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TRADESMAN ® 10” BENCH TABLE SAW WITH STAND Model # BTS10BW Item #53433 CAUTION – FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY READ YOUR OWNER’S MANUAL THROUGH COMPLETELY AND CAREFULLY BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO SET-UP OR OPERATE YOUR NEW POWER TOOL. ALL OPERATORS OF THIS EQUIPMENT SHOULD READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL SAFETY RULES PRINTED ON THE MACHINE AND THIS OWNERS MANUAL BEFORE USE.
POWER TOOL SAFETY CAUTION Before using your table saw, it is critical that you read and understand these safety rules. Failure to follow these rules could result in serious injury or damage to the table saw. 14. USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Good safety practices are a combination of common sense, Consult the Owner’s Manual for recommended staying alert and understanding how to use your power tool.
TABLE SAW SAFETY 1. ALWAYS USE SAW BLADE GUARD, splitter and anti- 12. PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPORT to the rear and the kickback pawls for every through sawing operation. sides of the saw table for long or wide workpieces. Through-sawing operations are those in which the blade cuts completely through the workpiece when ripping or 13.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS AND SAFETY POWER SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION To avoid electrical hazards, fire hazards or damage to the IN THE EVENT OF A MALFUNCTION OR BREAKDOWN, table saw, use proper circuit protection. Always use a grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current separate electrical circuit for your tools.
Do not modify this saw or use accessories not If any parts are missing, do not attempt to assemble the recommended by Tradesman. saw, plug in the power cord or turn the switch ON until the missing parts are obtained and correctly installed.
TABLE SAW GLOSSARY ANTI-KICKBACK PAWLS – Prevents the workpiece from OVERLOAD RESET SWITCH – Resets the thermocouple and being kicked upward or back toward the front of the table saw provides a way to restart the saw motor if it overloads or by the spinning blade.
ASSEMBLY Estimated Assembly Time 40~60 minutes Assemble table saw to stand 1. Place protective corrugated or old blanket on floor to ASSEMBLE STAND protect the saw table surface. Unpack all parts and group by type and size (see Fig. 1). 2.
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ASSEMBLY Fig. 4 FASTEN SAW TO STAND 1. LOCATE MOUNTING HOLES IN SAW BASE This saw MUST be properly secured to a sturdy workbench, stand or cabinet. Use the four ” holes already provided in the saw base. The front two holes (1) are shown in Fig. 3. There are two additional holes in the rear of the saw base.
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ASSEMBLY CAUTION INSTALL BLADE TO ARBOR INSTALL BLADE TO ARBOR – Cont’d MAKE SURE THE SAW IS DISCONNECTED FROM THE POWER SOURCE WHEN INSTALLING THE BLADE. Remove the table insert (1) by removing the 2 screws (2 & 3) that hold it in place (see Fig. 7). NOTE: Be careful not to lose the rubber washer that is on the back screw (3) beneath the insert.
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ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLE BLADE GUARD AND SPLITTER ASSEMBLE BLADE GUARD AND SPLITTER – Cont’d CAUTION MAKE SURE THE SAW IS DISCONNECTED FROM THE POWER SOURCE WHEN INSTALLING THE 2. Holding the blade guard arm (9) up and using a straight BLADE GUARD AND SPLITTER ASSEMBLIES. edge (11), ensure the splitter (10) is aligned with the saw blade (Fig.
ADJUSTMENTS MITER GAUGE ADJUSTMENT RIP FENCE ADJUSTMENT 1. To check the miter gauge, loosen clamp knob (1) to allow 1. To move the rip fence (1) along the table, lift the fence miter body (3) to rotate freely (see Fig. 13). Position the locking handle (2) and slide the fence to the desired miter body so the pointer (2) points to 90 on the...
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ADJUSTMENTS BLADE TILTING MECHANISM BLADE RAISING AND LOWERING The saw blade can be tilted two different ways. To raise the saw blade, turn handwheel (1) COUNTER CLOCKWISE (see Fig. 16). To lower the blade, turn the RAPID BLADE TILTING handwheel CLOCKWISE.. Loosen blade tilting locking knob (2) (see Fig.
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ADJUSTMENTS ADJUST BLADE PARALLEL TO CHECKING INITIAL ADJUSTMENT – cont’d MITER GAUGE GROOVE This adjustment was made at the factory, but it can be rechecked and adjusted if necessary. CAUTION To prevent personal injury: • Always disconnect plug from the power source when making any adjustments.
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ADJUSTMENTS ADJUST BLADE PARALLEL TO Re-mount saw blade on the table saw and tighten arbor MITER GAUGE GROOVE Nut. TOOLS REQUIRED While standing at the rear of the saw, use a medium size • 10mm open end or 10mm combination wrench flat blade screwdriver and gently pry the rear of the blade •...
ADJUSTMENTS BEVEL STOP (VERTICAL) BEVEL STOP 1. Raise the blade fully by rotating the handwheel counter 1. Raise the blade fully by rotating the handwheel counter clockwise until it stops. clockwise until it stops. 2. Loosen bevel angle locking knob. 2.
OPERATION SAW SWITCH CAUTION The switch (2) is located on the front panel of the saw base (see Fig. 22). To turn the saw ON move the switch to the up Have you read “POWER TOOL SAFETY” and position. To turn the saw OFF move the switch to the down “TABLE SAW SAFETY”...
OPERATION RIPPING – cont’d RIPPING – cont’d 7. The push stick should always be used when the ripped workpiece is 2” or narrower. 3. Hold the workpiece flat on the table and against the fence. Keep the workpiece about 1” back from the blade. 8.
OPERATION CROSSCUTTING BEVEL CROSSCUTTING CAUTION This operation is the same as crosscutting except the bevel To prevent serious injury: angle is set to an angle other than 0 • Do not allow familiarity gained from frequent use of 1. Adjust the blade (1) to the desired angle and tighten the your table saw to cause careless mistakes.
OPERATION MITER CUTS DADO CUTS This cutting operation is the same as crosscutting except the 1. Unplug the power cord before removing and/or installing mitre gauge is locked at an angle other than 90 dado blades. Set the miter gauge to the desired angle (see Fig. 27). 2.
OPERATION & BLADE SELECTION USING WOOD FACING ON THE RIP FENCE BLADE SELECTION - cont’d When performing some special cutting operations, add a wood Smaller diameter blades may be used, while they will result in facing (1) to either side of the rip fence (2) (see Fig. 30). a reduced cutting depth, their use will increase the output of the motor.
Place a small amount of dry lubricant such as graphite or silicone on the screw rod (1) at the thrust washer (5). Do not by a trained repair technician. Contact Tradesman Specialists for your nearest Authorized Service Center. Use oil threads of screw rod. The screw rod must be kept clean and only identical replacement parts.
TROUBLESHOOTING CAUTION To avoid injury from an accidental start, turn the switch OFF and always remove the plug from the power source before making any adjustments. Consult your local Authorized Service Center if for any reason the motor will not run. SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION...
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