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The saw on the front cover is shown with the optional Contractor Fence Assembly. Your saw may look different. SawStop, the SawStop blade logo, and the configuration of this product are either registered trademarks or trademarks of SawStop, LLC. Software copyright by SawStop, LLC. All rights reserved.
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To Our Customers ® Thank you for purchasing a SawStop contractor saw! Your saw includes our revolutionary, award-winning safety system that tells the difference between cutting wood and cutting a person. If you ever accidentally contact the moving blade, the safety system will detect that contact and stop the blade in milliseconds to minimize any injury.
Warranty No Warranty of Safety If You Have an Accident Safety Warnings Warning Labels The SawStop ® Safety System Unpacking Your Saw Assembling Your Saw Assembling the Stand Mounting the Saw to the Stand Installing the Elevation Handwheel Installing the Tilt Handwheel...
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The SawStop ® Brake Cartridge Changing the Brake Cartridge Installing a Brake Cartridge What to do if the SawStop ® Safety System Activates Making Adjustments to Your Saw Adjusting the Elevation Limit Stops Adjusting the Tilt Limit Stops and Tilt Angle Indicator...
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Internal Assembly Parts List Arbor and Quick-Release Clamp Exploded View Arbor and Quick-Release Clamp Parts List Blade Guard and Miter Gauge Exploded View Blade Guard and Miter Gauge Parts List Literature, Hardware and Tools Parts List Accessories Index SawStop 10” Contractor Saw...
This warranty is void if the saw or any portion of the saw is modified without the prior written permission of SawStop, LLC, or if the saw is located or has been operated outside of the country where the authorized SawStop distributor from whom the saw was purchased resides.
25 to 50 feet, use a cord of 10 gauge. A cord length over 50 25 - 50 Feet 10 AWG feet is not recommended for 110-120V power. If in doubt, use over 50 Feet Not Recommended the next heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge number the heavier the cord. SawStop 10” Contractor Saw...
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If the saw must be reconnected for use on a different type of electric circuit, the reconnection should be made by qualified service personnel; and after reconnection, the saw grounding pin should comply with all local codes and ordinances. Sketch D SawStop 10” Contractor Saw...
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21. Pay particular attention to instructions on reducing the risk of kickback. Kickback occurs when a work piece contacts the downstream edge of the blade as it is being cut and is propelled back towards the user at high velocity. SawStop 10” Contractor Saw...
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27. Use only recommended accessories with the saw. Consult this manual for recommended accessories. The use of improper accessories may cause risk of injury. When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. 28. Keep the top of the saw clean and free from clutter. Cluttered areas invite accidents. SawStop 10” Contractor Saw...
Copies of the English text of the warning labels are reproduced below: WARNING WARNING To avoid loss of SawStop protection during coast down, do not turn off Main Power until blade has stopped spinning.
This revolutionary technology was developed ® to reduce the potential for a serious injury in the event of accidental contact with the saw blade. SawStop saws are the only saws smart enough to know the difference between you and the wood you are cutting.
® 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.
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Similarly, stacks of two or more 10 inch blades should never be used on your SawStop saw as the combined weight of the blades may be too heavy to stop quickly. If you need to use a blade with a kerf thicker than ⁄...
(four) (two) rear panel long brackets (two) switch box (connected to the saw (with pre-installed 10” saw blade, by an electric cable) zero-clearance table insert, brake extension wings cartridge, and brake cartridge key) (two) SawStop 10” Contractor Saw...
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Bumps on the legs fit into holes in 13 in the Owner’s Manual, including hardware the front panel to align the legs. Attach the legs to the front pack #1 and hardware pack #2. Call the SawStop • Locate the stand components labeled through...
Lock Washers, M8 (24 + 2 extra) ® Note: If you purchased an optional SawStop Job Site Cart for your saw, you Mounting the Saw to the Stand may skip steps 1-14. Refer to the owner’s manual accompanying your job site...
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Use two M8 x 20 carriage bolts, two M8 washers, two M8 lock washers, and two M8 hex nuts. Do not fully tighten the nuts. Repeat this process to attach the remaining short bracket E between the rear legs. Fig. 6 SawStop 10” Contractor Saw...
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There is one hole in each corner of the stand (see Fig. 8). Adjust the panels until the holes align and then tighten all of the nuts in the stand using a 13 mm wrench. Fig. 8 SawStop 10” Contractor Saw...
M8 hex nut onto each foot. Do not fully tighten the nuts. The stand is now fully assembled. ® Note: If you purchased an optional SawStop Contractor Saw Mobile Base for your saw, install it now by following the instructions that came with the mobile base.
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Fully tighten all of the nuts using two 13 mm wrenches. a la lluvi Fig. 12 SawStop 10” Contractor Saw...
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16. Open the blade tilt package and slide the handwheel onto the tilt control shaft and then thread the tilt lock knob onto the shaft (see Fig. 16). tilt control shaft tilt lock knob handwheel Fig. 16 SawStop 10” Contractor Saw...
(see Fig. 20). It doesn’t matter which direction the SawStop lettering on the top of the extension wing faces. Mount the left extension wing with four M8 lock washers and four M8 x 16 hex screws, but do not tighten.
Fig. 22 Congratulations, your saw is now assembled. Note: You must install a rip fence prior to using the saw. Refer to the manual accompanying your rip fence for instructions on how to install the fence. SawStop 10” Contractor Saw...
WARNING! Never operate the saw without the table insert in place. CAUTION! Do not use table inserts with metal or other electrically-conductive parts that could contact the blade. This can cause the brake to be activated unnecessarily. SawStop 10” Contractor Saw...
Adjust the brake position as needed to set the spacing between the teeth of the blade and the closest point on the brake cartridge to brake between ⁄ ⁄ inch (see Fig. 31). positioning bolt Fig. 32 SawStop 10” Contractor Saw...
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(see Fig. 34). spin the blade by hand to make sure the blade does not touch the brake Fig. 34 SawStop 10” Contractor Saw...
Fig. 35). Then move the riving knife slightly toward the right to clear the positioning pins, and lift it out of the clamp. WARNING! Use the blade guard and spreader for every operation for which it can be used, including all through-sawing. SawStop 10” Contractor Saw...
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Note: when using a dado set, neither the blade guard nor the riving knife may be used. Instead, use other protective devices such as push sticks, push blocks and featherboards (see page 54, 82, 84 and 85). SawStop 10” Contractor Saw...
SawStop recommends the use of a dust collection system that provides at least 350 CFM of flow at the dust port. Attach a 4 inch diameter flexible hose between the inlet port on your dust collector and the port on the dust shroud (see Fig.
Do not use any other motor to power your saw. Connect the saw to an electrical circuit that is protected by a 20 amp breaker. Note: The A-C motor that comes with contractor saw model CNS175-AU (sold in Australia) is pre-wired for 208-240V power and operates at 50 Hz. The contactor box assembly that comes with CNS175-AU is designed for 240V / 50Hz power.
208-240V configuration. To use 208-240V power, you must purchase a SawStop 230V contactor box assembly and follow the installation instructions that are provided with it. Only after the 230V contactor box assembly has been installed on your saw should you begin re-wiring the motor.
Junction Box on Motor wire nut WARNING! re-wire motor for 208-240V power until you have installed a 230V contactor box white assembly (CNS-WA-014). wire nut wire nut black motor yellow white green black from switch switch 208-240 V SawStop 10” Contractor Saw...
WARNING! Make sure the saw is unplugged from the wall outlet before proceeding with the following instructions. Locate the contactor box which is mounted to the back side of the switch box bracket (see Fig. 40). contactor box Fig. 40 SawStop 10” Contractor Saw...
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(see Fig. 42 and 43). ground contactor power cord Fig. 42 Fig. 43 SawStop 10” Contractor Saw...
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(see Fig. 45). A wiring diagram Green is shown in Fig. 46. White Black thermal CONTACTOR circuit COIL COIL breaker contactor ground Green CONTACTOR BOX power POWER MOTOR SWITCH BOX cable CABLE CABLE CABLE Fig. 45 Fig. 46 SawStop 10” Contractor Saw...
0° and lock knob 45° set points. These limit stops are pre-set at the factory and should not need adjustment. If you decide to adjust the blade tilt limit stops, see page 66 for instructions. Fig. 48 SawStop 10” Contractor Saw...
® Your SawStop saw is equipped with a main power switch to supply power to the SawStop safety system and a Start/Stop paddle to turn the motor on and off. Both the main power switch and the Start/Stop paddle are mounted on the switch box (see Fig.
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An audible click will indicate that the thermal overload switch has been reset and the saw is ready to use. Double check the electrical circuit and all electrical connections and always use an appropriate feed rate for the material that you are cutting. SawStop 10” Contractor Saw...
System Ready — this code indicates that all self-checks have been completed, the safety system is operating properly, and the saw is in Standby Mode ready to run. SawStop 10” Contractor Saw...
Standby Mode. The brake will not be activated and the code will automatically clear within 5 seconds after contact is ended. The system will not allow the motor to start while this code is displayed. SawStop 10” Contractor Saw...
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The overload error indicates that the system was close to firing the brake before it went into overload. Therefore, repeatedly attempting to cut a wet piece of wood could result in an unnecessary activation of the brake. SawStop 10” Contractor Saw...
Note that since the spreader extends above the top of the blade it cannot be used as a riving knife, even if the top guard and the anti-kickback pawls are removed, as shown in Fig. 55 and 57). SawStop 10” Contractor Saw...
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When not in use, the blade guard can be stored by hanging it on one of the storage pins on the left side of the saw (see Fig. 60 on page 49). SawStop 10” Contractor Saw...
Positioning the miter gauge in the left slot when making bevel cuts causes the blade to be tilted toward the miter gauge and the operator’s hand which could result in a serious injury. Fig. 60 SawStop 10” Contractor Saw...
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Do not touch the portion of the workpiece that was cut off until the blade stopped. WARNING! Never make free-hand cuts. Never hold or touch an unsupported piece of wood while the blade is spinning. SawStop 10” Contractor Saw...
WARNING! To reduce the potential for kickback and a serious injury, move the rip fence out of contact with the workpiece when cross-cutting to prevent the workpiece from binding between the rip fence and the blade. SawStop 10” Contractor Saw...
The system also includes steel front and rear rails, a steel clamp tube, and SawStop’s proprietary design that makes the fence slide smoothly. This fence system can be used with optional 36 or 52 inch extension tables.
(See page 82 for instructions on making a push stick.) WARNING! To reduce the chance of a serious injury, always use a push stick or push block when your hand comes within 6 inches of the blade. SawStop 10” Contractor Saw...
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Fig. 69. Although not shown in the illustration, a second featherboard can be clamped to the top of the table and against the left side of the workpiece to hold the workpiece against the rip fence. Fig. 69 SawStop 10” Contractor Saw...
If that occurs and the saw is started, then the shard could contact the aluminum brake pawl and cause the brake to activate. SawStop 10” Contractor Saw...
The SawStop Out-Feed Table is designed specifically for use with the T-Glide Fence System - Professional ® Series (see Fig. 73). It does not attach to the SawStop Contractor Fence Assembly. Fig. 73 ® You can learn more about the SawStop Out-Feed Table from an authorized SawStop distributor or at www.sawstop.com.
® ® The SawStop brake cartridge (shown in Fig. 74) includes a sealed housing containing the SawStop system electronics, and an aluminum block called a brake pawl. The sealed housing also includes a high-speed actuator that pushes the brake pawl into the teeth of the saw blade in the event accidental contact is detected.
® The SawStop Brake Cartridge Changing the Brake Cartridge Changing the brake cartridge is both simple and foolproof. The safety system will not allow the motor to start unless the brake cartridge is correctly installed. Before changing the brake cartridge, make sure the Start/Stop paddle is pushed in to the OFF position, the main power switch is toggled down to the OFF position, and the power cord is unplugged.
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® The SawStop Brake Cartridge The brake cartridge is mounted on a large pivot pin and a smaller positioning pin as shown in Fig. 77. Both the pivot pin and positioning pin extend outward from a cartridge mounting bracket that sets the position of the cartridge.
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® The SawStop Brake Cartridge If the brake cartridge has not been activated, slide the brake cartridge to the right until it clears both pins as shown in Fig. 79. Fig. 79 If the cartridge has been activated, the brake pawl typically will be locked onto the blade or dado set. As a result, it is usually easiest to remove the blade and the brake cartridge together.
® The SawStop Brake Cartridge Installing a Brake Cartridge WARNING! Always turn off the main power switch and unplug the power cord before removing or installing the brake cartridge on your saw. To install a brake cartridge, the above process is reversed. Align the mounting holes in the cartridge with the pivot pin and positioning pin in the saw.
If you are unsure why the cartridge activated, you can return the cartridge to SawStop for analysis by SawStop’s service engineers. When the cartridge data is downloaded, it is usually possible to determine what caused the brake to activate so that further unintended activations can be prevented.
Once the blade is set to the correct maximum elevation, turn the set screw clockwise until it is tight. The upper elevation limit has now been set. upper elevation limit stop Fig. 83 SawStop 10” Contractor Saw...
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M6 hex nut against the rear trunnion. The lower elevation limit has now been set. rubber Fig. 85 bumper SawStop 10” Contractor Saw...
90° to the table. Turn the 0° limit 0° tilt set screw clockwise until it limit stop is tight. The 0° limit stop has now been set. 45° tilt limit stop Fig. 87 SawStop 10” Contractor Saw...
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5 mm hex key and rotating the indicator until it reads 0°. Lock the indicator in place by tightening the locking screw. locking screw tilt angle indicator Fig. 89 SawStop 10” Contractor Saw...
(see Fig. 90). If the insert is too tight, turn the side and/or rear positioning screw(s) clockwise as needed to increase the clearance between the insert and the table opening. SawStop 10” Contractor Saw...
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The height of the lock down screws can be adjusted using the included 3 mm hex key. table lock down rear rear screws leveling leveling screw screw Fig. 92 SawStop 10” Contractor Saw...
(using an 8 mm hex key) just enough so that you can slide the clamp along its mounting surface with some friction. Reinstall the blade and raise the blade to the fully elevated position. mounting bolts Fig. 95 SawStop 10” Contractor Saw...
This allows the riving knife to be used on rabbet cuts and other non-through cuts. WARNING! Always turn off the main power switch and unplug the power cord before making any adjustments to your saw. Fig. 97 SawStop 10” Contractor Saw...
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4-8 mm. Once the clamp has been properly positioned, further adjustment should not be necessary. Both the spreader and riving knife will now automatically align when installed in the clamp. SawStop 10” Contractor Saw...
If the pressure is too low these important safety devices may not function properly and a serious injury could result. In addition, the spreader or riving knife may come into contact with the blade and cause an unintended activation of the safety system. SawStop 10” Contractor Saw...
Finally, tighten the hex nut against the indexing stop flange to prevent the screw from moving. Repeat the above process for the other indexing stops if desired. stop adjustment screw indexing Fig. 101 SawStop 10” Contractor Saw...
Codes to determine the cause of the Mode. error code on the LEDs. error and the corrective action. 3. The Bypass key is not fully seated. 3. Insert the Bypass Key fully and ensure °. it turns a full 90 SawStop 10” Contractor Saw...
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4. The voltage supplied to the motor is 4. Ensure the motor is wired to match incorrect. the power that is being supplied. If using an extension cord, ensure the extension cord is the correct gauge. SawStop 10” Contractor Saw...
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1. Ensure the motor is wired to match The motor starts slowly and/or fails incorrect. the power that is being supplied. If to reach nominal speed. using an extension cord, ensure the extension cord is the correct gauge. SawStop 10” Contractor Saw...
V-ribbed belt— motor belt is static dissipative Handwheels: 6” diameter, cast aluminum with ABS handle Motor Options: 1.75 hp, 60 Hz, dual voltage motor (model CNS175) 14A at 110-120V (pre-wired in this configuration) or 7A at 208-240V 1.75 hp, 50 Hz, 208-240V (model CNS175-AU) 1.75 hp, 50 Hz, 220V (model CNS175-CH)
Arbor and Quick-Release Clamp Exploded View Attention Use spacing adjustment wrench to set spacing between 1/16”-3/32” Check after blade or cartridge changes SawStop 10” Contractor Saw...
M6x1.0x30 Button Head Socket Screw TSG-MG-018 M6x16x1.5 Washer TSG-MG-019 Anti-Kickback Pawl Left TSG-MG-020 Pawl Bushing TSG-MG-021 Anti-Kickback Pawl Right TSG-MG-022 M6x1.0 Lock Nut TSG-MG-023 M4x25 Spring Pin TSG-MG-024 Pawl Spring TSG-MG-025 36-51 Complete Top Guard Assembly TSG-MG-026 SawStop 10” Contractor Saw...
13 in the Owner’s Manual, including hardware the front panel to align the legs. Attach the legs to the front pack #1 and hardware pack #2. Call the SawStop panel using four M8 x 20 carriage bolts , four M8 washers •...
Accessories ® SawStop recommends the following accessories for use with your SawStop contractor saw. Contact your local authorized SawStop Dealer or SawStop at 1-866-SAWSTOP for more information. 1. SawStop Brake Cartridges: Standard Brake Cartridge for 10 inch saw blades TSBC-10R2...
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Front Trunnion: 27 Front Trunnion Bracket: 27 Get to Know Your Saw: 26-27 Green Wood: 46, 76 Guard (see Blade Guard) Handwheel(s): 15, 22, 26, 41, 78, 79 Insert (see Table Insert) Job Site Cart: 16, 56, 103 SawStop 10” Contractor Saw...
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89-90 literature, hardware and tools: 102 internal assembly: 93-94 stand: 87 Plug / Power Cord on a 208-240V Saw: 38-40 Preparing Your Saw for Use: 28-40 Push Block: 53-54, 84 Push Stick: 26, 33, 53-54, 82 SawStop 10” Contractor Saw...