Craftsman 113.29921 User manual

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Model No.

113.299210

Saw with Legs

Two Table Extensions

Motor

Rip Fence and

Miter Gauge

Serial

Number.

Model and sedal numbers

may be found on the left rear

side of the base,

You should record both model

and serial number in a safe

place for future use,

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READ ALL

INSTRUCTIONS

CAREFULLY

Part No, SP5909

10 iNCH

DIRECT DRIVE

TABLE SAW

- assembly

. operating

orepair parts

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL. 60179 U_S,A.

Printed in US A

FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON L,RAFTSNIAN STATIONARY TOOL

If this stationary tool fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within one year from the date

of purchase, CONTACT THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER IN THE UNITED STATES and

Sears wilt repair it free of charge.

This warranty applies only while this product is in the United States.

If this Table Saw is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty will apply for ninety days

from the date of purchase.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from

state to state.

Sears, Roebuck and Co°, D/817 WA Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 . .._

Safety Instructions For Table Saw

Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert and knowing how your table saw works,, Read this manual to

understand this table saw

Safety Signal Words

DANGER: means if the safety information is not followed

someone will be seriously injured or killed

Before Using The Saw

WARNING: to avoid mistakes that could cause

serious, permanent injury, do not plug the table

saw in until the following steps have been satis-

factorily completed.

* Completely assemble and align saw (See "Assembly"

section)

° Learn the use and function of the ON-OFF switch

blade guard, spreader, anti-kickback device, miter

gauge, rip fence, table insert, blade elevation and

WARNING: means if the safety information is not foUowed

someone could be seriously injured or killed,

CAUTION: means if the safety information is not followed

someone may be injured,

blade tilt controls (See "Getting to Know Your Table

Saw" section),

. Review and understand all safety instructions and

operating procedures in this manual.

, Review the maintenance methods for this saw (See

"Maintaining Your Table Saw" section)),

- Find and read all the warning labels found on the saw

(shown below),

E23417

12o VoIts

3450 RP M

1 t 5 Amp._

60 Hz_ I Ph

I0" Blade

, WARNING

1, Readmanual beforeusingsaw.

2. Wearsafety gogglesthat meet ANSI Z87.1Standards,

' 3. DOnot reacharound or oversaw blade.

4. Keepblade guard downend In place for throughcuts.

5. Do notdo freehand cuts.

6. Keephands out ofpath ofsaw blade°

7. When ripping,use push stickwhenfence Is set

2 Inches or more from blade.

8,, Knowhow toreduce therisk ofkickback,

See Instructions forripping,

9. WhenrlpNng, usepush blockand auxiliary fence wher

fenceIsset between1/2end 2 Inches fromblade.

Donot make dp cuts narrowerthan 1/2 ]nch_

l& Turn poweroff endwalt forbladeto stop

beforeadjustingor servicing.

When Installing Or Moving The Saw

Avoid Dangerous Environment.

• Use the saw in a dry, indoor place protected from rain,

• Keep work area well lighted

• Use recommended accessories Consult the owneCs

manual Ior recommended accessories, The use of

improper accessories may cause risk of injuryto persons

To avoid injury from unexpected saw movement.

. Bott or clamp the saw to firm level surface where there is

plenty of room to handle and properly support the work-

piece (See "Assembly-Mounting Your Saw" section)

° Support the saw so the table is level and the saw does

not rock

o When using a table extension longer than t2" attached

to any side of the saw, bolt the saw to a stationary sur_

face or prop up the outer end of the extension from the

floor or bench top to keep the saw from tipping

o Put the saw where neither operator nor bystanders

must stand in line wilh the sawblade,

° To avoid injury from electrical shock, make sure your

fingers do not touch the plug's metal prongs when

plugging in or unplugging the saw,

• Never Stand On Tool Serious injury could occur if the

tool tips or you accidentally hit the cutting tool Do not

store anything above or near the tool where anyone

might stand on the tool to reach them,

Before Each Use

Inspect your saw,

- To avoid injury from accidental starting, turn the switch

off, unplug the saw, and remove the switch key before

raising or removing the guard, changing the cutting

tool. changing the setup, or adjusting anything Make

sure switch is in OFF position before plugging in,

• Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving

parts, breakage of parts, saw stability, and any other

conditions that may affect the way the saw works

• Ifany part is missing, bent or broken in any way. or any

electrical part does not work properly, turn the saw off

and unplug the saw

° Replace damaged or missing parts before using the

saw again,

* Keep guards in place and in working order

. Use the sawblade guard, spreader and anti-kickback

pawls for any thru-sawing (whenever the blade comes

through the top of the workplace) Make sure the anti-

kickback pawls work properly Make sure the spreader

is in line with sawblade (See "Assembly-Aligning Blade

Guard" section)

° Remove adjusting keys and wrenches Form a habit of

checking for and removing keys and adjusting

wrenches from table top before turning saw on

o Make sure all clamps and locks are tight and no parts

have excessive play

To Avoid Injury From Jams, Slips Or Thrown Pieces (Kickbacks Or Throwbacks)

Inspect Your Blade. Inspect your workpieceo

• Choose the right blade or cutting accessory for the • Make sure there are no nails or foreign objects in the

material and the type of cutting you plan to do. part of the workpiece to be ctJt,

oUse The Right Tool. Don't lorce tool or attachment to . When cutting irregularly shaped workpieces, plan your

do a job it was not designed for work so it will not slip and pinch the blade:

. Never use grinding wheels, abrasive cutoff wheels, ° A piece of molding for example, must lie flat or be held

friction wheels (metal cutting blades) wire wheels or by a fixture or jig that will not let it twist, rock or slip

buffing wheels, They can fly apart explosively while being cut Use jigs or fixtures where needed to

• Cut only wood, wood like or plastic materials Do not prevent workpiece from shifting

cut metal • Use a different, better suited type of tool for work that

. Choose and inspect your cutting tool carefully: can't be made stable

-To avoid cutting tool failure and thrown shrapnel Plan your cut,

(broken pieces of blade), use only 10" or smaIler ° To avoid kickbacks and throwbacks - when a part or all

blades or other cutting tools marked for speeds of of the workpiece binds on the blade and isthrown vio-

5000 rpm or higher lently back toward the front of the saw:

- Always use unbroken, balanced blades designed to - Never cut Freehand. Always use either a rip fence,

fit this saw's 5/8 inch arbor miter gauge or fixture to position and guide the work,

- When thru-sawing (making cuts where the blade so it won't twist or bind on the blade and kick back

comes through the workpiece top), always use a 10 - Make sure there's no debris between the workpiece

inch diameter blade This keeps the spreader closest and its supports

to the blade - Use extra caution with large, very small or awkward

- Do not over tighten arbor nut Use arbor wrenches to workpieces,

"snug" it securely, o Use extra supports (tables, saw horses, blocks, etc)

- Use only sharp blades with properly set teeth. Corn for any workpieces {arge enough to tip when not held

suit a professional blade sharpener when in doubt down to the table top Never use another person as a

- Keep blades clean of gum and resin substitute for a table extension, or as additional sup-

- Never use the saw without the proper blade insert port for a workpiece that is longer or wider than the

basic saw table, or to help feed, support or pull the

Inspect your work area. workplace

,, Keep work area clean, • Never confine the piece being cut off, that is, the piece

. Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents Floor not against the rip fence, mitel gauge or fixture Never

must not be slippery from wax or sawdust hold it, clamp it. touch it, or use length stops against it

oTo avoid burns or other fire damage, never use the It must be free to move If confined, it could get

saw nearflammabte liquids,vapors or gases wedged against the blade and cause a kickback or

• To avoid injury, don't do layout, assembly, or setup throwback

work on the table while blade is spinning It could cut * Never cut more than one workpiece at a time

! or throw anything hitting the blade oNever tum your table saw "ON" before clearing every-

Plan yourwork thing except the workpiece and related support

• Use the right toot Don't force tool or attachment to do devices off the table

a job it was not designed for

Safety Instructions For Table Saws (continued)

Plan Ahead To Protect Your Eyes, Hands, Face and Ears

Dress for safety

• Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties or jewelry

(rings, wrist watches) They can get caught and draw

you into moving parts

• Wear nonslip footwear

. Tie back long hair,

• Roll long sleeves above the elbow

• Noise levels vary widely To avoid possible hearing

damage, wear ear plugs or muffs when using table

saw for hours at a time

• Any power saw can throw foreign objects into the

eyes, This can result in permanent eye damage, Wear

safety goggles (not glasses) that comply with ANSI

Z87 1 (shown on package), Everyday eyeglasses have

only impact resistant lenses They are not safety

glasses, Safety goggles are available at Sears retail

stores Glasses or goggles not in compliance with

ANSI Z87.1 could seriously hurt you when they break,

WEAR YOUR

° For dusty operations, wear a dust mask along with

safety goggles

Plan the way you will push the workpiece through°

- Never pull the workpiece through, Start and finish

the cut from the front ofthe table saw,,

• Never put your fingers or hands in the path of the

sawblade or other cutting tool,

° Never reach in back of the cutting tool with either

hand to hold down workpiece, support the workpiece.

remove wood scraps, or for any other reason

° Avoid hand positions where a sudden slip could cause

fingers or hand to move into a sawblade or other cut-

ting too!

• Don't overreach., Always keep good footing and balance

o Push the workpiece against the rotation of the blade,

never feed material intothe cutting tool from the rear of

the saw,

° Always push the workpiece all the way past the saw-

blade

° As much as possible, keep your face and body to one

side of the sawblade, out of line with a possible kick _

back or throwback

o Set the cutting tool as low as possible for the cut you're

planning

Avoid Accidental Starting.

- Make sure switch is "OFF" before pltJgging saw into a

power outlet

, ,,11........ H,, .... , i, ,,,1

Whenever Sawblade Is Spinning

WARNING: Don't allow familiarity (gained from fre-

quent use of your table saw) to cause a careless

mistake,. Always remember that a careless fraction

of a second is enough to cause a severe injury.

• Before actually cutting with the saw, watch it while it

runs for a short while if it makes an unfamiliar noise or

vibrates a lot, stop immediately Turn the saw off

Unplug the saw Do not restart until finding and cor-

recting the problem,

• Make sure the top of the arbor or cutting tool turns

toward the front of the saw

Keep Children Away,

o Keep all visitors a safe distance from the table saw.

o Make sure bystanders are clear of the table saw and

workpiece

Don't Force Toot.

• Let the blade reach fu!t speed before cutting

° It will do the job better and safer at its designed rate

oFeed the workpiece into the saw only fast enough to let

the blade cut without bogging down or binding

Before freeing jammed material.

o Turn switch "OFF"

Wait for aFImoving parts to stop

. Unplug the saw

° Check blade, spreader and fence for proper alignment

before starting again.

To avoid throwback of cut off pieces.

° Use the guard assembly

To remove loose pieces beneath or trapped inside

the guard.

oTurn saw "OFF"

° Remove switch key

- Wait for blade to stop before lifting the guard

Before Leaving The Saw.

- Turn the saw off

° Wait for blade to stop spinning

. Unplug the saw

• Make workshop child-proof Lock the shop Disconnect

master switches Remove the yellow switch key Store

it away from children and others not qualified to use

the took

Additional Safety Instructions

Rip Type Cuts.

oNever use the miter gauge when ripping

oUse a push stick whenever the fence is 2 or more

inches from the blade

* When thru-sawing, use an auxiliary fence and push

block whenever the fence must be between 1/2 and 2

inches of the blade

oNever thru_saw rip cuts narrower than 1/2 inch (See

"Basic Saw Operations-Ripping and Bevel Ripping"

sections,)

• Never rip anything shorter than 10" long

. When using a push stick or push block, the trailing end

of the board must be square A push stick or block

against an uneven end could slip off or push the work

away from the fence

• A Featherboard can help guide the workpiece (see

"Basic Saw Operation-Using Featherboards for Thru-

Sawing" section)

oAlways use featherboards for any non thru rip type cuts

(See "Basic Saw Operations - Using Featherboards for

NomThru Sawing" section,

Before Starting,

o To avoid kickbacks and slips into the blade, make sure

the rip fence is parallel to the sawblade

oBefore thru-sawing, check the anti-kickback pawls

The pawls must stop a kickback once it has started.

Replace or sharpen antFkickback pawls when points

become dul} (See "Maintaining Your Table Saw - AntF

Kickback Pawls" section )

. Plastic and composition (like hardboard) materials may

be cut on your saw However, since these are usually

quite hard and sIippery, the anti-kickback pawls may

not stop a kickback Therefore, be especially careful in

your setup and cutting procedures,

While Thru-sawing.

• To avoid kickbacks and slips into the blade, always

push forward on the section of the workpiece between

the sawblade and the rip fence Never push forward on

the piece being cut off

Make From 3/4" Thick Solid Wood

Kerfs About

5116" Apart_

4.1/2,,-_-

24" _'i

Grain ----_

Featherboard

Crosscut Type Cuts.

o Never use the rip fence when crosscutting

o An auxiliary wood facing attached to the miter gauge

can help prevent workpiece twisting and throwbacks

Attach it to the slots provided Make the facing long

enough and big enough to support your work Make

sure, however, it wilt not interfere with the sawblade

guard

Before Starting.

* Use jigs or fixtures to help hold any piece too small to

extend across the full length of the miter gauge face

during the cut. This lets you properly hold the miter

gauge and workpiece and helps keep your hands

away from the blade

While Cutting

° To avoid blade contact, always hold the miter gauge

as shown in "Basic Saw Operations - Using The Miter

Gauge"

Glossary of Terms for Woodworking

Anti-Kickback Pawls

Device which, when properly maintained, is designed to

stop the workpiece from being thrown towards the front of

the saw at the operator during ripping operation

Arbor

The shaft on which a cutting tool is mounted

Bevel Cut

An angle cutting operation made through the face of the

workpiece,

Compound Cut

A simultaneous bevel and miter crosscutting operation

Crosscut

A cutting operation made across the width of the work-

piece

Dado

A non thru cut which produces a square sided notch or

trough in the workpiece

Featherboard

A device which can help guide workpieces during rip type

operation

Freehand

Performing a cut without the use of fence (guide), miter

gauge, fixture, hold down or other proper device to pre-

vent the workpiece from twisting during the cutting opera-

tion Twisting of the workpiece can cause it to be thrown

Gum

A sticky, sap based residue from wood products,

Heel

Misalignment of the sawblade such that the blade is not

parallel to the miter gauge groove,

Kerr

The amount of material 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 workpiece

back toward the front of the saw

Leading End

The end of the workpiece which, during a rip type opera-

tion, is pushed into the cutting tool first

Miter Cut

An angle cutting operation made across the width of the

workpiece

Molding

A non through cut which produces a special shape in the

workpiece used for joining or decoration,,

Ploughing

Grooving with the grain the length of the workpiece, using

the fence (A type of non-through cut)

Push Stick

A device used to feed the workpiece through the saw

during narrow ripping type operations which helps keep

the operator's hands well away from the blade

Push Block

A device used for ripping type operations too narrow to

allow use of a push stick,

Rabbet

A notch in the edge of a workpiece, (A type of non-

through cut)

Resin

A sticky, sap based substance that has hardened,

Revolutions Per Minute (RPM)

The number of turns completed by a spinning object in

one minute

Rip Cut

A cutting operation along the length of the workpiece.

Sawblade Path

The area of the workpiece or table top directly in line with

either the travel of the blade or the part of the workpiece

which will be, or has been, cut by the blade.

Set

The distance that the tip of the sawblade tooth is bent (or

set) outward from the face of the blade,

Throw-Back

Throwing of pieces in a manner similar to a kickback,

Thru-Sawing

Any cutting operation where the blade extends com-

pletely through the thickness of the workpiece

Trailing End

The workpiece end last cut by the blade in a ripping oper-

ation

Workpiece

The item on which the cutting operation is being per-

formed The surfaces of a workpiece are commonly

referred to as faces, ends, and edges

Molding

Cut

)ado or

Ri Ploughing

Rabbet

Bevel Cut Compound Cut

Motor Specifications and Electrical Requirements 1

_ower Supply and Motor Specifications

WARNING: To avoid electrical hazards, fire haz-

ards or damage to the tool, use proper circuit pro-

tection. Your tool is wired at the factory for

operation using the voltage shown. Connect toot

to a power line with the appropriate voltage and a

15-amp branch circuit. Use a 15-amp time delay

type fuse or circuit breaker. To avoid shock or fire,

if power cord is worn or cut, or damaged in any

way, have it replaced immediately.

The A-C motor used in this tool is a relay start, non-revers-

ible type, having the following specifications:

Rated HP 1

Voltage 110-120

Amperes 1t 5

Hertz (Cycles) 60

Phase Single

RPM 3450

Rotation of Shaft Counterclockwise

i ,,u ..............

General Electrical Connections

DANGER: To avoid electrocution:

1. Use only identical replacement parts when ser-

vicing, Servicing should be performed by a

qualified service technician.

2, Do not use in rain or where floor is wet.

This tool is intended for indoor residential use

.........only.

WARNING: Do not permit fingers to touch the ter- |

minals of plug when installing or removing the

plug to or from the outlet.

110-120 Volt, 60 Hz. Tool Information

NOTE: The plug supplied on your toof may not fit into the

outtet you are planning to use Your local electrical code

may require slightly different power cord plug connec-

tions if these differences exist refer to and make the

proper adjustments per your local code before your tool

isplugged in and turned on

In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding

provides a path of least resistance for electric current to

reduce the risk of electric shock This toot is equipped

with an electric cord having an equipment-grounding con-

ductor and a grounding plug, as shown,, The plug must

be plugged into a matching outlet that is properly

installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes

and ordinances

Do not modify the plug provided, If it will not fit the outlet,

have the proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician

A temporary adapter may be used to connect this plug to

a 2-prong outlet as shown if a properly grounded three

prong outlet is not available,. This temporary adapter

should be used only until a properly grounded three

prong outlet can be installed by a qualified electrician

The green colored rigid ear', lug or the like, extending

from the adapter must be connected to a permanent

ground such as a properly grounded outfet box

Improper connection of the equipment-grounding con-

ductor can result in a risk of electric shock The conduc-

tor with insulation having an outer surface that is green

with or without yellow stripes is the equipment-grounding

conductor If repair or replacement of the electric cord or

plug is necessary, do not connect the equipment-ground-

ing conductor to a live terminal

If the grounding instructions are not completely under-

stood, or if you are in doubt as to whether the tool is prop-

erly grounded check with a qualified electrician or service

)ersonnel.

WARNING: If not properly grounded, this tool can

cause an electrical shock, particularly when used

in damp locations, in proximity to plumbing, or out

of doors_ If an electrical shock occurs there is the

potential of a secondary hazard, such as your

hands contacting the sawblade.

Properly

Grounded

3-Prong Outlet

\ J

In 111

3-Prong Plug

G!ounding

Prong

Grounding Lug _

Make sure this

Is Connected

to a Known

Ground

2-Prong

Outlet

NOTE: The adapter illustrated is for use only if you

already have a properly grounded 2-prong outlet

Motor Specifications and Electrical Requirements (continued)

CAUTION: To avoid motor damage, this motor

should be blown out or vacuumed frequently to

prevent sawdust buildup which will interfere with

normal motor ventilation,

1 Frequent "blowing" of fuses or tripping of circuit break-

ers may result if:

a Motor is overloaded - Overloading can occur if you

feed too rapidly or if saw is misaligned

b, Motor circuit is fused differently from recommenda-

tions - Always follow instructionsfor the proper fuse/

breaker Do not use a fuse/breaker of greater

capacity without consulting a qualified electrician

c Low voltage - Although the motor is designed for

operation on the voltage and frequency specified on

motor nameplate, normal loads will be handled

safely on voltage not more than 10% above or below

the nameplate voltage Heavy loads, however,

require that voltage at motor terminals equals the

voltage specified on nameplate,

2. Most motor troubles may be traced to loose or incor-

rect connections, overloading, reduced input voltage

(such as small size wire in the supply circuit) or to

overly long supply circuit wire, Always check the con-

nections, the load and the supply circuit whenever

motor fails to perform satisfactorily Check wire sizes

and length with the Wire Size Chart below

Wire Sizes

NOTE: Make sure the proper extension cord is used and

is in good condition

The use of any extension cord will cause some loss o!

power To keep this to a minimum and to prevent over-

heating and motor burn-out, use the table shown to

determine the minimum wire size (AWG,) extension

cord

Use only 3-wire extension cords which have 3-prong

grounding type plugs and 3-prong receptacles which

accept the tool's plug

Extension

Cord Length

0-25 Ft,

26-50 Ft

Wire Sizes Required

for (A.W.G.)

Table of Contents .......

Section Page

Warranty ................................................................................ 2

Safety Instructions For Table Saw .................... 2

Safety Signal Words ............................................... 2

Before Using The Saw ........................... 2

When Installing Or Moving The Saw ...................... 2

Before Each Use .......................................... 3

To Avoid Injury From Jams, Slips Or Thrown Pieces

(Kickbacks Or Throwbacks) .................................. 3

Plan Ahead To Protect Your Eyes, Hands,

Face and Ears ............................................................... 4

Whenever Sawblade Is Spinning .......................... 4

Additional Safety Instructions .......................... 5

Glossary of Terms for Woodworking ............................ 6

Motor Specifications and Electrical Requirements .........7

Power Supply and Motor Specifications ..................... 7

General Electrical Connections ................................... 7

110-f20 Volt, 60 Hz Tool Information ......................... 7

Wire Sizes .................................................................... 8

Table of Contents ............................................................ 9

Unpacking and Checking Contents ...................... 10

Tools Needed ................................... 10

Unpacking ................................................. 10

List of Loose Parts .......................................... 11

Loose Paris ........................................... 11

Assembly .............................................. 12

Installing Handwheels and Bevel Pointer ............... 12

Assembling Steel Legs .............................. 12

Mounting Your Saw ....................................... 13

Assembling Table Extensions .................................... 14

Installing Rip Fence Guide Bars and Switch Box , ,15

Aligning Extensions ................................................ 17

Checking Table Insert ........................................... 18

Installing Blade Guard ................................ 19

Getting to Know Your Table Saw ................................. 21

Safety Instructions for Basic Saw Operations ............ 24

Before Each Use ....................................... 24

To Avoid Injury From Jams, Slips Or Thrown Pieces

(Kickbacks Or Throwbacks) .................................. 24

Whenever Sawblade Is Spinning ............................ 25

Work Feed Devices ............................... 26

Push Stick ................................................................. 26

Section Page

Push Block ................................. 26

Auxiliary Fence .............................................. 27

Basic Saw Operations ........................ 28

Using the Miter Gauge ..................... 28

Additional Safety Instructions for Crosscutting ........ 28

Crosscutting ................................................... 28

Repetitive Crosscutting ................................... 29

Miter Crosscutting ............................ 30

Bevel Crosscutting ................................................... 30

Compound Crosscutting ...................................... 30

Using the Rip Fence .......................................... 31

Addilionai Safety Instructions for Rip Cuts ............. 31

Ripping .............................................. 31

Bevel Ripping Narrow Work .......................... 33

Using Featherboards for Thru-Sawing ............ 33

Using Featherboards for Non Thru-Sawing ....... 34

Resawing .................................................................. 34

Dadoing .................................... 35

Rabbeting ........................................... 35

Ploughing and Molding ............................ 36

Molding Cutting ..................................... 36

Adjustments .................................................... 36

Miter Gauge ..................................................... 36

Rip Fence ...................................... 37

Self Aligning Spring Adjustment .............................. 37

Rip Fence Alignment Adjustment .............. 38

Adjusting Rip Scale Indicator ...................... 38

Heeling Adjustment or Parallelism of Sawblade to Miter

Gauge Groove ............................... 39

Blade Tilt, or Squareness of Blade to Table ........ 40

Blade Elevation .................................. 42

Tilt and Elevation Mechanism ........................... 42

Maintaining Your Table Saw ........................... 43

Maintenance ................................... 43

Lubrication ...................................................... 44

Sears Recommends the Following Accessories ...... 45

Troubleshooting ........................................ 45

General ........................................ 45

Motor ................................................................. 46

Repair Parts ........................................ 47

Unpacking and Checking Contents

Tools Needed

Phillips Screwdriver

Medium Screwdriver

Small Screwdriver

Combination Wrenches

3!8 ino,7116 In,, 112Ino,9/16 In.

Hex "L" Wrenches

3/16 In., 1/8 In,

Utility Knife

Tape Rule

Unpacking

1 Separate saw and all parts from packing materials and

check each one with the illustration and the "List of

Loose Parts" to make certain all items are accounted

for, before discarding any packing material

Combination Square must be true. Check it's

accuracy as shown below.

Draw light line on

board along edge

I i

Select the straight edge of

314" thick board. This edge

must be perfectly straight.

NOTE: The square and

straight edge are used to

align the saw, They must

be accurate if the saw is

to be aligned properly,

Should be no gap or overlap here when square

isflipped over in dotted position,

WARNING: If any parts are missing, do not attempt

to assemble the table saw, plug in the power cord

or turn the switch on until the missing parts are

obtained and are installed correctly.

WARNING: The saw is heavy° To avoid back injury,

get help to lift the saw. Hold the saw close to your

body. Bend your knees so you can lift with your

legs, not your back.

WARNING: For your own safety, never connect

plug to power source outlet until all assembly

steps are complete, and you have read and under-

stand the safety and operating instructions.

_., Combination

Square

,_',- ',i '.;: :'._ '.I_,t

Framing Square

NOTE: Before beginning assembly:

o Check that all parts are included If you are missing any

part, do not assemble the saw Contact your Sears Ser-

vice Center to get the missing part

o Sometimes small parts can get lost in packaging mate*

riat Do not throw away any packaging until saw is put

together Check packaging for missing parts before

contacting Sears

o A complete parts list (Repair Parts) is at the end of the

manual Use this list to identify the part number of the

missing part

of Loose PartsList

Item Part Name Qtyo

A Tabte Saw ............................................................ 1

B Rip Fence .......................................... t

C Miter Gauge ................................................. 1

D Blade Guard and Spreader ................................. !

E Rip Fence Guide Bar, Rear .................. 1

F Rip Fence Guide Bar with Rip Scale (Front) ,1

Item Part Name Qtyo

G Table Extension 12 x 27 ......................... 2

H Side Stiffener ...................................... 2

J End Stiffener ......................... 2

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

L Owners Manual ................................................ 1

M Bag of Loose Parts Labeled "Large Pads" ...... 1

Loose Parts

_, _- . ,,_,,_o "_:__

Open loose parts bag labeled "Large Pads", Check to

see that the following items are included

o Bag labeled "Guard"

• Bag labeled "Legs"

o Bag labeled "Table Extensions"

o Bag labeled "Guide Bars"

• Bag labeled "Miscellaneous"

• Bag labeled "Base"

• Blade Wrenches ...................................... 2

• Corner Supped Brackets ......................................... 4

° Handwheels ..................................................................... 2

• Wire Tie ..................................................... 1

Assembly ................. '"

Installing Handwheels and Bevel Pointer

1 From the bag labeled "Miscellaneous" remove only the

following hardware:

*2 Pan Head Screws, 10 - 32 x 5/8" Long

*2 Lockwashers, #10 External Type

"1 Par} Head Screw Type "T" 8-32 x 3/8 Long

1 Bevel Pointer

From the bag labeled "Large Parts" remove only the

following:

2 Handwheels

Items marked with asterisk (*) are shown actual size

2, Fasten bevel pointer to cradle assembly with 8-32 x 3/8

screw, as shown. Adjustment of the pointer may be nec-

essary later

3 Line up flat spots on shaft and handwheel, push

handwheel onto shaft.. Install screw and !ockwasher to

lock handwheel on shaft. Repeat for the other hand-

wheel

........ i,,i

10-32 x 5/8 In.

Pan Head Screw

Bevel Pointer

Screw

Tilt

Handwheel

= ..... PH.....,.H ..,=...... =

Type "T" 8-32 x 3/8 In.

Pan Head Screw

O Handwheel

#10 External

Lockwasher

Bevel Pointer / Pan Head

Elevation

Handwheel Screw

Assembling Steel Legs

t From the bag labeled "Legs" remove the following

hardware:

"16 Truss Head Screws, 1/4-20 x 1/Z' long

"16 Lockwashers, 1/4" External Type

"I6 Hex Nuts, 1/4-20

*8 Hex Nuts, 3/8-16

4 Leveling Feet

From among the loose parts find the following:

4 Legs

2 End Stiffeners

2 Side Stiffeners

items marked w{th asterisk (*) are shown actual size

2 Assemble the legs as shown

insert the truss head screws through the holes in the

legs, then through the holes in the side and end stiffen-

ers

Legs must be assembled on top of stiffeners

3 Install the Iockwashers Screw on the nuts hand tight.

4 Instal! leveling feet through hotes in bottom of legs as

shown.

5 Adjust teveling feet as follows:

a Move saw to desired location..

b. With 9/16" wrench loosen bottom nut

c Back off top nut by"hand

d Raise or lower foot by adjusting bottom nut using

9/16" wrench..

e..Snug top nut against inside of leg by hand..

f Tighten all four bottom nuts using 9/16" wrench

1/4-20 x 112In

russ Head Screw

3/8-16 Hex Nut

Stiffener

Side Stiffeners'_

1/4-20

Hex Nut

0©

1/4 In. External 1/4-20

Lockwasher Hex Nut

Leveling Foot

Leg

.,,j End Stiffeners

Truss Head

Screw

Lockwasher

Hex Nuts

Leveling Foot ----_

Mounting Your Saw

1 From the bag labeled "Base" remove the following

hardware:

*4 Hex Head Screws, 5/16-18 x 1-I/8" Long

*4 Hex Nuts, 5/16-18

*4 Lockwashers, 5/16" External Type

*8 Fiat Washers, tl/32 x 11/16 x 1/16

items marked with asterisk (*) are shown actual size

2 Place the saw upside down onto a smooth piece of

cardboard or heavy paper, on the floor, so the saw is

resting on the table top

WARNING: The saw is heavy. To avoid back injury,

get help to lift the saw. Hold the saw close to your

body. Bend your knees so you can lift with your

5t16-18 x 1-1/8 In 5/16-18

Hex Head Screw Hex Nut

5/16 In External

Lockwasher 11/32 LD.

Flat Washer

3. Place legs on saw so that holes in saw base and leg

set line up and trim label is facing front. Legs will over-

hang base in rear

4. Install screw, washers, lockwasher and nut as shown

5 Tighten all leg assembly and mounting hardware at

this time

Cardb,

Hex

Flat Washer

End Stiffener

Leg Set

Flat Washer

Hex Head Screw

Saw Base

NOTE: For clarity, later manual illustrations may not

show leg set attached

Bench Mounting

If you do net use the legset and prefer to mount the saw

on a bench, make sure that there is an opening in the top

of the bench the same size as the opening in the bottom

of the saw so that the sawdust can drop through Recom-

mended working height is 33 to 37 inches from the top of

the saw table to the floor

14-3/4

1/2--,-- _l

Front of Saw

NOTE: All dimensions in inches

.... i ................. ,,,

Assembly (continued)

Assembling Table Extensions

1 From the bag labeled "Table Extensions" remove the

following hardware: (Quantity indicated is for two

extensions)

*8 Hex Head Screws, 5/16-18 x 1-1/4" Long

*8 Flat Washers, 21/64 x 5/8 x 1/16

*8 Lockwashers. 5/16" External Type

*8 Hex Nuts, 5/16-18

"10 Truss Head Screw, 1/4-20 x 1

"10 Hex Nut, 1/4-20

"10 Lockwashers, 1/4 External Type

*4 Flat Washers, 1/7/64 x 3/4 x 1/16

2 Brackets

From the bag labeled "Large Parts" remove only the fol-

lowing:

4 Comer Support Brackets

From among the loose parts find the following:

2 Table Extensions

items marked with asterisk (*) are shown actual size

Hex Head Screw

5/16-18

Hex Nut

21_41,D.

Flat Washer

17/64 I,D. Hex Nut

Flat Washer

5/16 In External

Lockwasher

114 In External

Lock'washer

Truss Head Screw

s°ppc

Bracket

2 Assemble with saw upside down

NOTE: To protect the finished surfaces of the saw and

extensions, lay a piece of heavy paper or cardboard on

the floor..

WARNING: Stock table extensions must be

installed. They help support the fence guide bars.

An unsupported guide bar can twist. Twisted

guide bars can misalign fence. A misaligned fence

can cause binding or kickback. You could be hit or

cut,

3 Install corner support brackets, 1/4-20 x 1 inch truss

head screws, 17/64 inch flat washers, 1/4 inchexter-

nal Iockwashers and 1/4-20 hex nuts as shown, Hand

tighten onty

17/64 I.D.

Flat Washer

\ 1/4-20

\ Hex Nut

Corner _._\ / (_

support

Bracket ----__ Lockwasher Table

k' _'-4z.z_

This Edge Toward Table

4 insert four (4) 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 inch long hex head

screws through the holes on inside edge of one

extension

5 Instal! 21/64 ID fiat washer, 5/16 external lock-

washer, and 5/16-t8 hex nut on the end of each

screw Just start nut on end of screw

6 Slide the extension with hardware into four slots in

side of table Line up front edge of extension with

front edge of table and tighten all screws and nuts

7 Repeat for other extension

5/16-18

Hex Nut _

51'16Lock'washer

21/64 I.D.

Flat Washer

Hex Head

Screw

8 Inserta 1/4-20x 1trussheadscrewthroughbottom

holeinthebracket,andthroughthefirstholein the

righthandextension.Installalockwasherandnuton

thescrewHandtightenthenut

NOTE:Whensawisupsidedown,righthandextension

isontheleftsidewhenfacingfrontofsaw

9 Inserta 1/4-20x 1trussheadscrewthroughbottom

holein the other bracket and the fourth hole of the

extension Install a Iockwasher and nut on the screw

Hand tighten the nut.

Bracket

j Front of Saw

1/4-20

Hex Nut1/4

_ ¢._---- Lockwasher

1st Hole

Truss Hd. Screws

Installing Rip Fence Guide Bars and Switch

Box

1. From the bag labeled "Guide Bars" remove the fol-

lowing hardware:

*3 Hex Head Screws, 5/16-18 x 1-t/2

*3 Hex Head Screws, 5/16-I8 x 1

*6 Hex Jam Nuts, 5/I6-18

*4 Flat Washers, 21/64 x 5/8 x 1/16

*3 Spacers, 3/4 dia, x 1/2 long

*6 Lockwashers, 5/16 External Type

From the bag labeled "Miscellaneous" remove only the

following hardware:

*2 Hex Head Screws, 5/16-18 x 3/4

*2 Hex Jam Nuts, 5/16-18

*4 Lockwashers, 5/t6 External Type

From among the loose parts find the following:

1 Front Guide Bar

1 Rear Guide Bar

Items marked with asterisk (*) are shown actual size

5/16-18 x 3/4

Hex Hd. Screw

5/16 In. External

Lockwashers

5116-18 x 1-1/2 In

Hex Hd. Screw

5/16 In.

Hex Jam Nut

5/16-18 x 1 In.

Hex Hd. Screw

21164 In. 1/2 In. Spacer

Washer

2. Position guide bars on floor and install hardware as

shown,. Just start the nuts on the end of the screws,

do not screw nuts on all the way,

8th Slot (For Mounting

To Bracket)

/ Rear Guide Bar

, ¢ 1 In Hex

• FI_ _ 3rd Slot Head'Screw

wasner.._ __ l

(ForMounting __'_ Hex Nut __--_

ToBracko,

1-112 ln.Hex 2rid Slot t_'_ ._ / Flat Washer

Head Screw 1st SIo_t I Spacer

Front Guide Bar

Assembly (continued)

3 Mount switch to front guide bar with two 5/16-!8 x 3/4

hex head screws, tour lockwashers and two nuts_

Securely tighten both nuts

Hex Nuts

,, 1 Lockwashers

_'_ _ Loekwashers

3/4 In.

Hex Head Screws

4 Place front guide bar against saw table and drop it in

place engaging the screws in the slots, Make sure the

spacers are between the front guide bar and the

table

5 End of front guide bar must be 7-5/16 inch from side

of saw table, This is important so that rip fence indi-

cator can be aligned

6 With the blade of your combination square set to 1/4

inch, gauge and adjust front guide bar so the edge of

the bar is 1/4 inch above the edge of the table,

Securely tighten nuts,

7 Install 5/16-18 x 1-1/2 hex head screw through the

fourth slot in front guide bar (that lines up with

bracket), through the 1/4 inch spacer and the bracket,

Install a 5/16 inch external lockwasher and 5/16-t8

hex jam nut,

Lockwasher Hex Nut

1-1/2In.

Hex Head Screw

7-5!16 |no

8. Remove the two truss head screws from rear of right

table extension,

9 Attach the rear guide bar in a similar manner to the

front guide bar Make sure that the end of the bar is

11 inches from the side of the saw table, Spacers are

not required

10 Reinstall two truss head screws, tockwashers and

hex nuts removed in step 8. Check that all hardware

is tight

11 insert 5/16-18 x 1 hex head screw through the eighth

slot in rear guide bar and bracket, Install 5/16 exter-

nal Iockwasher and 5/16 hex jam nut Tighten

securely

Hex Nut

Lockwas her'

t In,

Hex Head

Screw

Truss Head

Screws

1 In. Hex Head

Screws

Aligning Extensions

1. Stand saw upright on legs Roll saw over onto front

then up onto feet,

WARNING: The saw is heavy. To avoid back injury,

get help to lift the saw. Hold the saw close to your

body. Bend your knees so you can lift with your

legs, not your back.

2 Line up the front edge of extension with the front edge

of the table Pul! up on front and rear of sheet metal

side extension so it is higher than table Using a block

of wood and hammer as shown, tap the extension

down until it is even with table top Recheck alignment

of front edge of table and extension Tighten front and

rear extension mounting nuts only,

WARNING: Table extensions must be installed,

Front edge of table and extensions must be lined

up. An uneven front edge can twist the fence guide

bar. Twisted guide bars can misalign fence. A mis-

aligned fence can cause binding or kickback. You

could be hit or cut.

3 Using the block of wood, check to see if center of

extension is flush with table top If adjustment is

needed, push the table top into alignment and tighten

center two mounting nuts

4, Repeat steps 2 and 3 to atign the other extension

Line Up Front

Of Extension

1 From the bag labeled "Large Parts" remove the follow-

ing hardware;

1 Wire Tie

2 Use a hammer to lightly tap the pointed tab on the wire

tie into the hole provided on side of cabinet Route

motor cord from inside cabinet through the wire tie

Secure cord in wire tie Keep any extra cord on outside

of cabinet Do not push extra cord inside cabinet,,

Tie

Extension

Removed for

Picture Clarity

Wire Tie

Assembly (continued) .....

Checking Table Insert

The table insert must be flush with the surface of the saw

table to keep the workpiece from hanging up or binding

with the sawbtade as the workpiece is cut by the saw-

blade,

1 Lower sawblade beneath the table insert and check to

be sure the screw fastening the insert in place is snug

2 Use a straight edge to check near each of the eight

leveling tab positions to determine if the insert is flush

with the surface of the saw table at all eight leveling

tab positions

3. tf insert is not flush with table surface, loosen insert

fastening screw and pull insert forward to lift from saw

table

4, Bend with pliers or tap with a hammer, as required, to

make the insert flush with the table top,

Leveling

Tab

Edge

. /--

Installing Blade Guard

1. From the bag Iabeled "Guard" remove the following

hardware:

*2 Truss Head Screws, t/4-20 x 5/8" Long

*2 Socket Head Set Screws, 1/4-20 x 7/8" Long

*4 Fiat washers, 17/64 x 9/16 x 3/64

*2 Hex Nuts 1/4_20

*4 Lockwashers, 1/4 ExternalType

*2 Wing Nuts, 1/4-20

*2 Square Nuts, 1/4-20

1 Spreader Support

1 Spreader Bracket

1 Spreader Clamp

From among the loose parts find the following:

1 Blade Guard

Items marked with asterisk (*) are shown actual size

1/4-20 7/8

Socket Head

8 In Set Screw

Truss Head Screw

Q 1/4-20 17164I°D.

114-20Hex Nut Square Nut Flat Washer

1/4 In,, External

Lockwasher

1/4-20 Wing Nut

Spreader Support

Spreader Bracket

2, Make sure the blade is all the way up and square with

table,

3, Position spreader support on rod until it is even with

the end of the rod.

Blade Square

With Table

Even With Rod

= i ...........

4 Assemble the 7/8 inch long set screws, nuts, lock-

washers and washers to the spreader support bracket

and slip the nuts into the slot in the spreader support,

5 Finger tighten only the hex nuts

NOTE: Be sure to put the socket head set screw through

the slot shaped holes in the spreader bracket (see itlus-

tration)_ This allows the guard and spreader to be Iined

up with the blade Be sure the socket end of the set

screw is at the hex nut end of the assembly,

Holes Up

Round Hole

On Side

- Leckwasher

ex Nut --='_

Assembly (continued)

6 Lay a piece of flat straight wood and a square on saw

table and rotate the spreader support until the bracket

is aligned with square.

7 Make sure end of support, bracket and rod are even

Using a 1/8 inch hex "L" wrench, tighten the set screws

only Check that the spreader support cannot be

rotated on the spreader rod

Tighte_

Setscrew Only t

_port

_'_And Bracket To

Be Even With

End Of Rod

Important: To work properly, the spreader must always

be parallel to the sawblade and adjusted so the cut work-

piece will pass on either side of the spreader without

binding or skewing to the side

NOTE: The spreader is thinner than the width of the kerr

by approximately six thicknesses of paper

8 Make two folds in a smaII piece (6 x 6 inch) of ordinary

newspaper making three thicknesses.

The folded paper will be used as "spacing gauge"..

9 Raise blade to maximum height and make sure blade

is square to the saw table.

10. Install the spreader clamp using t/4-20 x 5/8 truss

head screws, lockwashers, and wing nuts Place

spreader between spreader clamp and bracket. Move

spreader forward until all three are in line. Tighten

wing screws

11 Lilt up both anti-kickback pawls Insert set screw

wrench or a pencil into notches to hold the pawls out

of the way

12. Lay a piece of straight flat wood against the saw-

blade Insert folded paper between spreader and strip

of wood.

13 Make sure the hex nuts underneath are loose

14 Hold the spreader tightly against the wood and make

sure the wood is against the sawblade Tighten the

hex nuts.

This will align the spreader in the middle of the cut

(kerf) made by sawbtade

NOTE: To remove the guard for non-through cuts, loosen

the wing nuts and slide the guard back and upward off

the spreader bracket Do not disturb the setting of the

spreader bracket

When replacing the guard, slide the spreader down and

forward between the spreader clamp and spreader

bracket until it rests as shown, make sure wing nuts are

tightened securely This lets yell remove and replace the

guard without disturbing the spreader alignment.

Space Equal to Approx. Wood

3 Thicknesses of Paper . Blade

Looking Down on Saw

Antikickback Piece of

Pawls Straight Wood

Hold Wood

Tightly Against

Blade

Three

Thicknesses

Of Paper \

Clamp

Wing Nut

Lock'washer

Spreader

Bracket

Hold Spreader

Tightly Against Wood

Screw

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