Craftsman 315.21829 manual Not recommended can resultin serious personal injury

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TOINS'i'ALLBLADEGUARDASSEMBLY

See Figure 23.

Proper installationof the blade guard assembly means that the saw blade and rivingknifeare in alignment. ALWAYS align the rivingknife to the saw b/ade priorto turning on the table saw.

•Lower the blade and remove the throat plate.

•Make sure the bevel looldng leveris securelypushed to

the (eft. Raise the saw blade to its full height by turning the height/bevel adjusting handwheelclockwise.

•Loosen the two hex nuts enoughto slide the riving knife down between the shims. Do not remove the

he]<nuts. Partially retightenthe hex nuts,Check the blade and r(vin9knife alignment, _nd mska sure the

rlving knife clears the blade by 1/8 in.

•Align the blade and rivingknife as shown. Blade align- merit with the rivingknife can be adjusted for diffarard blade widths. Refer 1o To Cheek, Replace, or Adjust the Riving Knife and Blade Guard Assembly in the AdjusO'nentSection, Check the blade guard eseambiy for clearances and free movemanL

NOTE: If the rivingknife is not positionedcorrectly

lwtth blade up) it could contact the saw table when the blade is lowered znd rastJ'ictblade elevation.

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41L WARNING: Do not allow familiaritywith tools to make you careless. Remember that a sarelese fraction of a second is suf_cfentto inflict severe

injury.

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iWARNING; Ah_,ayswest safety gogglesor safer7 gbsses with side shieldswhen operatingtools. Failureto do so could resultin objects being thrown into your eyes in posaibieserious injury.

_lk WARNING: Do not usa any attachments or

accessories not recommended by the manufacturer of'ibistool. The use of attachments or accessories

not recommended can resultin serious personal injury.

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WARNING: Aifhough many of the illustrat;ons in

this manual are shown with the blade guard removed for clarity, do not operate the saw without the blade guard unless specifically instxucted to do so.

•Tighten hex nuts securely.

•Lowerthe blade and reinstaflthe throat plate. Tighten the screws securely.

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ANTI-KICKBACKSHIMS

H_N_S

Fig. 23

APPLICATIONS

You may usethis tool for the purposeslisted below:.

•Straight line cutting operationssuch as cross cutting, r_pping,mitering,beveling, and compound cutting

•Dado or molding outs with optional accessories

•Cabinet making and woodworking

NOl'F.: This table saw Jsdesigned to cut wood and wood

compoe_i_nl:_mdu_sonly,

BASIC OPERATION OF THE TABLE SAW

The 3-prong p[ug must be plugged into a matching out- let that is propertylnst_fled and groundedaccording to all focal codes and ordinances.Improper connection of

the equipmentcan resultin elec_c shock. Do not modify the plug if it will not.fit the cuber. Have the correct outlet

inst_led bye qus)ified electrician. Refer to the E}ectric_ section in this manual.

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Contents 10 in. Table SAW Customer Help Line 983000-693 15-05ONE Year Full Warranty on Craftsman Tool Always Keep the Blade Guard and Riving Keep Blades CLEAN, SHARP, AndwithKNIFE/SPREADER/SPLITTER in Place and in working order Blade Coasts After Being Turned OFF Before Making a CUT, be Sure ALL Adjust Ments are SecureAlways USE a Push Stick for Ripping NAR Avoid Awkward Operations and Hand Save These INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to themMinutes Time Symbol Name Desig NATION/EXPLANATIO NJmin When servicing, use onyidenticalreplacement parts Symbol Signal Awarning Caiion MeaningYour nearest Authorized Service Center for repair Servicingrequires extreme care and knowledgeExtension Cords SAW Receptacle Motor Power Electrical ConnectionSpeed and Wiring Grounding InstructionsCutter Head planers and Jointera Number ofturnscompletedby a spinningobjectin one minute120 V, 60 Hz AC only Product SpecficationsAmperes Know Your Table SAW See FigureOperatingcomponents Blades Combinationflatblade SquarescrewdriverThefollowing items are included with your table saw Small BadeWrench@ D Thefolidwing items are includedwith your table sawSee Figures 7 UnpackingTo Open the LEG Stand BaseSee Figures 10 TOSECURE/LEVELTHESAWSee F-igum9 Sliding miter tableSee F-tre Bevel HandleSee Figures 13 TOUNLOCK/MOVETHERAILS ReleaseSee Figures fg TochecksawbladeinstallationTo Install the Sliding Miter Table and Miter Fence Lockingclamps Throat Plate Small Wrench Large BladeoSee Flours21 SeeRIW ANTI-KICKBACKSHIMS HNS Applications Not recommended can resultin serious personal injuryBasic Operation of the Table SAW Use the right type of blade for the cut being made Causes of KickbackAvoiding Kickback Cutting AidsCutting Tips Types of CutsRIP CUT Mitercut Compoundbevelmitercut Featherboard HOW to Make a FeatherboardDiameter HOW to Mount a Featherboard See F/gumSee Rgure Checking Sliding Miter Table and Making AdjustmentsTochangethebladedepth Not Front of miter base is on infead se of sawTo Adjust The Miter Base sectionthat follows Check Miter Fence AlignmentTo Adjust the Miter Base Mitertable Slides To Adjust the Miter FenceTo Adjust Quick Stop StopSee F=Jgure39 Making a Cross CUT MakingcutsTest cut on scrap wood first See Figures40See F-agure43 .saw for the cut workFence Making a Miter CUT See Ffeures44Fiouspersonalinjury BEVELRiP. CUT 8LADE Angled Scale Making a Compound Bevel Miter CUTMaking a Large Panel CUT See gMaking a Dado CUT NON-THROUGHCUT Guard Blade Removed Push StickRear Accessory Table UsageKnobbolt Nutbetween Adjustment Screws Table Clampng BracketToinstallguidefencebrackets NUTTo Install BIT and Throat Plate ToinstallrouterSee Ftgure55 Throm Plate Blade To Replace the BladeSee Figures57 Bladethroatplate Rmng Knife Blaie Large Small WrenchSee Figures 60 Framing Square Rivingblade KnifeTo Adjust the Miter Gauge Blade Screws To Adjust the Bevel Locking LeverHEIGHT/BEVELADJUSTING Hanowheel Socket Hdsew Setscrew HANDLEFigToaugnthemiterlockingclamps ScrewLubrication Locker Bracket AssemblyGeneral ElevatingshaftSolution CauseLockinglever is not at full left position Problem CauseCheck and adjustthe rip fence Reeharpenor set blade BJadenot proper for rip cutFORlEG Standassembly Craftsman 10 in. Table SAW Model noParts List Figure a Craftsman 10 in. Table SAW Model NO, 3t5.2t8290Parts List QtyNumber Deecdptlon Craftsman 10 in. Table SAW- Model noKey Part Description QtyScrew Craftsman t0 in. Table SAW Model no t5.218290 Figure F Miter Gauge Assembly Craftsman 10 in. Table SAW Mooel noA181014601 Craftsman t0 in. Table SAW Model no FiguregKey Part Number DescdpUon Qty Description Parts List for Figure G411061704 Call anytime, day or night U.S.A. and Canada Call anytime, day or night U.S.A. only

315.21829 specifications

The Craftsman 315.21829 is a versatile and robust power tool designed for a variety of home improvement and woodworking tasks. Known for its reliability, this model is part of the Craftsman family, a brand that has built a reputation for offering user-friendly tools that provide high performance without compromising on safety and comfort.

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