Manual - Steel City Tool Works
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1. NP PN NNN LL SES NNN LIT NEN LL LL LLL LLL LL LL LL A LLL LL LLL 1 LLLI 11 1 M NOTES NOTES STEEL CITY TOOL WORKS 1 877 SC4 TOOL 1 877 724 8665 14 n 5 Year Warranty2. 7 Product Safety soie EE LSS a 12 8 Electrical Reguire meone 13 9 Unpacking S Inventory isiin kissaa E ERE I FRE REL RE Aa ME GERE ea 15 SECTION edd da uen 17 SECTION 11 Adj stments einen i Rc te ER De ees 20 SECTION 12 Operations Ss 24 SECTION 13 Maintenance etn edid t eu ea ai eet dete tede etes 28 SECTION 14 Troubleshooting eee Chee nh eR ete e i C qu Ue D e Rte tete tete 29 SECTION 15 Parts List si ii rete ete a 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 WARRANTV STEEL TOOL WORKS 5 XEAR LIMITED WARRANTV Steel City Tool Works LLC XSCTW warrants all STEEL CITY TOOL WORKS machinery to be free of defects in workmanship and materials
3. User Manual Read and understand this manual before using machine 10 TABLE SAW Shown with optional industrial fence Model Numbers 35619 35639 STEEL CITV TOOL WORKS Manual Part No OR73339 VER 11 06 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 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 5 INTRODUCTION 1 Warranty uisi Saut t de 4 2 Product Specifications ei to cds tar eiie d D bert e bee i de 7 SECTION 3 Accessories and Attachments SAA 7 SECTION 4 Definition Of Term CE 8 SECTION 5 Feature 06 101 toe a a ltd 9 6 General Safety rd ltl e n eu a 10
4. OR70776 OR70777 OR93929 OR90059 OR90502 OR91749 OR70778 OR92723 OR70779 OR70780 OR93370 OR70781 OR70782 OR91777 OR90145 OR90462 OR93930 OR90502 OR90059 OR90333 OR73339 OR73340 OR73341 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 4 14 SOC HD CAP SCREW SPECIAL WASHER M5 x 8mm FLAT HEAD SCREW MITER GAGE PIN MITER GAGE BODV MITER GAGE DETENT PIN KNOB MITER GAGE DETENT BLOCK SPRING DETENT PIN M4 x 20mm FLAT HEAD SCREW POINTER MITER GUAGE M4 FLAT WASHER M4 LOCK WASHER M4 x 8mm PAN HEAD SCREW 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 NVLOK NUT SWITCH ASSV SWITCH BRACKET 5 x 15mm PAN HEAD SCREW M5 LOCK WASHER M5 FLAT WASHER M6 x 10mm PAN HEAD SCREW M6 LOCK WASHER M6 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 OTY lt DN O KR ND 4 4 4 c c D lt 4 4 4 4 4 lt lt D A DN N N N N O O NPN NPN N ERNE REE II LLL LL LLL ESE lt 1 i T LS f IN ll
5. 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 QTY A m m m m N m FNM S DN N A DN ND D 4 HF Fe KF NPN N s oR lt lt a lt D lt lt N lt lt lt 33 KEY NO 250 251 252 253 254 255 256 257 258 259 260 261 262 263 264 265 266 267 268 269 270 271 272 273 274 275 276 277 278 279 280 281 282 283 284 285 286 287 288 289 290 291 292 293 294 295 296 297 298 299 PART NO OR90311 OR93916 OR93917 OR90307 OR93918 OR70733 OR73322 OR90283 OR93919 OR93920 OR73323 OR73324 OR92174 OR73325 OR70738 OR92174 0890311 0890248 0890307 0870739 OR73326 OR73327 OR91746 OR90227 OR90230 OR73328 OR70742 OR93921 OR73329 OR90219 OR90218 OR70745 OR70746 OR70747 OR70748 OR92137 OR90145 OR90462 OR93922 OR90145 OR90462 OR73330 OR90145 OR90307 OR94027 OR73331 OR73332 OR90308 OR90311 OR90248 DESCRIPTION M8 FLAT WASHER 8mm x 40mm SPRING 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 SPRING BALL BUSHING REAR TRUNNION 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 EL
6. alignment once again after tightening 4 If blade is not at 90 degrees open the motor cover hardware door 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 90 to the table ADJUSTING 45 AND 90 SEE FIG 15 POSITIVE STOPS The stops have been adjusted at the factory After a Fig 15 period of use or after moving the saw to another location the stops may no longer be set properly To check and adjust the stops AWARNING MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE SAW IS DISCONNECT ED FROM THE POWER SOURCE 1 Raise the saw blade to its maximum height using the handwheel 2 Setthe blade at 90 degrees to the table by turning the blade tilting handwheel clockwise as far as it will go 22 5 Tighten the lock nut 6 Setthe blade at 45 degrees to the table bv turning the blade tilting handwheel counterclockwise as far as it will go Place a square on the table SEE FIG 16 Fig 16 7 If the blade is not at 45 degrees remove the raising and lowering handle 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 457 to the table SEE FIG 17 Fig 17 8 Check the accuracy of the pointer on the angle scale and adjust if necessary 23 MOUNTING RAILS FENCE AND EXTENSIO
7. 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 A dado blade was designed to make non through cuts only Failure to follow these dierctions could result in serious injury A WARNING Dado operations present very real hazards reguiring 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 ACAUTION 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 AWARNING MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE S
8. for large chip removal SEE FIG 19 Fig 19 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 2 Cross cut Blade Used for cutting across the grain many thin kerf blades Make sure that the stock will 10 cross cut blades have between 60 80 teeth and pass by the guard splitter before beginning a cut a shallow gullet SEE FIG 20 by measuring blade kerf and then measuring the splitter Fig 20 5 Dado Blades There are two types of dado blades stack and wobble Stack dadoes involve more set 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 reguire 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 simplv means cutting across the width of the stock Crosscuts are made with the miter gauge There are two miter gauge slots in th
9. 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 and moving parts have come to a complete stop PROBLEM 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 LIKELY CAUSE S 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 on blade Incorrect blade for cut Gum or pitch on t
10. that are not legible 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 ALWAYS turn the power switch OFF before unplugging the table saw 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 unplug the table saw pulling on the 20 DO execute a cut when you do not have power cord ALWAVS grasp the plug not the cord complete control of the situation 13 REPLACE a damaged cord immediatelv DO NOT 21 DO cut a workpiece that is too large for you use a damaged cord or plug If the table saw is not to handle operating properly or has been damaged left out doors or has been in contact with water 22 DO NOT use the rip fence as a guide when cross cuttin 14 DO NOT use the table saw as a toy DO NOT use near around children 23 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 15 ENSURE that the machine sits firmiv on the floor before using If the machine wobbles or is unstable correct the problem using shims or blocks prior to operation 24 ALWAVS rem
11. 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 MITER GAUGE OPERATION 1 Operate Miter gauge by loosening lock knob A pull out spring loaded plunger B and rotate miter gauge body C to desired angle SEE FIG 9 Fig 9 Release plunger and tighten lock knob Adjust fit of the miter 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 20 BLADE RAISING AND TILTING MECHANISM Fig 10 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 int
12. 29 130 131 132 133 136 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 144 145 146 147 148 149 150 151 PART NO OR70709 OR90308 OR90248 OR90311 OR73307 OR90253 OR92137 OR73308 OR73309 OR91764 OR70484 OR73247 OR73310 OR90778 OR90230 OR90227 OR90228 OR73311 OR93556 OR90079 OR90077 OR73312 OR73313 DESCRIPTION EXTENSION WING RIGHT TITANIUM FINISH 8 x 30mm HD SCREW M8 LOCK WASHER M8 FLAT WASHER STD TABLE INSERT 5 x 12mm HEX SOC SET SCREW M5 x 12mm PAN HEAD SCREW DADO TABLE INSERT ZERO CLEARANCE INSERT M5 x 10mm HEX SOCKET SET SCREW NAMEPLATE RIVET SHIPPING STRIP M10 x 20 HEX HEAD SCREW M10 FLAT WASHER M10 LOCK WASHER M10 HEX NUT DUST CLIP M4 x 12 PAN HEAD SCREW M4 FLAT WASHER M4 LOCK WASHER HOOK RETAINER OTY 239 238 2 5 m 234 241 5 263 l LA 2900 237 2202 222 26502 L N 295 4 293 224 268r 213 231 N 294 261 25 251 297 4 a5 223 um fire 223 IRO 29804 N 2994 200449 LEN l KN 264 2504 d 222 246 fm M s 266 2 2873 2 2860 2672 ar d 8 lt 2853 268 2 d e 2162 217 N EN 226 2 lt 205 2120 2920 2 N 1 S 2282 202 204 I eec E et E N z aj 93 294 2 230 2934 NS 225 a 2h 210 5 2203 207 208 209 2150 E 214 2 6 O 202 2 32 200 201 202 203 204 205 20
13. 6 207 208 209 210 211 212 213 214 215 216 217 218 219 220 221 222 223 224 225 226 227 228 229 230 231 232 233 234 234 235 236 237 238 239 240 241 242 243 244 245 246 247 248 249 NO OR90307 OR70714 OR70715 OR94167 OR70716 OR93906 OR70717 OR90306 OR90502 OR90059 OR90235 OR73314 OR90847 OR70719 OR92174 OR90248 OR70720 OR91770 OR70721 OR70722 OR91816 OR70723 OR70724 OR73315 OR90222 OR73316 OR93908 OR90230 OR90227 OR90228 OR70727 OR70728 OR90253 OR93909 OR73317 OR73318 OR70729 OR93910 OR93911 OR90304 OR93912 OR90280 OR73319 OR93913 OR93914 OR90307 OR73320 OR93915 OR73321 OR92174 OR90248 DESCRIPTION M8 HEX NUT HAND WHEEL LOCK HAND WHEEL ASSEMBLV 5 x 8mm HEX SOC SET SCREW POINTER MOUNT 5 x 6mm HEX SOC SET SCREW POINTER M6 x 12mm PAN HEAD SCREW M6 LOCK WASHER M6 FLAT WASHER M6 HEX NUT POINTER BRACKET M5 x 25mm 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 3 HP 230 VAC 1 PHASE MOTOR SPEC PLATE MOTOR PIVOT PIN HITCH PIN M12 x 100mm HEX HEAD SCREW M12 FLAT WASHER M12
14. 65 OR92720 OR90462 OR93903 OR93931 OR73338 OR91786 OR93903 OR90761 OR94811 D B ESCRIPTION LADE GUARD ASSEMBLY CONST OF REF 306 TO REF 341 M8 x 20mm HEX HEAD SCREW M8 LOCK WASHER M5 x 12mm HEX SOC SET SCREW LOCK PLATE PLITTER BRACKET M8 FLAT WASHER M8 LOCK WASHER 8 x 30mm HEX HEAD SCREW PLITTER 4 x 20mm SPRING PIN P USH NUT RIGHT ANTI KICKBACK FINGER ASSV LEFT ANTI KICKBACK FINGER ASSV PRING PRING PIN PACER UPPORTING ARM M6 x 25mm PAN HEAD SCREW M6 FLAT WASHER M6 NVLOK NUT EE THRU TOP PLATE M4 x 6mm PAN HEAD SCREW EE THRU FRONT GUARD x 28mm SPRING EE THRU SIDE GUARD GUARD LINK 5 12 FLAT HEAD SCREW 5 FLAT WASHER M5 NVLOK NUT 5 x 14mm FLAT HEAD SCREW PRING SPLITTER ARM M5 x 25mm PAN HEAD SCREW M5 NVLOK NUT 5 x 10mm PAN HEAD SCREW M6 x 45mm PAN HEAD SCREW OTY AK BR m A KR DY N lt D 4 4 D lt 4 4 4 4 4 lt 2 35 KEY NO 400 401 402 403 404 405 406 407 408 409 410 411 412 413 414 415 416 417 418 419 420 421 422 423 424 425 426 427 428 429 501 502 503 504 505 506 507 508 509 510 511 512 513 514 515 516 OR70788 OR70766 OR70767 OR90056 OR92717 OR70768 OR93926 OR70769 OR70770 OR70771 OR70772 OR93927 OR70773 OR93928 OR70774 OR90143 OR90077 OR90346 OR70775
15. AW IS DISCONNECT ED FROM THE POWER SOURCE 1 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 e Install the dado table insert gt 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 vour 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 vour miter gauge Reconnect the saw to the power source N Using a scrap piece as a test piece switch on the saw and take a pass over the dado blade 8 If the cut is satisfactory repeat with your finish stock MAINTENANCE This table saw requires verv 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 vour saw LUBRICATION The table saw has sealed lubricated bearings in the motor housing and the arbor assembiv that do not require anv additional lubrication from the operator Use a wire brush to clean off the worm gears and trunnions and applv a white lithium grease to keep them lubricated CLEANING Keep the inside of the cabinet clear of saw
16. Biscuit Jointer Popular Woodworking ___ Today s Homeowner Dust Collector Circular Saw _ WOOD Woodcraft Detail Sander Drill ____ WOODEN Boat Woodshop News Miter Saw Orbital Sander Woodsmith Woodwork ____ Palm Sander Portable Thickness Planer ___ Woodworker ___ Woodworker s Journal Saber Saw Reciprocating Saw Workbench Other Router Other 4 Which of the following woodworking remodeling shows do 13 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 80 000 to 89 999 90 000 16 Would you recommend STEEL products to a friend 6 Whatis your age group Yes 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 Oto2 years 2 to 8 years ___ 8 to 20 years over 20 years FOLD ON DOTTED LINE PLACE STAMP HERE Steel Citv
17. DENTAL PUNITIVE OR CONSEOUENTIAL 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 EOUIPMENT 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 115 OBLIGATIONS UNDER THIS AGREEMENT OR CLAIMS 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 U Ea a Name 8 How would you rank your woodworking s
18. EVATING BRACKET SHAFT ARBOR BRACKET ASSY CONST OF REF 271 288 232 GEARED BEARING HOUSING M10 x 45mm HEX HEAD SCREW M10 LOCK WASHER M10 FLAT WASHER ARBOR NUT ARBOR FLANGE 6mm x 6mm x 50mm KEY ARBOR 5mm x 5mm x 30mm KEY BEARING 62032 ARBOR SPACER ARBOR PULLEY ARBOR SPACER BEARING KEEPER M5 x 12mm PAN HEAD SCREW M5 LOCK WASHER M5 FLAT WASHER M16 NYLOK NUT M5 LOCK WASHER M5 FLAT WASHER DUST RING SLICE M5 LOCK WASHER M8 HEX NUT M8 x 45mm SOC HD CAP SCREW LEFT BRACKET RIGHT BRACKET M8 x 30mm HEX HEAD SCREW M8 FLAT WASHER M8 LOCK WASHER QTY m m m DN PD A lt BoB lt lt lt lt lt DN lt A ER B N m AM o N N lt lt D lt lt lt lt lt 33408 508 2 507 lt 2 gt 5092 gt f 3334 PaL 3358 52 5052 50462 3160 31302 312 2 320 402 2 40364 42102 422 2 4232 lt 2 424 2 34 305 306 307 308 309 310 311 312 313 314 315 316 317 318 319 320 321 322 323 324 325 326 327 328 329 330 331 332 333 334 335 336 337 338 339 340 341 NO OR73333 OR90308 OR90248 OR90253 OR73334 OR73335 0890311 0890248 0890308 OR73336 OR94166 OR93924 OR70755 OR70756 OR70757 OR70758 OR70759 OR73337 OR90331 OR90059 OR91754 OR70761 OR90135 OR70762 OR93925 OR73342 OR70764 OR707
19. LECTRICAL CONNECTION of the eguip ment grounding conductor can result in risk of electric shock The conductor with the green insulation with or without yellow stripes is the eguipment grounding con ductor DO NOT connect the eguipment grounding con ductor to a live terminal if repair or replacement of the electric cord or plug is necessary Check with a gualified 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 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 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 diam
20. N 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 OPERATIONS A WARNING MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE SAW IS DISCONNECT ED FROM THE POWER SOURCE A WARNING 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 787 1 when operating power tools A WARNING ALWAYS wear a NIOSH OSHA approved dust mask to prevent inhaling dangerous dust or airborne particles NOTICE 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 24 PRE RUN CHECK Before you begin to use your Table Saw you should give it a thorough inspection making sure you ask yourself the following guestions 1 Is the blade mounted correctly 2 Is the saw stable 3 Isitwired properly 4 Is your electrical system properly configured 5 Have you checked your workpiece for obvious defects 6 15 the guard a
21. Tool Works P O Box 10529 Murfreesboro TN 37129 FOLD ON DOTTED LINE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Left 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 Dado 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 gs 34 2 27 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 varietv of accessories available for vour Steel Citv Product For more information on anv accessories associated with this and other machines please contact vour nearest Steel Citv distributor or visit our website at www steelcitvtoolworks com DEFINITION OF TERMS Anti Kickback Fingers safetv 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 whi
22. able 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 29 SOLUTION 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 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 Replace saw blade Replace V belts Replace pulley Check and adjust motor Tighten hardware Tighten set screw Reassemble guide
23. 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 Lead from lead based paints e Crystalline silica from bricks cement and other masonty products Arsenic 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 787 1 when operat ing power tools 11 FORCE the machine to an tion for which it was not designed It will do a safer and higher guality job by only performing operations for which the machine was intended A WARNING 12 DO NOT stand on a machine Serious injury could ALWAYS wear hearing protection Plain cotton is result if it tips over or you acci
24. aw is a magnetic switch designed for 230 volt single phase usage only The switch has a plug that is designed to plug into a 230 volt outlet There are many different configurations for To reduce the risk of electric shock follow all electri i 230 volt outlets so it is conceivable that the configura cal and safetv codes including the National Electric i Code NEC and the Occupational Safety and Health 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 Regulations OSHA All electrical connections and wiring should be made by qualified personnel only 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 gualified electrician install the proper connections to meet all electrical codes local and state All connections must also adhere to all of OSHA mandates IMPROPER E
25. ch the blade or accessorv cutting tool is mounted Bevel Cut The operation of making anv 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 tvpicallv from 1 8 in to 13 16 in wide A dado requires a special set of blades not included with this table saw and a special insert which is included Featherboard accessory device that be made or purchased to help guide or hold down a workpiece during cutting operations Freehand A verv 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 stickv 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 t
26. d assembly it is recommended to make sure that the splitter bracket is aligned properly To align the splitter bracket line a straight edge up against the face of the arbor flange A and the face of the splitter bracket assembly B Please note that when lining the straight edge against the splitter bracket make sure to put the straight edge towards the top of the bracket so you are actually lining the machined face of the splitter bracket with the machined face of the arbor flange SEE FIGS 5A and 5B Fig Fig 5B If an adjustment is necessary loosen the two socket head cap screws C and reposition the bracket so that it is in line with the machined face of the arbor flange Retighten the screws once alignment is achieved SEE FIG 5C Fig 5C 4 Once the bracket is aligned it is also necessary to make sure it is sguare with the table Check the sguareness of the bracket as shown in Fig 5 D SEE FIG 5D Fig 5D 5 If an adjustment is necessary loosen the two sock INSTALLING BLADE et head cap screws C and reposition the bracket until the machined face of the bracket is sguare to the table top Retighten the screws once sguare A WARNING SEE HIRE MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE SAW IS DISCONNECT 6 Now with the bracket properly aligned install the ED FROM THE POWER SOURCE blade guard assembly Attach the metal plate D onto the splitter bracket with one lock washer E and one hex head scr
27. dentally contact any not an acceptable protective device Hearing moving part Sa should 13 DO NOT store anvthing above or near the machine 14 DO NOT operate anv 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 when 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 t
28. does not have 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 Setthe 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 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 23 Fig 23 Do not stand directiv behind the workpiece when ripping SEE FIG 24 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 crosscut lumber the table saw is also an invaluable tool
29. 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 35619 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 quality paste wax on the tabletop and wings is a good preventative measure to help prevent rust from forming MODEL 35639 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 28 CHANGING BELTS A WARNING MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE SAW IS DISCONNECT ED FROM THE POWER SOURCE 1 Lower the blade to
30. e saw is stable before being placed into service MOTOR BRACE DISASSEMBLV The red motor brace A is installed for shipping pur poses only Remove this brace before assembling the saw SEE FIG A Fig A MOTOR COVER ASSEMBLY Install motor cover A by aligning the pins on the motor cover C with the holes in the cabinet B Lower the pins into the holes SEE FIG 1 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 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 ASSEMBLV Fig 3 Line up the on the shaft with the in the handwheel A and slide the handwheel onto the shaft SEE FIG 3 Tighten the set screw on the handwheel hub securelv to hold in place Install center lock knob B bv inserting into center hole in the shaft and threading in a clockwise direction BLADE GUARD ASSEMBLV 1 Before installing the blade guar
31. e table top Use the one that works best for the piece being crosscut To make a crosscut using the miter gauge 1 Inspect the board for soundness Vou do not necessarilv need a square edge to crosscut with accuracv although it is recommended 2 Inspect the miter gauge Is it properly set and tight Move the rip fence completelv out of the wav 3 Turnon the saw and allow it to come to full speed 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 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 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 Inspectthe board for soundness You will need a straightedge to rip with accuracy Your workpiece may need to be jointed flat and sguare before attempting to cut on the table saw A WARNING Never attempt to rip a board that
32. eter 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 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 gualified 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 AWG 12 AWG 10 AWG 10 AWG Not recommended Oto 6 Amps 6to 8 Amps 8 to 12 Amps 12 to 15 Amps 15 to 20 Amps UNPACKING amp INVENTORV A WARNING The machine is heavy two people are required to unpack and lift e Use a safetv strap to avoid tip over when lifting machine Check shipping carton and machine for damage before unpackaging Carefullv remove packaging materials parts and machine from shipping carton Alwavs check for and remove protective shipping materials around motors and moving parts Lay out all parts on a clean
33. ew F Just tighten the screw a few threads at this time SEE FIG 5E 1 Raise the blade arbor fully set the bevel angle at zero and lock the saw by tightening the lock knob in the middle of the handwheel Fig 5E 2 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 4 Using the wrenches provided securely tighten the arbor nut Remove the wrench Fig 6 7 Insert the tab of the blade guard assembly G into the splitter bracket between the machined face of the splitter bracket and the metal plate installed in step 6 SEE FIG 5F 8 Once the guard is installed securely tighten hex head screw installed in step 6 at this time ADJUSTMENTS ALIGNING BLADE GUARD ASSEMBLV A WARNING MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE SAW IS DISCONNECT ED FROM THE POWER SOURCE Fig 7 1 Raise blade guard awav from the table and hold the anti kickback fingers A out of the wav SEE FIG 7 2 Using an accurate straight edge check to see that the straight edge rests against the splitter B and against the face of the saw blade C 3 If an adjustment is necessary refer back to the section titled BLADE GUARD ASSEMBLY in the ASSEMBLY section of this manual TABLE INSERT ADJUSTMENT A WARNING MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE SAW IS DISCONNECT ED FROM THE POWER SOURCE 1 Lower blade completely
34. 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 accessory 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 guality and durability standards We reserve the right to change specifications at any time due to our commitment to continuous improvement of the guality 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 FORA PARTICULAR PURPOSE WHICH ARE HEREBY SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMED SCTW SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY A SPECIAL INDIRECT INCI
35. he 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 your 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 seriou
36. he workpiece through the blade push stick is used to keep the operator s hands away from the blade when ripping a narrow workpiece Rabbet 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 Miter Gauge Assembly Blade Guard Assembly Blade Height Adjustment Handwheel Blade Height Lock Knob Bevel Adjustment Handwheel Switch m gt Motor Cover GENERAL SAFETV 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 an
37. kills 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 apply Model No _ Air Compressor Band Saw Serial No Drill Press Drum Sander Dust Collection ___ Horizontal Boring Machine The following information is given on a voluntary basis Jointer Lathe and is strictly confidential Mortiser Panel Saw Planer ___ Power Feeder 1 Where did you purchase your STEEL CITY machine Radial Arm Saw Shaper Store Spindle Sander Table Saw Citv Vacuum Veneer Press ___ Wide Belt Sander Other 2 Howdid you first learn of Steel City Tool Works ____ Advertisement ___ Mail Order Catalog 11 Which benchtop tools do you own Check all that apply Website Friend Belt Sander Belt Disc Sander Local Store Other Drill Press Saw ___ Grinder ___ Mini Jointer 3 Which of the following magazines do you subscribe to Mini Lathe Scroll Saw ____ American Woodworker _ American How To Spindle Belt Sander Other Cabinetmaker ___ Family Handyman ___ Fine Homebuilding Fine Woodworking 12 Which portable hand held power tools do you own ____ Journal of Light Construction __ Old House Journal Check all that apply ___ Popular Mechanics ___ Popular Science Belt Sander
38. o an outlet on a dedicated circuit If using an exten sion cord refer to chart in the Grounding Instructions section to determine proper gauge and length Fig 11 BLADE ALIGNMENT Blade alignment with the table is adjusted at the factory After a period of use or after moving the saw to an other location the blade may no longer be aligned with the table To check and align the blade AWARNING MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE SAW IS DISCONNECT ED FROM THE POWER SOURCE Fig 12 1 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 A using a combination square B Make sure to measure between the teeth not on the tooth 2 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 3 Place a square on the table and check to see that the blade is at a 90 angle to the table Make sure sguare is not touching a blade tooth SEE FIG 14 Fig 14 3 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 4 Make the needed adjustments and tighten the four hex socket cap screws firmly 5 Check the
39. ove cut off pieces and scraps from 16 KEEP saw blade sharp and clean Failure to do so the table before starting the saw greativ increases friction decreases cut qualitv and 25 increases the possibilitv of a kickback 17 MAKE CERTAIN the saw blade is parallel with the 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 NEVER start the machine with the workpiece against the blade 26 NEVER perform freehand operations Use either the fence or miter gauge to position and guide the workpiece through the blade burning or kickbacks 27 ALWAYS use a pushstick for ripping narrow work 18 ALWAVS use blade guard on all through cuts pieces This will help prevent the cut from closing on the 28 NEVER have any part of your body in line with the back of the saw blade The blade guard also has anti kickback fingers which minimize the chance of a workpiece being thrown back during a cutting operation 19 ALWAYS push the workpiece past the blade DO NOT release a workpiece until it is past the blade and removed from the saw path of the saw blade If a kickback occurs with you directly in front of the blade a serious injury can occur 29 NEVER attempt to free a stalled blade without first turning the machine off and disconnecting the saw from the power source ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS A WARNING The switch provided with your s
40. 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 5 132 8 133 2 137 138 4 A 14863 1473 b A 12906 12866 771000 a 1034 115 102 4 151 114 124 14004 12504 108 4 r 1094 107 30 NO 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 114 115 117A 117B 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126A 126B 127A PART NO OR73300 OR93932 OR90227 OR90230 OR73301 OR70696 OR70697 OR90320 OR90059 OR73302 OR70700 OR73303 OR73304 OR70702 OR70703 OR70704 0890311 0890248 0890307 0970705 90507 OR73305 OR73306 OR70708 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 MOTOR COVER KNOB EXTENSION WING LEFT EXTENSION WING LEFT TITANIUM FINISH CLEANOUT DOOR DOOR LATCH KNOB M8 FLAT WASHER M8 LOCK WASHER M8 HEX NUT DUST HOOD M5 x 8mm PAN HEAD SCREW TABLE TABLE TITANIUM FINISH EXTENSION WING RIGHT QTV 31 KEV NO 127B 128 1
41. s for Woodworking Machines and the U S Department of Labor regulations www osha gov PRODUCT SAFETY PRODUCT SAFETY 1 A WARNING Serious personal injury may occur if normal safety precautions are overlooked or ignored Accidents are freguently caused by lack of familiarity or failure to pay attention Obtain advice from supervisor instructor or another gualified 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 personal injury and damage to the machine 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 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 A WARNING 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 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
42. s personal injury 25 26 27 USE 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 eguipment 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 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 29 SAVE these instructions and refer to them freguent 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 Safetv Council 1121 Spring Lake Drive ltasca IL 60143 3201 American National Standards Institute 25 West 43rd Street 4th floor New Vork NV 10036 www ansi org ANSI 01 1 Safetv Requirement
43. ssembly 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 warnings and directions regarding the operation of this machine TEST RUN 1 Face the table saw and stand to the left of the blade path 2 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 3 Watch and listen to the saw Note whether there are any unusual sounds or excessive vibrations 4 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 5 If the saw is behaving normally turn it off and pre pare to make a cut according to the instructions outlined in this section BLADE SELECTION 3 Combination Blade Used for cutting with and across the grain A compromise between a rip blade Choosing the correct blade for the job is essential for and a cross cut blade a 10 combination blade will the safe and efficient use of vour table saw Ignoring typically have between 40 50 teeth SEE FIG 21 this important step could result in damage to the saw and serious injury to the operator Below are the most Fig 21 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
44. work surface Remove 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 protective coatings are removed completely After cleaning apply a good guality 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 the machine The machine should only be turned after all the parts have been obtained and installed correctly For missing parts contact Steel City at 1 877 SC4 TOOL Miter Gauge Assembly Hex Wrench A B C Blade Wrenches 2 D Standard Insert E Dado Insert Lock Knob G Handwheel I Blade Guard Assembly J Cast Iron Wings K Motor Cover 16 ASSEMBLV A WARNING MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE SAW IS DISCONNECT ED FROM THE POWER SOURCE INSTALLATION AND LEVELING Final location for the saw must be level drv 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 necessarv but make sure th
45. y regulations having jurisdiction covering the safety reguirements 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 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 DANGER Indicates an imminentiv hazardous situation which if not avoided WILL result in death or serious injurv A WARNING 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 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
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