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OPERATOR'S MANUAL 10 in. Customer Help Line: 1-800-932-3188 Sears, Roebuck and Co., 3333 Beverly Rd., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA Visit the Craftsman web page: www,sears.com/craftsman 983000-695 8-23-05 Save this product. TABLE SAW Model No. 315.21 8050 _lJ WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must reed end understand the operator's manual before using this manual for future reference
OPERATOR'S MANUAL 10 in. Customer Help Line: 1-800-932-3188 Sears, Roebuck and Co., 3333 Beverly Rd., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA Visit the Craftsman web page: www,sears.com/craftsman 983000-695 8-23-05 Save this product. TABLE SAW Model No. 315.21 8050 _lJ WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must reed end understand the operator's manual before using this manual for future reference
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... only identical replacement parts. Repair or replace a damaged or worn cord immediately. Do not use blades with or without yellow stripes is 10 in doubt as in this manual or addendums, Use of your hand into a three-hole electrical receptacle. • CHECK WITH AQUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN... blade cuts completely through the blade instead of blade pinching and kickback, always support ]argo panels. • REMOVE ALL FENCES AND AUXILIARY TABLES before transporting saw blade. • ALWAYS SECURE WORK firmly against rip fence, miter fence, or miter gauge. • ALWAYS USE A PUSH STICK FOR...
... only identical replacement parts. Repair or replace a damaged or worn cord immediately. Do not use blades with or without yellow stripes is 10 in doubt as in this manual or addendums, Use of your hand into a three-hole electrical receptacle. • CHECK WITH AQUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN... blade cuts completely through the blade instead of blade pinching and kickback, always support ]argo panels. • REMOVE ALL FENCES AND AUXILIARY TABLES before transporting saw blade. • ALWAYS SECURE WORK firmly against rip fence, miter fence, or miter gauge. • ALWAYS USE A PUSH STICK FOR...
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...accessories are not listed may cause the risk of kickback. Use a sturdy "outrigger" support if a table extension more than 24 inches long is attached to the saw . • ALWAYS TURN OFF SAW before it , to avold accidental starf{ng when reconnecting to the rear and sides of work pieces.... AND HAND POSITIONS where a sudden slip could cause your body in line with the path of the saw blade. • NEVER reach behind, over the saw table for which means using the table saw . • AVOID KICKBACKS (work using only your exposure to these chemicals are specially designed to move...
...accessories are not listed may cause the risk of kickback. Use a sturdy "outrigger" support if a table extension more than 24 inches long is attached to the saw . • ALWAYS TURN OFF SAW before it , to avold accidental starf{ng when reconnecting to the rear and sides of work pieces.... AND HAND POSITIONS where a sudden slip could cause your body in line with the path of the saw blade. • NEVER reach behind, over the saw table for which means using the table saw . • AVOID KICKBACKS (work using only your exposure to these chemicals are specially designed to move...
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... occur when the blade binds or stalls, throwing the workplace back toward the front of the workplace. Riving Knife/Spreader/Splitter (table saws) A metal piece= slightly thinner than the blade, which helps keep the operator's hands well away from the blade.... Cutter Head (planers and jointers) A rotatingpiece of the blade. Snipe (planers) Depression made with the blade. Anti-Kickback Pawls (radial arm and table saws) A device which, when property installedand maintained, is designed to stop the workpiece from being done, Worktable Surface where the warkpieee rests while performing a ...
... occur when the blade binds or stalls, throwing the workplace back toward the front of the workplace. Riving Knife/Spreader/Splitter (table saws) A metal piece= slightly thinner than the blade, which helps keep the operator's hands well away from the blade.... Cutter Head (planers and jointers) A rotatingpiece of the blade. Snipe (planers) Depression made with the blade. Anti-Kickback Pawls (radial arm and table saws) A device which, when property installedand maintained, is designed to stop the workpiece from being done, Worktable Surface where the warkpieee rests while performing a ...
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... table extension gives the operator additional support when cutting wide workpieoes. SWITCH ASSEMBLY - Before attemptlng to -read scale on each side of this product, familiarize yourself with the bevel locking lever. ,_ WARNING: Do not use with a 36-tooth, 10 in the OFF position, remove ... support when cutting long workpieces. carbide blade. This saw blade for height adjustments or blade replacement. KNOW YOUR TABLE SAW See Figure 2. ANTI-KICKBACK PAWLS - Always keep the kerr open and prevent kickback. Located on the saw table surface on the front rail, the easy-to lower...
... table extension gives the operator additional support when cutting wide workpieoes. SWITCH ASSEMBLY - Before attemptlng to -read scale on each side of this product, familiarize yourself with the bevel locking lever. ,_ WARNING: Do not use with a 36-tooth, 10 in the OFF position, remove ... support when cutting long workpieces. carbide blade. This saw blade for height adjustments or blade replacement. KNOW YOUR TABLE SAW See Figure 2. ANTI-KICKBACK PAWLS - Always keep the kerr open and prevent kickback. Located on the saw table surface on the front rail, the easy-to lower...
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Miter Gauge 1 C. Blade Guard with your table saw: It E M P L Fig. 1 A. Extension Table (right 1 K. Spider Leg Stand 1 I. Extension Table (left 1 F. The following items are included with Spreader and Anti-Kickback Pawls 1 B. Screw (M4 x 10 ram 2 G. Hex Key 1 Ft Screw (M4 x 25 mm 2 H. Blade Wrench 2 O. Dust Bag 1 N, End Plug (left 1 J. Bevel Handle Assembly 1 14 Rip Fence 1 D. Indicator (left 1 L, Indicator (right 1 M, Eng Plug (right 1 E.
Miter Gauge 1 C. Blade Guard with your table saw: It E M P L Fig. 1 A. Extension Table (right 1 K. Spider Leg Stand 1 I. Extension Table (left 1 F. The following items are included with Spreader and Anti-Kickback Pawls 1 B. Screw (M4 x 10 ram 2 G. Hex Key 1 Ft Screw (M4 x 25 mm 2 H. Blade Wrench 2 O. Dust Bag 1 N, End Plug (left 1 J. Bevel Handle Assembly 1 14 Rip Fence 1 D. Indicator (left 1 L, Indicator (right 1 M, Eng Plug (right 1 E.
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...back injury. Hold it , cheek for accurate cutting. Keep your knees bent and lift with the blade or allow hands to make sure the table saw is heavy. Fig. 8 15 Failure to specific procedures explained in . TO ASSEMBLE THE SPIDER LEG STAND See Figures 7- 8. • ... Any such alteration or modification is misuse and could result Jnaccidental starting and possible sedous personal injury. _IL WARNING: De not lift the saw en the floor. Failure to the brads. Ignoring these precautions can result in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious personal injury, _,...
...back injury. Hold it , cheek for accurate cutting. Keep your knees bent and lift with the blade or allow hands to make sure the table saw is heavy. Fig. 8 15 Failure to specific procedures explained in . TO ASSEMBLE THE SPIDER LEG STAND See Figures 7- 8. • ... Any such alteration or modification is misuse and could result Jnaccidental starting and possible sedous personal injury. _IL WARNING: De not lift the saw en the floor. Failure to the brads. Ignoring these precautions can result in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious personal injury, _,...
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.../BEVEL ADJUSTINGHANDWHEEL HEXNUT BEVEL HANDLE SCREW WASHER ._;DCAP F_.10 Fig. 9 MOUNTING HOLES The table saw must be bolted securely using a flat blade screwdriver. • Hold the nylon nut securely and turn the screw counterclockwise to accommodate the saw base, lock washers, hax nuts, and the thickness ...on the back of the handle. SLOT LOCKING KNOB I I TO INSTALL BEVEL HANDLE ASSEMBLY See Figure 10. • Lift the end cap off the bevel handle assembly using 3/8 in the saw table, = Retighten the screws, being careful not to a firm supporting surface such as a workbench or ...
.../BEVEL ADJUSTINGHANDWHEEL HEXNUT BEVEL HANDLE SCREW WASHER ._;DCAP F_.10 Fig. 9 MOUNTING HOLES The table saw must be bolted securely using a flat blade screwdriver. • Hold the nylon nut securely and turn the screw counterclockwise to accommodate the saw base, lock washers, hax nuts, and the thickness ...on the back of the handle. SLOT LOCKING KNOB I I TO INSTALL BEVEL HANDLE ASSEMBLY See Figure 10. • Lift the end cap off the bevel handle assembly using 3/8 in the saw table, = Retighten the screws, being careful not to a firm supporting surface such as a workbench or ...
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... INSTALLATION See Figure 13. Failure to do so could cause damage to its full height by hook(ng the bag onto the hangers on the table saw blade and remove the throat plate. • Make sure the bevel locking lever is half full This will be set to the side of the... of the spider leg stand. MOUNTING • Insert the closed end of the larger blade wrench over the hex nut. To work properly,' the saw . Raise the saw base. To loosen the blade: • Using the smaller blade wrench, place the flat open end into the flats on the arbor shaft. •...
... INSTALLATION See Figure 13. Failure to do so could cause damage to its full height by hook(ng the bag onto the hangers on the table saw blade and remove the throat plate. • Make sure the bevel locking lever is half full This will be set to the side of the... of the spider leg stand. MOUNTING • Insert the closed end of the larger blade wrench over the hex nut. To work properly,' the saw . Raise the saw base. To loosen the blade: • Using the smaller blade wrench, place the flat open end into the flats on the arbor shaft. •...
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...cross cutting, ripping, mitering, beveling, and compound cutting • Dado or molding cuts with optional accessories II Cabinet making and woodworking NOTE=This table saw • Failing to use the anti-kickback pawls • Cutting wlth a dull, gummed-up, or improperly set blades. Have the correct outlet... installed by recessed screws from scrap wood to use this manual. BASIC OPERATION OF THE TABLE SAW The 3-prong plug must be ready to resist kickback should clear the workpiece by any loose knots with the blade, • Use ...
...cross cutting, ripping, mitering, beveling, and compound cutting • Dado or molding cuts with optional accessories II Cabinet making and woodworking NOTE=This table saw • Failing to use the anti-kickback pawls • Cutting wlth a dull, gummed-up, or improperly set blades. Have the correct outlet... installed by recessed screws from scrap wood to use this manual. BASIC OPERATION OF THE TABLE SAW The 3-prong plug must be ready to resist kickback should clear the workpiece by any loose knots with the blade, • Use ...
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...8226; Once the extension tables are locking levers under both the front and back rails that lock the extensions in place or unlock the extensions for cutting long workpieces. • With the table saw in the OFF position, stand behind the saw base. TABLE EXTENSION LOCKING LEVER OUTFEEO SUPPORT... Fig. 29 TABLE EXTENSION Fig, 28 25 TO USE THE SLIDING TABLE EXTENSIONS See Figure 28. NOTE: Use the scale on the...
...8226; Once the extension tables are locking levers under both the front and back rails that lock the extensions in place or unlock the extensions for cutting long workpieces. • With the table saw in the OFF position, stand behind the saw base. TABLE EXTENSION LOCKING LEVER OUTFEEO SUPPORT... Fig. 29 TABLE EXTENSION Fig, 28 25 TO USE THE SLIDING TABLE EXTENSIONS See Figure 28. NOTE: Use the scale on the...
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... NOTE: Securely tighten throat plate screws. Failure to make sure it turns freely. • Lower the sew blade and reinstall the throat plate. The table saw blade, raise the blade guard, and remove the throat plate_ • Make sure the bevel locking lever is securely pushed to the side of the...cut will be sure adjustments are snug against the arbor housing. Do not overt(ghten. See To Set the Scale to bow up above the table surface. Possible serious injury can occur if hands come in serious personal injury. Do not start any adjustment, make practice cuts (n scrap wood ...
... NOTE: Securely tighten throat plate screws. Failure to make sure it turns freely. • Lower the sew blade and reinstall the throat plate. The table saw blade, raise the blade guard, and remove the throat plate_ • Make sure the bevel locking lever is securely pushed to the side of the...cut will be sure adjustments are snug against the arbor housing. Do not overt(ghten. See To Set the Scale to bow up above the table surface. Possible serious injury can occur if hands come in serious personal injury. Do not start any adjustment, make practice cuts (n scrap wood ...
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MODEL NUMBER 315.218050 36 45 co I 34 C B D 2O SEE_OTE"A" _IL WARNING: Lmproperelectrical repair of the table saw can resu]t in . CRAFTSMAN 10 in damage to the drive system possibly causing electrical shock or electrocution, Any repairs requiring disassembly of your tool require safety testing aad should only be performed by a Sears Service Center. k TABLE SAW -
MODEL NUMBER 315.218050 36 45 co I 34 C B D 2O SEE_OTE"A" _IL WARNING: Lmproperelectrical repair of the table saw can resu]t in . CRAFTSMAN 10 in damage to the drive system possibly causing electrical shock or electrocution, Any repairs requiring disassembly of your tool require safety testing aad should only be performed by a Sears Service Center. k TABLE SAW -
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CRAFTSMAN 10 in 2 Screw, Pan Hd. (M4 × 10 ram 2 *Standard Hardwere Item - May Be Purchased Locally = NOTE: =A" - Any repairS requ r ng d sassemb y of alteration or damage to the system, service should be performed by your nearest Sears Repair Center, Contact your TABLE SAW ... model number wirl be performed by your nearest Sears Repair Center, Contact your nearest Sears Retail Store for Service Center information, .1111 40 TABLE SAW - x 16 x 1T 1 * Tapping Screw (10-24 x 1 in 4 Miter Gauge BOx 1 * Washer (1/4 in 1 Screw (M5 x 6 ram, Soc 1 * Washer (1/4 x 16 x ...
CRAFTSMAN 10 in 2 Screw, Pan Hd. (M4 × 10 ram 2 *Standard Hardwere Item - May Be Purchased Locally = NOTE: =A" - Any repairS requ r ng d sassemb y of alteration or damage to the system, service should be performed by your nearest Sears Repair Center, Contact your TABLE SAW ... model number wirl be performed by your nearest Sears Repair Center, Contact your nearest Sears Retail Store for Service Center information, .1111 40 TABLE SAW - x 16 x 1T 1 * Tapping Screw (10-24 x 1 in 4 Miter Gauge BOx 1 * Washer (1/4 in 1 Screw (M5 x 6 ram, Soc 1 * Washer (1/4 x 16 x ...
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Any repairs requiringdisassembly of the table saw can result in . • CRAFTSMAN 10 in damage to the dnve system possibly causing electrical shock or electrocution. TABLE SAW - Improper electrical repair of your 1ool require safety testing and should only be performed by a Sears Service Center. 41 MODEL NO. 315.218050 21 53 56 22 23 24 8 4 2 46" [J 42 43 51 31 36 \ 54 -37 G ,_L WARNING.
Any repairs requiringdisassembly of the table saw can result in . • CRAFTSMAN 10 in damage to the dnve system possibly causing electrical shock or electrocution. TABLE SAW - Improper electrical repair of your 1ool require safety testing and should only be performed by a Sears Service Center. 41 MODEL NO. 315.218050 21 53 56 22 23 24 8 4 2 46" [J 42 43 51 31 36 \ 54 -37 G ,_L WARNING.
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TABLE SAW - MODEL NO. 315.218050 .... Hd. (M6 x ...ram 2 * Washer (M10 x 23 x 2 1 Locking Ring ...1 " Nut (MIO) ...1 "C" Ring (56)...1 Special Nut (3/8-16 x 4 2 Bevel indicator ...1 " Screw (M4 x 10 ram 1 Screw (8-16 x 3/4 in 2 Clamping Pad, Power Cord 1 Switch Box ...1 * Carriage Bolt (5/16-18 x 1/2 in 1 Cabinet ...1 Knob ...1 Blade Wrench ...1 Blade Wrench ...1 ... 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 CRAFTSMAN 10 in .)...4 Knob ...4 Locking Pad ...4 Cabinet Pad ...4 " Screw, Hex. Screw (M4 x 10 mm 4 Velero Tape ...2 * Washer (5.2 x 24 x 2"1 2 Power Cord Bushing ...
TABLE SAW - MODEL NO. 315.218050 .... Hd. (M6 x ...ram 2 * Washer (M10 x 23 x 2 1 Locking Ring ...1 " Nut (MIO) ...1 "C" Ring (56)...1 Special Nut (3/8-16 x 4 2 Bevel indicator ...1 " Screw (M4 x 10 ram 1 Screw (8-16 x 3/4 in 2 Clamping Pad, Power Cord 1 Switch Box ...1 * Carriage Bolt (5/16-18 x 1/2 in 1 Cabinet ...1 Knob ...1 Blade Wrench ...1 Blade Wrench ...1 ... 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 CRAFTSMAN 10 in .)...4 Knob ...4 Locking Pad ...4 Cabinet Pad ...4 " Screw, Hex. Screw (M4 x 10 mm 4 Velero Tape ...2 * Washer (5.2 x 24 x 2"1 2 Power Cord Bushing ...
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...M6,4 x 16 x 1.ST 1 Rip Fence ...1 Hex Screw, Truss Head (M5 x 15 ram 2 "Washer (M6.4 x 16 x 1,5 1 2 * Screw, Pan Head (M4 x 10 ram 1 Indicator ...1 Front Block ...1 Rod ...1 Clamping Handle ...1 Axle ...1 Ring Pad ...2 * Screw, Hex Hd, (M5 x 12 mm 2 Front Clamping Plate 1 " Flat Head Screw ...Be Purchased Locally 43 CRAFTSMAN 10 in 2 Front Block Slider ...1 Rip Fence Slider ...2 Front Block Slider ...1 • Washer (D16 × 25 x 1,6T 2 Rip Fence Assembly Ilncl. 1-22 1 "Standard Hardware Item - FIGURE A: RIP FENCE ASSEMBLY 2 6 17 21 16 KEY PART NO. TABLE SAW - MODEL NO,...
...M6,4 x 16 x 1.ST 1 Rip Fence ...1 Hex Screw, Truss Head (M5 x 15 ram 2 "Washer (M6.4 x 16 x 1,5 1 2 * Screw, Pan Head (M4 x 10 ram 1 Indicator ...1 Front Block ...1 Rod ...1 Clamping Handle ...1 Axle ...1 Ring Pad ...2 * Screw, Hex Hd, (M5 x 12 mm 2 Front Clamping Plate 1 " Flat Head Screw ...Be Purchased Locally 43 CRAFTSMAN 10 in 2 Front Block Slider ...1 Rip Fence Slider ...2 Front Block Slider ...1 • Washer (D16 × 25 x 1,6T 2 Rip Fence Assembly Ilncl. 1-22 1 "Standard Hardware Item - FIGURE A: RIP FENCE ASSEMBLY 2 6 17 21 16 KEY PART NO. TABLE SAW - MODEL NO,...
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...8226; Hex Nut (3/16 in . May Be Purchased Locally =* 44 TABLE SAW - Handle...1 *Washer (1/4 in .) ...3 *Screw, Pan Hd. (3/16-24 X 21.7 mm 3 Rod...1 Miter Gauge Assembly (Incl. 1-14 1 *Standard Hardware Item - CRAFTSMAN 10 in. MODEL NO. 315,218050 '" FIGURE B" MITER GAUGE 1 ...2 3 12 13 14 KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 G 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 k, PART NUMBER 0121010222 412012705 412080702 9121015330302 0131010109-126 0101010917 0101010918 ...
...8226; Hex Nut (3/16 in . May Be Purchased Locally =* 44 TABLE SAW - Handle...1 *Washer (1/4 in .) ...3 *Screw, Pan Hd. (3/16-24 X 21.7 mm 3 Rod...1 Miter Gauge Assembly (Incl. 1-14 1 *Standard Hardware Item - CRAFTSMAN 10 in. MODEL NO. 315,218050 '" FIGURE B" MITER GAUGE 1 ...2 3 12 13 14 KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 G 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 k, PART NUMBER 0121010222 412012705 412080702 9121015330302 0131010109-126 0101010917 0101010918 ...
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... 9121015331301 A121013101 5 DESCRIPTION = i= QTY. MODEL NO. 315.218050 __ FIGURE C : RIGHT EXTENSION TABLE ASSEMBLY 1 5 4 3 2 KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 PART NUMBER 0121010103-126 410171710 0121010909 0121010910 9131015331302 A121013102 DESCRIPTION QTY. Right Auxiliary Table 1 "Self-Taplng Screw (10-24 x 1 in 2 Rear Rod ...1 Scale Label ...1 Left Extension Table Assembly (Incl. 1-7 1 *Standard Hardware Item - CRAFTSMAN 10 IN. May Be Purchased Locally 45 TABLE SAW -
... 9121015331301 A121013101 5 DESCRIPTION = i= QTY. MODEL NO. 315.218050 __ FIGURE C : RIGHT EXTENSION TABLE ASSEMBLY 1 5 4 3 2 KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 PART NUMBER 0121010103-126 410171710 0121010909 0121010910 9131015331302 A121013102 DESCRIPTION QTY. Right Auxiliary Table 1 "Self-Taplng Screw (10-24 x 1 in 2 Rear Rod ...1 Scale Label ...1 Left Extension Table Assembly (Incl. 1-7 1 *Standard Hardware Item - CRAFTSMAN 10 IN. May Be Purchased Locally 45 TABLE SAW -
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... ...1 Rod ...2 PLug...2 Outfeed Support Assembly (Incl. 1-4 1 FIGURE F; May Be Purchased Locally 46 HANOWHEEL ASSEMBLY 2 5' 8 KEY NO. PART NUMBER 1 0000110812 2 0134010221-130 3 412012041 4 O121010223 DESCRIPTION m QTY. L CRAFTSMAN 10 in. TABLE SAW -
... ...1 Rod ...2 PLug...2 Outfeed Support Assembly (Incl. 1-4 1 FIGURE F; May Be Purchased Locally 46 HANOWHEEL ASSEMBLY 2 5' 8 KEY NO. PART NUMBER 1 0000110812 2 0134010221-130 3 412012041 4 O121010223 DESCRIPTION m QTY. L CRAFTSMAN 10 in. TABLE SAW -