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  • Page 2 1st Printing, September 2019 Updates of this manual may be available at www.sawstop.com SawStop, the SawStop blade logo, and the configuration of this product are either registered trademarks or trademarks of SawStop, LLC. Software copyright by SawStop, LLC. All rights reserved. Protected by one or more of the following U.S.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    The SawStop Safety System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
  • Page 4 Low Fence ........... 43 Support Shelf .
  • Page 5 Auxiliary Fence and Push Block ........71 Featherboard .

  • Page 6: How To Get Help

    Parts 503.486.6923 parts@sawstop.com Sales 503.595.2665 sales@sawstop.com Our technical support team is standing by Monday-Friday, 7am-5pm PST to help with whatever you need. You can download this manual at: https://www.sawstop.com/support/manuals/jobsite-saw SawStop, LLC 11555 SW Myslony Street, Tualatin, Oregon 97062 USA www.sawstop.com...

  • Page 7: Warranty

    This warranty is void if the saw or any portion of the saw is modified without the prior written permission of SawStop, LLC, or if the saw is located or has been operated outside of the country where the authorized SawStop distributor from whom the saw was purchased resides.

  • Page 8: Safety Warnings

    However, you may incur a serious injury on a SawStop saw depending on factors such as the speed and direction your hand is moving when it contacts the blade and the type of blade you are using.
  • Page 9 • Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use of tools allow you to become complacent and ignore tool safety principles . A careless action can cause severe injury within a fraction of a second. ® SawStop Jobsite Saw Pro...

  • Page 10: Safety Instructions For Table Saws

    • Always use saw blade guard, riving knife and anti-kickback pawls for every through- cutting operation . For through-cutting operations where the saw blade cuts completely through the thickness of the workpiece, the guard and other safety devices help reduce the risk of injury. ® SawStop Jobsite Saw Pro...
  • Page 11 Freehand sawing leads to misalignment, binding and kickback. • Never reach around or over a rotating saw blade . Reaching for a workpiece may lead to ® SawStop Jobsite Saw Pro...
  • Page 12 • Support large panels to minimize the risk of saw blade pinching and kickback . Large panels tend to sag under their own weight. Support(s) must be placed under all portions of the panel overhanging the table top. ® SawStop Jobsite Saw Pro...
  • Page 13 • Make sure that the saw blade is installed to rotate in the proper direction . Do not use grinding wheels, wire brushes, or abrasive wheels on a table saw . Improper saw blade installation or use of accessories not recommended may cause serious injury. ® SawStop Jobsite Saw Pro...

  • Page 14: Additional Safety Warnings

    Check to make sure the saw is in proper working order before using the saw. For example, check the alignment of moving parts, look to see whether moving parts are binding or rubbing, check to see whether parts are broken, make sure accessories are properly mounted on the ® SawStop Jobsite Saw Pro...
  • Page 15 22) Never leave the saw running unattended. Wait until the blade comes to a complete stop and then turn the main power switch to OFF and unplug the power cord when you are finished using the saw. ® SawStop Jobsite Saw Pro...
  • Page 16 26) Keep the top of the saw clean and free from clutter. Cluttered areas invite accidents. 27) Devices that emit electrical noise in the range of 400-600 kHz might cause the brake cartridge to activate. Keep such devices away from the saw. ® SawStop Jobsite Saw Pro...

  • Page 17: Warning Labels

    State of California to cause cancer. For more identificados por el Estado de California como cancérigène. Pour plus d’informations, information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. causantes de cáncer. Para obtener más rendez-vous à l’adresse información, visite www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. ® SawStop Jobsite Saw Pro...

  • Page 18: The Sawstop Safety System

    However, for safety, always turn the main power switch to OFF and unplug the power cord when changing the blade. The SawStop safety system is active whenever the main power is on. The safety system continuously performs many different self-checks to ensure that the components of the system are operating properly.
  • Page 19 The SawStop safety system does not interfere with your use of the saw. You can still make all the cuts ( page 74 ) that you can with ordinary saws, including 0° to 45° bevels, non-through cuts, and Dado cuts (with the optional Dado brake cartridge and the optional Dado table insert).
  • Page 20 Similarly, stacks of two or more 10 inch blades should never be used on your SawStop saw as the combined weight of the blades may be too heavy to stop quickly. If you need to use a blade with a kerf thicker than 3/16 inch, use an 8 inch Dado set with the optional Sawstop 8 inch Dado brake cartridge.
  • Page 21 Bypass Mode. Do not replace the arbor belt with a non-SawStop belt. The SawStop arbor belt is custom designed to dissipate static electricity that may build up on the spinning blade which could cause an unintended activation of the brake.

  • Page 22: Get To Know Your Saw

    Use the power controls to run the saw and monitor the saw’s status (see page 45). A. Power Switch B. Status Lights C. Start/Stop Paddle for Blade Status lights can flash slow or fast (see page 45). ® SawStop Jobsite Saw Pro...

  • Page 23: Location Of Accessories

    The drawer stores items in two layers, with the riving knife and optional spare brake underneath. A. Blade Guard B. Spreader C. Anti-Kickback Pawls D. Miter Gauge E. Hex Key Wrenches F. Riving Knife G. Storage for Optional Spare Brake ® SawStop Jobsite Saw Pro...

  • Page 24: Fence, Power Cord, And Push Stick Storage

    PUSH STICK Insert push stick into opening above brackets, then push until it stops. Swing handle end of push stick into clamp on front holster and push down to lock push stick in place. ® SawStop Jobsite Saw Pro...

  • Page 25: Use Your Saw

    (3A). Always use the saw and the mobile cart on a level surface . Unplug and store the power cord before moving the saw . ® SawStop Jobsite Saw Pro...
  • Page 26 The saw and the cart weigh approximately 113 pounds (51 kilograms) . Be careful and use proper lifting technique to avoid injury . Two people are required to lift the saw . ® SawStop Jobsite Saw Pro...

  • Page 27: Remove/Install Mobile Cart

    Use the hand grips to lift saw straight up and off cart. To re-attach saw, reverse steps. The saw weighs approximately 84 pounds (38 kilograms) . Be careful and use proper lifting technique to avoid injury . Two people are recommended . ® SawStop Jobsite Saw Pro...

  • Page 28: Remove/Install Table Insert

    Press latch until insert pops up. Slide insert up and out. INSTALL TABLE INSERT Slide in so rear screws overlap. Press front of insert down to lock in place. Never operate the saw without the table insert in place . ® SawStop Jobsite Saw Pro...

  • Page 29: Remove/Install Blade

    Make sure direction of blade rotation matches direction of teeth, as indicated by red arrow. Reinstall table insert and riving knife/blade guard. Always switch the power off and unplug the power cord before changing the blade . ® SawStop Jobsite Saw Pro...

  • Page 30: Blade Guard And Spreader

    To cut, raise top of blade above material. Place material flat on table and push slowly and smoothly into blade. Guard will adjust to material height. To install or remove table insert, blade guard must be lifted (see page 31). ® SawStop Jobsite Saw Pro...

  • Page 31: Remove/Install Blade Guard

    (2B). Continue to lift and rotate until the top guard spring (19) releases from the bracket. Store guard in storage drawer when not in use (see page 23). Reverse steps to reinstall guard. ® SawStop Jobsite Saw Pro...

  • Page 32: Anti-Kickback Pawls

    . When the blade guard is not in use, storage places are provided in the accessory drawer for the blade guard, anti-kickback pawls, spreader, miter gauge and riving knife. ® SawStop Jobsite Saw Pro...

  • Page 33: Riving Knife

    Place material flat on table and push slowly and smoothly into blade. Use the riving knife for every operation where the blade guard cannot be used . Neither the blade guard nor riving knife can be used when making Dado cuts . ® SawStop Jobsite Saw Pro...

  • Page 34: Brake Cartridge

    Turn brake key 1/4 turn clockwise and pull out. Pull brake off pins. Slide new brake onto both pins. Insert key and rotate 1/4 turn counter-clockwise to lock in place. Reinstall riving knife/blade guard and table insert. ® SawStop Jobsite Saw Pro...

  • Page 35: How To Replace Activated Brake Cartridge

    Always switch the power off and unplug the power cord before changing the brake . Switch power off and unplug the power cord. Rotate elevation handwheel fully counter- clockwise then fully clockwise to reset blade. ® SawStop Jobsite Saw Pro...
  • Page 36 Use blade wrench with beveled end as a lever to push blade slightly toward end of arbor. Repeat steps 3 and 4 until blade and brake are free. Install a new brake and blade. Reinstall riving knife/blade guard and table insert. ® SawStop Jobsite Saw Pro...

  • Page 37: Attach Dust Collection

    . To reduce your exposure, work in a well ventilated area and work with approved safety equipment including dust masks or respirators designed to filter out such dust and chemicals . ® SawStop Jobsite Saw Pro...

  • Page 38: Set Blade Elevation And Tilt

    (1B) to lower blade. A single rotation adjusts blade elevation from fully lowered to fully raised, and vice versa. Blade tilt angle is indicated by position of red pointer over tilt scale. ® SawStop Jobsite Saw Pro...
  • Page 39 (3A) and sliding hand wheel to side (3B) . Release backplate to lock blade in place. This adjusts tilt angle in single degree increments. Adjust tilt angle in fractional degree increments by rotating tilt adjustment knob. ® SawStop Jobsite Saw Pro...

  • Page 40: Rip Fence And Extension Table

    Further, the blade could contact the fence resulting in damage and brake activation . RIP FENCE AND EXTENSION TABLE Use fence to guide material during rip cuts. Use the red indicator line (1A) to determine the cutting width. ® SawStop Jobsite Saw Pro...
  • Page 41 The rails for the table must be fully extended to lock the handle. Do not use the saw unless the table is locked in one of the two positions: either fully closed (not extended) or fully open (fully extended) . ® SawStop Jobsite Saw Pro...
  • Page 42 Scale values are only correct when table is fully retracted or fully extended. Do not use the saw unless the table is locked in one of the two positions: fully closed (not extended) or fully open (fully extended) . ® SawStop Jobsite Saw Pro...

  • Page 43: Low Fence

    Flip low fence over and hook rear end on left side of rip fence (3A). Push lever back to lock low fence in place (3B). Do not allow low fence to contact blade . ® SawStop Jobsite Saw Pro...

  • Page 44: Support Shelf

    Always retract the support shelf when the fence is over the table . If the support shelf touches the blade, the brake will activate . ® SawStop Jobsite Saw Pro...

  • Page 45: Operation

    Allow up to 10 seconds to complete and the red status light to turn off. Ready - Running . Saw is ready or motor is running. Coasting Down . Blade is coasting down. Do not touch blade or brake will activate. ® SawStop Jobsite Saw Pro...
  • Page 46 10” blade (or 8” Dado set and brake). Blade Stalled . Cycle power and cut material more slowly. Call SawStop Technical Support if issue persists (see page Replace Cartridge . Cycle power. If error does not clear, replace brake.

  • Page 47: Normal Mode

    Mode will cause the brake to activate . START IN NORMAL MODE ALWAYS WEAR HEARING PROTECTION WHEN USING SAW! Switch power on. Wait while safety system initializes. Red status light flashes slowly until saw is ready. Ready. Red status light is off. ® SawStop Jobsite Saw Pro...

  • Page 48: Stop In Normal Mode

    . STOP IN NORMAL MODE Push paddle in. Green status light flashes fast while blade spins down. Do not touch the blade while it is coasting down . Your touch will trigger the brake . ® SawStop Jobsite Saw Pro...

  • Page 49: Bypass Mode

    • Very wet plywood • Foil or OSB • Mirrors • Aluminum and There is no protection in Bypass Mode! Use Bypass Mode only to cut conductive materials or to test conductivity (see page 51) . ® SawStop Jobsite Saw Pro...

  • Page 50: Start In Bypass Mode

    Bypass Mode • You cannot start in Bypass Mode unless the brake cartridge is installed and all error codes are cleared. • Green light flashes while in Bypass Mode. ® SawStop Jobsite Saw Pro...

  • Page 51: Stop In Bypass Mode

    Bypass Mode to prevent brake from activating. If this status code is not displayed after several trial runs, then it is likely the material is not conductive and you can make future cuts in Normal Mode. ® SawStop Jobsite Saw Pro...

  • Page 52: Care For & Adjust Your Saw

    POWER CORD Periodically check the condition of the power cord; if the cord becomes damaged, it must be replaced by a specially prepared supply cord available through SawStop Service. The cord must be replaced by SawStop or an authorized service agent (see page ®...

  • Page 53: Blade Guard

    Although most of the dust is collected by the dust collection system, it is normal to have some dust collect in the cabinet. Periodically check for dust inside the bottom of the cabinet, trunnion assembly, and dust shroud. Vacuum out the dust as needed to prevent any buildup. ® SawStop Jobsite Saw Pro...

  • Page 54: Make Adjustments

    5 screws clockwise to raise insert or counter-clockwise to lower insert. Balance adjustments between all 5 screws. Feel around edges of insert to ensure it is flush with tabletop. When pressing on insert, it should not rock or click. ® SawStop Jobsite Saw Pro...

  • Page 55: Adjust Fence

    When locking, fence may shift. If this occurs, unlock fence, adjust, and re-lock. Unlock fence. Use a 3 mm hex key wrench to slightly loosen screw in top left side of fence head. ® SawStop Jobsite Saw Pro...

  • Page 56: Adjust Indicator Lens

    0” (0 mm) on ruler, no adjustment is needed. If indicator does not read 0” (0 mm) proceed to next step. Use a 3 mm hex key wrench to loosen bolt next to indicator lens. ® SawStop Jobsite Saw Pro...

  • Page 57: Align Blade To Table

    Remove table insert and raise blade. Set combination square parallel with right miter slot. Extend ruler until it touches space between two teeth at front of blade. Mark that point on blade. Note ruler measurement. ® SawStop Jobsite Saw Pro...
  • Page 58 Use 4 mm hex key wrench to rotate bolt clockwise to move blade right, and counterclockwise to move blade left. Once adjusted, tighten arbor nut. Return to step 2 and make further adjustments as necessary. ® SawStop Jobsite Saw Pro...

  • Page 59: Align Extension Table

    If there is a gap, use a feeler gauge to determine size. If gap less than 0.05” (1.3 mm), extension table aligned, so no adjustment needed. If gap is larger than 0.05” (1.3 mm), proceed to next step. ® SawStop Jobsite Saw Pro...
  • Page 60 Readjust extension table to align marks. Use straightedge to recheck vertical alignment, then recheck marks. Once table top and extension table top are aligned, and the marks are aligned, open extension table and tighten screws. ® SawStop Jobsite Saw Pro...

  • Page 61: Troubleshooting

    Ensure that the electrical supply to the saw is on and you are using was lost, at least temporarily. the correct voltage. The brake cartridge is defective. Replace the brake cartridge with a new cartridge (see page 34). ® SawStop Jobsite Saw Pro...
  • Page 62 Cannot install the cartridge key . The shaft of the cartridge Try installing the key while pressing upward or downward on the key or key is binding in the cartridge. cartridge or on the cartridge bracket. ® SawStop Jobsite Saw Pro...
  • Page 63 The elevation rail is dirty and Raising or lowering the needs lubrication. blade feels or sounds rough . The backdrive prevention Contact SawStop Service (see page assembly is worn. The tilt limit stops are not Adjust the tilt limit stops.

  • Page 64: Reference

    Saw Dimensions (with Closed Cart) (H x 26 1/2” x 45” x 29” Dado Diameter 8” W x D) Max. Depth of Cut, 3 1/8” Table Dimensions Blade at 0º 43 5/16” x 24 5/8” (Extended) ® SawStop Jobsite Saw Pro...
  • Page 65 SPECIFICATION LENGTH GAUGE 120 V AC 0-25 Feet 12 AWG Motor Configuration 60 Hz, Univ. 25-50 Feet 10 AWG Amperage 15 A Over 50 Power 2000 W Feet Recommended Arbor No Load Speed 4000 RPM ® SawStop Jobsite Saw Pro...
  • Page 66 A. Adapter B. Metal Screw C. Ungrounded/Unpolarized Outlet D. Grounding Lug/Tab E. Grounded Outlet Box ® SawStop Jobsite Saw Pro...

  • Page 67: Cut Slot In Zero-Clearance Insert

    Clamp a thick piece of wood across right side of table insert to securely hold table insert to table. Start motor and slowly raise blade (see page 38) to its highest elevation. This will create the slot for cuts at zero degrees tilt. ® SawStop Jobsite Saw Pro...
  • Page 68 This will widen slot for beveled cuts up to 45 degrees. Stop motor and turn saw off. Remove wood and clamps. Remove table insert and install riving knife or blade guard (see page 30). Reinstall insert. ® SawStop Jobsite Saw Pro...

  • Page 69: Cutting Operations

    Max. Rip, Right of Blade (Extension Table Extended) 25-1/2” Max. Rip, Left of Blade 9-1/2” To avoid risk of injury, wear gloves when handling saw blades . Never wear gloves when operating the saw . ® SawStop Jobsite Saw Pro...

  • Page 70: Material Requirements

    3/32” with these tools. When the blade and riving knife or spreader are installed in the saw, there should be a gap of 4-8 mm between the blade and the riving knife or spreader. ® SawStop Jobsite Saw Pro...

  • Page 71: Auxiliary Fence And Push Block

    Clamp featherboard to top of table against side of workpiece opposite fence to hold workpiece flush against fence. You can also clamp a featherboard to fence to hold workpiece down against table surface. ® SawStop Jobsite Saw Pro...

  • Page 72: Miter Gauge

    Check that the angle marker is set at 90 degrees. If adjustment is needed, use a Phillips head screwdriver to loosen screw (2A), adjust angle marker to 90 degrees (2B), and re-tighten screw. ® SawStop Jobsite Saw Pro...

  • Page 73: Miter Gauge Extension

    To reduce the potential for kickback and serious injury, move the fence out of contact with the workpiece when cross-cutting to prevent the workpiece from binding between the fence and the blade . ® SawStop Jobsite Saw Pro...

  • Page 74: Cut Types

    Plunge (7) When you start a cut somewhere other than edge of workpiece. Molding head cutting is not permitted . Tapered cuts are permissible, but are only to be performed with the proper fixture . ® SawStop Jobsite Saw Pro...

  • Page 75: Rip Cut

    6” (150 mm) of blade. The saw comes with a push stick but you can also make one (see page 94). Do NOT use the miter gauge when making rip cuts . The blade guard should be used for all through cuts . ® SawStop Jobsite Saw Pro...

  • Page 76: Non-Through Cut

    Remove the blade guard and install the riving knife (see page 33). If the non-through cut is a rip cut use the fence. ® SawStop Jobsite Saw Pro...

  • Page 77: Cross Cut

    . move the rip fence out of contact with the workpiece, or remove it from the table entirely, to prevent the workpiece from binding between the rip fence and the blade . ® SawStop Jobsite Saw Pro...

  • Page 78: Dado Cut

    Push workpiece slowly and smoothly toward and past blade. For more detailed information on Dado setup or cutting operation, visit the Woodworker’s Guild of America website at: www.wwgoa. com/article/make-better-dadoes-on-the- table-saw/ ® SawStop Jobsite Saw Pro...

  • Page 79: Groove Cut

    Make sure workpiece is not touching the blade . Turn on motor. Use of a featherboard to hold the workpiece down is recommended to help prevent kickback. Use a push block to safely cut workpiece. ® SawStop Jobsite Saw Pro...

  • Page 80: Rabbet Cut

    Position workpiece flat on table and flush against fence. Make sure workpiece is not touching the blade . Turn on motor. Use a push block or push stick to safely cut workpiece. Turn off motor. ® SawStop Jobsite Saw Pro...

  • Page 81: Grooving Cut

    Make a series of evenly spaced cuts along workpiece, moving workpiece over slightly between each cut. As needed, flip workpiece over and make another series of cuts, offset from first set, using same method. ® SawStop Jobsite Saw Pro...

  • Page 82: Plunge Cut

    Slowly lower blade and turn off motor. Turn saw off and wait for blade to stop fully before removing workpiece. ® SawStop Jobsite Saw Pro...

  • Page 83: Other Cut Types

    Increase the depth of the cut in very small increments after each pass. ® SawStop Jobsite Saw Pro...

  • Page 84: Exploded Views And Parts Lists

    EXPLODED VIEWS AND PARTS LISTS TABLE AND FENCE (Fence Parallelism Adjustment Pad as Assembled) ® SawStop Jobsite Saw Pro...
  • Page 85 [C3] [A3] Extension Wing JSS-401 Fence Roller Cover JSS-410 [D3] [A2] Rail Clamp Plate JSS-004 SawStop Fence Label JSS-053 [C4] [D3] [A2] Fence Head Assembly (includes items 55-73) M6x1.0x16 Flat Head Socket Screw JSS-005 [D3] [D4] JSS-466 [A1] [B1] TSI- Premium Table Insert (includes items 7 &...

  • Page 86: Cabinet Assembly

    CABINET ASSEMBLY T IL ® SawStop Jobsite Saw Pro...
  • Page 87 Power Cord Velcro Tie (JSS-AU) JSS-315 Patent Label JSS-110 [A3] Contact Detection Label JSS-462 [B2] Accessory Storage Spring JSS-111 [A3] Coordinates in square brackets [ ] correspond to the grid in the exploded view. M4x14x1 Washer JSS-112 [A3] ® SawStop Jobsite Saw Pro...

  • Page 88: Internal Assembly

    INTERNAL ASSEMBLY ® SawStop Jobsite Saw Pro...
  • Page 89 M5x0.8x12 Button Head Socket Screw JSS-183 Screw [C3] [B1] Coordinates in square brackets [ ] correspond to the grid in the exploded view. 120V, 60Hz Motor (JSS and JSS-TW) JSS-184 [A2] 230V, 50Hz Motor (JSS-AU) JSS-311 [A2] ® SawStop Jobsite Saw Pro...

  • Page 90: Arbor Assembly

    ARBOR ASSEMBLY BLADE GUARD AND MITER GAUGE ASSEMBLY ® SawStop Jobsite Saw Pro...
  • Page 91 Spring Pin JSS-RDC-029 [B3] Lateral Guide Wheel JSS-RDC-007 [B3] Lateral Guide Axle JSS-RDC-008 Coordinates in square brackets [ ] correspond to the grid in the exploded view. [B3] M6x1.0x40 Button Head Socket Bolt JSS-RDC-009 [A3] ® SawStop Jobsite Saw Pro...

  • Page 92: Mobile Cart Assembly

    MOBILE CART ASSEMBLY ® SawStop Jobsite Saw Pro...

  • Page 93: Literature And Tools

    [A1] [B1] [B4] [D3] Foot Pedal Lock Spring MC-JSS-031 [D4] Storage Support Tube (includes items 33 MC-JSS-008 M8x1.25x75 Carriage Bolt MC-JSS-032 [D3] & 35) [A1] SawStop Logo Label MC-JSS-033 Rubber Bumper MC-JSS-009 [B1] [A1] [B1] Foot Pedal Label MC-JSS-034 M6x16x1 Washer MC-JSS-011 [D4]...

  • Page 94: Templates

    TEMPLATES PUSH STICK ® SawStop Jobsite Saw Pro...

  • Page 95: Featherboard

    FEATHERBOARD ® SawStop Jobsite Saw Pro...

  • Page 96: Auxiliary Fence

    AUXILIARY FENCE ® SawStop Jobsite Saw Pro...

  • Page 97: Push Block

    2. Attach C to B as shown using wood glue only (DO NOT USE metal fasteners). 5 1/2” 5” 2” 1/2” 10” 10” 3 1/2” 1/2” 2” 2” 1/2” Thick 3/4” Thick 6” 1/2” Grid squares are 1 inch. ® SawStop Jobsite Saw Pro...
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