Schedule

For optimum performance from your machine,

follow this maintenance schedule and refer to any
specific instructions given in this section.
Daily
•
Check guard operation.
•
Inspect blades for damage or wear.
•
Check for loose mounting bolts/arbor nut.
•
Check cords, plugs, and switch for damage.
•
Any other condition that could hamper the
safe operation of this machine.
•
Vacuum dust buildup from inside the cabinet
and off of the motor after use.
•
Wipe the table clean after every use—this
ensures moisture from wood dust does not
remain on bare metal surfaces.
Weekly
•
Wipe down the table surface and grooves
with a lubricant and rust preventive such as
SLIPIT
.
®
•
Clean the pitch and resin from the saw blade
with a cleaner like OxiSolv
Cleaner.
Monthly
•
Check the flat belt for damage or wear.

Periodic maintenance of a table saw is essential to keep it in good working order and protect your
personal safety. The buildup of dust, sap and other residue over time can make sliding your work
pieces across the table more difficult, affecting both accuracy of your cuts and safety of the saw.

 Clean all sawdust that has accumulated inside the saw cabinet, adjustment controls, gears
and motor. Use a stiff brush to loosen the dust and a shop vacuum to remove the dust, or
compressed air to blow the dust away.
 Lubricate the gears and pivot points with a drying spray lubricant to keep the adjustment
mechanisms operating smoothly.
 Clean cutting blades with pitch and gum remover. Always use a clean blade to reduce feed
pressure, obtain cleaner cuts with less burning, and to reduce the risk of kickback.
 Clean the tabletop with a light oil lubricant and fine steel wool to remove resin or gum
buildup.
 Polish the tabletop, rip fence and front fence guide with an automotive or paste wax. This
allows materials to slide more easily along surfaces, easier cleanup and more precise fence
adjustments.
 Use a mild, liquid dishwashing detergent and warm water to clean any plastic pieces; never
use harsh cleaning chemicals or solvents, or products containing ammonia to clean the saw as
damage could occur.

Along with routine cleaning, after every 5 hours of operation make sure the following alignments and
adjustments are checked. Table saws differ from each other, so follow the specific instructions in the
owner's manual for your model.

 Check the blade raising and tilt mechanisms for looseness or binding, observing any
movement in the motor mounting mechanism, and adjust if needed.
 Check the alignment of the motor and arbor pulleys with a straightedge–it should lay flat
against the face of each. Adjust the motor pulley if out of alignment.
 Visually inspect the belt for any signs of wear or damage, and make sure the tension is
correct.
 Make sure the throat plate and table extensions are flush with the tabletop; the rip fence,
blade and miter gauge slots are parallel with each other; and the rip fence and miter gauge are
at 90 degrees to the table.
 Check and adjust the tilt angle stops following the directions in your owner's manual.
 Inspect the blade guard and ensure the anti-kickback pawl teeth are sharp, and make sure
the kerf splitter is in line with the saw blade.