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Craftsman 315.22811 Saw User Manual

1. 34 36 To Set Blade At O Or 45 Degrees oet er cox 34 To Check The Alignment Of The Rip Fence To The Blade 35 To Adjust The Bevel Locking Lever 35 To Align The Miter Locking Clamps cccscccccosessesssssssssssssssccsssssssssssecsaccsssececsusecscasssteacsesencacsenuscesseases 36 To Adjust The Front and Rear Rail Clamps 36 To Adjust The Accessory Table aede pci e Te 36 Sliding Miter Table Assembly 37 41 Checking Sliding Miter Table Assembly 38 To Check Miter Base Parallelism 38 To Check Miter Fence Alignment 39 Making Adjustments To Sliding Miter Table Assembly 39 41 To Adjust The Miter BaSe 2 22222 200 39 To Adjust The o eee br tr e re E orte bee et cide 40 To Adjust Quick 41 E EU iln P 42 Locker Bracket Assembly c iu uod ute nek 42 Tilt Elevating Mechanism 42 LB CI ein memor 44 45 Exploded View and Repair Parts 16 222 22 244491200000 46 53 m Parts Ordering Service 2
2. DR aud back page 3 CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW 315 228110 RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers The safety symbols and the explanations with them deserve your careful attention and understanding The safety warnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention measures SYMBOL MEANING A SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL Indicates danger warning or caution May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs A DANGER Failure to obey a safety warning will result in serious injury to yourself or to others Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire electric shock and personal injury A WARNING Failure to obey a safety warning can result in serious injury to yourself or to others Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire electric shock and personal injury A CAUTION Failure to obey a safety warning may result in property damage or personal injury to yourseif or to others Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire electric shock and personal injury Note Advises you of information or instructions vital to the operation or maintenance of the equipment AMPORTANT A WARNING Do not attempt to operate this tool Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge of the system and should be performed only
3. cis 24 To Reduce The Risk Of Kickback 25 MD PON PSNR De e Pride estet eA 25 Push Stick eno rtp e o meer te etre 26 Featherboard inane antt tere 26 How To A Featherboard 26 How To Mount A Featherboard nete rene robe 26 FO Adus Blade tet ha ltd et 27 Blade tooth a e ene de owls ese ee 27 To Set Hie Scale To The Blade odi e te Rn ecd et i eec 27 ce s 28 iate 28 33 To Make Straight Cross Gut cta ar ue ep 28 29 TO Make Aster Cie iot e Fries Me a 29 To Make A Straight Rip 29 TO Make A Rh ceux 30 Make Beve Rip CUL eee dom ete C e 30 31 A Compound Miter CUL D 31 To Make A Large Panel C t ete 31 To Make Non Through Cuts Sheets rete o be e Oa Et 32 Ur CI DM S ates TR 33 E Maintenance EE 34 36 A General Maintenance Pen a LaL E cob grt rbi 34 B Specific Table Saw Maintenance
4. 1 706382 360 80 969212 001 Guide Holder 1 47 CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW 315 228110 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 Number 662329 001 662062 001 662062 002 969205 001 STD510807 969599 001 STD511010 662406 001 662407 001 662408 001 662409 001 969143 001 969165 001 CRAFTSMAN 10 in TABLE SAW MODEL NO 315 228110 PARTS LIST FIGURE A Cont d Description 1 4 1 2 in Spacer Blade Screw 48 32 x 3 4 in Pan Hd 3 410 24 x 1 in Pan 4 End Cap F1 front left End Cap F2 front right End Cap R1 right rear End Cap R2 left rear Rip Fence Assembly Blade Guard Assembly 969172 003 Accessory Table Assembly Key 100 101 102 103 104 105 107 108 110 111 112 113 114 115 Part Number 661797 002 969173 007 969174 004 969175 002 969216 001 STD581037 STD541025 706382 343 661853 001 661574 001 661992 002 622183 052 662080 001 664105 001 STD512510 Description Warning Label Accessory Handle Shaft Bandle
5. 1 Y Accessory 1 Bear Rail 9 2 teet 1 AA Large wrench 1 BB Small wrench ossis 1 3 32 in Hex Key Not Shown 1 DD 1 8 Hex Key Not Shown 1 5 82 in Hex Key Not Shown 1 FF 3 16 Hex Key Not Shown 1 CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW 315 228110 TOOLS NEEDED The following toots are needed for assembly and alignment Note The four hex keys listed below have been provided with your saw The remaining tools are typical shop tools and are not included with your saw 3 8 in NUT DRIVER FRAMING SQUARE SOCKET WRENCH WITH 7 16 in SOCKET ADJUSTABLE WRENCH 2 PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER FLAT BLADE SCREWDRIVER COMBINATION SQUARE 3 4 in 3 16 in HEX KEY WRENCH 5 32 in HEX KEY 1 8 in HEX KEY 3 32 4 CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW 315 228110 12 FEATURES Your saw is designed to perform as a versatile accurate precision cutting tool that is easy to operate It is equipped with the following features for safety ease of use and high quality performance acarbide tipped combination blade a bevel indicator to set the exact angle of the blade with locking lever an adjustable and rev
6. Spring Plate Retaining Hex Nut 1 4 20 Hang Back Up Plate Screw 10 24 x 3 4 in Flat Hd 3 Bolt Holder Screw 1 4 20 x 1 in 1 Standard Hardware Item May Be Purchased Localiy Available From Division 98 Source 980 00 item 96 Includes Parts 42 78 100 through 105 and 111 NOTE The assembly shown represents an important part of the double insulated system To avoid the possibility of aiteration or damage to the system service should be performed by your nearest Sears Repair Center Contact your nearest Sears Retail Store for Service Center information CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW 315 228110 A WARNING Improper repair of a double insulated product can result in damages to the double insulation system possibly causing electrical shock or electrocution Any repairs requiring disassembly of your table saw requires safety testing to be performed by your nearest Sears Repair Center Contact your nearest Sears Retail Store for Service Center information CRAFTSMAN 10 TABLE SAW MODEL NO 315 228110 FIGURE B SLIDING MITER TABLE ASSEMBLY Key Part Key Part No Number Description Quan No Number Description Quan
7. 16 17 Assambling Eeg St rid can 16 Assembling Storage Brackets 17 Mounting The Leg Stand On The Table Saw Base 17 B Assembly Of Rails Tables and Fences a ll 18 19 To instali Front and Back sistemi tete E 18 To Install Miter Table and 2 18 To Install Accessory Table and Rip Fence 19 CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW 315 228110 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS C Blade Check and Blade Guard Assembly na 19 20 To Check Saw Blade Installation 19 To Install Blade Guard acrem actives facture 20 d ase ado 21 33 A General TE 21 N ae ot 21 Types Of O C rp 21 22 22 B Settings and AdjUStmbite ks 23 28 The Blade e dede dieere e 23 To Check Replace Or Adjust Riving Knife and Blade Guard Assembly 24 1 Remove The Throat Plate
8. 1 64 STD522510 1 4 20 x 1 in Hex 2 27 969126 001 Gear Rack 1 65 STD522520 Bolt 1 4 20 x 2 in Hex 1 28 969127 001 Tilting 1 66 STD541025 Hex Nut 1 4 20 4 29 969128 001 Clutch 1 67 968705 004 Screw 30 969129 002 1 10 24 x 5 16 in Pan Hd 2 31 998292 002 Screw 68 969230 001 Plug Socket Box A 1 48 32 x 1 3 16 in Fil Hd 1 69 969229 001 Plug Socket Box B 1 32 570541175 Nut 3 4 16 1 70 968702 011 Screw 33 661796 001 1 48 16 3 4 Pan Hd 4 34 969130 001 Locking Lever 1 71 664087 001 Locker 2 35 977227 002 Handwheel Assembly 73 5 0501003 Screw 10 24 x 3 8 in 4 Includes Key No 115 1 75 STD601005 Screw 36 981817 001 Handwheel Adapter 1 810 24 x 1 2 in Pan Hd 15 39 969222 001 1 76 969605 004 1 40 969221 001 1 78 969220 002 Screw 41 706382 359 1 1 4 20 x 3 4 1
9. 1 969177 004 Miter Table Top 607617 003 2 969188 001 Miter Fence 1 19 621721 010 1 661811 001 1 20 969502 001 Eccentric Screw 10 24 3 4 969190 001 Saw Gage 2 21 969500 001 Quick 1 5 969191 001 Miter Indicator 1 22 969501 002 Eccentric Screw 8 32 1 6 969192 001 Fence Holder 1 23 621721 001 1 7 STD523132 Bolt 24 703477 006 Hex Nut W Elastic Stop 8 32 1 5 16 18 x 3 1 4 in Hex Hd 1 25 661844 001 Slide 4 8 661797 002 Warning 1 26 703477 059 Hex Nut W Elastic Stop 10 24 4 9 5 0551031 1 27 STD551210 Lock Washer 12 10 969194 001 Adjusting Clamp 1 28 661845 001 Slide 4 11 968702 009 Screw 8 16 x 5 8 in Pan 2 29 STD501002 Screw 12 969227 001 Spring 1 10 24 x 1 4 in Hex 4 13 969225 001 Stopper Plate 1 30 969915 002 Miter Locki
10. instali the sliding miter table assembly over the front and rear rails See Figure 13 Check that it slides easily on the rails Push both front miter Al locking clamps down evenly on each side to 2 secure Repeat for both rear miter locking clamps Note Do not force miter locking clamps fully down Tighten only to flat seated position RAIL W To install the miter fence holder to the miter fence HOLDER NUT loosen the attachment bolt by turning the adjusting clamp the knob on top counterclockwise Make Figure 12 sure the adjusting clamp is loose enough so the a bolt has enough clearance to slide in the table slot Slide the tabs into the grooves in the miter fence SI See Figure 14 Mount the miter fence to the miter table by install ing the locator pin below the miter fence into hole A or B Hole A is closest to the blade At the same time place the attachment boit in the slot Secure the adjusting clamp but do not tighten V Note Hole A should be used for short pieces of wood and hole B should be used for long pieces of wood Adjust the miter indicator to the scale MITER Retighten the adjusting clamp TABLE BASE Figure 13 CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW 315 228110 18 ASSEMBLY TO INSTALL ACCESSORY TABLE AND RIP FENCE Piace the accessory table on the front and rear rails fitting the lip into the rear rail Position the slot on the underside of the accessory table onto the front r
11. 2 979998 001 Lower Leg Brace HARR EQ 981818 001 Storage STD551025 Washer AIN ni arah 12 STD522507 Bolt 1 4 20 3 4 Hex Hd 2 44 21411 0 1 020 0004 11 4 972000 713 Owner s Manual Standard Hardware Item May Be Purchased Locally Available From Div 98 Source 980 00 In U S A Canada for in home major brand repair service Call 24 hours a day 7 days a week 1 800 4 MY HOME 1 800 469 4663 Para pedir servicio de reparaci n a domicilio 1 800 676 5811 Au Canada pour tout le service ou les pi ces 1 800 469 4663 For the repair or replacement parts you need Call 6 a m 11 p m CST 7 days a week Parts Direct 1 800 366 PART 1 800 366 7278 Para ordenar piezas con entrega a domicilio 1 800 659 7084 For the location of a Sears Service Center in your area Call 24 hours a day 7 days a week 1 800 488 1222 To purchase or inquire about a Sears Maintenance Agreement Call 7 a m 5 p m CST Monday Saturday 1 800 827 6655 SEARS HomeCentral
12. 8 Miter indicator should be set precisely on 0 and secured in place with adjusting clamp J ECCENTRIC There are four slides located under the sliding SCREW miter table These slides let the miter table move on the base Three slides are mounted on eccentric screws that can be adjusted by loosening the hex nuts on top of the miter table See Figure 58 Loosen the rear hex nuts on top of sliding miter table for this adjustment procedure Note The front screws R are only needed to remove excessive play in the slides due to wear from extended use They are not needed for this procedure The right front hex nut is a non SLIDE eccentric pivot and should never be loosened Figure 58 Adjust the right rear eccentric screw from the lower side of the miter table so that maximum play exists between the slide and miter base 2 he Push left rear of miter table snugly against miter base as shown by the arrow 5 in figure 59 secure Place framing square firmly against the miter LIP OF BASE w fae menne fence with the other side against the blade A Adjust left rear screw from underneath miter table 4 N until miter fence and blade are square with each other Tighten hex nut securely Adjust right rear screw from underneath miter table to remove excessive play t Tighten hex nut securely Recheck your se
13. A WARNING Never feed wood with your hands when making any non through cut such as rabbets or dadoes A WARNING Unplug the saw to avoid possible injury Remove the three screws holding the throat plate in Remove the throat plate Raise the saw blade by pushing the bevel locking lever to the left and rotating the blade adjusting handle clockwise W Put the saw in Angle mode by pushing the bevel locking lever to the right Turn the blade adjusting handle until the blade indicator shows a 30 degree angle Push the bevel locking lever securely to the left to lock the angle With the box end of the hex wrench loosen n Check riving knife alignment to the blade knife guard assembly Retighten the two hex nuts See Pag e on the base insert the throat plate Move the bevel locking lever to the right and rotate Bring the blade back to 90 degrees the blade back to 90 degrees Push the lever to the left to lock the angle 2 0 uds Insert the throat plate lower the blade and secure 9 906 with the three screws Tighten them firmly throat plate with the three screws W When the cut is complete unplug saw and raise the blade Remove the three screws holding the throat plate in place Remove the throat plate Push the bevel locking lever to the right Rotate the blade adjusting handle until the bev
14. All other cuts are of these basic six Operating procedures for making each kind of cut are given later in this section WARNING Always make sure the blade guard and anti kickback pawls are in place and working properly when making these cuts to avoid Figure 22 possible injury CUT ACROSS THE GRAIN ON A ANGLED WORKPIECE Cross cuts are straight 90 degree cuts made across WITH BLADE VERTICAL the grain of the workpiece The wood is fed into the cut at a 90 degree angle to the blade and the blade is vertical See Figure 22 Miter cuts are made with the wood at any angle other than 90 degrees See Figure 23 The wood is angled to the blade Miter cuts may tend to creep away from the miter fence during cutting This can be controlled by holding the workpiece securely against z the miter fence The miter clamp kit has been de 7 signed and tested for this purpose Figure 23 21 CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW 315 228110 cuts are made with the grain of the wood See CUT WITH THE GRAIN Figure 24 To help control kickback while making a STRAIGHT WORKPIECE Cut keep the anti kickback pawls properly maintained WITH BLADE VERTICAL and adjusted make sure one side of the wood rides firmly against the fence and always use a push stick with small or narrow pieces of wood Note Push sticks should also be used to finish a cut when ripping long narrow pieces of wood to prevent you
15. ments are secure BE SURE THE BLADE PATH IS FREE OF NAILS Inspect for and remove all nails from lumber before cutting BE SURE THE BLADE CLEARS THE WORKPIECE Never start the saw with the blade touching the workpiece KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM CUTTING AREA Do not reach underneath work or in blade cutting path with your hands and fingers for any reason Always turn the power off USE A PUSH BLOCK OR PUSH STICK for workpieces so small that your fingers go under the blade guard NEVER TOUCH BLADE or other moving parts during use for any reason A WARNING Blade coasts after being turned off CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW 315 228110 ALLOW THE MOTOR TO COME UP TO FULL SPEED before starting a cut to avoid blade binding or stalling ALWAYS PUSH THE WORKPIECE never pull it toward the saw DO NOT FEED THE MATERIAL TOO QUICKLY Do not force the workpiece against the blade ALWAYS TURN OFF SAW before disconnecting it to avoid accidental starting when reconnecting to power supply NEVER leave the table saw unattended while connected to a power source BEFORE CHANGING THE SETUP REMOVING COVERS GUARDS OR BLADE unplug the saw from power supply KEEP TOOL DRY CLEAN AND FREE FROM OIL AND GREASE Always use a clean cloth when cleaning Never use brake fluids gasoline petroleum based products or any solvents to clean tool KEEP BLADES CLEAN SHARP AND WITH SUFFICIENT SET Sharp blades minimize stalling and kickback USE ON
16. Be sure Switch is off when plugging in REMOVE WRENCHES AND ADJUSTING KEYS Get in the habit of checking before turning on tool that hex keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from tool CHECK DAMAGED PARTS Before using the tool again check any damaged parts including guards for proper operation and performance Check alignment of moving parts binding of moving parts breakage of parts saw stability mounting and any other conditions that may affect its operation A damaged part must be properly repaired or replaced by a qualified service technician at a Sears store or repair center to avoid risk of personal injury USE ONLY CORRECT BLADES Use the right blade size style and cutting speed for the material and the type of cut Blade teeth should point down toward the front of the table USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES Using improper accessories may risk injury USE ONLY SEARS REPLACEMENT PARTS repairs whether electrical or mechanical should be made by a qualified service technician at a Sears store or repair center KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in good working order This includes the blade guard riving knife and anti kickback pawls CHECK DIRECTION OF FEED Feed work into a blade or cutter against the direction of rotation of the blade or cutter only DISCONNECT ALL TOOLS When not in use before servicing or when changing attachments blades bits cutters etc all tools should be disconnected from power s
17. Following extended use you should inspect and lubricate the following areas to assure smooth operation LOCKER BRACKET ASSEMBLY See Figure 61 Add dry lube between both bevel gears the backup washers and the locker bracket Add dry tube between threaded hole motor casting and threaded elevating shaft Recommended Lubricants Dry Silicone or Teflon Lubricant TILT ELEVATING MECHANISM See Figure 62 Add dry lube between the handle shaft and the bore of the clamping boit Add dry lube between the face of the clamping bolt and the face of the handle shaft Add dry lube on the inner surfaces of the bevel locking lever which contacts the cam CRRFTSMRN TABLE SAW 315 228110 42 ELEVATING SHAFT THREADED HOLE BEVEL GEAR LOCKER BACKUP BRACKET WASHER Figure 61 CLAMPING BOLT CAM SURFACE CAM HANDWHEEL ADAPTER HANDLE SHAFT Pa COMPRESSION BEVEL SPRING LOCKING LEVER BLADE ADJUSTING HANDLE Figure 62 NOTES CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW 315 228110 43 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Solution Excess vibration Blade is out of balance Replace blade Blade is damaged Replace blade Saw is not mounted securely Tighten all hardware Work surface is uneven Reposition on flat surface Adjust legs of optional stand Blade is warped Check Saw Blade Installation on page 19 Replace blade if neces sary Rip fence does not move smoothly fence not mounted
18. Plug 969154 002 Roller Holder 969148 001 Locking Handie Bolt 969114 001 Needle Roller 969252 001 969253 001 Compression Spring 969147 002 Pin 5103571207 61 570600803 Screw 8 32 x 3 8 in Pan Hd 2 969156 001 610878 003 5 1 4 20 x 5 8 in 969150 001 Plate Button 2 969145 008 Front Block Standard Hardware Item Be Purchased Locally From Division 98 Source 980 00 CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW 315 228110 50 CRAFTSMAN 10 TABLE SAW MODEL NO 315 228110 FIGURE D BLADE GUARD ASSEMBLY Key Part No Number 968700 004 969169 001 662002 001 969608 001 969233 010 969170 001 969610 002 969612 001 9691 70 002 969168 005 980400 001 980324 001 Key Part No Number 663022 001 969244 003 96924 4 004 9 28134 9 28135 9 28137 9 28136 Description Screw 46 19 x 5 16 in Pan Hd 2 Anti kickback Fingers Spacer Cap Torsion Spring Push Nut Dowel Pin Cover Dowel Pinin diinan ener
19. SAW 315 228110 LOOSE PARTS LIST The following items are included with your Table Saw Figure 2 A Storage Bracket 4 Carriage Bolt 5 16 18 x 3 4 24 B Screw 1 4 20 x 1 2 in Pan 4 Upper Brace 222 2 C Lower Brace ees 4 J Hex Nut 1 4 20 9 8 D Hex Nut 5 16 18 9 5 32 Washer 1 4 in 12 E Washer 5 16 32 1 Bolt 1 4 20 x 3 4 Hex Hd 4 F Leveling Foot 4 M UpperSide sse 2 Gi uius 4 CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW 315 228110 10 The following items are included with your Table Saw LOOSE PARTS LIST Z caopnovoz gt Front Rails nete Miter Fence Holder With Adjusting Miter Fence With Miter Indicator End Plug Front Rail End Plug Rear Rip Fence Sliding Miter Table Figure 3 X Blade Guard With Riving Knife And Anti Kickback Pawls
20. accurate cuts To avoid unnecessary setups and adjustments we suggest that you check these setups carefully with a framing square and make practice cuts in scrap wood before making finish cuts in good workpieces Note Follow the general rule of measuring twice and cutting once Do not loosen any screws for the following adjustments until you have made checks and are sure adjustments are needed Once screws have been loosened these settings must be reset Two basic checks should be made to determine if adjustments are necessary The miter base must be parallel to the blade as the table slides from the front to the rear of the miter table assembly The miter fence must be square to the blade when set at exactly zero 0 on the miter table scale This is necessary in order to be able to use the scale on the miter table The miter table has adjustment screws for squaring miter fence to blade and maintaining 0 scale settings when miter base adjustments are required Note These checks and adjustments are being explained in step by step procedures however you should be aware that they depend upon each other 37 CRRFTSMRN TABLE SAW 315 228110 SLIDING MITER TABLE ASSEMBLY Checks and Adjustments CHECKING SLIDING MITER TABLE ASSEMBLY A WARNING For illustration purposes the blade guard and anti kickback pawls have been removed Do not operate your saw without the blade guard unless specifically instructed to do 50 for
21. before turning on the saw Let the blade build up to full speed before moving the miter table to feed the workpiece into the blade M Hold the work with both hands and push the miter table to feed the work into the blade TO MAKE A BEVEL RIP CUT See Figure 45 It is recommended you make test cuts on scrap wood A WARNING The rip fence must be on the left side of the blade to avoid trapping the wood and causing kickback WARNING Make sure the blade guard assembly is installed and working properly to avoid serious personal injury Before making this cut use scrap wood to make an insert 5 in wide 22 in long and 3 4 in thick You may want to make others that are more than 5 in wide CRRFTSMRN TABLE SAW 315 228110 MITER FENCE ADJUSTING CLAMP QUICK STOP WOODEN INSERT RIP FENCE VEE iN lt MITER TABLE WY ratata 2 SATE 1 IN D o 9 BEVEL LOCKING LEVER Figure 45 Remove miter fence sliding miter table and accessory table Replace accessory table on the left side of blade Do not lock Place the wooden insert between the accessory table and the saw table to support the workpiece See Figure 45 Secure the wooden insert with screws as noted Adjust the accessory table firmly against the wooden insert and lock
22. in motor cord or wall cord plugged in Circuit fuse is blown Replace circuit fuse Circuit breaker is tripped Reset circuit breaker Cord or switch is damaged Have the cord or switch replaced at your Sears Service Center Depart ment ee e G A HEN t ta Blade makes poor cuts Biade is dull or dirty Clean sharpen or repiace blade Blade is wrong type for cut being made Replace with correct type Blade is mounted backwards Remount blade Blade does not lower when turning Back side of riving knife has Realign and adjust the riving knife blade adjusting handle in contact with saw table Locking lever is not at full left _ Move locking lever to left position i ne Motor labors in rip cut Blade not proper for rip cut Change blade rip blade typically has fewer teeth 45 CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW 315 228110 011822516 MYS 318V 1 9 FOR MITER TABLE ASSEMBLY REFER TO FIGURE B FOR MOTOR ASSEMBLY REFER TO NOTE A PAGE 48 CRAFTSMAN 10 in TABLE SAW MODEL NO 315 228110 FIGURE 10 in TABLE SAW FOR BLADE GUARD ASSEMBLY FOR RIP FENCE ASSEMBLY REFER TO FIGURE D REFER TO FIGURE C FOR LEG STAND ASSEMBLY REFER TO FIGURE F CRAFTSMAN 10 TABLE SAW MODEL NO 315 228110 PARTS LIST FIGURE A The model number will be found on a plate attached to the side panel of the cabinet Always mention the
23. model number in all correspondence regarding your TABLE SAW or when ordering repair parts Key Part Key Part No Number Description Quan No Number Description 1 969214 008 Motor Assembly 1 706382 346 2 663283 001 Switch Assembly 1 44 STO523110 Hex Bolt 3 969600 001 2 5 16 18 x 1 in 2 4 969226 001 Hex Nut 5 8 18 1 45 STD523107 Bolt 5 969101 005 Saw Table 1 5 16 18 x 3 4 in 4 6 662884 005 Front Cabinet Panel 1 46 662493 002 Screw 7 969103 005 Rear Cabinet Panel 1 410 24 x 5 8 in Pan Hd 8 8 969104 007 Right Cabinet Panel 1 47 STD511007 Screw 9 969105 005 Left Cabinet Panel 1 10 24 x 5 8 in Pan Hd 3 10 969529 002 Locker Bracket 1 48 STD600803 Screw 11 661694 003 Clamper Bracket 1 88 32 x 3 8 in Pan Hd 16 12 969548 002 Dust 1 49 607406 005 Nylon Hex Nut 3 8 16 1 13 969176 905 Miter Table Assembly 1 50 STD502503 Set Screw 14 96911
24. mounting dado blades make sure both the inner blade washer and outer blade washer are used M Replace the throat plate with optional Dado Throat Plate WARNING Always put all spacers in proper location when changing back to saw blade Failure to do so may result in possible injury and damage to the tool Always use push blocks push sticks featherboards when making dado cuts to avoid the risk of serious injury A WARNING All blades must be rated for at least 5 500 RPM to prevent possible injury or damage to the tool CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW 315 228110 A GENERAL MAINTENANCE WARNING Always begin by disconnecting the power supply Periodically check all clamps nuts bolts screws and beits for tightness and condition Make sure the throat plate is in good condition and in position Check the blade guard assembly To maintain the table surfaces fence and rails periodically apply paste wax to them and buff to provide smooth functioning To prevent work from slipping during cutting operation Do not wax the working face of the miter fence Protect the blade by cleaning out sawdust from underneath the table and the blade teeth Use a resin solvent on the biade teeth Clean piastic parts only with a soft damp cloth Do not use any aerosol or petroleum solvents B SPECIFIC TABLE SAW MAINTENANCE WARNING Always begin by disconnecting the power supply TO SE
25. non through cuts TO CHECK MITER BASE PARALLELISM WARNING Begin by unplugging your saw Failure to unplug saw could result in accidental starting causing possible serious injury W Set saw as if you were preparing to make cut Tighten clamps miter locking clamps adjusting clamp etc Slide miter table A to the front of miter base B as far as it will go Place a reference mark C near the end of the miter table as shown in figure 54 Note Front of miter base is on infeed side of saw Piace a reference mark on one of the blade teeth Figure 54 D and rotate the blade E so that the reference mark on the blade is at the front of the throat plate F a framing square against the blade and align with reference mark on miter table Measure the distance between the blade and the edge of miter table Note Place framing square between carbide teeth and measure from blade This step will insure framing square is square against blade from the front to back of blade Remove framing square and slide miter table to the rear of miter base as far as it will go See Figure 55 Rotate the blade so the reference mark on the blade is at the rear of the throat plate Measuring from the same mark on the blade at the rear will eliminate the effect of blade wobble W Place framing square against the blade and align with the same reference mark on the miter table Measure
26. rail holder nut one fourth 1 4 turn Replace the rails and check the rail clamps TO ADJUST THE ACCESSORY TABLE See Figure 53 After extended use the accessory table may work loose causing the accessory table to be loose on the rails Follow the steps below when adjustments are required Remove the hex nut on the lever using a 3 8 in nut driver Remove the backup plate and spring plate Rotate the spring plate 180 and reinstall on the handle shaft Reassemble all parts and tighten hex nut securely Note The spring plate offers two ends for use before requiring replacement CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW 315 228110 36 gta LOCKING CLAMP Figure 51 RAIL HOLDER NUT RAIL CLAMP sI WASHER HEX MOUNTING BOLT Figure 52 ACCESSORY TABLE SS SX gt C CAP SCREW e LEVER gt S WASHER HANDLE dE LM SHAFT di S SPRING PLATE S HEX NUT Figure 53 BACKUP PLATE SLIDING MITER TABLE ASSEMBLY Checks and Adjustments The sliding miter table assembly has been preset at the factory to be parallel to the blade However misalignment during shipping or requirements for very precise and accurate cuts may require realignment The square relationship between the blade and the miter fence as it travels the entire distance from the front to the rear of the miter table base during a cut is very important for making precise and
27. rip fence to be moved Place a framing square beside the blade and move the rip fence up to the square Take the dimension on the rip scale Move the fence back and turn the framing square 180 degrees to check the other side If the two dimensions are not the same loosen the two screws on the fence and align it See Figure 49 Retighten the two screws Make two or three test cuts on scrap wood If the cuts are not true repeat the process WARNING Before plugging the saw back in to make test cuts make sure the switch is in the Off position and the blade guard is in place Failure to do so may result in serious injury TO ADJUST THE BEVEL LOCKING LEVER The bevei locking lever may work loose and require adjusting To adjust it use the following steps Push the lever full left to the locked position Remove the screw on the blade adjusting handle You will need the 3 16 in hex key for this procedure Remove the blade adjusting handle and cam Pull out the cam Remove the set screw on the bevel locking lever Remove the bevel locking lever from hex nut Relocate bevel locking lever on the hex nut Replace set screw and tighten securely Replace the cam so that the lobe is against the tab as shown in Figure 50 Make sure the cam is seated in the lever Reassemble the handle to the shaft and cam Check whether the lever is now in the desired position Tighten screw securely 35
28. 3 001 Clamp 2 1 4 20 x 3 8 in 1 15 623924 002 Needle Roller Bt 841401 018 Roll Pin 1 1 4 in 3 4 in 2 52 941401 831 618 2 16 662481 001 1 53 981505 001 Name Plate awi 17 969193 001 5 54 981506 001 Scale Label 1 18 STD541031 Nut 5 16 18 2 55 969137 001 Outlet 15 Amp Single Pole 1 19 969117 001 1 56 969138 001 Cord 1 20 969924 001 Rear 1 57 989001 001 Cable 1 21 969251 002 Holder Nut 45 16 4 58 969140 001 Bevel Indicator 1 22 663144 001 Locking Clamp 4 59 STD375005 Wire Nut 1 23 969122 002 Bevel 2 60 STD541408 Lock Nut 48 32 Hex 3 24 969123 002 1 61 969142 001 Cone Disc Spring 1 25 969124 002 5 1 63 981504 001 Data Plate 1 26 969125 002 Handle Shaft
29. E BRACKET S BEVEL LOCKING LEVER BEVEL SCALE N TABLE BASE LEG STAND LEVELING FOOT Figure 5 CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW 315 226110 14 FEATURES POWER SWITCH See Figure 6 Your saw is equipped with a switch that utilizes a lockable switch cover to prevent unauthorized use With the saw turned a padlock can be used to secure the switch cover over the switch This prevents anyone from starting your saw without removing the padiock lifting the switch cover and pressing the switch button TO TURN YOUR SAW ON Lift switch cover Press switch button Lower switch cover TO TURN YOUR SAW OFF A Press or push outside of switch cover or B Lift switch cover and press switch button TO LOCK YOUR SAW SWITCH Raise switch cover W Align metal loop through slot in switch cover while lowering switch cover Place shackle of padlock not provided through the metal loop and close padiock A WARNING Always make sure your workpiece is not in contact with the blade before operating the switch to start the tool Failure to heed this warning may cause the workpiece to be kicked back toward the operator and result in serious personal injury A WARNING To reduce the risk of accidental starting Always make sure the switch is in the Off position before plugging tool into the power source BLADES See Figure 7 For maximum performance it is recommended that you use the Craftsma
30. FENCE SCREWS LOCKING HANDLE Figure 49 BLADE SOCKET ADJUSTING WHEEL HEAD SCREW HANDWHEEL ADAPTER Ni TAB HEX NUT CAM COMPRESSION BEVEL SPRING LOCKING LEVER Figure 50 CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW 315 228110 TO ALIGN THE MITER LOCKING CLAMPS See Figure 51 WARNING Unplug the saw to prevent accidental starting The miter locking clamps are preset at the factory but may require adjusting after extended use or if damage occurs in shipping Adjust them with the following steps Loosen the set screw behind each locking clamp Loosen the screw on top of each locking clamp Lift the locking clamp to the Up position Push the clamp forward tight against the front rail to bring the clamp into alignment When the clamps are correctly positioned retighten the screws and the set screws Push both front and rear miter locking clamps down to secure the sliding miter table TO ADJUST THE FRONT AND REAR RAIL CLAMPS See Figure 52 The rail clamps are located below the rails and ensure tight attachment of the rail Following extended use the rail holder nut inside the rails may need adjusting Remove the miter table and accessory table Remove the front and rear rails by loosening the rail clamps and sliding the rails off Rotate each rail clamp to the left until it hits or comes in contact with the bottom of the saw table Tighten rail holder nut until it is snug Loosen
31. FIGURE E REPLACEMENT PARTS Description Saw Blade Large Wrench Small Wrench 3 32 in Hex Key 1 8 in Hex Key 3 16 in Hex Key 5 32 in Hex Key Standard Hardware Item May Be Purchased Locally CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW 315 228110 CRAFTSMAN 10 TABLE SAW MODEL 315 228110 01182207516 MVS 31891 45148 3 55 FIGURE F 011820516 MVS 31891 51448 83 CRAFTSMAN 10 TABLE SAW MODEL 315 228110 The mode number will be found plate attached to the side panel of the cabinet Always mention the model number in correspondence regarding your TABLE SAW or when ordering repair parts PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE F PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 979999 001 Leveling 570541031 Hex Nut 5 16 18 O 570551031 32 570533107 Carriage Bolt 5 16 18 x 3 4 24 979995 001 169 979997 001 Upper 2 0 510512505 Sorew 1 420 se US inc Pan Hd ose tte iaa dust uet pi M cH HA 4 STD541425 Hex Nut 1 4 20 2 0 nnne eren enne een nnne nennen nennen 981816 001 Upper Side Brace
32. Kickback Pawts Toothed safety devices behind the blade designed to stop a workpiece from being kicked back at the operator during a ripping operation Arbor The shaft on which a blade or cutting tool is mounted Bevel Cut A cutting operation made with the blade at any angle other than 90 to the saw table Compound Cut A cut with both a miter angle and a bevel angle Crosscut A cutting operation made across the grain or the width of the workpiece Dado A non through cut that gives a square notch or trough requires a special blade Featherboard A device to help guide workpieces during rip cuts Freehand for 18516 saw Dangerous practice of making a cut without using rip or miter fences See Safety Rules Gum A sticky sap based residue from wood products Alignment of the blade Kerf The material removed by the blade in a through cut or the slot produced by the blade in a non through cut Kickback A hazard that can occur when blade binds or stalls throwing workpiece back toward operator Leading End The end of the workpiece pushed into the cutting tool first Miter Cut A cutting operation made with the miter gage using any angle other than 0 on the miter gage Molding non through cut that gives a varied shape to the workpiece and requires a special blade Push Stick A device used to feed the workpiece through the saw to help keep the operator s hands well away from the blade Push Bloc
33. LY OUTDOOR EXTENSION CORDS Use only extension cords with the marking Acceptable for use with outdoor appliances store cords indoors while not in use Use extension cords with an electrical rating not less than the saw s rating Always disconnect the extension cord from the outlet before disconnect ing the product from the extension cord INSPECT TOOL CORDS AND EXTENSION CORDS PERIODICALLY and if damaged have repaired by a qualified service technician at a Sears store or repair center Stay constantly aware of cord location and keep it well away from the moving blade DO NOT ABUSE CORD Never yank cord to disconnect it from receptacle Keep cord from heat oil and sharp edges SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Refer to them frequently and use to instruct other users If you loan someone this tool loan them these instruc tions also SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ELECTRICAL EXTENSION CORDS Use only 3 wire extension cords that have 3 prong grounding plugs and 3 pole receptacles that accept the tool s plug When using a power tool at a consid erable distance from the power source use an extension cord heavy enough to carry the current that the tool will draw An undersized extension cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in a loss of power and causing the motor to overheat Use the chart provided below to determine the minimum wire size required in an extension cord Only round jack eted cords listed by Underwriter s Laborat
34. ONS where a sudden slip could cause your hand to move into the blade ALWAYS make sure you have good balance ALWAYS SUPPORT LARGE WORK PIECES while cutting to minimize risk of blade pinching and kickback Saw may slip walk or slide while cutting large or heavy boards CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW 315 228110 RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION Continued GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK Kickback can occur when the blade stalls driving the work piece back toward the operator It can pull your hand into the blade resulting in serious personal injury Stay out of the blade path and turn switch off immediately if blade binds or stalls USE A SUPPORT FOR THE SIDES AND BACK THE SAW TABLE when sawing wide or long workpieces Use a sturdy outrigger support if a table extension is more than 24 inches long and is attached to the saw to prevent tipping CUT ONLY WOOD PLASTIC OR WOOD LIKE MATERIALS Do not cut metal NEVER cut more than one piece at a time DO NOT STACK more than one workpiece on the saw table at a time DO NOT REMOVE THE SAW S BLADE GUARDS Never operate the saw with any guard or cover removed Make sure all guards are operating properly before each use NEVER PERFORM ANY OPERATION FREE HAND Always place the workpiece to be cut on the saw table and position it firmly against the fence as a backstop USE THE RIP FENCE Always use a fence straight edge guide when ripping BEFORE MAKING A CUT be sure all adjust
35. OT PROVIDED Figure 41 OPERATION To turn saw Off A press or push outside of switch cover or lift switch cover and press switch button See Figure 41 Note To prevent unauthorized use lock your saw in the Off position with a padlock as shown in figure 41 Let the blade build up to full speed before moving the miter table to feed the workpiece into the blade Hold the work firmly against the miter fence with both hands and push the miter table to feed the work into the blade TO MAKE A MITER CUT See Figure 42 It is recommended you make test cuts on scrap wood A WARNING Make sure the blade guard assembly is installed and working properly to avoid serious personal injury B Remove the rip fence by lifting the locking handle Loosen the adjusting clamp to set the desired angle of the miter fence Place the miter indicator on the miter fence to the desired angle on the miter table Retighten the clamp Place a support the same height as saw table behind the saw for the cut work See Quick Fold Table in Accessories on page 9 Make sure the miter fence will not contact the blade while feeding the wood Make a trial pass of the miter tabie The miter fence should not contact the blade Loosen the adjusting clamp to move it away from the blade if needed Make sure the wood is clear of the blade before turning on the saw W Let the blade build up to full speed before moving t
36. Owner s Manual CRAFTSMAN 10 in TABLE SAW Model No 315 228110 Save this manual for future reference Safety CAUTION Read and follow all Features Safety Rules and Operating d Assembly Instructions before first use of this i product Operation Maintenance Customer Help Line 1 800 932 3188 Parts List Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 USA Visit the Craftsman web page www sears com craftsman UL 972000 713 1 00 WARRANTY FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW If this CRAFTSMAN Table Saw fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within one year from the date of purchase Sears will repair it free of charge Contact a Sears Service Center for repair If this product is used for commercial or rental purposes this warranty applies only for 90 days from the date of purchase This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Sears Roebuck and Co Dept 817WA Hoffman Estates IL 60179 INTRODUCTION Your saw has many features for making cutting operations more pleasant and enjoyable Safety performance and dependability have been given top priority in the design of this saw making it easy to maintain and operate CAUTION Carefully read through this entire owner s manual before using your new saw Pay close attention to the Rules For Safe Operation and all Safety Alert Symbols including D
37. Pan Hd 4 hex nuts 1 4 20 4 washers 1 4 in STORAGE BRACKET S LEG STAND ASSEMBLED Figure 9 Secure storage brackets to upper braces of leg stand as shown in figures 8 and 9 Note If you mount the saw base on a bench instead of the legs go to the Assembly of Rails Tables Fences procedure The bench surface must have an opening for sawdust to fall through as large as the opening in the bottom of the saw base A height of 36 in from the top of the saw table to the floor is recommended MOUNTING THE LEG STAND ON THE TABLE SAW BASE See Figure 10 Take the following from a small hardware bag 4 hex bolts 1 4 20 x 3 4 in 4 hex nuts 1 4 20 8 flat washers 1 4 20 in Note This hardware was in the bag with hardware for assembling the leg stand and leveling feet Place the saw table upside down on a smooth surface such as cardboard on the floor A WARNING Do not lift the saw without help The saw base weighs approximately 75 ibs Hold it close to your body Keep your knees bent and lift with your legs not your back Ignoring these precautions can result in back injury W Place the leg stand on the table saw base Align the holes in the table with the holes in the end braces Place a flat washer on a bolt and insert through hole Add a flat washer and a hex nut Hand tighten See Figure 10 M Repeat for three remaining holes Tighten all hardware with a 12 mm wrench You may find it helpf
38. T BLADE AT 0 OR 45 DEGREES The angle settings of your saw have been set at the factory and unless damaged in shipping should not require setting during assembly After extensive use it may need to be checked Push the bevel locking lever to the right See Figure 48 Turn the blade adjusting handle to angle the blade Use a combination square to check squareness between the blade and saw table If the blade is not perfectly vertical 0 degrees loosen the lock nut on the O degree bolt inside the cabinet position the blade adjust the bolt then retighten lock nut See Figure 48 insert the bevel indicator is not at zero adjust it with the two Screws above the slot beside the blade adjusting handle W Turn the blade adjusting handle until the bottom of the blade has moved completely to the left side of the slot Lock the angle by pushing the bevel tocking lever to the left the blade is not an exact 45 degrees loosen the tock nut on the 45 degree inside the cabinet position the blade adjust the bolt then retighten lock nut See Figure 48 insert Make a test cut CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW 315 228110 0 BOLT BLADE ADJUSTING HANDLE BEVEL T LOCKING LEVER SCREWS LOCK NUT 45 BOLT 0 BOLT Figure 48 MAINTENANCE TO CHECK THE ALIGNMENT OF THE RIP FENCE TO THE BLADE See Figure 49 A WARNING Unplug the saw to prevent accidental starting Raise the locking handle to permit the
39. TRUCTIONS In the event of a malfunction or breakdown grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock This tool is equipped with an electric cord having an equipment grounding conductor and a grounding plug The plug must be plugged into a matching outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances Do not modify the plug provided If it will not fit the outlet have the proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician Improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock The conductor with insulation having an outer surface that is green with or without yellow stripes is the equipment grounding conductor If repair or replacement of the electric cord or plug is necessary do not connect the equipment grounding conductor to a live terminal Check with a qualified electrician or service personnel if the grounding instructions are not completely understood or if in doubt as to whether the tool is properly grounded Repair or replace a damaged or worn cord immedi ately This tool is intended for use on a circuit that has an outlet like the one shown in Figure 1 t also has grounding pin like the one shown A WARNING Electrical shock can kill GROUNDING PIN COVER OF GROUNDED OUTLET BOX Figure 1 CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW 315 228110 GLOSSARY OF TERMS FOR WOODWORKING Anti
40. ail and tighten the lever securely See Figure 15 Screw the locking handle into the rip fence mounting hole See Figure 16 Remove the scale indicator assembly from the plas tic bag and install on either side of the fence The pan head screw 88 32 x 1 2 in goes on the outside of the front block The scale indicator and hex nut 48 32 go immediately behind the front lip of the front block To install the rip fence place the rear lip on the rear rail and pull slightly toward the front of the unit Lower front end onto the guide surfaces on top of the front rail Check for a smooth gliding action Swing the locking handle down to automatically align and se cure the fence When securely locked the locking handle should point downward WARNING Do not connect to power supply until assembly is complete Failure to comply could resuit in accidental starting and possible serious injury C BLADE CHECK AND BLADE GUARD ASSEMBLY TO CHECK SAW BLADE INSTALLATION To check the saw blade first remove the three screws holding the throat plate in place Remove the throat plate See Figure 17 Make sure the bevel locking lever is securely pushed to the left Raise the blade arbor to its full height by turning the blade adjusting handle clockwise Using the smaller hex wrench insert the flat open end into the flats on the arbor shaft as shown in figure 18 Insert the larger hex wrench over the hex nut and holding bot
41. and nonslip foot starter keys wear are recommended Also wear protective KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY Ali fair covering to contain long hair visitors should wear safety glasses and be kept a ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WITH safe distance from work area Do not let visitors SIDE SHIELDS Everyday eyeglasses have only contact tool or extension cord while operating impact resistant lenses they are NOT safety KEEP THE WORK AREA CLEAN Cluttered glasses work areas and work benches invite accidents DO NOT leave tools or pieces of wood on the saw while it is in operation CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW 315 228110 NEVER STAND ON TOOL Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if the blade is unin tentionally contacted RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION Continued DO NOT OVERREACH Keep proper footing and balance at times SECURE WORK Use clamps or a vise to hold work when practical It s safer than using your hand and frees both hands to operate tool USE THE PROPER EXTENSION CORD Make sure your extension cord is in good condition Use only a cord heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating A wire gage size A W G of at least 14 is recommended for an extension cord 25 feet or less in length If in doubt use the next heavier gage The smaller the gage number the heavier the cord AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING
42. anger Warning and Caution If you use your saw properly and only for what it is intended you will enjoy years of safe reliable service A Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions It means attention Your safety is involved MMM M A WARNING WEAR YOUR The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes which can result in severe eye damage Before beginning power too operation always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full face shield when needed We recommend a Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields available at Sears Retail Stores 4 is FORESIGHT iS BETTER THAN NO SIGHT TABLE OF CONTENTS Warranty and Introduction 2 2 E Tabie Of Con pcm EM 2 3 W Rules For Safe Operation 8 2 8 4 6 Electrical 7 Glossary and Product Specifications 8 M Unpacking and Accessories 9 88 Loose moe 10 11 E 8 12 13 15 Dr 16 20 Assembly Of Leg Stand Storage Brackets and Mounting Saw
43. angle with the procedures given earlier The miter fence must be on the left side of the blade It is highly recommended that you test the cut with a piece of scrap wood Become thoroughly familiar with bevel cross cuts and miter cuts before attempting to perform a compound miter cut TO MAKE A LARGE PANEL CUT See Figure 46 Make sure the saw is properly secured to a work surface so it will not tip over under the weight of a large panel WARNING Make sure the blade guard assembly is installed and working properly to avoid serious personal injury Raise the locking handle on the rip fence to allow the rails to move freely W Lift off the sliding miter table assembly by raising the miter locking clamps to release the grippers Remove the accessory table by swinging out the lever and lifting the table up and out ACCESSORY TABLE SLIDING MITER TABLE ASSEMBLY ACCESSORY TABLE MITER LOCKING CLAMPS RAIL CLAMP Figure 46 Rotate the front rail clamps under the front rail to the left and slide the front rail to the side where the panel will rest Lock the rail clamps after positioning the front rail Rotate the rear rail clamps under the rear rail to the left and position the rear rail to support the panel Align the rear rail with the front rail Lock the rail clamps after positioning the rear rail Place the accessory table onto the rails far enough from the blade to help support the panel and
44. at 0 45 2 1 2 in UNPACKING Your new table saw has been designed to give you many years of high quality performance To insure this goal proper care and treatment is important Careful treatment begins with removing all parts from the carton and checking them against the list of loose parts Your table saw is shipped complete in one carton and includes a leg stand two table extensions a rip fence a miter fence with adjusting clamp a blade guard rails and hardware Separate the saw and parts from the packing materials and check each against the packing list especially the small parts that can be hidden in the packing material Note Do not discard the packing materials until you have carefully inspected the saw identified all parts and satisfactorily operated your new saw If you are missing a part check the packaging before contacting Sears If any parts are missing do not attempt to assemble your table saw plug in the power cord or turn the switch on until the missing parts are obtained and are installed correctly Complete parts lists are lecated at the end of this manual Use these lists to identify the part number of any missing part Contact your Sears Service Center or Retail store and get the missing part s before assembling and trying to use your saw WARNING Never use gasoline naptha or other highly volatile solvents Do not ever let brake fluids gasoline petroleum based produ
45. before working on it If the saw is not unplugged accidental start up may occur resulting in possible serious injury REMOVE THE THROAT PLATE With blade guard up make sure the riving knife is placed at least 1 8 inch from the outer points of the blade See Figure 31 Then make sure it is centered within the width of the blade See Figure 32 If either placement is wrong adjust with the following steps Raise the saw blade by pushing the bevel locking lever to the left and rotating the blade adjustment handie clockwise Put the saw in Angle mode by moving the bevel locking lever to the right Slowly turn the blade adjusting handle until the beve indicator is at a 30 degree angle Lock the angle by holding the blade adjusting handle with one hand and returning the bevel locking lever to the left with the other W With the box end of the small hex wrench loosen the two nuts at the base of the riving knife Do not remove nuts Remove the riving knife guard assembly Rearrange the riving knife between the shims to achieve the correct centering A WARNING Properly align riving knife Improperly aligned riving knife may cause blade to bind which will increase risk of kickback Adjust the bolts front to back as needed to place the riving knife approximately 1 8 inch from the blade s outer points Tighten with the small hex wrench to secure the riving knife and blade guard assembly Bring the blade back to t
46. by a qualified service technician For service we suggest you return the tool to your nearest Sears store or repair center Always use original factory replacement parts when until you have read thoroughly and understand completely all instructions safety rules etc contained in this manual Failure to comply can result in accidents invoiving fire electrical shock or serious personal injury Save the owner s servicing manual and review frequently for continuing safe operation and instructing others who may use this tool READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL Read the owner s MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE Keep tools manual carefully Learn the saw s applications and limitations as well as the specific potential hazards related to this tool sharp and clean for better and safer perfor mance Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories DONOT USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRON USE THE RIGHT TOOL FOR THE JOB Do not MENT Do not use power tools near gasoline or force the tool or attachment to do a job it was not other flammable liquids in damp or wet loca designed for Use it only the way it was intended tions them to rain Keep the work DRESS PROPERLY Do not wear loose clothing area well lit gloves neckties rings bracelets or other MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD PROOF with jewelry They can get caught and draw you into padlocks and master switches or by removing moving parts Rubber gloves
47. carbide tipped combination blade suitable for ripping and crosscut operations Check with your Sears Retail Store for other recommended blades A WARNING All blades must be rated for at least 5 500 RPM to prevent possible injury TO MAKE A STRAIGHT CROSS CUT See Figure 40 It is recommended you make test cuts on scrap wood A WARNING Never use rip fence as cutoff gauge when crosscutting A WARNING Make sure the blade guard assembly is installed and working properly to avoid serious personal injury Remove the rip fence by lifting the locking handle Set the blade to the correct depth for the workpiece Set the miter fence to 90 degrees with the quick stop or the miter scaie Make sure the miter fence won t touch the blade while feeding the wood Make a trial pass of the miter table The miter fence should not contact the blade Loosen the adjusting clamp to move the fence if needed Place a support the same height as saw table behind the saw for the cut work See Quick Fold Table in Accessories on page 9 Make sure the wood is clear of the blade before turning on the saw To turn saw On lift switch cover and press switch button Then tower switch cover CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW 315 228110 28 SLIDE LOCK SS 22 SLOT FOR LOCKING MITER TABLE MITER e d TABLE BASE Figure 40 SWITCH 2 STOP SWITCH BUTTON 10 START TO STOP B TO LOCK IN OFF POSITION PADLOCK N
48. correctly Remount the rip fence Raits are dirty or sticky Clean and wax rails Clamp screw is out of adjustment Adjust clamp screw counterclockwise n Rip fence does not lock at rear Clamp screw is out of adjustment Adjust clamp screw clockwise Cutting binds or burns work Blade is dull Replace or sharpen blade Blade is heeling Align miter base Work is fed too fast Slow the feed rate Rip fence is misaligned Align the rip fence Riving knife is misaligned Adjust the riving knife with shims provided Wood is warped Replace the wood Always cut with convex side to table surface Wood edges away from rip fence Rip fence is misaligned Check and adjust the rip fence when ripping Biade not properly sharpened or set Re sharpen or set blade Sliding miter table assembly does Miter base or slides improperly See page 37 for Adjustments To not move smoothly adjusted Sliding Miter Table Assembly CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW 315 228110 44 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Solution Saw does make accurate 90 or Positive stops inside cabinet need Adjust positive stops 45 degree cuts adjusting Beve Cuts Miter gage is misaligned Adjust the miter gage Miter Cuts Blade adjusting handle is hard to Gears or Screw Post inside cabinet Clean the gears or screw post turn are clogged with sawdust a hi SS SNP YS A PSS SER gS SE SS Saw does not start Motor cord or wall cord is not Plug
49. cts or penetrating oils contact plastic parts Such chemicals can weaken or destroy plastic A WARNING To prevent accidental starting that could cause possible serious personal injury assemble all parts to your saw before connecting it to power supply Saw should never be connected to power supply when you are assembling parts making adjustments installing or removing blades or when not in use WARNING If any parts are missing do not operate this tool until the missing parts are replaced Failure to do so could result in possible serious personal injury ACCESSORIES Item No 9 22210 Item No 9 22211 Item No 9 22212 Item No 9 22213 Item No 9 22214 Item No 9 22215 Item No 9 22216 Item No 9 22217 item No 9 22218 Item No 9 22219 Item No 9 22220 The following recommended accessories are currently available at Sears Retail Stores Router Mounting Kit Miter Slot Table Zero Clearance Throat Plate Dado Throat Plate Micro Position Rip Fence Accessory Quick Fold Table Wide Table Kit Long Miter Rip Fence Air Floatation Table Wide Table Leg Set Miter Clamp Kit WARNING To avoid risk of injury use recommended dado and zero clearance throat plate when employing a dado accessory DO NOT USE 7 in WOBBLE DADOES complete assortment of blades for your saw are available at your nearest Sears Retail Store A WARNING The use of attachments or accessories not listed might be hazardous 9 CRAFTSMAN TABLE
50. d as it comes out of the saw W See the Accessories Section in this manual for a list of recommended blades Figure 26 CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW 315 228110 22 SETTINGS AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REMOVE THE BLADE Use the two wrenches supplied with the saw for this procedure A WARNING Unplug your saw and make sure the blade guard assembly is installed and working properly to avoid serious personal injury Raise the blade guard See figure 27 overview of saw Remove the three screws from the throat plate and lift the throat plate out of the 101 Push the bevel locking lever to the left for elevation mode Raise the blade to its full height by turning the blade adjusting handle clockwise Piace the open end of the small hex wrench into the slot beside the blade The wrench will fit over two flats on the arbor blade shaft See Figure 28 Fit the large hex wrench onto the arbor nut Turn clockwise and remove the nut taking care not to drag your knuckles across the blade Note The arbor nut has left hand threads Remove the outer blade washer from the arbor and then remove the blade Make sure that inner blade washer and both spacers are tight against arbor shoulder B Replace with a new blade Make sure the blade teeth are pointing forward toward incoming work W Put the outer blade washer and arbor nut back on aligning with the flats on the arbor Tighten the nu
51. e brackets to upper brace Take 4 legs and 8 braces from loose parts W Place an upper side brace inside two of the legs UPPER BRACE CARRIAGE BOLT STORAGE BRACKET S LOWER BRACE g If any parts are missing delay assembling until with the legs wide end up Upper side braces have two large holes in each end Make sure the two posts on the leg align with the smati holes on the brace Align the two large holes on the brace and the legs Insert the carriage bolts Add flat washers and hex nuts and hand tighten Repeat for the other upper brace These are the front and back sets For the side sets install a upper brace on two legs Add hardware and finger tighten Repeat for the other upper brace Use the same steps to install the lower braces Tighten all hex nuts with a 12 mm wrench Place a hex nut and flat washer on each leveling foot Install the leveling feet from the bottom of HEX NUT WASHER LEG HEX NUT T Ter HEX NUT LEVELING FOOT Figure 8 CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW 315 228110 each teg with the bolts pointing up Cap with the remaining flat washers and hex nuts but do not tighten Move the leg set to desired location Adjust the leveling feet with a 12 mm wrench then tighten the top hex nut ASSEMBLING STORAGE BRACKETS See Figure 8 Take storage brackets from loose parts Take the following hardware from the leg stand hardware bag 4 screws 1 4 20 x 1 2 in
52. e illustrations this manual are shown with the blade guard removed for clarity do not operate the saw without the blade guard unless specifically instructed to do so The riving knife is a metal device directly behind and above the blade It is used to help keep the cut wood from binding together and causing possible kickback It is very important to use the riving knife for through sawing operations The anti kickback pawls are toothed plates mounted on the riving knife Their teeth point away from the work in case the work should be pulled back toward the operator Then the teeth dig into the wood to help prevent or reduce the possibility of kickback Your saw features a receptacle on the right side of the cabinet that permits use of accessories Use only accessories that are listed for use with this tool When using a listed accessory unplug the saw motor cord and use the receptacle and the saws main power switch to operate the accessory CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW 315 228110 KNOW YOUR TABLE SAW BLADE GUARD SAW BLADE REAR RAIL RIVING KNIFE ANTLKICKBACK MITER SCALE E SLIDING MITER TABLE THROAT PLATE SS ACCESSORY TABLE SANT lt gt tL ADJUSTING CLAMP FRONT RAIL ic MITER SCALE FENCE 4 M ce QUICK STOP a N 2 NC LOCKING HANDLE 4 SWITCH WITH LOCKABLE COVER MITER FENCE HOLDER 2 ADJUSTING HANDLE STORAG
53. ear the workpiece 1 8 inch to 1 4 inch Inspect the work for knots or nails before beginning a cut Knock out any loose knots with a hammer Never saw into a loose knot or nail Make straight cuts Always use the rip fence when rip cutting This helps prevent twisting the wood in the cut Always use clean sharp and properly set blades Never make cuts with dull blades To avoid pinching the blade support the work properly before beginning a cut When making a cut use steady even pressure Never force cuts Do not cut wet or warped lumber Always hold your workpiece firmly with both hands or use push blocks push sticks and featherboards to keep your body in a balanced position to be able to resist kickback should it occur Use featherboards and push sticks to control non through cuts on small workpieces 25 ANTI KICKBACK PAWLS IN PLACE CORRECT BLADE DEPTH BLADE GUARD IN PLACE NO KNOTS NAILS OR WARPS IN WOOD WOOD FED AND SUPPORTED CORRECTLY Figure 33 PUSH STICK 4 PUSH BLOCKS Figure 34 CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW 315 228110 A WARNING Never stand directly in line with the blade or allow hands to come closer than 3 inches to the blade Do not reach over or across the blade Failure to comply can result in serious personal injury Use the right type of blade for the cut being made TO MAKE A PUSH STICK A push stick is a device used to safely push a workp
54. el indicator shows 30 degree angle Push the bevel locking lever securely to the left while holding the blade adjusting handle to lock the angle Reinstall the blade guard assembly E Retighten the nuts at the base of the riving knife WARNING Carefully check all setups and retate the blade one full revolution to assure proper clearance before connecting saw to power source Always use push blocks push sticks and featherboards when making non through cuts to avoid the risk of serious injury See Figure 47 CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW 315 228110 32 TO MAKE DADO CUTS A dado is a non through cut and typically refers to a channel cut both with the grain and across the grain An optional dado throat plate is available for your saw Refer to the accessory section of this manual and check with your nearest Sears Retail Store for information on dado throat plates and blades for your table saw Unplug your saw A WARNING Unplug the saw to avoid possible injury Remove the riving knife and guard assembly See Figure 19 on page 20 W Retighten the two hex nuts on base assembly W Remove the blade Remove the appropriate spacers on the blade arbor to get the correct width for the dado blade Mount the dado blade using the instructions with the dado set Make sure the arbor nut is fully engaged and the arbor extends at least one full thread past a securely tightened arbor nut When
55. ersible sliding miter table an adjustable miter fence with miter indicator an adjustable accessory table an adjustable rip fence with scale indicator an adjustable riving knife splitter and blade guard with anti kickback pawls front and rear guide rails with an easy to read scale on front rail dust exhaust 2 1 2 in hole that can be adapted to a standard shop vacuum if desired blade adjusting handle to set depth of cut Switch with lockable cover plate to help prevent unauthorized use aleg stand These features provide ease of cutting with all types of wood WARNING Before attempting to use your saw familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety requirements OPERATING COMPONENTS The upper portion of the blade projects up through the table surrounded by an insert called the throat plate To cut wood at a bevel the blade must be tilted using the blade adjustment handle scale and bevel indica tor found on the front of the cabinet Inside the cabinet adjustable positive stops control the degree of movement The sliding miter table assembly is used for all cross cutting operations The miter fence is easily adjusted to cut wood at an angle by loosening the adjusting clamp setting the fence to the miter scale and retightening the clamp The sliding miter table which rests on a base mounted on the rails can be reposi tioned along the rails for wide work It can be reversed
56. et that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances Improper connection of the equipment can result in electric shock Check with an electrician or service personnel if you are unsure about proper grounding Do not modify the plug if it will not fit the outlet have the correct outlet installed by a qualified electrician To temporarily use the saw with a two prong outlet use an adapter provided the outlet is properly ANS grounded Make sure the extending green wire is connected to the outlet piate retaining screw The pud Hea ot temporary adapter should be used only until a prop Figure 20 erly grounded outlet can be installed by a qualified electrician and only if ordinances permit such use MOTOR CORD A WARNING If an extension cord is used make sure it has a three prong plug and is large enough to prevent excessive voltage loss SF A WARNING The saw s motor cord must only be plugged into the receptacle provided on the saw SAW which is controlled by the saw s master switch POWER CORD RECEPTACLE Never plug the motor cord directly into an extension cord as this will prevent the ability to 9 Switch the saw off Figure 21 TYPES OF CUTS CUT ACROSS THE GRAIN There are six basic types of cuts the straight cross ON A STRAIGHT WORKPIECE cut the miter cut the rip cut the bevel cross cut the WITH BLADE VERTICAL bevel rip cut and the beve miter cut compound miter cut
57. ex wrench install the blade guard by loosening the two attachment hex nuts enough to slide the riving knife down between the shims Do not remove the hex nuts See Figure 19 Partially retighten the two attachment nuts Check the blade and riving knife alignment Correctly align the blade and riving knife as shown repeating step 5 as needed Tighten attachment nuts securely If riving knife is not positioned correctly with blade up it could contact saw table when blade is lowered and restrict blade elevation Blade alignment with the riving knife can be adjusted for different blade widths Refer to Settings and Adjustments in the Operations Section Check the blade guard assembly for clearances and free movement Reinstall the throat plate into the opening lower the blade and secure the three attachment screws Tighten the screws securely CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW 315 228110 SMALL HEX lt lt SS WRENCH lt lt SSS S IN LARGE THROAT PLATE HEX WRENCH Figure 17 NOTE PLACE BLADE BETWEEN INNER AND OUTER BLADE WASHER LARGE SMALL HEX HEX WRENCH WRENCH LARGE SPACER 1 SMALL SPACER TO 2 LOOSEN ARBOR A INNER 5 BLADE WASHER OUTER BLADE WASHER ARBOR NUT TIGHTEN Figure 18 P d KNIFE p HEX NUTS MOUNTING PLATE Figure 19 A GENERAL INFORMATION GROUNDING Your saw s three prong plug must be plugged into a matching outl
58. for ripping so the projecting base is in the back Your saw includes a rip fence and an accessory table The accessory table can be moved from the right side of the saw to the left side as needed The rip fence is used to position work that will be cut lengthwise A scale on the front rail shows the distance between the rip fence and the blade A CAUTION The saw blade coasts after the saw is turned off SPEED AND WIRING The no load speed of your table saw is approximately 4 800 rpm The speed will not remain constant but will be less under a load The wiring in a shop is as important as the motor s horsepower rating A line intended for lights only will not properly carry a power tool motor Wire that is heavy enough for a short distance will be too light for a greater distance A line that can support one power tool may not be able to support two or three tools WARNING To prevent possible electrical hazards have a qualified electrician check the line if you are not certain that it is properly wired A WARNING Observe all normal safety precautions related to avoiding electrical shock SAFETY DEVICES Safety devices on your saw include the blade guard the anti kickback pawls and the riving knife also known as a splitter or spreader The blade guard is a clear strong plastic shield designed to prevent acci dental contact with the blade it also deflects any flying debris from within WARNING Although many of th
59. g steps to set the scale to the blade and scale indicator Begin with the blade at a zero angle straight up See Figure 38 Loosen the rip fence by raising the locking handle W Using a framing square set the rip fence 2 in from the blade tip edge Loosen both front and rear rails by lifting the front and rear rail clamps See Figure 37 Adjust the front rail until the 2 in mark is placed at the scale indicator Align the rear rail to the front rail Tighten the rails and check the dimension and the rip fence in both directions 27 BEVEL ADJUSTING HANDLE Figure 37 RIP FENCE LOCKING HANDLE INDICATOR 2 INCH MARK FRONT RAIL Figure 38 CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW 315 228110 LOCK MITER TABLE See Figure 39 The miter table slides to let the operator slide the workpiece across the saw A miter slide lock is mounted on the front of the miter table to lock it in place The miter slide lock is placed in a stot on the base to align the miter table with the front edge of the saw table The sliding miter table should be locked for any cut in which the operator prefers a fixed table M To lock the miter table with the base projecting to the front place miter slide lock in the back slot on the base To lock the miter table with the base projecting to the back place miter slide lock in the front slot on the base C MAKING CUTS The blade provided with your saw is a high quality
60. h wrenches firmly pull the larger wrench forward to the front of the machine to loosen and push to tighten Make sure the blade nut is securely tightened Do not overtighten Note Arbor shaft has left hand threads W Check all clearances for free blade rotation See To Set the Scale to the Blade in the Operation Section In cutting operations the scale will be set to the side of the blade where the cut will be measured and made ADJUSTING CLAMP MITER FENCE HOLDER ATTACHMENT MITER FENCE MITER INDICATOR HOLE B TABLE SLOT Figure 14 ACCESSORY TABLE REAR RAIL FIT LIP OF TABLE S INTO REAR RAIL LOCK LEVER Figure 15 RIP REAR LIP HEX NUT LOCKING HANDLE SCALE INDICATOR FRONT LIP Figure 16 CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW 315 228110 INSTALL BLADE GUARD W To install the blade guard first remove the three screws holding the throat plate in place Remove the throat plate See Figure 17 Make sure that the locking lever is securely pushed to the ieft Raise the blade arbor to its full height by turning the blade adjusting handle clockwise i Move the locking lever to the right for Angle mode Slowly turn the blade adjustment handle to put the blade at 30 degrees The handle will pop out slightly as it engages the clutch Holding the blade adjusting handle with one hand use the other hand to push the locking lever firmly to the left to lock the angle Using the small h
61. he desired angle and height Insert the throat plate tower the blade and secure the throat plate with the three throat plate screws Tighten the screws firmly CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW 315 228110 24 RIVING KNIFE BLADE THROAT PLATE Figure 30 RIVING KNIFE BLADE 1 8 INCH Figure 31 RIVING KNIFE LOOSEN NUTS RIVING KNIFE AND GUARD ASSEMBLY TO CENTER RIVING KNIFE REARRANGE SHIMS Figure 32 REDUCE RISK OF KICKBACK Kickback can occur when the blade stalls or binds kicking the workpiece back toward you with great force and speed If your hands are near the saw blade they may be jerked loose and thrown into the blade Obviously kickback can cause serious injury and it is weil worth using precautions to avoid the risks Kickback can be caused by any action that pinches the blade in the wood such as the following making cut with incorrect blade depth sawing into knots or nails in the workpiece twisting the wood while making a cut making a cut with a dull gummed up or im properly set blade failing to support work forcing a cut cutting warped or wet lumber misusing the saw not following correct operating procedures failing to use the anti kickback pawis using the wrong blade for the type of cut TO AVOID KICKBACK Use these guidelines to avoid kickback Always use the correct blade depth setting The top point of the blade teeth should cl
62. he miter table to feed the workpiece into the blade Hold the work firmly against the miter fence with both hands keeping weil clear of the blade and push the miter table to feed the work into the blade TO MAKE A STRAIGHT RIP CUT See Figure 43 is recommended you make a test cut on scrap wood A WARNING Make sure the blade guard assembly is installed and working properly to avoid serious personal injury Remove the miter fence Position accessory table and sliding miter table to provide the support necessary for the cut being performed Securely lock the rip fence with the locking handie BLADE MITER FENCE GUARD ASSEMBLY ADJUSTING CLAMP 42 Don t leave side of saw unsupported Position the rip fence the desired distance from the blade for the cut and securely lock the handle Adjust the scale to zero at the cutting edge of the blade Place a support the same height as saw table behind the saw for the cut work See Quick Fold Table in Accessories on page 9 Use a push block or push stick to move the wood through the cut past the blade Never push a small piece of wood into the blade with your hand always use a push stick The use of push blocks push sticks and featherboards are necessary when making non through cuts Stand to the side of the wood as it contacts the blade to reduce the chance of injury should kickback occur Never stand directly in
63. iece through the blade instead of using your hands Push sticks in various sizes and shapes can be made from scrap wood The stick must always be narrower than the workpiece If it is too wide it may jam on the rip fence or blade When ripping narrow stock always use a push stick so your hand does not come close to the saw blade Note Push blocks and featherboards should always be used when making non through cuts A simple push stick design is shown in figure 34 Remember that the stick must always be narrower than the workpiece to avoid risk of injury FEATHERBOARD A featherboard is a device used to help contro the workpiece by guiding it securely against the table or fence Featherboards are especially useful when ripping small workpieces and for completing non through cuts Featherboards are made from a solid piece of straight grain wood free from splits or knots HOW TO MAKE A FEATHERBOARD The featherboard is an excellent project for your saw Select a solid piece of lumber approximately 3 4 in thick 3 5 8 in wide and 18 inches long Mark the center of the width on one end of the stock Miter one half of the width to 30 and miter the other half of the same end to 45 See page 29 for information 3 8 INCH DIAMETER on miter cuts Mark the board from the point at 6 in 8 in 10 in and 12 in Drill a 3 8 in hole at the 8 in 10 in and 12 in marks as indicated in figure 35 Prepare the saw for ripping as discus
64. k A device used for non through cut type operations to help keep the operator s hands away from the blade Rabbet A notch in the edge of a workpiece Resaw A cutting operation to reduce the thickness of the workpiece in order to make thinner pieces Resin A sticky sap based substance Rip Cut A cut made with the grain of the workpiece Saw Blade Path The area directly in line with the blade over under behind or in front of it Also the workpiece area which will be or has been cut by the blade Set The distance that the tip of the saw blade tooth is bent or set outward from the face of the blade Throw Back Saw throwing back a workpiece similar to kickback Through Sawing Any cutting operation where the blade extends completely through the workpiece Trailing End The workpiece end last cut by the blade in a rip cut Workpiece The item on which the cutting operation is being done The surfaces of a workpiece are commonly referred to as faces ends and edges Worktable The surface on which the workpiece rests while performing a cutting operation PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Blade Arbor 5 8 in Blade Diameter 10 in Blade Tt 0 45 Net Weight Without Leg Stand 75 5 Net Weight With Leg Stand 97 Ibs CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW 315 228110 Rating 120 V 60 Hz AC only Input 15 Amperes No Load Speed 4 800 RPM Cutting Capacity with Miter at 0 0 3 9 16 in Cutting Capacity with Miter
65. lock securely Place the sliding miter table assembly onto the rails and lock securely The miter table can be rotated 180 degrees so the projecting base is at the back of the work surface so you won t run into it as you feed the panel into the blade Tables can be placed on either side of blade Position the rip fence the desired distance from the blade for the cut and securely lock the handle Place a support behind the saw for the cut work See Wide Table Kit and Quick Fold Table in Accessories on page 9 Make sure the panel is clear of the blade before turning on the saw Let the blade build up to full speed before feeding the workpiece into the blade CRRFTSMRN TABLE SAW 315 228110 TO MAKE NON THROUGH CUTS Non through cuts can be made with the grain ripping or across the grain crosscut The use of a non through cut is essential to cutting grooves rabbets and dadoes This is the only type cut that is made without the blade guard installed Make sure the blade guard assembly is reinstalled upon completion of this AUN type of cut Read the appropriate section which PUSH STICK describes the type of cut in addition to this section on non through or dado cuts For example if your non Ww through cut is straight cross cut read and under stand the section on straight cross cuts before pro CLAMP BLOCK BEVEL LOCKING LEVER ceeding Figure 47
66. n 40 tooth 10 inch carbide tipped combination blade provided with your saw It is a high quality carbide tipped combination blade suitable for ripping and crosscut operations Other recommended blades are listed in the accessory section of this manual Check with your nearest Sears Retail Store for other high quality blades as they become available A CAUTION Be sure to use only blades that are rated for at least 5 500 rpm and recommended for use on this saw Check with your nearest Sears retail store SWITCH COVER START ges 0 STOP TO LOCK IN OFF POSITION PADLOCK NOT PROVIDED Figure 6 CARBIDE TEETH BLADE ROTATION 9 Figure 7 CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW 315 228110 Assembly is best done the area where the saw will used When you remove the table saw base loose parts and hardware from the packing materials check all items with the loose parts list and drawing If you are unsure about the description of any part refer to the drawin you have obtained the missing part s A ASSEMBLY OF LEG STAND STORAGE BRACKETS AND MOUNTING TO SAW ASSEMBLING LEG STAND See Figures 8 and 9 W Take the following hardware from the leg stand hardware bag 24 carriage bolts 5 16 18 x 3 4 in 4 leveling feet 32 flat washers 5 16 in 32 hex nuts 5 16 18 Note Remaining hardware from this bag is used for mounting leg stand on the table saw base and mounting storag
67. nding the blade in the saw kerf if positioned improperly Failure to heed this warning can result in serious personal injury CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW 315 228110 Figure 35 TO ADJUST THE BLADE DEPTH The blade depth should be set so that the outer points of the blade are higher than the workpiece by approxi mately 1 8 in to 1 4 in but the lowest points gullets are below the top surface See Figure 36 A WARNING Unplug the saw and make sure the blade guard assembly is installed and working properly to avoid serious personal injury Push the bevel locking lever to the left for elevation mode Raise the blade by turning the blade adjusting handle clockwise or lower it by turning the handle counterclockwise TO ADJUST THE BLADE ANGLE See Figure 37 A WARNING Unplug the saw and make sure the blade guard assembly is installed and working properly to avoid serious personal injury Push the bevel locking lever to the right for angle mode Angle the blade by turning the blade adjusting handle until the bevel indicator shows the correct angle Return the bevel locking lever securely to the left to lock the angle while holding the blade adjusting handle in place TO SET THE SCALE TO THE BLADE The scale is usable from 0 24 in to the right side of the blade and 0 21 in on the left side of the blade The operator can select any desired dimension within those ranges Use the followin
68. ng Clamp 4 14 969228 003 Miter Base 1 31 STD572512 Roll Pin 4 15 969598 002 Guide 2 32 661706 001 Guide Plate 2 16 969916 006 Holder Plate 4 33 662306 001 Non Eccentric Screw 10 24 1 17 968705 041 Screw 34 STD601005 Screw 10 24 x 15 32 in Pan Hd 8 10 24 x 1 2 in Pan Hd 1 Standard Hardware Be Purchased Locally From Division 98 Source 980 00 49 CRRFTSMRN TABLE SAW 315 228110 CRAFTSMAN 10 TABLE SAW MODEL 315 228110 FIGURE C RIP FENCE ASSEMBLY Key Part Key Part No Number Description No Number Description 969144 001 870541008 Hex Nut 8 32 968704 006 Screw 969153 001 Scale Indicator 10 14 x 1 2 in Pan Hd 2 969240 001 Slid 969155 001 Fence STD600805 Screw 8 32 x 1 2 in Pan Hd 2 941401 309 Roll 7570510805 Screw 8 32 x 1 2 in Pan Hd 1 8 0511010 Screw 969912 004 Locking Handle Grip 10 24 x 1 in Pan Hd 1 969146 003 Eccentric Roller 969254 001 623019 004 Rubber
69. ories UL should be used Length of Extension Cord Wire Size A W G Up to 25 feet 14 26 100 feet 12 When working with the tool outdoors use an exten Sion cord that is designed for outside use This is indicated by the letters WA on the cord s jacket Before using an extension cord inspect it for loose or exposed wires and cut or worn insulation CAUTION Keep the cord away from the cutting area and position the cord so that it will not be caught on lumber tools or other objects during cutting operations ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Your Sears Craftsman Table Saw is powered by a precision built electric motor It should be connected to a power supply that is 120 volts 60 Hz AC only normal househoid current Do not operate this tool on direct current DC A substantial voltage drop will cause a loss of power and the motor will overheat If the saw does not operate when plugged into an outlet double check the power supply SPEED AND WIRING The no load speed of your table saw is approximately 4 800 rpm This speed is not constant and decreases under a load or with lower voltage For voltage the wiring in a shop is as important as the motor s horse power rating line intended only for lights cannot properly carry a power tool motor Wire that is heavy enough for a short distance will be too light for a greater distance A line that can support one power tool may not be able to support two or three tools GROUNDING INS
70. ow the adjustment procedures that follow MAKING ADJUSTMENTS TO SLIDING MITER TABLE ASSEMBLY TO ADJUST THE MITER BASE Remember Check all settings before loosening screws for the foliowing procedures Once screws have been loosened these settings must be reset Eight screws are visible on the miter base B Four screws are on the holder plates and secure these plates to the rails It is not necessary to loosen or adjust these screws for this adjust ment procedure W Another pair of screws L is in the base at the rear Loosen these two screws L and the rear miter locking clamps M See Figure 57 The last pair of screws is located on the infeed side of the base Loosen the left screw N only W The right screw O will be used as a pivot point Note The front two miter locking clamps P and rail clamps should remain locked Following steps 2 thru 8 in To Check Miter Base Parallelism adjust the miter base so that it is parallel to the blade Retighten the left front screw Clamp the rear miter locking clamps B Retighten the two rear screws 39 r M E G d M e 2 56 A A SS S CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW 315 228110 SLIDING MITER TABLE ASSEMBLY Checks and Adjustments TO ADJUST THE MITER FENCE Set the miter fence H at 0 as shown in figure 56 HEX NUT
71. r hands from getting close to the blade See Figure 34 Bevel cross cuts are made with an angled blade cutting wood across the grain CUT WITH THE GRAIN Bevel rip cuts are made with an angled blade cutting ON A STRAIGHT WORKPIECE wood with the grain See Figure 25 WITH BLADE ANGLED Note The fence must always be on the left side of the blade when making bevel cuts See Figure 45 Compound or bevel miter cuts are made with an angled blade on wood that is angled to the blade Be thoroughly familiar with making straight cross cuts bevel cross cuts and miter cuts before trying a compound miter cut See Figure 26 CUT ACROSS THE GRAIN ON A STRAIGHT WORKPIECE CUTTING TIPS WITH BLADE ANGLED Dado and rabbet cuts are non through cuts which can be either rip cuts or cross cuts Carefully read and understand all sections of this owner s manual before attempting any operation WARNING All blades and dado sets must be CUT WITH AN ANGLED rated for at least 5 500 RPM to prevent possible BLADE AND WORKPIECE injury ANGLED TO THE BLADE W The kerf the cut made by the blade in the wood will be wider than the blade to avoid overheating or binding Make allowance for the kerf when measuring wood Make sure the kerf is made the waste side of the measuring line Cr W Cut the wood with the finish side up M Knock out any loose knots with a hammer before making the cut W Always provide proper support for the woo
72. securely Note The wooden insert should be attached with wood screws from the bottom through the two holes provided in the casting Securely trap the wooden insert between the accessory table and the saw table Place sliding miter table on the right side of blade and lock securely Attach the rip fence over the front and rear rails on the left side and lock securely Reset the scale to the blade if needed Move the bevel locking lever to the right for Angle mode Turn the blade adjustment handle until the bevel indicator is at the desired angle Push the bevel locking lever securely to the left to lock the angle Position the rip fence the desired distance from the blade for the cut and lock securely Place a support the same height as saw table behind the saw for the cut work See Quick Fold Table in Accessories on page 9 W Use a push stick to move small pieces of wood past the blade Never push a small piece of wood into the blade with your hand Stand to the side of the wood as it contacts the blade to reduce the chance of injury should kickback occur Never stand directly in the line of cut Make sure the wood is clear of the blade before turning on the saw Let the blade build up to ful speed before feeding the workpiece into the blade TO MAKE A COMPOUND MITER CUT This cut is made with both the miter fence and the blade angled Set the miter fence and the blade
73. sed on page 29 Set the rip fence to allow approximately a 1 4 in finger to be cut in the stock Feed the stock only to the mark previously made at 6 inches Turn the saw Off and allow the blade to completely stop rotating before removing the stock Reset the rip fence and cut spaced rips into the workpiece to allow approximately 1 4 in fingers and 1 8 in spaces between the fingers See Figure 35 HOW TO MOUNT A FEATHERBOARD Remove the adjusting clamp knob bolt and washer from the Miter Fence Holder Place the bolt through one of the holes in the featherboard Positioning the featherboard will depend on the placement of the bolt and the position of the sliding miter table on the rails Place the washer on the bolt and attach the adjusting clamp knob loosely Position the featherboard with the hex head of the bolt in the miter table slot but do not tighten Completely lower the saw blade Position the rip fence to the desired adjustment for the cut to be performed and lock Place the workpiece against the fence and over the saw blade area Adjust the featherboard to apply resistance to the workpiece just forward of the blade Securely tighten the adjusting clamp knob to secure the featherboard in place Attach a C clamp to further secure the featherboard to the edge of the Sliding Miter Table A WARNING Do not locate the featherboard to the rear of the workpiece Kickback can result from the featherboard pinching the workpiece and bi
74. t with a counterclockwise turn Note Use care not to cross thread arbor nut Do not overtighten Rotate the blade by hand to make sure it is turning freely Check the riving knife and adjust if needed See next procedure W Insert the throat plate lower the blade then secure the throat plate with the three throat plate screws Tighten the screws firmly W Push bevel locking lever to the left to allow blade elevation and lowering THROAT PLATE BLADE GUARD BEVEL LOCKING LEVER BLADE ADJUSTING HANDLE Figure 27 NOTE PLACE BLADE BETWEEN INNER AND OUTER BLADE WASHER LARGE SMALL HEX HEX WRENCH WRENCH LARGE SPACER SMALL SPACER TO 2 LOOSEN Owl ARBOR INNER BLADE WASHER x OUTER BLADE WASHER TO TIGHTEN TO LOWER BLADE PUSH BEVEL LOCKING LEVER LIFT AND ROTATE BLADE ADJUSTING HANDLE COUNTERCLOCKWISE ARBOR NUT Figure 28 TO ANGLE BLADE PUSH BEVEL LOCKING LEVER RIGHT TO RAISE BLADE PUSH BEVEL LOCKING LEVER LEFT AND TO LOCK BLADE ANGLE ROTATE BLADE ADJUSTING PUSH BEVEL LOCKING CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW 315 228110 CHECK REPLACE ADJUST THE KNIFE AND BLADE GUARD ASSEMBLY The riving knife is mounted between several shims that can be relocated as needed to center the knife behind the blade It is held in place by two bolts and hex nuts at its base The bolts are set in slots that permit front to back adjustment WARNING Unplug the saw
75. the distance between the blade and the edge of the miter table at the rear W Compare whether the front and rear measurements are the same if they are the same proceed with checking the miter fence alignment If not this indicates the miter base needs aligning Miter base must then be adjusted before checking miter fence alignment See To Adjust The Miter Base section that follows E Figure 55 CRRFTSMRN TABLE SAW 315 228110 38 SLIDING MITER TABLE ASSEMBLY Checks and Adjustments TO CHECK MITER FENCE ALIGNMENT The miter fence must be perpendicular to the blade when set at zero degrees W Set the miter fence at 0 as shown in figure 56 Miter indicator should be set precisely on 0 and secured in place with adjusting clamp J Note The quick stop is not necessary for this checking procedure However you may want to check and adjust it to O at this time See Quick Stop section that follows Place a framing square firmly against the miter fence H with the other side against the blade E See Figure 56 Check whether the miter fence and blade are square with each other With the framing square against the miter fence there should be no gap from the front to the rear of the blade gap exists the miter fence may be out of square Rotate the blade and recheck If there is a consistent gap between the front and rear of the blade the miter table needs aligning Foll
76. the line of cut Make sure the wood is clear of the blade before turning on the saw Let the blade build up to full speed before feeding the workpiece into the blade BLADE REAR RAIL RIP FENCE PUSH STICK MITER TABLE LOCKING HANDLE Figure 43 CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW 315 228110 MAKE A BEVEL CROSS CUT See Figure 44 It is recommended that you place the piece to be saved on the left side of the blade and that you make a test cut on scrap wood A WARNING Make sure the blade guard assembly is installed and working properly to avoid serious personal injury Remove the rip fence by lifting the locking handle Move the bevel focking lever to the right for Angle mode Turn the blade adjustment handle until the bevel indicator is at the desired angle Push the bevel locking lever securely to the left to lock the angle Set the blade to the correct depth for the workpiece W Loosen the adjusting clamp on the miter fence Set the miter fence to 90 degrees with either the quick stop or the miter scale Make sure the miter fence will not contact the blade as the wood feeds into the blade Make a trial pass of the miter table The end of the miter fence should not contact the blade Loosen the adjusting clamp to move it away from the blade if needed W Place a support the same height as saw tabie behind the saw for the cut work Make sure the wood is clear of the blade
77. tups carefully Also make sure all S H screws hex nuts etc have been tightened Figure 59 securely If sliding miter table assembly is still not square with the blade repeat the above procedures as needed Make sure that slides remain square to miter base edge to prevent cocking which will result in excessive play in miter table CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW 315 228110 40 SLIDING MITER TABLE ASSEMBLY Checks and Adjustments TO ADJUST QUICK STOP The quick stop is preset at the factory to stop the miter fence at exactly zero degrees However when sliding miter table adjustments are made these adjustments may cause the quick stop to need adjusting Check quick stop with miter scale set at zero degrees If adjustments are needed proceed with the following steps Loosen the eccentric screw holding the quick stop Piace the quick stop against the miter fence with miter scale set at zero degrees See Figure 60 W Adjust eccentric screw until it holds quick stop securely against miter fence Retighten hex nut securing eccentric screw quick stop Check your work If the quick stop is not at zero degrees repeat steps 1 4 MITER INDICATOR MITER FENCE ADJUSTING CLAMP ZERO DEGREE AK T MITER 7 FENCE NS QUICK STOP AND ECCENTRIC SCREW Figure 60 CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW 315 228110 LUBRICATION This saw has been lubricated at the factory prior to shipment
78. ul to use one wrench to hold the head of the bolt and one to tighten the hex nut HEX BOLT SAW BASE FLAT WASHER LEG STAND 10 CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW 315 228110 ASSEMBLY WARNING Do not connect to power supply END CAP until assembly is complete Failure to comply could result accidental starting and possible Iu serious injury SSss B ASSEMBLY OF RAILS TABLES AND SSS FENCES SAA TO INSTALL FRONT AND BACK RAILS Position end caps on both rails and secure in place Qe by tapping with a block of wood or a rubber mallet 7 gt Loosen the front rail clamps one half 1 2 turn gt q from the tightened position Loosen the square rail Ok 2 R holder nut one fourth 1 4 turn to allow the front to slide over it See Figures 11 12 HANDWHEEL Mount the front rail with the scale facing the outside toward the operator W Check to make sure the rail clamps will securely FRONT ios clamp the rail before sliding the entire assembly RAIL CLAMP BLADE into position If not repeat steps 2 and 3 above ADJUSTING HANDLE Figure 11 Slide the rail into position over both clamps and REAR RAIL secure EAMA Mount the rear rail following the same clamping Sy INSTALL MITER TABLE FENCE procedure as shown for the front rail Orient the SS rear rail as shown in figure 12 7
79. upply DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL It will do the job better and more safely at the rate for which it was designed NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNAT TENDED TURN THE POWER OFF Do not leave tool until it comes to a complete stop BEFORE DISCONNECTING THE MOTOR unplug the saw from power supply WARNING When servicing use only identical Craftsman replacement parts Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage NEVER USE THIS TOOL IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE Normal sparking of the motor could ignite fumes MAKE SURE THE WORK AREA HAS AMPLE LIGHTING to see the work and that no obstruc tions will interfere with safe operation BEFORE performing any work using this tool DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT TURN IT ON AND OFF Have defective switches replaced by a qualified service technician at a Sears store or repair center GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK by preventing body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes radiators ranges refrigerator enclosures GROUND ALL TOOLS See Electrical page WEAR A DUST MASK to keep from inhaling fine particles PROTECT YOUR HEARING Wear hearing protection during extended periods of operation DO NOT OPERATE THIS TOOL WHILE UN DER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS ALCOHOL OR ANY MEDICATION STAY ALERT AND EXERCISE CONTROL Watch what you are doing and use common sense Do not operate tool when you are tired Do not rush AVOID AWKWARD OPERATIONS AND HAND POSITI

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