5A Jobsite Table Saw 240-0035 OPERATOR’S MANUAL CAUTION: To Reduce The Risk Of Injury, User Must Read And Understand Operator’s Manual. Save These Instructions For Future Reference.
table of contents Safety Symbols. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 2 Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 3 Overview / Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
safety symbols Some of these following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer.
safety INSTRUCTIONS 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 symbol warnings do not, by themselves, eliminate any danger. The instructions and warnings they give are no substitutes for proper accident prevention measures.
safety INSTRUCTIONS RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION KNOW THE TOOL To reduce the risk of injury, user must read instruction manual. IMPORTANT This tool should only be serviced by a qualified service technician. For more information, call the toll-free helpline: 1-866-917-4374. GENERAL SAFETY RULES FOR BENCH TOOLS WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read the Operator’s Manual.
safety INSTRUCTIONS 19) Check damaged parts. Before further use of the tool, any guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine whether it will operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, broken parts or mountings, and any other condition that may affect the operation of the tool. A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced.
safety INSTRUCTIONS D) Not releasing the work before it is pushed all the way past the saw blade using a push stick. E) Not ripping work that is twisted or warped or that does not have a straight edge to guide along the fence. 15) Avoid awkward operations and hand positions where a sudden slip could cause your hand to move into the cutting tool. 16) Use only recommended accessories listed in this Operator’s Manual or addendums. The use of accessories that are not listed may cause a risk of personal injury.
safety INSTRUCTIONS ELECTRICAL SAFETY (FIG.1) FIG. 1 Repair or replace a damaged or worn cord immediately. Permanently connected tools: This tool should be connected to a grounded metal permanent wiring system or to a system that has an equipment-grounding conductor.
safety INSTRUCTIONS Recommended size of extension cords Table 1 Amperage rating of tool (120 V circuit only) Total length of the extension cord 25’ 50’ 100’ 150’ More than Not more than Minimum Gauge for the extension cord (AWG) 0 6 18 16 16 14 6 10 18 16 14 12 10 12 16 16 14 12 12 16 14 12 Glossary of terms 1. Anti-kickback pawls: Kickback is a hazard in which the workpiece is thrown back toward the operator. The teeth on the anti-kickback pawls point away from the workpiece.
safety INSTRUCTIONS 17. Bevel scale: The easy-to-read scale on the front of the table saw cabinet shows the exact blade angle. 18. Blade: For maximum performance, use of the 10” (25.4 cm) carbide-tipped combination blade provided with this saw is recommended. The blade is raised and lowered with the height-adjusting handle. Bevel angles are locked using the bevellocking lever. Additional blade styles of the same high quality are available for specific operations, such as ripping.
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assembly Contents Blade guard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 pc Anti-kickback pawls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 pc Miter gauge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 pc Rip fence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 pc Push stick. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 pc Blade wrench. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 pc Dado throat insert. . . . . . . . .
assembly OPEN THE STAND (FIG. 3, 4, 5) FIG. 5 Keep body clear of hinge points when opening or closing the stand. 1. Place the stand upright on floor in front of you. FIG. 3 CLOSE THE STAND (FIG. 6-7) 1. Rotate the release lever clockwise with one hand to clear the locking pins, keep the locking pin released, and pull up the handle slightly with another hand (Fig. 6). 2.
assembly FIG. 7 STORAGE OF ACCESSORIES The table saw has two convenient storage areas specifically designed for accessories: the miter gauge, wrench, and anti-kickback pawls. Store the accessories securely when they are not in use. REMOVING/REPLACING THE THROAT PLATE (FIG. 9) FIG. 9 MOUNTING THE SAW TO THE STAND (FIG. 8) FIG. 8 When using the table saw on the stand provided, the table saw must be securely mounted to the stand before use.
assembly SPREADER/RIVING KNIFE POSITIONS (FIG. 10-11) Release lever (UN-Locked) FIG. 10 IN “UP” POSITION FOR THROUGH CUTTING FIG. 11 Release lever (Locked) IN “DOWN” POSITION FOR NON-THROUGH CUTTING This saw is shipped with the spreader/riving knife placed in the non-through cutting or “down” position (riving knife position). NOTICE: The spreader/riving knife must be placed in the through-cutting or “up” position (spreader position) for all other cutting operations.
assembly 6. Push the riving knife down until the internal slots engage and the spreader is below the saw blade. 7. Reinstall the throat plate. CHECKING SAW BLADE INSTALLATION (FIG. 13) FIG. 13 Spindle lock button Blade wrench To work properly, the saw blade teeth must point down toward the front of the saw. Failure to heed this warning could cause damage to the saw blade, the saw, or the workpiece. NOTICE: The arbor shaft has right-hand threads. 1. Unplug the saw. 2.
assembly INSTALLING THE ANTI-KICKBACK PAWLS AND BLADE GUARD ASSEMBLY (FIG. 14-17) NOTICE: The anti-kickback pawls should only be installed for through cuts. 1. Unplug the saw. 2. Raise the saw blade to its highest position. (See CHANGING BLADE DEPTH.) 3. Place spreader/riving knife in the “up” position (see instructions on page 15 and Fig. 10). 2. Locate the anti-kickback pawls in the storage compartment on the right side of the table saw housing (Fig. 14). 3.
assembly 3. Press and hold the yellow button on the right side of the blade guard. 4. Lower the back of the guard into the front hole of the spreader/riving knife, and push the guard down horizontally until it is fully engaged. 5. Release the button to lock the guard in place. CAUTION: Lift the anti-kickback pawls and guard up to verify that they are locked securely. CHECKING AND ALIGNING THE SPREADER/RIVING KNIFE AND SAW BLADE (FIG.
assembly CHANGING THE BLADE DEPTH (FIG. 20) FIG. 20 GULLETS 1. Unplug the saw. 2. Loosen the bevel control by pulling the bevel-locking lever out. 3. To adjust the bevel angle, turn the hand wheel counter-clockwise to increase the angle of the blade (bringing it closer to 45º); turn the hand wheel clockwise to decrease the angle (bringing the blade closer to 90º). 4. To lock, tighten the bevel control by pushing the bevel-locking lever. ADJUSTING THE BEVEL STOPS (FIG. 22-23) FIG.
assembly ADJUSTING THE BEVEL INDICATOR (FIG. 23) FIG. 23 45° Stop Screw 90° Stop Screw Bevel indicator If the bevel indicator is not at 0° when the saw blade is at 90º, adjust the indicator by loosening the screw with the 5/32” (4 mm) hex key (included) and setting it to 0º on the bevel scale. Retighten the screw. 4. Place the framing square beside the blade, and move the rip fence up to the square. Note the measurement on the rip scale. 5.
assembly USING THE RIP FENCE (FIG. 26) FIG. 26 1. Unplug the saw. 2. Place the front lip of the rip fence on the front of the saw table and push it slightly toward the back of the unit. 3. Lower the back end of the rip fence onto the guide surfaces of the rear rail. 4. Push the locking lever down to automatically align and secure the fence. USING THE MITER GAUGE (FIG. 27) FIG. 27 Locking knob The miter gauge provides greater accuracy in angled cuts. For very close tolerances, test cuts are recommended.
assembly Increase the length of the saw table by using the extension table. 1. Set the rip fence to 13-3/4” (35 cm). 2. Push the extension-table locking lever toward the back to unlock the lever. 3. Slide the extension table to the desired width. NOTICE: Use the scale on the extension rail when a specific width is desired. 4. Once the extension table is set to the desired width, re lock the lever by pulling the lever forward. ALIGNING THE BLADE TO THE MITER GAUGE GROOVE (FIG. 29-30) FIG.
operation WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with a tool to make you careless. Remember that a fraction of a second of carelessness is sufficient to cause serious injury. WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating power tools. Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes, resulting in possible serious injury. WARNING: Do not use any attachments or accessories that are not recommended by the manufacturer of this tool.
operation AVOIDING KICKBACK 1. Always use the correct blade depth setting. The top of the blade teeth should clear the workpiece by 1/8” (3.2 mm) to 1/4“ (6.4 mm). 2. Inspect the workpiece for knots or nails before beginning a cut. Knock out any loose knots with a hammer. Never saw into a loose knot or nail. 3. Always use the rip fence when rip cutting and the miter gauge when crosscutting. This helps to prevent twisting the wood in the cut. 4. Always use clean, sharp, and properly set blades.
operation FEATHERBOARD 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 and locked in place on the table with a C-clamp. Test to ensure it can resist kickback.
operation 5. Attach a C-clamp (available separately) to secure the featherboard to the edge of the saw table. WARNING: Do not locate the featherboard to the rear of the workpiece. If positioned improperly, kickback can result from the featherboard pinching the workpiece and binding the blade in the saw kerf. Failure to heed this warning can result in serious personal injury. AUXILIARY FENCE (FIG. 35) 3 4 2-1/4 5 4-3/4 21-1/2 5-1/2 Make an auxiliary fence using pieces of 3/8” (9.
operation WARNING: ALWAYS make sure that your workpiece is not in contact with the blade before operating the switch to start the tool. Failure to heed this warning may cause the workpiece to be kicked back toward the operator, and may result in serious personal injury. To reduce the risk of accidental starting, always make sure the switch is in the OFF position before plugging the tool into the power source.
operation WARNING: Never touch the “free end” of the workpiece or a “free piece” that is cut off while the power is ON and/ or the saw blade is rotating. The piece may contact the blade, resulting in a thrown workpiece and possible injury. WARNING: Keep the saw blade guard, spreader, and anti-kickback pawls in place and operating properly. Keep the teeth sharp. The spreader must be in alignment with the saw blade, and the teeth must stop a kickback once it has started.
operation BEVEL RIPPING (FIG. 38) FIG. 39 FIG. 38 WARNING: This operation is the same as ripping, except that the bevel angle is set to an angle other than 0°. Before connecting the table saw to the power source or operating the saw, always inspect the guard and splitter for proper alignment and clearance from the saw blade. Check the alignment after each change of bevel angle. When the width of rip is narrower than 2” (5 cm), the push stick cannot be used because the guard will interfere.
operation Feed the workpiece by hand until the end is approximately 1” (25 mm) from the front edge of the table. Continue to feed using the push block on top of auxiliary fence until the cut is complete (Fig. 41). CROSSCUTTING (FIG. 43) FIG. 43 FIG. 41 AVOID RIPPING SMALL PIECES (FIG. 42) FIG. 42 It is not safe to rip small pieces. It is not safe to put your hands close to the blade. Instead, rip a larger piece in order to obtain the desired piece.
operation WARNING: Use caution when starting the cut to prevent binding of the guard against the workpiece, resulting in damage to saw and possible injury. BEVEL CROSSCUTTING (FIG. 44) FIG.
operation MITERING (FIG. 45) FIG. 45 COMPOUND MITERING This is a combination of bevel crosscutting and mitering. Follow the instructions for both bevel crosscutting and mitering. MAKING A NON-THROUGH CUT (FIG. 46) FIG. 46 CAUTION: Miter angles greater than 45° may force the guard into the saw blade, causing damage to the guard and personal injury. Before starting the motor, test the operation by feeding the workpiece into the guard.
operation 7. Allow the blade to reach full speed before moving the workpiece into the blade. 8. After the cut is made, turn the saw off. Wait for the blade to come to a complete stop before removing the workpiece. WARNING: Always use a push block or push sticks, and featherboards when making non-through cuts to avoid the risk of injury. WARNING: When making a non-through cut, the cutter is covered by the workpiece during most of the cut.
operation DUST COLLECTION Your table saw is equipped with a dust extraction port. For best results, connect a vacuum to the port at the rear of the saw. If the saw is operated without a vacuum attached, some of the dust will be blown out the dust collection port. After extended use, the saw’s dust collection system may become clogged. STORING THE TABLE SAW ON THE FOLDED STAND (FIG. 49) FIG. 49 MOVING THE TABLE SAW (FIG. 48) FIG. 48 You can fold the stand when the table saw is not use.
Maintenance GENERAL MAINTENANCE LUBRICATION Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents. Use clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc. Do not allow brake fluid, gasoline, petroleum-based products, penetrating oils, etc., to come into contact with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken or destroy plastic, which may result in serious personal in-jury. 1.
troubleshooting PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION 1. Excess vibration. 1. Blade is out of balance. 1. Replace blade. 2. Blade is damaged. 2. Replace blade. 3. Saw is not mounted securely. 3. Tighten all hardware 4. Work surface is uneven. 4. Reposition on flat surface. 5. Blade is warped. 5. Replace blade. 1. Rip fence is not mounted correctly. 1. Remount the rip fence. 2. Rails are dirty or sticky. 2. Clean and wax rails. 3. Clamp screw is out of adjustment. 3. Adjust clamp screw. 3.
troubleshooting PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION 8. Saw does not start. 1. Power cord is not plugged in. 1. Plug in Power cord. 2. In-house circuit fuse is blown. 2. Replace the fuse. 3. In-house circuit breaker is tripped. 3. Reset the circuit breaker. 4. In-house circuit switch is damaged. 4. Have the cord or switch replaced by a qualified service technician. 5. Inner overload protection works. 5. Refer to “OVERLOAD PROTECTION”. 1. Blade is dull or dirty. 1. Clean, sharpen or replace the blade. 2.
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