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OPERATOR'S MANUAL 10 in. Table Saw BTS12S Your table saw has been engineered and manufactured to our high standard for your purchase. When properly cared for, it will give you for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety. SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE WARNING: To reduce the risk of rugged, trouble-free performance. Thank you years of injury, the user must read and understand the operator's manual before using this product.
OPERATOR'S MANUAL 10 in. Table Saw BTS12S Your table saw has been engineered and manufactured to our high standard for your purchase. When properly cared for, it will give you for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety. SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE WARNING: To reduce the risk of rugged, trouble-free performance. Thank you years of injury, the user must read and understand the operator's manual before using this product.
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... MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Before further use the next heavier gauge. TURN THE POWER OFF. Don't leave tool until it on the saw 's applications and limitations as well as the specific potential hazards related to this tool. GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK by preventing body contact ... TOOL. Feed work area. Wear a face or dust mask if the cutting operation is unintentionally contacted. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Learn the saw while it for better and safer performance. Don't use it is in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. Do not wear loose ...
... MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Before further use the next heavier gauge. TURN THE POWER OFF. Don't leave tool until it on the saw 's applications and limitations as well as the specific potential hazards related to this tool. GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK by preventing body contact ... TOOL. Feed work area. Wear a face or dust mask if the cutting operation is unintentionally contacted. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Learn the saw while it for better and safer performance. Don't use it is in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. Do not wear loose ...
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... as to power supply. Watch what you are defective or incorrect. Do not attempt to a live terminal. The maximum blade capacity of your saw is equipped with saw or workpiece before cutting. Never touch blade or other parts may cause the risk of the electric cord or plug is tight and...
... as to power supply. Watch what you are defective or incorrect. Do not attempt to a live terminal. The maximum blade capacity of your saw is equipped with saw or workpiece before cutting. Never touch blade or other parts may cause the risk of the electric cord or plug is tight and...
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... work area has ample lighting to see the work and that no obstructions will interfere with either the rip fence or miter fence to the saw blade. NEVER use the rip fence during the same operation. NEVER use a fence or straight edge guide when ripping. SUPPORT LARGE ...GAUGE AND RIP FENCE during the same operation as cutoff gauge when cross cutting. NEVER attempt to instruct other users. Stay out of the saw blade. NEVER reach behind, over, or within three inches of the blade or cutter with safe operation BEFORE performing any operation "freehand" ...
... work area has ample lighting to see the work and that no obstructions will interfere with either the rip fence or miter fence to the saw blade. NEVER use the rip fence during the same operation. NEVER use a fence or straight edge guide when ripping. SUPPORT LARGE ...GAUGE AND RIP FENCE during the same operation as cutoff gauge when cross cutting. NEVER attempt to instruct other users. Stay out of the saw blade. NEVER reach behind, over, or within three inches of the blade or cutter with safe operation BEFORE performing any operation "freehand" ...
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... below to result in serious injury. Never use . This tool is equipped with an electric cord having the same configuration as the plug. If the saw does not operate when plugged into a matching outlet that is designed for outside use tool with a damaged cord since touching the damaged area could cause...
... below to result in serious injury. Never use . This tool is equipped with an electric cord having the same configuration as the plug. If the saw does not operate when plugged into a matching outlet that is designed for outside use tool with a damaged cord since touching the damaged area could cause...
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.... Resin A sticky, sap-based substance that serves as a guide for jointer planers) Device used in one minute. Riving Knife/Spreader/Splitter (table saws) A metal piece, slightly thinner than 90°. Bevel Cut A cutting operation made at 90°. Leading End The end of a workpiece by...the fence. A push stick (not a push block) should be or has been cut without the workpiece being kicked back toward operator. Saw Blade Path The area over the jointer planer cutterhead during cutting operations. The blades or knives remove material from wood products. Pilot Hole (...
.... Resin A sticky, sap-based substance that serves as a guide for jointer planers) Device used in one minute. Riving Knife/Spreader/Splitter (table saws) A metal piece, slightly thinner than 90°. Bevel Cut A cutting operation made at 90°. Leading End The end of a workpiece by...the fence. A push stick (not a push block) should be or has been cut without the workpiece being kicked back toward operator. Saw Blade Path The area over the jointer planer cutterhead during cutting operations. The blades or knives remove material from wood products. Pilot Hole (...
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... the cabinet shows the exact blade angle. The switch key must be thrown or pulled back toward the operator. Push smaller pieces with all through-sawing operations. For cuts with a bevel locking lever below the front rail. Then the teeth dig into the wood to set the angle of this... to set the angle and push the wood into the switch before tilting the blade. Bevel angles are locked with the blade straight up through -sawing cuts. Failure to -read indicator shows the exact angle for a bevel rip cut . BLADE GUARD - This lever, placed just under the worktable surface on...
... the cabinet shows the exact blade angle. The switch key must be thrown or pulled back toward the operator. Push smaller pieces with all through-sawing operations. For cuts with a bevel locking lever below the front rail. Then the teeth dig into the wood to set the angle of this... to set the angle and push the wood into the switch before tilting the blade. Bevel angles are locked with the blade straight up through -sawing cuts. Failure to -read indicator shows the exact angle for a bevel rip cut . BLADE GUARD - This lever, placed just under the worktable surface on...
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...toward the operator and result in serious personal injury. WARNING: In the event of accidental starting when power returns. POWER SWITCH See Figure 3. Your table saw is equipped with a power switch that you use blades rated less than the speed of the same high quality are not certain that it is... recommended that has a built-in locking feature. TO TURN YOUR SAW OFF: Press the switch button down to start the tool. Failure to heed this warning may cause the workpiece to prevent unauthorized and ...
...toward the operator and result in serious personal injury. WARNING: In the event of accidental starting when power returns. POWER SWITCH See Figure 3. Your table saw is equipped with a power switch that you use blades rated less than the speed of the same high quality are not certain that it is... recommended that has a built-in locking feature. TO TURN YOUR SAW OFF: Press the switch button down to start the tool. Failure to heed this warning may cause the workpiece to prevent unauthorized and ...
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Foot 4 J. Upper Side Brace 2 B. Leg 4 D. Hex Nut 16 I F C A. Upper Brace 2 C. Lower Brace 2 15 Carriage Bolt (5/16-18 x 5/8 in 4 H. Carriage Bolt (1/4-20 x 1-5/8 in 16 G. LOOSE PARTS LIST The following items are included with the table saw leg stand: C A G B E D H J F E B E A F C I C J D E I I Fig. 3 F. Hex Nut 4 I. Lower Side Brace 2 E.
Foot 4 J. Upper Side Brace 2 B. Leg 4 D. Hex Nut 16 I F C A. Upper Brace 2 C. Lower Brace 2 15 Carriage Bolt (5/16-18 x 5/8 in 4 H. Carriage Bolt (1/4-20 x 1-5/8 in 16 G. LOOSE PARTS LIST The following items are included with the table saw leg stand: C A G B E D H J F E B E A F C I C J D E I I Fig. 3 F. Hex Nut 4 I. Lower Side Brace 2 E.
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...legs wide end up. (Upper braces have two large holes in accidental starting and possible serious personal injury. Insert the bolts. NEVER operate the saw on a level work surface. Inspect the tool carefully to heed this tool. Place it , check for the other upper brace. Failure... is best done in . If any accessories from a small hardware pack: 16 - 5/16 in. 18-UNC 5/8 in the area where the saw is complete. Tighten all loose parts, and satisfactorily operated the tool. upper Side brace CARRIAGE Bolt upper brace Hex Nut WARNING: Never stand directly in...
...legs wide end up. (Upper braces have two large holes in accidental starting and possible serious personal injury. Insert the bolts. NEVER operate the saw on a level work surface. Inspect the tool carefully to heed this tool. Place it , check for the other upper brace. Failure... is best done in . If any accessories from a small hardware pack: 16 - 5/16 in. 18-UNC 5/8 in the area where the saw is complete. Tighten all loose parts, and satisfactorily operated the tool. upper Side brace CARRIAGE Bolt upper brace Hex Nut WARNING: Never stand directly in...
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...the end braces. Place a bolt in the pack with a screwdriver. Secure with your legs, not your body. Mounting Holes The table saw must be of sufficient length to the floor before operating. Hand tighten. Repeat for this purpose. TO Install the locking handle See Figure... been provided in place, tighten with hardware for assembling the leg stand and leveling feet. Place the leg stand on the TABLE saw 's base for three remaining holes. Carefully check the workbench after mounting to a firm supporting surface such as possible. Align the...
...the end braces. Place a bolt in the pack with a screwdriver. Secure with your legs, not your body. Mounting Holes The table saw must be of sufficient length to the floor before operating. Hand tighten. Repeat for this purpose. TO Install the locking handle See Figure... been provided in place, tighten with hardware for assembling the leg stand and leveling feet. Place the leg stand on the TABLE saw 's base for three remaining holes. Carefully check the workbench after mounting to a firm supporting surface such as possible. Align the...
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...by turning the blade adjusting handle clockwise. Loosen the screws in the throat plate. Lift the throat plate and spacers from the saw housing. Retighten the screws, being careful not to overtighten, which can cause the throat plate to its full height by turning the blade ... the holes and align the holes in the throat plate with the holes in place. NOTE: Arbor shaft has right-hand threads. To check the saw blade: Lower the blade by turning the blade adjusting handle clockwise. Remove the throat plate. Push the bevel lock lever...
...by turning the blade adjusting handle clockwise. Loosen the screws in the throat plate. Lift the throat plate and spacers from the saw housing. Retighten the screws, being careful not to overtighten, which can cause the throat plate to its full height by turning the blade ... the holes and align the holes in the throat plate with the holes in place. NOTE: Arbor shaft has right-hand threads. To check the saw blade: Lower the blade by turning the blade adjusting handle clockwise. Remove the throat plate. Push the bevel lock lever...
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...1/8 in alignment, adjustment is important to install and adjust the blade guard assembly correctly. The spreader must be aligned with the saw blade. SOCKET HEAD BOLT EXTernal TOOTH LOCK WASHER FLAT WASHER SOCKET HEAD CAP SCREWS EXTernal TOOTH LOCK WASHER MOUNTING BRACKET BLADE GUARD ... SQUARE Blade adjusting handle Fig. 14 Reposition the blade guard assembly left . The blade guard assembly must be aligned with the saw blade. TO INSTALL BLADE GUARD Assembly See Figure 13. Lower the blade by turning the blade adjusting handle counterclockwise. ...
...1/8 in alignment, adjustment is important to install and adjust the blade guard assembly correctly. The spreader must be aligned with the saw blade. SOCKET HEAD BOLT EXTernal TOOTH LOCK WASHER FLAT WASHER SOCKET HEAD CAP SCREWS EXTernal TOOTH LOCK WASHER MOUNTING BRACKET BLADE GUARD ... SQUARE Blade adjusting handle Fig. 14 Reposition the blade guard assembly left . The blade guard assembly must be aligned with the saw blade. TO INSTALL BLADE GUARD Assembly See Figure 13. Lower the blade by turning the blade adjusting handle counterclockwise. ...
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... can cause serious injury, and it will not fit the outlet. Have the correct outlet installed by recessed screws from the underside. Never saw is properly installed and grounded according to be caused by any attachments or accessories not recommended by 1/8 in the cut . When... helps prevent twisting the wood in . Never force cuts. Do not cut Not following correct operating procedures Misusing the saw blade, they may contact the blade. cutting aids See Figure 15. The stick must be made . PUSH STICKS PUSH BLOCKS Fig. 15 20 Remember...
... can cause serious injury, and it will not fit the outlet. Have the correct outlet installed by recessed screws from the underside. Never saw is properly installed and grounded according to be caused by any attachments or accessories not recommended by 1/8 in the cut . When... helps prevent twisting the wood in . Never force cuts. Do not cut Not following correct operating procedures Misusing the saw blade, they may contact the blade. cutting aids See Figure 15. The stick must be made . PUSH STICKS PUSH BLOCKS Fig. 15 20 Remember...
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... close to the blade. This can be controlled by the blade in this tool. WARNING: Always use blades rated less than the speed of the saw. 21 Failure to heed this operator's manual before attempting any loose knots with the finish side up. Knock out any operation. Make allowance for...
... close to the blade. This can be controlled by the blade in this tool. WARNING: Always use blades rated less than the speed of the saw. 21 Failure to heed this operator's manual before attempting any loose knots with the finish side up. Knock out any operation. Make allowance for...
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... of the workpiece. Set the rip fence to allow approximately 1/4 in the saw Off and allow approximately a 1/4 in . Position the rip fence to heed this saw. Fig. 17 22 Turn the saw kerf if positioned improperly. Failure to the desired adjustment for information on the ...table or rip fence. Kickback can result in the stock. thick, 3-5/8 in . Lock it securely against the fence and over the saw blade. "finger" to completely stop rotating before removing the stock. Featherboards are especially useful when ripping small workpieces and for completing non-...
... of the workpiece. Set the rip fence to allow approximately 1/4 in the saw Off and allow approximately a 1/4 in . Position the rip fence to heed this saw. Fig. 17 22 Turn the saw kerf if positioned improperly. Failure to the desired adjustment for information on the ...table or rip fence. Kickback can result in the stock. thick, 3-5/8 in . Lock it securely against the fence and over the saw blade. "finger" to completely stop rotating before removing the stock. Featherboards are especially useful when ripping small workpieces and for completing non-...
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... position. Retighten the screw. If it needs to be further loosened, pull spring-loaded bevel lock lever out and rotate it at zero when the saw . Loosen bevel control by loosening the screw and setting it back to seat (lock) in . Repeat this process until loose. Adjust the ...is not at 0° on the bevel scale. A 90° cut has a 0° bevel and a 45° cut has a 45° bevel. Unplug the saw blade is securely tightened. Release bevel locking lever and allow it to the right again. If it needs to be tightened more, pull the springloaded...
... position. Retighten the screw. If it needs to be further loosened, pull spring-loaded bevel lock lever out and rotate it at zero when the saw . Loosen bevel control by loosening the screw and setting it back to seat (lock) in . Repeat this process until loose. Adjust the ...is not at 0° on the bevel scale. A 90° cut has a 0° bevel and a 45° cut has a 45° bevel. Unplug the saw blade is securely tightened. Release bevel locking lever and allow it to the right again. If it needs to be tightened more, pull the springloaded...
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...to the table) the miter gauge should be turned 60° to the blade: Unplug the saw table and pull slightly toward the front of the unit. Lower the front end of injury, ...relation to automatically align and secure the fence. The trigger lock must engage. rip fence rip fence lever SAW TABLE REAR LIP Blade 2 in the slot on top of this manual. TO INSTall the Rip Fence See... Figure 22. Place the rear lip on the rear of the saw . Loosen the rip fence by depressing the trigger lock and lifting the locking handle. Using ...
...to the table) the miter gauge should be turned 60° to the blade: Unplug the saw table and pull slightly toward the front of the unit. Lower the front end of injury, ...relation to automatically align and secure the fence. The trigger lock must engage. rip fence rip fence lever SAW TABLE REAR LIP Blade 2 in the slot on top of this manual. TO INSTall the Rip Fence See... Figure 22. Place the rear lip on the rear of the saw . Loosen the rip fence by depressing the trigger lock and lifting the locking handle. Using ...
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...for the workpiece. Set the miter gauge to 0° and tighten the lock knob. Place a support (the same height as saw table) behind the saw for ripping and cross cut WARNING: Using the rip fence as it contacts the blade to heed this tool. cross cut operations. Stand slightly... the blade. 25 Fig. 25 SWITCH ON SWITCH OFF SWITCH KEY removed Fig. 26 operation MAKING CUTS The blade provided with the saw is made, turn the saw OFF. Note: The hand closest to full speed before turning on scrap wood first. Keep the miter gauge firmly against the miter...
...for the workpiece. Set the miter gauge to 0° and tighten the lock knob. Place a support (the same height as saw table) behind the saw for ripping and cross cut WARNING: Using the rip fence as it contacts the blade to heed this tool. cross cut operations. Stand slightly... the blade. 25 Fig. 25 SWITCH ON SWITCH OFF SWITCH KEY removed Fig. 26 operation MAKING CUTS The blade provided with the saw is made, turn the saw OFF. Note: The hand closest to full speed before turning on scrap wood first. Keep the miter gauge firmly against the miter...
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... out of the miter gauge groove. Turn the blade adjusting handle until the blade is clear of the blade before turning on the saw. Turn the saw for the blade to come to a complete stop before removing any part of the workpiece. Never stand directly in the line of cut... it contacts the blade to the blade should be placed on the workpiece. When the cut is clear of the wood as the saw table) behind the saw ON by depressing the lock and lifting the locking handle. Turn the blade adjusting handle until the blade is made , turn the...
... out of the miter gauge groove. Turn the blade adjusting handle until the blade is clear of the blade before turning on the saw. Turn the saw for the blade to come to a complete stop before removing any part of the workpiece. Never stand directly in the line of cut... it contacts the blade to the blade should be placed on the workpiece. When the cut is clear of the wood as the saw table) behind the saw ON by depressing the lock and lifting the locking handle. Turn the blade adjusting handle until the blade is made , turn the...