Craftsman owner manual Fulloneyearwarrantyoncraftsmantablesaw, CRAFTSMANTABLESAW315.228310

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FULLONEYEARWARRANTYONCRAFTSMANTABLESAW

IfthisrRRFTSMRN Table Saw fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within one year from the date of purchase. Sears will repair it, free of charge,

Contact a Sears Service Center for repair.

If this productis used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty applies only for 90 days from the date of purchase.

This warranty gives you specificlegal dghts, and you may also have other rightswhich vary from state to state.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Dept. 81"IWA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

Your saw has many features for making cutting operations more pleasant and enjoyable. Safety, performance and dependability have been given top priority in the design of this saw making it easy to maintain and operate.

_, CAUTION: Carefully read throughthis entire owner'smanual before using your new saw. Pay close attention to the Rules For Safe Operation and all Safety Alert Symbols, including Danger, Wam ng and

Caution. If you use your saw properlyand only for what it is intended, you will enjoy years of safe, reliable service.

._ Look for this symbol to point out importantsafety precautions.It means attention!!!Your safety is involved.

WARNING:

The operation of any power tool can resultin foreign objects being thrown into your eyes,

which can result in severe eye damage. Before beginning power tool operation, always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full face shield when needed.

We recommend a Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields, available at Sears Retail Stores.

•	Warranty and Introduction	2
•	Table Of Contents	2-3
•	Rules For Safe Operation	4-6
•	Electrical	7
•	Glossary and Product Specifications	8
•	Unpacking and Accessories	9
•	Loose Parts List	...................................... 10
•	Small Parts List	11-12
•	Tools Needed	13
•	Labels	14-15
•	Features	16-17
•	Assembly	18-27
	InstallingHandwheels on Table Saw Base	18
	Assembling Leg Stand	18-19
CRAFTSMAN"TABLESAW315.228310		2

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