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Craftsman 315.218291 Operator`s manual

1. 1 410561004 Screw M4 x 12 mm 9182015330302 Miter Gauge Scale Label a zZ o 2 3 4 9 6 7 8 9 0 CRAFTSMAN 10 in TABLE SAW MODEL NO 315 218291 BRE The model number will be found on a label attached to the side panel of the cabinet Always mention the model number in all correspondence regarding your TABLE SAW or when ordering repair parts FIGURE G CRAFTSMAN 10 in TABLE SAW MODEL NO 315 218291 BRE The model number will be found on a label attached to the side panel of the cabinet Always mention the model number in all correspondence regarding your TABLE SAW or when ordering repair parts PARTS LIST FIGURE G PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 644A06070 Guide Fence w Guide Block Left 644A06080 Guide Fence w Guide Block Right 0181010257 Knob Bolt 1 2 In m des cartels bidders em dieti tte fcd ete b e eee rte 4 412011071 Washer M19 x 8 3 x 1 5t 0181010347 T Nut 5 16 18 0181010349 Table Clamping Bracket 0181010258 Knob 5 16 18 X 3 4 In iiiter Dd dani 1 0181010251 127 Throat Plate TiN s aiite iae cene M eiua AUS 1 0181010252 127 Throat Plate 1 1 2 Aa Hie Ens 1 0181010253 127 Throat Plate 2 inj aiii ede iene diede de dede a vai deo bd 1 0181010250 127 Throat Plate 1 21 aie rrt ae ee n deett en Ee
2. CRAFTSMAN 10 in TABLE SAW MODEL NO 315 218291 BRE The model number will be found on a label attached to the side panel of the cabinet Always mention the model number in all correspondence regarding your TA KEY PART NO NUMBER 1 089110122707 2 089110122016 3 089110122015 4 089110122014 5 089110122013 6 089110122705 7 089110122703 8 0182011804 9 0182010214 10 0182010213 11 089110122001 12 089110122906 13 089110122005 14 0182010216 127 15 410011708 16 0182010207 17 412011065 18 410171705 19 0181010814 20 0182010302 129 21 0182010303 129 22 0181010815 23 089110122003 24 0181010804 25 0181010401 26 422010044 27 0181010503 28 0181010504 29 089110122006 30 410141702 31 A182012002 32 0181010823 33 0131010222 130 34 0181010314 35 089110122002 BLE SAW or when ordering repair parts PARTS LIST FIGURE A KEY PART DESCRIPTION QTY NO NUMBER Miter Table Assembly sess 36 0181010323 Hex Nut M6 x 4 8 mr aes aa 37 0181010317 Washer 6 5 X 13X 10 iine eeesceeciiseeids 38 424010003 Lock Eseverri AA AS aS 39 0181010310 Clamp Plate iet teinte is 40 0181010214 Bracket Assembly 41 411011707 Blade Guard Assembly coooooccccncconoconcnnonnononnnncnnnnnnnononns 42 412011743 Rear Rail de hsec gemere dolia 43 410011714 End Cap R2 Left Rear cococccccccnconccnncnnnononnnnnncnnannnnononns 44 A182010101 End Cap R1 Right Rear s sess 45 01820
3. CAUTION To work properly the saw blade teeth must point down toward the front of the saw Failure to do so may cause damage to the saw blade the Saw or the workpiece Unplug the saw B Lower the saw blade and remove the throat plate Make sure the bevel locking lever is securely pushed to the left Raise the saw blade to its full height by turning the height bevel adjusting handwheel clockwise To loosen the blade B Using the small blade wrench place the flat open end on the flats on the arbor shaft B insert the closed end of the large blade wrench over the hex nut Holding both wrenches firmly pull the larger wrench forward to the front of the machine To tighten the blade B Using the small blade wrench place the flat open end into the flats on the arbor shaft B Insert the closed end of the large blade wrench over the hex nut Holding both wrenches firmly push the larger wrench to the back of the machine Make sure the blade nut is securely tightened Do not overtighten NOTE Arbor shaft has left hand threads Check all clearances for free blade rotation See To Set the Scale to the Blade in the Adjustment Section In cut ting operations the scale will be set to the side of the blade where the cut will be measured and made THROAT PLATE BLADE WRENCH Fig 19 TO INSTALL THE BLADE GUARD AND ANTI KICKBACK PAWLS See Figures 20 22 A WARNING Replace dull or damaged anti kickb
4. 1 47 0182010321 Pedal Spririg u s eet Pp eeepc ttf 1 48 412011080 Lock Nut M8 ises caida 2 49 410151021 Lock Nut MO iiie oett ds 1 988000067 65 DESCRIPTION QTY Adi sting Spting asset atte ea deii i Ita 2 O 2 Carriage Bolt 5 8 11 x 63 9 mm 2 Lock Nut 5 10 IJ iaa 4 Down Support Plate ced nuvi densidad 1 Leg Suppott 30 MA secs uae e ctn rete rans 2 Rear Connecting Tube 80 mm 1 Wheel Screw 5 16 Moenconnccnnnnicocncconaconononnrannnnononnnonanono 2 Washer 13 x 32 x 1 51 oie ida ibi 4 Wheel 8 Iri oz cs cif icee tierce ec Ge p ERE HERR 2 Screw 1 4 x 45 mm Hex Soc Hd sesusss 4 Wastier 6 5 x 16 X20 acct aai oe be e Reds 8 Lock Nut 1 420 oer stre NES 4 Center Leg Frame Right sse 1 Left beg Fratre enitn ttt IE 1 Lock Washer 5 16 aec e neret 2 Washer 8 x 18 di Dina teet 2 Leg Stand Warning Label ssssseseeeeeee 2 Highb Short Leg etiim tic ta 1 Square INU suus ees ecte teer een rte oes 2 Washer V8 2 X23 X icon ii epe 1 Late Misiones dae enden 1 Washer 8 25 x 21 9 x UT DDeonnnccnnnnninininicnananananarn rn on onnonons 1 Hex Socket Screw M6 x 15 mm 1 Operator s Manual
5. SYMBOLS The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING ndicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury DANGER ndicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could A WARNING result in death or serious injury s ndicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may A CAUTION result in minor or moderate injury Without Safety Alert Symbol Indicates a situation that may result in CAUTION property damage SERVICE Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should be performed only by a qualified service techni cian For service we suggest you return the product to your nearest AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair When servicing use only identical replacement parts A WARNING To avoid serious personal injury do not attempt to use this product until you read thoroughly and understand completely the operator s manual Save this operator s manual and review frequently for continuing safe operation and instructing others who may use this product A WARNING 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 tool operation always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with
6. B Lower the blade by turning the height bevel adjusting Store the sliding miter table on the back of the saw handwheel counterclockwise cabinet See To Store the Table Saw Accessories on the B To remove the throat plate place your index finger in previous page Next set the front and back rails to 14 in the hole and lift the front end pulling the throat plate as previously described out toward the front of the saw NOTE Never close the leg stand or attempt to move the B To reinstall the throat plate slip the tab into the slot at table saw until both the above steps are completed the back of the saw and push down to secure in place To close the leg stand B Atthe same time step on the release lever grasp the grips and lift the handles up and away from the body B Push the table saw until the release lever clicks and locks into place To move the leg stand B Holding the grips firmly pull the handles toward you until the leg stand and saw are balanced on the wheels B Push the saw to the desired location then either open the leg stand for immediate saw operation or store the saw in a dry environment NOTE Never move the table saw unless the sliding miter table is securely stored THROAT PLATE Fig 16 20 ASSEMBLY TO CHANGE BETWEEN A SPREADER AND A RIVING KNIFE See Figure 18 This saw is shipped with the spreader riving knife placed in the non through cutting or down position riving knife position
7. sss 2 84 0182010301 129 Front Cabinet Panel essen 1 118 0182010204 Miter Gauge HoldeT ccccccococncconononcnnnnnanonnononononononononons 2 85 0182010201 129 Front Cabinet Panel Plate ooooonocccccccconococonocononancnncnnnnns 1 119 089110122704 Miter Gauge Assembly See Figure F 1 86 410561004 Screw M4 x 12 mm Pan Hd cccccocccccnonococcnonnnccnncnnnono 4 120 410171711 Screw 10 24 1 2 iri iii ise te re tener ers 7 87 089110122908 Warning LADS MUS 1 121 0131010217 130 Front Power Cord Holder c cccconococnnnnocooaonononononononononns 1 88 089110122901 Name Platea irritada tere 1 122 410561004 Screw M4 X12 MIM iias ride 2 89 410011714 Screw 1 4 20 x 1 in Hex Hd 1 123 089110122903 Hang lag ur T 1 90 411011707 Hex Nut 1 4 20 dier eiie tears reda 2 124 410131720 Screw 8 32 x 3 8 in Pan Hd ooooconccccnanccconanncnnnnnnonanns 2 91 410011716 Screw 1 4 x 20 x 2 in Hex Hd sess 1 125 089110122702 Anti Kickback Pawl Assembly sssssssssss 1 92 410261004 Screw 10 24 X S B IN uicissim ehe 3 126 089110122012 Riving IKhife i uice cice tecti cat cer tette ts 1 93 0181010222 Bevel Indicator oci eiecit nog 1 127 089110122009 Set Screw M6 x TMM raaa 2 94 412015080 Washer 19 5 X 30 x 1 50 2 uis pide reels 1 128 089110122008 SPNO esset de aee iE pe uo eate eset 1 95 0181010913 Washer 18 5 28 X 0 5 aud v eder nes 1 129 089110122011 Riving Knife Decks i
8. 21 410151019 22 0182010314 23 0182010901 24 411071006 25 411071001 BLE SAW or when ordering repair parts PARTS LIST FIGURE H KEY PART DESCRIPTION QTY NO NUMBER Serew 10 24 x 1 2 In idt e iced he 2 26 0131010918 Washer 5 2 x 14 x Tt eee sse 2 27 0131010232 Feet PUJ GER 8 4 X 14 care ees 2 28 410031719 Upper Support Plate cocccccnnnninonicnononononononnnnnonononononos 1 29 411071705 Carriage Bolt 5 16 x 80 mm 0oooccccococcccnncononnnnnnonnnnonono 8 30 0182010316 126 Right Leg Frame 30 mm esses 1 31 0182010310 126 Carriage Bolt 5 16 x 42 mm o0ooocccconocccnonccoooncnoncconanonono 4 32 0182010312 126 Wing Nut 3 8 Ini a i aeterne e Renier aeoea 4 33 0182010801 LOCK Nut 3 8 iri uu see centre teer nere en rasan 2 34 412011088 mmu E 2 35 0182010217 130 Leg Frame Foot Plug Right ccoconccccccnnoncconcnnnconannnnnnnns 2 36 410151714 Foot Plug Screw 3 8 x 85 mm 2 37 412011003 Hex Screw 5 16 18 x 55 mm 2 38 0000110812 Leg Frame End Caisse 14 39 0182010308 126 Front Connecting Tube cic ioi a tti iesd 1 40 0182010306 126 Tooth Plate TERES 4 41 0000120915 beck Nut 5 16 iare wee era 20 42 412011067 connecting Ring errata dese eite tacere 8 43 089110122907 leg Frame Harndle iure conte tei 2 44 0182010320 126 Handle Covers eie e ien ier ec he ees 2 45 0182010319 Hex Socket Screw M8 x 50 mm esses 2 46 412011116 POCA m
9. NOTE The miter gauge provides close accuracy in angled cuts For very close tolerances test cuts are recommend ed B Loosen lock knob and pull out on stop pin to rotate miter gauge base past stop screws Loosen the lock nut of the 0 stop screw at the stop pin with a adjustable wrench Place a 90 square against the miter gauge rod and the miter gauge base If the rod is not square loosen the knob adjust the rod and tighten the knob Adjust the 0 stop screw until it rests against the stop pin Adjust the plus and minus 45 stop screws using a 45 triangle and the steps above LOCK MITER GAUGE BASE KNOB 0 ADJUSTABLE STOP SCREW 45 ADJUSTABLE STOP SCREW Fig 68 ADJUSTMENTS TO CHECK THE ALIGNMENT OF THE RIP FENCE TO THE BLADE See Figure 69 Unplug the saw B Raise the locking handle to permit the rip fence to be moved CLAMP SCREW BLADE A ey E SCREWS Mf Z Q Place a framing square beside the blade and move the rip fence up to the square Take the dimension on the rip scale B Move the fence back and turn the framing square 180 to check the other side B Ifthe two dimensions are not the same loosen the two Screws on the fence and align it Retighten the two screws amp Make two or three test cuts on scrap wood If the cuts are not true repeat the process NOTE The rip fence must be secure when the locking handle is engaged The clamp screw on th
10. NOTE The spreader riving knife must be placed in the through cutting or up position spreader position for all other cutting operations B Unplug the saw To place in spreader position or up position for all through cutting B Remove the throat plate B Raise the saw blade by turning the height bevel adjusting handwheel clockwise Unlock the release lever by pulling it up Grasp the spreader and pull it towards the left side of the saw to release the spreader from the spring loaded riving clamp Pull the spreader up until the internal pins are engaged and the spreader is above the saw blade W Lock the release lever by pushing the lever down B Reinstall the throat plate To place in riving knife position or down position for all non through cutting w Remove the throat plate B Raise the saw blade by turning the height bevel adjusting handwheel clockwise Unlock the release lever by pulling it up Grasp the spreader and pull it towards the left side of the saw to release the spreader from the spring loaded riving clamp Push the riving knife down until it is below the saw blade Lock the release lever by pushing the lever down Reinstall the throat plate 21 RELEASE LEVER UNLOCKED IN UP POSITION FOR THROUGH CUTTING RELEASE LEVER LOCKED IN DOWN POSITION FOR NON THROUGH CUTTING Fig 18 ASSEMBLY TO CHECK SAW BLADE INSTALLATION See Figure 19
11. OUTLET Fig 1 GLOSSARY OF TERMS Anti Kickback Pawls flooring radial arm and table saws A device which when properly installed and maintained is designed to stop the workpiece from being kicked back toward the front of the saw 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 table surface Compound Cut A cross cut made with both a miter and a bevel angle Cross Cut A cutting or shaping operation made across the grain or the width of the workpiece Cutterhead planers and jointer planers A rotating cutterhead with adjustable blades or knives The blades or knives remove material from the workpiece Dado Cut A non through cut which produces a square sided notch or trough in the workpiece requires a special blade Featherboard A device used to help control the workpiece by holding it securely against the table or fence during any ripping operation FPM or SPM Feet per minute or strokes per minute used in reference to blade movement Freehand Performing a cut without the workpiece being guided by a fence miter gauge or other aids Gum A sticky sap based residue from wood products Heel Alignment of the blade to the fence Kerf The material removed by the blade in a through cut or the Slot produced by the blade in a non through or partial cut Kickback A hazard that c
12. adjusting clamp knob and the hand farthest from the blade should be placed on the workpiece B When the cut is made turn the saw off Wait for the blade to come to a complete stop before removing the workpiece COMPOUND BEVEL MITER CUT PLACE RIGHT HAND ON MITER FENCE HERE Fig 54 OPERATION MAKING A LARGE PANEL CUT See Figure 55 Make sure the saw is properly secured to a work surface to avoid tipping from the weight of a large panel A WARNING Make sure the blade guard assembly is installed and working properly to avoid possible serious injury A WARNING Never make freehand cuts cuts without the miter gauge miter fence or rip fence Unguided workpieces can result in serious injury B Place a support the same height as the top of the saw table behind the saw for the cut work Add supports to the sides as needed B Depending on the side of the saw blade the panel is cut on move the rails left or right as needed B Depending on the shape of the panel use the rip fence or miter gauge or miter fence If the panel is too large to use either the rip fence or the miter gauge or miter fence it is too large for this saw B Make sure the wood does not touch the blade before you turn on the saw Turn the saw on Bi Position the workpiece flat on the table with the edge flush against the rip fence Let the blade build up to full Speed before feeding the workpiece into
13. 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 Use extra caution when cutting some prefinished or composition wood products as the anti kickback pawls may not always be effective Always guide your workpiece with both hands or with push sticks and or push blocks Keep your body in a balanced position to be ready to resist kickback should it occur Never stand directly in line with the blade Use of a featherboard will help hold the workpiece securely against the saw table or fence Clean the saw blade guard under the throat plate and any areas where saw dust or scrap workpieces may gather Use the right type of blade for the cut being made Always use the spreader riving knife for every operation where it is allowed The use of this device will greatly reduce the risk of kickback OPERATION CUTTING AIDS See Figure 29 Push sticks are devices that may be used for pushing a workpiece through the blade in any rip cut When mak ing non through cuts or ripping narrow stock always use a push stick push block and or featherboard so your hands do not come within 3 inches of the saw blade They can be made in various sizes and shapes from scrap wood and used in a specific project The stick must be narrower than the workpiece with a 90 not
14. blade which helps keep the kerf open and also helps to prevent kickback Saw Blade Path The area over under behind or in front of the blade As it applies to the workpiece that 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 Snipe planers Depression made at either end of a workpiece by cutter blades when the workpiece is not properly supported Through Sawing Any cutting operation where the blade extends completely through the thickness of the workpiece Throw Back The throwing back of a workpiece usually caused by the workpiece being dropped into the blade or being placed inadvertently in contact with the blade Workpiece or Material The item on which the operation is being done Worktable Surface where the workpiece rests while performing a cutting drilling planing or sanding operation FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Blade Arbor esee n es teak 5 8 in ge EE 15 Amps Blade Diameter eeesssseeeeeenenennnn 10 in No Load Speed ssssssseeee 4 800 r min RPM Blade TIE soi tete E ete t hrs 0 45 Cutting Depth at O reniir 3 9 16 in A a 120 V AC only 60 Hz Cutting Depth at 45sen 2 1 2 in GUARD DUST COVER WITH PIVOT ASSEMBLY ANTI KICKBACK PAWLS RIVING BLADE KNIFE GUARD ACCESSORY TABLE SLIDING MITER TABLE SCALE ALIGN A CUT INSERT LOCKING HANDLE LJ SWITCH HE
15. cabinet Always mention the model number in all correspondence regarding your TABLE SAW or when ordering repair parts f L FIGURE B KEY PART NO NUMBER 1 0182010103 126 2 410011717 3 0181010210 4 412011051 5 0181010209 6 089110122045 7 0182011801 8 0181010208 58 9 410451702 10 0181010207 11 411071708 12 412041703 13 0181010203 14 0181010204 15 0181010802 16 410171708 17 412011062 18 0181010306 CRAFTSMAN 10 in TABLE SAW MODEL NO 315 218291 BRE The model number will be found on a label attached to the side panel of the cabinet Always mention the model number in all correspondence regarding your TA BLE SAW or when ordering repair parts PARTS LIST FIGURE B DESCRIPTION QTY Miter Table TOD a 1 Bolt 5 16 18 x 3 1 4 in Hex Hd sssssssssusse 1 Miter Fence Holder asns ioeie ia 1 Washer 8 X 16 15 25 ei pe rris ette 1 Adjusting Clamp Knob essere 1 End Cap Led c n midi tdt 1 Miter FON CO cocina a a RCA a da irana 1 Miter IndiGatOr cinere n m ERA tadas 2 Screw SA Gi iiic iode etra acea td e en cunei 2 Locator Pii tae cedes tenet 1 lock N t 3 16 M ierindo idest docete 4 Lock Washer 3 16 in cocononccccncnococonononononconnonnnnnonnnnnnnos 4 Slide Upper edel e e eee let e Eyes 4 Slide LOWEN E 4 Non Eccentrie
16. fence guides the workpiece and is secured with the locking handle Grooves run along the top and sides of the rip fence for use with optional clamps and accessories SCALE Located on the front rail the easy to read scale provides precise measurements for rip cuts SLIDING MITER TABLE The miter table slides easily along the miter table base allowing the operator to move the workpiece across the saw table SPREADER RIVING KNIFE A removable metal piece of the blade guard assembly slightly thinner than the saw blade which helps keep the kerf open and prevent kick back When in the through sawing or up position it is higher than the saw blade and becomes a spreader When in the non through sawing or down position it is below the saw blade teeth and becomes a riving knife SWITCH ASSEMBLY This saw has an easy access power switch located below the front rail To lock the switch in the OFF position remove the switch key from the switch Place the key in a location that is inaccessible to children and others not qualified to use the tool FEATURES OPERATING COMPONENTS The upper portion of the blade projects up through the table and is surrounded by an insert called the throat plate The height of the blade is set with a handwheel on the front of the cabinet To accommodate wide panels the saw table has rails on each side Detailed instructions are provided in the Operation section of this manual for the b
17. injury and damage to the tool A WARNING Always use push blocks push sticks or featherboards when making dado cuts to avoid the risk of serious injury Unplug the saw E Remove the blade guard anti kickback pawls throat plate and spreader riving knife Remove the blade nut blade washers saw blade and the large spacer NOTE Always store the blade washer and throat plate in a secure location Reinstall the inner blade washer Mount the dado blade according to manufacturer instructions using the blade and chippers appropriate for the desired width of cut B Reinstall the blade nut NOTE The blade washer may be used provided the arbor shaft extends slightly beyond the arbor nut B Make sure the blade nut is fully engaged and the arbor extends past a securely tightened blade nut B Place release lever in locked position B Install the dado throat plate and rotate the blade by hand to make sure it turns freely then lower the blade B Depending on the shape and size of the wood use either the rip fence miter gauge or miter fence B Turn the saw on NOTE Make sure the wood does not touch the blade before you turn on the saw Let the blade build up to full speed before feeding the workpiece into the blade B Position the workpiece flat on the table with the edge flush against the rip fence miter gauge or miter fence and hold firmly against the saw table B Use a push block or push stick to move th
18. is made turn the saw off Wait for the blade to come to a complete stop before removing the workpiece MITER CUT BLADE gt a j eS MITER FEN ANGLED HEIGHT BEVEL ADJUSTING HANDWHEEL wy Fig 50 OPERATION MAKING A BEVEL CROSS CUT See Figures 51 52 A WARNING Make sure the blade guard assembly is installed and working properly to avoid possible serious injury A WARNING The miter gauge or miter fence must be on the left side of the blade to avoid trapping the wood and causing kickback and the risk of serious personal injury Remove the rip fence Unlock the bevel locking lever Adjust the bevel angle to the desired setting Lock the bevel locking lever Set the blade to the correct depth for the workpiece Set the miter gauge or miter fence to 0 and tighten the lock knob Make sure the wood is clear of the blade before turning on the saw Turn the saw on Let the blade build up to full speed before moving the workpiece into the blade Hold the workpiece firmly with both hands on the miter gauge or miter fence and feed the workpiece into the blade NOTE The hand closest to the blade should be placed on the miter gauge lock knob or the miter fence adjusting clamp knob and the hand farthest from the blade should be placed on the workpiece When the cut is made turn the saw off Wait for the blade to come to a complete stop before removin
19. jig To make a jig Attach a handle to a long straight piece of wood and secure from the underside using recessed screws Cutan L shaped stop in the side of the jig To use a jig B Position the workpiece flat on the table with the edge flush against the jig and against the stop B Holding the jig handle and using a push block make the rip cut as described in Making a Rip Cut later in this section Fig 31 OPERATION FEATHERBOARD A featherboard is a device used to help control the workpiece by holding it securely against the table or fence Featherboards are especially useful when ripping small workpieces and for completing non through cuts The end is angled with a number of short kerfs to give a friction hold on the workpiece and locked in place on the table with a C clamp Test to ensure it can resist kickback HOW TO MAKE A FEATHERBOARD See Figure 32 The featherboard is an excellent project for the saw Select a solid piece of lumber approximately 3 4 in thick 2 1 2 in wide and 12 in long Mark the center of the width on one end of the stock Miter the width to 70 see Making a Rip Cut for information on miter cuts Prepare the saw for ripping as discussed in Making a Rip Cut 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 in Turn the saw OFF and al low the blade to completely stop rotating before removing th
20. pee Ee Ris 1 0181010254 127 Throat Plate 1 178 In 3 2i o eed REA a de ae eode ed Ua da eda 1 410101714 Screw 10 32 x S 4 Ini is dup e CR ORE e RU ES d 3 410101707 S rew 5 16 18 X 3 4 IN ira ideis AN 3 410101013 Screw M8 x 24 mm A181014601 Guard Dust Cover Assembly 412011073 Washer D14 x D35 x 2 4t 0181010819 Post M19 x 163 mm A182011004 1 Throat Plate Assembly Inc Key Nos 8 12 A182017001 Router Mounting Kit Inc Key Nos 1 19 oO og WN O OC RB WO Ph CRAFTSMAN 10 in TABLE SAW MODEL NO 315 218291 BRE The model number will be found on a label attached to the side panel of the cabinet Always mention the model number in all correspondence regarding your TABLE SAW or when ordering repair parts FIGURE H CRAFTSMAN 10 in TABLE SAW MODEL NO 315 218291 BRE The model number will be found on a label attached to the side panel of the cabinet Always mention the model number in all correspondence regarding your TA KEY PART NO NUMBER 1 410171706 2 412011020 3 0161010201 4 0182010317 126 5 410031717 6 0182010307 126 T 410031718 8 411171703 9 411061704 10 0182010305 11 0182011301 12 0182010802 13 0131010816 14 0182010215 15 0182010311 126 16 0182010313 17 411071705 18 0182010209 19 0182010309 82 20 0182011302
21. refer to the Operation section for usage ACCESSORY TABLE REAR RAIL FIT LIP OF TABLE INTO REAR RAIL Fig 28 OPERATION A WARNING Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you careless Remember that a careless frac tion of a second is sufficient to inflict severe injury A WARNING Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to comply with ANSI Z87 1 Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes resulting in possible serious injury A WARNING Do not use any attachments or acces sories not recommended by the manufacturer of this tool The use of attachments or accessories not recommended can result in serious personal injury A WARNING Although many of the illustrations in 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 APPLICATIONS You may use this tool for the purposes listed below B Straight line cutting operations such as cross cutting ripping mitering beveling and compound cutting Dado or molding cuts with optional accessories Cabinet making and woodworking NOTE This table saw is designed to cut wood and wood composition products only BASIC OPERATION OF THE TABLE SAW The 3 prong plug must be plugged into a matching outlet that is properly installed and grounded according to all local codes and ordinances Improper connection of the equip
22. rok e UR ells an re eee ee Be a 1 0181010917 Hex Key 5 82 n y A i et terri ren deside E rari beet d bag ri daa re EL C ap E Tn 1 089110122018 Hex Key M5 089110122017 Push Stick 0 nN Oak O N CRAFTSMAN 10 in TABLE SAW MODEL NO 315 218291 BRE The model number will be found on a label attached to the side panel of the cabinet Always mention the model number in all correspondence regarding your TABLE SAW or when ordering repair parts FIGURE F CRAFTSMAN 10 in TABLE SAW MODEL NO 315 218291 BRE The model number will be found on a label attached to the side panel of the cabinet Always mention the model number in all correspondence regarding your TABLE SAW or when ordering repair parts PARTS LIST FIGURE F PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 089110122054 Miter Gauge Handle 412012705 Washer 1 4 x 16 x 1 5t 412080702 Lock Washer 1 4 x 16 x 2t 0182010104 126 Miter Gauge 0182010803 Screw M4 x 8 mm 0182010210 Scale Indicator 0121010204 0101010918 411012704 Hex Nut 3 16 24 410132734 Screw 37 16 24 X 21 f mmy Pari Hd iiit icis ieeics oes eustvesecy iia a dat ate Tei ir RR 3 0182011806 Miter Gauge Bar 89110122056 Miter Gauge Washer 410102014 Screw M6 x8 mm Flat Hid sese ocean eene ai ii aibad iaia aaa dasal LC Tr FIT On 1 0101010917 iS SUP SI
23. side shields and a full face shield when needed We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields Always use eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87 1 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ELECTRICAL EXTENSION CORDS Use only 3 wire extension cords that have 3 prong ground ing plugs and 3 pole receptacles that accept the tool s plug When using a power tool at a considerable 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 jacketed cords listed by Underwriter s Laboratories UL should be used Ampere rating on tool data plate 0 2 0 21 34 3 5 5 0 5 1 7 0 7 1 12 0 12 1 16 0 Cord Length Wire Size A W G 28 e e 16 16 a u 50 16 16 16 14 14 12 100 16 16 14 12 10 Used on 12 gauge 20 amp circuit NOTE AWG American Wire Gauge When working with the tool outdoors use an extension cord that is designed for outside use This is indicated by the letters W A or W on the cord s jacket Before using an extension cord inspect it for loose or exposed wires and cut or worn insulation A WARNING Keep the extension cord clear of the working are
24. the rip fence to guide it Make sure the edge of the workpiece remains in solid contact with both the rip fence and the surface of the table If ripping a narrow piece use a push stick and or push blocks to move the piece through the cut and past the blade When the cut is made turn the saw off Wait for the blade to come to a complete stop before removing the workpiece BEVEL RIP CUT BLADE Rip ANGLED Fig 53 MAKING A COMPOUND BEVEL MITER CUT See Figure 54 A WARNING Make sure the blade guard assembly is installed and working properly to avoid possible serious injury A WARNING The miter gauge or miter fence must be on the left side of the blade to avoid trapping the wood and causing kickback and the risk of serious personal injury B Remove the rip fence amp Unlock the bevel locking lever Adjust the bevel angle to the desired setting Lock the bevel locking lever Set the blade to the correct depth for the workpiece Set the miter gauge or miter fence to the desired angle and tighten the lock knob Make sure the wood is clear of the blade before turning on the saw B Turn the saw on B Let the blade build up to full speed before moving the workpiece into the blade B Hold the workpiece firmly with both hands on the miter gauge or miter fence and feed the workpiece into the blade NOTE The hand closest to the blade should be placed on the miter gauge lock knob or the miter fence
25. 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 SCREW n ML SCREW FRAIL gt N ES LOCKING CLAMP Fig 71 TO ADJUST THE FRONT AND REAR RAIL CLAMPS See Figure 72 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 Unplug the saw amp Remove the miter table and accessory table B 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 rail holder nut one fourth 1 4 turn Replace the rails and check the rail clamps 47 RAIL HOLDER NUT RAIL CLAMP D MO A2 WASHER i HEX MOUNTING BOLT Fig 72 TO ADJUST THE ACCESSORY TABLE See Figure 73 After extended use the accessory table may work loose causing the accessory table to be loose on the rails Fol low the steps below when adjustments are required B Unplug the saw m 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 tigh
26. 10304 129 SAW Table i dd ree ea re endo ted 46 411011008 Support Warning Label 47 0181010816 Throat Plate iii inet 48 0182010701 Align A Cut Insert ccccccccccsesseeeeceeesssaeeseeeseeseeeeeeene 49 410451703 Screw 5 16 18 x 3 4 in Hex Hd sssssse 4 50 0301030202 Rail Locking Clamp siria ds bil 0181010230 Washer 8 x 16 x 0 80 eese 52 0182010102 126 Screw 10 24 x 5 16 in Pan Hd cconccccnocccinnoccccnnonnnono 2 53 451050005 Screw 10 24 x 1 2 in esses 4 54 0181010231 Hear Cabinet Panel cccecsssececeeeeseseeeeeeseeseeneeeees 55 A182010901 Lett Cabinet Panel i seen titt ttes 56 0181010831 Screw 8 32 x 3 8 in Special 12 57 410151704 DUSE COVE EE 58 0182010208 Hex Nut 5 8 18 6 donee apte ede cete detinere 59 0181010601 Blade Washers sacas 60 412011063 Blade QO in X 301 cit eet terere de ier EHERORUR 61 413051004 1 4 iti aTe e c acides O 62 0181010309 1 2 Eois ada 63 0181010211 Guide Holder cire rentre eter rene trente 64 411072702 Screw 8 32 x 3 4 in Pan HA eocooccconocccconcccnnocncnnnnnnnnno 2 65 0181010606 Accessory Table Assembly 66 0181010105 Inc Key Nos 52 amp 57 64 sss 67 414011014 Screw w Washer 10 24 Pan Hd Special 68 410191005 Power Cord Holders tic t ess 69 410171707 Shitri 0 5 mf s is 70 0181010905 Locker Bracket eiat cta 71 0181010312 DESCRIPTION QTY clamp Plate ica ana dicas 2 Rail H
27. D THROAT PLATE A WARNING The direction of feed for the workpiece The router throat plates are included to assure no more is always against the sharp edges of the bit and than 1 4 in clearance between the cutter and the opening against the rotation of the cutter Failure to heed this in the throat plate Use the correct throat plate Do not use warning is likely to result in serious personal injury a router bit smaller than 1 4 in or larger than 2 in B To install the router bit follow the instructions in the A WARNING Do not use the guide fence with ball operator s manual that came with your router bearing piloted bits Failure to heed this warning can result in Serious personal injury A CAUTION Make sure the router bit will not strike the accessory table or any metal surface 43 ADJUSTMENTS Ah WARNING Before performing any adjustment make sure the tool is unplugged from the power supply and the switch is in the off position Failure to heed this warning could result in serious personal injury The table saw has been adjusted at the factory for making very accurate cuts However some of the components might have been jarred out of alignment during shipping Also over a period of time readjustment will probably become necessary due to wear To avoid unnecessary set ups and adjustments a good practice is to check your setups carefully with a framing square and make practice cuts in scrap wood before mak ing finish c
28. E THE RIGHT DIRECTION OF FEED Feed work into a blade or cutter against the direction of rotation of blade or cutter only NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED TURN THE POWER OFF Don t leave tool until it comes to a complete stop PROTECT YOUR LUNGS Wear a face or dust mask if the cutting operation is dusty PROTECT YOUR HEARING Wear hearing protection during extended periods of operation DO NOT ABUSE CORD Never yank cord to disconnect from receptacle Keep cord away from heat oil and sharp edges WHEN OPERATING A POWER TOOL OUTSIDE USE AN OUTDOOR EXTENSION CORD MARKED W A OR W These cords are rated for outdoor use and reduce the risk of electric shock KEEP BLADES CLEAN SHARP AND WITH SUFFICIENT SET Sharp blades minimize stalling and kickback KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM CUTTING AREA Keep hands away from blades Do not reach underneath work or around or over the blade while blade is rotating Do not attempt to remove cut material when blade is moving GENERAL SAFETY RULES BLADE COASTS AFTER BEING TURNED OFF NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE Normal sparking of the motor could ignite fumes INSPECT TOOL CORDS PERIODICALLY If damaged have repaired by a qualified service technician at an authorized service facility 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 n
29. IGHT BEVEL ADJUSTING HANDWHEEL FRONT LEG BRACE LEVELING FOOT Fig 2 FEATURES KNOW YOUR TABLE SAW See Figure 2 The safe use of this product requires an understanding of the information on the tool and in this operator s manual as well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting Before use of this product familiarize yourself with all op erating features and safety rules ACCESSORY TABLE The accessory table may be used on either the right or left side of the saw as needed and has been designed for use with some routers A router mounted on the accessory table will provide expanded capabilities for making rabbets grooves chamfers dove tails and mortise and tenon joints ADJUSTING CLAMP This clamp locks the miter fence at the desired cutting angle ALIGN A CUT INSERT A plastic insert on which marks may be made to indicate the location of the saw cut on the workpiece ANTI KICKBACK PAWLS Kickback is a hazard in which the workpiece is thrown back toward the operator The teeth on the removable anti kickback pawls point away from the workpiece If the workpiece should be pulled back toward the operator the teeth dig into the wood to help prevent or reduce the possibility of kickback BEVEL SCALE The easy to read scale on the front of the cabinet shows the exact blade angle BLADE This saw is provided with a 36 tooth 10 in carbide blade The blade is raised and lowered with the height adjusting h
30. L POST GUARD DUST COVER WITH PIVOT ASSEMBLY See Figure 61 The guard dust cover must be used in all routing opera tions B Place the spacer on the threaded end of the post and thread the post into the remaining T nut B Tighten the post securely with an adjustable wrench on the flats on the top of the post B Place the guard dust cover with pivot assembly on the post B The assembly will slide up and down on the post as needed Secure at the desired location by tightening the knob nut attached to the carriage bolt GUARD DUST COVER WITH PIVOT ASSEMBLY Fig 60 KNOB CARRIAGE BOLT TO INSTALL GUIDE FENCE BRACKETS NUT NOT SHOWN See Figure 61 To install the guide fence brackets align each bracket with two of the T nuts on top of the rip fence FLATS JN NOTE Use the front two T nuts and the back two KNOB T nuts leaving the one in the middle empty BOLTS POST B Secure the guide fence brackets to the rip fence with 5 16 in washers and the 5 16 in x 1 2 in knob bolts GUIDE FENCE BRACKET T NUTS SPACER RIP FENCE Fig 61 42 OPERATION TO INSTALL ROUTER B Select the correct size throat plate for the size of the See Figure 62 router bit Align the tab on the throat plate with the slot in the router extension and snap in place Make Unplug the router es sure the throat plate is firmly seated below the table B Place your router upside down on a workbench surface Recheck th
31. OPERATOR S MANUAL CRAFTSMAN 10 in TABLE SAW Model No 315 218291 A WARNING To reduce the risk of injury the user must read and understand the operator s manual before using this product Customer Help Line 1 800 932 3188 Product distributed in the United States by Sears Brands Management Corporation Hoffman Estates IL 60179 Visit the Craftsman web page www sears com c UL us 988000 067 Save this manual for future reference 10 5 10 REV 04 TABLE OF CONTENTS E Mae cece EE B WAIN oe erede rem tones tases a e vp s E c cenis e oe tiv ars neuen oes eu etd aet ad B General Safety Rules ceteri ena e mener eene n ene ee wenn n end n Eee nenne aaa pe Fr ena dra Fn Li Rn C nen 3 4 E Specific Satety Rules sp veered agus ibit E REA caus Edo esque EL LR M PR qae a naL aa PADO E PR ER RE dE Rr Meee ah 4 5 MES MO DS H 6 7 ME Electrica ER E Glossary OF Meir e ao Ea E NN 10 13 M TOOIS NGCUEO EE 13 E QOS PAS veh EE 14 15 MASSON inicia EEE E ita 16 25 ESTO ao a EE ani celeb d eeu 26 43 MASSA E vae a e Rr ARRA E E VE VR A AR ER A 44 47 Lini 48 Me TROL DIGS CON ars te 49 50 E lllustrated Parts LiSts T AA o itn 51 65 B Pars Orden Se VIS iria re eg e m n Hp Fe E ek ier din LK Dea ER ER Dag aati Ge oa Back Page INTRODUCTION This tool has many features for making its use more pleasant and enjoyable Safety performance a
32. SCIGW ieic cie rmt 1 Screw 3 16 24 x 1 2 in Pan Hd sseussssss 1 Washer bib Xx 12 5 X 1 51 ies e uet 1 Miter Slide LOCK ente pn tir eren 1 55 KEY PART NO NUMBER 19 0181010305 20 410171702 21 411072704 22 412012006 23 0181010501 24 0181011811 25 0181011810 26 0182011802 27 0181011802 28 410079012 29 0181010308 30 414011026 31 0181010205 32 0181011301 33 0181011803 34 089110103131 35 089110122701 36 089110122046 DESCRIPTION QTY Spring Plates dete ta 1 Screw 1 4 28 x 10 mm Pan Hd ecoococacacunononononononononnnos 8 tock Nut 5 32 Imi us actui rec pe rane b 2 Washer 4 C9 X 0 8D ssec tas ee rtt erre 2 Quick Stops iaa ted ee tette de Ga a e dn ud 2 EGcentti A t dier te GR Pe tpa 2 Eccentric SCTeW ui Leere tte eei die 3 Miter Base ee b deste Rad 1 Guide Plate net eret Wertes 2 Set Screw 3 16 24 x 1 4 in c ooccononocccnnononocoononnnoranononos 4 Holder Plat init eerte dnas 4 Roli Pin 6 35 31775 mm aA 4 Miter Locking Clamp sess 4 O FRING Eu aia 4 Guide Bar eee etes 2 Accessory Table Assembly sse 1 Miter Fence Assembly ssssseseseeeeenenen 1 End Cap RHiglit s io ir a rs 1 CRAFTSMAN 10 in TABLE SAW MODEL NO 315 218291 BRE The model number will be found on a label attached to the side panel of the cabinet Always mention the model number in all correspon
33. UBLESHOOTING 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 Replace blade if necessary Rip fence does not move Rip fence not mounted correctly Remount the rip fence smoothly Rails are dirty or sticky Clean and wax rails Clamp screw is out of adjustment Adjust clamp screw counterclockwise Rip fence does not lock at Clamp screw is out of adjustment Adjust clamp screw clockwise rear 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 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Wood edges away from rip Rip fence is misaligned Check and adjust the rip fence fence when ripping Blade not properly sharpened or Resharpen or set blade set Sliding miter table assembly Miter base or slides improperly See page 30 for adjustments to sliding does not move smoothly adjusted miter table assembly Saw does not make accurate 90 or 45 degree cu
34. a Position the cord so that it will not get caught on lumber tools or other obstructions while you are working with a power tool Failure to do so can result in serious personal injury A WARNING Check extension cords before each use If damaged replace immediately Never use tool with a damaged cord since touching the damaged area could cause electrical shock resulting in Serious injury A WARNING The saw s motor cord must only be plugged into the receptacle provided on the saw which is controlled by the saw s master switch Never plug the motor cord directly into an extension cord as this will stop the saw s motor from turning OFF SAW RECEPTACLE 9 MOTOR CORD POWER CORD ELECTRICAL CONNECTION This tool 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 household 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 this tool 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 horsepower rating A line intend ed only for lights cannot properly carry a power tool motor Wire that is heavy enough for a short dis
35. ack pawls Dull or damaged pawls may not stop a kick back increasing the risk of serious personal injury NOTE Anti kickback pawls should only be installed for through cuts Unplug the saw B Raise the saw blade by turning the height bevel adjusting handwheel clockwise B Place spreader riving knife in up position To install anti kickback pawls B Press and hold the button on the side of the anti kick back pawls B Align the slot in the pawls over the rear hole in the spreader riving knife B Push the pawl handle down snapping them into place and release the button NOTE Pull on the pawl handle to make sure pawls are securely locked PAWL Burro HANDLE o L ANTI KICKBACK hie PAWLS q Lise ASSEMBLY To install blade guard TO CHECK AND ALIGN THE SPREADER RIVING B Lift the guard lever up to unlock KNIFE AND SAW BLADE B With the front of the blade guard raised lower the See Figures 23 24 back of the guard into the middle hole of the spreader To check alignment of the spreader riving knife riving knife Push the front of the guard down until it is m Unplug the saw parallel to the table see figure 21 If the blade guard is not parallel to the table the riving knife is not in the spreader or up position Lock the guard in place by pushing the guard lever down NOTE Blade alignment with the spreader can be adjusted for different blade widths Refer to To Check a
36. ade capacity of your saw is 10 in 254 mm BEFORE MAKING A CUT BE SURE ALL ADJUST MENTS ARE SECURE BE SURE BLADE PATH IS FREE OF NAILS Inspect for and remove all nails from lumber before cutting NEVER TOUCH BLADE or other moving parts during use NEVER START A TOOL WHEN ANY ROTATING COMPONENT IS IN CONTACT WITH THE WORKPIECE DO NOT OPERATE A TOOL WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS ALCOHOL OR ANY MEDICATION WHEN SERVICING use only identical replacement parts Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES listed in this manual or addendums Use of accessories that are not listed may cause the risk of personal injury Instructions for safe use of accessories are included with the accessory DOUBLE CHECK ALL SETUPS Make sure blade is tight and not making contact with saw or workpiece before connecting to power supply SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FIRMLY BOLT THE SAW TO A WORK BENCH OR LEG STAND at approximately hip height NEVER OPERATE THE SAW ON THE FLOOR GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK Kickback occurs when the blade stalls rapidly and workpiece is driven back towards the operator It can pull your hand into the blade resulting in serious personal injury Stay out of blade path and turn switch off immediately if blade binds or stalls USE RIP FENCE Always use a fence or straight edge guide when ripping SUPPORT LARGE PANELS To minimize risk of blade pinching and kickback
37. always support large panels REMOVE ALL FENCES AND AUXILIARY TABLES before transporting saw Failure to do so can result in an accident causing possible serious personal injury ALWAYS USE BLADE GUARD SPREADER AND ANTI KICKBACK PAWLS on all through sawing operations Through sawing operations are those in which the blade cuts completely through the workpiece as in ripping or cross cutting Keep the blade guard down the anti kickback pawls down and the spreader in place ALWAYS SECURE WORK firmly against the rip fence or miter gauge NEVER use the rip fence during the same operation as the miter gauge WHEN MAKING NON THROUGH RIP CUTS always use a push stick push block and or featherboard so your hands do not come within 3 inches of the saw blade WHEN RIPPING NARROW STOCK always use a push stick push block or featherboard oO 0 8 B 2 2 Do NEVER perform any operation freehand which means using only your hands to support or guide the workpiece Always use either the rip fence or miter gauge to position and guide the work NEVER stand or have any part of your body in line with the path of the saw blade NEVER reach behind over or within three inches of the blade or cutter with either hand for any reason MOVE THE RIP FENCE out of the way when cross cutting DO NOT USE THE MITER GAUGE AND RIP FENCE during the same operation NEVER use rip fence as cutoff gauge when cross cutting NEVER attempt
38. an occur when the blade binds or stalls throwing the workpiece back toward operator Miter Cut A cutting operation made with the workpiece at any angle to the blade other than 90 Non Through Cuts Any cutting operation where the blade does not extend completely through the thickness of the workpiece Pilot Hole drill presses A small hole drilled in a workpiece that serves as a guide for drilling large holes accurately Push Blocks flooring and table saws Device used to hold the workpiece during cutting opera tions This aid helps keep the operator s hands well away from the blade Push Blocks jointer planers Device used to feed the workpiece over the jointer planer cutterhead during any operation This aid helps keep the operator s hands well away from the cutterhead Push Sticks flooring and table saws Device used to push the workpiece during cutting opera tions A push stick should be used for narrow ripping operations The aid helps keep the operator s hands well away from the blade Resaw A cutting operation to reduce the thickness of the workpiece to make thinner pieces Resin A sticky sap based substance that has hardened Revolutions Per Minute RPM The number of turns completed by a spinning object in one minute Ripping or Rip Cut A cutting operation along the length of the workpiece Riving Knife Spreader Splitter flooring and table saws A metal piece slightly thinner than the
39. andwheel Bevel angles are locked with the bevel locking lever A WARNING Do not use blades rated less than the speed of this tool Failure to heed this warning could result in personal injury BLADE GUARD Always keep the removable blade guard down over the saw blade for through sawing cuts BEVEL LOCKING LEVER This lever placed just under the saw table surface on the front of the cabinet locks the angle setting of the blade HEIGHT BEVEL ADJUSTING HANDWHEEL Located on the front of the cabinet use this handwheel to lower and raise the blade for height adjustments or blade replacement This handwheel also makes the adjustment for bevel angles easy LEG STAND Attached to the table saw base the leg stand opens and closes with ease MITER FENCE WITH ADJUSTING CLAMP KNOB The fence attaches to the sliding miter table and can be an gled for miter and compound miter cuts as well as straight cuts Such as cross cuts and bevel cross cuts With the locator pin in place this knob locks the miter fence to the sliding miter table at the desired cutting angle MITER GAUGE The miter gauge aligns the wood for across cut The easy to read indicator shows the exact angle for a miter cut with positive stops at 90 and 45 MITER GAUGE GROOVES The miter gauge rides in the grooves on the accessory table RAILS Front and rear rails provide support for large workpieces and the rip fence RIP FENCE A sturdy metal
40. are closest to the blade At the same time place the attachment bolt in the slot NOTE Holes A and D should be used for short pieces of wood and holes B and C should be used for long pieces of wood Properly adjust the miter indicator to the scale on the end of the fence opposite the locator pin B Retighten the adjusting clamp knob ASSEMBLY ADJUSTING CLAMP MITER FENCE ATTACHMENT MITER HOLDER BOLT FENCE BOUES De LOCATOR PIN E Za E A p MITER INDICATOR Z TABLE SLOT HOLE B QUICK STOP pole c TO LOCK SLIDING MITER TABLE See Figure 27 The miter table slides allowing the operator to 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 slot 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 B 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 MITER SLIDE LOCK SLOTS FOR LOCKING MITER TABLE Fig 27 25 TO CHECK SLIDING MITER TABLE ASSEMBLY The square relationship between the blade and the miter fence as it travels the entire distance from the front to the rear of the mit
41. asic cuts 1 the cross cut 2 the rip cut 3 the miter cut 4 the bevel cross cut 5 the bevel rip cut and 6 the compound bevel miter cut All other cuts are combinations of these basic six Operating procedures for making each kind of cut are given later in this section A WARNING Always make sure the blade guard and anti kickback pawls are in place and working prop erly when making these cuts to avoid possible injury Cross cuts are straight 90 cuts made across the grain of the workpiece The wood is fed into the cut at a 90 angle to the blade and the blade is vertical Rip cuts are made with the grain of the wood To avoid kickback while making a rip cut make sure one side of the wood rides firmly against the rip fence Miter cuts are made with the wood at any angle to the blade other than 90 The blade is vertical Miter cuts tend to creep away from the miter fence during cutting This can be controlled by holding the workpiece securely against the miter fence Bevel cuts are made with an angled blade Bevel cross cuts are across the wood grain and bevel rip cuts are with the grain Compound or bevel miter cuts are made with an angled blade on wood that is angled to the blade Be thoroughly familiar with making cross cuts rip cuts bevel cuts and miter cuts before trying a compound miter cut CUTTING TIPS Dado and rabbet cuts are non through cuts which can be either rip cuts or cross cuts Caref
42. asic cuts cross cuts miter cuts bevel cuts and compound cuts The sliding miter table assembly is used for cross cutting operations The miter fence is easily adjusted to cut wood 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 repositioned along the rails for wide work It can be reversed so the projecting base is in the back and can be moved from the left side to the right side as need ed With the miter fence removed the miter table offers additional support for other operations such as ripping The rip fence is used to position work for lengthwise cuts A scale on the front rail shows the distance between the rip fence and the blade It is very important to use the blade guard assembly for all through sawing operations The blade guard assembly includes riving knife spreader splitter anti kickback pawls and plastic blade guard The saw features a receptacle on the right side of the cabinet that permits use of accessories Use only acces sories that are listed for use with this tool When using a listed accessory unplug the saw motor cord and use the receptacle and the saw s power switch to operate the accessory SWITCH ASSEMBLY See Figure 3 This saw is equipped with a switch assembly that has a built in locking feature This feature is intended to prevent unauthorized and possible ha
43. been tightened 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 ea 1 Fig 42 TO ADJUST QUICK STOP See Figure 43 The quick stop is preset at the factory to stop the miter fence at exactly zero degrees However when sliding mi ter 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 B loosen the eccentric screw holding the quick stop B Place the quick stop against the miter fence with miter Scale set at zero degrees Adjust eccentric screw until it holds quick stop securely against miter fence Retighten hex nut securing eccentric screw and quick stop Check your work If the quick stop is not at zero degrees repeat above steps 33 Fig 43 TO USE THE MITER GAUGE See Figure 44 The miter gauge provides greater accuracy in angled cuts For very close tolerances test cuts are recommended Change the location of the miter gauge groove from the left side of the saw blade to the right side of the saw blade by moving the accessory table When making a 90 cross cut you can use either miter gauge groove When making a beveled cross cut the blad
44. cap off the bevel handle assembly using a amp Rest the sliding miter table on the bottom right hand flat blade screwdriver storage hook and the miter base on the lower bottom E left hand hook E Align the bottom miter locking clamp with the bottom left storage hook Push the sliding miter table back toward the cabinet until it is resting against all two hooks B Lock the miter locking clamps on the left by pushing clamps toward the side of the cabinet securing the miter table in place B Place the hex nut into the recessed the height adjusting handwheel and the height adjusting handwheel Hold the hex nut securely and turn the screw counterclockwise to remove the nut completely NOTE Do not remove the screw from the handle or the washer from the end of the screw hole on the back of hold in place B Slide the handle screw and washer into the hole on B Using a flathead screwdriver turn the screw clockwise MITER and tighten in place LOCKING CLAMP W Push the end cap back in place on the end of the handle HEIGHT BEVEL ADJUSTING HANDWHEEL M HEX NUT STORAGE WW BEVEL HOOK Ww HANDLE EL VE Va END CAP PR D CR Sx L WASHER SCREW Fig 12 SUN SLIDING MITER T ABLE Fig 11 ASSEMBLY TO INSTALL FRONT AND BACK RAILS See Figures 13 14 B Loosen the front rail clamps one half turn from the tightened position Loosen the square rail holder nut approximately one fourth 1 4 turn to all
45. ch in one end and shaped for a grip on the other end A push block has a handle fastened by recessed screws from the underside Use push blocks for narrow cuts and all non through cuts CAUTION Be sure the screws in a push block are recessed to avoid damaging the saw or workpiece PUSH STICKS yy AI PUSH BLOCKS Fig 29 AUXILIARY FENCE An auxiliary fence is a device used to close the gap between the rip fence and the saw table Always make and use an auxiliary fence when ripping material 1 8 in or thinner HOW TO MAKE AND ATTACH AN AUXILIARY FENCE FOR RIP CUTTING THIN WORKPIECE See Figure 30 The auxiliary fence a piece of wood 3 4 in thick 3 1 2 in wide and 23 1 2 in long is secured to the rip fence using the slots in the side of the rip fence B Drill two holes in the auxiliary fence then counterbore the holes amp Place hex head bolts in the holes and loosely secure the bolts to the fence using washers and hex nuts positioning mounting hardware away from the blade B Slide the bolts into the slot on the rip fence then push the auxiliary fence toward the front of the rip fence B With the auxiliary fence resting firmly on the saw table tighten the hex nuts to secure the auxiliary fence to the rip fence HOW TO MAKE A JIG FOR RIP CUTTING NARROW WORKPIECE See Figure 31 If ripping a narrow workpiece places the hands too close to the blade it will be necessary to make and use a
46. closer than 3 in to the blade Do not reach over or across the blade Failure to heed this warning can result in serious personal injury A WARNING To avoid serious personal injury always make sure the table saw is securely mounted to a workbench or an approved leg stand NEVER operate the saw on the floor TO OPEN THE LEG STAND See Figures 7 8 B Grasp the grips on the saw table and stand it upright as shown in figure 7 below B Step on the release lever and pull the grips toward you at the same time B Once the leg stand is released from the release lever ease the leg stand toward the floor by pushing the grips toward the floor With your hands on the grips push the leg stand towards the ground until the table saw is in an upright position NOTE The release lever will close over the center brace locking the leg stand in an upright positon RELEASE LEVER LEG STAND Fig 7 ASSEMBLY RELEASE LEVER CENTER BRACE Fig 8 TO SECURE LEVEL THE SAW See Figure 9 With the leg stand open and the table saw resting on a flat level surface the saw should not move or rock from side to side If the saw rests on the wheels and rolls loosen each wheel stop by turning counterclockwise The leg stand should rest on each stop only slightly If the wheel stop is turned too much the stop will interfere with the opening and closing motion of t
47. cting to power the thickness range ving knife e following markings b Use saw blade guard and spreader riving knife for every operation for wh all through sawing C Keep hands out of the ich it can be used including line of saw blade d Use a push stick when required e Pay particular attention to instructions on reducing risk of kickback f Do not perform any operation freehand g Never reach around or over the saw blade h Never operate saw on floor or below waist height B NEVER CUT MORE THAN ONE PIECE OF MATERIAL AT A TIME ROUTER ACCESSORY SAFETY RULES B ALWAYS DISCONNECT SAW FROM POWER SUPPLY BEFORE MAKING ADJUSTMENTS OR ADDING ACCESSORIES Make sure the switch is off when reconnecting to power supply B ALWAYS FEED WORKPIECE AGAINST THE ROTATION OF THE CUTTER B KEEP FINGERS AWAY from the revolving cutter and use fixtures when necessary B ALWAYS USE THE DUST COVER for overhead guarding B DO NOT REMOVE JAMMED CUTOFF PIECES until cutter or blade has stopped and tool has been disconnected from power source B HOLD THE WORKPIECE FIRMLY AGAINST THE TABLE BH ALWAYS USE THE SAW S MASTER SWITCH TO TURN THE ROUTER ON AND OFF B SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Refer to them frequently and use to instruct other users If you loan someone this tool loan the m these instructions also A WARNING Some dust created by power sanding sawing grinding drilling and other construct
48. dence regarding your TABLE SAW or when ordering repair parts CRAFTSMAN 10 in TABLE SAW MODEL NO 315 218291 BRE The model number will be found on a label attached to the side panel of the cabinet Always mention the model number in all correspondence regarding your TABLE SAW or when ordering repair parts PARTS LIST FIGURE C PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 0182011805 Rip Fence 0181010805 Screw 12 14 X 1 2 in Pan Fid ii ee ute ee da 2 414050006 Dowel Pin 1 4 in x 18 mm 0181010218 Fence Roller 414011024 Roller Pin 6 35 x 38 1 mm 410139719 Screw 10 24 x dh Pan Hid ie vs situa rica 1 0181010319 Rear Clamp 0181010220 Roller Holder 0181010907 414011030 0181010906 410491703 412011064 411011711 Hex Nut 8 32 x 8 5 mm 0181010243 Scale Indicator 0181010219 412011006 Washer 4 x 9 x 0 8t 410171704 Screw B 32 Xx 12 MM Pam Hd 5 onc a eret tei orate eo ona ee eaa A db a 2 410131719 Screw 8 32 1 2 00 nico Eee ie dd VET wee aveva tu Tis 1 0181010904 0182010318 Clamper 0181011303 Rubber Plug M4 x 7 6 mm 0181010506 Eccentric Roller 0181010227 Fence Locking Handle 0181010226 End Cap For Handle Grip 0181010806 SGrew 8 325 RON 2 0181010217 0181010115 126 089110122902 CRAFTSMAN 10 in TABLE SAW MODEL NO 315 218291 BRE Th
49. dwheel until the bevel indicator shows the correct angle w Return the bevel locking lever securely to the left to lock the angle while holding the height bevel adjusting handwheel in place Bab usc ANGLED Da S BLADE eS id D f 101 RAIL NI CLAMP BEVEL INDICATOR HEIGHT BEVEL BEVEL ADJUSTING LOCKING LEVER HANDWHEEL Fig 36 CHECKING SLIDING MITER TABLE AND MAKING ADJUSTMENTS TO CHECK MITER BASE PARALLELISM See Figures 37 38 B Unplug the saw B Set saw up as if you were preparing to make a cut Tighten rail clamps miter locking clamps adjusting clamp etc B 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 37 NOTE Front of miter base is on infeed side of saw B Place a reference mark on one of the blade teeth D and rotate the blade E so that the reference mark on the blade is at the front of the throat plate B Place a framing square C 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 Fig 37 OPERATION B Remove framing square and slide m
50. e injury A WARNING Using the rip fence as a cutoff gauge when cross cutting will result in kickback which can cause serious personal injury Remove the rip fence Set the blade to the correct depth for the workpiece Set the miter gauge or miter fence to 0 and tighten the lock knob Make sure the wood is clear of the blade before turning on the saw Turn the saw on Let the blade build up to full speed before moving the workpiece into the blade Hold the workpiece firmly with both hands on the miter gauge or miter fence and feed the workpiece into the blade NOTE The hand closest to the blade should be placed on the miter gauge lock knob or the miter fence adjusting clamp knob and the hand farthest from the blade should be placed on the workpiece When the cut is made turn the saw off Wait for the blade to come to a complete stop before removing the workpiece OPERATION MAKING A RIP CUT See Figure 49 A WARNING Make sure the blade guard assembly is installed and working properly to avoid serious pos sible injury B Set the blade to the correct depth for the workpiece B Position the rip fence the desired distance from the blade for the cut and securely lock the handle B When ripping a long workpiece place a support the same height as the table surface behind the saw for the cut work B Make sure the wood is clear of the blade before turning on the saw Turn the saw on B Position the
51. e model number will be found on a label attached to the side panel of the cabinet Always mention the model number in all correspondence regarding your TABLE SAW or when ordering repair parts 9 6 FIGURE D KEY PART NO NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY 1 411072702 Lock Nut 1 4 20 s de am dne ts 1 2 0182010202 130 Height Bevel Adjustment Handwheel esses esee nnns nnne nnn 1 3 412012041 Washer 6 5 x 13 X 1 50 itii este ie e ROTER o is au 1 4 0121010223 HandwLieel Grip sias seventies Peer A eee o ADE a tou dE Cad stabi areata dea 1 5 0101140203 UA LM 1 6 0121010224 Zi Be M 1 7 0181010826 Rec SPP MM EE 1 A182014001 Blade Adjustment Handwheel Assembly Inc Key Nos 1 7 1 A121015201 Handwheel Handle Assembly Inc Key Nos 1 and 3 6 1 58 CRAFTSMAN 10 in TABLE SAW MODEL NO 315 218291 BRE The model number will be found on a label attached to the side panel of the cabinet Always mention the model number in all correspondence regarding your TABLE SAW or when ordering repair parts FIGURE E NUMBER DESCRIPTION 422010044 Saw Blade 10 in x 36t 0131010319 Large Wrench 0131010318 Small Wrench 0181010915 BIO RCARPMIR 1 0181010916 Hex Key CUBO sirio Erates rae eer a ren eoe vete E en a a er ed 1 0181010918 HOYAS NA A
52. e rear of the rip fence is tightened by turning clockwise to increase tight ness of the rear of the rip fence TO ADJUST THE BEVEL LOCKING LEVER See Figure 70 The bevel locking lever may work loose and require adjusting To adjust B Unplug the saw B Push the lever full left to the locked position B Remove the screw on the height bevel adjusting handwheel You will need the 3 16 in hex key for this procedure Remove the height bevel adjusting handwheel 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 Make sure the cam is seated in the lever Reassemble the height bevel adjusting handwheel to the shaft and cam Check whether the lever is now in the desired position Tighten screw securely HEIGHT BEVEL ADJUSTING HANDWHEEL SOCKET HEAD SCREW SET SCREW K 7 COMPRESSION SPRING HANDWHEEL ADAPTER Fig 70 ADJUSTMENTS TO ALIGN THE MITER LOCKING CLAMPS See Figure 71 The miter locking clamps are preset at the factory but may require adjusting after extended use or if damage occurs in shipping Unplug the saw 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
53. e router bit to make sure it will not amp Remove the subbase screws and the subbase from strike the throat plate yaur toue FINAL PREPARATION FOR OPERATION NOTE The subbase is mounted permanently on some See Figure 63 routers and should not be removed Adjust the guard dust cover so that it will not come in B Select the screws needed for your particular router For contact with the workpiece or cutter during a cutting consumer routers use the 10 32 x 3 4 in screws For operation commercial routers use the 5 16 18 screws B Direction of feed of the workpiece is from right to left B Position router upside down under the router extension or from the back of the saw toward the front with the bit located in the fence opening table The router label should be facing the front of the table W Align the holes in the table with the holes in your router Feed the screws through the table and into the router W Tighten all screws with a screwdriver Fig 63 B Direction of feed must always be so that the workpiece is being thrust against the sharp edges of the rotating bit B The workpiece must always be tight against the guide fence unless a ball bearing piloted bit is being used The infeed fence should be adjusted to support the uncut workpiece while the outfeed fence should be adjusted properly to support the workpiece after the cut passes the router bit compensating for the Fig 62 removed stock TO INSTALL BIT AN
54. e 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 A WARNING Mount the featherboard in front of the saw blade If positioned improperly kickback can result from the featherboard pinching the workpiece and binding the blade in the saw kerf Failure to heed this warning can result in serious personal injury 3 8 INCH DIAMETER FEATHERBOARD Fig 33 HOW TO MOUNT A FEATHERBOARD See Figure 33 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 C clamps to further secure the featherboard to the edge of the saw table Fig 32 OPERATION TYPES OF CUTS See Figure 34 There are six b
55. e tilted in relation to the table the miter gauge should be located in the groove on the right so that the blade is tilted away from the miter gauge and your hands The miter gauge can be turned 60 to the right or left Loosen the lock knob With the miter gauge in the miter gauge groove rotate the gauge until the desired angle is reached on the scale Retighten the lock knob Fig 44 OPERATION A WARNING To reduce the risk of injury always make sure the rip fence is parallel to the blade before beginning any operation TO USE THE RIP FENCE See Figure 45 Always set the rip fence on the accessory table for added support of the workpiece B Place the clamp bracket on the rear of the rip fence in the top groove on the rear rail and pull slightly toward the front of the unit Lower the front end of the rip fence onto the guide surfaces on top of the front rail Push the locking handle down to align and secure the fence NOTE The rip fence must be secure when the locking lever is engaged Check for a smooth gliding action If adjustments are needed see To Check the Alignment of the Rip Fence to the Blade in the Adjustment section of this manual B Make two or three test cuts on scrap wood If the cuts are not true repeat the process LOCKING HANDLE RIP FENCE CLAMP BRACKET Fig 45 TO SET THE RIP FENCE SCALE INDICATOR TO THE BLADE See Figure 46 Use the indicator on the rip fe
56. e 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 When the cut is made turn the saw off Wait for the blade to come to a complete stop before removing the workpiece Once all dado cuts are completed B Unplug your saw B Reinstall the spreader riving knife in the up position then install the blade guard and anti kickback pawls DADO CUT OPERATION ACCESSORY TABLE USAGE This accessory table has been specifically designed for use with some Craftsman Routers The hole pattern on the accessory table has not been drilled to accommodate all routers Routers must not exceed 3 HP maximum developed or weigh more than 12 1 2 lbs Routers must have lock on switch feature TABLE CLAMPING BRACKET See Figure 58 The lever on the accessory table will tighten the table se curely to the front rail The weight of the router may cause the accessory table to loosen or have movement at the rear of the table To avoid this install the table clamping bracket NOTE Position the table clamping bracket so that the accessory table is centered over it B Pull off the end cap from the rear rail B Slide one of the T nuts into the front channel of the rear rail and under the accessory table The table clamping bracket fits in the bottom slot of the rear ra
57. ecessary do not connect the equipment grounding conductor to a live terminal Repair or replace a damaged or worn cord immediately Stay constantly aware of cord location and keep it well away from the rotating blade INSPECT EXTENSION CORDS PERIODICALLY and replace if damaged GROUND ALL TOOLS If tool is equipped with three prong plug it should be plugged into a three hole electrical receptacle 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 USE ONLY CORRECT ELECTRICAL DEVICES 3 wire extension cords that have 3 prong grounding plugs and 3 pole receptacles that accept the tool s plug DO NOT MODIFY the plug provided If it will not fit the outlet have the proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician 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 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 DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT TURN IT ON AND OFF Have defective switches replaced by an authorized service center USE ONLY CORRECT BLADES Do not use blades with incorrect size holes Never use blade washers or blade bolts that are defective or incorrect The maximum bl
58. er table base during a cut is very important for making precise and accurate cuts The sliding miter table assembly has been preset at the factory However misalignment during shipping or requirements for very precise and accurate cuts may require realignment To avoid unnecessary setups and adjustments we suggest that you check these setups carefully with a fram ing 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 Once screws have been loos ened settings must be reset Two basic checks should be made before using the miter table 1 the miter base must be parallel to the blade as the table slides from the front to back and 2 the miter fence must be square to the blade when set at exactly zero 0 on the miter table scale NOTE The miter table has adjustment screws for squar ing miter fence to blade and maintaining 0 scale settings when miter base adjustments are required These checks and adjustments are explained in step by step proce dures in the Operation section and depend on each other TO INSTALL ACCESSORY TABLE See Figure 28 B Fit the tabs on the back of the accessory table into the rear rail E Position the slot on the underside of the accessory table onto the front rail and tighten the lever securely NOTE To use the optional router accessories included with this product
59. g knife TOOLS NEEDED The following tools not included or drawn to scale are needed for assembly and making adjustments A WARNING Do not use blades rated less than the speed of this tool Failure to heed this warning could result in personal injury FRAMING SQUARE Q FLATHEAD SCREWDRIVER E PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER COMBINATION C gt SQUARE gt ADJUSTABLE WRENCH Fig 4 LOOSE PARTS The following items are included with the table saw N Fig 5 A SUGING MITE Tal eU A O A E E N A 1 Bi Miter Fane WIth Adjusting iGlaltipus 5 a tonat es cc ombre ere o eese ce t Pet ex coq a esee eg etu e i a Pe ALD ted 1 E MITO CTE IEE E reeeee 1 D Hex Key tt 8dns 356 123 32 b 5 3211 Peete ponit rece aii petu ebbe br RI ER IER 5 E7 barge Blade Wren Chins cite ET 1 E Small Blade Wrencliz sieben ee i ee de ae b dana RR ER a EE dle e e ean NY CER EE EC VER TNR EVER RR ELT 1 Ge evo A A cea TY 1 H Bevel Handle Assembly miinide tegi tr vied ded RE e sige aet egere EE daa ER AAA caine exe aede veia Cere PEE di dee c RR MERE 1 o AR 1 VB UA ot 1 EMO NU AA A A al bak bee REM Deus 1 E O OR tage eer E 1 ME isront Pallas eite reist axel RS baie aet LO aU sa haste tous Mane Chae o rada 1 Ne Lamm E 1 9 PustroteKc asd ne oived A nt bes Rt AT tet tristes Locri restet e to ve Ces ix ehh ette tinder eae 1 P SAnti KICKDacK Paw
60. g the workpiece VIEWED FROM THE FRONT BELOW THE TABLE SAW TO TIGHTEN TO LOOSEN Fig 51 37 BEVEL CROSS CUT BLADE ANGLED ASNO AU DIIT MITER FENCE STRAIGHT Fig 52 MAKING A BEVEL RIP CUT See Figure 53 A WARNING Make sure the blade guard assembly is installed and working properly to avoid serious personal injury A WARNING The rip fence must be on the left side of the blade to avoid trapping the wood and causing kickback Placement of the rip fence to the right of the blade will result in kickback and the risk of seri ous personal injury Remove the miter gauge or miter fence Move the sliding miter table to the right side and move the accessory table to the left side Unlock the bevel locking lever Adjust the bevel angle to 0 Lock the bevel locking lever Set the blade to the correct depth for the workpiece Position the rip fence the desired distance from the blade for the cut and securely lock the handle Make sure the wood is clear of the blade before turning on the saw When ripping a long workpiece place a Support the same height as the table surface behind the saw for the cut work Turn the saw on OPERATION B Position the workpiece flat on the table with the edge flush against the rip fence Let the blade build up to full speed before feeding the workpiece into the blade B Once the blade has made contact with the workpiece use the hand closest to
61. he leg stand If the saw rocks from side to side the leveling feet need adjusting until the leg stand is balanced B Loosen both the top and bottom wing nuts B Lift the saw slightly so that you may turn the leveling foot until the leg stand no longer rocks Turning clockwise will lower the foot Turning counterclockwise will raise the foot Oy WING NUT LEVELING FOOT Fig 9 TO STORE THE TABLE SAW ACCESSORIES See Figures 10 11 The table saw has two convenient storage areas specifi cally designed for the saw s accessories These accesso ries must be securely stored prior to closing the leg stand and moving the saw The rip fence miter fence miter gauge and push stick should be stored in the brackets located on the side of the saw cabinet Simply snap each accessory in place to hold it securely Storage hooks for the sliding miter table are located on the back of the saw cabinet This storage area is to be used only for moving the saw or when the saw is not being used NOTE During operation of the saw the sliding miter table must be mounted on the rails NEVER operate the saw with the sliding miter table in the storage position because it blocks the dust exhaust port Fig 10 ASSEMBLY Stand facing the back of the table saw The longest partof TO INSTALL BEVEL HANDLE ASSEMBLY the miter table base must be stored to the left To secure See Figure 12 the sliding miter table Lift the end
62. il and the slotted top of the bracket wraps around the raised portion on the underside of the accessory table Secure with a 5 16 in washer and a 5 16 18 x 3 4 in knob bolt Tighten the knob bolt securely Reinstall the end cap by pushing it back into the rear rail TABLE CLAMPING BRACKET SHOWN COMPLETELY ASSEMBLED ACCESSORY TABLE TABLE CLAMPING BRACKET ns o A D T NUT END CAP LA WASHER KNOB BOLT Fig 58 41 RIP FENCE SHOWN LOCKED AGAINST SAW BLADE T NUT BETWEEN ADJUSTMENT SCREWS T NUT REAR ADJUSTMENT Fig 59 TO INSTALL T NUTS FOR GUIDE FENCE BRACKETS See Figures 59 60 B Place rip fence against blade and lock in place B Using the appropriate hex key supplied with your table saw remove the rear adjustment screw and washer on top of the rip fence Slide one of the T nuts into the top channel of rip fence and place between the two adjustment screws NOTE T nuts install from the rear of the rip fence Replace the washer and the rear adjustment screw and tighten securely Check the rip fence for squareness with the saw blade Unlock the rip fence slide it away from the saw blade and lock it in place Slide the four remaining T nuts into the top channel of rip fence NOTE Five T nuts should be in the top channel of the rip fence with only one of them between the adjustment screws on the rip fence OPERATION INSTALL T NUTS FROM REAR OF RIP FENCE TO INSTAL
63. ion activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm Some examples of these chemicals are e lead from lead based paints crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products and arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber Your risk from these exposures varies depending on how often you do this type of work To reduce your exposure to these chemicals work in a well ventilated area and work with approved safety equipment such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles 5 41111085 Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool Please study them and learn their meaning Proper inter pretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer Safety Alert Indicates a potential personal injury hazard To reduce the risk of injury user must read and understand operator s manual before using this product Read Operator s Manual Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to Eye Protection comply with ANSI Z87 1 Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in No Hands Symbol serious personal injury Wet Conditions Alert Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations m Lenin Class Il Construction Double insulated construction Per Minute Revolutions strokes surface speed orbits etc per minute min
64. ir ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE SHIELDS Everyday eyeglasses have only impact resistant lenses they are NOT safety glasses 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 DON T OVERREACH Keep proper footing and balance at all times MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE Keep tools sharp and clean for better and safer performance Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories DISCONNECT TOOLS When not in use before servicing or when changing attachments blades bits cutters etc all tools should be disconnected AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING Be sure switch is off when plugging in any tool USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES Consult the operator s manual for recommended accessories The use of improper accessories may risk injury NEVER STAND ON TOOL Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is unintentionally contacted CHECK DAMAGED PARTS Before further use of the tool a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function Check for alignment of moving parts binding of moving parts breakage of parts mounting and any other conditions that may affect its operation A guard or other part that is damaged must be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service center to avoid risk of personal injury US
65. iter indicator should be Set precisely on 0 and secured in place with adjusting clamp J B There are four slides located under the sliding 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 B Loosen the rear hex nuts Q 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 eccentric pivot and should never be loosened 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 Push left rear of miter table snugly against miter base as shown by the arrow S in figure 42 and secure B Place a framing square firmly against the miter fence with the other side against the blade Adjust left rear screw from underneath miter table until miter fence and blade are square with each other HEX o no d e WASHER MITER TABLE SLIDES LIP OF ECCENTRIC BASE SCREW Fig 41 OPERATION Tighten hex nut securely Adjust right rear screw from underneath miter table to remove excessive play Tighten hex nut securely Recheck your setups carefully Also make sure all screws hex nuts etc have
66. iter table to the TO CHECK MITER FENCE ALIGNMENT rear of miter base as far as it will go See Figure 39 B Rotate the blade so the reference mark on the blade The miter fence must be perpendicular to the blade when is at the rear of the throat plate Measuring from the set at zero degrees same mark on the blade at the rear will eliminate the B Set the miter fence H at 0 Miter indicator I should effect of blade wobble be set precisely on 0 and secured in place with B Place framing square against the blade and align with adjusting clamp J he same reference mark on the miter table Measure he distance between the blade and the edge of the checking procedure However you may want to check niter table at the rear and adjust it to 0 at this time See the To Adjust ompare whether the front and rear measurements are Quick Stop section that follows he same If they are the same proceed with checking he miter fence alignment If not this indicates the niter base needs aligning Miter base must then be adjusted before checking miter fence alignment See ct NOTE The quick stop is not necessary for this 5 c E tt a B Place a framing square G firmly against the miter fence H with the other side against the blade E B Check whether the miter fence and blade are square gt To Adjust The Miter Base section that follows with each other With the framing square against the miter fence there should be no gap fro
67. lock the bevel locking lever Adjust the bevel angle to 0 Lock the bevel locking lever Set the blade to the correct depth for the workpiece Depending on the shape and size of the wood use either the rip fence miter gauge or miter fence Plug the saw into the power source and turn the saw on B Let the blade build up to full speed before moving the workpiece into the blade B Always use push blocks push sticks and or featherboards when making non through cuts to reduce the risk of serious injury B When the cut is made turn the saw off Wait for the blade to come to a complete stop before removing the workpiece Once all non through cuts are completed Unplug your saw B Reinstall the spreader riving knife in the up position then install the blade guard and anti kickback pawls OPERATION NON THROUGH CUT MAKING A DADO CUT See Figure 57 An optional dado throat plate is required for this procedure All blades and dado sets must not be rated less than the speed of this tool This saw is designed for 13 16 in dado cuts With the purchase of an optional dado throat plate part number 089110122059 it can be used with a 6 in stack dado up to width of 13 16 in Do not use an adjustable dado or molding cutters on this saw NOTE This saw cannot be used to make a bevel dado cut A WARNING Always put all spacers in proper loca tion when changing back to saw blade Failure to do So can result in possible
68. ls la b RAM Uere Aaa eee tuc b deep ecce e bee tet et 1 LOOSE PARTS The following items are included with the table saw accessory table A Guide Fence with Guide Block left and right 2 J B Flat Washer 1 4 in x 16 penseri arisia 4 K Ge Knob Bolt dida ia 4 L D Table Clamping Bracket sesseeeeee 1 M Es Washer O TO I aisi riter Lp ei pred ER veis 1 N E Knob Bolt 3 4 iN tiii tbe reed eni 1 O Gi Throat Plate 1n eese nto 1 P H Throat Plate 1 1 2 in eese 1 Q l Throat Plate 2 ini aee ii tnis 1 R Fig 6 Throat Plate 1 1 8 in 0 ooonnnnncccnnnnonnnnnnononnnnnnnonnnnnos 1 Throat PlateX 1 20 iieri iste eritis 1 Screw 10 in 32 x 3 4 in 3 Screw 5 16 18 in x 3 4 in sss 3 Screw M8 X Dd iniciar 4 Guard Dust Cover with Pivot Assembly 1 SPACE MEME ES 1 POS bes eique dde ERIT hs 1 T Nut 5 16 in Special 6 ASSEMBLY UNPACKING This product requires assembly B Carefully lift saw from the carton and place it on a level work surface NOTE This tool is heavy To avoid back injury keep your knees bent and lift with your legs not your back and get help when needed A WARNING Do not use this product if any parts on the Loose Parts List are already assembled to your product when you unpack it Parts on this list are not assembled to the product by the manufacturer and require customer installation Use of a product that
69. m the front to B E the rear of the blade B Ifa gap exists the miter fence may be out of square B Rotate the blade and recheck If there is a consistent gap between the front and rear of the blade the miter table needs aligning Follow the adjustment procedures that follow LL E R EY Ap o 31 OPERATION TO ADJUST THE MITER BASE See Figure 40 Remember Check all settings before loosening screws for the following procedures Once screws have been loosened these settings must be reset Eight screws are visible on the miter base B B Four screws K are on the holder plates and secure these plates to the rails It is not necessary to loosen or adjust these screws for this adjustment procedure B Another pair of screws L is in the base at the rear Loosen these two screws L and the rear miter locking clamps M B The last pair of screws is located on the infeed side of the base Loosen the left screw N only B 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 Adjust the miter base so that it is parallel to the blade see To Check Miter Base Parallelism Retighten the left front screw N Clamp the rear miter locking clamps M Retighten the two rear screws L P K AL B c SS B ca C N TO ADJUST THE MITER FENCE See Figures 41 42 B Set the miter fence H at 0 M
70. may have been improperly assembled could result in serious personal injury B inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping Do not discard the packing material until you have carefully inspected the tool identified all loose parts and satisfactorily operated the tool B The saw is factory set for accurate cutting After assembling it check for accuracy If shipping has influenced the settings refer to specific procedures explained in this manual B If any parts are damaged or missing please call 1 800 932 3188 for assistance A WARNING If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate this tool until the parts are replaced Use of this product with damaged or missing parts could result in serious personal injury A WARNING Do not attempt to modify this tool or create accessories not recommended for use with this tool Any such alteration or modification is misuse and could result in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious personal injury WARNING Do not connect to power supply until assembly is complete Failure to comply could result in accidental starting and possible serious personal injury A WARNING Do not lift the saw without help Hold it close to your body Keep your knees bent and lift with your legs not your back Ignoring these precau tions can result in back injury A WARNING Never stand directly in line with the blade or allow hands to come
71. ment can result in electric shock Do not modify the plug if it will not fit the outlet Have the correct outlet installed by a qualified electrician Refer to the Electrical section in this manual CAUSES OF KICKBACK Kickback can occur when the blade stalls or binds kick ing the workpiece back toward you with great force and speed If your hands are near the saw blade they may be jerked loose from the workpiece and may contact the blade Kickback can cause serious injury Use precautions to avoid the risks 26 Kickback can be caused by any action that pinches the blade in the wood such as E Making a cut with incorrect blade depth Sawing into knots or nails in the workpiece Twisting the wood while making a cut Failing to support work Forcing a cut Cutting warped or wet lumber Using the wrong blade for the type of cut Not following correct operating procedures Misusing the saw Failing to use the anti kickback pawls Cutting with a dull gummed up or improperly set blade AVOIDING KICKBACK Always use the correct blade depth setting The top of the blade teeth should clear the workpiece by 1 8 in to 1 4 in Inspect the wood for knots or nails before beginning a cut Knock out any loose knots with a hammer Never saw into a loose knot or nail Always use the rip fence when rip cutting Use the miter gauge or miter fence when cross cutting This helps prevent twisting the wood in the cut Always use clean sharp
72. nce to position the fence along the scale on the front rail Begin with the blade at a zero angle straight up NOTE The anti kickback pawls and blade guard assem bly must be removed to perform this adjustment Reinstall the blade guard assembly when the adjustment is com plete Unplug the saw 34 Loosen the rip fence by lifting the locking handle Set the rip fence gently against the blade tip edge Loosen the screw on the scale indicator and align with the middle 0 mark as shown Tighten the screw and check the dimension and the rip fence SPREADER RIVING KNIFE FAR RIGHT 0 MARK SCALE FAR LEFT 0 MARK SCALE INDICATOR Fig 46 TO CHANGE FRONT AND REAR RAIL POSITIONS See Figure 46 The front and rear rails can be moved left or right depend ing on the type of cut being made The front rail scale pro vides three 0 markings Set the rails using the middle 0 mark when making most cuts For making wide panel rip cuts on the right side of the blade set the rails to the far left O mark on the scale extending the rip scale measurement up to 33 in For making wide panel rip cuts on the left side of the blade set the rails to the far right O mark Unplug the saw Loosen the front and rear rail clamps under the rails Move the rails to the desired O mark Lock the rail clamps to secure the rails to the saw OPERATION MAKING CUTS This table saw can perform a variety
73. nd Align the Spreader Riving Knife and Saw Blade Check the blade guard assembly for clearances and free movement B Raise the saw blade by turning the height bevel adjusting handwheel clockwise B Remove the anti kickback pawls and blade guard assembly Place a framing square or straight edge against both the saw blade and the spreader 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 BLADE B The saw blade and spreader riving knife are aligned GUARD when the framing square contacts both the blade and spreader riving knife evenly with no gaps If the spreader riving knife is out of alignment with the saw blade adjustment is needed The spreader riving knife must be in alignment front to back horizontally and top to bottom vertically WY ADJUSTMENT BY SCREW SET SCREW SPREADER RIVING KNIFE FRAMING SQUARE o Fig 23 INCORRECT Fig 22 23 ASSEMBLY To adjust horizontally amp Remove the blade guard assembly anti kickback pawls and the throat plate B Raise the blade to its full height Turn the adjustment screws to reposition the spreader riving knife left or right as needed to align the spreader riving knife with the saw blade B Once properly aligned securely retighten the screws To adjust vertically B Loosen the adjustment screws B Slowly turn
74. nd dependability have been given top priority in the design of this product making it easy to maintain and operate WARRANTY ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN TOOL If this Craftsman tool fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within one year from the date of purchase Call 1 800 4 MY HOME to arrange for free repair If this tool is used for commercial or rental purposes this warranty will apply for only ninety days from the date of purchase This warranty applies only while this product is in the United States 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 GENERAL SAFETY RULES A WARNING Read and understand all instruc tions Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock fire and or serious personal injury READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL Read the operator s manual carefully Learn the saw s applications and limitations as well as the specific potential hazards related to this tool GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK BY PREVENTING BODY CONTACT WITH GROUNDED SURFACES For example pipes radiators ranges refrigerator enclosures KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in good working order REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES Form habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN Clut
75. nd 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 Protect the blade by cleaning out sawdust from underneath the table and in the blade teeth Use a resin solvent on the blade teeth Clean plastic parts only with a soft damp cloth DO NOT use any aerosol or petroleum solvents LUBRICATION This saw has been lubricated at the factory prior to ship ment Following extended use you should inspect and lubricate the following areas to assure smooth operation Recommended Lubricants Dry Silicone or Teflon Lubricant 48 LOCKER BRACKET ASSEM See Figure 74 Add dry lube between both bevel gears the backup washers and the locker bracket E Adddrylube between threaded hole in motor casting and threaded elevating shaft BLY ELEVATING SHAFT THREADED HOLE LOCKER BRACKET 7 D y y BACKUP WASHER Fig 74 TILT ELEVATING MECHANISM See Figure 75 B Add dry lube between the handle shaft and the bore of the clamping bolt Add dry lube between the face of the clamping bolt and the face of the handle shaft B Add dry lube on the inner surfaces of the bevel locking lever which contacts the cam CLAMPING BOLT CAM SURFACE A HANDWHEEL HANDLE ADAPTOR SHAFT COMPRESSION BEVEL SPRING LOCKING LEVER HEIGHT BEVEL ADJUSTING HAND WHEEL Fig 75 TRO
76. of cuts that are not all mentioned in this manual DO NOT attempt to make any cuts not covered here unless you are thoroughly familiar with the proper procedures and necessary accessories Your local library has many books on table saw usage and specialized woodworking procedures for your reference The blade provided with the saw is a high quality combi nation blade suitable for ripping and cross cut operations Carefully check all setups and rotate the blade one full revolution to assure proper clearance before connect ing saw to power source Stand slightly to the side of the blade path to reduce the chance of injury should kickback occur A WARNING Do not use blades rated less than the speed of this tool Failure to heed this warning could result in personal injury Use the miter gauge or miter fence when making cross miter bevel and compound miter cuts To secure the angle lock the miter gauge in place by twisting the lock knob clockwise Always tighten the lock knob securely in place before use NOTE 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 first CROSS CUT PLAGE RIGHT HAND ON WORKPIECE AND MITER FENCE HERE gt 35 SWITCH ON SWITCH IN LOCKED POSITION Fig 48 MAKING A CROSS CUT See Figures 47 48 A WARNING Make sure the blade guard assembly is installed and working properly to avoid serious pos sibl
77. older Nutini ia nds re landed 4 V Belt 106H9 Bando sse 2 SSH eee o Meroen Mos ol AON st T 2 Spanair brad dades 1 Hex Nut 1 4 2D 2 5 5 aeree nete ie niet etes 2 Washer 6 5 25 X 1 60 s eie rt 1 Screw 1 4 20 X Tin Hex Hd sss ras 1 Motor Assembly i scere ere cre cadens 1 Right Cabinet Padel 1 Hex NUS iia 3 Grounding Screw 8 32 x 3 4 in 1 Power Cord 14 AWG x 3 3 M sess 1 Screw B 163c3 4 4n2 ra deni eene oa ind eux 5 Glamp 5 16 if ii Sie eed tees ides 1 Right Plug Socket BOX cooooccccccocooononncococooncnononananononenonns 1 Accessory Table aa o ats eer Dent 1 eti aaa 1 Left Plug Socket Box 1 Rip Fence Assembly See Figure C ssssse 1 Screw 8 32 x 1 2 in Pan Hd 2 Screw 1 4 20 x 3 4 in Hex Soc Hd nesses 1 Accessory Table Lever 1 bl everoShatt icd dd 1 Washer 12 X 22 X 10 ise evi 1 dun ER 1 A EEEE EE 1 Back Up Plate u n ie petu dean 1 Lock Nut 1 4 20 a scie ee eet 1 Shaft ear Rn tesa dn re dct MR p 1 Bevel Gear i c editae tni qe tc e e E eus 2 Roll Pin M4 x 3Q mim aussi nee eire 2 Screw M4 x 20 mm Truss Hd occococcccccncnnnnnnononennnnnnonos 4 Screw 10 24 x 5 8 in Pan Hd 4 Needle Boll r osea hte deve 2 Pivot Plate ar ieentOReududeu i 2 CRAFTSMAN 10 in TABLE SAW MODEL NO 315 218291 BRE The model number will be found on a label attached to the side panel of the cabinet Always mention the model number in all corres
78. ow the front rail to slide over the nut B Mount the front rail with the scale facing the outside toward the operator B Check to make sure the rail clamps will securely clamp the rail before sliding the entire assembly into position If not tighten the square rail holder nut approximately one fourth 1 4 turn and recheck Slide the rail into desired position over both clamps and secure B Mount the rear rail following the same clamping procedure as shown for the front rail FRONT RAIL SQUARE RAIL HOLDER NUT NN SN 2 FRONT RAIL GEANE Fig 13 g Q CT Y EL SQUARE RAIL M HOLDER NUT REAR RAIL CLAMP TO UNLOCK MOVE THE RAILS See Figure 15 The front and back rails will need to be positioned so they do not touch the floor when the leg stand is closed Using the bottom scale as a guide the scale will need to be aligned to the saw blade at the 14 in mark To unlock and move the rails B Loosen the front rail clamps by pushing the lever to the left B Slide the rail to the desired position B Secure the rail in position by pushing the clamp to the right B Repeat above steps with the rear rail placing it in the same location as the front rail NOTE When the rails are moved to the right use caution to avoid tripping on the front leg brace Fig 15 ASSEMBLY TO CLOSE THE LEG STAND AND MOVE THE TO REMOVE REPLACE THE THROAT PLATE SAW See Figure 17 See Figure 16
79. pondence regarding your TABLE SAW or when ordering repair parts PARTS LIST FIGURE A KEY PART KEY PART NO NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY NO NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY 72 412011068 Washer 10 x 22 x 1t esses 1 106 0182010212 End Cap Front Right essere 1 73 411071709 Hex Nut 3 8 iN X 16 cedit ume eee ees 1 107 089110122904 Seale L abel a seien eie re EH RRER 1 74 0181010829 Screw 8 32 x 1 3 16 in Pan Hd eccococccnocccnonocncconnnnnnno 1 108 0182011803 Front Bail o tl ate iS ett DL po EHE DLE Mc 1 75 0181010607 Gear Shatter ot een eec tur editi EEn 1 109 410455705 Screw MA x 3 4 In etie eti pec Pete rie 4 76 414011003 Roll Pin 4 x20 mm onec naaa 1 110 410031710 Carriage Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 2 M oooconocccncnccnonoonnnoonononanos 1 77 0181010502 jc ARS 1 111 410451015 Screw M5 x 16 mm nne 4 78 0181010914 o uit tete due es eto teamed qe tee tete eus 1 112 0182010203 Lett Gabinet Plate ie eet medi 1 79 0181010608 Handie Shaina 1 113 089110122007 Miter Gauge Holder cuco li 2 80 0181010507 THING Ci id 1 114 0134010238 Knob Ring esie re dnm aa 1 81 410171707 Screw 10 24 x 5 8 in Pan Hd ssssssssse 4 115 0121010221 Misc 1 82 A181012501 Glamper Bracket cr peer tege 1 116 410561002 Screw M4 x 16 mm Pan Hd 8 83 0181010109 o EA EA e de tese itu sie ie relig 1 117 0182010205 Miter Gauge Holder
80. tance 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 INSTRUCTIONS 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 conduc tor 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 conduc tor 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 immediately This tool is intended for use on a circuit that has an outlet like the one shown in figure 1 It also has a grounding pin like the one shown O GROUNDING PIN 120V GROUNDED
81. ten hex nut securely NOTE The spring plate offers two ends for use before requiring replacement ACCESSORY TABLE CAP SCREW LEVER WASHER i a ES d CA ZA 2 gt a Z Ee LP HF 23 RETAINING HANDLE RING icd ES SPRING PLATE UL S HEX NUT Fig 73 MAINTENANCE A WARNING When servicing use only identical replacement parts Use of any other parts can create a hazard or cause product damage A WARNING Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to comply with ANSI Z87 1 during product operation If operation is dusty also wear a dust mask A WARNING Before performing any maintenance make sure the tool is unplugged from the power sup ply and the switch is in the off O position Failure to heed this warning could result in serious personal injury GENERAL MAINTENANCE Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use Use clean cloths to remove dirt dust oil grease etc A WARNING Do not at any time let brake fluids gasoline petroleum based products penetrating oils etc come in contact with plastic parts Chemi cals can damage weaken or destroy plastic which may result in serious personal injury Periodically check all clamps nuts bolts and screws for tightness and condition Make sure the throat plate is in good condition a
82. tered areas and benches invite accidents DO NOT leave tools or pieces of wood on the saw while it is in operation DO NOT USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS Do not use power tools in damp or wet locations or expose to rain Keep the work area well lit KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY All visitors should wear safety glasses and be kept a safe distance from work area Do not let visitors contact tool or extension cord while operating MAKE WORKSHOP CHILDPROOF with padlocks and master switches or by removing starter keys DON T FORCE TOOL It will do the job better and safer at the feed rate for which it was designed USE RIGHT TOOL Don t force the tool or attachment to do a job it was not designed for Don t use it for a purpose not intended 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 gauge 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 gauge The smaller the gauge number the heavier the cord DRESS PROPERLY Do not wear loose clothing gloves neckties or jewelry They can get caught and draw you into moving parts Rubber gloves and nonskid footwear are recommended when working outdoors Also wear protective hair covering to contain long ha
83. th an accessory blade follow the instructions provided with the accessory SPREADER RIVING KNIFE THROAT PLATE Fig 66 ADJUSTMENTS TO SET THE BEVEL INDICATOR AND BEVEL STOPS AT 0 AND 45 SQUARING THE BLADE See Figure 67 The angle settings of the saw have been set at the factory and unless damaged in shipping should not require set ting during assembly After extensive use they may need to be checked Unplug the saw Raise the blade If the blade is not perfectly vertical 0 Loosen the lock nut on the 0 bolt inside the cabinet position the blade adjust the bolt then retighten lock nut See Figure 67 insert If the bevel indicator is not at zero adjust it with the two screws above the slot beside the height bevel adjusting handwheel Turn the height bevel adjusting handwheel until the bottom of the blade has moved completely to the left side of the slot Lock the angle by pushing the bevel locking lever to the left BEVEL HEIGHT BEVEL LOCKING LEVER ADJUSTING E HANDWHEEL BOLT SCREWS 0 BOLT ly LOCK NUT BEVEL INDICATOR f Fig 67 45 B If the blade is not an exact 45 loosen the lock nut on the 45 bolt inside the cabinet position the blade adjust the bolt then retighten lock nut B Make atest cut TO ADJUST THE MITER GAUGE See Figure 68 You can set the miter gauge at 0 and plus or minus 45 with the miter gauge stop pin and adjustable stop screws
84. the blade B Use a push stick to move the piece through the cut and past the blade B When the cut is made turn the saw off Wait for the blade to come to a complete stop before removing the workpiece LARGE PANEL CUT RIP FENCE HEIGHT BEVEL ADJUSTING HANDWHEEL Fig 55 MAKING A NON THROUGH CUT See Figure 56 Non through cuts made with a standard 10 in blade can be made with the grain ripping or across the grain cross cut The use of a non through cut is essential to cutting grooves This is the only type cut that is made without the blade guard assembly installed Make sure the blade guard as sembly is reinstalled upon completion of this type of cut Read the appropriate section which describes the type of cut in addition to this section on non through cuts For ex ample if your non through cut is a straight cross cut read and understand the section on straight cross cuts before proceeding A WARNING When making a non through or dado cuts the blade is covered by the workpiece during most of the cut Be alert to the exposed blade at the start and finish of every cut to reduce the risk of personal injury A WARNING Never feed wood with your hands when making any non through cut such as rabbets To avoid personal injury always use push blocks push Sticks and featherboards Unplug the saw Remove the blade guard and anti kickback pawls Place spreader riving knife in down position Un
85. the set screws until the riving knife is aligned with the blade Check its position after adjustment to ensure that it is vertically aligned with the blade B Once properly aligned securely retighten the screws HORIZONTAL ADJUSTMENT FRAMING SQUARE SN GM CR SPREADER RIVING KNIFE BLADE VERTICAL ADJUSTMENT FRAMING SQUARE SPREADER RIVING KNIFE BLADE Fig 24 24 TO INSTALL THE SLIDING MITER TABL MITER FENCE See Figures 25 26 B Remove the sliding miter table from the storage area by pulling the miter locking clamps away from the saw cabinet Install the sliding miter table assembly over the front and rear rails Check that it slides easily on the rails Push both front miter locking clamps down evenly on each side to secure Repeat for both rear miter locking clamps NOTE Do not force miter locking clamps down Tighten only to flat seated position Remove the miter fence from the miter fence storage on the side of the saw cabinet NOTE When making bevel cuts only use the miter fence on the left side of the saw table E AN D To install the miter fence to the sliding miter table loosen the adjusting clamp knob so the bolt has enough clearance to slide in the table slot SLIDING MITER TABLE BASE Fig 25 Mount the miter fence to the miter table by installing the locator pin below the miter fence into holes A B C or D Holes A and D
86. to free a stalled saw blade without first turning the saw OFF and disconnecting the saw from the power source PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPORT to the rear and sides of the saw table for wide or long work pieces AVOID KICKBACKS work thrown back toward you by Keeping blade sharp Keeping rip fence parallel to the saw blade Keeping spreader anti kickback pawls and blade guard in place and operating Not releasing the work before it is pushed all the way past the saw blade using a push stick Not ripping work that is twisted or warped or does not have a straight edge to guide along the fence IF THE POWER SUPPLY CORD IS DAMAGED it must be replaced only by the manufacturer or by an authorized service center to avoid risk AVOID AWKWARD OPERATIONS AND HAND POSITIONS where a sudden slip could cause your hand to move into the cutting tool USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES listed in this manual or addendums Use of accessories that are not listed may cause the risk of personal injury Instructions for safe use of accessories are included with the accessory MAKE SURE THE WORK AREA HAS AMPLE LIGHTING to see the work and that no obstructions will interfere with safe operation BEFORE performing any work using the table saw E ALWAYS TURN OFF SAW avoid accidental starting w supply E ONLY USE BLADES within stamped on the spreader ri B THIS TOOL should have th a Wear eye protection before disconnecting it to hen reconne
87. ts Positive stops inside cabinet need Adjust positive stops adjusting Bevel Cuts Miter gauge is misaligned Miter Adjust the miter gauge Cuts Blade adjusting handle is hard Gears or Screw Post inside Clean the gears or screw post to turn cabinet are clogged with saw dust Saw does not start Motor cord or wall cord is not Plug 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 Department Blade makes poor cuts Motor labors in rip cut Blade is dull or dirty Clean sharpen or replace blade Blade is wrong type for cut being Replace with correct type made Blade is mounted backwards Remount blade Blade not proper for rip cut Change blade rip blade typically has fewer teeth 50 CRAFTSMAN 10 in TABLE SAW MODEL NO 315 218291 a The model number will be found on a label attached to the side panel of the cabinet Always mention the model number in all correspondence regarding your TABLE SAW or when ordering repair parts For Miter Table Assemhly For Height Bevel Adjustment Handwheel For Rip Fence Assembly For Leg Stand Assembly Refer To Figure B Refer To Figure D Refer To Figure C Refer To Figure G For Miter Gauge Refer To Figure F FIGURE A
88. ully read and un derstand all sections of this operator s manual before at tempting any operation A WARNING Do not use blades rated less than the speed of this tool Failure to heed this warning could result in personal injury 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 on the waste side of the measuring line Cut the wood with the finish side up Knock out any loose knots with a hammer before making the cut Always provide proper support for the wood as it comes out of the saw 29 O CROSS CUT RIP CUT Lo N MITER CUT BEVEL CROSS CUT BEVEL RIP CUT a COMPOUND BEVEL MITER CUT Fig 34 OPERATION TO CHANGE THE BLADE DEPTH See Figure 35 The blade depth should be set so that the outer points of the blade are higher than the workpiece by approximately 1 8 in to 1 4 in but the lowest points gullets are below the top surface B Push the bevel locking lever to the left for elevation mode B Raise the blade by turning the height bevel adjusting hand wheel clockwise or lower it by turning the handle counterclockwise GULLET Fig 35 TO CHANGE THE BLADE ANGLE BEVEL See Figure 36 Push the bevel locking lever to the right for angle mode B Angle the blade by turning the height bevel adjusting han
89. ut cc idee ei 1 96 411011709 Hex Nut 3 4 16 sese 1 130 089110122010 Screw w Washers M6 x 20 mm oooocccccoccccnnannnncnnnnonanns 2 97 0182010105 58 Bevel Locking Lever essssssssseseeenenenne 1 131 089110102025 Screw MOX Sota dd e discreta ent dread 1 98 410071705 Set Screw 1 4 20 x 3 8 in sese 1 132 089110118909 Blade Guard Warning Label Left sss 1 99 0181010108 58 CAM p 1 133 089110118908 Blade Guard Warning Label Right 1 100 0181010912 lei 1 134 089110118904 Left Guard Installation Label sess 1 101 A182014001 Height Adjustment Handwheel 135 089110118905 Upper Barrier Warning Label 1 See Figure D eoi eene it 1 136 089037007911 Right Guard Installation Label sss 1 102 0181010264 SWiteh BOX sass seid mer ra ead RR Reto PO eret Parana 1 137 089110113913 No Hands Warning Label sess 1 103 452070018 Switch With Key cccsseccessssresserssssceesssssssesseeseseeeneess 1 138 089110122909 Data Label eee e eee eg yel 1 104 0182010219 SWICK CY o uet edes ee Atel EXE 1 Not Shown 105 0182010211 End Cap Front Left usas 1 089110122059 Optional Dado Throat Plate sssssssssss 1 53 CRAFTSMAN 10 in TABLE SAW MODEL NO 315 218291 BRE The model number will be found on a label attached to the side panel of the
90. uts in good workpieces Do not start any ad justments until you have checked with a square and made test cuts to be sure adjustments are needed TO REPLACE THE BLADE See Figures 64 66 m Unplug the saw Remove the blade guard and anti kickback pawls Lower the saw blade and remove the throat plate Make sure the bevel locking lever is locked Raise the saw blade to full height Insert the open end blade wrench onto the flats on the arbor shaft Insert the closed end blade wrench over the blade nut Holding both wrenches firmly pull the closed end wrench right side forward while pushing the open end wrench left side to the back of the saw Remove the nut B Unlock the release locking lever and remove the blade CLOSED END OPEN END BLADE BLADE WRENCH WRENCH BLADE BLADE LARGE WASHER WASHER SPACER PACER ARBOR SHAFT To install a standard blade B Place the new blade on the arbor shaft the teeth must point down toward the front of the saw to work properly NOTE Make sure spacers are installed Place the blade washer and the blade nut over the arbor shaft Be sure the dome side of the blade washer faces the blade and that all items are snug against the arbor housing Make sure the blade nut is securely tightened Do not overtighten B Lock the release lever Rotate the blade by hand to make sure it turns freely B Lower the saw blade and reinstall the throat plate NOTE To replace the blade wi
91. workpiece flat on the table with the edge flush against the rip fence Let the blade build up to full speed before feeding the workpiece into the blade B Once the blade has made contact with the workpiece use the hand closest to the rip fence to guide it Make sure the edge of the workpiece remains in solid contact with both the rip fence and the surface of the table If ripping a narrow piece use a push stick and or push blocks to move the piece through the cut and past the blade amp When the cut is made turn the saw off Wait for the blade to come to a complete stop before removing the workpiece RIP CUT MAKING A MITER CUT See Figure 50 A WARNING Make sure the blade guard assembly is installed and working properly to avoid possible serious injury B Remove the rip fence Set the blade to the correct depth for the workpiece B Set the miter gauge or miter fence to the desired angle and tighten the lock knob B Make sure the wood is clear of the blade before turning on the saw B Turn the saw on B Letthe blade build up to full speed before moving the workpiece into the blade B Hold the workpiece firmly with both hands on the miter gauge or miter fence and feed the workpiece into the blade NOTE The hand closest to the blade should be placed on the miter gauge lock knob or the miter fence adjusting clamp knob and the hand farthest from the blade should be placed on the workpiece B When the cut
92. zardous use by children and others TO TURN YOUR SAW ON B With the switch key inserted into the switch lift the Switch button to turn on 1 TO TURN YOUR SAW OFF E Press the switch button down to turn off O TO LOCK YOUR SAW B Press the switch button down B Remove the switch key from the switch and store in a safe secure location 5 A WARNING Always remove the switch key when the tool is not in use and keep it in a safe place In the event of a power failure turn the switch off O and remove the key This action will prevent the tool from accidentally starting when power returns 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 start ing Always make sure the switch is in the off O position before plugging tool into the power source SWITCH SWITCH Fig 3 FEATURES BLADES For maximum performance it is recommended that you use the 36 tooth 10 in carbide tipped combination blade provided with your saw Additional blade styles of the same high quality are available for specific operations such as ripping Your local dealer can provide you with complete information Kerf width must be within the limits stamped on the spreader rivin

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