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Operator’s Manual 10 IN. (254 MM) TABLE SAW Model No.: PT2502RN RONA Code: 89335000 QUESTIONS? 1-866-206-0888 Our Customer service staff is available to help you. For help with product assembly, to report damaged or missing parts, or for any other information, please call our toll-free number: 1-866-206-0888.
SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS WARNING ICONS Your power tool and its Instruction Manual may contain “WARNING ICONS” (a picture symbol intended to alert you to, and/or instruct you how to avoid, a potentially hazardous condition). Understanding and following these symbols will help you operate your tool better and safer. Shown below are some of the symbols you may see. SAFETY ALERT: Precautions that involve your safety.
POWER TOOL SAFETY Z87.1. Everyday eyeglasses have only impact– GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS resistant lenses. They ARE NOT safety glasses. BEFORE USING THIS POWER TOOL NOTE: Glasses or goggles not in compliance with Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert ANSI Z87.1 could seriously injure you when they and knowing how to use your power tool.
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TABLE SAW SAFETY 1. ALWAYS USE SAW BLADE GUARD, riving knife knife, anti-kickback pawls and guards in place, and anti-kickback pawls for every through–sawing aligned and functioning. Do not release work before operation. Through–sawing operations are those passing it completely beyond the saw blade. Do not in which the blade cuts completely through the rip work that is twisted, warped or does not have a workpiece when ripping or crosscutting.
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TABLE SAW SAFETY SAW BLADE GUARD ASSEMBLY, ANTI-KICKBACK KICKBACKS ASSEMBLY AND RIVING KNIFE KICKBACKS: Kickbacks can cause serious injury. A Your table saw is equipped with a blade guard assembly, kickback occurs when a part of the workpiece binds between the saw blade and the rip fence, or other fixed anti-kickback assembly and riving knife that covers the object, and rises from the table and is thrown toward the blade and reduces the possibility of accidental blade...
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS AND SAFETY POWER SUPPLY AND MOTOR SPECIFICATIONS GUIDELINES FOR EXTENSION CORDS USE THE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure WARNING your extension cord is in good condition. Use an To avoid electrical hazards, fire hazards, or damage extension cord heavy enough to carry the current your to the tool, use proper circuit protection.
240 VOLT SINGLE PHASE OPERATION TOOLS NEEDED FOR ASSEMBLY WARNING To avoid injury, disconnect the motor from power Not Supplied Supplied source outlet before reconnecting the wire. The motor supplied with your machine is a dual voltage, 120/240 volt motor. It is shipped ready-to-run for 120 Blade wrench Medium screwdriver volt operation.
CARTON CONTENTS UNPACKING AND CHECKING CONTENTS ITEM DESCRIPTION QUANTITY Storage parts Carefully unpack the table saw and all its parts, and Mitre gauge storage compare against the list below and the illustration on the Rip fence storage 1 set next page. With the help of an assistant place the saw Power cord storage 1 set on a secure surface and examine it carefully.
GLOSSARY OF TERMS ANTI-KICKBACK PAWLS – Prevents the workpiece NON-THROUGH SAWING - refers to any cut that does from being kicked upward or back toward the front of the not completely cut through the workpiece. table saw by the spinning blade. OVERLOAD RESET SWITCH –...
ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS Estimated Assembly Time: 90~120 minutes 5. Bag “C” - Join the right frame leg and the left frame (2 people) leg by using the rear top / bottom leg support (8, 9), six square neck bolts (11) and six nuts (12). WARNING For your safety, never connect plug to power Fig.
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9. Bag “I” - Mount the pedal (1) to the caster bracket 13.Insert the rip fence storage (20) into slots (21) of the (2) by using the longest bolt (3) and nut (4), and left leg support, tighten by using two of six screws attach the link (5) to pedal (1) with bolt (6) and nut (4) (22).
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INSTALLING THE ANTI-KICKBACK PAWL AND BLADE GUARD ASSEMBLY STORAGE (FIG. K) Fig. M Storage brackets for anti-kickback pawl and blade guard assembly are located on the right side of the saw base. 1. Bag “J, K” - Insert the bracket (1) into the left slot (2) on the right side of saw base, attach the brackets by using two of six screws (22).
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ASSEMBLING THE TABLE EXTENSION (FIG. S) Fig. P 1. Place the left table extension next to the saw table, aligning the mounting holes (1). 2. Bag “Q” - Place three bolts with washers (2) and thread in mounting holes. 3. Place a straight edge or combination square on the saw table, across the table extension.
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Assembling the rear rail (Fig. U) 3. Pull the motor locking lever (1) toward the front of the 1. Identify the right rear rail (1) and the left rear rail (2). machine while spinning the blade until the latch locks 2.
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Stop (Fig. X, Z) 0° Stop (Fig. X, Y) 1. Turn the blade tilting handwheel until the blade tilting 1. Disconnect the saw from the power source. scale is 45°. 2. Turn the blade tilting handwheel until the blade tilting 2.
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INSTALLING THE TABLE INSERT (FIG. BB, CC) WARNING NOTE: The table saw is sold with the table insert Before connecting the table saw to the power source pre-installed. However, you must verify that the table or operating the saw, always inspect the blade guard insert is flush with the table top surface on all four assembly and riving knife for proper alignment and corners of the insert.
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1. Remove the table insert and raise the blade to the INSTALLING BLADE GUARD ASSEMBLY (FIG. FF, GG) maximum height by turning the blade elevation WARNING handwheel clockwise. To avoid injury from an accidental start, make sure 2. Remove the blade guard and anti-kickback pawl the switch is in the OFF position and the plug is assembly.
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Removing the blade guard and anti-kickback pawl assembly (Fig. FF, GG) Fig. HH WARNING To avoid injury from an accidental start, make sure the switch is in the OFF position and the plug is disconnected from the power source outlet. 1.
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5. If fence is loose when the handle is in the locked (downward) position, do the following: Move the handle upward and turn the adjusting nut (6) clockwise until the rear clamp is snug. Over-tightening the adjusting bolts will cause the fence to come out of alignment.
OPERATION OVERLOAD PROTECTION (FIG. NN) BASIC SAW OPERATIONS This saw has an overload reset button (1) that resets the NOTE: The table top surfaces should be cleaned to motor after it shuts off due to overloading or low voltage. remove the protective coating added on the saw surface If the motor stops during operation, turn the ON / OFF prior to shipping, before using the saw.
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CUTTING OPERATIONS WARNING There are two basic types of cuts: ripping and AVOID KICKBACK by pushing forward on the crosscutting. Ripping is cutting along the length and the section of the workpiece that passes between the grain of the workpiece. Crosscutting is cutting either blade and the fence.
5. Start the saw and wait for the blade to come up to full turned to a new position away from the blade tilting speed. Never stand directly in line of the saw blade handwheel. Once in the new position release the path, always stand to the side of the blade that you handle and continue to tighten the handle.
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MITRE CUTS (FIG. VV) BEVEL CROSSCUTTING (FIG. TT) This sawing operation is the same as crosscutting This cutting operation is the same as crosscutting except the mitre gauge is locked at an angle other except the blade is at bevel angle other than 0°. than 0°.
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240V OPERATION: CHANGING WIRES (FIG. YY, ZZ) DADO CUTS (FIG. XX) 1. To perform dado cutting with a stacked dado blade WARNING set a special insert must be used. See page 31 for To avoid injury, disconnect the motor from power ordering information.
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Fig. ZZ 120 V Wire Wiring 240 V Wire Wiring Motor (Terminal Block) Motor (Terminal Block) Black Black White Blue White Blue Rocker Switch (Rocker Switch) White Black Black Black Black Black White Black Black 120V Black 240V 60HZ 60HZ Power (CIRCUIT BREAKER Brown...
MAINTENANCE 1. Unplug the unit from power source. Lower the blade MAINTAINING YOUR TABLE SAW to its lowest position.Turn the blade tilting handwheel GENERAL MAINTENANCE until the blade tilting scale is around 45°. WARNING 2. Remove the rear body shell (1) and left body shell (2) For your own safety, turn the switch OFF and by removing the twelve screws (3), slide the left body remove the switch key.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE WARNING To avoid injury from an accidental start, turn the switch OFF and always remove the plug from the power source before making any adjustments. If for any reason the motor will not run, contact Customer Service at the number indicated on the first page of this manual.
ACCESSORIES ACCESSORIES WARNING WARNING Do not use any accessory unless you have completely Since other branded accessories have not been tested read the Operator’s Manual for that accessory. with this product, use of such accessories with this tool WARNING could be hazardous. To reduce the risk of injury, only To avoid the risk of personal injury: recommended accessories should be used with this •...
PARTS LIST 10 IN. TABLE SAW MODEL NO. PT2502RN WARNING Any attempt to repair or replace electrical parts on this Table Saw may create a HAZARD unless repair is done by a qualified service technician. Repair service is available at your nearest Service Centre.
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10 IN. TABLE SAW MODEL NO. PT2502RN SCHEMATIC – 33 –...
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10 IN. TABLE SAW MODEL NO. PT2502RN STAND I.D. Description Size QTY I.D. Description Size 01AE LEVELING PAD 2X2U RETAINING CLIP 0CSE POWER CORD CLAMP 2X2V CASTER 0K7D CR. RE. ROUND WASHER HD. SCREW M6*1.0-10 2X5E HEX. SOC. HD. CAP BOLT M8*1.25-65...
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10 IN. TABLE SAW MODEL NO. PT2502RN MOTOR I.D. Description Size I.D. Description Size 1314 CR. RE. PAN HD. SCREW 153N CAPACITOR COVER 1451 LEAD WIRE ASS’Y 153P CAPACITOR TEMINAL COVER 0HVW BALL BEARING 153T CAPACITOR TEMINAL COVER 0HVX BALL BEARING...
PUSH STICK PATTERN PUSH STICK CONSTRUCTION • Use good quality plywood or solid wood • Use 1/2 in. (13 mm) or 3/4 in. (19 mm) material • Push stick MUST be thinner than the width of material being cut Drill Hole for Hanging Notch for Prevent Hand from Slipping...
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