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PCS31230-EU
PROFESSIONAL CABINET SAW
OWNER'S MANUAL
85-007951-00
Rev A - 05272025

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  • Page 1 PCS31230-EU PROFESSIONAL CABINET SAW OWNER’S MANUAL 85-007951-00 Rev A - 05272025...
  • Page 2 Original Instructions - Professional Cabinet Saw Updates to this manual and additional related documentation such as exploded views and parts lists are available at SawStop.eu or SawStop.uk The saw pictured on the manual cover is shown with the optional Floating Dust Collection Guard.
  • Page 3 Environmental EN 63000:2018 Number of the notified body: 0197 Michael Davies Eric Burmester Managing Director SawStop Europe Vice President of Engineering 73240 Wendlingen a.N., DEa.N., DE 11555 SW Myslony Street Tualatin, OR, USA Tualatin, Oregon, USA Date of Declaration: August 27, 2025...
  • Page 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY SYMBOLS SPECIFICATION AND REQUIREMENTS ASSEMBLING YOUR SAW UNPACKING YOUR SAW STANDING UP YOUR SAW ASSEMBLY PREPARATION 1. INSTALLING THE TILT HANDWHEEL 2. INSTALLING THE DUST PORT 3. INSTALLING THE MOTOR COVER 4. MOUNTING THE EXTENSION WINGS 5.
  • Page 5 PREPARE YOUR SAW FOR USE SOLID, LEVEL & CLEARANCE HOW TO TRANSPORT THE SAW ASSEMBLE THE MITER GAUGE HOW TO INSTALL THE BLADE GUARD OR RIVING KNIFE HOW TO ATTACH A DUST COLLECTOR TOPSIDE DUST COLLECTION USING YOUR SAW STATUS LIGHTS & CODES ADJUST THE BLADE HEIGHT ADJUST THE BLADE TILT ANGLE TURNING ON MAIN POWER AND STARTING THE MOTOR...
  • Page 6 ALIGNING THE BLADE ELEVATION ASSEMBLY ADJUSTING THE BLADE HEIGHT LIMIT STOPS ADJUSTING THE TILT LIMIT STOPS AND TILT ANGLE INDICATOR ALIGNING THE RIVING KNIFE/SPREADER TO THE BLADE SETTING THE HEIGHT OF THE RIVING KNIFE/SPREADER SETTING THE CONCENTRICITY OF THE RIVING KNIFE/SPREADER ADJUSTING THE CLAMPING FORCE FOR THE RIVING KNIFE/SPREADER PREPARING A NEW TABLE INSERT ADJUSTING THE TABLE INSERT...
  • Page 7 SYMBOLS The following symbols, acronyms and abbreviations may also be found on the exterior of your tool or in this manual. SYMBOL DEFINITION SYMBOL DEFINITION Warning of general caution or Electric shock hazard danger Protective earth ground " Inch Volts Pound Watts Kilogram...
  • Page 8 SPECIFICATION AND REQUIREMENTS GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Overall saw dimensions - Table saw only 20” w x 32 1/2” d x 34” h (508mm x 827mm x 864mm) Dimensions with 36" T-Glide fence rails 67 3/4" w x 32 1/2” d x 34” h (1720mm x 827mm x 864mm) Dimensions with 52"...
  • Page 9 PROFESSIONAL CABINET SAW DIMENSIONS Front Professional Cabinet Saw Owner's Manual...
  • Page 10 Left Side Professional Cabinet Saw Owner's Manual...
  • Page 11 Footprint BLADE REQUIREMENTS Diameter (A) 10" (250mm, 254mm), 30mm Using arbor washer with shoulder. Bore (arbor) diameter (B) 5/8” (16mm) Using arbor washer without shoulder. Blade plate thickness (C) 0.071" = 0.083" (1.8mm - 2.1mm) as marked on Riving Knife Blade kerf (D) 0.093"...
  • Page 12 * The riving knife is an optional accessory available Avoid overheating the tips of the saw blade teeth by for purchase through the online SawStop parts store. keeping the blade clean and sharp. Ensure the dust If you purchased your saw configured with the collection system is clean and free of debris.
  • Page 13 Saw blade projection above table: 40mm Spindle speed: 4100 r/min Work-piece feed rate 6 to 8m/min SawStop table saws must be connected to a Tool grounded wiring system. Failure to connect the saw to an adequate ground may prevent the safety...
  • Page 14 ASSEMBLING YOUR SAW To assemble your SawStop Professional Cabinet Saw, perform the procedures in sequence listed in this chapter. UNPACKING YOUR SAW Remove all packing materials and accessories before removing the saw from the shipping pallet. While unpacking your saw verify that the components shown on this page are included.
  • Page 15 Professional Cabinet Saw Owner's Manual...
  • Page 16 ASSEMBLY PREPARATION 1. INSTALLING THE TILT HANDWHEEL The instructions to assemble your Professional Cabinet Saw are described below. In addition to the tools included with the Table Saw Hardware Pack (shown at left), you will also need the following tools to complete the assembly: #2 Phillips screwdriver 13mm wrench...
  • Page 17 2. Remove a key (1) from the Table Saw Hardware 5. Locate the lock knob with the shorter shaft. Screw Pack and insert it into the slot at the end of the tilt- the lock knob (D) into the end of the control shaft, angle control shaft (C) on the side of the saw.
  • Page 18 1. Remove the three Dust Port screws (3) and lock 3. INSTALLING THE MOTOR COVER washers (4) from the Table Saw Hardware Pack and place one lock washer on each screw. Keep the screws nearby. 2. While holding the Dust Port in your hand, reach inside the cabinet through the opening on the side of the cabinet through which the motor protrudes.
  • Page 19 2. Slip the straight end of the motor cover rod (5) up 4. To open the Motor Cover, press on the ribbed through the bottom tube then through the row of section on the front of the Motor Cover until it half-cylinders along the edge of the Motor Cover unlatches and swing the cover away from the and finally through the upper tube.
  • Page 20 to the right side of the table. 4. MOUNTING THE EXTENSION WINGS The hardware required to mount the cast iron extension wings to the cast iron table top is located in After installing the fence rails (see below), follow the the area with the purple procedure in the manual included with your fence system for leveling the extension wings with the...
  • Page 21 3. Thread the screws into the holes towards the front 6. MOUNTING THE SWITCH BOX of the left extension wing shown in the illustration below. The hardware required to mount the Switch Box is located in the area with the orange background on the Table Saw Hardware Pack.
  • Page 22 1. To mount the blade wrench holder* (13), place the Push Block Storage M6 lock washer (14) on the M6 x 12 button head A Push Block is included with your saw and is equipped screw (15) then insert the screw through the hole with magnets for convenient storage of the Push Block on in the blade wrench holder (D).
  • Page 23 4. Locate the holes in the top of the support leg Outfeed table (opposite from the leveling foot). Align the holes in Support leg the support leg (x) with the holes in the L brackets Hardware pack* (3) you installed in step 2. *This hardware pack is specific and contains only parts for the outfeed table.
  • Page 24 Attach Outfeed Table to Fence Rail 7. Install the three barrel nuts (8) into the horizontal holes at the edge of the outfeed table. Make sure the slots on the barrel nuts are facing outward so the position of the barrel nuts can be adjusted with a flat blade screwdriver.
  • Page 25 12mm wrench. 13. Secure the bolts you installed in step 10 using an 8mm wrench. Do not over-tighten. Congratulations! Your SawStop Professional Cabinet Saw is now assembled. Professional Cabinet Saw Owner's Manual...
  • Page 26 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SAW OVERVIEW The major components of your saw are identified below. Make sure you become familiar with these components in order to follow the instructions in this manual. External Components 1. Table Top 2. Extension Wings 3.
  • Page 27 Internal Components 23. Front Trunnion Bracket 24. Front Trunnion 25. Rear Trunnion Bracket 26. Rear Trunnion 27. Elevation Plate 28. Motor 29. Motor Belt 30. Arbor Belt 31. Arbor Block 32. Brake Positioning Bolt 33. Arbor Bumper 34. Saw Blade 35.
  • Page 28 POWER CONTROLS NORMAL MODE AND STANDBY MODE Use the power controls to run the saw and monitor the Normal Mode is the regular operating mode when the saw saw’s status (see USING THE MITER GAUGE on page 43). is running, the mode you use to cut non-conductive materials.
  • Page 29 2. Lift the silver metal tab to rotate the lock-down TABLE INSERT lever upward. Your Professional Cabinet Saw uses a ‘zero-clearance’ insert (A). The zero clearance slot (B) is pre-cut at the factory. The zero-clearance slot maximizes support under narrow cuts and reduces risk of kickback. You will need to cut the slot in replacement inserts (see page 62).
  • Page 30 Collection (TSA-ODC): supports a set of anti-kickback pawls* to further minimize kickback. The blade guard on your SawStop Professional Cabinet Saw was designed to have a narrow profile that allows you to The anti-kickback pawls* (not shown) help reduce use the guard even when making narrow rip cuts. As a the likelihood of kickback.
  • Page 31 * The riving knife is an optional accessory available The top guard may then be placed in an upright position, for purchase through the online SawStop parts store. If you purchased your saw configured with the balanced against the spreader. Once upright, the top guard Floating Dust Collection Guard (TSG-FDC), a 10"...
  • Page 32 PREPARE YOUR SAW FOR USE 4. Remove the switchbox and set it on top of the table. SOLID, LEVEL & CLEARANCE Place the saw on a solid and level working surface. Make sure there is enough space around the saw so that you can cut the workpiece without interference.
  • Page 33 This placement avoids excess strain comes into contact with the blade during operation, on the extension wing fasteners. the SawStop safety system will activate. Take precautions to ensure the fence is properly positioned to avoid this by following the assembly steps below.
  • Page 34 1. Thread the two included thumbscrews (A) into the 5. Raise the saw blade and raise the blade guard as threaded holes of the metal clamp bar (B). Just a shown. few turns is sufficient for now. 2. Slide the metal clamp bar assembled with the thumbscrews into the T-slot on the fence (C) as shown.
  • Page 35 RIVING KNIFE align the spreader in the correct position without effort. Your SawStop Professional Cabinet Saw includes a unique, quick-release blade guard mounting system. This mounting 6. Lower the clamping handle (3) completely to lock system was developed to allow you to quickly remove and the spreader in place.
  • Page 36 Rotate both pawls up until they over-center and remain in the up and disabled position. You must rotate both pawls simultaneously. To enable the pawls, rotate the pawls back When using a dado set, neither the spreader-mounted down into the working position. blade guard nor the riving knife may be used.
  • Page 37 EN 12779:2015 or EN 16770:2018. HOW TO ATTACH A DUST COLLECTOR If you power your dust collector and SawStop saw from the Your SawStop Professional Cabinet Saw employs a below- same electrical circuit, ensure the circuit and breaker has table dust shroud around the blade to provide superior dust sufficient capacity for both machines.
  • Page 38 OVERARM DUST COLLECTION (TSA-ODC) The Overarm Dust Collection system ships with the SawStop Dust Collection Blade guard for easy, reliable dust management that captures 99% of dust. The rubberized collar easily fits your DC Guard, and routes dust past the end of your Extension Table before joining your saw’s 4”...
  • Page 39 Error codes not listed may also appear. If you are not able to identify the code or resolve an error situation, contact the SawStop Service department. Visit SawStop.eu/support for contact information. See the descriptions of the status conditions in the table below.
  • Page 40 The blade is stalled. Cycle power and cut material more slowly. Contact Fast blink Solid on rotation SawStop Technical Support if issue persists (see SawStop.eu/support). The Brake Cartridge has already activated or there is some other permanent defect that cannot be corrected. If the cartridge has not Replace Brake Solid on activated, cycle the power off and on.
  • Page 41 The upper limit stop is adjustable and pre-set at Your SawStop saw is equipped with a main power switch to the factory. It should not need further adjustment, but if you...
  • Page 42 (C) is in the off (pushed in) position, then turn the main power switch (A) to the on position by flipping the toggle upward. This will turn on power to the SawStop safety system. A brief initialization routine will be performed to test whether the system is operating properly.
  • Page 43 STOP THE SAW - NORMAL MODE USING THE MITER GAUGE It is not necessary to turn off the main power switch (A) The miter gauge included with your saw allows you to make after pushing in the Start/Stop paddle (C) to turn off the miter cuts and cross-cuts (cuts across the grain of the motor.
  • Page 44 If you wish to adjust Also see ADJUSTING THE FENCE on page 63. the index stops, see Calibrating 0° and 45° Index Stops on The SawStop T-Glide Advance Fence System is a is page 64 for instructions. constructed of a heavy-duty steel body for maximum rigidity.
  • Page 45 To Operate The Saw in Bypass Mode: right side of the main body to accommodate use of fence at the left or right side of the blade. This fence system is 1. Make sure the Start/Stop paddle (C) is in the off available in either a 36"...
  • Page 46 If this status code is not displayed after several trial runs, then it is likely the material is not conductive and you can make future cuts in Normal Mode. You cannot start in Bypass Mode unless the Brake Cartridge is installed and all error codes are cleared. How to Lock Out Bypass Mode STOP THE SAW - BYPASS MODE To prevent unauthorized use of the saw in Bypass Mode,...
  • Page 47 Stepping on a release will then raise the wheels OVERCURRENT PROTECTION and lower the saw back onto its feet. SawStop offers two Your saw includes an overcurrent protection circuit mobile base accessories that are compatible with your breaker, which trips in the event of a short circuit or sudden Professional Cabinet Saw.
  • Page 48 Assembly instructions for the outfeed table included with your saw are found on page 16. MAKING ADJUSTMENTS TO YOUR Your SawStop Professional Cabinet Saw has been factory adjusted to rigid specifications to provide the highest quality performance and results. Additional adjustment or alignment should not be necessary.
  • Page 49 not very flat will cause inaccuracy in the similar change but in the opposite direction, this alignment. indicates that the left and right surfaces of the blade are not parallel. Rotate the blade 1/4 turn 2. Set the tilt angle to 0º. When setting the tilt angle and repeat the process from the beginning.
  • Page 50 3. The table alignment is set by a pivot pin pressed 0.000". into the boss indicated below at the front of the 7. If the new measurement is still too high, repeat the table. above process until the parallelism between the blade and the miter slot is satisfactory.
  • Page 51 0º tilt angle). with paint or similar materials that may affect the SawStop cabinet saws are the only major cabinet saws that measurement. Attempting to align the blade to the tilt axis...
  • Page 52 test indicator at the front of the blade using a blade that is not very flat will cause inaccuracy in the alignment. 2. When you slide the dial indicator mount across the blade, you should see little or no change in the Determine If Adjustment is Needed: indicator readout since the table was previously 1.
  • Page 53 1⁄2" (12mm) inside The SawStop Professional Cabinet Saw uses a vertical slide the rear edge of the blade. Note the readout. elevation design for ultra smooth operation and rigidity. The 8.
  • Page 54 and lowered. When the blade elevation assembly is aligned, bottom bolt (F) of the secondary elevation shaft (E) until the the blade will remain parallel to the miter slots with blade is parallel to the miter slot as measured by sliding the minimum lateral movement as it is raised and lowered.
  • Page 55 (80.5mm) or higher above the table, the Upper ADJUSTING THE BLADE HEIGHT LIMIT Elevation Limit Stop should be adjusted downward. STOPS If the blade is less than 3 1 8" (79.3mm) above the table, you can adjust the limit stop upward to 3 1/8" The lower elevation limit stop prevents the arbor block or (79.3mm).
  • Page 56 3. Once the blade is set to the correct maximum 4. Using a square, check to see that the blade is at a elevation, turn the upper limit bolt clockwise until 90° angle to the table. it is tight. 4. Next, turn the locking nut (B) clockwise until it is tight.
  • Page 57 4. Once the blade is in the correct position, turn the 0° limit bolt (A) clockwise until it is tight. 5. Turn the locking nut (B) clockwise until it is tight. If the Blade Moves Past 90° 1. If the blade moves past a 90° angle with the table at a minimum tilt angle, first position the blade so that it forms a 90°...
  • Page 58 * The riving knife is an optional accessory available SawStop store. for purchase through the online SawStop parts store. If you purchased your saw configured with the Floating Dust Collection Guard (TSG-FDC), a 10" / 254mm blade compatible riving knife is provided.
  • Page 59 optional anti-kickback pawl accessory installed, The spreader or Riving Knife is held in position by a quick- you may find it necessary to flip the left anti- release clamp (E) mounted under the table and behind the kickback pawl out of the way while performing this blade.
  • Page 60 * The riving knife is an optional accessory available for purchase through the online SawStop parts store. If you purchased your saw configured with the Floating Dust Collection Guard (TSG-FDC), a 10" / 254mm blade compatible riving knife is provided.
  • Page 61 RIVING KNIFE/SPREADER TO THE BLADE on page 58) to moderate amount of force to apply with one hand. If adjust the gap between the front edge of the spreader and excessive force is required to move the handle down, or if the teeth of the blade so that it is 4-8mm.
  • Page 62 10” (254mm) blades. PREPARING A NEW TABLE INSERT ADJUSTING THE TABLE INSERT The table insert that came with your SawStop saw is pre- The SawStop zero-clearance insert has been designed to fit cut at the factory but replacement inserts are not pre-cut.
  • Page 63 between the insert and the table opening. If the insert is too The height of the lock-down screws (D) should be adjusted tight, turn the side and/or rear positioning screw(s) (B) to fit close above the leveling screws (A), while allowing clockwise as needed to increase the clearance between the enough clearance to install and remove the table insert insert and the table opening.
  • Page 64 2. Turn the wrench clockwise to tighten the fit, or Repeat the above process for the other indexing stops if counter-clockwise to loosen the fit. desired. Calibrating 0° and 45° Index Stops Adjust the Auxiliary Fence Position The miter gauge also includes indexing stops to allow you An auxiliary fence is included with your miter gauge.
  • Page 65 wrench can be turned more easily. 6. Turn the Tilt Handwheel through its full range of motion from 0º to 45º. 3. Once the motor bolts are loose, lower the motor and then tighten the bolts (B) with the wrench. 7.
  • Page 66 PCS-KIT-001 loosened. Brake Cartridge Key PCS-KIT-002 * Contact SawStop support for installation instructions. HOW TO ORDER PARTS See the Professional Cabinet Saw exploded views and parts lists available for download at SawStop.eu for a complete Professional Cabinet Saw Owner's Manual...
  • Page 67 SawStop Service. of the saw table, remove the red table insert (see page 29). The cord must be replaced by SawStop or an authorized On the back and left sides of the cabinet, two small access service agent.
  • Page 68 interior of the saw, be sure to use the hex wrench to re- tighten the retaining screw in order to secure the opening. When working beneath the saw table, be mindful of low head clearance and sharp edges. TABLE AND EXTENSION WINGS The surface of the table and extension wings should be kept clean and free of any rust.
  • Page 69 The arbor nut is right-hand The SawStop Professional Cabinet Saw is designed to be threaded so turn the nut counter-clockwise to used with a 10" (254 mm) or 9.84” (250mm) saw blade or an loosen it.
  • Page 70 BRAKE CARTRIDGE on page 73. The brake pawl and blade. This is key to the operation of the SawStop safety components inside the sealed housing are system. For the complete procedure see BRAKE POSITION expended when the brake is activated.
  • Page 71 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 unintended activations can be prevented.
  • Page 72 3. Rotate the blade guard clamping handle fully the exception of the brake pawl. The dado brake pawl is upward to provide clearance for removing the larger than the standard brake pawl to accommodate the Brake Cartridge. width and diameter of 8" (203mm) dado sets. Other size dado sets or standard 10"...
  • Page 73 Please read the important supplemental information maintaining your saw. about the SawStop safety system in the Safety and General Use Instructions for Table Saws manual Upon brake activation, the blade will stop spinning and may included with your saw.
  • Page 74 To install a Brake Cartridge, follow the steps below. 1. Align the mounting holes in the cartridge with the pivot pin and positioning pin in the saw. Rotate the key 90° counter-clockwise to lock the cartridge in place. The key will not rotate unless it is fully seated against the side of the cartridge housing and the cartridge housing is pressed against the cartridge mounting bracket.
  • Page 75 5. Fully rotate the blade guard clamping handle counter-clockwise to lock the spreader or Riving Knife in place. 6. Install the blade or dado set as described on page 69, and adjust the brake position as described in the next section. Ensure the machine is isolated from all power sources.
  • Page 76 The two slots on the blade spacing adjustment gauge are for storing the 8mm hex wrench that is used to adjust the brake position (described in step 2). The blade spacing adjustment gauge also contains magnets so it can be attached to the side of the Professional Cabinet Saw housing.
  • Page 77 ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM Repairs of the machine's control box must be carried out by the original manufacturer or an authorized service provider. LABEL DESCRIPTION/FUNCTION SWITCH BOX 16A PLUG POWER CABLE CIRCUIT BREAKER 15A CONTACTOR THERMAL OVERLOAD RELAY CONTACTOR BOX MOTOR CABLE MOTOR Professional Cabinet Saw Owner's Manual...
  • Page 78 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) SOLUTION Make sure the electrical supply to the saw There is no power to the saw. is on and that the correct voltage is being supplied. The motor will not start and both status lights on There is no Brake Cartridge installed in the Install the Brake Cartridge (see page 71).
  • Page 79 The backdrive prevention assembly is worn. Contact SawStop Service. The tilt limit stops are not adjusted properly. Adjust the tilt limit stops. The saw does not make The tilt angle indicator is not adjusted accurate bevel cuts.
  • Page 80 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) SOLUTION Make sure the mounting holes in the The holes in the Brake Cartridge shell are not Brake Cartridge are aligned with the pivot aligned with the pivot pin and positioning pin. and positioning pins. Cannot install the Brake There is debris on the pivot or positioning Make sure the pins and mounting holes Cartridge.
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