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Bryan Fletcher
April 7, 2025
my sawstop saw tilts to 20 deg and thin it's like the gear is stripped it justs bounces
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Mr. Anderson
April 9, 2025
If the SawStop PCS175 saw tilts to 20 degrees and bounces as if the gear is stripped, it may be due to a problem with the tilt mechanism components such as the tilt handwheel, sector gear, worm gear, or threaded rod. These parts are involved in adjusting and holding the blade at the desired tilt angle. If they are worn, damaged, or not properly lubricated, the tilt movement may not be smooth, causing bouncing or slipping. Checking for damage and ensuring proper lubrication of the tilt mechanism is recommended.
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SawStop ® 10” PROFESSIONAL CABINET SAW OWNER’S MANUAL Model PCS175...
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The saw on the front cover is shown with the optional 36 inch Professional Series II Fence Assembly. Your saw may look different. SawStop, the SawStop blade logo, and the confi guration of this product are either registered trademarks or trademarks of SawStop, LLC. Software copyright by SawStop, LLC. All rights reserved.
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To Our Customers ® Thank you for purchasing a SawStop Professional Cabinet Saw! Your saw includes our revolutionary, award- winning safety system that tells the difference between cutting wood and cutting a person. If you ever accidentally contact the moving blade, the safety system will detect that contact and stop the blade in milliseconds to minimize any injury.
Blade or Dado Installation Brake Position Adjustment Blade Guard and Riving Knife Installation Dust Collection Electrical Power Connection Re-Wiring a PCS175 Saw for 208-240V Power Changing the Plug or Power Cord on a 208-240V Saw SawStop 10” Professional Cabinet Saw...
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Using a Mobile Base Using an Out-Feed Table Changing the Brake Cartridge Installing a Brake Cartridge What to do if the SawStop ® Safety System Activates Making Adjustments to Your Saw Aligning the Table Aligning the Blade to the Tilt Axis...
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Internal Assembly Exploded View Internal Assembly Parts List Arbor Assembly Exploded View Arbor Assembly Parts List Blade Guard and Miter Gauge Exploded View Blade Guard and Miter Gauge Parts List Literature, Hardware and Tools Parts List Accessories Index SawStop 10” Professional Cabinet Saw...
This warranty is void if the saw or any portion of the saw is modifi ed without the prior written permission of SawStop, LLC, or if the saw is located or has been used outside of the country of residence of the authorized SawStop distributor from whom the saw was purchased.
A cord length over 50 feet is not recommended for 110- over 50 Feet Not Recommended 120V power. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge number the heavier the cord. SawStop 10” Professional Cabinet Saw...
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Professional Cabinet Saw Model PCS175 re-wired for 208-230V power is intended for use on a circuit that has an outlet that looks like the one illustrated in Sketch D. The saw has a grounding plug that looks like the plug illustrated in Sketch D.
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22. DON’T FORCE THE TOOL. It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed. For example, do not try to cut wood faster than the motor can handle. SawStop 10” Professional Cabinet Saw...
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27. Use only recommended accessories with the saw. Consult this manual for recommended accessories. The use of improper accessories may cause risk of injury. When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. 28. Keep the top of the saw clean and free from clutter. Cluttered areas invite accidents. SawStop 10” Professional Cabinet Saw...
WARNING warning labels are reproduced below: WARNING For your own safety, read the instruction manual To avoid loss of SawStop protection during coast down, before operating this saw. do not turn off Main Power until 1. Wear eye protection. blade has stopped spinning.
® The SawStop Safety System ® This Professional Cabinet Saw is equipped with the SawStop safety system. This revolutionary technology was developed to reduce the potential for a serious injury in the event of accidental contact with the saw blade.
® Never attempt to use a dado set or blade other than an 8 inch dado set with the SawStop dado cartridge. The use of smaller diameter blades with a brake cartridge designed for larger blades could result in a serious injury because the brake cannot be positioned correctly to stop the smaller blades.
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Similarly, stacks of two or more 10 inch blades should never be used on your SawStop saw as the combined weight of the blades may be too heavy to stop quickly. If you need to use a blade with a kerf thicker than ⁄...
WARNING! The saw weighs approximately 247 pounds without the extension wings and 317 pounds with the extension wings. Be careful in handling the saw to avoid injury. SawStop 10” Professional Cabinet Saw...
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Al cr us a se ca bi h or th e pi nc cu t, extension wings (two) 10” blade table saw (with pre-installed zero-clearance table insert, brake cartridge, and brake cartridge key) SawStop 10” Professional Cabinet Saw...
Styrofoam (see Fig. 2b). top piece of Styrofoam the bottom edge the edge of the of the saw should table should overhang the edge overhang the edge of the Styrofoam of the Styrofoam Fig. 2a Fig. 2b SawStop 10” Professional Cabinet Saw...
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(see Fig. 4). Lift the saw slowly so that it slides off the Styrofoam and onto the fl oor without damaging the cabinet. Fig. 4 SawStop 10” Professional Cabinet Saw...
. a se ca bin th e cu t, set screw elevation control shaft handwheel handwheel Fig. 10 elevation lock knob handwheel elevation lock knob Fig. 11 Fig. 12 SawStop 10” Professional Cabinet Saw...
Al cr us a se ca bi h or th e pi nc cu t, handwheel set screw handwheel Fig. 16 tilt lock knob handwheel tilt lock knob Fig. 17 Fig. 18 SawStop 10” Professional Cabinet Saw...
Do not operate with door open. shown in Fig. 21. Using a Phillips screwdriver, tighten each screw a little bit at a time until all three screws are securely in place. Fig. 21 SawStop 10” Professional Cabinet Saw...
To open the motor cover press on the ribbed section on the front of the motor cover until it unlatches and swing the cover away from the cabinet. Reverse the process to close the cover (see Fig. 25). Fig. 25 SawStop 10” Professional Cabinet Saw...
Fig. 26 Use a straight-edge to level the extension wings with the cast iron table top and tighten all of the M8 x 20 hex bolts with a 13 mm wrench (see Fig. 27). Fig. 27 SawStop 10” Professional Cabinet Saw...
Tighten the screw with a 4mm hex key. Congratulations, your saw is now assembled. Note: You must install a rip fence prior to using the saw. Refer to the manual accompanying your rip fence for instructions on how to install the fence. SawStop 10” Professional Cabinet Saw...
WARNING! Never operate the saw without the table insert in place. CAUTION! Do not use table inserts with metal or other electrically-conductive parts that could contact the blade. This can cause the brake to be activated unnecessarily. SawStop 10” Professional Cabinet Saw...
You can use a dado set to cut a groove or slot in a workpiece. Other sizes or types of blades are not compatible with a SawStop saw. If you attempt to use an incompatible blade, the safety system will display an error code and prevent the motor from starting.
Adjust the brake position as needed to set the spacing between the teeth of the blade and the closest point on the brake cartridge to between ⁄ ⁄ inch (see Fig. 40). Fig. 41 SawStop 10” Professional Cabinet Saw...
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After adjusting the brake position and before starting the saw, spin the blade by hand at least one full revolution to verify that the blade does not hit the brake (see Fig. 43). spin the blade by hand to make sure the blade does not touch the brake Fig. 43 SawStop 10” Professional Cabinet Saw...
WARNING! Use the blade guard and spreader for every operation for which it can be used, including all through-sawing. SawStop 10” Professional Cabinet Saw...
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Note: both the spreader and the riving knife are 2.3 mm (0.090 inch) thick. Do not use a saw blade with a kerf less than 2.35 mm with these tools. The kerf of a saw blade is the width of the cut produced by the blade. SawStop 10” Professional Cabinet Saw...
SawStop recommends the use of a dust collection system that provides at least 350 CFM of fl ow at the dust port. Attach a 4 inch diameter fl exible hose between the inlet port on your dust collector and the dust port at the ®...
The AC motor that comes with the Professional Cabinet Saw model PCS175 is rated at 1.75 hp and operates at 60 Hz. It can be used with 110-120V or 208-240V power. It comes from the factory pre-wired for 115V, which means it will work with 110-120V power.
Be sure to unplug your saw before proceeding. 2. Rewire the motor: The motor included on the PCS175 is a dual voltage motor. It is wired from the factory to run on 110-120V power. To convert the motor to run on 208-240V power, follow the steps below exactly: •...
Preparing Your Saw for Use Electrical Schematic for Re-Wiring a PCS175 Motor for 220-240V Power 110-120V Wiring Diagram Junction Box on Motor wire nut white black wire nut yellow motor white green black from contactor contactor 110-120 V 208-240V Wiring Diagram...
Replacing the Power Cord Plug 230V contactor box assembly PCS-WA-025 which enables the Professional Cabinet Saw Model PCS175 to be used with 230V power comes with a NEMA 6-15P plug attached to the end of a 9 ft power cord. If you need to replace the plug with a different style plug, replace it with a 3-prong, 208-240V, UL-listed plug.
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(see Figs. 51 and 52). ground contactor power cord Fig. 51 Fig. 52 SawStop 10” Professional Cabinet Saw...
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(see Fig. 54). A wiring diagram is shown in Fig. 55 on page 41. thermal circuit breaker contactor ground power cable Fig. 54 SawStop 10” Professional Cabinet Saw...
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Preparing Your Saw for Use 230V PCS-WA-025 Contactor Box Wiring Diagram: THERMAL CIRCUIT BREAKER GROUND Green White Black CONTACTOR COIL COIL Green CONTACTOR BOX POWER MOTOR SWITCHBOX CABLE CABLE CABLE Fig. 55 SawStop 10” Professional Cabinet Saw...
These limit stops are pre-set at the factory and should not need adjustment. If you decide to adjust the blade tilt limit stops, see tilt scale indicator page 75 for instructions. Fig. 57 SawStop 10” Professional Cabinet Saw...
® Your SawStop saw is equipped with a main power switch to supply power to the SawStop safety system and a Start/Stop paddle to turn the motor on and off. Both the main power switch and the Start/Stop paddle are mounted on the switch box (see Fig.
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Double check the electrical circuit and all switch electrical connections and always use an contactor box appropriate feed rate for the material that you are cutting. Fig. 60 SawStop 10” Professional Cabinet Saw...
System Ready — this code indicates that all self-checks have been completed, the safety system is operating properly, and the saw is in Standby mode ready to run. SawStop 10” Professional Cabinet Saw...
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Standby mode. The brake will not be activated and the code will automatically clear within 5 seconds after contact is ended. The system will not allow the motor to start while this code is displayed. SawStop 10” Professional Cabinet Saw...
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The overload error indicates that the system was close to fi ring the brake before it went into overload. Therefore, repeatedly attempting to cut a wet piece of wood could result in an unnecessary activation of the brake. SawStop 10” Professional Cabinet Saw...
Lift to and then rotate up remove Fig. 63 Fig. 64 WARNING! Use the blade guard for every operation for which it can be used, including all through-sawing. SawStop 10” Professional Cabinet Saw...
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When not in use, the blade guard can be stored by inserting the bottom of the spreader in the outer slot of the accessory tool holder mounted to the side of the saw (see Fig. 33 on page 26). SawStop 10” Professional Cabinet Saw...
The miter gauge is shown in use during a cross-cut in Fig. 72 on page 52. miter gauge in storage location Fig. 69 SawStop 10” Professional Cabinet Saw...
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Do not touch the portion of the workpiece that was cut off until the blade is stopped. WARNING! Never make freehand cuts. Never hold or touch an unsupported piece of wood while the blade is spinning. SawStop 10” Professional Cabinet Saw...
WARNING! To reduce the potential for kickback and a serious injury, move the rip fence out of contact with the workpiece when cross-cutting to prevent the workpiece from binding between the rip fence and the blade. SawStop 10” Professional Cabinet Saw...
fl atness over time. The system also includes steel front and rear rails, a steel clamp tube, and SawStop’s proprietary design that makes the fence glide smoothly along the rail. This fence system is available in either a 36 or 52 inch version.
(See page 94 for instructions on making a push stick.) SawStop 10” Professional Cabinet Saw...
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Professional Series II fence where it is more easily accessible (see Fig. 78). push stick can be placed here push stick should be stored here Fig. 77 Fig. 78 SawStop 10” Professional Cabinet Saw...
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(Fig. 80). A second featherboard can be clamped to the top of the table as discussed above, to hold the workpiece against the fence. Fig. 80 SawStop 10” Professional Cabinet Saw...
If that occurs and the saw is started, the shard could contact the aluminum brake pawl and cause the brake to activate. SawStop 10” Professional Cabinet Saw...
fl oor and lowered again. Fig. 83 ® ® You can learn more about the SawStop Professional Cabinet Saw Mobile Base and the SawStop Mobile ® Base Conversion Kit for use with the SawStop Industrial Mobile Base from an authorized SawStop distributor or at www.sawstop.com.
Professional Series II Fence System (see Fig. 84) and the Premium Fence Assembly (see Fig. 74 on page 53). Fig. 84 ® You can learn more about the SawStop Out-Feed Table from an authorized SawStop distributor or at www.sawstop.com. SawStop 10” Professional Cabinet Saw...
® ® The SawStop brake cartridge (shown in Fig. 85) includes a sealed housing containing the SawStop system electronics, and an aluminum block called a brake pawl. The sealed housing also includes a high-speed actuator that pushes the brake pawl into the teeth of the saw blade in the event accidental contact is detected.
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The cartridge mounting bracket also holds a computer cable that self-aligns to the connector in the side of the cartridge. A cartridge key is used to lock the brake cartridge in place against the cartridge mounting bracket. positioning cartridge Fig. 88 SawStop 10” Professional Cabinet Saw...
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A signifi cant force may be needed to pry the cartridge off the mounting pin if the brake pawl deformed and pinched the pivot pin when it stopped the blade. SawStop 10” Professional Cabinet Saw...
An improperly positioned brake could increase the time required to stop the blade in the event of accidental contact, or cause the brake to actuate unexpectedly if the blade comes into contact with the brake. SawStop 10” Professional Cabinet Saw...
What to do if the SawStop Safety System Activates When the SawStop safety system is activated, the brake pawl will be pushed into the blade to stop its rotation. If the blade is spinning at a signifi cant speed, the arbor block will retract to lower the blade below the table. Both of these actions will occur within just a few milliseconds.
Making Adjustments to Your Saw Your SawStop Professional Cabinet Saw has been factory adjusted to rigid specifi cations to provide the highest quality performance and results. Additional adjustment or alignment should not be necessary. Nevertheless, your SawStop Professional Cabinet Saw has been designed to allow a wide range of adjustments and alignments to achieve the ultimate in precision.
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For measurements larger than 0.002 inch, you can adjust the position of the table to improve the parallelism between the blade and the miter slot. SawStop 10” Professional Cabinet Saw...
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“star pattern” until all are tight. Watch the dial indicator while tightening, and if one bolt causes a signifi cant change, tighten the other bolts fi rst. SawStop 10” Professional Cabinet Saw...
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Preferred Table Alignment Procedure. Repeat the above measurements and table alignment until you are satisfi ed with the parallelism between the blade and the miter slot. Finally, tighten the table mounting bolts. Fig. 99 SawStop 10” Professional Cabinet Saw...
0º (this assumes the table has been aligned to be parallel ® to the blade at 0º tilt angle). SawStop cabinet saws are the only major cabinet saws that allow you to fi ne tune the parallelism of the blade to the tilt axis.
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The angle of the blade relative to the tilt axis is controlled by two bolts that bolt the secondary elevation shaft to the rear trunnion (see in Fig. 102). bottom bolt secondary elevation shaft Fig. 102 SawStop 10” Professional Cabinet Saw...
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0.002 inch at both 0º and 45º, then the blade is parallel to the tilt axis. If necessary, you can fi ne tune the alignment by repeating the above procedure. SawStop 10” Professional Cabinet Saw...
Although all table saws suffer from some lateral blade movement due to tolerance stack-ups in machining, only SawStop cabinet saws allow you any adjustment to minimize this problem. WARNING! Always turn off the main power switch and unplug the power cord before making any adjustments to your saw.
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0º tilt angle as described on page 65. Then continue the alignment process by re-aligning the blade to the tilt axis (see page 69) and then re-aligning the blade Fig. 105 elevation assembly (see page 72). SawStop 10” Professional Cabinet Saw...
Finally, turn the upper elevation locking nut clockwise until it is tight. The upper limit stop elevation limit has now been set. Fig. 107 SawStop 10” Professional Cabinet Saw...
Next, turn the 0° limit bolt clockwise until it is tight. Finally, turn the locking nut clockwise until it is tight. The 0° tilt limit stop has now been set. 0° tilt locking limit stop Fig. 109 SawStop 10” Professional Cabinet Saw...
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0°. It may be helpful locking tilt angle to remove the elevation handwheel to screws indicator Fig. 111 access the screws. Lock the indicator in place by tightening the locking screws. SawStop 10” Professional Cabinet Saw...
(see Fig. 112). If the insert is too tight, turn the side and/or rear positioning screw(s) clockwise as needed to increase the clearance between the insert and the table opening. SawStop 10” Professional Cabinet Saw...
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The height of the lock-down screws can be adjusted using the included 3 mm hex key. table lock-down rear rear screws leveling leveling screw screw Fig. 114 SawStop 10” Professional Cabinet Saw...
(using an 8 mm hex key) just enough so that you can slide the clamp along its mounting surface with some friction. Reinstall the blade and raise the blade to the fully elevated position. mounting bolts Fig. 117 SawStop 10” Professional Cabinet Saw...
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Fig. 119 WARNING! Always turn off the main power switch and unplug the power cord before making any adjustments to your saw. SawStop 10” Professional Cabinet Saw...
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4-7 mm. Once the clamp has been properly positioned, further adjustment should not be necessary. Both the spreader and riving knife will now automatically align when installed in the clamp. SawStop 10” Professional Cabinet Saw...
If the pressure is too low these important safety devices may not function properly and a serious injury could result. In addition, the spreader or riving knife may come into contact with the blade and cause an unintended activation of the safety system. SawStop 10” Professional Cabinet Saw...
Finally, tighten the locking nut to prevent the set screw from moving. indexing Repeat the above process for the other indexing Fig. 123 stops if desired. SawStop 10” Professional Cabinet Saw...
45º. If there is extra play when turning the handwheel, tighten the set screw farther, but if the handwheel binds or is diffi cult to turn set screw then the set screw should be loosened. Fig. 125 SawStop 10” Professional Cabinet Saw...
If there is extra play when turning the handwheel, tighten the set screws farther, but if the handwheel binds or is diffi cult to turn then the set screws pinion gear should be loosened. Fig. 127 SawStop 10” Professional Cabinet Saw...
84. The arbor belt cannot be tightened, and therefore must be replaced if it does not have suffi cient tension to prevent slipping under load. SawStop 10” Professional Cabinet Saw...
4. The voltage supplied to the motor is Ensure the motor is wired to match incorrect. the power that is being supplied. If using an extension cord, ensure the extension cord is the correct gauge. SawStop 10” Professional Cabinet Saw...
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2. The shaft of the cartridge key is 2. Try turning and removing the key while binding in the cartridge or on the pressing upward or downward on the cartridge mounting bracket. key or cartridge. SawStop 10” Professional Cabinet Saw...
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2. The fl oor is uneven. 2. Move the saw to a level, even surface. The saw vibrates too much. 3. The bearings are worn. 3. Replace the bearings. The belts are worn. Replace the belts. SawStop 10” Professional Cabinet Saw...
Blade guard: polycarbonate, extends only 1” to right of blade Standard Insert: zero-clearance, phenolic core, melamine surfaces Belts: 2 V-ribbed belts— arbor belt is static dissipative Handwheels: 7” diameter, cast iron chrome plated Motor options: 1.75hp SawStop 10” Professional Cabinet Saw...
® SawStop recommends the following accessories for use with your SawStop Professional Cabinet Saw. Contact your local authorized SawStop Dealer or SawStop at 1-866-SAWSTOP for more information. 1. SawStop Brake Cartridges: Standard Brake Cartridge for 10 inch saw blades TSBC-10R2...
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my sawstop saw tilts to 20 deg and thin it's like the gear is stripped it justs bounces
If the SawStop PCS175 saw tilts to 20 degrees and bounces as if the gear is stripped, it may be due to a problem with the tilt mechanism components such as the tilt handwheel, sector gear, worm gear, or threaded rod. These parts are involved in adjusting and holding the blade at the desired tilt angle. If they are worn, damaged, or not properly lubricated, the tilt movement may not be smooth, causing bouncing or slipping. Checking for damage and ensuring proper lubrication of the tilt mechanism is recommended.
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