Craftsman 315.218291 Manuel de l'opérateur

OPERATOR' MANRRFf$1ulI:IN10 in, TABLE SAWModel No.315.218291ALoAWARNING: To reduce the risk of injury,theuser must read and understand the operat

PRODUCTSPECIFICATIONSBladeArbor...5/8in.BladeDiameter...

KNOWYOURTABLESAWSee Figure 2.The safe use of this product requires an understanding ofthe information on the tool and in this operator's manualas

OPERATINGCOMPONENTSTheupperportionofthebladeprojectsupthroughthetableandissurroundedbyaninsertcalledthethroatplate.Theheightofthebladeissetwithahandwh

BLADES ,_For maximum performance, it is recommended that youuse the 36-tooth, 10 in. carbide-tipped combination bladeprovided with your saw. Additiona

Thefollowingitemsareincludedwiththetablesaw:Fig.5A. SlidingMiterTable...

Thefollowingitemsareincludedwiththetablesawaccessorytable:|Ii EFiVIFig. 6A. Guide Fence with Guide Block (left and right) ... 2B. Flat Washer (1/

UNPACKINGThis product requires assembly.[] Carefully lift saw from the carton and place it on a levelwork surface.NOTE: This tool is heavy. To avoid b

RELEASELEVERBRACEFig. 8TO SECURE/LEVEL THE SAWSee Figure 9.With the leg stand open and the table saw resting on aflat, level surface, the saw should n

Standfacingthebackofthetablesaw.Thelongestpartofthemitertablebasemustbestoredtotheleft.Tosecuretheslidingmitertable:[] Resttheslidingmitertableonthebo

TO (NSTALL FRONT AND BACK RA(LSSee Figures 13- 14.[] Loosen the front rail clamps one half turn from thetightened position. Loosen the square rail hol

[] Introduction ...

TO CLOSE THE LEG STAND AND MOVE THESAWSee Figure 16.Store the sliding miter table on the back of the sawcabinet. See To Store the Table Saw Accessorie

TOCHANGEBETWEENA SPREADER AND ARIV(NG KNIFESee Figure 18.This saw is shipped with the spreader/riving knife placedin the non-through cutting or "

TO CHECK SAW BLADE INSTALLATIONSee Figure 19.CAUTION: To work properly, the saw blade teethmust point down toward the front of the saw. Failureto do s

To install blade guard:[] Lift the guard lever up to unlock.[] With the front of the blade guard raised, lower theback of the guard into the middle ho

Toadjust(horizontally):[] Remove the blade guard assembly, anti-kickbackpawls, and the throat plate.[] Raise the blade to its full height.[] Turn the

ADJUSTINGCLAMPMITERFENCE KNOB ATTACHMENTHOLDER BOLTHOLE"A"LOCATORPiNHOLEMITERiNDiCATORTABLESLOTHOLE"B"QUICKSTOP HOLE"C"

AWARNING: Do not allow familiarity with tools tomake you careless. Remember that a careless frac-tion of a second is sufficient to inflict severe inju

CUTTINGAIDSSee Figure 29.Push sticks are devices that may be used for pushing aworkpiece through the blade in any rip cut. When mak-ing non-through cu

FEATHERBOARDA featherboard is a device used to help control theworkpiece by holding it securely against the table orfence. Featherboards are especiall

TYPESOFCUTSSee Figure 34,There are six basic cuts: 1) the cross cut, 2) the rip cut,3) the miter cut, 4) the bevel cross cut, 5) the bevel rip cut,and

_l_ WARNING: Read and understand all instruc-tions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below,may result in electric shock, fire and/or seriousp

TOCHANGETHEBLADEDEPTHSee Figure 35.The blade depth should be set so that the outer points ofthe blade are higher than the workpiece by approximately1/

[] Removeframingsquareandslidemitertabletotherearofmiterbaseasfarasitwillgo.[] Rotatethebladesothereferencemarkonthebladeisattherearofthethroatplate.M

TO ADJUST THE MITER BASESee Figure 40.Remember: Check all settings before loosening screwsfor the following procedures. Once screws have beenloosened,

[] Tightenhexnutsecurely.[] Adjustrightrearscrewfromunderneathmitertabletoremoveexcessiveplay.[] Tightenhexnutsecurely.[] Recheckyoursetupscarefully.A

AWARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, alwaysmake sure the rip fence is parallel to the bladebefore beginning any operation.TO USE THE RIP FENCESee F

MAKING CUTSThis table saw can perform a variety of cuts that are not allmentioned in this manual. DO NOT attempt to make anycuts not covered here unle

MAKING A RiP CUTSee Figure 49.AWARNING: Make sure the blade guard assembly isinstalled and working properly to avoid serious pos-sible injury.[] Set t

MAKING A BEVEL CROSS CUTSee Figures 51 - 52.A,AWARNING: Make sure the blade guard assemblyis installed and working properly to avoid possibleserious i

[] Positiontheworkpieceflatonthetablewiththeedgeflushagainsttheripfence.Letthebladebuilduptofullspeedbeforefeedingtheworkpieceintotheblade.[] Oncetheb

MAKING A LARGE PANEL CUTSee Figure 55.Make sure the saw is properly secured to a work surfaceto avoid tipping from the weight of a large panel.,_ WARN

[] BLADE COASTS AFTER BEING TURNED OFF.[] NEVER USE iN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE.Normal sparking of the motor could ignite fumes.[] INSPECT TOOL CORDS P

NON-THROUGH CUTBLADE __GUARD PUSHREMOVED STICKFig. 56MAKING A DADO CUTSee Figure 57.An optional dado throat plate is required for this procedure.All b

ACCESSORY TABLE USAGEThis accessory table has been specifically designed foruse with some Craftsman Routers. The hole pattern onthe accessory table ha

iNSTALLT-NUTSFROMBEAROFHiP FENCET-NUTFig. 60TO INSTALL GUIDE FENCE BRACKETSSee Figure 61.[] To install the guide fence brackets, align each bracketwit

TOINSTALLROUTERSee Figure 62,[] Unplug the router.[] Place your router upside down on a workbench.[] Remove the subbase screws and the subbase fromyou

BLADE BLADE LARGE SMALLWARNING:Beforeperforminganyadjustment, WASHER WASHERSPACERmakesurethetoolisunpluggedfromthepower \supplyandtheswitchisintheoffp

TO SET THE BEVEL INDICATOR AND BEVELSTOPS AT 0 ° AND 45° (SQUARING THE BLADE)See Figure 67.The angle settings of the saw have been set at the factorya

TO CHECK THE ALIGNMENT OF THE RIP FENCETO THE BLADESee Figure 69.[] Unplug the saw.[] Raise the locking handle to permit the rip fence to bemoved.CLAM

TO AL(GN THE MITER LOCKING CLAMPSSee Figure 71.The miter locking clamps are preset at the factory but mayrequire adjusting after extended use or if da

AWARNING: When servicing, use only identicalreplacement parts. Use of any other parts can createa hazard or cause product damage.AWARNING: Always wear

, PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION 1Excess vibration.Rip fence does not movesmoothly.Rip fence does not lock atrear.Blade is out of balance.Blade is damaged.Saw

[] NEVERperformanyoperation"freehand"whichmeansusingonlyyourhandstosupportorguidetheworkpiece.Alwaysuseeithertheripfenceormitergaugeto posit

I PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION iWood edges away from rip Rip fence is misaligned. Check and adjust the rip fence.fence when ripping. Blade not properly shar

_, CRAFTSMAN 10 in. TABLE SAW - MODEL NO. 315.218291 ._I The model number will be found on a label attached to the side panel of the cabinet. Always m

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_. CRAFTSMAN 10 in. TABLE SAW - MODEL NO. 315.218291 _,I The model number will be found on a label attached to the side panel of the cabinet. Always m

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rSome of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper inter-pretation of these symbols will allow

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i iiThe following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product.SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANINGDANGER:Indica

EXTENSION CORDSUse only 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong ground-ing plugs and 3-pole receptacles that accept the tool's plug.When using a

Anti-KickbackPawls (flooring, radial arm, and tablesaws)A device which, when properly installed and maintained,is designed to stop the workpiece from