Ironton 45988 User manual

10IN. TABLE SAW
OWNER’S MANUAL
WARNING:
Read carefully and understand all ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION
INSTRUCTIONS before operating. Failure to follow the safety rules and other
basic safety precautions may result in serious personal injury.
Item# 45988

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to become familiar with this product before you begin using it.
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issues arising from modification. We strongly recommend this machine not be modified and/or
used for any application other than that for which it was designed. If you have any questions
relative to a particular application, DO NOT use the machine until you have first contacted the
distributor to determine if it can or should be performed on the product.
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INTENDED USE
The Ironton Table Saw has been designed to cut timber and timber products. The large work
table with easy to install side tables provide greater stability when cutting larger workpieces.
Designed for multi-purpose applications such as ripping and crosscuts of timber, chipboard and
plywood. The saw can be tilted up to 45º for miter cuts.
Stand with anti slip rubber feet provides full support and stability. Wheels on the stand make it
easy to maneuver and transport.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Capacity with 10 in. Blade:
Depth of cut at 90°
3-1/8 in.
Maximum tilt angle of arbor (left)
45°
Depth of cut at 45°
2-5/32 in.
Max. cut right of blade with rip fence
24-1/2 in.
Saw Dimensions:
Cabinet depth
11-13/32 in.
Cabinet width
20-3/4 in.
Cabinet length
25-15/32 in.
Main table
24 x 21-1/16 in.
Right extension table
5-63/64 x 21-1/16 in.
Rear extension table
24 x 2-35/64 in.
Saw blade:
Blade max. capacity
10 in.
Blade arbor
5/8 in.
Saw Constructions:
Cabinet
Plastic
Table
Cast aluminum
Rip fence
Aluminum extrusion
Drive system
By gear
Miter gauge
Cast aluminum with T-slot roller guide
Blade guard
Acrylic with anti-kickback pawls
Motor
120 V, 15 A, 60 Hz
No load speed
4500 RPM
Net weight
81.4 lbs

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GENERAL SAFETY RULES
WARNING: Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed
below may result in serious injury.
CAUTION: Do not allow persons to operate or assemble this Table Saw until they
have read this manual and have developed a thorough understanding of how the Table Saw
works.
WARNING: The warnings, cautions, and instructions discussed in this instruction
manual cannot cover all possible conditions or situations that could occur. It must be
understood by the operator that common sense and caution are factors that cannot be built into this
product, but must be supplied by the operator.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
1) Work area safety
a) Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
b) Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable
liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
c) Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you
to lose control.
2) Electrical safety
a) Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use any
adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will
reduce risk of electric shock.
b) Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges and
refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
c) Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will
increase the risk of electric shock.
d) Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool.
Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords
increase the risk of electric shock.
e) When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use
of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.
f) If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a residual current device
(RCD) protected supply. Use of an RCD reduces the risk of electric shock.

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3) Personal safety
a) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool.
Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or
medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal
injury.
b) Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Protective equipment such
as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate
conditions will reduce personal injuries.
c) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before connecting to
power source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with
your finger on the switch or energizing power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.
d) Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left
attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury.
e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control
of the power tool in unexpected situations.
f) Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves
away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
g) If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure
these are connected and properly used. Use of dust collection can reduce dust-related
hazards.
4) Power tool use and care
a) Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application. The correct
power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
b) Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot
be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
c) Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or the battery pack from the power tool
before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools. Such preventive
safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.
d) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting
edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
e) Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. in accordance with these instructions,
taking into account the working conditions and the work to be performed. Use of the power tool
for operations different from those intended
could result in a hazardous situation.
5) Service
a) Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement
parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
b) If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or
similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.

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TABLE SAW USE AND CARE
•Do not modify the Table Saw in any way. Unauthorized modification may impair the function
and/or safety and could affect the life of the equipment. There are specific applications for which
the Table Saw was designed.
•Always check of damaged or worn out parts before using the Table Saw. Broken parts will
affect the Table Saw operation. Replace or repair damaged or worn parts immediately.
•Store idle Table Saw. When Table Saw is not in use, store it in a secure place out of the reach
of children. Inspect it for good working condition prior to storage and before re-use.
•No other people are allowed to stand in the direct vicinity of the machine when it is in use.
People not operating the machine must maintain a suitable safe distance.
•Never lay the power cable over the saw table.
•Use the push rod to pass the workpiece safely into the saw blade. Do not come too close to the
saw blade.
•Make sure that the thickness of the material to be cut is less than the maximum possible cutting
depth.
•Never cut “handsfree.” The workpiece must always lie level on the machine table and be
moved along the stop! The workpiece must always be pressed hard against the stop.
•Never cut workpieces that are so small that they cannot be safety pressed against the stop and
could turn.
•Never cut workpieces that are so small that they cannot be moved by the push rod at a safe
distance from the saw blade.
•Only cut one workpiece at a time. Never cut several workpieces simultaneously. Workpiece
must not be placed behind or on top of each other. There is a danger of the workpiece
“jamming” and slipping away.
•Make sure that the workpiece cannot slip while cutting or get jammed in the saw blade.
•Clean the working area and the workpiece after each cut.
WARNING: Switch the tool off, remove the plug from the power socket and let the machine
come to a standstill. No foreign bodies are allowed to be on the workpiece or the machine table. Cut
pieces of the workpiece can be caught by the rotating cutting disc and be flung away.
•Never reach into the openings of the table saw. Never insert objects into the openings of the
tool (e.g. the saw blade casing, dust extraction adaptor). Danger of cuts.
•Never remove the cutting piece if the machine is still switched on or running. Danger of cutting
yourself.
•Cut workpieces may have sharp edges, ridges or wooden splinters. Danger of cutting injuries.
•Always switch the machine off and remove the power plug when your leave the machine.
•Never expose the tool to rain or extreme moisture.
•Do not perform any cuts with this table saw, other than those described in these operating
instructions. Do not saw seams and notches.
•This table saw cannot to be used for slitting (notches which end in the workpiece).

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ASSEMBLY
UNPACKING
Refer to Figure A-B.
1. Carefully remove the table saw from the carton.
2. Separate the parts.
3. Lay out the parts, and check them against the parts listed below. Examine the
parts carefully.
A. Table saw parts
1
Riving knife
2
Table insert
3
Blade guard
4
Miter gauge
5
Working table
6
ON/OFF switch with key
7
Mounting holes
8
Rip fence
9
Right extension table
10
Blade bevel lock knob
11
Blade tilt/elevation
handwheel
12
Kickback pawls
13
Rear table
14
Blade wrench
15
Push stick
16
Blade
17
Overload reset switch
18
Stand
19
Wheel
20
Handle
21
Release lever
22
Leveling foot

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B. Stand parts
WARNING: If any part is missing or damaged, do not plug in the table saw until you have
replaced the missing or damaged parts. To avoid injury, the styrofoam block should be removed
between the motor and the table.
ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT THE PLUG TO THE OUTLET UNTIL ALL
INSTALLATIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS HAVE BEEN COMPLETED AND YOU HAVE READ AND
UNDERSTOOD THE SAFETY AND OPERATIONAL INSTRUCTIONS.

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ASSEMBLE THE STAND (fig. 1-6)
• Unpack all of the parts, and group them by type and
size. Refer to the parts list for correct quantities. (See
Fig. 1)
• Attach the tubes of the stand assembly (B) with the
corresponding tubes of the stand assembly (A) and
align the holes. (See Fig. 2)
• Place the flat washer M8 (M), leveling foot (K)
before insert the bolt M8 x 60 (L) into hole and put
the flat washer M8 (M) on the opposite to the tube,
then tighten the knob (F) with hex key tightening the
bolt (L). (See Fig. 3)
• Insert the bolt with leveling foot (D) into hole, and
put flat washer M8 (M) on the opposite tube, then
tighten the knob (F), and you can See Fig. 4.

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• Slide the flat washer M10 (G), roller sleeves (E),
wheels (C), and flat washer M8 (H) and nut M8 (J) onto
the axle through the hole in the center of the wheel as
illustrated. Secure in place using the wrench. (See Fig.
5)
• Repeat with the second wheel. Fig. 6 shows
completed stand assembly.
NOTE: Verity that the stand is securely locked in an
open position and that the shock adoption pad
stabilized the table saw before operation.
ATTACH THE TABLE SAW TO THE STAND (Fig. 7)
WARNING: DO NOT OPERATE THIS
MACHINE ON THE FLOOR. THIS IS A VERY
DANGEROUS POSITION.
• Place the stand on a level surface and level the stand
to the floor.
• Place the table saw on top of the stand, aligning the
holes in the base with the holes in the stand.
• Place the flat washer before insert four hex bolts
through the holes in the base and the stand.
• Tighten all four bolts with hex key.
NOTE: DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN THE NUTS THAT
HOLD THE SAW TO THE STAND. DOING SO WILL
DAMAGE THE SAW BASE. TO SECURE/LEVEL
THE TABLE SAW (Fig. 8)
With the stand open and the table saw resting on a flat,
level surface, the table saw should not move or rock
from side to side. If the table saw rocks from side to
side, the leveling foot needs adjusting until the stand is
balanced.
• Loosen the knob counterclockwise.
• Lift the table saw slightly so that you may turn the
leveling foot until the stand no longer rocks.
• Turning clockwise will lower the foot.
• Turning counterclockwise will raise the foot.
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for height.
TO OPEN THE LEG STAND (Fig. 9-11)
• Grasp the grips on the stand and stand the table saw
upright as shown Fig. 9.
• Step on the leaser lever and pull the grips toward you
at the same time.
• Step on the leaser lever and pull the grips toward you
at the same time.
• Once the stand is released from the release lever,
slide stand toward the floor by pushing the grips toward
the floor.(Fig. 10)
• With your hands on the grips, push the stand towards
the ground until the table saw is in an open position.
(Fig. 11)
NOTE: The release lever will close over the center
brace locking the stand in an open position. (Fig. 11)
TO STORE THE TABLE SAW ACCESSORIES
The table saw has convenient storage areas (lie in the
table saw cabinet) specifically designed for the saw’s
accessories. These accessories must be securely
stored prior to closing the stand and moving the saw.

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TO CLOSE THE LEG STAND AND MOVE THE SAW
(Fig. 12-15)
• Remove any workpieces from the tool.
• Remove and securely store any tools or accessories
such as rip fence, miter gauge blade guard, push stick,
etc.
• Lower the saw blade.
To close the leg stand:
• At the same time, step on the release lever, grasp the
grips, and lift the handles up and away from the body.
• Push the table saw until the release lever clicks and
locks into place. (Fig. 12-13)
To move the leg stand:
• Holding the grips firmly, pull the handles towards you
until the stand and saw are balanced on the wheels.
• Push the table saw to the desired location then either
open the stand for saw operation or store the table saw
in a dry environment. (Fig. 14-15)

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MOUNTING THE TABLE SAW TO A WORKBENCH
(FIG.16-17)
• Step.1: If the stand will not be used, the table saw
must be properly secured to a sturdy workbench using
the four mounting holes on the base.
• Step.2: The workbench must have a hole that is large
enough to allow for sawdust fall through and removal.
• Step.3: Place the table saw in the center of the
workbench tabletop, and mark the location of the four
mounting holes (1) on the workbench tabletop.
• Step.4: Drill four holes in the workbench tabletop.
NOTE: If there is not a hole that is large enough for
sawdust removal and fall-through, proceed to step 5. If
there is a hole that is large enough, proceed to step 7.
• Step.5: Mark a 11 x 11in. square (2), centered
between the four mounting holes (1).
• Step.6: Cut out and remove the square. This opening
will allow sawdust to fall through the saw base.
• Step.7: Place the table saw on the workbench
tabletop, and align the holes of the table saw with the
holes that were drilled in the workbench tabletop.
Fasten the table saw to the workbench using 3/8” bolts
and nuts. NOTE: bolts and nuts are not included.
IMPORTANT: When mounting the saw to the stand or
workbench DO NOT over tighten the mounting bolts.
NOTE: If the stand or the workbench tends to move
while the table saw is in use, the stand or workbench
must be fastened to the floor.
WARNING: Failure to provide the sawdust
fall-through and removal hole will cause sawdust to
build up in the motor area, which may result in a fire
hazard or cause damage to the motor.
KEEPING THE AREA CLEAN
WARNING: ALWAYS KEEP YOUR WORK
AREA CLEAN, UNCLUTTERED, AND WELL LIT. DO
NOT WORK ON FLOOR SURFACES THAT ARE
SLIPPERY FROM SAWDUST OR WAX.
Sawdust and wood chips that fall under the saw will
accumulate on the floor. Make it a practice to pick up
and discard this dust when you have completed
cutting.
BLADE RISING/TILTING HANDWHEEL (FIG. 18)
• Rotate the crank handle (1) clockwise to raise the
blade, and anti-clockwise to bring down the blade.
• Rotate the handwheel (2) clockwise, and move along
the arc rail, then the blade will tilt from 0° to 45°, or
rotate counterclockwise.
• Secure the blade bevel lock knob (3) when the bevel
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TO REMOVE/REPLACE/ALIGN THE TABLE INSERT
(Fig. 19)
WARNING: The table insert must be level with the
saw table. If the table insert is too high or too low, the
workpiece can catch on the uneven edges resulting in
binding or kickback which could result in serious
personal injury.
Loosen the handle as shown to remove the blade
guard from the riving knife (Fig. 20)
WARNING: To avoid injury, ensure the switch is
on the off position and the saw is unplugged before
removing the blade guard.
Lower the blade by:
1) Unlock the blade height lock knob (turn
counterclockwise).
2) Turn the height adjusting knob counterclockwise to
lower the blade.
• To remove the table insert: place your index in the
hole and lift the front end pulling the table insert out
toward the front of the saw.
• To reinstall the table insert: slip the tab into the slot at
the back of the saw and push down to secure in place.
Using a hex key, adjust the six set screws until the
table insert is level with the saw blade.
INSTALL THE BLADE TO THE ARBOR (Fig. 21-23)
WARNING: TO AVOID INJURY FROM AN
ACCIDENTAL STARTUP, VERIFY THAT THE
SWITCH IS IN THE “OFF” POSITION AND THE PLUG
IS NOT CONNECTED TO THE OUTLET. IN ORDER
TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, THE TABLE INSERT
MUST BE LEVEL WITH THE TABLE.
NOTE: KEEP THIS MANUAL AS REFERENCE FOR
FUTURE BLADE CHANGES.
• Remove the table insert (1) by inserting the finger into
the hole (2) (see Fig. 21).
• Raise the saw blade arbor (3) to its maximum height
by turning the blade raising hand wheel
counter-clockwise. Remove the arbor nut (4) and the
outer flange (5) from the saw arbor. (see Fig. 22)
• Place the saw blade on the arbor, making sure the
teeth of the blade point DOWN at the front of the table.
• Place the flange (5) and the arbor nut (4) on the
arbor, and tighten the nut as far as possible by hand,
making sure the saw blade is firmly seated against the
inner flange (6) (see Fig. 21).
NOTE: Make sure the large flat surfaces of the flange
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• Place the jaws of the open-ended wrench (7) on the
flats of the flange (5) in order to prevent the arbor from
turning while tightening. Tighten the arbor nut by
turning it clockwise using the open-ended wrench (7)
(See Fig. 23).
WARNING: MAKE SURE THE SAW BLADE,
ARBOR FLANGE, AND NUT ARE PROPERLY
SEATED, AND VERIFY THAT THE ARBOR NUT IS
TIGHT.
ADJUSTING THE RIVING KNIFE (Fig. 24-26)
This saw is shipped with the riving knife placed in
“down” position.
NOTE: The riving knife has two positions: 1) midpoint
when not fully cutting through wood e.g. making
channels; 2) fully up for normal operation.
• Unplug the saw.
To place in “up” position for all through cutting:
• Remove the table insert.
• Raise the saw blade by turning the height adjusting
knob clockwise.
• Unlock the release lever by pushing the lever up.
(see Fig. 24)
• Grasp the riving knife and push it towards the right to
unlock it from the pin then pull it up until the pins are
reengaged and the riving knife is “up” position.
(see Fig. 25)
• Lock the release lever by pushing the lever down.
(see Fig. 24)
• Reinstall the table insert.
To place in mid-point for non-through cutting e.g.
making channel:
• Remove the table insert.
• Raise the saw blade by turning the height adjusting
knob clockwise.
• Unlock the release lever by pushing the lever up.
• Grasp the riving knife and push it towards the right to
unlock it from the pin then pull it down until it is located
in the mid-point position. (see Fig. 26)
• Lock the release lever by pushing the lever down.
• Reinstall the table insert.

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TO INSTALL THE ANTI-KICKBACK PAWLS AND
BLADE GUARD (FIG.27-30)
NOTE: Anti-kickback pawls should only be installed for
through cuts.
• Unplug the saw.
• Raise the saw blade.
• Place the riving knife in “up” position.
TO INSTALL ANTI-KICKBACK PAWLS:
• Installing the anti-kickback pawls on the riving knife
as shown (Fig. 27-a), the pin on the anti-kickback
pawls is inserted in the slot of riving knife.
• Lock the handle as shown in the (Fig. 27-b)
TO INSTALL BLADE GUARD:
• Installing the blade guard on the riving knife as shown
(Fig. 28-a), the pin on the blade guard base should
match with the slot on the riving knife as shown (Fig.
28-b).
• Then tightening the handle as shown (Fig. 29), the
blade guard should be parallel with the worktable (Fig.
30). If the blade guard is not parallel, the riving knife is
not in “up” position.
WARNING: Do not operate saw without blade
guard in place.

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CHECK AND ALIGN THE RIVING KNIFE AND SAW
BLADE (FIG.31-32)
If the riving knife is out of alignment with the saw blade,
adjustment is needed.
• Unplug the saw.
• Raise the saw blade by turning the height adjusting
knob clockwise.
• Remove the anti-kickback pawls and blade guard
assembly. Place a framing square or straight edge
against both the saw blade and the riving knife. (see
Fig. 31)
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.
• The saw blade and riving knife are aligned when the
framing square contacts both the blade and splitter
evenly with no gaps.
TO ADJUST
• Remove the anti-kickback pawls and blade guard
assembly.
• Loosen the screws holding the mounting bracket.
(see Fig. 32)
• Reposition the riving knife left or right as needed to
align the riving knife with the saw blade.
• Once properly aligned, securely retighten the screws.
NOTE: The blade guard and riving knife must always
be correctly aligned so that the cut workpiece will pass
on either side of the splitter without binding or twisting
to the side.
WARNING: Improper riving knife alignment can
cause kickback and serious injury.
ADJUSTING THE REAR TABLE EXTENSION
• When ripping a short workpiece, the rear extension
table should be positioned as close to the rear of the
main table as possible.
• When ripping a long workpiece that requires extra
support as the cut is completed, the rear extension
table should be pulled out as far as possible, until the
locating seat prevents it from moving out any further.
CAUTION: PIECES OVER 24IN. SHOULD BE
HELD BY TWO PERSONS OR ROLLER TO ACCEPT
THE CUT PIECES.
INSTALLING AND USING THE RIP FENCE
(FIG.33-34)
• The rip fence can be used on either side of the saw
blade.
• The fence (1) is moved by lifting the handle (2) and
sliding the fence to the desired.
• Position the fence on the right side of the table, along
the edge of the miter gauge groove.
• Lock the fence handle. The fence should be parallel
with the miter gauge groove.
• If adjustment is needed in order to make the fence
parallel to the groove, follow these step:
• Loosen the two bolts (3), and lift the handle (2).
• Hold the fence bracket (4) firmly against the front of
the saw blade. Move the far end of the fence until it is
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• Push the handle down to lock it, and tighten both
screws.
• If fence is loose when handle is in the lock (down)
position, follow these steps:
• Lift the handle (2) and turn the adjusting nut (5)
clockwise until the rear clamp is snug. Do not turn the
adjusting screw more than 1/4 turn at a time.
• Over-tightening the adjusting screw could bend the
rear clamping lever, which may cause the fence to
come out of alignment.
ADJUSTING THE RIP FENCE INDICATOR (FIG.35)
• The rip fence indicator (6) points to the measurement
scale (8). The scale shows the distance from the side
of the fence closest to blade.
• Measure the actual distance with a ruler. If there is a
difference between the measurement and the indicator,
adjust the indicator (6).
• Loosen the screw (7), and slide the indicator to the
correct measurement on the scale. Tighten the screw,
and re-measure with ruler.
ADJUSTING THE MITER GAUGE (FIG.36)
• Loosen the lock handle (1) in order to allow the miter
body (2) to rotate freely. Position the miter body at 90o,
so that the positive detent secures its position. Tighten
the lock handle in order to hold the miter body in
position.
• If the pointer (3) requires adjustment, loosen the two
screws under the pointer using a hex wrench. Adjust
the pointer to 90o on the scale, and then firmly tighten
both adjusting screws.
• To change angles on the miter gauge, loosen the lock
handle (1) and rotate the miter body to the desire
angle, as indicated by the scale. Secure in position by
tightening the lock handle.
ADJUSTING THE 90º AND 45º POSITIVE STOPS
(FIG. 37-38)
This saw has positive stops that will quickly position
the saw blade at 90° to the table. Make adjustments
only if necessary.
90º STOP (FIG. 37)
• Raise the blade to the maximum height by turning the
control handle counter
-clockwise.
• Loosen the bevel angle locking knob.
• Tilt the blade to the 90º(0º) bevel.
• Using a square (1), verify that the blade is at a 90º(0º)
angle to the table top.
• If blade is not at a 90º(0º) angle to the table, loosen
the adjustment screw (2).
• Loosen the bevel locking knob and square the blade
90º(0º) to the table.
• Once the blade is at a 90º(0º) angle to the table top,
tighten the bevel angle locking knob.
• Carefully tighten the adjusting screw (2) until it
touches the bevel stop.
DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN.
• Verify that the blade is still aligned at 90º(0º).

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45º STOP (FIG. 38)
• Raise the blade to the maximum height by turning the
control handle counter-clockwise.
• Loosen the bevel angle locking knob.
• Tilt the blade to the 45° bevel.
• Using a square (1), verify that the blade is at a 45º
angle to the table top.
• If blade is not at a 45º angle to the table, loosen the
adjustment screw (2).
• Loosen the bevel locking knob and set the blade at a
45ºangle to the table.
• Once the blade is at a 45ºangle to the table top,
tighten the bevel angle locking knob.
• Carefully tighten the adjusting screw (2) until it
touches the bevel stop.
DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN.
• Verify that the blade is still aligned at 45º.
BLADE TILT POINTER (FIG. 39)
• When the blade is positioned at 90º, adjust the blade
tilt pointer read 0º on the scale.
• Loosen the holding screw, position the pointer over
the 0º, and tighten the screw.
NOTE: Make a trial cut on a scrap piece of wood
before making critical cuts. Measure for exactness.
CAUTION: TO PREVENT PERSONAL INJURY:
a. ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE PLUG FROM THE
POWER SOURCE WHEN MAKING ANY
ADJUSTMENTS.
b. THIS ADJUSTMENT MUST BE CORRECT, OR
KICKBACK COULD RESULT IN A SERIOUS INJURY
AND INABILITY TO MAKE ACCURATE CUTS.
OPERATION
BASIC SAW OPERATIONS:
RAISE THE BLADE (FIG. 40)
In order to raise or lower the blade, turn the blade
elevation handwheel (1) to the desired blade height
and then tighten the lock knob (2) in order to maintain
the desired blade angle.
TILTING THE BLADE (FIG. 40)
• In order to tilt the saw blade for bevel cutting, loosen
the lock knob (2) and turn the blade tilt handwheel (3).
• Tighten the lock knob (2) in order to secure the blade
at the proper angle.
ON/OFF SWITCH (FIG. 41)
The ON/OFF switch has a removable key. With the key
removed from the switch, the risk for unauthorized and
hazardous use by children and others is minimized.
• To turn the saw ON, insert the key (2) into the slot in
the switch (1). Move the switch upward to the ON
position.
• To turn the saw OFF, move the switch downward.
• To lock the switch in the OFF position, grasp the end
(or yellow part) of the toggle switch (2) and pull it out.
• The switch will not operate with the switch key
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• If the switch key is removed while the saw is running,
it can be turned OFF, but it cannot be restarted without
inserting the switch key (2).
OVERLOAD PROTECTION (FIG. 41)
This saw has a reset overload relay button (3) that will
restart the motor after it shuts off due to overloading or
low voltage. If the motor stops during operation, turn
the ON/OFF switch to the OFF position. Wait
approximately five minutes for the motor to cool off,
and then push the reset button (3) and turn the switch
to the ON position.
WARNING: In order to avoid injury, the on/off
switch should be in the off position and the plug should
be removed from the power source while the motor is
cooling down. This will prevent accidental startup when
the reset button is pushed. Overheating may be
caused by misaligned parts or by a dull blade. Inspect
the saw for proper setup before using it again.
TO USE THE SLIDING TABLE EXTENSION (FIG. 42)
Increase the length of the saw table by using the
sliding table extension.
• Remove the rip fence.
• Unlock the sliding table extension by lifting the table
extension locking lever counter-clockwise.
• Slide the table extension to the desired width.
NOTE: Use the scale on the front rail when a specific
width is desired.
• Once the extension table is set to the desired width,
relock the lever by pushing the lock lever back
clockwise.
BASIC OPERATION OF THE TABLE SAW (FIG.
43-45)
CAUTION: READ GENERAL SAFETY GUIDELINES
FOR THE TABLE SAW BEFORE OPERATING THIS
SAW. YOUR SAFETY DEPENDS ON IT. VERIFY THE
FOLLOWING EVERY TIME THE SAW IS USED:
a. The blade is tight.
b. The bevel angle locking knob is tight.
c. If ripping, the fence locking knob is tight, and the
fence is parallel, and the miter gauge knob is tight.
d. If crosscutting, the miter gauge knob is tight.
e. The blade guard and splitter are in place, and are
working properly.
f. Safety glasses are being worn.
Failure to adhere to these safety rules can greatly
increase the chances of injury. Before using the table
saw, polish the table with an automotive wax in order
to keep it clean and make it easier to slide the
workpiece. There are two basic types of table saw
cuts: ripping and crosscutting. In general, ripping
means cutting with the grain, along the length of the
workpiece. Crosscutting means either cutting across
the width or across the grain of the workpiece.
However, with man-made materials, this distinction can
be difficult to make. Therefore, cutting a piece of wood
to a different width is ripping, and cutting across the
short dimension is crosscutting. Neither ripping nor
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freehand: ripping requires the use of the rip fence, and
crosscutting requires the use of the miter gauge.
RIPPING (FIG. 43-44)
WARNING: To prevent serious injury:
a. Never use the miter gauge when ripping.
b. Never use more than one rip fence during a single
cut.
c. Do not allow familiarity or frequent use of your table
saw to cause careless mistakes. Remember that even
a fraction of a second of carelessness is enough to
cause a severe injury.
d. Keep both hands away from the blade and the path
of the blade.
e. When ripping, the workpiece must have a straight
edge against the fence, and must not be warped,
twisted, or bowed.
• Remove the miter gauge, and secure the rip fence to
table.
• Adjust the blade so that it is approximately 1/8in.
higher than the workpiece.
• Hold the workpiece flat on the table and against the
fence. Keep the workpiece approximately 1 in. away
from the blade.
• Turn the saw ON, and allow the blade to come up to
full speed.
• Slowly feed the workpiece into the blade by pushing
forward only on the section of the workpiece that will
pass between the blade and the fence (see Fig. 43).
• Keep your thumbs off the table top. When both of
your thumbs touch the front edge of the table,
complete the cut using a push stick. (see Fig. 44)
• The push stick should always be used when the
ripped workpiece is 2 in. wide or narrower.
• Continue to push the workpiece with the push stick
until it passes the blade guard and clears the rear of
the table.
• Never pull the workpiece back while the blade is
turning. Turn the switch OFF. When the blade comes
to a complete stop, raise the anti-kickback pawls on
either side of the splitter, if necessary, and then slide
the workpiece out.
CAUTION! Avoid kickback by pushing only on the
section of workpiece that will pass between the blade
and the fence.
BEVEL RIPPING
This operation is the same as ripping, except that the
bevel angle is set to an angle other than 0º.
CAUTION! Only cut with the workpiece and the fence
on the right-hand side of the blade.
RIPPING SMALL PIECES
CAUTION! Avoid injury resulting from contact with the
blade. Never make through-cuts narrower than 3/4in.
wide.
• It is not safe to rip small pieces. It is not safe to put
your hands close to the blade. In order to ensure your
safety, rip the small piece from a large piece.
• When a small width is to be ripped and the hand
cannot be safety put between the blade and the rip