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Operating components, Speed and wiring, Safety devices – Craftsman 315.228110 User Manual

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FEATURES

Your saw is designed to perform as a versatile,

accurate, precision cutting tool that is easy to operate.

It is equipped with the following features for safety,

ease of use, and high-quality performance;

a carbide tipped combination blade

a bevel indicator to set the exact angle of the blade,
with locking lever

an adjustable and reversible sliding miter table

an adjustable miter fence with miter indicator

an adjustable accessory table

an adjustable rip fence with scale indicator

an adjustable riving knife (splitter) and blade guard

with anti-kickback pawls

front and rear guide rails with an easy-to-read scale
on front rail

a dust exhaust (2-1/2 in. hole) that can be adapted

to a standard shop vacuum if desired

blade adjusting handle to set depth of cut

switch with lockable cover plate to help prevent

unauthorized use

• a leg stand

These features provide ease of cutting with all types of
wood.

A WARNING:

Before attempting to use your saw,

familiarize yourself with all operating features

and safety requirements.

OPERATING COMPONENTS

The upper portion of the blade projects up through the

table, surrounded by an insert called the throat plate.

To cut wood at a bevel, the blade must be tilted, using

the blade adjustment handle, scale, and bevel indica­

tor found on the front of the cabinet. Inside the

cabinet, adjustable positive stops control the degree

of movement.

The sliding miter table assembly is used for all cross­

cutting operations. The miter fence is easily adjusted
to cut wood at an angle by loosening the adjusting

clamp, setting the fence to the miter scale, and

retightening the clamp. The sliding miter table, which
rests on a base mounted on the rails, can be reposi­

tioned along the rails for wide work. It can be reversed

for ripping so the projecting base is in the back.

Your saw includes a rip fence and an accessory table.

The accessory table can be moved from the right side

of the saw to the left side as needed. The rip fence is

used to position work that wili be cut lengthwise. A

scale on the front rail shows the distance between the

rip fence and the blade.

A CAUTION:

The saw blade "coasts” after the

saw is turned off.

SPEED AND WIRING

The no-load speed of your table saw is approximately
4,800 rpm. The speed will not remain constant but will

be less under a load. The wiring in a shop is as

important as the motor's horsepower rating. A line

intended for lights only

will not properly carry a

power tool motor.

Wire that is heavy enough for a

short distance will be too light for a greater distance. A

line that can support one power tool may not be able

to support two or three tools.

A_ WARNING:

To prevent possible electrical

hazards, have a qualified electrician check the

line if you are not certain that it is properly wired.

WARNING:

Observe all normal safety

precautions related to avoiding electrical shock.

SAFETY DEVICES

Safety devices on your saw include the blade guard,

the anti-kickback pawls, and the riving knife (also

known as a splitter or spreader). The blade guard is a

clear strong plastic shield designed to prevent acci­

dental contact with the blade. It also deflects any

flying debris from within.

WARNING:

Although many of the illustrations in

this manual are shown with the blade guard

removed for clarity, do not operate the saw

without the blade guard unless specifically

instructed to do so.

The riving knife is a metal device directly behind and

above the blade. It is used to help keep the cut wood

from binding together and causing possible kickback. It

is very important to use the riving knife tor all through-

sawing operations. The anti-kickback pawls are

toothed plates mounted on the riving knife. Their teeth

point away from the work in case the work should be

pulled back, toward the operator. Then the teeth dig
into the wood to help prevent or reduce the possibility

of kickback.

Your saw features a receptacle on the right side of the

cabinet that permits use of accessories. Use only

accessories that are listed for use with this tool. When

using a listed accessory, unplug the saw motor cord

and use the receptacle and the saws main power
switch to operate the accessory.

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