SawStop CB31230 User manual

10” CABINET SAW
Models CB31230, CB33230,
CB51230,CB53230, CB53480
OWNER’S MANUAL

The saw shown on the front cover includes
the optional 36” fence and extension table. Your saw
may look different.
Copyright 2004, SawStop, LLC
Patents Pending
All Rights Reserved.
1st printing, December 2004
Updates of this manual may be
available at www.sawstop.com

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To Our Customers
Thank you for purchasing a SawStop cabinet saw! It is the safest, most technically advanced table saw ever
made. As you will soon discover, the features of the SawStop cabinet saw establish new standards in the table saw
industry.
Your saw includes our revolutionary, award-winning technology that can tell the difference between cutting
wood and cutting a person. If you ever accidentally contact the moving blade, the technology will detect that contact
and stop the blade in milliseconds to minimize any injury.
This manual tells you more about your saw and how to operate and maintain it. Please read the manual
carefully. The manual also includes our warranty and important safety information.
Again, thanks for purchasing a SawStop saw. We are confident you will be pleased with its performance. If you
ever have any questions or comments, feel free to contact us at the address below.
SawStop, LLC
22409 S.W. Newland Road
Wilsonville, Oregon 97070 USA
Phone - [phone]
Fax - [phone]
Email - [email protected]
www.SawStop.com

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Table of Contents
Warranty 5
No Warranty of Safety 5
Safety 6
WARNINGS 6
Warning Labels 8
The SawStop Safety System 10
Unpacking Your Saw 13
Get to Know Your Saw 14
Cabinet Saw Specifications 16
Setting Up Your Saw 17
1. Saw Placement: 17
2. Extension Wing Assembly: 17
3. Table and Extension Wing Cleaning: 17
4. Rip Fence Installation: 17
5. Tilt Hand Wheel Handle Installation: 18
6. Blade or Dado Installation: 18
7. Brake Position Adjustment:
8. Blade Guard / Riving Knife Installation: 21
9. Table Insert Installation: 23
10. Connection of Dust Collection: 24
11. Electrical Power Connection: 25
11. Disconnect Switch: 26
Using Your Saw 27
1. Adjusting the Blade Height: 27
2. Adjusting the Blade Tilt Angle: 27
3. Turning on Main Power and Starting the Motor: 28
4. System Status Codes: 30

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5. Using the Saw in Bypass Mode: 33
6. Using the Blade Guard: 34
7. Using the Riving Knife: 35
8. Using the Miter Gauge: 35
9. Cross-Cutting: 37
10. Rip Cutting: 38
11. Changing the Brake Cartridge: 41
What to do if the SawStop Safety System Activates 45
Making Adjustments to Your Saw 46
1. Aligning the Blade Elevation Assembly: 46
2. Aligning the Table: 50
3. Aligning the Blade to the Tilt Axis: 53
4. Adjusting the Elevation Limit Stops: 57
5. Adjusting the Tilt Limit Stops and Tilt Angle Indicator: 59
6. Adjusting the Table Insert: 61
7. Aligning the Riving Knife and Spreader to the Blade: 62
8. Adjusting the Tilt Gearing: 65
9. Adjusting the Miter Gauge: 66
Troubleshooting 67
Maintenance 70
1. SawStop Safety System: 70
2. Cabinet: 70
3. Elevation and Tilt Mechanisms: 70
4. Table and Extension Wings: 70
5. Belts: 70
Cabinet Saw Dimensions 71
Push Stick Construction 73
Featherboard Construction 74

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Electrical Schematic — 230V, Single-Phase (3 and 5 HP) 75
Electrical Schematic — 230V, Three-Phase (3 and 5 HP) 76
Electrical Schematic — 460V, Three-Phase (5 HP) 77
Cabinet and Table Assembly Exploded View 78
Cabinet and Table Assembly Parts List 79
Internal Assembly Exploded View 81
Internal Assembly Parts List 82
Arbor Assembly Exploded View 85
Arbor Assembly Parts List 86
Miter Gauge and Blade Guard Assemblies Exploded View 88
Miter Gauge and Blade Guard Assemblies Parts List 89
Accessories 90
Index 91

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Warranty
SawStop warrants to the original retail purchaser of the table saw accompanying this manual that the saw will
be free from defects in material and workmanship for two years from the date of purchase, and that the electric
motor supplied with the saw will be free from defects in material and workmanship for five years from the date of
purchase. This warranty does not apply to defects arising from misuse, abuse, negligence, accidents, normal wear-
and-tear, unauthorized repair or alteration, or lack of maintenance. This warranty is void if the saw or any portion of
the saw or accessory is modified without the prior written permission of SawStop, LLC.
To take advantage of this warranty you must return the product or part along with proof of purchase to the service
center specified by SawStop, postage prepaid, and within the applicable warranty period. If SawStop determines
the product or part is defective in workmanship or material, and not due to misuse, abuse, negligence, accidents,
normal wear-and-tear, unauthorized repair or alteration, or lack of maintenance, SawStop shall, at its option, repair
or replace the product or part at its expense.
SawStop disclaims any and all other express or implied warranties, including merchantability and fitness for a
particular purpose. SawStop shall not be liable for death, injuries to persons or property, or incidental, consequential,
contingent or special damages arising from the use of the saw.
Please contact SawStop to take advantage of this warranty.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have other rights which vary from state to state.
No Warranty of Safety
It is important to understand that SawStop table saws do not prevent injuries. They work to minimize the
severity of injuries. In fact, an injury must occur before the SawStop technology reacts. The severity of the injury
will depend on the speed at which a person contacts the spinning blade. You may incur a serious injury on a
SawStop saw. If you decide to use the saw in Bypass mode, the safety system will be disabled and it will not activate
in the event you contact the spinning blade.

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1. Read and understand the instruction manual and all safety warnings before operating this saw. Failure to follow
instructions or heed warnings may result in electric shock, fire, serious personal injury or property damage.
Save these instructions and refer to them whenever necessary.
2. Some dust created by sawing, power sanding, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains
chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive toxicity or harm. Some examples of these
chemicals are lead from lead-based paints, crystalline silica from bricks, cement, and other masonry products,
and arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber.
In addition, wood dust has been listed as a known human carcinogen by the U.S. government.
The risk from exposure to these chemicals and to dust varies depending on how often you do this type of work.
To reduce your exposure, work in a well ventilated area and work with approved safety equipment including
dust masks or respirators designed to filter out such dust and chemicals.
3. This saw must be connected to a grounded metal permanent wiring system or to a system having an equipment-
grounding conductor. In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance
for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock.
Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock and/or
malfunction.
Check with a qualified electrician or service personnel if the grounding instructions are not completely
understood or if in doubt as to whether the tool is properly grounded.
4. Use only identical replacement parts when servicing the saw.
5. Keep guards in place and in working order.
6. Remove adjusting keys and wrenches from the saw before turning it on.
7. Keep the top of the saw clean and free from clutter. Cluttered areas invite accidents.
8. Do not use the saw in dangerous environments. For example, do not use the saw in damp or wet locations or
expose it to rain; and keep the work area well lighted.
9. Keep children away from the saw. Make the workshop kid-proof with padlocks, master switches, or by removing
starter keys.
Safety
A table saw is a dangerous tool and there are hazards inherent with using this saw. Some
of these hazards are discussed below. Use common sense when operating the saw and use the
saw only as instructed. You are responsible for your own safety!
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WARNINGS

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10. Do not try to force the saw to do something it was not designed to do. For example, do not try to cut wood faster
than the motor can handle, and use the right blade for the job.
11. Wear proper apparel when using the saw. Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets, or
other jewelry which may get caught in moving parts. Non-slip footwear is recommended. Wear a protective hair
covering to contain long hair.
12. Always wear safety glasses when using the saw. Also use a face or dust mask if the cutting operation is dusty.
Everyday eyeglasses are not safety glasses.
13. Do not overreach or stretch to get something when using the saw. Keep proper footing and balance at all
times.
14. Maintain the saw as specified in this manual.
15. Turn the power disconnect switch to OFF before servicing the saw and when changing components or
accessories such as blades, brake cartridges, and the like.
16. Use only recommended accessories with the saw. Consult this manual for recommended accessories. The use
of improper accessories may cause risk of injury to persons.
17. Never stand on the saw. Serious injury could occur if the saw is tipped or if the cutting tool is unintentionally
contacted.
18. Check to make sure the saw is in proper working order before using the saw. For example, check the alignment
of moving parts, look to see whether moving parts are binding or rubbing, check to see whether parts are broken,
make sure accessories are properly mounted in the saw, and check any other conditions that may affect the
operation of the saw. A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced.
19. Feed work into the blade or cutter against the direction of rotation of the blade or cutter only. Feeding the work
in the direction of rotation may cause the work to be thrown by the blade and could result in serious personal
injury
20. Never leave the saw running unattended. Wait until the blade comes to a complete stop, and then turn both the
Main Power switch and the Disconnect switch to OFF when you are finished using the saw.
21. This saw is packaged without a rip fence. You must install a rip fence before using this saw. Attempting to use
the saw without a rip fence could result in a serious personal injury.
22. Always maintain firm control over the material being cut. Never cut any material freehand.
WARNINGS
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Warning Labels
Warning labels are mounted on the front, rear and side of the saw, on the table insert, and on the blade guard
for your reference. Some of the warnings on those labels may be additional to the warnings listed above. Be sure
to read the warning labels before using the saw. Copies of the English text of the warning labels are reproduced
below:
!
WARNING
For your own safety, read the instruction manual before operating this saw.
1. Wear eye protection.
2. Use the blade guard and spreader for every operation for which it can be used, including
all through sawing.
3. Keep hands out of the line of the saw blade.
4. Use a push-stick when required.
5. Know how to reduce the risk of kickback.
6. Do not perform any operation freehand.
7. Never reach around or over the saw blade.
8. Unplug the saw before changing the blade or servicing.
9. Never try to test fire the brake system.
10. Never adjust the position of the brake cartridge while the blade is spinning.
11. Do not try to disable the brake system.
12. Unplug the saw before changing the blade, changing the brake cartridge or servicing.
13. Do not connect the motor directly to a power supply.
14. Use the bypass switch only when necessary.
Thank you for
purchasing this
SawStop® table saw.
This saw is equipped with the
SawStop® safety system, designed to
reduce the potential for a serious injury
in the event of accidental contact with the
saw blade.
This saw operates differently than
ordinary table saws. Each operator
must read and understand the
Owner’s Manual before
operating this saw.

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(On saws with 230V, single phase motors.)
(On saws with 230V, three phase motors.) (On saws with 480V, three phase motors.)
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Connect Only 208-240 Volts,
Single Phase Power.
This machine must be connected to an
electrical ground in accordance with the
National Electrical Code. Failure to connect
to an adequate ground may cause the
safety system to malfunction and
could result in a serious injury.
!
WARNING
Connect Only 208-240 Volts,
Three Phase Power.
This machine must be connected to an
electrical ground in accordance with the
National Electrical Code. Failure to connect
to an adequate ground may cause the
safety system to malfunction and
could result in a serious injury.
!
WARNING
Connect Only 460-480 Volts,
Three Phase Power.
This machine must be connected to an
electrical ground in accordance with the
National Electrical Code. Failure to connect
to an adequate ground may cause the
safety system to malfunction and
could result in a serious injury.
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WARNING
WARNING
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1. Use the blade guard and spreader for every
operation for which it can be used.
2. Use the riving knife for non-through sawing.
3. Keep hands away from the saw blade. Use a
push-stick when required.
To avoid loss of SawStop
protection during coast down,
do not turn off Main Power until
blade has stopped spinning.
WARNING
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The SawStop Safety System
This table saw is equipped with the SawStop® safety system. This revolutionary technology was developed to
reduce the potential for a serious injury in the event of accidental contact with the saw blade.SawStop® table saws
are the first saws ever built to be smart enough to know the difference between you and the wood you are cutting.
The SawStop® safety system includes
two components, an electronic detection
unit and a fast-acting brake. The electronic
detection unit detects when a person contacts
the blade. A small electrical signal is induced
onto the blade by electrodes placed around
the arbor. Although this low voltage, high
frequency signal is too small to feel, it can
be measured by the detection system. When
human skin comes into contact with the blade
(or arbor), a portion of the signal is absorbed
by the body due to the inherent electrical
capacitance of the human body. As a result,
the signal on the blade gets smaller and the
detection unit recognizes this as contact.
Wood and other non-conductive
materials such as plastic, foam, cardboard,
Corian®, melamine, etc., do not cause a drop
in the signal because those materials do not
absorb the signal on the blade. Conductive
materials such as aluminum and other metals,
carbon fiber materials, etc., will ground the blade to the cast-iron table top, thus causing the signal on the blade to
drop to zero and activating the brake. If you need to cut these conductive materials, the safety system can be placed
in “Bypass” mode to temporarily disable the brake. (The Bypass mode is discussed on page 33.)
The fast-acting brake includes a small fuse that holds a strong spring in compression. If the electronic detection
unit detects contact while the blade is spinning (including during coast down), the fuse is burned by a surge of
electricity. The spring then pushes an aluminum brake into the teeth of the spinning blade. The teeth cut into the
brake, stopping the blade. The total time between the detection of contact and stopping the blade is just a few
milliseconds. If the brake is activated while the blade is at or near full speed, the blade will also quickly retract below
the table. The system will not activate the brake when the blade is stopped–even if you spin the blade by hand. This
allows you to touch or change the blade when the motor is off just as with ordinary table saws. However, for safety,
always switch the Main Power and Disconnect switch to OFF when changing the blade.
The SawStop® safety system is active whenever the Main Power is on. The safety system continuously
performs many different self-checks to ensure that the components of the system are operating properly. If any
errors are detected, the safety system will disable the motor and display an error code to identify the problem (see
page 30 for a description of the error codes and the corrective action). If the error is detected while the motor is
spinning, the motor will be shut off. The safety system will not allow the motor to be started, even in “Bypass” mode,
as long as an error is present.
The electronic detection unit and fast-acting brake are contained in the “brake cartridge,” which is positioned
under the table and just behind the blade (see Fig. 1). The brake cartridge must be correctly installed before the
motor can be started (see page 41 for instructions on removing/installing the brake cartridge). In the event that the
brake is activated, a new brake cartridge must be installed before the saw can be used again.
Figure 1
Brake Cartridge

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The SawStop® safety system does not interfere with your use of the table saw in any way. You can still make
all the cuts that you can with ordinary saws including 0° to 45° bevels, non-through cuts, and dado cuts (with the
optional dado brake cartridge—sold separately). Furthermore, no special blades or other accessories are required.
Any standard 10” saw blade or 8” dado set is compatible with your SawStop® saw.
Although your SawStop® saw operates similar to ordinary table saws, there are a few important points to keep
in mind as you use the saw.
1. Do not rely on the SawStop® safety system to protect against unsafe operation. Although the system is
designed to react and stop the blade very quickly in the event of accidental contact, it cannot react until contact is
detected. This means that you will receive at least a minor injury even with the SawStop® safety system. Therefore,
always use safe operating practices, and use the blade guard, push stick and other safety devices whenever
possible. The SawStop® safety system, like the airbag in a car, should be considered as a last measure to minimize
injury when all other safety practices and devices have failed to prevent an accident.
2. Do not operate the saw in Bypass mode unless you are cutting electrically conductive material. When
Bypass mode is engaged, the SawStop® safety system will not activate the brake if contact is detected and a
serious injury could result if you contact the blade.
3. Do not use non-conductive blades, including abrasive blades, blades with plastic hubs, or blades that
have non-conductive teeth. The safety system cannot induce the electrical signal onto a non-conductive blade, and
blades with non-conductive teeth may prevent the system from detecting contact. Only standard steel blades with
either steel or carbide teeth should be used.
4. Do not use saw blades or dado sets that have a lacquer or other coating on the teeth. These coatings are
non-conductive and therefore can reduce the speed at which the system detects contact. In other words, a coated
tooth must cut slightly deeper into the skin for contact to be detected, resulting in a somewhat more serious injury.
Once coated blades have been used several times, the coating typically is worn away and the blade will trigger the
safety system just as quickly as uncoated blades.
5. In the event of contact, the blade will be stopped in about 3–5 milliseconds (coarse toothed blades stop
more quickly than fine-toothed blades such as plywood blades). Therefore, the seriousness of the injury incurred
will depend on the speed at which a person’s hand or other body part is moving in toward the blade. For example,
if a person’s hand is moving toward the blade at 1 ft./sec., then the depth of the cut will be approximately (1 ft./sec.
* 0.005 sec. = 0.005 ft. or 1/16th inch). At faster speeds, the cut will be proportionally deeper. Therefore, it is
possible to be very seriously injured even with the SawStop® safety system.
6. Never use a blade with damaged or missing teeth as this can result in a more serious injury or a false
activation of the brake. Blades with variable spacing between teeth are compatible with the SawStop® safety system,
however you must ensure the brake is positioned correctly by rotating the blade at least one full revolution to be
certain that none of the teeth will touch the brake (see page 19 for more information on setting the brake position.)
7. Never attempt to use a blade other than a single 10 inch blade with the standard SawStop® brake
cartridge. Never attempt to use a dado set or blade other than an 8 inch dado set with the SawStop® dado cartridge.
The use of smaller diameter blades with a brake cartridge designed for larger blades could result in a serious injury
because the brake cannot be positioned correctly to stop the smaller blades.
8. Never install the blade backwards. The brake might not stop a blade that is installed backwards, therefore
you may receive a serious injury.
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9. Never install two or more 10 inch blades together. The safety system is not designed to stop multiple
stacked 10 inch blades and a serious injury may result.
10. Never stack dado blades thicker than 13/16”. The 8 inch dado brake cartridge is not designed to stop
dado stacks thicker than 13/16” and a serious injury may result.
11. The motor cannot be started without a blade installed. Since the safety system disables the motor if the
blade is spaced too far from the brake, a missing blade will be detected as a blade-to-brake spacing error and the
motor will be disabled.
12. Do not use table inserts, guards, fences or other devices which have metal parts that may come into
contact with the blade. Any metal part that contacts the blade may cause the brake to activate. All SawStop®
accessories are specifically designed to prevent metal contact with the blade.
13. Do not turn off the Main Power switch before the blade has stopped spinning. If the Main Power is shut
off while the blade is moving, the safety system will not be active during coast down and therefore the brake will not
activate in the event of accidental contact. You may receive a serious injury if you contact the blade during coast
down if the Main Power switch has been turned off.
14. Do not replace the arbor belt with a non-SawStop® belt. The SawStop® arbor belt is designed to dissipate
static electricity that may build up on the spinning blade which could cause a false activation of the brake.
15. Never reach under the blade while it is spinning. In the event the brake is activated, the retraction of the
blade may cause a very serious injury if you contact the bottom of the blade.
16. Never touch the arbor, arbor pulley, arbor nut or arbor washer when the blade is spinning because you
may receive a serious injury. These parts are all electrically coupled to the blade and the brake will activate if contact
with these parts is detected.
17. Never attempt to disable the SawStop® safety system or modify the electrical wiring of the saw in any
way. Any change or modification or disablement of the safety system or other wiring could result in a serious injury
and will void all warranties.
18. Never attempt to repair, adjust, modify or otherwise service a brake cartridge. There are no user-servicable
parts inside the brake cartridge.The brake cartridge is permanently sealed against dust and other contaminants—
destruction, removal, or alteration of this seal voids all warranties.
19. Always provide a high quality power supply for your saw. SawStop saws include a small internal computer
which could potentially be affected by current surges or other electrical noise on a power line. If the power supply
is very noisy, it is possible that the brake system will activate incorrectly. If necessary, you can add a line filter or
conditioner to the input power supply to reduce the effect of noise.
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Unpacking Your Saw
Use care when unpacking your saw to prevent damage to any of the saw components or accessories. Remove
all packing materials and accessories before removing the saw from the shipping pallet. If the saw or the accessories
have been damaged during shipping, report the damage to your shipper before proceeding with unpacking. Read
and understand this manual fully before assembling and operating your saw.
The package for your saw includes the following items:
1. One table saw with motor.
2. Two extension wings (the right extension wing is pre-installed).
3. One blade guard and splitter with anti-kickback pawls.
4. One riving knife (pre-installed).
5. One 10 inch saw blade.
6. One zero-clearance table insert.
7. One brake cartridge for a 10 inch blade.
8. One brake cartridge key.
9. One miter gauge.
10. Two blade wrenches.
11. Three hex key wrenches.
12. One plastic bag containing assembly hardware.
13. Two Bypass Switch Keys.
14. One owner’s manual.
15. Two hand wheels (the handle on the tilt hand wheel is not pre-installed)
Other accessories such as a fence and rails, an extension table, extra brake cartridges, etc., are packaged
separately.

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Get to Know Your Saw
The major components of your saw are identified below. Make sure you can identify these components in order
to follow the instructions in this manual.
1. Table Top
2. Extension Wings
3. Blade Guard
4. Standard Table Insert
5. Switch Box
6. Elevation Hand Wheel
7. Tilt Hand Wheel
8. Motor Cover
9. Terminal Box
10. Dust Port
11. Miter Gauge
12. Blade Wrenches (2)
13. Belt Access Door
14. Bypass Key
15. Spreader / Riving Knife
Storage Pin
16. Miter Gauge Slots
17. Tilt Angle Indicator
18. Tilt Angle Scale
19. Disconnect Switch
External Components
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
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12
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5
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7
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Get to Know Your Saw
20. Front Trunnion Bracket
21. Front Trunnion
22. Rear Trunnion Bracket
23. Rear Trunnion
24. Elevation Plate
25. Motor
26. Arbor Block
27. Arbor Nut
28. Arbor Washer
29. Arbor Belt
30. Motor Belt
31. Dust Shroud Door
32. Upper Elevation Limit Bolt
33. Lower Elevation Limit Bolt
34. 0° Tilt Limit Bolt
35. 45° Tilt Limit Bolt
36. Brake Positioning Bolt
37. Brake Cartridge
38. Cartridge Key
39. Spreader / Riving Knife
Clamping Handle
40. Riving Knife
41. Elevation Threaded Rod
Internal Components
24
22
20
25
27
26
21
23
Fig. 4
Fig. 5
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Overall saw dimensions: 44” w x 34” d x 34” h
69 1/4”w x 36 1/2” d x 34” h (w/ optional fence & 36” rails)
85 1/4” w x 36 1/2” d x 34” h (w/ optional fence & 52” rails)
Cabinet footprint: 20” w x 25” d
Cast iron table: 24” w x 30” d, 44” w x 30” d (w/ extension wings)
Extension wing: 10” w x 30” d
Extension table (optional): 24” w x 30” d (36” rails), 40” w x 30” d (52” rails)
Weights (may vary with motor): 530 lbs (table saw only)
635 lbs (w/ optional fence, 36” rails & table)
685 lbs (w/ optional fence, 52” rails & table)
Shipping weight (approx.): 640 lbs (table saw only)
Blade: 60-tooth, professional grade, 5/8” arbor
Blade diameter: 10”
Blade tilt: Left
Blade kerf: 3 mm
Blade plate thickness: 2 mm
Max. depth of cut, blade at 0º: 3 1/8”
Max. depth of cut, blade at 45º: 2 1/4”
Max. rip, right of blade: 52 1/2” (w/ optional 52” rails)
36 1/2” (w/ optional 36” rails)
Max. rip, left of blade: 12 1/2”
Dado diameter: 8” (requires a separate brake cartridge)
Dado max. width: 13/16”
Arbor diameter at blade: 5/8”
Main bearing size: 62 mm OD x 30 mm ID
Second bearing size: 52 mm OD x 25 mm ID
Table in front of blade (max. elevation): 11”
Table behind blade (max. elevation): 9 3/4”
Arbor Runout: 0.001” Maximum Allowable Runout
Blade Lateral Movement Over
Full Elevation Range: 0.006” Maximum
Table Flatness Measured Diagonally: 0.010” Maximum Gap
Overall Table and Extension Wing Flatness: 0.025” Maximum Gap
Blade Alignment with Miter Slot: 0.010” Maximum displacement
Deviation of Miter Gauge Indexing Stops
from actual: ±0.25º
Alignment between Spreader and Blade 0.010” Maximum difference
Miter slots: T-shaped, 3/4” at top, 1” at bottom, 3/8” deep
11 1/8” center-to-center
5 1/2” (arbor flange to center of right slot)
Dust collection port diameter: 4”
Riving knife / spreader thickness: 2 mm
Blade guard: polycarbonate, extends only 5/8” to right of blade
Standard Insert: zero clearance, phenolic core, melamine surfaces
Dado Insert: zero-clearance, solid hardwood
Belts: 2 V-ribbed belts— arbor belt is static dissipative
Hand Wheels 8” diameter, cast iron with chrome handle
Motor: 3 hp, 1 phase, 230 V, 50-60 Hz, TEFC
3 hp, 3 phase, 230 V, 50-60 Hz, TEFC (optional)
5 hp, 1 phase, 230 V, 50-60 Hz, TEFC (optional)
5 hp, 3 phase, 230 V, 50-60 Hz, TEFC (optional)
5 hp, 3 phase, 480 V, 50-60 Hz, TEFC (optional)
Cabinet Saw Specifications

SawStop 10” Professional Cabinet Saw 17
Setting Up Your Saw
Setting Up Your Saw
1. Saw Placement:
Locate the saw on a level surface away from sources of moisture and electrical noise. Make sure there is
sufficient room to allow free access to all sides of the saw.
2. Extension Wing Assembly:
The saw is shipped with the right extension wing pre-installed. Position the left extension wing next to the
table, making sure the small beveled edge on the surface of the extension wing is facing forward. Insert
the three M10x1.5x30 bolts (with washers and lock washers) through the holes in the side of the wing and
into the threaded holes in the side of the
table (see Fig. 6). Align the top of the
extension wing with the table using a
straight edge and then fully tighten the
nuts on the bolts.
3. Table and Extension Wing Cleaning:
The table and extension wings are shipped with a coating of oil on the top surfaces to prevent the cast iron
from rusting. Carefully wipe the top surfaces with a soft, clean cloth to remove the oil. To prevent the top
surfaces from rusting during use, you can coat the surfaces with rust-preventative materials such as TopCote®
or TopSaver™, available in most woodworking stores. If the saw will not be used for an extended time, the table
and wing surfaces can also be protected by applying a light coating of oil and then covering with wax paper.
4. Rip Fence Installation:
This saw ships without a rip fence. You must install a rip fence prior to using the saw. Refer to the manual that
accompanied your rip fence for instructions on installing the fence on the saw.
Fig. 6

18 SawStop 10” Professional Cabinet Saw
5. Tilt Hand Wheel Handle Installation:
Install the handle on the tilt hand wheel by screwing the threaded portion of the handle into the matching hole
on the hand wheel (see Fig. 7). Use a wrench to tighten handle securely to the hand wheel.
6. Blade or Dado Installation:
The blade that is included with the saw is coated in oil to prevent rust during shipment. Clean this blade
thoroughly before installation. If you wish to install a different blade, use a high quality blade that does not have
anti-rust coatings on the teeth (e.g., lacquer, wax, etc.) Such coatings can interfere with (or potentially defeat)
the ability of the system to detect contact.
To install the blade, use the open end
of one of the blade wrenches included
with the saw to hold the arbor behind
the arbor flange, and use the closed
end of the other blade wrench to loosen
the arbor nut. The arbor nut is right-
hand threaded so turn the nut counter-
clockwise to loosen it and clockwise to
tighten it. After removing the arbor nut
and arbor washer, install the blade and
reinstall the arbor washer and arbor nut.
Use the blade wrenches to tighten the
arbor nut securely (see Fig. 8).
Setting Up Your Saw
Fig. 7
Fig. 8
tilt hand wheel
handle