Steel City 35955G Use and Care Manual
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1. Dull blade Blade mounted backwards Gum or pitch on blade Incorrect blade for cut Gum or pitch on table Extension cord too light or too long Low shop voltage Motor not wired for correct voltage Stand on uneven floor Damaged saw blade Bad poly V belts Bent pulley Improper motor mounting Loose hardware Loose set screw in pulley Guide rails or extension wing not installed correctly Guide of rip fence not adjusted properly Rip fence out of alignment Splitter not aligned with blade Feeding stock without rip fence Splitter not in place Dull blade Letting go of material before it is past blade Anti kickback fingers dull Sawdust and debris in raising and tilting mechanisms 33 SOLUTION Allow motor to cool and reset by pushing reset switch Check all plug connections Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker Replace cord Check blade with square and adjust stops Check blade with square and adjust pointer Adjust miter gauge Check and adjust fence Select another piece of wood Reduce feed rate Align splitter with blade Sharpen or replace blade Turn blade around Remove blade and clean Change blade to correct type Clean table Replace with adequate size cord Contact your local electric company Refer to motor junction box Reposition on flat level surface Replace2. User Manual Read and understand this manual before using machine 10 CABINET SAW Model Number 35951G 35951C User can option 30 amp 50 rail with fence STEEL CITY TOOL WORKS VER 06 11 Manual Part No SC76077 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION SECTION 1 WU 4 SECTION II 7 SECTION 3 Accessories and Attachments a NEE nnn naa a aan aan annua 7 SECTION4 WP gem 8 SECTION Feature MC Sia GA MO o 9 SECTIONS General Sale unai Emme 10 SECTIONT Produc Sal l uuu uuu Tm 12 SECTION8 Electrical Requirements uan nod 13 SECTION 9 Grounding INS IC HOM EE 14 SECTION Unppacking V 0 15 SEGTIO ASSSIMD RR t 17 SECTION _ ______ _____ C 23 SECTION ODS eam 27 SECTION 14 Maintenance 32 SECTION 15 Troubleshooting GUN RTT TL TI UIS 33 SECTION 16 Paris EE 35 INTRODUCTION This user manual is intended for use by anyone working with this machine It should be kept available for immediate reference so that all operations can be performed with maximum efficiency and safety Do not attempt to perform maintenance or operate thi
3. 3450 3 3 8 in 2 1 4 in 12 1 2 in 13 16 in 8 in 15 7 in Cast Iron 16 9 in Cast Iron 11 5 in Cast Iron 42 in 27 in 34 1 2 in with Wheel 282 Ibs 31 in 31 in 43 in 331 Ibs ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS 35830 35831 There are more accessories available for your Steel City Product For more information on any accessories associated with this and other machines please contact your nearest Steel City distributor or visit our website at www steelcitytoolworks com DEFINITION OF TERMS Anti Kickback Fingers A safety device attached to the blade guard and splitter assembly designed to minimize the chance of a workpiece being thrown back during a cutting operation Arbor The shaft on which the blade or accessory cutting tool is mounted Bevel Cut The operation of making any cut with the blade set on a degree other than 90 degrees Compound Cut The operation of making both a bevel and a miter cut at one time Crosscut The operation of making a cut across the grain or width of a workpiece Dado A non through cut that produces a square notch A dado is typically from 1 8 in to 13 16 in wide A dado requires a special set of blades not included with this table saw Featherboard An accessory device that can be made or purchased to help guide or hold down a workpiece during cutting operations Freehand A very dangerous operation of making a cut without using the fence or miter gauge in a c
4. Bag 4 Dust Chute Port Screw Package A 1 4 20 X 1 2 ROUND HD TAP SCREW SC80408 4 Location 16 Bag 5 Caster Wheel Screw Package A M8X16 CARRIAGE BOLT OR94470 2 B M8 HEX FLANGE NUT OR94771 2 C LEVELING SCREW SC10529 2 D M8 HEX NUT OR90307 2 E CASTER WHEEL ASSY SC90010 1 F M8 x 50mm SCR HEX HD OR91497 2 G M8 WASHER FLAT OR90311 2 H WHEEL OR91505 2 Location Location Bag 6 Spacer Package A SPACER SC76074 2 OTHERS A Blade Guard amp Splitter Assembly C Miter Gauge E Blade Wrench G Handwheel Knob B On Off Switch C Miter Gauge D Blade Wrench F Handwheel Assembly H Caster Wheel ASSEMBLY A WARNING The table saw is a heavy machine two people may be required for certain assembly operations e DO NOT assemble the table saw until you are sure the tool is unplugged e DO NOT assemble the table saw until you are sure the power switch is in the OFF position e For your own safety DO NOT connect the machine to the power source until the machine is completely assembled and you read and understand this entire User Manual WHEEL KIT ASSEMBLY A WARNING MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE SAW IS DISCONNECTED FROM THE POWER SOURCE NOTE Use FIG 1 as a referencing guide 1 Aquire something sturdv to maintain the weight of the saw 2 Lav the saw on back CAUTION The table saw is heavv two people are required for this operation Be sure to
5. END CAP 2 246 OR91046 HANDWHEEL LOCK KNOB 2 247 OR72944 ADJUSTMENT SCREW 8 247A SC10761 PIN 2 248 OR93906 SCR HEX SOC SET M5 X 6mm 8 249 SC10743 REAR BRACKET 1 250 SC80469 M6X25 PAN HD SCR 1 251 SC10506 POINTER 1 252 SC10762 BUSHING 1 253 OR90308 M8X30mm SET SCR 1 254 OR93891 M8X40mm HEX HD SCR 1 255 SC10507 SHAFT 1 256 OR74452 6X6X35 KEY 1 257 OR90307 M8 HEX NUT 3 258 OR91084 SPECIAL WASHER 8 3X25X3 5 1 259 OR93891 M8X40mm HEX HD SCR 1 259A SC10508 SCREW 1 260 SC10509 SUPPORT BOARD 1 260A SC80104 M6X10mm HEX SOC HD SCR 2 261 SC10510 SCREW 1 262 SC10511 LINK ROD 1 263 OR91754 M6 NYLON HEX NUT 2 264 SC84303 8X90 B PIN 1 265 SC80706 M8X100mm HEX HD SCR 1 266 SC10512 MOTOR SUPPORT BRACKET 1 267 SC80323 M8X8mm HEX HD SET SCR 2 268 OR90311 M8 FLAT WASHER 2 269 OR90248 M8 LOCK WASHER 1 270 OR90307 M8 HEX NUT 1 271 5C84307 B PIN 1 212 SC10513 6PJ 434 BELT 1 273 OR91762 1 4 20 x 1 4 SET SCREW 2 2 4 OR91770 5X5X36mm KEY 1 275 SC76014 MOTOR LABEL 1 75HP 1 276 SC90011 MOTOR ASSEMBLY 1 5 HP 1 277 OR91023 MOTOR PULLEY 1 2 8 SC10514 REAR TRUNNION 1 280 SC10515 7 8 X1 2 WRENCH 1 281 SC10516 OPEN END WRENCH 22MM 1 282 OR90289 2 5MM ALLEN WRENCH 1 283 OR90290 3MM ALLEN WRENCH 1 284 OR90291 4MM ALLEN WRENCH 1 285 OR91728 SMM ALLEN WRENCH 1 286 OR92172 6MM ALLEN WRENCH 1 287 OR91808 1 8 MM ALLEN WRENCH 1 OO LO LO C C LO LO 426 6 Cr 425 424 6 7 433 2 434
6. THAT THE SAW IS DISCONNECTED FROM THE POWER SOURCE 1 N gt w m N o Remove the table insert splitter guard and regular saw blade Attach and adjust the dado blade system as recom mended in the dado blade s instructions Install the dado table insert Raise the blade system up to the desired depth of the dado Make sure the dado blade will not cut through the workpiece If dadoing along the length of your workpiece adjust the distance between the fence and the inside edge of the blade to suit your needs When cutting across the wood grain use the miter gauge as a guide while dadoing Remember Never use the fence as a stop in conjunction with your miter gauge Reconnect the saw to the power source Using a scrap piece as a test piece switch on the saw and take a pass over the dado blade If the cut is satisfactory repeat with your finish stock MAINTAINENCE PROTECTING CAST IRON TABLE FROM RUST A WARNING MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE SAW IS DISCONNECTED FROM THEPOWER SOURCE The environment and frequency of human contact can have a very detrimental impact on unpainted cast iron surface Moisture humidity and oils from human hands can cause the unpainted cast iron surfaces to mar or rust so it is important to conduct routine maintenance to keep your table saw looking new Cleaning and waxing the cast iron surfaces on a regular maintenance schedule is recommended as follows To clean and mai
7. loosen the Phillips head screw A and reposition the bevel arrow and tighten screw Fig 36 3 Replace the cabinet access door 25 TABLE INSERT ADJUSTMENT A WARNING MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE SAW IS DISCONNECTED FROM THE POWER SOURCE Fig 40 The table insert A must always be level with the saw table B 2 Place a straight edge across the front and rear of the table insert Check that the insert is perfectly level with the saw table 3 To level the table insert turn the one or more adjusting set screws C as needed and recheck 4 The table insert is eguipped with a finger hole D for easy removal SEE FIG 40 MITER GUAGE ADJUSTMENT A WARNING MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE SAW IS DISCONNECTED FROM THE POWER SOURCE Fig 41 1 The miter gauge has adjustable positive stops at O degree and 45 degrees or it can be manually set at any angle between 60 degrees 2 To rotate miter gauge body A loosen knob B and pull out plunger C and rotate miter gauge body to desired angle and tighten knob 3 To rotate to the next positive stop pull plunger C out rotate miter gauge body then push plunger back in and continue rotating miter gauge body until it stops against next positive stop ADJUSTING POSITIVE STOPS Fig 42 1 To adjust O degree positive stops loosen knob B pull out on plunger C and turn miter gauge over 2 Loosen the lock nut D 3 or 4 turnsSEE FIG 42 3 P
8. not sure the tool is properly grounded PLUGS RECEPTACLES A WARNING e Electrocution or fire could result if this machine is not grounded properly or if the electrical configura tion does not comply with local and state electrical codes e MAKE CERTAIN the machine is disconnected from power source before starting any electrical work e MAKE SURE the circuit breaker does not exceed the rating of the plug and receptacle The motor supplied with your machine is either a 115 230 dual voltage motor or a dedicated 230 volt single phase motor Never connect the green or ground wire to a live terminal The machine should only be connected to an outlet having the same configuration as the plug 14 EXTENSION CORDS A WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock use the proper gauge of extension cord When using an extension cord be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your machine will draw The smaller the gauge number the larger the diameter of the extension cord is If in doubt of the proper size of an extension cord use a shorter and thicker cord An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage result ing in a loss of power and overheating A CAUTION USE ONLY a 3 wire extension cord that has a 3 prong grounding plug and a 3 pole receptacle that accepts the machine s plug If you are using an extension cord outdoors be sure it is marked with the suffix W A W in Canad
9. or its condition merchant ability or fitness for any particular purpose or use SCTW furnishes the above warranties in lieu of all other warranties express or implied including the warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose which are hereby specifically disclaimed SCTW shall not be liable for any a special indirect incidental punitive or consequential damages including without limitation loss of profits arising from or related to this warranty the breach of any agreement or warranty or the operation or use of its machinery including without limitation damages arising from damage to fixtures tools equipment parts or materials direct or indirect loss caused by any other party loss of revenue or profits financing or interest charges and claims by any third person whether or not notice of such possible damages has been given to SCTW b damages of any kind for any delay by or failure of SCTW to perform its obligations under this agreement or c claims made a subject of a legal proceeding against SCTW more than one 1 year after such cause of action first arose The validity construction and performance of this Warranty and any sale of machinery by SCTW shall be governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania without regard to conflicts of law s provisions of any jurisdiction Any action related in any way to any alleged or actual offer acceptance or sale by SCTW or any claim related to the perfor
10. saw blade Replace poly V belts Replace pulley Check and adjust motor lighten hardware lighten set screw Reassemble guide rails refer to fence manual Adjust guides refer to fence manual Align rip fence with miter slot Align splitter with blade Install and use rip fence Install and use splitter with guard Replace blade Push material all the way past blade before releasing work Replace or sharpen anti kickback fingers Clean and grease NOTES 9 14 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION QTY 1 SC10464 RIGHT BLADE GUARD 1 2 SC10465 SHOULDERED SCR 2 3 SC10466 ROUND PIN 2 4 SC80439 M4X10mm ROUND HD CUTTING SCR 1 5 SC80318 M4X6mm HEX SOC SET SCR W FLAT POINT 2 6 SC10467 BLADE GUARD SUPPORT ARM 1 6A SC76039 WARNING LABEL 1 7 SC80319 M5X12mm HEX SOC SET SCR W CONE POINT 1 8 SC10468 FIXED SHAFT 2 9 SC10469 7 32 STEEL BALL 2 10 SC10470 SPRING 2 11 SC10471 BUSHING 2 13 SC10472 TWIST GRIP 2 14 SC10473 LEFT BLADE GUARD 1 15 OR95116 M4X8mm COUNTERSUNK HD SCR 1 16 SC10474 RIVING KNIFE 2 3MM 1 17 OR94858 RETAINING RING E RING 9 2 35 35951G 35951C B 29 2 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION QTY 18 SC10475 RIGHT ANTI KICKBACK FINGER 1 19 SC10476 TWIST SPRING 1 20 SC84302 3X30mm SPRING PIN 1 21 SC10477 LEFT ANTI KICKBACK FINGER 1 22 SC10478 ANTI KICKB
11. tool Wear oil resistant rubber soled shoes Keep floor clear of debris grease and wax MAINTAIN all machines with care ALWAYS KEEP machine clean and in good working order KEEP all blades and tool bits sharp NEVER leave a machine running unattended Turn the power switch to the OFF position DO NOT leave the machine until it has come to a complete stop REMOVE ALL MAINTENANCE TOOLS from the immediate area prior to turning the machine ON SECURE all work When it is possible use clamps or jigs to secure the workpiece This is safer than attempting to hold the workpiece with your hands STAY ALERT watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating any machine DO NOT operate any machine tool while tired or under the influence of drugs alcohol or medication A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury 25 26 27 28 29 USE ONLY recommended accessories Use of Incorrect or improper accessories could cause seri ous injury to the operator and cause damage to the machine If in doubt DO NOT use it THE USE of extension cords is not recommended for 230V equipment It is better to arrange the placement of your equipment and the installed wiring to eliminate the need for an extension cord If an extension cord is necessary refer to the chart in the Grounding Instructions section to determine the minimum gauge for the extension cord The extension cord mu
12. 03 OR94775 OR94771 DESCRIPTION M8 HEX NUT DUST CHUTE 1 4 20x3 8 ROUND HD TAP SCR CABINET SIDE PANEL 1 4 20x3 8 ROUND HD TAP SCR BEVEL SCALE INSULATOR M4X15mm PAN HD SCR M4 FLAT WASHER CABLE CLAMP M4 HEX NUT SCR HEX HD M8 X 50mm M8 FLAT WASHER WHEEL FOOT PEDAL SCR HEX HD 5 16 18 X 4 PIN WASHER FLAT 7 RETAINING RING EXTERNAL 72 CASTER ASSEMBLY REAR WHEEL BRACKET NUT LOCK 5 16 18 SCR CARRIAGE HD M8 X 20mm NUT HEX FLANGE M8 QTY N N Aa a PD N a NHB RD N U A OS EO A NOTES 9 42 LILLLLLLLLLLLLAA LL LLL LLL LL LL LE LE y LL LE LLL LLL ao I LI LLL LL LLL I 1 LL Ld LLL EL ULL III GA LL L4 LUZ LA LLL LL LE LLL LA LUZ LLL LEE LL _ ttt LL Y L I I LA LL LLL LA LE _ LAE tt _ ttt ti tt a LL LLL LL LLL LLL LLL A S D S A E A A E E STEEL CITY TOOL WORKS 1 877 SC4 TOOL 1 872 224 8665 Y 5 Year Warranty 1 Mount the left and right wings onto the top of your table saw but do not tighten bolts at this time 2 Insert a spacer in the miter slot at front and rear of the table saw 3 Use your hand to hold the wing tight against the main table 4 Tighten the bolts and remove the sp
13. 10492 ARBOR PULLEY 1 206 SC10493 BUSHING 1 207 SC80113 M8X8mm HEX SOC HD SCR 2 208 SC80104 M6X10mm HEX SOC HD SCR 2 209 SC10494 ARBOR RAISING SUPPORT BRACKET 1 210 OR91801 WAVE WASHER 1 211 SC10495 SPLITTER MOUNT SUPPORT 1 212 SC10496 FLANGE 1 213 SC80325 M5X12mm HEX SOC HD SCR 3 214 OR91824 5X5X15 KEY 1 215 SC10497 ARBOR SHAFT 1 216 OR70400 BLADE RA 10 3 2 5 8 40T STL 1 217 OR91026 BLADE FLANGE 1 218 SC10540 ARBOR NUT 1 219 OR73016 M6X35mm HEX SOC HD SCR 2 219A OR90059 M6 FLAT WASHER 2 220 OR91761 M8X25mm SOC HEX HD SCR 5 220A OR90248 M8 LOCK WASHER 9 220B OR91084 SPECIAL WASHER 8 3X25X3 5 9 221 SC10738 PIN 2 222 SC10737 REAR BRACKET 1 223 OR91821 M8X20MM HEX SOC SET SCREW 4 224 OR90307 NUT HEX M8 4 225 OR91766 5 8 18 LOCK NUT 4 226 SC10499 REAR TRUNNION 1 227 SC10500 TIE BAR 2 SC10758 EELEVATING SHAFT ASSY 228 230 1 228 OR91744 GEAR 1 229 OR91792 3 x 15mm SPRING PIN 1 230 SC10759 ELEVATING SHAFT 1 231 OR90232 4 x20mm SPRING PIN 1 232 OR91740 3 8 FIBER WASHER 2 233 SC10501 ECCENTRIC SCR 1 234 OR93906 M5X6mm HEX SOC HD SCR 1 SC10542 TILT SHAFT ASSY 235 237 1 235 SC85308 RETAINING RING 9 1 236 SC10740 SUPPORT BUSHING 1 236A SC10741 FLANGE 1 237 SC10742 TILT SHAFT 1 238 OR90232 4 x20mm SPRING PIN 1 239 SC10502 TILE NUT 1 240 OR91766 5 8 18 LOCK NUT 1 241 SC10760 BUSHING 1 39 KEV PART NO NO DESCRIPTION QTV 242 SC10722 HANDWHEEL 2 243 OR72942 ELEVATING KNOB ASSV 2 244 OR91038 KNOB BOLT 2 245 OR70157 KNOB
14. 2 435 2 407A 2 407 2 422A 4 422 4 NN W xf 411 436 439 2 444 2 TY c p 40 KEY NO 401 402 403 404 405 406 407 407A 408 409 410 411 411 412 413 414 415 416 417 418 419 420 421 422 PART NO OR90761 SC10520 SC10212 SC10215 SC10763 SC10456 SC10764 OR90761 OR91134 OR91832 SC10523 SC76075 SC76076 SC10524 OR90761 OR94428 SC10525 OR91787 OR91135 OR91787 OR91833 OR91128 OR70003 SC10529 DESCRIPTION M5X10mm PAN HD SCR MOTOR COVER BIG WARNING LABEL SMALL WARNING LABEL CABINET WELDMENT ASSY END CAP SUPPORT PLATE M5X10mm PAN HD SCR WRENCH HOOK M4X8 TRIANGULAR THREAD TAP SCR CABINET ACCESS DOOR SPEC LABEL FOR 35951G SPEC LABEL FOR 35951C SUPPORT BOARD M5X10mm PAN HD SCR M5 LOCK NUT FIXED BOARD 1 4 20 x3 8 ROUND HD TAP SCR FENCE BRACKET 1 4 20 x3 8 ROUND HD TAP SCR SCR PAN HD TAP 1 4 20 X DUST PORT NAME PLATE LEVELING SCREW QTY B N K N N Ao cx N a K NX D 41 KEY NO 422A 423 424 425 426 427 428 429 430 431 432 433 434 435 436 437 438 439 440 441 442 443 444 445 PART NO OR90307 OR91124 OR91787 SC10765 OR91787 SC76045 OR91106 OR91775 OR90143 OR91737 OR90078 OR91497 OR90311 OR91505 OR91469 OR91502 OR91508 OR91504 OR91507 OR91506 OR72922 OR915
15. ACK FINGER SUPPORT 1 23 SC10479 SPECIAL BOLT 1 24 SC10480 SPRING 1 25 SC10481 FAST NUT BASE 1 26 SC10482 RIVING KNIFE PLATE 1 27 SC10483 RIVING KNIFE SUPPORT 1 28 OR93372 SCR SOC HD CAP M6 X 12mm 2 29 OR90502 M6 LOCK WASHER 2 29A SC80321 M6X8mm HEX SOC HD SCR WITH FLAT POINT 1 29C SC81113 M8 LOCK NUT LEFT 2 29D SC80322 M5X10mm HEX SOC HD SCR WITH FLAT POINT 1 29E SC80437 ST2 9X6 5 CROSS COUNTERSUNK TAP SCR 2 29F SC10484 ANTI KICKBACK FINGER SUPPORT BEARER 2 35951C 35951G Switch Assembly OR91712 1 75 HP 110V 127A 3 127 3 N 124 gt 123 122A 2 55 12 4 54 12 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION QTY 35951C 40 SC10755 LEFT EXTENSION WING 1 41 OR91789 1 4 28X 3 8 SET SCREW 4 42 SC10154 TABLE INSERT LEFT PAD 2 43 SC10155 TABLE INSERT RIGHT PAD 1 44 SC10486 TABLE INSERT 48 SC10487 8X5mm MAGNET 4 49 SC10756 TABLE ASSY 1 52 SC10757 RIGHT EXTENSION WING 1 54 SC80470 5 16 18X50mm HEX BOLT 12 95 OR90248 M8 LOCK WASHER 12 56 OR91084 SPECIAL WASHER 8 3X25X3 5 12 35951G 40 SC10766 LEFT EXTENSION WING 1 41 OR91789 1 4 28X 3 8 SET SCREW 4 42 SC10154 TABLE INSERT LEFT PAD 2 43 SC10155 TABLE INSERT RIGHT PAD 1 44 SC10486 TABLE INSERT 1 48 SC10487 8X5mm MAGNET 4 49 SC10767 TABLE ASSY 1 52 SC10768 RIGHT EXTENSION WING 1 54 SC80470 5 16 18X50mm HEX BOLT 12 95 OR90248 M8 LOCK WASHER 12 56 OR91084 SPECIAL WASHER 8 3X25X3 5 12 37 KEY PART NO NO D
16. ARTING AND STOPPING THE SAW Fig A 1 The ON OFF switch is located under the front rail on the table saw 2 To turn the table saw on press the green START button A in one half inch Note There is a safety feature on the switch to insure that the switch must be completely pressed before the saw will START SEE FIG A To turn the table saw off press the large red OFF paddle B or lift the paddle and press directly on the red OFF button 4 When the table saw is not in use the ON button should be locked so that it cannot be started 5 Using a padlock not provided it is possible to lock the switch to prevent unauthorized use Lift the red OFF paddle and place a padlock through the holes C in the side of the ON button and then lock the padlock Make sure keys have been removed from padlock and placed where no children can get them SEE FIG A 6 To use the table saw unlock and remove the padlock from the ON button THERMAL OVERLOAD PROTECTION AWARNING e Turn the power switch OFF and unplug the power cord from its power source prior to doing or perform ing any maintenance e Make certain that the OFF button has been de pressed before pushing the thermal overload reset button The motor supplied with your table saw has a resettable thermal overload relay located on the side of the switch If the motor shuts off during an operation cutting a workpiece too f
17. Blade Guard Assembly with Riving Knife C Motor Cover D Bevel Scale E Height Adjustment Handwheel F Bevel Adjustment Handwheel G Fence Hooks H On Off Switch I Mobile Base Caster Assembly J Fence Optional K 30 or 50 Rail Optional L 12 or 34 Table Board Optional GENERAL SAFETY A WARNING TO AVOID serious injury and damage to the machine read and follow all Safety and Operating Instructions before assembling and operating this machine This manual is not totally comprehensive It does not and can not convey every possible safety and opera tional problem which may arise while using this machine The manual will cover many of the basic and specific safety procedures needed in an industrial envi ronment All federal and state laws and any regulations having jurisdiction covering the safety requirements for use of this machine take precedence over the statements in this manual Users of this machine must adhere to all such regulations Below is a list of symbols that are used to attract your attention to possible dangerous conditions gt This is the safety alert symbol It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards Obey all safety mes sages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death A DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided WILL result in death or serious injury A WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which
18. ESCRIPTION QTY x OR91712 SWITCH ASSY 60 76 60 OR91060 SWITCH PADDLE 1 61 SC80411 M4X25mm ROUND HD TAP SCR 2 62 OR90343 SWITCH 1 63 OR91063 SWITCH BOX 1 63A OR91579 SWITCH RESET LABEL 1 64 SC80410 M4X16 ROUND HD TAP SCR 4 66 OR91062 SWITCH SUPPORT 1 68 OR90381 M5 HEX NUT 2 69 OR90362 M5 EXT TOOTH WASHER 4 70 OR90505 M5X12 PAN HD SCR 2 73 OR70139 RESET SWITCH 25Amp 125 250V 1 74 OR91032 WIRE JUMPER BLACK 1 75 OR91007 SWITCH CORD 1 75A OR70141 STRAIN RELIEF 7P 2 2 76 OR91030 POWER CORD 1 SC10160 MITER GAUGE ASSY 114 132 114 OR91076 MITER GAUGE BODY 1 115 SC10161 SPECIAL WASHER 3 116 SC10162 SPECIAL SCREW 2 119 SC10163 GUIDE BAR 1 120 OR91763 M4 X 16MM SET SCREW 4 121 OR91783 1 4 x3 4 PIN 1 122 OR91774 M4X10 PAN HD SREW 2 122A OR90143 M4 FLAT WASHER 2 123 OR91080 PLUNGER 1 124 OR91081 PLUNGER BLOCK 1 125 OR91082 CURSOR 1 126 OR91775 M4X15 PAN HD SCREW 1 127 OR94404 M4X20 PAN HD SCREW 3 127A OR90078 M4 HEX NUT 3 130 OR91573 MITER SCALE 1 131 OR91084 SPECIAL WASHER 1 132 SC10153 MITER GAUGE KNOB 1 216 m 282 217 288 219A 2 219 2 218 Pass I 9 W K 285 Dor Si GE 220A 5 287 220B 5 1 p 221 2 gt cb gt ASS 220B 4 _220A 4 des 35951C 35951G 38 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION QTY 200 OR91766 5 8 18 JAM NUT 1 201 OR90235 M6 HEX NUT 2 201 OR92137 M5X12mm PAN HD SCR 3 203 OR91733 6203 LLB BALL BEARING 2 204 SC10491 BUSHING 1 205 SC
19. SEMBLY FOR 35951G amp 35951C A WARNING MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE SAW IS DISCONNECTED FROM THE POWER SOURCE CAUTION The extension wings are heavy two people are required to assemble both extension wings to the table saw The installation method for granite and cast iron wing is the same 1 One person put right left extension wing on the top of cabinet Match the alignment pin A to the holes on the bottom of the wing SEE FIG 6 Fig 6 2 The other person installs 50mm Shoulder bolts 4 B with Flat and Spring Washers from the bottom of the cabinet Do not fully tighten Then use the provided spacer fit into the mitre slots to achieve proper width for the mitre guage Tighten the Shoulder Screws in place and remove the mitre slot spacer NOTE The Pre adjustment and Pre setting of the extension wings for the flatness has been completed in Factory 3 To adjust wings if needed loosen the set screws by 2 5mm Allen Wrench at C locationSEE FIG 7 Fig 7 4 Use blade wrench to adjust the hollow bolt B SEE FIG 8 Fig 8 5 Tightening the set screws C SEE FIG 7 6 Use a straight edge across to the main table and extension wings checking the flatness on all as assembled SEE FIG 9 Fig 9 7 If the wings are not leveled please repeat Step 3 to 5 19 CONNECTING SWITCH CORD TO MOTOR CORD A WARNING MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE SAW IS DISCONNECTED FROM THE POWER SOURCE 1 Place the sw
20. a to indi cate that it is acceptable for outdoor use Make certain the extension cord is properly sized and in good electrical condition Always replace a worn or damaged extension cord immediately or have it repaired by a qualified person before using it Protect your extension cords from sharp objects exces sive heat and damp or wet areas MINIMUM RECOMMENDED GAUGE FOR EXTENSION CORDS AWG 120 VOLT OPERATION ONLY 25 LONG 50 LONG 100 LONG 16 AWG 14 AWG 14 AWG Not recommended 0 to 6 Amps 6 to 10 Amps 10 to 12 Amps 12 to 15 Amps MINIMUM RECOMMENDED GAUGE FOR EXTENSION CORDS AWG 240 VOLT OPERATION ONLY 16 AWG 14 AWG 14 AWG Not recommended 0 to 6 Amps 6 to 10 Amps 10 to 12 Amps 12 to 15 Amps UNPACKING amp INVENTORY A WARNING e he machine is heavy two people are required to unpack and lift e Use a safety strap to avoid tip over when lifting machine Check shipping carton and machine for damage before unpackaging Carefully remove packaging materials parts and machine from shipping carton Always check for and remove protective shipping materials around motors and moving parts Lay out all parts on a clean work surface Hemove any protective materials and coatings from all of the parts and the table saw The protective coatings can be removed by spraying WD 40 on them and wip ing it off with a soft cloth This may need redone sever al times before all of the protecti
21. acers 5 Test the miter gauge in the slot adjust if necessary 6 Repeat on the other wing 7 Save you spacers with your manual for future use i e move the table saw from your garage to your new workshop Please note the miter gauge is a standard size measuring 19mm 3 4 and the spacers are 19 2mm each
22. al tools in the presence of flammable liquids or gasses 11 11 12 13 14 15 16 20 21 22 23 24 DO NOT FORCE the machine to perform an opera tion for which it was not designed It will do a safer and higher quality job by only performing operations for which the machine was intended DO NOT stand on a machine Serious injury could result if it tips over or you accidentally contact any moving part DO NOT store anything above or near the machine DO NOT operate any machine or tool if under the influence of drugs alcohol or medication EACH AND EVERY time check for damaged parts prior to using any machine Carefully check all guards to see that they operate properly are not damaged and perform their intended functions Check for alignment binding or breakage of all moving parts Any guard or other part that is dam aged should be immediately repaired or replaced Ground all machines If any machine is supplied with a 3 prong plug it must be plugged into a 3 contact electrical receptacle The third prong is used to ground the tool and provide protection against accidental electric shock DO NOT remove the third prong Keep visitors and children away from any machine DO NOT permit people to be in the immediate work area especially when the machine is operating KEEP protective guards in place and in working order MAINTAIN your balance DO NOT extend yourself over the
23. ard crosscutting simply means cutting across means to cut lengthwise To rip a board the width of the stock 1 Inspect the board for soundness You will need a straightedge to rip with accuracy Your workpiece may need to be jointed flat before attempting to cut on the table saw Crosscuts are made with the miter gauge There are two miter gauge slots in the table top Use the one that works best for the piece being crosscutTo make a crosscut using the miter gauge A WARNING 1 Inspect the board for soundness You do not necessarily need a square edge to crosscut with Never attempt to rip a board that does not have accuracy one perfectly straight edge on it Always run the straight edge of the board against the rip fence Failure to do this could result in kickback and serious personal injury 2 Inspect the miter gauge Is it properly set and tight Move the rip fence completely out of the way Turn on the saw and allow it to come to full speed 4 Hold the workpiece firmly against the face of the 2 Setthe rip fence to the desired distance from the x Ges blade IF YOU ARE MAKING NARROW CUTS miter gauge and ease it into the blade and through W the workpiece SEE FIG 34 USE A PUSH STICK Serious injury can occur if you put your hands close to the blade A push stick Fig 34 pattern has been included at the end of this l manual Use it to hold the workpiece against the table and fence and push the workpiece fully past the b
24. as 27 ALWAYS use a pushstick for ripping narrow work anti kickback fingers which minimize the chance of a workiece being thrown back during a cutting operation 28 NEVER have any part of your body in line with the path of the saw blade If a kickback occurs with you directly in front of the blade a serious injury can occur pieces 19 ALWAYS push the workpiece past the blade DO NOT release a workpiece until it is past the blade and removed from the saw 29 NEVER attempt to free a stalled blade without first turning the machine off and disconnecting the saw from the power source 20 DO NOT execute a cut when you do not have complete control of the situation 21 DO NOT cut a workpiece that is too large for you to handle ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS The table saw with a 240 volt plug should only be connected to an outlet having the same configuration of your 240V outlet Please follow the instruction of wiring diagram for changing the motor Voltage from 120 Volt to 240 Volt A WARNING To reduce the risk of electric shock follow all electri WIRING DIAGRAM cal and safety codes including the National Electric Code NEC and the Occupational Safety and Health Regulations OSHA All electrical connections and wiring should be made by qualified personnel only BLACK GRAY The switch provided with your saw is a dual voltage capable switch meaning it is designed to function at either 120 or 240 volts The switch an
25. ast or using a dull blade using the saw beyond its capacity or low voltage press the OFF button and let the motor cool three to five minutes Push the reset thermal overload button on the side of the ON OFF switch assembly Make certain that the saw blade and work area has been cleared of debris before restarting saw The motor can now be turned on again A WARNING PRE RUN CHECK MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE SAW IS DISCONNECTED Before you begin to use your Table Saw you should FROM THE POWER SOURCE give it a thorough inspection making sure you ask yourself the following questions 1 Is the blade mounted correctly 2 Is the saw stable A WARNING 3 Isitwired properly 4 ls your electrical system properly configured ALWAYS wear eye protection Any machine can 5 Haved you checked your workpiece for obvious throw debris into the eyes during operations which defects could cause severe and permanent eye damage Everyday eyeglasses areNOT safety glasses 6 Is the guard assembly installed and functional ALWAYS wear Safety Goggles that comply with ANSI standard Z87 1 when operating power tools 7 Have you checked the saw blade clearance when it is adjusted to varying angles and depths 8 Have you read all the warnings and directions regarding the operation of this machine A WARNING TEST RUN 1 Face the table saw and stand to the left of the ALWAYS wear a NIOSH OSHA approved dust mask blade path to p
26. d saw comes 2 WHITE BLACK 1 BLACK prewired for 120 volt operation If you decide to convert the saw to 240V you will have to replace the 120 volt YELLOW 4 WHITE plug on the switch with a UL CSA Listed plug suitable for 240 volts 13 GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS A WARNING This machine MUST BE GROUNDED while in use to protect the operator from electric shock In the event of a malfunction or breakdown GROUND ING provides the path of least resistance for electric current and reduces the risk of electric shock The plug MUST be plugged into a matching electrical receptacle that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with ALL local codes and ordinances If a plug is provided with your machine DO NOT modify the plug If it will not fit your electrical receptacle have a qualified electrician install the proper connections to meet all electrical codes local and state All connections must also adhere to all of OSHA mandates IMPROPER ELECTRICAL CONNECTION of the equip ment grounding conductor can result in risk of electric shock The conductor with the green insulation with or without yellow stripes is the equipment grounding con ductor DO NOT connect the equipment grounding con ductor to a live terminal if repair or replacement of the electric cord or plug is necessary Check with a qualified electrician or service personnel if you do not completely understand the grounding instructions or if you are
27. es necessary see CHECKING BLADE ALIGNMENT A WARNING MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE SAW IS DISCONNECTED FROM THE POWER SOURCE 1 To align the blade parallel to the miter slot first loosen two hex soc head screws A under the front side of the table saw This is the same side as the raise lower handwheel B SEE FIG 34 2 Remove the End cap on the rear side of the table saw Loosen two hex soc head screws A SEE FIG 35 3 The saw table is now loose and can be repositioned until the blade is parallel to the miter slot Repeat steps in CHECKING BLADE ALIGNMENT POLY V BELT ASSEMBLY Fig 34 1 Loosen 6 of M5x10mm cross pan head tap screws A and remove the cabinet access doorSEE FIG 37 Fig 37 Fig 35 2 Install the belt on the Arbor Pulley and raise motor by loosing 1 of the motor mounting bolts B and nuts C to reach the belt distance for assembling the belt on the motor Pulley SEE FIG 38 amp FIG 39 Fig 38 4 When blade is parallel to miter slot tighten all four hex soc head screws 5 Recheck blade alignment 6 Tilt the blade to 45 degrees and rotate the saw blade by hand Make sure the blade does not contact the table insert BEVEL ARROW ADJUSTMENT 1 Make certain that the blade is at 90 degrees to the table surface with a combination square 2 Check that the bevel arrow is pointing to the zero degree mark on the bevel scale located on the front of the cabinet 3 To adjust arrow
28. her What is your annual household income _ 20 000 to 29 999 30 000 to 39 999 _ 40 000 to 49 999 50 000 to 59 999 60 000 to 69 999 _ 70 000 to 79 999 ___ 80 000 to 89 999 _ 90 000 What is your age group _ 20 to 29 years _ 40 to 49 years _ _ 60 to 69 years to 39 years 50 to 59 years __ 70 years How long have you been a woodworker Oto 2 years 2 to 8 years __ 8 to 20 years __ over 20 years 10 11 12 13 14 15 Belt Sander How would you rank your woodworking skills _ Simple Intermediate Advance _ Master Craftsman How many Steel City machines do you own What stationary woodworking tools do you own Check all that apply _ Air Compressor Band Saw _ Drill Press _ Drum Sander Dust Collection Horizontal Boring Machine _ Jointer _ Lathe _ _ Mortiser _ _ Panel Saw _ Planer _ _ Power Feeder _ Radial Arm Saw _ _ Shaper _ _ Spindle Sander _ Table Saw _ Vacuum Veneer Press Wide Belt Sander Other Which benchtop tools do you own Check all that apply _ Belt Sander gt Belt Disc Sander _ Drill Press _ Band Saw _ Grinder _ Mini Jointer __ Mini Lathe _ Scroll Saw _ _ Spindle Belt Sander Other Which portable hand held power tools do you own Check all that apply Biscuit Jointer _ Circular Saw _ Drill Driver _ _Dust Collector Detail Sander _ Miter Saw _ Orbital Sander _ Palm Sander _ A Por
29. if not avoided COULD result in death or serious injury CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation if not avoid ed MAY result in minor or moderate injury It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices CAUTION CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol indi cates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in property damage NOTICE This symbol is used to alert the user to useful informa tion about proper operation of the machine 10 A WARNING A WARNING Exposure to the dust created by power sanding saw ing grinding drilling and other construction activities may cause serious and permanent respiratory or other injury including silicosis a serious lung dis ease cancer and death Avoid breathing the dust and avoid prolonged contact with dust The dust may contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm Some examples of these chemicals are e Lead from lead based paints Crystalline silica from bricks cement and other masonry products e Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber Always operate tool in well ventilated area and pro vide for proper dust removal Use a dust collection system along with an air filtration system whenever possible Always use properly fitting NIOSH OSHA approved respiratory protection appropriate for the dust exposure and wash exposed areas with soa
30. itch cord A through hole B in front of Cabinet SEE FIG 18 2 Open motor cover insert three prong switch cord C into three hole outlet D of the motor cord SEE FIG 19 Fig 18 3 Pull slack in switch cord into the cabinet Make sure that the power cord inside of the cabinet is properly routed and clear of the saw blade and any pinch points for all blade height and blade angle settings Fig 19 20 INSTALLATION AND LEVELING Final location for the saw must be level dry well lighted and have enough room to allow movement around the saw with long pieces of wood stock Level the saw front to back and side to side using a carpenter s level placed on the table Use shims under the corners if necessary but make sure the saw is stable before being placed into service RIVING KNIFE SPLITTER COMPONENTS ASSEMBLY A WARNING MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE SAW IS DISCONNECTED FROM THE POWER SOURCE NOTE Remove the table insert Table insert are gripped by four magnets on the table Fig 20 a A ml t F AA e T RE INSTALLING AND REMOVING THE RIVING KNIFE SPLITTER The factory will install the blade amp splitter at factory to ensure they are in alignment To Install 1 Loosen the knob by pulling upwards C Line up the riving knife splitter in the proper direction to the mounting bracket B SEE FIG 21 2 Push the Riving Knife Splitter all the way down into the mounting b
31. kwise until itis securely tightened SEE FIG 28 TILTING THE BLADE The blade bevel handwheel and handwheel lock knob are located on the right side of the cabinet To increase the saw blade bevel loosen the adjustment knob C and then turn the hand wheel clockwise When the saw blade is at its desired degree tighten the adjustment knob clockwise C SEE FIG 28A Fig 28A 23 To adjust blade to a 90 degree blade bevel positive stop raise the saw blade A to its highest position SEE FIG 29 Using a combination square B check that the blade is 90 degrees to the saw table zero degrees on bevel Scale If the blade will not tilt to 90 degrees when the set screw contacts the stop position and turn it until the blade can be positioned to 90 degrees SEE FIG 30 C Once the blade has been tilted to 90 degrees confirm this using your square tighten the adjustment handle located on the front of the cabinet This will keep the blade from tilting further SEE FIG 30 C If the blade will not tilt to 45 degrees when the set screw D contacts the stop position and turn it until the blade can be positioned to 45 degrees SEE FIG 30 Fig 30 6 Using a combination square C make sure that the blade is at 45 degrees SEE FIG 31 7 With the blade at 45 degrees tighten the adjustment handle to keep the blade from further tilting SEE FIG 30 D 8 Turn the set screw clock
32. l City Tools may vary How to get Service e To obtain service for this Steel City Tool you must return it Freight Prepaid or take in to an authorized service center for Steel City Tools You may obtain the Service Location or Service Technician location nearest to you by calling toll free 1 877 724 8665 e When requesting warranty service you must present the original dated sales receipt and Date code which can be found on the original carton and machine body SCTW will repair or replace at its expense and at its option any SCTW machine machine part Motor Switch and Cords or machine accessory which in normal use has proven to be defective What is not covered e This warranty applies only to the original purchaser at retail and may not be transferred This warranty only covers defects arising from normal usage and does not cover any malfunction failure or defect resulting from misuse abuse neglect alteration modification or repair by other than an authorized Service Center or Technician of Steel City Tool Works Consumable accessories provided with the tool such as but not limited to brushes blades belts bits are not covered e Steel City Tool Works make No Warranties Representations or Promises as to the Quality or Performance of its Power Tools other than those specifically stated in this Warranty Except as set forth above SCTW makes no express or implied representations or warranties with respect to its machinery
33. lace a square against the guide bar and front of the miter gauge body Square the miter gauge body to the guide bar and tighten knob 4 Push in plunger and make adjustments to stop screw E so that it touches the plunger and tighten lock nut 5 Recheck the positive stop angle to the saw blade insert the guide bar into the miter slot and slide the miter gauge up to the saw blade 6 To check place a square against the saw blade and miter gauge body If any more adjustments are needed repeat steps above T To set both 45 degree positive stops repeat steps 1 thru 6 above at the 45 degree settings OPERATIONS A CAUTION e A separate electrical circuit should be used for your table saw The circuit should not be less than 14 AWG wire and should be protected with a 15 amp time lag fuse e Have a qualified electrician repair or replace damaged or worn cord immediately Before connecting the motor to the power line make certain the switch is in the OFF position and be sure that the electric current is of the same characteristics as the motor nameplate All line connections should make good contact e Running on low voltage or long extension cords will damage the motor A WARNING DO NOT expose the table saw to rain or operate the in damp locations e MAKE SURE all parts have been assembled correct ly and are in working order e KEEP table surface clear of tools and debris before starting table saw ST
34. lade When a small width is to be ripped and a push stick cannot be safelv put between the blade and rip fence rip a larger piece to obtain the desired piece 3 Turnon the saw and allow it to reach full speed Place the trued edge of the board against the rip fence Feed the workpiece slowly and evenly into the blade and through the workpiece When ripping always stand off to the side of the workpiece and push it through making sure to keep your fingers out of line with the blade SEE FIG 35 Fig 35 5 Turn off the saw and allow the blade to come to a full stop A WARNING Small cutoff pieces can contact the moving blade and be thrown back toward the operator Always use the least amount of clearance between the table insert and the blade to reduce the risk of injury from these pieces Never attempt to grab these pieces while the table saw is turned on Your hand may come into contact with the blade Turn the table saw off and safely remove these pieces AFTER the blade has come to a complete stop 30 Do not stand directly behind the workpiece when ripping SEE FIG 36 Fig 36 A WARNING Stand out of the line of potential kickback Hold the workpiece firmly against the fence and table Do not allow your fingers to get close to the blade Do not reach over the blade to off load the workpiece DADO OPERATIONS In addition to its ability to rip and crosscut lumber the table saw is also an invaluable
35. lav cardboard on the floor to protect the table and cabinet Use wedge to have an angle Approximate 40 45 CAUTION DO NOT LET EDGE OF GRANITE CONTACT FLOOR IT MAY CHIP Fig 1 3 Install the adjust feet Key 422 422a and install the straight wheel Key 433 434 and 435 Tighten all the screws Flip wheel assembly that includes Key 436 443 Carriage bolts are Key 444 6 Attach the Flip Wheel to the opposite side by using Carriage bolts 2 and Lock Nuts 2 Tighten them in position 7 With help raise the saw to leveling position A HANDWHEEL ASSEMBLY A WARNING MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE SAW IS DISCONNECTED FROM THE POWER SOURCE Fig 3 1 Place one of the handwheels A onto the blade raise lower shaft B located on the front of the cabinet Align the groove in the back of the handwheel with the pin C SEE FIG 3 Fig 4 2 Thread the locking knob D onto the threaded end of the shaft SEE FIG 4 Hepeat the steps above to assemble the remaining handwheel and locking knob onto the bevel shaft located on the side of the cabinet WRENCH AND FENCE HOOK ASSEMBLY A WARNING MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE SAW IS DISCONNECTED FROM THE POWER SOURCE Fig 5 1 Assemble both of the fence hooks A to the left and right cabinet using two M4 X 8mm tap screw 2 Assemble wrench hook B to the right side of cabinet using two 2 1 4 tap screws SEE FIG 5 18 EXTENSION WING AS
36. mance of any agreement including without limitation this Warranty shall take place in the federal or state courts in Allegheny County Pennsylvania WARRANTY CARD ze OUT HERE O Name Street Apt No City State Zip Phone Number E Mail Product Description Model No NOTE The Proof of Purchasemust be submitted along with this card in order to have the Warranty to take into effect Fail to submit the Proof of Purchase may invalidate your Product Warranty Serial No The following information is given on a voluntary basis and is strictly confidential Where did you purchase your STEEL CITY machine Store City Online How did you first learn of Steel City Tool Works _ Advertisement _ _ Mail Order Catalog Web Site _ Friend Local Store Other Which of the following magazines do you subscribe to _ American Woodworker _ Cabinetmaker _ Canadian Woodworking _ Family Handyman Fine Homebuilding ___ Fine Woodworking _ Journal of Light Construction Old House Journal _ Popular Mechanics _ _ Popular Science _ Popular Woodworking ___ Today s Homeowner ___ WOOD Woodcraft ___ WOODEN Boat ___ Woodshop News _ Woodsmith _ Woodwork ___ Woodworker ___ Woodworker s Journal __ Workbench Other Which of the following woodworking remodeling shows do you watch ___ Backyard America The American Woodworker _ Home Time _ _ The New Yankee Workshop _ _ This Old House Woodwright s Shop Ot
37. net or blow out the inside with an air hose Be sure to use air pressure no higher than 50 P S I as high pressure air may damage insulation A WARNING Be sure to wear protective eyewear and dust mask when cleaning out the cabinet of the saw LOCATE YOUR SERIAL NUMBER The Serial Number of your unit can be located on the specification sticker label and the carton label It is a letter L followed by 8 digit code Please use the model number and serial number as reference SEE FIG 37 amp 38 Fig 37 Fig 38 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE This section covers the most common processing problems encountered in sawing and what to do about them Do not make any adjustments until the table saw is unplugged and moving parts have come to a complete stop PROBLEM LIKELY CAUSE S Saw stops or will not start Does not make accurate 45 or 90 cuts Material binds blade when ripping Saw makes unsatisfactory cuts Blade does not come up to speed Saw vibrates excessively Rip fence binds on guide rails Material kicked back from blade Blade does not raise or tilt freely Overload tripped Saw unplugged from wall or motor Fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped Cord damaged Stops not adjusted correctly Angle pointer not set accurately Miter gauge out of adjustment Fence not aligned with blade Warped wood Excessive feed rate Splitter not aligned with blade
38. ntain the unpained cast iron surfaces e Apply a heavy coat of WD 40 onto the unpainted cast iron surface Use a fine steel wood pad to buff the unpainted cast iron Make sure to buff in a front to rear direction only A side to side buffing motion will show in the finely ground cast iron as a flaw defect or scratches e Reapply WD 40 and buff the unpainted cast iron surfaces until the stains or rust is removed Make sure you use the same front to rear buffing direction to avoid scratching or marring the cast iron surface After all stains and or rust have been removed clean all oil and dirt from the table saw using a soft cloth or rag e Lastly you need to apply a good automotive paste wax to all unpainted cast iron surfaces This will help to protect the saw from rusting from further contact with moisture or oily hands This table saw requires very little maintenance other than minor lubrication and cleaning The following sections detail what will need to be done in order to assure continued operation of your saw LUBRICATION The table saw has sealed lubricated bearings in the motor housing that do not require any additional lubrication from the operator Use a wire brush to clean off the worm gears and trunnions and apply a white lithium grease to keep them lubricated 32 CLEANING Keep the inside of the cabinet clear of saw dust and wood chips With the table saw unplugged vacuum out the inside of the cabi
39. p and water 1 To avoid serious injury and damage to the machine read the entire User Manual before assembly and operation of this machine ALWAYS wear eye protection Any machine can throw debris into the eyes during operations which could cause severe and permanent eye damage Everyday eyeglasses are NOT safety glasses ALWAYS wear Safety Goggles that comply with ANSI standard Z87 1 when operat ing power tools A WARNING ALWAYS wear hearing protection Plain cotton is not an acceptable protective device Hearing equipment should comply with ANSI 83 19 Standards A WARNING 4 ALWAYS wear a NIOSH OSHA approved dust mask to prevent inhaling dangerous dust or air borne particles 5 ALWAYS keep the work area clean well lit and organized DO NOT work in an area that has slip pery floor surfaces from debris grease and wax 6 ALWAYS unplug the machine from the electrical receptacle when making adjustments changing parts or performing any maintenance 7 AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING Make sure that the power switch is in the OFF position before plugging in the power cord to the electrical receptacle A WARNING 8 AVOID a dangerous working environment DO NOT use electrical tools in a damp environment or expose them to rain or moisture A WARNING 9 CHILDPROOF THE WORKSHOP AREA by removing switch keys unplugging tools from the electrical receptacles and using padlocks 10 DO NOT use electric
40. racket make sure the location pin is properly locked in the hole of the Riving Knife Splitter The location hole is on the button side of the Riving Knife Splitter 3 Lock the splitter by lowering arm towards front SEE FIG 22 To Remove 1 Loosen the fasten knob C SEE FIG 22 2 Remove the Riving Knife splitter out of mounting bracket B SEE FIG 22 NOTE Make sure blade or arbor is at the highest position before adding or removing the riving Knife Splitter 21 LI rei ZC d I 2 KA 4280 e M AE 2 uma BLADE ASSEMBLY A WARNING MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE SAW IS DISCONNECTED FROM THE POWER SOURCE Fig 23 1 Remove the hex nut K and outer flange J from the blade arbor 1 NOTE The arbor has a right hand thread to loosen the hex nut turn it counterclockwise by using the supplied wrenches 2 Place a 10 saw blade Z onto the blade arbor I make sure the teeth of the blade are pointing down in the front of the table saw Place the outer flange J and hex nut K onto the blade arbor and snug hex nut by hand Place the open end blade wrench L on the flats of the inner blade flange not shown and the box end blade wrench M onto the hex nut and securely tighten SEE FIG 23 NOTE The blade arbor has a right hand thread to tighten the hex nut turn it clockwise Fig 24 3 Place a square N onto the saw blade and against the splitter as
41. revent inhaling dangerous dust or airborne particles 2 With one finger on the ON button and one finger on the OFF button turn the saw on Be ready to turn the saw off in case of a mishap 3 Watch and listen to the saw Note whether there are any unusual sounds or excessive vibrations NOTICE 4 If anything appears abnormal immediately turn The following section was designed to give off the saw unplug it and fix the problems If a instructions on the basic operations of this table problem exists that is beyond the scope of this saw However it is in no way comprehensive of manual contact your dealer every table saw application It is strongly recom mended that you read books trade magazines or 5 fthe saw is behaving normally turn it off and pre get formal training to maximize the potential of pare to make a cut according to the instructions your table saw and to minimize the risks outlined in this section 28 BLADE SELECTION Choosing the correct blade for the job is essential for the safe and efficient use of your table saw Ignoring this important step could result in damage to the saw and serious injury to the operator Below are the most common saw blades and their uses 1 Rip Blade Used for cutting with the grain Typically 10 rip blades have between 18 40 teeth and large gullets to allow for large chip removal SEE FIG 31 Fig 31 2 Cross cut Blade Used for cutting across the grain 10 cross cu
42. rsonal injury and damage to the machine 12 3 Prevent electrical shock Follow all electrical and safety codes including the National Electrical Code NEC and the Occupational Safety and Health Regulations OSHA All electrical connections and wiring should be made by qualified personnel only A WARNING TO REDUCE the risk of electrical shock DO NOT use this machine outdoors DO NOT expose to rain or moisture Store indoors in a dry area 5 STOP using this machine if at any time you experi ence difficulties in performing any operation Contact your supervisor instructor or machine serv ice center immediately 6 Safety decals are on this machine to warn and direct you to how to protect yourself or visitors from personal injury These decals MUST be maintained so that they are legible REPLACE decals that are not legible 7 DO NOT leave the unit plugged into the electrical outlet Unplug the unit from the outlet when not in use and before servicing performing maintenance tasks or cleaning 8 ALWAYS turn the power switch OFF before unplugging the table saw A WARNING 9 DO NOT handle the plug or table saw with wet hands 10 11 DO NOT pull the table saw by the power cord NEVER allow the power cord to come in contact with sharp edges hot surfaces oil or grease USE accessories only recommended by Steel City 12 DO NOT unplug the table saw by pulling on the power cord ALWAYS grasp the pl
43. s machine until you have read and understand the information contained in this manual The drawings illustrations photographs and specifications in this user manual represent your machine at time of print However changes may be made to your machine or this manual at any time with no obligation to Steel City Tool Works WARRANTY STEEL CITY TOOL WORKS 5 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Steel City Tool Works LLC SC TW warranties this STEEL CITY TOOL WORKS machinery to be free of defects in workmanship and materials for a period of 5 years from the date of the original retail purchase by the original owner Granite components are warranted for 10 years Please inform SCTW within 30 days for any damages or defects on the Granite components found upon receipt of the products to qualify for the 10 year limited warranty See the Granite warranty statement supplied with those products Important Notice Proof of Purchase must be present when requesting Warranty service e All warranty communications should be directed to Steel City Tool Works Technical Service 1 877 724 8665 e Warranty Card must be completed and returned within 90 Days from original Purchase Date What is covered under the 5 year Limited Warranty This warranty covers all defects in workmanship or materials and normal wear items such as motors switches cords gears and bearings for 2 years following the date of purchase of the tool Warranties on other Stee
44. sembly O Make sure the splitter is square to table SEE FIG 24 4 Lay a straight edge R against the left side of the saw blade S Align the splitter and make sure the splitter is aligned to the blade SEE FIG 25 Fig 25 CONVERSION THE SPLITTER TO RIVING KNIFE A WARNING MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE SAW IS DISCONNECTED FROM THE POWER SOURCE NOTE Splitter can be used as riving knife 1 Remove the guard assembly C and kick back pawl assembly D by loosing knob A and B SEE FIG 26 Fig 26 2 Remove the table insert E SEE FIG 26 Fig 27 3 Loosen locking arm B move splitter to lower position by tilting blade slighty to right Align pins to holes A SEE FIG 27 4 Tighten the Arm B and re install the table insert SEE FIG 27 ADJUSTMENTS RAISING AND LOWERING THE BLADE Fig 28 ADJUSTING BLADE BEVEL POSITIVE STOP Fig 29 The blade height adjustment handwheel and handwheel lock knob are located on the front of the cabinet above the blade bevel scale To raise the saw blade loosen the handwheel lock knob B counterclockwise and turn the handwheel A clockwise When the saw blade is at its desired height tighten the handwheel lock knob clockwise until it is securely tightened To lower the saw blade loosen the handwheel lock knob counterclockwise and turn the handwheel counterclockwise When the saw blade is at its desired height tighten the handwheel lock knob cloc
45. st also contain a ground wire and plug pin Wear proper clothing DO NOT wear loose clothing gloves neckties or jewelry These items can get caught in the machine during operations and pull the operator into the moving parts Users must wear a protective cover on their hair if the hair is long to prevent it from contacting any moving parts SAVE these instructions and refer to them frequent ly and use them to instruct other users Information regarding the safe and proper operation of this tool is also available from the following sources Power Tool Institute 1300 Summer Avenue Cleveland OH 44115 2851 www powertoolinstitute org National Safety Council 1121 Spring Lake Drive Itasca IL 60143 3201 American National Standards Institute 25 West 43rd Street 4th floor New York NY 10036 www ansi org ANSI 01 1 Safety Requirements for Woodworking Machines and the U S Department of Labor regulations www osha gov PRODUCT SAFETY 1 Serious personal injury may occur if normal safety precautions are overlooked or ignored Accidents are frequently caused by lack of familiarity or failure to pay attention Obtain advice from supervisor instructor or another qualified individual who is familiar with this machine and its operations Every work area is different Always consider safe ty first as it applies to your work area Use this machine with respect and caution Failure to do so could result in serious pe
46. t blades have between 60 80 teeth and a shallow gullet SEE FIG 32 Fig 32 29 3 Combination Blade Used for cutting with and across the grain A compromise between a rip blade and a cross cut blade a 10 combination blade will typically have between 40 50 teeth SEE FIG 33 Fig 33 4 Thin kerf Most types of saw blades are available in a thin kerf style Designed primarily to minimize stock waste thin kerf blades are used in conjunc tion with a blade stabilizer to reduce blade wobble Note Many blade guards splitters are thicker than many thin kerf blades Make sure that the stock will pass by the guard splitter before beginning a cut 5 Dado Blades There are two types of dado blades stack and wobble Stack dadoes involve more set up time but they provide a superior finish cut when compared to a wobble dado 6 Moulding Heads A moulding head is a cutterhead that attaches to the arbor and holds individual moulding knives They are very dangerous and require training beyond the scope of this manual This section on blade selection is by no means compre hensive Always follow the saw blade manufacturer s recommendations to assure safe and efficient operation of your table saw CROSSCUTTING RIPPING Crosscutting means cutting across the grain of the Ripping means to cut with the grain of the wood In wood In wood products without grain i e MDF other materials such as MDF or plywood ripping simply particlebo
47. table Thickness Planer _ _ Saber Saw Reciprocating Saw Router Other What machines accessories would you like to see added to the STEEL CITY line What new accessories would you like to see added Do you think your purchase represents good value Yes _ No Would you recommend STEEL CITY products to a friend Yes No Comments FOLD ON DOTTED LINE PLACE STAMP HERE Steel City Tool Works 821 Bluff Road Romeoville IL 60446 FOLD ON DOTTED LINE Dado Insert Zero Clearance Insert Motor type HP Amps Volts Hertz RPM Blade Tilt Blade Drive Blade Dimeter Blade Arbor Number of Teeth Blade Speed Max Depth of cut at 90 Max Depth of cut at 45 Table in front of blade at max depth of cut Max Dado width Max Dado blade diameter Left Extention table wing Rigjht Extention table wing Main Table Product Dimensions Cabinet Length Width Height Model 35951G Induction 1 75 15 7 5 120 240 60 3450 Left Poly V Belt 10 in 5 8 in 40 3450 3 3 8 in 2 1 4 in 12 1 2 in 13 16 in 8 in 15 7 in Granite 16 9 in Granite 11 5 in Granite 42 in 27 in 34 1 2 in with Wheel This is height from floor to table top Net Weight Product Dimensions Crate Length Width Height Net Weight 335 Ibs 31 in 31in 43 in 384 Ibs 7 PRODUCT SPECIFICATION Model 35951C Induction 1 75 15 7 5 120 240 60 3450 Left Poly V Belt 10 in 5 8 in 40
48. tool for creating a variety of dadoes These non through cuts can be created with specially designed stacking or wobbling dado blades A WARNING Never allow hands or arms to be above or behind the saw blade Should kickback occur the hands and arms can be pulled into the saw blade Serious injury will result A WARNING Never perform a through cut operation with a dado blade Adado blade was designed to make non through cuts only Failure to follow these dierctions could result in serious injury 31 A WARNING Dado operations present very real hazards requiring proper procedures to avoid serious injury The chance of kickback is always greater when dado blades are used so extra precautions must be used Any movement of the stock away from the fence will cause kickback Be certain that stock is flat and straight Failure to follow these warnings could result in serious personal injury A CAUTION Always use push sticks featherboards push pad dles and other safety accessories whenever poss ible to increase safety and control during opera tions which require the blade guard and splitter to be removed from the saw ALWAYS replace the blade guard after dadoing is complete Proper dado operations will differ depending on the blade system you choose Consult the instructions included with your dado blades for directions regarding attachment and adjustment To use a dado blade A WARNING MAKE CERTAIN
49. ug not the cord REPLACE a damaged cord immediately DO NOT use a damaged cord or plug If the table saw is not operating properly or has been damaged left out doors or has been in contact with water DO NOT use the table saw as a toy DO NOT use near or around children 13 14 15 ENSURE that the machine sits firmly on the floor 22 DO NOT use the rip fence as a guide when cross before using If the machine wobbles or is unstable cutting correct the problem by using shims or blocks prior to operation 23 BE MINDFUL of flaws in the wood Cutting a warped or twisted board along the rip fence can get 16 KEEP saw blade sharp and clean Failure to do so pinched between the fence and the blade causing greatly increases friction decreases cut quality and a kickback increases the possibility of a kickback l 24 ALWAYS remove cut off pieces and scraps from 17 MAKE CERTAIN the saw blade is parallel with the the table before starting the saw miter slots and with the rip fence A blade that is not aligned parallel can cause the workpiece to be pinched between the blade and the fence causing 25 NEVER start the machine with the workpiece against the blade 26 NEVER perform freehand operations Use either 18 ALWAYS use blade guard on all through cuts the fence or miter gauge to position and guide the This will help prevent the cut from closing on the workpiece through the blade Poor PL ESAD AD TOE quar also Ti
50. utting operation FREEHAND CUTS MUST NEVER BE PERFORMED ONA TABLE SAW Gum Pitch or Resin A sticky sap based residue that comes from wood products Heeling The misalignment of the blade to the miter slots when the blade is not parallel to the miter slots Kerf The material removed by the blade in the work piece during any cutting operation Kickback When the workpiece is thrown back toward the operator at a high rate of speed during a cutting operation Miter Cut The operation of making a cut using the miter gauge at any angle other than zero degrees Push Stick An accessory device that can be made or purchased to help push the workpiece through the blade A push stick is used to keep the operator s hands away from the blade when ripping a narrow workpiece Rabbet A square notch in the edge of the workpiece Rip Cut The operation of making a cut with the grain of the workpiece Saw Blade Path The area that is directly in line with the blade including area over under behind and in front of it Set of the Saw Blade The distance that the tips of the saw blade are angled outwards from the thickness of the blade The set of the saw blade teeth allows for the blade body to pass safely through all cuts Table Work Area The total surface of the top of the table saw on which the workpiece rests while set up or cutting operations are being performed FEATURE IDENTIFICATION A Miter Gauge B
51. ve coatings are removed completely After cleaning apply a good quality paste wax to any unpainted surfaces Make sure to buff out the wax before assembly Compare the items to inventory figures verify that all items are accounted for before discarding the shipping box A WARNING If any parts are missing do not attempt to plug in the power cord and turn ON the machine The machine should only be turned ON after all the parts have been obtained and installed correctly For missing parts contact Steel City at 1 877 SC4 TOOL 15 35951G e AE AD AC AA LEFT GRANITE EXTENSION WING AB RIGHT GRANITE EXTENSION WING AC 5 16 18X50mm HEX BOLT 8 AD M8LOCK WASHER 8 AE M8 SPECIAL WASHER 8 35951C e BE BD BC BA LEFT CAST IRON EXTENSION WING BB RIGHT CAST IRON EXTENSION WING BC 5 16 18X50mm HEX BOLT 8 BD M8LOCK WASHER 8 BE 8 SPECIAL WASHER 8 Bag 1 Extension Wing Screw Package A M8 FLAT WASHER OR91084 8 B M8 LOCK WASHER OR90248 8 C 5 16 18X50mm HEX BOLT SC80470 8 Location Bag 2 Fence Bracket Package A M4 X 8mm ROUND HD TAP SCREW OR91832 B WRENCH HOOK OR91134 C FENCE BRACKET OR91135 D 1 4 20 x 3 8 ROUND HD TAP SCREWOR91787 PRON N o Na o Location Bag 3 Switch Screw Package G M6 FLAT WASHER OR90059 2 H M6 LOCK WASHER OR90502 2 I M6X16 PAN HEAD SCREW SC80111 2 Location
52. wise until it comes in contact with the positive stop D SEE FIG 30 CHECKING BLADE ALIGNMENT Blade heel is the misalignment of the blade to the miter slots This means that the blade is not parallel to the miter slots The blade is set parallel at the factory and should not need any adjustments You can check this by using a dial indicator not included or a combination square not included It is recommended to check the alignment before initial operation as follows A WARNING MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE SAW IS DISCONNECTED FROM THE POWER SOURCE Fig 32 1 Raise the saw blade to its highest point 2 Place a combination square A on the saw table with one edge B of the square against the left miter slot C SEE FIG 32 3 Adjust the square so the rule D just touches the saw blade Make sure the rule is not touching any of the carbide tips of the saw blade 4 Lock the rule in this position Fig 33 6 Rotate the saw blade back so that you take the measurement from the same spot on the saw blade SEE FIG 33 7 Take a reading at the rear of the blade E with the combination square If there is a difference of more than 01 in between the rule and the blade then an adjustment will have to be made ADJUSTING BLADE ALIGNMENT NOTICE Blade alignment is factory set and should not need adjustment All saw blades have some runout Therefore readjusting the blade alignment should only be attempted if it becom
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