Craftsman 315.22831 User manual

Brand: Craftsman

Model: 315.22831

Category: Power tools

Type: User manual

Owner's Manual

10 in. Stationary

TABLE SAW

Model No.

315.228310

Save this manual for

future reference

_, CAUTION: Read and follow all

Safety Rules and Operating

Instructions before first use of this

product.

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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

972000-524

10-98

• Safety

• Features

• Assembly

• Operation

• Maintenance

• Parts List

NRTL/C

FULLONEYEARWARRANTYONCRAFTSMANTABLESAW

IfthisrRRFTSMRN Table Saw failsdue to a defect in material or workmanshipwithinone year fromthe date of

purchase.Sears willrepair it, free ofcharge,

Contacta Sears Service Center for repair.

If this productis used forcommercialor rentalpurposes,this warrantyappliesonlyfor 90 days fromthe date of

purchase.

This warrantygives you specificlegal dghts,and you may also have other rightswhichvary from state to state.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Dept. 81"IWA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

Yoursaw has manyfeatures for makingcuttingoperationsmore pleasant and enjoyable. Safety,performance

and dependabilityhave been giventop priorityinthe design of thissaw makingiteasy to maintainand operate.

_, CAUTION: Carefully read throughthis entireowner's manual beforeusingyournew saw. Pay close

attentiontothe Rules ForSafe Operation and all Safety AlertSymbols,includingDanger,Wam ng and

Caution. If you useyour saw properlyand onlyfor what it isintended,you willenjoyyears of safe, reliable

service.

._ Lookfor thissymboltopoint outimportantsafety precautions.It means attention!!!Yoursafetyis involved.

WARNING:

The operationof any powertoolcan resultin foreign objects beingthrownintoyoureyes,

whichcan resultin severe eye damage. Beforebeginningpowertooloperation,always

wear safety gogglesor safety glasses with side shieldsand a full face shieldwhen needed.

We recommenda Wide Vision Safety Mask for useover eyeglasses or standardsafety

glasses withside shields,available at Sears Retail Stores.

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

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

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

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

• Glossaryand ProductSpecifications............................................................................................................. 8

• Unpackingand Accessories........................................................................................................................... 9

• Loose Parts List...................................................................................................... ...................................... 10

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

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

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

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

• Assembly................................................................................................................................................. 18-27

InstallingHandwheels on Table Saw Base.................................................................................................. 18

AssemblingLeg Stand ............................................................................................................................ 18-19

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MountingtheLegStandontheTableSawBase........................................................................................ 19

AssemblingTable Extensions...................................................................................................................... 20

AligningTable Extensions............................................................................................................................ 20

Installingthe Rear Rail................................................................................................................................. 21

Installingthe Front Rail ................................................................................................................................ 22

AligningRip Fence and Front Rail ............................................................................................................... 23

Mountingthe Motor ...................................................................................................................................... 23

Installingthe Belt and Belt Guard ................................................................................................................ 24

Checkingthe Throat Plate............................................................................................................................ 24

Installingthe Blade Guard............................................................................................................................ 25

Aligningthe RivingKnifewith the Blade ...................................................................................................... 26

Checking Rip Fence and BladeAlignment .................................................................................................. 27

• Adjustments............................................................................................................................................. 28-32

Replacingthe Blade ..................................................................................................................................... 28

Heeling(Paralleling) the Sawblade to MiterGage Groove........................................ t............................ 29-30

Settingthe Bevel Stops and Indicator..................................................................................................... 30-31

Adjustingthe Miter Gage .............................................................................................................................. 31

Removing/ Replacing the Throat Plate ....................................................................................................... 32

• BasicOperation/bfthe Table Saw .......................................................................................................... 33-40

Causes of Kickback...................................................................................................................................... 33

AvoidingKickback........................................................................................................................................ 33

Making CuttingAids ..................................................................................................................................... 33

Types of Cuts ............................................................................................................................................... 34

Making a Cross Cut ...................................................................................................................................... 35

Making a Rip Cut .......................................................................................................................................... 35

Making a Miter Cut ....................................................................................................................................... 36

Making a Bevel CrossCut ............................................................................................................................ 36

Making a Bevel Rip Cut................................................................................................................................ 37

• Making a Compound(Bevel) Miter Cut ........................................................................................................ 38

Making a Large Panel Cut ............................................................................................................................ 39

Making a Non-Through Cut .......................................................................................................................... 39

Making a Dado Cut................................................. _..................................................................................... 40

• Maintenance................................................................................................................................................. 41

• Lubrication.................................................................................................................................................... 41

• Troubleshooting....................................................................................................................................... 42-44

• ExplodedView and Repair Parts List...................................................................................................... 46-63

• PartsOrdering / Service ................................................................................................................... backpage

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The purpose ofsafety symbolsisto attractyourattentionto possibledangers.The safety symbols,and the

explanationswiththem, deserve yourcarefulattentionand understanding.The safetywarningsdo not by

themselves eliminateany danger. The instructionsor warningsthey give are not substitutesfor properaccident

preventionmeasures.

SYMBOL MEANING

Note:

SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL

Indicatesdanger, warning,or caution,May be used inconjunctionwithothersymbolsor

pictographs.

DANGER: Failureto obey a safety warningwill resultin seriousinjurytoyourselforto others.

Alwaysfollow the safety precautionsto reducethe riskoffire, electdcshockand personalinjury.

WARNING: Failureto obeya safety warningcan resultinsedousinjurytoyourselfor to others.

Always follow the safety precautionsto reducethe riskoffire, electdcshockand personalinjury.

CAUTION: Failureto obey a safetywarningmay resultin propertydamage or personalinjuryto

yourselfor to others.Alwaysfollowthe safety precautionsto reducetheriskoffire, electricshock

and personalinjury.

Advisesyou of informationor instructionsvital tothe operationor mainienance ofthe equipment.

IMPORTANT

Servicingrequiresextreme care and knowledgeofthe

systemand shouldbe performedonlybya qualified

servicetechnician.For servicewe suggestyou return

the toolto yournearest Sears store or repaircenter.

Always useoriginalfactory replacementpartswhen

servicing.

_1= WARNING: Do notattemptto operatethistool

untilyou have read thoroughlyand understand

completelyall instructions,safety rules, etc.

containedin this manual. Failuretocomplycan

resultin accidentsinvolvingfire, electricalshock,

or seriouspersonalinjury.Save the owner's

manual and reviewfrequently for continuingsafe

operation,and instructingotherswho may use

this tool.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read the owner's

manual carefully.Learnthe saw's applications

and limitationsas well as the specificpotential

hazards relatedto thistool.

DO NOT USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRON-

MENT. Do not use powertoolsnear gasolineor

otherflammable liquids,in damp or wet loca-

tions,or expose them to rain. Keep the work

area well lit.

• MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD-PROOF with

padlocksand masterswitches or by removing

starter keys.

• KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. All

visitorsshouldwear safety glasses and be kepta

safe distancefrom work area. Do not let visitors

contacttoolor extensioncordwhileoperating,

• KEEP THE WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered

work areas and work benches inviteaccidents,

DO NOT leave toolsor pieces of woodon the

saw while itis in operation,

MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools

sharp and clean for betterand safer perfor-

mance. Followinstructionsforlubricatingand

changingaccessories.

USE THE RIGHT TOOL FOR THE JOB. Do not

force the toolor attachmentto do a job itwas not

designedfor. Use itonlythe way it was intended.

DRESS PROPERLY. Do notwear looseclothing,

gloves, neckties,rings,bracelets,or other

jewelry. They can getcaughtand draw you into

moving parts.Rubberglovesand nonslipfoot-

wear are recommended.Alsowear protective

hair coveringto containlonghair.

ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WITH

SIDE SHIELDS. Everydayeyeglasses have only

impact-resistantlenses;theyare NOT safety

glasses,

NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Seriousinjurycould

occurif thetoolis tippedor ifthe blade is unin-

tentionallycontacted.

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BIULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued)

B DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep properfootingand

balance at all times.

SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a viseto hold

workwhen practical. It'ssaferthan usingyour

handand frees bothhandsto operatetool.

USE THE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make

sure yourextensioncord isin goodcondition.

Use onlya cord heavyenoughto carrythe

currentyour productwilldraw. An undersized

cordwillcause a drop in linevoltageresultingin

lossof power and overheating.A wire gage size

(A.W.G.) of at least 14 isrecommendedfor an

extensioncord25 feet or less in length.If in

doubt,use the next heaviergage. The smaller

the gage number,the heavierthe cord.

AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Be sure

switchisoft when pluggingin.

REMOVE WRENCHES AND ADJUSTING

KEYS. Get in the habitof checking- before

turningon tool- that hexI_eysand adjusting

wrenchesare removedfrom tool.

CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before usingthe

toolagain, checkany damaged parts,including

guards,for properoperationand performance.

Check alignmentofmovingpads, bindingof

movingpads, breakage of pads, saw stability,

mountingand any otherconditionsthat may

affect itsoperation.A damaged part must be

propedyrepairedor replaced bya qualified

servicetechnicianat a Sears store or repair

center to avoid riskofpersonalinjury.

USE ONLY CORRECT BLADES. Use the right

blade size, style and cutting speed for the

material and the type of cut. Blade teeth should

point down toward the front of the table.

USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES, Using

improperaccessoriesmay riskinjury.

USE ONLY SEARS REPLACEMENT PARTS,

Allrepairs,whether electdcalor mechanical,

shouldbe made bya qualifiedservice technician

at a Sears storeor repaircenter.

KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in good working

order.This includesthe blade guard, rivingknife,

and anti-kickbackpawls.

CHECK DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work into

a blade or cutteragainst the directionof rotation

ofthe bladeor cutter only,

DISCONNECT ALL TOOLS. When notin use,

before servicing,or when changingattachments,

blades, bits,cutters,etc., all toolsshouldbe

disconnectedfrom powersupply.

DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL. It willdo tbejob

better and more safelyat the ratefor whichit

was designed.

NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNAT-

TENDED. TURN THE POWER OFF. Do not

leave tool untilit comesto a completestop.

BEFORE MOUNTING, DISCONNECTING OR

REMOUNTING THE MOTOR; unplugthesaw

and removethe switchkey.

WARNING: When servicing,useonly identical

Craftsman replacementpads. Use ofany other

parts may create a hazard or cause product

damage.

NEVER USE THIS TOOL IN AN EXPLOSIVE

ATMOSPHERE. Normal sparkingof the motor

could ignitefumes.

MAKE SURE THE WORK AREA HAS AMPLE

LIGHTING to see the work and that no obstruc-

tionswillinterferewithsafe operation BEFORE

performingany work usingthistool.

DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT

TURN IT ON AND OFF. Have defective switches

replaced bya qualifiedservicetechnicianat a

Sears store or repaircenter.

GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK by

preventingbodycontactwith groundedsurfaces

such as pipes, radiators,ranges, refrigerator

enclosures.

GROUND ALL TOOLS. See Electricalpage.

WEAR A DUST MASK to keep from inhalingfine

particles.

PROTECT YOUR HEARING. Wear hearing

protectiondudngextended periodsof operation.

DO NOT OPERATE THIS TOOL WHILE UN-

DER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS, ALCOHOL,

OR ANY MEDICATION.

STAY ALERT AND EXERCISE CONTROL,

Watch whatyou are doingand use common

sense, Do not operate tool when you ere tired.

Do not rush.

AVOID AWKWARD OPERATIONS AND HAND

POSITIONS where a sudden slipcouldcause

your handto moveintothe blade. ALWAYS

make sure you have good balance,

ALWAYS SUPPORT LARGE WORK PIECES

while cuttingto minimize riskof blade pinching

and kickback.Saw may slip,walk or slidewhile

cuttinglarge or heavy boards.

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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued)

• GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK. Kickbackcan

occurwhen the blade sta$$s,ddvingthe work

piece back towardthe operator. Itcan pullyour

hand intothe blade, resultingin sedouspersonal

injury.Stay out ofthe blade path and turn switch

off immediatelyifblade bindsor stalls.

USE A SUPPORT FOR THE SIDES AND BACK

OF THE SAW TABLE when sawingwide or long

workpieces. Use a sturdy"outrigger" supportif a

table extensionis morethan 24 incheslong and

is attached to the saw, to preventtipping.

CUT ONLY WOOD, PLASTIC OR WOOD-LIKE

MATERIALS. Do not cut metal.

• NEVER cutmore than one piece at a time. DO

NOT STACK more than one workpieceon the

saw table at a time.

DO NOT REMOVE THE SAW'S BLADE

GUARDS. Never operate the saw with any guard

or cover removed. Make sure all guardsare

operating propedybefol'eeach use.

NEVER PERFORM ANY OPERATION FREE-

HAND. Always place the workpieceto be cuton

the saw table and position itfirmly againstthe

fence as a backstop.

USE THE RIP FENCE. Always use a fence or

straightedge guide when ripping.

BEFORE MAKING A CUT, be sure all adjust-

mentsare secure.

• BE SURE THE BLADE PATH IS FREE OF

NAILS. Inspectfor and remove all nailsfrom

lumber beforecutting.

• BE SURE THE BLADE CLEARS THE

WORKPIECE. Never startthe saw with the blade

touchingtheworkplace.

• KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM CUTTING AREA.

Do notreach underneathworkor in blade cutting

path withyourhands and fingersfor any reason.

Alwaysturnthe power off.

• USE A PUSHBLOCK OR PUSH STICK for

workpiecessosmall that yourfingersgo under

the blade guam:d.NEVER TOUCH BLADE or

other movingpartsduringuse, for any reason.

_k WARNING: Blade coastsafter beingtumed off.

ALLOW THE MOTOR TO COME UP TO FULL

SPEED beforestartinge cutto avoidblade

bindingor stalling.

ALWAYS PUSH THE WORKP|ECE; never pullit

towardthe saw.

DO NOT FEED THE MATERIAL TOO QUICKLY.

Do notfome the workpieceagainstthe blade.

ALWAYS TURN OFF SAW beforedisconnecting

it,to avoidaccidental startingwhen reconnecting

to powersupply. NEVER leave the table saw

unattendedwhileconnectedto a powersource.

BEFORE CHANGING THE SETUP, REMOVING

COVERS, GUARDS, OR BLADE; unplugthe

saw and remove the switchkey.

KEEP TOOL DRY, CLEAN, AND FREE FROM

OIL AND GREASE. Alwaysuse a clean cloth

when cleaning. Never use brake fluids,gasoline,

petroleum-basedproducts,or any solventsto

clean tool.

KEEP BLADES CLEAN, SHARP AND WITH

SUFFICIENT SET. Sharp bladesminimize

stallingand kickback.

USE ONLY OUTDOOR EXTENSION CORDS.

Use onlyextensioncordswiththe marking

=Acceptable for use with outdoorappliances;

store cordsindoorswhilenot in use."Use

extensioncordswith an electricalratingnot less

than the saw's rating.Always disconnectthe

extensioncordfrom the outletbeforedisconnect-

ingthe productfrom the extensioncord.

• INSPECT TOOL CORDS AND EXTENSION

CORDS PERIODICALLY and, ifdamaged, have

repairedbya qualifiedsewice technicianat a

Sears store or repaircenter. Stay constantly

aware ofcord locationand keep itwell away

fromthe movingblade.

• DO NOT ABUSE CORD, Never yankcord to

disconnectitfrom receptacle. Keep cord from

heat, oil,and sharpedges.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Referto them

frequently and use to instructother users. Ifyou

loansomeonethis tool, loanthem these instruc-

tionsalso.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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EXTENSION CORDS

Use only3-wire extensioncordsthat have 3-prong

groundingplugsand 3-pole receptaclesthat accept

thetool's plug.When usinga powertool at a consid-

erable distancefromthe powersource, use an

extensioncord heavyenoughto carrythe current that

thetool willdraw.An undersizedextensioncordwill

cause a drop in linevoltage, resultingin a loss of

powerand causingthe motorto overheat. Use the

chart providedbelowto determinethe minimumwire

size requiredin an extensioncord. Only roundjack-

eted cordslistedby Underwriter'sLaboratories(UL)

shouldbe used.

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

Up to 25 feet 14

26-100 feet 12

When workingwith thetool outdoors,use an exten-

sioncordthat isdesignedfor outsideuse. This is

indicatedbythe lettersWA on the cord's jacket.

Beforeusing an extensioncord, inspectitfor looseor

exposedwires and cut or worninsulation.

_k CAUTION: Keep the cord away from the cutting

area and positionthe cordsothat it willnot be

caughton lumber,tools,or otherobjectsdudng

cuttingoperations.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

YourSears CraftsmanTable Saw ispowered bya

precisionbuiltelectricmotor. Itshouldbe connected

to a power supply that Is 120 volts, 60 Hz, AC only

(normal household current). Do not operate thistool

ondirectcurrent (DC). A substantialvoltagedrop will

causea lossofpower and the motorwilloverheat. If

the saw does not operatewhen plugged intoan

outlet,doublecheckthe power supply.

SPEED AND WIRING

The no-loadspeed of yourtable saw isapproximately

3,600 rpm.This speed isnot constantand decreases

undera load or with lowervoltage. Forvoltage, the

wiringin a shopis as importantas the motor'shorse-

powerrating.A lineintendedonlyfor lightscannot

properlycarry a powertoolmotor. Wire that isheavy

enoughfor a shortdistancewillbe too lightfor a

greaterdistance. A linethatcan supportone power

tool may not be able to supporttwo or three tools.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

In the event ofa malfunctionor breakdown, grounding

providesa path ofleast resistancefor electriccurrent

to reducethe riskofelectricshock.Thistool is

equippedwith anelectriccordhaving an equipment-

groundingconductorand a groundingplug.The plug

mustbe pluggedintoa matchingoutletthat ispropedy

installedand groundedin accordancewith all local

codes and ordinances.

Do not modifythe plug provided.Ifitwillnot fit the

outlet,have the properoutletinstalledbya qualified

electrician.Improperconnectionofthe equipment-

groundingconductorcan resultin a riskof electric

shook.The conductorwith insulationhaving an outer

surfacethat isgreen withor withoutyellowstripesis

the equipment-groundingconductor. If repairor

replacementofthe electdc cordor plug isnecessary,

do not connect the equipment-groundingconductorto

a liveterminal.

Check witha qualifiedelectricianor service personnel

ifthe groundinginstructionsare notcompletely

understood,or if indoubt as to whetherthetoolis

properlygrounded.

Repair or replacea damaged or worncordimmedi-

ately.

This toolis intendedfor use on a circuitthathas an

outletlikethe one shownin Figure 1.Italso hasa

groundingpinlike the one shown.

GROUNDING

COVEROFGROUNDED

0UTLETBOX

Fig. 1

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Anti-Kickback Pawls

Toothedsafety devicesbehindthe bladedesignedto

stop a workpiece from beingkicked back at the

operatorduringa rippingoperation.

Arbor

The shafton whicha bladeor cuttingtoolis mounted.

Bevel Cut

A cuttingoperationmade withthe blade at any angle

otherthan 90" to the saw table.

Compound Cut

A cutwith both a miterangle and a bevel angle.

Crosscut

A cuttingoperation made acrossthe grain or the width

ofthe workpiece.

Dsdo

A non-throughcut thatgives a square notchortrough;

requiresa specialblade.

Featherboard

A device to helpguide workpiecesduring ripcuts.

Freehand (for table saw)

Dangerous practiceofmaking s cut withoutusingdp

or miterfences. See Safety Rules.

Gum

A sticky, sap-based residuefromwood products.

Heel

Alignmentof the blade.

Kerf

The materialremovedby the blade in a through cutor

the slotproducedby the bladein a non-throughcut.

Kickback

A hazard that can occurwhen blade bindsor stalls,

throwingworkpiece backtowardoperator.

Leading End

The end of the workpiecepushed intothe cuttingtool

first.

Miter Cut

A cuttingoperationmade with the miter gage at any

angle otherthan 0".

Molding

A non-throughcutthat givesa varied shape tothe

workpiece and requirese specialblade.

Push Stick

A device usedto feed the workpiecethroughthe saw

blade duringnarrowcuttingoperations.It helpskeep

the operator'shandswell away from the blade,

Rabbet

A notch inthe edge ofa workpiece.

Resaw

A cuttingoperationto reducethe thicknessofthe

workpieceinorder to make thinnerpieces.

Resin

A sticky,sap-based substance.

RIp Cut

A cut made withthethe grainof the workpiece.

Sswblade Path

The area directlyin linewiththe blade-- over,under,

behind, orin front ofit. Also, theworkpiecearea

whichwillbe or has been cutby theblade.

Set

The distancethat the tip ofthe saw bladetoothis bent

(or set) outwardfrom the face of the blade.

Throw-Back

Saw throwingback a workpiece;similarto kickback,

Through Sawing

Any cuttingoperationwhere the blade extends

completelythroughthe workpiece.

Trailing End

The workpieceend lastcutby the blade in a dp cut.

Workp|ece

The itemon whichthe cutting operationis beingdone.

The surfacesof a workpieceare commonlyreferredto

as faces,ends, and edges.

Worktable

The surfaceon whichthe wodq_ecerestswhile

performinga cuttingoperation.

BladeArbor 5/8 in.

Blade Diameter 10 in.

Blade Tilt 0"- 45"

TableSize withouttable extensions 20 in. x 27 in.

Table Size with table extensions 44 in. x 27 in.

Rating 120 V,60 Hz - AC only

Input 13 Amperes

No LoadSpeed 3,600 RPM

CuttingCapacitywithMiter at 0"/Bevel0": 3-3/8 in.

Cutting Capacity withMiter at O'/Bevel45": 2-1/4 in.

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Your newtable saw has been designedto give you

manyyears of high qualityperformance.To insure

thisgoal, propercare and treatment is important.

Careful treatment beginswith removingall pads from

the cartonand checkingthem againstthe listof loose

parts.The long box containsthe rails. The large box

holdsall other parts,whichare detailed inthe Loose

PartsList.

• Separate the saw and all partsfrom the packing

materialsand checkeach againstthe packing list,

especiallythe small partsthat can be hidden inthe

packingmaterial

Note: Do notdiscard the packingmaterialsuntilyou

have carefullyinspectedthe saw, identifiedall

parts,and satisfactorily operated your new saw.

_IL WARNING: Never use gasoline, naptha, or

other highlyvolatile solvents.Do not ever let

brake fluids, gasoline,petroleum-based

products,or penetratingoilscontact plasticparts.

Such chemicalscan weaken or destroyplastic.

II Remove the wax papercoveringon the table. Use

anyordinary household type grease and spot

remover. Immediatelyapplya coat of automotive

typepaste wax to the table and table exensions.

,_ WARNING: To preventaccidental startingthat

couldcause possibleseriouspersonalinjury,

assemble all partsto yoursaw before connecting

it to power supply.Saw shouldnever be

connected topower supplywhen you are

assemblingparts,makingadjustments,installing

or removingblades, or when notin use.

,_ WARNING: If any partsare missing,do not

operate thistool untilthe missingparts are

replaced. Failuretodo so could resultinpossible

seriouspersonalinjury.

The following recommendedaccessoriesare currentlyavailable

• Fence Guide System

• Guide Master

• Box Joint &Miter Guide

• Universal Jig

• Taper Jig

• 10 in. SandingDisc

• 8 in. SandingDisc

• Elite Dado

• ExcaliburDado

• 7 in. Adj. Dado 36 tip

• 7 in.Adj. Dado 24 tip

at Sears RetailStores.

• 7 in.Stack Steel Dado

• 7 in.x 9/16 in.Stack Dado

• 7 in. MoldingHead Set

• 2 Bit MoldingHead Set

• Saw Baskets

• JointerClamps

• SpecialtyThroat Plate

• Miter Gage Hold DownClamp

• Align-A-RipXRC Rip Fence

• Dust CollectionSystem

,_ WARNING: The useof attachmentsor accessoriesnot listed mightbe hazardous.

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The following items are included with your Table Saw.

Figure2 a

A. Table Saw Base .................................................... 1

B. Belt ....................................................................... 1

C. Belt Guard (2 Piece) ............................................. 1

D. Blade GuardAssembly

(Hardware ShownSeparately) ............................. 1

E. Wrench ................................................................. 1

F. Handwheel(Hardware Shown Separately) .......... 2

G. Leg Brace, lower(short)....................................... 2

H. Leg Brace, lower(long) ........................................ 2

I. Leg Brace, upper(short)....................................... 2

J. Leg Brace, upper (long) ........................................ 2

K. Leg........................................................................ 4

L. MiterGage ............................................................ 1

M. Motor .................................................................... 1

N. Motor MountingPlate

(Hardware Shown Separately) ............................. 1

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O. Rail, Front(Hardware ShownSeparately)............ 1

P. Rail, Rear (Hardware ShownSeparately) ............ 1

Q. RipFence ............................................................. 1

R. Blade Guard Bracket ......................... ;.................. 1

S. SwitchAssembly ......,, ......................................... 1

T. SwitchKey............................................................ 1

U. Table Extension.................................................... 2

V. Hardware for MountingMotor,MotorMounting

Plate, and BeltGuard (ShownSeparately)...........1

W. Hardware for Table Extensions

(ShownSeparately) .............................................. 1

X. Hardware for Leg Stand, LevelingFeet, and

MountingSaw Base

(ShownSeparately) .............................................. 1

Y. Hardware for Blade Guard Bracketand

Blade GuardAssembly(ShownSeparately) ........ 1

Z. Owner's Manual (Not Shown)............................... 1

Checkallloosepartsfromtheboxwiththelistonthepreviouspage,thefiguresbelowandonthefollowing

page,Smallitemssuchasfastenersandendcapsareshowninfigures2band2c.Followtheinstructionsin

theAssemblysectiontoassembleyournewsaw.

F. Hardware for Handwheel ................................... 2

screw (3/16-24 x 1/2 in.)..................................... 2

flat washer (3/15 in.)........................................... 2

Hardware for MountingMotor,MotorMounting

Plate, and Belt Guard

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

hex bolt (5/16-18 x 1 in.) .................................... 4

flat washer (5/16 in.) ........................................... 8

lock washer (5/16 in.) .......,.................................. 4

hex nut (5/16-18) ................................................ 4

Hardware for Motor MountingPlate ................... 1

hex bolt (5/16-18 x 5/8 in.) ................................. 2

Hardware for Leg Stand, LevelingFeet, and

MountingSaw Base

Hardware for Leg Stand ..................................... 1

carriage bolt(5/16-18 x 3/4 in.)........................ 24

flat washer (5/16 in.)......................................... 24

hex nut(5/16-18) .............................................. 24

Hardware for LevelingFeet ................................ 1

leveling foot ........................................................ 4

flatwasher (5/16 in.)........................................... 8

hex nut (5/16-18) ................................................ 8

Hardware for Belt Guard .................................... 1

hex nut (3/16-24) ................................................ 4

flat washer (3/16 in) ............................................ 4

W. Hardware for Table Extensions.......................... 1

hex bolt(5/16-18 x 1-1/4 in.).............................. 8

flatwasher (5/16 in.) ......................................... 16

hex nut (5/16-18) ................................................ 8

Hardware for MountingSaw Base ..................... 1

hex belt (5116-18 x 1/2 in.) ................................. 4

flat washer (5/16 in°)........................................... 8

hex nut (5116-18) ................................................ 4

Fig. 2 b

11 [IIRFrSMRIr TABLESAW31S.228310

Check all loose partsfrom the box with the listand figuresbelowand on the previouspages, Small itemssuch

as fasteners and end capsare shownin figure2 c. Followthe instructionsin the Assemblysectionto assemble

your new saw.

O. Hardware for Rail, Front..................................... 1

square head bolt (5/16-18 x 1 in..) ..................... 6

flat washer (5/16 in.) ........................................... 6

hex nut (5/16-18) ................................................ 6

end cap for front rail ........................................... 2

screw (5/32-32 x 1/2 in.) ..................................... 2

Hardware For Rail, Rear .................................... 1

square head bolt (5/16-18 x 1 in.) ...................... 6

flat washer (5/16 in.) ........................................... 6

hex nut (5/16-18) ................................................ 6

end capfor rear rail ............................................ 2

screw (5/32-32 x 1/2 in.)..................................... 2

Y. Hardware for Blade GuardBracketand Blade

GuardAssembly

BladeGuard Bracket.......................................... 1

hex cap screw (5/16-18 x 1/2 in.)....................... 2

lock washer (5/16 in.) ......................................... 2

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

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

flat washer (1/4 in.) ..._......................................... 3

Fig. 2 c

CRAFTSMAN"TABLESAW315.228310 12

The followingtoolsare neededfor assemblyand alignment. Note: The fivehex keys listedbelow havebeen

providedwith yoursaw.The remainingtoolsare typicalshoptoolsand are notincludedwithyoursaw.

SMALLI MEDIUM

PHILUPSSCREWDRIVER

NUTDRIVER

8 mm,10mm,and12mrn

HEXKEYS(PROVIDED)

and6 mm

COMBINA_ONSOUARE

HAMMER

45°TRIANGLE

WRENCHES:8 mm,10mm,and12mm

FRAMINGSQUARE

ADJUSTABLEWRENCH

13 rRRFTSMRN"TABLESAW315.228310

The followinglabelsare found on yoursaw inthe locationsshown. Read allwarningsand thisowner'smanual

before using saw,

10 inch Table Saw

36QOIh_M120VOLTS60HzACONLY13A

WARNING:WHEN SERVICING, USE ONLY IDENTICAL

CRAFTSMANREPLACEMENTPARTS.

MODEL 315.228310 S_R.NO. _i

MAD_ IN TAJWAN

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO. i I

sr_l_4_ TOOL

• Customer Help Line 1-800-932-3188 ,

AWARNINI

• RaisedGuard

CanDropon

Spinning

Bladeand

Break.

•ToReduceThe

RiskofInjury,

GuardMust81

InPlace

DuringUse.

,Alignand

Tighten

RivingKnife

Fasteners

BeforeUse.

Fig, 4 a

CRAFTSMAN"TABLESAW315.228310 14

I _ WARNING

When Mounting an Auxiliary Fence Face, Position Mounting Hardware Beyond Arrow at Bight and Left as Indicated.

Keep Fasteners Away From Blade.

D E

I ] ,A,WARNING

Do Not Lift Saw With Rails Debris on rail can misalign

Lor Extensions Tables. the rip fence. Workpiece

could bind or suddenly

A WARNING

• Attach Blade Guard

Assembly Before

Operating this Saw

• Read Owners

kick back. You could be hit

or cut. Clean debris off

fence rail before

positioning fence.

,_LLONI

PUSHOFF

A WARNING

Turn Clockwise to

Increase Blade

Angle.

Turn Clockwise to Raise

Blade.

"rumCounterclockwise to

Lower Blade.

• For your safety, read owners manual before

operating saw.

• Wear eye p_otection.

• Keep blade guard down and In place for through

cuts.

• Keep hands out of path of saw blade.

• Do not perform any operation freehand.

• Know how to reduce the risk of kickback.

See instructions for ripping.

• Never reach around o¢ over/Niw blade.

• When ripping, use push stick when fence is set

2 Inches or lees from blade.

• When ripping, use push block and auxllary fence

when fence Is set between 1/2 and 2 inches from

blade. Oo nut make rip cuts narrower than 1/2 Inch.

•Tum off tool and walt for saw blade to stop before

moving workplece or changing settings.

• Disconnect the saw from the power source before

changing blade or se_icing.

• Do not expose to rbln or use in damp places.

Fig. 4 b

15 I:RRFTSMIIN"TABLESAW315.228310

KNOW YOUR TABLE SAW

ANTI-KICKBACKPAWLS

BLADE

MITER

GAGEGROOVE

TABLE

EXTENSION

BLADE

REARRAIL RIPFENCE

RIVINGKNIFE

ORSPREADER ALIGN-A-CUT TABLE

INSERT EXTENSION

SCALE

GAGE

FRONT

RAIL

BELTCOVER

BEVEL SWITCH

HANDWHEEL WITH KEY

RIPFENCE

SCALE HANDLE

HANDWHEEL

LEGSTAND

'LEVELINGFOOT

MOTOR

BEVEL

LOCKHANDLE

Fig. 5

CRAFTSMAN"TABLESAW315.228310 16

/ERVIEW

,,,e upper portionofthe blade projectsup throughthe

table, surroundedbyan insertcalled thethroat plate.

The height ofthe blade isset witha handwheel and

lockedwith a handle, bothon thefront of the cabinet.

To accommodatewide panels, the tabletop has

extensionson each side. Detailed instructionsare

providedinthe Operationsectionof this manualfor

the basiccuts:crosscuts, mitercuts, bevel cuts,and

compoundcuts.

Forcutswith the blade straightup and cuttingacross

the grain(cross cutsor mitercuts), usethe mitergage

to set the angle and pushthe wood into the blade. To

cut with the blade straight up, along the grain of the

wood (rip cuts), use the rip fence to guide the wood.

Push smallerpieces with a pushblockor pushstick.

To tiltthe blade for a bevel cut, usethe bevel

handwheelon the side ofthe cabinet. A bevel scale

on the front ofthe cabinet showsthe bladeangle.

Insidethe cabinet, adjustablepositivestopscontrol

the degree of tilt.

Use the miter gage with a bevel crosscut (compound

cut)and the ripfence with a bevel ripcut. Other cuts

requirespecialattachments,whichhave detailed

instructions to reduce risk of injury and ensurethe

best performance from your new saw.

Before attemptingto use your saw, familiarize yourself

withall operating features and safety requirements of

your Sears Craftsman table saw. The saw's features

are described below.

ALIGN-A-CUT INSERT - A pt_,sticinsert onwhich

marks may be made to indicate the locationofthe

sawcuton the workpiece.

ANTI-KICKBACK PAWLS - KickbackIs a hazard in

whichthe workpiece isthrownbacktoward the

operator. The toothed pawls are designedto snag the

workpieceto preventor reduceinjuryshouldkickback

Occur.

BEVEL HANDWHEEL - This handwheel, on the right

side ofthe cabinet, tiltsthe bladefor a bevel cut.

BEVEL SCALE - The easy-to-road scale on the front

ofthe work.standshowsthe exact blade angle.

BLADE -This saw is providedwith a Craftsman 64

tooth, 10 in. steel blade. The blade is adjustedwith

bevel and heighthandwheelson the cabinet. Bevel

anglesare lockedwith a handle belowthe front rail.

WARNING: Be sure to use onlyblades rated for

at least 5,000 rpmand recommendedfor useon

this saw. Check with yournearest Sears retail

store.

BLADE GUARD - Always keepthe guard down over

the bladefor through-sawingcuts.

BEVEL LOCK HANDLE - This handle, placedjust

under theworktable surfaceon the frontof the cabi-

net, locksthe anglesettingof theblade. Be surethe

handle ishangingstraightdownbeforetiltingthe

blade. If itis notstraightdown, itmay jam and bend

thelockingbolt.

HEIGHT HANDWHEEL - Use this handwheel to lower

and raise the blade for adjustmentsor replacement.It

is locatedon the front ofthe cabinet.

MITER GAGE - This gage alignsthe wood for a

crosscutat an angle otherthan 90". The easy-to-road

indicator showsthe exact angle for a mitercut, with

positivestopsat 90"and 45".

MITER GAGE GROOVES - The miter gage ddes in

these grooves on eitherside ofthe blade.

MITER GAGE KNOB - Locatedon themiter gage,

this knoblocksin the cuttingangleafter selection.

MOTOR (13 AMP) - The powerfulinductionmotoris

3HP, with capacitorstartand V-belt drive,and is

housedin a sturdysteel base.

RAILS - Front and rear railsprovidesupportfor large

workpiecesend the ripfence.

RiP FENCE - A sturdymetalfence guidesthe

workpieceand issecured withthe ripfence handle.

Grooves runalongthe top and sidesof the ripfence

for usa withoptionalclamps and accessories.

RIP FENCE HANDLE - The handleon the frontofthe

rip fence releasesthe ripfence or locksitin place.

RIVING KNIFE OR SPREADER - Locateddirectly.

behindthe blade, itkeeps cutedges frombindingand

supportsthe blade guard.

SCALE - Foundon the frontrail,the easy-to-road

scale providesprecise measurementsin dp cuts.

SWITCH WITH KEY - Your table saw has an easy

access power switchlocatedbelowthe frontrail.The

yellowswitchkey mustbe removedfromthe hard-

ware bag and inserted intothe switchbefore saw can

be operated. To lockthe switchinthe OFF position,

remove the switch key fromthe switch.Place the key

in a locationthatis inaccessibleto childrenand others

notqualifiedto use the tool.

TABLE EXTENSIONS - Removable stampedsteel

extensions,12 in.by 27 in., supportlarger

workpieces,

17 CRAFTSHAN"TABLESAW315.228310

Assembly isbestdone inthe area where the saw will be used. When you remove the table saw base, loose

parts, and hardware fromthe packingmatedals, check all itemswith the looseparts listand drawing. Ifyou are

unsure about thedescriptionofany part, refer tothe drawing. Ifany parts are missing,delay assemblinguntil

you have obtainedthe missingpart(s).

INSTALLING HANDWHEELS ON TABLE SAW

BASE

See Figure 6.

• Each handwheel bag containsa handwheel, a

screw (3/16-24 x 1/2 in.), and a flat washer (3/16

in.).

• Alignhandwheelstotheshaftendsthatextendfrom

thefrontand rightsideofthetable sawbase. Match

thefiatspotsonthe shaftand insidethe handwheeL

Inserta screwand a fiatwasherin thehandwheel

centerandtightenwitha 4 mmhex key.

HANDWHEEL

Note: Ifyou do not usa the leg stand and mountthe

saw table base on a bench insteadofthe legs, goto

the procedurefor Assembling TableExtensions.Be

sure the'bench surfacehas an openingfor sawdustto

fall through.The opening shouldbe as large as the

opening in the bottomofthe saw table base, A height

of 36 inchesfromthe top ofthe saw table to thefloor

is recommended.

ASSEMBLING LEG STAND

See Figures 7 and 8.

• Take fromthe legstand hardware bag thefollow-

ing:

24 carriagebolts(5/16,18 x 3/4 in.)

32 flatwashers (5/16 in.)

32 hex nuts(5/16-18)

4 levelingfeet

Note: Remaininghardwarefrom thisbag is usedfor

mountingleg standon the table saw base.

• Take 4 legs and 8 bracesfrom looseparts.

• Place a shortupper brace insidetwo ofthe legs,

withthe legswide end up.(Upper braceshavetwo

largeholesin each end.) Make sure thetwo

dimplesonthe leg alignwith thetwosmall holeson

each brace.

TABLE WASHER

SAWBASE SHAFTEND SCREW

Fig. 6

UPPERBRACE

HEXNUT

WASHER

CARRIAGE

LOWERBRACE

LEG

[RRFTSMIIN" TABLESAW315,228310

HEXNUT

LEVELINGFOOT_ Fig. 7

ASSEMBLINGLEGSTAND(Continued)

• Alignthetwo largeholeson the brace and the legs.

Insertthe cardage bolts.Addflatwashersand hex

nuts and handtighten. Repeat forthe othershort

upper brace. These are thefrontand backsets.

• For the sides,installa long upperbrace on two

legs.Add hardware and fingertighten.Repeat for

the otherlong upperbrace.

• Use the same stepsto installthe lowerbraces.

Tightenall hex nutswith a 12 mm wrench.

• Place a hex nut and flatwasher on each leveling

foot.installthe levelingfeet fromthe bottomof

each legwith the boltspointingup.Secure witha

fiatwasher and hex nutbut do nottighten.

• Move the leg standto desiredlocation.Adjustthe

levelingfeet witha 12 mmwrench, then securely

tightenthe top hexnut.

_k WARNING: Do notliftthe saw table without

help. The table saw baseweighs approximately

95 Ibs.Hold itcloseto yourbody. Keep your

kneesbent and liftwith yourlegs, notyourback.

Ignoringthese precautionscan resultin back

injury.

• Place the legstand on the table saw base. Align

the holesinthe tablewith theholesin theend

braces.Make surethe Craftsmanlabelfaces the

front ofthesaw (same sideas heighthandwheel).

• Place aflat washeron each boltand insertthrough

hole. Adda flat washerand a hex nut.Hand

tighten.

• Repeat for thethree remainingholes.Tightenall

hardwarewith a 12 mmwrench. You may find it

helpfulto usetwo wrenches,one wrenchtohold

the head ofthe boltand one to tightenthe hex nut.

Leavethe saw upsidedownto add table exten-

sions.

HEXI, LEGSTAND

LEGSTANDSHOWNASSEMBLED Fig. 8

MOUNTING THE LEG STAND ON THE TABLE

SAW BASE

See Figure 9.

• Take thefollowingfrom the hardwarebag:

4 hex bolts(5/16-18 x 1/2 in.)

4 hex nuts (5/18-18)

8 flatwashers (5/16 in.)

Note: This hardwarewas inthe bagwith hardwarefor

assemblingthe leg stand and levelingfeet.

• Place the saw table upsidedownon a smooth

surface,such as cardboard, on thefloor.

Fig. 9

19 CRAFTSMRN"TABLESAW315.228310

ASSEMBLING TABLE EXTENSIONS

See Figure 10.

• Locate thetable extensionsand the smal_hardware

bag withthe following:

8 hex bolts(5/16-18 x 1-1/4 in.)

8 hex nuts (5/16-18)

16 fiatwashers (5/16 in.)

,_ WARNING: The table extensions notonly

providea supportfor large or wide pieces of

material, but help protectyou.Serious injury

can result from workpiece bindingor kickback

due to twisted rails or a misaligned rip fence.

• With the saw upsidedown, align table extensionsto

the sawtable. Puta flat washer on each bolt,and

attachthe extensionsto thetable byinsertingbolts

throughholes from thedirectionofthe table.

• Slipthe remaining flat w_shers and hex nuts on the

bolts. Lightly tighten with a 12 mm wrench.

• Get helpto standsaw assemblyupdghtusingthe

centersaw table. Do notgraspsaw by extensions.

_i, WARNING: Do not lift the saw table without

help. Hold it closeto yourbody. Keep your

kneesbent and liftwithyourlegs, not your back.

Ignoringthese precautionscan resultin back

injury.

ALIGNING TABLE EXTENSIONS

See Figure 11.

A good alignmentallowsthe railsto slideon easily.

• Stand at the frontofthe saw and lineup the front

edgesof thetable and extensions.

• ifadjustmentsare needed, puta blockof wood

wherethe extensionmeetsthe table, and tapthe

blockofwoodwith a hammer.Check and repeat

untilthe frontedges are even.

• Lifteach extensionslightlyuntilitis higherthan

table (if necessary,placea blockbelowand tap

upward).Center the blockofwoodoverthe edges

and tapit. Recheckthe front alignment.Ifeven,

tightenthe screwswith a 12 mm wrer,_h.

BLOCK TABLE

OFWOOD EXTENSION

TABLE

EXTENSION

SAW

TABLE

BLOCK TAP TABLE

OFWOOD HERE EXTENSION

HEX

HEAD BOLT

FLA;

WASHER

HE](NUT

Fig. 10

Fig. 11

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