OWNER’S MANUAL B2397 LEFT TILTING 10” CONTRACTOR’S TABLE SAW
TABLE OF CONTENTS GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Page 3 Features Shipping Carton Contents Base Assembly Saw Assembly Align-A-Rip Fence Assembly Aligning the Align-A-Rip Fence Final Assembly Final Assembly Continued Replacing the Saw Blade Operation Instructions Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Table Saw Tips Making a Push Stick Avoiding Kick-Back Basic Cutting Techniques Ripping Bevel Ripping, Ripping Small Pieces, Cross Cutting Bevel Cross Cutting, Mitering, Compou
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS EXTREME CAUTION SHOULD BE USED IN OPERATING ALL POWER TOOLS. KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL, BE FAMILIAR WITH ITS OPERATION. READ THE OWNER’S MANUAL AND PRACTICE SAFE USAGE PROCEDURES AT ALL TIMES. CONNECT your machine ONLY to the matched and specified power source. WEAR SAFETY GLASSES, RESPIRATORS, HEARING PROTECTION and SAFETY SHOES when operating this machine. DO NOT wear loose clothing or jewellery when operating machinery. A Safe Environment is important.
B2397 10” LEFT TILTING TABLE SAW As part of the growing line of Craftex woodworking equipment, we are proud to offer the B2397. The Craftex name guarantees Craft Excellence. By following the instructions and procedures laid out in this owner’s manual, you will receive years of excellent service and satisfaction. The B2397 is a professional tool and like all power tools, proper care and safety procedures should be adhered to.
CARTON CONTENTS Check to see that all of these components are in your carton. Your B2397 Left Tilting Table Saw carton contains all of the components necessary to 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 Misc.
BASE ASSEMBLY Remove all Sheet Metal Components from the box and set aside. Remove the large plastic bag containing miscellaneous small parts and remove the small bag containing the zinc plated nuts, washers and bolts. Select the round head carriage bolts, washers and nuts. The shorter stretchers are for the top support of the base and have dents to fit them to the legs. Use 1 carriage bolt, 1 washer and 1 nut in each of the square holes that match the leg and stretcher.
B2397 SAW ASSEMBLY Remove cast-iron saw table extensions from the carton and set aside. Remove the table saw from the carton and discard all packing materials from the cavity of the saw. Un-wrap the power cord and power switch assembly. Clean all cast-iron parts with mineral spirits to remove the protective coating. Thoroughly dry and apply a coat of paste wax and polish. Carefully mount the saw on the assembled base using the 4 zinc plated bolts, 8 washers and 4 nuts.
B2397 ALIGN-A-RIP FENCE ASSEMBLY Your CRAFTEX Table Saw is equipped with the precision Align-A-Rip fence and when assembled, will provide you with years of precise cutting. There are 5 basic components to the fence assembly, 2 front rail halves, 2 rear rail halves and the rip fence itself. Select the 2 front halves with the measurement scale on them. From the parts bag, select the square-head bolts, washers and nuts.
ALIGNING THE ALIGN-A-RIP FENCE The Align-A-Rip fence should now be aligned and this is best done before further assembly, however, a 10” saw blade should now be installed. Select the type of saw blade that you will be using on a continual basis. (Disconnect the machine from the power source) Loosen the screw on the table insert with a phillips screwdriver and set the insert to one side. Your CRAFTEX table saw comes complete with 2 doubleended blade wrenches.
B2397 FINAL ASSEMBLY AND FINE TUNING Select the 4 plastic fence rail end caps and 4 self-tapping screws and install at the ends of the Align-A-Rip fence rails. Select the 90 degree sawdust port and install it under the saw table. This fitting ‘snaps’ into place and then will rotate freely when connected to a sawdust collector. Lower the saw blade to its lowest position and remove the saw table blade insert by loosening the front screw.
FINAL ASSEMBLY AND FINE TUNING CONTINUED There is a yellow plastic insert in the saw table top and this is used 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.
REPLACING THE SAW BLADE 1. Disconnect the machine from the power source 2. Turn the saw blade raising the hand wheel to raise the blade approximately 20mm (0.79”) above the table surface 3. Remove the throat plate by loosening the cross-head screw at the front of the plate and lifting the plate out. 4. Place one blade wrench onto the flats of the blade arbor. Place the other wrench onto the arbor nut. Remove the arbor nut and flange from the saw arbor by turning counter-clockwise.
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS The two basic kinds of cuts on a table saw are cross cutting and ripping. In general, cutting with the grain is ripping and cutting against the grain is cross cutting. However, with composite materials this distinction may be difficult to make, or not apply at all. In these cases, cutting the wood lengthwise is ripping and across the shorter dimension is cross cutting. Do not perform either operation freehand. Use the fence for ripping and the mitre gauge for cross cutting.
MAKING A PUSH STICK In order to operate your table saw safely, you must use a push stick whenever the size or shape of the work piece will cause your hands to be within 6” of the saw blade. Make sure the push stick is long and sturdy enough to apply a noticeable amount of pressure. A length of 14” is recommended with a notch that fits against the edge of the work piece to prevent slipping.
KICKBACK – HOW TO AVOID IT AND PROTECT YOURSELF The dangers of kickback cannot be overstated. Most often it is caused by the work peice binding against the blade. The result is that the work piece can rapidly move in a direction opposite to the feed direction. During kickback, the work piece can be thrown back towards the operator and can be very dangerous. It can also drag the operator’s hand towards the blade if the operator’s hand is in the wrong place.
BASIC CUTTING TECHNIQUES RIPPING 1. Lock the rip fence by pressing the fence lock lever down. Remove the mitre gauge. 2. Raise the blade so that it is about 3.2mm (0.13”) higher than the top of your work piece. 3. Hold the work piece flat on the table against the rip fence. Keep the work piece about 25mm away from the blade 4. Turn the saw on and allow the blade to come up to speed. Both hands can be used in starting the cut.
BASIC CUTTING TECHNIQUES Cont…. BEVEL RIPPING Bevel ripping is performed the same as ripping but with the saw blade set at an angle not perpendicular with the table surface. After changing the bevel angle, check the alignment of the guard and splitter and make sure there is clearance with the saw blade. RIPPING SMALL PIECES Bevel ripping is performed the same way as ripping but with the saw blade set at an angle not perpendicular with the table surface.
BASIC CUTTING TECHNIQUES Cont…. BEVEL CROSS CUTTING This operation is the same as cross cutting except that the bevel angle is set to an angle other that 0°. After changing the bevel angle, check the alignment of the guard and splitter and make sure there 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°.
MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION Proper care and maintenance should be give to your B2397 to ensure a longer life. Use only mild soap and a damp cloth the clean to the tool. Do not allow liquid to enter the machine. Do not immerse any part of the table saw in liquid. Keep the table surface free of rust. If you notice rust spots after some time, treat them immediately. To lubricate the saw, first use a stiff brush to clean any dust and debris from the gears and worms.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides the path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This tool is equipped with a power cord, which has an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug should be plugged into a matching outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
EXTENSION CORDS If you use an extension cord, make sure that it is in good condition. An extension cord with insufficient capacity will cause a drop in line 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.
ELECRTICAL DIAGRAM 22
EXTRA BLADES 23
TROUBLESHOOTING 24
MACHINE DIAGRAM AND PARTS LIST 25
CABINET AND TABLE ASSEMBLY 26
CABINET AND TABLE PARTS LIST 27
RAIL ASSEMBLY 28
RAIL ASSEMBLY PARTS LIST 29
STAND ASSEMBLY AND PARTS LIST 30
TRUNNION ASSEMBLY 31
TRUNNION ASSEMBLY PARTS LIST 32
ELEVATION MECHANISM ASSEMBLY AND PARTS LIST 33
MITER GAUGE ASSEMBLY AND PARTS LIST 34
SPREADER ASSEMBLY AND PARTS LIST 35
MOTOR ASSEMBLY AND PARTS LIST 36
CRAFTEX 2 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Craftex warrants every product to be free from defects in materials and agrees to correct such defects where applicable. This warranty covers two years for parts and 90 days for labour (unless specified otherwise), to the original purchaser from the date of purchase but does not apply to malfunctions arising directly or indirectly from misuse, abuse, improper installation or assembly, negligence, accidents, repairs or alterations or lack of maintenance.
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