Use and Care Manual
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1. SHP for 45965C 45975G 1 75HP for 45960C 45970G 97 Key No 200 201 202 203 203A 203A 204 205 205A 205B 205C 206 207 208 209 210 211 212 213 214 215 216 217 218 221 220 220 222 222 224 224 225 225 223 226 227 228 229 230 231 292 238 239 240 240A 240B 240C 240D 241 241A 241B 242 242A 242B PART NO OR91767 OR91020 OR91624 OR92137 OR91732 OR70144 OR94191 SC10446 SC10169 OR94541 OR90381 5 10182 5 82701 OR94191 5 10183 OR70400 OR91026 OR91050 OR91746 OR94231 SC10447 OR94231 OR90227 OR90226 SC60409 SC10436 OR70147 OR91023 OR70146 5 72043 5 72041 5 76014 5 76015 OR91770 OR93361 OR90246 OR90311 SC10450 OR94231 OR90227 SC60432 SC10187 OR93552 SC10188 SC10184 SC10185 5 10186 SC60104 OR90306 OR90246 OR90311 SC64005 SC10194 DESCRIPTION JAM HEX NUT 5 8 18UNF ARBOR PULLEY KEY 5x5x15 PAN HD SCR M5x12 ARBOR SPACER for 45960C 45970G ARBOR SPACER for 45965C 45975G BALL BEARING 6004 2RS ARBOR RAISING SUPPORT BRACKET GIB HEX SOC HD CAP SCR M5x25 HEXNUT M5 ARBOR SLEEVE WAVE WASHER 6004 BALL BEARING 6004 2RS ARBOR SHAFT including OR91050 BLADE RA 10 3 2 5 8 40T STL OD 10 ID 5 8 TEETH 40 BLADE FLANGE BLADE HEXNUT HEXHD SCR M10x45 FLAT WASHER M10 REAR BRACKET FLAT WASHER M10 LOCK WASHER M10 HEXNUT M10 HEX SOC SET SCR WICUP POINT 1 4 20x3 8 BELT 6PJ750 L 29 5 for 45960C 459702. 12 SECTION 8 Electrical 5 13 SECTION 9 Rounding Instructions 14 SECTION 10 Unpacking amp Inventory 15 SECTION 11 Assembly 17 SECTION 12 lt lt 23 SECTION 13 DEE EE 28 SECTION 14 Maintenance naana nananana 32 SECTION 15 Troubleshooting Guide 34 NP 35 INTRODUCTION This user manual is intended for use by anyone working with this machine It should be kept available for immediate reference so that all operations can be performed with maximum efficiency and safety Do not attempt to perform maintenance or operate this machine until you have read and understand the information contained in this manual 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 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 S
3. Read and understand this manual before using machine 10 GRANITE CABINET SAW Model Number 45960C 45965C 45970G 45975G User can option 36 amp 52 Rail with Fence and Mobile base STEEL CITY TOOL WORKS VER 08 2014 Manual Part No SC76033N THANK YOU for purchasing your new Steel City Cabinet Saw This cabinet saw has been designed tested and inspected with you the customer in mind When properly used and maintained your cabinet saw will provide you with years of trouble free service which is why it 15 backed by one of the longest machinery warranties in the business This cabinet saw is Just one of many products 1n the Steel City s family of woodworking machinery and is proof of our commitment to total customer satisfaction At Steel City we continue to strive for excellence each and every day and value the opinion of you OUT customer For comments about your cabinet saw or Steel City Tool Works please visit OUT web site at www steelcitytoolworks com TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION SECTION 1 4 SECTION 2 Product Specifications 7 SECTION 3 Accessories and AttachmentSs 8 SECTION 4 Delito Cl use wen 8 SECTION 5 Feature 9 SECTION 6 General 10 SECTION 7 Product Sale
4. 29 Fig 29 2 Remove the End cap on the rear side of the table saw Loosen two hex soc head screws C SEE FIG 30 Fig 30 3 The saw table is now loose and can be repositioned until the blade is parallel to the miter slot Repeat steps in CHECKING BLADE ALIGNMENT 4 When blade is parallel to miter slot tighten all four hex soc head screws 5 Recheck blade alignment 6 Tilt the blade to 45 degrees and rotate the saw blade by hand Make sure the blade does not contact the table insert 29 BEVEL ARROW ADJUSTMENT 1 Make certain that the blade is at 90 degrees to the Table surface with a combination square Fig 31 2 Check that the bevel arrow is pointing to the zero degree mark on the bevel scale located on the front of the cabinet SEE FIG 31 3 To adjust arrow loosen the Philips head screw A and reposition the bevel arrow and tighten screw TABLE INSERT ADJUSTMENT MITER GAUGE ADJUSTMENT AWARNING AWARNING MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE SAW IS DISCONNECT MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE SAW IS DISCONNECT ED FROM THE POWER SOURCE ED FROM THE POWER SOURCE Fig 32 Fig 33 The table insert A must always be level with the saw table B Place a straight edge across the front and rear of the table insert Check that the insert is perfectly level with the saw table To level the table insert turn the one or more adjusting set screws C as needed and recheck The table insert is equipped with
5. Carefully check all guards to see that they operate properly are not damaged and perform their intended functions Check for alignment binding or breakage of all moving parts Any guard or other part that is dam aged should be immediately repaired or replaced Ground all machines If any machine is supplied with a 3 prong plug it must be plugged into a 3 contact electrical receptacle The third prong is used to ground the tool and provide protection against accidental electric shock DO NOT remove the third prong Keep visitors and children away from any machine DO NOT permit people to be in the immediate work area especially when the machine is operating KEEP protective guards in place and in working order MAINTAIN your balance DO NOT extend yourself over the tool Wear oil resistant rubber soled shoes Keep floor clear of debris grease and wax MAINTAIN all machines with care ALWAYS KEEP machine clean and in good working order KEEP all blades and tool bits sharp NEVER leave a machine running unattended Turn the power switch to the OFF position DO NOT leave the machine until it has come to a complete stop REMOVE ALL MAINTENANCE TOOLS from the immediate area prior to turning the machine ON SECURE all work When it is possible use clamps or jigs to secure the workpiece This is safer than attempting to hold the workpiece with your hands STAY ALERT watch what you are doing and use common s
6. SEE FIG 42 DADO OPERATIONS In addition to its ability to rip and crosscut lumber the table saw is also an invaluable tool for creating a Fig 42 variety of dadoes These non through cuts can be created with specially designed stacking or wobbling dado blades A WARNING Never allow hands or arms to be above or behind the saw blade Should kickback occur the hands and arms can be pulled into the saw blade Serious injury will result A WARNING Never perform a through cut operation with a dado blade A dado blade is designed to make non through cuts only Failure to follow these directions could result in serious injury 31 AWARNING 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 Make sure the dado blade will not cut Dado operations present very real hazards requiring proper procedures to avoid serious injury The chance of kickback is always greater when dado blades are used so extra precautions must be used Any movement of the stock away from the fence can cause kickback Be certain that stock is flat and straight Failure to follow through the workpiece these warnings could result in serious personal 5 Reconnect the saw to the power source injury 6 If dadoing along the length
7. OR91016 SC62702 OR91137 OR91762 OR91616 OR90361 SC62112 OR91017 SC60413 OR91766 OR94231 OR90227 OR90226 OR91726 OR91727 OR90269 OR90290 OR90291 OR91726 OR92172 OR91808 DESCRIPTION ELEVATING SHAFT SPRING 4x22 HEX NUT SPECIAL FRONT TRUNNION HEX SOC HD CAP SCR M6x20 LOCK WASHER M6 FLAT WASHER M6 SPRING PIN 8x30 CABLE CLAMP PAN HD SCR W CROSS RECESS M5x8 MAIN TRUNNION RAISE LOWER SLEEVE ECCENTRIC SLEEVE SPECIAL SLEEVE RAISE LOWER SPACER POINTER FLAT WASHER M6 CHEESE HD SCR M6x16 HANDWHEEL HANDLE ASSY INSERT HANDLE HANDLE LOCK HANDLE SLEEVE HANDWHEEL LOCK KNOB TILT SHAFT ASSY 259 261 WORM SPRING 4x20 TILT SHAFT SPRING PIN 4x22 ECCENTRIC SCR SLEEVE FRONT BRACKET FLAT WASHER M10 HEX HD SCR M10x45 TILT COLLAR FIBER WASHER 3 8 COLLAR HEX SOC SET SCR 1 4 20x1 4 HEX SOC SET SCR M6x8 HEXNUT M5 SPECIAL FLAT WASHER M6 5 3x18x3 TILT BRACKET ROUND HD SCR 5 25 JAM HEX NUT 9 16 18UNF FLAT WASHER M10 LOCK WASHER M10 HEX NUT M10 WRENCH 7 8 x1 2 OPEN END WRENCH 22mm ALLEN WRENCH 2 5mm ALLEN WRENCH 3mm ALLEN WRENCH 4mm ALLEN WRENCH 5mm ALLEN WRENCH 6mm ALLEN WRENCH 1 8 lt A A A na PRD PRO PO PR PO PO PR PMO PR PD n MN 6 806 V 60 LOE c 876 T 267 Y 8106 wo D CO At N
8. a combination square B check that the blade is 90 degrees to the saw table zero degrees on bevel scale 3 If the blade will not tilt to 90 degrees turn counter clockwise the set screw in the left miter slot of the saw table until the blade can be positioned to 90 degrees 4 Once the blade has been tilted to 90 degrees confirm this using your square tighten the bevel handwheel lock knob located on the side of the cabinet This will keep the blade from tilting further 5 Turn the set screw clockwise until it comes in contact with the positive stop 6 Loosen the bevel handwheel lock knob located on the side of the cabinet and rotate bevel handwheel until the blade is at 45 degrees to the saw table 7 f the blade will not tilt to 45 degrees turn counter clockwise the set screw located just to the right of the right miter slot until the blade can be positioned to 45 Degrees 8 Using a combination square C make sure that the blade is at 45 degrees SEE FIG 26 9 With the blade at 45 degrees tighten the bevel handwheel lock knob to keep the blade from further tilting 10 Turn the set screw clockwise until it comes in contact with the positive stop CHECKING BLADE ALIGNMENT Blade heel is the misalignment of the blade to the miter slots This means that the blade is not parallel to the miter slots The blade is set parallel at the factory and should not need any adjustments You can check this by usi
9. any cut with the blade set at an angle other than 90 degrees Compound Cut The operation of making both a bevel and a miter cut at one time Crosscut The operation of making a cut across the grain or width of a workpiece Dado A non through cut that produces a square notch A dado is typically from 1 8 in to 13 16 in wide A dado requires a special set of blades not included with this table saw Featherboard An accessory device that can be made or purchased to help guide or hold down a workpiece during cutting operations Freehand A very dangerous operation of making a cut without using the fence or miter gauge in a cutting operation FREEHAND CUTS MUST NEVER BE PERFORMED ON A TABLE SAW Gum Pitch or Resin A sticky sap based residue that comes from wood products Heeling The misalignment of the blade to the miter slots when the blade is not parallel to the miter slots Kerf The material removed from the workpiece by the blade during any cutting operation Kickback When the workpiece is thrown back toward the operator at a high rate of speed during a cutting operation Riving Knife The same as splitter it prevents the slot cut into kerf from closing behind the blade on a rip Also the clearance between riving knife and blade will be consistent when raising or lowing blade Miter Cut The operation of making a cut using the miter gauge at any angle other than zero degrees Push
10. from the machine and or carton SCTW will inspect repair or replace at its expense and its option any part that has proven to be defective in workmanship or material provided that the customer returns the product prepaid to a designated ASC and provides SCTW with a reasonable opportunity to verify the alleged defect by inspection SCTW will return the product or replacement at our expense unless it is determined by us that there is no defect or that the defect resulted from causes not within the scope of our warranty in which case we will at your direction dispose of or return the product In the event you choose to have the product returned you will be responsible for the handling and shipping costs of the return SCTW furnishes the above warranties in lieu of all other warranties express or implied SCTW shall not be liable for any special indirect incidental punitive or consequential damages including without limitation loss of profits arising from or related to the warranty the breach of any agreement or warranty or the operation or use of its machinery including without limitation damages arising from damage to fixtures tools equipment parts or materials direct or indirect loss caused by and other part loss of revenue or profits financing or interest charges and claims by and third person whether or not notice of such possible damages has been given to SCTW Damages or any kind for any delay by or failure of SCTW to perform its obl
11. good sliding fit between the arbor assembly and the trunnion bracket when raising and lowering the blade This gib has been adjusted at the factory and should not need any further adjustment If adjustment is necessary perform the following steps 27 1 First the access panel the left side of the saw cabinet SEE FIG 35 Fig 35 2 While holding the 8mm hex head bolt A with a wrench loosen the hex nut onlyslightly less than 1 8 of a turn SEE FIG 35 3 Tighten the 5mm hex head bolts B slightly Correct adjustment is when a good snug sliding fit is obtained without any side play or movement between the mating dovetail surfaces The adjustment should not be too tight that it restricts the sliding movement when the blade is raised and lowered or too loose that it affects accuracy SEE FIG 36 4 Once proper fit is achieved retighten the 2 8mm hex Head bolts A and M5 hex nut against the casting OPERATIONS A CAUTION A separate electrical circuit should be used for your table saw The circuit should not be less than 14 AWG wire and should be protected with a 15 amp time lag fuse Have a qualified electrician repair or replace damaged or worn cord immediately Before connecting the motor to the power line make certain the switch is in the OFF position and be sure that the electric current is of the same rating as the motor nameplate All line connections should make good contact Runni
12. inhaling dangerous dust or air borne particles 5 ALWAYS keep the work area clean well lit and organized DO NOT work in an area that has slip pery floor surfaces from debris grease and wax 6 ALWAYS unplug the machine from the electrical receptacle before making adjustments changing parts or performing any maintenance 7 AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING Make sure that the power switch is in the OFF position before plugging in the power cord to the electrical receptacle A WARNING 8 AVOID a dangerous working environment DO NOT use electrical tools in a damp environment or expose them to rain or moisture A WARNING 9 CHILDPROOF THE WORKSHOP AREA by removing switch keys unplugging tools from the electrical receptacles and using padlocks 10 DO NOT use electrical tools in the presence of flammable liquids or gasses 11 11 12 13 14 15 16 20 21 22 23 24 DO NOT FORCE the machine to perform an opera 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 DO NOT stand on a machine Serious injury could result if it tips over or you accidentally contact any moving part DO NOT store anything above or near the machine DO NOT operate any machine or tool if under the influence of drugs alcohol or medication EACH AND EVERY time check for damaged parts prior to using any machine
13. mv ww Ro Mel c BS 960 39 4105 6 606 7 205 616 T 006 VIOE Key No 301 301 301A 301A 301A 301A 301B 301E 301F 302 303 304 304A 304B 304C 305 305A 305B 305C 306 PART NO SC10451 SC10556 SC11001 SC11002 SC11003 SC11004 OR70160 SC10218 SC60406 SC10452 SC60409 SC10453 SC10212 SC10215 SC76036 SC61102 OR94207 SC10216 SC60106 SC10213 DESCRIPTION CABINET ASSY for 45960C 45970G CABINET ASSY for 45965C 45975G SPEC LABEL 45960C SPEC LABEL 45965C SPEC LABEL 45970G SPEC LABEL 45975G BEVEL SCALE CABINET ACCESS DOOR TRIANGULAR THREAD TAP SCR M4x8 HINGE ASSY PAN HD TAP SCR 1 4 20x3 8 MOTOR COVER ASSY WARNING LABEL WARNING LABEL SPONGE HEX FLANGE NUT 5 16 24UNF FLAT WASHER M8 SPRING HEX HD SCR 5 16 24x2 36 UNF THANDLE 5 16 24 UNF QTY a a PO pO LR 40 Key No 308 309 310 311 318 319 320 321 322 323 324 325 325 326 327 328 329 329 329 428 PART NO SC80409 SC80409 SC10454 OR91124 SC80409 OR91128 SC80408 OR93906 SC10456 SC80409 OR91106 OR70484 OR93823 SC10989 OR91134 OR91135 OR91832 OR90143 SC80409 SC11005 DESCRIPTION PAN HD TAP SCR 1 4 20x3 8 PAN HD TAP SCR 1 4 20x3 8 ADJUSTMENT SCR DUST CHUTE PAN HD TAP SCR 1 4 20 3 8 DUST PORT PAN HD TAP SCR 1 4 20x1 2 HEX SOC SET SCR WICUP POINT M5x6 END CAP PAN HD TAP SCR 1 4
14. the saw blade loosen the handwheel lock knob counterclockwise and turn the handwheel counterclockwise When the saw blade is at its desired height tighten the handwheel lock knob clockwise until it is securely tightened TILTING THE BLADE The blade bevel handwheel and handwheel lock knob are located on the left side of the cabinet To increase the saw blade bevel loosen the handwheel lock knob counterclockwise and turn the hand wheel clockwise When the saw blade is at its desired degree tighten the handwheel lock knob clockwise until it is securely tightened To return the saw blade bevel to zero degrees loosen the handwheel lock knob counterclockwise and turn the handwheel counterclockwise When the saw blade is back to zero degrees it will come into contact with the adjustable positive stop which will cause the blade to stop Tighten the handwheel lock knob clockwise until it is securely tightened 23 To tilt the blade bevel to 45 degrees loosen the hand wheel lock knob counterclockwise and turn the hand wheel clockwise When the saw blade is at 45 degrees it will come into contact with the adjustable positive stop which will cause the blade to stop Tighten the hand wheel lock knob clockwise until it is securely tightened ADJUSTING BLADE BEVEL POSITIVE STOPS Fig 25 1 To adjust blade to a 90 degree blade bevel positive stop raise the saw blade A to its highest position SEE FIG 25 2 Using
15. 10469 5 10470 5 10471 SC10472 SC10473 OR95116 SC10474 OR94858 OR90059 OR90502 OR93374 SC10475 SC10476 SC64302 SC10477 SC10478 SC10479 SC10460 SC10461 SC10482 SC10483 OR93372 OR90502 SC80321 SC10551 SC81113 5 80322 5 80437 5 10484 OR91789 SC10486 5 10787 5 10487 DESCRIPTION RIGHT BLADE GUARD SHOULDERED SCR ROUND PIN 1 ROUND HD CUTTING SCR M4x10 HEX SOC SET SCR W FLAT POINT M4x6 BLADE GUARD SUPPORT ARM WARNING LABEL HEX SOC SET SCR W CONE POINT M5x12 FIXED SHAFT STEEL BALL 7 32 SPRING 1 BUSHING TWIST GRIP LEFT BLADE GUARD COUNTERSUNK HD SCR W CROSS RECESS M4x8 RIVING KNIFE 2 3mm CIRCLIPS FOR SHAFT 12 FLAT WASHER M6 LOCK WASHER M6 HEX SOC HD CAP SCR M6x20 RIGHT ANTI KICKBACK FINGER TWIST SPRING SPRING PIN 3x30 LEFT ANTI KICKBACK FINGER ANTI KICKBACK FINGER SUPPORT SPECIAL BOLT LEFT SPRING 2 FAST NUT BASE RIVING KNIFE PLATE RIVING KNIFE SUPPORT HEX SOC HD CAP SCR M6x12 LOCK WASHER M6 HEX SOC SET SCR W FLAT POINT M6x8 SPLITTER MOUNT SUPPORT BLOCKING NUT Me LEFT HEX SOC SET SCR W FLAT POINT MSx10 CROSS COUNTERSUNK HD TAP SCR ST2 9x6 5 ANTI KICKBACK FINGER SUPPORT BEARER NYLON SET SCR 1 4 28x3 8 TABLE INSERT TABLE INSERT PAD MAGNET 8x5 45970G 45975G GRANITE TABLE AND EXTENSION WING ASSY SC10995 SC10996 SC10997 SC10998 SC80428 OR91084 OR90248 SC80429 SC10999 SC62117 OR90248 SC80430 OR90235 SC10457 SC11000 GRANITE TABLE ASSY 33 3
16. 20 3 8 INSULATOR NAMEPLATE RIVET 2x8 Fe BLACK RED COLOUR BAR WRENCH HOOK FENCE BRACKET TRIANGULAR THREAD TAP SCR M4x8 FLAT WASHER M4 PAN HD TAP SCR 1 4 20x3 8 MANUAL for 45960C 45965C 45970G 45975G A N A Na a Aa woo fF Na 4 T E n II ui TAH _ LL LLLI _ __ m P al ul rd fret BS B LLLI PL STEEL CITY TOOL WORKS www steelcitvtoolworks com 1 877 SC4 TOOL 1 877 724 8665 2 Year Warranty
17. 2mm LEFT CAST IRON EXTENSION WING SPECIAL WASHER 20x8 5x2 LOCK WASHER M8 HEX SOC HD SCR 5 16 18x28mm HEXNUT M6 MICRO ADJUST FLAT WASHER RIGHT CAST IRON EXTENSION WING SWITCH PADDLE SWITCH COVER ASSY ROUND HD TAP SCR M4x25 SWITCH HY56 SWITCH BOX SWITCH RESET LABEL ROUND HD TAP SCR M4x16 SWITCH SUPPORT HEX HD SCR M6x10 LOCK WASHER M6 FLAT WASHER M6 HEX NUT M5 EXT TOOTH WASHER M5 PAN HD SCR WICROSS RECESS M5x12 RESET SWITCH 25Amp 125 250V JUMPER WIRE BLACK SWITCH CORD W FEMALE DISCONNECTOR STRAIN RELIEF 7P 2 POWER CORD 14AWGx3C for 45960C 45970G POWER CORD 14AWGx3C for 45965C 45975G MITER GAUGE ASSY 114 132 MITER GAUGE BODY SPECIAL PLATE SPECIAL SCREW GUIDE BAR SET SCR M4x16 PIN 1 4 x3 4 PAN HD SCR M4x10 FLAT WASHER M4 PLUNGER PLUNGER BLOCK CURSOR PAN HD SCR M4x15 PAN HD SCR M4x20 HEX NUT MITER SCALE SPECIAL WASHER 8 3x25x3 5 MITER GAGE KNOB NN ANN N Na Nala BR BR KR WD Q 9 9 gt MN PO oO 256 270 2 269 268A 2 268 2 258 265 2 264 2 200 201 213 2 203A 214 2 215 WA 203 3 21 5 2 204 217 2 202 c 218 2 2 205C 2 205 2 2 205 250 249 2418 2 249A l ja 282 7 N 247B 2 RN 283 247A 2 247 2 284 e 285 2428 m 247B 2 ONN 247 2 N 252 253
18. 3J Countersunk Flat Hd Scr with cross recess M5x10 LEFT ALUM SLIDE SLOT RIGHT ALUM SLIDE SLOT HEX SOC SET SCR W CUP POINT M8x12 SPECIAL WASHER 8 3x25x3 5 LOCK WASHER M8 HEX SOC HD CAP SCR 5 16 18x42mm LEFT GRANITE EXTENSION WING SPECIAL WASHER 20x8 5x2 LOCK WASHER M8 HEX SOC HD CAP SCR 5 16 18x28mm HEX NUT M6 MICRO ADJUST FLAT WASHER RIGHT GRANITE EXTENSION WING lt na RQ PO PRP PD PNP P PO PO Na NH B N Na NY N A A O O 0 Nana 36 DESCRIPTION QTY 45960C 45965C CAST IRONTABLE AND EXTENSION WING ASSY 60 61 62 63 63A 64 66 67 67A 67B 68 69 70 73 74 75 75 76 76 114 115 116 119 120 121 122 122 123 124 125 126 127 127A 130 131 132 SC10552 SC80428 OR91084 OR90248 SC80429 SC10553 SC82117 OR90248 SC80430 OR90235 SC10457 SC10554 OR91060 SC80411 OR90343 OR91063 OR91579 SC80410 OR91062 SC80104 OR90502 OR90059 OR90381 OR90362 OR90505 OR70139 OR91032 OR91007 OR70141 OR91030 SC72039 SC10160 OR91076 SC10161 SC10162 SC10163 OR91763 OR91783 OR91774 OR90143 OR91080 OR91081 OR91082 OR91775 OR94404 OR90078 OR91573 OR91084 SC10153 CAST IRON TABLE ASSY 33 33JK HEX SOC SET SCR W CUP POINT M8x12 SPECIAL WASHER 8 3325x3 5 LOCK WASHER M8 HEX SOC HD SCR 5 16 18x4
19. ARNING Parts can be cleaned by spraying WD 40 on them and wiping it off with a soft cloth This may need redone several times before all of the protective coatings are removed completely Do not use oil based products on Granite After cleaning apply a good quality paste wax to any unpainted surfaces Make sure to buff out the wax before assembly Compare the items to inventory figures verify that all items are accounted for before discarding the shipping box If any parts are missing do not attempt to plug in the power cord and turn ON the machine The machine should only be turned ON after all the parts have been obtained and installed correctly For missing parts contact Steel City at 1 877 SC4 TOOL 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 Al LEFT GRANITE EXTENSION WING AJ M8 SPECIAL WASHER 8 AK M8 LOCK WASHER 8 AL 5 16 18X42mm HEX SOC SET BOLTS 8 CAST IRON EXTENSION WING FOR 35963 35964 AM LEFT CAST IRON EXTENSION WING AN RIGHT CAST IRON EXTENSION WING AO M8 SPECIAL WASHER 4 AP M8 LOCK WASHER 4 AQ 5 16 18X42mm HEX SOC SET BOLTS 4 16 ASSEMBLY AWARNING The table saw is a heavy machine two people may be required for certain assembly operations DO NOT assemble the table saw until you ar
20. CTW accessories are used that cause the break or chip Customer must advise SCTW within 30 days for any damage or defect found upon receipt of the product to qualify for the warranty on granite The warranty does not cover any product used for professional or commercial production purpose nor for industrial or educational applications Such cases are covered by our 1 year Limited Warranty with the Conditions and Exceptions listed below Conditions and exception Warranty applies to the original buyer only and may not be transferred Original proof of purchase is required Warranty does not include failures breakage or defects deemed after inspection by an Authorized Service Center ASC or agent of have been directly or indirectly caused by or resulting from improper use lack of or improper maintenance misuse or abuse negligence accidents damage in handling or transport or normal wear and tear of any part or component Additionally warranty is void if repairs or alterations are made to the machine by an unauthorized service center without the direct consent of SCTW Consumables such as blades knives bits and sandpaper are not covered Wear items such as drive belt bearings switch are covered for 1 year To file a claim of warranty or to find a service center call toll free 877 724 8665 or email customercare steelcitytoolworks net and you must be able to present the original or photo copy of the sales receipt including the serial number
21. DO NOT release a workpiece until it is past the blade and removed from the saw 20 DO NOT execute a cut when you do not have complete control of the situation 21 DO NOT cut a workpiece that is too large for you to safely handle Use an out feed table or work stand to properly support the piece 22 DO NOT use the rip fence as a guide cross cutting 23 BE MINDFUL of flaws in the wood Cutting a warped or twisted board along the rip fence can get pinched between the fence and the blade causing a kickback 24 ALWAYS remove cut off pieces and scraps from the table before starting the saw 25 NEVER start the machine with the workpiece against the blade 26 NEVER perform freehand operations Use either the fence or miter gauge to position and guide the workpiece through the blade 27 ALWAYS use a push stick for ripping narrow workpieces 28 NEVER have any part of your body in line with the path of the saw blade If a kickback occurs with you directly in front of the blade a serious injury can occur 29 NEVER attempt to free a stalled blade without first turning the machine off and disconnecting the saw from the power source 30 DO NOT reach over or behind a rotating saw Blade ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS AWARNING To reduce the risk of electric shock follow all electrical and safety codes including the National Electric Code NEC and the Occupational Safety and Health Regulations OSHA All electrical connections and wiring s
22. G BELT 29 5 6Rib K for 45965C 45975G MOTOR PULLEY for 45960C 45970G MOTOR PULLEY for 45965C 45975G MOTOR ASSEMBLY 1 75 HP for 45960C45970G MOTOR ASSEMBLY 3 HP for 45965C 45975G MOTOR SPEC LABEL 1 75HP for 45960C 45970G MOTOR SPEC LABEL 3HP for 45965C 45975G KEY 5x5x36 HEX SOC HD CAP SCR M8x20 LOCK WASHER M8 FLAT WASHER M8 MOTOR SUPPORT BRACKET FLAT WASHER M10 LOCK WASHER M10 HEX HD SCR M10x25 ELEVTION PIN HEX SOC SET SCR WELAT POINT M6x8 ELEVATING BRACKET WAVE WASHER SPECIAL FLAT WASHER 16 5x 30x2 25 ELEVATING PIVOT BOLT HEX SOC HD CAP SCR M6x10 HEX SOC HD CAP SCR M8x30 LOCK WASHER M8 FLAT WASHER M8 ELEVATING SHAFT ASSY 242 2438 SPRING PIN 4x20 WORM GEAR N Na 9 N N NNa NNa N NNN a BP M5 PO gt HBR HR 4 38 Key No 243 244 245 246 247 247A 247B 248 249 249A 250 251 251A 252 253 204 255 256 256a 256b 256c 258 259 260 261 261A 262 262A 263 264 265 266 266A 266B 266C 267 268 268A 269 270 274 275 276 2 7 280 281 282 283 284 285 286 287 PART NO SC10195 OR91795 SC10192 SC10193 OR93374 OR90502 OR90059 SC64003 OR91737 SC60716 SC10190 SC10196 SC10555 SC10199 SC10200 OR90529 OR91626 SC10202 SC10204 SC10205 SC10206 SC10203 SC10177 SC10179 SC64005 SC10178 OR91795 OR91738 SC10176 SC10449 OR94231 OR91746
23. Stack dadoes involve more setup time but they provide a superior finish cut when compared to a wobble dado Dado blades require 13 16 max use of accessory dado table insert This section on blade selection is by no means comprehensive Always follow the saw blade manufacturer recommendations to assure safe and efficient operation CROSSCUTTING Crosscutting means cutting across the grain of the wood In wood products without grain i e MDF particleboard crosscutting simply means cutting across the width of the stock Crosscuts are made with the miter gauge There are two miter gauge slots in the table top Use the one that works best for the piece being crosscut To make a crosscut using the miter gauge 1 Inspect the board for soundness You do not necessarily need a square edge to crosscut with accuracy Inspect the miter gauge Is it properly set and tight Move the rip fence completely out of the way Turn on the saw and allow it to come to full speed Hold the workpiece firmly against the face of the miter gauge and ease it into the blade and through the workpiece SEE FIG 41 A Fig 41 6 Turn off the saw and allow the blade to come to a full RIPPING Do not stand directly behind the workpiece when ripping SEE FIG 43 Ripping means to cut with the grain of the wood In other materials such as MDF or plywood ripping simply means to cut lengthwise To rip a board 1 Inspect the boar
24. Stick An accessory device that can be made or purchased to help push the workpiece through the blade A push stick is used to keep the operator hands away from the blade when ripping a narrow workpiece Rabbet A square notch in the edge of the workpiece Rip Cut The operation of making a cut with the grain or down the length of the workpiece Saw Blade Path The area that is directly in line with the blade including area over under behind and in front of it Set of the Saw Blade The distance that the tips of the saw blade are angled outwards from the thickness of the blade Table Work Area The total surface of the top of the table saw on which the workpiece rests while set up or cutting operations are being performed PT ar CIT Y STEEL Cx Vs QNM taka S MS GWIDA O 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 GENERAL SAFETY A 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 and can not convey every possible safety and opera tional problem which may arise while using this machine The manual will cover many of the basi
25. TAIN THAT THE SAW IS DISCONNECT ED FROM THE POWER SOURCE 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 NO Assemble wrench hook C to the left side of cabinet B using 2 1 4 20x3 8 round head screws SEE FIG 4 POLY V BELT ASSEMBLY AWARNING MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE SAW IS DISCONNECT ED FROM THE POWER SOURCE Loosen 4 of M4x8mm pan head tap screws D and remove the cabinet access door SEE FIG 5 NO Install the belt on the Arbor Pulley and raise motor by loosing 2 of the motor mounting screws A to reach the belt distance for assembling the belt on the motor Pully C2 Using a straight edge check both pulleys to make sure they are parallel SEE FIG 6 Replace the cabinet access door 18 GRANITE EXTENSION WING ASSEMBLY FOR 35971 35972 AWARNING MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE SAW IS DISCONNECT ED FROM THE POWER SOURCE CAUTION The granite extension wing is heavy two people are required for assemble 1 One person put left extension wing on the top of cabinet Alignment pin into bottom of wing A SEE FIG 9 Fig 9 2 Another person locks 4 bolts A with flat and spring washer and from the bottom of cabinet and tighten it SEE FIG 10 Fig 10 NOTE Need not adjust the flatness for extension wings after assembling Because we have done the pre adjustment and pre setting of the ex
26. a finger hole D for easy removal SEE FIG 32 26 1 The miter gauge has adjustable positive stops at 0 degree and 45 degrees or it can be manually set at any angle between 60 degrees 2 To rotate miter gauge body A loosen knob B and pull out plunger C and rotate miter gauge body to desired angle and tighten knob SEE FIG 33 3 To rotate to the next positive stop pull plunger C out rotate miter gauge body then push plunger back in and continue rotating miter gauge body until it stops Against next positive stop ADJUSTING POSITIVE STOPS Fig 34 1 To adjust 0 degree positive stops loosen knob B pull out on plunger C and turn miter gauge over 2 Loosen the lock nut D 3 or 4 turns SEE FIG 34 3 Place a square against the guide bar and front of the miter gauge body Square the miter gauge body to the guide bar and tighten knob 4 Push in plunger and make adjustments to stop screw E so that it touches the plunger and tighten lock nut o Recheck the positive stop angle to the saw blade insert the guide bar into the miter slot and slide the miter gauge up to the saw blade 6 To check place a square against the saw blade and miter gauge body If any more adjustments are needed repeat steps above 7 To set both 45 degree positive stops repeat steps 1 Thru 6 above at the 45 degree settings Arbor gib assembly adjustment A dovetail gib is provided on the arbor height assembly to insure a
27. able saw A WARNING 9 DO NOT handle the plug or table saw with wet hands 10 USE accessories only recommended by Steel City 11 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 12 DO NOT unplug the table saw by pulling on the power cord ALWAYS grasp the plug not the cord 13 REPLACE a damaged cord immediately DO NOT usea damaged cord or plug DO NOT USE if the table saw is not operating properly or has been damaged left outdoors or has been in contact with Water 14 DO NOT use near or around children 15 ENSURE that the machine sits firmly on the floor before using If the machine wobbles or is unstable correct the problem by using shims or blocks prior to operation 16 KEEP saw blade sharp and clean Failure to do so greatly increases friction decreases cut quality and increases the possibility of a kickback 17 MAKE CERTAIN the saw blade is parallel with the miter slots and with the rip fence A blade that is not aligned parallel can cause the workpiece to be pinched between the blade and the fence causing burning or kickbacks 18 ALWAYS use blade guard on all through cuts This will help prevent the cut from closing on the back of the saw blade The blade guard also has anti kickback fingers which minimize the chance of a workpiece being thrown back during a cutting operation 19 ALWAYS push the workpiece past the blade
28. all plug connections 3 Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker 4 Replace cord 1 Check blade with square and adjust stops 2 Check blade with square and adjust pointer 3 Adjust miter gauge 1 Check and adjust fence 2 Select another piece of wood 3 Reduce feed rate 4 Align splitter with blade 1 Sharpen or replace blade 2 Turn blade around 3 Remove blade and clean 4 Change blade to correct type 5 Clean table 1 Replace with adequate size cord 2 Contact your local electric company 3 Refer to motor junction box 1 Reposition on flat level surface 2 Replace saw blade 3 Replace poly V belts 4 Replace pulley 5 Check and adjust motor 6 Tighten hardware 7 Tighten set screw 1 Reassemble guide rails refer to fence manual 2 Adjust guides refer to fence manual 1 Align rip fence with miter slot 2 Align splitter with blade 3 Install and use rip fence 4 Install and use splitter with guard 5 Replace blade 6 Push material all the way past blade before releasing work 7 Replace or sharpen anti kickback fingers 1 Clean and grease 7C 2 127A 3 127 3 76 for 1 75HP 45960C 45970G 75A 2 76 for 3HP 45965C 45975G 35 Key 10 11 13 14 15 16 17 17A 17B 17C 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 29A 29B 29C 29D 29E 29F 30 31 31A 32 PART NO SC10464 SC10465 SC10466 SC80439 SC80318 SC10467 SC76039 SC80319 SC10468 SC
29. binds blade when ripping Saw makes un satisfactory cut Blade does not come up to speed Saw vibrates excessively Rip fence binds on guide tube Material kicked back from blade Blade does not raise or tilt freely 1 Overload tripped 2 Saw unplugged from wall or motor 3 Fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped 4 Cord damaged 1 Stops not adjusted correctly 2 Angle pointer not set accurately 3 Miter gauge out of adjustment 1 Fence not aligned with blade 2 Warped wood 3 Excessive feed rate 4 Splitter not aligned with blade 1 Dull blade 2 Blade mounted backwards 3 Gum or pitch on blade 4 Incorrect blade for cut 5 Gum or pitch on table 1 Extension cord too light or too long 2 Low shop voltage 3 Motor not wired for correct voltage 1 Stand on uneven floor 2 Damaged saw blade 3 Bad poly V belts 4 Bent pulley 5 motor mounting 6 Loose hardware 7 Loose set screw in pulley 1 Guide rails or extension wing not properly installed 2 Guide of rip fence not adjusted properly 1 Rip fence out of alignment 2 Splitter not aligned with blade 3 Feeding stock without rip fence 4 Splitter not in place 5 Dull blade 6 Letting go of material before it is past blade 7 Anti kickback fingers dull 34 1 Sawdust and debris in raising and tilting SOLUTION 1 Allow motor to cool and reset by pushing reset switch 2 Check
30. c and specific safety procedures needed in an industrial envi ronment All federal and state laws and any regulations having jurisdiction covering the safety requirements for use of this machine take precedence over the statements in this manual Users of this machine must adhere to all such regulations Below is a list of symbols that are used to attract your attention to possible dangerous conditions gt This is the international safety alert symbol It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death A DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided WILL result in death or serious injury A WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided COULD result in death or serious injury A CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation if not avoid ed MAY result in minor or moderate injury It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices CAUTION CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol indi cates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in property damage NOTICE This symbol is used to alert the user to useful informa tion about proper operation of the machine 10 A WARNING A WARNING Exposure to the dust created by power sanding saw ing grinding drilling and other construction activities may cause serious a
31. d for soundness You will need a straight edge to rip with accuracy Your workpiece may need to be jointed flat before attempting to cut on the table saw Fig 43 A WARNING Never attempt to rip a board that does not have one perfectly straight edge and one flat side on it Always run the straight edge of the board against the rip fence Failure to do this could result in kickback and serious personal injury 2 Set the rip fence to the desired distance from the Blade IF YOU ARE MAKING NARROW CUTS USE A PUSH STICK Serious injury can occur if you put your hands close to the blade A push stick pattern has been included at the end of this manual Use it to hold the workpiece against the table and fence and push the workpiece fully past the blade When a small AWARNING width is to be ripped and a cent be Stand out of the line of potential kickback Hold safely pul Helene ad and fence rip a the workpiece firmly against the fence and table larger piece to obtain the desired piece Do not allow your fingers to get close to the 3 Turn on the saw and allow it to reach full speed Place blade Do not reach over the blade to off load the the straight edge of the board against the rip fence workpiece and the flat side on table top Feed the work piece slowly and evenly into the blade When ripping always stand off to the side of the workpiece and push it through making sure to keep your fingers out of line with the blade
32. e equipment grounding conductor DO NOT connect the equipment grounding conductor to a live Check with a qualified electrician or service personnel if you do not completely understand the grounding instructions or if you are not sure the tool is properly grounded PLUGS RECEPTACLES A WARNING Electrocution or fire could result if this machine is not grounded properly or if the electrical configura tion does not comply with local and state electrical codes MAKE CERTAIN the machine is disconnected from power source before starting any electrical work MAKE SURE the circuit breaker does not exceed the rating of the plug and receptacle The motor supplied with your machine is a dedicated 240 volt Never connect the green or ground wire to a live terminal The machine should only be connected to an outlet having the same configuration as the plug To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock use the proper gauge of extension cord When using an extension cord be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your machine will draw The smaller the gauge number the larger the diameter of the extension cord is If in doubt of the proper size of an extension cord use a shorter and thicker cord An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in a loss of power and overheating CAUTION USE ONLY a 3 wire extension cord that has a 3 prong grounding plug and a 3 pole receptacle that accep
33. e 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 Consumables such as blades knives bits and sandpaper are not covered Wear items such as drive belt bearings switch are covered for 1 year The warranty does not cover any product used for professional or commercial production purpose nor for industrial or educational applications Such cases are covered by our 30 days Limited Warranty with the Conditions and Exceptions listed previously B ee ree ead 2 22 WARRANTY CARD Name 8 Street Apt No City State Zip Phone Number 9 E Mail 10 Product Description Model No Serial No The following information is given on a voluntary basis and is strictly confidential 1 Where did you purchase your STEEL CITY machine Store City 2 How did you first learn of Steel City Tool Works _ Advertisement _ Mail Order Catalog 11 Web Site Friend Local Store Other 3 Which of the following magazines do you subscribe to _ American Woodworker American How To Cabinetmaker _ _ Family Handyman Fine Homebuilding ___ Journal of Light Construction _ _ Popular Mechanics ___ Popular Woodworking ___ Old House Journal _ _ Popular Science _ _ Today s Homeowner __ WOOD _ _ Woodcraft __ WOODEN Boat _ _ Woodshop News _ _ Woodsmith _ _ Woodwork _ _ Woodworker _ _ Woodworker s Jour
34. e sure the tool is unplugged DO NOT assemble the table saw until you are sure the power switch is in the OFF position For your own safety DO NOT connect the machine to the power source until the machine is completely assembled and you read and understand this entire User Manual INSTALLATION AND LEVELING Final location for the saw must be level dry well lighted and have enough room to allow movement around the saw with long pieces of wood stock Level the saw front to back and side to side If necessary but make sure the saw is stable before being placed in to service DUST PORT ASSEMBLY A WARNING MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE SAW IS DISCONNECT ED FROM THE POWER SOURCE Fig 1 1 Attach the dust port to the opening in the bottom rear of the cabinet with four 1 4 20x1 2 SEE FIG 1 17 HANDWHEEL ASSEMBLY AWARNING MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE SAW IS DISCONNECT ED FROM THE POWER SOURCE Fig 2 M MITT I 1 Place one of the handwheels A onto the blade raise lower shaft B located on the front of the cabinet Align the groove in the back of the handwheel with the pin C SEE FIG 2 Fig 3 a 1 KATT 2 Thread the locking knob D onto the threaded end of the shaft SEE FIG 3 3 Repeat the steps above to assemble the remaining handwheel and locking knob onto the bevel shaft located on the side of the cabinet WRENCH AND FENCE HOOK Fig 5 ASSEMBLY A WARNING MAKE CER
35. e the location pin inside the bottom of the mounting bracket is properly insert into the location hole E of splitter SEE FIG 21 Fig 21 3 Tighten the Knob F and re install the table insert CONNECTING SWITCH CORD TO MOTOR CORD AWARNING MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE SAW IS DISCONNECT ED FROM THE POWER SOURCE 1 Place the switch cord A through hole B in front of Cabinet SEE FIG 22 2 Open motor cover insert three prong switch cord C into three hole outlet D of the motor cord SEE FIG 23 Fig 22 3 Pull slack in switch cord into the cabinet Make sure that the power cord inside of the cabinet Is properly routed and clear of the saw blade and any pinch points for all blade height and blade angle Settings Fig 23 MOUNTING RAILS FENCE POWER SWITCH AND TABLE BOARD The rail fence assembly power switch and table board can now be mounted to the saw See Owner s Manual for Fence Assembly Instructions which will address the mounting of these parts ADJUSTMENTS RAISING AND LOWERING THE BLADE Fig 24 The blade height adjustment handwheel handwheel lock knob are located on the front of the cabinet above the blade bevel scale To raise the saw blade loosen the handwheel lock knob A counterclockwise and turn the handwheel B clockwise When the saw blade is at its desired height tighten the handwheel lock knob clockwise until it is secuely tightened SEE FIG 24 To lower
36. eft Poly V Belt 10 in 5 8 in Model No 45960C 45965C 45970G 45975G PRODUCT DIMENSIONS Length Width Height Net Weight Footprint 44 27 40 5 407 8lb 19 4 22 Number of Teeth Blade Speed Max Depth of Cut at 90 Max Depth of Cut at 45 Table in front of blade At max Depth of Cut Max Dado Width Max Dado Blade Diameter Left Extension Wing for 45970G Right Extension Wing for 45970G Left Extension Wing for 45960C Right Extension Wing for 45960C Length Width Height Gross Weight 40 3450 3 3 8 in 2 1 4 in 12 1 2 in 13 16 in 8 in 15 7 in Granite 16 9 in Granite 15 7 in Cast Iron 16 9 in Cast Iron 40 3450 3 3 8 in 2 1 4 in 12 1 2 in 13 16 in 8 in 15 7 in Granite 16 9 in Granite 15 7 in Cast Iron 16 9 in Cast Iron SHIPPING DIMENSIONS 35 4 30 42 3 458 516 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 DEFINITION OF TERMS Anti Kickback Fingers A safety device attached to the blade guard and splitter assembly designed to minimize the chance of a workpiece being thrown back during a cutting operation Arbor The shaft on which the blade or accessory cutting tool is mounted Bevel Cut The operation of making
37. ense when operating any machine DO NOT operate any machine tool while tired or under the influence of drugs alcohol or medication A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury 25 USE ONLY recommended accessories Use of incorrect or improper accessories could cause serious injury to the operator and cause damage to the machine If in doubt DO NOT use it 26 Wear proper clothing DO NOT wear loose clothing gloves neckties or jewelry These items can get caught in the machine during operations and pull the operator into the moving parts Users must wear a protective cover on their hair if the hair is long to prevent it from contacting any moving parts 28 SAVE these instructions and refer to them frequently and use them to instruct other users 29 Information regarding the safe and proper operation of this tool is also available from the following sources Power Tool Institute 1300 Summer Avenue Cleveland OH 44115 2851 www powertoolinstitute org National Safety Council 1121 Spring Lake Drive Itasca IL 60143 3201 American National Standards Institute 25West 43rd St 4th Floor New York NY 10036 ANSI 01 1 Safety Requirements For Woodworking Machines WWW ANSI ORG U S Department of Labor Regulations OSHA 1910 213 Regulations WWW OSHA GOV PRODUCT SAFETY 1 Serious personal injury may occur if normal safety precautions are overlooked or ignored Accidents are fr
38. equently caused by lack of familiarity or failure to pay attention Obtain advice from supervisor instructor or another qualified individual who is familiar with this machine and its operations 2 Every work area is different Always consider safe ty first as it applies to your work area Use this machine with respect and caution Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury and damage to the machine 3 Prevent electrical shock Follow all electrical and safety codes including the National Electrical Code NEC and the Occupational Safety and Health Regulations OSHA All electrical connections and Wiring should be made by qualified personnel only A WARNING 4 TO REDUCE the risk of electrical shock DO NOT use this machine outdoors DO NOT expose to rain or moisture Store indoors in a dry area 5 STOP using this machine if at any time you experience difficulties in performing any operation Contact your supervisor instructor or machine service Center immediately 6 Safety decals are on this machine to warn and direct you to how to protect yourself or visitors from personal injury These decals MUST be maintained so that they are legible REPLACE decals that are not legible 7 DO NOT leave the unit plugged into the electrical outlet Unplug the unit from the outlet when not in use and before servicing performing maintenance tasks or cleaning 8 ALWAYS turn the power switch OFF before Unplugging the t
39. eye damage Everyday eyeglasses are NOT safety glasses ALWAYS wear Safety Goggles that comply with ANSI standard Z87 1 when operating power tools AWARNING ALWAYS wear a NIOSH OSHA approved dust mask to prevent inhaling dangerous dust or airborne particles THERMAL OVERLOAD PROTECTION A WARNING Turn the power switch OFF and unplug the power cord from its power source prior to doing or performing any maintenance Make certain that the OFF button has been depressed before pushing the thermal overload reset button The motor supplied with your table saw has a resettable thermal overload relay located on the side of the switch If the motor shuts off during an operation cutting a workpiece too fast or using a dull blade using the saw beyond its capacity or low voltage press the OFF button and let the motor cool three to five minutes Push the reset thermal overload button on the side of the ON OFF switch assembly Make certain that the saw blade and work are has been cleared of debris before restarting saw The motor can now be turned on again A WARNING MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE SAW IS DISCONNECT ED FROM THE POWER SOURCE AWARNING ALWAYS wear eye protection Any machine can throw debris into the eyes during operations which could cause severe and permanent eye damage Everyday eyeglasses are NOT safety glasses ALWAYS wear Safety Goggles that comply with ANSI standard Z87 1 when operating power tool
40. hould be made by qualified personnel only 13 The switch provided with your saw is a magnetic switch designed for 240 volt single phase usage only The switch has a plug that is designed to plug into a 240 volt outlet There are many different configurations for 240 volt outlets so it is conceivable that the configuration of the plug may not match the configuration of your existing outlet If this is the case you will have to replace the plug with a UL CSA approved plug that matches the configuration of your 240V outlet GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS EXTENSION CORDS AWARNING AWARNING This machine MUST BE GROUNDED while in use to protect the operator from electric shock In the event of a malfunction or breakdown GROUND ING provides the path of least resistance for electric current and reduces the risk of electric shock The plug MUST be plugged into a matching electrical receptacle that is properly installed and grounded in accordance With ALL local codes and ordinances If a plug is provided with your machine DO NOT modify the plug If it will not fit your electrical receptacle have a qualified electrician install the proper connections to meet all electrical codes local and state All connections must also adhere to all of OSHA mandates IMPROPER ELECTRICAL CONNECTION of the equipment grounding conductor can result in risk of electric shock The conductor with the green insulation with or without yellow stripes is th
41. igations under this agreement or claims made a subject of a legal proceeding against SCTW more than one 1 year after such cause of action first arose The validity construction and performance of this Warranty and any sale of machinery by SCTW shall be governed by the law of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania without regard to conflicts of law s provisions of any jurisdiction Any action related in any way to any alleged or actual offer acceptance or sale by SCTW or any claim related to the performance of and agreement including without limitation this Warranty shall take place in the federal or state courts in Allegheny County Pennsylvania Warranty registration card must be submitted to SCTW for purpose of proof within 90 days of purchase with a copy of the sales receipt Failure to do so will revert the 2 year warranty to 1 year as in the terms stated above This registration is also needed to facilitate contact in case of a safety recall This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary in certain States or Provinces Note to user This instruction manual is meant to serve as a guide only Specification and references are subject to change without prior notice Check the website www steelcitytoolworks com for updated manuals with reference to the VER located on the front page LIMITED WARRANTY ACCU SHOP line of bench top tools Steel City Tool Works LLC SCTW warrants this SCTW ACCU SHOP machinery to b
42. il all play is removed in the assembly then tighten locknut SEE FIG 44 2 To adjust the blade tilting assembly loosen lock nut C and turn the eccentric D until all play is removed in the assembly then tighten the lock nut 32 This table saw requires very little maintenance other than minor lubrication and cleaning The following sections detail what will need to be done in order to assure continued operation of your saw LUBRICATION The table saw has sealed lubricated bearings in the motor housing that do not require any additional lubrication from the operator Use a wire brush to clean off the worm gears and trunnions and apply a white lithium grease to keep them lubricated 33 CLEANING Keep the inside of the cabinet clear of saw dust and wood chips With the table saw unplugged vacuum out the inside of the cabinet or blow out the inside with an air hose Be sure to use air pressure no higher than 50 P S I as high pressure air may damage insulation A WARNING Be sure to wear protective eyewear and dust mask when cleaning out the cabinet of the saw 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 acomplete stop PROBLEM LIKELY CAUSE S Saw stops or will not start Does not make accurate 45 or 90 cuts Material
43. ix the problems If a problem exists that is beyond the scope of this manual contact your dealer 5 If the saw is operating properly turn it off and prepare to make a cut according to the instructions outlined in this section BLADE SELECTION Choosing the correct blade for the job is essential for the safe and efficient use of your table saw Ignoring this important step could result in damage to the saw and serious injury to the operator Below are the most common saw blades and their uses 1 Rip Blade Used for cutting with the grain Typically 10 rip blades have between 18 40 teeth and large gullets to allow for large chip removal SEE FIG 38 Fig 38 2 Cross cut Blade Used for cutting across the grain 10 cross cut blades have between 60 80 teeth and a shallow gullet SEE FIG 39 Fig 39 3 Used for cutting with and across the grain A compromise between a rip blade and a cross cut blade a 10 combination blade will typically have between 40 50 teeth SEE FIG 40 Fig 40 4 Thin kerf blade Most types of saw blades are available in a thin kerf style Designed primarily to minimize stock waste thin kerf blades are used in conjunction with a blade stabilizer to reduce blade wobble Note Many blade guards splitters are thicker than many thin kerf blades Make sure that the stock will pass by the guard splitter before beginning a cut 30 5 Dado Blade There are two types of dado blades stack and wobble
44. nal _ _ Workbench Other 4 Which of the following woodworking remodeling shows do 13 you watch _ Backyard America The American Woodworker _ _ Home Time ___ The New Yankee Workshop _ This Old House ___ Woodwright s Shop Other 14 5 What is your annual household income _ 20 000 to 29 999 _ 30 000 to 39 999 _ 40 000 to 49 999 60 000 to 69 999 80 000 to 89 999 ___ 70 000 to 79 999 _ 90 000 16 6 What is your age group ___ 20 to 29 years ___ 40 49 years ___ 60 to 69 years ___ 30 39 years ___ 70 years 7 How long have you been woodworker ___ 0102 years 2 to 8 years ___ 8 to 20 years Over 20 years Fine Woodworking 12 _ 50 000 to 59 999 15 _ 50 59 years 17 How would you rank your woodworking skills ___ Simple _ _ Intermediate _ _ Advance _ _ Master Craftsman How many Steel City machines do you own What stationary woodworking tools do you own Check all that apply _ Air Compressor _ _ Band Saw _ Drill Press _ _ Drum Sander _ Dust Collection _ Horizontal Boring Machine _ _ Jointer _ Lathe _ _ Mortiser _ _ Panel Saw _ Planer _ Power Feeder _ Radial Arm Saw _ Shaper Spindle Sander ___ Table Saw _ _ Vacuum Veneer Press _ Wide Belt Sander Other Which benchtop tools do you own Check all that apply _ Belt Sander _ _ Belt Disc Sander _ Drill Press ___ Band Saw Grinder _ _ Mini Jointer _ _ Mini Lathe ___ Sc
45. nd permanent respiratory or other injury including silicosis a serious lung dis ease cancer and death Avoid breathing the dust and avoid prolonged contact with dust The dust may contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm Some examples of these chemicals are e Lead from lead based paints e Crystalline silica from bricks cement and other masonry products Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber Always operate tool in well ventilated area and pro vide for proper dust removal Use a dust collection system along with an air filtration system whenever possible Always use properly fitting NIOSH OSHA approved respiratory protection appropriate for the dust exposure and wash exposed areas with soap and water To avoid serious injury and damage to the machine read the entire User Manual before assembly and operation of this machine ALWAYS wear eye protection Any machine can throw debris into the eyes during operations which could cause severe and permanent eye damage Everyday eyeglasses are NOT safety glasses ALWAYS wear Safety Goggles that comply with ANSI standard Z87 1 when operat ing power tools A WARNING ALWAYS wear hearing protection Plain cotton is not an acceptable protective device Hearing equipment should comply with ANSI S3 19 Standards A WARNING 4 ALWAYS wear a NIOSH OSHA approved dust mask to prevent
46. ng a dial indicator not included or a combination square not included It is recommended to check the alignment before initial operation as follows AWARNING MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE SAW IS DISCONNECT ED FROM THE POWER SOURCE Fig 27 24 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 Make sure the rule is not touching any of the carbide tips of the saw blade 4 Lock the rule in this position Fig 28 6 Rotate the saw blade back so that you take the measurement from the same spot on the saw blade SEE FIG 28 7 Take a reading at the rear of the blade E with the combination square If there is a difference of more than 01 in between the rule and the blade then an adjustment will have to be made ADJUSTING BLADE ALIGNMENT NOTICE Blade alignment is factory set and should not need adjustment All saw blades have some runout Therefore readjusting the blade alignment should only be attempted if it becomes necessary see CHECKING BLADE ALIGNMENT A WARNING MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE SAW IS DISCONNECT ED FROM THE POWER SOURCE 1 To align the blade parallel to the miter slot first loosen two hex soc head screws A under the front side of the table saw This is the same side as the raise lower handwheel B SEE FIG
47. ng on low voltage or long under rated extension Cords will damage the motor AWARNING DO NOT expose the table saw to rain or operate the in damp locations MAKE SURE all parts have been assembled correctly and are in working order KEEP table surface clear of tools and debris before Starting table saw STARTING AND STOPPING THE SAW Fig 37 1 The ON OFF switch is located under the front rail on the table saw 2 turn the table saw on press the green ON button A in one half inch Note There is a safety feature on the switch to insure that the switch must be completely pressed before the saw will start SEE FIG 37 28 C2 To turn the table saw off press the large red OFF paddle B or lift the paddle and press directly on the Red OFF button When the table saw is not in use the ON button B should be locked so that it cannot be started Using a padlock not provided it is possible to lock the switch to prevent unauthorized use Lift the red OFF paddle and place a padlock through the holes C in the side of the ON button and then lock the padlock Make sure keys have been removed from padlock and placed where no children can get them SEE FIG 37 AWARNING MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE SAW IS DISCONNECT ED FROM THE POWER SOURCE AWARNING B ALWAYS wear protection Any machine throw debris into the eyes during operations which could cause severe and permanent
48. of your workpiece adjust the distance between the fence and the inside edge of the blade to suit your needs When cutting across the wood grain use the miter gauge as a guide while dadoing Remember Never use the fence as a stop in conjunction with your miter gauge 7 Using a scrap piece as a test piece switch on the saw and take a pass over the dado blade 8 If the cut is satisfactory repeat with your finish stock 9 Avoid taking too deep a cut in a single pass Make Incremental cuts to avoid kickback Always use push sticks feather boards push paddles and other safety accessories whenever possible to increase safety and control Proper dado operations will differ depending on the blade system you choose Consult the instructions included with your dado blades for directions regarding attachment and adjustment A WARNING MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE SAW IS DISCONNECT ED FROM THE POWER SOURCE MAINTENANCE Fig 44 BACKLASH ADJUSTMENTS FOR BLADE RAISING LOWERING AND BLADE TILTING ASSEMBLIES If any play is detected in the blade raising lowering or blade tilting assemblies the following adjustments should be made AWARNING MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE SAW IS DISCONNECT ED FROM THE POWER SOURCE NOTE In the illustration below the table saw has been 4 turned upside down and the blade removed for clarity To adjust the blade raising lowering assembly loosen lock nut A and turn the eccentric sleeve B unt
49. osen the fasten knob C 2 Remove the Riving Knife splitter out of mounting bracket NOTE Make sure blade or arbor is at the highest position before adding or removing the riving Knife splitter 20 Fig 15 1 Remove the hex nut K and outer flange J from the blade arbor I Note The arbor has a right hand thread to loosen the hex nut turn it counterclockwise 2 Place 10 saw blade 2 onto the blade arbor 1 make sure the teeth of the blade are pointing down in the front of the table saw Place the outer flange J and hex nut K onto the blade arbor and snug hex nut by hand Place the open end blade wrench L on the flats of the inner blade flange not shown and the box end blade wrench M onto the hex nut and securely tighten Note The blade arbor has a right hand thread to tighten the hex nut turn it clockwise SEE FIG 17 Fig 18 3 Place a square N onto the saw blade and against the splitter assembly O Make sure the splitter is square to table SEE FIG 18 4 Lay a straight edge R against the left side of the saw blade S Align the splitter and make sure the splitter is aligned to the blade SEE FIG 19 Fig 19 21 CONVERSION THE SPLITTER TO RIVING KNIFE A WARNING Note Splitter can be used as riving knife 1 Remove the guard assembly C and kick back pawl assembly D by loosing knob A and B SEE FIG 20 Fig 20 2 Remove the table insert and make sur
50. roll Saw _ _ Spindle Belt Sander Other Which portable hand held power tools do you own Check all that apply ___ Sander _ _ Biscuit Jointer _ _ Dust Collector Circular Saw _ Sander _ Drill Driver _ Miter Saw _ Orbital Sander _ _ Palm Sander _ Portable Thickness Planer _ Saber Saw _ Reciprocating Saw _ Router Other What machines accessories would you like to see added to the STEEL CITY line What new accessories would you like to see added Do you think your purchase represents good value Yes No Would you recommend STEEL CITY products to a friend Yes No Comments FOLD ON DOTTED LINE SteelCityToolWorks 4 Northpoint Court Bolingbrook IL 60440 PLACE STAMP HERE FOLD ON DOTTED LINE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Motor HP Amps Volts Hertz RPM Blade Tilt Blade Drive Blade Diameter Blade Arbor Motor HP Amps Volts Hertz RPM Blade Tilt Blade Drive Blade Diameter Blade Arbor Model No 45965C 45975G Induction 9 19 240 60 3450 Left Poly V Belt 10 in 5 8 in Number of Teeth Blade Speed Max Depth of Cut at 90 Max Depth of Cut at 45 Table in front of blade At max Depth of Cut Max Dado Width Max Dado Blade Diameter Left Extension Wing for 45975G Right Extension Wing for 45975G Left Extension Wing for 45965C Right Extension Wing for 45965C Model No 45960C 45970G Induction 1 75 6 5 240 60 3450 L
51. s AWARNING ALWAYS wear a NIOSH OSHA approved dust mask to prevent inhaling dangerous dust or airborne particles AWARNING The following section was designed to give instructions on the basic operations of this table saw However it is in no way comprehensive of every table saw application It is strongly recommended that you read books trade magazines or get formal training to maximize the potential of your table saw and to minimize the risks AWARNING PRE RUN CHECK Before you begin to use your Table Saw you should give it a thorough inspection making sure you ask yourself the following questions 1 Is the blade mounted correctly 2 Is the saw stable 3 Is it wired properly 4 s the electrical system properly configured 5 Have you checked your workpiece for obvious Defects 29 6 Is the guard assembly installed and functional 7 Have you checked the saw blade clearance when it is adjusted to varying angles and depths 8 Have you read all the warnings and directions regarding the operation of this machine TEST RUN 1 Face the table saw and stand to the left of the blade path 2 With one finger on the ON button and one finger on the OFF button turn the saw on Be ready to turn the saw off in case of a mishap 3 Watch and listen to the saw Note whether there are any unusual sounds or excessive vibrations 4 If anything appears abnormal immediately turn off the saw unplug it and f
52. tension wings for the flatness in factory 3 The user can fine tune the flatness for the extension Wings 4 To loose 4 screws B by 6 0mm Allen Wrench 5 loose 4 setting screws C by 2 5mm Allen wrench SEE FIG 11 Fig 11 6 Using an open wrench D to adjust the 4 elevation screws E to raise or lower the extension wing to the table SEE FIG 12 Fig 12 7 a straight edge across to the main table and extension wings checking the flatness of both main and extension wings SEE FIG 13 Fig 13 8 Make sure both wings are aligned if not refer to step 6 until completely adjusted 9 Using a 6 0mm Allen wrench to secure 4 screws B The assembly method for 35963 35964 Extension wing is the same as 35971 35972 RIVING KNIFE SPLITTER COMPONENTS ASSEMBLY A WARNING MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE SAW IS DISCONNECT ED FROM THE POWER SOURCE Note Remove the table insert Table insert are gripped by four magnets on the table Fig 14 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 2 Push the Riving Knife splitter all the way down into the mounting bracket make sure the location pin is properly locked in the hole of the Riving Knife splitter The location hole is on the button side of the Riving Knife splitter 3 Tighten the fasting knob C SEE FIG 16 eRemove 1 Lo
53. ts the machine s plug If you are using an extension cord outdoors be sure it is marked with the suffix W A W in Canada to indicate that it is acceptable for out door use Make certain the extension cord is properly sized and in good electrical condition Always replace a worn or damaged extension cord immediately or have it repaired by a qualified person before using it Protect your extension cords from sharp objects excessive heat and damp or wet areas MINIMUM RECOMMENDED GAUGE FOR EXTENSION CORDS AWG 240 VOLT OPERATION ONLY 0 to 6 Amps 6 to 10 Amps 14 AWG 10 to 12 Amps 14 AWG 12 to 15 Amps Not recommended 16 AWG UNPACKING amp INVENTORY AWARNING s The machine is heavy two people are required to unpack and lift Use a safety strap to avoid tip over when lifting machine Remove any protective materials and coatings from all of the parts and the table saw The protective coatings can be removed by spraying WD 40 Do not use oil based products on Granite Check shipping carton and machine for damage before unpackaging Carefully remove packaging materials parts and machine from shipping carton Always check for and remove protective shipping materials around motors and moving parts Lay out all parts on a clean A Blade Guard and Splitter Assembly B On Off Switch C Miter Gauge D Blade Wrench E Blade Wrench F Handwheel Assembly 2 G Handwheel Lock Knob 2 15 A W
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