10” CONTRACTORS TABLE SAW
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
COPYRIGHT
©
2008
ALL
RIGHTS RESER
VED BY
KING CANADA TOOLS INC.
MODEL: KC-10TC
WARRANTY INFORMATION
2-YEAR
LIMITED WARRANTY
FOR THIS 10” TABLE SAW
KING CANADA TOOLS
OFFERS A 2-YEAR LIMITED WARANTY
FOR NON-COMMERCIAL USE.
2-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY FOR KING CANADA PRODUCTS
PROOF OF PURCHASE
Please keep your dated proof of purchase for warranty and servicing purposes.
REPLACEMENT PARTS
Replacement parts for this Table Saw with new blade guard are available at our authorized King Canada service centers across
Canada.
LIMITED TOOL
WARRANTY
King Canada makes every effort to ensure that this product meets high quality and durability standards. King Canada warrants to
the original retail consumer a 2-year limited warranty as of the date the product was purchased at retail and that each product is free
from defects in materials. Warranty does not apply to defects due directly or indirectly to misuse, abuse, normal wear and tear,
negligence or accidents, repairs done by an unauthorized service center, alterations and lack of maintenance. King Canada shall in
no event be liable for death, injuries to persons or property or for incidental, special or consequential damages arising from the use
of our products.
To take advantage of this limited warranty, return the product at your expense together with your dated proof of purshase to an
authorized King Canada service center. Contact your retailer or visit our web site at www.kingcanada.com for an updated listing of
our authorized service centers. In cooperation with our authorized serviced center, King Canada will either repair or replace the
product if any part or parts covered under this warranty which examination proves to be defective in workmanship or material during
the warranty period.
PARTS DIAGRAM & PARTS LISTS
Refer to the Parts section of the King Canada web site for the most updated parts diagram and parts list.
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
FOR POWER TOOLS
1. KNOW YOUR TOOL
Read and understand the owners manual and labels affixed to
t
he tool. Learn its application and limitations as well as its
specific potential hazards.
2. GROUND THE TOOL.
This tool is equipped with an approved 3-conductor cord and a
3
-prong grounding type plug to fit the proper grounding type
receptacle. The green conductor in the cord is the grounding
wire.
NEVER connect the green wire to a live terminal.
3. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE.
Keep in good working order, properly adjusted and aligned.
4. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES.
Form habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches
are removed from tool before turning it on.
5. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN.
Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents. Make sure the
floor is clean and not slippery due to wax and sawdust build-up.
6. AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT.
Don’t use power tools in damp or wet locations or expose them
to rain. Keep work area well lit and provide adequate
surroun-ding work space.
7. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY.
All visitors should be kept a safe distance from work area.
8. MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD-PROOF.
-with padlocks, master switches or by removing starter keys.
9. USE PROPER SPEED.
A tool will do a better and safer job when operated at the
proper speed.
10. USE RIGHT TOOL.
Don’t force the tool or the attachment to do a job for which it was
not designed.
11. WEAR PROPER APPAREL.
Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties or jewelry (rings,
watch) because they could get caught in moving parts. Non-slip
footwear is recommended. Wear protective hair covering to
contain long hair. Roll up long sleeves above the elbows.
12. ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES.
Always wear safety glasses (ANSI Z87.1). Everyday eyeglasses
only have impact resistant lenses, thet are NOT safety glasses.
Also use a face or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty.
13. DON’T OVERREACH.
Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
14. MAINTAIN TOOL WITH CARE.
Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest performance.
Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
15. DISCONNECT TOOLS.
Before servicing, when changing accessories or attachments.
1
6. AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING.
Make sure the switch is in the ‘’OFF’’ position before plugging in.
17. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.
Consult the manual for recommended accessories. Follow the
i
nstructions that accompany the accessories. The use of
improper accessories may cause hazards.
18. NEVER STAND ON TOOL.
Serious injury could occur if the tool tips over. Do not store
ma-terials such that it is necessary to stand on the tool to reach
them.
19. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS.
Before further use of the tool, a guard or other parts that are
damaged should be carefully checked to ensure that they will
operate properly and perform their intended function. Check for
alignment of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any
other conditions that may affect its operation. A guard or other
parts that are da -maged should be properly repaired or replaced.
20. NEVER LEAVE MACHINE RUNNING UNATTENDED.
Turn power ‘’OFF’’. Don’t leave any tool running until it comes to
a complete stop.
SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS,
SPECIFICATIONS & TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. ALWAYS USE A GUARD.
Always use a guard, splitter and anti-kickback fingers on all
“thru-sawing” operations. Thru-sawing operations are those
when the blade cuts completely through the workpiece as in
ripping or cross cutting.
2. ALWAYS HOLD THE WORK.
A
lways hold the work firmly against the miter gauge or fence.
3. ALWAYS USE A PUSH STICK.
For ripping narrow stock. Refer to ripping applications in
instruction manual where push sticks are covered in detail.
4. NEVER.
Never perform any operations “free-hand” which means using
your hands to support or guide the workpiece. Always use
either the fence or the miter gauge to position and guide the
workpiece.
5. NEVER.
Never stand or have any part of your body in line with the path
of the saw blade.
6. NEVER REACH BEHIND.
Never reach behind or over the cutting tool with either hand for
any reason.
7. MOVE THE RIP FENCE.
Move the rip fence out of the way when cross cutting.
8. WHEN CUTTING MOULDINGS.
Never run the stock between the fence and the moulding
cutterhead. Refer to moulding applications in the manual for
details.
9. DIRECTION OF FEED.
Feed work into the blade or cutter against the direction or
rotation of the blade or cutter.
10. NEVER.
Never use the fence as a cut-off gauge when you are cross
cutting.
11. NEVER.
Never attempt to free a stalled saw blade without first turning
the saw OFF.
12. PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPORT.
To the rear and sides of the table saw for wide or long
workpieces.
13. AVOID KICKBACKS.
Avoid kickbacks (work thrown back towards you) by keeping
the blade sharp, by keeping the rip fence parallel to the saw
blade, by keeping the splitter and anti-kickback fingers and
guard in place and operating, by nor releasing work before it is
pushed all the way past the saw blade, and by not ripping work
that is twisted or warped or does not have a straight edge to
guide along the fence.
14. AVOID AWKWARD OPERATIONS.
Avoid awkward operations and hand positions where a
sudden slip could cause your hand to move into the cutting
tool.
Horsepower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.5 HP
Amps/V
oltage
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15A @110V, 7.5A @ 220V
Pre-wired at
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1
10V
T
able size with extensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40-3/8” x 27”
Miter angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
0
Left & Right
Bevel angle
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
90
0
to 45
0
Blade size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10”
Maximum cutting depth 90 bevel
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-1/8”
Maximum cutting depth 45 bevel
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2-1/8”
Arbor speed
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4500 RPM
Arbor diameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5/8”
SPECIFICATIONS
Warranty ..................................................................................................................................................................................................1
General safety instructions ......................................................................................................................................................................2
Specific safety instructions, Specifications, Table of contents..................................................................................................................3
Assembly ..............................................................................................................................................................................................4-7
Electrical connections ..............................................................................................................................................................................8
Adjustments ..........................................................................................................................................................................................8-9
Operations ........................................................................................................................................................................................10-12
Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................................................................................................13
Parts diagrams ..................................................................................................................................................................................14-16
Parts list ............................................................................................................................................................................................16-17
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ASSEMBLY
TOOLS PROVIDED FOR ASSEMBLY
1
. Arbor-blade guard bracket wrench.
2. 12mm combination wrench.
3. Two allen wrenches.
ADDITIONAL TOOLS REQUIRED
1. Large flat-head screwdriver.
2. Phillips #1 point screwdriver
Note: The use of sockets with a ratchet will lessen the assembly time
required.
ASSEMBLING STAND
Assemble the top brace (B) and the tie bar (C) to the leg (A) of the stand, as
shown in Fig.1, using the carriage bolts, flat washers, lockwashers and nuts.
Fasten the rest in the same manner.
SUGGESTION: Do not tighten nuts until all hardware is in place. Then place
stand on a flat surface and square up the braces and tie bars, etc. before
final tightening of carriage bolts, washers, lockwashers and nuts.
Four rubber feet are supplied with the stand and should be assembled to the
stand. Note: It is necessary to seat the truss head screw in the recess of the
foot. Fig.2 illustrates the stand assembled.
ASSEMBLING SAW TO STAND
Line up the holes in the bottom ledge of the saw cabinet with the four holes
(A) Fig.2, on the top shelf of the stand. The front of the saw should be at the
end of the stand indicated as (B) in Fig.2. Fasten the saw to the stand using
the four hex. bolts, flat washers, lockwashers and nuts supplied with the
stand.
F
ASTENING SAW TO A WOOD STAND OR BENCH
If the saw is to be used without the stand that is supplied with it, we suggest
that the saw always be fastened to a supporting surface using the holes on
the bottom ledge of the saw cabinet. Fig.3 illustrates the size and center to
center distance of the mounting holes in the saw cabinet. CARE MUST
BE
TAKEN THAT A HOLE IS PROVIDED IN THE WOOD STAND OR BENCH
TO FACILITATE THE REMOVAL OF SAW DUST.
FASTENING STAND OR BENCH TO FLOOR
IF DURING OPERATION THERE IS ANY TENDENCY FOR THE TOOL TO
TIP
OVER, SLIDE OR W
ALK ON SUPPORTING SURF
ACE,
THE STAND
OR BENCH MUST
BE SECURED TO THE FLOOR.
ASSEMBLING RAISING AND TILTING HANDWHEELS AND LOCK KNOBS
Assemble the raising and the tilting handwheels (A) and lock knobs (B) to
the raising and tilting screws, as shown in Fig.4. Make sure the slot in the
handwheels engage with the roll pins in the raising and tilting screws.
A
B
FIGURE 1
FIGURE 2
FIGURE 3
FIGURE 4
A
A
B
B
ASSEMBLY
ASSEMBLING GUIDE RAILS
1
. Assemble the front and rear guide rails to the table using the special
screws (A) and spacers (B), as shown in Fig.5. The guide rail with the
c
alibrations goes on the front of the table and these calibrations are to be
on the top side.
2. The guide rails can also be positioned to the left of the saw blade,
providing 24’’ rip capacity to the right or left of the blade. When the guide
rails are used on the left of the saw blade, calibrations will be on the
bottom of the rail and consequently cannot be used.
ASSEMBLING EXTENSION WINGS
Assemble the table extension wings to your saw as follows:
Fasten extension wings to the table using the six cap screws and lock
washers supplied. Use a straight edge to level the extension wings to the
table surface as shown in Fig.6. Also make sure the extension wings are
flush with the front edge of the table.
NOTE: The saw must be bolted to the supporting surface or a sturdy
outrigger support must be used if a table extension over 24’’ long is attached
to the saw.
ASSEMBLING SAW BLADE
1. Remove the arbor nut by turning clockwise as shown in Fig. 7.
2. Remove the flange and place saw blade on the arbor.
3. Replace arbor flange and nut then tighten the arbor nut using a piece of
wood to block the blade as shown in Fig.8.
TABLE INSERT
The table insert (A) is placed in the opening in the saw table, as shown in
Fig.9 and should be level with the surface of the saw table. To adjust the
table insert (A), use a straight edge as shown in Fig.9 and turn the four
adjusting screws in the insert, in or out, until the insert is flush with the table.
FIGURE 5
FIGURE 6
FIGURE 7
FIGURE 9
FIGURE 8
A
B
A
ASSEMBLY
ASSEMBLING MOTOR, MOTOR PLATE AND GUARD BRACKET
Make sure the motor is DISCONNECTED from the power source and
assembled as follows:
1. Assemble the 2-1/2” carriage bolt (A) and washer (C) to the pulley guard
b
racket using nut (B) as shown in Fig.10.
2. Put the motor up-side down on the floor or bench and place the guard
bracket (A) and mounting plate (B) on the motor as shown in Fig.11.
3. Assemble motor plate and guard bracket to the motor frame using the four
hex screws, eight flat washers, eight shakeproof lockwashers and four
nuts in the same order as shown in Fig.12. The guard bracket should be
positioned where it will not vibrate against the motor housing or rub
against the V-belt or pulley.
4. Fig.12 illustrates the proper relationship of the motor mounting hardware.
IMPORTANT: The proper grounding of the motor, to prevent shock hazard,
depends on the use of the shakeproof lockwashers in the manner shown in
Fig.12.
ASSEMBLING MOTOR BRACKET
1. Assemble motor bracket (A) and assemble rod (C) to the bracket as shown
in Fig.13. Make sure the screw that holds the rod (C) in place is tightened
into the v-groove on the rod.
2. Assemble the motor assembly onto the two posts (A) and secure with hex.
bolts (B) as shown in Fig.14.
NOTE: Make sure the two posts are well into the motor bracket and are
evenly spaced.
FIGURE 10
FIGURE 11
FIGURE 12
FIGURE 13
FIGURE 14
A
B
ASSEMBLY
A
SSEMBLING BELT AND PULLEY COVER
1. Assemble the V-belt to the motor and arbor pulleys. Using a straight
e
dge, align the two pulleys as shown in Fig.15. If necessary move the
motor and/or motor pulley for proper alignment.
2. Place spacer (A), washer (B) and wing nut (C) on screw as shown in
F
ig.16.
3. Assemble the belt cover (A) to the bracket and fasten in place using the
wing nut (B) and washer (C) as shown in Fig.17.
ASSEMBLING BLADE GUARD AND SPLITTER ASSEMBLY
IMPORTANT: Make sure the motor power cord is NOT connected to the
power source when assembling blade guard assembly.
1. Assemble support rod (C) to the hole in the saw trunnion Fig.18.
2. Assemble splitter mounting bracket (B) to the support rod (C) using hex.
bolts (D) and lockwashers as shown in fig.18.
3. Assemble blade guard and splitter assembly (A) to the bracket (B) and
fasten in place with the two hex. bolts (E) as shown in Fig.18. Using a
straight edge, align the splitter (A) to the saw blade. If necessary the
splitter mounting bracket (B) can be moved. It is very important that the
splitter be aligned with the saw blade in order to prevent kickbacks.
3. IMPORTANT: For safety reasons and to prevent binding, when
assembling the blade guard and splitter assembly, make sure the
supporting arm and the two guards are level with the table.
INSTALLING SWITCH
The switch must be installed to the left table extension wing, Fig. 19. The
switch plate must be placed underneath the table extension.IMPOR
T
ANT
:
The bolts must be inserted and screwed from the rear, you must install the
switch in this manner to be able to slide a rip fence without interference on
the left side of the blade.
FIGURE 15
FIGURE 16
FIGURE 17
FIGURE 18
FIGURE 19
C
A
B
A
C
B
D
A
E
C
B
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS & ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING! ALL ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS MUST BE DONE BY A
Q
UALIFIED ELECTRICIAN. FAILURE TO COMPLY MAY RESULT IN
SERIOUS INJURY! ALL ADJUSTMENTS OR REPAIRS MUST BE DONE
WITH THE TABLE SAW DISCONNECTED FROM THE POWER SOURCE.
F
AILURE TO COMPLY MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY!
CONNECTING SAW TO POWER SOURCE
A
separate electrical circuit should be used for your power tools. This circuit
should be no less than a #12 wire and should be protected by a 20 Amp time
lag fuse. If an extension cord is used, use only 3-wire extensions cords which
have 3-prong grounding type plugs and 3-pole receptacles which accept the
tools plug. For distances up to 100 feet use #12 wire. For distances up to 150
feet use #10 wire. Before connecting the motor to the power line, make sure
the switch is in the ‘’OFF’’ position and be sure the electric current is of the
same characteristics as stamped on the motor nameplate. All line
connections should make good contact. Running on low voltage will damage
the motor.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This tool must be grounded while in use to protect the operator from electric
shock. The motor recommended for use with your saw is shipped wired for
110 Volt, single phase and is equipped with 3-conductor cord and 3-prong
grounding type plug to fit the proper grounding type receptacle as shown in
Fig.20. The green conductor in the cord is the grounding wire. Never connect
the green wire to a live terminal.
RIP FENCE OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENTS
The rip fence can be used on either side of the saw blade. The most
common location is on the right hand side. To move the rip fence, lift the front
lock ing lever (A), Fig.21, and move the fence to the desired position. If an
adjustment to the pointer is necessary, mesure the distance from the right
side of the blade to the fence and adjust the pointer accordingly.
The blade is set parallel to the miter gauge slot at the factory. The fence must
be adjusted so it is parallel to the miter gauge slot. This adjustment is
necessary in order to prevent kickbacks. To check the rip fence, set it at one
of the miter gauge slots. Lower the front lock knob (A). The fence should line
up parallel with the miter gauge slot. If an adjustment is necessary, loosen
fence adjusting screws (D), Fig.21. With the front lock knob (A) still tight,
move back end of fence to the right or left lining the fence up with the miter
gauge slot. Retighten fence adjusting screws (D).
MITER GAGE OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENTS
The miter gauge supplied with your saw is accurately constructed and
equipped with adjustable index stops at 90
0
, 45
0
, 30
0
right to left. To operate
the miter gauge, simply loosen the lock knob (A) Fig.22, pull down stop (B),
rotate the miter gauge to the desired angle and then tighten lock knob (A). To
quick set the miter gauge at 90
0
,45
0
, 30
0
right to left, push up on the stop (B)
so that it engages the screws in the miter gauge body
.
To adjust the miter gauge, set it at 90
0
, as shown in Fig.22. Make a cut on a
scrap piece of wood. Then with a square, check to see if the piece of wood
was cut at 90
0
. If an adjustment is necessary
, loosen pointer screw (C) and
make adjustment. Tighten screw (C) and make another cut. Continue this
adjustment until you are certain you have a 90
0
cut and set the pointer to the
90
0
mark on the scale.
FIGURE 20
FIGURE 21
FIGURE 22
D
A
A
C
B
ADJUSTMENTS
BLADE RAISING AND TILTING MECHANISM
To raise or lower the saw blade, loosen the lock knob (A), Fig.23 and turn
the raising handwheel (B). With the exception of hollow ground blades. The
blade should be raised 1/8’’ to 1/4’’ above the surface of the material being
cut. With hollow ground blades the blade should be raised to the maximum
to provide chip clearance.
To tilt the saw blade , loosen lock knob (C) Fig.23, and turn tilting handwheel
(D). When desired angle is obtained, tighten lock knob (C).
ADJUSTMENT FOR ‘’WEAR’’ IN RAISING MECHANISM
After a long period of time, it is possible that the raising worm and the teeth
on the arbor bracket will wear slightly resulting in play in the raising
mechanism. To compensate for this wear the raising worm and the arbor
bracket can be brought closer together. This can be done as follows:
1. Remove lock knob and raising handwheel but do not remove pointer.
2. Loosen lock nut (A) Fig.24 and using the pointer (B) as a lever turn to the
right or left until all the perceptable play between the worm and arbor
bracket is removed.
3. When this adjustment is completed, reset the pointer to 0
0
and then
tighten lock nut (A).
4. If mechanism is too tight, reverse above procedure.
ADJUSTING 45
0
& 90
0
POSITIVE STOPS
Your saw is equipped with a positive stop at 45
0
and 90
0
. To check and
adjust the positive stops, proceed as follows:
1. Raise the saw blade to its maximum.
2. Set the blade at 90
0
to the table by turning the blade tilting handwheel
clockwise as far as it will go.
3. Place a square on the table as shown in Fig.25 and check to see if the
blade is at a perfect 90
0
angle to the table.
4. If the blade is not at a 90
0
angle to the table, loosen locknut (A) Fig.26
and turn adjusting stop screw (B) in or out. The adjusting stop screw (B)
should stop against the end of the tilting screw (C) when the blade is at
90
0
to the table. Recheck and adjust further if necessary.
5. If the 45
0
positive stop is not set properly, follow the same procedure
using screw (D) and nut (E).
FIGURE 24
FIGURE 25
FIGURE 26
C
A
B
D
FIGURE 23
A
B
OPERATIONS
R
EMOVING SAW BLADE
When removing saw blades from the saw, make sure the saw is
disconnected from the power source. Standing in front of the table
saw, remove the table insert, place a block of wood against the front
of the saw blade and using the arbor nut wrench, turn the arbor nut
towards you.
OPERATION
Plain sawing includes ripping and cross cutting, plus a few other
standard operations of a fundamental nature. The following methods
feature safety. As with all power tools there is a certain amount of
hazard involved with the operator and his use of the tool. Using the
tool with the respect and caution demanded as far as safety
precautions are concerned will considerably lessen the possibility of
personal injury. However, if normal safety precautions are overlooked
or completely ignored, person injury to the operator can develop. It is
good practice to make trial cuts using scrap material when setting up
your saw for operation.
CROSS CUTTING
Cross cutting requires the use of the miter gauge to position and guide
the work. Place the work against the miter gauge and advance both
the gauge and the work toward the saw blade, as shown in Fig.27.
The miter gauge may be used in either table slot, however most
operators prefer the left slot for average work. When bevel cutting
(blade tilted), use the table slot that does not cause interference of
your hand or miter gauge with the saw blade guard.
Start the cut slowly and hold work firmly against the miter gauge and
the table. One of the rules in running a saw is that you never hang
onto or touch a free piece of work. Hold the supported piece, not the
free piece that is cut off. The feed in cross cutting continues until the
work is cut in two then the miter gauge and work are pulled back to
the starting point. Before pulling the work back it is good practice to
give the work a little sideways shift to move the work slightly away
from the saw blade. Never pick up any short length of free work from
the table while the saw is running.
A
smart operator never touches a
cut-off piece unless it is at least a foot long. Never use the fence as a
cut-off gauge when cross cutting.
For added safety and convenience the miter gauge can be fitted with
an auxiliary wood-facing that should be at least 1 inch higher than the
maximum depth of cut, and should extend 12 inches or more on either
side of the blade. This auxiliary wood-facing can be fastened to the
front of the miter gage by using two screws through the holes
provided in the miter gauge body and into the wood-facing.
RIPPING
Ripping is making a lengthwise cut through a board, as shown in
Fig.28, and the rip fence is used to guide the work. One edge of the
work rides against the rip fence while the flat side of the board rests
on the table. Since the work is pushed along the fence, it must have
a straight edge and make solid contact with the table. The saw guard
must be used. The guard has anti-kickback fingers and a splitter to
prevent the saw kerf from closing and binding the blade.
FIGURE 27
FIGURE 28
Start the motor and advance the work holding it down and against
the fence. Never stand in the line of the saw cut when ripping.
Hold the work with both hands and push it along the fence and
into the saw blade, as shown in Fig.28.
The work can then be fed
through the saw blade with one or two hands. After the work is
beyond the saw blade and anti-kickback fingers the hand is
removed from the work. When this is done the work will either stay
on the table, tilt up slightly and be caught by the rear end of the
guard or slide off the table to the floor
. Alternately, the feed can
continue to the end of the table, after which the work is lifted and
brought back along the outside edge of the fence. The waste
stock remains on the table and is not touched with the hands until
the saw is stopped unless it is a large piece allowing safe removal.
OPERATIONS
If the ripped work is less than 3 inches wide, a push-stick should be
used to complete the feed, as shown in Fig.29. A typical push-stick is
shown in Fig.30, and can be easily made from scrap material. When
r
ipping 2 inches or narrower, make an auxiliary guide and fasten it to
the rip fence, and use a push-stick. When cutting the material such as
p
aneling, it is sometimes possible for the material to catch between
the bottom of the rip fence and the table surface.
To prevent this from happening, a wood-facing should be attached to
the fence as follows:
1. Cut a piece of wood approximately 3/4’’ thick to the length and
height of the rip fence.
2. Attach wood-facing (A) Fig.31 to the rip fence (B) by drilling four
holes and using four wood screws (C) inserted through the holes
as shown in Fig.31.
3. Care should be taken that the wood-facing fits flush to the table
surface along the edge (D) Fig.31, so that thin work material
cannot slide under.
USING ACCESSORY MOULDING CUTTERHEAD
Moulding is cutting a shape on the edge or face of the work. Cutting
mouldings with a moulding cutterhead in the table saw is a fast, safe
and clean operation. The many different knife shapes available make
it possible for the operator to produce almost any kind of moulding,
such as various styles of corner moulds, picture frames, table edges,
etc.
The moulding head consists of a cutterhead in which can be
mounted various shapes of steel knives, as shown in Fig.32. Each of
the knives in a set is fitted into a groove in the cutterhead and
securely clamped with a screw. The knife grooves should be kept free
of sawdust which would prevent the cutter from seating properly.
The moulding cutterhead (A) Fig.33, is assembled the saw arbor in
the same manner as the saw blade. The guard, splitter and anti-
kickback finger assembly can not be used when moulding and must
be removed from the saw as shown. Also, the accessory moulding
cutterhead dado table insert (B) Fig.33, must be used in place of the
standard table insert.
FIGURE 29
FIGURE 30
FIGURE 31
FIGURE 32
FIGURE 33
OPERATIONS
It is necessary when using the moulding cutterhead to add wood-
facing to one or both sides of the rip fence. The wood-facing is
attached to the fence with wood screws. 3/4’’ stock is suitable for
most work.
Position the wood-facing over the cutterhead with the cutterhead
b
elow the surface of the table. Turn the saw on and raise the
cutterhead. The cutterhead will cut its own groove in the wood-facing.
Make sure not to cut into the rip fence. Fig.34 shows a typical
moulding operation. NEVER USE THE MOULDING CUTTERHEAD
IN A BEVEL POSITION.
IMPORTANT: NEVER RUN THE STOCK BETWEEN THE FENCE
AND THE MOULDING CUTTERHEAD AS IRREGULAR SHAPED
WOOD WILL CAUSE KICKBACK.
When moulding end grain, the miter gauge is used. The feed should
be slowed up at the end of the cut to prevent splintering. In all cuts,
attention should be given to the grain, making the cut in the same
direction as the grain whenever possible.
ALWAYS INSTALL BLADE GUARD AFTER OPERATION IS
COMPLETE.
USING ACCESSORY DADO HEAD
Dadoing is cutting a rabbet or a wide groove into the work. Most
dado head sets are made up of two outside saws and four or five
inside cutters, as shown in Fig.35. Various combinations of saws and
cutters are used to cut grooves from 1/8’’ to 13/16’’ for use in
shelving, making joints, tenoning, grooving ,etc. The cutters are
heavily swaged and must be arranged so that this heavy portion falls
in the gullets of the outside saws as shown in Fig.36. The saw and
cutter overlap is shown in Fig.37, (A) being the outside saw, (B)
being the inside cutter, and (C) a paper washer or washers which
can be used as needed to control the exact width of the groove. A
1/4’’ groove is cut by using the two outside saws. The teeth of the
saws should be positioned so that the raker on one saw is beside the
cutting teeth on the other saw.
The dado head set (A) Fig.38, is assembled to the saw arbor in the
same manner as the saw blade. The guard, splitter and anti-kickback
finger assembly cannot be used when dadoing and must be
removed from the saw, as shown. Also the accessory dado head
table insert (B) Fig.38, must be used instead of the standard table
insert.
NEVER USE THE DADO HEAD IN
A
BEVEL POSITION.
ALWAYS INSTALL BLADE GUARD AFTER OPERATION IS
COMPLETE.
FIGURE 34
FIGURE 35
FIGURE 36
FIGURE 37
FIGURE 37
PROBLEM
SAW WILL NOT START
1. Saw not plugged in.
2. Fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped.
3. Cord damaged.
4. Overload relay not set.
OVERLOAD KICKS OUT FREQUENTLY
1. Extension cord too light or too long.
2. Feeding stock too fast.
3. Blade in poor condition (dull, warped,
gummed).
4. Blade binding due to misaligned rip fence.
5. Blade binding due to warped wood.
6. Low house current.
DOES NOT MAKE ACCURATE 45
0
AND 90
0
RIP CUTS
1. Positive stop not adjusted properly.
2. Tilt angle pointer not set properly.
MATERIAL PINCHES BLADE WHEN
RIPPING
1. Rip fence not aligned with blade.
2. Warped wood.
MATERIAL BINDS ON SPLITTER
1. Splitter not aligned correctly with blade.
SAW MAKES UNSATISFACTORY CUTS
1. Dull blade.
2. Blade mounted backwards.
3. Gum or pitch on blade.
4. Incorrect blade for work being done.
5. Gum or pitch on table causing erratic feed.
BLADE DOES NOT COME UP TO SPEED
1. Extension cord too light or too long.
2. Low house current.
3. Motor not wired for correct voltage.
MACHINE VIBRATES EXCESSIVELY
1. Saw not mounted securely to stand.
2. Stand is on uneven floor.
3. Damaged saw blade
4. Bad V-belt.
5. V-belt not tensioned properly.
6. Bent pulley.
7. Improper motor mounting.
8. Excessive play in raising mechanism.
9. Loose hardware.
BLADE DOES NOT RAISE OR TIL
T FREEL
Y
1. Too much tension in the raising mechanism.
2. Sawdust or dirt in raising or tilting
mechanisms.
SOLUTION
1. Plug in saw.
2. Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker.
3. Have cord replaced by a certified electrician.
4. Push overload resset button.
1. Replace with adequate size cord.
2. Feed stock more slowly.
3. Clean or replace blade.
4. Check and adjust the rip fence.
5. Select another piece of wood.
6. Contact your electrical company.
1. Check blade with square and adjsut positive stop.
2. Check blade with square and adjust pointer to zero.
1. Check and adjust rip fence.
2. Select another piece of wood.
1. Check and align splitter with blade.
1. Replace blade.
2.Turn blade around.
3. Remove blade and clean with turpentine and steel wool.
4. Change the blade.
5. Clean the table with turpentine and steel wool.
1. Replace with adequate size cord.
2. Contact your electric company.
3. Refer to motor nameplate for correct wiring.
1. Tighten all mounting hardware.
2. Reposition on flat level surface. Fasten to floor if
necessary.
3. Replace blade.
4. Replace belt.
5. Adjust belt tension by moving motor and/or motor bracket.
6. Replace pulley.
7. Check and adjust motor mounting.
8. Adjust worm and arbor bracket.
9.
T
ighten all nuts, bolts and set screws.
1. Adjust raising worm and arbor bracket.
2. Brush or blow out loose dust or dirt.
TROUBLESHOOTING
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