Craftsman 315.228310 User Manual

Owner's Manual10 in. Stationary TABLE SAWModel No. 315.228310Save this manual for future reference^ CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and

LOOSE PARTS LISTThe following items are included with your Table Saw.A. Table Saw Base... -| o.B.

SMALL PARTS LISTCheck all loose parts from the box with the list on the previous page, the figures below and on the following page. Small items such a

SMALL PARTS LISTCheck all loose parts from the box with the list and figures below and on the previous pages. Small items such as fasteners and end ca

TOOLS NEEDEDThe following tools are needed for assembly and alignment. Note: The five hex keys listed below have beenprovided with your saw. The remai

The following labels are found on your saw in the locations shown. Read all warnings and this owner's manualbefore using saw.10 inch Table Saw36o

<]A WARNINGWhen Mounting an Auxiliary Fence Face, PosHton Mounting Hardware Beyond Arrow at Right and Left as Indicated. Keep Faste

FEATURESKNOW YOUR TABLE SAWAmi-KICKBACK PAWLSBLADECRRFTIMON* TABLE SAW 315.22831016Fig. 5

FEATURES/ERVIEWI lie upper portion of the blade projects up through the table, surrounded by an insert called the throat plate. The height of the bla

ASSEMBLYAssembly 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 m

ASSEMBLYASSEMBLING LEG STAND (Continued) Align the two large holes on the brace and the legs. Insert the carriage bolts. Add flat washers and hex nu

WARRANTYFULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAWIf this CRRFT5HRN Table Saw fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within one year from

ASSEMBLY Locate the table extensions and the small hardware bag with the following:8 hex bolts (5/16-18 X 1-1/4 in.)8 hex nuts (5/16-18)16 flat wash

ASSEMBLY^ WARNING: Front and rear rails must beinstalled and carefully aligned to reduce the risk of kickback. Kickback can result in serious injury.

ASSEMBLY Get the front rail, the switch assembly, and the following hardware:6 square head bolts (5/16-18 x 1 in.)6 flat washers (5/16 in.)6 hex nut

ASSEMBLYALIGNING THE RIP FENCE AND FRONT RAILSee Figures 17 and 18.The rip fence scale indicator is installed on the right side of the rip fence but c

ASSEMBLY Get the belt, belt guard, 4 flat washers (3/16 in.) and 4 small hex nuts (3/16-24). Lower the blade by turning the height handwheel. Sl

ASSEMBLYWARNING: If the blade is not fully lowered, turn the height handwheel to lower the blade to prevent injury. Locate the blade guard, the blad

ASSEMBLYALIGNING THE RIVING KNIFE WITH THEBLADESee Figures 26 - 28.^ WARNING: Make sure the switch is off, the switch key is removed, and your saw is

ASSEMBLYCHECKING RIP FENCE AND BLADE ALIGNMENTSee Figures 29 - 31.The rip fence is seif-aiigning but shouid be checked before first use.^ WARNING: F

ADJUSTMENTSTo avoid unnecessary setups and adjustments, a good practice is to check your setups carefully with a framing square and make practice cuts

ADJUSTMENTSSCRAP WOODFRAMING SQUARETO TIGHTEN BLADE NUTHEELING (PARALLELING) THE SAWBLADE TO THE MITER GAGE GROOVESee Figures 35 - 37.00 NOT loosen a

TABLE OF CONTENTS (CONT.)Mounting the Leg Stand on the Table Saw Base...

ADJUSTMENTS If the tooth was too close to the square, back the bracket away with the block of wood and hammer. Tighten the screws, raise the blade

ADJUSTMENTSCheck the 45' setting. Tilt the blade with the bevel handwheel as far as it will go to the left. Place the square against the blade (b

ADJUSTMENTSWARNING: Make sure the switch is off, the switch key is removed, and your saw is unplugged. Failure to do so could result in accidental sta

OPERATIONBAStC OPERATION OF THE TABLE SAWA table saw can be used for straight-line cutting operations such as cross cutting, ripping, mitering, beveli

OPERATIONThere are six basic cuts: 1) the cross cut,2) the rip cut, 3) the miter cut, 4) the bevel cross cut, 5) the bevel rip cut, and 6) the compoun

OPERATIONIt is recommended that you make test cuts on scrap wood. Stand at the front of the saw and push the wood to the blade with the miter gage.WAR

OPERATIONMake a test cut on scrap wood. From the front of thesaw, push the wood to the blade with the miter gage.WARNING: Make sure the blade guard is

OPERATIONMAKING A BEVEL RIP CUTSee Figure 49.Try out this cut on a piece of scrap wood beforecutting your workpiece. Use a pushstick to move smallpiec

OPERATIONMAKING A COMPOUND (BEVEL) MITER CUTSee Figure 50.Practice on scrap wood. From the front of the saw,push the wood to the blade with the miter

OPERATIONMAKING A LARGE PANEL CUTSee Figure 51.Make sure the saw is properly secured to a worksurface to avoid tipping from the weight of a largepanel

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATIONThe purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and the explanations with

OPERATIONAn optional dado throat plate is required for this procedure. See the Accessories section of this manual and check with your nearest Sears Re

MAINTENANCEGENERAL MAINTENANCEWARNING: When servicing, use only identical Craftsman replacement parts. Use of any other part may create a hazard or ca

1 TROUBLESHOOTING |PROBLEMCAUSESOLUTIONSaw does not start.1. Motor cord or wall cord is not plugged in.1. Plug in motor cord or wall cord.2. Circuit f

1 TROUBLESHOOTINGPROBLEMCAUSESOLUTIONFuses or circuit breakers open frequently.1. Motor is overloaded.2. Fuses or circuit breakers are wrong size or

1 TROUBLESHOOTINGPROBLEMCAUSESOLUTIONRip fence does not move smoothly.1. Rip fence is not mounted correctly.1. Remove and reposition the rip fen

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CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW - MODEL NO. 315.228310The model number will be found on a plate attached to the cabinet. Always mention the modelnumber in all cor

CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW - MODEL NO. 315.228310The model number will be found on a plate attached to the cabinet. Always mention the model number in all co

DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work when practical. It's safer th

CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW - MODEL NO. 315.228310The model number will be found on a plate attached to the cabinet. Always mention the model number in all co

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dUAtlD AGAINST KICKBACK. Kickback can occur when the blade stalls, driving the work piece back toward the operator. It can pull your hand into the

CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW - MODEL NO. 315.228310The model number will be found on a plate attached to the cabinet. Always mention the model number in all co

CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW - MODEL NO. 315.228310The model number will be found on a plate attached to the cabinet. Always mention the model number in all co

CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW - MODEL NO. 315.228310The model number will be found on a plate attached to the cabinet. Always mention the model number in all co

CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW - MODEL NO. 315.228310The model number will be found on a plate attached to the cabinet. Always mention the model number in all co

For in-home major brand repair service:Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week1-800-4-MY-Home®“ (1-800-469-4663)Para pedir servicio de reparación a domicil

ELECTRICALEXTENSION CORDSUse only 3-wire extension c»rds that have 3-prong grounding plugs and 3-pole receptacles that accept the tool's plug. Wh

GLOSSARY OF TERMS FOR WOODWORKINGAnti-KIckback PawlsToothed safety devices behind the blade designed to stop a workpiece from being kicked back at the

UNPACKINGYour new table saw has been designed to give you many years of high quaiity performance. To insure this goal, proper care and treatment is im