallet.

• Loosen the front rail clamps one-half (1/2) turnfrom the tightened position. Loosen the square railholder nut one-fourth (1/4) turn to allow the frontrail to slide over it. See Figures 11and 12.

• Mount the front rail with the scale facing theoutside toward the operator.

• Check to make sure the rail clamps will securelyclamp the rail before sliding the entire assemblyinto position. If not, repeat steps 2 and 3 above.

• Slide the rail into position over both clamps andsecure.

• Mount the rear rail, following the same clampingprocedure as shown for the front rail. Orient therear rail as shown in figure 12.

TO INSTALL MITER TABLE AND FENCE

• Install the slidingmiter table assembly over thefront and rear rails. See Figure 13. Check that itslides easily on the rails. Push both front miterlocking clamps down evenly on each side tosecure. Repeat for both rear miter locking clamps.Note: Do riot force miter locking clamps fullydown. Tighten only to flat "seated" position.

• To install the miter fence holder to the miter fence,loosen the attachment bolt by turning the adjustingclamp (the knob on top) counterclockwise. Makesure the adjusting clamp is loose enough so thebolt has enough clearance to slide in the table slot.Slide the tabs into the grooves in the miter fence.See Figure 14.

• Mount the miter fence to the miter table by install-ing the Iocator pin (below the miter fence) into hole"A" or "B". (Hole "A" is closest to the blade). At thesame time, place the attachment bolt in the slot.Secure the adjusting clamp, but do not tighten.Note: Hole "A" should be used fo,_short pieces ofwood and hole "B" shouSdbe used for Songpiecesof wood.

• Adjust the miter indicator to the scale.

• Retighten the adjusting clamp.

FRONTRAIL CLAMP

ENDCAP FRONTRAIL

SCALE

LOCKING

LEVER BLADEADJUSTING HANDLE Figure 11

ENDCAP REAR RAIL

RAiHOLDERNUT

Figure 12

REARRAIL

MRERTABLE BASE

Figure 13

CRAFTSMAN"TABLESAW315.228110 18

TO INSTALL ACCESSORY TABLE AND RIPFENCE

m! Place the accessory table on the front and rear rails,fitting the tip into the rear rail. Position the slot on the

underside of the accessory table onto the front railand tighten the lever securely. See Figure 15.

• Screw the locking handle into the rip fence mounting

hole. See Figure 16.

• Remove the scale indicator assembly from the plas-tic bag and install on either side of the fence. The

pan head screw (#8-32 x 1/2 in.) goes on the outsideof the front block. The scale indicator and hex nut

(#8-32) go immediately behind the front lip of the frontblock.

• To install the rip fence, place the rear lip on the rear

rail and pull slightly toward the front of the unit. Lowerfront end onto the guide surfaces on top of the frontrail. Check for a smooth gliding action. Swing the

locking handle down to automatically align and se-

cure the fence. When securely locked, the lockinghandle should point downward.

,_, WARNING: Do not connect to power supplyuntil assembly is complete. Failure to complycould result in accidental starting and possibleserious injury.

C.BLADECHECKAND BLADE GUARDASSEMBLY

TO CHECK SAW BLADE INSTALLATION

• To check the saw blade, first remove the three

screws holding the throat plate in place. Removethe throat plate. See Figure 17.

• Make sure the bevel locking lever is securely pushedto the left. Raise the blade arbor to its full height by

turning the blade adjusting handle clockwise.

• Using the smaller hex wrench, insert the flat openend into the flats on the arbor shaft as shown in

figure 18. Insert the larger hex wrench over the hexnut, and, holding both wrenches firmly, pull thelarger wrench forward to the front of the machine to

loosen and push to tighten. Make sure the bladenut is securely tightened. Do not overtighten.

Note: Arbor shaft has left hand threads.

• Check all clearances for free blade rotation.

• See To Set the Scale to the Blade in the

Operation Section. In cutting operations, the scalewill be set to the side of the blade where the cutwill be measured and made.

ADJUSTINGCLAMP

MITERFENCE ATrACHMENTBOLT

MITER FENCE

INDICATOR

HOLE "B" TABLESLOT

ACCESSORYTABLE

Figure 14

REAR RAIL

UNLOCK_

FIT LIP OFTABLEINTO REAR RAIL

TOLOCK LEVER

FRONTRAIL

RIP FENCE

Figure 15

REAR LIP

REAR RAIL

SCREW HEX NUTLOCKING HANDLE

SCALE INDICATOR FRONT LIP Figure 16

19 I:RRFTSNRN" TABLESAW315.228110

TO INSTALL BLADE GUARD

[] To install the blade guard, first remove the threescrews holding the throat plate in place. Removethe throat plate. See Figure 17.

• Make sure that the locking lever is securely pushedto the left. Raise the blade arbor to its full height byturning the blade adjusting handle clockwise.

[] Move the locking lever to the right for Angle mode.Slowly turn the blade adjustment handle to put theblade at 30 degrees. The handle will "pop out"slightly as it engages the clutch.

• Holding the blade adjusting handle with one hand,use the other hand to push the locking lever firmlyto the left to lock the angle.

• Using Me smaU hex wrench, install the blade guardby loosening the two attachment hex nuts enoughto slide the riving knife down between the shims.Do not remove the hex nuts. See Figure 19.Partially retighten the two attachment nuts. Checkthe blade and riving knife alignment.

• Correctly align the blade and riving knife as shown,repeating step 5 as needed. Tighten attachmentnuts securely. If riving knife is not positionedcorrectly, with blade up, it could contact saw tablewhen blade is lowered and restrict blade elevation.

[] Blade alignment with the riving knife can beadiusted for different blade widths. Refer toSettings and Adjustments in the OperationsSection.

[] Check the blade guard assembly for clearancesand free movement. Reinstall the throat plate intothe opening, lower the blade and secure the threeattachment screws. Tighten the screws securely.

SMALLHEX

Ir

LARGEHEXWRENCH

THROATPLATE

Figure 17

NOTE: PLACE BLADE BETWEENINNER AND OUTER BLADE WASHER

LARGE SMALLHEXHEXWRENCH WRENCH_

LARGESPACER

ARBOR

\

ARBORNUT

INNERBLADEWASHER

OUTERBLADEWASHER

,TOTIGHTEN Figure 18

RIVING

MOUNTINGPLATE

Figure t 9

CRmFTSMRN"TABLESAW315,228110 20

A. GENERAL INFORMATION

GROUNDING

Your saw's three-prong plug must be plugged into amatching outlet that is properly installed and groundedin accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

"Improper connection of the equipment can result inelectric shock. Check with an electrician or servicepersonnel if you are unsure about proper grounding.Do not modify the plug; if it will not fit the outlet, havethe correct outlet installed by a qualified electrician.

To temporarily use the saw with a two-prong outlet,use an adapter, provided the outlet is properlygrounded. Make sure the extending green wire isconnected to the outlet-plate retaining screw. Thetemporary adapter should be used only until a prop-erly grounded outlet can be installed by a qualifiedelectrician, and only if ordinances permit such use.

_I1 WARNING: If an extension cord is used, makesure it has a three-prong plug and is largeenough to prevent excessive voltage loss.

_1= WARNING: The saw's motor cord must only beplugged into the receptacle provided on the sawwhich is controlled by the saw's master switch.Never plug the motor cord directly into anextension cord as this will prevent the ability toswitch the saw off.

TYPES OF CUTS

There are six basic types of cuts: the straight crosscut, the miter cut, the rip cut, the bevel cross cut, thebevel rip cut, and the bevel miter cut (compound mitercut). All other cuts are of these basic six. Operatingprocedures for making each kind of cut are given laterin this section.

_1, WARNING: Always make sure the blade guardand anti-kickback pawls are in place and workingproperly when making these cuts to avoidpossible injury.

Cross cuts are straight, 90 degree cuts made acrossthe grain of the workpiece. The wood is fed into the

cut at a 90 degree angle to the blade and the blade isvertical. See Figure 22.

Miter cuts are made with the wood at any angle other

than 90 degrees. See Figure 23. (The wood is angledto the blade.) Miter cuts may tend to "creep" awayfrom the miter fence during cutting. This can be

controlled by holding the workpiece securely againstthe miter fence. The miter clamp kit has been de-signed and tested for this purpose.

GROUNDINGPIN

COVEROFGROUNDEDOUTLETBOX

Figure 20

MOTOR CORD

SAWPOWERCORD RECEPTACLE

CUTACROSSTHEGRAIN,ONA STRAIGHTWORKPIECE,WITHBLADEVERTICAL

Figure 21

CUTACROSSTHEGRAIN,ONA ANGLEDWORKPIECE,WITHBLADEVERTICAL

Figure 22

• Figure 23

21 [RAFTSMAN" TABLESAW315.228110

Rip cuts are made with the grain of the wood. SeeFigure 24. To help control kickback while making a ripcut, keep the anti-kickback pawls properly maintainedand .adjusted, make sure one side of the wood ridesfirmly against the fence, and always use a push stickwith small or narrow pieces of wood.Note: Push sticks should also be used to finish a cutwhen ripping long narrow pieces of wood, to preventyour hands from getting close to the blade. SeeFigure 34.

Bevel cross cuts are made with an angled blade,cutting wood across the grain.

Bevel rip cuts are made with an angled blade, cuttingwood with the grain. See Figure 25.

Note: The fence must always be on the left side of theblade when making bevel cuts. See Figure 45.

Compound or bevel miter cuts are made with anangled blade on wood that is angled to the blade. Bethoroughly familiar with making straight cross cuts,bevel cross cuts, and miter cuts before trying acompound miter cut. See Figure 26.

CuI-rlNG TIPS

Dado and rabbet cuts are non-through cuts which canbe either rip cuts or cross cuts. Carefully read andunderstand all sections of this owner's manual beforeattempting any operation.

_. WARNING: All blades and dado sets must berated for at least 5,500 RPM to prevent possibleinjury.

• The kerf (the cut made by the blade in the wood)will be wider than the blade to avoid overheating orbinding. Make allowance for the kerf whenmeasuring wood.

• Make sure the kerr is made on the waste side ofthe measuring line.

• Cut the wood with the finish side up.

• Knock out any loose knots with a hammer beforemaking the cut.

• Always provide proper support for the wood as itcomes out of the saw.

• See the Accessories Section in this manual for alist of recommended blades.

CUT GRAIN,WITHTHEONA STRAIGHTWORKPIECEWITHBLADEVERTICAL\ /J/]

Figure 2_

CUTWITHTHEGRAIN, ///_("///fJj'.ONA STRAIGHTWORKPIECEWITHBLADEANGLED

rI //

CUTACROSSTHEGRAIN,ONA STRAIGHTWORKPIECEWITHBLADEANGLED

CUTWITHANANGLEDBLADEANDWORKPIECEANGLEDTOTHEBLADE

\/

...f

Figure 25

Figure 26

CRRFTSI4RN"TABLE SAW315.228110 22

B. SETTINGS AND ADJUSTMENTS

TO REMOVE THE BLADE

Use the two wrenches supplied with the saw for thisprocedure

_l, WARNING: Unplug your saw and make surethe blade guard assembly is installed and

working properly to avoid serious personal injury.

• Raise the blade guard. See figure 27, overview ofsaw

• Remove the three screws from the throat plate andlift the throat plate out of the slot.

• Push the bevel locking lever to the left for elevationmode.

• Raise the blade to its full height by turning theblade adjusting handle clockwise.

• Place the open end of the small hex wrench intothe slot beside the blade. The wrench will fit overtwo flats on the arbor (blade shaft). See Figure 28.

• Fit the large hex wrench onto the arbor nut. Turnclockwise and remove the nut, taking care not todrag your knuckles across the blade.

Note: The arbor nut has left-hand threads.

• Remove the outer blade washer from the arbor andthen remove the blade. Make sure that inner bladewasher and both spacers are tight against arborshoulder.

• Replace with a new blade. Make sure the bladeteeth are pointing forward, toward incoming work.

• Put the outer blade washer and arbor nut back on,aligning with the flats on the arbor. _ghten the nutwith a counterclockwise turn.

Note: Use care not to cross thread arbor nut. Donot overtighten.

• Rotate the blade by hand to make sure it is turningfreely.

• Check the riving knife and adjust if needed (Seenext procedure).

• Insert the throat plate, lower the blade, then securethe throat plate with the three throat plate screws.Tighten the screws firmly.

• Push bevel locking lever to the left to allow bladeelevation and lowering.

THROATPLATE BLADEGUARD

BEVEL BLADELOCKING LEVER ADJUSTING HANDLE

NOTE:PLACEBLADEBETWEENINNERANDOUTERBLADEWASHER

LARGE

RENCH

TOLOOSEN

SMALL HEXWRENCH

LARGESPACER

Figure 27

ARBOR

\_h

ARBORNUT

TO ANGLEBLADE,PUSHBEVELLOCKINGLEVERRIGHT,

_INNERBLADEWASHER

OUTERBLADEWASHER

,TOTIGHTEN Figure 28

TOLOWERBLADE,PUSHBEVELLOCKINGLEVERLIFTANDROTATEBLADEADJUSTINGHANDLECOUNTERCLOCKWISE

p# #,l

TO RAISE BLADE, PUSH BEVELLOCKING LEVER LEFT AND TO LOCK BLADE ANGLE,ROTATE BLADE ADJUSTING PUSH BEVEL LOCKING

HANDLE CLOCKWISE LEVER LEFT Figure 29


TO CHECK, REPLACE OR ADJUST THE RIVINGKNIFE AND BLADE GUARD ASSEMBLY

The riving knife is mounted between several shimsthat can be relocated as needed to center the knifebehind the blade. It is held in place by two bolts andhex nuts at its base. The bolts are set in slots thatpermit front-to-back adjustment.

_i, WARNING: Unplug the saw before working onit. If the saw is not unplugged, accidental start-up

may occur, resulting in possible serious injury.

REMOVE THE THROAT PLATE.

• With blade guard up, make sure the riving knife isplaced at least 1/8 inch from the outer points of theblade. See Figure 31. Then make sure it iscentered within the width of the blade. See Figure32. If either placement is wrong, adjust with thefollowing steps.

• Raise the saw blade by pushing the bevel lockinglever to the left and rotating the blade adjustmenthandle clockwise.

• Put the saw in Angle mode by moving the bevellocking lever to the right. Slowly turn the bladeadjusting handle until the bevel indicator is at a 30degree angle. Lock the angle by holding the bladeadjusting handle with one hand and returning thebevel locking lever to the left with the other.

• With the box end of the small hex wrench, loosenthe two nuts at the base of the riving knife. Do notremove nuts. Remove the riving knife/guardassembly..

• Rearrange the riving knife between the shims toachieve the correct centering.

_i, WARNING: Properly align riving knife.Improperly aligned riving knife may cause bladeto bind which will increase risk of kickback.

• Adjust the belts front-to-back as needed to placethe riving knife approximately 1,'8inch from theblade's outer points. Tighten with the small hexwrench to secure the riving knife and blade guardassembly.

• Bring the blade back to the desired angle andheight. Insert the throat plate, lower the blade, andsecure the throat plate with the three throat platescrews. Tighten the screws firmly.

\

BLADEGUARD

RIVINGKNIFE BLADE THROATPLATE

Figure 30

NGKNIFE BLADE

Figure 31

RIVINI

LOOSEN NUTS,RIVING KNIFEANDGUARD ASSEMBLY

TOCENTERRIVINGKNIFE,REARRANGESHIMS Figure 32

CRRFTSNIIN" TABLESAW315.228110 24

TO REDUCE RISK OF KICKBACK

Kickback can occur when the blade stalls or binds,kickingthe workpiece back toward you with greatforce and speed. If your hands are near the sawblade, they may be jerked loose and thrown into theblade. Obviously,kickback can cause seriousinjury,and it is weUworth using precautions to avoid therisks.

Kickback can be caused by any action that pinchesthe 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

making a cut with a dull, gummed-up, or im-properly set blade

• failing to support work

forcing a cut

• cutting warped or wet lumber

misusing the saw

not following correct operating procedures

• failing to use the anti-kickback pawls

• using the wrong blade for the type of cut

TO AVOID KICKBACK

Use these guidelines to avoid kickback:

• Always use the correct blade depth setting.Thetop point of the blade teeth shouldclear the work,piece,1/8 inch to 1/4 inch.

• Inspect the work for knots or nails before beginning

a cut. Knock out any loose knots with a hammer.Never saw into a loose knot or nail.

• Make straight cuts. Always use the rip fence whenrip cutting. This helps prevent twisting the wood inthe cut.

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

• To avoid pinching the blade, support the workproperly before beginning a cut.

• When making a cut, use steady, even pressure.Never force cuts.

• Do not cut wet or warped lumber.

• Always hold your workpiece firmly with both handsor use push blocks, push sticks, and featherboards

to keep your body in a balanced position to be ableto resist kickback should it occur. Use

featherboards and push sticks to control non-

through cuts on small workpieces.

ANTI-KICKBACKPAWLSIN PLACE

CORRECTBLADEDEPTH

BLADE GUARDIN PLACE

PUSHSTICK

NOKNOTS,NAILSORWARPSINWOOD,WOODFEDANDSUPPORTEDCORRECTLY

Figure 33

PUSHSTICK

PUSHBLOCKS

Figure 34

25 £RRFTSMRN"TABLESAW315.228110

_ WARNING: Never stand directly in line with theblade or allow hands to come closer than 3

inches to the blade. Do not reach over or across

the blade. Failure to comply can result in serious

personal injury,

• Use the right type of blade for the cut being made.

TO MAKE A PUSH STICK

A push stick is a device used to safely push aworkpiece through the blade instead of using yourhands. Push sticks in various sizes and shapes canbe made from scrap wood. The stick must always benarrower than the workpiece. If it is too wide, it mayjam on the rip fence or blade. When ripping narrowstock, always use a push stick so your hand does notcome close to the saw blade.

Note: Push blocks and featherboards should alwaysbe used when making non-through cuts.

A simple push stick design is shown in figure 34.Remember that the stick must always be narrowerthan the workpiece to avoid risk of injury.

FEATHERBOARD

A featherboard is a device used to help control theworkpiece by guiding it securely against the table orfence. Featherboards are especially useful whenripping small workpieces and for completing non-through cuts. Featherboards are made from a solidpiece of straight grain wood, free from splitsor knots.

HOW TO MAKE A FEATHERBOARD

The featherboard is an excellent project for yoursaw. Select a solid piece of lumber approximately 3/4 in.thick, 3-5/8 in. wide and 18 inches long. Mark thecenter of the width on one end of the stock. Miterone-half of the width to 30° and miter the other halfof the same end to 45° . See page 29 for information

on miter cuts. Mark the board from the point at 6 in.,8 in., 10 in. and 12 in. Drill a 3/8 in. hole at the 8 in.,10 in., and 12 in. marks as indicated in figure 35.Prepare the saw for ripping as discussed on page29. Set the rip fence to allow approximately a 1/4 in."finger" to be cut in the stock. Feed the stock only tothe mark previously made at 6 inches. Turn the sawOff and allow the blade to completely stop rotatingbefore removing the stock. Reset the rip fence andcut spaced rips into the workpiece to allowapproximately 1/4 in. fingers and 1/8 in. spacesbetween the fingers. See Figure 35.

HOW TO MOUNT A FEATHERBOARD

Remove the adjusting clamp knob, bolt and washerfrom the Miter Fence Holder. Place the bolt throughone of the holes in the featherboard. Positioning thefeatherboard will depend on the placement of the boltand the position of the sliding miter table on the rails.Place the washer on the bolt and attach the adjustingclamp knob, loosely. Position the featherboard withthe hex head of the bolt in the miter table slot but donot tighten. Completely lower the saw blade. Positionthe rip fence to the desired adjustment for the cut tobe performed and lock. Place the workpiece againstthe fence and over the saw blade area. Adjust thefeatherboard to apply resistance to the workpiece justforward of the blade. Securely tighten the adjustingclamp knob to secure the featherboard in place.Attach a C-clamp to further secure the featherboard tothe edge of the S_idingMiter Table.

_lh WARNING: Do not locate the featherboard tothe rear of the workpiece. Kickback can resultfrom the featherboard pinching the workpieceand binding the blade in the saw kerf ifpositioned improperly. Failure to heed thiswarning can result in seriouspersonal injury.

3/4 in.

3/8 INCH DIAMETER

1/4 in.

1/8 in.6in,--

8 in.10in.

12 in.

18in.

1-13/16in.

Figure 35

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TO ADJUST THE BLADE DEPTH

The blade depth should be set so that the outer points

of the blade are higher than the workpiece by approxi-mately 1/8 in. to 1/4 in. but the lowest points (gullets)

are below the top surface. See Figure 36.

,_ WARNING: Unplug the saw and make sure theblade guard assembly is installed and workingproperly to avoid serious personal injury.

• Push the bevel locking lever to the left for elevationmode.

• Raise the blade by turning the blade adjustinghandle clockwise or lower it by turning the handlecounterclockwise.

TO ADJUST THE BLADE ANGLE

See Figure 37.

_, WARNING: Unplug the saw and make sure theblade guard assembly is installed and workingproperly to avoid serious personal injury.

• Push the bevel locking lever to the right for anglemode.

• Angle the blade by turning the blade adjustinghandle until the bevel indicator shows the correct

angle.

• Return the bevel locking lever securely to the left tolock the angle, while holding the blade adjustinghandle in place.

TO SET THE SCALE TO THE BLADE

The scale is usable from 0-24 in. to the right side ofthe blade and 0-21 in. on the left side of the blade.The operator can select any desired dimensionwithinthose ranges. Use the following steps to set the scaleto the blade and scale indicator. Begin with the bladeat a zero angle (straight up). See Figure 38.

• Loosen the rip fence by raising the locking handle.

• Using a framing square, set the rip fence 2 in. fromthe blade tip edge.

• Loosen both front and rear rails by lifting the frontand rear rail clamps. See Figure 37.

• Adjust the front rail until the 2 in. mark is placed atthe scale indicator. Align the rear rail to the frontrail.

• Tighten the rails and check the dimension and therip fence in both directions.

RAILCLAMP

GULLET

BEVEL INDICATOR

BLADE

SCALEINDICATOR

ANGLEDBLADE

BLADEADJUSTINGHANDLE

RIPFENCE

2INCH MARK

Figure 36

BEVELLOCKINGLEVER

Figure 37

LOCKING HANDLE

SCALE /

FRONT RAIL

Figure 38


TO LOCK MITER TABLESee Figure 39.

The miter table slides to let the operator slide theworkpiece across the saw. A miter slide lock ismounted on the front of the miter table to lock it inplace. The miter slide lock is placed in a sloton thebase to align the miter table with the front edge of thesaw table. The sliding miter table should be locked forany cut in which the operator prefers a fixed table.

• To lock the miter table with the base proiectingtothe front, place miter slide lock in the back slot onthe base.

• To lock the miter table with the base projecting tothe back, place miter slide lock in the front slot onthe base.

C. MAKING CUTS

The blade provided with your saw is a high-qualitycarbide tipped combination b_adesuitablefor rippingand crosscut operations. Check with your Sears RetailStore for other recommended blades.

,_. WARNING: All blades must be rated for at least5,500 RPM to prevent possible injury.

TO MAKE A STRAIGHT CROSS CUTSee Figure 40.

It is recommended you make test cuts on scrap wood.

_1, WARNING: Never use rip fence as cutoff gaugewhen crosscutting.

,_, WARNING: Make sure the blade guardassembly is installed and working properly toavoid seriouspersonal injury.

• Remove the rip fence by lifting the locking handle.

• Set the blade to the correct depth for theworkpiece.

• Set the miter fence to 90 degrees with the quick-stop or the miter scale.

• Make sure the miter fence won't touch the bladewhile feeding the wood. Make a trial pass of themiter table. The miter fence should not contact theblade. Loosen the adjustingclamp to move thefence if needed.

• Place a support (the same height as saw table)behind the saw for the cut work. See Quick FoldTable in Accessories on page 9.

• Make sure the wood is clear of the blade beforeturning on the saw.

• To turn saw On, lift switch cover and'press switchbutton. Then lower switch cover.

MITERSLIDELOCK

MITERFENCE

QUICKSTOP

MITERTABLE BASE

SLOTFORLOCKINGMITERTABLE

Figure 39

ADJUSTINGCLAMP

Figure 40

TO

ro START

(B)

TO LOCKINOFFPOSITION

Figure 41


• To turn saw Off, (A) press or push outside ofswitch cover, or (B) lift switch cover and press

switch button. See Figure 41.

Note: To prevent unauthorized use, lock your sawin the Off position with a padlock as shown in

figure 41.

• Let the blade build up to full speed before moving

the miter table to feed the workpiece into the blade•

• Hold the work firmly against the miter fence withboth hands and push the miter table to feed thework into the blade.

TO MAKE A MITER CUT

See Figure 42.


WARNING: Make sure the blade guardassembly is installed and working property toavoid serious personal injury.

• Remove the rip fence by lifting the locking handle.

• Loosenthe adjustingclamp to set the desiredangle of the miter fence. Place the miter indicatoron the miter fence to the desired angle on the mitertable. Retighten the clamp.

• Place a support (the same height as saw table)behind the saw for the cut work. See Quick FoldTable inAccessories on page 9.

• Make sure the miter fence will not contact theblade while feeding the wood. Make a trial pass ofthe miter table. The miter fence should not contactthe blade. Loosen the adjusting clamp to move itaway from the blade if needed.

• Make sure the wood is clear of the blade beforeturning on the saw.

• Let the blade build up to full speed before movingthe miter table to feed the workpiece into the blade.

• Hold the work firmly against the miter fence withboth hands, keeping well clear of the blade, andpush the miter table to feed the work into theblade.

TO MAKE A STRAIGHT RIP CUTSee Figure 43.

It is recommended you make a test cut on scrapwood.

_. WARNING: Make sure the blade guardassembly is installed and working properly toavoid serious personal injury.

• Remove the miter fence. Position accessory tableand sliding miter table to provide the support necessaryfor the cut being performed. Securely lock the ripfence with the locking handle.

MITERFENCE

ADJUSTINGCLAMP_

BLADEGUARDASSEMBLY

Figure 42

• Don't leave one side of saw unsupported.• Position the rip fence the desired distance from the

blade for the cut and securely lock the handle.Adjust the scale to zero at the cutting edge of theblade.

• Place a support (the same height as saw table)behind the saw for the cut work. See Quick FoldTable in Accessories on page 9.

• Use a push block or push stick to move the woodthrough the cut past the blade. Never push asmall piece of wood into the blade with yourhand, always use a push stick, The use of pushblocks,push sticks, and featherboards arenecessary when making non-throughcuts.

• Stand to the side of the wood as it contactstheblade to reduce the chance of injuryshouldkickbackoccur. Never'stand directly in the lineof cut.

• Make sure the wood is clear of the blade beforeturningon the saw.

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

MITERTABLE BLADE REAR RAIL

PUSHSTICK

BASEFRONTRAIL

LOCKINGHANDLE

Figure 43

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TO MAKE A BEVEL CROSS CUT

See Figure 44.

It is recommended that you place the piece to besaved on the left side of the blade and that you makea test cut on scrap wood.

_i, WARNING: Make sure the blade guardassembly is installed and working properly toavoid serious persona_ injury.

i Remove the rip fence by lifting the locking handle.

I Move the bevel locking lever to the right for Anglemode. Turn the blade adjustment handle until the

bevel indicator is at the desired angle. Push the

bevel locking lever securely to the left to lock theangle.

i Set the blade to the correct depth for the

workpiece.

• Loosen the adjusting clamp on the miter fence. Setthe miter fence to 90 degrees with either the quick-

stop or the miter scale.

• Make sure the miter fence will not contact theblade as the wood feeds into the blade. Make a

trial pass of the miter table. The end of the miterfence should not contact the blade. Loosen the

adjusting clamp to move it away from the blade ifneeded.

• Place a support (the same height as saw table)behind the saw for the cut work,

• Make sure the wood is clear of the blade before

turning on the saw.

• Let the blade build up to full speed before moving

the miter table to feed the workpiece into the blade,

• Hold the work with both hands and push the miter

table to feed the work into the blade.

TO MAKE A BEVEL RiP CUT

See Figure 45.


_1= WARNING: The rip fence must be on the leftside of the blade to avoid trapping the wood andcausing kickback.

_lb WARNING: Make sure the blade guardassembly is installed and working properly toavoid serious personal injury.

Before making this cut, use scrap wood to make aninsert 5 in. wide, 22 in. long, and 3/4 in. thick. You

may want to make others that are more than 5 in.wide.

MITER FENCE

QUICK ADJUSTING CLAMPSTOP

WOODENINSERT RIPFENCE

Figure 44

MITERTABLE

BEVELLOCKINGLEVER Figure 45

• Remove miter fence, sliding miter table, andaccessory table.

• Replace accessory table on the left side of blade.Do not lock.

• Place the wooden insert between the accessorytable and the saw table to support the workpiece.See Figure 45. Secure the wooden insert withscrews as noted. Adjust the accessory table firmlyagainst the wooden insert and lock securely.Note: The wooden insert should be attached withwood screws from the bottom, through the twoholes provided in the casting. Securely trap thewooden insert between the accessory table andthe saw table.

• Place sliding miter table on the right side of bladeand lock securely.

• Attach the dp fence over the front and rear rails onthe left side and lock securely. Reset the scaJe tothe blade if needed.


• Move the bevel locking lever to the right for Anglemode. Turn the blade adjustment handle until thebevel indicator is at the desired angle. Push the

bevel locking lever securely to the left to lock the

angle.

• Position the rip fence the desired distance from theblade for the cut and lock securely.

• Place a support (the same height as saw table)behind the saw for the cut work. See Quick Fold

Table in Accessories on page 9.

• Use a push stick to move small pieces of wood

past the blade. Never push a small piece ofwood into the blade with your hand.

• Stand to the side of the wood as it contacts the

blade to reduce the chance of injury shouldkickback occur. Never stand directly in the lineof cut.

• Make sure the wood is clear of the blade before

turning on the saw.

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

TO MAKE A COMPOUND MITER CUT

This cut is made with both the miter fence and the

blade angled. Set the miter fence and the blade angle

with the procedures given earlier.

The miter fence must be on the left side of the blade.

It is highly recommended that you test the cut with a

piece of scrap wood. Become thoroughly familiar withbevel cross cuts and miter cuts before attempting to

perform a compound miter cut.

TO MAKE A LARGE PANEL CUT

See Figure 46.

Make sure the saw is properly secured to a worksurface so it will not tip over under the weight of a

large panel.

WARNING: Make sure the blade guardassembly is installed and working properly toavoid serious personal injury.

• Raise the locking handle on the rip fence to allowthe rails to move freely.

• Lift off the sliding miter table assembly by raising

the miter locking clamps to release the grippers.

• Remove the accessory table by swinging out the

lever and lifting the table up and out.

SLIDINGMITER ACCESSORYTABLEASSEMBLY TABLE

TABLE

MITER\LOCKING CLAMPS

RAIL CLAMP Figure 46

• Rotate the front rail clamps (under the front rail) tothe left and slide the front rail to the side where the

panel will rest. Lock the rail clamps after

positioning the front rail.

• Rotate the rear rail clamps (under the rear rail) to

the left and position the rear rail to support thepanel. Align the rear rail with the front rail. Lock the

rail clamps after positioning the rear rail.

• PLace the accessory table onto the rails far enoughfrom the blade to help support the panel and lock

securely.

• Place the sliding miter table assembly onto the

rails and lock securely. The miter table can berotated 180 degrees so the projecting base is atthe back of the work surface so you won't run into

it as you feed the panel into the blade. (Tables canbe placed on either side of blade.)

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

• Place a support behind the saw for the cut work.See Wide Table Kit and Quick Fold Table in

Accessories on page 9.

• Make sure the panel is clear of the blade before

turning on the saw.

• Let the blade build up to full speed before feeding

the workpiece into the blade,

31 CRRFTSMBN"TABLESAW315,2281t0

TO MAKE NON-THROUGH CUTS

Non-through cuts can be made withthe grain (ripping)or across the grain (crosscut). The use of a non-through cut is essential to cutting grooves, rabbets,and dadoes. This is the only type cut that is madewithout the blade guard installed. Make sure the bladeguard assembly is reinstalled upon completionof thistype of cut. Read the appropriate section whichdescribes the type of cut in addition to this section onnon-through or dado cuts. For example, if your non-through cut is a straight cross cut, read and under-stand the section on straight cross cuts before pro-ceeding.

_ Z

_, INARNING: Unplug the saw to avoid possiblemlury.

• Remove the three screws holding the throat plateinplace, Remove the throat plate.

• Raise the saw blade by pushing the bevel lockinglever to the left and rotatingthe blade adjustinghandle clockwise.

• Put the saw in Angle mode by pushing the bevellocking lever to the right. Turn the blade adjustinghandle until the blade indicator shows a 30 degreeangle. Push the bevel locking lever securely to theleft to lock the angle.

• With the box end of the small hex wrench, loosenthe two hex nuts at the base of the riving knife.Do not remove hex nuts. Remove the rivingknife/guard assembly. Retighten the two hex nutson the base. Insert the throat plate.

• Bring the blade back to 90 degrees.

• Lower the blade to the correct height by turning theblade adjusting handle counterclockwise. Securethroat plate with the three screws.

_t, WARNING: Carefully check all setups androtate the blade one full revolution to assureproper clearance before connecting saw topower source.

• Always use push blocks, push sticks, andfeatherbeards when making non-through cuts toavoid the risk of serious injury.See Figure 47.

PUSH STICK

"C" CLAMP PUSHBLOCK BEVELLOCKINGLEVERFigure 47

_. WARNING: Never feed wood with your handsi

when making any non-through cut such asrabbets or dadoes.

• When the cut is complete, unplug saw and raisethe blade.

• Remove the three screws holding the throat platein place. Remove the throat plate.

• Push the bevel locking lever to the right. Rotate theblade adjusting handle until the bevel indicatorshows a 30 degree angle. Push the bevel lockinglever securely to the left while holding the bladeadjusting handle to lock the angle. Reinstall theblade guard assembly.

• Retighten the nuts at the base of the riving knife.Check riving knife alignment to the blade andadjust shims if necessary. See Page 20.

• Move the bevel locking lever to the right and rotatethe blade back to 90 degrees. Push the lever to theleft to lock the angle.

• Insert the throat plate, lower the blade and securewith the three screws. Tighten them firmly.

CRRFTSMlUI" TABLE SAW 315.228110 32

TO MAKE DADO CUTS

A dado is a non-through cut end typically refers to achannel cut, both with the grain and across the grain.

An optional dado throat plate is available for your saw.Refer to the accessory section of this manual andcheck with your nearest Sears Retail Store for

information on dado throat plates and blades for yourtable saw.

• Unplug your saw.

_k, WARNING: Unplug the saw to avoid possiblemjury.

• Remove the riving knife and guard assembly. SeeFigure 19, on page 20.

• Retighten the two hex nuts on base assembly.

• Remove the blade.

• Remove the appropriate spacers on the blade arborto get the correct width for the dado blade.

• Mount the dado blade, using the instructions withthe dado set.

• Make sure the arbor nut is fully engaged and thearbor extends at least one full thread past asecurely tightened arbor nut.

• When mounting dado blades, make sure both theinner blade washer and outer blade washer areused.

• Replace the throat plate with optional Dado ThroatPlate.

WARNING: Always put all spacers in properlocation when changing back to saw blade.Failure to do so may result in possible injury and

damage to the tool.

• Always use push blocks, push sticks, orfeatherboards when making dado cuts to avoid the

risk of serious injury.

,_ WARNING: All blades must be rated for at leastu

5,500 RPM to prevent possible injury or damageto the tool.

33 rRRFTSMRN" TABLESAW315.228110

A. GENERAL MAINTENANCE 0° BOLT

_, WARNING: Always begin by disconnecting thepower supply.

• Periodically check all clamps, nuts, bolts, screws,and belts for tightness and condition. Make surethe throat plate is in good condition and in position.

• Check the blade guard assembly.

• To maintain the table surfaces, fence, and rails,periodically apply paste wax to them and buff toprovide smooth functioning. To prevent work fromslipping during cutting operation, Do not wax theworking face of the miter fence.

• Protect the blade by cleaning out sawdust fromunderneath the table and in the blade teeth. Use aresin solvent on the blade teeth.

• Clean plastic parts only with a soft damp cloth.Do not use any aerosol or petroleum solvents,

B. SPECIFIC TABLE SAW MAINTENANCE

WARNING: Always begin by disconnecting thepower supply.

TO SET BLADE AT 0 OR 45 DEGREES

The angle settings of your saw have been set at thefactory and, unless damaged in shipping, should notrequire setting during assembly. After extensive use, itmay need to be checked.

• Push the bevel locking lever to the right. SeeFigure 48. Turn the blade adjusting handle to anglethe blade. Use a combination square to checksquareness between the blade and saw table.

• If the blade is not perfectly vertical (O degrees),loosen the lock nut on the 0 degree bolt inside the

cabinet, position the blade, adjust the bolt, thenretighten lock nut. See Figure 48, insert. If thebevel indicator is not at zero, adjust it with the two

screws above the slot, beside the blade adjustinghandle.

• Turn the blade adjusting handle until the bottom ofthe blade has moved completely to the left side of

the slot. Lock the angle by pushing the bevellocking lever to the left.

• If the blade is not an exact 45 degrees, loosen the

lock nut on the 45 degree bolt inside the cabinet,position the blade, adjust the bolt, then retightenlock nut. See Figure 48, insert.

• Make a test cut.

BEVELINDICATOR

45° BOLT

BEVELLOCKINGLEVER

SCREWS LOCKNUT

BLADEADJUSTING

HANDLE

0° BOLT

Figure 48

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TO CHECK THE ALIGNMENT OF THE RIPFENCE TO THE BLADE

See Figure 49,

,_ WARNING: Unplug the saw to preventaccidental starting.

• Raise the locking handle to permit the rip fence tobe moved.

• Place a framing square beside the blade and movethe rip fence up to the square. Take the dimensionon the rip scale.

• Move the fence back and turn the framing square180 degrees to check the other side.

• If the two dimensions are not the same, loosen thetwo screws on the fence and align it.See Figure 49.

• Retighten the two screws.

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

_k WARNING: Before plugging the saw back in tomake test cuts, make sure the switch is in theOff position and the blade guard is in place.Failure to do so may result in serious injury.

TO ADJUST THE BEVEL LOCKING LEVER

The bevel locking lever may work loose and requireadjusting. To adjust it, use the following steps.• Push the lever full left to the locked position.

• Remove the screw on the blade adjustinghandle.You will need the 3/16 in. hex key for thisprocedure.

• Remove the blade adjusting handle and cam. Pullout the cam.

• Remove the set screw on the bevel locking lever.

• Remove the bevel locking lever from hex nut.

• Relocate bevel locking lever on the hex nut.

• Replace set screw and tighten securely.

• Replace the cam so that the lobe is against the tabas shown in Figure 50. Make sure the cam isseated in the lever.

• Reassemble the handle to the shaft and cam.Check whether the lever is now in the desiredposition. "13ghtenscrew securely.

BLADE

RIP FENCE

SCREWS

SOCKETREAD SCREW

LOCKINGHANDLE Figure 49

BLADEADJUSTINGWHEEL

SET SCREW

TAB

HEXNUT

CAM

COMPRESSIONHANDWHEEL SPRING

ADAPTER

BEVELLOCKING LEVER

Figure 50

35 CRAFTSMRN" TABLE SAW 315.228110

TO ALIGN THE MITER LOCKING CLAMPSSee Figure 51.

_i, WARNING: Unplug the saw to preventaccidental starting.

The miter lockingclamps are presetat the factory butmay require adjusting after extended use or if damageoccurs in shipping. Adjust them with the followingsteps:

• Loosen the set screw behind each locking clamp.

• Loosenthe screw on top of each locking clamp.

• Lift the locking clamp to the Up position.

• Push the clamp forward tight against the front railto bring the clamp into alignment.

• When the clamps are correctlypositioned,retighten the sCrewsand the set screws.

• Push both front and rear miter lockingclampsdown to secure the slidingmiter table.

TO ADJUST THE FRONT AND REAR RAILCLAMPS

See Figure 52.

The rai$cSampsare $ocated be$owthe raiSsand ensuretight attachment of the rail. Following extended use,the rail holder nut inside the rails may need adjusting.

• Remove the miter table and accessory table.

• Remove the front and rear rails by loosening therail clamps and sliding the rails off.

• Rotate each rail clamp to the left until it hits orcomes in contact with the bottom of the saw table.

• _ghtan rail holder nut until it is snug.

• Loosen rail holder nut one-fourth (1/4) turn.

• Replace the rails and check the rail cSamps.

TO ADJUST THE ACCESSORY TABLE

See Figure 53,

After extended use, the accessorytable may workloose causing the accessory table to be loose on therails. Fo$&owthe steps below, when adjustments arerequired:

• Remove the hex nut on the lever using a 3/8 in. nutdriver.

• Remove the backup plate and spring plate. Rotatethe spring plate 180° and reinstall on the handleshaft.

• Reassemble all parts and tighten hex nut securely.Note: The spring plate offers two ends for usebefore requiring replacement.

CIIRFTSMRN"TABLESAW315.228110

SE1 SCREW

FRONTRAIL

LOCKINGCLAMP

RAILHOLDERNUT

Figure 51

RAILCLAMP

HEXMOUNTINGBOLT

WASHER

Figum 52

ACCESSORYTABLE

CAPSCREW

WASHER

36

The sliding miter table assembly has been preset at the factory to be parallel to the blade. However,misalignment during shipping or requirements for very precise and accurate cuts may requirerealignment. The square relationship between the blade and the miter fence as it travels the entire

distance from the front to the rear of the miter table base during a cut is very important for makingprecise and accurate cuts.

To avoid unnecessary setups and adjustments, we suggest that you check these setups carefully with aframing square and make practice cuts in scrap wood before making finish cuts in good workpieces.

Note: Follow the general rule of measuring twice and cutting once.

Do not loosen any screws for the following adjustments until you have made checks and are sureadjustments are needed. Once screws have been loosened, these settings must be reset.

Two basic checks should be made to determine if adjustments are necessary:

• The miter base must be parallel to the blade as the table slides from the front to the rear of the mitertable assembly.

• The miter fence must be square to the blade when set at exactly zero (0°) on the miter table scale.This is necessary in order to be able to use the scale on the miter table. The miter table hasadjustment screws for squaring miter fence to blade and maintaining 0° scale settings when miterbase adjustments are required.

Note: These checks and adjustments are being explained in step by step procedures, however, youshould be aware that they depend upon each other.


CHECKING SLIDING MITER TABLEASSEMBLY

,_, WARNING: For illustration purposes, the bladeguard and anti-kickback pawls have beenremoved. Do not operate your saw without theblade guard unless specifically instructed to doso for non-through cuts.

TO CHECK MITER BASE PARALLELISM

_, WARNING: Begin by unplugging your saw.Failure to unplug saw could result in accidentalstarting causing possible serious injury.

• Set saw up as if you were preparing to make a cut.Tighten rail clamps, miter _ocking clamps, ad}ustingclamp, etc.

• Slide miter table (A) to the front of miter base (B)as far as it will go. Place a reference mark (C) nearthe end of the miter table as shown in figure 54.Note: Front of miter base is on infeed side of saw.

• Place a reference mark on one of the blade teeth(D) and rotate the blade (E) so that the referencemark on the blade is at the front of the throat plate(F).

• Place a framing square (G) against the blade andalign with reference mark on miter table. Measurethe distance between the blade and the edge ofmiter table.

Note: Place framing square between carbide teethand measure from blade. This step wi_Zinsureframing square is square against blade from thefront to back of blade.

• Remove framing square and slide miter table to therear of miter base as far as it will go.See Figure 55.

• Rotate the blade so the reference mark on theblade is at the rear of the throat plate. Measuringfrom the same mark on the blade at the rear willeliminate the effect of blade wobble.

• Place framing square against the blade and alignwith the same reference mark on the miter table.Measure the distance between the blade and the

edge of the miter table at the rear.

• Compare whether the front and rearmeasurements are the same. If they are the same,

proceed with checking the miter fence alignment. Ifnot, this indicates the miter base needs aligning.Miter base must then be adjusted before checking

miter fence alignment. See "To Adjust The MiterBase" section that follows.

C

G

B

B

A

Figure 54

E

Figure 55


TO CHECK MITER FENCE ALIGNMENT

The miter fence must be perpendicular to the bladewhen set at zero degrees.

• Set the miter fence (H) at 0 ° as shown in figure 56.Miter indicator (I) should be set precisely on 0° and

secured in place with adjusting clamp (J).

Note: The quick-stop is not necessary for thischecking procedure. However, you may want tocheck and adjust it to 0 ° at this time. See "Quick-Stop" section that follows.

• Place a framing square (G) firmly against the miter

fence (H), with the other side against the blade (E).See Figure 56.

• Check whether the miter fence and blade are

square with each other. With the framing squareagainst the miter fence there should be no gapfrom the front to the rear of the blade.

• If a gap exists, the miter fence may be out ofsquare.

• Rotate the blade and recheck. If there is aconsistent gap between the front and rear of theblade, the miter table needs aligning. Follow theadjustment procedures that follow.

MAKING ADJUSTMENTS TO SLIDING

MITER TABLE ASSEMBLY

TO ADJUST THE MITER BASE

Remember: Check all settings before looseningscrews for the following procedures. Once screwshave been loosened, these settings must be reset.

Eight screws are visible on the miter base (B).

• Four screws (K) are on the holder plates andsecure these plates to the rails. It is not necessaryto loosen or adjust these screws for this adjust-ment procedure.

• Another pair of screws (L) is in the base, at therear. Loosen these two screws (L) and the rear

miter locking clamps (M). See Figure 57.

• The last pair of screws is located on the infeed side

of the base. Loosen the left screw (N) only.

• The right screw (O) will be used as a pivot point.Note: The front two miter locking clamps (P) andrail clamps should remain locked.

• Following steps 2 thru.8 in "To Check Miter BaseParallelism", adjust the miter base so that it isparallel to the blade.

• Retighten the left front screw (N).

• Clamp the rear miter locking clamps (M).

• Retighten the two rear screws (L).

M

M

E G

Figure 56

-0

Figure 57

39 rRIIFTSMIIN" TABLESAW315.228110

TO ADJUST THE MITER FENCE

• Set the miter fence (H) at 0° as shown in figure 56.Miter indicator (I) should be set precisely on 0° andsecured in place with adjusting clamp (J).

• There are four slides located under the slidingmiter table. These slides let the miter table moveon the base. Three slides are mounted oneccentric screws that can be adjusted by looseningthe hex nuts on top of the miter table.See Figure 58.

• Loosen the rear hex nuts (Q) on top of stidingmiter table for this adjustment procedure.

Note: The front screws (R) are only needed toremove excessive play in the slides due to wearfrom extended use. They are not needed for thisprocedure. The right front hex nut is a non-eccentric pivot and should never be loosened.

• Adjust the right rear eccentric screw from the lowerside of the miter table so that maximum play existsbetween the slide and miter base.

• Push left rear of miter table snugly against miterbase as shown by the arrow (S) in figure 59 andsecure.

• Place a framing square firmly against the miterfence, with the other side against the blade.

• Adjust left rear screw from underneath miter tableuntil miter fence and blade are square with eachother.

i Tighten hex nut securely.

• Adjust right rear screw from underneath miter tableto remove excessive play.

• Tighten hex nut securely.

• Recheck your setups carefully. Also make sure allscrews, hex nuts, etc. have been tightenedsecurely.

• If sliding miter table assembly is still not squarewith the blade, repeat the above procedures asneeded.

• Make sure that slides remain square to miter baseedge to prevent "cocking" which will result inexcessive play in miter table.

HEXNUT

ECCENTRICSCREW

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Figure 58

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TO ADJUST QUICK-STOP

The quick-stop is preset at the factory to stop themiter fence at exactly zero degrees. However, whensliding miter table adjustments are made, theseadjustments may cause the quick stop to needadjusting. Check quick-stop with miter scale set atzero degrees. If adjustments are needed, proceedwith the following steps:

• Loosen the eccentric screw holding the quick-stop.

• Place the quick-stop against the miter fence withmiter scale set at zero degrees. See Figure 60.

• Adjust eccentric screw until it holds quick-stopsecurely against miter fence.

• Retighten hex nut, securing eccentric screw andquick-stop.

• Check your work. If the quick-stop is not at zerodegrees, repeat steps 1-4.

M_ERINDICATOR

MITER FENCE

ZERO ADJUSTING CLAMPDEGREE

MITERFENCE

QUICK STOP ANDECCENTRIC SCREW Figure 60

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This saw has been lubricated at the factory prior toshipment. Following extended use, you should inspectand lubricate the following areas to assure smoothoperation.

LOCKER BRACKET ASSEMBLYSee Figure 61.

• Add dry lube between both bevel gears, thebackup washers and the locker bracket.

• Add dry tube between threaded hole in motorcasting and threaded elevating shaft.

Recommended Lubricants:

Dry Silicone or Teflon Lubricant

TILT / ELEVATING MECHANISMSee Figure 62.

• Add dry lube between the handle shaft and thebore of the clamping bolt.

• Add dry tube between the face of the clamping boltand the face of the handle shaft.

• Add dry lube on the inner surfaces of the bevellocking lever which contacts the cam.

ELEVATINGSHAFT

THREADEDHOLE

BEVEL GEAR

BACKUPWASHER

CLAMPINGBOLT

BRACKET

Figure 61

HANDLESHAFT

HANDWHEELADAPTER

BEVELLOCKINGLEVER

COMPRESSIONSPRING

BLADEADJUSTING HANDLE

Figure 62

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[ Problem Cause Solution I

Excess vibration. Blade is out of balance.

Blade is damaged.

Saw is not mounted securely,

Work surface is uneven.

Blade is warped

Replace blade.

Replace blade.

Tighten all hardware.

Reposition on flat surface.

Adjust legs of optional stand.

Check Saw Blade Installation onpage 19. Replace blade if neces-sary.

Rip fence does not move smoothly. Rip fence not mounted correctly.

Rails are dirty or sticky.

Clamp screw is out of adjustment.

Remount the rip fence.

Clean and wax rails.

Adjustclampscrewcountemlockwise.

Rip fence does not lock at rear. Clamp screw is out of adjustment. Adjust clamp screw clockwise.

Cutting binds or burns work. Blade is dull.

Blade is heeling.

Work is fed too fast.

Rip fence is misaligned.

Riving knife is misaligned.

Wood is warped.

Replace or sharpen blade.

Align miter base.

Slow the feed rate.

Align the rip fence.

Adjustthe rivingknife with shimsprovided,

Replace the wood. Always cut withconvex side to table surface.

Wood edges away from rip fencewhen ripping.

Rip fence is misaligned. Check and adjust the rip fence.

Blade not properly sharpened or set, Re-sharpen or set blade,

Sliding miter table assembly doesnot move smoothly.

Miter base or slides improperlyadjusted.

See page 37 for Adjustments ToSliding Miter Table Assembly

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[ Problem Cause Solution j

Positive stopsinside cabinet needadjusting (Bevel Cuts).

Saw does not make accurate 90 or45 degree cuts.

Adjust positive stops.

Miter gage is misaligned(Miter Cuts).

Adjust the miter gage.

Blade adjusting handle is hard toturn.

Gears or Screw Post inside cabinet Clean the gears or screw post.are clogged with sawdust.

Saw does not start. Motor cord or wall cord is notplugged in.

Circuit fuse is blown.

Circuit breaker is tripped.

Cord or switch is damaged.

Plug in motor cord or wall cord.

Replace circuit fuse.

Reset circuit breaker.

Have the cord or switch replaced at

your Sears Service Center/Depart-ment.

Blade makes poor cuts. Blade is dull or dirty.

Blade is wrong type for cut beingmade.

Blade is mounted backwards.

Clean, sharpen or replace blade.

Replace with correct type.

Remount blade.

Blade does not lower when turning Back side of riving knife has come Realign and adjust the riving knife.blade adjusting handle, in contact with saw table.

Locking lever is not at full leftposition.

Move locking lever to left.

Motor labors in rip cut. Blade not proper for rip cut, Change b!ade; rip blade typicallyhas fewer teeth.

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PARTS LIST - FIGURE A

The model number will be found on a plate attached to the side panel of the cabinet. Always mention the model |number in all correspondence regarding your TABLE SAW or when ordering repair parts. IPart Key Part

Number Description Quart. No. Number Description Quan

1 969214-008

2 663283-001

3 969600-001

4 969226-001

5 969101-005

6 662884-005

7 969103-005

8 969104-007

9 969105-005

10 969529-002

11 661694-003

12 969548-002

13 969176-905

14 969113-001

15 623924-002

16 662481-001

17 969193-001

18 **STD541031

19 969117-001

20 969924-001

21 969251-002

22 663144-001

23 969122-002

24 969123-002

25 969124-002

26 969125-002

27 969126-001

28 969127-001

29 969128-001

30 969129-002

31 998292-002

32 **STD54117533 661796-00134 969130-00135 977227-002

36 981817-00139 969222-001

40 969221-001

41 706382-359

42 706382-360

Motor Assembly ...................... 1Off/On Switch Assembly ......... 1Shim ........................................ 2

*Hex Nut (#5/8-18) .................... 1Saw Table ............................... 1Front Cabinet Panel ................ 1Rear Cabinet Panel ................. 1

Right Cabinet Panel ................ 1Left Cabinet Panel ................... 1Locker Bracket ........................ 1

Clamper Bracket ..................... 1Dust Cover .............................. 1Miter Table Assembly .............. 1Clamp Plate ............................. 2Needle Roller(1/4 in. x 3/4 in.) ...................... 2Clamp ...................................... 1Shim ........................................ 5

*Hex Nut (#5/16-18) .................. 2Front Rail ................................. 1Rear Rail ................................. 1Rail Holder Nut (#5/16) ........... 4Rail Locking Clamp ................. 4Bevel Gear .............................. 2Shaft ........................................ 1Gear Shaft ............................... 1Handle Shaft ........................... 1Gear Rack ............................... 1

Tilting Gear .............................. 1Clutch ...................................... 1Cam ......................................... 1

*Screw

(#8-32 x 1-3/16 in. Fil. Hd,) ..... 1*Hex Nut (#3/4-16) .................... 1Washer .................................... 1

Locking Lever .......................... 1Handwheel Assembly(Includes Key No. 115) ............ 1Handwheel Adapter ................. 1Spring ...................................... 1Spring ...................................... 1Washer .................................... 1Washer .................................... 3

43 706382-346

44 **STD523110

45 **STD523107

46 662493-002

47 **STD511007

48 **STD600803

49 **607406-005

50 **STD502503

51 941401-018

52 941401-831

53 981505-001

54 981506-001

55 969137-001

56 969138-001

57 989001-001

58 969140-001

59 **STD375005

60 **STD541408

61 969142-001

63 981504-001

64 **STD522510

65 **STD522520

66 **STD541025

67 968705-004

68 969230-001

69 969229-001

70 968702-011

71 664087-001

73 **STD501003

75 "*STDe01005

76 969605-004

78 969220-002

80 969212-001

Washer .................................... 4

*Hex Bolt

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

(#5/16-18 x 3/4 in.) .................. 4*Screw

(#10-24 x 5/8 in. Pan Hd.) ....... 8*Screw

(#10-24 x 5/8 in. Pan Hd.) ....... 3*Screw

(#8-32 x 3/8 in. Pan Hd.) ....... 16

*Nylon Hex Nut (#3/8-16) ......... 1*Set Screw

(#1/4-20 x 3/8 in.) .................... 1Roll Pin .................................... 1

Roll Pin .................................... 2

Name Plate ............................. 1

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

Outlet (15 Amp Single Pole).... 1

Cord ........................................ 1

Cable Clamp ........................... 1Bevel Indicator ........................ 1

Wire Nut .................................. 1

"Lock Nut (#8-32 Hex) .............. 3

Cone Disc Spring .................... 1Data Plate ............................... 1

*Bolt (#1/4-20 x 1 in. Hex) ........ 2

*Bolt (#1/4-20 x 2 in. Hex) ........ 1

*Hex Nut (#1/4-20) .................... 4*Screw

(#10-24 x 5/16 in. Pan Hd.) ..... 2

Plug Socket Box (A) ................ 1

Plug Socket Box (B) ................ 1*Screw

(#8-16 x 3/4 in. Pan Hd.) ......... 4

Locker Support ........................ 2

*Set Screw (#10-24 x 3/8 in.) ... 4*Screw

(#10-24 x 1/2 in. Pan Hd.) ..... 15Throat Plate ............................. 1

*Cap Screw

(#1/4-20 x 3/4 in.) .................... 1Guide Holder ........................... 1

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PARTS LIST - FIGURE A - Cont'd

Key Part Key PartNo. Number Description Quan. No. Number Description Quan.

81 662329-001 V Belt ....................................... 2

82 662062-001 1/4 in. Spacer .......................... 1

83 662062-002 1/2 in. Spacer .......................... 1

84 969205-001 Blade Washer .......................... 285 **STD510807 *Screw

(#8-32 x 3/4 in. Pan Hd) ......... 386 969599-001 Shim ........................................ 289 **STD511010 *Screw

(#10-24 x 1 in. Pan Hd) ........... 490 662406-001

91 662407-001

92 662408-001

93 662409-001

94 969143-001

95 969165-001

96

End Cap F1 (front left) ............ 1End Cap F2 (front right) .......... 1End Cap R1 (right rear) ........... 1End Cap R2 (left rear) ............. 1Rip Fence Assembly ............... 1Blade Guard Assembly ........... 1

969172-003 ***Accessory Table Assembly ..... 1

97 661797-002

100 969173-007

101 969174-004

102 969175-002

103 969216-001

104 **STD581037

105 **STD541025

107 706382-343

108 661853-001

110 661574-001

111 661992-002

112 622183-052

113 662080-001114 664105-001115 **STD512510

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

Accessory Table ...................... 1

Handle Shaft ........................... 1

Handle ..................................... 1

Spring Plate ............................. 1

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

*Hex Nut (#1/4-20) .................... 1Washer .................................... 1

Spacer ..................................... 1

Hang Tag ................................ 1

Back-Up Plate ......................... 1* Screw

(#10-24 x 3/4 in. Flat Hd,) ....... 3Bolt Holder .............................. 1

Switch Cover Label ................. 1

*Cap Screw (#I/4-20 x 1 in.) .... 1

*Standard Hardware Item -- May Be Purchased Locally

**Available From Division 98 -- Source 980.00

***Item 96 Includes Parts 42, 78, 100 through 105, and 111

NOTE: "A" -- The assembly shown represents an important part of the double insulated system. To avoid the}ossibility of alteration or damage to the system, service should be performed by your nearest Sears Repair

Center. Contact your nearest Sears Retail Store for Service Center information.

{ ,_WARNING: Improper repair of a double insulated product can result in damages to the double insulation system |

possibly causing electrical shock or electrocution. Any repairs requiring disassembly of your table saw requires safety Itesting to be performed by your nearest Sears Repair Center. Contact your nearest Sears Retail Store for Service

Center information.

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FIGURE B: SLIDING MITER TABLE ASSEMBLY

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Key PartNo, Number Description Quan.

1 969177-0042 969188-0013 661811-0014 969190-0015 969191-0016 969192-0017 **STD523132

8 661797-0029 **STD551031

10 969194-00111 968702-00912 969227-00113 969225-00114 969228-00315 969598-00216 969916-00617 968705-041

Miter Table Top ....................... 1Miter Fence ............................. 1Pivot ........................................ 1

Saw Gage ............................... 2Miter indicator ......................... 1Fence Holder ........................... 1

*Bolt

(5/16-18 x 3-1/4 in. Hex Hd.)... 1Warning Label ......................... 1Washer .................................... 1Adjusting Clamp ...................... 1

*Screw (8-18 x 5/8 in. Pan Hd.) 2Spring Plate ............................. 1Stopper Plate .......................... 1Miter Base ............................... 1Guide Bar ................................ 2Holder Plate ............................ 4

*Screw

(10-24 x 15/32 in. Pan Hd.) ..... 8

18 607617-00319 621721-01020 969502-00121 969500-00122 969501-00223 621721-00124 703477-00625 661844-00126 703477-05927 **STD55121028 661845-00129 **STD501002

30 969915-00231 **STD57251232 661706-00133 662306-00134 **STD601005

*O-Ring ..................................... 4Washer .................................... 1

Eccentric Screw (10-24) .......... 3Quick Stop ............................... 1Eccentric Screw (8-32) ............ 1Washer .................................... 1

*Hex Nut W/Elastic Stop (8-32) 1Slide (A) .................................. 4

*Hex Nut W/Elastic Stop (10-24)4Lock Washer ......................... 12

Slide (B) .................................. 4*Set Screw

(10-24 x 1/4 in. Hex Socket).... 4Miter Locking Clamp ............... 4Roll Pin .................................... 4Guide Plate ............................. 2Non-Eccentric Screw (10-24) .. 1

*Screw

(10-24 x 1/2 in, Pan Hd,) ......... 1

• Standard Hardware Item -- May Be Purchased Locally **Available From Division 98 -- Source 980.00


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Key Part

No. Number DescriptionKey Part

Quan. No. Number

1 969144-001 Rip Fence ................................ 12 968704-006 *Screw

(10-14 x 1/2 in. Pan Hd.) ......... 23 969155-001 Fence Roller ............................ 14 9414(_1-309 Roll Pin .................................... 15 **STD511010 *Screw

(10-24 x 1 in. Pan Hd,) ............ 16 969254-0017 969154-0028 969114-0019 969253-001

10 **STD57120711 969156-00112

Clamper - B ............................. IRoller Holder ........................... 1Needle Roller .......................... 1Compression Spring ............... 1Roll Pin .................................... 1Rod .......................................... 1

610878-003 *Screw (1/4-20 x 5/8 in.Button Hd.) .............................. 2

14 "*STD54100815 969153-00116 969240-00117 **STD60080518 **STD51080519 969912-00420 969146-00321 623019-00422 969148-00123 969252-00124 969147-00225 "*STD600803

23 22

Description Quan.

27 969150-00128 969145-008

*Hex Nut (8-32) ........................ 1Scale Indicator ........................ 1Slide ........................................ 2

*Screw (8-32 x 1/2 in. Pan Hd.) 2"Screw (8-32 x 1/2 in. Pan Hd.) 1Locking Handle Grip ............... 1Eccentric Roller ....................... IRubber Plug ............................ 1Locking Handle Bolt ................ 1Clamper - A ............................. 1Pin ........................................... 1

*Screw (8-32 x 3/8 in. Pan Hd.) 2

Plate ........................................ 1Front Block ............................ t

_, * Standard Hardware Item -- May Be Purchased Locally **Available From Division 98 -- Source 980.00

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Key Part

No. Number Description

1 968700-004

2 969169-001

3 662002-001

4 969608-001

5 969233-0106 969170-001

7 969610-002

8 969612-001

9 969170-002

10 969168-008

12 980400-00113 980324-001

Quan.

*Screw

(#6-19 x 5/16 in. Pan Hd.) ......... 2

Anti-kickback Fingers ................ 2

Spacer Cap ............................... 2

Torsion Spring .......................... 1Push Nut ................................... 4

Dowel Pin ................................ 1

Arm ........................................... 1

Cover (clear) ............................. 1Dowel Pin .................................. 1

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

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

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


FIGURE E: REPLACEMENT PARTS

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Key PartNo. Number Description Quan.

500 663022-001

501 969244-003

502 969244-004

503 9-28134

504 9-28135

505 9-28137

506 9-28136

Saw Blade .................................. 1

Large Wrench ............................ 1Small Wrench ............................ 1

* 3/32 in. Hex Key ........................ 1

* 1/8 in. Hex Key .......................... 1

• 3/16 in. Hex Key ........................ 1

• 5/32 in. Hex Key ........................ 1


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1 979999-001

2 ** STD541031

3 ** STD551031

4 ** STD533107

5 979995-001

6 979997-001

7 ** STD512505

8 ** STD541425

9 981816-001

10 979998-001

11 981818-001

12 ** STD551025

13 ** STD522507

972000-713

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

* Hex Nut (5/16-18) ........................................................................................................................................... 32

* Washer (5/16 in,) ............................................................................................................................................. 32

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

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

Upper Brace ...................................................................................................................................................... 2

* Screw (1/4-20 x 1/2 in. Pan Hd.) ....................................................................................................................... 4

* Hex Nut (1/4-20) ............................................................................................................................................... 8

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

Lower Leg Brace ............................................................................................................................................... 4

Storage Bracket ................................................................................................................................................ 4

* Washer (1/4 in.) ............................................................................................................................................... 12

* Bolt (1/4-20 x 3/4 in. Hex Hd.) .......................................................................................................................... 4

Owner's Manual

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

In U.S.A. or Canada

for in-home major brand repair service:

Call 24 hours a day," 7 days a week

1-800-4-MY-HOME S° (1-800-469-4663)

Para pedir servicio de reparacibn a domicilio - 1-800-676-5811

Au Canada pour tout le service ou les pieces - 1-800-469 4663

For the repair or replacement parts you need:

Call 6 a.m. - 11 p.m. CST, 7 days a week

Parts Direct s°

1-800-366-PART (1-800-366-7278)

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

For the location of a Sears Service Center in your area:

Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

1-800-488-1222

To purchase or inquire about a Sears Maintenance Agreement:Call 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. CST, Monday - Saturday

1-800-827-6655

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