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13.  EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS

5.  HEALTH & SAFETY INFORMATION

13.1 EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS

Warning! 
Wear dust mask.

Warning! 
Wear goggles.

Warning! 
Wear ear defenders.

Warning! 
Read the instruction
 Manual

Keep hands away from saw 
blades. 

Single value noise marking. 
(maximum declared 
A-Weighted sound power 
level in decibels).

WEEE
Do not dispose of Waste 
Electrical & Electronic 
Equipment in with domestic 
rubbish.

L

WA

    

dB

Wait for the machine to stop.

 Unless the machine is fitted with a safety brake; some parts may 

continue to move due to momentum. Wait for all parts to stop; then unplug it from the power 
supply before making any adjustments, carrying out maintenance operations or just finishing 
using the tool.

Remove and check setting tools.

 Some machinery requires the use of additional tools or keys to 

set, load or adjust the power tool. Before starting the power tool always check to make certain 
they have been removed and are safely away from the machine.

Prevent unintentional starting.

 Before plugging any machine in to the power supply, make sure 

the switch is in the OFF position. If the machine is portable; do not hold the machine near the 
switch and take care when putting the machine down; that nothing can operate the switch.

Carefully select an extension lead.

 Some machines are not suitable for use with extension leads. If 

the tool is designed for use outdoors; use an extension lead also suitable for that environment. 
When using an extended lead, select one capable of handling the current (amps) drawn by the 
machine in use. Fully extend the lead regardless of the distance between the power supply and the 
tool. Excess current (amps) and a coiled extension lead will both cause the cable to heat up and 
can result in fire.

Concentrate and stay alert.

 Distractions are likely to cause an accident. Never operate a power tool 

if you are under the influence of drugs (prescription or otherwise), including alcohol or if you are 
feeling tired. Being disorientated will result in an accident.

Have this tool repaired by a qualified person.

 This tool is designed to confirm to the relevant 

international and local standards and as such should be maintained and repaired by someone 
qualified; using only original parts supplied by the manufacturer: This will ensure the tool remains 
safe to use.

5.2 SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR TABLE SAWS

WARNING

For your own safety, do not operate your saw until it is completely assembled and installed 
according to the instructions....and until you have read and understood the safety rules, 
assembly procedures, adjustment procedures and maintenance etc.

1. STABILITY. 

There may be a tendency for the saw to tip over or move during certain cutting operations, 
such as, cutting extremely large heavy panels or long heavy boards, so the saw must be 
bolted down.

2.   MINIMISE POTENTIAL ACCIDENTS.

Most accidents are caused by 

FAILURE TO FOLLOW SET UP AND OPERATION

 

INSTRUCTIONS.

 

Avoid awkward hand positions, where a sudden slip could cause a hand to move into a saw 
blade or other cutting tool. Never reach behind, or around the blade with the hand holding 
down the workpiece for any reason. 

DO NOT PLACE FINGERS OR HANDS IN THE PATH OF THE SAW BLADE.

3.

   Never reach under your machine when operating or make any adjustments when it is 

running.

4.

   Turn the saw 'OFF' and disconnect the power supply when changing the blade, removing or 

replacing the blade guard, or making any adjustments.

5.

   Always maintain control of the workpiece. 

DO NOT ‘LET GO’

 of the workpiece until the machine 

has stopped.

6.

   When removing short workpieces, or cleaning up around the table, be sure the saw is switched 

'OFF'.

7.

   Never turn the saw 

'ON'

 before clearing the table of all tools, wood scraps, etc., except the 

workpiece and related feed or support devices for the operation.

8.

   When moving the saw, disconnect power supply.

Summary of Contents for CTS315A

Page 1: ... and drawings in this manual are supplied by Draper Tools to help illustrate the operation of the product Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information contained in this manual the Draper Tools policy of continuous improvement determines the right to make modifications without prior warning CONTACTS DRAPER TOOLS LIMITED Hursley Road Chandler s Ford Eastleigh Hampshire SO5...

Page 2: ...1 3 UNDERSTANDING THIS MANUALS SAFETY CONTENT WARNING Information that draws attention to the risk of injury or death CAUTION Information that draws attention to the risk of damage to the product or surroundings 1 4 COPYRIGHT NOTICE Copyright Draper Tools Limited Permission is granted to reproduce this publication for personal educational use only Commercial copying redistribution hiring or lendin...

Page 3: ...F SWITCH 14 8 4 ATTACH THE LEG STRUTS 14 8 5 ATTACH RUBBER FEET 15 8 6 ATTACH WHEEL SET 15 8 7 DUST EXTRACTION 15 8 8 ATTACH EXTENSION TABLE 15 8 9 ATTACH EXTRACTION HOSE 16 8 10 EXTRACTION HOSE SUPPORT 16 8 11 ATTACH HANDLES 16 8 12 ATTACH GUIDE RAILS 17 8 13 ATTACH THE MITRE GAUGE 17 8 14 ATTACH THE MITRE FENCE 17 8 15 ATTACH BLADE 18 8 16 ATTACH THE RIVING KNIFE 18 8 17 ATTACH BLADE GUARD 19 9 ...

Page 4: ...f purchase except where tools are hired out when the guarantee period is 90 days from the date of purchase This guarantee does not apply to normal wear and tear nor does it cover any damage caused by misuse careless or unsafe handling alterations accidents or repairs attempted or made by any personnel other than the authorised Draper warranty repair agent Note If the tool is found not to be within...

Page 5: ...CUT A cutting operation made across the grain of the wood FEATHERBOARD A device which can help guide work pieces during rip type operation HEEL Misalignment of the blade KERF The material which is removed by the blade in a through cut or the slot produced by the blade in a non through or partial cut KICKBACK An uncontrolled grabbing and throwing of the work piece back toward the front of the saw d...

Page 6: ...ocation away locked up and from children Do not overload or misuse the tool All tools are designed for a purpose and are limited to what they are capable of doing Do not attempt to use a power tool or adapt it in any way for an application it is not designed for Select a tool appropriate for the size of the job Overloading a tool will result in tool failure and user injury This covers the use of a...

Page 7: ...r operate a power tool if you are under the influence of drugs prescription or otherwise including alcohol or if you are feeling tired Being disorientated will result in an accident Have this tool repaired by a qualified person This tool is designed to confirm to the relevant international and local standards and as such should be maintained and repaired by someone qualified using only original pa...

Page 8: ...llel with the saw blade Adjust as indicated in this manual WARNING Do not allow familiarity gained from frequent use of your saw to become commonplace Always remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict severe injury 11 MAKE SURE YOUR FINGERS DO NOT CONTACT THE TERMINALS OF THE POWER PLUG when installing or removing from the mains power supply 12 KICKBACKS THEIR CAUSE Kic...

Page 9: ...t When transporting the machine use only transportation devices and do not use guards for handling or transportation During transportation the saw blade should be lowered below the table height 5 3 CONNECTION TO THE POWER SUPPLY Make sure the power supply information on the machine s rating plate are compatible with the power supply you intend to connect it to If a replacement plug is to be fitted...

Page 10: ... is the same as cross cutting except that the blade angle is set to an angle greater than 0 WORK PIECE SUPPORT Longer pieces need extra supports for example a roller stand Draper stock No 13886 or 19192 The supports should be placed to the side for wider material or to the rear for longer material so the work piece does not sag or kick up The support should allow the work piece to lay flat on the ...

Page 11: ...d in any way Keep both hands away from the blade and away from the path of the blade Turn the saw on and allow the blade to reach full speed Keeping the work piece against the table and fence slowly feed the work piece towards the saw blade Stand with your body to one side of the work piece and at the front of the table when feeding the wood This will reduce the risk of injury should a piece of wo...

Page 12: ...ncy closing the cover firmly will cause the stop button to be triggered stopping the machine To re open the cover slide red stop button up lift cover and press green button In the event of a power failure the saw will have to be manually re started To switch the saw on lift up the cover and push the green button marked I To switch the saw off lift up the sprung cover and push the red button marked...

Page 13: ...mately 5mm above the work piece top Any greater exposure of the saw blade increases the risk of kick back 9 2 CHANGING THE BLADE ANGLE BEVEL ANGLE FIGS 24 25 Release the locking knob The saw blade can now be adjusted from 90º to 45º Once the correct angle is achieved lock in place with locking knob the blade height can then be adjusted to make cut safe FIG 22 FIG 23 There is a hex bolt on the angl...

Page 14: ...ater in the construction such as the side and front rails and the hose support using the same bolts that are used to attach the legs 8 4 ATTACH THE LEG STRUTS FIG 4 Attach the struts between legs with 3 bolts and nuts as insert to each leg using spanners supplied 8 3 ON OFF SWITCH FIG 3 The leg marked A has a hole pass the ON OFF switch through the hole and secure with 3 cross slot screws and wash...

Page 15: ...he shaft and twist on the saw bolt Spin the bolt up finger tight and check the blade is correctly seated tighten using same spanners as before Reconnect the machine to the mains supply Give the machine a quick burst check i e quick ON OFF to ensure everything is O K If everything is satisfactory continue to use the machine 8 PREPARING THE TABLE SAW 8 5 ATTACH RUBBER FEET FIG 5 Push the rubber feet...

Page 16: ...ill need to be removed and re used to secure the rails in position Then the guide adjustment knobs need to be fitted through both the square hole in the table and the rail as shown The square shoulders of the bolt fit into the square hole of the table 8 13 ATTACH THE MITRE GAUGE FIG 15 Slide the mitre gauge into the rails The knobs are tightened to adjust the gap that the mitre block slides along ...

Page 17: ...ill need to be removed and re used to secure the rails in position Then the guide adjustment knobs need to be fitted through both the square hole in the table and the rail as shown The square shoulders of the bolt fit into the square hole of the table 8 13 ATTACH THE MITRE GAUGE FIG 15 Slide the mitre gauge into the rails The knobs are tightened to adjust the gap that the mitre block slides along ...

Page 18: ...he shaft and twist on the saw bolt Spin the bolt up finger tight and check the blade is correctly seated tighten using same spanners as before Reconnect the machine to the mains supply Give the machine a quick burst check i e quick ON OFF to ensure everything is O K If everything is satisfactory continue to use the machine 8 PREPARING THE TABLE SAW 8 5 ATTACH RUBBER FEET FIG 5 Push the rubber feet...

Page 19: ...ater in the construction such as the side and front rails and the hose support using the same bolts that are used to attach the legs 8 4 ATTACH THE LEG STRUTS FIG 4 Attach the struts between legs with 3 bolts and nuts as insert to each leg using spanners supplied 8 3 ON OFF SWITCH FIG 3 The leg marked A has a hole pass the ON OFF switch through the hole and secure with 3 cross slot screws and wash...

Page 20: ...mately 5mm above the work piece top Any greater exposure of the saw blade increases the risk of kick back 9 2 CHANGING THE BLADE ANGLE BEVEL ANGLE FIGS 24 25 Release the locking knob The saw blade can now be adjusted from 90º to 45º Once the correct angle is achieved lock in place with locking knob the blade height can then be adjusted to make cut safe FIG 22 FIG 23 There is a hex bolt on the angl...

Page 21: ...ncy closing the cover firmly will cause the stop button to be triggered stopping the machine To re open the cover slide red stop button up lift cover and press green button In the event of a power failure the saw will have to be manually re started To switch the saw on lift up the cover and push the green button marked I To switch the saw off lift up the sprung cover and push the red button marked...

Page 22: ...d in any way Keep both hands away from the blade and away from the path of the blade Turn the saw on and allow the blade to reach full speed Keeping the work piece against the table and fence slowly feed the work piece towards the saw blade Stand with your body to one side of the work piece and at the front of the table when feeding the wood This will reduce the risk of injury should a piece of wo...

Page 23: ... is the same as cross cutting except that the blade angle is set to an angle greater than 0 WORK PIECE SUPPORT Longer pieces need extra supports for example a roller stand Draper stock No 13886 or 19192 The supports should be placed to the side for wider material or to the rear for longer material so the work piece does not sag or kick up The support should allow the work piece to lay flat on the ...

Page 24: ...t When transporting the machine use only transportation devices and do not use guards for handling or transportation During transportation the saw blade should be lowered below the table height 5 3 CONNECTION TO THE POWER SUPPLY Make sure the power supply information on the machine s rating plate are compatible with the power supply you intend to connect it to If a replacement plug is to be fitted...

Page 25: ...llel with the saw blade Adjust as indicated in this manual WARNING Do not allow familiarity gained from frequent use of your saw to become commonplace Always remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict severe injury 11 MAKE SURE YOUR FINGERS DO NOT CONTACT THE TERMINALS OF THE POWER PLUG when installing or removing from the mains power supply 12 KICKBACKS THEIR CAUSE Kic...

Page 26: ...r operate a power tool if you are under the influence of drugs prescription or otherwise including alcohol or if you are feeling tired Being disorientated will result in an accident Have this tool repaired by a qualified person This tool is designed to confirm to the relevant international and local standards and as such should be maintained and repaired by someone qualified using only original pa...

Page 27: ...ocation away locked up and from children Do not overload or misuse the tool All tools are designed for a purpose and are limited to what they are capable of doing Do not attempt to use a power tool or adapt it in any way for an application it is not designed for Select a tool appropriate for the size of the job Overloading a tool will result in tool failure and user injury This covers the use of a...

Page 28: ...CUT A cutting operation made across the grain of the wood FEATHERBOARD A device which can help guide work pieces during rip type operation HEEL Misalignment of the blade KERF The material which is removed by the blade in a through cut or the slot produced by the blade in a non through or partial cut KICKBACK An uncontrolled grabbing and throwing of the work piece back toward the front of the saw d...

Page 29: ...f purchase except where tools are hired out when the guarantee period is 90 days from the date of purchase This guarantee does not apply to normal wear and tear nor does it cover any damage caused by misuse careless or unsafe handling alterations accidents or repairs attempted or made by any personnel other than the authorised Draper warranty repair agent Note If the tool is found not to be within...

Page 30: ...F SWITCH 14 8 4 ATTACH THE LEG STRUTS 14 8 5 ATTACH RUBBER FEET 15 8 6 ATTACH WHEEL SET 15 8 7 DUST EXTRACTION 15 8 8 ATTACH EXTENSION TABLE 15 8 9 ATTACH EXTRACTION HOSE 16 8 10 EXTRACTION HOSE SUPPORT 16 8 11 ATTACH HANDLES 16 8 12 ATTACH GUIDE RAILS 17 8 13 ATTACH THE MITRE GAUGE 17 8 14 ATTACH THE MITRE FENCE 17 8 15 ATTACH BLADE 18 8 16 ATTACH THE RIVING KNIFE 18 8 17 ATTACH BLADE GUARD 19 9 ...

Page 31: ...1 3 UNDERSTANDING THIS MANUALS SAFETY CONTENT WARNING Information that draws attention to the risk of injury or death CAUTION Information that draws attention to the risk of damage to the product or surroundings 1 4 COPYRIGHT NOTICE Copyright Draper Tools Limited Permission is granted to reproduce this publication for personal educational use only Commercial copying redistribution hiring or lendin...

Page 32: ... and drawings in this manual are supplied by Draper Tools to help illustrate the operation of the product Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information contained in this manual the Draper Tools policy of continuous improvement determines the right to make modifications without prior warning CONTACTS DRAPER TOOLS LIMITED Hursley Road Chandler s Ford Eastleigh Hampshire SO5...

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