Craftsman 315.284610 User Manual

OPERATOR’S MANUAL10 in. TABLE SAWiA WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator’s manuai before using this p

FEATURESPRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSBlade Arbor...5/8 in.Blade Diameter...

FEATURESKNOW YOUR TABLE SAWSee Figure 2.The safe use of this product requires an understanding of the information on the tooi and in this operator’s m

FEATURESOPERATING COMPONENTSThe upper portion of the blade projects up through the table and is surrounded by an insert called the throat plate. The h

FEATURESBLADESFor maximum performance, it is recommended that you use the 24-tooth, 10 in. carbide-tipped combination biade provided with your saw. Ad

LOOSE PARTSThe following items are included with the table saw:9Fig. 5A. Anti-Kickback Pawls...1B. Blade

LOOSE PARTSJThe following items are included with the table saw leg stand:HFig. 6F. Carriage Bolt (1/4 - 20 x 1/2 in.)...16G. Carr

ASSEMBLUNPACKINGThis product requires assembiy. Carefuiiy iift saw from the carton and piace it on a ievei work surface.NOTE: This tooi is heavy. To

ASSEMBLAssembly is best done in the area where the saw will be used. If you are unsure about the description of any part, refer to the drawing. If any

ASSEMBLi J Hold the nylon nut securely and turn the screw counter- clockwise to remove the nut completely. NOTE: Do not remove the screw from the ha

ASSEMBLI JTO CHANGE BETWEEN A SPREADER AND A RIVING KNIFE See Figure 12.This saw is shipped with the spreader/riving knife piaced in the non-through c

TABLE OF CONTENTSIntroduction...

ASSEMBLI jCAUTION: To work properly, the saw blade teeth must point down toward the front of the saw. Failure to do so could cause damage to the saw b

ASSEMBLI jTo install anti-kickback pawls: Press and hold the button on the right side of the antikickback pawis. Aiign the siot in the pawis over

ASSEMBLjTo adjust (horizontally): Remove the blade guard assembly and antl-kickbackpawls. Raise the blade to Its full height. Insert the hex key

OPERATIOijAk WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second Is sufficient to Inflic

OPERATIOjCUTTING AIDSSee Figure 20.Push sticks are devices that may be used for pushing a workpiece through the biade in any rip cut. When making non

OPERATIONjFEATHERBOARDA featherboard is a device used to heip controi the workpiece by hoiding it secureiy against the tabie or fence. Featherboards a

OPERATIONTYPES OF CUTS See Figure 25.There are six basic cuts: 1) the cross cut, 2) the rip cut, 3) the miter cut, 4) the bevei cross cut, 5) the beve

OPERATIONTO CHANGE BLADE DEPTHSee Figure 26.The blade depth should be set so that the outer points of the blade are higher than the workpiece by appro

OPERATIONWARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, always make sure the rip fence is parallel to the blade before beginning any operation.TO USE THE RIP

OPERATIONTO USE THE MITER GAUGE See Figure 31.The miter gauge provides greater accuracy in angied cuts. For very cióse toierances, test cuts are recom

GENERAL SAFETY RULES.Mk. WARNING: Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock

OPERATIONHEELING (PARALLELING) THE BLADE TO THEMITER GAUGE GROOVE See Figures 33 - 35.WARNING: The blade must be parallel to the miter gauge groove so

OPERATIONMAKING CUTSThis table saw can perform a variety of cuts that are not all mentioned in this manual. DO NOT attempt to make any cuts not covere

OPERATIONA WARNING: Make sure the blade guard assembly Is Installed and working properly to avoid serious possible Injury. Set the blade to the c

OPERATIONA WARNING: Make sure the blade guard assembly Is Installed and working properly to avoid possible serious Injury.A WARNING: The miter gauge m

OPERATIONMake sure the wood is clear of the blade before turning on the saw.When ripping a long workpiece, place a support the same height as the tabl

OPERATIONAk WARNING: DO NOT install dado blades on this machine. The arbor shaft has insufficient threads to mount a dado blade. Mounting a dado blade

ADJUSTMENTSWARNING: Before performing any adjustment, make sure the tool is unplugged from the power supply and the switch is in the OFF position. Fai

ADJUSTMENTS0“ ADJUSTMENT SCREW45“ ADJUSTMENT SCREWTO SET THE BLADE AT 0° AND 45°See Figures 48 - 50.The angle settings of the saw have been set at the

ADJUSTMENTSTO CHECK THE ALIGNMENT OF THE RIP FENCETO THE BLADESee Figure 51. Unplug the saw. Raise the locking lever to permit the rip fence to be

TROUBLESHOOTINGPROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTIONExcess vibration. Biade is out of baiance.Biade is damaged.Saw is not mounted secureiy. Work surface is uneven.Bi

GENERAL SAFETY RULESKEEP HANDS AWAY FROM CUTTING AREA. Keep hands away from blades. Do not reach underneath work or around or over the blade while bla

TROUBLESHOOTINGPROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTIONSaw does not make accurate 90° or 45° cuts.Positive stops inside cabinet need adjusting (Bevel Cuts).Miter gauge

CRAFTSMAN 10 in. TABLE SAW » MODEL NUMBER 315.284610The model number will be found on a label attached to the cabinet. Always mention the model number

CRAFTSMAN 10 in. TABLE SAW » MODEL NUMBER 315.284610The model number will be found on a label attached to the cabinet. Always mention the model number

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CRAFTSMAN 10 in. TABLE SAW » MODEL NUMBER 315.284610The model number will be found on a label attached to the cabinet. Always mention the model number

CRAFTSMAN 10 in. TABLE SAW » MODEL NUMBER 315.284610The model number will be found on a label attached to the cabinet. Always mention the model number

CRAFTSMAN 10 in. TABLE SAW » MODEL NUMBER 315.284610-1^The model number will be found on a label attached to the cabinet. Always mention the model num

CRAFTSMAN 10 in. TABLE SAW » MODEL NUMBER 315.284610-1^COThe model number will be found on a label attached to the cabinet. Always mention the model n

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULESa)b)c)d)e)ALWAYS SECURE WORK firmly against the rip fence or miter gauge. NEVER use the rip fence during the same operation as th

SYMBOLSSome of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will

SYMBOLSI The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product.SYMBOL SIGNALMEANINGADANGER:I

ELECTRICALEXTENSION CORDSUse only 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong grounding plugs and 3-pole receptacles that accept the tool’s plug. When us

GLOSSARY OF TERMSAnti-Kickback Pawis (fiooring, radiai arm, and tabiesaws)A device which, when properiy instaiied and maintained, is designed to stop