Power Tec 71703 User manual

Model No. 71703INSTRUCTION SHEET
Table Saw Sled Kit
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WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury, turn table saw off and disconnect it
from power source before installing and removing accessories.
An accidental start-up can cause injury.
WARNING
Some dust created by operation of power tool contains
chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive harm. To reduce your exposure
to these chemicals, work in a well ventilated area and work
with approved safety equipment. Always wear OSHA/NIOSH
approved, properly fitting face mask or respirator when using
such tools.
WARNING
For your own safety, read and follow all safety procedures listed
in the table saw instruction manual.
WARNING
Do not use the table saw sled kit until it is completely assembled
and you have read and understood this entire operating manual
and the operating manual of the table saw being used with this
table saw sled kit.
NOTE: These instructions are only a general guide for building
your own table saw sled. The dimensions and materials used
in these instructions reflect the design we chose. They can be
changed or altered to meet your design or requirements.
PACKAGING CONTENTS
ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY
AUniversal T-Track (24" long) 1
BHDPE (High Density Polyethylene) bars, 19"
long x 3/4" x 3/8" 2
C 3" Flip stop 1
DFlat Head Wood Screws, #6 x 1/2" 6
E Blade guard 1
F 1/4"-20 x 1/2" hex bolts 2
G1/4"-20 acorn hex nuts 2
Instruction Sheet (not shown) 1
B A
C
DE
G
F
Figure 1
Additional materials will be needed to build the table saw sled.
The things listed under Tools Needed and Other Materials
Needed are NOT included in the kit. Gather all tools and
materials before starting.
NOTE: Because your sled may vary in size and appearance
depending on your needs, an exact cut list can not be provided.
The example in these instructions will be for 18" x 24" base.
TOOLS NEEDED
• Drill
• Square
• Clamps
• Countersink
bit, forstner bit
(depends on the
screws used)
• Router table
OTHER MATERIALS NEEDED
• CA Glue (Cyanoacrylate Adhesives)
• #8 x 3/4" flat head wood screws (quantity depends on
your design)
• Flat head wood screws (size and quantity depends on
your design)
• 1/2" Baltic Birch for the base (our example will cut the base
to 18" x 24", purchase the size needed for your needs).
NOTE: Other stock may be used, using the 1/2" Baltic Birch
will make the sled lighter and easier to handle.
• Stock for Front and Back Fence, needs to be 24" long and
2-5/8" tall. This will allow the flip stop to work, without a gap
between the end of the fence, the sled and the blade when it
is fully raised. (In our example we used the stock size shown
in Figure 2.) NOTE: The use of 3/4" wide stock will make
mounting the T-Track to the front fence easier.
Mark
3/4"
24"
18"
Back Fence
24" x 2-5/8" x 1-1/2"
Front Fence
24" x 2-5/8" x 3/4"
Figure 2

CROSSCUT SLED-BASE
1. Cut the 1/2" Baltic Birch to 18" by 24" for the base. The
short side (18") should be going with the grain of the stock.
2. Mark the center point on the 24" side of the base.
3. With the saw turned off and disconnect from the power
source, raise the saw blade until it is visible.
4. Place the base onto the saw table with the 18" side against
the fence and align the center mark on the 24" side to the
saw blade. With the base firmly against the fence and the
center mark aligned with the saw blade, lock the fence
into place.
IMPORTANT: Once the center point has been marked and the
fence has been set and LOCKED it is important that the fence
stays in this position for the next steps.
Figure 3
INSTALL HDPE BARS
IMPORTANT: Before installing the HDPE bars, make sure the
holes for #8 x 3/4" flat head wood screws (not supplied) have
been drilled and countersunk.
1. Place dimes into the table saw tracks, the dimes act as
spacers and raise the bars so they contact the base.
2. Place the HDPE bars on top of the dimes in the saw tracks.
Figure 4
3. Dab the CA glue every few inches along the length of each
bar. DO NOT apply the glue heavily, too much glue can
cause it to drip into the table saw.
Figure 5
4. Place the short side (18") of the base up against the locked
table saw fence and make sure both of the HDPE bars are
even with one side of the board. Use the locked fence as a
guide and carefully place the base onto the HDPE bars.
5. Place steady, downward pressure onto the base for
a few minutes so the HDPE bars adhere to the base.
NOTE: A heavy object placed onto the base will work to
apply pressure.
Figure 6
6. When the CA glue is dry, remove the base and dimes
(spacers) from the table saw tracks.
7. Flip the base over and use a screwdriver to secure the
HDPE bars to the base with #8 x 3/4" flat head wood screws
(not supplied). Make sure the head of each screw is far
enough in and is below the HDPE surface.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT over tighten the screws. DO NOT
tighten the screws with a drill.
Figure 7

8. After the screws are all tight, make sure the bars will slide
freely in the saw table tracks. Adjust the screws until the
bars slide freely.
INSTALL THE BACK FENCE
In the example used, the back fence is cut to 24" long, 2-5/8" tall
and 1-1/2" wide.
IMPORTANT: THE FRONT AND BACK FENCE MUST BE
2-5/8" TALL IN ORDER FOR THESE INSTRUCTIONS TO
WORK PROPERLY. Measure 3/4" down from the top of the
fence and draw a line. NEVER raise the blade above this mark.
When the blade is fully raised it should be about 1-7/8" from the
top of the sled base.
1. Place the base (sled) with the extended HDPE bars onto the
back fence, make sure it is flush.
2. Clamp the back fence to the back of the base (sled). Make
sure the back fence is flush with the back of the sled.
Pre-drill counter sink holes across the back edge of the
base into the back fence. MAKE SURE THE HOLES DO
NOT ALIGN WITH THE BLADE CUT (CENTER MARK
ON BASE).
3. Secure the back fence to the base with the appropriate
length flat head wood screws (not supplied).
Figure 8
4. Unlock the saw fence and move it out of the way.
5. With the back fence facing the saw blade, place the base
onto the saw with the HDPE guide bars in the tracks.
6. Raise the saw blade to the 3/4" mark made earlier. DO NOT
CUT ABOVE THIS MARK. Turn on the table saw and push
the base (sled) through the saw blade, cutting through the
back fence and base, STOP SHORT before cutting all the
way through the base.
Figure 9
DO NOT CUT
ABOVE THIS MARK
INSTALL THE FRONT FENCE
In the example used, the front fence is cut to 24" long, 2-5/8" tall
and 3/4" wide.
The front fence needs to be square to the saw blade.
1. Clamp one end of the front fence to the base.
2. Use a square to adjust the front fence to be square to the
kerf line (cut earlier) in the base. When square, clamp the
other end of the front fence to the base.
3. Pre-drill counter sink holes from the underside of the
base into the front fence. MAKE SURE THE HOLES DO
NOT ALIGN WITH THE BLADE CUT (CENTER MARK
ON BASE).
4. Secure the front fence to the base with the appropriate
length flat head wood screws.
Figure 10
INSTALL THE T-TRACK
The T-Track allows the blade guard and flip stop to
be assembled to the front fence.
1. Place the T-Track onto the top of the front fence and clamp
it in place.
2. There are countersunk holes on the top of the T-Track,
drive the #6 flat head wood screws (suppled) through the
countersunk holes and into the fence.
Figure 11
T-Track
#6 flat
head wood
screws
Front
Fence

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INSTALL GUARD
1. Slide the 1/4"-20 x 1/2" hex bolts into the T-Slot in the top of
the front fence.
2. Place the blade guard onto the 1/4"-20 x 1/2" hex bolts and
secure with the 1/4"-20 acorn hex nuts. DO NOT tighten.
Figure 12
Blade
Guard
1/4"-20 x 1/2" Hex Bolts
1/4"-20 x 1/2"
Hex Bolts
T-Slot in
T-Track
on Front
Fence
1/4"-20 Acorn
Hex Nut
3. Position the blade guard with the rear channel centered over
the blades path. Use the slot in the table saw's throat plate
as a guide.
4. Tighten the 1/4"-20 acorn hex nuts to lock the blade guard
in place.
CAUTION When cutting do not push the sled too
far. Make sure the blade stays inside the guard.
Blade's Path
Figure 13
1/4"-20
Acorn Hex
Nuts
Throat
Plate
Blade Guard
INSTALL THE FLIP STOP
Slide the T-Bolt on the flip stop into the T-Slot in the top of the
front fence, tighten the knob. The arm on the flip stop functions
as an easily adjustable stop and can be flipped up when
not needed.
Figure 14
Knob
Flip Stop
The 3" fence flip stop is extremely versatile and quickly converts
from inboard to outboard position for a variety of applications.
In addition, the flip arm can be moved from right to left to match
your feed direction requirements.
• Slide the T-Bolt on the bottom of the flip stop into the T-Slot on
the top of the front fence. See Figure 14.
• In the inboard position, the stop works with the T-Track fence
and functions as an easily adjustable stop.
• In the outboard position, the body rotates and the flip arm
moves out. In this position the stop can work with the T-Track
fence and a 3/4" sacrificial wood board.
To Convert from Inboard to Outboard Position
Remove the knob and T-Bolt and rotate the stop body 180°.
Replace the knob and T-bolt. See Figure 15.
inboard outboardtransition
Figure 15 Knob
Stop Body
T-Bolt
THE SLED IS READY TO USE
Figure 16
DO NOT CUT ABOVE
THIS MARK