Craftsman 124.58833 Operator's Manual page 15

SPECIFICATIONS
Capacity with 10" Blade:
Depth of cut at 90°..........................................................3-1/8"
Maximum tilt angle of arbor (left)........................................45°
Depth of cut at 45°........................................................2-3/16"
Max. cut right of blade with rip fence.............................29-1/2"
Max. cut left of blade with rip fence..............................14-1/2"
Saw Dimensions:
Table height..................................................................37-3/8"
Cabinet depth...............................................................21-3/4"
Cabinet width......................................................................19"
Table area ...........................................................27" x 20-1/8"
Front of table to blade ..................................................11-3/8"
Rip Fence Dimensions:
Rip fence .....................................................................31-5/8"
Rip fence rails (front and rear) .................................... 56-1/2"
Blade capacity maximum ...................................................10"
Blade arbor .......................................................................5/8"
Dado blade capacity maximum .........................................3/4"
Saw Construction:
Cabinet ..................................... Totally Enclosed Steel Panel
Table ........................................................................ Cast Iron
Rip fence ................. Aluminum Tube with HDPE Guide Plate
Drive system.................................................................. V-belt
Exhaust port ....................................................................... 4"
Miter gauge ............... Cast Aluminum withT-slot Roller Guide
Blade guard ......................... Acrylic with Anti-kickback Pawls
Switch ......................... Locking Paddle Switch with Overload
Arbor RPM................................................ 3450 RPM approx.
Motor:................. 1-3/4 HP, 3450 RPM, 120V/15A, 240V/7.5A
Single-Phase, Capacitor Start/Run
Gross weight .............................................................. 308 lbs
STARTING AND STOPPING THE SAW
Refer to figure 38.
WARNING: Never operate saw without blade guards in
place. Be sure blade is not in contact with workpiece when
motor is started. Start motor and allow saw to come to full
speed.
WARNING: Make sure the electrical characteristics of motor
nameplate and power source are the same.
• The ON/OFF switch is located under the front rail of the
table saw at the left side.
• To turn saw on, stand to either side of the blade—never
inline with it. Raise large red OFF paddle and pull up ON/
OFF switch. Always allow saw blade to come up to full
speed before cutting.
• Do not turn motor switch ON and OFF rapidly. This action
overheats the motor and may cause saw blade to loosen.
• Never leave saw unattended while the power is on.
• To turn the table saw off, press the large red OFF paddle.
Never leave saw unattended until the blade has come to a
complete stop.
The saw can be locked from unauthorized use by locking
the switch. To lock the switch:
• Turn the switch to OFF position and disconnect saw from
power source.
• Pull the key out. The switch cannot be turned on with the
key removed.
NOTE: Should the key be removed from the switch at the ON
position, the switch can be turned off but cannot be turned on
again.
• To replace key, slide key into the slot on switch until it
snaps.
WARNING: For your own safety, lower blade or cutting tool
below table surface. If blade is tilted, return it to vertical
position. Turn off safety disconnect or circuit breaker when
saw is not in use.
Figure 38
Large Red Off Paddle
Switch Key
BLADE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
Refer to figure 39.
• Blade height is controlled by handwheel on the front of the
saw.
• To adjust height, loosen locking hand knob. Rotate knob
counterclockwise approximately three turns. Turn hand
wheel to desired blade height.
CAUTION: For safety, blade should be raised only 1/8"above
the surface of the material to be cut. However, if hollow
ground blades are used, raise blade to its maximum height
to allow for greater blade clearance.
• Lock blade height into position. Lock handwheel by tighten-
ing locking knob clockwise. Tighten only until snug.
IMPORTANT: Do not over tighten. Only a small amount of
pressure is necessary to lock handwheel securely.
Figure 39
Angle Indicator
BLADE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
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Switch
Lock Knob
Handwheel