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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
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