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Page 1: ...ns Safety Instructions Installation Operation Maintenance Parts List Customer Help Line For Technical Support 1 800 843 1682 Sears Parts Repair Center 1 800 488 1222 Sears Brands Management Corporation Hoffman Estates IL 60179 USA See the full line of Craftsman products at craftsman corn Click on the Craftsman Club_R_ link and join today Part No 137284630001 Printed in China ...

Page 2: ...tal purposes This warranty gives you special legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 A WARNING Some dust created by power sanding sawing grinding drilling and other construction activities contains chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm Some examples of ...

Page 3: ...do Cut Width 1 2 in _ WARNING To avoid electrical hazards fire hazards or damage to the tool use proper circuit protection This tool is wired at the factory for 110 120 Volt operation it must be connected to a 110 120 Volt 15 Ampere time delay fuse or circuit breaker To avoid shock or fire replace power cord immediately if it is worn cut or damaged in any way Before using your tool it is critical ...

Page 4: ...RATOR S MANUAL To reduce the risk of injury user and all bystanders must read and understand operator s manual before using this product KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM BLADE Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in serious personal injury SUPPORT AND CLAMP WORK A DANGER I DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury i _ W...

Page 5: ...DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed 9 USE THE RIGHT TOOL Do not force the tool or an attachment to do a job for which it was not designed 10 USE PROPER EXTENSION CORDS Make sure your extension cord is in good condition When using an extension cord be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw An undersized co...

Page 6: ...e switch is in the OFF position before plugging the tool in 17 USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES Consult this Operator s Manual for recommended accessories The use of improper accessories may cause risk of injury to yourself or others 18 NEVER STAND ON THE TOOL Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is unintentionally contacted 19 CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS Before further u...

Page 7: ...mable liquids or gases 24 DO NOT operate the tool if you are under the influence of any drugs alcohol or medicationn that could affect your ability to use the tool properly 25 Dust generated from certain materials can be hazardous to your health Always operate saw in well ventilated area and provide for proper dust removal 26 WEAR HEARING PROTECTION to reduce the risk of induced hearing loss ...

Page 8: ...ED SAW BLADE without first turning the saw OFF Turn power switch OFF immediately to prevent motor damage 4 NEVER PERFORM ANY OPERATION FREEHAND which means can using hands to support the workpiece but always use either the fence OR the miter gauge to position and guide the workpiece DANGER I FREEHAND CUTTING iS THE MAJOR CAUSE OF KICKBACK AND FINGER HAND AMPUTATIONS NEVER USE THE MITER GAUGE AND F...

Page 9: ...ential fire hazard 19 NEVER LEAVE THE SAW RUNNING UNATTENDED Do not leave the saw until the blade comes to a complete stop 20 For proper operation follow the instructions in this Instruction Manual entitled ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS Page 19 Failure to provide sawdust fall through and removal hole will allow sawdust to build up in the motor area resulting in a fire hazard and potential motor damage ...

Page 10: ...ises from the table and is thrown toward the operator Kickbacks can be avoided by attention to the following conditions How to Avoid Them and Protect Yourself from Possible Injury a Be certain that the rip fence is parallel to the saw blade b Do not rip by applying the feed force to the section of the workpiece that will become the cut off free piece Feed force when ripping should always be applie...

Page 11: ...n insulation with or without yellow stripes is the equipment grounding conductor If repair or replacement of the electrical cord or plug is necessary do not connect the equipment grounding conductor to a live terminal CHECK with a qualified electrician or service person if you do not completely understand the grounding instructions or if you are not certain the tool is properly grounded USE only 3...

Page 12: ...n a circuit that has a receptacle like the one illustrated in Fig 1 Fig 1 shows a three pronged electrical plug and receptacle that has a grounding conductor If a properly grounded receptacle is not available an adapter Fig 2 can be used to temporarily connect this plug to a two contact grounded receptacle The adapter Fig 2 has a rigid lug extending from it that MUST be connected to a permanent ea...

Page 13: ...e type dadoes or carbide tipped dado blades o Only use stackable dadoes o Maximum dado width is 1 2 in o Do not use a dado with a diameter larger than 6 in o Do not use molding head set with this saw o Do not modify this power tool or use accessories not recommended by Sears SUPPLIED NOT SUPPLIED Blade wrench Flat bladed screwdriver Blade wrench 4 mm hex wrench Phillips screwdriver Straight edge A...

Page 14: ...tly Call 1 800 843 1682 for missing or damaged parts TABLE OF LOOSE PARTS TABLE SAW ITEM A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R STAND S DESCRIPTION Table saw assembly Blade guard assembly Anti kickback pawls assembly Riving knife hardware bag assembly Rip fence Miter gauge Blade wrench Hex wrench Push stick Rear table extension Rear table extension tube Power cord storage Table extension wing hardwar...

Page 15: ...UNPACKING YOUR TABLE SAW A E C D F G H I K L M 0 p Q R S T U ...

Page 16: ...table locking lever Overload reset ON OFF switch with safety key lock lever Blade bevel lock handle Blade elevation and tilting handwheet Table insert Blade Riving knife Anti kickback pawls Right extension table Push stick Stand lock lever Rear table extension wing Power cord storage oft Stand lock hook Stand ...

Page 17: ...er the blade while cutting JAMB NUT Nut used to lock another nut in place on a threaded rod or bolt KERF The amount of material removed by the blade cut KICKBACK Occurs when the saw blade binds in the cut and violently thrusts the workpiece back toward the operator MITER CUT An angle cut made across the width of the workpiece COMPOUND CUT A simultaneous bevel and miter cut CROSSCUT A cut made acro...

Page 18: ...th of the workpiece RiViNG KNIFE A metal piece of the guard assembly located behind and moves with the blade Slightly thinner than the saw blade it helps keep the kerf open and prevents kickback SAW BLADE PATH The area of the workpiece or table top directly in line with the travel of the blade or the part of the workpiece that will be cut SET The distance between two saw blade tips bent outward in...

Page 19: ...ller wheel to the leg using the long hex bolt 1 the two flat washers 2 the sleeve 3 and the lock nut 4 as shown Fi cj A l Tighten the nut 4 using a 1 7mm wrench 2 Repeat the above steps for the other roller wheel to the front leg 3 Insert one handle 5 into the leg tube 6 fasten by bolts 7 two washers 8 and nut 9 Ti cjhten using a 10 mm wrench and screwdriver Fig B 4 Hepeat the above steps for the ...

Page 20: ...ok 7 from table to frame pin 8 to lock table into place Push down slightly on the table to secure hook to pin Fig D i 2 _9 Fig F _i_ a _ FOLDING THE STAND FOR TRANSPORT OR STORAGE Fig D E G 1 Release hook 7 from frame pin 8 2 With one hand lift up slightly wheel side of table on the grip 6 With the other hand depress lock lever 9 to release table from frame 3 Push down on wheel side of table saw t...

Page 21: ...the storage Release the locking knob 2 Fig L Blade wrenches Fig J Insert the two blade wrenches into the slot 4 located on the right side of the saw housing under the push stick Fig J 6 INSTALLING THE BLADE GUARD ANTI KICKBACK PAWLS AND RIVING KNIFE STORAGE Fig K 1 Attach the retaining clip 1 to the stand 2 using two screws 3 Tighten screws securely using a screwarwer 2 Attach the set plate 4 to t...

Page 22: ...inside the base 2 Repeat for the other clamp to be located on the bottom right on saw base Fig N the cord Do not wrap the power cord around the dust port 3 Fig 0 1 3 2 1 ASSEMBLING THE BLADE ELEVATION TILT HANDWHEEL Fig P 1 Attach the blade elevation handwheel 1 to the elevation rod 2 at the front of the saw Make sure the slot 3 in the hub of the handwheel 1 engage with the pins 4 turn handle 90 d...

Page 23: ...lock the tube into the extension Fig Q 3 Insert the rear table extension tubes 2 into the two extension tube brackets under the table 5 Fig Q Bent End Fig R INSTALLING THE BLADE Fig S T U i_ WARNING To avoid injury from an accidental start make sure the switch is in the OFF position and the plug is not connected to the power source outlet Remove the table insert 1 by snapping out from the hole 8 R...

Page 24: ...njury from an accidental start make sure the switch is in the OFF position and the plug is disconnected from the power source outlet e Never operate this saw without the riving knife in the correct position installing the riving knife assembly Fig V W W I NOTE The table insert should be removed and the blade raised to its highest position before proceeding 1 Loosen the blade lock handle 1 Turn and...

Page 25: ...move the blade guard and anti kickback pawl assembly 3 Adjust the blade to the 0 vertical position by unlocking the blade tilting lock knob and turning the bevel tilting handwheel counterclockwise and then lock into position 4 To see if the blade 1 and riving knife 2 are correctly aligned lay a combination square along the side of the blade and against the riving knife making sure the square is be...

Page 26: ... the left adjustment screw 2 until it touches the pivot rod 4 If the blade is partial to left side 1 Turn the right adjustment screw 3 counterclockwise and adjust the left side adjustment screw 2 clockwise 2 Remeasure as described in steps 4 to 9 in the prior section 3 When alignment is achieved turn the right adjustment screw 3 until it touches the pivot rod 4 Fig Y 4 BLADE GUARD ASSEMBLY I A WAR...

Page 27: ...lease the locking knob 3 7 Make sure that the assembly is locked in place both in front and back Fig BB 5 4 Removing the blade guard and anti kickback pawl assembly Fig Z BB I _ WARNING To avoid injury from an accidental start make sure the switch is in the OFF position and the plug is disconnected from the power source outlet 1 With the blade elevation handwheel raise the blade to the maximum hei...

Page 28: ...erious injury Fig CC Anti kickback pawl iNSTALLING THE DUST BAG Fig DD i A WARNING o Do not use this saw to cut and or sand metals The hot chips or sparks may ignite sawdust or the bag material o To prevent hazard clean and remove sawdust from under the saw frequently 1 Place the dust bag 1 around the neck 3 of the dust port 2 and tie the dust bag by pulling the string tight and secure with the sp...

Page 29: ...i A WARNING Failure to properly align fence can cause kickback and serious injury Fig FF 1 2 RiP FENCE iNDiCATOR ADJUSTMENT Fig GG 1 The rip fence indicator 6 points to the measurement scale The scale shows the distance from the side of the fence to nearest side of the blade 2 Measure the actual distance with a rule If there is a difference between the measurement and the indicator adjust the indi...

Page 30: ...tart make sure the switch is in the OFF position and the plug is disconnected from the power source outlet 1 Remove the table insert by snapping out from the hole 8 Fig S 2 Raise the blade to the maximum height by turning the blade elevation handwheel clockwise 3 Adjust the blade to the 90 vertical position by unlocking the blade tilting lock knob push in the blade elevation wheel and turn the bev...

Page 31: ...bevel lock handle 7 Check again to see if the blade is 90 to the table If not repeat step 5 8 Lastly check the bevel angle scale If the pointer does not read 90 loosen the screw holding the pointer and move the pointer so it is accurate at 0 and retighten the pointer screw 45 Stop 1 Disconnect the saw from the power source 2 Raise the blade to the maximum elevation 3 Loosen the blade bevel lock ha...

Page 32: ...the safety switch key and unplug the saw 2 Remove the blade guard for this procedure but reinstall and realign after adjustment 3 Raise the blade to the highest position and set at the 0 angle 90 straight up 4 Select and mark with a felt tip marker a blade tooth having a right set and rotate the blade so the marked tooth is 1 2 in above the table 5 Place the combination square base 1 into the righ...

Page 33: ...me turn the handwheel 1 to tilt the saw blade When the saw blade is at the desired angle tighten the bevel lock handle 2 ON OFF SWITCH Fig NN The ON OFF switch has a safety removal key With the key removed from the switch unauthorized and hazardous use by children and others is minimized 1 To turn the saw ON insert the safety switch key 1 into the slot in the switch 2 Move the switch upward to the...

Page 34: ...his will reduce friction when pushing the workpiece I WARNING I Before using the saw each time check the following 1 The blade is tightened to the arbor 2 The bevel angle lock knob is tightened 3 If ripping make sure the fence is locked into position and is parallel to the miter gauge groove 4 The blade guard is in place and working properly 5 Safety glasses are worn The failure to adhere to these...

Page 35: ... the section of the workpiece that passes between the blade and the fence Never perform any freehand operations Fig PP 6 WARNING When width or rip narrower than 2 in the push stick cannot be used because the blade guard will interfere Use the auxiliary fence 4 and push block 5 as shown Fig QQ Fig QQ 7 8 Continue pushing the workpiece 6 with the push stick 3 Fig PP or push block until it passes thr...

Page 36: ...eatherboards are especially useful when ripping small workpieces and for completing non through cuts The end is angled with a number of short kerfs to give a friction hold on the workpiece and locked in place on the table with C clamps Test that it can resist kickback _ WARNING Place the featherboard against the uncut portion of the workpiece to avoid kickback that could cause serious personal inj...

Page 37: ...when the workpiece is too narrow to use a push stick Always use a push block for rip widths less than 2 inches MAKE A PUSH BLOCK Fig UU Making the base o Start with a 3 8 in plywood at least 5 1 2 in wide or wider and 12 in long or longer o Cut the piece to shape and size as shown Making the handle o Start with a 3 4 in hardwood at least 5 in wide or wider and 7 in long or longer o Cut the piece t...

Page 38: ...stand directly in line of the saw blade path always stand to the side of the blade that you are cutting on 5 Keep the workpiece 2 against the face of the miter gauge 3 and flat against the table Then slowly push the workpiece through the blade 6 Do not try to pull the workpiece back with the blade turning Turn the switch OFF and carefully slide the workpiece out when the blade has completely stopp...

Page 39: ...l angle _ WARNING groove because the bevel angle may cause the blade guard to interfere with the cut if used on the left side groove 1 Set the miter gauge 3 to the desired angle 2 Place the miter gauge in the right side groove of the table 3 Set the blade 1 bevel to the desired bevel angle and tighten the blade bevel lock knob 4 Hold workpiece 2 firmly against the face of the miter gauge throughou...

Page 40: ...saw lower the blade and riving knife assembly to the down position 2 Remove the blade guard assembly and anti kickback pawls assembly for non through cut 3 Use the featherboard 1 with C clamps 3 to fasten the workpiece securely 4 Mount the auxiliary fence 4 with C clamps 5 Use the push block 2 to move the workpiece NOTE o Mount the featherboard to table as shown so the leading edges of featherboar...

Page 41: ... it is parallel with the table 3 Instructions for operating the dado is packed with the separately purchased dado set 4 The arbor 1 on this saw restricts the maximum width of the cut to 1 2 in 5 It is not necessary to install the outside flange 2 before threading on the arbor nut 3 for the maximum 1 2 in dado cuts Make sure that the arbor nut 3 is tight and that at least one thread of the arbor st...

Page 42: ...an damage plastic parts 6 Avoid use of cleaning chemicals or solvents ammonia and household detergents containing ammonia BLADE RAISING AND TILTING MECHANISM Fig ee ff After every five hours of operation the blade raising mechanism and tilting mechanism should be checked for looseness binding or any other abnormalities 1 With the saw disconnected from the power source turn the saw upside down and ...

Page 43: ...erial 5 Tilt the blade elevation tilting handwheel 1 to the 45 position 6 Remove the black plastic cap 2 from the side of the motor 3 7 Carefully remove the spring loaded cap and then pull out the brush 4 8 Repeat step 6 and 7 for the other side of motor 9 Place the new brush into the opening of motor making sure the ears on the metal end of the assembly go in the same hole the carbon part fits in...

Page 44: ... aligned with blade Warped wood edge against fence is not straight Riving knife not aligned correctly with blade Dull blade Blade mounted backwards Gum or pitch on blade Incorrect blade for work being done Gum or pitch on blade causing erratic feed 1 Plug in saw 2 Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker 3 Replace power cord 4 Remove switch from saw and separate in half Clean any debris accumulated w...

Page 45: ...d 5 Replace blade 6 Push material all the way past saw blade before releasing work Blade does not raise or tilt freely Blade does 1 not come up to speed Reset 2 trips too easily Machine 1 vibrates excessively 2 3 Does not make 1 accurate 45 and 90 crosscuts 7 Miter angle lock knob is not tight 1 Sawdust and dirt in elevation tilting mechanisms Extension cord too light or too long Low house voltage...

Page 46: ... plywood or solid wood Use 1 2 in or 3 4 in material Push stick MUST be thinner than the width of material being cut Drill Hole For Hanging 20 3C 90 Notch To Prevent Hand From Slipping Cut Here To Push 1 2 in Wood Cut Here To Push 3 4 in Wood ...

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