Power Tec 71403 User manual

Owner’s Manual
Model No. 71403
Table Saw Crosscut Sled
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PRODUCT
SPECIFICATIONS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY RULES 1
ASSEMBLY 3
MAINTENANCE 8
General Maintenance
WARRANTY 9
SECTION PAGE
Assembly
Set-Up
Base ........................ 23-13/16" x 23-13/16" x .488"
MDF fence face ................... 24-3/8" x 2-9/16" x .488"
Fence .............................. 24" x 3-3/8" x 2-7/8"
Miter bar – aluminum ......................24" x 3/4" x 3/8"
OPERATION 7
Use

SAFETY RULES 1
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SAFETY RULES
WARNING
For your own safety, read all of the rules and precautions before
operating tool.
WARNING
Always follow proper operating procedures as defined in this
manual even if you are familiar with use of this table saw
crosscut sled or any tool used with this table saw crosscut sled.
Remember that being careless for even a fraction of a second
can result in severe personal injury.
Before using another tool with this product, always read,
understand and follow the instructions and safety warnings in
the owner’s manual for that tool. If you do not have the owner’s
manual, obtain one from the tool’s manufacturer before using it
with this product.
You must be familiar with the use of any tool or accessory used
with this table saw crosscut sled. The supplier cannot be held
responsible for any accident, injury or damage incurred while
using this table saw crosscut sled with any tool.
It is the responsibility of the purchaser of this product to ensure
that any person using this product reads and complies with all
instructions and safety precautions outlined in this manual and
the operating manual of the tool being used prior to use.
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.
CAUTION
Do not modify or use this table saw crosscut sled for any
application other than that for which it was designed.
FOLLOW ALL STANDARD SHOP SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS, INCLUDING:
• Keep children and visitors at a safe distance from work area.
• Keep work area clean. Cluttered work areas invite accidents.
Work area should be properly lit.
• Do not use power tools in dangerous environments. Do not
use power tools in damp or wet locations. Do not expose
power tools to rain.
• TURN OFF AND UNPLUG all power tools BEFORE making
any adjustments or changing accessories.
• Be alert and think clearly. Never operate power tools
when tired, intoxicated or when taking medications that
cause drowsiness.
• Wear proper apparel. Do not wear loose clothing, gloves,
neckties, rings, bracelets or other jewelry which may get
caught in moving parts of the tool.
• Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.
• Wear safety shoes with non-slip soles.
• Wear safety glasses complying with United States ANSI
Z87.1. Everyday glasses have only impact resistant lenses.
They are NOT safety glasses.
• Wear face mask or dust mask if operation is dusty.
• A guard or any other part that is damaged should be properly
repaired or replaced. Do not perform makeshift repairs.
• Use safety equipment such as featherboards, push sticks and
push blocks, etc., when appropriate.
• Maintain proper footing at all times and do not overreach.
• Do not force woodworking tools.
CAUTION
Think safety! Safety is a combination of operator common sense
and alertness at all times when tool is being used.
WARNING
Do not use the table saw crosscut sled until it is completely
assembled and you have read and understood this entire
operating manual and the operating manual of the tool being
used with this table saw crosscut sled.
SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

SPECIFIC SAFETY WARNINGS
2
DANGER
• To avoid serious injury, keep hands out of the path of
the spinning blade. Maintain awareness of the blade at
all times.
• Always turn off and unplug the saw when making
any adjustments
WARNING
• The table saw crosscut sled is intended for use only on
cabinet and full-size contractor-grade table saws with a
standard 3/8"D x 3/4"W miter slot. It is NOT intended for use
on portable saws.
• The distance between the blade and miter track must be 4-1⁄4"
or greater to ensure proper clearance between the sled fence
and the blade.
• Make sure there is sufficient out-feed support and that the out-
feed support does not obstruct the path of the crosscut sled’s
miter bar.
• DO NOT use the table saw’s rip fence when using the
crosscut sled.
• DO NOT use the crosscut sled with dado blades.
• The crosscut sled is not intended for making compound cuts.
• During setup, the crosscut sled is cut to fit your specific saw.
Read the instructions carefully to complete this essential
setup step.
• The hold-down clamp and sled fence MUST be positioned so
they will NOT come into contact with saw blade.
• You MUST tighten all knobs and the hold down to secure the
workpiece after making any adjustments and before making
any cuts.
• Keep the saw blade as low as possible to make the cut, as
defined by your table saw’s instruction manual.
• The miter bar MUST be able to slide freely forward and
backward without side-to-side play. NEVER attempt to force
the crosscut sled if it fails to slide freely.
• Before making the actual cut, become familiar with the cutting
process by practicing the motion of the cut with the blade
lowered and the power turned off.
• DO NOT attempt to cut pieces that are too short to be secured
to the crosscut sled with the hold-down clamp.
• STOP USING the Crosscut sled IMMEDIATELY if any
component develops a crack or other sign of the loss of
structural integrity.
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SAFETY RULES

3
ASSEMBLY
ASSEMBLY 3
UNPACKING
Refer to Figure 1
Check for shipping damage. Check immediately whether all
parts and accessories are included.
ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY
A MDF sled 1
BMDF fence face 1
CExtruded Fence 1
DMiter bar 1
E3" Flip stop (Powertec 71367) 1
F5-1/2" Hold down clamp with hardware
(Powertec 71083) 1
GFive star knob, 2" in diameter 1
H5/16"-18 round knobs (3/4" tall) 3
I5/16"-18 x 1" T-Bolts 3
J5/16"-18 x 1-1/2" T-Bolts 1
KFlat head Phillips screws 1/4"-20 x 3/4" 5
LCursor with two M4 x 1/4" screws 1
MSeven star knob
(2" in diameter with 5/16"-18 x 5/8" stud) 1
NSlotted nylon adjustment screws 8
ONylon bushing 1
P4 mm hex wrench 1
QAdjustable stop 1
RWear resistant strip (long) 3
SSmall screwdriver (for miter bar adjustments) 1
Figure 1
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WARNING
Do not use the table saw crosscut sled until it is completely
assembled and you have read and understood this entire
operating manual and the operating manual of the tool being
used with this table saw crosscut sled.

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ASSEMBLY
ASSEMBLY
Refer to Figure 2–9
1. Apply the self-adhesive wear resistant strips to the
underside of the sled. See Figure 2.
Wear Resistant Strip
Underside
of Sled
Wear Resistant Strip
Figure 2
2. Assemble the eight slotted nylon adjustment screws into the
24" miter bar. Do not tighten, adjustment will be made later.
3. Place the miter into slot on the underside of the sled and
attach using three 1/4"-20 x 3/4" flat head Phillips screws.
See Figure 3.
Underside
of Sled
Figure 3
Miter Bar
Miter Slot
1/4"-20 x 3/4" Flat Head Phillips Screws
Slotted Nylon Adjustment Screws (8)
4. Attach the adjustable stop to the table using two 1/4"-20 x
3/4" flat head Phillips screws. Make sure the set screw is
positioned to the outer edge of the sled and the side marked
with a ”O” is facing up. See Figure 4.
0
Set Screw
Figure 4 Adjustable Stop
Edge of Sled 1/4"-20 x 3/4" Flat Head Phillips Screws
1/4"-20 x 3/4" Flat
Head Phillips Screws
5. Slide three 5/16"-18 x 1" T-Bolts into the slot of the MDF
fence face and insert through the extruded fence. Secure
with 5/16" round knobs. See Figures 5 and 6.
MDF Fence Face
Figure 5
5/16"-18 x 1" T-Bolts
Fence Face
Figure 6
5/16"-18 x 1" T-Bolts
Extruded
Fence
MDF Fence Face
5/16" Round Knobs

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ASSEMBLY
6. Place the nylon bushing into the hole on the end of the
extruded fence. Align the nylon bushing over the extended
steel insert in the top of the MDF sled and secure with the
seven star knob. See Figure 7.
Figure 7
Nylon
Bushing
Seven Star Knob
Extruded Fence
Steel Insert in Top of Sled
7. From the underside of the MDF sled, insert the 5/16"-18 x
1-1/2" T-Bolt through the angular slot in the MDF sled and
the base of the extruded fence. Secure in place with the five
star knob. See Figure 8.
Angular
Slot in Sled
Figure 8
5/16"-18 x 1-1/2" T-Bolt
Hole in Extruded Fence
Five Star Knob
8. Attach the cursor, flat side up, using the two M4 screws.
See Figure 9.
0
M4 Screw
Figure 9
Cursor
M4 Screw
SET-UP
Refer to Figure 10–14
WARNING
The table saw crosscut sled is intended for use only on
cabinet and full-size contractor-grade table saws with a
standard 3/8"D x 3/4"W miter slot. It is NOT intended for use
on portable saws.
1. Make sure the table saw’s blade is parallel to the table’s
miter slot and 90˚ to the table. If it isn’t, follow the saw
manufacturer’s guidelines to make necessary adjustments
so it is parallel to the miter slots and square to the table.
2. Lower the blade below the table surface.
WARNING
The miter bar MUST be able to slide freely forward and
backward without side-to-side play. NEVER attempt to force the
crosscut sled if it fails to slide freely.
3. Place the miter bar on the crosscut sled into the left miter
slot of the table saw and slide it to evaluate the fit. The
crosscut sled should slide easily but not shift side to side. If
adjustments are needed:
-Remove the crosscut sled and turn it over. Use
the supplied small screwdriver to adjust the nylon
adjustable screws. Make necessary adjustments until
the crosscut sled slides easily but does not shift side
to side.
Miter Bar
Figure 10
Nylon Adjustable Screw

6
ASSEMBLY
4. Trim the crosscut sled platform to fit the table saw
being used.
WARNING
The distance between the blade and miter track must be
4-1⁄4" or greater to ensure proper clearance between the
sled fence and the blade.
• Place the crosscut sled on the saw's table with the miter
bar in the left miter slot and clear of the blade.
• Make sure the MDF fence face is retracted out of the
way and will not be cut by the blade. Turn on the saw
and raise the blade, push the sled through the blade to
make the cut. NOTE: The edge of the crosscut sled now
precisely locates the cut line and provides zero-clearance
support to minimize tear-out.
Sled
Figure 11
Saw Blade
5. Set the fence square to the saw blade. Loosen the five and
seven star knobs to allow the fence to be adjusted. See
Figures 7 and 8.
• Place a reliable combination square against the blade and
adjust the fence until it is precisely 90° to the saw blade.
(Make sure the square contacts only the plate of the blade
and not the teeth.) See Figure 12.
• Tighten the five and seven star knobs to lock down the
fence. Figures 7 and 8.
• The line on the acrylic indicator might not line up with
0° angle mark on the protractor scale at this time, this
adjustment will be made later.
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17 18 19
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Figure 12 Fence
Saw
Blade
6. With the fence square to the blade, use the included hex
wrenches to turn the set screw in the adjustable stop until it
contacts the back of the fence. This screw will act as a stop
every time you return the fence to 0°. See Figure 13.
7. Use a screwdriver to adjust the acrylic indicator so that the
red line is directly over the 0° angle mark. See Figure 13.
0
Figure 13
Cursor Set at 0
8. Install the hold down clamp.
• Inserting the T-bolt from the underside of the sled, slide to
the desired position and secure with the supplied knob.
9. Slide the T-Bolt on the flip stop into the T-Slot in top of the
fence, tighten the knob. The arm on the flip stop functions
as an easily adjustable stop and can be flipped up when not
needed. NOTE: The flip stop is multi-functional, see the Flip
Stop paragraph under Operation for details. To prevent
chip build up, the stop does not extend the full width of the
fence. However when using a stop with material 3/8" thick
or less, a longer stop will need to be fabricated and can be
mounted in the T-Slot located in the front of the fence.
Flip Stop
Figure 14
T-Slot in the Top of
the Fence
Hold Down Clamp
T-Slot in Front of the Fence
T-Bolt

USE
Refer to Figure 14–16
DANGER
• To avoid serious injury, keep hands out of the path of
the spinning blade. Maintain awareness of the blade at
all times.
• Always turn off and unplug the saw when making
any adjustments.
WARNING
• For your own safety, read all of the rules and precautions
before operating tool.
• Tighten all knobs and hold downs securing the workpiece
after making any adjustments and before making
any cuts.
1. Slide the miter bar into the saw's miter slot and position the
crosscut sled at the front of the saw, clear of the blade.
2. Set the fence to the desired angle of cut.
• Loosen the five star knob, rotate the fence and use the
protractor scale and cursor indicator to set the fence to
the desired angle of cut. Tighten the five star knob to
secure in place.
Figure 15
Cursor
Protractor
Scale
Five Star
Knob
3. NOTE: If desired, the MDF fence face can provide zero-
clearance support to minimize tear-out on the back of the
cut. To make this adjustment:
• Loosen the round knobs and slide the MDF fence face
in or out to the desired position and then tightening the
round knobs. Make sure the MDF fence face is out of the
blade’s path so it will not be cut.
4. Make sure the blade height is sufficient to cut through the
workpiece when it is on the crosscut sled.
IMPORTANT: After all adjustments have been made, tighten
all knobs and hold downs to secure the workpiece. DO NOT
attempt to cut pieces that are too short to be secured to the
crosscut sled with the hold down clamp.
5. Place your workpiece on the sled, tight against the fence
and line up the desired cut line with the edge of the sled.
6. Clamp your workpiece to the sled by positioning the hold
down clamp and tightening the five-star knob. See Figure 14
and 16.
7. Turn on the saw and slowly advance the sled to make the
cut. Once the cut is complete, turn off the saw and allow the
blade to stop spinning before returning the sled to the front
of the saw. Figure 16.
8. If you need to cut multiple pieces to the same length, use
the included flip stop. See Figure 14 and 16.
Figure 16
Workpiece Tight
Against the Fence
Edge of Sled
Flip Stop
Hold Down Clamp
Round
Knobs
MDF Fence Face
Flip Stop
Refer to Figure 14, 17
The POWERTEC 71367 3" fence flip stops are extremely
versatile and quickly convert 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 fence. See Figure 14.
• In the inboard position, the stop works with the supplied multi
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 supplied
multi T-Track fence and a 3/4" sacrificial wood board.
OPERATION 7
OPERATION
7

GENERAL MAINTENANCE
WARNING
When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Use of
any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage.
To ensure safety and reliability, all repairs should be performed
by a qualified service technician.
MAINTENANCE
8
MAINTENANCE
8
WARNING
Keep the table saw crosscut sled 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
strong solvent to clean the table saw crosscut sled. Chemicals
can damage, weaken or destroy plastic which may result in
serious personal injury.
OPERATION
8
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 17.
inboard outboardtransition
Figure 17 Knob
Stop Body
T-Bolt

WARRANTY 9
WARRANTY
9
Thank you for investing in a POWERTEC power tool. This product has been designed and manufactured to meet high
quality standards and is guaranteed for domestic use against defects in workmanship or material for a period of 12
months from the date of purchase. This guarantee does not affect your statutory rights.
SOUTHERN TECHNOLOGIES LLC. BENCH TOP AND STATIONARY POWER TOOL
LIMITED 1 YEAR WARRANTY AND 30-DAY SATISFACTION GUARANTEE POLICY
POWERTEC products are designed and manufactured by Southern Technologies LLC. All warranty communications
should be directed to Southern Technologies LLC by calling 847-780-6120, 9 AM to 5 PM, Monday through Friday,
US Central Time.
30- DAY SATISFACTION GUARANTEE POLICY
During the rst 30 days after the date of purchase, if you are dissatised with the performance of this POWERTEC tool
for any reason, you may return the tool to the retailer from which it was purchased for a full refund or exchange. You
must present proof of purchase and return all original equipment packaged with the original product. The replacement
tool will be covered by the limited warranty for the balance of the one year warranty period.
LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY
This warranty covers all defects in workmanship or materials in this POWERTEC tool for a one year period from the
date of purchase. This warranty is specic to this tool. Southern Technologies, LLC reserves the right to repair or
replace the defective tool, at its discretion.
HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE
To obtain service for this POWERTEC tool you must return it, freight prepaid, to POWERTEC. You may call
847-780-6120 for more information. When requesting warranty service, you must present the proof of purchase
documentation, which includes a date of purchase. POWERTEC will either repair or replace any defective part, at
our option at no charge to you. The repaired or replacement unit will be covered by the same limited warranty for the
balance of one year warranty period.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED
This warranty applies to the original purchaser at retailer and may not be transferred.
This warranty does not cover consumable items such as saw blades, knives, belts, discs, cooling blocks and sleeves.
This warranty does not cover required service and part replacement resulting from normal wear and tear, including
accessory wear.
This warranty does not cover any malfunction, failure or defect resulting from:
1) misuse, abuse, neglect and mishandling not in accordance with the owner’s manual.
2) damage due to accidents, natural disasters, power outage, or power overload.
3) commercial or rental use.
4) alteration, modication or repair performed by persons not recommended by POWERTEC.
DISCLAIMER
To the extent permitted by applicable law, all implied warranties, including warranties of MERCHANTABILITY or
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, are disclaimed. Any implied warranties, that cannot be disclaimed under
state law are limited to one year from the date of purchase. Southern Technologies LLC. is not responsible for direct,
indirect, incidental or consequential damages. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty
lasts and/or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations
may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specic legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from
state to state. Southern Technologies LLC., makes no warranties, representations, or promises as to the quality or
performance of its power tools other than those specically stated in this warranty.

Southern Technologies, LLC
Waukegan, IL 60087