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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
10 in. CAST IRON TABLE SAW
TS3660
Your new table saw has been engineered and manufactured to our high standards for dependability, ease of operation, and
operator safety. When properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator’s manual before using this
product.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ......................................................................................................................................................................2 General Safety Rules .....................................................................................................................................................3-4 Specific Safety Rules ...................................................................................................
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE SHIELDS. Everyday eyeglasses have only impact- WARNING: resistant lenses, they are NOT safety glasses. Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work when in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal practical. It’s safer than using your hand and frees both injury. hands to operate tool. DON’T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES use brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based products, or KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM CUTTING AREA. Keep hands away from blades. Do not reach underneath any solvents to clean tool. work or around or over the blade while blade is rotating. STAY ALERT AND EXERCISE CONTROL. Watch what Do not attempt to remove cut material when blade is you are doing and use common sense. Do not operate moving. tool when you are tired. Do not rush. BLADE COASTS AFTER BEING TURNED OFF. DO N
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SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES NEVER perform any operation “freehand” which means IF THE POWER SUPPLY CORD IS DAMAGED, it must using only your hands to support or guide the workpiece. be replaced only by the manufacturer or by an authorized Always use either the rip fence or miter fence to position service center to avoid risk. and guide the work. AVOID AWKWARD OPERATIONS AND HAND NEVER stand or have any part of your body in line with POSITIONS where a sudden slip could cause your hand the
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SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpreta- tion of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer. SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION V Volts Voltage A Amperes Current Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second) W Watt Power min Minutes Time Alternating Current Type of current Direct Current Type or a characteristic of current n No Load Speed Rotational speed, at no load o Class II Construction Doub
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SYMBOLS The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product. 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 CAUTION: result in minor or moderate inj
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ELECTRICAL EXTENSION CORDS SPEED AND WIRING Use only 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong ground- The no-load speed of this tool is approximately 3,450 rpm. ing plugs and 3-pole receptacles that accept the tool's plug. This speed is not constant and decreases under a load or When using a power tool at a considerable distance from the with lower voltage. For voltage, the wiring in a shop is as power source, use an extension cord heavy enough to carry important as the motor’s horsepower rat
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ELECTRICAL GROUNDING PIN WARNING: To prevent possible electrical hazards, have a qualified electrician check the line if you are not certain that it is properly wired. CHANGING MOTOR VOLTAGE See Figures 2 - 4. COVER OF GROUNDED OUTLET BOX WARNING: Electric shock can kill. To reduce the risk of seri- ous personal injury, never connect plug to power source until all assembly steps are completed. FOR USE WITH 220-240 VOLT Fig. 2 NOTE: The table saw is prewired at the factory for 120 V, 60
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ELECTRICAL JUNCTION MOTOR THERMAL OVERLOAD PROTECTOR BOX See Figure 5. Your table saw comes equipped with a manual-reset thermal- overload protector designed to open the power line circuit MANUAL RESET when the motor temperature exceeds a safe level, when motor BUTTON is overloaded, or when a low voltage condition exists. NOTE: This motor should be blown out or vacuumed fre- quently to prevent sawdust buildup which can interfere with normal motor ventilation. WARNING: To reduce the risk o
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GLOSSARY OF TERMS Anti-Kickback Pawls (radial arm and table saws) Non-Through Cuts A device which, when properly installed and maintained, Any cutting operation where the blade does not extend is designed to stop the workpiece from being kicked back completely through the thickness of the workpiece. toward the front of the saw during a ripping operation. Push Blocks and Push Sticks Arbor Devices used to feed the workpiece through the saw blade The shaft on which a blade or cutting tool is mo
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Æ FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Blade Diameter ...........................................................10 in. Rating .............................. 120 V, AC Only, 60 Hz, 13 Amps 240 V, AC Only, 60 Hz, 6.5 Amps Blade Arbor .............................................................. 5/8 in. No Load Speed .....................................3,450 r/min. (RPM) Cutting Depth at 0° ................................................3-3/8 in. Cutting Depth at 45° ..............................
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FEATURES KNOW YOUR TABLE SAW See Figure 6. WARNING: Before attempting to use this product, familiarize yourself Do not use blades rated less than the speed of with all operating features and safety rules. this tool. Failure to heed this warning could result in personal injury. OVERVIEW The upper portion of the blade projects up through the table, BLADE GUARD - Always keep the guard down over the surrounded by an insert called the throat plate. The height blade for through-sawing cuts. of
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TOOLS NEEDED The following tools (not included) are needed for assembly and alignment: COMBINATION WRENCH (9) (10 mm, 11 mm, 12 mm, 13 mm, 14 mm, 17 mm, 1/2 in., 9/16 in. 11/16 in.) SCREWDRIVER (2) (SMALL AND MEDIUM) PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER HAMMER ADJUSTABLE WRENCH PLIERS HEX KEYS (4) (2.5 mm, 1/8 in., 5/32 in., 3/16 in.) COMBINATION SQUARE FRAMING SQUARE Fig. 7 14
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LOOSE PARTS 3 2 1 5 6 4 7 11 12 13 10 14 8 9 15 16 Fig. 8 Key Key No. Description Qty. No. Description Qty. 1 Miter Gauge .......................................................1 10 Back Rail .............................................................1 2 Guard Support Assembly ...................................1 11 Table Extension ...................................................2 3 Blade Guar d Assembly .......................................1 12 Motor ...............................
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LOOSE PARTS LIST 6 2 1 5 11 12 3 10 7 13 14 17 8 9 16 15 4 9 Fig. 9 Key No. Description Qty. 1 Leg ........................................................................................................................................................................4 2 Front Brace ...........................................................................................................................................................1 3 Back Brace ............................................
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ASSEMBLY UNPACKING WARNING: This product requires assembly. Carefully remove the tool and any accessories from the Do not lift the saw without help. Hold it close to box. Place it on a level work surface. your body. Keep your knees bent and lift with your legs, not your back. Ignoring these precau- NOTE: This tool is heavy. To avoid back injury, keep your tions can result in back injury. knees bent and lift with your legs, not your back, and get help when needed. Remove the protectiv
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ASSEMBLY TO ASSEMBLE LEG STAND AND STORAGE BRACKETS See Figures 10 - 11. LEG HEX NUT, Separate the following: side brace (2), front brace (1), FLANGED back brace (1), legs (4), miter gauge storage hook (1), (5/16-18) rip fence storage hooks (2), foot braces (4), and leveling feet (4). BACK Locate the following parts: BRACE 8 hex nuts (3/8-16) FRONT BRACE 15 carriage bolts (5/16-18 x 5/8 in.) 15 hex nuts, flanged (5/16-18) Place front brace inside first leg piece. Align holes
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® ® ASSEMBLY TO MOUNT THE TABLE SAW TO THE LEG STAND See Figure 12. CARRIA GE WARNING: BOL T Do not lift the saw without help. Hold it close to your body. Keep your knees bent and lift with your legs, not your back. Ignoring these precau- tions can result in back injury. Remove the following hardware from the blister hardware pack: 8 carriage bolts (5/16-18 x 5/8 in.) 8 hex nuts, flanged (5/16-18) Place the saw table upside down on a smooth surface, such as cardboard, on the
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ASSEMBLY LOWER SECTION TO INSTALL THE HERC-U-LIFT™ MOBILE BASE TO THE LEG STAND TUBE FLANGED See Figures 14 - 16. SCREW SUPPORT NUT (1/4-20 x 2 in.) (7/16-14) WARNING: Do not lift the saw without help. Hold it close to your body. Keep your knees bent and lift with your legs, not your back. Ignoring these precau- tions can result in back injury. FRONT HEX TUBE Locate the following parts: NUT U-BOLT U-BOLT 2 rear tubes TUBE 1 center brace CASTER 1 unlock pedal assembly SMALL
