Craftsman 315.21829 manual

Operator's Manual 10 in. TABLE SAW Model No, 315.218290 _k WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understandthe operator's manual before using this product. Customer Help Line: 1-800-932-3188 Seam, Roebuck and Co., 3333 BeverPy Rd., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA Visit the Craftsman web page: www.seam.com!cmffsman 98[...]

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_k WARNING." Reed and understand all insb'ue- tions, Failure to re[low all instruckions {istad below, may resuttin electric shock, fire andlor serious personal injury. READ ALL iNSTRUCTIONS • KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read the operator's manual carefully. Learn the saw's applications and Iimftations as wet[ es the specific potenti[...]

work or around or over the blade while blade is rotating. Do not attempt to remove cut material when blade is moving. • BLADE COASTS AFTER BEING TURNED OFF, • NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE. Normal sparking of the motor Gould ignite fumes. • INSPECT TOOL CORDS PERIODICALLY. If damaged, have repaired by a qualified service technician at [...]

• NEVER perform any operation =freehand" which means using only your hands to support or guide the workplace. AJways use either the rip fence or miter fence to position and guide the work. • NEVER stand or have any part of your body in line with the path of the saw blade. • NEVER reach behind, over, or within three inches of the blade or[...]

Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretationof these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer. SYMBOL NAME DESIG NATION/EXPLANATIO N V Volta Voltage A Amp_es CuTrent Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second) W Watt Power rain Minutes Time "x., Affematin[...]

The following signet words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product. SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardoussituation,which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. A WARNING: Indi_at_ a potentiallyhazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or[...]

EXTENSION CORDS Use oniy 3-wirs extensioncords t_et have 3-prong ground- ing plugs and 3-pole receptacles that accept the tool's plug. When using a power tool at a considerable distance fromthe power source, use an extensioncord heavy enough to carry the current that the tool will draw. An undersized extension cord will cause a drop in line vo[...]

Anti-Kickback Pawla (radial arm and table saws) A device which, when properlyinstalled and maintained, is designed to stop the wcrkpisee from being kicked back toward the front of the saw during a ripping operation. Arbor "The shaft on which a brads or cu_}ng tool is mountsd. Bevel Cut A cutting operation made w]th the blade at any angle other[...]

PRODUCT SPECFICATIONS Blade Arbor .............................................................. 5/8 in. Blade Diameter .......................................................... 10 in. Blade Tilt ................................................................. 0° - 45" Net Weight Without Leg Stand ................................ 85 Ibs. Ne[...]

KNOW YOUR TABLE SAW See Figure 2. Before attempting to use this product, familiarize yourself with air operatingfeatures and safety rules. ACCESSORY TABLE - The accessory table may be used o n either the right or left side of the saw as needed and has been designed for use with some reuters. A router mounted on the accessory table wilr provide expa[...]

OPERATING COMPONENTS The upper portion of the blade projects up through the table and is surrounded by an insert called the throat prate. The height of the blade is sat with a handwhsel on the front of the cabinet. To accommodate wide panels, the saw table has rails on each side. Detailed instructions are provided in the Opera,on section of this rn[...]

BLADES For maximum performance, it is recommended that you use the Craftsman 36-tooth, 10 in. carbide combination blade provided with your saw. Additionalblade styles of the same high quality are available for specific operations such as ripping.Your local dealer can provide you with complete information. A WARNING: Do not use blades rated less tha[...]

The following items are included with your table saw: G Fig. 5 i A. Sliding MiterTable ....................................................................................................................................................... 1 B. Miter Fance with Adjusting Clamp .........................................................................[...]

The folidwing items are includedwith your table saw: @ D F d Fig. 6 A. Guide Fence w_th Guide Block ............................... 2 B. Flat Washer (1/4 in. x 16) ........................................ 4 C. Knob Bolt (1/2 In.) ................................................... 4 D. Table Clamping Bracket ........................................[...]

UNPACKING This product requires assembly. • Carefully lift the asw from the carton and place it on a level work surface. NOTE= This tool is heavy.To avoid back injury, keep your knees bent and lift with your legs, not your back, and do not lift saw without help. • Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or darnags occurred during sh[...]

TO SECURE/LEVEL THESAW See F-igum 9. With the leg stand open and the table saw resting on a fiat, level surface, the saw shou]d not move or rook fl'om side to side. ff the sew rests on the wheels and roils, [oosan each wheel stop by turning counterclockwise.The leg stand should met on each stop only slightly. If the wheel stop is turned too mu[...]

TO IN_rALL BEVEL HANDLE ASSEMBLY See F-t_re 12. • Lift the end rap off the bevel handle assembly usinga fiat b|ade screwdriver, • Hold the nylonnut securely and turn the screw counter- clockwise to remove the nut completely. NOTE: Do not remove the screw from the handle or the washer from the end of the screw. • Place the nylon nut into the r[...]

TO UNLOCK/MOVE THERAILS See Figure 15. The front and back rails will need to be positioned so they do not touch the floor when the Sag stand is closed. Using the bottom scale as a guide, the scale will need to be aligned to the saw blade at the 14 in. mark. To unlock and move t_e mils: • Loosen the front rali clamps by pushingthe lever to the lef[...]

TO CHECK SAW BLADE INSTALLATION See Figure 18. CAUTION: To work: properly, the saw blade teeth must point down toward the front of t'ne saw. Failure to do so could cause damage to the saw blade, the saw, or the workpisce. • Lower the saw blade and remove the throat p_te. • Make sure the bevel Locking lever is securely pushed to the left. R[...]

I!_STIIIG CI_II, N[P MITER FENCE KNOB ATI'ACHMEN'T MITER HOLDER BOLT FENCE HOLE "A" , LOCATOR PiN INDICATOR TABLE SLOT HOLE =B" QUICK STOP HOLE "C" Fig. 20 TO LOCK SLIDING MITER TABLE See Flours 21. The miter table elides allowing the operator to elide the workplsce across the saw, A miter slide lock is mounted [...]

TO INS'i'ALL BLADE GUARD ASSEMBLY See Figure 23. Proper installation of the blade guard assembly means that the saw blade and riving knifeare in alignment. ALWAYS align the riving knife to the saw b/ade prior to turning on the table saw. • Lower the blade and remove the throat plate. • Make sure the bevel looldng leveris securely push[...]

CAUSES OF KICKBACK Kickback can occur when the blade stalls or binds, kick- ing the workpieca back toward you with great force and speed. If your hands are near the saw blade, they may be jerked loose from the workpiece and may contact the blade. Kickback can cause seriousinjury. Use precautions to avoid the risks. Kickback can be caused by any act[...]

TYPES OF CUTS See Figure 25. There are six bas;c cuts: 1) the cross cut, 2) the rip cut, 3) the miter cut, 4} the bevel cross cut, 5) the bevel dp cut, and 6) the compound (bevel} miter cut. Alt other cuts are combinations of these basic six, Operating proceduresfor making each kind of cut are given later in this section. _k WARNING: Always make su[...]

FEATHERBOARD A fsatherboard is a device used to heJp controi the workpisce by guiding it securely against the table or fence. Faatharboards are especially useful when ripping small workpieces and for completing non-through cuts. The end is angled with a number of short kerfs to give a friction hold on the workplace and locked in place on the table [...]

TO CHANGE THEBLADE DEPTH See Rgure 28. The blade depth should be set so that the outer points of the blade are higher than the workpisce by approximately 1/8 in. to 1/4 in. but the lowest points (gullets) are below the top surface. • Push the bevel locking [ever to the left for elevation mode. • Raise the blade byturning the height/bevel adjust[...]

• Remove framinQ, square and slide miter table to the rear o1 rafterbase as far as ft w(fl go. • Rotate the blade so the reference mark on the blade is at the rear of the throat plate. Measuring from the s_ms mark on the blade at the rear wiif eriminats the effect of blade wobble. • Place framing square against the blade and align with the sa[...]

TO ADJUST THE MITER BASE See Figure 33. Remember: Check all settings before loosening screws for the foflowfng procedures. Once screws have bean toosened, these settings must be reset. Eight screws ere visible on the miter base (B). • Four screws (k") o_e on the holder plates and secure these plates to the rails. It is not necessaryto loosen[...]

• Tighten hex nut securely. • Adjust rightrear screw from underneath miter table to remove excessive play. • Tighten hex nut securely. • Recheck your setups carefully. Alse make sure a[[ screws, hex nu_s, etc., h_ve been tightened securely. • If sliding miter table assembly is still not square with the blade, repeat the above proceduresas[...]

& WARNING: "1"o reduce the r_k of injury, always make sure the rip fence is parallel to the b_ade before b_innfng any opar_t'_o_. TO SET THE RIP FENCE SCALE INDICATOR TO THE BLADE See Figure 37. Use the following steps to set the rip fence scale indicator to the blade. Begin with the blade at a zero angle (sVaight up). • Unplug[...]

MAKING CUTS The blade provided with the saw is a high-quality combi- nation blade sultabTe for ripping and crossout operations. _1, WARNING: Do not use blades rated less than the speed of this tool. FaiKure to heed this warning could result in perscnal injury. Use the miter gauge when making cross, miter, bevel, and compound miter cuts. To secure t[...]

• P_ace a support/,the same height as saw tablel behind the .saw for the cut work. • Make sure the wood is clear of the blade before turning on ti'_e ,_Lw. • Use a push block or push stick to move the wood through the out past the bla_de. Never push a emafl piece of wood into the blade with your hand, always use a push stick. The use of [...]

VIEWED FROM THEFRONT, BELOW THE TABLE SAW TO TIGHTEN BEVEL , LOCKING LEVER TO LOOSEN Rg. 44 • Set the miter gauge to g0 ° and press the bevel Iocldng tevar towards the tabte to Iosk. • Place a support (the same height as saw table) behind the saw for the cut work. • Make sure the wood is olaar of the blade before turning on the sew. • Let [...]

= When the out la made, turn the saw off. Wait for the blade to come to a complete stop before removing the workplace. • After the blade has stopped oomplateiy, remove the cutoff stock. • Grasp the workplece from the lead end (the and fed into the b{ade first) and carefully remove it from the table. BEVEL. RiP CUT 8LADE ANGLED SCALE • Loose[...]

MAKING A LARGE PANEL CUT See Figure 48. Make sure the sew is properly secured to e work surface to avoid tipping from the weight of a large panel _, WARNING: Make sure the b_ade guard assembly is installed and working properly to avoid serious pessibte injury. • Place a support the same height as the top of the saw table behind the saw for the cu[...]

,_ WARNING: Never feed wood with your hands when ma_dng any non-through cut such as rabbets or dadoes. To avoid personal injury, aJways use push blocks, push sticks, and featherboards. • When the cut is made, turn the saw OFF. Wait for the blade to come to a complete stop before removing the workpieca. • Unplug the saw. • Lower the blade and [...]

ACCESSORY TABLE USAGE Th|s accessory table has been spec'dtcalty designed for use with listed Craftsmen Routars. The hole pattern on the accessory table has notbeen drfflad to accommodate all reuters. Reuters must not exceed 3 HP (maximum devel- oped) or weigh more than 12-1/2 Ibs. Reuters must have took-on switch feature. TABLE CLAMP|NG BRACK[...]

INSTALL T-NUTS FROM REAR OF RIP FENCE T-NUT Fig. 53 TO INSTALL GUIDE FENCE BRACKETS See F/gum 54. • To install the guide fence brackets, align each bracket with two of the T-nuts on top of the rip fence. NOTE= Usa the hnt two T-nuts and the back two T-nuts leaving the one in the middle empty. • Secure the guide fence brackets to the rip fence w[...]

TO INSTALL ROUTER See Ftgure55. • Unptug the router. • Place your router upside down on a workbench. • Remove the subbase screws and the subbase from your router. NOTE: The subbase is mounted permanently on some routere and should not be removed. • Select the screws needed for your particular router. For consumer reuters, use the 10-32 x 3/[...]

A WARNING." Before performing any adjustment, make sure the tool is unplugged from the power suppty. Failure to heed this waTn'lng coutd resu)t in serious persona_ injury. A WARNING: Blades coast after turn off. Possib}e serious injury can occur if hands come in contact with blade. The table sew has been adjusted at the factory for mak- i[...]

TO CHECK, REPLACE, ORADJUST THERIVING KNIFE AND BLADE GUARD ASSEMBLY See Figures 60 - 61. A AlL WARNING: Propertyalign riving knits. |mproperiy atigned riving knife may cause blade to btnd which will increase risk of kickback. The riving knife is mounted between several shims that can be relocated as needed to center the knife behind the blade. It [...]

TO SET THE B_VEL INDICATOR AND BEVEL STOPS AT 0 _ AND 45 ° (SQUARING THE BLADE) Figure 62. The angle sa_mgs oFthe saw have been set at the _ac- tory and, unless damaged in shipping, should not require setting during assembly. After extensive use, it may need to be checked. • Unplug the saw. • Push the bevel looking lever to the right. Turn the[...]

TO CHECK THE ALIGNMENT OF THERIP FENCE TO THEBLADE See Figure 64. • UnpLug the saw. • Raise the (ooking handle to permit the rip fence to be moved. BLADE SCREWS TO ADJUST THE BEVEL LOCKING LEVER See FTgura 65. "Fhe bevel looking lever may work loose and require adjusting. To adjust: • Unplug the saw. • Push the lever full left to the f[...]

TO AUGNTHE MITER LOCKING CLAMPS See Figure 66. The miter locking clamps are preset at the factory but may require adjusting after extended use or if damage occurs in shipping. • Unplug the saw. • Loosen the set screw behind each locking clamp. • Loosen the screw on top of each Iocking clamp. • Uft the locldng clamp to the up position, • P[...]

A Am, WARNING: When servicing, use only identice_ repianement paps. Use of any other parts m_y create a hazard or cause product damage. A Am. WARNING: A_vays wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shietds during power too_ opera,on or when blowing dust. If operation is dusty, also wear a dust mask. GENERAL Avoid using so(ventswhen cteaning[...]

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I PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION ! Wood edges away from rip Rip fence is misaligned. Check and adjust the rip fence. fence when ripping. Blade not properlyeh,_rpened or Reeharpen or set blade. set, Sliding miter table aSSembly Miter base or slides improperly See page 26 for adjustments to sliding does not move smoothly, adjusted, miter table assembLy. Saw [...]

FOR MITER TABLE ASSEMBLY, REFER TD RRURE B FOR MITER GAUGE, REFER TO NOTE F CRAFTSMAN 10 in. TABLE SAW - MODEL NO. 315.218290 , FIGURE A" 10 in. TABLE SAW FOR HEIGHT/BEVEL ADJUSTMENT HANDWHEEL, REFER TO RGURE 0 FOR RIPFENCE ASSEMBLY, REFER TO RGURE C 11 ld 12 44 120 8O 81 i FOR lEG STAND ASSEMBLY, REFER TO RGURB G 107 F) 0 o 0: r_ ¢ c Q ( ( F[...]

[ CRAFTSMAN 10 in. TABLE SAW - MODEL NO, 3t5.2t8290 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 correspondenceregarding your TABLE SAW or when ordering repair parts. J Key Part Key Part No. Number Description Qty, No. Number Deacrlp6on Qty 1 A182[...]

p_ Key Part No, Number CRAFTSMAN 10 in. TABLE SAW - MODEL NO. 3t5.218290 PARTS LIST - FIGURE A - Cont'd Key Part Description Qty. No. Number Description Qty. 70 0181010905 71 0181010312 72 412011O68 73 411071709 74 0181010829 75 0181010607 76 414011003 77 018_010502 78 0181010914 79 0181010608 80 0181010507 81 410171707 82 A181012501 83 018101[...]

CRAFTSMAN 10 in. TABLE SAW- MODEL NO. 815.218290 FIGURE B: SLIDING MITER TABLE ASSEMBLY I I I I I I % I I l 2o k , Key Part No. Number Deecdptlon j- Key Part Qty. No. Number Description Qty. 1 2 410011717 3 0181010210 4 412011051 5 0181010209 6 0134010227 7 0182011801 8 0181010208-58 g 410451702 10 0134010244 11 4110TIT08 12 412041T03 13 01[...]

, CRAFTSMAN 10 in. TABLE SAW - MODEL NO. 315.218290 FIGURE C: RIP FENCE ASSEMBLY 8 [ey Part No. Number "L 0182011805 2 0181010805 3 414050006 4 0181010218 5 414O11024 6 410139719 7 0181010319 8 0181010220 g 018101O9O7 10 414011030 11 0181010906 12 4104.91703 13 412011064 14 411011711 15 0181010243 Description Key Part Qty. No. Number Descripti[...]

CRAFTSMAN t0 in. TABLE SAW - MODEL NO. 3t5.218290 FIGURE D: HEIGHT/BEVEL ADJUSTMENT HANDWHEEL 1 / I' p, 5 No, Number 3 412012041 4 0121010223 5 0101140203 6 0121010224 7 0181010826 A182014001 A121015201 Oescdpgon Qty. 1 411072702 *Lock Nut (1/4-20) ........................ 1 2 0182910202-!30 HeighVBevelAdjustment Handwheel ....................[...]

CRAFTSMAN 10 in. TABLE SAW - MOOEL NO. 815.218290 FIGURE F: MITER GAUGE ASSEMBLY 11 12 _ey Pert No. Number Desoripl_on Key Part Qty. No. Number Des_dptian 1 A182015201 Miter Gauge Handle ................... 1 2 4_,2012705 * FLa_ Washer (1/4 x 16 x 4,.5T) ...... 1 3 &12080702 "Nylon Washer {1/4 x 18 x 2"0 .,... 1 4 01820101_4-126 M{ter[...]

CRAFTSMAN 10 in. TABLE SAW - MODEL NO. 315.218290 FIGURE G: ROUTER ACCESSORIES r_ey Part Key Part No. Number Description Qty. No. Number DeaoripUon Qty. 1 A181014605 Guide Fence w/Guide Block (left) and Screws ................. 1 2 A181014606 Guide Fence wlGutde Block (right) and Screws ............... 1 Knob Bott (1/2 in.) ........................[...]

CRAFTSMAN t0 in. TABLE SAW - MODEL NO. 315.218290 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 J % regarding your TABLE SAW or when ordering repair parts. ] 13 14 17 FIGURE G[...]

CRAFTSMAN 10 in. TABLE SAW - MODEL NO. 315.218290 l he model numberwill be found on e plate attaohed to the side panel of the cabinet. Always mentionthe model number in all correspondence regarding your TABLE SAW or when ordering repair parts. i PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE G Key Part Key Part NO. Number DescdpUon Qty. No, Number Description 1 4101717O6 2[...]

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