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COMPANION 172.21299 Operator's Manual

Lo-in. table sawdouble insulated

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Operator's Manual
lO-in. Table Saw
Double Insulated
Model No.
172.21299
Save this manual for future reference.
CAUTION:
Read, understand
and follow
all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions
in this manual before using this product.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
, SAFETY
• FEATURES
° ADJUSTMENT
° OPERATION
• MAINTENANCE

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  • Page 1 Operator's Manual lO-in. Table Saw Double Insulated Model No. 172.21299 , SAFETY Save this manual for future reference. • FEATURES ° ADJUSTMENT CAUTION: Read, understand and follow ° OPERATION all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions • MAINTENANCE in this manual before using this product. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
  • Page 2 Warranty..................Page Safety Instructions ............... Pages 3 - 11 Safety Symbols ................ Pages 3 and 6 Glossary of Terms ..............Pages 12-13 Unpacking ..................Page Tools Needed ................. Page Description ..................Page Assembly ..................Pages 17-19 Adjustments ................... Pages 19-23 Operation ...................
  • Page 3 / WARNING: BE SURE to read and understand all safety instructions in this manual, including all safety alert symbols such as DANGER, WARNING and CAUTION, BEFORE using this saw. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.
  • Page 4 ELECTRICAL SAFETY GENERAL ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS /!k DANGER: To reduce the risk of electrocution: 1. Use only identical replacement parts when servicing. Servicing should be performed by a qualified service technician. 2. Do not use in rain or where floor is wet. This tool is intended for indoor use only. 110-120-Volt, 60 Hz.
  • Page 5 GENERAL ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS cont. Fig. A 3-Prong Plug Properly NOTE: The adapter illustrated is for use Grounded only if you already have a properly 3-Prong Outlet grounded 2-prong outlet. NOTE: In Canada, the use of a temporary adapter is not permitted by the Canadian Electrical Code Make sure this is...
  • Page 6 Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer. SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION / EXPLANATION Wet Conditions Alert Do not expose to rain or use in wet conditions.
  • Page 7 WORK AREA SAFETY 1. ALWAYS keep your work area clean and well lit. DO NOT leave tools or pieces of wood on the saw while it is in operation. Cluttered benches and dark areas invite accidents. 2. DO NOT operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust.
  • Page 8 TOOL USE AND CARE SAFETY 1. NEVER leave the tool running unattended. ALWAYS turn it off. DO NOT leave the tool until it comes to a complete stop. 2. DO NOT use the tool if the switch does not turn it "On" or "Off". Any tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous.
  • Page 9 ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR TABLE SAWS 1. ALWAYS USE SAW BLADE GUARD, splitter and anti-kick-back pawls for every operation for which they can be used, including through sawing. Through sawing operations are those in which the blade cuts completely through the workpiece when ripping or cross-cutting.
  • Page 10 ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR TABLE SAWS cont. AND FINGER/HAND AMPUTATIONS cont.. DANGER FREE HAND CUTTING MAJOR CAUSE KICKmBACK 18. ALWAYS USE IN A WELL-VENTILATED AREA. Remove sawdust frequently. Glean out sawdust from the interior of the saw to prevent potential fire hazard. 19.
  • Page 11 ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR TABLE SAWS cont. /ik WARNING: The operation of any saw can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Before beginning power tool operation, ALWAYS wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full face shield when needed.
  • Page 12 Arbor The shaft on which a blade or cutting tool is mounted. Revolutions Per Minute (RPM) The number of turns completed by a spinning object in one minute. FPM or SPM Feet per minute (or strokes per minute), used in reference to blade movement. No Hands Zone The area between the marked lines on the left and right side of the miter table base.
  • Page 13 Non-Through Cuts Any cutting operation where the blade does not extend completely through the thickness of the workpiece. " Resaw A cutting operation to reduce the thickness of the workpiece to make thinner pieces. Heel Alignment of blade to fence. Leading End The end of the workpiece pushed into tool first.
  • Page 14 1. Remove all packing materials from around your saw. 2. Carefully lift the saw from carton and place it on a level work surface. The saw is heavy, so get help, if you need it, to help avoid injuring your back. 3.
  • Page 15 The following tools are not included, but are needed for removing the blade and for making adjustments on your saw. Fig. 2 lOmm Socket Phillips Screwdriver Ratchet Straight Edge Adjustable Wrench Combination Square Closed-end Wrench (included) Open-end Wrench (included) NOTE: To make assembly easier, keep contents of carton together. Apply a coat of automobile wax to the table.
  • Page 16 Your table saw has many built-in convenience features for fast, efficient cutting. Before attempting to use your saw, familiarize yourself with all of the operating features and safety requirements. (See Fig. 3) WARNING: DO NOT allow familiarity with your saw to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury.
  • Page 17 MOUNTING SAW TO WORK SURFACE (See Figure 4) WARNING: ALWAYS make sure your table saw is securely mounted to a workbench or an approved work stand. Failure to do so could result in an accident, resulting in possible serious personal injury.
  • Page 18 MOUNTING THE RIP FENCE (See Figure 6) 1. Mount the fence handle into the hole and tighten screw. 2. Raise fence handle up so the rear holding clamp is fully extended. 3. Place rip fence on table at desired location with the handle in front of table and holding clamp in the rear.
  • Page 19 TO REPLACE BLADE (See Figs. 7 - 9) cont. 5. Remove the arbor nut and the outer flange. 6. Install a new blade on the arbor with the blade teeth pointing towards front of saw. 7. Install the flange against the blade and thread the arbor nut as far as possible by hand.
  • Page 20 RIP FENCE ADJUSTMENT (See Fig. 11) cont. 5. If adjustment is needed to make the fence parallel to the groove: • Loosen the two screws and lift up on the handle. • Hold the fence bracket firmly against the front of the saw table.
  • Page 21 ADJUSTING THE 90 ° AND 45 ° POSITIVE STOPS (See Fig. 13-14) Your saw has positive stops that will quickly position the saw blade at 90 ° to the table. Make adjustments only if necessary. 90 ° STOP 1. Unplug the saw. WARNING: power source BEFORE...
  • Page 22 BLADE TILT POINTER 1. Unplug the saw. WARNING: To prevent personal injury, ALWAYS disconnect the plug from power source BEFORE assembling parts, making adjustments or changing blades. 2. When the blade is positioned at 90 °, adjust the blade tilt pointer to read 0° on the scale. 3.
  • Page 23 BLADE PARALLEL TO THE MITER GAUGE GROOVE (See Figure 15) cont. 10. Stand at the rear of the saw and gently pry the rear blade alignment rod to the Left or Right with a medium size slotted screwdriver. 11, While moving the rod simultaneously use a framing square to measure the distance at the front and rear of the blade to an edge on the miter slot.
  • Page 24 ON / OFF SAFETY SWITCH (FIGURES 17-18) 1. To turn saw ON ,push switch upwards. To turn saw OFF, pull switch down. 2. To lock switch in the OFF position, hold the end of the toggle switch and pull out the safety switch key.
  • Page 25 RIPPING (See Figure 19) WARNING: Toprevent s erious injury: A. NEVER use the miter gauge when ripping. B. NEVER use more than one rip fence during a single cut. C. DO NOT let familiarity with your saw make you careless in its operation. Remember it only takes a careless fraction of a second to cause severe personal injury.
  • Page 26 BASIC CUTTING OPERATIONS cont. CROSSCUTTING 90 ° MITER ANGLE (See Figure 20) operation. Remember it only takes a careless fraction of a second to cause severe /ik WARNING: DO NOT let familiarity with your saw make you careless in its personal injury.
  • Page 27 BEVEL CROSSCUTTING 0 °- 45 ° BLADE BEVEL, 90 ° MITER ,ANGLE (See Figure 21) This operation is the same as crosscutting, except the blade is at a bevel angle other then 0 °. 1. Adjust blade to the desired angle and tighten the blade bevel lock lever 2.
  • Page 28 WARNING: key. Remove plug from power source For your own safety, turn the switch OFF and remove the switch before maintaining or lubricating your saw. GENERAL 1. Clean out all sawdust that has accumulated inside the saw cabinet and the motor. 2.
  • Page 29 when using this tool or blowing dust. If operation WARNING: ALWAYS wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields is dusty, also wear a dust mask. LUBRICATION All of the bearings in this tool are lubricated at the factory with a sufficient amount of lubricant.
  • Page 30 NOTES...
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