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Craftsman 315.22839 Saw User Manual

1. Fig 31 MITER GAGE RIP FENCE GROOVE FRAMING SQUARE RIP FENCE SCREWS RIP FENCE HANDLE Fig 33 ASSEMBLY CHECKING SQUARENESS OF EXTENSION TABLES TO SAW TABLE See Figure 34 The extension tables should be checked for squarness to the saw table for smooth operation of the rip fence and rails Place a square on the saw table with the short end up and check The long end of the square should extend across one of the extension tables If the extension table is not square with the saw table proceed as follows Loosen the two hex nuts one for each rail securing the front and rear rails to the extension table Do not loosen hex nuts securing rails to saw table Raise or lower extension table until it is square with the saw table E Tighten hex nuts securely W Check extension table on opposite side of blade Repeat the above procedure if necessary SQUARE SAW TABLE EXTENSION EXTENSION TABLE TABLE SQUARE SAW TABLE EXTENSION TABLE TABLE EXTENSION Fig 34 CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW 315 228390 ADJUSTMENTS To avoid unnecessary setups and adjustments a good practice is to check your setups carefully with a framing square and make practice cuts in scrap wood before making finish cuts in good workpieces Do not start any adjustments until you have checked with a square and made test cuts to be sure adjustments are needed REPLACING THE BLA
2. 6 Assembly flat washer 5 16 in sss 6 Blade Guard 1 hex nut 5 16 18 ens 6 hex cap screw REN X 1 2 13 2 end cap for front rail 1 2 lock washer 5 16 in 2 screw 28 32 x 1 2 1 2 i i O Blade Guard Assembly 1 socket head T screw 1 4 20 x 3 8 3 OC we M Hardware for Mounting Switch Assembly P Hardware For Rail 1 square head bolt 5 16 18 x 1 in 6 square 14 20 a ie Gian screw 1 4 20 x 3 8 in 2 HM AC LAC screw 10 24 x 3 8 in 2 hex n t 5 16 18 Sortes 6 j cord clip end cap for rear 2 screw 8 32 1 2 in sse 2 4 Fig 2 c Note Cord clip and screw mount to the either side of saw cabinet and are used to secure motor cord depending upon operator preference of switch assembly CRRFTSMRN TABLE SAW 315 228390 12 TOOLS NEEDED The following tools are needed for assembly and alignment Note The five hex keys listed below have been provided with your saw The remaining tools are typical shop tools and are not included with your saw JE _ ES SMALL MEDIUM NUT DRIVER PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER 8 mm 10 mm and 12 mm HEX KEYS PROVIDED 2 mm
3. 1 hex bolt 5 16 18 x 1 4 MP Nm flat washer 5 16 8 d D Te eat PERES lock washer 5 16 4 RA NK FO UB LEA QN UAR hex nut 5 18 18 teen 4 St Weser SH I eut hex nut 5 16 18 conce 8 Hardware for Motor Mounting Plate 1 OO hex bolt 5 16 18 x 3 4 2 Hardware for Mounting Saw Base sel Hardware for Belt 1 hex nut 810 24 s 4 i es i in flat washer 10 4 3 Fig 2b W Hardware for Table Extensions 1 hex bolt 5 16 18 x 1 8 flat washer 5 16 in 16 hex nut 5 16 18 8 tuum 11 CRRFTSMRN TABLE SAW 315 228390 SMALL PARTS LIST Check all loose parts from the box with the list and figures below and on the previous pages Small items such as fasteners and end caps are shown in figure 2 c Follow the instructions in the Assembly section to assemble your new saw Hardware for Rail 1 Y Hardware for Blade Guard Bracket and Blade Guard square head bolt 5 16 18 x 1 1
4. e 18 29 Installing Handwheels on Table Saw Base 18 Assembling Leg Stand SERIEN 18 19 CRRFTSMRN TABLE SAW 315 228390 2 TABLE CONTENTS Mounting the Leg Stand on the Table Saw Base 19 Assembling Table Extensions eed ae had pepe eda dean ie deua 20 Aligning lable Extensions edi et HE dat dao UE 20 nstalling the Rear ic 4 e eei eo dert vt ae ees ee oe 21 nstalling the Front Rail ee oe ee Hes ee GS eee 22 Aligning Rip Fence and Rails 23 Mo nting the o sedet teer D Eie ep 23 nstalling the Belt and Belt Guard 2 24 Checking the Throat Plate iie Rx xL agen 24 nstalling the Blade G ard 51 tere dips et e te rr cei 25 Aligning the Riving Knife with the Blade nennen nnne nennen 26 Check Heeling Paralleling of the Saw Blade to the Miter Gage 27 Checking Rip Fence and Blade
5. eee enne nnne nnn 28 Checking Squareness of Extension Tables to Saw 29 B Adjustments oe eeu eno A rt re e esee edere ed aree 30 34 oe d d cn E 30 Heeling Paralleling the Sawblade to Miter Gage Groove 31 32 Setting the Bevel Stops and Indicator sssssssssssssssssssss esee nhan seen 32 33 Adjusting the Miter Gage ere ie eee E d eee nee e dea Lys EVER O EEEIEE 33 Removing Replacing the Throat Plate nnne nere nennen 34 Basic Operation of the Table Saw nennen nennen nnne nnne 35 42 Causes of Kickback E Avoiding IICkback orba ee eer tee EE a ode e te TO pe E Cutting AS di eri Lee iier En A Types oe Hot we desde cod ee e eget o vt T ee Pn ME SIno E Oo Mir Makinga Rip Cute 2 TEATE T T Making a Miter CUL i ree a E ER ETNE AEE E EE Making a Bevel Gross Cute tI a exten see es A eee UE VA ere Ve e E a aaa va 38 39 Making a Bevel Rip OTT RD 39 Making a Compound Bevel Miter 40 Making a Large Panel GC t rte eter rrt ee ee Ea e da et eee e eet Ee
6. ANTI KICKBACK PAWLS Fig 25 25 CRRFTSMRN TABLE SAW 315 228390 ASSEMBLY ALIGNING THE RIVING KNIFE WITH THE BLADE See Figures 26 28 A WARNING Make sure the switch is off the switch key is removed and your saw is unplugged Failure to do so could result in accidental starting causing serious personal injury The riving knife must be aligned with and centered over the blade RIVING KNIFE WARNING It is important to install and adjust the riving knife correctly Poor alignment could cause kickback and throw the workpiece at the operator Raise the blade guard Place a framing square or straightedge beside the blade on the left See Figure 26 Loosen the front screw on the riving knife with a 5 mm hex key See Figure 27 Center the riving knife over the blade See Figure 28 Securely tighten the screw with a 5 mm hex key FRAMING SQUARE Fig 26 CRRFTSMRN TABLE SAW 315 228390 26 BLADE GUARD RIVING KNIFE BLADE Q Fig 27 RIVING KNIFE THROAT PLATE FRAMING SQUARE BLADE TOP VIEW OF SAW WITH RIVING KNIFE SHOWN CENTERED OVER BLADE Fig 28 ASSEMBLY CHECK HEELING PARALLELING OF THE FRAMING SQUARE SAWBLADE TO THE MITER GAGE GROOVE See Figures 29 30 DO NOT loosen any screws until you have checked with a square and made sure adjust ments are necessary Once the screws are loos ened these items must be reset WARNING Make sure the switch is off th
7. May Be Purchased Locally Available From Div 98 Source 980 00 06 gcc 61 MVS 3 18 V1 NHWSI4U3 v9 CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW MODEL NO 315 228390 The model number will be found on a plate attached to the cabinet Always mention the model number in all correspondence regarding your TABLE SAW or when ordering repair parts FIGURE I S9 06 82 61 MVS 318V 1 NBWS13UUJ CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW MODEL NO 315 228390 The model number will be found on a plate attached to the cabinet Always mention the model number in all correspondence regarding your TABLE SAW or when ordering repair parts PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE I PART PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION NUMBER DESCRIPTION STD551131 Lock Washer 5 16 6 STD511003 STD523105 Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 2 in Hex Hd 2 980946 001 979880 001 Blade Guard Bracket 979908 001 979883 001 Bolt 1 4 20 97991 1 001 979884 001 979914 001 980600 001 Washer 980589 001 979886 001 Table Bracket 979924 001 980588 001 Star Washer 34 979923 001 STD523110 Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 in Hex Hd 10 35 979922 001 979896 001 Retaining Ring 36 979897 001 Cradle Trunnion 979895 001 Ball Bearing 62022 979898 001 Arbor Housing 979894 001 38 979902 001 Washer 979893 001 Arbor Shaft 979903 001 Retaining Ring ku 10 in Blade Item No 9 32126 STD304420 V Belt 4L 420 979891 001 Outer Blade Washer 979900 001 979890 001 STD502502 Setscrew
8. Dado A non through cut that gives a square notch or trough requires a special blade Featherboard A device to help guide workpieces during rip cuts Freehand for table saw Dangerous practice of making a cut without using rip or miter fences See Safety Rules Gum A sticky sap based residue from wood products Heel Alignment of the blade Kerf The material removed by the blade in a through cut or the slot produced by the blade in a non through cut Kickback A hazard that can occur when blade binds or stalls throwing workpiece back toward operator Leading End The end of the workpiece pushed into the cutting tool first Miter Cut A cutting operation made with the miter gage at any angle other than 0 Molding A non through cut that gives a varied shape to the workpiece and requires a special blade Push Stick A device used to feed the workpiece through the saw blade during narrow cutting operations It helps keep the operator s hands well away from the blade Rabbet A notch in the edge of a workpiece Resaw A cutting operation to reduce the thickness of the workpiece in order to make thinner pieces Resin A sticky sap based substance Rip Cut A cut made with the the grain of the workpiece Sawblade Path The area directly in line with the blade over under behind or in front of it Also the workpiece area which will be or has been cut by the blade Set The distance that the tip of the
9. EXTENSION TOP OF HERE SAW TABLE Fig 11 SPLIT RAIL DESIGN Your saw has a split rail design The front and rear rails each have a left and right piece that must be installed They are joined together on your saw with a connector We suggest that you install the right rear and right front pieces first Align and secure these pieces then use the connectors provided to secure left rear and left front pieces ASSEMBLY Note The right side of saw is on your right when facing the saw as if you were in normal operating position INSTALLING THE REAR RAIL See Figures 12 14 WARNING Front and rear rails must be installed and carefully aligned to reduce the risk of kickback Kickback can result in serious injury W From the carton remove the rear rail pieces and the following hardware 6 square head bolts 5 16 18 x 1 in 6 flat washers 5 16 in 6 hex nuts 5 16 18 Rear rail connector Right and left end caps for rear rail 2 screws 8 32 x 1 2 in Note Remaining hardware from this hardware bag is used for installing the front rail and end caps At the back of the table put the square head bolts in the holes in the edge of the saw table and the outer holes in each extension table so the bolt heads extend outward 1 2 in W Under the table loosely attach washers and hex nuts onto bolts Slide the slot on the rear rail over the bolts Adjust each bolt to fit the rail closely to the table E Po
10. Make sure all guards are operating properly before each use NEVER PERFORM ANY OPERATION FREE HAND Always place the workpiece to be cut on the saw table and position it firmly against the fence as a backstop USE THE RIP FENCE Always use a fence or straight edge guide when ripping BEFORE MAKING A CUT be sure all adjust ments are secure BE SURE THE BLADE PATH IS FREE OF NAILS Inspect for and remove all nails from lumber before cutting BE SURE THE BLADE CLEARS THE WORKPIECE Never start the saw with the blade touching the workpiece KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM CUTTING AREA Do not reach underneath work or in blade cutting path with your hands and fingers for any reason Always turn the power off USE A PUSHBLOCK OR PUSH STICK for workpieces so small that your fingers go under the blade guard NEVER TOUCH BLADE or other moving parts during use for any reason A WARNING Blade coasts after being turned off ALLOW THE MOTOR TO COME UP TO FULL SPEED before starting a cut to avoid blade binding or stalling ALWAYS PUSH THE WORKPIECE never pull it toward the saw DO NOT FEED THE MATERIAL TOO QUICKLY Do not force the workpiece against the blade ALWAYS TURN OFF SAW before disconnect ing it to avoid accidental starting when recon necting to power supply NEVER leave the table saw unattended while connected to a power source BEFORE CHANGING THE SETUP REMOVING COVERS GUARDS OR BLADE unplug the saw and remove the swi
11. Make sure the blade guard is lowered over blade and is working properly to prevent possible injury W Set the blade angle by loosening the bevel lock handle and turning the bevel handwheel Retighten the bevel lock handle WARNING When making a bevel rip cut the rip fence must be on the right side of the blade Otherwise the fence could trap the workpiece possibly causing kickback and resulting in injury Wi Attach the rip fence on the right side of the blade at the correct distance from the blade for the cut E Place a support the same height as the top of the saw table behind the saw for the cut work A WARNING Never stand directly in the line of cut Stand to the side to reduce the chance of injury should kickback occur W Make sure the wood is clear of the blade before turning on the saw Insert the key and lift the switch to the ON position Let the blade obtain full speed before feeding the workpiece into the blade Place the work firmly against the rip fence and feed the work into the blade A WARNING Never push a small piece of wood into the blade with your hand Use a pushstick as the end of the workpiece nears the blade W When the work is completed press the switch off and remove the key BEVEL RIP CUT BLADE ANGLED RIP FENCE ON RIGHT SIDE OF Fig 53 CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW 315 228390 OPERATION MAKING A COMPOUND BEVEL MITER CUT See Figure 54 Practice on scrap wood From the
12. plastic E Periodically clean the table rails and rip fence with gum and pitch remover Do not allow pitch to accumulate on the saw W Apply a thin coat of paste wax to the table top so the wood slides easily while cutting W Regularly check all nuts bolts screws and belts for tightness and condition Make sure the throat plate is in good condition LUBRICATION This saw has been lubricated at the factory prior to shipment After extended use you should inspect clean and lubricate the areas shown in the drawing Clean before lubricating with a solvent recommended for gum and pitch removal Lubricate with SAE no 20 or no 30 engine oil See Figure 58 W Table brackets a W Bevel handwheel rod threads and knuckle b W Height handwheel threads and trunnion c XY TI VENTANA Se nO al N P Lo Z l X FRONT OF SAW B Fig 58 43 CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW 315 228390 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Saw does not start 1 Motor cord or wall cord is not 1 Plug in motor cord or wall cord plugged in 2 Circuit fuse is blown 2 Replace circuit fuse 3 Circuit breaker is tripped 3 Reset circuit breaker 4 Cord or switch is damaged 4 Have the cord or switch re placed at your nearest Sears Service Center Saw is noisy when running 1 Motor needs attention 1 Have the motor checked at your nearest Sears Service Center M
13. under the worktable surface on the front of the cabi net locks the angle setting of the blade Be sure the handle is hanging straight down before tilting the blade If it is not straight down it may jam and bend the locking bolt HEIGHT HANDWHEEL Use this handwheel to lower and raise the blade for adjustments or replacement It is located on the front of the cabinet To tilt the blade for a bevel cut use the bevel handwheel on the side of the cabinet A bevel scale on the front of the cabinet shows the blade angle Inside the cabinet adjustable positive stops control the degree of tilt Use the miter gage with a bevel cross cut compound cut and the rip fence with a bevel rip cut Other cuts require special attachments which have detailed instructions to reduce risk of injury and ensure the best performance from your new saw Before attempting to use your saw familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety requirements of your Sears Craftsman table saw The saw s features are described below MITER GAGE This gage aligns the wood for a crosscut The easy to read indicator shows the exact angle for a miter cut with positive stops at 90 and 45 MITER GAGE GROOVES The miter gage rides in these grooves on either side of the blade MITER GAGE KNOB Located on the miter gage this knob locks in the cutting angle after selection MOTOR 13 AMP The powerful induction motor is 1 5HP 3HP maximum developed w
14. 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 PART NUMBER 980964 001 980595 001 980596 001 979965 002 979966 001 979967 001 980966 001 980598 001 980965 001 979960 001 979959 001 980322 001 980317 001 981281 001 DESCRIPTION Retaining Ring Rip Fence Handle Roll Pin 8 x 43 MM Screw 1 4 20 x 3 4 in Socket Hd 4 Rear Glide orietur retra Screw 88 32 x 1 4 in 4 Scale Indicator Housing Rip Fence oerte eee Warming abel SEU tt Fence babel 2 2 doso i e vatum Complete Rip Fence Assembly Includes Key Nos 1 26 Standard Hardware May Be Purchased Locally Available From Div 98 Source 980 00 06 gcc 61 MVS 3 18 V1 NHWSI4U3 vs CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW MODEL NO 315 228390 The model number will be found on a plate attached to the cabinet Always mention the model number in all correspondence regarding your TABLE SAW or when ordering repair parts FIGURE D SG 06 82 61 MVS 318V 1 NUWSLIBYD CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW MODEL NO 315 228390 The model number will be found on a plate attached to the cabinet Always mention the model number in all correspondence regarding your TABLE SAW or when ordering repair parts PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE D PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 979935 001 979940 001 979944 001
15. 3 mm 4 mm 5 mm and 6 mm COMBINATION SQUARE HAMMER 45 TRIANGLE FRAMING SQUARE 13 CRRFTSMRN TABLE SAW 315 228390 LABELS The following labels are found on your saw in the locations shown Read all warnings and this owner s manual before using saw A WARNING Raised Guard Can Drop on Spinning Blade and Break 10 inch Table Saw 3600 R P M 120 VOLTS 60 Hz AC ONLY 13A A WARNING WHEN SERVICING USE ONLY IDENTICAL CRAFTSMAN REPLACEMENT PARTS eTo reduce The Risk of Injury Guard Must be in Place During Use Align and Tighten iving Knife Fasteners Before Use LR63420 MODEL 315 228390 SER NO SP MADE IN TAIWAN c US SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO STATIONARY TOOL Customer Help Line 1 800 932 3188 Fig 4a CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW 315 228390 14 LABELS When Mounting an Auxiliary Fence Face Position Mounting Hardware Beyond Arrow at Right and Left as Indicated Keep Fasteners Away From Blade A WARNING Do Not Lift Saw With Rails or Extension Tables F A WARNING e Attach Blade Guard Assembly Before Operating this Saw Read Owners Manual Turn Clockwise to Raise Blade Counterclockwise to Lower Blade D A WARNING Debris on rail can misalign the rip fence Workpiece could bind or suddenly kick back You could be hit or cut Clean debris off fence rail before positioning fence Turn
16. STD551025 Washer ate de obe tetti ni 3 979942 001 Screw 1 4 20 x 3 8 n Socket Hd eioi eee retener ete te ede ip eode goede eae p 3 979941 001 iving Knife 979937 001 ade Guard Bracket 979939 001 979938 001 979934 001 979936 001 980955 001 980400 001 Warning Label 980324 001 Blade Guard Label 981279 001 Blade Guard Assembly Includes Key Nos 1 14 Oo Oc WON e IX IX X 2X e N gt Standard Hardware Item May Be Purchased Locally Available From Div 98 Source 980 00 06 gcc 61 MVS 3 18 V1 NHWSI4U3 98 CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW MODEL NO 315 228390 The model number will be found on a plate attached to the cabinet Always mention the model number in all correspondence regarding your TABLE SAW or when ordering repair parts FIGURE E 48 06 82 61 MVS 318V 1 N8WS13UU3 CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW MODEL NO 315 228390 The model number will be found on a plate attached to the cabinet Always mention the model number in all correspondence regarding your TABLE SAW or when ordering repair parts PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE E PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QUAN 979945 001 Screw 48 32 x 1 2 in us ic i TR RAE dta ee eset tei aon 3 STD512503 Screw 1 4220 IJ N e dne Dp ere e de e e iate t odd 2 979985 001 Switch Plate 980594 001 Square Nut 1 4 20 979986 001 Strain Relief 979991 001 Power Cord Power Source 976863 001 Switch Key 980001 001 Switch
17. anti kickback pawls CHECK DIRECTION OF FEED Feed work into a blade or cutter against the direction of rotation of the blade or cutter only DISCONNECT ALL TOOLS When not in use before servicing or when changing attachments blades bits cutters etc all tools should be disconnected from power supply DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL it will do the job better and more safely at the rate for which it was designed NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNAT TENDED TURN THE POWER OFF Do not leave tool until it comes to a complete stop BEFORE MOUNTING DISCONNECTING OR REMOUNTING THE MOTOR unplug the saw and remove the switch key WARNING When servicing use only identical Craftsman replacement parts Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage NEVER USE THIS TOOL IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE Normal sparking of the motor could ignite fumes MAKE SURE THE WORK AREA HAS AMPLE LIGHTING to see the work and that no obstruc tions will interfere with safe operation BEFORE performing any work using this tool DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT TURN IT ON AND OFF Have defective switches replaced by a qualified service techni cian at a Sears store or repair center GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK by preventing body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes radiators ranges refrigerator enclosures GROUND ALL TOOLS See Electrical page WEAR A DUST MASK to keep from inhaling fine particles PROTECT YOU
18. cut E For small pieces of wood use a pushstick to move the wood into and past the blade W Make sure the wood is not touching the blade Insert the key and lift the switch to the ON position Let the blade build up to full speed before feeding the workpiece into the blade W When the work is completed press the switch off and remove the key RIP CUT MAKING A MITER CUT See Figure 50 Make a test cut on scrap wood From the front of the saw push the wood to the blade with the miter gage WARNING Make sure the blade guard is lowered over blade and is working properly to prevent possible injury W Check that the blade is at the correct height for the workpiece To change the height turn the height hand wheel To set the wood angle loosen the miter gage knob set the angle with the indicator on the miter gage then retighten miter gage knob CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW 315 228390 E Place a support the same height as the top of the saw table behind the saw for the cut work W Make sure the wood is not touching the blade before turning on the saw Insert the key and lift the switch to the ON position Let the blade build up to full speed before moving the miter gage to feed the workpiece into the blade E Hold the work firmly against the miter gage and push the miter gage to feed the work into the blade W When the work is completed press the switch off and remove the key MITER CUT EIN MITER GA
19. framing square is between the teeth and flat against the blade Measure the distance to the right miter gage groove Turn sawblade so the marked tooth is at the back Move the square to the rear and again measure the distance to the right miter gage groove If the distances are the same the blade and the miter gage groove are parallel No adjustments are needed 31 BLADE GUARD IS NOT SHOWN FOR CLARITY FRAMING SQUARE MARKED TOOTH AT FRONT MITER GAGE GROOVE Fig 38 MARKED TOOTH AT BACK FRAMING SQUARE MITER GAGE GROOVE Fig 39 W if the distances measured are different adjust the table bracket underneath the saw A WARNING When reaching under the saw table wear gloves Accidental contact with the blade could cause a cut resulting in serious personal injury Remove the throat plate by loosening the front screw with a phillips screwdriver Lift the throat plate and pull it out by the front end Lower the blade completely with the height handwheel You can then access the table brackets through the throat plate opening From the back loosen the three rear screws holding rear table bracket using a 12 mm wrench If the blade was too far from the miter gage groove move the rear bracket toward the miter gage groove Tap with a block of wood and hammer CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW 315 228390 ADJUSTMENTS if the blade was too close to the miter gage SETTING THE BEVEL STOPS AND INDICATOR groov
20. injury SET SCREWS SPRING CLIP TABLE remove the throat plate first loosen the screw in TOP the throat plate with a phillips screwdriver and lift the front end Pull it out toward the front of the saw To re install the throat plate place it in the opening Push it toward the rear of saw base to engage the spring clip Note The keyslot in the throat plate will drop over the screw ui Check that the throat plate is even with the table top If not adjust the four set screws with a 2 mm hex key See the procedure in the Assem bly section Fig 44 W Securely tighten throat plate screw Do not allow the throat plate to bow up above the table surface CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW 315 228390 34 OPERATION BASIC OPERATION OF THE TABLE SAW A table saw can be used for straight line cutting operations such as cross cutting ripping mitering beveling and compound cutting It can make dado or molding cuts with optional accessories The 3 prong plug must be plugged into a matching outlet that is properly installed and grounded accord ing to all local codes and ordinances Improper connection of the equipment can result in electric shock Check with an electrician or service personnel if you are unsure about proper grounding Do not modify the plug if it will not fit the outlet have the correct outlet installed by a qualified electrician Refer to the Electrical page of this manual Note This table saw is de
21. knob with your left hand See Figure 47 W Check that the wood is not touching the blade Insert the key and lift the switch to the ON position E Let the blade build up to full speed before feeding the workpiece into the blade with the miter gage CROSS CUT lt pi PLACE LEFT HAND ON WORKPIECE AND ON LEFT SIDE OF BLADE MITER GAGE HERE PLACE RIGHT HAND ON MITER GAGE KNOB HERE Fig 47 INSERT SWITCH KEY to eh SWITCH OFF Fig 48 W Hold the work firmly against the miter gage and push the miter gage to feed the work into the blade W When the work is completed press the switch off and remove the key MAKING A RIP CUT See Figure 49 Making a test cut on scrap wood is highly recom mended From the front of the saw position the wood against the rip fence and push it to the blade with a pushstick Be sure the end of the wood is square A WARNING Never stand directly in the line of cut Stand to the side to reduce risk of injury WARNING Never push a small piece of wood into the blade with your hand WARNING Make sure the blade guard is lowered over blade and is working properly to prevent possible injury W Remove the miter gage and attach the rip fence over the rails CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW 315 228390 OPERATION E Place a support the same height as the top of the saw table behind the saw for the cut work Position the rip fence the correct distance from the blade for the
22. tighten the screw Recheck and repeat if neces sary Check that the scale indicator is at 45 E if not loosen the scale indicator with a screwdriver adjust it within the slot and retighten the screw SCALE INDICATOR Fig 42 ADJUSTING THE MITER GAGE See Figure 43 You can set the miter gage at 0 and plus or minus 45 with the miter gage stop pin and adjustable stop screws Note The miter gage provides close accuracy in angled cuts For very close tolerances test cuts are recommended W Loosen knob and pull out on stop pin to rotate miter gage base past stop screws Loosen the lock nut of the 0 stop screw at the stop pin with a 8 mm wrench E Place a 90 square against the miter gage rod and the miter gage base E If the rod is not square loosen the knob adjust the rod and tighten the knob W Adjust the 0 stop screw until it rests against the stop pin W Adjust the plus and minus 45 stop screws using a 45 triangle and the steps above MITER GAGE ROD KNOB MITER GAGE BASE 45 ADJUSTABLE STOP SCREW 0 ADJUSTABLE STOP SCREW LOCK NUT STOP PIN Fig 43 CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW 315 228390 ADJUSTMENTS REMOVING REPLACING THE THROAT THROAT PLATE PLATE See Figure 44 KEY SLOT A WARNING Make sure the switch is off the switch key is removed and your saw is unplugged Failure to do so could result in accidental starting resulting in serious personal
23. 1 4 20 1 4 in 979889 001 980593 001 Retaining Ring 979906 001 STD523107 Bolt 5 16 18 x 3 4 in Hex Hd 979907 002 979925 001 979912 001 Washer 8 979926 001 979910 001 Screw 88 32 x 3 8 5 979904 001 979917 001 Threaded Rod 979927 001 979915 001 Bracket 979928 001 979905 001 979929 001 Motor Mounting Plate 979904 001 Retaining Ring STD541031 Hex Nut 5 16 18 979885 001 Washer STD551031 Washer 5 16 in 8 972000 780 Owner s Manual Standard Hardware Item May Be Purchased Locally Available From Div 98 Source 980 00 Complete Assortment Available At Your Nearest Sears Retail Store Get it fixed at your home or ours For repair of major brand appliances in your own home no matter who made it no matter who sold it 1 800 4 MY HOM ESM Anytime day or night 1 800 469 4663 www sears com To bring in products such as vacuums lawn equipment and electronics for repair call for the location of your nearest Sears Parts amp Repair Center 1 800 488 1 222 Anytime day or night www sears com For the replacement parts accessories and owner s manuals that you need to do it yourself call Sears PartsDirect 1 800 366 PART 6 am 11p m cst 1 800 366 7278 7 days a week WWW Sears com partsdirect To purchase or inquire about a Sears
24. Clockwise to Increase Blade Angle CRRFTSMRN Read manual before using saw Wear safety goggles that meet ANSI 287 1 standards Do not reach around or over saw blade Keep blade guard down and in place for through cuts Do not make freehand cuts Keep hands out of path of saw blade 15 WARNING When ripping use push stick when fence is set 2 inches or less from blade Know how to reduce the risk of kickback See instructions for ripping When ripping use push block and auxilary fence when fence is set between 1 2 and 2 inches from blade Do not make rip cuts narrower than 1 2 inch Turn power off and wait for blade to stop before adjusting or servicing Fig 4b CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW 315 228390 FEATURES KNOW YOUR TABLE SAW ANTI KICKBACK PAWLS REAR RAIL RIP FENCE BLADE GUARD RIVING KNIFE OR SPREADER a TABLE MITER BLADE EXTENSION GAGE GROOVE SCALE TABLE EXTENSION BEVEL SWITCH HANDWHEEL WITH KEY BEVEL RIP FENCE SCALE HANDLE HEIGHT HANDWHEEL LEG STAND LEVELING FOOT BEVEL J LOCK HANDLE Fig 5 CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW 315 228390 16 FEATURES OVERVIEW The upper portion of the blade projects up through the table surrounded by an insert called the throat plate The height of the blade is set with a handwheel on the front of the cabinet To accommodate wide panels the tabletop has extensions on each side Detailed instructions ar
25. DE See Figures 35 37 A WARNING Make sure the switch is off the switch key is removed and your saw is unplugged Failure to do so could result in accidental starting resulting in serious personal injury W Raise the blade guard and remove the throat plate To remove loosen the screw at the front with a phillips screwdriver and lift the front end Pull it out toward the front end W Raise the blade to its highest position by turning the height handwheel clockwise Angle the blade straight up by loosening the bevel lock handle and turning the bevel handwheel Wedge a piece of scrap wood against the front of the blade See Figure 35 Loosen the blade nut with the blade wrench provided with your saw Remove the blade nut and blade washer Carefully remove the scrap wood and blade W To replace the blade with an accessory blade follow the instructions provided with the accessory W To install a standard blade place the new blade on the arbor shaft with teeth pointing down toward the front of the saw Wedge a piece of scrap wood at the back of the blade See Figure 37 CAUTION The teeth must point down toward the front of the saw to work properly Otherwise damage to the blade saw or workpiece can occur W Place the blade washer and the blade nut over the blade arbor Be sure the dome side of the blade washer faces out from the blade and that all items are snug against the arbor housing Tighten se curely E
26. EIGHT HANDWHEEL BEVEL HANDWHEEL Fig 22 ASSEMBLY INSTALLING THE BLADE GUARD See Figures 23 25 WARNING if the blade is not fully lowered turn the height handwheel to lower the blade to prevent injury E Get the blade guard the blade guard bracket and the following hardware 2 hex bolts 5 16 18 x 1 2 in 2 lock washers 5 16 in 3 socket head screws 1 4 20 x 3 8 in 3 flat washers 1 4 in Align the lower end of the blade guard bracket and the threaded holes of the cradle and insert the hex bolts and lock washers Securely tighten with a 12 mm wrench Remove the throat plate See page 34 Put the blade guard assembly in place on the table top aligning the screw holes in the riving knife to the holes in the bracket Align the hole in the front of the riving knife base with the screw hole in the cradle Note The screw hole is located under the slot in back of the throat plate Insert two socket head screws and two flat wash ers in the two holes at the back of the riving knife base Securely tighten with a 5 mm hex key Insert the third socket head screw and flat washer into screw hole in cradle under throat plate Securely tighten with a 5 mm hex key W Raise the blade all the way up BLADE GUARD BRACKET Fig 23 SOCKET HEAD SCREWS BLADE GUARD A FLAT WASHER C y Fig 24 SOCKET BLADE HEAD SCREW GUARD FLAT WASHER RIVING i i KNIFE i qi
27. GE ANGLED BLADE STRAIGHT HEIGHT HANDWHEEL Fig 50 MAKING A BEVEL CROSS CUT See Figures 51 and 52 Try out this cut on a piece of scrap wood before cutting your workpiece WARNING Make sure the blade guard is lowered over blade and is working properly to prevent possible injury VIEWED FROM THE FRONT BELOW THE TABLE SAW BEVEL LOCK HANDLE TO TIGHTEN Fig 51 OPERATION W Raise the rip fence handle and remove the rip fence E Set the blade angle by loosening the bevel lock handle and turning the bevel handwheel Retighten the bevel lock handle W Set miter gage to 0 if needed Make sure miter gage knob is securely tightened W Place a support the same height as the top of the saw table behind the saw for the cut work W Make sure the wood is clear of the blade before turning on the saw Insert the key and lift the switch to the ON position Let the blade build up to full speed before feeding the wood into the blade with the miter gage W Hold the work firmly against the miter gage and push the miter gage to feed the work into the blade W When the work is completed press the switch off and remove the key BEVEL CROSS CUT MITER GAGE STRAIGHT BEVEL LOCK HANDLE NOT SHOWN Fig 52 MAKING A BEVEL RIP CUT See Figure 53 Try out this cut on a piece of scrap wood before cutting your workpiece Use a pushstick to move small pieces of wood into and past the blade WARNING
28. ING Make sure the blade guard is lowered over blade and is working properly to prevent possible injury W Place a support the same height as the top of the saw table behind the saw for the cut work Add supports to the sides as needed W Depending on the shape of the panel use the rip fence or miter gage If the panel is too large to use either the rip fence or the miter gage it is too large for this saw WARNING Never make freehand cuts cuts without the miter gage or rip fence which can result in serious injury MAKING A NON THROUGH CUT See Figure 56 This is the only type of cut made without the blade guard WARNING Unplug the saw while removing or replacing the blade guard to prevent accidental starting and injury Lift the blade guard out of the way W Adjust the blade angle and height by releasing the bevel lock handle and turning the height and bevel handwheels Reset the bevel lock handle W Take out the throat plate by removing the screw with a phillips screwdriver Remove the riving knife and guard assembly as shown Be sure to reinstall it before moving to the next step W Place a support the same height as the top of the saw table behind the saw for the cut work Add supports to the sides as needed WARNING Always use pushsticks or pushblocks when making non through cuts to avoid the risk of serious injury Never feed wood with your hands W Make sure the wood is not touching the blade Insert t
29. Includes Key No 7 979987 001 Switch Housing 980000 001 Receptacle STD511003 Screw 910 24 x 5 16 Ini eth detti orte tre ra oar n ivt betur e 2 979990 001 Star Washer 10 980321 001 On Off Label 982516 001 Switch Assembly Includes Key Nos 1 13 0 nN Oo WN AD As 2X0 N O Standard Hardware Item May Be Purchased Locally Available From Div 98 Source 980 00 06 gcc 61 MVS 3 18 V1 NHWSI4U3 8S CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW MODEL NO 315 228390 The model number will be found on a plate attached to the cabinet Always mention the model number in all correspondence regarding your TABLE SAW or when ordering repair parts FIGURE F 66 06 82 61 MVS 318V 1 NBWS13UU3 CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW MODEL NO 315 228390 The model number will be found on a plate attached to the cabinet Always mention the model number in all correspondence regarding your TABLE SAW or when ordering repair parts PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE F NUMBER DESCRIPTION STD541010 Hex Nut 10 STD551010 Flat Washer 10 981382 001 Belt Guard 979900 001 STD502502 979931 001 979988 001 Standard Hardware May Be Purchased Locally Available From Div 98 Source 980 00 06 gcc 61 MVS 3 18 V1 NHWSI4U3 09 CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW MODEL NO 315 228390 The model number will be found on a plate attached to the cabinet Always mention the model number in all cor
30. J a sei ier d 3 979978 001 iter Scale Indicator deu Aer eoo b nbi 979979 001 Miter Gage Block ob Ee ed 979980 001 Ii nr vet eate Means 979984 001 Shoulder Screw 979981 002 Miter Gage Rod STD510807 STD541008 Hex N t 28 32 cette quU e 982087 001 Sliding Washer ier t ted hn 982088 001 Screw 1 4 20 x 1 4 in Flat Head 981284 001 Complete Miter Gage Assembly Includes Key Nos 1 13 oO A WO MN Standard Hardware Item May Be Purchased Locally Available From Div 98 Source 980 00 49 CRRFTSMRN TABLE SAW 315 228390 06 gcc 61 MVS 3 18 V1 NHWSI4U3 08 CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW MODEL NO 315 228390 The model number will be found on a plate attached to the cabinet Always mention the model number in all correspondence regarding your TABLE SAW or when ordering repair parts FIGURE B LS 06 82 61 MVS 318V 1 NUWSLIBYD CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW MODEL NO 315 228390 The model number will be found on a plate attached to the cabinet Always mention the model number in all correspondence regarding your TABLE SAW or when ordering repair parts nN Oo OC Ro e PART NUMBER 979999 001 STD541031 STD551031 979995 002 STD533107 979993 002 979997 002 STD523107 979996 002 979998 002 PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE B DESCRIPTION Leveling Foot Hex Nut 5 16 18 Washer 5 16 in 2 ede tr cn Sends et ett
31. Owner s Manual CRAFTSMAN 10 in Stationary TABLE SAW Model No 315 228390 Save this manual for future reference e Safety Je Features A CAUTION Read and follow all Safety Assembly Rules and Operating Instructions before first Operation use of this product Maintenance Customer Help Line 1 800 932 3188 Parts List Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 USA Visit the Craftsman web page www sears com craftsman GR C 972000 780 US 10 02 WARRANTY FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW If this CRAFTSMAN Table Saw fails due to a defeat in material or workmanship within one year from the date of purchase Sears will repair it free of charge Contact a Sears Service Center for repair If this product is used for commercial or rental purposes this warranty applies only for 90 days from the date of purchase This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Sears Roebuck and Co Dept 817WA Hoffman Estates IL 60179 INTRODUCTION Your saw has many features for making cutting operations more pleasant and enjoyable Safety performance and dependability have been given top priority in the design of this saw making it easy to maintain and operate A CAUTION Carefully read through this entire owner s manual before using your new saw Pay close attention to the Rules For Safe Operation and all Safety Alert Symb
32. R HEARING Wear hearing protection during extended periods of operation DO NOT OPERATE THIS TOOL WHILE UN DER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS ALCOHOL OR ANY MEDICATION STAY ALERT AND EXERCISE CONTROL Watch what you are doing and use common sense Do not operate tool when you are tired Do not rush AVOID AWKWARD OPERATIONS AND HAND POSITIONS where a sudden slip could cause your hand to move into the blade ALWAYS make sure you have good balance ALWAYS SUPPORT LARGE WORK PIECES while cutting to minimize risk of blade pinching and kickback Saw may slip walk or slide while cutting large or heavy boards GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK Kickback can occur when the blade stalls driving the work piece back toward the operator It can pull your hand into the blade resulting in serious personal injury Stay out of the blade path and turn switch off immediately if blade binds or stalls CRRFTSMRN TABLE SAW 315 228390 RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION Continued USE A SUPPORT FOR THE SIDES AND BACK OF THE SAW TABLE when sawing wide or long workpieces Use a sturdy outrigger support if a table extension is more than 24 inches long and is attached to the saw to prevent tipping CUT ONLY WOOD PLASTIC OR WOOD LIKE MATERIALS Do not cut metal NEVER cut more than one piece at a time DO NOT STACK more than one workpiece on the saw table at a time DO NOT REMOVE THE SAW S BLADE GUARDS Never operate the saw with any guard or cover removed
33. Remove the scrap wood and rotate the blade by hand to make sure it turns freely Slip the throat plate into the opening and push it toward the back of the saw to engage the spring clip Securely tighten the screw If the throat plate is not flush with the table adjust the setscrews with a 2 mm hex key Do not allow the throat plate to bow up above the table surface CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW 315 228390 C TO LOOSEN BLADE NUT WASHER SCRAP WOOD Fig 35 BLADE WASHER BLADE NUT ARBOR SHAFT ADJUSTMENTS SCRAP WOOD C BLADE GUARD BLADE e WASHER TO TIGHTEN BLADE NUT Fig 37 HEELING PARALLELING THE SAWBLADE TO THE MITER GAGE GROOVE See Figures 38 40 DO NOT loosen any screws for this adjustment until you have checked with a square and made test cuts to be sure adjustments are necessary Once the screws are loosened these items must be reset WARNING Make sure the switch is off the switch key is removed and your saw is un plugged Failure to do so could result in acciden tal starting resulting in serious personal injury A WARNING The sawblade must be parallel to the miter gage groove so the wood does not bind resulting in kickback You could be hit or cut Lift the blade guard Raise the blade all the way by turning the height handwheel Mark beside one of the sawblade teeth at the front of the blade Place a framing square beside the blade on the mark Be sure the
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35. a res Ro eee us 40 Bolt 5 1618 x 3 4 in Hex Eldi indie E be hd eat 4 Short Leg Brace Long Leg Brace Standard Hardware Item May Be Purchased Locally Available From Div 98 Source 980 00 06 gcc SLE MVS 318 V1 NHWSI4U3 eS CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW MODEL NO 315 228390 The model number will be found on a plate attached to the cabinet Always mention the model number in all correspondence regarding your TABLE SAW or when ordering repair parts FIGURE C 06 82 61 MVS 318V 1 CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW MODEL NO 315 228390 The model number will be found on a plate attached to the cabinet Always mention the model number in all correspondence regarding your TABLE SAW or when ordering repair parts PART NUMBER 979973 001 979945 001 STD541425 979970 001 979969 001 979968 001 979972 001 STD551008 979961 001 979962 001 979963 001 979881 001 979964 001 ON OO RR QN sx La cA N O DESCRIPTION Fence End Cap Screw 8 32 x 1 2 1 4 Lock Nut 1 4 20 Lock Plate Lock Spring Fence Lock Rod Rear Fence Slide Washer 8 Scale Indicator Fence Plate Rip Fence Cover Screw 5 16 18 x 1 2 in Socket Hd 4 Fence Handle Bracket PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE C KEY NO 14 15 16 17 18
36. attached to the cabinet Always mention the model number in all correspondence regarding your TABLE SAW or when ordering repair parts PART NUMBER 979879 001 979945 001 979946 001 980323 001 979947 001 982084 001 979948 001 979870 002 982081 001 979951 001 979950 001 982083 001 979949 001 STD551131 STD541031 STD523110 982080 001 979875 001 979874 001 980956 002 979872 001 982099 001 979871 001 979873 001 m o 100 RON NM MM MYND ccc ccc DOAN gt WN O PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE H DESCRIPTION QUAN Bolt 5 16 18 x 3 4 in Square j eei e e a 12 Screw 48 32 1 2 ini iie eto de edes opa iP E e rege 4 End Cap Left Rear Rear Rail One Piece Design Rear Rail Connector For Use On Split Rail Design End Cap Right Rear Extension Table Scale R End Cap Front Rail One Piece Design Includes Scale Front Rail Connector For Use On Split Rail Design End Cap Left Front Hex Nut 5 16 18 Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 in imr eto m ede ei ute oi 8 Scale Left Align A Cut Insert Setscrew 5 16 18 x 5 8 Ins oer roter ee ies eb ete Pre erano e ee Eee ee 2 Saw Table PS SCHOW A 1OS24 E NULSS c 1 Throat Plate Label Throat Plate Setscrew 210 24 x 3 16 in i oe ere ph E A EE EAR RE ee Rp REOR ES e EX E 4 Standard Hardware
37. ble Extensions J Leg Brace upper long 2 Shown Separately 1 acto 4 X Hardware for Leg Stand Leveling Feet and L iter Gage 4x 1 Mounting Saw Base M Motor sene eer ne 1 Shown Separately 1 N Motor Mounting Plate Y Hardware for Blade Guard Bracket and Hardware Shown 1 Blade Guard Assembly Shown Separately 1 Z Owner s Manual Not 1 CRRFTSMRN TABLE SAW 315 228390 10 SMALL PARTS LIST Check all loose parts from the box with the list on the previous page the figures below and on the following page Small items such as fasteners and end caps are shown in figures 2 b and 2 c Follow the instructions in the Assembly section to assemble your new saw F Hardware for 2 X Hardware for Leg Stand Leveling Feet and screw 10 24 x 1 2 2 Mounting Saw Base flat washer 10 2 Hardware for Leg Stand 1 carriage bolt 5 16 18 x 3 4 in 24 flat washer 5 16 24 nut 5 16 18 24 V Hardware for Mounting Motor Motor Mounting Plate and Belt Guard Hardware for Mounting Motor
38. ch as cardboard on the floor 19 A WARNING Do not lift the saw table without help The table saw base weighs approximately 95 Ibs Hold it close to your body Keep your knees bent and lift with your legs not your back Ignoring these precautions can result in back injury E Place the leg stand on the table saw base Align the holes in the table with the holes in the end braces Make sure the Craftsman label faces the front of the saw same side as height handwheel Place a flat washer on each bolt and insert through hole Add a flat washer and a hex nut Hand tighten Repeat for the three remaining holes Tighten all hardware with a 12 mm wrench You may find it helpful to use two wrenches one wrench to hold the head of the bolt and one to tighten the hex nut Leave the saw upside down to add table exten sions HEX NUT LEG STAND FLAT WASHER FLAT WASHER HEX BOLT Fig 9 CRRFTSMRN TABLE SAW 315 228390 ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLING TABLE EXTENSIONS See Figure 10 W Locate the table extensions and the small hard ware bag with the following 8 hex bolts 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 in 8 hex nuts 5 16 18 16 flat washers 5 16 in A WARNING The table extensions not only provide a support for large or wide pieces of material but help protect you Serious injury can result from workpiece binding or kickback due to twisted rails or a misaligned rip fence W With the saw upside down align table extensions to the
39. e back the bracket away with the block of See Figures 41 and 42 wood and hammer Tighten the screws raise the blade and recheck A WARNING Make sure the switch is off the switch key is removed and your saw is unplugged Failure to do so could result in accidental starting resulting in serious personal W Repeat until blade is parallel to miter gage groove E If the blade is not parallel adjust the front table bracket Tilt the blade to 45 with the blade lock handle and bevel handwheel TURPE Wi From the back of the saw loosen the bolts holding The bevel scale should show 0 when the blade is set the front table bracket as well as the rear table vertical at 90 to table and 45 when blade is at 45 bracket tilt E Reposition the blade to 90 with the bevel hand Raise the blade all the way up by turning the height wheel and blade lock handle handwheel Lift the blade guard W Lower the blade and move the brackets as needed E Loosen bevel lock handle and turn the bevel Retighten all bracket screws handwheel clockwise to tilt the blade Reverse it E Raise the blade and recheck Repeat until the and turn the handwheel counterclockwise until it blade is parallel to the miter gage groove stops Place the throat plate in the opening and push it W Check the blade angle with a combination square toward the rear of saw base to engage the spring Don t let the square touch a blade tooth The blade clip should be at 90 a
40. e switch key is removed and your saw is un plugged Failure to do so could result in acciden tal starting resulting in serious personal injury A WARNING The sawblade must be parallel to the miter gage groove so the wood does not bind resulting in kickback You could be hit or cut MITER GAGE GROOVE Fig 29 W Lift the blade guard Raise the blade all the way by turning the height handwheel W Mark beside one of the sawblade teeth at the front of the blade Place a framing square beside the blade on the mark Be sure the framing square is between the teeth and flat against the blade Measure the distance to the right miter gage groove W Turn sawblade so the marked tooth is at the back FRAMING E Move the square to the rear and again measure the SQUARE istance to the right miter gage groove If the distances are the same the blade and the miter gage groove are parallel No adjustments are needed E If the distances measured are different adjust the table bracket underneath the saw See Heeling Paralleling The Sawblade The MITER GAGE GROOVE Fig 30 Miter Gage Groove in the Adjustments sec tion 27 CRRFTSMRN TABLE SAW 315 228390 ASSEMBLY CHECKING RIP FENCE AND BLADE ALIGNMENT See Figures 31 33 The rip fence is self aligning but should be checked before first use A WARNING Failure to align the rip fence to the blade can cause jams and kickback resulting in serious personal i
41. e aue e Ra e en abere 41 Making a Non Throughi sc reciente FEVER dE e Ye cane e e Ete EY AE 41 Making a Dado Cut Maintenance Lubrication Troubleshooting sssssssssssss Exploded View and Repair Parts List Parts Ordering israel cec obe tu tet unde EN PR IIR exon booked 3 CRRFTSMRN TABLE SAW 315 228390 RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers The safety symbols and the explanations with them deserve your careful attention and understanding The safety warnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention measures SYMBOL MEANING A SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL Indicates danger warning or caution May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs A DANGER Failure to obey a safety warning will result in serious injury to yourself or to others Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire electric shock and personal injury A WARNING Failure to obey a safety warning can result in serious injury to yourself or to others Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire electric shock and personal injury A CAUTION Failure to obey a safety warning may result in property damage or personal injury to yourself or to others Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the ri
42. e description of any part refer to the drawing If any parts are missing delay assembling until you have obtained the missing part s INSTALLING HANDWHEELS ON TABLE SAW BASE See Figure 6 W Each handwheel bag contains a handwheel a screw 10 24 x 1 2 in and a flat washer 10 W Align handwheels to the shaft ends that extend from the front and right side of the table saw base Match the flat spots on the shaft and inside the handwheel Insert a screw and a flat washer in the handwheel center and tighten with a 4 mm hex key BEVEL HEIGHT HANDWHEEL TABLE WASHER SAW BASE SHAFT END SCREW Fig 6 CARRIAGE CRRFTSMRN TABLE SAW 315 228390 LOWER BRACE Note If you do not use the leg stand and mount the saw table base on a bench instead of the legs go to the procedure for Assembling Table Extensions Be sure the bench surface has an opening for sawdust to fall through The opening should be as large as the opening in the bottom of the saw table base A height of 36 inches from the top of the saw table to the floor is recommended ASSEMBLING LEG STAND See Figures 7 and 8 Take from the leg stand hardware bag the follow ing 24 carriage bolts 5 16 18 x 3 4 in 32 flat washers 5 16 in 32 hex nuts 5 16 18 4 leveling feet Note Remaining hardware from this bag is used for mounting leg stand on the table saw base Take 4 legs and 8 braces from loose parts Wi Place a short upper brace inside tw
43. e provided in the Operation section of this manual for the basic cuts cross cuts miter cuts bevel cuts and compound cuts For cuts with the blade straight up and cutting across the grain cross cuts or miter cuts use the miter gage to set the angle and push the wood into the blade To cut with the blade straight up along the grain of the wood rip cuts use the rip fence to guide the wood Push smaller pieces with a pushblock or pushstick ALIGN A CUT INSERT A plastic insert on which marks may be made to indicate the location of the sawcut on the workpiece ANTI KICKBACK PAWLS Kickback is a hazard in which the workpiece is thrown back toward the operator The toothed pawls are designed to snag the workpiece to prevent or reduce injury should kickback occur BEVEL HANDWHEEL This handwheel on the right side of the cabinet tilts the blade for a bevel cut BEVEL SCALE The easy to read scale on the front of the workstand shows the exact blade angle BLADE This saw is provided with a Craftsman 64 tooth 10 in steel blade The blade is adjusted with bevel and height handwheels on the cabinet Bevel angles are locked with a handle below the front rail A WARNING Be sure to use only blades rated for at least 5 000 rpm and recommended for use on this saw Check with your nearest Sears retail store BLADE GUARD Always keep the guard down over the blade for through sawing cuts BEVEL LOCK HANDLE This handle placed just
44. e the blade 2 Belt is damaged 2 Replace the belt 3 Saw is not mounted securely 3 Tighten all hardware 4 Work surface is uneven 4 Reposition on a flat surface Ad just the leveling feet on legs Start switch does not operate 1 Switch contacts are burned out 1 Have the switch replaced and re quest a voltage check from the power company 2 Capacitor is defective 2 Have the capacitor replaced 3 Connections are loose or dam 3 Have the wiring checked and re aged paired Handwheels are hard to turn 1 Sawdust has collected on the 1 Clean and lubricate the mecha mechanism inside saw nism Blade does not lower when turning 1 Blade lock handle is not fully 1 Fully release the blade lock height handwheel released handle Miter gage does notmove smoothly 1 Miter gage assembly is dirty or 1 Release the miter gage knob and sticky wax the miter gage base and sides Cutbinds burns orstalls motor when 1 Blade or teeth are dull 1 Sharpen or replace the blade ripping 2 Blade is heeling 2 See Heeling the Sawblade in the Adjustments section 3 Board is warped 3 Replace the board 4 Ripfencedoes notparallelblade 4 See Aligning the Rip Fence inthe Assembly section Saw blade does not cut true at 90 or 1 Indicators are not properly ad 1 See Setting the Bevel Stops and 45 positions justed Indicator in the Adjustments sec tion 2 Positive stops inside base are 2 See Se
45. ed cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating A wire gage size A W G of at least 14 is recommended for an extension cord 25 feet or less in length If in doubt use the next heavier gage The smaller the gage number the heavier the cord AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING Be sure switch is off when plugging in REMOVE WRENCHES AND ADJUSTING KEYS Get in the habit of checking before turning on tool that hex keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from tool CHECK DAMAGED PARTS Before using the tool again check any damaged parts including guards for proper operation and performance Check alignment of moving parts binding of moving parts breakage of parts saw stability mounting and any other conditions that may affect its operation A damaged part must be properly repaired or replaced by a qualified service technician at a Sears store or repair center to avoid risk of personal injury USE ONLY CORRECT BLADES Use the right blade size style and cutting speed for the material and the type of cut Blade teeth should point down toward the front of the table USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES Using improper accessories may risk injury USE ONLY SEARS REPLACEMENT PARTS All repairs whether electrical or mechanical should be made by a qualified service technician at a Sears store or repair center KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in good working order This includes the blade guard riving knife and
46. elease the bevel lock handle front of cabinet and turn the bevel handwheel side of cabinet until the blade is fully vertical Retighten the bevel lock handle Align the holes in the motor mounting plate and the motor bracket so the top edges are even Place a flat washer on the 1 in bolts and insert into the holes Install a flat washer lock washer and a hex nut on each bolt Hand tighten only This is the motor support assembly Center the motor side to side on the motor mount ing plate Tighten the nuts with a 12 mm wrench Insert the two rods on the motor support assembly into holes in the cradle Push the motor in as far as it will go Thread the two hex bolts into the cradle to clamp down on the rods Do not securely tighten bolts yet co HEX BOLTS A Lb Za NLA MOTOR e WA ASSEMBLY fA Nat Y o 1 in HEX BOLTS Fig 19 CRRFTSMRN TABLE SAW 315 228390 ASSEMBLY INSTALLING THE BELT AND BELT GUARD See Figures 20 and 21 Get the belt belt guard 4 flat washers 10 and 4 small hex nuts 10 24 Lower the blade by turning the height handwheel Slip the belt on the saw pulley inside cabinet Lift the motor forward and place the belt on the motor pulley Check that the belt is straight and both pulleys are aligned If not adjust the motor on the motor support assembly Refer to Mounting the Motor Raise the saw blade all the way up Pull the motor out until the belt i
47. ent and other masonry products and arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber Your risk from these exposures varies depending on how often you do this type of work To reduce your exposure to these chemicals work in a well ventilated area and work with approved safety equipment such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS CRRFTSMRN TABLE SAW 315 228390 ELECTRICAL EXTENSION CORDS Use only 3 wire extension cords that have 3 prong grounding plugs and 3 pole receptacles that accept the tool s plug When using a power tool at a consid erable distance from the power source use an extension cord heavy enough to carry the current that the tool will draw An undersized extension cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in a loss of power and causing the motor to overheat Use the chart provided below to determine the minimum wire size required in an extension cord Only round jack eted cords listed by Underwriter s Laboratories UL should be used Length of Extension Cord Wire Size A W G Up to 25 feet 14 26 100 feet 12 When working with the tool outdoors use an exten sion cord that is designed for outside use This is indicated by the letters WA on the cord s jacket Before using an extension cord inspect it for loose or exposed wires and cut or worn insulation A CAUTION Keep the cord away from the cutting area and po
48. ey Unplug the saw remove the dado insert and dado blade Reinstall the blade riving knife blade guard and throat plate CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW 315 228390 42 A WARNING Never put your hands within 3 in of the blade when it is on or you could be seriously hurt MAINTENANCE GENERAL MAINTENANCE MOTOR ELECTRICAL W Frequently vacuum or blow out any sawdust from A WARNING When servicing use only identical the motor Craftsman replacement parts Use of any other part may create a hazard or cause product WARNING If the power cord is worn cut or damage damaged in any way have it replaced immedi ately by a qualified service technician at Sears A WARNING To prevent accidental starting that store or repair center Failure to do so could could cause possible serious personal injury result in serious personal injury turn off the saw remove the switch key and unplug the saw before working on the table saw A WARNING To avoid fire or electrocution reassemble electric parts with only identical Craftsman replacement parts Reassemble exactly as originally assembled E Remove sawdust from the rails top surface and inside of saw frequently W Clean plastic parts with a soft damp cloth Do not use any strong solvents A WARNING Do not at any time let brake fluids gasoline petroleum based products penetrating oils etc contact plastic parts They contain chemicals that can damage weaken or destroy
49. front of the saw push the wood to the blade with the miter gage Do not use the rip fence WARNING Make sure the blade guard is lowered over blade and is working properly to prevent possible injury E Set the blade angle and height by loosening the bevel lock handle and turning the height and bevel handwheels Retighten the bevel lock handle A WARNING When blade is angled to the left the miter gage must be on the right side of the blade Otherwise the gage could trap the workpiece possibly causing kickback and resulting in injury Set the wood angle by loosening the miter gage knob and setting it to the desired angle E Retighten miter gage knob W Place a support the same height as the top of the saw table behind the saw for the cut work W Make sure the wood is not touching the blade Insert the key and lift the switch to the ON position Let the blade build up to full speed Hold the work firmly against the miter gage and push the miter gage to feed the work into the blade W When the work is completed press the switch off and remove the key CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW 315 228390 COMPOUND BEVEL MITER CUT WHEN MITER GAGE IS ON RIGHT SIDE OF BLADE Heap PLACE LEFT HAND ON MITER GAGE HERE MITER GAGE KNOB HERE OPERATION MAKING A LARGE PANEL CUT See Figure 55 Make sure the saw is properly secured to a work surface to avoid tipping from the weight of a large panel WARN
50. he key and lift the switch to the ON position Let the blade build up to full speed before feeding the workpiece into the blade W When the work is completed press the switch off and remove the switch key Unplug the saw then reinstall the riving knife and the blade guard LARGE PANEL CUT RIP FENCE HEIGHT 2 HANDWHEEL Fig 55 W Make sure the wood does not touch the blade before you turn on the saw Let the blade build up to full speed before feeding the wood into the blade W When the work is completed press the switch off and remove the key NON THROUGH CUT PUSHSTICK CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW 315 228390 OPERATION DADO CUT MAKING A DADO CUT See Figure 57 An optional dado throat plate is required for this procedure See the Accessories section of this manual and check with your nearest Sears Retail Store All blades and dado sets must be rated at least 5 000 RPM A WARNING Unplug the saw before working around the blade Accidental starting could cause serious injury Take out the throat plate by loosening the screw Remove the riving knife and guard assembly Remove the blade Mount the dado blade according to the instructions provided with it Test the blade nut and blade washer tightness Install optional dado throat plate W Plug in the saw and follow dado instructions Always use pushsticks with dado cuts W When the work is completed press the switch off and remove the k
51. il from left to right Match the 7 1 8 in mark on the right scale to the right edge of the table saw base main table See Figure 16 E Snug right rail against table Finger tighten each nut on the table and extensions Locate the switch assembly The two screws are installed through the back of the switch plate with the square nuts extending out toward the front Note The square nuts are loose on the switch plate W Slide the square nuts into the lower slot of the rail Slide the switch assembly to a convenient position leaving ample clearance for the handwheel Tighten securely with a screwdriver Do not tighten the rail bolts Wi Attach the end caps and screws with a phillips screwdriver WARNING Place the switch out of the immediate work area to avoid accidentally turning it off during operation SAW TABLE TABLE EXTENSION uli 7 1 8 in MARK RIGHT SCALE FRONT RAIL CRRFTSMRN TABLE SAW 315 228390 SQUARE HEX NUT HEAD BOLTS TABLE EXTENSION NE aS TABLE N gt Fig 15 END CAP TABLE EXTENSION RAIL SLOT FRONT RAIL amp ACH SWITCH SLOT Ci SWITCH WITH KEY Fig 16 ASSEMBLY ALIGNING THE RIP FENCE AND FRONT RAIL See Figures 17 and 18 The rip fence scale indicator is installed on the right side of the rip fence but can be removed and rein stalled on the left side if needed If a cutti
52. in this manual Failure to comply can result in accidents involving fire electrical shock or serious personal injury Save the owner s manual and review frequently for continuing safe operation and instructing others who may use this tool MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE Keep tools sharp and clean for better and safer perfor mance Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories USE THE RIGHT TOOL FOR THE JOB Do not force the tool or attachment to do a job it was not designed for Use it only the way it was intended DRESS PROPERLY Do not wear loose cloth ing gloves neckties rings bracelets or other jewelry They can get caught and draw you into moving parts Rubber gloves and nonslip footwear are recommended Also wear protec tive hair covering to contain long hair ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE SHIELDS Everyday eyeglasses have only impact resistant lenses they are NOT safety glasses NEVER STAND ON TOOL Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if the blade is unintentionally contacted RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION Continued DO NOT OVERREACH Keep proper footing and balance at all times SECURE WORK Use clamps or a vise to hold work when practical It s safer than using your hand and frees both hands to operate tool USE THE PROPER EXTENSION CORD Make sure your extension cord is in good condition Use only a cord heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw An undersiz
53. ith capacitor start and V belt drive and is housed in a sturdy steel base RAILS Front and rear rails provide support for large workpieces and the rip fence RIP FENCE A sturdy metal fence guides the workpiece and is secured with the rip fence handle Grooves run along the top and sides of the rip fence for use with optional clamps and accessories RIP FENCE HANDLE The handle on the front of the rip fence releases the rip fence or locks it in place RIVING KNIFE OR SPREADER Located directly behind the blade it keeps cut edges from binding and supports the blade guard SCALE Found on the front rail the easy to read scale provides precise measurements in rip cuts SWITCH WITH KEY Your table saw has an easy access power switch located below the front rail The yellow switch key must be removed from the hard ware bag and inserted into the switch before saw can be operated To lock the switch in the OFF position remove the switch key from the switch Place the key in a location that is inaccessible to children and others not qualified to use the tool TABLE EXTENSIONS Removable stamped steel extensions 12 in by 27 in support larger work pieces CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW 315 228390 ASSEMBLY Assembly is best done in the area where the saw will be used When you remove the table saw base loose parts and hardware from the packing materials check all items with the loose parts list and drawing If you are unsure about th
54. ld cause serious personal injury CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW 315 228390 OPERATION TYPES OF CUTS See Figure 46 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 6 the compound bevel miter cut All other cuts are combinations of these basic six Operating procedures for making each kind of cut are given later in this section WARNING Always make sure the blade guard and anti kickback pawls are in place and working properly when making these cuts to avoid possible injury Cross cuts are straight 90 cuts made across the grain of the workpiece The wood is fed into the cut at a 90 angle to the blade and the blade is vertical Rip cuts are made with the grain of the wood To avoid kickback while making a rip cut make sure one side of the wood rides firmly against the rip fence Miter cuts are made with the wood at any angle to the blade other than 90 The blade is vertical Miter cuts tend to creep away from the miter fence during cutting This can be controlled by holding the workpiece securely against the miter fence WARNING Always use a pushstick with small pieces of wood and also to finish the cut when ripping a long narrow piece of wood to prevent your hands from getting close to the blade Bevel cuts are made with an angled blade Bevel cross cuts are across the wood grain and bevel rip cuts are with the grain The rip fence m
55. nd the scale indicator at 0 Note The keyslot the throat plate will drop over the Note The scale indicator is the plastic plate on the front screw scale at the front of the cabinet E Tighten the screw Do not allow the throat plate to f the scale indicator does not point to 0 loosen bow up above the table surface the scale indicator with a screwdriver adjust it within the slot and retighten the screw SAW TABLE VIEW FROM BELOW E ifthe blade angle is wrong adjust the 90 stop REAR SAW TABLE screw left of the blade looking from the front Start TABLE BRACKET by turning the 90 stop screw three or four turns with a 4 mm hex key 90 STOP SCREW 45 STOP SCREW BRACKET SCREW S FRONT BRACKET TABLE BRACKET SCREWS W Turn the bevel handwheel clockwise once then back counterclockwise to square blade with table E Tighten the 90 stop screw and recheck that the blade is square in a 90 position If not repeat When the blade is square check the scale indica tor If it is not at zero reset the scale indicator as before CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW 315 228390 32 ADJUSTMENTS W Check the 45 setting Tilt the blade with the bevel handwheel as far as it will go to the left Place the square against the blade be sure the square is not against one of the saw teeth If the blade is not at 45 unscrew the 45 stop screw right of blade turn the handwheel until the blade is correct and
56. ng operation requires placing the rip fence on the left side of the blade and you find relocating the scale indicator necessary simply unscrew and re attach it W Hook the back of the rip fence over the rear rail Lower the front of the rip fence into the groove on the front rail E Slide the rip fence back and forth It should move freely with about 1 16 in clearance between the rip fence and table surface If it doesn t loosen the nuts holding the front and rear rails and adjust it up or down W When the fence rides smoothly tighten all rail hex nuts with a 12 mm wrench W Remove the rip fence and repeat the steps in the two previous sections to install the remaining sections of the front and rear rail assemblies Use the rail connectors provided to join each rail assembly together E Slide the rip fence back and forth to make sure it moves freely Also check the clearance between the rip fence and the table surface on the other side of the blade RIP FENCE HOOK OVER REAR RAIL HERE TO INSTALL SCALE INDICATOR ON LEFT SIDE Fig 18 23 MOUNTING THE MOTOR See Figure 19 W Get the motor assembly the motor mounting plate and the following hardware 4 hex bolts 5 16 18 x 1 in 8 flat washers 5 16 in 4 lock washers 5 16 in 4 hex nuts 5 16 18 2 hex bolts 5 16 18 x 3 4 in Note Remaining hardware from this bag is used for installing the belt guard W R
57. njury Slide the rip fence to the miter gage groove which is parallel to blade Do not lock the rip fence Place a framing square against the rip fence with the long end towards the front of the blade Mea sure the distance from the rip fence to the edge of the blade Move the square to the back of the blade and measure the distance from the other end of the rip fence to the blade If the distances are different loosen the four screws around the rip fence handle with a 6 mm hex key Alternate the order loosen the screw opposite not next to the first one Hold the fence handle against the front rail and align the rip fence with the blade Retighten the screws in alternating order and check the alignment W Repeat until the rip fence is aligned W Lock the rip fence handle in desired position by rotating the handle down To complete assembly of the saw plug the motor cord into the back of the switch Run the cord around the side of the cabinet Secure it to the side of the cabinet with the cord clip and screw provided Use care with the cord around sharp edges Your saw is now set up to provide years of high quality perfor mance Note To insure proper self alignment when position ing rip fence push sides of scale indicator housing against front rail before locking rip fence handle CRRFTSMRN TABLE SAW 315 228390 28 MITER GAGE FENCE GROOVE FRAMING BLADE SQUARE c i S
58. o of the legs with the legs wide end up Upper braces have two large holes in each end Make sure the two dimples on the leg align with the two small holes on each brace UPPER BRACE WASHER LEG WASHER NUT LEVELING FOOT Fig 7 ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLING LEG STAND Continued E Align the two large holes on the brace and the legs Insert the carriage bolts Add flat washers and hex nuts and hand tighten Repeat for the other short upper brace These are the front and back sets For the sides install a long upper brace on two legs Add hardware and finger tighten Repeat for the other long upper brace Use the same steps to install the lower braces Tighten all hex nuts with a 12 mm wrench Place a hex nut and flat washer on each leveling foot Install the leveling feet from the bottom of each leg with the bolts pointing up Secure with a flat washer and hex nut but do not tighten Move the leg stand to desired location Adjust the leveling feet with a 12 mm wrench then securely tighten the top hex nut LEG STAND SHOWN ASSEMBLED Fig 8 MOUNTING THE LEG STAND ON THE TABLE SAW BASE See Figure 9 W Take the following from the hardware bag 4 hex bolts 5 16 18 x 3 4 in 4 hex nuts 5 16 18 8 flat washers 5 16 in Note This hardware was in the bag with hardware for assembling the leg stand and leveling feet E Place the saw table upside down on a smooth surface su
59. ols including Danger Warning and Caution If you use your saw properly and only for what it is intended you will enjoy years of safe reliable service A Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions It means attention Your safety is involved The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes which can result in severe eye damage Before beginning power tool operation always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full face shield when needed 1 We recommend a Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety FORESIGHT IS BETTER glasses with side shields available at Sears Retail Stores B Warranty and Introduction iore tte tet ote a a ae o ud 2 B Table Of Contents fetes denen EE LIE ETHER E RT e eee red 2 3 B Rules For Safe Operation uber t tine eene ele o o o RR Rea eee eie eT tud ea e teen 4 6 BW Electrical Det n aa tns 7 B Glossary and Product Specifications iunc eerte ete nde ne cies ne aaea Eaa Ea EE EEE RETES 8 Bi Unpacking and Accesssories enero re Pe op opea 9 BN loose Parts List reed hepate n ER ne die er 10 List s EE ab 11 12 E Tools Needed osten t OD ERE EHE IAE ERA Tt gei eee ee 13 Babel Sitesi UM IL EVI M 14 15 BW Features on tte bn bd eb b Rs 16 17 Assembly i eec
60. otor is slow or weak 1 Voltage from source is low 1 Request a voltage check from the power company 2 Windings are burned out or 2 Have the motor checked at open your nearest Sears Service Center 3 Start switch is defective 3 Have the switch replaced 4 Circuit is overloaded with 4 Do not use other appliances or appliances lights or other motors on the same circuit motors when using the saw Motor overheats 1 Motor is overloaded 1 Request a voltage check from the power company 2 Dull blade 2 Replace the blade 3 Sawdust inside saw is blocking 3 Clean out the saw base air flow Motor stalls blows fuses or trips 1 Starter switch is defective 1 Have the switch replaced circuit breakers 2 Voltage from source is low 2 Request a voltage check from the power company 3 Dull blade 3 Replace the blade 4 Fuses or circuit breakers are 4 Replace fuses or circuit wrong size or defective breakers 5 Feeding workpiece too rapidly 5 Feed workpiece into blade slower CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW 315 228390 44 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Fuses or circuit breakers open 1 Motor is overloaded 1 Feed work more slowly frequently 2 Fuses or circuit breakers are 2 Replace fuses or circuit break wrong size or defective ers 3 Dull blade 3 Replace the blade 4 Start switch is defective 4 Have the switch replaced Saw vibrates excessively 1 Blade is warped 1 Replac
61. p T in Stack Steel Dado Tin x9 16 in Stack Dado 7 in Molding Head Set 2 Bit Molding Head Set Saw Baskets Jointer Clamps Specialty Throat Plate Miter Gage Hold Down Clamp Align A Rip XRC Rip Fence Dust Collection System Accessory Table A WARNING The use of attachments or accessories not listed might be hazardous CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW 315 228390 LOOSE PARTS LIST The following items are included with your Table Saw Figure2a A Table Saw Base Rail Front Hardware Shown Separately 1 B P Rail Rear Hardware Shown Separately 1 C Belt Guard Qe rere ette ates 1 D Blade Guard Assembly R Blade Guard Bracket 1 Hardware Shown Separately 1 S Switch Assembly 1 E Wrench ong 1 Switch Key iet etre ioo 1 Handwheel Hardware Shown Separately 2 U Table Extension eoe 2 G Leg Brace lower 2 V Hardware for Mounting Motor Motor Mounting Leg Brace lower 2 Plate and Belt Guard Shown Separately 1 L Leg Brace upper short 2 W Hardware for Ta
62. respondence regarding your TABLE SAW or when ordering repair parts FIGURE G i9 06 82 61 MVS 318V 1 NUWSLIBYD CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW MODEL NO 315 228390 The model number will be found on a plate attached to the cabinet Always mention the model number in all correspondence regarding your TABLE SAW or when ordering repair parts PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE G PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 979992 002 STD523105 Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 2 in Hex Hd e fere mitate A 3 980588 001 Star Washer 5 16 in dieere cea diste ip rece Peg qe Hr e be del des 3 979918 002 Handwheel Assembly Includes Key Nos 5 6 and 7 977229 002 Handle 977491 001 977481 001 980602 001 Screw 410 24 x 1 2 ins Socket 2 ee dm e ee dae t dede ene 2 STD551010 Washer 10 STD511005 Screw 10 980599 001 Cord Clip 980320 002 Front Panel Label 982082 001 Data Plate nN Oo Lx oko IX X N O Standard Hardware May Be Purchased Locally Available From Div 98 Source 980 00 06 gcc 61 MVS 3 18 V1 NHWSI4U3 cg CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW MODEL NO 315 228390 The model number will be found on a plate attached to the cabinet Always mention the model number in all correspondence regarding your TABLE SAW or when ordering repair parts FIGURE H 9 06 82 61 MVS 318V 1 NBWS13UU3 CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW MODEL NO 315 228390 The model number will be found on a plate
63. s taut Securely tighten the hex bolts above the rods with a 12 mm wrench Put your hand around the belt halfway between the two pulleys and squeeze the belt until both sides of the belt touch The motor should move freely as you squeeze the belt If it does not loosen the hex bolts and readjust the belt tension Lower the blade with the height handwheel Lift the motor forward and remove the belt Open the hinged belt guard and place it over the motor screws on the motor pulley Secure with flat washers and hex nuts Securely tighten the hex nuts with a 8 mm wrench Replace the belt and snap the guard closed Check the clearances by indexing the blade Turn the bevel handwheel to 45 and back Use the height handwheel to fully lower and raise the blade SAW PULLEY cer BELT MOTOR PULLEY MOTOR SCREWS Fig 20 CRRFTSMRN TABLE SAW 315 228390 24 BELT GUARD WASHERS CHECKING THE THROAT PLATE See Figure 22 A CAUTION The throat plate must be even with the table surface If it is too high or too low the workpiece can catch on uneven edges and cause kickback W Make sure the throat plate is flush with the table top To change height of the throat plate loosen the flat head screw that secures the throat plate and adjust the four setscrews with a 2 mm hex key Do not allow the throat plate to bow up above the table surface 2mm HEX KEY SETSCREW FRAMING SQUARE TABLE TOP H
64. saw blade tooth is bent or set outward from the face of the blade Throw Back Saw throwing back a workpiece similar to kickback Through Sawing Any cutting operation where the blade extends completely through the workpiece Trailing End The workpiece end last cut by the blade in a rip cut Workpiece The item on which the cutting operation is being done The surfaces of a workpiece are commonly referred to as faces ends and edges Worktable The surface on which the workpiece rests while performing a cutting operation PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Blade Arbor 5 8 in Blade Diameter 10 in Blade Tilt 0 45 Table Size without table extensions 20 in x 27 in Table Size with table extensions 44 in x 27 in CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW 315 228390 Rating 13 Amperes 1 5 HP 3 HP max developed Input 120 V 60 Hz AC only No Load Speed 3 600 RPM Cutting Capacity with Miter at 0 Bevel 0 3 3 8 in Cutting Capacity with Miter at 0 Bevel 45 2 1 4 in UNPACKING Your new table saw has been designed to give you many years of high quality performance To insure this goal proper care and treatment is important Careful treatment begins with removing all parts from the carton and checking them against the list of loose parts The long box contains the rails The large box holds all other parts which are detailed in the Loose Parts List W Separate the saw and all parts from the packing materials and check each again
65. saw table Put a flat washer on each bolt and attach the extensions to the table by inserting bolts through holes from the direction of the table W Slip the remaining flat washers and hex nuts on the bolts Lightly tighten with a 12 mm wrench TABLE EXTENSION HEAD BOLT FLAT WASHER HEX NUT Fig 10 W Get help to stand saw assembly upright using the center saw table Do not grasp saw by extensions CRRFTSMRN TABLE SAW 315 228390 WARNING Do not lift the saw table without help Hold it close to your body Keep your knees bent and lift with your legs not your back Ignoring these precautions can result in back injury ALIGNING TABLE EXTENSIONS See Figure 11 A good alignment allows the rails to slide on easily Stand at the front of the saw and line up the front edges of the saw table and extensions Wi Pull the extensions out slightly put a block of wood where the extension meets the table and tap the block of wood with a hammer Check and repeat until the front edges are even Lift each extension slightly until it is higher than table if necessary place a block below and tap upward Center the block of wood over the front and rear edges and tap it until both are even flush with saw table Recheck the front alignment If even tighten the screws with a 12 mm wrench BLOCK OF WOOD TABLE EXTENSION FRONT OF SAW TABLE FRONT OF TABLE EXTENSION BLOCK OF WOOD TOP OF TABLE
66. signed to cut wood and wood composition products only CAUSES OF KICKBACK Kickback can occur when the blade stalls or binds kicking the workpiece back toward you with great force and speed If your hands are near the sawblade they may be jerked loose from the workpiece and may contact the blade Obviously kickback can cause serious injury and it is well worth using precautions to avoid the risks Kickback can be caused by any action that pinches the blade in the wood such as the following W Making a cut with incorrect blade depth Sawing into knots or nails in the workpiece Twisting the wood while making a cut Failing to support work Forcing a cut Cutting warped or wet lumber Using the wrong blade for the type of cut Not following correct operating procedures Misusing the saw Failing to use the anti kickback pawls Cutting with a dull gummed up or improperly set blade AVOIDING KICKBACK W Always use the correct blade depth setting The top of the blade teeth should clear the workpiece by 1 8 in to 1 4 in nspect the work for knots or nails before beginning a cut Knock out any loose knots with a hammer Never saw into a loose knot or nail W Always use the rip fence when rip cutting and the miter gage when cross cutting This helps prevent twisting the wood in the cut W Always use clean sharp and properly set blades Never make cuts with dull blades 35 E To avoid pinching the blade support
67. sition right rail longest piece so that right hand edge extends 2 1 2 inches beyond table extension W Push right rail against table and tighten each nut with a 12 mm wrench If rail jams and does not slide easily over bolts re align table extensions W Put the end caps on rail ends Insert the screws and tighten with a phillips head screwdriver TABLE EXTENSION SLOT REAR RAIL SQUARE HEX NUT HEAD BOLTS FLAT WASHER Fig 12 SQUARE HEAD BOLTS WASHER TABLE REAR RAIL CONNECTOR Fig 13 END CAP gt REAR RAIL SN o SCREW REAR OF SAW Fig 14 21 CRRFTSMRN TABLE SAW 315 228390 ASSEMBLY INSTALLING THE FRONT RAIL See Figures 15 and 16 W Get the front rail pieces the switch assembly and the following hardware 6 square head bolts 5 16 18 x 1 in 6 flat washers 5 16 in 6 hex nuts 5 16 18 2 screws 1 4 20 x 3 8 in located on switch plate 2 square nuts 1 4 20 located on switch plate Front rail connector Right and left end caps for front rail 2 screws 28 32 x 1 2 in Set aside end caps and screws until you have aligned the rip fence and front rail E insert the six square head bolts into the table and extensions so the bolt heads extend outward 1 2 in Loosely attach a washer and a hex nut to each bolt W The back of the rail has two slots Slide the upper slot over the bolts Bottom slot is for switch W Align the right ra
68. sition the cord so that it will not be caught on lumber tools or other objects during cutting operations ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Your Sears Craftsman Table Saw is powered by a precision built electric motor It should be connected to a power supply that is 120 volts 60 Hz AC only normal household current Do not operate this tool on direct current DC A substantial voltage drop will cause a loss of power and the motor will overheat If the saw does not operate when plugged into an outlet double check the power supply SPEED AND WIRING The no load speed of your table saw is approximately 3 600 rpm This speed is not constant and decreases under a load or with lower voltage For voltage the wiring in a shop is as important as the motor s horse power rating A line intended only for lights cannot 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 GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS In the event of a malfunction or breakdown grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock This tool is equipped with an electric cord having an equipment grounding conductor and a grounding plug The plug must be plugged into a matching outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances Do not modif
69. sk of fire electric shock and personal injury Note Advises you of information or instructions vital to the operation or maintenance of the equipment IMPORTANT Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge of the system and should be performed only by a qualified service technician For service we suggest you return the tool to your nearest Sears store or repair center Always use original factory replacement parts when servicing READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS E KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL Read the owner s manual carefully Learn the saw s applications and limitations as well as the specific potential hazards related to this tool WB NOT USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRON MENT Do not use power tools near gasoline or other flammable liquids in damp or wet loca tions or expose them to rain Keep the work area well lit E MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD PROOF with padlocks and master switches or by removing starter keys E KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY All visitors should wear safety glasses and be kept a safe distance from work area Do not let visitors contact tool or extension cord while operating E KEEP THE WORK AREA CLEAN Cluttered work areas and work benches invite accidents DO NOT leave tools or pieces of wood on the saw while it is in operation CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW 315 228390 A WARNING Do not attempt to operate this tool until you have read thoroughly and understand completely all instructions safety rules etc contained
70. st the packing list especially the small parts that can be hidden in the packing material Note Do not discard the packing materials until you have carefully inspected the saw identified all parts and satisfactorily operated your new saw A WARNING Never use gasoline naptha or other highly volatile solvents Do not ever let brake fluids gasoline petroleum based products or penetrating oils contact plastic parts Such chemicals can weaken or destroy plastic W Remove the wax paper covering on the table Use any ordinary household type grease and spot remover Immediately apply a coat of paste wax to the table and table extensions A WARNING To prevent accidental starting that could cause possible serious personal injury assemble all parts to your saw before connecting it to power supply Saw should never be connected to power supply when you are assembling parts making adjustments installing or removing blades or when not in use WARNING If any parts are missing do not operate this tool until the missing parts are replaced Failure to do so could result in possible serious personal injury ACCESSORIES The following recommended accessories are currently available at Sears Retail Stores Fence Guide System Guide Master Box Joint amp Miter Guide Universal Jig Taper Jig 10 in Sanding Disc 8in Sanding Disc Elite Dado Excalibur Dado Tin Adj Dado 36 tip Adj Dado 24 ti
71. tch key KEEP TOOL DRY CLEAN AND FREE FROM OIL AND GREASE Always use a clean cloth when cleaning Never use brake fluids gasoline petroleum based products or any solvents to clean tool KEEP BLADES CLEAN SHARP AND WITH SUFFICIENT SET Sharp blades minimize stalling and kickback USE ONLY OUTDOOR EXTENSION CORDS Use only extension cords with the marking Acceptable for use with outdoor appliances store cords indoors while not in use Use extension cords with an electrical rating not less than the saw s rating Always disconnect the extension cord from the outlet before discon necting the product from the extension cord INSPECT TOOL CORDS AND EXTENSION CORDS PERIODICALLY and if damaged have repaired by a qualified service technician at a Sears store or repair center Stay constantly aware of cord location and keep it well away from the moving blade DO NOT ABUSE CORD Never yank cord to disconnect it from receptacle Keep cord from heat oil and sharp edges SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Refer to them frequently and use to instruct other users If you loan someone this tool loan them these instruc tions also A WARNING Some dust created by power sanding sawing grinding drilling and other construction activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm Some examples of these chemicals are lead from lead based paints crystalline silica from bricks and cem
72. the work properly before beginning a cut When making a cut use steady even pressure Never force cuts Do not cut wet or warped lumber Always hold your workpiece firmly with both hands or with pushsticks Keep your body in a balanced position to be ready to resist kickback should it occur Never stand directly in line with the blade W Use the right type of blade for the cut being made CUTTING AIDS See Figure 45 Pushsticks are devices used for safely pushing a workpiece through the blade instead of using your hands They can be made in various sizes and shapes from scrap wood to use in a specific project The stick must be narrower than the workpiece with a 9075 notch in one end and shaping for a grip on the other end A pushblock has a handle fastened by recessed screws from the underside Use it on non through cuts A CAUTION Be sure the screw is recessed to avoid damaging the saw or workpiece PUSHSTICKS PUSHBLOCKS Fig 45 A featherboard is a device used to help control the workpiece by guiding it securely against the table or fence Featherboards are especially useful when ripping small workpieces and for completing non through cuts The end is angled with a number of short kerfs to give a friction hold on the workpiece Lock it in place on the table with a C clamp Test that it could resist kickback A WARNING Place the featherboard against the uncut portion of the workpiece to avoid kickback that cou
73. tting the Bevel Stops and not accurate Indicator in the Adjustments sec tion 45 CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW 315 228390 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Rip fence does not move smoothly 1 Rip fence is not mounted cor 1 Remove and reposition the rip rectly fence See Aligning Rip Fence and Front Rail in the Assembly section 2 Rails are dirty or sticky 2 Clean and wax the rails Wood edges away from rip fence 1 Rip fence is misaligned 1 See the Assembly section for when ripping Checking Rip Fence and Blade Alignment and Aligning Rip Fence and Front Rail procedures CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW 315 228390 46 NOTES 47 CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW 315 228390 CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW MODEL NO 315 228390 The model number will be found on a plate attached to the cabinet Always mention the model number in all correspondence regarding your TABLE SAW or when ordering repair parts FIGURE A CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW 315 228390 48 CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW MODEL NO 315 228390 The model number will be found on a plate attached to the cabinet Always mention the model number in all correspondence regarding your TABLE SAW or when ordering repair parts PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE A PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 982072 001 Miter Gage Knob ui d reris STD551031 Washer 5 16 iniz ee 1 982085 001 Miter Gage oh nri eene ebbe iie STD511003 Screw 1024 X 3 8 M
74. ust always be on the right side of the blade for bevel rip cuts Compound or bevel miter cuts are made with an angled blade on wood that is angled to the blade Be thoroughly familiar with making cross cuts rip cuts bevel cuts and miter cuts before trying a compound miter cut A WARNING All blades and cutting accessories must be rated for at least 5 000 rpm to prevent possible injury CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW 315 228390 Cross Cut Rip Cut Miter Cut Bevel Cross Cut Bevel Rip Cut ok Compound bevel Miter Cut Fig 46 36 OPERATION MAKING A CROSS CUT See Figures 47 and 48 It is recommended that you make test cuts on scrap wood Stand at the front of the saw and push the wood to the blade with the miter gage WARNING Make sure the blade guard is lowered over blade and is working properly to prevent possible injury E Set the blade to the right depth for the workpiece by turning the height handwheel Set the miter gage to 0 Make sure miter gage knob is securely tightened W Place a support the same height as the top of the saw table behind the saw for the cut work W The miter gage may be used in either of the two grooves in the table When using left groove hold workpiece firmly against the miter gage base with your left hand and grip the knob with your right hand When using the right groove hold workpiece firmly against the miter gage base with your right hand and grip the
75. y the plug provided If it will not fit the outlet have the proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician Improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock The conductor with insulation having an outer surface that is green with or without yellow stripes is the equipment grounding conductor If repair or replacement of the electric cord or plug is necessary do not connect the equipment grounding conductor to a live terminal Check with a qualified electrician or service personnel if the grounding instructions are not completely understood or if in doubt as to whether the tool is properly grounded Repair or replace a damaged or worn cord immedi ately This tool is intended for use on a circuit that has an outlet like the one shown in Figure 7 It also has a grounding pin like the one shown GROUNDING PIN COVER OF GROUNDED OUTLET BOX Fig 1 CRRFTSMRN TABLE SAW 315 228390 GLOSSARY OF TERMS FOR WOODWORKING Anti Kickback Pawls Toothed safety devices behind the blade designed to stop a workpiece from being kicked back at the operator during a ripping operation Arbor The shaft on which a blade or cutting tool is mounted Bevel Cut A cutting operation made with the blade at any angle other than 90 to the saw table Compound Cut A cut with both a miter angle and a bevel angle Crosscut A cutting operation made across the grain or the width of the workpiece

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