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Craftsman Professional 315.228510 Owner's Manual

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10 in. Stationary
TABLE SAW
Model No.
315.228510
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CAUTION:
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Safety Rules and Operating
Instructions before first use of this
product.
Customer Help Line: 1-800-932-3188
• Safety
• Features
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Parts List
Sears,
Roebuck
and Co.,
Hoffman
Estates,
IL 60179
USA
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972000-526
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  • Page 1 Safety Rules and Operating • Assembly Instructions before first use of this • Operation product. • Maintenance • Parts List Customer Help Line: 1-800-932-3188 Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 ® Visit the Craftsman web page: www.sears.com/craftsman NRTUC 972000-526 11-98...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW If this I:RRFTSMRN Table Saw fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, Sears will repair it, free of charge. Contact a Sears Service Center for repair.
  • Page 3 Assembling Leg Stand ..........................19-20 Mounting the Leg Stand on the Table Saw Base ..................Assembling Table Extensions ........................Aligning Table Extensions ..........................Installing the Rear Rail ..........................Installing the Front Rail ..........................Installing the Separator Channel ......................23-24 Assembling Storage Hangers ........................Installing the Micro-Adjust ........................
  • Page 4 The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and the explanations with them, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety warnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention measures.

  • Page 5: Rules For Safe Operation

    WARNING: When servicing, use only identical (A.W.G.) of at least 14 is recommended for an Craftsman replacement parts. Use of any other extension cord 25 feet or less in length. If in parts may create a hazard or cause product doubt, use the next heavier gage.
  • Page 6 RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued) GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK. Kickback can ALLOW THE MOTOR TO COME UP TO FULL occur when the blade stalls, driving the work SPEED before starting a cut to avoid blade binding or stalling. piece back toward the operator. It can pull your hand into the blade, resulting in serious personal ALWAYS PUSH THE WORKPIECE;...
  • Page 7 Figure 1. It also has a grounding pin like the one shown. ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Your Sears Craftsman Table Saw is powered by a _1_ WARNING: Instructions are given in the precision built electric motor. It should be connected...

  • Page 8: Glossary Of Terms

    Anti-Kickback Pawls Molding A non-through cut that gives a varied shape to the Toothed safety devices behind the blade designed to workpiece and requires a special blade. stop a workpiece from being kicked back at the operator during a ripping operation. Push Stick Arbor A device used to feed the workpiece through the saw...

  • Page 9: Loose Parts List

    Your new table saw has been designed to give you • Remove the wax paper covering on the table. Use many years of high quality performance. To insure any ordinary household type grease and spot this goal, proper care and treatment is important. remover.
  • Page 10 The following items are included with your Table Saw. Figure 2 a A, Table Saw Base ............ H. Leg Brace, lower (long) ........B. Belt ............... Leg Brace, upper (short) ........C. Belt Guard (2 Piece) Leg Brace, upper (long) ........(Hardware Shown Separately) ......
  • Page 11 The following items are included with your Table Saw. R. Motor Mounting Plate Separator Channel (Hardware Shown Separately) ......1 (Hardware Shown Separately) ......1 Blade Guard Bracket ..........Dust Bag (not shown) ........... Table Extension (Hardware Shown Separately) ,..2 Owner's Manual (not shown) ........
  • Page 12 Check all loose parts from the box with the list on the previous page, the figures below and on the following page. Small items such as fasteners and end caps are shown in figures 2 b and 2 c. Follow the instructions in the Assembly section to assemble your new saw.
  • Page 13 Check all loose parts from the box with the list and figures below and on the previous pages. Small items such as fasteners and end caps are shown in figure 2 c. Follow the instructions in the Assembly section to assemble your new saw.
  • Page 14 following tools are needed for assembly and alignment. Note: The five hex keys listed below have been provided with your saw. The remaining tools are typical shop tools and are not included with your saw. SMALL/ MEDIUM NUTDRIVER PHILLIPSSCREWDRIVER 8 mm,10 mm,and 12 mm HEXKEYS(PROVIDED) and 6 mm COMBINA_ONSQUARE...
  • Page 15 AWARNING , RaisedGuard Can Dropon Spinning 10 inch Table Saw Bladeand Break. 3,100 RPM 120/240 V OLTS NI_ AC01B.Y 13AII.!IA ,,To ReduceThe Risk ofInjury, WARNING: WHEN SERVICING,USE ONLYIDENTICAL GuardMustBe CRAFTSMANREPLACEMENT PARTS, In Place MODEL 315.228510 SEFI. N O. DuringUse. MADE IN TAMAN SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO.
  • Page 16 WARNING When Mounting an Auxiliary Fence Face, Position Mounting Hardware Beyond Arrow at Right and Left as indicated. Keep Fasteners Away From Blade. A WARNING Do Not Li.ft Saw With Rails Debris on rail can misalign the rip fence. Workpiece or Extension Tables.
  • Page 17 KNOW YOUR TABLE BLADE ANTI-KICKBACK PAWLS RIP FENCE SEPARATOR REARRAIL TABLE CHANNEL BLAD RIVINGKNIFE ALIGN-A-CUT EXTENSION INSERT OR SPREADER SCALE MITER _ GAGEGROOVE TABLE EXTENSION FRONT RAIL SWITCH MITER WITH KEY GAGE FINE ADJUSTMENT HANDWHEEL KNOB BEVEL SCALE RIP FENCE HANDLE HEIGHT HANDWHEEL...
  • Page 18 3HP, with capacitor start and V-belt drive, and is BLADE -This saw is provided with a Craftsman 40 housed in a sturdy steel base. tooth, 10 in. carbide tipped blade. The blade is...
  • Page 19 Assembly is best done in the area where the saw will be used. When you remove the table saw base, loose parts, and hardware from the packing materials, check all items with the loose parts list and drawing. If you are unsure about the description of any part, refer to the drawing.

  • Page 20: Labels

    Add hardware and finger tighten. Repeat for the holes in the table with the holes in the end the other long upper brace. braces. Make sure the Craftsman label faces the • Use the same steps to install the lower braces.
  • Page 21 ASSEMBLING TABLE EXTENSIONS WARNING: The extensions are very heavy. Do See Figure 10. not lift the saw table without help. Keep your knees bent and lift with your legs, not your back. • Locate the table extensions and the small hard- Ignoring these precautions can result in back ware bag with the following: injury.
  • Page 22 • At the back of the table, put the square head bolts INSTALLING THE REAR RAIL in the holes in the edge of the table and extensions See Figures 12, 13, and 14. so the bolt heads extend outward 1/2 in. •...
  • Page 23 INSTALLING THE FRONT RAIL RAIL SLOT HEXNUT See Figures 15, 16, and 17. • Locate the front rail, the switch assembly, and the following hardware: 6 square head bolts (5/16-18 x 1 in.) 6 flat washers (5/16 in.) 6 hex nuts (5/16o18) Right and left end caps for front rail 4 screws (5/32-32 x 1/2 in.) for end caps •...
  • Page 24 • Slide the square head bolts into the slots from the • On the front at the top of the leg stand, remove one right end of the front and rear rails. of the lower carriage bolts. See Figure 19. •...
  • Page 25 • Insert the two remaining pan head screws into • Remove the rip fence and repeat on the other side holes in the micro-adjust knob bracket, of the blade. When the fence rides smoothly, tighten all rail hex nuts with a 12 mm wrench. •...
  • Page 26 MOUNTING THE MOTOR AND SWITCH • Locate the switch assembly, two screws (1/4-20 x 3/8 in.) and two square nuts (1/4-20).Insert the See Figures 24, 25, and 26. screws from the rear of the switch plate and add • Locate the motor and switch assembly, the motor the square nuts on the front.
  • Page 27 INSTALLING THE BELT AND BELT GUARD See Figures 27 and 28. BELTGUARD • Locate the belt, belt guard, 4 flat washers (3/16 in.) and 4 small hex nuts (3/16-24). Locate the dust cover and hardware. • Lower the blade by turning the height handwheel on the front of cabinet.
  • Page 28 INSTALLING THE BLADE GUARD SOCKETHEADCAPSCREWS(3) BLADEGUARD See Figures 29, 30, and 31, FLATWASHER WARNING: If the blade is not fully lowered, turn the height handwheel on the front of the cabinet to lower the blade to prevent the risk of injury. •...
  • Page 29 CHECKING THE THROAT PLATE BLADEGUARD See Figure 32. CAUTION: The throat plate must be even with the table sutrace. If itistoo high or too low, the workpiece can catch on uneven edges and cause kickback. • Make sure the throat plate is flush with the table top. To change the height of the throat plate, loosen the flat head screw that secures the throat plate and adjust the four setscrews on the throat plate with a 2 mm hex...
  • Page 30 MITERGAGEGROOVE CHECKING RIP FENCE FRAMING SQUARE BLADE ALIGNMENT See Figures 36, 37, and 38. The rip fence is self-aligning but should be checked before first use. WARNING: Failure to align the rip fence to the blade can cause jams and kickback, resulting in serious personal injury.
  • Page 31 CHANGING THE MOTOR VOLTAGE GREENGROUNDING BLACKLEAD WIRE See Figures 39 and 40. BROWNLEAD WARNING: If you are unfamiliar with the basic fundamentals of electricity do not attempt this procedure. Use a qualified electrician to change the voltage of the saw to avoid electric shock or possibly a fire.
  • Page 32 ASSEMBLINGTHE HOLDDOWNCLAMPON THEMITERGAGE See Figures 41, 42, and 43. The miter gage should be used when making cross cuts in the workpiece. The hold down clamp with quick release button helps hold the workpiece against the miter gage for controlled cutting. •...
  • Page 33 To avoid unnecessary setups and adjustments, a good practice is to check your setups carefully with a framing square and make practice cuts in scrap wood before making finish cuts in good workpieces. Do not start any adjustments until you have checked with a square and made test cuts to be sure adjustments are needed. o.,o, oo,°o---1/A REPLACING...
  • Page 34 HEELING(PARALLELING)THESAWBLADE BLADEGUARD IS NOTSHOWNFOR CLARITY TO THE MITERGAGE GROOVE See Figures 47, 48 and 49. DO NOT loosen any screws for this adjustment t'l'l _ SQUARE until you have checked with a square and made test cuts to be sure adjustments are necessary, /_p_--MARKATBACKFRAM,NG Once the screws are loosened, these items must MITERGAGEGROOVE...
  • Page 35 • If the blade is not parallel, adjust the front table BEVELLOCK HANDLE bracket. Tilt the blade to 45" with the bevel lock (NOTSHOWN) handle and bevel handwheel. • From the backof the saw, loosen bolts holding the HEIGHT front table bracket, as well as the rear table HANDWHEEL bracket.
  • Page 36 ADJUSTINGTHEMITERGAGE QUICKRELEASE QUICK RELEASE Figure The miter gage is used in making cross cuts in the STOP DOWNCLAMP workpiece. To use the miter gage at an angle other than 0", loosen both lock knobs and pull out the stop pin. Move the miter gage rod to the desired angle. LOCK KNOBS _I= WARNING: Make sure the switch is off, the...
  • Page 37 BASIC OPERATION OF THE TABLE • To avoid pinching the blade, support the work properly before beginning a cut. A table saw can be used for straight-line cutting • When making a cut, use steady, even pressure. operations such as cross cutting, ripping, mitering, Never force cuts.
  • Page 38 RESETTING THE THERMAL OVERLOAD CAUSES OF OVERLOAD PROTECTOR Overload and overheating result from a number of See Figure 55. sources. Always check the connections, the load and the supply circuit if motor performance is not satisfac- Your table saw is equipped with an overload protector tory.

  • Page 39: Features

    TYPES OF CUTS See Figure 56. There are six basic cuts: 1) the cross cut, 2) the rip cut, 3) the miter cut, 4) the bevel cross cut, 5) the CROSSCUT bevel rip cut, and 6) the compound (bevel) miter cut. All other cuts are combinations of these basic opera- ®...
  • Page 40 MAKING A CROSS See Figures 57, 58, 59, and 60. WARNING: Make sure the blade guard is lowered over the blade and is working properly to prevent possible injury. It is recommended that you make test cuts on scrap wood. Stand at the front of the saw and push the INSERTSWITCHKEY Fig.
  • Page 41 • Check that the wood is not touching the blade. WARNING: Make sure the blade guard is Insert switch key and lift switch to ON position. See lowered over the blade and is working properly to Figures 58 and 59. prevent possible injury.
  • Page 42 MAKING A MITER CUT • Hold work firmly against the miter gage and push to feed work into the blade. See Figure 62. • When work is completed, press switch off and remove switch key. WARNING: Make sure the blade guard is lowered over the blade and is working properly to MAKING A BEVEL...
  • Page 43 • Set miter gage to O" if needed. Loosen miter gage • Set blade angle by loosening bevel lock handle knob and use indicator on the miter gage. Re- and turning bevel handwheel. Retighten blade lock handle. tighten miter gage knob. •...
  • Page 44 (BEVEL) MAKING A COMPOUND MITER CUT n Set blade angle and height by loosening the bevel lock handle and turning the height and bevel See Figure 66. handwheels. Retighten bevel lock handle. Practice on scrap wood, From the front of the saw, push the wood to the blade with the miter gage, Do •...
  • Page 45 MAKING A LARGE PANEL CUT • Depending on the shape of panel, use rip fence or See Figure67, miter gage. If panel is too large to use either rip fence or miter gage, it is toe large for this saw. Make sure the saw is properly secured to a work surface to avoid tipping from the weight of a large WARNING:...

  • Page 46: Assembly

    MAKING A DADO CUT MAKING A NON-THROUGH See Figure 68. See Figure 69. This is the only type of cut made without the blade An optional dado throat plate is required for this procedure. See the Accessories section of this guard.
  • Page 47 Frequently vacuum or blow out any sawdust from the motor. WARNING: When servicing, use only identical Craftsman replacement parts. Use of any other part may create a hazard or cause product WARNING: If the power cord is worn, cut, or damage.
  • Page 48 PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Saw does not start. 1. Motor cord or wall cord is not 1. Plug in motor cord or wall cord. plugged in. 2. Circuit fuse is blown. 2. Replace circuit fuse. 3. Reset circuit breaker. 3. Circuit breaker is tripped. 4.
  • Page 49 PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION 1. Motor is overloaded. Fuses or circuit breakers open 1. Feed work more slowly. frequently. 2. Fuses or circuit breakers are 2. Replace fuses or circuit break- ers. wrong size or defective. 3. Dull blade. 3. Replace the blade. 4.

  • Page 50: Aligning Rip Fence And Front Rail

    2. Rails are dirty or sticky. Wood edges away from rip fence 1. Rip fence is misaligned. 1. See the Assembly section for Checking Rip Fence and Blade when ripping. Alignment and Aligning Rip Fence and Front Rail procedures. CRAFTSMAN" TABLE SAW316.228610...
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  • Page 54 CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW - MODEL NO. 315.228510 , number in all correspondence regarding your TABLE SAW or when ordering repair parts. The model number will be found on a plate attached to the cabinet. Always mention the model _---7 FIGUREA...
  • Page 55 CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW - MODEL NO. 315.228510 The model number will be found on a plate attached to the cabinet. Always mention the modet number in all correspondence regarding your TABLE SAW or when ordering repair parts. PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE A...
  • Page 56 CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW - MODEL NO. 315.228510 SAW or when ordering repair parts. I The model number will be found on a plate attached to the cabinet. Always mention the model number in all correspondence regarding your TABLE RGUREB...
  • Page 57 CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW - MODEL NO. 315,228510 SAW or when ordering repair parts. The model number will be found on a plate attached to the cabinet. Always mention the model number in all correspondence regarding your TABLE PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE B...
  • Page 58 ..CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW- MODEL NO. 315.228510 I The model number will be found on a plate attached to the cabinet. Always mention the model number in all correspondence regarding your TABLE l SAW or when ordering repair parts. =mill...

  • Page 59: Adjustments

    CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW- MODEL NO. 315.228510 SAW or when ordering repair parts. I The model number will be found on a plate attached to the cabinet. Always mention the model number in all correspondence regarding your TABLE i"- PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE C...
  • Page 60 CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW- MODEL NO. 315.228510 SAW or when ordering repair pads. The model number will be found on a plate attached to the cabinet. Always mention the model number in all correspondence regarding your TABLE FIGURED...
  • Page 61 CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW- MODEL NO. 315.228510 SAW or when ordering repair parts. I The model number will be found on a plate attached to the cabinet. Always mention the model number in all correspondence regarding your TABLE PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE D...
  • Page 62 CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW- MODEL NO. 315.228510 SAW or when ordering repair parts. I The model number will be found on a plate attached to the cabinet. Always mention the model number in all correspondence regarding your TABLE FIGUREE...
  • Page 63 CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW- MODEL NO. 315.228510 SAW or when ordering repair parts. The model number will be found on a plate attached to the cabinet. Always mention the model number in all correspondence regarding your TABLE PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE E...
  • Page 64 CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW - MODEL NO. 315.228510 SAW or when ordering repair parts. I The model number will be found on a plate attached to the cabinet. Always mention the model number in all correspondence regarding your TABLE FIGUREF...
  • Page 65 CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW- MODEL NO. 315.228510 SAW or when ordering repair parts. The model number will be found on a plate attached to the cabinet. Always mention the model number in all correspondence regarding your TABLE PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE F...
  • Page 66 CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW- MODEL NO. 315.228510 SAW or when ordedng repair parts. I The model number will be found on a plate attached to the cabinet. Always mention the model number in all correspondence regarding your TABLE • RGUREG...
  • Page 67 CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW - MODEL NO. 315.228510 SAW or when ordering repair parts. I The model number will be found on a plate attached to the cabinet. Always mention the model number in all correspondence regarding your TABLE PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE G...
  • Page 68 CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW - MODEL NO. 315.228510 SAW or when ordering repair pads. I The model number will be found on a plate attached to the cabinet. Always mention the model number in all correspondence regarding your TABLE RGUREH...
  • Page 69 CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW - MODEL NO. 315.228510 SAW or when ordering repair parts. I The model number will be found on a plate attached to the cabinet. Always mention the model number in all correspondence regarding your TABLE PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE H...
  • Page 70 CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW - MODEL NO. 315.228510 •| The model number will be found on a plate attached to the cabinet: Always mention the model number in all correspondence regarding your TABLE SAW or when ordering repair parts. RGUREI...
  • Page 71 CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW - MODEL NO. 315.228510 SAW or when ordedngrepair parts. The model number will be found on a plate attached to the cabinet. Always mention the model number in all correspondence regarding your TABLE PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE I...

  • Page 72: Maintenance

    For in-home major brand repair service: Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1-800-4-MY-HOME s" (1-800-469-4663) Para pedir servicio de reparacibn a domicilio - 1-800-676-5811 In Canada for all your service and parts needs call - 1-800-665-4455 Au Canada pour tout le service ou les pieces For the repair or replacement parts you need: Call 6 am - 11 pm CST, 7 days a week...

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