Craftsman 10 IN. TABLE SAW 315.22811 manual

Owner's Manual 10 in. TABLE SAW Model No. 315.228110 Save this manual for future reference. _, 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 9720[...]

FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW If this rRRFTSMRN Table Saw fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, Sears will repair it, free of charge Contact a Sears Service Center for repair. If this product is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty applies only for 90 days from t[...]

C. Blade Check and Blade Guard Assembly .......................................................................................... 19-20 To Check Saw Blade Installation ............................................................................................................ 19 To Install Blade Guard ..............................................[...]

The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and the explanations with them, deserve your careful atten'iion and understanding. The safety warnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention measures.[...]

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued) • DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work when practical. It's safer than using your hand and frees both hands to operate tool. USE THE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. Use only a cord heavy er[...]

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued) GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK. Kickback can occur when the blade stalls, driving the work piece back toward the operator. It can pull your hand into the blade, resulting in serious personal injury. Stay out of the blade path and turn switch off immediately if blade binds or stalls. USE A SUPPORT FOR THE SIDES AND BACK [...]

EXTENSION CORDS Use only 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong grounding plugs and 3-pole receptacles that accept the tool's plug. When using a power tool at a consid- erable distance from the power source, use an extension cord heavy enough to carry the current that the tool will draw. An undersized extension cord will cause a drop in line[...]

Anti-Kickback Pawls Toothed safety devices behind the blade designed to stop a workpiece from being kicked back at the operator during a ripping operation. Arbor The shaft on which a blade or cutting tool is mounted. Bevel Cut A cutting operation made with the blade at any angle other than 90" to the saw table. Compound Cut A cut with both a m[...]

Your new table saw has been designed to give you many years of high quality performance. To insure this goal, proper care and treatment is important. Careful treatment begins with removing all parts from the canon and checking them against the list of loose pans. Your table saw is shipped complete in one carton and includes a leg stand, two table e[...]

The following items are included with your Table Saw. D D H E Figure 2 A. Storage Bracket ..................................................... 4 B. Screw (1/4-20 x 1/2 in. Pan Hd.) ............................ 4 C. Lower Brace ........................................................... 4 D. Hex Nut (5/16-18) .......................................[...]

The following items are included with your Table Saw. T R Q U Y N Z AA / BB / Figure 3 N. Front Rail ............................................................ 1 O. Miter Fence Holder With Adjusting Clamp .......... 1 P. Miter Fence With Miter Indicator ........................ 1 Q. Screw ..........................................................[...]

The following tools are needed for assembly and alignment. Note: The four hex keys listed below have been provided with your saw. The remaining tools are typical shop tools and are not included with your saw. 3/8 in. NUT DRIVER SOCKET WRENCH WITH7/16 in. SOCKET COMBINATION SQUARE FRAMING SQUARE 'U'l'O'l'l'l'l&apos[...]

Your saw is designed to perform as a versatile, accurate, precision cutting tool that is easy to operate. It is equipped with the following features for safety, ease of use, and high-quality performance: • a carbide tipped combination blade • a bevel indicator to set the exact angle of the blade, with locking lever • an adjustable and reversi[...]

KNOW YOUR TABLE SAW BLADE GUARD SLIDING PAWLS _ MITER TABLE THROAT PLATE SAW BLADE RIVING KNIFE MITER SCALE REAR RAIL RIP FENCE ACCESSORY TABLE ADJUST CLAMP MITER FENCE QUICK-STOP END CAP MITER FENCE HOLDER STORAGE BRACKETS) LOCKING CLAMPS LEG STAND MITER TABLE BASE BEVEL INDICATOR FRONT RAIL HANDLE NITH LOCKABLE COVER BLADE ADJUSTING HANDLE BEVEL [...]

POWER SWITCH See Figure 6. Your saw is equipped with a switch that utilizes a Iockable switch cover to prevent unauthorized use. With the saw turned Off, a padlock can be used to secure the switch cover over the switch. This prevents anyone from starting your saw without removing the padlock, lifting the switch cover, and pressing the switch button[...]

Assembly is best done in the area where the saw will be used. When you remove the table saw base, loose parts, and hardware from the packing materials, check all items with the loose parts list and drawing. If you are unsure about the description of any part, refer to the drawing. If any parts are missing, delay assembling until you have obtained t[...]

each leg with the bolts pointing up. Cap with the remaining fiat washers and hex nuts but do not tighten. • Move the leg set to desired location. Adjust the leveling feet with a 12 mm wrench, then tighten the top hex nut. ASSEMBLING STORAGE BRACKETS See Figure 8, • Take storage brackets from loose pads. • Take the following hardware from the [...]

WARNING: Do not connect to power supply until assembly is complete. Failure to comply could result in accidental starting and possible serious injury. B.ASSEMBLY OF RAILS, TABLES, AND FENCES TO INSTALL FRONT AND BACK RAILS • Position end caps on both rails and secure in place by tapping with a block of wood or a rubber mallet. • Loosen the fron[...]

TO INSTALL ACCESSORY TABLE AND RIP FENCE m! Place the accessory table on the front and rear rails, fitting the tip into the rear rail. Position the slot on the underside of the accessory table onto the front rail and tighten the lever securely. See Figure 15. • Screw the locking handle into the rip fence mounting hole. See Figure 16. • Remove t[...]

TO INSTALL BLADE GUARD [] To install the blade guard, first remove the three screws holding the throat plate in place. Remove the throat plate. See Figure 17. • Make sure that the locking lever is securely pushed to the left. Raise the blade arbor to its full height by turning the blade adjusting handle clockwise. [] Move the locking lever to the[...]

A. GENERAL INFORMATION GROUNDING Your saw's three-prong plug must be plugged into a matching outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances. "Improper connection of the equipment can result in electric shock. Check with an electrician or service personnel if you are unsure about proper gro[...]

Rip cuts are made with the grain of the wood. See Figure 24. To help control kickback while making a rip cut, keep the anti-kickback pawls properly maintained and .adjusted, make sure one side of the wood rides firmly against the fence, and always use a push stick with small or narrow pieces of wood. Note: Push sticks should also be used to finish [...]

B. SETTINGS AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REMOVE THE BLADE Use the two wrenches supplied with the saw for this procedure _l, WARNING: Unplug your saw and make sure the blade guard assembly is installed and working properly to avoid serious personal injury. • Raise the blade guard. See figure 27, overview of saw • Remove the three screws from the throat pl[...]

TO CHECK, REPLACE OR ADJUST THE RIVING KNIFE AND BLADE GUARD ASSEMBLY The riving knife is mounted between several shims that can be relocated as needed to center the knife behind the blade. It is held in place by two bolts and hex nuts at its base. The bolts are set in slots that permit front-to-back adjustment. _i, WARNING: Unplug the saw before w[...]

TO REDUCE RISK OF KICKBACK Kickback can occur when the blade stalls or binds, kicking the workpiece back toward you with great force and speed. If your hands are near the saw blade, they may be jerked loose and thrown into the blade. Obviously, kickback can cause serious injury, and it is weU worth using precautions to avoid the risks. Kickback can[...]

_ WARNING: Never stand directly in line with the blade or allow hands to come closer than 3 inches to the blade. Do not reach over or across the blade. Failure to comply can result in serious personal injury, • Use the right type of blade for the cut being made. TO MAKE A PUSH STICK A push stick is a device used to safely push a workpiece through[...]

TO ADJUST THE BLADE DEPTH The blade depth should be set so that the outer points of the blade are higher than the workpiece by approxi- mately 1/8 in. to 1/4 in. but the lowest points (gullets) are below the top surface. See Figure 36. ,_ WARNING: Unplug the saw and make sure the blade guard assembly is installed and working properly to avoid serio[...]

TO LOCK MITER TABLE See Figure 39. The miter table slides to let the operator slide the workpiece across the saw. A miter slide lock is mounted on the front of the miter table to lock it in place. The miter slide lock is placed in a slot on the base to align the miter table with the front edge of the saw table. The sliding miter table should be loc[...]

• To turn saw Off, (A) press or push outside of switch cover, or (B) lift switch cover and press switch button. See Figure 41. Note: To prevent unauthorized use, lock your saw in the Off position with a padlock as shown in figure 41. • Let the blade build up to full speed before moving the miter table to feed the workpiece into the blade• •[...]

TO MAKE A BEVEL CROSS CUT See Figure 44. It is recommended that you place the piece to be saved on the left side of the blade and that you make a test cut on scrap wood. _i, WARNING: Make sure the blade guard assembly is installed and working properly to avoid serious persona_ injury. i Remove the rip fence by lifting the locking handle. I Move the[...]

• Move the bevel locking lever to the right for Angle mode. Turn the blade adjustment handle until the bevel indicator is at the desired angle. Push the bevel locking lever securely to the left to lock the angle. • Position the rip fence the desired distance from the blade for the cut and lock securely. • Place a support (the same height as s[...]

TO MAKE NON-THROUGH CUTS Non-through cuts can be made with the grain (ripping) or across the grain (crosscut). The use of a non- through cut is essential to cutting grooves, rabbets, and dadoes. This is the only type cut that is made without the blade guard installed. Make sure the blade guard assembly is reinstalled upon completion of this type of[...]

TO MAKE DADO CUTS A dado is a non-through cut end typically refers to a channel cut, both with the grain and across the grain. An optional dado throat plate is available for your saw. Refer to the accessory section of this manual and check with your nearest Sears Retail Store for information on dado throat plates and blades for your table saw. • [...]

A. GENERAL MAINTENANCE 0° BOLT _, WARNING: Always begin by disconnecting the power supply. • Periodically check all clamps, nuts, bolts, screws, and belts for tightness and condition. Make sure the throat plate is in good condition and in position. • Check the blade guard assembly. • To maintain the table surfaces, fence, and rails, periodic[...]

TO CHECK THE ALIGNMENT OF THE RIP FENCE TO THE BLADE See Figure 49, ,_ WARNING: Unplug the saw to prevent accidental starting. • Raise the locking handle to permit the rip fence to be moved. • Place a framing square beside the blade and move the rip fence up to the square. Take the dimension on the rip scale. • Move the fence back and turn th[...]

TO ALIGN THE MITER LOCKING CLAMPS See Figure 51. _i, WARNING: Unplug the saw to prevent accidental starting. The miter locking clamps are preset at the factory but may require adjusting after extended use or if damage occurs in shipping. Adjust them with the following steps: • Loosen the set screw behind each locking clamp. • Loosen the screw o[...]

The sliding miter table assembly has been preset at the factory to be parallel to the blade. However, misalignment during shipping or requirements for very precise and accurate cuts may require realignment. The square relationship between the blade and the miter fence as it travels the entire distance from the front to the rear of the miter table b[...]

CHECKING SLIDING MITER TABLE ASSEMBLY ,_, WARNING: For illustration purposes, the blade guard and anti-kickback pawls have been removed. Do not operate your saw without the blade guard unless specifically instructed to do so for non-through cuts. TO CHECK MITER BASE PARALLELISM _, WARNING: Begin by unplugging your saw. Failure to unplug saw could r[...]

TO CHECK MITER FENCE ALIGNMENT The miter fence must be perpendicular to the blade when set at zero degrees. • Set the miter fence (H) at 0 ° as shown in figure 56. Miter indicator (I) should be set precisely on 0 ° and secured in place with adjusting clamp (J). Note: The quick-stop is not necessary for this checking procedure. However, you may [...]

TO ADJUST THE MITER FENCE • Set the miter fence (H) at 0 ° as shown in figure 56. Miter indicator (I) should be set precisely on 0 ° and secured in place with adjusting clamp (J). • There are four slides located under the sliding miter table. These slides let the miter table move on the base. Three slides are mounted on eccentric screws that [...]

TO ADJUST QUICK-STOP The quick-stop is preset at the factory to stop the miter fence at exactly zero degrees. However, when sliding miter table adjustments are made, these adjustments may cause the quick stop to need adjusting. Check quick-stop with miter scale set at zero degrees. If adjustments are needed, proceed with the following steps: • Lo[...]

This saw has been lubricated at the factory prior to shipment. Following extended use, you should inspect and lubricate the following areas to assure smooth operation. LOCKER BRACKET ASSEMBLY See Figure 61. • Add dry lube between both bevel gears, the backup washers and the locker bracket. • Add dry tube between threaded hole in motor casting a[...]

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[ Problem Cause Solution I Excess vibration. Blade is out of balance. Blade is damaged. Saw is not mounted securely, Work surface is uneven. Blade is warped Replace blade. Replace blade. Tighten all hardware. Reposition on flat surface. Adjust legs of optional stand. Check Saw Blade Installation on page 19. Replace blade if neces- sary. Rip fence d[...]

[ Problem Cause Solution j Positive stops inside cabinet need adjusting (Bevel Cuts). Saw does not make accurate 90 or 45 degree cuts. Adjust positive stops. Miter gage is misaligned (Miter Cuts). Adjust the miter gage. Blade adjusting handle is hard to turn. Gears or Screw Post inside cabinet Clean the gears or screw post. are clogged with sawdust[...]

x z. CO r- I11 .m 4_ FOR MITER TABLE ASSEMBLY, REFER TO FIGURE B FORMOTOR ASSEMBLY, REFER TO NOTE "A", PAGE 48 48 75 12 CRAFTSMAN 10 in. TABLE SAW - MODEL NO. 315.228110 FIGURE A: 10 in. TABLE SAW FORBLADE GUARD ASSEMBLY, FORRIPFENCE ASSEMBLY, REFER TO FIGURE D REFER TO FIGURE C 20 96,100 11 48 46 58 30 39 FOR LEG STAND ASSEMBLY, REFER [...]

I Key No. CRAFTSMAN 10 in. TABLE SAW - MODEL NO. 315.228110 PARTS LIST - FIGURE A The model number will be found on a plate attached to the side panel of the cabinet. Always mention the model | number in all correspondence regarding your TABLE SAW or when ordering repair parts. I Part Key Part Number Description Quart. No. Number Description Quan 1[...]

CRAFTSMAN 10 in. TABLE SAW - MODEL NO. 315.228110 PARTS LIST - FIGURE A - Cont'd Key Part Key Part No. Number Description Quan. No. Number Description Quan. 81 662329-001 V Belt ....................................... 2 82 662062-001 1/4 in. Spacer .......................... 1 83 662062-002 1/2 in. Spacer .......................... 1 84 969205[...]

CRAFTSMAN 10 in. TABLE SAW - MODEL NO. 315.228110 FIGURE B: SLIDING MITER TABLE ASSEMBLY 4 3 10 7 32 15 22 21 29" 16 17 14 31 18 Key Part No. Number Description 30 Quan. 32 Key Part No, Number Description Quan. 1 969177-004 2 969188-001 3 661811-001 4 969190-001 5 969191-001 6 969192-001 7 **STD523132 8 661797-002 9 **STD551031 10 969194-001 1[...]

5 3 CRAFTSMAN 10 in. TABLE SAW - MODEL NO. 315.228110 FIGURE C: RIP FENCE ASSEMBLY 9 14 15 25 24 Key Part No. Number Description Key Part Quan. No. Number 1 969144-001 Rip Fence ................................ 1 2 968704-006 *Screw (10-14 x 1/2 in. Pan Hd.) ......... 2 3 969155-001 Fence Roller ............................ 1 4 9414(_1-309 Roll Pin[...]

7 6 5 4 3 2 , CRAFTSMAN 10 in. TABLE SAW - MODEL NO. 315.228110 FIGURE D: BLADE GUARD ASSEMBLY 13 10 Key Part No. Number Description 1 968700-004 2 969169-001 3 662002-001 4 969608-001 5 969233-010 6 969170-001 7 969610-002 8 969612-001 9 969170-002 10 969168-008 12 980400-001 13 980324-001 Quan. *Screw (#6-19 x 5/16 in. Pan Hd.) ......... 2 Anti-[...]

3= =1= co m (,9 kJ CRAFTSMAN 10 in. TABLE SAW- MODEL NO. 315.228110 I The model number will be found on a plate attached to the side panel of the cabinet. Always mention the model number in all correspondence 1 regarding your TABLE SAW or when ordering repair parts. I 6 7 % 11 e FIGURE F[...]

CRAFTSMAN 10 in. TABLE SAW - MODEL NO. 315.228110 The model number will be found on a plate attached to the side panel of the cabinet. Always mention the model number in all correspondence I regarding your TABLE SAW or when ordering repair parts. J (J1 c,o z II z --4 m r- m r/J f*o PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE F KEY PART NO. NUMBER DESCRIPTION QUAN. 1 979[...]

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