SawStop ® 10” PROFESSIONAL CABINET SAW OWNER’S MANUAL Model PCS31230
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To Our Customers Thank you for purchasing a SawStop® Professional Cabinet Saw! Your saw includes our revolutionary, awardwinning safety system that tells the difference between cutting wood and cutting a person. If you ever accidentally contact the moving blade, the safety system will detect that contact and stop the blade in milliseconds to minimize any injury. This manual tells you more about your Professional Cabinet Saw and how to operate and maintain it. Please read the manual carefully.
Table of Contents Warranty 5 No Warranty of Safety 5 If You Have an Accident 5 Safety and Warnings 6 Warning Labels 8 The SawStop® Safety System 9 Unpacking Your Saw 12 Standing Up Your Saw 14 Assembling Your Saw 16 Installing the Elevation Handwheel Installing the Tilt Handwheel Installing the Dust Port Installing the Motor Cover Mounting the Extension Wings Mounting the Switch Box Mounting the Accessory Holders Installing the Blade Guard Limit Rod 20 21 22 23 24 Get to Know Your Saw 2
Table of Contents Using Your Saw Adjusting the Blade Height 40 40 Using the Blade Guard 40 41 43 46 Using the Riving Knife 49 Using the Miter Gauge Using a Fence 49 51 52 Rip Cutting 53 Using the Saw in Bypass Mode Changing the Brake Cartridge 56 57 58 Installing a Brake Cartridge 61 Adjusting the Blade Tilt Angle Turning on Main Power and Starting the Motor System Status Codes Cross-Cutting Using a Mobile Base What to do if the SawStop® Safety System Activates 62 Making Adjustments to
Table of Contents Maintenance SawStop Safety System Table and Extension Wings 86 86 86 86 Belts 86 Lubrication Points 87 Brake Cartridge Elevation and Tilt Mechanisms Cabinet Troubleshooting 88 Professional Cabinet Saw Specifications 91 Professional Cabinet Saw Dimensions 92 Push Stick Construction 94 Auxiliary Fence Construction 95 Push Block Construction 96 Featherboard Construction 97 Drawings and Parts Lists 98 Cabinet and Table Exploded View Cabinet and Table Parts List Internal
Warranty SawStop warrants to the original retail purchaser of a new Professional Cabinet Saw accompanying this manual and purchased from an authorized SawStop distributor that the saw and any accessories purchased with the saw will be free from defects in material and workmanship for TWO YEARS from the date of purchase.
Safety A table saw is a dangerous tool and there are hazards inherent with using this saw. Some of these hazards are discussed below. Use common sense when operating the saw and use the saw only as instructed. You are responsible for your own safety! ! WARNINGS 1. Read and understand the instruction manual and all safety warnings before operating this saw. Failure to follow instructions or heed warnings may result in electric shock, fire, serious personal injury or property damage.
! WARNINGS 8. Check to make sure the saw is in proper working order before using the saw. For example, check the alignment of moving parts, look to see whether moving parts are binding or rubbing, check to see whether parts are broken, make sure accessories are properly mounted in the saw, and check any other conditions that may affect the operation of the saw. A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced. 9. Keep guards in place and in working order.
Warning Labels Warning labels are mounted on the right and back sides of the saw, on the table insert, on the switch box, on the motor cover, and on the blade guard. Some of the warnings on those labels may be additional to the warnings listed above. Be sure to read the warning labels before using the saw. Copies of the English text of the warning labels are reproduced below: ! WARNING ! 1. Use the blade guard and spreader for every operation for which it can be used. 2.
The SawStop ® Safety System This Professional Cabinet Saw is equipped with the SawStop® safety system. This revolutionary technology was developed to reduce the potential for a serious injury in the event of accidental contact with the saw blade. SawStop® saws are the only saws smart enough to know the difference between you and the wood you are cutting. The SawStop® safety system includes two components, an electronic detection unit and a fast-acting brake.
The SawStop® Safety System The SawStop® safety system does not interfere with your use of the saw. You can still make all the cuts that you can with ordinary saws including 0° to 45° bevels, non-through cuts, and dado cuts (with the optional dado brake cartridge and the optional dado table insert). Your SawStop® saw operates differently than ordinary table saws, and there are a few important points to keep in mind as you use the saw. 10 1.
The SawStop® Safety System vii. Blades with depth-limiting shoulders may take longer to stop in the event of an accident than standard blades, and you could receive a more serious injury. Therefore, SawStop recommends using blades without depth-limiting shoulders. viii. The SawStop safety system is designed for use with standard 10 inch blades with kerfs from 3⁄32 inch to 3⁄ inch.
Unpacking Your Saw Remove all packing materials and accessories before removing the saw from the shipping pallet. While unpacking your saw verify that all the components shown on this page and the following page are included. Use care when unpacking your saw to prevent damage to any of the saw components or accessories. If the saw or the accessories have been damaged during shipping, report the damage to your shipper before proceeding with unpacking.
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Standing Up Your Saw Your saw is shipped horizontal to protect it from tipping during transit. To stand up your saw, first remove all packing materials and accessories from the shipping pallet (see Fig. 1). There is a poster that ships with the saw that shows where all of the accessories are located in the packaging. !W AR NING Do The not ope a sev bla rat the ere de can e wit cut cab inju ret h doo , pin inet. ry rac ch Als if you t and r ope or o, tou cau n. cru mo sh.
Standing Up Your Saw use the table and the elevation control shaft as lifting points to help roll the saw both overhang the edges of the Styrofoam (see Fig. 2b). Fig. 3 If you have a Professional Cabinet Saw Mobile Base ... install it now while the saw is on its side. Refer to the manual that comes with your Professional Cabinet Saw Mobile Base for instructions. Once the mobile base is installed, continue with step 4 to stand up your saw. 3.
Assembling Your Saw The instructions to assemble your Professional Cabinet Saw are listed below. In addition to the tools included with the Table Saw Hardware Pack (shown in Fig.
Assembling Your Saw Assembling Your Saw Installing the Elevation Handwheel 2. Open one of the handwheel packages included with your saw and screw the handle into the handwheel (see Fig. 7). Tighten the handle with a 14 mm wrench. The hardware required to install the elevation handwheel is located in the area with the blue background on the Table Saw Hardware Pack. Remove a key from the Table Saw Hardware Pack and insert it into the slot at the end of the elevation control shaft (see Fig. 8).
Assembling Your Saw Installing the Tilt Handwheel 3. Open the other handwheel package and screw the handle into the handwheel (see Fig. 13). Tighten the handle with a 14 mm wrench. The hardware required to install the tilt handwheel is located in the area with the blue background on the Table Saw Hardware Pack. Remove a key from the Table Saw Hardware Pack and insert it into the slot at the end of the tilt control shaft (see Fig. 14). Slide the handwheel onto the end of the tilt control shaft (see Fig.
Assembling Your Saw Assembling Your Saw Installing the Dust Port 4. The dust port comes attached to the end of a flexible hose residing within the cabinet. Notice that there is a small semicircle on the dust port flange (see Fig. 19). The dust port must be inserted into the four inch diameter hole at the back of the cabinet from the inside of the cabinet as shown in Fig. 20. The semicircle acts as a key to correctly orient the dust port.
Assembling Your Saw Installing the Motor Cover 5. Locate the motor cover and remove the motor cover rod from the area with the yellow background on the Table Saw Hardware Pack. Hold the motor cover against the side of the saw over the motor such that the two arrows on the side of the cover point to the two metal tubes on the side of the cabinet (see Fig. 22).
Assembling Your Saw Assembling Your Saw Mounting the Extension Wings 6. The hardware required to mount the cast iron extension wings to the cast iron table top is located in the area with the purple background on the Table Saw Hardware Pack. Position one of the extension wings next to the left side of the cast iron table with the chamfer toward the front and align the holes in the side of the wing with the four threaded holes on the side of the table (see Fig. 26).
Assembling Your Saw Mounting the Switch Box 7. The hardware required to mount the switch box is located in the area with the orange background on the Table Saw Hardware Pack. Remove two M6 x 20 button head socket screws, two M6 lock washers and two M6 washers and place a lock washer followed by a washer on the end of each screw. Mount the switch box under the left extension wing by inserting the screws into the two holes at the upper end of the switch box mounting bracket (see Fig.
Assembling Your Saw Assembling Your Saw Mounting the Accessory Holders 8. Your saw comes with two tool holders to store saw accessories. The blade wrench holder provides a place to hang the wrenches that came with your saw. The accessory tool holder provides a place to store your riving knife, miter gauge and blade guard. The hardware required to mount the two accessory holders is located in the area with the gray background on the Table Saw Hardware Pack.
Assembling Your Saw Installing the Blade Guard Limit Rod 9. The next step in assembling your saw is to install the blade guard limit rod on the blade guard. The blade guard limit rod prevents material that is taller than the height of the blade from entering the blade guard and engaging the blade. Locate the blade guard and the blade guard limit rod. The limit rod fits roughly horizontally along the blade guard as shown in Fig. 32. limit rod Fig.
Assembling Your Saw Assembling Your Saw Apply downward pressure to the limit rod at the sloped ridges on each side of the blade guard until the limit rod snaps into place (see Fig. 36). push down on limit rod until it snaps into place sloped ridges guide limit rod until it snaps into place wood stop “V” tip points downward Fig. 36 Congratulations, your saw is now assembled. Note: You must install a rip fence prior to using the saw.
Get to Know Your Saw The major components of your saw are identified below. Make sure you can identify these components in order to follow the instructions in this manual. 1 3 4 2 2 11 External Components 9 6 10 1. Table Top 2. Extension Wings 3. Blade Guard Assembly 4. Standard Table Insert 5. Elevation Handwheel 6. Tilt Handwheel 7. Tilt Angle Indicator 8. Tilt Angle Scale 9. Switch Box 10. Bypass Key 11. Thermal Overload Switch 12. Blade Wrenches (2) 13. Miter Gauge 14.
Get to Know Your Saw 28 30 23 29 24 21 Internal Components 25 27 22 26 31 40 Fig. 39 35 32 33 36 43 25 39 42 41 34 38 21. Front Trunnion Bracket 22. Front Trunnion 23. Rear Trunnion Bracket 24. Rear Trunnion 25. Elevation Plate 26. Motor 27. Motor Belt 28. Arbor Belt 29. Arbor Block 30. Brake Positioning Bolt 31. Arbor Bumper 32. Saw Blade 33. Riving Knife 34. Quick-Release Clamp Handle 35. Arbor Nut 36. Arbor Washer 37. Brake Cartridge 38.
Preparing Your Saw for Use Saw Placement Position the saw on a level surface away from sources of moisture and electrical noise. Make sure there is sufficient room to allow free access to all sides of the saw. Table Insert Removal and Installation Your saw is shipped with a high-quality, zero-clearance table insert. The insert is factory-adjusted to fit securely in the table opening and below the table surface. If you wish to perform additional adjustment on the insert, see page 75 for instructions.
Preparing Your Saw for Use Blade or Dado Installation The SawStop® Professional Cabinet Saw is designed to be used with a 10 inch saw blade or an 8 inch dado set. A dado set is made up of two circular saw blades on either side of a set of removable knives or chippers. You can use a dado set to cut a groove or slot in a workpiece. Other sizes or types of blades are not compatible with a SawStop saw.
Preparing Your Saw for Use Brake Position Adjustment It is important to accurately adjust the spacing between the brake cartridge and the blade (see Fig. 44). If the brake is too far from the blade, the safety system will take longer than necessary to stop the blade. On the other hand, if the brake is too close to the blade, a portion of the blade might contact the brake and cause it to activate.
Preparing Your Saw for Use A blade spacing adjustment gauge is included with the tools in the Table Saw Hardware Pack and can be placed between the closest points on the blade and brake cartridge to set the appropriate spacing (see Fig. 47). The two slots on the blade spacing adjustment gauge can be used to store the 8 mm hex key that is used to adjust the brake position. The blade spacing adjustment gauge also contains magnets so it can be attached to the side of the Professional Cabinet Saw housing.
Preparing Your Saw for Use Blade Guard and Riving Knife Installation Your SawStop® Professional Cabinet Saw includes a unique, quick-release blade guard mounting system. This mounting system was developed to allow you to quickly remove and install the blade guard and riving knife without the use of tools and without the need for realignment. The mounting system is factory-aligned to the arbor flange and should not require adjustment. If you wish to change the alignment, see page 77 for instructions.
Preparing Your Saw for Use Preparing Your Saw To install the blade guard, first pivot the large anti-kickback pawls upwards and guide them into the catches on either side of the guard to hold them out of the way (a close-up view is shown in Fig. 68 on page 46). Then position the spreader in the clamp and flat against the base plate. The positioning pins will align the spreader in the correct position. Lower the clamping handle completely to lock the spreader in place (see Fig. 50).
Preparing Your Saw for Use Dust Collection Your SawStop® Professional Cabinet Saw includes a dust shroud around the blade to provide superior dust collection to ordinary saws. A flexible hose connects the dust shroud to a dust port that mounts to the back of the cabinet (see Fig. 39 on page 27). Connect a suitable dust collection system to the dust port and always use the dust collection system when making a cut.
Preparing Your Saw for Use Electrical Power Connection for a 208-240V, 3 hp Saw (PCS31230) WARNING! Do not connect the saw to electrical power until the saw is completely assembled and you have read and understood this entire manual. Preparing Your Saw The Professional Cabinet Saw model number PCS31230 comes with an AC motor that is rated at 3 hp and operates at 60 Hz. It can be used with single phase 208-240V power. The motor draws 13 amps at 208-240V power. Do not use any other motor to power your saw.
Preparing Your Saw for Use Changing the Plug or Power Cord on a 208-240V, 3 hp Saw (PCS31230) The Professional Cabinet Saw model number PCS31230 comes with a NEMA 6-15P plug attached to the end of a 9 ft power cord. If you need to replace the plug with a different style plug or if you need a longer cord, follow the instructions below.
Preparing Your Saw for Use Preparing Your Saw With the saw unplugged, use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the four screws on the cover of the contactor box and remove the contactor box cover (see Fig. 55). remove contactor box cover Fig. 55 Locate the contactor to which the black and white wires from the power cord are attached and the ground connection to which the green wire from the power cord is attached (see Fig. 56).
Preparing Your Saw for Use Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the left screw that attaches the bar across the cords entering the contactor box and loosen the right screw. Then rotate the bar downwards far enough to remove the power cord (see Fig. 58). power cord Fig. 58 Now install the new power cord in the contactor box.
Preparing Your Saw for Use Contactor Box Wiring Diagram: Preparing Your Saw THERMAL CIRCUIT BREAKER GROUND Green White Black L1 L2 CONTACTOR A1 COIL T2 Red T1 A2 COIL Bl ac k Bl ac k e hit W e hit W Green CONTACTOR BOX POWER CABLE MOTOR CABLE SWITCHBOX CABLE Fig.
Using Your Saw Adjusting the Blade Height To maximize safety, the height of the saw blade above the table should be as low as possible while still allowing a complete and precise cut. For through-cuts (i.e., cuts where the wood is cut through its entire thickness), the blade height should be adjusted so that the top of the blade is no more than 1⁄8 inch to 1⁄2 inch above the workpiece. The blade can be adjusted from 1⁄8 inch below the table top to 31⁄8 inch above the table top.
Using Your Saw Turning on Main Power and Starting the Motor Your SawStop® saw is equipped with a main power switch to supply power to the SawStop® safety system and a Start/Stop paddle to turn the motor on and off. Both the main power switch and the Start/Stop paddle are mounted on the switch box (see Fig. 63). WARNING! Never start the saw when the blade is in contact with the workpiece or any other object. To start the motor, pull the Start/Stop paddle out.
Using Your Saw It is not necessary to turn off the main power switch after pushing in the Start/Stop paddle to turn off the motor. If you plan to make several cuts with the saw, you can leave the main power switch in the ON position between cuts to eliminate the delay due to the initialization routine. Once you have finished using the saw, turn the main power switch to OFF to reduce the likelihood of inadvertent start-up.
Using Your Saw System Status Codes The LED lights on the front of the switch box display the current status of the safety system. Each light may be off, or may be on, and if it is on, it may be blinking slowly, blinking quickly, or not blinking at all, which we call “on solid.” Together, the red and green lights display a code, referred to as the System Status Code, which tells you if the saw is operating normally or if there is a problem.
Using Your Saw Replace Cartridge — this code indicates that the brake cartridge has fired or there is some other permanent defect that cannot be corrected. If the cartridge has not been fired, turn off the main power and turn it back on. If the error continues, install a new cartridge. Coasting Down — this code indicates that the blade is coasting down and that the safety system is ready to activate the brake if contact is detected.
Using Your Saw Contact Detected During Bypass — this code indicates that contact was detected while the saw was running in Bypass Mode. As described above, the brake will not activate while in Bypass Mode but the safety system will continue to monitor for contact. If this code is displayed, then it indicates that the brake would have activated if the system had not been in Bypass Mode. This error will automatically clear once the blade has finished coasting down.
Using Your Saw Using the Blade Guard Using the blade guard is one of the most important steps you can take to prevent injury. Many table saw injuries occur when the blade guard is either not being used or not being used properly. The blade guard on your SawStop® Professional Cabinet Saw was designed to have a narrow profile that allows you to use the guard even when making narrow rip cuts (see Fig. 67). As a result, there are only a few situations where the blade guard cannot be used (e.g.
Using Your Saw Keep the guard shell clean and free of dust to allow unobstructed viewing of the blade and workpiece. For successful operation, the spreader must remain flat, and the blade guard shell, blade guard shell side extensions and anti-kickback pawls must pivot freely. If any portion of the blade guard ceases to function properly, replace or repair it before continuing to use the saw.
Using Your Saw The other end of the hose can be hooked up to a splitter (available at woodworking and hardware stores) that connects both the hose from the blade guard and the 4 inch hose from the back of the cabinet to the dust collection vacuum system (see Fig. 73). Hose adapters or duct tape may be used to connect the hoses to the splitter depending on the port sizes available. splitter connect small hose here Fig.
Using Your Saw Using the Riving Knife To use the riving knife, remove the blade guard and install the riving knife as described on page 32. The riving knife should be used whenever the blade guard cannot be used (see Fig. 75). The only operations where neither the blade guard nor the riving knife can be used are operations such as making dado cuts. When the riving knife is properly aligned, it will be positioned below the top of the riving knife blade and inside the kerf of the blade.
Using Your Saw A guide plate is mounted on the end of the main bar (see Fig. 77) and fits in the bottom of the slots to hold the front of the miter gauge in place when the miter gauge head is positioned in the front of the forward edge of the table. Three spring bearings are mounted in the side of the main bar to ensure the bar slides smoothly in the slots without excessive play.
Using Your Saw Cross-Cutting Cross-cutting (cutting perpendicular to the grain of the workpiece) is performed using the miter gauge. To lessen the risk of kickback, the rip fence should be removed or positioned so that it does not contact the workpiece during cross-cutting. Position the workpiece against the miter gauge head and slowly push the miter gauge toward the non-spinning blade until the workpiece is almost touching the blade.
Using Your Saw Using a Fence You must install a rip fence prior to making rip cuts with the saw. The SawStop® T-GlideTM Professional Series II Fence System is specifically designed for the Professional Cabinet Saw (see Fig. 80). The fence is constructed from heavy-duty steel tubing for maximum rigidity and includes high-quality, non-conductive face plates that maintain their flatness over time.
Using Your Saw Rip Cutting Rip cutting or cutting with the grain of the workpiece must be performed with a rip fence to support and guide the workpiece. The miter gauge should not be used when making rip cuts. The blade guard should be used for all through cuts. Using Your Saw To begin, make sure the motor is off and the blade is completely stopped. Tilt the blade to the desired tilt angle 1 and adjust the blade elevation to about ⁄8 inch above the workpiece.
Using Your Saw When using a push stick to feed your workpiece toward the blade, it can be difficult to maintain the position of the workpiece flush against the side of the rip fence. In these situations, use a featherboard to hold the workpiece against the fence (see page 97 for making a featherboard). Clamp the featherboard to the top of the table against the side of the workpiece opposite the rip fence to hold the workpiece flush against the fence (see Fig. 82). clamp featherboard to table Fig.
Using Your Saw If your cut requires the fence to be positioned too close to the blade to use a push stick, use an auxiliary fence and a push block to make the cut. (See pages 95 and 96 for instructions on making an auxiliary fence and a push block.) In this case, clamp the auxiliary fence to the rip fence and slide the workpiece along the auxiliary fence. When your hand comes within 6 inches of the blade, remove your hand from the workpiece and finish the cut using the push block.
Using Your Saw Using the Saw in Bypass Mode If you need to cut electrically conductive materials such as aluminum with this saw, you must operate the saw in Bypass Mode to prevent the brake from activating. In order to operate the saw in Bypass Mode, the safety system requires you to follow the procedure below to ensure that the saw is never placed in Bypass Mode accidentally. If you are unsure whether a particular material is conductive, you can use the Material Conductivity Test described on page 45.
Using Your Saw Using a Mobile Base In many situations it is important to be able to move the saw from one location to another. For example, you may want to store the saw against a wall in your workshop and then move the saw away from the wall to use it. An optional mobile base allows you to reposition your saw with ease. Using Your Saw The SawStop® Professional Cabinet Saw Mobile Base is designed specifically for your saw (see Fig. 88).
Using Your Saw Changing the Brake Cartridge The SawStop® brake cartridge (shown in Fig. 90) includes a sealed housing containing the SawStop® system electronics, and an aluminum block called a brake pawl. The sealed housing also includes a high-speed actuator that pushes the brake pawl into the teeth of the saw blade in the event accidental contact is detected. Like any electronic component, brake cartridges should be handled with care. Store brake cartridges in a safe, dry place when not in use.
Using Your Saw Changing the brake cartridge is both simple and foolproof. The safety system will not allow the motor to start unless the brake cartridge is correctly installed. Before changing the brake cartridge, make sure the Start/Stop paddle is pushed in to the OFF position, the main power switch is toggled down to the OFF position, and the power cord is unplugged. The brake cartridge is mounted beneath the table and behind the blade (see Fig. 92).
Using Your Saw To remove the cartridge, first remove the cartridge key by turning it 90° clockwise and then pulling it away from the cartridge (see Fig. 94). Set the cartridge key aside for use with the new cartridge. It may take a small amount of force to turn the key and pull it out. Make sure you turn the key a full 90°, as the key cannot be pulled out unless it has been fully rotated. Fig.
Using Your Saw Fig. 96 Fig. 97 Installing a Brake Cartridge Using Your Saw WARNING! Always turn off the main power switch and unplug the power cord before removing or installing the brake cartridge on your saw. To install a brake cartridge, the above process is reversed. Align the mounting holes in the cartridge with the pivot pin and positioning pin in the saw (see Fig. 93 on page 59) Slide the cartridge onto the pins until the cartridge rests against the mounting bracket.
What to do if the SawStop Safety System Activates When the SawStop safety system is activated, the brake pawl will be pushed into the blade to stop its rotation. If the blade is spinning at a significant speed, the arbor block will retract to lower the blade below the table. Both of these actions will occur within just a few milliseconds. In addition, the safety system will turn off the motor and display the “Replace Cartridge” system status code on the LED lights on the switch box (see page 43).
Making Adjustments to Your Saw Your SawStop Professional Cabinet Saw has been factory adjusted to rigid specifications to provide the highest quality performance and results. Additional adjustment or alignment should not be necessary. Nevertheless, your SawStop Professional Cabinet Saw has been designed to allow a wide range of adjustments and alignments to achieve the ultimate in precision.
Making Adjustments to Your Saw Next, set the tilt angle to 0º. When setting the tilt angle and blade elevation, be sure to back the handwheels off slightly after reaching the limit stops. As with all table saws, pulling the handwheels tight against the limit stops can cause a slight twisting of the trunnion assembly and lead to inaccurate alignment measurements. Raise the blade elevation to about 3 inches above the table.
Making Adjustments to Your Saw The bolts that attach the table to the front of the cabinet are shown below. The bolts that attach the table to the back of the cabinet (not shown) can be accessed by opening the motor cover and side access panel. Tilt the blade to approximately 30º to access the left, rear bolt. Fig. 100 The pivot pin is pressed into this boss To adjust the alignment of the table, begin by loosening the four mounting bolts (see Fig.
Making Adjustments to Your Saw Alternate Table Alignment Procedure For this procedure you will need a set of calipers or a combination square. Begin by removing the table insert and installing a blade or reference plate as described in the Preferred Table Alignment Procedure. Set the tilt angle to 0º and raise the blade elevation to approximately 3 inches above the table. Select a point on the edge of the blade that is between two consecutive teeth and place a mark near that point.
Making Adjustments to Your Saw Aligning the Blade to the Tilt Axis When making bevel cuts, the blade is tilted on an axis that runs along the surface of the table between the front and rear trunnion brackets (see Fig. 105). If the blade is not parallel to this axis, the blade will move out of parallel with the miter slots when it is tilted away from 0º (this assumes the table has been aligned to be parallel to the blade at 0º tilt angle).
Making Adjustments to Your Saw Next, move the dial indicator measurement arm so that it is not touching the blade and tilt the blade to approximately 45º. Make sure not to tighten the tilt handwheel against the 45º limit stop. Now reposition the dial indicator measurement arm against the right side of the blade and about 1⁄4 inch directly above the arbor flange. Slide the dial indicator mount toward the front of the saw until the measurement arm is about 1⁄2 inch inside the front edge of the blade (see Fig.
Making Adjustments to Your Saw To align the blade to the tilt axis, you need to adjust the position of the nut and standoff on the top bolt of the secondary elevation shaft until the misalignment between the blade and the miter slot as measured by sliding the dial indicator across the blade from front to back at a 0º tilt angle is 2.4 times the measurement taken at a 45º tilt angle, but in the opposite direction. For example: if the measurement taken at 45° was +0.
Making Adjustments to Your Saw Aligning the Blade Elevation Assembly The following blade elevation alignment procedure assumes the blade has already been aligned with the tilt axis. If the blade has not been aligned with the tilt axis, first follow the procedure in the section “Aligning the Blade to the Tilt Axis” on page 67 and then continue with aligning the blade elevation assembly. The blade elevation assembly controls the motion of the blade as it is raised and lowered.
Making Adjustments to Your Saw With the blade at a tilt angle of 0º, lower the blade below the table. Make sure to back the handwheels off slightly to release the pressure between the trunnion assembly and limit stops. Next, position the dial test indicator near the right side of the blade. The indicator measurement arm should rest against the blade approximately 1⁄2 inch inside the front edge of the blade and about 1⁄2 inch higher than the top of the arbor washer (see Fig. 109).
Making Adjustments to Your Saw Adjusting the Elevation Limit Stops The upper elevation limit stop prevents the arbor block and the motor belt from hitting the underside of the table. The lower elevation limit stop prevents the arbor block or blade from hitting the lower trunnion assembly and dust shroud. The arbor bumper (see Fig. 39 on page 27) serves as the lower elevation limit and cannot be adjusted. The upper elevation limit stop must be adjusted correctly to ensure proper operation of the saw.
Making Adjustments to Your Saw Adjusting the Tilt Limit Stops and Tilt Angle Indicator The tilt limit stops allow you to easily and quickly set the bevel angle to 0° and 45°. However, when making precision cuts, it is always best to check the angle of the blade with a combination square or similar tool. WARNING! Always turn off the main power switch and unplug the power cord before making any adjustments to your saw.
Making Adjustments to Your Saw 45° Tilt Limit Stop To check the position of the 45° limit stop, install a 10 inch saw blade on the arbor (see page 29). Raise the blade to its full elevation, and turn the tilt handwheel counter-clockwise until the limit stop is reached. Using a combination square, check to see that the blade is at a 45° angle to the table (see Fig. 115). If you need to adjust the position of the 45° limit stop follow the instructions below.
Making Adjustments to Your Saw Adjusting the Table Insert The SawStop® zero-clearance insert has been designed to fit securely within the table opening and just below the table top. The blade slot in the insert is pre-cut at the factory after all alignments to the saw have been completed. As shown in Fig. 117, the insert includes front and rear leveling screws to set the height of the insert.
Making Adjustments to Your Saw To set the height of the insert, use the included 3 mm hex key to adjust the front and rear leveling screws until the insert is just below the surface of the table. The lower end of each front leveling screw should rest on the corresponding support ledge on the table (see Fig. 118). support ledge front leveling screws support ledge Fig.
Making Adjustments to Your Saw Aligning the Riving Knife and Spreader to the Blade For safe operation, the spreader and riving knife should be aligned parallel to the blade and positioned inside the kerf of the blade (see Fig. 120). kerf of the blade WARNING! Always turn off the main power switch and unplug the power cord before making any adjustments to your saw. Fig.
Making Adjustments to Your Saw To align the spreader or riving knife so it is within the kerf of the blade, place a straight edge along the left side of the blade, making sure the straight edge runs between the teeth (see Fig. 123). Slide the clamp left or right until the left side of the spreader is flush and flat against the straight edge. If necessary, pivot the left anti-kickback pawl up out of the way while performing this step. If you are using a thin-kerf blade (i.e.
Making Adjustments to Your Saw To check the height of the riving knife relative to the blade, lower the blade elevation until the lower limit stop is engaged. Place a ruler or another straight edge on the table so that it lies across the width of the table insert and directly above the tip of the riving knife. Raise the blade elevation until the tip of the riving knife just comes in contact with the straight edge or ruler (see Fig. 125).
Making Adjustments to Your Saw Adjusting the Height of the Limit Rod Wood Stop When set correctly, the wood stop at the end of the limit rod will prevent a work piece that is taller than the top of the blade from entering the blade guard and engaging the blade. The height of the wood stop should be adjusted whenever the clamp is adjusted. WARNING! Always turn off the main power switch and unplug the power cord before making any adjustments to your saw.
Making Adjustments to Your Saw With the tip of the blade flush with the table, measure the distance between the bottom of the wood stop and the table. The bottom of the wood stop should be 7-10 mm above the table when the top of the blade is flush with the table. If the wood stop is too far above the table or too low, you will need to adjust the height of the wood stop. gap should be 7-10 mm Fig.
Making Adjustments to Your Saw Adjusting the Quick-Release Clamp The clamping pressure holding the spreader or riving knife in the quick-release clamp is factory adjusted to require approximately 5-10 lbs of force to push the handle to the fully down and clamped position. This is a moderate amount of force to apply with one hand. If excessive force is required to move the handle down, or if you are unable to move the handle down by hand, then the clamp should be adjusted to reduce the clamping pressure.
Making Adjustments to Your Saw Adjusting the Miter Gauge The miter gauge bar includes three spring bearings which ensure a close fit between the miter gauge main bar and the miter gauge slots in the table. The bearings can be adjusted to protrude further outward from the side of the main bar to tighten the fit between the main bar and the miter slots. Alternatively, the bearings can be adjusted inward to loosen the fit. To adjust the position of the spring bearings, insert a 2.
Making Adjustments to Your Saw Adjusting the Motor Belt Tension The tension of the motor belt should be such that light finger pressure on one side of the belt causes no more than about 1⁄4 inch deflection. If there is more than 1⁄4 inch deflection, the belt should be tightened. This is accomplished by adjusting the position of the motor. WARNING! Always turn off the main power switch and unplug the power cord before making any adjustments to your saw. Open the motor cover to access the motor.
Making Adjustments to Your Saw Adjusting the Elevation Gearing WARNING! Always turn off the main power switch and unplug the power cord before making any adjustments to your saw. Elevation Worm Adjustment The position of the worm at the end of the elevation handwheel shaft can be adjusted if necessary so that the worm meshes properly with the worm gear. This is accomplished by adjusting the set screw on the lower back of the rear trunnion (see Fig. 136).
Maintenance WARNING! Always turn off the main power switch and unplug the power cord before doing any maintenance on your saw. SawStop Safety System The safety system performs continuous self-checks both before and during saw operation. If a problem is detected, the appropriate status code will be displayed on the LEDs on the switch box and the appropriate action should be taken. No other maintenance is required.
Maintenance Lubrication Points Points that need to be kept lubricated are shown in the figures below. The front trunnion, rear trunnion, and sector gear are most easily accessed through the motor cover opening with the blade tilted to 45º. The sector gear should be lubricated on both sides that run along the teeth as well as the teeth. The worm gear and threaded rod can be accessed through the rear access panel with the blade tilted to 45º.
Troubleshooting Problem The motor will not start and both LEDs on the switch box are off. The motor will not start and at least one LED on the switch box is on. The motor starts slowly and/or fails to reach nominal speed. Possible Cause(s) Solution 1. There is no power to the saw. 1. Ensure that the electrical supply to the saw is on and that the correct voltage is being supplied. 2. There is no brake cartridge installed in the saw. 2. Install the brake cartridge. 3.
Troubleshooting Problem Cannot turn the saw on in Bypass Mode. The brake activated even though there was no accidental contact. The blade hits the brake pawl during installation. Cannot remove the brake cartridge. Cannot install the brake cartridge. Cannot remove the cartridge key. Possible Cause(s) Solution 1. The sequence for starting the saw in Bypass mode was not completed. 1. Follow the steps for starting the saw in Bypass mode exactly. 2.
Troubleshooting Problem Solution 1. Rotate the key so that the handle is pointing directly toward the brake pawl. 2. The shaft of the cartridge key is binding in the cartridge or on the cartridge bracket. 2. Try installing the key while pressing upward or downward on the key or cartridge. 1. There may be interference due to sawdust accumulation within the trunnion assembly. 1. Check for interference from compacted sawdust. 1. There is dust or debris on the elevation gears or elevation shafts. 1.
Professional Cabinet Saw Specifications Overall saw dimensions: Cabinet footprint: Cast iron table: Extension wing: Extension table (optional): Weights (approx.): Shipping weight (approx.): Blade: Blade diameter: Blade tilt: Blade kerf: Blade plate thickness: Max. depth of cut, blade at 0º: Max. depth of cut, blade at 45º: Max. rip, right of blade: Max. rip, left of blade: Dado diameter: Dado max. width: Arbor diameter at blade: Main bearing size: Second bearing size: Table in front of blade (max.
92 SawStop 10” Professional Cabinet Saw 34" ! ! 10" 1. Wear eye protection. 2. Use the blade guard and spreader for every operation for which it can be used, including all through sawing. 3. Keep hands out of the line of the saw blade. 4. Use a push-stick when required. 5. Know how to reduce the risk of kickback. 6. Do not perform any operation freehand. 7. Never reach around or over the saw blade. 8. Never try to test fire the brake system. 9.
SawStop 10” Professional Cabinet Saw 93 10 1/2" 6 1/2" 1 1/8" 30" 19 3/4" Left Side View 9 3/8" 17 5/8" 25 7/8" 27" 29" ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ •••••• ¯ ¯ Status System Initializing System Ready Replace Cartridge Coasting Down Bypass Mode On Turn Start Switch To “Off” Turn Cartridge Key To “On” Contact Detected During Standby Contact Detected During Bypass Overload Due To Wet Wood Adjust Position of Brake Close Access Doors •••••• ¯ •••••• ¯ •••••• ¯ •••••• ¯ Red System Status Cod
94 SawStop 10” Professional Cabinet Saw 1/2" 1 1/2" Squares are 1 inch. Push stick should be 1⁄2 inch to 3⁄4 inch thick. This diagram illustrates a typical push stick. Push sticks should be constructed from material that is sturdy and electrically non-conductive such as scrap wood. Push sticks should always be used when rip cutting pieces narrower than 6 inches.
B A Squares are 1 inch. (1/2” thick) (3/4” thick) 5 1/2” 2” This diagram illustrates a typical auxiliary fence for use with the push block shown on page 96. Cut piece A out of 3⁄4 inch thick hardwood and cut piece B out of 1⁄2 inch thick plywood. Position piece A along the edge of piece B as shown in the drawing above, and attach it using wood glue and counter-sunk wood screws.
96 SawStop 10” Professional Cabinet Saw 9” 2" 1/2” B C B Squares are 1 inch. 5 1/4" (1/2” thick) 4 3/4" A 2" 9” (3/4” thick) 3 1/2" 1/2" radius 5" 2" 2" This diagram illustrates a typical push block. It includes the three pieces shown here labeled A, B, and C. Cut piece A out of 3⁄4 inch thick hardwood and cut pieces B and C out of 1⁄2 inch thick plywood. Attach piece A to the center of piece B using wood glue and counter-sunk wood screws.
SawStop 10” Professional Cabinet Saw 97 60° 1/8" 1/4" 4" Squares are 1 inch. Featherboard should be approximately 3⁄4 inch thick. 7 3/4" This diagram illustrates a typical featherboard. Featherboards should be constructed from good quality wood that is free of knots. Use featherboards to help keep the material being cut in contact with the table and to help prevent kickback. Do not use featherboards when cutting with the miter gauge.
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Cabinet and Table Parts List No. Part No. Qty. 1 Description Table PCS-001 1 2 Rear Lock Down Screw for Insert PCS-002 2 3 Cast Iron Extension Wing PCS-003 2 4 M6x1.0x12 Socket Cap Screw PCS-004 2 5 M6 Lock Washer PCS-005 6 6 M6x15x1.5 Washer PCS-006 6 7 Table Alignment Bracket PCS-007 1 8 M8x1.25x20 Hex Head Bolt PCS-008 8 9 M8 Lock Washer PCS-009 12 10 M8x20x2 Washer PCS-010 8 11 M6x1.
Cabinet and Table Parts List No. 100 Part No. Qty.
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102 SawStop 10” Professional Cabinet Saw 89 1 35 36 2 34 37 3 38 4 39 5 32 58 17 57 31 59 60 99 8 98 7 9 100 6 12 30 14 17 12 16 13 62 57 61 18 15 16 91 11 10 55 57 63 51 54 56 17 11 10 48 90 53 55 64 49 68 46 47 50 52 65 67 17 18 35 37 16 17 45 17 67 21 38 75 102 19 66 36 95 22 41 97 17 17 42 25 34 26 16 40 16 17 43 44 16 18 71 7 9 81 83 24 17 73 72 80 23 8 77 9 79 76 33 94 69 20 78 Internal
Internal Assembly Parts List No. Part No. Qty. 1 Description 3 HP, 1 PH, 230V, 60Hz, TEFC Motor (PCS31230) PCS-072 1 2 M12x1.75x65 Hex Head Bolt PCS-074 2 3 M5x5x30 Key PCS-075 1 4 Motor Pulley (PCS31230 only) PCS-076 1 5 M6x1.0x8 Set Screw PCS-078 2 6 Front Trunnion Bracket PCS-079 1 7 M10x1.5x25 Hex Head Bolt PCS-080 4 8 M10 Lock Washer PCS-081 4 9 M10x25x3 Washer PCS-082 6 10 M10x1.5x30 Hex Head Bolt PCS-083 3 11 M10x1.
Internal Assembly Parts List No. 104 Description Part No. Qty. PCS-246 1 40 Elevation Control Shaft Rear Bushing 41 M4x4x20 Key PCS-114 1 42 Elevation Control Worm PCS-115 1 43 M8x23x2 Hardened Washer PCS-116 1 44 M8x1.
Internal Assembly Parts List No. Description Part No. Qty. PCS-154 1 81 M3x0.5x6 Set Screw 82 Clamp Spring PCS-155 1 83 Clamping Plate PCS-156 1 84 Clamping Plate Cam Bushing PCS-157 1 85 Clamp Handle PCS-158 1 86 M8x1.0x40 Hex Head Bolt PCS-159 1 87 M4x0.7x6 Set Screw PCS-160 1 88 Riving Knife PCS-161 1 89 Elevation Handwheel Lock Knob PCS-162 1 90 Tilt Control Shaft Collar PCS-163 1 91 M4x0.
Arbor Assembly Exploded View 19 21 10 17 18 17 20 10 22 16 28 49 50 24 27 26 25 t ec Ch o ti n e tt A ” 32 -3/ 6” 1/1 en m st ju ad g in t ac se n sp to ee e h tw Us nc be re g w in ac sp k 29 la n rb te af de 45 or rt ca ri e dg ges an ch 46 30 23 34 33 6 12 12 31 32 5 11 3 13 10 2 1 9 8 14 4 35 36 37 7 42 44 15 47 43 6 40 48 39 38 106 SawStop 10” Professional Cabinet Saw 41
Arbor Assembly Parts List No. Part No. Qty. 1 Description Arbor Block PCS-170 1 2 Arbor PCS-171 1 3 M5x5x30 Key PCS-172 1 4 Main Arbor Bearing PCS-173 1 5 Electrode Shell PCS-174 1 6 M4x0.7x6 Button Head Socket Screw PCS-175 6 7 M4 External Tooth Lock Washer PCS-176 3 8 Second Arbor Bearing PCS-177 1 9 Arbor Spacer PCS-178 1 10 M20 External Retaining Ring PCS-179 3 11 Arbor Pulley PCS-180 1 12 M6x1.
Arbor Assembly Parts List No. 108 Part No. Qty. 42 Cartridge Bracket Spacer Description PCS-211 2 43 M4x14x1 Washer PCS-212 2 44 M4x0.7 Lock Nut PCS-213 2 45 M5x0.8x8 Set Screw PCS-214 2 46 Brass Pressure Ring 47 Brake Cartridge for 10” Blade 48 Brake Cartridge Key 49 Blade Spacing Attention Tag PCS-218 1 50 M5x0.
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110 4 30 5 SawStop 10” Professional Cabinet Saw ! WARNING 25 1. Use the blade guard and spreader for every operation for which it can be used. 2. Use the riving knife for non-through sawing. 3. Keep hands away from the saw blade.
Blade Guard and Miter Gauge Parts List No. Description Blade Guard Assembly Part No. Qty. TSG-DC 1 1 Guard Shell Left Half TSG-DC-001 1 2 Guard Shell Right Half TSG-DC-002 1 3 M3x1.06x8 Pan Head Phillips Screw TSG-DC-003 7 4 M4x1.
Blade Guard and Miter Gauge Parts List No. Part No. Qty. 36 Miter Gauge Head Description PCS-226 1 37 8-32 NCx5/8” Phillips Head Screw PCS-227 3 38 8-32 NC Nut PCS-228 3 39 Miter Gauge Handle PCS-229 1 40 M8x18x3 Washer PCS-230 1 41 Miter Gauge Bar PCS-252 1 42 Gauge Head Mounting Screw PCS-232 1 43 M6x1.0x8 Pan Head Phillips Screw PCS-233 1 44 Retaining Disc PCS-234 1 45 M5x0.8x12 Spring Bearing PCS-251 3 Literature, Hardware and Tools Parts List No.
Accessories SawStop recommends the following accessories for use with your SawStop® Professional Cabinet Saw. Contact your local authorized SawStop Dealer or SawStop at 1-866-SAWSTOP for more information. 1.
Index A Accessories: 7, 10-13, 113 Accessory Tool Holder: 12, 23, 26, 49 Accidental Contact: 5, 9-11, 44-45, 58, 62 Activation of Brake (see Brake Activation) Adjustments blade height: 40 blade tilt (bevel): 40, 73-74 brake position: 9, 30-31, 43-44, 61 elevation gearing: 85 limit stops elevation: 40, 72 tilt: 40, 73-74 miter gauge: 50, 83 motor belt tension: 84 quick-release clamp: 77, 82 table insert: 75-76 tilt gearing: 84 Alignment blade elevation assembly: 70 riving knife and spreader: 77-78 table: 63,
Index wrench: 12, 26, 29, 60 Blade Guard anti-kickback pawl: 46 guard: 10, 12, 24-25, 26, 32-33, 46-47, 91, 110-112, 113 installation: 32-33 spreader: 32-33, 46, 55, 77-79, 82, 88-90 using: 46 Blade Spacing Adjustment Gauge: 31 Brake activation: 9, 10-11, 61, 62 cartridge: 5, 7, 9, 27, 44, 58-61, 62, 88-90 cartridge key: 27, 43-44, 58, 59-60, 61, 89 dado: 10-11, 29, 58, 89, 113 changing the brake cartridge: 59-61 pawl: 9, 58, 60-61, 62, 89-90 position adjustment: 30-31 Brake Positioning Bolt: 27, 30, 89 Byp
Index Dial Test Indicator: 63, 64, 68, 71 Dimensions: 92-93 Dust collection: 34, 47-48 hazard: 6, 34 port cabinet: 13, 19, 27, 34, 91 blade guard: 47-48, 91 Dust Shroud: 11, 27, 34 E Electrical grounding: 6, 35 power connection: 6, 8, 11, 35, 42, 88 contactor box wiring diagram: 39 Elevation changing the blade elevation: 40 elevation handwheel: 12, 17, 26, 40, 90, 91 elevation locking knob: 12, 17, 40, 90 elevation plate: 27, 70 limit stops: 40, 72 pinion gear: 85, 87, 90 primary and secondary elevation sh
Index Guard (see Blade Guard) H Handwheel(s): 12, 17-18, 26, 40, 90, 91 I Insert (see Table Insert) K Kerf: 33, 49, 77-78, 91 Kickback: 7, 32, 46, 51, 97 L LED(s): 41, 43, 56, 61, 62, 86, 88 Limit Rod: 13, 24-25, 46, 80-81, 110-111 Limit Stop(s) elevation: 72 tilt: 73-74 Lockout key: 42 Lubrication Points: 86-87 M Main Power Switch: 7, 9, 11, 41-42, 43-45 Maintenance: 5, 7, 86-87 Material Conductivity Test: 45 Miter Gauge adjustment: 83 indexing pin: 50, 83 index stop(s): 50, 83 slot(s): 26 using: 12,
Index literature, hardware and tools: 112 internal assembly: 103-105 Pinion Gear (see Elevation, pinion gear) Preparing Your Saw for Use: 28-39 Pressure-Treated Wood: 11, 45 Push Block: 33, 55, 95, 96 Push Stick: 10, 12, 33, 53-55, 94 Q Quick-Release Clamp: 27, 32, 33, 77-78, 82, 102-105 R Rear Access Panel: 26 Rear Trunnion: 27, 70 Rear Trunnion Bracket: 27, 67 Retraction: 9, 11, 62 Rip cutting: 53-55 fence: 7, 25, 52, 53, 55, 88, 113 narrow rip cuts: 46 Riving Knife adjusting: 77-79, 82 installation: 32
Index Switch Box: 13, 22, 26, 41-42, 43, 56, 86, 88 System Status Code(s): 43-45 T T-GlideTM Fence System - Professional Series II: 52, 91, 113 Table Insert adjustment: 75-76 dado insert: 29, 113 lock-down lever: 28 removal and installation: 28 standard insert: 13, 26, 28, 113 Thermal Overload Switch: 26, 42, 44, 88 Thin-Kerf blade: 78 Threaded Rod (see Elevation, threaded rod) Tilt angle: 40, 73-74 angle indicator: 26, 40, 74, 90 angle scale: 26, 40 handwheel: 12, 17, 18, 26, 40, 91 limit stop: 73-74 lock
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