10” TABLE SAW - Steel City Tool Works
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1. 14 SECTION 9 Unpacking ll le E 15 SECTION 10 Assembly ut ei e t vi esti t EE 17 SECTION 11 Adj stments einen i A M Etape Ec NSN An sedes Inn n bc Ce e T e ER Pens 19 SECTION 12 Operations Ss 23 SECTION13 Maintenance ene t eu iet d ete tede e te 27 SECTION 14 Troubleshooting eee a n eR ete e i C qu e D ted etes 28 SECTION 15 Parts List vaasa reete te tete pai pete a Eed Eed 30 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 this 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 SCTW warrants all 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 SCTW will repair or replace at its expense and at its option any SCTW machine machine part or machine accessor2. 1 Lowerthe blade to its lowest point 2 Loosen the hex cap bolt A SEE FIG 1 3 Take the tension off of the belts B by lifting up on the motor 4 Remove the belts from the arbor and motor pulleys 5 Replace and tension the belts The weight of the motor should apply enough tension to the belts Tighten the hex cap bolts 6 Check the belt tension after the saw has been used for a few hours Adjust as necessary 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 from the power source and moving parts have come to a complete stop SOLUTION 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 Miter slot not parallel to the blade 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 Dull blade Blade mounted backwards Gum or pitch o
3. e O O no 4230 415 34 KEY PART NO NO 300 OR90307 301 OR73653 301A OR70749 302 OR93923 303 OR91806 304 OR90248 305 OR90311 306 OR70750 307 OR90308 308 OR73654 308A OR70751 309A OR93922 310 OR70752 311 OR90283 312 OR70753 313 OR70784 314 OR70754 315 OR94166 316 OR93924 317 OR70755 318 OR70756 319 OR70757 320 OR70758 321 OR70759 322 70760 323 OR91750 324 OR90059 325 OR91754 326 70761 327 OR90135 328 OR70762 329 OR93925 330 OR70763 331 OR70764 332 OR70765 333 OR92720 334 OR90462 335 OR93903 336 OR93931 NOTE 2 DESCRIPTION M8 HEX NUT SUPPORT BRACKET CURRENT MODEL SEE NOTE 2 SUPPORT BRACKET EARLY MODEL SEE NOTE 2 M8 x 40mm SOC HEAD CAP SCREW M8 x 25mm SOC HEAD CAP SCREW M8 LOCK WASHER M8 FLAT WASHER LOCK PLATE M8 x 20mm HEX HEAD SCREW BLADE GUARD SUPPORT SHAFT CURRENT MODEL SEE NOTE 2 BLADE GUARD SUPPORT SHAFT EARLY MODEL SEE NOTE 2 M16 NYLOK NUT EARLY MODEL ONLY SEE NOTE 2 LOWER BLADE GUARD BRACKET M8 x 8mm HEX SOC SET SCREW UPPER BLADE GUARD BRACKET SPLITTER ASSY CONST OF REF 314 TO REF 336 SPLITTER 4mm x 20mm SPRING PIN PUSH NUT RIGHT ANTI KICKBACK FINGER ASSY LEFT ANTI KICKBACK FINGER ASSY SPRING SPRING PIN SPACER SUPPORT ARM M6 x 35mm HEX HEAD SCREW M6 FLAT WASHER M6 NYLOK NUT SEE THRU TOP PLATE M4 x 6mm PAN HEAD SCREW SEE THRU FRONT GUARD 6mm x 28mm SPRING
4. OPERATIONS AWARNING MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE SAW IS DISCONNECT ED FROM THE POWER SOURCE AWARNING 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 operating power tools AWARNING ALWAYS wear a NIOSH OSHA approved dust mask to prevent inhaling dangerous dust or airborne particles AWARNING The following section was designed to give instructions on the basic operations of this table saw However it is in no way comprehensive of every table saw application It is strongly recom mended that you read books trade magazines or get formal training to maximize the potential of your table saw and to minimize the risks 23 PRE RUN CHECK AWARNING MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE SAW IS DISCONNECT ED FROM THE POWER SOURCE Before you begin to use your Table Saw you should give it a thorough inspection making sure you ask yourself the following questions 1 Is the blade mounted correctly 2 Is the saw stable 3 Is it wired properly 4 lsthe electrical system properly configured 5 Have you checked your workpiece for obvious defects 6 Is the guard assembly installed and functional 7 Have you checked the saw blade clearance when it is adjusted to varying angles and depths 8 Have you read all the w
5. User Manual Read and understand this manual before using machine 10 TABLE SAW Shown with optional Industrial Fence and Extension Table SP Model Numbers 35620 35631 C US STEEL CITY TOOL WORKS Manual Part No OR70785 VER 3 07 THANK YOU for purchasing your new Steel City Table Saw This table saw has been designed tested and inspected with you the customer in mind When properly assembled used and maintained your table saw will provide you with years of trouble free service which is why it is backed by one of the longest machinery warranties in the business This table saw is just one of many products in the Steel City s family of woodworking machinery and is proof of our commitment to total customer satisfaction At Steel City we continue to strive for excellence each and every day and value the opinion of you our customer For comments about your table saw or Steel City Tool Works please visit our web site at www steelcitytoolworks com TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION SECTION 1 Warranty uisi Saut ed 4 SECTION 2 ProduetSDpeeificatlOSLLESS eiie d D e bee i de 7 SECTION 3 Accessories and Attachments A 7 SECTION 4 Definition Of Terme CE 8 SECTION 5 ESD 9 SECTION 6 General Safety 10 SECTION 7 ise lee 12 SECTION 8 Electrical AR
6. 230 volt outlet There are many different configurations for 230 volt outlets so it is conceivable that the configura tion of the plug may not match the configuration of your existing outlet If this is the case you will have to replace the plug with a UL CSA approved plug that matches the configuration of your 230V outlet To reduce the risk of electric shock follow all electri 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 GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS AWARNING 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
7. A ON NNN NNN KNN ANNAN lt hb hb 2 lt lt N MD W 33 KEY NO 258 259 260 261 261A 262 263 264 265 266 267 268 269 270 271 272 273 274 275 276 278 279 280 281 282 283 284 285 286 287 288 289 270A 271A 272 273 274 275 276 278A 279 280A 281A 282A 283A 284A 285 286 287 288 289 290 291 292 293 294 PART NO OR93919 OR93920 OR70735 OR73642 OR70736 OR92174 OR70737 OR70738 OR92174 OR90311 OR90248 OR90307 OR70739 OR73643 OR73644 OR91746 OR90227 OR90230 OR73645 OR73646 OR73647 OR90219 OR73648 OR73649 OR73650 OR73651 OR73652 OR92137 OR90145 OR90462 OR93922 OR90253 OR70935 OR70740 OR91746 OR90227 OR90230 OR70741 OR70742 OR70744 OR90219 OR90218 OR70745 OR70746 OR70747 OR70748 OR92137 OR90145 OR90462 OR93922 OR90253 OR70400 OR93921 OR90145 OR90462 OR71406 DESCRIPTION SPRING BALL BUSHING REAR TRUNNION CURRENT MODEL SEE NOTE 2 REAR TRUNNION EARLY MODEL SEE NOTE 2 M8 x 30mm SOC HEAD CAP SCREW REAR TRUNNION BRACKET ADJUSTMENT BUSHING M8 x 30mm SOC HEAD CAP SCREW M8 FLAT WASHER M8 LOCK WASHER M8 HEX NUT ELEVATING BRACKET SHAFT ARBOR BRACKET ASSY CURRENT MODEL CONST OF REF 271 TO REF 289 SEE NOTE 3 ELEVATING BRACKET SEE NOTE 3 M10 x 45mm HEX HEAD SCREW M10 LOCK WASHER M10 FLAT WASHER ARBOR NUT SEE NOTE 3 ARBOR FLANGE SEE NOTE 3 ARBOR SEE NOTE 3 5mm x 5mm x 30mm KEY BEARING 6005Z SEE NOTE 3 ARBOR SPACER
8. OR70730 242 OR93913 243 OR93914 244 OR90307 245 OR70731 246 OR93915 247 OR70732 248 OR92174 249 OR90248 250 OR90311 251 OR93916 252 OR93917 253 OR90307 254 OR93918 255 OR70733 256 OR70734 257 OR90283 NOTE 2 NOTE 3 DESCRIPTION HAND WHEEL LOCK HAND WHEEL ASSEMBLY M6 x 8mm HEX SOC SET SCREW POINTER MOUNT M5 x 6mm HEX SOC SET SCREW POINTER M6 x 12mm PAN HEAD SCREW M6 LOCK WASHER M6 FLAT WASHER M6 HEX NUT POINTER BRACKET 5 x 45 SOC HEAD CAP SCREW TILT PLATE M8 x 30mm SOC HEAD CAP SCREW M8 LOCK WASHER SHAFT LOCK PIN 5mm x 5mm x 36mm KEY BEVEL SHAFT LOCK COLLAR M6 x 8mm HEX SOC SET SCREW SPECIAL WASHER BRONZE WASHER WORM GEAR M6 x 10mm HEX SOC SET SCREW FRONT TRUNNION BRACKET M10 x 30mm SOC HEAD CAP SCREW M10 FLAT WASHER M10 LOCK WASHER M10 HEX NUT BELT MOTOR PULLEY M5 x 12mm HEX SOC SET SCREW KEY MOTOR 3HP 230 VAC 1 PHASE MOTOR SPEC PLATE MOTOR PIVOT PIN HITCH PIN M12 x 100mm HEX HEAD SCREW M12 FLAT WASHER M12 LOCK WASHER M12 HEX NUT MOTOR MOUNT M8 x 12mm HEX SOC SET SCREW M8 x 30mm HEX SOC SET SCREW M8 HEX NUT RAISE LOWER SHAFT M18 NYLOK NUT FRONT TRUNNION M8 x 30mm SOC HEAD CAP SCREW M8 LOCK WASHER M8 FLAT WASHER 8mm x 40mm SPRING PIN M8 x 20mm HEX HEAD SCREW M8 HEX NUT M8 x 16mm HEX HEAD SCREW BUSHING TRUNNION SUPPORT BRACKET M8 x 8mm HEX SOC SET SCREW OTY lt DN AK O O ch KKK N
9. SEE NOTE 3 ARBOR PULLEY SEE NOTE 3 ARBOR SPACER SEE NOTE 3 BEARING KEEPER SEE NOTE 3 M5 x 12mm PAN HEAD SCREW M5 LOCK WASHER M5 FLAT WASHER M16 NYLOK NUT M5 x 12mm HEX SOC SET SCREW ARBOR BRACKET ASSY EARLY MODEL CONST OF REF 271 TO REF 289 SEE NOTE 3 ELEVATING BRACKET SEE NOTE 3 M10 x 45mm HEX HEAD SCREW M10 LOCK WASHER M10 FLAT WASHER ARBOR NUT SEE NOTE 3 ARBOR FLANGE SEE NOTE 3 ARBOR SEE NOTE 3 5mm x 5mm x 30mm KEY BEARING 6203Z SEE NOTE 3 ARBOR SPACER SEE NOTE 3 ARBOR PULLEY SEE NOTE 3 ARBOR SPACER SEE NOTE 3 BEARING KEEPER SEE NOTE 3 M5 x 12mm PAN HEAD SCREW M5 LOCK WASHER M5 FLAT WASHER M16 NYLOK NUT M5 x 12mm HEX SOC SET SCREW BLADE 6mm x 6mm X 50mm KEY M5 LOCK WASHER M5 FLAT WASHER DUST RING Current model REF 261 has a threaded hole for REF 308 Requires REF 301 Early model REF 261A has a clearance hole for REF 308A Requires REF 301A 309A Current model REF 270 has a 25mm diameter arbor shaft Requires REF 271 289 Early model REF 270A has a 17mm diameter arbor shaft Requires REF 271A 278A 280A 281A 282A 283A 284A QTY M O O O lt N lt lt ch ch lt PDN N lt N O O O 4 4 4 N 4 4 4 4 4 i STN 326 KL 304 Ni m 336 4 320 3340807 e 319 33014 317 d 3l6 516 2 503 2 00902 054c 504 2 325 EARLY DEI NL Y
10. all such regulations Below is a list of symbols that are used to attract your attention to possible dangerous conditions This is the international safety alert symbol It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards Obey all safety messages 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 AWARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided COULD result in death or serious injury A 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 AWARNING AWARNING 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 e
11. power switch OFF before unplugging the table saw A WARNING 9 DO NOT nandle the plug or table saw with wet hands 10 USE accessories only recommended by Steel City 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 12 DO NOT unplug the table saw by pulling on the power cord ALWAYS grasp the plug not the cord 13 REPLACE damaged cord immediately DO NOT use a damaged cord or plug DO NOT use if the table saw is not operating properly or has been damaged left outdoors or has been in contact with water 14 15 16 KEEP saw blade sharp and clean Failure to do so 24 ALWAYS remove cut off pieces and scraps from greatly increases friction decreases cut quality and the table before starting the saw increases the possibility of a kickback 17 MAKE CERTAIN the saw blade is parallel with the e bis W 5 wii ia warkpiage miter slots and with the rip fence A blade that is 9 not aligned parallel can cause the workpiece to be 26 NEVER perform freehand operations Use either pinched between the blade and the fence causing the fence or miter gauge to position and guide the burning or kickbacks workpiece through the blade 18 ALWAYS use blade guard on all through cuts 27 ALWAYS use a pushstick for ripping narrow work This will help prevent the cut from closing on the pieces back of the saw blade The blade guard also has anti ki
12. 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 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 7 Using scrap piece as a test piece switch on the A WARNING saw and take a pass over the dado blade 8 If the cut is satisfactory repeat with your finish Never perform a through cut operation with a stock dado blade A dado blade is designed to make d 9 Avoid taking too deep a cut in a single pass Make incremental cuts to avoid kickback non through cuts only Failure to follow these dierctions could result in serious injury MAINTENANCE This table saw requires very little maintenance other than minor lubrication and cleaning The following sec tions detail what will need to be done in order to assure continued operation of your saw AWARNING MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE SAW IS DISCONNECT ED FROM THE POWER SOURCE LUBRICATION The table saw has sealed lubricated bearings in the motor housing and the arbor assembly 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 CLEANING Keep the inside of the cabi
13. with or without yellow stripes is the equipment grounding con ductor DO NOT connect the equipment grounding con ductor to a live terminal Check with a qualified electrician or service personnel if you do not completely understand the grounding instructions or if you are not sure the tool is properly grounded PLUGS RECEPTACLES AWARNING 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 MAKE CERTAIN the machine is disconnected from power source before starting any electrical work MAKE SURE the circuit breaker does not exceed the rating of the plug and receptacle The motor supplied with your machine is a 230 volt 60 hertz single phase motor Never connect the green or ground wire to a live terminal A machine with a 230 volt plug should only be connect ed to an outlet having the same configuration as the plug 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 ov
14. AKE CERTAIN THAT THE SAW IS DISCONNECT ED FROM THE POWER SOURCE MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE SAW IS DISCONNECT ED FROM THE POWER SOURCE Fig 8 1 Fig 7 1 Lower blade completely 2 Place the open end of the insert under the splitter and lower the insert into the opening 3 Adjust the table insert flush with the table by turning four leveling screws and using a straight edge SEE FIG 8 1 Raise blade guard away from table and hold anti kickback fingers A away from table surface Fig 9 SEE FIG 7 2 Using an accurate straight edge B align the splitter with the saw blade Be sure the straight edge rests against body of saw blade and not saw teeth 3 When saw blade is aligned with the splitter care fully tighten the hex cap bolt C on the splitter bracket assembly inside the saw 4 Make sure the splitter is level with the table and approximately 1 8 above the table before tighten ing the hardware on the rear of the blade guard assembly This space between the splitter and the table keeps the splitter from binding on the table MITER GAUGE OPERATION when the blade is tilted to 45 1 Operate Miter gauge by loosening lock knob A pull 5 When saw blade is aligned with the splitter lower out spring loaded plunger B and rotate miter the blade and tighten all hardware gauge body C to desired angle SEE FIG 9 6 Check alignment again after tightening hardware 2 Release plunger and tighten lock k
15. CHINERY 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 laws pro visions 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 performance of any agreement including without limitation this Warranty shall take place in the federal or state courts in Allegheny County Pennsylvania STEEL CITY TOOL WORKS WARRANTY CARD RE Name 8 How would you rank your woodworking skills Street _ Simple ____ Intermediate Apt No Advance Master Craftsman City State Zip Phone Number 9 How many Steel City machines do you own E Mail 10 What stationary woodworking tools do you own Product Description Check all that
16. EW MITER GAGE KNOB SPECIAL WASHER MITER GAGE FENCE M6 SQUARE NUT M6 FLAT WASHER M6 LOCK WASHER M6 x 20mm HEX HEAD SCREW FLIP STOP BLOCK M6 x 40mm HEX HEAD SCREW FLIP STOP PIN FLIP STOP M6 NYLOK NUT SWITCH ASSY SWITCH BRACKET M5 x 15mm PAN HEAD SCREW M5 LOCK WASHER M5 FLAT WASHER M6 x 10mm PAN HEAD SCREW M6 LOCK WASHER 6 FLAT WASHER M6 x 10mm HEX HEAD SCREW MANUAL NOT SHOWN MANUAL FRENCH NOT SHOWN MANUAL SPANISH NOT SHOWN SWITCH LOCKOUT M5 FLAT WASHER M5 LOCK WASHER M5 x 8mm PAN HEAD SCREW Current model REF 261 has a threaded hole for REF 308 Requires REF 301 Early model REF 261A has a clearance hole for REF 308A Requires REF 301A 309A QTY a n na lt n N O E N lt 4 4 4 4 4 4 ND lt 4 a a poo i lt KN o N MM N O O N N N 1 4 LII IITATI 1 O _ L LL LLL 1111 KI N DDN LL E LLL te tt Tt IN 111 Fee et CTT NOTES 9 NOTES 9 STEEL CITY TOOL WORKS 1 877 SC4 TOOL 1 877 724 8665 14 n 5 Year Warranty
17. M5 NYLOK NUT MOTOR COVER CURRENT MODEL SEE NOTE 1 MOTOR COVER EARLY MODEL ONLY SEE NOTE 1 KNOB PIN EARLY MODEL ONLY SEE NOTE 1 EXTENSION WING LEFT 10 EXTENSION WING LEFT 10 TITANIUM FINISH DUST CHUTE DOOR DOOR LATCH KNOB M8 HEX NUT M8 LOCK WASHER M8 FLAT WASHER QTY Vie gt VE OBI CES NI UMS NIC GM qm a lt lt lt lt V 31 KEY NO 124 125 126 126A 127A 127B 128 129 130 131 132 133 134 135 136 137A 139 140 146 147 148 149 150 151 PART NO OR70705 OR90507 OR70706 OR70707 OR70708 OR70709 OR90308 OR90248 OR90311 OR70710 OR90253 OR93905 OR70711 OR91774 OR70712 OR93934 OR70484 OR93823 OR70713 OR70320 OR71405 OR91774 OR90079 OR90077 DESCRIPTION DUST HOOD M5 x 8mm PAN HEAD SCREW TABLE TABLE TITANIUM FINISH EXTENSION WING RIGHT 10 EXTENSION WING RIGHT 10 TITANIUM FINISH M8 x 30mm HEX HEAD SCREW M8 LOCK WASHER M8 FLAT WASHER TABLE INSERT M5 x 12mm HEX SOC SET SCREW SPRING PIN SPRING CLIP M4 x 10mm PAN HEAD SCREW DADO TABLE INSERT CIRCLIP EARLY MODEL ONLY SEE NOTE 1 NAMEPLATE RIVET WARNING LABLE SPEC PLATE DUST CLIP M4 x 10mm PAN HEAD SCREW M4 FLAT WASHER M4 LOCK WASHER Current model REF 114 has hinge pin installed as part of the motor cover Early model REF 114A hinge pin is separate from the motor cover Requires REF 116A 137A QTY w O 4 N AANO O BP EARLY MODEL ARB
18. OR ASSY ARBOR SHAFT 17MM DIA 289 2 23 eo 2 SS 274 lt NC 2873 SS 285 3 f 276 290 pe Ca 2892 265 2 42 N 279 281 282 gon ffs 880 261 WW Me Qc g Os X ETT 2614 26762 272 9 a gt Se KORN 2512 268 2 s IG Qe 262 4 274 ORY 291 28703 gt lt 49645 2575 28503 M 2504 21 LY 258 S 2246 269 P LTA lt a 2883 n ee La SR Mee eel a 223 245 22062 BF La 250 4 a G ae 247 224 244 24804 255 wes 243 249 4 J 1 242 2 203 22702 T E 835 W esee gt 236 W Se 201 D 2298 p ees 232 lt in 239 593 D SCH Ee C 240 2142 Ne HINGE 234 J 203 2122 XY 2176 AR N at 6 2200 ele gt Jei et 8 eel T e01 e yg 06 7 gt 207 222 2 7 224 223 32 KEY PART NO NO 201 OR70714 202 OR70715 203 OR94167 204 OR70716 205 OR93906 206 OR70717 207 OR90306 208 OR90502 209 OR90059 210 OR90235 211 OR70718 212 OR93907 213 OR70719 214 OR92174 215 OR90248 216 70720 217 OR91770 218 OR70721 219 0870722 220 OR91816 221 OR70723 222 OR70724 223 OR70725 224 OR90222 225 OR70726 226 OR93908 227 OR90230 228 OR90227 229 OR90228 230 OR70727 231 OR70728 232 OR90253 233 OR93909 234 OR70425 234A OR70372 235 70729 236 OR93910 237 OR93911 238 OR90304 239 OR93912 240 OR90280 241
19. PIN SPACER SEE THRU SIDE GUARD GUARD LINK M5 x 12mm FLAT HEAD SCREW M5 FLAT WASHER M5 NYLOK NUT M5 x 14mm FLAT HEAD SCREW QTY PB N 4 O lt lt lt a ua PK 0 oo BR PRN N N N 4 4 4 4 D A 4 4 A D lt A 4 4 DN lt lt lt KEY NO 400 401 402 403 404 405 406 407 408 408A 408B 409 410 411 412 413 414 415 416 417 418 419 420 422 423 424 425 426 427 428 429 501 502 503 504 505 506 507 508 509 510 511 512 513 514 515 516 35 PART OR70788 OR70766 OR70767 OR90056 OR92717 OR70768 OR93926 OR70769 OR73655 OR73656 OR73657 OR70771 OR70772 OR93927 OR70773 OR93928 OR70774 OR90143 OR90077 OR90346 OR70775 OR70776 OR70777 OR93929 OR90059 OR90502 OR91749 OR70778 OR92723 OR70779 OR70780 OR93370 OR70781 OR70782 OR91777 OR90145 OR90462 OR93930 OR90502 OR90059 OR90333 OR70785 OR70786 OR70787 OR71407 OR90462 OR90145 OR90507 DESCRIPTION MITER GAGE ASSY CONST OF REF 401 TO REF 429 MITER GAGE BAR MITER GAGE BAR ADJUSTMENT BLOCK M4 x 6mm HEX SOC SET SCREW M4 x 14mm HEX SOC HD CAP SCREW SPECIAL WASHER M5 x 8mm FLAT HEAD SCREW MITER GAGE PIN MITER GAGE BODY ASSY CONST OF REF 408 408A 408B REPLACES EARLY MODEL OR70770 MITER SCALE RIVET MITER GAGE DETENT PIN KNOB MITER GAGE DETENT BLOCK SPRING DETENT PIN M4 x 20mm FLAT HEAD SCREW POINTER MITER GAUGE M4 FLAT WASHER M4 LOCK WASHER M4 x 8mm PAN HEAD SCR
20. __ Portable Thickness Planer ___ Woodworker ___ Woodworker s Journal Saber Saw Reciprocating Saw Workbench Other Router Other 4 Which of the following woodworking remodeling shows do 18 What machines accessories would you like to see added to the you watch STEEL CITY line ___ Backyard America The American Woodworker Home Time _ The New Yankee Workshop ___ This Old House ___ Woodwright s Shop Other 14 What new accessories would you like to see added 5 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 15 Do you think your purchase represents good value 60 000 to 69 999 70 000 to 79 999 Yes No _ 80 000 to 89 999 90 000 16 Would you recommend STEEL CITY products to a friend 6 What is your age group Yes No _ 20 to 29 years 30 to 39 years ___ 40 to 49 years ___ 50 to 59 years 17 Comments _ 60 to 69 years _ 70 years 7 How long have you been a woodworker 0 to 2 years 2 to 8 years ___ 8 to 20 years ___ over 20 years FOLD ON DOTTED LINE PLACE STAMP HERE Steel City Tool Works P O Box 10529 Murfreesboro TN 37129 FOLD ON DOTTED LINE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Right Blade Tilt Blade Diameter Arbor Diameter Maximum Depth of Cut Maximum Thickness at 45 degrees Table in front of Saw Blade at Maximum cut Maximum Width of Da
21. any machine or tool if under the influence of drugs alcohol or medication 15 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 ALWAYS wear a NIOSH OSHA approved dust moving parts Any guard or other part that is dam mask to prevent inhaling dangerous dust or air aged should be immediately repaired or replaced rticles pone Paice 16 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 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 before making adjustments changing 17 Keep visitors and children away from any machine parts or performing any maintenance DO NOT permit people to be in the immediate work area especially when the machine is operating 7 AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING Make sure that the power switch is in the OFF position before 18 KEEP protective guards in place and in working plugging in the power cord to the electrical order receptacle 19 MAINTAIN you
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23. arnings and directions regarding the operation of this machine TEST RUN 1 Face the table saw and stand to the left of the blade path N With one finger on the START button and one finger on the STOP button turn the saw on Be ready to turn the saw off in case of a mishap Watch and listen to the saw Note whether there are any unusual sounds or excessive vibrations P If anything appears abnormal immediately turn off the saw unplug it and fix the problems If a problem exists that is beyond the scope of this manual contact your dealer e If the saw is operating properly turn it off and pre pare to make a cut according to the instructions outlined in this section 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 19 Fig 19 2 Cross cut Blade Used for cutting across the grain 10 cross cut blades have between 60 80 teeth and a shallow gullet SEE FIG 20 Fig 20 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 wi
24. ckback fingers which minimize the chance 28 NEVER have part of your body in line with the of a workpiece being thrown back during a cutting path of the saw blade If a kickback occurs with operation you directly in front of the blade a serious injury 19 ALWAYS push the workpiece past the blade DO NOT release workpiece until it is past the blade 29 NEVER attempt to free a stalled blade without first and removed from the saw turning the machine off and disconnecting the saw 20 DO NOT execute a cut when you do not have from the power source complete control of the situation 30 DO NOT reach over or behind a rotating saw blade 21 DO NOT use the table saw as a toy DO NOT use near or around children ENSURE that the machine sits firmly on the floor before using If the machine wobbles or is unstable correct the problem by using shims or blocks prior to operation DO NOT cut a workpiece that is too large for you to safely handle Use an outfeed table or workstand to properly support the piece 22 23 DO NOT use the rip fence as a guide when cross cutting BE MINDFUL of flaws in the wood Cutting a warped or twisted board along the rip fence can get pinched between the fence and the blade causing a kickback ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS AWARNING The switch provided with your saw is a magnetic switch designed for 230 volt single phase usage only The switch has a plug that is designed to plug into a
25. d for soundness You do not necessarily need a square edge to crosscut with accuracy 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 a gt N Hold the workpiece firmly against the face of the miter gauge and ease it into the blade and through the workpiece SEE FIG 22 Fig 22 6 Turn off the saw and allow the blade to come to a full stop AWARNING 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 RIPPING Ripping means to cut with the grain of the wood In other materials such as MDF or plywood ripping simply means to cut lengthwise To rip a board 1 Inspect the board for soundness You will need a straight edge to rip with accuracy Your workpiece may need to be jointed flat before attempting to cut on the table saw AWARNING Never attempt to rip a board that does not have one perfectly straight edge and one flat side on it Always run the straight edge of the board against the rip fence Failure to do this could res
26. de is not at 90 degrees open the motor cover door loosen lock nut A and turn adjusting stop o screw B on the front trunnion in or out The ADJUSTING 45 AND 90 adjusting stop screw should stop against the front POSITIVE STOPS trunnion bracket when the blade is 90 to the table The stops have been adjusted at the factory After a SEE FIG dS period of use or after moving the saw to another location the stops may no longer be set properly Fig 15 To check and adjust the stops A WARNING MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE SAW IS DISCONNECT ED FROM THE POWER SOURCE 21 5 Tighten the lock nut Fig 17 6 Set the blade at 45 degrees to the table by turning the blade tilting handwheel counterclockwise as far as it will go Place a square on the table SEE FIG 16 Fig 16 7 Ifthe blade is not at 45 degrees remove the blade raising and lowering handwheel Loosen lock nut A and turn adjusting stop screw B on the front trunnion in or out The adjusting stop screw should stop against the front trunnion bracket when the blade is 45 to the table SEE FIG 17 8 Check the accuracy of the pointer C on the angle scale and adjust if necessary MOUNTING RAILS FENCE AND EXTENSION TABLE With the extension wings properly aligned the rail and fence assembly can now be mounted to the saw See the Owner s Manual for the Fence Assembly Instructions This will address the mounting of the rails and fence 22
27. do Maximum Diameter of Dado Dust Port Diameter Table Height Table size with extensions Table size without extensions Blade Speed Motor Type Horsepower Amps Voltage Phase Hertz RPM ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS 10 5 8 3 1 8 2 1 8 12 13 16 e 34 1 2 27 x 40 27 x 20 4150 RPM T E F C Induction 3HP 12 230V Single 60 3450 Product Dimensions Footprint Length Width Height Net Weight 20 1 2 x 20 1 2 40 1 4 27 34 385 Lbs Shipping Dimensions Carton Type Length Width Height Gross Weight Wooden Crate on skid 34 1 2 29 40 1 2 414 Lbs There are a variety of 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 mini mize the chance of a workpiece being thrown back dur ing 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 at an angle 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 cu
28. doubt DO NOT use it 26 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 must also contain a ground wire and plug pin 27 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 28 SAVE these instructions and refer to them frequent ly and use them to instruct other users 29 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 25West 43rd St 4th Floor New York NY 10036 ANSI 01 1 Safety Requirements For Woodworking Machines WWW ANSI ORG U S Department of Labor Regulations OSHA 1910 213 Regulations WWW OSHA GOV PRODUCT SAFETY 6 Safety decals are on this machine to warn and direct you to how to protect
29. e 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 Miter Gauge Assembly Blade Guard Assembly Blade Height Adjustment Handwheel Blade Height Lock Knob Bevel Adjustment Handwheel Bevel Lock Knob Switch Motor Cover Dust Port gt shown with optional industrial fence extension table GENERAL SAFETY AWARNING 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
30. erheating 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 Canada 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 230 VOLT OPERATION ONLY 14 ANG 12 ANG 10 AWG 10 AWG Not recommended Oto 6 Amps 8 Amps 8 to 12 Amps 12 to 15 Amps 15 to 20 Amps UNPACKING amp INVENTORY AWARNING The machine is heavy two people are required to unpack and lift 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 Remove any protective materials and coatings from all of the parts and the table saw The protective coat ingscontact Steel City at 1 877 SC4 TOOL can be removed by spraying WD 40 on the
31. hardware Tighten set screw Reassemble guide rails refer to fence manual Adjust guides refer to fence manual Align rip fence with miter slot and blade 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 29 PARTS 71380 133 1380 noct 413850 7133 1174 13402 117B SE 794386 AES 12X6 13402 135 2 12866 13006 104 4 103 4 lt 1024 15003 1513 5 114 d EARLY MODEL ONLY 11602 137 02 114A lt gt fi PI 30 KEY PART NO NO 101 OR70694 102 OR93932 103 OR90227 104 OR90230 105 OR70695 106 OR70696 107 OR70697 108 OR90320 109 OR90059 110 OR70698 111 OR90867 112 OR90462 113 OR93933 114 OR73641 114A OR70699 115 OR70700 116A OR70701 117A OR73303 117B OR73304 118 OR70702 119 OR70703 120 OR70704 121 OR90307 122 OR90248 123 OR90311 NOTE 1 DESCRIPTION CABINET M10 x 25mm SOC HEAD CAP SCREW M10 LOCK WASHER M10 FLAT WASHER BEVEL SCALE INSULATOR DUST CHUTE M6 x 12mm PAN HEAD SCREW M6 FLAT WASHER CABLE CLAMP M5 x 10mm PAN HEAD SCREW M5 FLAT WASHER
32. ll typically have between 40 50 teeth SEE FIG 21 Fig 21 4 Thin kerf blade Most types of saw blades are available in a thin kerf style Designed primarily to minimize stock waste thin kerf blades are used in conjunction 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 Dado blades require use of accessory dado table insert 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 Crosscutting means cutting across the grain of the wood In wood products without grain i e MDF particleboard crosscutting simply means cutting across the width of the stock 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 crosscut To make a crosscut using the miter gauge 1 Inspect the boar
33. m and wip ing it off with a soft cloth This may need redone sever al times before all of the protective 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 Miter Gauge Assembly Blade Guard Shaft Hex Wrench Blade Wrenches 2 A B C D E Standard Insert F Dado Insert G Handwheel Lock Knob H Handwheel Blade Guard Assembly J Left and Right Cast Iron Wings K Motor Cover 16 ASSEMBLY AWARNING MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE SAW IS DISCONNECT ED FROM THE POWER SOURCE INSTALLATION AND LEVELING Final location for the saw must be level dry well light ed 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 MOTOR BRACE DISASSEMBLY The red motor brace is installed for shipping
34. n 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 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 28 Allow motor to cool and reset by pushing off switch Check all plug connections Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker Replace cord Check blade with square 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 Properly mount the blade 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 Replace saw blade Replace V belts Replace pulley Check and adjust motor Tighten
35. net clear of saw dust and wood chips With the table saw unplugged vacuum out the inside of the cabinet 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 MODEL 35620 ONLY The tabletop is an unfinished metal surface that over time will accumulate rust if not properly cared for When the table saw is not in use keep a light coat of WD 40 on the table top as this will help prevent rust from occurring If rust has already accumulated on the table use WD 40 and a fine steel wool to get rid of the rust Using a guality paste wax on the tabletop and wings is a good preventative measure to help prevent rust from forming 27 MODEL 35631 ONLY The table top is designed to be maintenance free and under normal shop conditions the Titanium Nitrite TiN coating will minimize the chance of rust forming on the table top While the distinctive gold color of your Steel City cast iron top is an indication that the surface is pro tected against rust and corrosion that protection does not diminish if the gold color is worn away by abrasion due to normal use over time A paste wax may be applied to the table top to give it a shiny appearance CHANGING BELTS A WARNING MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE SAW IS DISCONNECT ED FROM THE POWER SOURCE Fig 1
36. nob Adjust if necessary 3 Adjust fit of the tie bar D in the miter slot by adjusting set screws not shown located in the side of the tie bar in or out Note Always make test cuts Do not rely solely on miter gauge indictor marks BLADE RAISING AND BLADE ALIGNMENT TILTING MECHANISM Blade alignment with the table is adjusted at the factory Fia 10 After a period of use or after moving the saw to an Ig other location the blade may no longer be aligned with the table To check and align the blade A WARNING MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE SAW IS DISCONNECT ED FROM THE POWER SOURCE Fig 12 1 To raise or lower the saw blade loosen the lock knob A in the middle of the handwheel and turn the handwheel B on the saw front until desired height is reached Tighten lock knob SEE FIG 10 2 To tilt the saw blade loosen lock knob C turn handwheel on the left of the saw cabinet D until desired angle is obtained then tighten lock knob ON OFF SWITCH The on and off switch is thermally protected If the saw motor is overloaded or a momentary interruption of electrical current is sensed the saw will shut off Allow a few minutes for the saw to cool down and reset by pushing the off button A SEE FIG 11 Using extension cords can cause a loss in power to your machine It is best if the saw is plugged directly into an outlet on a dedicated circuit If using an exten sion cord refer to chart in the Grounding I
37. nstructions section to determine proper gauge and length 1 Raise the blade guard A up and out of the way of E the blade SEE FIG 12 Fig 11 2 Unlock fence and move away from the blade so as to expose the right miter slot B 3 Choose a tooth on the far side of the blade and directly over the insert Mark the tooth with a mark er Measure the distance from the side of the blade to the right miter slot edge using a combination sguare C Make sure to measure between the teeth not on the tooth 4 Rotate the blade toward the front so that the marked tooth is just above the insert Measure the distance from the side of the blade to the right miter slot edge The two measurements should be the same Fig 13 1 Raise the saw blade to its maximum height using the blade height handwheel 2 Setthe blade at 90 degrees to the table by turning the blade tilting handwheel clockwise as far as it will go 3 Place a square on the table and check to see that the blade is at a 90 angle to the table Make sure square is not touching a blade tooth SEE FIG 14 Fig 14 5 If they are not the same loosen the four socket head cap screws A that hold the table to the base Two are shown in FIG 13 the other two are on the opposite side of the machine SEE FIG 13 6 Make any needed adjustments and tighten the four hex socket cap screws firmly 7 Check the alignment once again after tightening hardware 4 f bla
38. purposes only Remove this brace before assembling the saw SEE FIG A Fig A MOTOR COVER ASSEMBLY 1 Install motor cover A by aligning pins B on the cover with brackets on cabinet SEE FIG 1 2 Fasten cover with the latch Fig 1 EXTENSION WING ASSEMBLY NOTICE There is a specific Left wing and Right wing When attaching the wings to the saw MAKE CERTAIN that the beveled edges of the wings face towards the front of the saw 1 Attach extension wing to the table with three hex head bolts three lock washers and three flat wash ers Snug but do not tighten 2 Slide the beveled end of the extension wing towards the front edge of the saw table until the beveled edges are flush 3 Using a straight edge A align the extension wings to the saw table and tighten the hex head bolts SEE FIG 2 Fig 2 4 Repeat Steps 1 3 for the other wing HANDWHEEL ASSEMBLY Fig 3 Line up the key on the shaft with the keyway in the handwheel A and slide the handwheel onto the shaft SEE FIG 3 2 Tighten the set screw on the handwheel hub securely to hold in place 3 Install center lock knob by inserting into center hole in the shaft and threading in a clockwise direction BLADE GUARD ASSEMBLY AWARNING MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE SAW IS DISCONNECT ED FROM THE POWER SOURCE Install the blade guard shaft into the hole in the casting in the rear of the cabinet Thread the Nylock nut on
39. r balance DO NOT extend yourself over the tool Wear oil resistant rubber soled shoes Keep floor clear of debris grease and wax AWARNING 20 MAINTAIN all machines with care ALWAYS KEEP machine clean and in good working order KEEP all blades and tool bits sharp 8 AVOID a dangerous working environment DO 21 NEVER leave a machine running unattended Turn NOT use electrical tools in a damp environment the power switch to the OFF position DO NOT or expose them to rain or moisture leave the machine until it has come to a complete stop AWARNING 22 REMOVE ALL MAINTENANCE TOOLS from the immediate area prior to turning the machine ON 23 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 9 CHILDPROOF THE WORKSHOP AREA by 24 STAY ALERT watch what you are doing and use removing switch keys unplugging tools from the common sense when operating any machine DO electrical receptacles and using padlocks NOT operate any machine tool while tired or under the influence of drugs alcohol or medication A 10 DO NOT use electrical tools in the presence of moment of inattention while operating power tools flammable liquids or gasses may result in serious personal injury 25 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
40. 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 AWARNING AWARNING MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE SAW IS DISCONNECT Stand out of the line of potential kickback Hold ED FROM THE POWER SOURCE the workpiece firmly against the fence and table Do not allow your fingers to get close to the 1 blade Do not reach over the blade to off load the workpiece Remove the table insert splitter guard and regular saw blade N Attach and adjust the dado blade system as recom DADO OPERATIONS mended in the dado blade s instructions v 3 Install the dado table insert In addition to its ability to rip and crosscut lumber the table saw is also an invaluable tool for creating a 4 Raise the blade system up to the desired depth of variety of dadoes These non through cuts can be the dado Make sure the dado blade will not cut created with specially designed stacking or wobbling through the workpiece dado Mades 5 Reconnect the saw to the power source Oo If dadoing along the length of your workpiece A WARNING adjust the distance between the fence and
41. t across the grain or width of a workpiece Dado A non through cut that produces a sguare notch A dado is typically from 1 8 in to 13 16 in wide A dado reguires a special set of blades not included with this table saw and a special insert which is included 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 cutting operation Freehand cuts must never be performed on a 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 from the workpiece by the blade 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 or down the length of the workpiec
42. to the blade guard shaft Using a 24mm wrench tighten the nut on the shaft i N NOTE If needed you can place a screwdriver through the hole in the end of the blade guard shaft and turn it clockwise while holding the nut stationary with the wrench 3 Place the upper and lower bracket assembly in the upright position and snug the two set screws just enough to hold in place 4 Insert front tab of the blade guard assembly through insert opening in the table Loosen the hex head screw A already installed at the factory and insert the front tab of the blade guard The tab is held in place between the flat washer and bracket Finger tighten only at this time SEE FIG 5 5 Attach the rear tab of the blade guard assembly to the upper blade guard bracket with one hex head bolt B Finger tighten only at this time INSTALLING BLADE A WARNING MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE SAW IS DISCONNECT ED FROM THE POWER SOURCE 1 Raise the blade arbor fully set the bevel angle at zero and lock the arbor by tightening the lock knob in the middle of the handwheel N Remove the arbor nut and flange 3 Place the blade on the arbor shaft making sure the teeth point down at the front of the saw Replace the flange A and the arbor nut B SEE FIG 6 gt Using the wrenches provided securely tighten the arbor nut Remove the wrenches Fig 6 ADJUSTMENTS ALIGNING BLADE GUARD TABLE INSERT ADJUSTMENT AWARNING M
43. ult in kickback and serious personal injury 2 Set the rip fence to the desired distance from the blade IF YOU ARE MAKING NARROW CUTS USE A PUSH STICK Serious injury can occur if you put your hands close to the blade A push stick pattern has been included at the end of this manual Use it to hold the workpiece against the table and fence and push the workpiece fully past the blade When a small width is to be ripped and a push stick cannot be safely put between the blade and rip fence rip a larger piece to obtain the desired piece 3 Turn on the saw and allow it to reach full speed Place the straight edge of the board against the rip fence and the flat side on the tabletop Feed the workpiece slowly and evenly into the blade When ripping always stand off to the side of the work piece and push it through making sure to keep your fingers out of line with the blade SEE FIG 23 Fig 23 Do stand directly behind the workpiece when ripping SEE FIG 24 AWARNING 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 can cause kickback Be certain that stock is flat and straight Failure to follow these warnings could result in serious personal injury AWARNING Always use push sticks featherboards push pad dles and other
44. xamples of these chemicals are Lead from lead based paints Crystalline silica from bricks cement and other masonry products 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 soap 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 11 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 AWARNING 12 DO NOT stand on a machine Serious injury could ALWAYS wear hearing protection Plain cotton is result if it tips over or you accidentally contact any not an acceptable protective device Hearing moving part Boe pa Should 13 DO NOT store anything above or near the machine 14 DO NOT operate
45. y which in normal use has proven to be defective provided that the customer returns the product shipping prepaid to an authorized service center with proof of purchase and provides SCTW with a reasonable opportunity to verify the alleged defect by inspection This warranty does not apply to defects due directly or indirectly to misuse abuse negligence accidents or lack of maintenance or to repairs or alterations made or specifically authorized by anyone other than SCTW Normal wear components are also excluded under this coverage Every effort has been made to ensure that all SCTW machinery meets the highest quality and durability standards We reserve the right to change specifications at any time due to our commitment to continuous improvement of the quality of our products EXCEPT AS SET FORTH ABOVE SCTW MAKES NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED REPRESENTA TIONS OR WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO ITS MACHINERY OR ITS CONDITION MERCHANTABILITY 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 MA
46. yourself or visitors from personal injury These decals MUST be maintained so that they are legible REPLACE decals that are not legible 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 2 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 personal injury and damage to the machine 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 AWARNING 4 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 ex perience difficulties in performing any operation Contact your supervisor instructor or machine service center immediately 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
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