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Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL. 60179 U.S.A.
Part No. SP5311 Printed in U.S.A.

FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW
If within one year from the date of purchase, this Craftsman Table Saw fails due to a defect in
material or workmanship, Sears wil! repair it, free of charge.
WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY SIMPLY CONTACTING THE NEAREST SEARS
SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES.
This warranty applies only while this product is in use 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., D/817 WA Hoffman Estates, IL. 60179
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR TABLE SAW
Safety is a combination of common sense, staying
alert and knowing how your table saw works. Read
this manual to understand this saw.
BEFORE USING THE SAW:
WARNING: TO AVOID MISTAKES THAT COULD
CAUSE SERIOUS, PERMANENT INJURY, DO NOT
PLUG THE SAW IN UNTIL THE FOLLOWING STEPS
HAVE BEEN SATISFACTORILY COMPLETED.
1. Assembly and alignment (See pages 8-20).
2 Learn the use and function of the ON-OFF switch,
guard, spreader, anti-kickback device, miter gauge,
fence, table insert and blade elevation and bevel
controls. (See page 21).
3. Review and understanding of all safety instructions
and operating procedures in this manual.
4. Review of the maintenance methods for this saw.
(See page 32).
Read the following DANGER label found on the
front of the saw:
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WHEN INSTALLING OR MOVING THE SAW:
1. AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Use the
saw in adry place protected from rain Keep work
area well righted.
2. To avoid injury from unexpected saw movement:
a. Put the saw on a firm level surface where there
is plenty of room for handling and properly
supporting the workp_ece.
b. Support the saw so the table is level and the
saw does not rock.
c Bolt the saw to the floor if it tends to siip, walk,
or slide during normal use.
d. When us=ngtabre extensions over 24" wide on
any side of the saw, bolt the saw to the floor or
prop up the outer end of the extension from
the floor to keep the saw from tipping.
3 Put the saw where neither operators or bystand-
ers must stand in line with the saw blade.
4 GROUND THE SAW- This saw has an approved
3-conductor cord and a 3-prong grounding type
pt,Jg. The plug fits grounding type outlets design-
ed for 120 volt 15 amp circuits. The green
conductor in the cord is the grounding wire. To
avoid electrocution, NEVER connect the green
wire to a live terminal.
5. To avoid injury from electrical shock, make sure
your fingers do not touch the plug's met31 prongs
when plugging in or unplugging the saw.
6. To avoid back injury, get help or use recom-
mended casters when you need to move the saw.
Always get help if you need to lift the saw. Hold
the saw close to your body. Bend your knees so
you can lift with your legs, not your back.
7. NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could
occur if the tool tips or you accidentally hit the
cutting tool. Do not store anything above or near
the tool where anyone might stand on the tool to
reach them.
BEFORE EACH USE:
1. Inspect your saw.
a. To avoid injury from accidental starting, unplug
the saw, turn the switch off and remove the
switch key before raising or removing the
guard, changing the cutting tool, changing
the setup or adjusting anything.
b. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding
of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting,
and any other conditions that may affect the
way it works. If any part is missing, bent, or
broken in any way, or any electrical parts don't
work properly, turn the saw off and unplug the
saw.
c. Replace damaged, missing, or failed parts
before using the saw again
d. Use the sawblade guard, spreader, and anti-
kickback pawls for any thru-sawing (whenever
the blade comes through the top of the work-
p,ece). Make sure the pawls work properly.
Make sure the spreader is in line with the
sawblade.
e. REM©VE ADJUSTING KEYS AND
WRENCHES. Form habit of checking for and
removing keys and adiusting wrenches from
toot before turning it on.
f. To avoid injury from jams. slips or thrown pieces
(kickback and throwback):
1. USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ACCESSO-
RIES. Follow the instructions that come with
the accessories. Consult the owner's manual

for recommended accessories. The use of
improper accessories may cause risk of injury
to persons.
2. Choose the right blade or cutting accessory
for the material and the type of cutting you
plan to do.
3. Never use grinding wheels, abrasive cut-off
wheels, friction wheels (metal slitting
blades) wire wheels or buffing wheel. They
can fly apart explosively.
4. Choose and inspect your cutting tool carefully.
a. To avoid cutting tool failure and thrown
shrapnel (broken pieces of blade), use only
8" or smaller blades or other cutting tools
marked for speeds of 3450 rpm or higher.
b. Always use unbroken, balanced blades
designed to fit this saw's 5/8" arbor.
c. When thru-sawing, (making cuts where the
blade comes through the workpiece top)
always use a 8" diameter blade. This keeps
the spreader in closest to the blade.
d. Do not overtighten arbor nut. Use arbor
wrenches to "snug" it securely.
e. Use only sharp blades with properly set
teeth. Consult a professional blade shar-
pener when in doubt.
f. Keep blades clean of gum and resin.
5. Adjust table inserts flush with the table top.
NEVER use the saw without the proper insert.
6. Make sure all clamps and locks are tight and no
parts have any excessive play.
2. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN
a. Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents.
Floor must not be slippery from wax or
sawdust.
b. To avoid burns or other fire damage, never use
the saw near flammable liquids, vapors or
gases.
Plan ahead to protect your eyes, hands, face,
ears.
a. To avoid injury, don't do layout, assembly, or
setup work on the table while the blade is
spinning. It could cut or throw anything hitting
the blade.
AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING - Make sure
switch is "OFF" before plugging saw in.
Plan your work
1. USE THE RIGHT TOOL - Don't force tool or
attachment to do a job it was not designed for.
2. Dress for safety:
- Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties
or jewelry (rings, wrist watches). They can get
caught and draw you into moving parts.
- Wear nonslip footwear.
- Tie back long hair.
- Roll long sleeves above the elbow
Noise levels vary widely. To avoid possible
hearing damage, wear ear plugs or muffs
when using saw for long periods of time.
Any power saw can throw foreign objects into
the eyes. This can cause permanent eye
damage. Wear safety goggles (not glasses)
that comply with ANSI Z87.1 (shown on pack-
age). Everyday eyeglasses have only impact
resistant lenses. They are not safety glasses.
Safety goggles are available at Sears retail
catalog stores. Glasses or goggles not in
compliance with ANSI Z87.1 could seriously
hurt you when they break.
WEAR YOUR
- For dusty operations, wear a dust mask along
with the safety goggles.
3. Inspect your workpiece. Make sure there are no
nails or foreign objects in the part of the work-
piece to be cut.
4. Plan yourcut to avoid KICKBACKS and THROW-
BACKS - when a part or all of the workpiece
binds on the blade and is thrown violently back
toward the front of the saw:
- Never cut FREEHAND: Always use either a rip
fence, miter gauge or fixture to position and
guide the work, so it won't twist, bind on the
blade and kickback.
-Make sure there's no debris between the
workpiece and its supports.
- When cutting irregularly shaped workpieces,
plan your work so it will not slip and pinch the
blade:
- A piece of molding, for example, must lie
flat or be held by a fixture or jig that will not
let it twist, rock or slip while being cut. Use
jigs, fixtures where needed to prevent work-
piece shifting.
- Use a different, better suited type of tool for
work that can't be made stable.
- Use extra caution with large, very small or
awkward workpieces:
-Use extra supports (tables, saw horses,
blocks, etc.) for any workpieces large
enough to tip when not held down to the
table top. NEVER use another person as a
substitute for a table extension, or as addi-
tional support for a workpiece that is longer
or wider then the basic saw table, or to help
feed, support or pull the workpiece.
- Never confine the piece being cut off. That
is, the piece NOT against the fence, miter
gauge or fixture. Never hold it, clamp it,
touch it, or use length stops against it. It
must be free to move. If confined, it could
get wedged against the blade and cause a
kickback or throwback.

- Nevercut morethan oneworkpieceat a
time.
-Never turn your table saw "ON" before
clearingeverythingexcepttheworkpiece
andrelatedsupportdevicesoffthetable,
Plan the way you will push the workpiece through.
-NEVER pull the workpiece through. Start and
finish the cut from the front of the table saw.
-NEVER put your fingers or hands in the path of
the sawblade or other cutting tool.
- NEVER reach in back of the cutting tool with
either hand to hold down or support the work-
piece, remove wood scraps, or for any other
reason.
- Avoid hand positions where a sudden slip could
cause fingers or hand to move into asawblade or
other cutting tool.
- DON'T OVERREACH. Always keep good footing
and balance.
- Push the workpiece against the rotation of the
blade. NEVER feed material into the cutting tool
from the rear of the saw.
- Always push the workpiece all the way past the
sawb/ade.
- As much as possible, keep your face and body to
one side of the sawblade, out of line with a
possible kickback or throwback.
- NEVER turn the saw "ON" before clearing the
table of all tools, wood scraps, etc., except the
workpiece and related feed or support devices
for the cut planned.
WHENEVER SAW IS RUNNING
WARNING: DON'T LET FAMILIARITY (GAINED
FROM FREQUENT USE OF YOUR TABLE SAW)
CAUSE A CARELESS MISTAKE. ALWAYS
REMEMBER THAT A CARELESS FRACTION OF A
SECOND IS ENOUGH TO CAUSE A SEVERE
INJURY.
1. Before actually cutting with the saw, watch it
while it runs for a short while. If it makes an
unfamiliar noise or vibrates a lot, stop immedi-
ately. Turn the saw off. Unplug the saw. Do not
restart until finding and fixing the problem.
2. Make sure the top of the arbor or cutting tool
turns toward the front of the saw.
3. Set the cutting tool as low as possible for the cut
you're planning.
4. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors should be
kept a safe distance from work. Make sure
bystanders are clear of the saw and workpiece.
5. Let the blade reach full speed before cutting.
6. DON'T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better
and safer at its designed rate. Feed the workpiece
into the blade only fast enough to let it cut
without bogging down or binding.
7. Before freeing any jammed material:
a. Turn switch "OFF".
b. Unplug the saw.
c. Wait for all moving parts to stop.
d. Check blade, spreader and fence for proper
alignment before starting, again.
8. To avoid throwback of small, cut off pieces:
a. Use the guard assembly.
b. Push loose pieces off the table with a long
stick before starting another cut.
c. To remove pieces trapped inside the guard:
1. Turn saw off.
2. Remove switch key.
3. Unplug saw.
4. Wait for blade to stop before lifting the
guard.
additional instructions for
RIP TYPE CUTS
NEVER use the miter gauge when ripping.
Use a push stick whenever the fence is 2 to 6
inches from the blade. Use an auxiliary fence and
push block whenever the fence must be within 2
inches of the blade. (See "Basic Saw Operation
Using The Rip Fence" section.)
Never rip anything shorter than 10" long.
When using a push stick or push block, the
trailing end of the board must be square. A push
stick or block against an uneven end could slip
off or push the work away from the fence.
AFEATHERBOARD can help guide the work-
piece. See BASIC SAW OPERATION - USING
THE RIP FENCE. Always use featherboards for
any non-thru rip type cuts.
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Before Starling
-To avoid kickbacks and slips into the blade,
make sure the rip fence is parallel to the sawblade.
- Check theantikickback pawls. (See BASlCSAW
OPERATION - USING THE RIP FENCE.) The
pawls must stop a kickback once it has started.
Replace or sharpen antikickback pawls when
points become dull.
- Plastic and composition (like hardboard) mater-
ials may be cut on your saw. However, since
these are usually quite hard and slippery, the
antikickback pawls may not stop a kickback.
Therefore, be especially careful in your set-up
and cutting procedures.
While cutting
-To avoid kickbacks and slips into the blade,
always push forward on the section of the work-
piece between the saw blade and the rip fence.
Never push forward on the piece being cut off.
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additional instructions for
CROSS CUT TYPE CUTS
Before starting
- NEVER use the rip fence when crosscutting.
- An auxiliary wood facing attached to the miter
gauge can help prevent workpiece twisting and
throwbacks. Attach it to the holes provided.
Make the facing long enough and big enough to
support your work. Make sure, however, it will
not interfere with the sawblade guard.
- Use jigs or fixtures to help hold any piece too
small to extend across the full length of the miter
gauge face during the cut. This lets you properly
hold the miter gauge and workpiece and helps
keep your hands away from the blade.
While cutting
-To avoid blade contact, always hold the miter
gauge as shown in the BASIC SAW OPERA-
TIONS - USING THE MITER GAUGE.
BEFORE LEAVING THE SAW
1. Turn the saw off.
2. Wait for blade to stop spinning.
3. Make workshop child-proof. Lock the shop. Dis-
connect master switches. Remove the yellow
switch key. Store it away from children and
others not qualified to use the tool.
4. Unplug the saw.
GLOSSARY OF TERMS FOR WOODWORKING
Anti-Kickback Pawls (AKB)
Device which, when properly maintained, is design-
ed to stop the workpiece from being kicked back at
the operator during ripping operations.
Arbor
The shaft on which a cutting tool is mounted.
Crosscut
A cutting or shaping operation made across the
width of the workpiece.
Dado
A non-through cut which produces a square sided
notch or trough in the workpiece.
Featherboard
A device which can help guide workpieces during rip
type operations.
Freehand
Performing a cut without using a fence, miter gauge,
fixture, hold down or other proper device to keep the
workpiece from twisting during the cut.
Gum
A sticky, sap based residue from wood products.
Heel
Misalignment of the blade.
Kerf
The amount of material removed by the blade in a
through cut or the slot produced by the blade in a
non-through or partial cut.
Kickback
An uncontrolled grabbing and throwing of the work-
piece back toward the front of the saw during a rip
type operation.
Leading End
The end of the workpiece which, during a rip type
operation, is pushed into the cutting tool first.
Molding
A non-through cut which produces a special shape
in the workpiece used for joining or decoration.
Push Stick
A device used to feed the workpiece through the saw
during narrow ripping type operations and help
keep the operator's hands well away from the blade.
Push Block
A device used for ripping type operations too narrow
to allow use of a push stick.
Rabbet
A notch in the edge of a workpiece.
Resin
A sticky, sap base substance that has hardened.
Ripping
A cutting operation along the length of the work-
piece.
Revolutions Per Minute (RPM)
The numberofturnscompleted by a spinning object
in one minute.
Sawblade Path
The area of the workpiece or table top directly in line
with the part of the workpiece which will be, or has
been, cut by the blade.
Set
The distance that the tip of the sawblade tooth is
bent (or set) outward from the face of the blade.
Throw-Back
Throwing of pieces in a manner similar to a kickback.
Thru-Sawing
Any cutting operation where the blade extends
completely through the thickness of the workpiece.
Trailing End
The workpiece end last cut by the blade in a ripping
operation.
Workpiece
The item on which the cutting operation is being
done. The surfaces of a workpiece are commonly
referred to as faces, ends, and edges.
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MOTOR SPECIFICATIONS AND ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
The AC motor used in this saw is a non-reversible type,
with the following specifications:
Amperes .............................. 7.8
Hertz ................................. 60
Phase .............................. Single
RPM ................................ 3450
Rotation (viewed from
Sawblade end) ............ Counterclockwise
CAUTION
THE STARTING RELAY IN THIS SWITCH HOUSING
IS A GRAVITY SENSITIVE TYPE. TO AVOID DAMAG-
ING YOUR MOTOR, NEVER TURN THE POWER ON
UNLESS THE SAW IS UPRIGHT IN SAWING
POSITION.
CONNECTING TO POWER SOURCE OUTLET
This saw must be grounded while in use to protect the
operator from electrical shock.
Ifpower cord is worn or cut, or damaged in any way, have
it replaced immediately.
Your saw is wired for 120 volts and it has a plug that looks
like the one shown below.
tool housing at one end and to the ground prong in the
attachment plug at the other end.
This plug requires a mating 3-conductor grounded type
outlet as shown.
If the outlet you are planning to use for this saw is of the
two prong type DO NOT REMOVE OR ALTER THE
GROUNDING PRONG IN ANY MANNER. Use an
adapter as shown and always connect the grounding
lug to a known ground.
It is recommended that you have a qualified electrician
replace the TWO prong outlet with a properly grounded
THREE prong outlet.
A temporary adapter as shown below is available for
connecting plugs to 2-prong receptacles. The green
grounding lug extending from the adapter must be con-
nected to a permanent ground such as to a properly
grounded outlet box.
A temporary adapter as illustrated is available for con-
necting plugs to 2-prong receptacles. The temporary
adapter should be used only until a properly grounded
outlet can be installed by a qualified electrician.
3-PRONG PLUG
GROUNDING PRONG
PROPERLY GROUNDED
3-PRONG OUTLET
Plug power cord of fully assembled saw into 120V prop-
erly grounded type outlet protected by a 15-amp. time
delay or Circuit-Saver fuse or circuit breaker.
NOT ALL OUTLETS ARE PROPERLY GROUNDED. IF
YOU ARE NOT SURE THAT YOUR OUTLET, AS PIC-
TURED BELOW, IS PROPERLY GROUNDED, HAVE
IT CHECKED BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN.
WARNING: TO AVOID ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
TOUCH THE METAL PRONGS ON THE PLUG, WHEN
INSTALLING OR REMOVING THE PLUG TO OR
FROM THE OUTLET.
WARNING: FAILURE TO PROPERLY GROUND THIS
POWER TOOL CAN CAUSE ELECTROCUTION OR
SERIOUS SHOCK, PARTICULARLY WHEN USED IN
DAMP LOCATIONS, OR NEAR METAL PLUMBING.
IF SHOCKED, YOUR REACTION COULD CAUSE
YOUR HANDS TO HIT THE CUTTING TOOL.
IF POWER CORD IS WORN OR CUT, OR DAMAGED
IN ANY WAY, HAVE IT REPLACED IMMEDIATELY
TO AVOID SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD.
This saw is equipped with a 3-conductor cord and
grounding type plug approved by Underwriters' Labora-
tories and the Canadian Standards Association. The
ground conductor has a green lug and is attached to the
3-PRONG
PLUG
GROUNDING LUG
MAKE SURE THIS IS
_- CONNECTED TO A
KNOWN GROUND
ADAPTER
2-PRONG
RECEPTACLE
WARNING: THE GREEN GROUNDING LUG EXTEND-
ING FROM THE ADAPTER MUST BE CONNECTED
TO A PERMANENT GROUND SUCH AS TO A PROP-
ERLY GROUNDED OUTLET BOX. NOT ALL OUTLET
BOXES ARE PROPERLY GROUNDED.
If you are not sure that your outlet box is properly
grounded, have it checked by a qualified electrician.
NOTE: The adapter illustrated is for use only if you
already have a properly grounded 2-prong receptacle.
NOTE: Make sure the proper extension cord is used
and is in good condition.
The use of any extension cord will cause some loss of
power. To keep this to a minimum and to prevent
overheating and motor burn-out, use the table below
to determine the minimum wire size (A.W.G.) exten-
sion cord. Use only 3 wire extension cords which have
3 prong grounding type plugs and 3-pole receptacles
which will accept the too!'s plug.
Extension Cord Wire Size (A.W.G.)
Length 120V
0-25 Ft. 18
26-100 Ft. 16
The motor must rotate Counterclockwise when viewed
from the shaft end.
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CONTENTS
WARRANTY ............................. 2
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
FOR POWER TOOLS ..................... 2
ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
FOR TABLE SAWS ....................... 3
MOTOR SPECIFICATIONS AND ELECTRICAL
REQUIREMENTS ........................ 6
UNPACKING AND CHECKING CONTENTS .... 7
Tools Needed ........................... 7
List of Loose Parts ...................... 8
ASSEMBLY .............................. 8
Installing Handwheels .................... 8
Adjusting Blade Insert .................... 9
Checking Heeling or Parallelism of
Saw Blade to Miter Gauge Groove ......... 10
Adjusting Parallelism of Saw Blade to Miter
Gauge Groove ......................... 10
Adjusting 90 Degree Bevel Stop ............ 11
Adjusting Bevel Pointer ................... 12
Adjusting 45 Degree Bevel Stop ............ 13
Installing Table Extensions ................ 13
Aligning Table Extensions ................. 14
To Raise Extension ...................... 14
To Lower Extension ...................... 15
Leveling Extensions ..................... 15
To Lower Outer Edge of Extension .......... 15
To Raise Outer Edge of Extension .......... 15
Aligning Table Extensions with Front of Table . 16
To Move Outer Edge of Extension Back ...... 16
To Move Outer Edge of Extension Forward ... 16
Installing Blade Guard .................... 17
Aligning Spreader ....................... 18
Attaching Rip Fence ..................... 19
Aligning Rip Fence ...................... 20
Adjusting Miter Gauge ................... 20
Mounting Saw to Legs or Bench ............ 20
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SAW ............ 21
On-Off Switch .......................... 21
Elevation Handwheel ..................... 22
Tilt Handwheel .......................... 22
Miter Gauge ............................ 22
Blade Guard ........................... 22
Table Insert ............................ 22
Rip Fence ............................. 22
Removing and Installing Saw Blade ......... 22
To Install Saw Blade ..................... 23
BASIC SAW OPERATION USING THE
MITER GAUGE ......................... 24
Work Helpers ........................... 24
Crosscutting ........................... 25
Repetitive Cutting ....................... 26
Miter Cutting ........................... 26
Bevel Crosscutting ...................... 27
Compound Miter Cutting .................. 27
BASIC SAW OPERATION USING THE
RIP FENCE ............................ 27
Ripping ............................... 28
Bevel Ripping .......................... 28
Ploughing and Molding ................... 30
Resawing .............................. 30
Rabbeting ............................. 31
Using Featherboards ..................... 31
MAINTENANCE .......................... 32
LUBRICATION ............................ 33
RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ........... 34
TROUBLE SHOOTING ..................... 35
REPAIR PARTS ........................... 36
UNPACKING AND CHECKING CONTENTS
TOOLS NEEDED
-'-J _-- W renc-hes- _-_
Medium Screwdriver 7/16 in.
#2 Phillips Screwdriver Long Nose Pliers
Combination Square
Hex "L" Wrench_es,
3/16", 1/8", 5/32"
COMBINATION SQUARE MUST BE TRUE.
BOARD ALONG
STRAIGHT EDGE OF BOARD
3/4" THICK. THIS EDGE MUST
DRAW LIGHT LINE ON BE PERFECTLY STRAIGHT.
THIS EDGE, '_''T_
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SHOULD BE NO GAP OR OVERLAP
HERE WHEN SQUARE IS FLIPPED
OVER IN DOTTED POSITION,

Model 113.221620 Table Saw with Table Extensions is
shipped complete in one carton.
Separate all parts from packing materials and check
each one with the illustration and the list of Loose
Parts to make certain all items are accounted for,
before discarding any packing material.
If any parts are missing, do not attempt to assemble
the table saw, plug in the power cord or turn the
switch on until the missing parts are obtained and
are installed correctly.
Apply a coat of automobile wax to the table.
Wipe all parts thoroughly with a clean, dry cloth.
WARNING: FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, NEVER
CONNECT PLUG TO POWER SOURCE OUTLET
UNTIL ALL ASSEMBLY STEPS ARE COMPLETE,
AND YOU HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE
SAFETY AND OPERATIONAL INSTRUCTIONS.
ITEM
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
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LIST OF LOOSE PARTS
DESCRIPTION QTY.
Guard Assembly ..................... 1
Extension Table L.H .................. 1
Extension Table R.H.................. 1
Handwheel ......................... 2
Rip Fence Assembly ................. 1
Miter Gauge Assembly ................ 1
Owners Manual ..................... 1
Loose Parts Bag No. 507545
(Containing the following items):
Wrench ...................................................... 2
Bracket Spreader ....................................... 1
Clamp, Spreader ........................................ 1
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V
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Loose Parts Bag No. 507546
(Containing the following items):
Washer, 17/64x9/16x3/64 .......................... 4
Screw, Pan Hd. 8-32x3/8 ........................... 2
Nut, Sq. 1/4-20 ........................................... 2
Screw, Soc. Set 1/4-20x7/8 ....................... 2
Lockwasher, Ext. 1/4 ................................. 4
Lockwasher, Ext. #8 .................................. 2
Nut, Hex 1/4-20 .......................................... 2
Screw, Truss Hd. 1/4-20x5/8 ..................... 2
Screw, Flat Hd. 1/4-20x5/8 ...................... 14
Key Switch ................................................. 1
Support Spreader ...................................... 1
Nut, Wing 1/4-20 ........................................ 2
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ASSEMBLY
INSTALLING HANDWHEELS
1. From among the loose parts find two #8 external
Iockwashers and two 8-32 x 3/8 inch long Phillips
screws.
2. Install elevation handwheel onto elevation shaft
by lining up FLAT SPOT on shaft with flat inside
handwheel. Install screw and Iockwasher.
3. Install bevel handwheel onto bevel shaft by
lining up FLAT SPOT on shaft with flat inside
handwheel. Install screw and Iockwasher. SCREW
WARNING: Failure to complete the following two
steps could result in damage to your saw.
4. Turn elevation handwheel counter-clockwise to
pull motor away from inner packing cardboard.
5. Remove cardboard.
REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM
UNDERNEATH MOTOR
LOCKWASHER
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SCREW

ADJUSTING BLADE INSERT
1. Turn saw over.
2. Loosen Phillips screw in blade insert.., do not
remove.
3. Remove blade insert by lifting slightly and pulling
insert toward front of saw to disengage from key
hole slot. BLADE INSERT
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SCREW
4. Tab at rear of insert should engage in saw table
firmly. It may be necessary to bend tab slightly
using pliers.
5. Install blade insert by placing keyhole slot in
insert over screw head in saw table and pushing
insert to rear of saw table sliding tab in insert
under saw table ledge.
Tighten screw.

CHECKING HEELING OR PARALLELISM
OF SAW BLADE TO MITER GAUGE
GROOVE
While cutting, the material must move in a straight
line PARALLEL to the SAW BLADE . . . therefore
both the miter gauge GROOVE and the RIP FENCE
must be PARALLEL to the SAW BLADE.
If the saw blade is not parallel to the miter gauge
groove, it is said to have "HEEL". This condition can
cause the workpiece to bind or move workpiece
away from the rip fence at the end of a cut, possibly
causing a kickback.
WARNING: TO AVOID INJURY FROM
ACCIDENTAL START MAKE SURE SWITCH IS
"OFF" AND PLUG IS NOT CONNECTED TO
POWER SOURCE OUTLET.
1. Elevate blade to maximum height by turning
elevation handwheel.
2. Mark an "X" on one of the teeth which is SET
(bent) to the LEFT.
3. Place the head of a combination square in the
MITER GROOVE. Adjust blade of square so that it
just touches the tip of the MARKED tooth.
4. Move square to REAR, rotate blade to see if
MARKED tooth again touches blade of square.
5. If tooth touches square the same amount at
FRONT and REAR, sawblade is PARALLEL to
MITER GAUGE GROOVE.
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TOOTH
ADJUSTING PARALLELISM OF SAW
BLADE TO MITER GAUGE GROOVE
If tooth does not touch front and rear the
mechanism underneath must be adjusted to make
the blade PARALLEL to miter gauge groove.
1. Loosen the four hex socket screws in the top of
the table next to the saw blade using a 3/16 inch
hex L wrench. This will allow the mechanism
below the table to be shifted sideways.
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2.Foldapieceofcardboardorheavypaperoverthe
bladeto protectyour hands.
3.Graspthebladeandthecradlerodandmovethe
mechanismrightorleftasmallamountasneeded
to makethesquaretouchthesameamountfront
andrear.Tightenonescrew.
4.CheckwithsquaretodetermineifMARKEDtooth
touchessquarethesameamountatfront and
rear.
Ifitdoes-- alternatelytightenotherthreescrews
slowly.
Ifit doesnot-- loosenscrewandmovebladethe
requiredamount.
5.Recheckbladeclearancetotableandtableinsert
to makesurebladedoesnothit.
NOTE:UsethehexLwrenchasshown.Donotusea
pairofpliersoranyothertooltogainmoreleverage
onthesetscrewwrench.
ADJUSTING 90 DEGREE BEVEL STOP
(IMPORTANT: Blade must be square (90 °) to table
in order to accurately align the saw. Using care in
the following adjustments will help assure accurate
woodworking cuts.)
WARNING: TO AVOID INJURY FROM
ACCIDENTAL START, TURN SWITCH "OFF" AND
REMOVE PLUG FROM POWER SOURCE OUTLET
BEFORE ADJUSTING BEVEL STOP.
1. Raise blade to highest elevation.
2. Turn bevel handwheel just until it stops under
moderate pressure. Blade should be 90 ° to the
table top.
3. Place a square flush on the table top to the left of
the sawblade and slide the square up against the
body of the sawblade. NOT against the teeth of
the blade.
4. The square should be nearly flush with the body
of the sawblade. When this isso, the sawblade is
said to be 90° with respect to the table top.
Notice the bevel pointer on the front of the saw.
The pointer should be at 0°.
5. If you feel the blade is not close enough to 90 °
with respect to the table top, further adjustment
can be made by performing the following
operations.
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ADJUSTING 90 DEGREE BEVEL STOP
1. On the stop bracket are two 10-32 pan head
screws which set 90 ° stop position. If condition A
exists the two screws need to be turned clockwise
to obtain 90 ° setting. If condition B exists the
srews should be turned counterclockwise.
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2. Turn saw over.
3. Rotate bevel crank blade is in approximately 40 °
position and using phillips screwdriver rotate
screws slightly in direction necessary to correct
gap, (rotate screws equally). Recheck blade
position and readjust if necessary.
4. When 90 ° stop position is adjusted to your
satisfaction re-adjust pointer to 0° position.
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ADJUSTING BEVEL POINTER
If blade IS SQUARE to table:
1. Check pointer.
If POINTER DOES NOT point to the"0" mark on the
bevel scale:
2. Remove Elevation Handwheel.
3. Loosen screw and adjust pointer . . . using
medium screwdriver.
4. Install Elevation Handwheel.
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CHECKING 45 DEGREE BEVEL STOP
!. Turn elevation handwheel clockwise to raise
blade as high as it will go.
2. Turn bevel handwheel clockwise to tilt blade to
45 ° '
3. Lay head of combination square on the blade of
square as illustrated and place head against the
blade• Make sure square is not touching TIP of
one of the saw TEETH.
4. The 45 ° blade stop is set during manufacturing•
If adjustment is needed proceed to next step. If
bevel adjustment is satisfactory go on to installing
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ADJUSTING 45 DEGREE BEVEL STOP
1. The 45 ° blade position is controlled by the
location of the sheet metal nut on end of bevel
shaft•
2. If condition A exists the sheet metal nut needs to
be turned clockwise (CW) to obtain 45 ° setting• If
condition B exists the nut should be turned
counterclockwise (CCW).
3. To correct condition A - Rotate bevel handle
CCW approximately 2 turns, place 11/16 inch
wrench on sheet metal nut and hold in place
while rotating handle counterclockwise in small
increments. Recheck blade position after each
rotation.
4. To correct condition B- Same procedure as No.
3, except, rotate handle clockwise while holding
nut.
5. Check blade clearance by rotating blade by hand
making sure blade does not strike insert or table•
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INSTALLING TABLE EXTENSIONS
1. Among loose parts locate fourteen 1/4-20 x 5/8
inch long flat head hex socket screws.
2. Install right table extension and install seven
screws using a5/32 inch hex Lwrench. Just start
screws.
3. Install left table extension and install seven
screws using a5/32inch hex Lwrench. Just start
screws.
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HEX SOCKET
SCREWS
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3.Install left table extensionand install seven
screwsusing5/32inchhexL wrench•Juststart
screws.
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ALIGNING TABLE EXTENSIONS
NOTE: The table extensions must be the same height
as the table and level.
NOTE: When aligning the table extensions, the 1/4-20
x 5/8 inch flat head hex socket screws may "bottom-
out". If this occurs simply loosen the screws and restart
the process for proper alignment.
Place combination square on table and extension.
_ EXTEN_SION SHOULD
BE SAME HEIGHT
AS TABLE
TO RAISE EXTENSION
1• If extension is low loosen three screws on top of
the table extension A, B, and C. See illustration•
2• Tighten screws D, E, F, and G underneath table
extension to raise extension even with table top
front and rear.
3. Check height with square and tighten A, Band C.
4. Repeat for left extension.
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TO LOWER EXTENSION
1.
2.
If extension is too high loosen four screws on
underside of the extension D, E, F, and G. See
illustration.
Tighten screws A, B and C on top of table
extension to lower extension even with table top
front and rear.
3. Check height with square and tighten screws D,
E, F and G.
4. Repeat for left extension.
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EXTENSION
LEVELING EXTENSIONS
Place combination square on table and extension so
that end of blade extends over edge of extension.
Hold square firmly on saw table and check for gap
between extension and blade of square.
SHOULD BE
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TO LOWER OUTER EDGE OF EXTENSION
1. Loosen screws B, E, and Fon right extension. See
illustration.
2. Tighten screws C, D, and G until table extension
is level.
3. Snug down screws B, E, and F.
4. Repeat for left extension.
EXTENSION
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TO RAISE OUTER EDGE OF EXTENSION
!. Loosen screws C, D, and Gon right extension.
2. Tighten screws B, E, and F until table extension is
level.
3. Snug down screws C, D, and G.
4. Repeat for left table extension. 1
EXTENSION
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ALIGNING TABLE EXTENSIONS WITH
FRONT OF TABLE
1. Place blade of combination square on front of
table and table extension.
2. Extension should line up with table.
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TO MOVE OUTER EDGE OF
EXTENSION BACK
1. Loosen screws C and F in right extension, See
illustration.
2, Tighten screws B and G until extension is lined
up.
3. Snug down screws C and F,
4. Recheck level and flatness to table.
5. Check left extension.
6. Adjust left extension in same manner.
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EXTENSION FORWARD
1. Loosen screws B and G in right extension.
2. Tighten screws C and F until extension is lined
up.
3. Snug down screws B and G.
4. Recheck level and flatness to table. Check left
extension.
4. Recheck level and flatness to table•
5. Check left extension.
6. Adjust left extension in same manner.
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INSTALLING BLADE GUARD
1. From among the loose parts, find the hardware as
shown.
SQUARE NUT
-_ (_/ SPREADERSUPPORTs..
TRUSS HEAD _ _ SPREADER BRACKET
SCREW _ _
5/8 IN. LONG "-_--_ _._-_-----__ _// SPREADER CLAMP
SOCKET HEAD _-°- _V///
SETSCREW _fa _ It- I WING NUT
7/8 IN. LONG --8 ""['_-_ "1_
HEX NUT t-_ LOCKWASHER
EXT. 1/4 IN.
BLADE SQUARE
WITH TABLE
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AND SQUARE WITH THE TABLE.
3. Position SPREADER SUPPORT on rod until it is
even with the end of the rod.
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EVEN WITH ROD
4. Assemble the 7/8 in. long setscrews, nuts,
Iockwashers and washers to the SPREADER
SUPPORT BRACKET and slip the nuts into the
slot in the spreader support.
5. Finger tighten ONLY THE HEX NUTS.
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6.Layapieceof flatstraightwoodandasquareon
sawtableandrotatetheSPREADERSUPPORT
untilthebracketis alignedwithsquare.
7.MAKESUREENDOF SUPPORT,BRACKET
ANDRODAREEVEN... usingan1/8in,HexL
wrench,TIGHTENTHESETSCREWSONLY.
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SETSCREW ONLY
ENDS OF SUPPORT
AND BRACKET TO
BE EVEN WITH
END OF ROD
ALIGNING SPREADER
IMPORTANT: The SPREADER must always be
PARALLEL to the sawblade and in the MIDDLE of
the cut (KERF) made by the sawblade,
NOTE: T_qe spreader is thinner than the width of the
KERF by approximately six thicknesses of paper
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KERF WOOD
SPACE EQUAL TO APPROX. LOOKING DOWN ON SAW
3 THICKNESSES OF PAPER
BLADE
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1. Make two folds in a small piece (6 x 6 in.) of
ordinary NEWSPAPER making three
thicknesses. The folded paper will be used as a
"spacing gauge".
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2.InstalltheSPREADERCLAMP.Placespreader
betweenspreaderclamp and bracket. Move
forwarduntilallthreeareinline.TIGHTENWING
NUTS.
3.Lay a pieceof straightflat woodagainstthe
sawblade.Insertfoldedpaperbetweenspreader
andstripof wood.
4.MAKESURETHEHEXNUTSUNDERNEATH
ARELOOSE•
5.Lift theantikickbackpawltoclearthewoodand
holdthespreadertightlyagainstthewood.Make
sure the wood is against the saw blade.
TIGHTENTHEHEXNUTS.
Thiswill alignthe spreaderin themiddleofthe
cut (KERF)madebysawblade.
THREE THICKNESSES
OF PAPER SPREADER
WING NOT CLAMP
PIECE OF
STRAIGHT WOOD
HOLD WOOD t
TIGHTLY AGAINST
BLADE
ANTIKICKBACK
PAWLS
HOLD SPREADER
TIGHTLY AGAINST WOOD
SPREADER BRACKET
ATTACHING RIP FENCE
Apply a coat of paste wax to the top surface and
front ledge of the saw table. This will allow the fence
to slide more easily•
1. Loosen fence lock knob by turning counter-
clockwise.
2, Attach fence head by placing head of fence over
front ledge in saw table.
RIP FENCE
FENCE LOCK
KNOB
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ALIGNING RIP FENCE
IMPORTANT: The rip fence MUST be parallel with
saw blade and miter grooves in order to help prevent
KICKBACK of the workpiece when ripping. Careful
adjustment is required.
1. Hold head of rip fence and slide on table until the
edge of the fence lines up with the right miter slot.
2. Turn fence lock knob clockwise to lock fence.
3. If fence does not line up with miter slot front and
rear:
A. Loosen the two hex screws in top of fence.
B. While holding head of rip fence, move rear of
rip fence right or left until edge lines up with
miter slot.
C. Tighten hex screws alternately being careful
not to move fence.
MUST LINE UP WITH MITER
SLOT FRONT AND REAR
HEAD
LOOSEN TWO HEX
SCREWS TO ADJUST
ADJUSTING MITER GAUGE
NOTE: The graduations are manufactured to very
close tolerances which provide suitable accuracy
for average woodworking. In some cases where
extreme accuracy is required, when making angle
cuts, for example, make a trial cut and then recheck
it.
tf necessary, the miter gauge head can then be
swiveled slightly to compensate and then locked.
The HEAD should be SQUARE (90 ° ) with the bar
when the pointer points to "0".
To check for squareness, place an accurate square
on the miter gauge. If the head is NOT SQUARE with
the bar:
1. Loosen the lock handle.
2. Position the head square with the bar.., tighten
the handle.
3. Loosen the screw and adjust the pointer, so it
points to zero.
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MOUNTING SAW TO LEGS OR BENCH
If you purchase Craftsman Steel Legs for your saw,
assemble them according to the directions
furnished with them.
If you mount the saw on any other bench, make sure
that there is an opening in the top of the bench the
same size as the opening in the bottom of the saw so
that the sawdust can drop through. Recommended
working height is 33 to 37 in. from the top of the saw
table to the floor.
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