Owner's Manual: Model No. 315.228310

Owner's Manual
10 in. Stationary
TABLE SAW
Model No.
315.228310
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_, CAUTION: Read and follow all • Features
Safety Rules and Operating
Instructions before first use of this • Assembly
product. • Operation
• Maintenance
Customer Help Line: 1-800-932-3188 • Parts List
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA

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FULLONEYEARWARRANTY
ONCRAFTSMAN
TABLESAW
If thisrRRFTSMRN 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 productis used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty applies only for 90 days from the date of
purchase.
This warranty gives you specificlegal dghts, and you may also have other rightswhich vary from state to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Dept. 81"IWA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
Your saw has many features for making cutting operations more pleasant and enjoyable. Safety, performance
and dependability have been given top priority in the design of this saw making it easy to maintain and operate.
_, CAUTION: Carefully read throughthis entire owner's manual before using your new saw. Pay close
attention to the Rules For Safe Operation and all Safety Alert Symbols, including Danger, Wam ng and
Caution. If you use your saw properlyand only for what it is intended, you will enjoy years of safe, reliable
service.
._ Look for this symbol to point out importantsafety precautions.It means attention!!!Your safety is involved.
WARNING:
The operation of any power tool can resultin foreign objects being thrown into your eyes,
which can result in severe eye damage. Before beginning power tool operation, always
wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full face shield when needed.
We recommend a Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety
glasses with side shields, available at Sears Retail Stores.
• Warranty and Introduction.............................................................................................................................. 2

• Table Of Contents ....................................................................................................................................... 2-3
• Rules For Safe Operation ........................................................................................................................... 4-6
• Electrical ......................................................................................................................................................... 7
• Glossary and Product Specifications............................................................................................................. 8
• Unpacking and Accessories........................................................................................................................... 9
• Loose Parts List...................................................................................................... ...................................... 10
• Small Parts List ....................................................................................................................................... 11-12
• Tools Needed ............................................................................................................................................... 13
• Labels ...................................................................................................................................................... 14-15
• Features .................................................................................................................................................. 16-17
• Assembly ................................................................................................................................................. 18-27
InstallingHandwheels on Table Saw Base .................................................................................................. 18
Assembling Leg Stand ............................................................................................................................ 18-19
CRAFTSMAN"
TABLESAW315.228310 2

Mounting
theLegStandontheTableSawBase........................................................................................ 19
AssemblingTable Extensions...................................................................................................................... 20
AligningTable Extensions ............................................................................................................................ 20
Installingthe Rear Rail ................................................................................................................................. 21
Installingthe Front Rail ................................................................................................................................ 22
AligningRip Fence and Front Rail ............................................................................................................... 23
Mountingthe Motor ...................................................................................................................................... 23
Installingthe Belt and Belt Guard ................................................................................................................ 24
Checkingthe Throat Plate ............................................................................................................................ 24
Installingthe Blade Guard ............................................................................................................................ 25
Aligning the Riving Knife with the Blade ...................................................................................................... 26
Checking Rip Fence and Blade Alignment .................................................................................................. 27
• Adjustments............................................................................................................................................. 28-32
Replacing the Blade ..................................................................................................................................... 28
Heeling (Paralleling) the Sawblade to Miter Gage Groove ........................................ t............................ 29-30
Setting the Bevel Stops and Indicator..................................................................................................... 30-31
Adjustingthe Miter Gage .............................................................................................................................. 31
Removing/ Replacing the Throat Plate ....................................................................................................... 32
• Basic Operation/bf the Table Saw .......................................................................................................... 33-40

Causes of Kickback...................................................................................................................................... 33
AvoidingKickback ........................................................................................................................................ 33
Making Cutting Aids ..................................................................................................................................... 33
Types of Cuts ............................................................................................................................................... 34
Making a Cross Cut ...................................................................................................................................... 35
Making a Rip Cut .......................................................................................................................................... 35
Making a Miter Cut ....................................................................................................................................... 36
Making a Bevel Cross Cut ............................................................................................................................ 36
Making a Bevel Rip Cut ................................................................................................................................ 37
• Making a Compound (Bevel) Miter Cut ........................................................................................................ 38
Making a Large Panel Cut ............................................................................................................................ 39
Making a Non-Through Cut .......................................................................................................................... 39
Making a Dado Cut ................................................. _..................................................................................... 40
• Maintenance ................................................................................................................................................. 41
• Lubrication.................................................................................................................................................... 41
• Troubleshooting....................................................................................................................................... 42-44
• Exploded View and Repair Parts List...................................................................................................... 46-63
• Parts Ordering / Service ................................................................................................................... back page
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The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possibledangers. The safety symbols, and the
explanations with them, deserve your careful attention and understanding.The safety warnings do not by
themselves eliminate any danger. The instructionsor warnings they give are not substitutesfor proper accident
prevention measures.
SYMBOL MEANING
A SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL

Indicates danger, warning, or caution,May be used in conjunctionwith other symbolsor
pictographs.
A DANGER: Failureto obey a safety warningwill resultin serious injuryto yourself or to others.
Always follow the safety precautionsto reduce the risk of fire, electdcshock and personalinjury.
WARNING: Failure to obey a safety warningcan result in sedous injuryto yourselfor to others.
Always follow the safety precautionsto reduce the risk of fire, electdcshock and personal injury.
A CAUTION: Failureto obey a safety warning may resultin propertydamage or personalinjuryto

yourselfor to others. Always followthe safety precautionsto reduce the risk of fire, electricshock
and personal injury.
Note: Advisesyou of informationor instructionsvital to the operation or mainienance of the equipment.
IMPORTANT
Servicing requiresextreme care and knowledgeof the _1= WARNING: Do not attempt to operate this tool
system and shouldbe performed only by a qualified until you have read thoroughlyand understand
service technician. For service we suggestyou return completely all instructions,safety rules, etc.
the toolto your nearest Sears store or repair center. contained in this manual. Failure to comply can
Always use originalfactory replacement parts when resultin accidents involvingfire, electricalshock,
servicing. or serious personal injury.Save the owner's
manual and review frequently for continuingsafe
operation, and instructingothers who may use
this tool.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read the owner's MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools
manual carefully. Learn the saw's applications sharp and clean for better and safer perfor-
and limitationsas well as the specificpotential mance. Follow instructionsfor lubricatingand
hazards related to this tool. changing accessories.
DO NOT USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRON- USE THE RIGHT TOOL FOR THE JOB. Do not
MENT. Do not use power tools near gasoline or force the tool or attachmentto do a job it was not
other flammable liquids,in damp or wet loca- designed for. Use it only the way it was intended.
tions, or expose them to rain. Keep the work
area well lit. DRESS PROPERLY. Do not wear loose clothing,
gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets, or other
• MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD-PROOF with jewelry. They can get caught and draw you into
padlocks and master switches or by removing moving parts. Rubber gloves and nonslipfoot-
starter keys. wear are recommended. Also wear protective
• KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. All hair coveringto contain long hair.
visitorsshould wear safety glasses and be kept a ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WITH
safe distance from work area. Do not let visitors SIDE SHIELDS. Everyday eyeglasses have only
contact tool or extension cord while operating, impact-resistantlenses; they are NOT safety
• KEEP THE WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered glasses,
work areas and work benches invite accidents, NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injurycould
DO NOT leave tools or pieces of wood on the occur if the tool is tipped or if the blade is unin-
saw while it is in operation, tentionally contacted.
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BIULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued)
B DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL. It will do tbe job
balance at all times. better and more safely at the rate for which it
m was designed.
SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold
work when practical. It's safer than using your M NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNAT-
hand and frees both hands to operate tool. TENDED. TURN THE POWER OFF. Do not
M USE THE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make leave tool untilit comes to a complete stop.
sure your extension cord is in good condition. M BEFORE MOUNTING, DISCONNECTING OR
Use only a cord heavy enough to carry the REMOUNTING THE MOTOR; unplug the saw
current your productwill draw. An undersized and remove the switch key.
cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in
loss of power and overheating. A wire gage size A WARNING: When servicing, use only identical
(A.W.G.) of at least 14 is recommended for an Craftsman replacement pads. Use of any other
extension cord 25 feet or less in length. If in parts may create a hazard or cause product
doubt, use the next heavier gage. The smaller damage.
the gage number, the heavier the cord.
M NEVER USE THIS TOOL IN AN EXPLOSIVE
M AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Be sure
ATMOSPHERE. Normal sparkingof the motor
switch is oft when plugging in.
could ignite fumes.
M REMOVE WRENCHES AND ADJUSTING
M MAKE SURE THE WORK AREA HAS AMPLE
KEYS. Get in the habit of checking - before
LIGHTING to see the work and that no obstruc-
turning on tool - that hex I_eysand adjusting
wrenches are removed from tool. tions will interfere with safe operation BEFORE
performingany work using this tool.
M CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before using the
M DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT
tool again, check any damaged parts, including
TURN IT ON AND OFF. Have defective switches
guards, for proper operation and performance.
replaced by a qualified service technician at a
Check alignment of moving pads, bindingof
Sears store or repair center.
moving pads, breakage of pads, saw stability,
mountingand any other conditionsthat may M GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK by
affect itsoperation. A damaged part must be preventing bodycontact with grounded surfaces
propedy repaired or replaced by a qualified such as pipes, radiators, ranges, refrigerator
service technician at a Sears store or repair enclosures.
center to avoid risk of personal injury.
M GROUND ALL TOOLS. See Electrical page.
M USE ONLY CORRECT BLADES. Use the right
blade size, style and cutting speed for the
WEAR A DUST MASK to keep from inhalingfine
particles.
material and the type of cut. Blade teeth should
point down toward the front of the table. PROTECT YOUR HEARING. Wear hearing
M protectiondudng extended periodsof operation.
USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES, Using
improper accessoriesmay risk injury. M DO NOT OPERATE THIS TOOL WHILE UN-
DER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS, ALCOHOL,
USE ONLY SEARS REPLACEMENT PARTS,
OR ANY MEDICATION.
All repairs, whether electdcalor mechanical,
should be made by a qualified service technician M STAY ALERT AND EXERCISE CONTROL,
at a Sears store or repair center. Watch what you are doing and use common
M KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in good working sense, Do not operate tool when you ere tired.
Do not rush.
order. This includesthe blade guard, rivingknife,
and anti-kickback pawls. M AVOID AWKWARD OPERATIONS AND HAND
M CHECK DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work into POSITIONS where a sudden slip could cause
a blade or cutter against the direction of rotation your hand to move into the blade. ALWAYS
make sure you have good balance,
of the blade or cutter only,
M ALWAYS SUPPORT LARGE WORK PIECES
DISCONNECT ALL TOOLS. When not in use,
while cuttingto minimize risk of blade pinching
before servicing,or when changing attachments,
blades, bits, cutters, etc., all tools shouldbe and kickback. Saw may slip, walk or slide while
cutting large or heavy boards.
disconnected from power supply.
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued)
• GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK. Kickbackcan ALLOW THE MOTOR TO COME UP TO FULL
occurwhen the blade sta$$s, ddving the work SPEED before starting e cut to avoid blade
piece back toward the operator. It can pull your binding or stalling.
hand intothe blade, resultingin sedous personal
ALWAYS PUSH THE WORKP|ECE; never pull it
injury. Stay out of the blade path and turn switch toward the saw.
off immediately if blade binds or stalls.
DO NOT FEED THE MATERIAL TOO QUICKLY.
USE A SUPPORT FOR THE SIDES AND BACK
Do not fome the workpiece against the blade.
OF THE SAW TABLE when sawing wide or long
workpieces. Use a sturdy"outrigger" support if a ALWAYS TURN OFF SAW before disconnecting
table extension is more than 24 inches long and it, to avoid accidental starting when reconnecting
is attached to the saw, to preventtipping. to power supply. NEVER leave the table saw
unattended while connected to a power source.
CUT ONLY WOOD, PLASTIC OR WOOD-LIKE
MATERIALS. Do not cut metal. BEFORE CHANGING THE SETUP, REMOVING
COVERS, GUARDS, OR BLADE; unplugthe
• NEVER cut more than one piece at a time. DO
saw and remove the switch key.
NOT STACK more than one workpiece on the
saw table at a time. KEEP TOOL DRY, CLEAN, AND FREE FROM
OIL AND GREASE. Always use a clean cloth
DO NOT REMOVE THE SAW'S BLADE
when cleaning. Never use brake fluids, gasoline,
GUARDS. Never operate the saw with any guard
petroleum-based products,or any solvents to
or cover removed. Make sure all guards are clean tool.
operating propedy befol'eeach use.
KEEP BLADES CLEAN, SHARP AND WITH
NEVER PERFORM ANY OPERATION FREE-
SUFFICIENT SET. Sharp blades minimize
HAND. Always place the workpiece to be cut on
stalling and kickback.
the saw table and position it firmly against the
fence as a backstop. USE ONLY OUTDOOR EXTENSION CORDS.
Use only extension cords with the marking
USE THE RIP FENCE. Always use a fence or
=Acceptable for use with outdoorappliances;
straight edge guide when ripping. store cords indoorswhile not in use." Use
BEFORE MAKING A CUT, be sure all adjust- extension cords with an electrical rating not less
ments are secure. than the saw's rating.Always disconnectthe
extension cord from the outlet before disconnect-
• BE SURE THE BLADE PATH IS FREE OF
ingthe productfrom the extension cord.
NAILS. Inspect for and remove all nails from
lumber before cutting. • INSPECT TOOL CORDS AND EXTENSION
CORDS PERIODICALLY and, if damaged, have
• BE SURE THE BLADE CLEARS THE
repaired by a qualified sewice technicianat a
WORKPIECE. Never start the saw with the blade
Sears store or repair center. Stay constantly
touching the workplace. aware of cord locationand keep it well away
• KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM CUTTING AREA. from the moving blade.
Do not reach underneath work or in blade cutting
• DO NOT ABUSE CORD, Never yank cord to
path with your hands and fingers for any reason.
disconnectit from receptacle. Keep cord from
Always turn the power off.
heat, oil, and sharp edges.
• USE A PUSHBLOCK OR PUSH STICK for
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to them
workpieces so small that your fingers go under
frequently and use to instructother users. If you
the blade guam:d.
NEVER TOUCH BLADE or loan someone this tool, loan them these instruc-
other moving parts during use, for any reason. tions also.
_k WARNING: Blade coasts after being tumed off.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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EXTENSION CORDS GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
Use only 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong In the event of a malfunctionor breakdown, grounding
groundingplugs and 3-pole receptaclesthat accept providesa path of least resistancefor electriccurrent
the tool's plug. When using a power tool at a consid- to reduce the risk of electric shock. This tool is
erable distance from the power source, use an equipped with an electric cord having an equipment-
extension cord heavy enough to carry the current that groundingconductorand a groundingplug. The plug
the tool will draw. An undersized extension cord will must be plugged into a matching outletthat is propedy
cause a drop in line voltage, resultingin a loss of installedand grounded in accordance with all local
power and causing the motorto overheat. Use the codes and ordinances.
chart provided below to determine the minimumwire Do not modifythe plug provided. If it will not fit the
size required in an extension cord. Only roundjack- outlet, have the proper outlet installedby a qualified
eted cords listed by Underwriter'sLaboratories(UL) electrician. Improper connectionof the equipment-
shouldbe used.
groundingconductorcan result in a risk of electric
Length of Extension Cord Wire Size (A.W.G.) shook. The conductorwith insulationhaving an outer
Up to 25 feet 14 surface that is green with or without yellowstripes is
26-100 feet 12 the equipment-groundingconductor. If repair or
replacement of the electdc cord or plug is necessary,
When workingwith the tool outdoors,use an exten- do not connect the equipment-groundingconductorto
sion cord that is designed for outside use. This is a live terminal.
indicated by the letters WA on the cord's jacket.
Check with a qualified electricianor service personnel
Before using an extension cord, inspect it for loose or if the groundinginstructionsare not completely
exposed wires and cut or worn insulation. understood,or if in doubt as to whether the tool is
properlygrounded.
_k CAUTION: Keep the cord away from the cutting Repair or replace a damaged or worn cord immedi-
area and positionthe cord so that it will not be
ately.
caught on lumber, tools, or other objects dudng
cuttingoperations. This tool is intendedfor use on a circuit that has an
outlet like the one shown in Figure 1. It also has a
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION groundingpin like the one shown.
Your Sears Craftsman Table Saw is powered by a

precision builtelectric motor. It should be connected
to a power supply that Is 120 volts, 60 Hz, AC only
(normal household current). Do not operate this tool
on direct current (DC). A substantialvoltage drop will
cause a loss of power and the motor will overheat. If
the saw does not operate when plugged intoan
outlet, double check the power supply.
SPEED AND WIRING
The no-load speed of your table saw is approximately
3,600 rpm. This speed is not constantand decreases
under a load or with lowervoltage. For voltage, the GROUNDING
wiring in a shop is as importantas the motor's horse- PIN
COVEROFGROUNDED
power rating. A line intended only for lights cannot
0UTLETBOX
properlycarry a power tool motor. Wire that is heavy
enough for a short distance will be too light for a Fig. 1
greater distance. A line that can supportone power
tool may not be able to supporttwo or three tools.
7 rRRFTSNRN" TABLESAW31S.228310

Anti-Kickback Pawls Molding
Toothed safety devices behind the blade designed to A non-throughcut that gives a varied shape to the
stop a workpiece from being kicked back at the workpiece and requires e special blade.
operator during a rippingoperation. Push Stick
Arbor A device used to feed the workpiece throughthe saw
The shaft on which a blade or cutting tool is mounted. blade during narrowcutting operations. It helps keep
Bevel Cut the operator'shands well away from the blade,
A cutting operation made with the blade at any angle Rabbet
other than 90" to the saw table. A notch in the edge of a workpiece.
Compound Cut Resaw
A cut with both a miter angle and a bevel angle. A cuttingoperation to reduce the thicknessof the
Crosscut workpiece in order to make thinner pieces.
A cuttingoperation made across the grain or the width Resin
of the workpiece. A sticky,sap-based substance.
Dsdo RIp Cut
A non-throughcut that gives a square notch or trough; A cut made with the the grain of the workpiece.
requires a special blade. Sswblade Path
Featherboard The area directly in line with the blade -- over, under,
A device to help guide workpieces during ripcuts. behind, orin front of it. Also, the workpiece area
Freehand (for table saw) which willbe or has been cut by the blade.
Dangerous practice of making s cut without using dp Set
or miter fences. See Safety Rules. The distancethat the tip of the saw blade tooth is bent
Gum (or set) outwardfrom the face of the blade.
A sticky, sap-based residue from wood products. Throw-Back
Heel Saw throwingback a workpiece;similar to kickback,
Alignment of the blade. Through Sawing
Kerf Any cutting operationwhere the blade extends
The material removed by the blade in a through cut or completely throughthe workpiece.
the slot produced by the blade in a non-throughcut. Trailing End
Kickback The workpiece end last cut by the blade in a dp cut.
A hazard that can occur when blade binds or stalls, Workp|ece
throwingworkpiece back toward operator. The item on whichthe cutting operation is being done.
The surfacesof a workpiece are commonly referred to
Leading End
The end of the workpiece pushed into the cutting tool as faces, ends, and edges.
first. Worktable
Miter Cut The surface on which the wodq_ece rests while
A cutting operation made with the miter gage at any performinga cutting operation.
angle other than 0".
Blade Arbor 5/8 in. Rating 120 V, 60 Hz - AC only

Blade Diameter 10 in. Input 13 Amperes
Blade Tilt 0" - 45" No Load Speed 3,600 RPM
Table Size without table extensions 20 in. x 27 in. Cutting Capacity with Miter at 0"/Bevel 0": 3-3/8 in.
Table Size with table extensions 44 in. x 27 in. Cutting Capacity with Miter at O'/Bevel 45": 2-1/4 in.
rRRFTSNlUI" TABLESAW$1G,228310 8

Your new table saw has been designed to give you II Remove the wax paper covering on the table. Use
many years of high quality performance. To insure any ordinary household type grease and spot
this goal, proper care and treatment is important. remover. Immediately apply a coat of automotive
Careful treatment begins with removing all pads from type paste wax to the table and table exensions.
the cartonand checking them against the list of loose
parts.The long box contains the rails. The large box ,_ WARNING: To prevent accidental startingthat
holdsall other parts, which are detailed in the Loose could cause possibleserious personal injury,
Parts List. assemble all parts to your saw before connecting
• Separate the saw and all parts from the packing it to power supply.Saw should never be
materials and check each against the packing list, connected to power supplywhen you are
especially the small parts that can be hidden in the assembling parts, making adjustments, installing
packing material or removingblades, or when not in use.
Note: Do not discard the packing materials until you
have carefully inspected the saw, identified all ,_ WARNING: If any parts are missing,do not
parts, and satisfactorily operated your new saw. operate this tool untilthe missing parts are
replaced. Failure to do so could result in possible
serious personal injury.
_IL WARNING: Never use gasoline, naptha, or
other highlyvolatile solvents. Do not ever let
brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based
products,or penetrating oilscontact plasticparts.
Such chemicals can weaken or destroy plastic.
The following recommended accessoriesare currentlyavailable at Sears Retail Stores.

• Fence Guide System • 7 in. Stack Steel Dado
• Guide Master • 7 in. x 9/16 in. Stack Dado
• Box Joint & Miter Guide
• 7 in. MoldingHead Set
• Universal Jig • 2 Bit MoldingHead Set
• Taper Jig • Saw Baskets
• 10 in. Sanding Disc • Jointer Clamps
• 8 in. Sanding Disc • Specialty Throat Plate
• Elite Dado
• Miter Gage Hold Down Clamp
• ExcaliburDado
• Align-A-RipXRC Rip Fence
• 7 in. Adj. Dado 36 tip • Dust CollectionSystem
• 7 in. Adj. Dado 24 tip
,_ WARNING: The use of attachments or accessories not listed might be hazardous.
9 [RAFTSMAN" TABLESAW315.228310

The following items are included with your Table Saw.
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Figure 2 a
A. Table Saw Base .................................................... 1 O. Rail, Front (Hardware Shown Separately)............ 1
B. Belt ....................................................................... 1 P. Rail, Rear (Hardware Shown Separately) ............ 1
C. Belt Guard (2 Piece) ............................................. 1 Q. Rip Fence ............................................................. 1
D. Blade Guard Assembly R. Blade Guard Bracket ......................... ;.................. 1
(Hardware Shown Separately) ............................. 1 S. SwitchAssembly ......,, ......................................... 1
E. Wrench ................................................................. 1 T. Switch Key ............................................................ 1
F. Handwheel (Hardware Shown Separately) .......... 2 U. Table Extension .................................................... 2
G. Leg Brace, lower (short) ....................................... 2 V. Hardware for MountingMotor, Motor Mounting
H. Leg Brace, lower(long) ........................................ 2 Plate, and Belt Guard (Shown Separately) ........... 1
I. Leg Brace, upper (short)....................................... 2 W. Hardware for Table Extensions
J. Leg Brace, upper (long) ........................................ 2 (Shown Separately) .............................................. 1
K. Leg ........................................................................ 4 X. Hardware for Leg Stand, LevelingFeet, and
L. Miter Gage ............................................................ 1 MountingSaw Base
M. Motor .................................................................... 1 (Shown Separately) .............................................. 1
N. Motor MountingPlate Y. Hardware for Blade Guard Bracketand
(Hardware Shown Separately) ............................. 1 Blade Guard Assembly (ShownSeparately) ........ 1
Z. Owner's Manual (Not Shown)............................... 1
tRRFTZMRI¢ TABLE SAW 315.228310 10

Checkallloosepartsfromtheboxwiththelistontheprevious
page,thefiguresbelowandonthefollowing
page,Smallitemssuchasfastenersandendcapsareshowninfigures2 b and2 c. Followtheinstructions
in
theAssembly sectiontoassemble
yournewsaw.
F. Hardware for Handwheel ................................... 2 Xo
Hardware for Leg Stand, LevelingFeet, and
screw (3/16-24 x 1/2 in.)..................................... 2 MountingSaw Base
flat washer (3/15 in.) ........................................... 2 Hardware for Leg Stand ..................................... 1
carriage bolt (5/16-18 x 3/4 in.) ........................ 24
flat washer (5/16 in.)......................................... 24
hex nut (5/16-18) .............................................. 24
V. Hardware for MountingMotor, Motor Mounting

Plate, and Belt Guard
Hardware for Mounting Motor ............................ 1
hex bolt (5/16-18 x 1 in.) .................................... 4
Hardware for Leveling Feet ................................ 1
flat washer (5/16 in.) ........................................... 8
lock washer (5/16 in.) .......,.................................. 4 leveling foot ........................................................ 4
flat washer (5/16 in.) ........................................... 8
hex nut (5/16-18) ................................................ 4
hex nut (5/16-18) ................................................ 8
Hardware for Motor MountingPlate ................... 1

hex bolt (5/16-18 x 5/8 in.) ................................. 2
Hardware for MountingSaw Base ..................... 1
Hardware for Belt Guard .................................... 1 hex belt (5116-18 x 1/2 in.) ................................. 4
flat washer (5/16 in°)........................................... 8
hex nut (3/16-24) ................................................ 4
hex nut (5116-18) ................................................ 4
flat washer (3/16 in) ............................................ 4
W. Hardware for Table Extensions.......................... 1 Fig. 2 b
hex bolt (5/16-18 x 1-1/4 in.) .............................. 8

flat washer (5/16 in.) ......................................... 16
hex nut (5/16-18) ................................................ 8
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Check all loose parts from the box with the list and figures below and on the previouspages, Small items such
as fasteners and end caps are shown in figure 2 c. Follow the instructionsin the Assembly sectionto assemble
your new saw.
O. Hardware for Rail, Front ..................................... 1 Y. Hardware for Blade Guard Bracket and Blade
Guard Assembly
square head bolt (5/16-18 x 1 in..) ..................... 6
flat washer (5/16 in.) ........................................... 6 Blade Guard Bracket .......................................... 1
hex nut (5/16-18) ................................................ 6 hex cap screw (5/16-18 x 1/2 in.) ....................... 2
end cap for front rail ........................................... 2 lock washer (5/16 in.) ......................................... 2
screw (5/32-32 x 1/2 in.) ..................................... 2
© Blade Guard Assembly....................................... 1

socket head cap screw (1/4-20 x 3/8 in.) ........... 3
flat washer (1/4 in.) ..._......................................... 3
Fig. 2 c
F, Hardware For Rail, Rear .................................... 1
square head bolt (5/16-18 x 1 in.) ...................... 6
flat washer (5/16 in.) ........................................... 6
hex nut (5/16-18) ................................................ 6
end cap for rear rail ............................................ 2
screw (5/32-32 x 1/2 in.) ..................................... 2
CRAFTSMAN"TABLESAW315.228310 12

The followingtoolsare needed for assembly and alignment. Note: The five hex keys listedbelow have been
providedwith your saw. The remaining tools are typicalshop toolsand are not included with your saw.
SMALLI MEDIUM NUTDRIVER

PHILUPSSCREWDRIVER 8 mm,10 mm,and12 mrn
HEXKEYS(PROVIDED)
and6 mm
COMBINA_ONSOUARE
HAMMER
45°TRIANGLE
WRENCHES:
8 mm,10 mm,and12 mm
FRAMINGSQUARE ADJUSTABLE
WRENCH
13 rRRFTSMRN" TABLESAW315.228310

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The followinglabels are found on your saw in the locationsshown. Read all warnings and this owner's manual
before using saw,
B
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C
D
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AWARNINI
• RaisedGuard
CanDropon
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Bladeand
Break.
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120VOLTS
60HzACONLY
13A RiskofInjury,
GuardMust81
WARNING:WHEN SERVICING, USE ONLY IDENTICAL
In Place
CRAFTSMANREPLACEMENTPARTS.
DuringUse.
MODEL 315.228310 S_R.NO. _i ,Alignand
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SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO. i I sr_l_4_ TOOL
Tighten
RivingKnife
Fasteners
• Customer Help Line 1-800-932-3188 ,
BeforeUse.
Fig, 4 a
CRAFTSMAN"
TABLESAW315.228310 14

When Mounting an Auxiliary Fence Face, Position Mounting Hardware Beyond Arrow at Bight and Left as Indicated.
I Keep Fasteners Away From Blade.
_ WARNING
C
D E
Do Not Lift Saw With Rails Debris on rail can misalign

I ] ,A, WARNING
Lor Extensions Tables. the rip fence. Workpiece
could bind or suddenly
kick back. You could be hit
or cut. Clean debris off
F fence rail before

positioning fence.
A WARNING
G
• Attach Blade Guard
Assembly Before ,_LLON I
Operating this Saw
PUSHOFF
• Read Owners
H
Turn Clockwise to
Increase Blade
Angle.
A WARNING
®
• For your safety, read owners manual before • When ripping, use push stick when fence is set
operating saw. 2 Inches or lees from blade.
Turn Clockwise to Raise • Wear eye p_otection. • When ripping, use push block and auxllary fence
Blade. • Keep blade guard down and In place for through when fence Is set between 1/2 and 2 inches from
cuts. blade. Oo nut make rip cuts narrower than 1/2 Inch.
• Keep hands out of path of saw blade. •Tum off tool and walt for saw blade to stop before
• Do not perform any operation freehand. moving workplece or changing settings.
• Know how to reduce the risk of kickback. • Disconnect the saw from the power source before
"rumCounterclockwise to See instructions for ripping. changing blade or se_icing.
Lower Blade. • Never reach around o¢ over/Niw blade. • Do not expose to rbln or use in damp places.
Fig. 4 b
15 I:RRFTSMIIN"
TABLE
SAW315.228310

KNOW YOUR TABLE SAW
ANTI-KICKBACK
PAWLS BLADE
BLADE REARRAIL RIPFENCE

RIVINGKNIFE
ORSPREADER ALIGN-A-CUT TABLE
MITER INSERT EXTENSION
GAGEGROOVE
SCALE
EXTENSION
TABLE
FRONT
RAIL
GAGE
BEVEL SWITCH
HANDWHEEL WITH KEY
RIPFENCE
SCALE HANDLE
HANDWHEEL
LEGSTAND
BELTCOVER
'LEVELINGFOOT
BEVEL
MOTOR LOCKHANDLE
Fig. 5
CRAFTSMAN"
TABLESAW315.228310 16

/ERVIEW
, ,,e upper portion of the blade projects up through the To tilt the blade for a bevel cut, use the bevel
table, surrounded by an insertcalled the throat plate. handwheel on the side of the cabinet. A bevel scale
The height of the blade is set with a handwheel and on the front of the cabinet shows the blade angle.
locked with a handle, both on the front of the cabinet. Inside the cabinet, adjustable positive stops control
To accommodate wide panels, the tabletop has the degree of tilt.
extensions on each side. Detailed instructionsare
Use the miter gage with a bevel cross cut (compound
provided in the Operationsection of this manual for cut) and the rip fence with a bevel ripcut. Other cuts
the basic cuts: cross cuts, miter cuts, bevel cuts, and
require special attachments, which have detailed
compound cuts. instructions to reduce risk of injury and ensure the
For cuts with the blade straight up and cutting across best performance from your new saw.
the grain (cross cuts or miter cuts), use the miter gage Before attempting to use your saw, familiarize yourself
to set the angle and pushthe wood into the blade. To with all operating features and safety requirements of
cut with the blade straight up, along the grain of the your Sears Craftsman table saw. The saw's features
wood (rip cuts), use the rip fence to guide the wood. are described below.
Push smaller pieces with a pushblockor pushstick.
ALIGN-A-CUT INSERT - A pt_,stic insert on which indicator shows the exact angle for a miter cut, with
marks may be made to indicate the locationof the positive stops at 90" and 45".
sawcut on the workpiece. MITER GAGE GROOVES - The miter gage ddes in
ANTI-KICKBACK PAWLS - KickbackIs a hazard in these grooves on either side of the blade.
which the workpiece is thrown back toward the MITER GAGE KNOB - Located on the miter gage,
operator. The toothed pawls are designed to snag the this knob locks in the cutting angle after selection.
workpiece to prevent or reduce injury should kickback
MOTOR (13 AMP) - The powerfulinductionmotor is
Occur.
3HP, with capacitor start and V-belt drive, and is
BEVEL HANDWHEEL - This handwheel, on the right housed in a sturdy steel base.
side of the cabinet, tilts the blade for a bevel cut.
RAILS - Front and rear rails providesupportfor large
BEVEL SCALE - The easy-to-road scale on the front workpieces end the ripfence.
of the work.standshows the exact blade angle.
RiP FENCE - A sturdy metal fence guides the
BLADE -This saw is providedwith a Craftsman 64 workpiece and is secured with the rip fence handle.
tooth, 10 in. steel blade. The blade is adjusted with Grooves run along the top and sides of the ripfence
bevel and height handwheels on the cabinet. Bevel for usa with optional clamps and accessories.
angles are locked with a handle below the front rail. RIP FENCE HANDLE - The handle on the front of the
rip fence releases the rip fence or locks it in place.
WARNING: Be sure to use only blades rated for
at least 5,000 rpm and recommended for use on RIVING KNIFE OR SPREADER - Located directly.
this saw. Check with your nearest Sears retail behindthe blade, it keeps cut edges from bindingand
store. supportsthe blade guard.
SCALE - Found on the front rail, the easy-to-road
BLADE GUARD - Always keep the guard down over scale providesprecise measurementsin dp cuts.
the blade for through-sawingcuts. SWITCH WITH KEY - Your table saw has an easy
BEVEL LOCK HANDLE - This handle, placed just access power switch located below the front rail. The
under the worktable surface on the front of the cabi- yellow switch key must be removed from the hard-
net, locks the angle setting of the blade. Be sure the ware bag and inserted into the switchbefore saw can
handle is hanging straight down before tilting the be operated. To lock the switch in the OFF position,
blade. If it is not straight down, it may jam and bend remove the switch key from the switch. Place the key
the lockingbolt. in a location that is inaccessibleto childrenand others
HEIGHT HANDWHEEL - Use this handwheel to lower not qualified to use the tool.
and raise the blade for adjustments or replacement. It TABLE EXTENSIONS - Removable stamped steel
is locatedon the front of the cabinet. extensions, 12 in. by 27 in., supportlarger
MITER GAGE - This gage aligns the wood for a workpieces,
crosscutat an angle other than 90". The easy-to-road
17 CRAFTSHAN"TABLESAW315.228310

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 matedals, check all items with the loose parts listand drawing. If you are
unsure about the descriptionof any part, refer to the drawing. If any parts are missing, delay assemblinguntil
you have obtained the missingpart(s).
INSTALLING HANDWHEELS ON TABLE SAW Note: If you do not usa the leg stand and mount the
BASE saw table base on a bench instead of the legs, go to
See Figure 6. the procedurefor Assembling Table Extensions. Be
• Each handwheel bag contains a handwheel, a sure the 'bench surface has an opening for sawdust to
screw (3/16-24 x 1/2 in.), and a flat washer (3/16 fall through.The opening shouldbe as large as the
in.). opening in the bottomof the saw table base, A height
of 36 inchesfrom the top of the saw table to the floor
• Alignhandwheelsto the shaftends that extendfrom is recommended.
the frontand rightside of the table saw base. Match
the fiat spotson the shaftand insidethe handwheeL ASSEMBLING LEG STAND
Inserta screwand a fiatwasher in the handwheel See Figures 7 and 8.
center and tightenwitha 4 mm hex key. • Take from the leg stand hardware bag the follow-
ing:
HANDWHEEL
24 carriage bolts (5/16,18 x 3/4 in.)
32 flat washers (5/16 in.)
32 hex nuts (5/16-18)
4 levelingfeet
Note: Remaining hardware from this bag is used for
mountingleg stand on the table saw base.
• Take 4 legs and 8 braces from loose parts.
• Place a shortupper brace insidetwo of the legs,
with the legs wide end up. (Upper braces have two
large holes in each end.) Make sure the two
dimples on the leg align with the two small holes on
each brace.
TABLE WASHER UPPERBRACE

WASHER
SAWBASE SHAFTEND SCREW
HEXNUT
Fig. 6 %
CARRIAGE
LOWERBRACE
LEG
HEXNUT
LEVELING
FOOT_ Fig. 7
[RRFTSMIIN" TABLESAW315,228310 18

ASSEMBLING
LEGSTAND(Continued) _k WARNING: Do not lift the saw table without
• Align the two large holes on the brace and the legs. help. The table saw base weighs approximately
Insert the cardage bolts. Add flat washers and hex 95 Ibs. Hold it close to your body. Keep your
nuts and hand tighten. Repeat for the other short knees bent and liftwith your legs, not your back.
upper brace. These are the front and back sets. Ignoringthese precautionscan result in back
injury.
• For the sides, install a long upper brace on two
legs. Add hardware and finger tighten. Repeat for
• Place the leg stand on the table saw base. Align
the other long upper brace.
the holes in the table with the holes in the end
• Use the same steps to installthe lower braces. braces. Make sure the Craftsman label faces the
Tighten all hex nutswith a 12 mm wrench. front of the saw (same side as height handwheel).
• Place a hex nut and flat washer on each leveling • Place a flat washer on each bolt and insertthrough
foot. install the levelingfeet from the bottomof hole. Add a flat washer and a hex nut. Hand
each leg with the boltspointingup. Secure with a tighten.
fiat washer and hex nut but do not tighten.
• Repeat for the three remainingholes. Tighten all
• Move the leg stand to desired location. Adjustthe hardware with a 12 mm wrench. You may find it
leveling feet with a 12 mm wrench, then securely helpfulto use two wrenches, one wrench to hold
tighten the top hex nut. the head of the boltand one to tightenthe hex nut.
Leave the saw upside downto add table exten-
sions.
HEXI, LEGSTAND
LEGSTANDSHOWNASSEMBLED Fig. 8
MOUNTING THE LEG STAND ON THE TABLE

SAW BASE
See Figure 9.
• Take the followingfrom the hardware bag:
4 hex bolts(5/16-18 x 1/2 in.)
4 hex nuts (5/18-18)
Note: This hardware was in the bag with hardware for
assemblingthe leg stand and levelingfeet.
• Place the saw table upside down on a smooth
surface, such as cardboard, on the floor.
Fig. 9
19 CRAFTSMRN"TABLESAW315.228310

ASSEMBLING TABLE EXTENSIONS • Get help to stand saw assembly updght usingthe
See Figure 10. center saw table. Do not grasp saw by extensions.
• Locate the table extensions and the smal_hardware
bag with the following: _i, WARNING: Do not lift the saw table without
help. Hold it close to your body. Keep your
8 hex bolts(5/16-18 x 1-1/4 in.) knees bent and lift with your legs, not your back.
8 hex nuts (5/16-18) Ignoringthese precautionscan result in back
16 fiat washers (5/16 in.) injury.
,_ WARNING: The table extensions not only ALIGNING TABLE EXTENSIONS

providea supportfor large or wide pieces of See Figure 11.
material, but help protect you. Serious injury A good alignment allowsthe railsto slide on easily.
can result from workpiece bindingor kickback
due to twisted rails or a misaligned rip fence. • Stand at the frontof the saw and line up the front
edges of the table and extensions.
• With the saw upside down, align table extensionsto • if adjustmentsare needed, put a blockof wood
the saw table. Put a flat washer on each bolt, and where the extension meets the table, and tap the
attach the extensionsto the table by insertingbolts blockof wood with a hammer. Check and repeat
through holes from the direction of the table. untilthe frontedges are even.
• Slip the remaining flat w_shers and hex nuts on the • Lift each extension slightlyuntilit is higherthan
bolts. Lightly tighten with a 12 mm wrench. table (if necessary, place a blockbelow and tap
upward). Center the blockof wood over the edges
and tap it. Recheck the front alignment. If even,
tighten the screwswith a 12 mm wrer,_h.
BLOCK TABLE
OFWOOD EXTENSION
TABLE
EXTENSION
BLOCK TAP TABLE

SAW OFWOOD HERE EXTENSION
TABLE
Fig. 11
HEX
HEAD BOLT
FLA;
WASHER
HE](NUT
Fig. 10
eRRFTSMRI_ TABLESAW3152.28310 20

INSTALLING THE REAR RAIL
SQUARE
See Figures 12 - 14. HEADBOLTS
,_ WARNING: Front and rear rails must be

installedand carefully aligned to reduce the risk NUT
of kickback. Kickbackcan result in serious injury.
FLAT
• From the carton, remove the rear rail and the WASHER
followinghardware: TABLE
6 square head bolts(5/16-18 x 1 in.)
6 hex nuts (5/16-18)
Right and left end caps for rear rail
2 screws (5/32-32 x 1/2 in.)
Note: Remaininghardware from this hardware bag is
REARRAIL
used for installingthe front rail and end caps.
• At the back of the table, put the square head bolts
in the holes in the edge of the table and extensions
so the bolt heads extend outward 1/2 in.
• Under the table, looselyattach washers and hex
nuts onto bolts. Slide the slot on the rear rail over
the bolts. Adjust each boltto fit the rail closelyto
the table.
• Positionrail so that right hand edge extends 2-1/2 Fig. 13
inches beyondtable extension.
• Push the rail against table and tighten each nut with
a 12 mm wrench.
• If the railjams and does not slide easily over the
bolts, re-alignthe table extensions.
• Put the end caps on the rail ends. Insert the screws
and tighten with a phillipshead screwdriver.
TABLE
SLOT EXTENSION
REARRAIL
ENDCAP
SQUARE HEXNUT
HEADBOLTS FLAT SCREW
WASHER Fig. 12 REAR OF SAW Fig. 14
21 CRRFTSNAN" TABLE SAW 315.228310

INSTALLING THE FRONT RAIL HEX NUT
SOUARE
See Figures 15 and 16.
HEADBOLTS
• Get the front rail the switch assembly, and the
followinghardware:
TABLE
6 square head botts (5/16-18 x 1 in.) EXTENSION
6 fiat washers (5/16 in.)
6 hex nuts (5/16-18)
2 screws (1/4-20 x 3/8 in.) (located on switch plate)
2 square nuts (1/4-20) (located on switch plate) FLAT
Right and left end caps for front rail WASHER
2 screws (5/32-32 x 1/2 in.)
• Set aside end caps and screws untilyou have
alignedthe dp fence and front rail.
• Insertthe six square head boltsinto the table and
extensions,so the bolt heads extend outward 112
in.
• Loosely attach a washer and a hex nut to each bolt.
• The back of the rail has two slots.Slide the upper
slot over the bolts. (Bottom slot is for switch.)
• Alignthe rail left to fight - Match the 7-1/8 in. mark
on the dghtscale to the dghtedge of the table saw
base (main table). See Figure 16. Fig.!5
• Snug the rail against table. Finger-tighteneach nut
on the table and extensions. FRONTRAIL
ENDCAP
• Locate the switchassembly. The two screws are
installedthrough the back of the switchplate with
the square nuts extendingout toward the front.
Note: The square nuts are loose on the switch plate.
• Slide the square nuts intothe lower slot of the rail. SCALE
• Slide the switch assembly to a convenient position,
leaving ample clearance for the haedwheeL Tighten
securelywith a screwdriver. Do not tighten the rail SCREW
bolts.
A_ WARNING: Place the switch out of the

immediate work area to avoid accidentally
turning it off dudng operation.
TABLE
TABLE EXTENSION
TABLE EXTENSION
_IRIn.MARK
R_HTBCALE
SWITCH.
WITHKEY

ALIGNINGTHERIPFENCEANDFRONTRAIL MOUNTING THE MOTOR
See Figures 17and 18. See Figure 19.
The ripfence scale indicatoris installedon the right • Locate the motorassembly, the motor mounting
side of the rip fence but can be removed and rein- plate and the followinghardware:
stalled on the left side if needed. If a cutting operation
4 hex bolts (5/16-18 x 1 in.)
requiresplacing the rip fence on the left side of the
8 flat washers (5/16 in,)
blade, and you find relocatingthe scale indicator
4 lock washers (5/16 in.)
necessary, simply unscrewand re-attach it.
4 hex nuts (5/16-18)
• Hook the back of the rip fence over the rear rail. 2 hex bolts(5/16-18 x 5/8 in.)
Lower the frontof the rip fence into the groove on
the front rail. Note: Remaining hardware from this bag is used for
installingthe belt guard.
• Slide the rip fence back and forth. It should move
• Release the bevel lock handle (frontof cabinet)
freely with about 1/16 in. clearance between the rip
fence and table surface. If it doesn't, loosen the and turn the bevel handwheel (side of cabinet) until
the blade is fullyvertical. Retightenthe bevel lock
nuts holdingthe front rail and adjust it up or down. handle.
• Remove the rip fence and repeat on other side of
• Align the holes in the motormountingplate and the
the blade. When the fence rides smoothly,
motor bracket so the top edges are even. Place a
tighten all rail hex nuts with a 12 mm wrench.
flat washer on the 1 in. boltsand insert into the
• Attach the end caps and s_rews with a phillips holes.
screwdriver.
• Install a flat washer, lock washer, and a hex nut on
NCE each belt. Hand tighten only. This is the motor
supportassembly.
• Center the motorside to side on the motor mount-
ing plate. Tighten the nuts with a 12 mm wrench.
• Insert the two rodson the motor supportassembly
into holes in the cradle. Push the motor in as far as
oo
it will go. Thread the two hex bolts intothe cradle
to clamp down on the rods. Do not securely
tighten bolts yet.
HEX BOLTS
REARRAIL Fig. 17
TOINSTALL
SCALEINDICATOR
ONLEFT
RODS
RIPFENCE
MOTOR
FRONTRAIL BRACKET MOTOR
ASSEMBLY
WASHER
1 In.HEXBOLTS
Fig. 18 Fig. 19
23 CRRFTSNRN"
TABLE
SAW315.228310

INSTALLINGTHEBELTANDBELTGUARD
See Figures20 and 21.
• Get the belt, belt guard, 4 flat washers (3/16 in.)
and 4 small hex nuts (3/16-24). BELT
• Lower the blade by turningthe height handwheel.
• Slip the belt on the saw pulley (inside cabinet). Lift
the motorforward and place the belt on the motor
pulley.
• Check that the belt is straightand both pulleysare
aSgned. If not, adjustthe motoron the motor
supportassembly. Refer to Mountingthe Motor.
• Raise the saw blade all the way up.
• Pullthe motor out until the belt is taut. Securely
tighten the hex boltsabove the rods with a 12 mm
wrench.
• Put your hand around the belt halfway between the BELTI
two pulleysand squeeze the be_tuntil bothsides of
the belt touch. The motor shouldmove freely as
you squeeze the belt. If i_does not, loosen the hex
boltsand readjust the belt tension.
Fig. 21
• Lower the blade with the height handwheel. Lift the
motorforward and remove the belt. CHECKING THE THROAT PLATE
• Open the hinged belt guard and place it over the See Figure 22.
motorscrews on the motorpulley. Secure with fiat
washers and hex nuts. Securely tightenthe hex j_ CAUTION: The throatplate must be even with
nuts with a 10 mm wrench. the table surface. If it is too high or too low, the
• Replace the belt and snap the guard closed. workpiece can catch on uneven edges and
cause kickback.
• Check the clearances by indexingthe blade. Turn
the bevel hendwheel to 45" and back. Use the
• Make sure the throat plate is flush with the table
height handwheelto fully lower and raise the blade. top. To change height of the throat plate, loosen the
SAWPULLEY flat head screw that secures the throat plate and
adjust the four setscrewswith a 2 mm hex key. Do
not allow the throatplate to bow up above the table
surface.
MOTORSUPPORT 2 mm
ASSEMBLY HEXKEY SETSCREW
FRAMINGSQUARE
IROATPLATE
TABLETOP
MOTOR
HEIGHT
MOTORSCREWS Fig. 20 HANDWHEEL
BEVEL
HANDWHEEL Fig. 22
rRRFTSMRN"TABLESAW315,228310 24

INSTALLING THE BLADE GUARD SOCKET BLADE
HEADSCREWS
See Figures 23 - 25.
WARNING: If the blade is not fully lowered, tum

the height handwheel to lower the blade to
prevent injury.
FLM
• Locate the blade guard, the blade guard bracket, WASHER
and the followinghardware:
2 hex bolts (5/16-18 x 1/2 in.)
2 lockwashers (5/16 in.)
3 socket head screws (1/4-20 x 3/8 in.)
3 fiat washers (1/4 in.)
• Align the lower end of the blade guard bracket and
the threaded holes of the cradle and insertthe hex
boltsand _ockwashers. Securely tk3htanwith a 12
mm wrench.
• Remove the throat plate. See page 32.
• Put the blade guard assembly in place on the table
top, aligningthe screw holes in the rivingknife to
the holes in the bracket. Align the hole in the front
of the rivingknife base with the screw hole in the
saw table.
Note: The screw hole is located under the slot in back
of the throat plate.
• Inserttwo socket head screws and two flat washers Fig. 24
in the two holes at the beck of the dying knife base.
Securelytighten with a 5 mm hex key. SOCKET BLADE
HEADSCREW
• Insertthe third socket head screw and flat washer
into screw hole in saw table under throat plate. FLAT
Securelytighten with a 5 mm hex key. RIVING
KNIFE
• Replace the throat plate.
BLADE
GUARD
BRACKET
_NTI-KICKBACK
PAWLS
LOCK
WASHER
Fig. 25
HEX
Fig. 23
25 CRRFTSNnN"
TABLESAW315.228310

ALIGNINGTHERIVINGKNIFEWITHTHE BLADE GUARD
BLADE
See Figures26 - 28.
_l, WARNING: Make sure the switch is off, the RIVINGKNIFE

switch key is removed, and your saw is
unplugged. Failure to do so could result in
accidental starting, causing serious personal
injury.
The rivingknife must be aligned with end centered

over the blade.
_I, WARNING: It is importantto install and adjust BLADE

the riving knife correctly. Poor alignment could
cause kLckbackand throw the workpiece at the
operator.
/
• Raise the blade guard.
• Place a framing square or straightedge beside the
blade on the left. See Figure 26.
• Loosen the front screw on the riving knife with a
5 mm hex key. See Figure 27.
• Center the rivingknife over the blade. See Figure
28.
Fig. 27
• Securelytighten the screw with a 5 mm hex key.
RIVINGKNIFE
RMNG KNIFE
BLADE
SAW I _ROAT
/
TABLE PLA_
/
FRAMING
SQUARE
BLADE
FRAMINGSQUARE Fig. 26 TOPVIEWOFSAWWITHRIVING

KNIFESHOWNCENTEREDOVERBLADE
Fig. 28
rRIIfTSMRN" TABLESAY/315.22S310 26

CHECKING RIP FENCE AND BLADE RIPFENCE
MITERGAGE
ALIGNMENT GROOVE FRAMING
See Figures 29 - 31. SOUARE
BLADE
The rip fence is self-aligning but shouldbe checked
before first use.
_, WARNING: Failure to align the rip fence to the

blade can cause jams and kickback,resulting in
serious personal injury.
• Slide the ripfence to the miter gage groove, which

is parallelto blade. Do not lock the rip fence.
• Place a framing square against the blade, with the
long end under the ripfence. Note the distance.
• Move the square to the back and measure the
length from the other end of the fence.
Fig. 30
• If the distancesare different, loosen the four screws
around the ripfence handle with a 6 mm hex key.
Alternate the order (loosen the screw opposite, not
next to the first one).
• Hold the fence handle against the front rail and
align the rip fence with the blade.
RIP FENCE
• Retightenthe screws in alternating order and check
the alignment.
• Repeat untilthe rip fence is aligned.
To complete assembly of the saw, plug the motorcord

into the back of the switch. Run the cord around the
side of the cabinet. Secure it to the side of the cabinet
with the cord clip and screw provided. Use care with
the cord around sharp edges. Your saw is now set up
to provide years of high quality performance.
RIPFENCE
MITERGAGE
GROOVE RIPFENCEHANDLE Fig. 31
BLADE FRAMING Note: To insure properself alignmentwhen positiOn-
SQUARE
€ ing rip fence, push sides of scale indicator
housingagainst front railbefore lookingrip
fence handle.
Fig. 29
27 CRaFTSMRN"TABLESAW315.228310

To avoid unnecessary setups and adjustments,a
good practice is to check your setups carefully with a BLADE
GUARD
framing square and make practicecuts in scrap wood
before making finish cuts in good workpieces. Do not
start any adjustments until you have checked w_tha
square and made test cuts to be sure adjustmentsare
needed.
REPLACING THE BLADE T0
See Figures 32 - 34. LOOSEN
BLADE
_1, WARNING: Make sure the switchis off, the

unplugged. Failure to do so could result in BLADE
accidental starting, resulting in serious personal
injury.
• Raise the blade guard and remove the throat plate.

TO remove, loosen the screw at the front with a BLADE
phillipsscrewddver and I!ftthe front end. Pull it out WASHER
toward the front end.
• Raise the blade to its highest positionby turning
the height handwheel clockwise. Angle the blade
straight up by looseningthe bevel lock handle and
SCRAP WOOD
turning the bevel handwheet.Wedge a piece of
scrap wood against the frontof the blade. See
Figure 32.
• Loosen the blade nut with the bible wrench
BLADE
provided with your saw. Remove the blade nut and
blade washer. Carefully remove the scrap wood
and blade.
• To replace the blade with an accessory blade,
follow the instructionsprovided with the accessory.
I
/
• To install a standard blade, place the new blade on
the arbor shaft, with teeth pointing down towardthe
front of the saw, Wedge a piece of scrap woodat
the back of the blade. See Figure 34. I
BLADEHUT
CAUTION: The teeth must point down toward

the front of the saw to work properly.Otherwise,
damage to the blade, saw, or workpiece can
occur.
• Place the blade washer and the blade nut over

the blade arbor. Be sure the dome side of the
blade washer faces out from the blade and that
all items are snug againstthe arbor housing.
Tightensecurely.
/
ARBORSHAFT Fig. 33
• Remove the scrap wood and rotate the blade by
hand to make sure it turns freely.
• Slip the throat plate intothe opening and push it
toward the back of the saw to engage the spring
clip, Securely tighten the screw. If the throat plate
is not flush with the table, adjust the setscrews
with a 2 mrn hex key. [3o not allow the throat
plate to bow up above the table surface.
[RRFTSMRW TABLESAW$15.2283t0 28

SCRAPWOOD BLADEGUARD FRAMINGSQUARE
BLADE NUT
/ MITERGAGEGROOVE Fig. 35
WASHER
TOTIGHTEN
BLADENUT Fig. 34
HEELING (PARALLELING) THE SAWBLADE

TO THE MITER GAGE GROOVE
See Figures 35 - 37.
(_ FRAMING
SQUARE
DO NOT loosen any screws for this adjustment
until you have checked with a square and made
test cuts to be sure adjustments are necessary.
Once the screws are loosened, these Items must
be reset.
_k WARNING: Make sure the switch is off, the f

switch key is removed, and your saw is un- MITERGAGEGROOVE Fig. 36
plugged. Failure to do so could result in acciden-
tal starting, resultingin serious personal injury. • If the distancesmeasured are different,adjust the
mechanismunderneath the saw.
_l, WARNING: The sawblade must be parallel to
the miter gage groove so the wood does not j_ WARNING: When reaching under the saw
bind, resulting in kickback.You could be hit or table, wear gloves or first remove the blade.
cut. Accidentalcontact with the blade could cause a
cut resultingin serious personal injury.
• Lift the blade guard. Raise the blade all the way by
turning the height handwheel. • Remove the throat plate by loosening the front
• Mark one of the sawblade teeth at the front of the screw with a phillips screwdriver.Lift the throat
blade. Place a framing square beside the blade and plate and pull it out by the front end.
just touching the marked tooth. Measure the • Lowerthe blade completelywith the height
distance to the right miter gage groove. handwheel. You can then access the table brackets
• Turn the sawblade so the marked tooth is at the through the throat plate opening.
back. • From the back, loosen the three rear screws
• Move the square to the rear and again measure the holdingrear table bracket using a 12 mm wrench.
distanceto the right miter gage groove. If the • If the toothwas too far from the square's blade,
distancesare the same, the blade and the miter move the rear bracket toward the miter gage
gage groove are parallel. groove.Tap with a block of wood and hammer.
29 CRRFTSNRN"TABLESAW315.228310

• If the tooth was too close to the square, back the SETTING THE BEVEL STOPS AND INDICATOR
bracket away with the block of wood and hammer. See Figures 38 and 39.
• Tighten the screws, raise the blade and recheck. ,_ WARNING: Make sure the switch is off, the
• Repeat untilblade is parallel to miter gage groove. switch key is removed, and your saw is
• If the blade Is not parattel,adjust the front table unplugged. Failure to do so could result in
bracket.Tilt the blade to 45" with the blade lock accidental starting, resultingin serious personal
handle and bevel handwheel. injury.
The bevel scale shouldshow 0" when the blade is set
• From the back of the saw, toosenthe bolts holding verticalat 90" to table, and 45" when blade is at 45" tilt.
the front table bracket, as well as the rear table
bracket. • Raise the blade all the way up by turningthe height
handwheel. Liftthe blade guard.
• Repositionthe blade to 90" with the bevel hand-
wheel and blade lock handle. • Loosen bevel lookhandle and turn the bevel
handwheel clockwiseto tilt the blade, Reverse it
• Lower the blade and move the brackets as needed.
and turn the handwheel counterclockwiseuntil it
Retightenall bracket screws. stops.
• Raise the blade and recheck. Repeat until the
• Check the blade angle with a combinationsquare.
blade is parallelto the miter gage groove. Don't let the square touch a bladetooth. The blade
• Place the throat plate in the opening and push it shouldbe at 90" and th_ scale indicatorat 0".
towardthe rear of saw base to engage the spring Note: The scale indicator isthe plasticplate on the
clip. scale at the front of the cabinet.
Note: The keyslotin the throat plate willdrop over the
• If the scale indicatordoes not point to 0", loosenthe
frontscrew.
scale indicatorwith a screwdriver,adjustit within
• Tightenthe screw. Do not allow the throat plate to the s_ot,and retightenthe screw.
bow up above the table surface.
• If the blade angle is wrong, adjustthe 90" stop
SAWTABLEVIEWFROMBELOW screw (left of the blade, lookingfrom the front). Start
by turning the 90" stop screw three or four turns
REAR SAWTABLE
with a 4 mm hex key.
TABLEBRACKET / 90_STOPSCREW
45_STOPSCREW
4 mm
REAR HEXKEY
BRACKET
SCREW(S)
FRON
FRONT BRACKET Fig. 38
TABLEBRACKET SCREW(S) Fig. 37
• Turn the bevel handwhee] clockwiseonce, then
back counterclockwiseto square blade with table.
• Tighten the 90" stop screw and recheck that the
blade is square in a 90" position,If not, repeat,
When the blade is square, check the scale indica-
tor. If it is not at zero, resetthe scale indicator as
before.
CRAFTSMAN*TABLESAW315.228310 30

• Check the 45" setting. Tilt the blade with the bevel • Loosen knob and pull out on stop pin to rotate miter
handwheel as far as it will go to the left. Place the gage base past stop screws.
square against the blade (be sure the square is not • Loosen the lock nut of the 0" stop screw at the stop
against one of the saw teeth). Ifthe blade is not at pin with a 8 mm wrench.
45", unscrewthe 45" stop screw (right of blade),
turnthe handwheel untilthe blade is correct, and • Place a 90" square against the miter gage rod and
the miter gage base.
tighten the screw. Recheck and repeat if neces-
sary. • If the rod is not square, loosen the knob, adjust the
• Check that the scale indicatoris at 45°. rod, and tighten the knob.
• Adjustthe 0" stop screw until it rests against the
• If not, loosen the scale indicatorwith a screwdriver,
stop pin.
adjust it withinthe slot,and retightenthe screw.
• Adjustthe plus and minus45" stop screws using a
45" tdangle and the steps above.
MITER KNOB
GAGEROD MITER
GAGEBASE
SCALE
INDICATOR
Fig. 39
ADJUSTING THE MITER GAGE STOPSCREW

0° ADJUSTABLE
See Figure 40. STOPSCREW
You can set the miter gage at O"and plus or minus45" LOCKNUT
with the miter gage stop pin and adjustable stop
STOPPIN
screws
Note: The miter gage providesclose accuracy in Fig. 40
angled cuts. For very cloSe tolerances, test
cuts are recommended.
31 rRRFTSMRN" TABLESAW315.228310

REMOVING / REPLACING THE THROAT THROATPLATE
PLATE
See Figure 41.
KEYSLOT
,_ WARNING: Make sure the switch is off, the
unplugged. Failureto do so could result in SPRINGCLIP
accidental starting, resultingin sadous personal
injury.
TABLE
• To remove the throat plate, first loosen the screw in
the throat plate with a phillipsscrewdriverand lift
the front end. Pull it out toward the frontof the saw.
• To re-installthe throat plate, place It in the opening.
Push it towardthe rear of saw base to engage the
spdng clip.
Note: The keyslot in the throat plate willdrop over the
screw.
• Check that the throat plate is even with the table
top. If not, adjust the four set screwswith a 2
mm hex key. See the procedure in the Assam-
b/y section.
Fig. 41
• Socure_ytighten throat plate screw. Do not allow
the throat plate to bow up above the table surface.
CRIIFI3MAN" TABLESAW31tL_8310 32

BASIC OPERATION OF THE TABLE SAW • To avoid pinchingthe blade, supped the work
A table saw can be used for straight-linecutting properly before beginning a cut.
operations such as cross cutting, ripping,mitering, • When making a cut, use steady, even pressure.
beveling, and compound cutting. It can make dado or Never force cuts.
moldingcuts with optional accessories. • Do not cut wet or warped lumber.
The three-prong plug must be plugged into a match- • Always hold your workpiecefirmlywith both hands
ing outletthat is propeity installed and grounded or with pushsticks.Keep yourbody in a balanced
according to all local codes and ordinances. Improper positionto be ready to resist kickbackshouldit
connectionof the equipment can result in electdc occur. Never stand directlyin line with the blade.
shock. Check with an electrician or service personnel • Use the dghttype of blade for the cut being made.
if you are unsure about proper grounding, Do not
modifythe plug; if it will not fit the outlet, have the CUTTING AIDS
correctoutlet installed by a qualified electrician. Refer See Figure 42.
to the Electrical page of this manual. Pushsticksare devices used for safely pushinga
Note: This table sew is designed to cut wood and workpiece through the blade insteadof using your
wood compositionproductsonly. hands. They can be made in various sizes and
shapes from scrap wood to use in a specificproject.
CAUSES OF KICKBACK The stick must be narrewet than the workpiece, with a
Kickbackcan occurwhen the blade stalls or binds, 90" notch in one end and shapingfor a grip on the
kickingthe workpiece back toward you with great other end.
force end speed, if your hands are near the sewblade, A pushblock has a handle fastened by recessed
they may be jerked loose from the workpiece and may screws from the underside, Use it on non-through
contactthe blade. Obviously, kickbackcan cause cuts.
serious injury, and it is well worth using precautionsto
avoidthe risks.
_IL CAUTION: Be sure the screw is recessed to
Kickbackcan be caused by any action that pinches avoid damaging the saw or workpiece.
the blade in the wood, such as the following:
PUSHBLOCKS
• Making a cut with incorrectblade depth
• Sawing intoknots or nails in the workpiece
• Twistingthe wood while making a cut
• Failingto supportwork
• Forcinga cut
• Cuttingwarped or wet lumber
• Using the wrong blade for the type of cut
• Not following correct operating procedures
• Misusingthe saw
• Fai{ingto use the ant'vkickback pawls
• Cutting with a dull, gummed-up, or improperlyset PUSHSTICKS
blade
AVOIDING KICKBACK
• Always use the correct blade depth setting. The
top of the blade teeth should clear the workpiece Fig.42
by 1/8 in. to 1/4 in.
• Inspectthe work for knotsor nails before beginning A featherboard is used when it is not practical to use
a cut. Knockout any loose knots with a hammer. the miter gage, usually due to the size of the
Never saw into a loose knot or nail. workpieca. The end is angled, with a number of short
kerfs to give a friction hold on the workpiece. Use a
• Always use the rip fence when rip cuttingand the C-clamp to lock it in place on the table. Test that it
miter gage when cross cutting.This helpsprevent could resist kickback.
twisting the wood in the cut.
• Always use clean, sharp, and properly-set blades.
,_ WARNING: Place the featherboard against the
Never make cuts with dull blades. uncut portion of the workpiece,to avoid kickback.
33 CRBFTSMRN"TABLESAY/$15.22_10

TYPES OF CUTS
See Figure 43.
There are six basic cuts: t ) the cross cut,
2) the rip cut, 3) the miter cut, 4) the bevel cross cut, Cross Cut
5) the bevel rip cut, and 6) the compound (bevel)
miter cut. All other cuts are combinations of these
basic six. Operating proceduresfor making each kind
of cut are given later in this sect'lon."
_. WARNING: Always make sure the blade guard

and anti-kickback pawls are in place and working
properly when making these cuts to avoid
possible injury.
Cross cuts are straight 90" cuts made across the grain
of the workpiece. The wood is fed into the cut at a 90
degree angle to the blade, and the blade is vertical,
Rip cuts are made with the grain of the wood. To
avoid kickback while making a rip cut, make sure one
®
side of the wood rides firmly against the rip fence. Miter Cut
Miter cuts are made with the wood at any angle to the
blade other than 90". The blade is vertical. Miter cuts
tend to "creep" away from the miter fence during
cutting.This can be controlledby holdingthe
workpiece securely against the miter fence.
o
_, WARNING: Always use a pushstickwith small Bevel Cross Cut
pieces of wood, and also to finish the cut when
rippinga long narrow piece of wood, to prevent
your hands from getting close to the blade.
Bevel cuts are made with an angled blade. Bevel

cross cuts are across the wood grain, and bevel rip
cuts are with the grain. The rip fence must always be
on the right side of the blade for bevel rip cuts.
Compound (or bevel) miter cuts are made with an
angled blade on wood that is angled to the blade. Be Bevel Rip Cut
thoroughlyfamiliar with making cross cuts, dp cuts,
bevel cuts, and miter cuts before tryinga compound
miter cut.
_, WARNING: All blades and cutting accessodes

must be rated for at least 5,000 rpm to prevent
Compound (bevel) Miter Cut
possible injury.
Fig. 43
tRRFTSNRN" TABLESAW315.228310 34

MAKING A CROSS CUT • For small pieces of wood, use a pushstickto move
See Figure 44. the wood into and past the blade.
It is recommended that you make test cuts on scrap • Make sure the wood is not touchingthe blade.
wood. Stand at the frontof the saw and push the Insert the key and lift the switch to the ON position.
wood to the blade with the miter gage. Let the blade build up to full speed beforefeeding
theworkpieceinto theblade.
_1= WARNING: Make sure the blade guard is • When thework iscompleted,
presstheswitchoff
lowered over blade and is working properlyto and removethekey,
preventpossible injury.
CROSSct,rr
• Set the blade to the fightdepth for the workpiece by
tuming the height handwheel.
• Set the miter gage to 0". Make sure miter gage
knob is securelytightened.
• Place a supportthe same height as the top of the
saw table behind the saw for the cut work.
• The miter gage may be used in either of the two
g_:_ovesin the table. When using leftgroove, hold
workpiece firmlyagainst theemiter gage base with
your left hand and grip the knobwith your right
hand. When usingthe rightgroove, hold workpiece
firmlyagainst the miter gage base with your right
hand and grip the knobwith your left hand. See
Figure 44.
• Check that the wood is not touchingthe blade.
Insert the key and lift the switch to the ON position.
• Let the blade buildup to fullspeed before feeding
the workpiece intothe blade with the miter gage.
PLACE LEFT HAND ON
• Hold the work firmlyagainst the miter gage and WHENMITERGAGEIS
WORKPIECEAND
push the miter gage to feed the work into the blade. ONLEFTSIDEOFBLADE
Mn'ER GAGE HERE
• When the work is completed, press the switch off PLACERIGHTHANDON
and remove the key. MITERGAGEKNOBHERE
MAKING A RIP CUT Fig. 44

See Figure 45. RIPCUT
Making a test cut on scrap wood is highlyrecom-
mended. From the front of the saw, posltioothe wood
against the rip fence and push it to the blade with a
pushstick.Be sure the end of the wood is square.
WARNING: Never stand directly In the line of

cut. Stand to the side to reduce risk of injury.
WARNING: Never push a small piece of wood

into the blade with your hand.
_1= WARNING: Make sure the blade guard is

lowered over blade and is workingproperly to
prevent possible injury.
• Remove the miter gage and attachthe ripfence

over the rails.
saw table behindthe saw for the cut work.
• Positionthe rip fence the correct distancefrom the
blade for the cut.
35

MAKINGA MITERCUT MITERCUT
See Figure 46.
Make a test cut on scrap wood. From the front of the
caw. push the wood to the blade with the miter gage.
_1, WARNING: Make sure the blade guard is

lowered over blade and is workingpropedy to
• Check that the blade is at the correct heightfor the

workpiece.To change the heighL turn the height
hand wheel.
• To set the wood angle, loosen the miter gage knob,
set the angle with the indicatoron the miter gage,
then retightenmiter gage knob.
• Make sure the wood is not touchingthe blade
before turning on the saw.' Insert the key and lift Fig. 46
the switch to the ON position.Let the blade build
up to full speed before movingthe miter gage to BEVEL
feed the workpiece intothe blade. LOCKHANDLE
• Ho_dthe work firmly against the miter gage aod

pushthe miter gage to feed the work intothe blade.
• When the work is completed, press the switch off
and remove the key,
MAKING A BEVEL CROSS CUT
See Figures47 and 48. LOOSEN
Try out this cut on a piece of scrap wood before

cuttingyour workpiece.
_k WARNING: Make sure the blade guard is TOTIGHTEN Fig. 47

lowered over blade and is workingpropedy to
prevent possibleinjury. BEVELCROSSCUT
• Raise the rip fence handle and remove the rip

fence.
• Set the blade angle by loosening the bevel lock
handle and turning the bevel handwheel. Retighten
the bevel lock handle.
• Set miter gage to 0" if needed. Make sure miter
gage knob is securely tightened.
• Make sure the wood is clear of the blade before
turning on the saw. Insert the key and lift the switch
to the ON position. Let the blade build up to full
speed before feeding the wood into the blade with
the miter gage.
• Hold the work firmlyagainst the miter gage and
pushthe miter gage to feed the work intothe blade.
• When the work is completed, press the switch off
and remove the key.
Fig. 48
CRBFT$141_#
° TABLESAW315.228310 36

MAKINGA BEVELRIPCUT BEVELRIPCUT
See Figure 49.
Try out this cut on a piece of scrap wood before
cutting your workpiece. Use a pushstickto move small
pieces of wood into and past the blade.
_, WARNING: Make sure the blade guard is

lowered over blade and is working propedy to
prevent possibleinjury.
• Set the blade angle by loosening the bevel lock

handle and turning the bevel handwheel. Retighten
the bevel lock handle.
,_k WARNING: When making a bevel rip cut, the

dp fence must be on the right side of the blade.
Otherwise the fence could trap the workpiece,
possiblycausing kickback and resulting in injury.
• Attach the dp fence on the 'dghtside of the blade at

the correctdistancefrom the blade for the cut.
• Place a supportthe same height as the top of the Fig. 49
saw table behindthe saw for the cut work.
• Place the work firmly againstthe ripfence and feed
the work intothe blade.
_1= WARNING: Never stand directly in the line of
cut. Stand to the side to reduce the chance of
injury should kickback occur. ,_ WARNING: Never push a small piece of wood
into the blade with your hand. Use a pushstickas
• Make sure the wood is clear of the blade before the end of the workpiece nears the blade.
turning on the saw. Insert the key and lift the switch
to the ON position.Let the blade obtain full speed • When the work is completed, press the switchoff
beforefeeding the workpiece intothe blade. and remove the key.
37 CRAFTSMAN"TABLESAW315.228310

MAKING A COMPOUND (BEVEL) MITER CUT COMPOUND
(BEVEL)MITERCUT
Sea Figure 50.
Practice on scrap wood. From the front of the sew,
push the wood to the blade with the miter gage. Do WHENMITERGAGEIS PLACERIGHTHAND
not use the rip fence. ONRIGHTSIDEOFBLADE ONWORK,PIECEAND
PLACELEFTHANDON MITERGAGEHERE
MITERGAGEKNOBHERE
WARNING: Make sure the blade guard is
lowered over blade and is workingproperly to
• Set the blade angle and height by looseningthe

bevel lock handle and turningthe heightand bevel
handwheeis. Retightenthe bevel lock handle.
,_ WARNING: When blade is angled to the left,

the miter gage must be on the dghtside of the
blade. Otherwise the gage could trap the
workpiece, possiblycausing kickback and
resulting in injury.
• Set the wood angle by loosening the miter gage

knob and settingit to the desired angle.
• Retighten miter gage knob.
Fig. 50
II Make sure the wood is not touchingthe blade.
• Insert the kay and lift the switch to the ON position.
Let the blade build up to full speed.
• Hold the work firmly against the miter gage and
push the miter gage to feed the work intothe blade.
• When the work is completed,press the switch off
and remove the key.
CRRFTSI4RN"TABLESAW315.228310 38

MAKING A LARGE PANEL CUT LARGEPANELCUT
See Figure 51.
Make sure the saw is properly secured to a work
surface to avoid tipping from the weight of a large
panel.
_k WARNING: Make sure the blade guard is

lowered over blade and is working properly to
prevent possibleinjury.

saw table behind the saw for the cut work. Add
supportsto the sides as needed.
• Dependingon the shape of the panel, use the rip
fence or miter gage. If the panel is too large to use Fig. 51
eitherthe ripfence or the miter gage, it is too large
for this saw. • Make sure the wood does not touch the blade
before you turn on the saw. Let the blade buildup
to full speed before feeding the wood intothe
_l, WARNING: Never makp freehand cuts (cuts blade.
without the miter gage or ripfence), which can
result in serious injury. • When the work is completed,press the switch off
and remove the key.
MAKING A NON-THROUGH CUT
NON_HROUGHCUT
See Figure 52.
This is the only type of cut made withoutthe blade
guard.
,_, WARNING: Unplug the saw while removingor

replacingthe blade guard to prevent accidental
starting and injury.
• Lift the blade guard out of the way.

• Adjustthe blade angle and height by releasingthe
bevel lock handle and turning the height and bevel
handwheels. Reset the bevel lock handle.
• Remove the rivingknife and guard assembly as
shown. Take out the throat plate by removingthe
screw with a phillipsscrewdriver. Be sure to rein-
stall it before moving to the next step.
saw table behind the saw for the cut work. Add
supportsto the sides as needed.
Fig. 52
,_ WARNING: Always use pushsticksor
pushblockswhen making non-throughcuts to
avoid the risk of serious injury. Never feed wood
with your hands.
• Make sure the wood is not touchingthe blade.

Insert the key and lift the switch to the ON position.
Let the blade build up to full speed before feeding
the workpiece intothe blade.
• When the work is completed, pressthe switch off
and remove the switch key. Unplugthe saw, then
reinstallthe rivingknife and the blade guard.
39 CRIIFTSMRN" TABLE SAW 315,228310

MAKING A DADO CUT DADO CUT
See Figure 53.
An optional dado throat plate is required for this
procedure. See the Accessoriessectionof this
manual and check with your nearest Sears Retail
Store. All blades and dado sets must be rated at least
5,000 RPM,
_L WARNING: Unplug the saw before working

around the blade. Accidentalstarting could
cause serious injury.
• Take out the throat plate by looseningthe screw.

• Remove the rivingknife and guard assembly,
• Remove the blade.
• Mount the dado blade accordingto the instructions
providedwith it.
• Test the blade nut and blade washer tightness.
• Installoptional dado thmat'plate.
• Plug in the saw and follow dado instructions. Fig, 53
Always use pushstickswith dado cuts.
• When the work is completed, press the switch off WARNING: Never put your hands within 3 in. of
and remove the key. the blade when it is on or you could be seriously
• Unplug the saw and reinstallthe dving knife and hurt.
blade guard.
• Reverse the first six stepsabove.
CRIIFTSMAN" TABLE SAW 315.228310 40

GENERAL MAINTENANCE MOTOR / ELECTRICAL
• Frequently vacuum or blow out any sawdustfrom
_k WARNING: When servicing, use only identical the motor.
Craftsman replacement pads. Use of any other
part may create a h_o.ardor cause product _l, WARNING: If the power cordis worn, cut, or
damage. damaged in any way, have it replaced immedi-
ately by a qualified service technicianat a Sears
WARNING: To prevent accidental starting that store or repair center. Failure to do so could
could cause possibleserious personal injury, result in serious personalinjury.
turn off the saw, remove the switch key, and
unplug the saw before working on the table saw. WARNING: To avoid fire or electrocution,
reassemble electric parts with only identical
• Remove sawdust from the rails, top surface, and Craftsman replacement pads. Reassemble
inside of saw frequently. exactly as originallyassembled.
• Clean plastic parts with a soft damp cloth. Do not
use any strong solvents.
_, WARNING: Do not at any time let brake fluids,

gasoline, petroleum-based products, penetrating
oils, etc. contact plastic pads. They contain
chemicals that can damage, weaken or destroy
plastic.
• Pedodically clean the table, rails, and dp fence with

gum and pitch remover. Do not allow pitchto
accumulate on the saw.
• Apply a thin coat of paste wax to the table top so
the wood slides easily while cutting.
• Regularly check all nuts, bolts, screws, and belts
for tightness and condition. Make sure the throat
plate is in good condition.
This saw has been lubricated at the factory priorto

shipment.After extended use, you shouldinspect,
clean, and lubricatethe areas shown in the drawing.
Clean before lubricatingwith a solvent recommended
for gum and pitch removal. Lubricate with SAE no. 20
or no. 30 engine oil.
See Figure 54.
• Table brackets.(a)
• Bevel handwheel rod threads and knuckle. (b)
• Height handwheelthreads and trunnion. (c)
B
41

PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION
Sawdoesnotstart. 1. Motorcordor wallcordisnot 1. Pluginmotorcordorwallcord.

plugged
in.
2. Circuitfuseisblown. 2. Replace circuitfuse.
3. Cimuitbreakeristripped. 3. Reset circuit breaker.
4. Cordorswitchisdamaged. 4. Have the cord or switch re-

placed at your nearest Sears
Service Center.
Sawis noisywhenrunning. 1. Motor needs attention. 1. Have the motor checked at

your nearest Sears Service
Center.
Motorissloworweak. 1. Voltage from source is low. 1. Request a voltage check from

the power company.
2. Windings are burnedout or 2, Have the motor checked at

open. your nearest Sears Service
Center.
3. Start switchis defective. 3, Have the switch replaced.
4. Circuit is overloaded with 4. Do not use other appliances or

appliances, lights, or other motors on the same circuit
motorS. when using the saw.
Motoroverheats. 1. Motor is overloaded. 1. Request a voltage check from

the power company.
2. Du$$blade. 2. Replace the blade.
3. Sawdust inside saw is blocking 3. Clean out the saw base.

air flow.
Motorstalls,blowsfuses,ortrips 1. Starter switch is defective. 1. Have the switch replaced.

circuitbreakers.
2. Voltage from source is low. 2. Request a voltage check from
the power company.
3. Dull blade. 3. Replace the blade.
4. Fuses or circuit breakers are 4. Replace fuses or circuit

wrong size or defective. breakers.
5, Feeding workplace too rapidly, 5. Feed work,piece into blade

slower.
CRIIFTSNRN"TABLESAW315.228310 42

Fuses or circuit breakers open 1. Motor is overloaded. 1. Feed work more slowly.
frequently.
2. Fuses or circuit breakers are 2. Replace fuses or circuit break-
wrong size or defective. ers,
3. Dull blade. 3. Replace the blade.
4. Start switch is defective. 4. Have the switch replaced.
Saw vibrates excessively. 1. Blade is warped. 1. Replace the blade.
2. Belt is damaged, 2. Replace the belt.
3. Saw is not mounted securely. 3, Tighten all hardware.
4. Work surface is uneven. 4. Repositionon a flat surface. Ad-

just the leveling feet on legs.
Start switch does not operate. 1. Switch contactsare burned out. 1. Have the switchreplaced and re-
quest a voltage check from the
power company.
2. Capacitor is defective 2. Have the capacitor replaced.
3. Connectionsare loose or dam- 3. Have the widng checked and re-

aged. paired.
Handwheels are hard to turn. 1. Sawdust has collected on the 1. Clean and lubricate the mecha-
mechanism inside saw. nism.
Blade does not lower when turning 1. Blade lock handle is not fully 1. Fully release the blade lock
height handwheel. released, handle.
Mitergage does not movesmoothly. 1. Miter gage assembly is dirty or 1. Release the miter gage knoband
sticky, wax the miter gage base _and
sides.
Cut binds,bumsorstallsmotorwhen 1. Blade or teeth are dull, 1. Sharpen or replace the blade.
ripping.
2. Blade is heeling. 2. See Hee/ingtheSawbladeinthe
Adjustmentssection.
3. Board is warped. 3. Replace the board.
4. Ripfencedoesnotparallelblade. 4. SeeAligningtheRipFenceinthe
Assembly section.
Saw bladedoes notcut true at 90"or 1. Indicators are not properly ad- 1. See Setting the Bevel Stops and
45" positions. justed. Indicatorin the Adjustmentssec-
tion.
2. Positive stops inside base are 2. See Setting the Bevel Stops and
not accurate. Indicatorin the Adjustmentssec-
tion.
43 CRAFTSMRN"TABLESAW315.228310

Rip fence does not move smoothly. 1. Rip fence is not mounted cor- 1. Remove and repositionthe rip
rectly. fence. See Aligning Rip Fence
and Front Rail in the Assembly
section.
2. Rails are dirty or sticky. 2. Clean and wax the mils.
Wood edges away from rip fence 1. Rip fence is misaligned. 1. See the Assembly section for
when ripping. Checking Rip Fence and Blade
Alignmentand Aligning Rip
Fence and Front Rail
procedures.
CRIIFTSMlU4"TABLESAW3_G.22834,0 44

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KEY PART
NO. NUMBER DESCRIPTION QUAN.
1 977481-001 End Cap ......................................................................................... 1

2 979974-001 Miter Gage Knob (Includes Key No. 1) ......................................... 1
3 ** STD551031 * Washer (5/16 in.) ........................................................................... 1
4 979976-001 Miter Gage ..................................................................................... 1
5 ** STD511O03 * Screw (3/16-24 x 3/8 in.) ............................................................... 3
6 ** STD55t010 * Washer (3/16 in.) ........................................................................... 1
7 979978-001 Miter Scale Indicator...................................................................... 1
8 979979-001 Miter Gage Block........................................................................... 1
9 979980-001 Stop Pin ......................................................................................... 1
10 979981-001 Miter Gage Rod .................. .,.......................................................... 1
11 979984-001 Shoulder Screw ............................................................................. 1
12 ** STD511007 * Screw (3/16-24 x 3/4 in.) ............................................................... 3
13 ** STD541010 * Hex Nut (3/16-24) .......................................................................... 3
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KEY PART
1 979999-001 Leveling Foot..................................................................................................................................................... 4

2 ** STD541031 * Hex Nut (5/16-18) ........................................................................................................................................... 36
3 ** STD551031 * Washer (5/16 in.)............................................................................................................................................. 40
4 979995-001 Leg .................................................................................................................................................................... 4
5 979994-001 * Carriage Bolt(5/16-18 x 3/4 in.)...................................................................................................................... 24
6 979993-001 End Brace ......................................................................................................................................................... 2
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8 979888-001 * Bolt(5/16-18 x 1/2 in. Hex Hd.) ........................................................................................................................ 4
9 979996-001 Short Leg Brace ................................................................................................................................................ 2
10 979998-001 Long Leg Brace ................................................................................................................................................. 2
11 980315-001 Logo Plate ......................................................................................................................................................... 1
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KEY PART KEY PART
NO. NUMBER DESCRIPTION QUAN. NO. NUMBER DESCRIPTION QUAN.
1 979973-001 Fence End Cap ...................................... 1 14 980964-001 Cam Sleeve ........................................... 1

2 979945-001 * Screw (5/32-32 x 1/2 in.) ....................... 4 15 980596-001 Pin .......................................................... 1
3 ** STD541425 * Lock Nut (1/4-20) ................................... 1 16 980596-001 Retaining Ring ....................................... 2
4 979970-001 Lock Plate .............................................. 1 17 979965-001 Rip Fence Handle .................................. 1
5 979969-001 Lock Spdng ............................................ 1 18 979966-001 Roll Pin (8 x 40 mm) .............................. 2
6 979968-001 Fence Lock Rod .................................... 1 19 979967-001 Screw (1/4-20 x 3/4 in. Socket Hal.) ...... 4
7 979972-001 Rear Fence Slide ................................... 1 20 980966-001 Rear Glide ............................................. 2
8 ** STD551008 * Washer (5/32 in.) ................................... 1 21 980598-001 Screw (5/32-32 x 3/8 in.) ....................... 4
9 979961-001 Scale Indicator ....................................... 1 22 980965-001 Front Glide ............................................. 2
10 979962-001 Fence Plate ........................................... 1 23 979960-001 Scale Indicator Housing ........................ 1
11 979963-001 Rip Fence Cover .................................... 1 24 979959-001 Rip Fence .............................................. 1
12 979881-001 * Screw (5/16-18 x 1/2 in. Socket Hd.) .... 4 25 980322-001 Waming Label ........................................ 1
13 979964-001 Fence Handle Bracket ........................... 1 26 980317-001 Fence Label ........................................... 1
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KEY PART
1 979935-001 Push Nut .......................................................................................................................................................... 4

2 979940-001 Anti-KickbackPawl .......................................................................................................................................... 2
3 979944-001 Spacer .............................................................................................................................................................. 2
4 ** STD551025 Washer (1/4 in.)................................................................................................................................................ 3
5 979942-001 Screw (1/4-20 x 3/8 in. Socket Hd.) ................................................................................................................. 3
6 979941-001 Riving Knife...................................................................................................................................................... 1
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7 979937-001 Blade Guard Bracket........................................................................................................................................ 1
8 979939-001 Spring............................................................................................................................................................... 1
9 979938-001 Pin .................................................................................................................................................................... 1
10 979934-001 Blade Guard .................................................. :.................................................................................................. 1
11 979936-001 Pin .................................................................................................................................................................... 1
12 980955-001 Roll Pin ............................................................................................................................................................. 1
13 980400-001 Warning Label .................................................................................................................................................. 1
14 980324-001 Blade Guard Label ........................................................................................................................................... 1
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KEY PART
1 979945-001 * Screw (5/32-32 x 1/2 in.)................................................................................................................................... 3

2 ** STD512503 * Screw (1/4-20 x 3/8 in.)..................................................................................................................................... 2
3 979985-001 Switch Plate ...................................................................................................................................................... 1
4 980594-001 * Square Nut (1/4-20) .......................................................................................................................................... 2
5 979986-001 Strain Relief....................................................................................................................................................... 1
6 979991-001 Power Cord (Power Source) ............................................................................................................................. 1
ot 7 976863-001 Switch Key ........................................................................................................................................................ 1
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8 980001-001 Switch (Includes Key No. 7) .............................................................................................................................. 1

9 979987-001 Switch Housing ................................................................................................................................................. 1
10 980000-001 Receptacle ........................................................................................................................................................ 1
11 ** STD511003 * Screw (#10-24 x 5/16 in.).................................................................................................................................. 2
12 979990-001 * Star Washer (#10) ............................................................................................................................................. 2
13 980321-001 On/Off Label ...................................................................................................................................................... 1
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KEY PART
1 979933-001 Outer Belt Guard ............................................................................................................................................... 1

2 ** STD541010 * Hex Nut (#10) .................................................................................................................................................... 4
3 ** STD551010 * Flat Washer (#10) ............................................................................................................................................. 4
4 979932-001 Inner Belt Guard ................................................................................................................................................ 1
5 979900-001 Pulley ................................................................................................................................................................ 1
6 ** STD502502 * Setscrew (1/4-20 x 1/4 in.) ................................................................................................................................ 2
ol 7 979931-001 Motor ................................................................................................................................................................. 1
8 979988-001 Power Cord (Motor) .......................................................................................................................................... 1
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KEY PART
1 979992-001 Base .................................................................................................................................................................. 1

2 ** STD523105 * Bolt (5/16-18 x 1/2 in. Hex Hd.) ........................................................................................................................ 3
3 980588-001 * Star Washer (5/16 in.) ....................................................................................................................................... 3
4 979918-001 Handwheel Assembly (Includes Key Nos. 5, 6, and 7) ..................................................................................... 2
5 977229-001 Handle ............................................................................................................................................................... 2
6 977491-001 Screw (M8 x 1.25 in.) ........................................................................................................................................ 2
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8 980602-001 * Screw (3/16-24 x 1/2 in. Socket Hd.) ................................................................................................................ 2
9 ** STD551010 * Washer (#10) .................................................................................................................................................... 2
10 ** STD511005 * Screw (#10) ....................................................................................................................................................... 2
11 980599-001 Cord Clip ........................................................................................................................................................... 2
12 980320-001 Bevel Scale Label ............................................................................................................................................. 1
13 980325-001 Data Plate ......................................................................................................................................................... 1
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KEY PART
1 979945-001 * Screw (5/32-32 x 1/2 in.)................................................................................................................................... 4

2 979946-001 End Cap (Left Rear) .......................................................................................................................................... 1
3 979947-001 Real Rail ........................................................................................................................................................... 1
4 979948-001 End Cap (Right Rear) ....................................................................................................................................... 1
5 979870-001 Extension Table ................................................................................................................................................. 2
6 979956-001 Scale ................................................................................................................................................................. 1
7 979950-001 Front Rail (Includes Key No. 6) ......................................................................................................................... 1
8 979951-001 End Cap (Right Front) ....................................................................................................................................... 1
9 979949-001 End Cap (Left Front) ......................................................................................................................................... 1
10 979879-001 * Bolt (5/16-18 x 1 in. Square Hd.) .................................................................................................................... 12
11 ** STD523112 * Bolt (5/16-18 x 1-1/4 in. Hex Hd.) ..................................................................................................................... 8
12 ** STD551131 * Washer (5/16 in.) ............................................................................................................................................. 28
13 ** STD541031 * Hex Nut (5/16-18) ........................................................................................................................................... 20
14 979873-001 * Setscrew (3/16-24 x 3/16 in.) ............................................................................................................................ 4
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* Setscrew (5/16-18 x 5/8 in.) ..............................................................................................................................
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19 979875-001 Align-A-Cut Insert .............................................................................................................................................. 1

20 980323-001 Label ................................................................................................................................................................. 1
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KEY PART KEY PART
NO. NUMBER DESCRIPTION QUAN. NO. NUMBER DESCRIPTION QUAN.
1 ** STD551131 * Lock Washer (5/16 in.) ......................... 6 27 ** STD511003 * Screw (3/16-24 x 3/8 in.) ..................... 2
2 ** STD523105 * Bolt (5/16-18 x 1/2 in. Hex Hd.) ............ 2 28 980946-001 * Washer (3/16 in.) ................................. 2
3 979880-001 Blade Guard Bracket ............................ 1 29 979908-001 Bracket ................................................. 1
4 979883-001 * Bolt (1/4-20) .......................................... 1 30 979911-001 Bevel Scale Indicator ........................... 1
5 979884-001 Spdng ................................................... 1 31 979914-001 Knuckle ................................................ 1
6 980600-001 Washer ................................................. 1 32 980589-001 Retaining Ring ..................................... 1
7 979886-001 Table Bracket ........................................ 2 33 979924-001 Height Adjustment Rod ........................ 1
8 980588-001 Star Washer .......................................... 6 34 979923-001 Washer ................................................. 2
9 980601-001 * Bolt (5/16-18 x 1 in. Hex Hd.) ............. 10 35 979922-001 Washer ................................................. 1
10 979896-001 Retaining Ring ...................................... 3 36 979897-001 Cradle (Trunnion)................................. 1
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11 979895-001 Ball Beadng (8202Z) ............................ 2 37 979898-001 Arbor Housing ...................................... 1
12 979894-001 Key ........................................................ 1 38 979902-001 Washer ................................................. 1
13 979893-001 Arbor Shaft ........................................... 1 39 979903-001 Retaining Ring ..................................... 1
14 *** 10 in Blade (Item No. 9 32126) ............ 1 40 979901-001 V-Belt (17-420) ..................................... 1
15 979891-001 Outer Blade Washer ............................. 1 41 979900-001 Pulley ................................................... 1
16 979890-001 Blade Nut .............................................. 1 42 ** STDS02502 * Setscrew (1/4-20 x 1/4 in.) ................... 4
17 979889-001 Blade Wrench ....................................... 1 43 980593-001 Retaining Ring ..................................... 1
18 979906-001 Shaft ..................................................... 1 44 980592-001 * Bolt (5/16-18 x 5/8 in. Hex Hd.) ........... 2
19 979907-001 Bevel Lock Handle ................................ 1 45 979925-001 Motor Support Base ............................. 1
20 979912-001 * Washer (5/32 in.) .................................. 5 46 979926-001 Spring ................................................... 1
21 979910-001 * Screw (5/32-32 x 3/8 in.) ...................... 5 47 980607-001 Retaining Ring ..................................... 2
z 22 979917-001 Threaded Rod ....................................... 1 48 979927-001 Pivot Shaft ........................................... 1
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*** Complete AssortmentAvailableAt Your Nearest Sears Retail Store

For in-home major brand repair service:
Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
1-800-4-MY-Home s" (1-800-469-4663)
Para pedir servicio de reparaci6n a domicilio - 1-800-676-5811
In Canada for all your service and parts needs call _ 1-800-665-4455
Au Canada pour tout le service ou les pi_ces
For the repair or replacement parts you need:

Call 7 am - 7 pro, 7 days a week
1-800-366-PART (1-800-366-7278)
Para ordenar piezas con entrega a domicilio - 1-800-659-7084
For the location of a Sears Parts and Repair Center in your area:
Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
1-800-488-1222
For information on purchasing a Sears Maintenance Agreement

or to inquire about an existing Agreement:
Call 9 am - 5 pro, Monday - Saturday
1-800-827-6655
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• Warranty and Introduction.............................................................................................................................. 2

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• Basic Operation/bf the Table Saw .......................................................................................................... 33-40

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A SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL

A CAUTION: Failureto obey a safety warning may resultin propertydamage or personalinjuryto

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

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_k WARNING: Blade coasts after being tumed off.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Your Sears Craftsman Table Saw is powered by a

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Blade Arbor 5/8 in. Rating 120 V, 60 Hz - AC only

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The following recommended accessoriesare currentlyavailable at Sears Retail Stores.

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V. Hardware for MountingMotor, Motor Mounting

Hardware for Motor MountingPlate ................... 1

Hardware for MountingSaw Base ..................... 1

W. Hardware for Table Extensions.......................... 1 Fig. 2 b

hex bolt (5/16-18 x 1-1/4 in.) .............................. 8

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SMALLI MEDIUM NUTDRIVER

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F fence rail before

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MOUNTING THE LEG STAND ON THE TABLE

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BLOCK TAP TABLE

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21 CRRFTSNAN" TABLE SAW 315.228310

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WARNING: If the blade is not fully lowered, tum

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_l, WARNING: Make sure the switch is off, the RIVINGKNIFE

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