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TRADESMAN ® 10” TABLE SAW WITH STAND & EXTENSION WING Model # BTS10W4 Item #53006 CAUTION – FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY READ YOUR OWNER’S MANUAL THROUGH COMPLETELY AND CAREFULLY BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO SET-UP OR OPERATE YOUR NEW POWER TOOL. ALL OPERATORS OF THIS EQUIPMENT SHOULD READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL SAFETY RULES PRINTED ON THE MACHINE AND THIS OWNERS MANUAL BEFORE USE.
POWER TOOL SAFETY CAUTION! Before using your table saw, it is critical that you read and understand these safety rules. Failure to follow these rules could result in serious injury or damage to the table saw. Good safety practices are a combination of common sense, 14.
TABLE SAW SAFETY 1. ALWAYS USE SAW BLADE GUARD, splitter and anti- 12. PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPORT to the rear and the kickback pawls for every through sawing operation. sides of the saw table for long or wide workpieces. Through sawing operations are those in which the blade cuts completely through the workpiece when ripping or 13.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS AND SAFETY POWER SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION! IN THE EVENT OF A MALFUNCTION OR BREAKDOWN, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current To avoid electrical hazards, fire hazards or damage to the table and reduces the risk of electric shock. This saw is equipped saw, use proper circuit protection.
Do not modify this saw or use accessories not If any parts are missing, do not attempt to assemble the recommended by Tradesman. saw, plug in the power cord or turn the switch ON until the missing parts are obtained and correctly installed.
TABLE SAW GLOSSARY ANTI-KICKBACK PAWLS – Prevents the workpiece from MITER CUT – An angle cut made across the width of the being kicked upward or back toward the front of the table saw workpiece. by the spinning blade. MITER GAUGE – A guide used for crosscutting operations that slides in the table top channels (grooves) located on either ARBOR –...
ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS Estimated Assembly Time 40~60 minutes ASSEMBLE TABLE SAW TO STAND (Fig. 1, 2) 1. Place protective corrugated or old blanket on floor to protect ASSEMBLE STAND (Fig. 1) the saw table surface. 1. Unpack all parts and group by type and size (Fig. 1). Refer to 2.
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ASSEMBLY BLADE RAISING HANDWHEEL (FIG. 5, 6) SAW MOUNTED TO WORK SURFACE (FIG. 3) 1. Attach the handwheel (1) to the elevation screw (2) at the 1. If the leg set will not be used, the saw must be properly front of the saw.
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ASSEMBLY RIP FENCE (FIG. 7) 2. Raise the blade arbor (4) to the maximum height by turning 1. Thread the fence handle (1) into the cam hole (2) the blade raising handwheel counterclockwise. until tight. 3. Place the open-end wrench jaws on the flats of the saw arbor 2.
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ASSEMBLY BLADE GUARD ASSEMBLY (FIG. 11, 12, 13) CAUTION! 1. Set the blade to maximum height and the tilt to zero degrees Improper splitter alignment can cause “kickback” and on the bevel scale with the hand wheels. Lock the blade lock serious injury.
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ADJUSTMENTS To avoid injury from an accidental start, make sure RIP FENCE ADJUSTMENT (FIG. 18) the switch is in the OFF position and the plug is not 1. The fence (1) is moved by lifting up on the handle (2) connected to the power source, before making any and sliding the fence to the desired location.
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ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION! To avoid injury from an accidental start, make sure the BLADE TILT POINTER switch is in the OFF position and the plug is not 1. When the blade is positioned at 90°, adjust the blade connected to the power source outlet. tilt pointer to read 0°...
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ADJUSTMENTS Additional blade adjustments (FIG. 23) 1. If the front and rear measurements are not the same, remove the combination square and loosen the four adjusting screws using a 4mm hex key (1) on the top of the table about a half turn.
OPERATION OVERLOAD PROTECTION (FIG. 25) RAISE THE BLADE (FIG. 24) This saw has a reset overload relay button (3) that To raise or lower the blade, turn the blade elevation will restart the motor after it shuts off due to overloading or handwheel (1) to the desired blade height, and then tighten low voltage.
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OPERATION CUTTING OPERATIONS There are two basic types of cuts: ripping and crosscutting. Fig. 27 Ripping is cutting along the length and the grain of the workpiece. Crosscutting is cutting either across the width or across the grain of the workpiece. Neither ripping nor crosscutting may be done safely freehand.
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OPERATION BEVEL RIPPING This cut is the same as ripped except the blade bevel angle is Fig. 29 set to an angle other than “0”. CAUTION! Cut only with the workpiece and the fence on the right side of the blade. RIPPING SMALL PIECES CAUTION! Avoid injury from the blade contact.
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OPERATION COMPOUND MITER CROSSCUTTING (FIG. 31) Fig. 33 This sawing operation is combining a miter angle with a bevel angle. 1. Set the miter gauge (3) to the desired angle. Use only the left side groove (2). 2. Set the blade (1) bevel to the desired angle. 3.
MAINTENANCE MAINTAINING YOUR TABLE SAW Fig. 35 GENERAL MAINTENANCE CAUTION! For your own safety, turn the switch OFF and remove the switch key. Remove the plug from the power source outlet before maintaining or lubricating your saw. 1. Clean out all sawdust that has accumulated inside the saw cabinet and the motor.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE CAUTION! To avoid injury from an accidental start, turn the switch OFF and always remove the plug from the power source before making any adjustments. ● Consult your local service center if for any reason the motor will not run. SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION...
PUSH STICK PLAN PUSH STICK CONSTRUCTION • This is a full-size drawing (actual size) • Use good quality plywood or solid wood • Use ½” or ¾” material • Push stick MUST be thinner than the width of material being cut Drill Hole For Hanging Notch To...
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