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1. 31 Securing the Electrical PAGE 32 Installing the End Caps of Fence 1 aaa awake 33 Troubleshooting een 22 2 A 34 Maintenance EE 35 SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS 8 PARTS LIST Miter Gauge Aesembhy 0 36 37 Stand ie eegen as 38 39 Rip Fence Assembly u PAGE 40 41 Blade Guard 2 2 2 42 43 Motor Assembly i PAGE 44 45 Main Housing PAGE 46 47 EE 48 49 Internal Body 50 52 Warranty Information e i EE PAGE 53 GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Extreme caution should be used when operating all power tools Know your power tool be familiar with its operation read through the owner s manual and practice safe usage procedures at all times CONNECT your machine ONLY to the matched and specific power source ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES RESPIRATORS HEARING PROTECTION AND SAFETY SHOES when operating your machine DO NOT WEAR LOOSE CLOTHING OR JEWELLERY when operating your machine ASAFE ENVIRONMENT IS IMPORTANT Keep the area free of dust dirt and other debris in the immediate vicinity of your machine B2. 4 19 HU180200 _ 1 4 20NC 4 20 290302 MICRO ADJUSTING WHEEL 1 21 HU250102 SCREW 10 32NF 1 1 4 2 22 TH101903 MICRO ADJUSTING BRACKET 1 23 TH101907 _ SCREW 8 32NC 3 8 2 24 290102 FRONT BLOCK 2 25 HU180300 NUT 10 32NF 2 26 0E290101 BOTTOM BASE 1 27 0290104 _ LEFT INDEX 1 28 HU191000 WASHER 5 2 16 0 8 2 29 HU040203 SCREW 10 32NF 1 2 2 30 290103 FENCE INDICATOR 1 31 290002 PLATE 1 32 HU170200 1 4 20NC 3 33 100099 SCREW 1 4 20NC 3 4 3 SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM BLADE GUARD PARTS LISTING BLADE GUARD PART NO NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY 1 mm SAW BLADE GUARD 2 100401 WARNING LABEL 1 3 TH100092 KEY 1 4 HU300100 RING SPN 1 4 2 5 TH100043 GUARD 1 6 TH100412 NUT 10 32NF 1 7 HU190200 WASHER 5 3 14 1 0 2 8 TH100044 SPLITTER 2 9 TH100018 SPACE 2 10 TH100065 SPRING PIN 1 11 TH100046 SPRING PIN 1 12 TH1010 PLATE 1 13 TH100411 SCREW 3 16 32NF 22 2mm 1 14 TH100402 WASHER 1 4 20NC 40mm 1 15 TH100042 CONNECT PLATE 1 16 HU160100 NUT 1 4 20NC 1 17 TH100403 WARNING LABEL 2 1 SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM MOTOR ASSEMBLY PARTS LISTING MOTOR ASSEMBLY PART NO NUMBER DESCRIPTION 1 TH3303 MOTOR SET ASSEMBLY 1 2 HU15050
3. 146 10 TABLE SAW COPYRIGHT 2008 BY CRAFTEX INDUSTRIES INC FAETON OF en nour GENERAL GAFETIVINGTRUCTIONG PAGE 3 SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUGCTIONS PAGE 4 6 Grounding Information PAGE 7 Changing from 110V to 220 PAGE 8 Introduction amp a a EKE PAGE 9 Loose Parts e l 10 11 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Removing Hardware 8 PAGE 12 Assembly of Legs amp Stand PAGE 13 14 Mounting the Table to PAGE 15 Installing the Extension Tables PAGE 16 Installing the Bevel Adjusting Hand Wee PAGE 17 Installing the Height Adjusting Hand PAGE 18 Installing the Front Rail to Table 11818881221 PAGE 19 Installing the Back Rail to Table nennen nn PAGE 20 21 Adjusting the Front Back Hals 22 Installing the Rip eee g b gett 23 Aligning the 1 24 Installing the Spacer Bar mann 25 Installing the Blade Guard Aesembhy PAGE 26 Aligning the Blade Guard Assembly amp the PAGE 27 Mounting the Motor nn nnnn PAGE 28 Installing the Belt Guard nm nannti nr nn nn nanna PAGE 29 Installin PAGE 30 Installing the Switch Aesemblv
4. Use saw blade guard and splitter for every operation in which they can be used including all through sawing GROUNDING To prevent possible electrical hazards have a qualified electrician ensure that the line is properly wired This machine is pre wired to be use with a 120 volt power supply and ensure the cord is plugged into a grounded power outlet 120 V GROUNDED OUTLET GROUNDING PIN CHANGING FROM 110V 220V This table saw is pre wired for 110V 60 Hz The following diagrams will help explain the procedure to change over from 110V to 220V The use of a qualified technician is needed for this procedure First unplug the saw Located on the top of the junction box remove the Philips screw at the back of the junction box and lift off the cover Remove the electric holding tape from the wire connectors and remove the wire connectors same time Reconnect leads and re install the wire connector Wrap each wire with new UL approved electrical tape 2 layers is sufficient Recheck your wiring diagrams and reinstall the junction box cover using the Phillips screw At this point cut off the 110V power cord plug and replace it with a 3 prong 220 V 15AMP UL approved plug Connect the power cord white and black leads respectively to the hot plug blade terminals Connect the green grounding wire to the plug ground prong terminal You can now plug your saw into a 220 240V 15 amp 3 prong receptacle You need to en
5. 1 HU191200 WASHER 6 2 19 1 0 1 4 100080 WASHER 10 2 19 1 6 1 5 100030 SCREW SLEEVE 1 6 TH100003 TRUNNION 2 HU010304 SCREW 3 8 16NC 1 5 8 TH100021 HANDLE 1 9 HU010305 SCREW 3 8 16NC 1 3 8 1 10 SAW BLADE 40T 1 11 TH100023 SAW BLADE WASHER 1 12 100079 SAW BLADE NUT 1 13 TH1014 SIDE COVER SET 1 14 TH100032 SIDE COVER 1 15 100033 KEY 2 16 100095 SCREW 10 24NC 2 17 100009 BASE 1 18 1008 ROD SET 1 19 100075 LEAD ROD 1 20 THO10077 WASHER 1 21 TH100026 SPRING 1 22 100027 LOCK PIN 1 23 TH100028 HANDLE 1 24 HU040302 WASHER 10 24UNC 3 8 1 25 HU200200 STAR WASHER 5 3 10 1 26 100062 INDEX 1 27 TH100073 CONNECT ROD 1 28 HU190700 WASHER 10 5 23 3 0 1 29 TH100031 SLEEVE 1 30 TH100029 WORM GEAR ROD 1 31 HM081100 RING P12 2 32 HU020101 2 33 HU210100 SPRING WASHER 5 1 9 3 2 34 TH100074 ROD LOCK PLATE 1 51 35 HU220100 WAVE WASHER WW 16 1 36 HU190800 WASHER 16 25 1 5 1 37 HU230200 E RING ETW 12 1 38 TH1013 ARBOR SET 1 39 TH100002 ARBOR BASE 1 40 TH100012 ARBOR 1 41 TH100011 STOP PIN 1 42 HU120101 WASHER 3 16 24NC 1 2 4 43 TH100034 HOSE 1 44 TH100090 WASHER 20 1 35 2 0 1 45 HU230300 E RING ETW 15 1 46 HU190500 WASHER 10 3 22 2 0 5 47 TH100006 PULLY 1 48 HU240100 S RING STW 15 1 49 HJ036300 BEARING 6202 2
6. and power cord should be gathered together along the side of the cabinet and the two holes on the side of the cabinet are used to secure the wire ties Loop the motor cord in the rear and use wire ties 0 remove any excess movement Using a hammer or mallet you can lightly tap the wire ties into the holes of the cabinet See Figure 20 WIRE TIE WIRE TIE j Figure 20 ASSEMBLY Installing the End Caps of the Fence Align the end caps of the front rail to the end of the rail Secure these by using a self tapping pan head screw is each hole Do the same for the rear rails See Figure 21 END CAP SELF TAPPING yr PAN HEAD SCREW FRONT RAIL Figure 21 Congratulations your saw should now be fully assembled and ready to take its first cut Before connecting your saw to a power source take a walk around and carefully inspect your new saw Ensure that all nuts and bolts are secure 8 tightened and that nothing is loose that shouldn t be Make sure that the saw is free of loose parts debris and has enough clearance around TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM SOLUTION Saw does not start Cord is not plugged in Plug Power Cord in Circuit breaker is tripped Reset Breaker Motor switch cord is damaged See Qualified Technician Circuit fuse is blown Replace circuit fuse PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Excess Vibration Blade is damaged Replace Blade Uneven Work Surface Change to a flat surface Not Mounted properly Retighten all hardware Blade
7. cupped wood workpiece must have straight smooth side to go against the rip fence or miter gauge The workpiece must sit flat on the table without rocking 3 Do not cut freehand Always use either the or the miter gauge Never use both 4 Use extra care when the guard assembly cannot be used during dadoing or molding 5 Support large workpieces carefully Allowing them to sag or drop can cause kickback 6 Be certain that the rip fence is parallel to the saw blade 7 Do not rip by applying the feed force to the section of the workpiece that will become the cut off free piece Feed force when ripping should always be applied between the saw blade and the fence use a push stick for short work 6 wide or less For less than 2 wide you must use a special fixture 8 Keep saw blade guard splitter and anti kickback pawls in place and operating properly Keep pawls sharp If pawls not operational return your unit to your dealer for repair The splitter must be in alignment with the saw blade and the pawls must stop a kickback once it has started Check their action before ripping 9 Plastic and composite materials such as hardboard can be cut on this table saw However please note that these materials are usually quite hard and slippery and the anti kickback pawls may not stop a kickback Therefore be especially attentive to following proper setup and cutting procedures for ripping
8. the blade is lowered or raised Now close the belt guard and check that the belt clearances on the guard by raising the blades to its full height Check the motor clearance by rotating the bevel adjusting hand wheel until the indicator is set at 45 degrees See Figure 18 Figure 18 ASSEMBLY Installing the Switch Assembly The switch assembly can be mounted on either side of the fence left or right depending on your preference Locate the following from the loose parts 1 Switch Key 2 Square Nuts 10 32 2 Pan Head Screws with Lock Washers 10 32 x 3 8 Insert the head screws with the lock washers through the holes in the switch assembly See Figure 19 FRONT RAIL SQUARE AUT HEAD SCREW SWITCH ASSEMBLY Figure 19 Now thread the square nuts onto the screws while leaving at least 1 8 clearance in between the inside of the nut and the top of the switch assembly With the switch facing forward slide the square nuts into the lower slot of the rail and tighten securely If the switch is mounted on the left side then the right side of the switch assembly should be in line with the left side of the table saw base Vice versa applies if the switch is mounted on the right side ASSEMBLY Secure Electrical Cords Your saw is supplied with 3 wire ties one is extra to secure the power cords of your saw This is helpful aid to get the lines out of the way The motor cord
9. wax and buffing out the table The same can be done for the rails of the table saw e NOTE DO NOT wax the working surface of the miter gauge Occasionally clean all plastic parts with a soft damp cloth and water Occasionally check all nuts bolts clamps and screws to ensure that everything is tight e Check the throat plate is in the correct position and in good condition Check the blade guard assembly is still in the correct position and not loose e Always check that your saw blades are free from pitch and build up Periodically check and clean the saw dust underneath the saw table and also in the saw blades teeth clean screw threads and the nuts use solvent that is designed for pitch and removal Lubricate the nuts bearings and screw threads from time to time SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM GAUGE ASSEMBLY PARTS LISTING MITER GAUGE ASSEMBLY PART NO NUMBER DESCRIPTION 1 1 006 MITRE GAUGE ASSEMBLY 1 2 TH100606 HANDLE 1 3 HU190400 WASHER 8 5 23 2 0 1 4 TH100601 MITRE GAUGE 1 5 HU150100 HEX NUT 6 32NC 3 6 HU040101 SCREW 8 32NC 5 16 1 7 TH100604 ANGLE INDEX 1 8 TH100603 INDICATOR BLOCK 1 9 TH100605 LOCK ROD PIN 1 10 0030101 SET SCREW M5 0 8P 5 1 11 HU040604 SCREW 6 32NC 5 8 3 12 030303 LEAD PLATE 1 13 HU050101 SCREW M6 1 0P 6 1 14 100602 PLATE 1 15 HU050102 SCR
10. 0 NUT 5 16 18 4 3 HU200400 STAR WASHER 8 4 15 4 4 TH100014 MOTOR BASE 1 5 0070101 SCREW 5 16 18NC 1 2 4 6 HU230100 E RING ETW 8 2 7 TH100017 SPRING 1 8 TH1012 MOTOR SUPPORT SET 1 9 TH100045 SLEEVE 1 10 HU190300 WASHER 6 7 19 1 0 1 11 HU060101 SCREW 1 4 20NC 5 8 1 12 TH100015 HINGE PIN 1 13 HU140203 SET 5 16 18NC 1 2 1 14 TH100064 BELT 1 15 HU290101 KEY 5 5 18 1 16 TH100085 MOTOR 1 17 SWITCH 1 18 HU090101 SCREW 10 32NF 3 8 3 19 TH100047 SWITCH BOX 1 20 031000 STRAING RELIEF SB8R 1 2 21 TH100089 CORD WITH PLUG 1 22 0150200 NUT 10 32NF 2 23 HU130101 STAR WASHER 10 32NF 3 8 2 24 HU180100 NUT 10 32NF 2 25 PG1A0N06 GROUNDING LABELS 2 26 TH330002 SWITCH PLATE 1 27 HU200200 STAR WASHER 5 3 10 2 28 TH100088 CORD 1 29 TH1011 BELT GUARD ASSEMBLY 1 30 TH100066 BELT PLATE 1 31 TH100067 BELT COVER 1 32 HU170100 NUT M5 0 8P 4 33 SWITCH KEY 1 34 HU191300 WASHER 5 3 12 1 0 4 35 TH100903 VOLTAGE LABEL 1 36 TH100901 MOTOR NAME PLATE 1 45 SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM MAIN HOUSING PARTS LISTING MAIN HOUSING PART NO NUMBER DESCRIPTION 1 HU130202 o Ka 1 2 1001 HAND WHEEL SET 2 3 HU080102 SCREW 4 5 1 81 9 4 4 HU040203 SCREW 10 32NF 1 2 2 5 TH100010 STIFFNER PLATE 1 6 TH100076 BEVEL SCALE 1 7 PH1A0602 MACHINE LABEL 1 8 TH100060 SCREW 1 9 HU200300 STAR WASHER 6 4 11 1 10
11. E ALERT Do not use prescription or other drugs that may affect your ability or judgment to safely use your machine DISCONNECT the power source when changing drill bits hollow chisels router bits shaper heads blades knives or making other adjustments or repairs NEVER leave tool unattended while it is in operation NEVER reach over the table when the tool is in operation NEVER make crosscuts with the rip fence in place NEVER attempt to cut material that 15 warped or twisted NEVER attempt a procedure if it does not feel safe or comfortable ALWAYS keep blades knives and bits sharpened and properly aligned ALWAYS keep all safety guards in place and ensure their proper function ALWAYS use push sticks and feather boards to safely feed your work though the machine ALWAYS make sure that any tools used for adjustments are removed before operating the machine ALWAYS secure your work with the appropriate clamps vises ALWAYS keep bystanders safely away while the tool 15 in operation THINK SAFETY WORK SAFELY ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR SAW 10 ds 12 Keep hands and fingers out of the saw blade path Use extra caution when making bevel cuts Always use blade guard and splitter for every operation for which it can be used including through sawing Always support work with table and fence or miter gauge Never use fence and miter gauge to
12. EW M6 1 0P 20 1 16 0200100 STAR WASHER 4 3 8 5 BW 4 2 17 HU040104 SCREW 8 32NC 5 8 2 18 TH100607 ANGLE INDEX RULE 1 19 010105 ROUND NUT 275 2 SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM STAND ASSEMBLY Scar PARTS LISTING STAND ASSEMBLY PART NO NUMBER DESCRIPTION 1 060008 FOOT LEVEL 4 2 HU150600 HEX NUT 3 8 16NC 8 3 TH100069 PLATE 4 4 TH260013 LEG 4 5 TH260014 REAR PLATE 2 6 HU070102 SCREW 5 16 18NC 5 8 16 7 HU170300 NUT 5 16 18NC 12 7B 7H 16 8 TH100078 FENCE HANGER 2 9 TH260002 SIDE PLATE 2 10 JG1A2L01 CRAFTEX LOGO 1 11 100072 GAUGE SUPPORTER 1 SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM CEJ PARTS LISTING RIP PART NO NUMBER DESCRIPTION 1 TH3301 FENCE ASSEMBLY 1 2 0 290003 RIP FENCE 1 3 TH101902 REAR SLIDE 1 4 TH101901 REAR COVER CAP 1 5 HU260101 SCREW 8 32NC 1 2 6 005101 701 SCREW 10 32NF 5 8 1 7 HU160200 LOCK NUT 5 16 18NC 1 8 HU191100 WASHER 8 5 16 1 6 1 9 TH330001 CONNECT PLATE 1 10 0E290201 _ LOCK PLATE 1 11 0E290006 _ LOCK SPRING 1 12 290005 PIN 1 13 HU010103 SCREW 1 4 20NC 3 4 4 14 0E290001 _ FRONT HOUSING 1 15 0E290016 BEARING 2 16 101906 _ CRAFTEX LOGO PLATE 1 17 TH101904 LOCKING LEVER 1 18 HU270101 e
13. NSE 2 50 TH100004 GEAR 1 51 HU280202 1 52 100022 1 53 HU290101 KEY 5 5 18 1 54 TH100005 MAIN ARBOR 1 55 TH100019 SUPPORTER 1 56 HU200400 STAR WASHER 8 4 15 2 57 HU010204 SCREW 5 16 18NC 1 2 58 HU140203 SCREW 5 16 18NC 1 2 2 59 HU010202 SCREW 5 16 18NC 5 8 2 60 HU190600 WASHER 10 5 19 1 5 1 61 HU010102 SCREW 1 4 20NC 5 8 2 62 HU170200 NUT 1 4 20NC 2 63 TH1026 SUPPORT ASSEMBLY 1 64 TH100084 SCREW 1 65 TH100020 SPREADER SUPPORTER 1 66 HK140430 V BELT 420J 6 1 67 TH100071 WRENCH 2 2 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Craftex warrants every product to be free from defects in materials and agrees to correct such defects where applicable This warranty covers two years for parts and 90 days for labour unless specified otherwise to the original purchaser from the date of purchase but does not apply to malfunctions arising directly or indirectly from misuse abuse improper installation or assembly negligence accidents repairs or alterations or lack of maintenance Proof of purchase is necessary warranty claims are subject to inspection of such products or part thereof and Craftex reserves the right to inspect any returned item before a refund or replacement may be issued This warranty shall not apply to consumable products such as blades bits belts cutters chisels punches etceteras Craftex shall in no event be liable for injuries accidental o
14. TH100081 TIE WRAPS 3 11 HU170300 NUT 5 16 18NC 8 12 HU160300 NUT 10 32UNF 2 13 HU070102 SCREW 5 16 18NC 5 8 8 14 HU010301 SCREW 3 8 16NC 1 2 4 15 HU200500 WASHER 10 5 18 4 16 TH1003 BASE 1 SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM TABLE ASSEMBLY PARTS LISTING TABLE ASSEMBLY PART NO NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY 1 HU080301 SCREW M4 1 59P 12 6 2 TH100053 REAR RAIL COVER LEFT 1 3 TH102102 REAR RAIL STICKER 1 4 310062 909 REAR RAIL ASSEMBLY 1 5 TH100001 MAIN TABLE 1 6 TH100050 THROAT PLATE 1 7 TH100025 SCREW 10 32NF 1 1 4 1 8 HU140101 SET SCREW 10 32NF 3 8 4 9 TH100049 EXT WING 2 10 TH100052 REAR RAIL COVER RIGHT 1 11 HU030303 SET SCREW 10 32NF 7 16 2 12 TH100055 SUPPORT BLOCK 2 13 TH100054 SUPPORT ROD 1 14 TH100098 RIGHT COVER 1 15 HU100101 WASHER 5 16 18NC 8 16 TH100094 SCREW 5 16 18NC 1 9 17 HU170300 NUT 5 16 18NC 9 18 TH100051 CENTER BLOCK 1 19 HU140304 SCREW 3 8 16NC 3 4 2 20 TH100083 RIGHT RULE 1 21 310057 909 FRONT RAIL 1 22 TH100082 LEFT RULE 1 23 TH100097 LEFT COVER 1 24 TH102103 INDICATOR 1 SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM INTERNAL BODY Nie IS CEJ PARTS LISTING INTERNAL PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 1 100093 WASHER 1 4 20 1 2 TH100063 SPRING
15. airs to the item e Repairs made by Busy are warranted for 30 days on parts and labour e Any unforeseen repair charges will be reported to you for acceptance prior to making the repairs e The Busy Bee Parts amp Service Departments are fully equipped to do repairs on all products purchased from us with the exception of some products that require the return to their authorized repair depots A Busy Bee representative will provide you with the necessary information to have this done e For faster service it is advisable to contact the nearest Busy Bee location for parts availability prior to bringing your product in for repairs 54 55 56
16. ck it if it tries to move backwards toward the operator TERMINOLOGY Through Sawing refers to any cut that severs the workpiece Push Stick refers to a wooden stick usually homemade that is used to push small workpieces through the saw and keeps the operator s hands clear of the blade Kickback occurs when the saw blade binds in the cut and violently thrusts the workpiece back toward the operator Freehand refers to cutting without the use of a miter gauge or rip fence or any other means of guiding or holding the workpiece with the operator s hand KICKBACK HOW TO AVOID IT AND PROTECT YOURSELF FROM POSSIBLE INJURY The dangers of kickback cannot be overstated It is caused by the workpiece binding against the blade The result is that the workpiece can move rapidly in a direction opposite to the feed direction During kickback the workpiece can be thrown back at the operator can also drag the operator s hand into the blade if the operator s hand 15 in the wrong place To prevent the danger of kickback follow these guidelines de Always use the guard and make certain it is in good working order The guard s splitter helps prevent binding and the anti kickback pawls on each side of the splitter minimize the possibility of kickback Use extra caution until the workpiece is through the splitter and has engaged the anti kickback pawls KICKBACK HOW AVOID IT AND PROTECT YOURSELF FROM POSSIBLE INJURY 2 not saw warped bowed or
17. d so it engages properly Thread the thumbscrews into the hole and hand tighten See Figure 14 MOVE LEFT TO RIGHT FOR ADJUSTMENTS THUMBSCREW SEPARATOR SUPPORT SEPARATOR ROD Figure 14 ASSEMBLY Aligning the Blade Guard Assembly and the Blade First raise the saw blade by turning the hand wheel in a clockwise direction With the use of a combination or framing square place the square against the saw blade and the blade guard assembly as show in Figure 15 This should give you an idea of if the blade guard is square to your blade which is important If it is not loosen the thumbscrew in the blade guard support and move the separator right or left until it touches the blade Once this is done tighten the thumbscrew again N Figure 15 ASSEMBLY Mounting the Motor Assembly You will need to mount the motor to the back of saw To do so first loosen the 2 hex head screws that lock the pins in the mounting brace At this point insert the 2 pins on the motor assembly into the holes on the mounting brace Push it in as far as it will go At this point DO NOT tighten the screws See Figure 16 MOUNTING BRACE MOTOR PIVOT SSTUD SCREW AND WASHER Figure 16 ASSEMBLY Installing the Belt Guard Locate the following from the loose parts 1 Belt Guard 4 Flat Washers 5 3 12 x 1 4 Flanged Hex Nuts M5 x 8 Lower the blade by turning the blade height hand wheel in a cou
18. e saw table and extension tables Take the flanged hex nut 5 16 18 loosely allowing the square bolt head to protrude just a little Now slide the back rail slot just over each of the square head bolts and at this point only finger tighten See Figure 8 SQUARE HEAD BOLT 5116 18 X 4 in Figure 8 ASSEMBLY Installing the Back Rail to the Table cont Take a framing square and place it on either side of the blade Move the back rail right or left until you see the indicator mark is aligned with the framing square This will give you an accurate set up Finger tighten the nuts See Figure 9 RIGHT EDGE OF TABLE TOP Figure 9 ASSEMBLY Adjusting the Front amp Back Rails NOTE The front amp back rails MUST be adjusted to with the saw blade If not done properly this may cause kickback or binding and could result in serious personal injury Set saw bevel to 0 so that blade is vertical and lock the bevel with the lever above the blade height wheel Raise the blade now Slide the fence over to the right of the saw blade and check the fence cursor to the left of the fence cursor line should be at the 0 mark or the first line of the right side of the scale To adjust the front fence rail use a rubber mallet to gently tap the rail assembly either left or right until this is attained The back rail should also be adjusted in a similar manner to achieve accuracy When the fence is tigh
19. e two of the carriage bolts and hand tighten using the flanged hex nuts Repeat the same step for the opposite side of the of the saw minus the miter gauge hook See Figure 1 Now thread one hex nut 3 8 16 on the screw of the leveling foot and adjust it until it stops Slip a foot brace onto the leveling foot before you place the leveling foot in the hole of the bottom of the leg Secure with another hex nut This will ensure stability Insert a screw through the hole in the leg stand and adjust the leveling feet all the way to the bottom of the leg Now you can securely tighten all hex nuts using a wrench See Figure 2 MITRE GAUGE STORAGE RIP FENCE STORAGE HOOKS Figure 2 ASSEMBLY Mounting the table saw to the stand Remove the following hardware from the hardware package and layout for use 8 Flanged Hex Nuts 5 16 18 8 Carriage Bolts 5 16 18 x 5 8 WARNING DO NOT lift this saw without the help of another person Hold the saw with a firm grip and close to your body to ensure that you or the saw does not slip while being handled Be as careful as possible to prevent back injury Turn the saw table upside down as show in Figure 3 Figure 3 Be sure to place the saw on a flat level and smooth surface Using a sheet of cardboard under the saw is recommended Place the assembled leg stand on the table saw base Align the holes with the holes of the legs The Craftex logo denotes the fron
20. g until you have inspected your table saw identified all loose parts and have properly operated the tool WARNING DO NOT lift this saw without the help of another person Hold the saw with a firm grip and close to your body to ensure that you or the saw does not slip while being handled Be as careful as possible to prevent back injury WARNING any parts are found to be damaged of missing do not being assembly or attempt to operate this tool Failure to do so may result in serious personal injury CEJ ASSEMBLY Assembly of Legs amp Stand Locate the following parts 15 Hex Nuts Flanged 5 16 18 15 Carriage Bolts 5 15 18 x 5 8 8 Hex Nuts 3 8 16 Place the front brace inside the first leg piece amp align the holes on the leg piece with the front brace At this time insert two carriage bolts and hand tighten only using the flanged hex nuts See Figure 1 CARRIAGE BOLT 5116 18 X 5 8 in e HEX NUT Be 3 8 16 FOOT BRACE Figure 1 ASSEMBLY Now you can attach the second leg piece to the other side of the front brace using another two carriage bolts and flanged hex nuts same as show above Repeat the above steps for the back brace and hand tighten See Figure 1 Place the left side brace inside the leg piece and align the holes on the side brace with the holes of the leg piece Ensure that the miter gauge hook is secure to the leg piece on the right side of the leg stand Us
21. gether sure the saw blade is securely mounted before operating Never remove jammed or cut off pieces until power is off and blade has stopped Feed workpiece into the saw blade against the rotation of the blade or cutter only Do not perform any operation freehand Do not use lubricants or cleaners particularly spray or aerosol in the vicinity of the plastic guard Certain chemicals can corrode the polycarbonate material used in the guard Understand kickback and take steps to reduce the risk of kickback Disconnect the contractor saw from the power source and remove the switch paddle before changing the setup or removing any covers guards or the sawblade Never reach around or over saw blade SAW BLADE AND SPLITTER The table saw is equipped with a blade guard and splitter assemblv that covers the blade and prevents accidental contact The splitter is a flat plate that fits into the cut made by the saw blade and effectively reduces the chance of kickback by lessening the tendency of the blade to bind in the cut The splitter can only be used when making through cuts that sever the wood When making dadoes rabbets and other cuts that make less than through cuts the blade guard and splitter must be removed from the saw NOTE Be sure to re install guard and splitter after these cuts Two anti kickback pawls are located on the sides of the splitter that allow the wood to pass through the blade in the cutting direction but lo
22. is not balanced Replace Blade PROBLEM SOLUTION Rip Fence does not Rails are not clean Clean Wipe away debris Move Smoothly Fence not mounted properly Remount fence Clamp Screw is out of adjustment Adjust clamp screw PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Cuts burn or bind work Work is being fed too fast Slow down the feed rate Blade is dull Replace blade re sharpen Rip Fence misaligned Align rip fence properly Wood is warped Change work piece Separator not aligned Align separator PROBLEM SOLUTION Saw not making 90745 cuts Miter gauge misaligned Align Adjust miter gauge Bevel stops not adjusted Adjust check bevel stop PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Motor overheats Work piece fed too fast Slow down feed rate PROBLEM SOLUTION Blade cuts poorly Blade is mounted backwards Re mount the blade Blade is dirty Clean blade of debris Incorrect blade for cut Chose correct blade MAINTENANCE General maintenance should be preformed on your saw to keep it free from problems and working in its peak condition The following are general guidelines to help with regular maintenance NOTE Before performing any maintenance UNPLUG your saw from the power source and turn the switch assembly to OFF ALWAYS wear eye protection when performing maintenance to avoid damage to your eyes It is also a good idea to wear a dust mask to prevent respiratory problems if the conditions are very dusty Maintain the table surface by periodically applying a coat of paste
23. nterclockwise direction and remove the belt Install a flat washer on each of the four motor studs Open the belt guard by pushing down on to the tab lock Now place the belt guard so that the large hole fits around the motor pulley and insert the motor studs through the small holes of the belt guard At this point use a flanged hex nut and tighten firmly See Figure 17 Figure 17 ASSEMBLY Installing the Belt First lower the blade by turning the blade height hand wheel counterclockwise direction and set bevel to 0 Now place the belt on the saw pulley and the motor pulley Check along both pulleys to make sure the belt is parallel to the edges of both pulleys If it is not parallel use a hex key to loosen the set screw on the motor pulley Now you can readjust the motor pulley to get the right fitting and firmly tighten the set screw when finished Place your hand halfway around the belt between the two pulleys and squeeze tight with you hand until the two sides touch The motor should move freely at this point as you squeeze the belt If you notice the motor is stable and not moving you will need to reposition the motor In order to reposition the motor you will need to loosen the hex nuts on the mounting brace and either push the motor inwards or pull it out as required At this point also check the maximum elevation DO NOT attempt to tighten the pivot screws as this should be able to move freely in the slot as
24. r otherwise death to persons or damage to property or for incidental contingent special or consequential damages arising from the use of our products RETURNS REPAIRS AND REPLACEMENTS To return repair or replace a Craftex product you must visit the appropriate Busy Bee Tools showroom or call 1 800 461 BUSY Craftex is a brand of equipment that is exclusive to Busy Bee Tools For replacement parts directly from Busy Bee Tools for this machine please call 1 800 461 BUSY 2879 and have your credit card and part number handy e All returned merchandise will be subject to a minimum charge of 15 for re stocking and handling with the following qualifications Returns must be pre authorized by us in writing We do not accept collect shipments Items returned for warranty purposes must be insured and shipped pre paid to the nearest warehouse Returns must be accompanied with a copy of your original invoice as proof of purchase Returns must be in an un used condition and shipped in their original packaging a letter explaining your reason for the return Incurred shipping and handling charges are not refundable e Busy Bee will repair or replace the item at our discretion and subject to our inspection e Repaired or replaced items will be returned to you pre paid by our choice of carriers e Busy Bee reserves the right to refuse reimbursement or repairs or replacement if a third party without our prior authorization has carried out rep
25. rts 1 Bevel Hand Wheel 1 Pan Head Screw 1 4 20 x 5 8 with washer Place the bevel hand wheel onto the bevel shaft Ensure that the fit is proper and slide it all the way Use the pan head screw and tighten the screw in the middle of the bevel hand wheel See Figure 5 BEVEL ADJUSTING HANDWHEEL PAN HEAD SCREW 1 4 20 X 5 8 in Figure 5 ASSEMBLY Installing the Height Adjusting Hand wheel First remove the blade height lock knob by turning it counterclockwise Then slide the height adjusting hand wheel onto the rod and against the lock tube Last secure the height adjustment hand wheel by reinstalling the blade height lock knob See Figure 6 BLADE HEIGHT LOCK KNOB HEIGHT ADJUSTING HANDWHEEL Figure 6 ASSEMBLY Installing the Front Rail to the Table Insert the square head bolts 5 16 18 x 1 into the holes on the front of the saw table and extension tables Take the flanged hex nut 5 16 18 loosely allowing the square bolt head to protrude just a little Now slide the front rail slot just over each of the square head bolts and at this point only finger tighten Align the front rail with the 7 1 8 mark on the right side of the rip scale with the right edge of the cast iron table top See Figure 7 SQUARE HEAD BOLT FLANGED HEX NUT 516 18 ASSEMBLY Installing the Back Rail to the Table Insert the square head bolts 5 16 18 x 1 into the holes on the back of th
26. s show in Figure 12 Now re tighten the screws being careful not to over tighten The plate should sit firmly and nothing should get caught or nip of the edge of the plate when passing a work piece over along it SET SCREWS Figure 12 ASSEMBLY Installing the Spacer Bar Locate the following loose parts 1 Spacer Bar 2 Set Screws 2 Support Plates Take one of the set screws and thread it into the locking plate Place one support plate over each end of the spacer bar and ensure the bent ends are pointing out Slide the support plate into the slots in the end of the back and front rails Now move the spacer bar within 4 1 from the end of the rear rail and parallel to the side of the saw table If there is a gap between the large diameter of the spacer bar and the inside of the rear rail fill the gap with the appropriate number of shims The shims should be placed on the spacer bar before the support plate Once the correct fit is made lock the spacer bar by tightening the set screws See Figure 13 SUPPORT PLATE Figure 13 ASSEMBLY Installing the Blade Guard Assembly To install the blade guard assembly lower the blade by turning the adjusting hand wheel on a counterclockwise direction Attach the separator to the separator support and align the edges Now secure using the flanged nuts 1 4 20 and hex head screws 1 4 20 x 5 8 Tighten with a wrench Now slide the separator on the separator ro
27. sure that the power supply is a 240V branch circuit having at least 15 amp capacity and is protected by a 15 amp time delay fuse or circuit breaker INTRODUCTION As part of a growing line of Craftex Woodworking Equipment we are proud to introduce the CT146 10 Contractors Table Saw This is a professional woodworking tool and like all tools proper care and safety precautions should be exercised at all times Please read this manual and adhere to all safety rules when using this machine With proper care and safety techniques you should receive years of excellent service from this well built table saw FEATURES SEPARATOR MITER GAUGE A ei U a Ly RIP FENCE STORAGE Le HOOKS BLADE HEIGHT LOCK KNOB Motor 1 5HP 120 240 60 2 13 6 5 Amps Blade Diameter 10 Blade Arbor 5 8 Cutting Depth at 0 3 3 8 Cutting Depth at 45 2 4 No Load Speed 3 450 RPM Large Blade Raising and Tilting Wheels Precision Ground Cast Iron Table Precision Ground Cast Iron Extension Tables Precision Aluminum Rip Fence with micro adjustment RIP FENCE R 4 ER 222 swi MITRE GAUGE TCH LOCKING BEVEL SCALE E Rip Fence Hooks for Storage Slot Mitre Gauge Sturdy Steel Stand Optional Mount Safety Power Switch Net Weight 120 5 Kg Shipping Weight 127 Kg LOOSE PARTS MACHINE 8 No Description Q
28. t of the saw and this must be used as the front face See Figure 3 ASSEMBLY Insert a screw though the hole in the leg stand and also in the and in the saw base Add a hex nut here and hand tighten only Repeat for the remaining holes and tighten all hardware when complete with a wrench to ensure it is secure See Figure 3 Installing the Extension Tables While the table is still upside down it is the ideal time to install the extension tables Place the extension table against the table top Insert 4 hex head screws 5 16 18 34 with washers into the holes in the extension table and screw into the table top At this time do not tighten The holes in the table top are threaded Repeat the above step for the other side of the extension table Once this is done stand the saw upright onto its legs DO NOT lift this saw without help the saw is a heavy machine and precaution must be taken See Figure 4 Line the front edge of the table top with the front edge of the table extension Check the alignment of the table top edge to the extension rail edge and tighten the two corner nuts only with a wrench Check the center of the table top and extension table and ensure that they are aligned Tighten at this time with a wrench Repeat the above stops for the other side extension table SCREW WITH WASHER Figure 4 Scar ASSEMBLY Installing the Bevel Adjusting Hand wheel First find the following loose pa
29. t to the saw blade and the left cursor is at 0 the rear fence should be squared with the front fence At this point lock the fence down by pushing down on the fence lock lever See Figure 10 Now you can tighten firmly all loose nuts supporting the front and rear fence rails including the tool storage brackets on the side of the machine FRONT RAIL Figure 10 ASSEMBLY Install the Rip Fence Place the front of the fence on the front rail Lower the back end of the fence onto the back rail It should sit smooth and should glide smoothly Lock the fence by pushing down on the locking handle and this should automatically align the fence See Figure 11 BACK RAIL Figure 11 ASSEMBLY Ensure that the rip fence is not too high or too low off the table top You will want it to be just about a millimeter off the base of the table To adjust loosen the hex nuts holding the rails in place and adjust the rails up or down as needed Once proper alignment is made tighten down all the hex nuts Align the Throat Plate to the Saw Table NOTE The throat plate MUST be aligned properly with the saw table If it is not work pieces may catch on the edge of the plate causing kickback or binding which may result is serious personal injury First lower the blade by turning the height adjusting hand wheel in a counterclockwise direction Loosen the screws in the throat plate Using a 3 32 hex key adjust the 4 set screws a
30. ty 1 FOM BIGO EN 1 A AA A RA 1 BE AA ZOZ Z Z AZ OOO AC DRO A 4 BICO ia A Y 2 AM A 4 9 Storage HOOK lt lt a kan sl 1 T NIGLFSNCH AS a E 8 Side Brace DZE E EA A T CL A 2 LOOSE PARTS MACHINE Description Qty 1 Rip Fonoe ss ere aa 1 2 Blade Guard Assembly 1 3 Mita eet 4 Guard Support Assembly ____________ 1 5 Bevel Adjusting Handwheel PI SE 6 Height Adjusting Handwheel L 1 7 Blade Wrench Sage 8 Table Extension E EEE JA EA No Description Qtv 10 Quad a elite sad HIN RZECE 1 19 1 13 Front Blanc 14 Front End left and 2 15 Spacer Bar NR PRE 16 Back End Cap left and right CEJ ASSEMBLY Carefully remove the all components and place it carefully on a level and stable work surface This tool is heavy and it is recommended that you use the help of a friend to lifting heavy components Remove any protective oil grease that has been applied to the unpainted metal surfaces Household cleaners and spot removers should work fine here You will now want to apply a coat of paste wax to the table and table extensions Do not discard your packagin
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