OWNER’S MANUA
L
TRADESMAN
®
10” BENCH TABLE SAW
WITH STAND
Model # BTS10BW
Item #53433
CAUTION – FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY
READ YOUR OWNER’S MANUAL THROUGH COMPLETELY AND CAREFULLY BEFORE
ATTEMPTING TO SET-UP OR OPERATE YOUR NEW POWER TOOL.
ALL OPERATORS OF THIS EQUIPMENT SHOULD READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL SAFETY
RULES PRINTED ON THE MACHINE AND THIS OWNERS MANUAL BEFORE USE.
Your new Power Tool is a well built, carefully inspected versatile machine, capable of giving you
many years of dependable service. Your power tool comes complete in one carton with a minimum
of first assembly and setup required by you. When unpacking, be sure to check all packages and
packing material for loose parts before discarding.
NOTICE:
On the nameplate of your machine you will find the serial number and MFG date code of
your unit. Please record these numbers on this manual cover for future service reference.
SERIAL # MFG. DATE # PURCHASE DATE: .
POWER TOOL SPECIALISTS, INC E.WINDSOR,CT 06088 PRINTED IN CHINA
www.tradesman-rexon.com
1-800-243-5114
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION PAGE SECTION PAGE
Product Specifications ……………………. 2 Adjustments ……………………………... 15 – 19
Power Tool Safety ..………………………. 3 Operation ………………………………... 20 – 24
Table Saw Safety …………………………. 4 Blade Selection …………………………. 24
Electrical Requirements & Safety ………... 5 Maintenance …………………………….. 25
Accessories & Attachments ………………. 6 Trouble Shooting ……………………….. 26
Tools Required for Assembly …………….. 6
Carton Contents …………………………... 6, 7
Know Your Table Saw ..………………….. 8
Table Saw Glossary ………………………. 9
Assembly …………………………………. 10 - 14
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
MOTOR SAW
HP(Maximum developed)…...
2.5
Table Size…………………… 17-1/8” x 26-7/64”
Type ………………….............
Universal
Table Extensions…………… Yes, with fences
Amps …………………............
13
Blade Size…………………… 10”
Voltage ………………….........
120
Rip Scale ……………………. YES
Hz ………………….................
60
Rip Fence …………………… YES
RPM (no load)…………..........
5000
Miter Gauge…………………. YES
Overload Protection………….
YES
Maximum Cut Depth @ 90º.. 3”
Maximum Cut Depth @ 45º.. 2-1/2”
Maximum Dado Cut Width… 1/2"
WARRANTY
Refer to the Warranty Card included for your power tool warranty information
WARNING
Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling and other construction activities contains chemicals
(known to the State of California) to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples o
f
these chemicals are:
• Lead based paints
•
Crystalline silica from bricks, cement and other masonry products
•
Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce you
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exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area and work with approved safety equipment such as
those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.
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POWER TOOL SAFETY
Before using your table saw, it is critical that you read and understand these safety rules. Failure to
follow these rules could result in serious injury or damage to the table saw.
Good safety practices are a combination of common sense,
staying alert and understanding how to use your power tool.
To avoid mistakes that could cause serious injury, do not plug
in your power tool until you have read and understood the
following safety rules:
1. READ and become familiar with this entire Owner’s
Manual. LEARN the tool’s applications, limitations and
possible hazards.
2.
Look for this symbol that identifies important safety
precautions. It means CAUTION! BECOME ALERT!
YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
3. NEVER OPERATE THIS MACHINE WITHOUT
THE SAFETY GUARD IN PLACE FOR ALL
THROUGH-SAWING OPERATIONS.
4. DO NOT USE IN A DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT
such as damp or wet locations or exposure to rain. Keep
work area well lighted.
5. DO NOT use power tools in the presence of flammable
liquids or gasses.
6. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and
benches invite accidents.
7. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors should be kept
at a safe distance from the work area.
8. DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL. It will do the job better
and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
9. USE THE RIGHT TOOL. Don’t force the tool or
attachment to do a job for which it is not designed.
10. WEAR PROPER APPAREL. DO NOT wear loose
clothing, gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets or other jewelry
which may get caught in moving parts. Non-slip footwear
is recommended. Wear protective hair covering to
contain long hair.
11. WEAR A FACE MASK OR DUST MASK. Sawing,
cutting and sanding operations produce dust.
12. DISCONNECT TOOLS before servicing and when
changing accessories such as blades, cutters, etc.
13. REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL
STARTING. Make sure the switch is in the OFF position
before plugging into the power supply.
14. USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.
Consult the Owner’s Manual for recommended
accessories. The use of improper accessories may cause
injury to you or damage to the tool.
15. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES.
Form the habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting
wrenches are removed from the tool before turning ON.
16. NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED.
TURN THE POWER “OFF”. Do not leave the tool
before it comes to a complete stop.
17. NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could occur
if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is unintentionally
contacted.
18. DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times.
19. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp
and clean for most efficient and safest performance.
Follow instructions for lubricating and changing
accessories.
20. CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR LOOSE PARTS. Before
further use of the tool, a guard or other part that is
damaged should be carefully checked to ensure it will
operate properly and perform its intended function.
Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving
parts, loose mounting and any other conditions that may
affect its safe operation. A guard or other part that is
loose or damaged should be properly adjusted, repaired or
replaced.
21. MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD PROOF with padlocks,
master switches or by removing starter keys.
22. DO NOT operate the tool if you are under the influence of
any drugs, alcohol or medication that could impair your
ability to use the tool safely.
23. USE A DUST COLLECTION SYSTEM wherever
possible. Dust generated from certain materials can be
hazardous to your health and in some cases, a fire hazard.
Always operate the power tool in a well ventilated area
with adequate dust removal.
24. ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION. Any power tool
can throw foreign objects into your eyes which could
cause permanent eye damage. ALWAYS wear safety
goggles (not glasses) that comply with ANSI safety
standard Z87.1. Everyday glasses have only impact
resistant lenses. They ARE NOT safety glasses.
NOTE: Glasses or goggles not in compliance with ANSI
Z87.1 could cause serious injury when they break.
25. DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work into a blade or cutter
against the direction of rotation of the blade or cutter only.
CAUTION
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CAUTION
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TABLE SAW SAFETY
1. ALWAYS USE SAW BLADE GUARD, splitter and anti-
kickback pawls for every through sawing operation.
Through-sawing operations are those in which the blade
cuts completely through the workpiece when ripping or
cross-cutting.
2. ALWAYS HOLD WORK FIRMLY against the miter
gauge or rip fence.
3. USE A PUSH STICK when required. Always use a push
stick especially when ripping narrow stock. Refer to
ripping instructions in this Owner’s Manual where the
push stick is covered in detail. A pattern for making your
own push stick is included.
4. NEVER PERFORM ANY OPERATION ”FREE
HAND”, which means using only your hands to
support or guide the workpiece. Always use either the
fence or the miter gauge to position and guide the work.
WARNING: FREEHAND CUTTING IS THE
MAJOR CAUSE OF KICK-BACK & FINGER/HAND
AMPUTATIONS.
5. NEVER STAND or have any part of your body in line
with the path of the saw blade. Keep your hands out of the
saw blade path.
6. NEVER REACH behind or over the cutting tool for any
reason.
7. REMOVE the rip fence when cross cutting.
8. DO NOT USE a molding head with this saw.
9. FEED WORK INTO THE BLADE against the direction of
rotation only.
10. NEVER use the rip fence as a cut-off gauge when cross-
cutting.
11. NEVER ATTEMPT TO FREE A STALLED SAW
BLADE without first turning the saw OFF and unplugging
the saw. Turn the power switch OFF immediately to
prevent motor damage.
12. PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPORT to the rear and the
sides of the saw table for long or wide workpieces.
13. AVOID KICKBACKS (work thrown back towards you)
by keeping the blade sharp, the rip fence parallel to the
saw blade and by keeping the splitter, anti-kickback pawls
and guards in place, aligned and functioning. Do not
release work before it has passed all the way past the saw
blade. Do not rip work that is twisted, warped or does not
have a straight edge to guide it along the fence. Do not
attempt to back up one of saw cut with the blade running.
14. AVOID AWKWARD OPERATIONS and hand positions
where a sudden slip could cause your hand to move into
the saw blade.
15. NEVER USE SOLVENTS to clean plastic parts. Solvents
could possibly dissolve or otherwise damage the material.
Only a soft damp cloth should be used to clean plastic
parts.
16. MOUNT your table saw on a bench or stand before
performing any cutting operations. Refer to ASSEMBLY
instructions.
17. NEVER CUT METALS or materials which may make
hazardous dust.
18. ALWAYS USE IN WELL VENTILATED AREA.
Remove sawdust frequently. Clean out sawdust from the
interior of the saw to prevent a potential fire hazard.
Attach a vacuum to the dust port for additional sawdust
removal.
19. NEVER LEAVE THE SAW running unattended. Do not
leave the saw until it comes to a complete stop.
20. For proper operation follow the instructions in this
Owner’s Manual entitled “ASSEMBLE TABLE SAW TO
STAND”. Note: On machines with no stand or if stand is
not being used, a hole approximately 8” square must be cut
under saw to allow saw dust to fall through. Failure to cut
this hole will allow sawdust to build up in the motor area
resulting in a fire hazard and potential motor damage.
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ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS AND SAFETY
POWER SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS
To avoid electrical hazards, fire hazards or damage to the
table saw, use proper circuit protection. Always use a
separate electrical circuit for your tools. This power tool is
wired at the factory for 120V operation. Connect it to a
120V, 15 Amp circuit and use a 15 Amp time delay fuse or
circuit breaker. To avoid shock or fire, replace the cord
immediately if it is worn, cut or damaged in any way.
EXTENSION CORD REQUIREMENTS
Any extension cord must be GROUNDED for safe
operation.
MINIMUM GAUGE FOR EXTENSION CORDS
(AWG type / 120 Volt only)
Ampere Rating Total length in feet
More Than
Not
More Than
25’
50’
100’
150’
0 6 18 16 16 14
6 10 18 16 14 12
10 12 16 16 14 12
12 16 14 12
Not Applicable
GUIDELINES FOR EXTENSION CORDS
Any extension cord used for power tools MUST be grounded
(3 wire with two flat prongs and one round ground prong).
Make sure the extension cord is in good condition. When using
an extension cord, make sure you use one heavy enough to
carry the current the tool will draw. An undersized cord will
cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and
overheating. The table above shows the correct size to use
according to extension cord length and nameplate ampere
rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge cord. The
smaller the gauge number the heavier the cord.
NOTE: THE 12 TO 16 AMP RATING IS CORRECT FOR
THIS TOOL. IT IS HIGHLIGHTED IN THE TABLE
ABOVE.
Be sure your extension cord is properly wired and in good
condition. Always replace a damaged extension cord or have it
repaired by a qualified person before using it. Protect your
extension cords from sharp objects, excessive heat and damp or
wet areas.
Before connecting the saw to the extension cord, make sure the
saw switch is turned OFF.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
IN THE EVENT OF A MALFUNCTION OR BREAKDOWN,
grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current
and reduces the risk of electric shock. This saw is equipped
with an electric cord that has an equipment grounding
conductor and a grounding plug. The plug MUST be plugged
into a matching receptacle 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 receptacle, have the proper receptacle installed by a
qualified electrician.
IMPROPER CONNECTION of the equipment-grounding
conductor can result in risk of electric shock. The conductor
(wire) with the green insulation (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 grounding conductor to a live terminal.
CHECK with a qualified electrician or service personnel if you
do not completely understand the grounding instructions, or if
you are not sure the saw is properly grounded.
USE ONLY 3-WIRE EXTENSION CORDS THAT HAVE 3-
PRONG GROUNDING PLUGS AND 3-POLE GROUNDING
RECEPTACLES THAT ACCEPT THE SAW’S PLUG.
REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR WORN CORDS
IMMEDIATELY.
CAUTION
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CAUTION
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3-Prong Plug
Ground Prong
Properly Grounded
3-Prong Receptacle
Grounding Lug
Adapte
r
2-Prong
Receptacle
Make sure this is
connected to a
known ground
PRE ASSEMBLY
Use only the recommended accessories with this saw.
To avoid the risk of personal injury:
•
Do not use adjustable or wobble type dado’s.
Maximum dado width is ½”.
•
Do not use a dado with a diameter greater than 6”.
• Do not use a molding head set with this saw.
•
Do not modify this saw or use accessories not
recommended by Tradesman.
UNPACKING AND CHECKING CONTENTS
Separate all parts from packing material. Check each one with
the illustration and the list of carton contents (see Pages 6 & 7).
Make certain you have all required parts before discarding any
packing material.
To avoid the risk of personal injury:
•
If any parts are missing, do not attempt to assemble the
saw, plug in the power cord or turn the switch ON until
the missing parts are obtained and correctly installed.
TABLE OF LOOSE PARTS
ITEM DESCRIPTION QUANTITY
A Table saw assembly 1
B Blade guard & splitter 1
C Splitter bolt, flat washer. star
washer, spring washer & oval
washer
1 set
D Rip fence & handle 1
E Hand wheel 1
F Flat washer & dome nut 1
G Hand wheel crank 1
H Miter gauge assembly 1
J Blade wrenches 2
K Saw blade 1
STAND CONTENTS
L Top Mounting Bracket (Short) 2
M Top Mounting Bracket (Long) 2
N
Bottom Support Bracket (Short)
2
O
Bottom Support Bracket (Long)
2
P Stand Leg 4
Q Hardware of Bag 1
ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS
CAUTION
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TOOLS RE
Q
UIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
CAUTION
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Adjustable Wrench
Flat Blade Screwdriver
Phillips Screwdriver
Steel Ruler
Combination Square
CARTON CONTENTS
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CARTON CONTENTS
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M N O P Q
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KNOW YOUR TABLE SAW
Miter Guage
Blade Guard
Table Insert
Rip Fence
Table
Blade Tilt Pointe
r
Blade Tilt
Scale
ON/OFF
Switch
Overload Reset
Switch
Blade Elevation
Tilting Handwheel
Bevel Locking
Knob
Blade
Anti-Kickback
Pawls
Mounting Holes
Splitter
Splitter Bracket
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TABLE SAW GLOSSARY
ANTI-KICKBACK PAWLS – Prevents the workpiece from
being kicked upward or back toward the front of the table saw
by the spinning blade.
ARBOR – The shaft on which the blade or dado is mounted.
BEVEL CUT – An angle cut made through the face of the
workpiece.
BLADE BEVEL SCALE – Measures the angle the blade is
tilted when set for a bevel cut.
BLADE ELEVATION HANDWHEEL – Raises and lowers
the blade.
BLADE GUARD – Clear plastic cover that positions itself over
the blade while cutting.
BLADE TILTING HANDWHEEL – Tilts the blade to any
angle between 0
o
and 45
o
for bevel cuts.
COMPOUND CUT – A simultaneous bevel and miter cut.
CROSSCUT – A cut made across the width of the workpiece.
DADO – Special cutting blades that are used to cut grooves in
a workpiece.
DUST PORT – Hole in back of saw base for attachment of
vacuum hose.
FREEHAND – Performing a cut without using a rip fence,
miter gauge, hold down or other proper device to prevent the
workpiece from twisting during the cutting operation.
GUM – A sticky sap from wood products.
HEEL – Misalignment of the blade.
JAM NUT – Nut used to lock another nut in place on a
threaded rod or bolt.
KERF – The amount of material removed by the blade cut.
MITER CUT – An angle cut made across the width of the
workpiece.
MITER GAUGE – A guide used for crosscutting operations
that slides in the table top channels (grooves) located on either
side of the blade. It helps make accurate straight or angle
crosscuts.
OVERLOAD RESET SWITCH – Resets the thermocouple and
provides a way to restart the saw motor if it overloads or
overheats.
PUSH STICK – Special wooden accessory that is used to push
a small workpiece when working close to the saw blade.
RESIN – A sticky sap that has hardened.
REVOLUTIONS PER MINUTE (RPM) – The number of turns
completed by a spinning object in one minute.
RIP FENCE – A guide used for rip cutting that clamps to the
table top. It allows the workpiece to cut straight.
RIPPING – Cutting with the grain of the solid wood or along
the length of the workpiece.
SAW BLADE PATH – The area of the workpiece or table top
directly in line with the travel of the blade or the part of the
workpiece that will be cut.
SET – The distance between two saw blade tips, bent outward
in opposite directions to each other. The further apart the tips
are, the greater the set.
SPLITTER – Keeps the workpiece split apart after being cut to
prevent binding on the blade and workpiece.
TABLE INSERT – Metal insert that is removed from the table
to install / remove blades. It is also removed for dado cutting.
When dado cutting, a dado insert plate must be used.
THROUGH-SAWING – Making a cut completely through the
length or width of a workpiece.
WORKPIECE – Material to be cut.
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Leading Edge
Kerf
Surface
Sawblade Path
Trailing Edge
Workpiece
Estimated Assembly Time 40~60 minutes
ASSEMBLE STAND
1. Unpack all parts and group by type and size (see Fig. 1).
Refer to the parts list for correct quantities.
2. Attach one long upper support (4) to top of leg (1) using
one square neck bolt (2) and nut (5).
NOTE: Do not tighten bolts until stand is properly
aligned (see step #8).
3. Attach other end of long upper support to top of another
leg using one square neck bolt and nut.
4. Attach one long bottom support (3) to center of each leg
using square neck bolts and nuts. This completes the
front frame section.
5. Assemble rear frame section in exactly the same manner.
6. Join front and rear frame assemblies using two short
upper supports (11) and two short bottom supports (10),
square neck bolts and nuts.
7. Insert foot pad (6) into bottom of leg. Repeat for each leg.
8. Place stand on level surface and adjust so all legs
are contacting the floor and are at similar angles to
the floor. Tighten all bolts.
NOTE: Stand should not rock after all bolts are
tightened.
Assemble table saw to stand
1. Place protective corrugated or old blanket on floor to
protect the saw table surface.
2. Place the saw up side down on the protective material (see
Fig. 2).
3. Position the stand up side down on the saw base.
NOTE:
Make sure front of stand (identified with label)
and front of saw are facing the same direction.
4. Line up four holes in saw base and stand.
5. Fasten saw to stand using four bolts (12), washers (13) and
nuts (14).
NOTE: Place washer on each bolt before inserting into
saw base and through the support. Nut must be
immediately against the bracket (see Fig. 1).
6. Tighten all four nuts.
NOTE: DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN NUTS HOLDING
SAW TO STAND. THIS WILL DAMAGE THE SAW
BASE.
7. Carefully set the saw in its upright position on a clean level
surface.
DO NOT OPERATE THIS MACHINE DIRECTLY ON
THE FLOOR WITHOUT A STAND. THIS IS A VERY
DANGEROUS POSITION.
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
CAUTION
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10
ASSEMBL
Y
FASTEN SAW TO STAND
1. LOCATE MOUNTING HOLES IN SAW BASE
This saw MUST be properly secured to a sturdy workbench,
stand or cabinet. Use the four
3
/
8
” holes already provided in the
saw base. The front two holes (1) are shown in Fig. 3. There
are two additional holes in the rear of the saw base.
WHEN NOT USING SAW ON THE STAND, PROVIDE A
SAWDUST CUTOUT IN THE WORKSURFACE
Do not operate this Table Saw on a flat surface without first
cutting a hole of at least 8” to 12” square under the saw to
allow sawdust to fall through and be removed. Failure to
provide this sawdust removal hole will cause sawdust to
build up around the motor which could result in a fire
hazard or cause damage to the motor. Unplug unit from
power source before attempting any sawdust removal.
ASSEMBLE BLADE RAISING & TILTING
WHEEL
1. Attach blade raising & tilting hand wheel (1) to the blade
elevation screw (2). Make sure the slot (3) in the hand
wheel hub is engaged with the roll pin (4) in the elevation
screw shaft (see Fig. 4).
2. Fasten hand wheel to elevation screw shaft with flat
washer (5) and dome nut (6).
3. Fasten handle (7) into handwheel. Using a wrench, tighten
handle securely.
ASSEMBLE RIP FENCE
1.Thread nut (1) onto rip fence locking handle (2) (see Fig. 5).
2. Screw rip fence locking handle into eccentric (3) and lock in
place with nut.
1.Lift up on rip fence handle (2) to move rear fence clamp (4)
out far enough to allow fence assembly to fit over the table (5)
(see Fig. 6).
2.Position the rip fence over the table, holding the handle end
while engaging the rear fence clamp and lowering the handle
end onto the rail (6).
3.Lower locking handle to prevent movement of fence.
CAUTION
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ASSEMBL
Y
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Fig. 4
Fig. 5
Fig. 6
Fig. 3
1
INSTALL BLADE TO ARBOR
MAKE SURE THE SAW IS DISCONNECTED FROM
THE POWER SOURCE WHEN INSTALLING THE
BLADE.
1. Remove the table insert (1) by removing the 2 screws (2 &
3) that hold it in place (see Fig. 7).
NOTE: Be careful not to lose the rubber washer that is on
the back screw (3) beneath the insert.
2. Raise saw blade arbor (4) to its maximum height by
turning the blade raising hand wheel counterclockwise (see
Fig. 8). Remove the arbor nut (5) and outer flange (6)
from the saw arbor.
3. Place the saw blade on the arbor making sure the teeth of
the blade point DOWN at the front of the table.
4. Place the flange (6) and arbor nut (5) on the arbor and
tighten the nut as far as possible by hand making sure the
saw blade is firmly seated against the inner flange (7) (see
Fig. 8).
NOTE: Make sure large flat surfaces of flange and nut face
INWARD toward the saw blade.
INSTALL BLADE TO ARBOR – Cont’d
5. Place the open end blade wrench (8) on the flats of the saw
arbor to prevent the arbor from turning while tightening.
Using the box end blade wrench (9) tighten the arbor nut
by turning it clockwise. (See Fig. 9).
MAKE SURE THE SAW BLADE, ARBOR FLANGE AND
NUT ARE PROPERLY SEATED AND ARBOR NUT IS
TIGHT.
6. Replace table insert and fasten in place with two screws (2
& 3).
Be sure rubber spacer is under table insert on
rear screw. Tighten rear screw #3 until insert
plate is level with table top in this area. Failure to
level insert plate in this area can cause work to
stick/jam and could possibly cause serious injury.
ASSEMBL
Y
CAUTION
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CAUTION
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Fig. 7
Fi
g
.8
Fi
g
.9
CAUTION
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ASSEMBLE BLADE GUARD AND SPLITTER
MAKE SURE THE SAW IS DISCONNECTED FROM
THE POWER SOURCE WHEN INSTALLING THE
BLADE GUARD AND SPLITTER ASSEMBLIES.
1. Set the blade to maximum height and the tilt to zero degrees
on the bevel scale with the hand wheels. Lock the blade lock
knob.
2. Place the external toothed lock washer (1), a steel flat
washer (2) and a spring washer (10) onto the long hex head
bolt (3). Insert the bolt into the splitter bracket (4) as shown.
(Fig. 10)
3. Insert bolt and washer assembly through splitter bracket (4).
Fig. 10
1. Place oval washer (5) on pivot rod (6). Place blade guard
splitter bracket (4) over pivot rod and snug only do not
tighten (see Fig. 11).
NOTE: Blade guard and splitter assembly have been
removed from the splitter bracket illustration for clarity.
ASSEMBLE BLADE GUARD AND
SPLITTER – Cont’d
2. Holding the blade guard arm (9) up and using a straight
edge (11), ensure the splitter (10) is aligned with the saw
blade (Fig. 12). If adjustment is necessary, loosen bolt (8)
and slide assembly left or right and rotate until properly
aligned. Tighten the bolt very tight.
3. Check all bolts in the blade guard and splitter assembly to
ensure they are all properly tightened.
NOTE: Correct alignment of splitter assembly is
critical. Improper alignment will cause workpiece to
bind and inconsistent cutting width when ripping.
IMPROPER SPLITTER ALIGNMENT CAN CAUSE
“KICKBACK” AND SERIOUS INJURY.
ASSEMBL
Y
CAUTION
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Fig. 11
CAUTION
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3
8 9
Kickback
p
awl
7
Fig. 12
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MITER GAUGE ADJUSTMENT
1. To check the miter gauge, loosen clamp knob (1) to allow
miter body (3) to rotate freely (see Fig. 13). Position the
miter body so the pointer (2) points to 90
o
on the
protractor scale. Tighten clamp knob to hold miter body in
position. Use a square to verify the 90
o
angle between the
miter body and the slide bar.
2. If adjustment is needed, loosen the two adjusting screws
under the pointer (2) using a hex key. Adjust pointer to
90
o
on the protractor scale. Firmly tighten both adjusting
screws.
3. To change angles on miter gauge, loosen clamp knob and
rotate miter body to desired angle as indicated by the
pointer (2). Clamp in position by tightening clamp knob.
4. Check the accuracy of adjustment by making 90
o
cuts on
scraps of wood. Make further adjustments to the miter
gauge until required cut accuracy is attained.
RIP FENCE ADJUSTMENT
1. To move the rip fence (1) along the table, lift the fence
locking handle (2) and slide the fence to the desired
location on the table (see Fig. 14). Push down on the fence
locking handle to lock the fence in position.
2. Pointer (6) indicates the distance the fence is positioned
away from the saw blade. If an adjustment to the pointer is
required, loosen screw (7) and adjust the pointer to the
correct reading on the scale (8). Retighten the adjusting
screw.
The saw blade is set parallel to the miter gauge slot in
the table at the factory. The rip fence must be parallel
to the miter gauge slot to produce accurate cuts and to
prevent kickback when ripping.
3. Position the rip fence at one edge of the miter gauge slot.
Clamp the fence to the table by pushing down on locking
handle (2). The edge of the fence should be parallel to the
miter gauge slot. If an adjustment is needed, proceed with
steps #4 and #5.
4. Loosen the two adjusting screws (3). Lift up on the
locking handle. While holding the fence bracket (4) firmly
against the front of the saw table, move the rear end of the
fence (1) until the fence is parallel to the miter gauge slot.
When alignment is correct, retighten the adjusting screws
(3) and push down the locking handle.
5. Check fence clamping system to ensure it holds the fence
securely both front and rear. If adjustment is required,
release clamp pressure and turn rear clamp adjusting screw
(5) ½ turn clockwise. Clamp fence in place. Repeat step
#5 if more tension is required. NOTE: Overtightening of
the rear clamp adjustment screw will cause the fence to
misalign.
FAILURE TO PROPERLY ALIGN FENCE CAN CAUSE
“KICKBACK” AND SERIOUS INJURY.
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CAUTION
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BLADE TILTING MECHANISM
The saw blade can be tilted two different ways.
RAPID BLADE TILTING
1. Loosen blade tilting locking knob (2) (see Fig. 15).
2. Slide handwheel assembly (1) to desired location.
3. Tighten locking knob (2). Ensure locking knob is fully
tightened.
FINE ADJUSTMENT BLADE TILTING
1. Loosen blade tilting locking knob (2) (see Fig. 15).
2. Push handwheel (1) IN to engage the fine adjustment gear.
3. While holding handwheel IN, turn the handwheel to tilt the
blade to the desired angle.
4. Tighten locking knob firmly.
NOTE: Changing the blade angle can be done
independently of changing blade height.
BLADE TILT LOCKING KNOB (1) MUST BE FIRMLY
TIGHTENED AND LOCKED DURING ALL CUTTING
OPERATIONS.
BLADE RAISING AND LOWERING
To raise the saw blade, turn handwheel (1) COUNTER
CLOCKWISE (see Fig. 16). To lower the blade, turn the
handwheel CLOCKWISE..
It is not necessary to loosen blade tilting locking knob (2) when
raising or lowering the saw blade. The spring loaded
handwheel automatically disengages the tilting mechanism
while raising or lowering the blade and during cutting
operations..
Always make sure the spring loaded handwheel mechanism
operates freely between the blade raising & lowering
position and the blade tilting position.
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ADJUST BLADE PARALLEL TO
MITER GAUGE GROOVE
This adjustment was made at the factory, but it can be
rechecked and adjusted if necessary.
To prevent personal injury:
• Always disconnect plug from the power source when
making any adjustments.
•
This adjustment must be correct or kickback could
result in a serious injury and accurate cuts cannot be
made.
CHECKING INITIAL ADJUSTMENT
1. Remove the safety switch key and unplug the saw.
2. Position the blade guard arm to the rear of the table.
3. Remove the blade guard assembly from splitter bracket
support (#4 – Fig. 11, page 13) by loosening the lock knob
(#11 – Fig. 10, page 13).
4. Select one tooth on the saw blade which is set (bent) to the
right hand side of the blade. Mark that tooth with a felt tip
marker. Rotate the blade so the marked tooth is toward the
front of the saw and ½” above the table.
5. Place the combintion square base (1) into the right hand
side miter groove (2) (see Fig. 17).
6. Adjust the ruler so it touches the tooth. Lock the ruler in
the square so it holds its position.
7. Rotate the blade to position the marked tooth at the rear
and ½” above the table.
8. Carefully slide the combination square to the rear until the
ruler touches the marked tooth.
9. If the ruler touches the marked tooth at both front and rear
positions, no adjustment is needed. If not, adjust blade
alignment as described in the next section.
10. Replace blade guard before operating machine.
CHECKING INITIAL ADJUSTMENT – cont’d
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ADJUST BLADE PARALLEL TO
MITER GAUGE GROOVE
TOOLS REQUIRED
•
10mm open end or 10mm combination wrench
•
4mm hex key
• Framing square
•
Medium size flat blade screw driver
ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE
1. Turn saw switch OFF and remove plug from the power
source.
2. Remove blade guard and splitter assembly, miter gauge
and rip fence.
3. Remove table insert, place blade angle at 0
o
and raise
blade to maximum height.
4. Remove blade and lower blade height adjustment to its
lowest point.
5. Remove bolts or screws holding saw base to workbench
or stand.
6. Carefully turn saw up side down on top of the workbench
or stand.
NOTE: Be careful not to scratch the working surface of
the saw table.
7. Using the 10mm hex wrench, slightly loosen the two
middle blade alignment rod strap nuts (1) and two-rear
blade alignment rod strap nuts (2) (see Fig. 18). Note:
Leave nuts slightly snug as it makes adjustment easier.
8. Re-mount saw blade on the table saw and tighten arbor
Nut.
9. While standing at the rear of the saw, use a medium size
flat blade screwdriver and gently pry the rear of the blade
alignment rod to the LEFT or RIGHT. Using the framing
square, simultaneously measure the distance at the front
and rear of the blade to an edge of a miter slot. When the
distances are within 1/64
”
or closer, tighten both rear
blade alignment rod strap bolts (2) while holding the rod
firmly in place.
NOTE: The blade alignment rod will only move slightly.
10. If alignment is not achieved by rear adjustment, loosen
the two front blade alignment rod strap bolts (3).
Otherwise skip to step 12.
11. While standing at the front of the saw, use a medium size
flat blade screw driver and gently pry the front of the
blade alignment rod to the RIGHT or LEFT.
Simultaneously measure the distance at the front and rear
of the blade to an edge of a miter slot. When the
distances are with in 1/64
”
or closer, tighten both front
blade alignment rod strap bolts (3) while holding the rod
firmly in place.
NOTE: The blade alignment rod will only move slightly
to the right.
12. Tighten both middle blade alignment rod strap bolts (1).
NOTE: Re-check to make sure all six bolts are properly
tightened and that the distance from the front and rear of
the blade are within 1/100
th
of an inch.
13. Install blade guard and splitter assembly.
14. Re-mount Saw to stand as outlined on Pages 10 & 11 of
this Owner’s Manual.
If blade alignment is still incorrect after
performing this procedure, please call toll free
1 (800) 243-5114, extension 221.
ADJUSTMENT
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FRONT
Fig. 18
17
0
o
BEVEL STOP (VERTICAL)
1. Raise the blade fully by rotating the handwheel counter
clockwise until it stops.
2. Loosen bevel angle locking knob.
3. Place a square (1) flat against the table top and against the
blade between the teeth (see Fig. 19).
4. Push the handwheel IN and turn it until the blade is against
the square. If it will not move far enough toward 0
o
to
become flat against the square, loosen adjusting screw (2)
several turns.
5. Once blade is at 90
o
to the table top, lock bevel angle
locking knob.
6. Carefully tighten adjusting screw (2) until it touches the
bevel stop. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN.
7. Recheck to ensure blade is still aligned at 90
o
.
BEVEL POINTER
1. Set bevel angle in vertical position (see Fig. 20).
2. If the pointer (1) does not read 0
o
, loosen pointer screw (2)
and move the pointer so it reads correctly.
3. Retighten the pointer screw.
45
o
BEVEL STOP
1. Raise the blade fully by rotating the handwheel counter
clockwise until it stops.
2. Loosen bevel angle locking knob.
3. Place the 45
o
angle of a combination square (1) flat against
the table top and against the blade between the teeth (see
Fig. 21).
4. Push the handwheel IN and turn it until the blade tilt
pointer is against the square. If it will not move far enough
toward 45
o
to become flat against the square, loosen
adjusting screw (3) several turns.
5. Once blade is at 45
o
to the table top, lock bevel angle
locking knob.
6. Carefully tighten adjusting screw (3) until it touches the
bevel stop. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN.
7. Recheck to ensure blade is still aligned at 45
o
.
Fig.
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3
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SAW SWITCH
The switch (2) is located on the front panel of the saw base (see
Fig. 22). To turn the saw ON move the switch to the up
position. To turn the saw OFF move the switch to the down
position.
LOCKING SWITCH IN “OFF” POSITION
When the saw is not in use, the switch should be locked in the
OFF position. To lock the switch in the OFF position, simply
pull out the safety key (1) from the center of the switch (see Fig.
22). The saw will not start with the key removed. However, if
the key is removed while the switch is in the ON position, it
can be turned off ONCE. The saw will not restart until the key
has been reinserted into the switch.
OVERLOAD PROTECTION
This saw is equipped with a resetable overload relay button
(see Fig. 22). If the motor shuts off or fails to start due to
overloading or low voltage, turn the switch to OFF position and
let the motor cool down for at least five minutes. After the
motor has cooled down, push the reset button (3) to reset the
overload device. The saw should now start when the switch is
returned to the ON position.
To avoid injury, the ON/OFF switch should be in the OFF
position and the plug removed from the power source while
the motor cool down takes place. This will prevent
accidental starting when the reset button is pushed.
Overheating may be caused by misaligned parts, a dull
blade, or an undersized extention cord (see chart on page 5).
Inspect the saw for proper setup before using it again.
Before using the table saw, polish the table with an
automotive wax to keep it clean and make it easier to slide
the workpiece.
There are two basic types of table saw cuts: ripping and
crosscutting. In general, ripping is cutting with the grain along
the length of the workpiece. Crosscutting is cutting either
across the width or across the grain of the workpiece. However,
with manmade materials this distinction can be difficult to
make. Therefore, cutting a piece of wood to a different width
is ripping and cutting across the short dimension is crosscutting.
Neither ripping nor crosscutting may be done safely freehand.
Ripping requires the use of the rip fence and crosscutting
requires the use of the miter gauge.
RIPPING
To prevent serious injury:
•
Do not allow familiarity gained from frequent use of
your table saw to cause careless mistakes. Remember
that even a careless fraction of a second is enough to
cause a severe injury.
• Keep both hands away from the blade and the path of
the blade.
• The workpiece must have a straight edge against the
fence and must not be warped, twisted or bowed.
1. Remove the miter gauge and secure the rip fence to the
table.
2. Adjust the blade so it is about 1/8” higher than the
workpiece.
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Have you read “POWER TOOL SAFETY” and
“TABLE SAW SAFETY” on pa
g
es 3 and 4 of this
Manual? If not, please do it now before you
operate this saw. Your safety depends on it!
Every time you use the saw you should verify
the following:
1. Blade is tight.
2. Bevel angle locking knob is tight.
3. If ripping, fence locking knob is tight and
fence is parallel to the miter gauge groove
4. If crosscutting, miter gauge knob is tight.
5. Blade guard and splitter are in place and
working properly.
6. Safety glasses are being worn.
Failure to adhere to these safety rules can
greatly increase the chances of injury.
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RIPPING – cont’d
3. Hold the workpiece flat on the table and against the fence.
Keep the workpiece about 1” back from the blade.
4. Turn the saw ON and allow the blade to come up to full
speed.
5. Slowly feed the workpiece into the blade by pushing
forward only on the workpiece section (1) that will pass
between the blade and the fence (see Fig. 23).
AVOID KICKBACK by pushing only on the section of
workpiece that will pass between the blade and the fence.
6. Keep your thumbs off the table top. When both of your
thumbs touch the front edge of the table(2), finish the cut
(1) with a push stick (3) (see Fig. 24). Make a push stick
using the pattern on page 27 of this Owner’s Manual.
RIPPING – cont’d
7. The push stick should always be used when the ripped
workpiece is 2” or narrower.
8. Continue pushing the workpiece with the push stick until it
passes the blade guard and clears the rear of the table.
9. Never pull the workpiece back while the blade is turning.
Turn the switch OFF. When the blade completely stops,
raise the anti-kickback fingers on each side of the splitter if
necessary and slide the workpiece out.
BEVEL RIPPING
This operation is the same as ripping except the bevel angle is
set to an angle other than 0
o
.
Cut only with the workpiece and the fence on the right
hand side of the blade.
RIPPING SMALL PIECES
Avoid injury resulting from blade contact. Never make
through-saw cuts narrower than ½” wide.
1. It is unsafe to rip small pieces. It is not safe to put your
hands close to the blade. To ensure your safety, rip the
small piece from a larger piece.
2. When a small width is to be ripped and the hand
cannot be safely put between the blade and the rip
fence, use one or more push sticks. Use the push sticks
to hold the workpiece against the table top and fence
and push the workpiece fully past the blade (see Fig.
23).
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