Craftex B2397, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...OWNER S MANUAL B2397 LEFT TILTING 10 CONTRACTOR S TABLE SAW ...

Page 2: ...utting Page 17 Bevel Cross Cutting Mitering Compound Mitering Page 18 Maintenance Page 19 Grounding Page 20 Extension Cord Use Voltage Information Page 21 Electrical Diagram Page 22 Extra Blades Page 23 Troubleshooting Page 24 Schematics Part Listings Machine Diagram Parts List Page 25 Cabinet Table Assembly Page 26 Cabinet Table Parts List Page 27 Rail Assembly Page 28 Rail Assembly Parts List Pa...

Page 3: ...dgement to safely use this machine DISCONNECT the power source when changing blades or doing any maintenance and or repairs NEVER leave an operating tool unattended NEVER reach over the table when the tool is in operation NEVER make crosscuts with the rip fence in place NEVER attempt cut material that is warped or twisted ALWAYS keep blades knives or bits sharp and properly aligned ALWAYS keep all...

Page 4: ...ble Saw with a 2HP Induction Motor and a Left Tilting Arbor Power Supply 220V Full Ball Bearing 5 8 Arbor Large Alloy Blade Raising and Tilting Wheels Arbor Lock Belt Driven Arbor Table Saw Height 36 1 2 Overall Table Dimensions 27 x 48 Maximum Rip to Right of Blade 30 Precision Ground Cast Iron Table Precision Ground Open Grid Table Extensions Shrouded Blade and Arbor for Efficient Dust Control H...

Page 5: ...o provide you with years of quality service including a quality carbide tipped blade The individual components will be explained later in this Owners Manual Base Parts Table Extensions Misc Components Details in Manual Table Extension Fence Rail Support Fence Rails Power Switch Connectors Blade Elevation Lock Hex Bolts Lock Washers for Extentions Allen Wrenches ...

Page 6: ...ts at this time Set the base on a level floor and using a spirit level make sure that the top surfaces of the steel base are level commence tightening of the base nuts Select the black washers and nuts for use with the adjustable leveller feet and install them on the base legs Install 1 nut on the foot before inserting it in the leg Install a washer and the second nut but hand tighten only Use a s...

Page 7: ...ip fence rail later Assemble the two cast iron extension tables using the 8 bolts and lock washers illustrated The cast iron extension tables have holes in the end edges to accept hangers for the rip fence front and rear rail assemblies Select the 4 large tapered head philips drive machine screws 4 washers and 4 nuts and attach the hangers DO NOT TIGHTEN AT THIS TIME Select the 2 hand wheels from ...

Page 8: ...dge of the saw table One of the bolts will fit into the hanger strap Install a washer and nut and leave loose Repeat the procedure with the left side front fence extrusion Slide the two halves together so that the plastic sleeve makes a snug fit Repeat the above procedure for the rear fence rails and you may hand tighten all of the nuts at this point Using the smaller machine bolts and nuts instal...

Page 9: ...O NOT OVER TIGHTEN Replace the saw table blade insert a make the screw only snug and sitting just below the surface Set the saw bevel to 0 so that the blade is vertical and lock the bevel with the lever above the blade height wheel Raise the blade Slide the Align A Rip fence over to the right of the saw blade and check the fence cursor to the left of the fence The cursor line should be at the 0 ma...

Page 10: ...remove any grease and insert the miter gauge This is best achieved by having the tail of the gauge slightly beyond the rear of the saw table and then drawing it back There are three positive stops on the miter gauge that have been pre set at the factory 0 degrees 45 degrees left and 45 degrees right Any further adjustments may be done with an allen wrench by loosening or tightening the screws unde...

Page 11: ...ed for making a pencil line to indicate the cut line of the particular saw blade that you have installed in the saw The on off switch has a removable key to prevent unauthorized persons from using it The yellow portion of the switch may be pulled out and stored in a safe place when the tool is in the off position ...

Page 12: ... remove it 5 Ensure that the spindle and washer are clean of dust and debris Place the new saw blade onto the spindle and make sure the blade teeth point down towards the front of the table Put the washer and arbor nut on the spindle and tighten the arbor nut as much as possible by hand Make sure that the new saw blade is against the inner flange and the large washer diameter is against the blade ...

Page 13: ...ither operation freehand Use the fence for ripping and the mitre gauge for cross cutting Before using your saw check the following with power disconnected 1 Make sure the blade is tight and secure 2 Bevel angle and height lock knobs are tight 3 If ripping make sure the fence lock lever is tight and the fence is parallel to the blade 4 If cross cutting make sure the mitre gauge is tight 5 Make sure...

Page 14: ...ch that fits against the edge of the work piece to prevent slipping It is a good idea to have several push sticks of the same length 14 with different sized notches for work pieces of different thickness Below is a sample pattern of a typical push stick The shape will vary depending on your needs requirements The main purpose of the push stick is to keep your hands away from the blade Making the p...

Page 15: ...ent binding and the anti kickback pawls on each side of the splitter minimize the possibility of kickback 2 Do not saw warped bowed or cupped wood The work piece should have one straight smooth side to go against the rip fence or mitre gauge 3 Do not cut freehand Always use either the rip fence or the mitre gauge Never use both 4 Use extra care when the guard assembly cannot be used During dadoing...

Page 16: ...5 Keeping the work piece against the table and fence slowly feed the work piece rearward all the way through the saw blade Continue pushing the work piece until it is clear of the guard and it falls off the rear of the table Do not overload the motor 6 NEVER try to pull the work piece back with the blade moving Turn the power switch off wait for the blade to stop fully turning raise the anti kickb...

Page 17: ...t the saw blade CROSS CUTTING 1 Remove the rip fence and place the miter gauge in the slot on the table surface 2 Adjust the blade height so that the blade is about 3 2mm 0 13 higher than the top work piece 3 Hold the work piece firmly against the miter gauge with the path of the blade in line with the desired cut location Keep the work piece approximately 2 45cm 1 infront of the blade Keep both h...

Page 18: ...e is clearance with the saw blade MITERING This operation is the same as cross cutting except that the miter gauge is locked to an angle other than 0 Hold the work piece firmly against the miter gauge and feed the work piece slowly in to the blade to prevent it from moving during the cut COMPOUND MITERING This is a combination of bevel cross cutting and mitering It is infrequently used Follow the ...

Page 19: ...the grease is attracting too much dust Keep all spray lubricants away from the upper guard After long term use the saw table mechanisms may require lubrication For maximum safety and reliability major repairs and maintenance should be performed at an authorized service center MAINTANING THE RIP FENCE The rip fence should always slide freely If it requires excessive force to slide it or if it feels...

Page 20: ...nces Do not modify the plug provided if it will not fit the outlet have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician Improper connection of the grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock Use only 3 wire extension cords that have 3 prong grounding plugs and 3 hole receptacles that accept the tools plug If the power cord becomes damaged or worn replace it immediately The CRAF...

Page 21: ...ne voltage and lead to a loss of power and overheating The chart below shows the correct sizes to use depending on cord length and nameplate ampere rating If in doubt use the next heavier gauge The lower the gauge the heavier the cord If this saw is to be used outdoors make sure the extension cord is rated for outdoor use Do not use damaged or worn cords ...

Page 22: ...22 ELECRTICAL DIAGRAM ...

Page 23: ...23 EXTRA BLADES ...

Page 24: ...24 TROUBLESHOOTING ...

Page 25: ...25 MACHINE DIAGRAM AND PARTS LIST ...

Page 26: ...26 CABINET AND TABLE ASSEMBLY ...

Page 27: ...27 CABINET AND TABLE PARTS LIST ...

Page 28: ...28 RAIL ASSEMBLY ...

Page 29: ...29 RAIL ASSEMBLY PARTS LIST ...

Page 30: ...30 STAND ASSEMBLY AND PARTS LIST ...

Page 31: ...31 TRUNNION ASSEMBLY ...

Page 32: ...32 TRUNNION ASSEMBLY PARTS LIST ...

Page 33: ...33 ELEVATION MECHANISM ASSEMBLY AND PARTS LIST ...

Page 34: ...34 MITER GAUGE ASSEMBLY AND PARTS LIST ...

Page 35: ...35 SPREADER ASSEMBLY AND PARTS LIST ...

Page 36: ...36 MOTOR ASSEMBLY AND PARTS LIST ...

Page 37: ...ng and handling with the following qualifications Returns must be pre authorized by us in writing We do not accept collect shipments Items returned for warranty purposes must be insured and shipped pre paid to the nearest warehouse see locations on inside back cover of this manual Returns must be accompanied with a copy of your original invoice as proof of purchase Returns must be in an un used co...

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