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PERATOR'S MANUAL
T
10 in. TABLE SAW
Model No.
315.284620
A
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury,the
user must read and understand the operator's
manual before using this product.
Customer Help Line: 1-800-932-3188
Product distributed in the United States by Sears Brands Management Corporation
Hoffman Estates, IL 601 79
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987000-910
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4-23-10 (REV:03)
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[] Warranty ............................................................................................................................................................................ 2 [] Introduction ....................................................................................................................................................................... 2 [] General Safety Rules .......................................................................................................
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[] SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work _, WARNING:Readand understand all instruc- when practical. It's safer than using your hand and tions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, frees both hands to operate tool. may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious [] DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and personal injury. balance at all times. [] MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS and clean for better and safer performance. Follow [] KNOW YOUR
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[] BLADE COASTS AFTER BEING TURNED OFF. [] STAY ALERT AND EXERCISE CONTROL. Watch [] NEVER USE iN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE. what you are doing and use common sense. Do not operate tool when you are tired. Do not rush. Normal sparking of the motor could ignite fumes. [] DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT TURN IT [] INSPECT TOOL CORDS PERIODICALLY. If damaged, have repaired by a qualified service technician at ON AND OFF. Have defective switches replaced by an authorized service center. an authoriz
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• AVOID AWKWARD OPERATIONS AND HAND • NEVER perform anyoperation "freehand" which means usingonlyyourhands to supportorguidethe POSITIONS where a sudden slip could cause your workpiece. Alwaysuseeithertheripfenceormiter hand to move into the cutting tool. gaugeto position andguidethework. • USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES listed in this manual or addendums. Use of accessories that are • NEVER standorhaveanypartofyourbodyin line with the path of the saw blade. not listed may cause the risk of pe
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Someofthefollowing symbolsmaybeusedonthistool•Please studythemandlearntheirmeaning• Properinter- pretation ofthesesymbols willallowyouto operate thetoolbetterandsafer• A Safety Alert Indicates a potential personal injury hazard• To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand Read Operator's Manual @ operator's manual before using this product• Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to Eye Protection O comply with ANSI Z87.1. Failure to keep your hands away from the blad
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Thefollowing signalwordsandmeanings areintended to explain thelevelsof riskassociated withthisproduct. SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will DANGER: result in death or serious injury. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could WARNING: result in death or serious injury. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may ,l_ CAUTION: result in minor or moderate injury. CAUTION: (Without Sa
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EXTENSION CORDS SPEED AND WIRING The no-load speed of this tool is approximately 5,000 rpm. Use only 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong This speed is not constant and decreases under a load or grounding plugs and 3-pole receptacles that accept the with lower voltage. For voltage, the wiring in a shop is as tool's plug. When using a power tool at a considerable important as the motor's horsepower rating. A line intend- distance from the power source, use an extension cord ed only for lights
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Anti-KickbackPawls (radial arm and table saws) Push Blocks (for jointer planers) A device which, when properly installed and maintained, Device used to feed the workpiece over the jointer planer is designed to stop the workpiece from being kicked back cutterhead during any operation. This aid helps keep the toward the front of the saw during a ripping operation. operator's hands well away from the cutterhead. Arbor Push Blocks (for table saws) The shaft on which a blade or cutting tool is mounte
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PRODUCTSPECIFICATIONS BladeArbor.............................................................. 5/8in. Input..................................................................... 15Amps BladeDiameter .......................................................... 10in. NoLoadSpeed.................................... 5,000r/rain.(RPM) BladeTilt................................................................. 0°- 45° CuttingDepthat0°................................................ 3-1/2in. Rating .......
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KNOWYOURTABLESAW MITER GAUGE - The miter gauge aligns the wood for a cross cut. The easy-to-read indicator shows the exact See Figure 2. angle for a miter cut, with positive stops at 90° and 45°. The safe use of this product requires an understanding of MITER GAUGE GROOVES - The miter gauge rides in the the information on the tool and in this operator's manual grooves on the saw table. as well as a knowledge of the project you are attempt- ing. Before use of this product, familiarize yourself wi
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A OPERATING COMPONENTS WARNING: Always remove the switch key when Theupperportionofthebladeprojectsupthroughthe the tool is not in use and keep it in a safe place. In tableandissurrounded byaninsertcalledthethroat the event of a power failure, turn the switch OFF plate. Theheightofthebladeissetwitha handwheel on ( O ) and remove the key. This action will prevent the thefrontofthecabinet. Toaccommodate widepanels, tool from accidentally starting when power returns. thesawtablehasrailsoneachside.D
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BLADES A WARNING: Do not use blades rated less than the For maximum performance, it is recommended that you speed of this tool. Failure to heed this warning could use the 36-tooth, 10 in. carbide-tipped combination blade result in personal injury. provided with your saw. Additional blade styles of the same high quality are available for specific operations such as ripping. Your local dealer can provide you with complete information. Kerf width must be within the limits stamped on the spreader/ri
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Thefollowing itemsareincluded withyourtablesaw: / F E Fig. 5 A. Anti-Kickback Pawls ............................................... 1 I. Screw ....................................................................... 2 B. Blade Guard ............................................................ 1 J. Leg Stand ................................................................ 1 C. Miter Gauge ............................................................. 1 K. Sliding Table Assembly ....................
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UNPACKING ,_ WARNING: Do not lift the saw without help. Hold This product requires assembly. it close to your body. Keep your knees bent and lift [] Carefully lift saw from the carton and place it on a level with your legs, not your back. Ignoring these precau- work surface. tions can result in back injury. NOTE: This tool is heavy. To avoid back injury, keep your knees bent and lift with your legs, not your back, WARNING: Never stand directly in line with the and get help when needed. blade or
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1 LOCKING HOLE KNOB iNDiCATOR V SLOT Fig. 6 Fig. 8 TO INSTALL THE HANDLE See Figure 9. [] Hold the nylon nut securely and turn the screw counter- clockwise to remove the nut completely. NOTE: Do not remove the screw from the handle. [] Place the nylon nut into the recessed hole on the back of the height/bevel adjusting handwheel and hold in place. [] Slide the handle and screw into the hole on the Fig. 7 height/bevel adjusting handwheel. [] Using a flathead screwdriver, turn the screw clockwise
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TO REMOVE/REPLACE THETHROATPLATE To place in riving knife position (or "down" position for all non-through cutting): See Figure 10. [] Remove the throat plate. [] Lower the blade by turning the height/bevel adjusting [] Raise the saw blade by turning the height/bevel adjust- handwheel counterclockwise. ing handwheel clockwise. [] To remove the throat plate, place your index finger in [] Unlock the release lever by pulling it up. the hole and lift the front end pulling the throat plate out toward
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TO iNSTALL THE ANTI-KICKBACK PAWLS AND TO CHECK SAW BLADE iNSTALLATiON BLADE GUARD See Figure 12. See Figures 13- 15. CAUTION: To work properly, the saw blade teeth must point down toward the front of the saw. Failure to do so _IL WARNING: Replace dull or damaged anti-kickback could cause damage to the saw blade, the saw, or the pawls. Dull or damaged pawls may not stop a kick- workpiece. back increasing the risk of serious personal injury. [] Unplug the saw. Anti-kickback pawls should only be i
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[] Aligntheslotinthepawlsovertherearholeinthe [] The saw blade and spreader/riving knife are aligned spreader/riving knife. when the framing square contacts both the blade and spreader/riving knife evenly with no gaps. [] Push thepawlhandle downsnapping themintoplace andrelease thebutton. If the spreader/riving knife is out of alignment with the saw blade, adjustment is needed. The spreader/riving knife NOTE: Pullonthepawlhandle to make surepawlsare must be in alignment front to back (horizontal
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TO ASSEMBLE THE SLIDING TABLE REAR SCREW EXTENSION ROD ASSEMLBY See Figures 17- 18. % ( To install s(iding table extension: [] Locate the sliding table assembly. [] Unlock the front and back table locking levers. [] Insert sliding table assembly into table locking levers. [] Push the table assembly until it rests against the saw table and is completely closed. [] Install phillips head screw into hole at end of the rear SLIDING TABLE extension rod to hold sliding table assembly into lock- ASSEMBL
