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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
10 in. TABLE SAW
BTS21
Your table saw has been engineered and manufactured to our high standard for dependability, ease of operation, and
operator safety. When properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator’s manual before using
this product.
Thank you for your purchase.
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ......................................................................................................................................................................2 Warranty ...........................................................................................................................................................................2 � General Safety Rules ..........................................................................................
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work when practical. It’s safer than using your hand and frees both WARNING: hands to operate tool. Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow DON’T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, balance at all times. fire and/or serious personal injury. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and clean for better and safer performance. Follow instruc- READ
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES work or around or over the blade while blade is rotating. use brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based products, or Do not attempt to remove cut material when blade is any solvents to clean tool. moving. STAY ALERT AND EXERCISE CONTROL. Watch what BLADE COASTS AFTER BEING TURNED OFF. you are doing and use common sense. Do not operate tool when you are tired. Do not rush. NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE. Normal sparking of the motor could ignite fumes. DO NOT
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SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES IF THE POWER SUPPLY CORD IS DAMAGED, it must NEVER perform any operation “freehand” which means be replaced only by the manufacturer or by an authorized using only your hands to support or guide the workpiece. service center to avoid risk. Always use either the rip fence or miter fence to position and guide the work. AVOID AWKWARD OPERATIONS AND HAND NEVER stand or have any part of your body in line with POSITIONS where a sudden slip could cause your hand t
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SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer. SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION V Volts Voltage A Amperes Current Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second) W Watt Power min Minutes Time Alternating Current Type of current Direct Current Type or a characteristic of current n No Load Speed Rotational speed, at no load o Class II Construction Double
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SYMBOLS The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product. SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result DANGER: in death or serious injury. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result WARNING: in death or serious injury. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in CAUTION minor or moderate injury. (Wi
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ELECTRICAL SPEED AND WIRING EXTENSION CORDS The no-load speed of this tool is approximately 5,000 Use only 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong ground- RPM. This speed is not constant and decreases under ing plugs and 3-pole receptacles that accept the tool’s plug. a load or with lower voltage. For voltage, the wiring in a When using a power tool at a considerable distance from the shop is as important as the motor’s horsepower rating. A power source, use an extension cord heavy enough
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GLOSSARY OF TERMS Non-Through Cuts Anti-Kickback Pawls (radial arm and table saws) Any cutting operation where the blade does not extend A devise which, when properly installed and maintained, completely through the thickness of the workpiece. is designed to stop the workpiece from being kicked back toward the front of the saw during a ripping operation. Pilot Hole (drill presses) A small hole drilled in a workpiece that serves as a guide for Arbor drilling large holes accurately. The shaft
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FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Rating .............................................. 120 V, 60 Hz, AC only Blade Arbor ..............................................................5/8 in. Input .....................................................................15 Amps Blade Diameter .......................................................... 10 in. No Load Speed ....................................5,000 r/min. (RPM) Blade Tilt .................................................................0
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FEATURES HEIGHT/BEVEL ADJUSTING HANDWHEEL - Located on KNOW YOUR TABLE SAW the front of the cabinet, use this handwheel to lower and raise See Figure 2. the blade for height adjustments or blade replacement. This The safe use of this product requires an understanding of handwheel also makes the adjustment for bevel angles. the information on the tool and in this operator’s manual as LEG STAND - Attached to the table saw base, the leg stand well as a knowledge of the project you are attempt
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FEATURES OPERATING COMPONENTS WARNING: The upper portion of the blade projects up through the table and is surrounded by an insert called the throat plate. The Always remove the switch key when the tool is not in height of the blade is set with a handwheel on the front of use and keep it in a safe place. In the event of a power the cabinet. To accommodate wide panels, the saw table failure, turn the switch OFF ( O ) and remove the key. has rails on each side. Detailed instructions are pro
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FEATURES BLADES WARNING: For maximum performance, it is recommended that you use the 36-tooth, 10 in. carbide-tipped combination blade Do not use blades rated less than the speed of this tool. provided with your saw. Additional blade styles of the same Failure to heed this warning could result in personal high quality are available for specific operations such as injury. ripping. Your local dealer can provide you with complete information. TOOLS NEEDED The following tools (not included) a
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LOOSE PARTS The following items are included with your table saw: B C A H D E G F I Fig. 5 A. Rip Fence .................................................................................................................................................................... 1 B. Large Blade Wrench .................................................................................................................................................... 1 C. Small Blade Wrench ...............................
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ASSEMBLY MOUNTING HOLES UNPACKING This tool comes mounted to a leg stand. If you chose to This product requires assembly. remove the leg stand, the table saw must be mounted to a Carefully remove the tool and any accessories from the firm supporting surface such as a workbench. Four bolt holes box. Place it on a level work surface. have been provided in the saw’s base for this purpose. Each Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or of the four mounting holes should be bolt
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ASSEMBLY TO OPEN/CLOSE (SET-UP/TEAR DOWN) THE SET-UP TEAR DOWN LEG STAND See Figure 7. �To open (set-up) the leg stand: � Step 1: With the saw table on end and standing to the side, use your left hand to pull the leg stand latch towards you. Step 2: Once the leg stand is released from the table saw base, ease the legs of the stand down. Steps 3 and 4: Grasp the upper leg support below the saw cabinet. Keeping your left hand clear of the leg stand, pull the leg stand up until it locks i
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ASSEMBLY TO STORE THE TABLE SAW ACCESSORIES See Figures 8 - 9. The table saw has two convenient storage areas (one on either side of the saw cabinet) specifically designed for the saw’s accessories. When not in use, store the accessories securely by snapping each accessory in place. TO MOVE THE LEG STAND RIP FENCE See Figure 10. Holding the leg stand firmly, pull the leg stand toward you until the leg stand and saw are balanced on the wheels. STORAGE Push the saw to the desired locatio
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ASSEMBLY TO CHECK SAW BLADE INSTALLATION See Figure 12. LARGE BLADE WRENCH CAUTION: To work properly, the saw blade teeth must point down toward the front of the saw. Failure to do so could cause damage to the saw blade, the saw, or the workpiece. SMALL BLADE WRENCH NOTE: Arbor shaft has left hand threads. Lower the saw blade and remove the throat plate. Make sure the bevel locking lever is securely pushed to the left. Raise the saw blade to its full height by turning the height/bevel
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ASSEMBLY TO INSTALL BLADE GUARD ASSEMBLY ANTI-KICKBACK See Figure 14. PAWLS Proper installation of the blade guard assembly means that the saw blade and spreader are in alignment. ALWAYS align the spreader to the saw blade prior to turning on the table saw. Lower the blade. Install the blade guard assembly to the mounting plate SPREADER using the wing nut. Partially retighten the wing nut. Check the blade and spreader alignment. WING NOTE: Blade alignment with the spreader can be adj
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OPERATION AVOIDING KICKBACK WARNING: Always use the correct blade depth setting. The top of the blade teeth should clear the workpiece by 1/8 in. to Do not use any attachments or accessories not 1/4 in. recommended by the manufacturer of this tool. The use of attachments or accessories not recommended can Inspect the work for knots or nails before beginning a result in serious personal injury. cut. Knock out any loose knots with a hammer. Never saw into a loose knot or nail. � Alway
