Craftsman 315248200 table saw User Manual

Owner's Manual

10 in. Stationary

TABLE SAW

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CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety

Rules and Operating Instructions before first

use of this product.

Customer Help Line: 1-800-932-3188

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA

Visit the Craftsman web page: www.sears.com/craftsman

972000-780

10-02

• Safety

• Features

• Assembly

• Operation

• Maintenance

• Parts List

FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW

If this(RAFTSMAN Table Saw fails due to a defeat in matedal or workmanshipwithin one year from the date

of pumhase, Sears will repair it, free of charge.

Contacta Sears Service Canter for repair.

if this productis used for commercial or rental purposes,this warrantyapplies onlyfor 90 days from the date

ofpurchase.

Thiswarrantygivesyou specificlegalrights,and you may alsohaveotherdghtswhichvaryfromstateto

state.

Seare, Roebuck and Co., Dept. 8t7WA, Hoffman Estate,=,IL 60179

Yoursaw has manyfeatures for making cuttingoperations more pleasantend enjoyable. Safety, performance

and dependabilityhave been giventop priorityinthe designof this saw makingiteasy to maintainand operate,

CAUTION: Carefully read throughthisentire owner'smanual before usingyournew saw. Pay close

attentiontothe Rules ForSafe Operation, and all Safety Alert Symbols,includingDanger,Warning and

Caution. Ifyou use yoursaw propedyand onlyfor what itis intended,youwill enjoyyears of safe, reliable

service.

,_, Lookfor this symbol to point out important safetyprecautions,It means attention!!!Yoursafety is involved.

• k WARNING:

The operation of any powertool san resultin foreign objectsbeing thrown intoyoureyes,

whichcan result in severe eye damage, Beforebeginningpowertooloperation,always

wear safety gogglesor safetyglasseswithside shieldsand a fullface shieldwhen needed.

We recommend a WideVision Safety Maskfor usa over eyeglasses or standardsafety

glasses with side shields,availableat Sears Retail Stores.

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

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

• Rules ForSafe Operation........................................................................................................................... 4-6

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

• Glossary and ProductSpecifications............................................................................................................ 8

• Unpacking and Accassodes ......................................................................................................................... 9

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

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

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

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

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

• Assembly................................................................................................................................................ 16-29

InstallingHandwhealson Table Sew Base ................................................................................................. 18

AssemblingLeg Stand ........................................................................................................................... 16-19

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

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

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

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

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

Aligning Rip Fence and Rails ...................................................................................................................... 23

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

Installing the Belt and Belt Guard ............................................................................................................... 24

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

Installingthe BladeGuard ........................................................................................................................... 25

Aligning the RivingKnifewiththe Blade ..................................................................................................... 26

Check Heeling (Paralleling)of the Saw Bladeto the Miter Gage Groove.................................................. 27

Checking RipFence and BladeAlignment .................................................................................................. 28

CheckingSquareness of ExtensionTables to Saw Table .......................................................................... 29

• Adjustments............................................................................................................................................ 30-34

Replacingthe Blade .................................................................................................................................... 30

Heeling (Paralleling)the Sawblade to Miter Gage Groove.................................................................... 31-32

Settingthe Bevel Stopsand Indicator.................................................................................................... 32-33

Adjustingthe Miter Gage ............................................................................................................................. 33

Removing/ Replacing the Throat Plate ...................................................................................................... 34

• BasicOperation of the Table Saw ......................................................................................................... 35-42

Causes of Kickback .................................................................................................................................... 35

Avoiding Kickback....................................................................................................................................... 35

CuttingAids................................................................................................................................................. 35

Types of Cuts .............................................................................................................................................. 36

Making a Cross Cut..................................................................................................................................... 37

Making a RipCut .................................................................................................................................... 37-38

Making a Miter Cut ...................................................................................................................................... 38

Making a Bevel Cross Cut ..................................................................................................................... 38-39

Making a Bevel Rip Cut ............................................................................................................................... 39

Making a Compound (Bevel) Miter Cut....................................................................................................... 40

Making a Large Panel Cut ........................................................................................................................... 41

Makinga Non-ThroughCUt ......................................................................................................................... 41

Makinga Dado Cut ...................................................................................................................................... 42

• Maintenance................................................................................................................................................ 43

• Lubrication................................................................................................................................................... 43

• Troubleshooting...................................................................................................................................... 44.46

• ExplodedView and Repair Parts List..................................................................................................... 48-65

• Parts Ordering/ Sen/ica ................................................................................................................ back page

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The purposeof safety symbolsisto attractyour attentionto possibledangers. The safety symbols,and the

explanationswiththem, deserve your carefulattentionand understanding,The safety warningsdo not by

themselves eliminateany danger. The instructionsorwarningsthey give are notsubstitutesfor properaccident

preventionmeasures.

SYMBOL MEANING

SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL

Indicates danger,warning,or caution. May beused in conjunctionwithother symbolsor

pictugraphs.

DANG ER: Failureto obey a safety warningwillresultinseriousinjurytoyourselfor toothers,

Always followthe safety precautionsto reducethe riskoffire,electdc shockand personalinjuP/,

WARNING: Failureto obey a safety warningcan resultin sadous Injury to yourselfor to others,

Always followthe safetyprecautionsto reducethe riskoffire,electdc shockand personal injuw.

CAUTION: Failureto obey a safety warningmay resultin propertydamage or personal injulyto

yourselforto others.Alwaysfollow the safety precautionsto reducethe dsk of fire,electricshock

and personal injury,

Note: Advisesyou of informationor Instructions vital tothe operationor maintenanceofthe equipment,

IMPORTANT

Servicingrequiresextreme care and knowledgeofthe

system and shouldbe performed onlybya qualified

servicetechnician, Forservicewe suggestyou return

the toolto yournearest Sears store or repaircenter.

Alwaysuse odginalfactory replacement partswhen

servicing.

_, WARNING: Do not attemptto operatethistool

untilyou have read thoroughlyand understand

completelyall instructions,safety rules,etc.

containedinthis manual. Failureto complycan

resultin accidentsinvolvingfire, electrical shock,

or serious personal injury.Save theowners

manualand reviewfrequentlyfor continuingsafe

operation,and instructingotherswho rneyusa

this tool.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

• KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read the owner's

manual carefully, Leam the saw's applications

and limitationsas well as the specificpotential

hazards related to this tool.

• DO NOT USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRON-

MENT. Do not use power toolsnear gasoline or

other flammable liquids,in damp or wet loca-

tions, or expose them to rain. Keep the work

area well lit.

• MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD-PROOF with

padlocks and master switchesor by removing

starter keys.

• KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. All

visitors sbou|dwear safety glasses and be kept

a safe distancefrom work area. Do not let

visitorscontact tool or extension cordwhile

operating.

• KEEP THE WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered

work areas and work benches inviteaccidents.

DO NOT leave toolsor pieces ofwood on the

saw while it is in operation,

• MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools

sharpand clean for better and safer perfor-

mance. Follow instructionsfor lubricatingand

changing accessories,

• USE THE RIGHT TOOL FOR THE JOB. Do not

force the toolor attachmentto do a job it was

not designedfor. Usa it onlythe way it was

intended.

• DRESS PROPERLY. Do not wear loosecloth-

ing. gloves, neckties,rings, bracelets, or other

jewelry. They can get caught and draw you into

moving parts.Rubbergloves and nonslip

footwear are recommended.Also wear protec-

tive haircovedng to contain long hair.

• ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WITH

SIDE SHIELDS. Everyday eyeglasses have only

impact-rasistantlenses; they are NOT safety

glaseas.

• NEVER STAND ON TOOL, Serious injurycould

or.curifthe tool istipped or ifthe blade is

unintentionallycontacted.

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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued)

• DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep properfootingand

balance at all times.

• SECURE WORK. Usa clamps or • vise to hold

work when practical. It's safer then usingyour

handand frees bothhandsto operatetool.

• USE THE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make

sure yourextension cord is in good condition,

Use onlya cord heavy enoughto carry the

currentyour productwill drew,An undersized

cordwillcause a drop in linevoltage resultingin

loss of powerand overheating.A wire gage size

(A.W,G.) ofat least 14 is recommendedfor an

extension cord 25 feat or less in length.If in

doubt, usethe next heavier gage. The smaller

the gage number, the heavierthe cord.

• AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Be sure

switchis offwhen pluggingin,

• REMOVE WRENCHES AND ADJUSTING

KEYS, Get in the habitof checking- before

turning on tool - that hex keys and adjusting

wrenches are removedfrom tool.

CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Beforeusingthe

tool again, check any damaged parts, including

guards,for properoperation and perfon_anca.

Check alignment of movingparts, bindingof

moving parts, breakage of parts, saw stability,

mountingand any other conditionsthat may

affect itsoperation.A damaged part muStbe

proparlyrepaired or replacedbya qualified

service technicianat a Sears Store or repair

center to avoid risk of personalinjury.

USE ONLY CORRECT BLADES. Use the dght

blade size, style and cuttingspeedfor the

matedal and the type of cut. Bladeteeth should

point downtoward the frontofthe table.

• USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Using

improper accessories may risk injury.

USE ONLY SEARS REPLACEMENT PARTS.

All repairs, whether electrical or mechanical,

shouldbe made by a qualified sarvice technician

at a Sears Store or repair center.

• KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in goodworking

order, This includesthe bladeguard, dying

knife, and anti-ldckbackpawls.

• CHECK DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work into

a blade orcutter against the direction of rotation

of the blade or cutter only.

DISCONNECT ALL TOOLS. When notin use,

before saP.'icing, or whenchanging attachments,

blades, bits,cutters, etc., all tools shouldbe

disconnectedfrom power supply.

• DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL. Itwill dothe job

better and more safelyat the rate for which it

was designed,

• NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNAT-

TENDED. TURN THE POWER OFF. Do not

leave tool until itcomes to a complete Stop.

• BEFORE MOUNTING, DISCONNECTING OR

REMOUNTING THE MOTOR; unplugthe saw

and removethe switchkey.

A WARNING: When servicing,use only identical

Creflsman replacement parts. Use of any other

parts may create a hazard or cause product

damage.

• NEVER USE THIS TOOL IN AN EXPLOSNE

ATMOSPHERE. Normal sparkingofthe motor

could ignite fumes,

• MAKE SURE THE WORK AREA HAS AMPLE

LIGHTING to see the work and that no obStruc-

tions willinterferewith safe operation BEFORE

performingany work usingthis tool.

• DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT

TURN n" ON AND OFF. Have defective

switches replaced by a qualified servicetechni-

cian at a Sears Store or repair center.

• GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK by

preventingbodycontactwith grounded surfaces

such as pipes, radiators, ranges, refrigerator

enclosures.

• GROUND ALL TOOLS. See Electrical page.

• WEAR A DUST •ASK to keep from inhaling

fine particles.

• PROTECT YOUR HEARING. Wear hsaring

protectiondudngextended periodsof operation,

• DO NOT OPERATE THIS TOOL WHILE UN-

DER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS, ALCOHOL,

OR ANY MEDICATION.

• STAY ALERT AND EXERCISE CONTROL.

Watch whatyou ere doingand usecommon

sense. Do not operate tool when you are

tired. Do not rash.

• AVOID AWKWARD OPERATIONS AND HAND

PosmoNs where a sudden slipcouldcause

your handto move intothe blade. ALWAYS

make sure you have good balance.

• ALWAYS SUPPORT LARGE WORK PIECES

while cuttingto minimizerisk of blade pinching

and kickback.Saw may slip. walk or slidewhile

cutting largeor heavy boards.

• GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK, Kickbackcan

occurwhen the blade stalls,drivingthe work

piece beck towardthe operator. It can pullyour

hand intothe blade, resultingin sedous personal

injury.Stay out ofthe blade path and turnswitch

off immediatelyif blade bindsor stalls.

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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued)

• USE A SUPPORT FOR THE SIDES AND BACK •

OF THE SAW TABLE when sawingwide or long

workpleoas. Usa e sturdy "outrigger"supportife

table extensionis more than 24 inches longand •

isattached to the saw, to preventtipping,

CUT ONLY WOOD, PLASTIC OR WOOD-LIKE

MATERIALS. Do not cut metal.

NEVER cut more then one piece at a time. DO

NOT STACK more than one workpieceon the

saw table at a time,

DO NOT REMOVE THE SAW'S BLADE

GUARDS. Never operate the saw with any

guard or cover removed, Make sure all guards

are operating propedybefore each use,

NEVER PERFORM ANY OPERATION FREE-

HAND. Always place the workplaceto be cut on

the saw table and positionitfirmlyagainstthe

fence as a backstop.

USE THE RIP FENCE. Always usa a fence or

straight edge guide when ripping,

BEFORE MAKING A CUT, be sure all adjust-

ments are secure.

BE SURE THE BLADE PATH • FREE OF

NAILS. Inspect for and remove all nailsfrom

lumber before cutting.

• BE SURE THE BLADE CLEARS THE

WORKPIECE, Never startthe saw with the

blade touching the workplace,

• KEEP HANDS AWAY FRO• CUTTING AREA.

Do not reach underneath work or in blade cutting

path withyour handsand fingers for any reason.

Alwaysturn the power off,

USE A PUSHBLOCK OR PUSH STICK for

workpiecas so small that yourfingers go under

the blade guard. NEVER TOUCH BLADE or

other moving parts dudngusa, for any reason,

_lb WARNING: Blade coastsafter balngturned off.

• ALLOW THE MOTOR TO COME UP TO FULL

SPEED before startinga out to avoid blade

bindingor stalling.

• ALWAYS PUSH THE WORKPIEGE; never pull

ittoward the saw.

• DO NOT FEED THE MATERIAL TOO

QUICKLY, Do not force the workplace against

the blade.

• ALWAYS TURN OFF SAW before disconnect-

ing it, to avoidaccidental =talting when recon-

nectingto power supply. NEVER leavethe table

saw unattendedwhileconnectedto a power

source.

BEFORE CHANGING THE SETUP, REMOVING

COVERS, GUARDS, OR BLADE; unplugthe

saw end remove the switchkey.

KEEP TOOL DRY, CLEAN, AND FREE FROM

OIL AND GREASE. Always use a clean cloth

when Cleaning.Never use brake fluids,gesaline,

petroleum-based products,or any solventsto

clean tool.

• KEEP BLADES CLEAN, SHARP AND WITH

SUFFICIENT SET. Sharp blades minimize

stallingand kickback,

• USE ONLY OUTDOOR EXTENSION CORDS,

Use onlyextensioncordswith the marking

"Acceptablefor usa with outdoor appliances;

store cordsindoorswhile not in usa." Use

extension cordswith an electrical rating not less

than the saw's rating,Always disconnectthe

extension cordfrom the outletbefore discon-

nectingthe productfrom the extension cord.

• INSPECT TOOL CORDS AND EXTENSION

CORDS PERIODICALLY and, if damaged, have

repairedby a qualifiedservicetechnicianat a

Sears store or repair center. Stay constantly

aware of cordlocationand keep it well away

fromthe moving blade.

IS DO NOT ABUSE CORD, Never yank cordto

disconnectit from receptacle. Keep cordfrom

heat, oil, and sharpedges.

• SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer tothem

frequentlyand use to instructother users, If you

loan someonethis tool, loanthem these instruc-

t_onsalso.

WARNING: Some dust created by power

sanding, sawing, grinding, ddlling, and other

construction activities contains chemicals

known to cause cancer, birth defects or other

reproductive harm, Some examples of these

chemicals are:

• lead from lead-based paints,

• crystalline silica from bricks and cement

end other masonry products, and

, arsenic and chromium from chemically-

treated lumbar,

Your dskfrom these exposures vades,

depending on how often you do this type of

work. To reduce your 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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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EXTENSION CORDS

Use only3-wirs extensioncordsthat have 3-prong

groundingplugsand 3-pole receptaclesthat accept

the tool'splug.When usinga powertool at a consid-

erable distancefrom the power source, usean

extensioncord heavyenoughto carrythe currentthat

thetool willdraw. An undersizedextensioncordwill

cause a dropin linevoltage, resultingina lossof

power and causingthe motortooverheat, Use the

chart providedbelowto determinethe minimumwire

size requiredin an extensioncord. Only roundjack-

eted cordslistedby Underwriter'sLaboratories(UL)

shouldbe used,

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

Up to 25 feet 14

26-100 feet 12

When workingwiththe tool outdoors,use an exten-

sioncordthat isdesignedfor outsideuse. Thisis

indicatedbythe lettersWA on the cord'sjacket.

Before usingan extensioncord, inspectitfor looseor

exposedwires and cut orwom insulation.

A_ CAUTION: Keep the cordaway from the cutting

arsa and positionthe cord sothat Itwill not be

caughton lumber,tools, or otherobjectsduring

cuttingoperations.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

Your Sears Craftsman Table Saw ispowered by a

precisionbuiltelectricmotor. It shouldbe connected

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

(normal household cun'ent). Do notoperatethis tool

on directcurrent (DC), A substantialvoltagedropwill

cause a loss of powerand the motorwilloverheat. If

the saw does not operatewhen pluggedintoan

outlet, doublecheckthe powersupply.

SPEED AND WIRING

The no-load speed of yourtable saw isapproximately

3,600 rpm.This speed isnotconstantand decreases

undera load or withlowervoltage. Forvoltage,the

wiringina shopisas importantas the motor's horse-

power rating.A lineintendedonlyfor lightscannot

probedycarry a power tool motor.Wire thatis heavy

enoughfor a shortdistancewill be too lightfor a

greeterdistance. A linethat can supportone power

toolmay not be able to supporttwo orthrae tools.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

In theevent of a malfunctionor breakdown,grounding

providese path ofleast resistancefor electriccurrent

to reducethe riskof electricshock.This tool is

equippedwithan electdccord having an equipment-

groundingconductorand a groundingplug.The plug

mustbe pluggedintoa matchingoutletthat is properly

installedand groundedin accordancewithall local

codes and ordinances.

Do not modifythe plugprovided.If itwillnot fitthe

outlet,havethe properoutletinstalledby a qualified

electrician,improperconnectionofthe equiprnent-

groundingconductorcan resultina riskof electric

shook.The conductor with insulationhavingan outer

surfacethatisgreen withor withoutyellow stripesis

the equipment-groundingconductor. If repairor

replacementofthe electriccordor plugis necessary,

do notconnectthe equipment-groundingconductor to

a live terminal.

Check with a qualifiedelectricianor service personnel

ifthe groundinginstructionsare net completely

understood,or ifin doubtas towhether the toolis

properlygrounded.

Repairor replacea damagedorwom cordimmedi-

ately.

This toolis intendedfor use on a cimultthat hasan

outletlikethe one shownin Figure 1.It also has•

groundingpin likethe one shown,

GROUNDING

COVEROFGROUNDED

OtRLEr BOX

Fig, 1

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Anti-Kickback Pawls

Toothedsafety devices behindthe blade designedto

stop a workpiece from being kickedback at the

operatorduringa ripping operation.

Arbor

The shaft on whicha blade or cuttingtool ismounted.

Bevel Cut

A cuttingoperation madewith the blade at any angle

otherthan 90° to the saw table.

Compound Cut

A cutwithboth a miterangle and a bevel angle.

Crosscut

A cuttingoperationmade acrossthe grainorthe width

of theworkpiece,

Dado

A non-throughcutthat gives a square notchor trough;

requiresa special blade.

Featherboard

A deviceto helpguide workpiecesduring ripcuts.

Freehand (for table saw)

Dangerouspracticeof making a cutwithoutusingrip

or miterfences. See Safety Rules.

Gum

A sticky,sap-based residuefromwood products.

Heel

Alignmentof the blade.

Kerr

The matedal removedbythe blade ina throughcutor

the slotproduced bythe blade In a non-throughcut.

Kickback

A hazardthat can occurwhen bladebinds or stalls,

throwingworkpleceback towardoperator.

Leading End

The end ofthe workpiece pushed intothe cuttingtool

first.

Miter Cut

A cuttingoperation made with the miter gage at any

angle otherthan 0°.

Molding

A non-through cutthat gives a varied shape to the

workpieceand requiresa special blade.

Push Stick

A device used to feed the workpiecethroughthe saw

blade dudngnarrowcuttingoperations.It helpskeep

the operator'shandswell away from the blade,

Rabbet

A notch in the edge of a workpiece.

A cutting operation to reduce the thickness of the

workpiece in order to make thinner pieces.

Resin

A sticky,sap-bssed substance.

RIp Cut

A cutmade withthe the grain ofthe workpiece.

SawbladiePath

The area directlyin linewith the blade-- over,under,

behind,or in frontof it. Also, the workpiecearea

whichwillbe or has been cutbythe blade.

Set

The distancethatthe tip ofthe saw bladetoothisbent

(or set) outwardfromthe face ofthe blade.

Throw-Back

Saw throwingback a workpiece;similarto kickback.

Through Sawing

Any cuttingoperation where the blade extends

completelythroughthe workpiece.

TratIIng End

The workpiece end last cutby the blade in a ripcut.

Workplace

The itemon whichthe cuttingoperation is beingdone.

The surfacesofa workpiesaare commonlyreferredto

as faces, ends, and edges.

Worktable

The surface on whichthe workpiece restswhile

performinga cuttingoperation.

BladeArbor 5/8 in,

BLadeDiameter 10 in.

Blade "13it O° - 45 °

TableSize withouttable extensions 20 in.x 27 in.

TableSize with table extensions 44 in.x 27 in.

Rating 13 Amperes, 1,5 HP

(3 HP max.developed)

Input 120 V, 60 Hz -AC only

No LoadSpeed 3,600 RPM

Cutting Capacity with Miter at 0°/Bevel 0° 3-3/8 in.

CuttingCapacity wIth Miter at 0°/Bevel 45°: 2-1/4 in.

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Your new table saw has been designedto give you

many years of highquality performance.To insure

this goal, Woparcare andtreatment is important.

Careful treatment beginswith removingall partsfrom

the cartonand checkingthem againstthe listof loose

parts.The longbox containsthe rails.The large box

holdsall other parts,whichare detailed in the Loose

Parts List,

• Separate the saw and all partsfrom the packing

materialsand checkeach againstthe packinglist,

especiallythe smallparts thatcan be hiddeninthe

packing material.

Note: Do not discardthe packing matadals untilyou

havecarefullyinspectedthe sew, identifiedall

parts, and satisfactorilyoperated your newsaw.

WARNING: Never use gasoline,naptha, or

otherhighlyvolatile solvents.Do not ever let

brakefluids, gasoline, petroioumJoased

products,or penetrating oilscontact plasticparts.

Such chemicalscanweaken or destroyplastic.

• Removethe wax paper covedngon thetable. Use

anyordinaryhouseholdtypegrease and spot

remover. Immediatelyapply a coat of pastawax to

thetable and table extensions.

WARNING: To preventaccidental startingthat

couldcause possible sadous personalinjury,

assemble all parts toyour sew beforeconnecting

itto powersupply.Saw shouldnever be

connectedto power supplywhen you are

assemblingparts, makingadjustments,installing

or removingblades, or when notin use.

_1= WARNING: Ifany parts are missing,do not

operatethis tooluntilthe missingpartsare

replaced. Failuretodo socould resultin possible

seriouspersonalinjury.

The followingrecommendedaccassodesare currentlyavailable at Sears RetailStores.

Fence Guide System

Guide Master

BoxJoint& MiterGuide

UniversalJig

TaperJig

10 in.Sanding Disc

8 in.Sanding Disc

Elite Dado

ExcaliburDado

7 in.Adj. Dado 36 tip

7 in.Adj. Dado 24 tip

7 in.Stack Steel Dado

7 in.x 9/t6 in, Stack Dado

7 in. MoldingHead Set

2 BitMoldingHead Set

Saw Baskets

JointerClamps

SpecialtyThroat Plate

MiterGage Hold DownClamp

Align.A-RipXRC RipFence

Dust CollectionSystem

Accessory Table

A_. WARNING: The useof attachmentsor accassedesnot listedmightbe hazardous.

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The following items are included with your Table Saw.

A. TableSaw Base ................................................... 1

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

C, BeltGuard............................................................ 1

D, Blade GuardAssembly

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

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

F, Handwheel (Hardware ShownSeparately) .......... 2

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

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

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

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

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

L. Miter Gage ........................................................... 1

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

N. Motor MountingPlate

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

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

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

Q. Rip Fence............................................................. 1

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

S. Switch Assembly................................................. 1

T. Switch Key........................................................... 1

U, TableExtension ................................................... 2

V, Hardware for MountingMotor,Motor Mounting

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

W. Hardware for TableExtensions

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

X. Hardware for Leg Stand,LevelingFeet, and

MountingSaw Base

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

Y. Hardwarefor BladeGuard Bracketand

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

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

Checkallloosepartsfromtheboxwiththelistonthepreviouspage,thefiguresbelowandonthefollowing

page.Smallitems such as fasteners and end capsare shownin figures2 b and 2 c. Followthe instructionsin

the Assembly sectionto assemble your new sew.

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

screw (#10-24 x 1/2 in.) .................................... 2

flat washer (#10) ............................................... 2

V. Hardware for MountingMotor,Motor Mounting

Plate, and BeltGuard

Hardwarefor MountingMotor............................ 1

hex bolt (5116-18x 1 in.).................................... 4

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

lockwasher (5/16 in.) ........................................ 4

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

X. Hardwarefor Leg Stand, LevelingFeet, and

MountingSaw Base

Hardwarefor LagStand .................................... 1

carriage bolt (5/16-t8 x 3/4 in.) ....................... 24

fiatwasher (5/16 in.)........................................ 24

hex nut (5116-18) ............................................. 24

Hardwarefor LevelingFeet ............................... 1

levelingfoot ....................................................... 4

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

hex nut (5116-18) ............................................... 8

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

hex bolt (5/16-18 x 3/4 in.)................................ 2

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

hex nut (#10-24) ................................................ 4

flat washer (#10) ............................................... 4

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

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

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

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

Hardwarefor MountingSaw Base..................... 1

hex bolt (5116-18 x 3/4 in.) ................................ 4

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

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

Fig. 2 b

11 rlUIFTSNRIrTABLESAW315,228,190

Checkalllooseparsfromtheboxwiththelistandfiguresbelowandonthepreviouspages.Smallitemssuch

asfasteners and end caps are shownin figure 2 c. Followthe instructionsin theAssembly section to assemble

your new sew.

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

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

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

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

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

screw (#8-32 x 112in.) ...................................... 2

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

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

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

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

end cap for rear rail........................................... 2

screw (#8-32 x 1/2 in.) ...................................... 2

Hardwarefor BladeGuardBracketand BladeGuard

Assembly

Blade Guard Bracket......................................... 1

hex cap screw (5/16-18 x 112in.) ..................... 2

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

BladeGuardAssembly...................................... 1

sockethead cap screw (1/4-20 x 318in.)........... 3

fiatwasher (1/4 in.)............................................ 3

Hardwarefor MountingSwitchAssembly

squara nut (1/4-20) ............................................ 2

screw(1/4-20 x 3/8 in.)..................................... 2

screw(#10-24 x 3/8 in.) .................................... 2

cord clip............................................................. 2

(

Fig. 2 c

Note: Cord clipand screw mountto the either side of

saw cabinet and are usedto secure motor

cord,dependinguponoperator preferancaof

switch assembly,

I:ll nFTJflNII N"I'ABLE SAW 315.228390 12

The following tools are needed for assembly and alignment, Note: The five hex keys listed below have been

provided with your saw. The remaining tools are typical shop tools and are not included with your saw.

SMALLI MEDIUM

PHILUPSSCREWDRIVER

NUTDRIVER

8ram,t0 mm,and12mm

HEXI_EYS(PROVIDED)

and6mm

COMBINATIONSQUARE

45°TRIANGLE

HAMMER

_WRE_HES: 8.m, ,Omm,and_2mm _¢_

FRAMINGSQUARE ADJUSTABLEWRENCH

13 CRRFTSNIIW TABLESAW315.228390

The following labelsare found onyour saw inthe locationsshown.Read allwarningsand this owner'smanual

beforeusingsaw.

10 inch Table Saw

3600 R.P.M. 1;!0 VOLTS 60 HZ AC ONLY 13 A

JAWARNING J,,....._--.. u. o._,

IDENTICAL CRAFTBMAN REPLACEMENT PARTS.

MODEL 315.228390 ra,lR.NO. C_

MADE INTAIWAN US

SF.ARS.ROEBUCI(ANDCO. I 1 S_I_.-lCaUUWI:=OI.

Customer Help Line 1-800.932.3188

AWARNING

Fig. 4 a

CRRFI"$NRN"TABLESAW315.228390 14

• D •

IDo Not Lift Saw With Rails 1

_or Extension Tables, J

A WARNING

• Attach Btade Guard

Assembly Before

Operating this Saw

• Read Owners

• G

WARNING

Debris on Pall can mlsallgn

the rip fence. Workplace

could bind or suddenly

kick back. You could be

hit or cut, Clean debris

off fence Pall before

3ositlonlng fence.

£RRFr$ H RN"FI:_-:z: .'i_-_-"____:_=.J

Fig. 4 b

15 CRRFTZNIIN"TABLE8/kW315.228,190

KNOW YOUR TABLE SAW

ANTI-KICKBACKPAWLS

MITER

GAGEGROOVE

TABLE

EXTENSION

RIVINGKNIFE

ORSPREADER

REARRAIL RiPFENCE

AUGH-A_UT TABLE

INSERT EXTENSION

BLADE

SCALE

MITER

GAGE

BELTCOVER

FRONT

RAIL

BEVEL SWITCH

HANDWHEEL WITH KEY

RIP FENCE

SCALE HANDLE

HEIGHT

HANDWHEEL

LEGSTAND

LEVEUNGFOOT

MOTOR

BEVEL

_CK_NDLE

Fig, 5

CRRFTSNRN"TABLESAW3t5,228390 16

OVERVIEW

The upperportionofthe blade projects upthroughthe

table, surroundedbyan insertcelledthe throatplate.

The heightofthe blade isset with a handwheaionthe

frontofthe cabinet. To accommodatewide panels,

thetabletop has extensionson each side.Detailed

instructionsare providedin the Operationsectionof

this manual for the basic cuts:cross cuts, mitercuts,

bevel cuts, and compoundcuts,

Forcutswiththe blade straight up and cuttingacross

the grain (crosscutsor miter cuts), usethe mitergage

toset the angle and pushthe woodintothe blade, To

cutwiththe blade straight up,alongthe grainof the

wood(ripcuts), usa the ripfence toguide the wood.

Push srnailerpieces with a puchblockorpushstick.

To tiltthe bladefor a bevelcut, usethe bevel

handwheelonthe sideof the cabinet.A bevel scale

on thefront ofthe cabinetshewsthe blade angle.

Insidethe ceblnet, adjustablepositivestops control

the degree oftilt.

Usathe miter gage with a bevel crosscut (compound

cut)and the ripfencewith a bevel dp cut. Other cuts

requirespedal attachments, which have detailed

instructionsto reduceriskof injuryand ensurethe

bastperformancefrom yournew saw,

Beforeattempting to useyoursaw, familiarizeyourself

withall operatingfeatures and safety requirementsof

yourSears Craftsmantable saw. The saw's features

are describedbelow,

ALIGN-A-CUT INSERT - A plasticinserton which

marksmay be madeto indicatethe locationofthe

sawcuton the workpieco,

ANTI-KICKBACK PAWLS - Kickbackisa hazard in

whichthe workpiece isthrownback towardthe

pper_or. The toothed pawls are designed tosnag the

workpiesetoprevent or reduce injuryshouldkickback

occur,

BEVEL HANDWHEEL - This handwheel, onthe right

side ofthe cabinet,tiltsthe blade for a bevel cut,

BEVEL SCALE - The easy-to-reed scale onthe front

of theworkstandshows the exact blade angle.

BLADE - This saw isprovidedwith a Craftsman64

tooth, 10 in. steel blade. The blade isadjusted with

bevel and height handwheelson the cabinet.Bevel

anglesare lockedwith a handle belowthefrontrail.

_k WARNING: Be sure to use onlyblades rated for

at least5,000 rpm and recommendedfor use on

this saw, Check with your nearestSears retail

store.

BLADE GUARD - Always keep the guard downover

theblade for through-sawingcuts.

BEVEL LOCK HANDLE - This handle,placed just

undertheworktable surfaceon the frontofthe cebi-

net, locksthe angle settingofthe blade. Be sure the

handleis hangingstraightdownbeforetiltingthe

blade. If it is notstraightdown, itmay jam and bend

the lockingbolt,

HEIGHT HANDWHEEL - Use this handwheelto lower

and raise theblade for adjustmentsor replacement,it

islocatedon the frontof the cabinet.

MITER GAGE oThis gage alignsthe woodfor a

crosscut.The easy-to-read indicatorshowsthe exact

anglefor a miter cut, with positivestops at 90° and

45 °.

MITER GAGE GROOVES - The miter gage rides in

these grooveson eitherside ofthe blade.

MITER GAGE KNOB - Locatedon the miter gage,

this knoblocksinthe cutting angleafter selection.

MOTOR (13 AMP) - The powerfulinductionmotoris

1.SHP (3HP maximumdeveloped), with capacitor

start and V-belt drive, and is housed ina sturdysteel

base,

RAILS - Frontand rear railsprovidesupportfor large

workplecesand the dpfence.

RIP FENCE - A sturdymetalfence guidesthe

workpleceand issecured withthe ripfence handle,

Groovesrunalongthe top and sides ofthe ripfence

for use withoptionaldamps and accessories,

RIP FENCE HANDLE - The handle onthe frontofthe

dp fence releasesthe ripfence or locksit inplace.

RIVING KNIFE OR SPREADER - Locateddirectly

behindtheblade, itkeeps cutedges from bindingand

supportsthe blade guard.

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

scale providesprecisemeasurementsin ripcuts.

SWITCH WITH KEY - Yourtable saw has an easy

access powerswitch locatedbelowthe frontrail, The

yellowswitchkey mustbe removedfrom the hard-

ware bag and insertedintothe switch beforesaw can

be oper_ed. To lockthe switchinthe OFF position,

removethe switchkey fromthe switch.Place the key

ina locationthat is inaccessibleto children and others

not qualifiedto usethe tool.

TABLE EXTENSIONS - Removable stamped steel

extensions,12 in.by27 in,, suppor_largerwork-

pieces.

17 CRIIFTSNIIN"TABLESAW315.228390

Assemblyis bastdone inthe area where the saw willbe used.When you remove the table saw base, loose

parts,and hardware fromthe peckingmatarials, checkall itemswiththe loose parts listand drawing.Ifyou are

unsura aboutthe descdptionofany pert.refer tothe drawing. Ifany partsare missing,delay assemblinguntil

you have obtainedthe missingpert(s).

INSTALLING HANDWHEELS ON TABLE SAW

BASE

See Figure6.

• Each handwheel bag containsa handwheel, a

screw(#10-24 x 1/2 in.), and aflat washer (#10).

• Alignhendwheels tothe shaftendsthatextendfrom

thefrontand dghtsideofthetable sawbase, Match

theflat spotson theshaftand insidethehandwheal,

Inserta screwanda fiatwasher inthehandwheel

santer andtightenwith a 4 mm hexkey.

BEVEL

HANDWHEEL

HBGHT

HANDWHEEL

TABLE WASHER

SAWBASE SHAFTEND SCREW

Fig.6

Note: If you do not usethe leg standand mountthe

saw table base on a benchinstead of the legs,go

tothe procedureforAssambling Table Extensions.

Be surethe benchsurface has an openingfor

sawdust to fallthrough.The opening shouldbeas

largeas the opening inthe bottom of the saw table

base. A height of36 inchesfromthe top ofthe

sawtable tothe floor is recommended.

ASSEMBLING LEG STAND

See Figures 7 and 8.

• Take fromthe legstand hardwarebag thefollow-

ing:

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

32 flat washers(5/16 in,)

32 hex nuts(5/16-18)

4 levelingfeet

Note: Remaininghardwarefromthis bag isused for

mountingleg standon thetable saw base.

• Take 4 legs and 8 bracesfrom looseperts.

• Place• shodupper brace insidetwo oftba legs,

withthe legswide end up. (Upper braces havetwo

largeholesin each end.) Make sure thetwo

dimpleson the lag alignwiththe two smallholeson

each brace,

UPPERBRACE

WASHER

HEXNUT

CARRIAGE

LOWERBRACE

LEG

HEXNUT

LEVEUNGFOOT

Fig. 7

£RRFlr];NRN"i'ABLESAW315,2211390 18

ASSEMBLINGLEGSTAND(Continued)

• Alignthe two large holeson the braceand the legs,

Insertthe carriagebolts,Addfiatwashers and hex

nutsand handtighten,Repeat for theother short

upperbrace,These are the frontand becksets.

• Forthe sides,installa long upperbrace on two

legs.Add hardwareand fingertighten.Repeat for

the otherlong upper brace.

• Use the same stepsto installthe lowerbraces,

Tightenall hex nutswith a 12 mm wrench,

• Place a hex nutand flatwasher on each leveling

foot,Installthe leveling feet fromthe bottomof

each leg withthe boltspointingup. Secure witha

flit washer and hex nut butdo nottighten,

• Move the leg standto desiredlocation.Adjustthe

levelingfeet witha 12 mmwrench, then securely

tightenthetop hex nut,

_. WARNING: Do not liltthe sew table without

help. The table saw baseweighsapproximately

95 Ibs. Hold itclosetoyour body. Keep your

kneesbent and liftwithyourlegs, not yourbeck.

Ignoringthese precautionscan resultin beck

Injury,

• Placethe leg standon thetable saw base. Align

the holesinthe table withthe holes inthe end

braces,Make surethe Craftsmanlibel faces the

frontofthe saw (same sideas heighthandwheel),

• Place a fiatwasher on each boltand insertthrough

hole.Adda fiatwasher and a hexnut.Hand

tighten.

• Repeatfor the three remainingholes. Tighten all

hardwarawith a t2 mm wrench.Youmay find it

helpfulto usetwo wrenches, one wrenchto hold

the head ofthe bolt and one totightenthe hex nut.

Leavethe sew upsidedownto add table exten-

sions,

LEGSTAND

FLATWASHER

HEX

LEGSTANDSHOWNA,.%qBIBLED Fig. 8

MOUNTING THE LEG STAND ON THE TABLE

SAW BASE

See Figure 9.

• Take the followingfromthe hardware bag:

4 hex bolts(5/16-18 x 3/4 in.)

4 hex nuts(5'16-18)

8 fiatwashers (5116in.)

Note: This herdwam was inthe beg with hardwarefor

assemblingthe leg standand levelingfeat.

• Placethe sawtable upsidedownon a smooth

surface,suchas cardboard, onthe floor,

SAWBASE

Fig.9

CRRFTSNNFI'ABLESAW315.221B90

ASSEMBLINGTABLEEXTENSIONS

See Figure 10.

• Locate the table extensionsand the small herd-

ware bag withthe following:

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

8 hexnuts (5/16-18)

16 fiatwashers (5/16 in.)

,_k WARNING: The table extensionsnot only

providea supportfor kirge or wLdepieces of

material, but help protectyou. Serious injurycan

resultfrom workpieca bindingor kickback due to

twisted roils or a misalignedripfence.

• Withthe saw upside down, aligntable extensions

tothe saw table. PUta fiatwasher on each bolt,

and attachthe extensionstothe table by inserting

boilsthrough holesfromthe directionofthe table.

• Slipthe remainingflat washers and hex nutson the

bolts.Lightlytightenwith a 12 mm wrench.

j_ WARNING: Do notliftthe saw table without

help. Hold itclose toyour body, Keep your

knees bent and liftwithyour lags, notyourback.

Ignodngthese precautionscan result in back

injury.

ALIGNING TABLE EXTENSIONS

See Figure 11.

A good alignment allowsthe roilsto slideon easily.

• Stand at the front ofthe saw and lineupthe front

edges ofthe sew table and extensions.

• Pulltheextensionsoutslightly,put a blockofwood

wherethe extensionmeats thetable, and tapthe

blockofwoodwith a hemmer. Check and repeat

untilthefrontedges are even.

• Lifteach extensionslightlyuntilitishigherthan

table (if necessary,piaca a blockbelowand tap

upward).Centerthe blockofwood over the front

and rearedges and tap it until bothare even (flush)

with sew table. Recheck the frontalignment,If

even, tightenthe screwswith a 12 mm wrench,

BLOCK TABLE

OFWOOD EXTENSION

TABLE

EXTENSION

FRONT OF FRONT OF

SAWTABLE TABLE EXTENSION

BLOCK

OFWOOD

TAP

HERE

BLOCK TAP TOP OF TABLE

TOP OF OFWOOD HERE EXTENSION

SAW TABLE

HE)(

HEADBOLT

FLAT

WASHER

HEXNUT

Fig.10

• Get helpto stand saw assembly uprightusingthe

centersaw tabte, Do notgrasp saw by extensions.

rRRFTSNRN*'rABLESAW315.22s_Igo

SPLIT RAIL DESIGN

Your saw has a splitraildesign.The frontand rear

roilseach have a left and rightpiece that mustbe

installed.They are joinedtogether on your saw witha

connector.We suggestthat you installthe right roar

and rightfront piecesfirst. Alignand secure these

pieces,then usethe connectorsprovidedto secure

leftrear and left frontpieces,

Note: The right side of saw is on your dghtwhen

facingthe saw, as ifyou were in normal

operating position,

INSTALLING THE REAR RAIL

See Figures 12- 14.

_k WARNING: Frontand rear railsmustbe

installedand carefully alignedto reducethe risk

of kickback, Kickbackcan resultin serious injury.

• Fromthe carton, removethe mar railpieces and

the followinghardware:

6 squarehead bolts(5/16-18 x I in,)

6 fiatwashers(5/16 in,)

6 hex nuts (5/16-18)

Rear railconnector

Rightand leftend caps for rear rail

2 screws (#8-32 x 112in.)

Note: Remaininghardware from this hardware beg is

usedfor installingthe frontrailand end caps.

• At the back ofthe table, putthe squarehead bolts

inthe holesinthe edge ofthe saw table and the

outerholesin each extensiontable sothe bolt

heads extend outward112in.

• Under thetable, looselyattachwashers and hex

nutsontobolts.Slide the sloton therear railover

the bolts.Adjusteach bolt tofit the railcloselyto

thetable.

• Positionrightrail (longestpiece) sothat righthand

edge extends 2-1/2 inches beyondtable extension.

• Push rightrailagainsttable and tighteneach nut

with a 12 mm wrench. If railjams and does not

slide easily over bolts, re-aligntable extensions.

• Put the end caps on rail ends. Insertthe screws

and tighten witha phillipshead screwdriver.

TABLE

SLOT EXTENSION

REARRAIL

SQUARE

HEADBOLTS

REAR RAIL

CONNECTOR

WASHER

TABLE

REARRAIL

Fig. 13

ENDCAP

SQUARE HE)(NUT

HEADBOLTS FLAT

WASHER Fig, 12

SCREW

REAROFSAW Fig. 14

CRRFTSMRN'I"ABLESAW31_2283S0

INSTALLING THE FRONT RAIL

See Figures 15and 16.

• Get the front rail pieces,the switchassembly,and

thefollowing hardware:

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

6 flat washers (5/16 in.)

6 hex nuts(5/16-18)

2 screws(1/4-20 x 3/8 in.) (locatedon switch plate)

2 squarenuts (1/4-20) (located on switch plate)

Front railconnector

Rightand leftend caps for front rail

2 screws(#8-32 x 112in.)

• Set aside end capsand screwsuntilyou have

alignedthe ripfence and front rail.

• Insertthe s_ squarehead boltsintothetableand

extensions,sothe boltheadsextend outward112in.

• Looselyattach a washer and a hex nutto each

bolt.

• The backof the rail hastwo slots.Slide the upper

slot over the bolts. (Bottomslot isfor switch.)

• Alignthe dght rail from left to dght- Match the

7-1/8 in. mark on the right scale to the right

edge of the table saw base (main table). See

Figure 16.

• Snug rightrailagainsttable. Finger-tighteneach

nuton the table and extensions.

• Locate the switchassembly. The two screws are

installedthroughthe back of the switch platewith

the squarenutsextendingout towardthe front.

Note: The square nuts am looseon the switch plate.

• Slidethe square nutsintothe lowerslotofthe rail.

• Slide the switchassembly to a convenientposition,

leavingample clearancefor the hendwheel.

Tightensecurelywith a screwdriver.Do nottighten

the rail bolts.

• Attachthe and caps and screwswitha phillips

screwddver.

WARNING: Place the switchout ofthe

immediatework area to avoid accidentally

turningit off dudngoperation.

SAWTABLE TABLE

EXTENSION

SQUARE

HEADBOLTS

TABLE

EXTENSION

FRONT

CONNECTOR

FRONTRAIL

SCALE

RAILSLOT

FRONTRAIL

HEXNUT

FLAT

WASHER

Fig.15

ENDCAP

SCREW

TABLE

EXTEI_ON

SWITCHSLOT

RIGHTSCALE

ERRFTSMRN"i'ABLESAW315.22.8390

FRONTRAIL

WITHKEY

Fig. 16

ALIGNINGTHERIPFENCEANDFRONTRAIL

See Figures17and 18.

The ripfence scaleindicatoris installedon the dght

side ofthe dp fence but can be removedand rein-

stalledon the leftside if needed. If a cuttingoperation

requiresplacingthe dp fence on the left sideofthe

blade, and you findrelocatingthe scale indicator

necessary,simplyunscrewand ra-attach it,

• Hookthe backof the ripfence over the rear rail.

Lowerthe frontofthe ripfence intothe grooveon

the front rail.

• Slidethe ripfence backand forth. It shouldmove

freely withabout t/16 in. clearance betweenthe rip

fence and table surface.If it doesn't, loosenthe

nuts holdingthe frontand rear railsand adjust itup

or down.

• When the fence ddas smoothly, tighten all rail

hex nuts with a 12 mm wrench.

• Remove the rip fence and repeat the steps in the

two previoussectionsto install the remaining

sectionsof the front and rear railassemblies.

• Use the railconnectors providedto join each rail

assembly togather.

• Slide the ripfence back and forth to make sure it

moves freely. Also check the clearance between

the ripfence and the table surface on the other

side ofthe blade.

HOOKOVER REARRAIL

REARRAILHERE

TOINSTALL

SCALEINDICATOR

ONLEFTSIDE

RIPFENCE

Fig. 17

MOUN_NGTHE MOTOR

See Figure 19.

• Get the motorassembly,the motormountingplate

and the following hardware:

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

8 fiatwashers (5/16 in.)

4 lockwashers (5/16 in.)

4 hex nuts (5/16-18)

2 hex bolts(5/16-t8 x3/4 in.)

Nota: Remaininghardwarefrom this bag is usedfor

installingthe belt guard.

• Release the bevel lockhandle(frontof cabinet)

and turnthebevel hendwheal (side of cabinet) until

the blade isfully vertical. Retightanthe bevel lock

handle.

• Alignthe holesin the motormountingplateand the

motorbracket sothe top edges are even. Place a

fiatwasher on the 1 in. belts and insertintothe

holes.

• Installa flat washer, Iockwasher, and a hexnut on

each bolt. Handtighten only.This isthe motor

supportassembly.

• Cantarthe motorsideto side on the motormount-

ingplate.Tightenthe nutswith a 12 mm wrench.

• Insertthe two rodson the motorsupportassembly

intoholes in the cradle. Push the motorinas far as

itwill go.Thraad the two hex boltsintothe cradle

to clamp downonthe rods. Do not securely

tighten bolts yet.

HE](BOLTS

RODS

RIPFENCE

MOTOR MOTOR

BRACKET

ASSB_BLY

FRONTRAIL

WASHER

I in. HE]( BOLTS

Fig. 19

Fig. 18

23 CRRFT.t'NRR'I'ABLESAW315.228390

INSTALLING THE BELT AND BELT GUARD

See Figures20 and 21.

• Get the bolt,bolt guard, 4 fiatwashers (#10) and 4

small hex nuts (#10-24).

• Lowerthe blade byturningthe height handwheel,

• Slipthe bolt on the sew pulley (insidecabinet). Lift

the motorforwardand placethe bolt on the motor

pulley.

• Checkthat the bolt isstraightand bothpulleysare

aligned,If not,adjustthe motoron the motor

supportassembly. Referto Mountingthe Motor.

• Raise the sew blade allthe way up.

• Pullthe motorout untilthe beltistaut. Securely

tightenthe hex boltsabove the rodswitha 12 mm

wrench.

• Putyour handaroundthe bolt halfwaybetweenthe

two pulleys and squeeze the bolt untilbothsidesof

the belttouch.The motorshouldmovefreelyas

you squeezethe bolt. Ifitdoes not,loosenthe hex

bolts and readjustthe belttension.

• Lowerthe blade withthe height handwheel.Liltthe

motorforwardand removethe bolt.

• Open the hingedbolt guardand place itoverthe

motorscrewson the motorpulley.Secura withflat

washersand hex nuts.Securelytightenthe hex

nutswith a 8 mm wrench.

• Replacethe beltand snapthe guardclosed,

• Checkthe clearancesbyindexingthe blade.Turn

thebevel handwheelto 45* and back.Use the

heighthandwheeltofullylowerand raise the blade.

SAWPULLEY

BELT

BEL

WASHERS

CHECKING THE THROAT PLATE

See Figure22.

Fig.21

_1_ CAUTION: The throat plata mustbe evenwith

the table surface. If itistoo high ortoo low,the

workplacecan catchon uneven edges and

cause kickback.

• Make surethe throatplata isflushwiththe table

top.To changeheight ofthethroatplata, loosenthe

flatheed screwthat securesthe throatplate and

adjustthe foursetscrewswitha 2 mm hex key.Do

natallowthe throatplateto bow up abovethe table

surface.

2mm SETSCREW

HEXKEY FRAMINGSQUARE

HROATPLATE

TABLETOP

MOTORSCRL_NS

CRRFTJ;NRN"rABLESAW315.2,?.1BS0

MOTOR

PULLEY

Fig. 20

HEIGHT

HANDWHEEL

BEVEL

HANDWHEEL

Fig.22

INSTALLINGTHEBLADEGUARD

See Figures23 - 25.

_L WARNING: Ifthe blade isnotfully lowered,turn

theheighthandwheeltolowerthe bladetoprevent

injury.

• Get thebladeguard,the blade guard bracket,and

the followinghardware:

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

2 lockwashers (5/16 in,)

3 sockethead screws (1/4-20 x 3/8 in.)

3 fiatwashers (1/4 in.)

• Alignthe lowerend ofthe blade guard bracketand

the threaded bolesof thecradleand insoltthe hex

boltsand lock washers.Securelytightenwitha 12

mmwrench.

• Remove thethroatplate,See page34.

• Putthe bladeguard assembly inplace on thetable

top,aligningthe screw holesinthe rivingknifeto

theholes inthe bracket.Alignthe holeinthefront

ofthe rivingknife base withthe screw holeinthe

cradle.

Note: The screwhole is locatedunderthe slotin

back ofthe throat plate.

• Inserttwo sockethead screwsand two flat wash-

erein the two holes at the backof the rivingknife

base, Securelytighten with a 5 mm hex key.

• Insmtthe third socket heed screwand fiat washer

intoscrew hole in cradle underthroat plate,

Securelytightenwith a 5 mm hex key.

• Raise the blade all the way up.

SOCI_ET

HEADSCREWS

FLAT

WASHER

SOCKET

HEADSCREW

FLAT

RIVING

KNIFE

BLADE

Fig. 24

BLADE

GUARD

BRACKET

_NTI-KICKBACK

PAWLS

LOCK

WASHER

HEX

Fig. 25

Fig.23

25 CRAFTSNRr'I'ABLESAW315,2283g0

ALIGNING THE RIVING KNIFE WITH THE

BLADE

See Figures26 - 28.

_1_ WARNING: Make sure the switchisoff, the

switch key is removed, and your saw is

unplugged.Failureto do socouldresultin

accidentalstarting,causingsedous personal

injury,

The rivingknife mustbe alignedwith and centered

over the blade.

,_ WARNING: It isimportantto installand adjust

the rivingknifecorrectly.Pooralignmentcould

cause kickbackand throwthe workpieceat the

operator.

• Raise the bladeguard,

• Place a framing squareor straightedgebeside the

bladeon the left. See Figure 26.

• Loosen the front screw on the rivingknife with a

5 mm hex key. See Figure 27.

• Centarthe rivingknifeover the blade. See Figure

28.

• Securelytightenthe screwwitha 5 mm bex key.

RIVINGKNIFE

BLADE

SAW

TABLE

FRAMINGSQUARE Fig, 26

BLADEGUARD

RIVINGKNIFE

BLADE

RIVINGKNIFE

FRAMING

SQUARE

BLADEf

THROAT

PLATE

TOP MEW OF SAWWITHRIVING

KNIFESHOWNCENTEREDOVER BLADE

Fig,27

Fig.28

ICRRFTSNRR'TABLESAW315.228390 26

CHECK HEELING (PARALLELING) OF THE

SAWBLADE TO THE MITER GAGE GROOVE

See Figures29- 30.

DO NOT loosen any screws until you have

checked with a square and rode sure adjust-

ments are neceeaa_y. Once the screws are loos-

ened, these items must be reset.

Jl_ WARNING: Make surethe switchis off, the

switch key is removed, and your saw is un-

plugged. Failureto do so couldresult in acciden-

tal starting,resulting in serious personalinjury.

A WARNING: The sawblade mustbe parallelto

the miter gage groove sothe wooddoes not

bind,resultingin kickback.You could be hit or

cut.

• Liftthe blade guard. Raise the bladeall the way by

turningthe heighthandwbeel.

• Mark beside one ofthe sawbladeteeth at the front

of the blade. Place a framing squarebesidethe

bladeon the mark. Be surethe framingsquare is

between theteeth and fiat againstthe blade,

Measure thedistancetothe dghtmitergage

groove,

• Turn sawbladeso the marked toothis at the back.

• Move the square to the rear and again measure the

distance to the right miter gage groove. If the

distances are the same, the blade and the miter

gage groove are parallel. No adjustments are

needed.

• If the distances measured are different, adjust

the table bracket underneath the saw. See

"Heeling (Paralleling) The Sawblade To The

Miter Gage Groove" in the Adjustments se_.-

tion,

FRAMINGSQUARE

MITERGAGEGROOVE Fig. 29

MITER GAGE GROOVE Fig. 30

27 CRRFT.IflP4AN"T/_LE SAWalS,2281_

CHECKING RIP FENCE AND BLADE

ALIGNMENT

See Figures31 - 33.

The ripfence is self-aligningbut shouldbe checked

before first use.

• L WARNING: Failureto alignthe dp fenceto the

blade can cause jams and kickback,resulting in

sedous personal injury.

• Slide the dp fence tothe miter gage groove,which

is parallelto blade. Do not lock the dp fenne.

• Place a framing square againstthe dpfence, with

the longand towardsthefront of the blade. Mea-

surethe distancefrom the dpfence to the edge of

the blade,

• Movethe squareto the backof the bladeand

measurethe distancefrom the otherend ofthe tip

fenceto the blade,

• Ifthe distancesare different,loosenthe four

screwsaroundthe dpfence handlewith a 6 mm

hex key, Alternatethe order (loosenthe screw

opposite,not nextto the first one),

• Holdthe fence handleagainstthe fmot railand

alignthe ripfence withthe blade,

• Retightenthe screws inalternating order and

checkthe alignment,

• Repeat untilthe dp fence isaligned,

• Lock the ripfence handle in desired positionby

rotating the handle down.

To completeassembly of the saw, plugthe motor

cord intothe beck ofthe switch.Run the cordaround

the side ofthe cabinet. Secure itto the side ofthe

cabinetwith the cordclip and screw provided,Use

care withthe cord around sharp edges, Your sew is

now set upto provideyears of high quality perfor-

mance.

Note: To insure properserfalignmentwhen position-

ingdp fence, push skies of scale indicator

housingagainstfront railbefore lockingdp

fence handle.

BLADE

MITERGAGE RIPFENCE

GROO_ _ FRAMINGSQUARE

MITERGAGE

GROOVE

Fig. 31

RIPFENCE

FRAMING

SQUARE

Fig. 32

RIPFENCE

RIPFENCEHANDLE

Fig. 33

CRIIFTSNRN'TABLESAW315,228390 28

CHECKING SQUARENESS OF EXTENSION

TABLES TO SAW TABLE

See Figure34.

The extensiontables shouldbe checked for

squamess to the saw table for smoothoperationof

the ripfence and rails.

Place a square on the saw table, withthe shortend

up and check.The longend of the squareshould

extend across one of the extension tables. If the

extension table is not square with the saw table.

proceed as follows:

• Loosenthe two hex nuts (one for each rail)

securingthe front and rear railsto the extension

table. Do not loosen hex nuts secudng railsto

saw table,

• Raise or lowerextension table until itis square

with the saw table.

• "13ghtenhex nuts securely.

• Check extension table on oppositeside of blade.

Repeat the above procedureif necessary.

SAWTABLE

o o

EXTENSION

TABLE

EXTENSION

TABLE

F-1

SAWTABLE [ _'_- SQUARE

II ,-,., I

EXTENSION I_DI,_ON

TABLE TABLE

Fig.34

29 CRBFT._'MBrI'ABLE,_W $18.2211_0

To avoid unnecessary setups and adjustments,a

good practiceis to checkyour setupscarefullywith a

framing squareand make practicecuts in scrapwood

before makingfinish cuts in good workpieces,Do not

start any adjustments untilyou have checked with a

square and made test cutsto be sureadjustments

are needed,

REPLACING THE BLADE

See Figures35- 37.

_lb WARNING: Make sure the switchisoff, the

switchkey isremoved, and your saw is

unplugged,Failureto do socouldresult in

accidental starting,resultingin seriouspersonal

injury,

TO LOOSEN

BLADENUT

GUARD

BLADE

NUT

• Raise the blade guard and removethe throatplate.

To remove, loosen the screwat the frontwith a

phillipsscrewdriverand liftthefront end. Punitout

towardthe frontend.

• Raise the blade to itshighest positionbyturning

the heighthandwheelclockwise.Angle the blade

straight up by looseningthe bevel lockhandle and

turningthe bevel handwheel. Wedge a piece of

scrapwood againstthe frontofthe blade. See

Figure35.

• Loosenthe blade nutwith the bladewrench

providedwith your saw,Remove the blade nutand

bladewasher, Carefullyremove the scrap wood

and blade.

• To replacethe bladewith an accessoryblade,

followthe instructionsprovidedwith the acceseorj.

• To installa standard blade, place the new bladeon

thearbor shaft,with teeth pointingdowntowardthe

frontofthe saw,Wedge a piece ofscrap woodat

the backof the blade. See Figure37.

• k CAUTION: The teeth mustpointdowntoward

the frontofthe saw to work properly.Otherwise,

damage to the blade, sew, or workpiececan

occur.

SGRAPWOOD

BLADE

.BIADE

WASHER

Fig. 35

l BLADENUT

• Placethe bladewasher and the bladenutover the

blade arbor.Be surethe dome side ofthe blade

washerfaces outfrom the blade and that all items

are snugagainstthe arbor housing.Tightense-

curely.

• Remove the scrapwoodand rotatethe blade by

handto make sureitturnsfreely,

• Slipthe throatplate intothe opening and pushit

towardthe backofthe saw to engagethe spring

clip,Securelytightenthe screw. If the throatplate

isnotflushwiththe table, adjustthe setscrewswith

a 2 mm hex key.Do not allowthe throatplate to

bow upabove thetable surface.

ARBORSHAFT

Fig.36

[RRFTSMRN"TABLESAW315.228390 30

SCRAPWOOD

BLADEGUARD

3LADE

NUT

BLADE

WASHER

TOTIGHTEN

BLADEHUT Fig.37

HEELING (PARALLELING) THE SAWlBLADE

TO THE MITER GAGE GROOVE

See Figures38- 40.

DO NOT loosen any screws for this adjustment

until you have checked with a square and made

test cuts to be sure adjustments am necessmy.

Once the screws are loosened, these Items must

be reset.

BLADEGUARDISNOTSHOWNFORCLARITY

MITERGAGEGROOVE Fig. 38

MARKEDTOOTH

ATBACK

//+

WARNING: Make sure the switchisoff, the

switchkey is removed, and your saw isun-

plugged,Failureto do so could resultin acciden-

tal starting,resultingin seriouspersonalinjury.

,_ WARNING: The sawblademust be parallelto

the mitergage groove sothe wooddoes not

bind,resulting in kickback,You couldbe hitor

cut.

• Liltthe bladeguard.Raise the bladeell theway by

turningthe heighthandwheel.

• Mark besideone ofthe cawblade teeth at thefront

ofthe blade. Place a framing squarebesidethe

blade onthe mark. Be surethe framing square is

between theteeth and flat againstthe blade.

Measure thedistancetothe rightmitergagegroove.

• Turn sawblade sothe marked toothis at the back.

• Move the squareto the rear and againmeasure the

distanceto the rightmitergage groove. If the

distances are the same, the blade and the miter

gage groove are parallel. No adjustments am

needed.

MITERGAGEGROOVE Fig.39

• If the distances measured are different, adjust

the table bracket underneath the saw.

j_ WARNING: When reachingunderthe sew

table, wear gloves. Accidentalcontactwith the

blade could cause a cut resulting in serious

personal injury.

• Removethe throatplate by looseningthe front

screwwitha phillipsscrewdriver,Liftthethroat

plateand pullitout by the frontend,

• Lowerthe bladecomplatalywith the height

handwheel.You canthen access thetable brackets

throughthe throatplateopening,

• Fromthe peck, loosenthe three rear screws

holdingrear table bracket usinga 12 mm wrench,

• Ifthe bladewas too farfrom the miter gage groove,

movethe rear brackettowardthe mitergage

groove,Tap with a blockofwood and hammer.

31 CRRFI"tMRN"TABLE:SAW315.228390

• Ifthe bladewas too close to the miter gage

groove, backthe bracket away with the blockof

woodand hammer.

• Tightenthe screws, raise the blade and recheck.

• Repeat untilblade is parallelto mitergage groove,

• Ifthe blade isnot parallel, adjustthefronttable

bracket.Tiltthe blade to 45° with the blade lock

handleand bevel handwheal.

• Fmmthe beckofthe saw, loosenthe boltsholding

thefront table bracket,as well as the reartable

bracket.

• Repositionthe bladeto 90° with the bevel hand-

wheel end bladelock handle.

• Lowerthe blade and movethe bracketsas needed,

Retiglten all bracketscrews.

• Raisethe blade and recheck.Repeat untilthe

bladeisparallelto the miter gage groove.

• Placethe throatplate in theopeningand pushit

towardthe rear of sew base toengage the spring

clip.

Note; The keyslotinthe throatplate willdrop overthe

frontscrew,

• Tightenthe screw,Do not allowthe throatplatato

bow up above thetable surface.

SAW TABLEVIEW FROMBELOW

REAR SAWTABLE

TABLEBRACKET /

BRACKET/ r'"l I

SCREW(sl/ l I 7--7 L\

I FRONT/

FRONT BRACKET

TABLEBRACKET SCREW(S) Fig. 40

SETTING THE BEVEL STOPS AND INDICATOR

See Figures41 and 42.

A WARNING: Make surethe switchisoff, the

switchkey is removed,andyour sew is

unplugged.Failuretodo socould resultin

accidentalstarting, rasuitingin sedous personal

ir_u_.

The bevel scaleshouldshow0° when the blade isset

verticalat 90° totable, and 45° when bladeisat 45°

tilt,

• Raise the bladeall theway up byturningthe height

handwhsel. Lift the bladeguard.

• Loosenbevel lock handleand tam the bevel

handwhselclockwiseto tiltthe blade, Ravemeit

and turnthe handwheelcounterclockwiseuntilit

stops,

• Checkthe bladeangle witha combinationsquare.

Don't letthe squaretoucha bladetooth,The blade

shouldbe at 90° and the scala indicatorat 0°.

Note: The scale indicatoristhe plastic plate on the

scaleat thefrontof the cabinet.

• Ifthe scale indicatordoes notpointto 0°, loosen

the scale indicatorwith a screwdriver,adjust it

withinthe slot,and retightenthe screw.

• Ifthe blade angleIswrong, adjustthe 90° stop

screw(leftofthe blade, lookingfrcm thefront),Start

byturningthe 90° stop screwthree or four rums

witha 4 mm hex key.

4mm

HEXKEY

90°STOPSCREW

45' STOPSCREW

Fig.41

• Turn the bevel handwheelclockwiseonce,then

beck counterclockwise to squarebladewithtable.

• Tightenthe 90° stop screwand recheck thatthe

blade issquarein a 90" position.If not,repeat,

When the bladeis square, checkthe scala indica-

tor. If it isnotat zero, resetthe scale indicatoras

before.

CRRFrSNRN"TABLESAW316._83g0 32

• Check the 45° setting.Tilt the bladewith the bevel

handwheelas far as it willgo to the left. Placethe

squareagainstthe blade(be surethe squareisnot

againstone of the saw teeth). If the blade isnot at

45°, unscrewthe 45 ° stop screw (dghtof blade),

turnthe hendwheel untilthe blade iscorrect,and

tightenthe screw. Recheck and repeat ifneces-

seW.

• Check that the scale indicatorisat 45°,

• If not,loosenthe scaleindicatorwith a screwdriver,

adjustitwithinthe slot,and retightenthe screw.

• Loosenknoband pull outon stop pinto rotate

miter gage base pest stop screws.

• Loosenthe lock nut ofthe 0° stop screwat the

stop pinwith a 8 mm wrench.

• Place a 90" square againstthe miter gage rodand

the mitergage base.

• If the rodisnot square, loosenthe knob, adjustthe

rod, and tightenthe knob.

• Adjustthe 0° stop screwuntil it rests againstthe

stop pin.

• Adjustthe plusand minus45° stop screws usinga

45° tdangle and the stepsabove,

MITER

GAGEROD MITER

GAGEBASE

KNOB

SCALE

INDICATOR

Fig, 42

ADJUSTING THE MITER GAGE

See Figure 43.

You can setthe miter gage at 0° and plusor minus

45° withthe mitergage stop pinand adjustable stop

SCreWS,

Note: The mitergage providescloseaccuracy in

angled cuts. For very closetolerances,test

cutsare recommended.

45'

STOPSCREW

0° ADJUSTABLE

STOPSCREW

LOCKNUT

STOPPIN

Fig. 43

33 CRflFTSMRN"TABLESAW316.228390

REMOVING I REPLACING THE THROAT

PLATE

See Figure44.

_k WARNING: Make surethe switchisoff, the

switchkey is removed,and yoursaw is

unplugged.Failureto do socould resultin

accidental starting,resultingin sadous personal

injury.

• To remove the throatplata,first loosenthescrewin

the throatplatewith a phillipsscrewdriver and lift

the frontend. Pullit outtowardthe frontof the saw.

• To re-installthe throat plate, place it in the opening.

Push ittowardthe rear ofsaw baseto engagethe

springclip.

Note: The keyslot inthe throatplata willdrop overthe

screW.

• Check thatthe throatplate iseven withthe table

top. If not, adjustthe four sat screws witha 2

mm hex key.See the procedureinthe Assam-

b/y section.

• Securelytightenthmat plata screw. Do notallow

thethroatplateto bow up above thetable surface.

THROATPLATE

KEYSLOT

SPRINGCUP

TABLE

Fig.44

CRRFI"SHHN"TABLESAW31S.2283gO 34

BASIC OPERATION OF THE TABLE SAW

A table sew can be used for straight-linecutting

operationssuchas crosscutting,dpping,mitadng,

beveling,and compoundcutting.It can make dadoor

moldingcutswith optionalaccessories.

The 3-prong plugmust be pluggedintoa matching

outletthat is properlyinstalledand groundedaccord-

ing to all localcodes and ordinances. Improper

connectionof the equipmentcan resultin electdc

shock.Check with an electdcian or servicepersonnel

ifyou are unsureabout propergrounding.Do not

modifythe plug;if itwillnotfit the outlet,have the

correctoutletinstalledbya qualified electrician.Refer

to the Electrical page of this manual.

Note; Thistable sew isdesignedto cutwood and

woodcompositionproductsonly,

CAUSES OF KICKBACK

Kickbackcan occurwhen the blade stallsor binds,

kickingthe workplace backtowardyou with great

force and speed. If your handsare near the sewblade,

they may be jerked loosefrom the workplaceand may

contactthe blade. Obviously,kickbackcan cause

sedous injury,and itis well worthusingprecautionsto

avoidthe risks.

Kickbackcan be caused by any actionthat pinches

the blade in the wood, such as the following:

• Making a cutwith incorrectbladedepth

• Sawingintoknotsor nailsin theworkplace

• Twistingthewood whilemakinga cut

• Failingto supportwork

• Forcinga cut

• Cuttingwarped or wet lumber

• Usingthewrong bladefor tho typeofcut

• Not following correctoperatingprocedures

• Misusingthe saw

• Failingto usethe anti-kickback pawls

• Cuttingwith a dull,gummed-up,or impmpodyset

blade

AVOIDING KICKBACK

• Always use the correct blade depth setting, The

top of the blade teeth shouldclear the workpiece

by 1/8 in.to 114 in.

• Inspectthe work for knotsor nailsbeforebeginning

a cut, Knockout any looseknotswith a hammer.

Never sew ictoa loose knotor nail.

• Alwaysuse the dp fencewhen dp cutting and the

mitergage when crosscutting.This helpsprevent

twistingthewood inthe cut.

• Alwaysuse clean, sharp, and propsdy-satblades.

Never make cutswithdull blades.

• To avoid pinchingthe blade, supportthe work

properlybeforebeginninga cut.

• When makinga cut, use steady, even pressure.

Never forcecuts.

• Do notcutwet orwarpsd lumbar.

• Always hold yourworkpiesefin'nlywith beth hands

or withpushstioks,Keep yourbodyin a balanced

position to be readyto resist kickbackshouldit

occur.Never standdirectlyin linewiththe blade.

• Usethe dghttype of blade for the cutbeing made,

CUTTING AIDS

See Figure45.

Pushsticksare devices used for safely pushinga

workplacethroughthe blade insteadofusingyour

hands,They can be made in vadoussizes and

shapesfrom scrapwoodto use ina specificproject.

The stickmustbe nanmwarthanthe workpieca,with a

90'A notchinoneendand shapingfora gdponthe

other end.

A pushblockhas e handlefastened by recessed

screwsfromthe underside.Use iton non-through

CutS,

A CAUTION: Be surethe screwisrecessedto

avoiddamagingthe sew orworkplace.

PLI6HSTICKS

A feather'boardis adevice used to help controlthe

workplacebyguidingit securelyagainstthetable or

fence. Featherboardsare especiallyusefulwhen

dpping smallwodqolecesand for completingnon-

throughcuts. The end isangled, with a numberof

shortkerfsto give a frictionhold onthe workpiese,

Lock it in place on thetable witha C-clamp. Testthat

itcould resistkickback.

WARNING: Placethe featherboardagainstthe

uncutportionofthe workplace,to avoid

kickback thatcould cause sedous personal

injury.

rRIIFIrSHIIN"T/L,BLESAW31_228,190

TYPESOFCUTS

See Figure46.

There are six basic cuts: 1) the cress cut,

2) the ripcut, 3) the mitercut, 4) the bevel cresscut,

5) the bevel dp cut,and 6) the compound(bevel)

miter cut, AJIothercutsare combinationsofthese

basic six. Operatingproceduresfor makingeach kind

of cutare givenlater inthis section,

_, WARNING: Always make surethe bladeguard _ ,t._.._=_ _.._

and anti-kickbackpawls are in place and working IzJ

properlywhen makingthese cutsto avoid

possibleinjury.

Cross cutsare straight90° cutsmade across the RipCut

grain of the workpiece, The wood isfed intothe cut at

a 90° angle to the blade, and the blade isvertical.

Ripcutsare made with the grain ofthe wood. To

avoid kickback while making a dp cut, make sure one

sideof the wood ridesfirmlyagainstthe dp fence.

Mitercutsare made withthe wood at anyangleto the

blade otherthan 90°. The blade is vertical. Miter cuts

tendto _creep" away from the miterfence during

cutting.This can be controlledby holdingthe

work.piecesecurelyagainstthe miterfence,

_. WARNING: Always usea pushstickwith small

piecesofwood, and also to finishthe cutwhen

rippinga long narrow piece ofwood, to prevent

your handsfrom getting closetothe blade.

MiterCut

Bevel CrossCut

Bevel cutsare made withan angled blade. Bevel

crosscutsare acrossthe woodgrain,and bevel rip

cutsare withthe grain. The ripfence must always be

on the rightsideof the blade for bevel dp cuts.

Compound(or bevel) miter cutsare made with an

angled blade on woodthat isangled to the blade. Be

thoroughlyfamiliar with makingcresscuts, ripcuts,

bevel cuts,and miter cutsbefore tryinga compound

mitercut,

_IL WARNING: All blades and cuttingaccessories

mustbe rated for at least 5,000 rpmto prevent

possibleinjury.

Bevel RipCUt

Compound(bevel) MiterCUt

Fig, 46

CRRFTSNRII"TABLESAW315.228390 36

MAKING A CROSS CUT

See Figures47 and 48.

It is recommendedthat you make test cuts on scrap

wood. Stand at the front of the saw and pushthe

wood to the bladewith the miter gage.

_lb WARNING: Make sure the blade guard is

loweredover blade and isworkingproperlyto

preventpossibleinjury.

• Set the bladetothe dghtdepthfor thewod<pleceby

tumingthe height handwheel.

• Set the mitergage to 0°. Make sum mitergage

knob is securelytightened.

• Place a supportthe same heightas the topof the

sawtable behindthe saw for thecutwork.

• The mitergage may be used in either ofthetwo

groovesinthetable. When usingleftgroove,hold

workpiecefirmlyagainstthe mitergage basewith

your left:handand gdpthe knobwithyourright

hand,When usingthe rightgroove, holdworkpiece

firmlyagainstthe miter gage basewithyour right

handand gripthe knobwithyour lefthand. See

F/gum 47.

• Check thatthe wood isnottouchingthe blade.

Insertthe key and liftthe switchto the ON position.

• Letthe blade buildupto full speed beforefeeding

theworkpieceintothe bladewiththe miter gage.

CROSScur

PLACELEFTHAND ON

WORKPIECEAND

MITER GAGEHERE

WHENMITERGAGEIS

ON LEFT SiDEOF BLADE

PLACERIGHTHAND ON

MITERGAGEIOiOR HERE

Fig. 47

SWITCHOFF

Fig. 48

• Hold thework firmlyagainstthe miter gage and

pushthe mitergageto feed the workintothe blade.

• When the work iscompleted,press the switch off

and removethe key,

MAKING A RIP CUT

See Figure49.

Maldnga test cuton scrapwood is highlyrecom-

mended. Fromthefrontofthe saw, positionthe wood

against the dp fence and pushit to the bladewitha

pushstick, Be sumthe end ofthe wood is square.

_lb WARNING: Never standdirectly inthe lineof

cut, Stand to the side to reducedskof injury.

_1_ WARNING: Never pusha small piece ofwood

Into the bladewithyour hand.

,d_ WARNING: Make surethe blade guard is

loweredover bladeand isworkingproperlyto

preventpossible injury,

• Removethe mitergage andattachthe dpfence

overthe roils.

37 CRRFlr'SNIIN"TABLESAW31S.228390

• Placea supportthe same heightas the topofthe

sawtable behindthe saw for the cut work.

• Positionthe dpfencethe correct distancefrom the

bladeforthe cut.

• For smallpieces ofwood, use a pushstickto move

thewood intoand pastthe blade,

• Make surethe wood isnottouchingthe blade.

Insertthe key and liftthe switchto the ON position.

Letthe bladebuildupto full speed beforefeeding

the workpiecointothe blade.

• When the work iscompleted,pressthe switch off

and removethe key.

RiPCUT

BLADE

SCALE

FENCE

Fig. 49

MAKING A MITER CUT

See Figure 50.

Make a test cut on scrap wood, Fromthe frontofthe

saw, pushthe woodto the bladewith the miter gage.

j_, WARNING: Make sure the bladeguard is

lowered over blade and isworkingpropedyto

preventpossibleinjury.

• Check thatthe blade isat the correct height for the

workpiece,To change the height,turnthe height

handwheel.

• To setthe wood angle, loosenthe miter gage knob,

setthe angle withthe indicatoron the mitergage,

then retightenmitergage knob.

• Place a supportthe same height as thetop ofthe

sawtable behindthe saw for the cutwork.

• Make sure thewood isnottouchingthe blade

beforeturningonthe saw. Insertthe key and lift

the switch to the ON position. Letthe bladebuild

uptofullspeed beforemovingthe mitergage to

feed theworkplacointothe blade.

• Holdthe workfirmlyagainstthe mitergage and

pushthe mitergage to feed the work intothe blade.

• When thework iscompleted,pressthe switch off

and remove the key,

MITERCUT

BLADE ____________ MITERGAGE

STRAIGHT ANGLED

BEVEL

HANDWHEEL

Fig, 50

MAKING A BEVEL CROSS CUT

See Figures 51 and 52.

Try out thiscut ona pieceof scrapwoodbefore

cuttingyourworkpiece,

,_ WARNING: Make surethe blade guard is

lowered over blade and is workingpmpedyto

preventpossible injury,

!/1EWEDFROMTHE FRONT,BELOWTHE TABLESAW

BEVEL

HEIGHT LOCKHANDLE

HANDWHEEL

LOOSEN

TOTIGHTEN Fig. 51

CRRFll3MR N"TABLE SAW 315.228390 38

• Raise the dp fence handleand remove the dp

fence,

• Set the blade angle by looseningthe bevel lock

handle and turningthe bevel handwheel. Retighten

the bevel lock handle.

• Set miter gage to 0° if needed. Make sure miter

gage knobis securelytightened.

• Place a supportthe same heightas the top ofthe

sawtable behindthe sew forthe cutwork.

• Make surethe wood isclear of the blade before

turningon the saw, Insertthe key and liftthe switch

tothe ON position.Letthe blade buildupto full

speedbeforefeeding thewood intothe blade with

the mitergage.

• Holdthe workfirmlyagainstthe mitergage and

pushthe mitergage to feed thework intothe blade.

• When thework is completed,pressthe switch off

and remove the key.

BEVELCROSSCUT

BEVELLOCK

HANDLE

(NOTSHOWN)

Fig. 52

MAKING A BEVEL RIP CUT

See Figure 53.

Try outthis cuton a piece of scrapwood before

cuttingyourworkplace.Use a pushstickto move small

piecesof woodintoand pastthe blade.

_k WARNING: Make sure the blade guard is

loweredover blade and isworkingproperlyto

prevent possible injury.

• Set the bladeangle by looseningthe bevel lock

handle andturningthe bevel handwhael. Retightan

the bevel lockhandle.

.1_ WARNING: When makinga bevel tip cut,the

dp fence mustbe on the dghtside ofthe blade.

OthenNisethefence couldtrap the workpiece,

possibly causing kickbackand resultingin injury.

• Attachthe dp fenceon the rightsideofthe bladeat

the correctdistancefromthe blade forthe cut.

• Placea supportthe same heightas thetop of the

sew table behindthe sew for the cutwork.

,_, WARNING: Never standdirectlyinthe lineof

cut, Stand tothe side to reduce the chance of

injuryshouldkickback occur.

• Make surethe wood isclearofthe bladebefore

turningontha sew. Inserttha key and liftthe switch

to the ON position. Letthe blade obtainfullspeed

beforefeedingthe workplaceintothe blade.

• Placethe workfirmlyagainstthe ripfence andfeed

the work intothe blade.

_l, WARNING: Never pusha small piece ofwood

intothe blade withyour hand. Use e bushstick as

the end oftha workpiece nears the blade.

• When the work iscompleted,pressthe switch off

and removethe key.

BLADE

ANGLED

SCALE

BEVEL_PC_

B_DE

Fig. 53

39 CRRFTSNIIN"TABLE9AW316.228,190

MAKING A COMPOUND (BEVEL) MITER CUT

See Figure 54.

Practice on scrap wood. Fromthe frontof the saw,

pushthe woodto the blade withthe mitergage. Do

notuse the ripfence,

• 1=WARNING: Make surethe bladeguard is

loweredover blade and is workingpropedyto

prevent possibleinjury.

• Set the bladeangle and heightby looseningthe

bevel lockhandle and turningthe heightand bevel

handwheels.Retightenthe bevel lock handle.

_lh WARNING: When blade isangled tothe left,

the miter gage must be onthe dgntsideof the

blade. Othew/ise the gage couldtrap the

workplece, possibly causingkickbackand

resulting in injuly.

• Set the woodanglo by looseningthe mitergage

knoband settingittothe desiredangle.

• Retightenmitergage knob.

• Placea supportthe same heightas the top ofthe

sew table behindthe sew for the cutwork.

• Make sumthe wood isnottouchingthe blade.

• Insertthe key and llftthe switchtothe ON position,

Letthe bladebuildup tofull speed.

• Holdthe workfirmlyagainstthe mitergage and

pushthemiter gage to feed thework into the blade.

• When thework iscompleted,pressthe switchoff

and removethe key.

COMPOUND(BEVEL)MITERCUT

WHENMITERGAGEIS

ON RIGHTSIDEOF BLADE

PLACELEFT HANDON

MITERGAGEKNOB HERE

PLACERIGHTHAND

OHWORKPIECEAND

MITERGAGEHERE

Fig. 54

CRflFrsM RN"TABLESAW318.228390 40

MAKING A LARGE PANEL CUT

Sea Figure 55.

Make surethe saw is properlysecuredto a work

surfaceto avoidtippingfromthe weight ofa large

panel.

LARGEPANELCUT

RIPFENCE

,_ WARNING: Make sure the blade guard is

lowered over bladeand isworkingproperlyto

preventpossibleinjury.

• Place a supportthe same heightasthe top ofthe

sawtable behindthe saw forthe cut work.Add

supportsto the sidesas needed.

• Dependingonthe shape of the panel, usathe dp

fence or miter gage. Ifthe panelistoo large to usa

eitherthe ripfence or the mitergage. itistoo large

for this saw.

_lh WARNING: Never make freehand cuts(cuts

withoutthe mitergage or ripfence), whichcan

result in sarious injury.

MAKING A NON-THROUGH CUT

See Figure 56.

This isthe onlytype ofcut made withoutthe blade

guard.

WARNING: Unplug the saw while removing or

replacing the blade guard to prevent accidental

starting and injury,

BEVEL

HANDWHEEL

SUPPORTS

HBGHT

HANDWHEEL Fig. 55

• Make surethe weed doesnottouchthe blade

beforeyouturnon the saw. Letthe bladebuildup

tofullspeed beforefeedingthe woodintothe

blade.

• When thework isccmp|efed, pressthe switchoff

and removethe key.

NON-THROUGHCUT

BLADE

GUARD

PUSHSTICK

• LiRthe bladeguard out ofthe way.

• Adjustthe bladeangle and height byreleasingthe

bevel lockhandleand turningthe heightand bevel

handwheels.Reset the bevellock handle.

• Take out the throat plate by removingthe screw

with a phillipsscrewdriver. Remove the rivingknife

and guardassembly as shown. Be sureto reinstall

it beforemovingto the nextstep.

• Placea supportthe same height as the top ofthe

saw table behind the saw for thecutwork.Add

supportsto the sides as needed.

_IL WARNING: Always usa pushsticksor

pushblaokswhen makingnon-throughcutsto

avoidthe risk ofserious injury.Never feed wood

withyour hands.

Fig. 56

• Make surethe wood is not touchingthe blade.

Insertthe key and liftthe switch tothe ON position.

Letthe bladebuildupto fullspeed beforefeeding

the workpieceintothe blade.

• When the workis completed,pressthe switchoff

and removethe switchkey.Unplugthe saw, then

reinstallthe rivingknife and the bladeguard.

41 I;RRF13NII N"TABLESAW315.228390

MAKING A DADO CUT

See Figure 5Z.

An optionaldado throat plate is requiredfor this

procedure,See the Accessories sectionofthis

manual and checkwithyour nearest Seam Retail

Store.All bladesand dado sets mustbe rated at least

5,000 RPM,

,_ WARNING: Unplugthe saw beforeworking

aroundthe blade. Accidentalstartingcould

cause seriousinjury,

• Take outthe throatplate by loosening the screw.

• Remove the rivingknifeend guardassembly,

• Remove the blade.

• Mountthe dado bladeaccordingto the instructions

providedwith it,

• Test the bladenut and bladawesher tightness.

• Installoptionaldado throatplate.

• Pluginthe sew and followdado instructions.

Always use pushstickswith dadocuts.

• When the work is completed,pressthe switchoff

and remove the key. Unplugthe saw. remove the

dado insertand dado blade. Reinstallthe blade,

rivingknife, bladeguard and throat plate.

DADOCUT

Fig. 57

_1= WARNING: Never put your handswithin3 in.of

the bladewhen it ison or you could be seriously

hu_t.

CIIRFI"SNIIIr TABLESAW315,228390 42

GENERAL MAINTENANCE

_1, WARNING: When servicing,use onlyidentical

Craftsman replacement parts.Use ofany other

pert may createa hazard or causeproduct

damage,

_1= WARNING: To preventaccidentalstartingthat

could cause possibleseriouspersonalinjury,

turn offthe saw, remove the switchkey, and

unplugthe saw beforeworkingonthe table saw.

• Remove sawdustfrom the rails,top surface,and

inside ofsaw frequently,

• Clean plasticparts with a softdamp cloth,Do not

useany strongsolvents.

_i, WARNING: Do not at any time let brakefluids,

gasoline, petroleum-basedproducts,penetrating

oils, etc. contactplasticparts,They contain

chemicalsthat can damage, weaken or destroy

plastic,

• Pedodically clean the table, rails, and dp fencawith

gum and pitch remover. Do not allow pitch to

accumulate on the saw.

• Apply a thin coatof paste wax to the table top so

thewood slideseasilywhile cutting.

• Regularlycheck all nuts,bolts, screws,andbelts

fortightnessand condition.Make sure thethroat

plate is in goodcondition.

MOTOR / ELECTRICAL

• Frequentlyvacuum or blowout any sawdustfrom

the motor.

,_k WARNING: If the powercordisworn, cut, or

damaged inany way, have it replacedimmedi-

ately bya qualifiedservicetechnicianat a Sears

store or repair center. Failureto do socould

result in sedous personalinjury.

WARNING: To avoidfire or electrocution,

reassembleelectdc partswith onlyidentical

Craftsman replacementparts. Reassemble

exactlyas originallyassembled.

This saw has been lubricatedat the factory pdorto

shipment,After extended use, you shouldinspect,

clean, and lubricatetheareas shownin the drawing.

Clean beforelubricatingwitha solventrecommended

for gum and pitchremoval. Lubricatewith SAE no,20

or no. 30 engine oil

See Figure 58.

• Table brackets.(a)

• Bevel handwheelrodthreadsand knuckle.(b)

• Heighthandwheelthreadsand trunnion,(c)

FRONTOF_L,_W

Fig. 58

CRIIFTSNRN"TABLESAW315.228,1_

PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION

Sawdces notstart. 1. Motor cordorwallcord isnot 1. Plug in motorcord orwallcord.

pluggedin.

2, Circuitfuse is blown. 2.

3, Circuitbreakeristdpped. 3.

4, CON or switchis damaged. 4.

Saw isnoisywhen running.

Motoris slowor weak.

Motoroverheats.

Motor stalls,blowsfuses, or tdps

circuitbreakers.

1. Motor needsattention.

1. Voltage from sourceislow.

2. Windingsare bumad out or

open.

3. Start switchisdefective,

4. Circuitis ovedoadedwith

appliances,lights,or other

motors.

1. Motor isovedcaded.

2, Dull blade.

3. Sawdust insidesew is blocking

air flow.

1. Starter switchisdefective.

2. Voltagefrom seume islow.

3, Dull blade.

4. Fuses or circuitbreakersare

wrong size or defective,

5. Feeding workplacetoo rapidly.

Replace circuitfuse.

Reset circuitbreaker,

Have the cordor switch re-

placedat yournearest Sears

Sen/ice Center,

Havethe motorchecked at

yournearest Sears Service

Center.

Requesta voltagecheckfrom

the powercompany.

Have the motorchecked at

your nearest Sears Service

Center.

Have the switchreplaced.

Do not use otherappliancesor

motorson the same circuit

when usingthe sew.

Requesta voltage checkfrom

the powercompany.

Replace the blade.

Clean out the saw base.

1. Have the switch replaced.

2. Request a voltage checkfrom

the powercompany,

3. Replace the blade.

4. Replace fuses or circuit

breakers.

5. Feed workplace intoblade

slower.

CRRFI"$NIIN TABLESAW31&2283_ 44

PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION

Fusesor circuitbreakers open

frequently.

1. Motor isovedceded.

2. Fuses orcircuitbreakersare

wrong size or defective.

I. Feed work more slowly.

2. Replace fuses or circuit break-

era,

3. Dull blade. 3. Replace the blade.

Saw vibratesexcessively.

4, Startswitchisdefective,

1, Blade iswarped.

4. Have the switchreplaced.

1, Replace the blade.

2. Belt isdamaged.

2. Replace the belt.

3. Saw isnot mounted securely. 3. Tightenall hardware.

4, Work surface is uneven.

4. Repesitionon a fiat surface.Ad-

just the levelingfeet on legs.

Startswitch does notoperate.

1. Switch contacts are burned out, 1. Have the switch replaced and ra-

quest a voltage check from the

power company.

2, Capacitorisdefective

2, Have the capacitorreplaced,

3. Connectionsare loose or dam- 3. Have the widngchecked and ra-

aged. paired.

Handwheelsare herd toturn.

1, Sawdust has collected on the 1. Clean and lubdoatethe mecha-

mechanisminsidesew. nism.

Blade does notlower when turning

height handwheel.

1. Blade lock handle is not fully 1. Fully release the blade lock

released, handle.

Mitergage doesnotmovesmoothly.

1. Miter gage assembly isdirtyor 1, Raleasethe mitergage knoband

sticky, wax the miter gage base and

sides.

Cutbinds,bumsorstalls motorwhen

ripping.

1, Blade orteeth are dull.

2. Blade is heeling,

1. Sharpen or raplasethe blade.

2. See Heelingthe Sawbladeinthe

Adjustmentssection,

3. Board iswarped. 3. Raplacethe board.

4, Ripfencedoeenotperallalblede. 4, SeaAligningtheRipFenoaintha

Assembly section.

Saw bladedoesnotcuttrueat 90°or

45° positions.

1. Indicators are not properly ad-

justed.

2. Positive stops inside base are

notaccurate.

1, See SettingtheBevel Stopsand

IndicatorintheAdjustmentssec-

tion.

2. Sea SettingtheBevel Stops and

IndicatorintheAdjustmentssec-

tion.

45 I:IUlFTSHRN TABLESAW315,2283_

PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION

Ripfence does notmove smoothly. 1. Rip fence is not mounted cor-

rootly.

1. Remove and repositionthe dp

fence. See AligningRip Fence

and Front Rail intheAssembly

section.

Wood edges away from dp fence

when dpping.

2. Railsare dirtyor sticky.

1. Ripfence ismisaligned.

2. Clean and wax the mils.

1. See theAssemblysectionfor

CheckingRip Fence and Blade

Alignmentand AligningRip

Fence and Front Rail

procedures.

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