Know Your Table Saw - Craftsman 315.218061 Operator's Manual

KNOWYOURTABLESAW
See Figure 2.
The safe use of this product requires an understanding of
the information on the tool and in this operator's manual
as well as a knowledge of the project you are attempt-
ing. Before use of this product, familiarize yourself with all
operating features and safety rules.
ADJUSTING CLAMP - This clamp locks the miter fence
at the desired cutting angle.
ANTI-KICKBACK PAWLS - Kickback is a hazard in which
the workpiece is thrown back toward the operator. The
teeth on the anti-kickback pawls point away from the
workpiece. If the workpiece should be pulled back toward
the operator, the teeth dig into the wood to help prevent
or reduce the possibility of kickback.
BEVEL SCALE - The easy-to-read scale on the front of
the cabinet shows the exact blade angle.
BLADE - This saw is provided with a 36-tooth, 10 in.
carbide blade. The blade is raised and lowered with
the height/bevel adjusting handwheel. Bevel angles are
locked with the bevel locking lever.
_IL WARNING: Do not use blades rated less than the
speed of this tool. Failure to heed this warning could
result in personal injury.
BLADE GUARD - Always keep the blade guard down
over the saw blade for through-sawing cuts.
BEVEL LOCKING LEVER - This lever, placed just under
the saw table surface on the front of the cabinet, locks the
angle setting of the blade.
HEIGHT/BEVEL ADJUSTING HANDWHEEL- Located
on the front of the cabinet, use this handwheel to lower
and raise the blade for height adjustments or blade re-
placement. This handwheel also makes the adjustment for
bevel angles easy.
LEG STAND - Attached to the table saw base, the leg
stand opens and closes with ease.
MITER FENCE WITH ADJUSTING CLAMP KNOB - The
fence attaches to the sliding miter table and can be an-
gled for miter and compound miter cuts as well as straight
cuts such as cross cuts and bevel cross cuts. With the
Iocator pin in place, this knob locks the miter fence to the
sliding miter table at the desired cutting angle.
MOTOR - The powerful induction motor, with capacitor
start and V-belt drive, is housed in a sturdy steel base.
RIP FENCE - A sturdy metal fence guides the workpiece
and is secured with the locking lever. Grooves run along
the top and sides of the rip fence for use with optional
clamps and accessories.
SCALE - Located on the front rail, the easy-to-read scale
provides precise measurements for rip cuts.
SLIDING MITER TABLE - The sliding miter table moves
allowing the operator to slide the workpiece across the
saw table.
SLIDING TABLE EXTENSIONS - Located on the left side
of the saw table, this table extension gives the operator
additional support when cutting wide workpieces.
SPREADER - A metal piece of the blade guard assembly,
slightly thinner than the saw blade, which helps keep the
kerr open and prevent kickback.
SWITCH ASSEMBLY - This saw has an easy access
power switch located below the front rail. To lock the
switch in the off position, remove the switch key from the
switch. Place the key in a location that is inaccessible to
children and others not qualified to use the tool.
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