Steel City 45960C User Manual

10" granite cabinet saw

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10" GRANITE CABINET SAW

Model Number

45960C/45965C/45970G/45975G
(User can option 36" & 52"
Rail
with
Fence
and Mobile base)
STEEL CITY TOOL WORKS
VER. 08.2014
Manual Part No. SC76033N

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  • Page 1: Model Number

    10" GRANITE CABINET SAW Model Number 45960C/45965C/45970G/45975G (User can option 36" & 52" Rail with Fence and Mobile base) STEEL CITY TOOL WORKS VER. 08.2014 Manual Part No. SC76033N...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    The drawings, illustrations, photographs, and specifications in this user manual represent your machine at time of print. However, changes may be made to your machine or this manual at any time with no obligation to Steel City Tool Works...
  • Page 4: Warranty

    2 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Steel City Tool Works, LLC (SCTW) warrants this SCTW machinery to be free of defects in workmanship and materials for a period of 2 years from the date of the original retail purchase by the original owner for domestic use. Granite components are warranted for 2 years based on normal use and is void if non SCTW accessories are used that cause the break or chip.
  • Page 5: Warranty Card

    City:______________________________________________ ___ Vacuum Veneer Press ___ Wide Belt Sander Other____________________________________________ How did you first learn of Steel City Tool Works? ___ Advertisement ___ Mail Order Catalog 11. Which benchtop tools do you own? Check all that apply. ___ Web Site...
  • Page 6 FOLD ON DOTTED LINE PLACE STAMP SteelCityToolWorks #4 Northpoint Court Bolingbrook, IL 60440 FOLD ON DOTTED LINE...
  • Page 7 Left Extension Wing for 45970G 15.7-in Granite Blade Diameter 10-in Right Extension Wing for 45970G 16.9-in Granite Left Extension Wing for 45960C 15.7-in Cast Iron Right Extension Wing for 45960C 16.9-in Cast Iron Model No. 45960C/45965C/45970G/45975G SHIPPING DIMENSIONS: PRODUCT DIMENSIONS "...
  • Page 8: Accessories And Attachments

    ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS There are a variety of accessories available for your Steel City Product. For more information on any accessories associated with this and other machines, please contact your nearest Steel City distributor, or visit our website at : www.steelcitytoolworks.com.
  • Page 9 A) Miter Gauge B) Blade Guard Assembly with riving knife C) Motor Cover D) Bevel Scale E) Height Adjustment Handwheel F) Bevel Adjustment Handwheel G) Fence Hooks(2) H) On/Off Switch...
  • Page 10: General Safety

    GENERAL SAFETY WARNING WARNING TO AVOID serious injury and damage to the machine, read and follow all Safety and Operating Instructions before assembling and operating this machine. This manual is not totally comprehensive. It does not Exposure to the dust created by power sanding, saw- and can not convey every possible safety and opera- ing, grinding, drilling and other construction activities tional problem which may arise while using this...
  • Page 11 11. DO NOT FORCE the machine to perform an opera- WARNING tion for which it was not designed. It will do a safer and higher quality job by only performing operations for which the machine was intended. 12. DO NOT stand on a machine. Serious injury could result if it tips over or you accidentally contact any 3.
  • Page 12: Product Safety

    National Electrical Code(NEC) and the Occupational Safety and Health Regulations (OSHA). All electrical connections and Wiring should be made by qualified personnel only. accessories only recommended by Steel City. DO NOT pull the table saw by the power cord. NEVER allow the power cord to come in contact with sharp edges, hot surfaces, oil or grease.
  • Page 13 DO NOT use near or around children. DO NOT use the rip fence as a guide cross cutting. BE MINDFUL of flaws in the wood. Cutting a warped .ENSURE that the machine sits firmly on the floor before or twisted board along the rip fence can get pinched using.
  • Page 14 In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, GROUND- provides the path of least resistance for electric The smaller the gauge-number, the larger the diameter current and reduces the risk of electric shock. The plug of the extension cord is. If in doubt of the proper size of MUST be plugged into a matching electrical receptacle an extension cord, use a shorter and thicker cord.
  • Page 15 "ON" after all the parts have motors and moving parts. Lay out all parts on a clean been obtained and installed correctly. For missing parts, contact Steel City at 1-877-SC4-TOOL. A) Blade Guard and Splitter Assembly B) On/Off Switch...
  • Page 16 1/4-20x1/2" ROUND HD TAP SCREW (4) for dust chute M4x8mm ROUND HD TAP SCREW (2) WRENCH HOOK 1/4-20x3/8"ROUND HD TAP SCREW (4) FENCE BRACKET (2) GRANITE EXTENSION WING FOR 35971/35972 AH) RIGHT GRANITE EXTENSION WING AI) LEFT GRANITE EXTENSION WING AJ) M8 SPECIAL WASHER (8) AK) M8 LOCK WASHER (8) AL) 5/16-18X42mm HEX SOC SET BOLTS (8)
  • Page 17 HANDWHEEL ASSEMBLY • The table saw is a heavy machine; two people may be required for certain assembly operations. • DO NOT assemble the table saw until you are sure the tool is unplugged. • DO NOT assemble the table saw until you are sure the power switch is in the "OFF"...
  • Page 18: Assembly

    WRENCH AND FENCE HOOK Fig. 5 ASSEMBLY Fig. 4 Fig. 6 1. Assemble both of the fence hooks (A) to the left side of the cabinet (B) using four 1/4-20x3/8" (4) round head screws. 2. Assemble wrench hook (C) to the left side of cabinet (B) using (2) 1/4-20x3/8”...
  • Page 19 3.The user can fine tune the flatness for the extension 3.The user can fine tune the flatness for the extension GRANITE EXTENSION WING ASSEMBLY Wings. Wings. FOR 35971/35972 4.To loose 4 screws (B) by 6.0mm Allen Wrench; 5.To loose 4 setting screws (C) by 2.5mm Allen wrench. SEE FIG.11 Fig.11 CAUTION: The granite extension wing is heavy;...
  • Page 20 RIVING KNIFE/SPLITTER COMPONENTS Fig.15 ASSEMBLY Note: Remove the table insert ( Table insert are gripped by four magnets on the table). Fig.14 Fig.16 INSTALLING AND REMOVING THE RIVING KNIFE/SPLITTER 1. Loosen the knob (C),Line up the riving knife/splitter in the proper direction to the mounting bracket (B). SEE FIG.15.
  • Page 21 CONVERSION THE SPLITTER TO RIVING 1. Remove the hex nut (K) and outer flange (J) from the blade arbor (I). Note: The arbor has a right hand KNIFE thread; to loosen the hex nut turn it counterclockwise. 2. Place a 10 saw blade (Z) onto the blade arbor (I), "...
  • Page 22 3. Pull slack in switch cord into the cabinet. CONNECTING SWITCH CORD TO Make sure that the power cord inside of the cabinet MOTOR CORD Is properly routed and clear of the saw blade and any pinch points for all blade height and blade angle Settings Fig.23 1.
  • Page 23 To tilt the blade bevel to 45-degrees, loosen the hand- RAISING AND LOWERING THE BLADE wheel lock knob (counterclockwise) and turn the hand- wheel clockwise. When the saw blade is at 45-degrees it Fig. 24 will come into contact with the adjustable positive stop which will cause the blade to stop.
  • Page 24 Fig. 26 1. Raise the saw blade to its highest point. 2. Place a combination square (A) on the saw table with one edge (B) of the square against the left miter slot (C). SEE FIG 27. 3. Adjust the square so the rule (D) just touches the saw blade.
  • Page 25 1. To align the blade parallel to the miter slot, first BEVEL ARROW ADJUSTMENT loosen two hex soc head screws (A) under the front 1. Make certain that the blade is at 90-degrees to the side of the table saw. This is the same side as the Table surface with a combination square.
  • Page 26 MITER GAUGE ADJUSTMENT TABLE INSERT ADJUSTMENT Fig. 33 Fig. 32 1. The table insert (A) must always be level with the saw 1. The miter gauge has adjustable positive stops at 0- table (B). degree and 45-degrees or it can be manually set at 2.
  • Page 27 ADJUSTING POSITIVE STOPS 1.First remove the access panel on the left side of the saw cabinet. SEE FIG.35 Fig. 34 Fig.35 1. To adjust 0-degree positive stops, loosen knob (B), pull out on plunger (C) and turn miter gauge over. 2.
  • Page 28 To turn the table saw off, press the large red “OFF” paddle (B) or lift the paddle and press directly on the A separate electrical circuit should be used for your Red " OFF" button. table saw. The circuit should not be less than #14 4.
  • Page 29 Push the reset thermal-overload button on the side of the 6. Is the guard assembly installed and functional? ON/OFF switch assembly. Make certain that the saw 7. Have you checked the saw blade clearance when it blade and work are has been cleared of debris before is adjusted to varying angles and depths? restarting saw.
  • Page 30 Cross-cut Blade: Used for cutting across the grain. Dado Blade: There are two types of dado blades: 10 cross-cut blades have between 60-80 teeth and stack and wobble. Stack dadoes involve more setup a shallow gullet. SEE FIG 39. time, but they provide a superior finish cut when compared to a wobble dado.
  • Page 31: Operations

    RIPPING Do not stand directly behind the workpiece when ripping. SEE FIG.43 Ripping means to cut with the grain of the wood. In Fig.43 other materials such as MDF or plywood, ripping simply means to cut lengthwise. To rip a board: 1.Inspect the board for soundness.You will need a straight edge to rip with accuracy.
  • Page 32 1. Remove the table insert, splitter guard, and regular saw blade. 2. Attach and adjust the dado blade system as recommended in the dado blade's instructions.’ 3. Install the dado table insert.(Not included) 4. Raise the blade system up to the desired depth of the dado.
  • Page 33 This table saw requires very little maintenance other CLEANING than minor lubrication and cleaning. The following Keep the inside of the cabinet clear of saw dust and sections detail what will need to be done in order to wood chips. With the table saw unplugged, vacuum out assure continued operation of your saw.
  • Page 34: Troubleshooting Guide

    TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE This section covers the most common processing problems encountered in sawing and what to do about them. Do not make any adjustments until the table saw is unplugged and moving parts have come to a complete stop. PROBLEM LIKELY CAUSE(S) SOLUTION 1.Overload tripped.
  • Page 36: Parts

    DESCRIPTION QTY. SC10464 RIGHT BLADE GUARD SC10465 SHOULDERED SCR 45960C/45965C CAST IRONTABLE AND EXTENSION WING ASSY SC10466 ROUND PIN 1 SC10552 CAST IRON TABLE ASSY(33# -33J#) SC80439 ROUND HD CUTTING SCR M4x10 SC80428 HEX SOC SET SCR W/CUP POINT M8x12...
  • Page 38 261A OR91795 SPRING PIN 4x22 222 OR70148 MOTOR PULLEY (for 45965C/45975G) 262 OR91738 ECCENTRIC SCR 224 SC72043 MOTOR ASSEMBLY 1.75 HP (for 45960C/45970G) 262A SC10176 SLEEVE 224 SC72041 MOTOR ASSEMBLY 3 HP (for 45965C/45975G) 263 SC10449 FRONT BRACKET 225 SC76014 MOTOR SPEC LABEL(1.75HP) (for 45960C/45970G)
  • Page 40 FLAT WASHER M8 329 OR91832 TRIANGULAR THREAD TAP SCR M4x8 305B SC10216 SPRING 329B OR90143 FLAT WASHER M4 305C SC80106 HEX HD SCR 5/16-24x2.36“UNF 329C SC80409 PAN HD TAP SCR 1/4-20x3/8" 306 SC10213 T HANDLE 5/16-24 UNF 428 SC11005 MANUAL (for 45960C/45965C/45970G/45975G)

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