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ET-3409-J
TABLE SAW
CAUTION
RISK OF INJURY!
READ MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING!
THIS MANUAL IS AN IMPORTANT PART OF THE TABLE SAW
AND SHOULD REMAIN WITH THIS UNIT WHEN YOU SELL OR RENT IT.
Table Saw Operator's Manual 1
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Introduction Congratulations on the purchase of your new Table Saw! You can be assured your table saw was constructed and designed with quality and performance in mind. Each component has been rigorously tested to ensure the highest level of acceptance. This operator's manual was compiled for your benefit. By reading and following the simple safety, installation, opera- tion, maintenance and troubleshooting steps described in this manual, you will receive years of trouble-free operation from
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Table of Content SAFETY ....................................................................................................................................................... 4-9 GENERAL SAFETY RULES ............................................................................................................ 4-9 FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION ..................................................................................................................... 10-11 MODEL..................................
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Safety RECOGNIZE SAFETY INFORMATION This is the safety alert symbol. When you see this symbol on your tool or in this manual, be alert to the potential for personal injury. Follow recommended precautions and safe operating practices. UNDERSTAND SIGNAL WORDS A "DANGER, WARNING or CAUTION" safety warning will be surrounded by a "SAFETY ALERT BOX." This box is used to designate and emphasize Safety Warnings that must be followed when operating this tool. Accompanying the Safety Warnings are "signa
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WARNING ALWAYS KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order. ALWAYS KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN Avoid injuries by not cluttering the work areas and work benches. NEVER USE TOOL IN HAZARDOUS ENVIRONMENTS Never use the power tool in damp or wet places and never expose it to rain. Always keep the work area well lighted. NEVER PERMIT CHILDREN OR OTHERS TO LOITER NEAR THE WORK AREA Keep all people (especially children) away from the work area. Always unplug unattended tools and keep the work place tamper-proo
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WARNING FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING THE TABLE SAW 1. Always wear eye protection when using the table saw. 2. Always use saw blade guard and spreader for every operation for which it can be used, including all through sawing. 3. Always keep hands out of the path of the saw blade. 4. Always use a push stick when required. 5. Pay particular attention to instructions on reducing risk of kickback. 6. Never perform any freehand operation with the table saw. 7. Nev
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CAUTION EXTENSION CORD Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. Table shows the correct size to use depending on cord length and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gage. The smaller the gage number, the heavier the cord. Table 1 MINIMUM GAGE FOR CORD SETS
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IMPORTANT SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR USE OF THIS POWER TOOL WARNING: THE FOLLOWING SPECIFIC OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MUST BE OBSERVED WHEN USING THIS POWER TOOL IN ORDER TO AVOID INJURY. DO's: ALWAYS OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING RULES TO ASSURE SAFE USE OF THIS TOOL: 1. Review the Manual and familiarize yourself with the safety rules and operatinginstructions for this POWER TOOL before attempting to use it. 2. Always confirm that the POWER TOOL is clean before using it. 3. Always wear snug-fitting clothin
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IMPORTANT SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR USE OF THIS POWER TOOL WARNING: THE FOLLOWING SPECIFIC OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MUST BE OBSERVED WHEN USING THIS POWER TOOL IN ORDER TO AVOID INJURY. DON'Ts: NEVER VIOLATE THE FOLLOWING RULES TO ASSURE SAFE USE OF THIS TOOL: 1. Never operate the POWER TOOL unless you fully understand the operating instructions contained in this Manual. 2. Never leave the POWER TOOL unattended without first unplugging the power cord. 3. Never operate the POWER TOOL when you are t
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Functional Description MODEL: ET-3409-J TABLE SAW NOTE: The information contained in this Instruction Manual is designed to assist you in the safe operation and maintenance of the power tool. NEVER operate, or attempt any maintenance on the tool unless you have first read and understood all safety instructions contained in this manual. Some illustrations in this Instruction Manual may show details or attachments that differ from those on your own power tool. NAME OF PARTS: (Fig. 1) (Fig. 2) 10 T
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Functional Description SPECIFICATIONS: TABLE SAW ET-3409-J: Motor Series Commutator Motor Power Source Single-Phase AC 60Hz Voltage (Volts) 115 Full-load Current (Amp) 15 Applicable saw blade Outside Dia. 10" (255 mm) Hole Dia. 5/8" (15.9 mm) No load speed 5000 RPM Max. sawing dimensions: 90° Max. Height 3" Bevel: 45° Max. Height 2-1/2" Net Weight 64 lbs (29 kg) Cord 3 Conductor type cable 6.6 ft (2 m) UNPACKING: The parts illustrated in Fig. 3 described are packaged together with the tool. When
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Preparation PREPARATION: Make the following preparations before operating the power tool: 1. Installation: The table saw must be properly secured to a sturdy work bench, stand or cabinet. Casters (if provided) on the work bench, stand or cabinet must be locked during operation. If there is any tendency for the table saw to move during operation, this must be corrected immediately. (Fig. 4) a. Place the table saw in the desired location. Make certain that is (or will be) adequate space on all sid
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Assembly ASSEMBLY PROCEDURES: WARNING: TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT OR PERSONAL INJURY, ALWAYS CONFIRM THAT THE SWITCH IS TURNED OFF AND THE POWER PLUG HAS BEEN DISCONNECTED FROM THE RECEPTACLE BEFORE ASSEMBLY OF THIS TOOL. 1. Assembly of Handle Bar (Fig. 5): The handle bar allow faster turning of the wheel. When properly assembled it will rotate freely but with only a small amount of play. a. Tighten the screw of the handle bar until it hits against the wheel. b. Securely tighten the handle bar nut wit
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Assembly ASSEMBLY PROCEDURES (CONT.): 4. Mounting and adjusting Saw Blade Guard Assembly: CAUTION: THE SAW BLADE GUARD AND SPREADER ASSEMBLY MUST BE ALIGNED PROPERLY TO THE SAW BLADE IN ORDER TO PREVENT KICKBACK. Mount the saw blade guard assembly, which includes the spreader and anti-kickback pawls. (Fig. 8-d) MOUNTING THE SPREADER: (Fig. 8-a) a. Loosen the saw blade tilt lock handle, move the saw blade tilting mechanism to the left and set the saw blade to 0° by means of the stopper. Tighten t
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Assembly ASSEMBLY PROCEDURES (CONT.): 7. Assembly of the Table Saw Stand and The Table Saw: WARNING: DO NOT USE THIS TABLE SAW STAND WITH ANY OTHER TOOL. DO NOT STAND ON TABLE SAW STAND OR USE AS LADDER OR SCAFFOLDING. MAXIMUM LOAD: 300 LBS (136KG). DO NUT USE TABLE SAW STAND IF IT IS DAMAGED OR BENT. a. Unfold the table saw stand until it is fully opened. (Fig. 11-a) (Fig. 11-a) b. Place the table saw stand upright on a solid flat level surface. c. Place the table saw on the table saw stand. (F
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Assembly ADJUSTMENT (CONT.): j. Slide the miter gauge rearward until the clamped bar is closest to the tip of the marked saw blade tooth. (Fig. 13-c) k. If the bar just touched the tooth when the gauge was in the front position, it should just touch the tooth in the rear position. Likewise, if there was some clearance between the bar and the tooth tip at the front, the same clearance should be at the rear. l. If the front and rear clearances are not identical; - remove the miter gauge. - loosen
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Assembly ADJUSTMENT (cont.): 3. Adjustment of rip fence. Before shipment from the factory the saw blade is set parallel to the miter gauge groove and the rip fence is adjusted parallel to the miter gauge groove. Check and adjust the parallel of the rip fence by the following procedures, in order, to have accurate work and prevent kickback when ripping. Before adjustment of rip fence, check and adjust slider (it is assembled under the width body) to engage with the groove on front rail. a. Raise
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Assembly ADJUSTMENT (cont.): 5. Adjustment of miter gauge: The miter gauge should be square to the saw blade. Check and adjust the milter gauge the following procedures. To adjust pointer 0 setting. a. Loosen the clamp handle (B) and place a square against both the saw blade and miter gauge. The pointer should indicate 90° on the protractor scale on the miter gauge. b. If the pointer does not point to 0 on the miter gauge; - tighten clamp handle (B). - loosen the 5 mm machine screw on the sheet
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Operation PRACTICAL OPERATIONS: 1. Switch Operations (Fig. 19): To turn the table saw ON, lift the lever of the switch. To turn the table saw OFF, push the lever of the switch. Try this operation without the saw being plugged in. WARNING: ALWAYS REMOVE THE SAFETY KEY FROM THE SWITCH WHEN THE TABLE SAW IS NOT IN USE. THIS WILL ENSURE THAT THE TABLE SAW CANNOT BE TURNED ON ACCIDENTALLY OR BY SOMEONE (ESPECIALLY A CHILD) WHO (Fig. 19) IS NOT QUALIFIED TO USE THE TABLE SAW. IF THE SAFETY KEY IS LEFT
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Operation PRACTICAL OPERATIONS (cont.): 5. Rip Fence Operation (Fig. 22): The rip fence can be used on either side of the saw blade. The pointer on rip fence indicates the distance between the saw blade and rip fence. a. Raise the grip to the upside and release the fixation of the rip fence. b. Move the rip fence right and left while pressing the width body against the table surface and set the desired distance form the saw blade. c. Lower the grip to the bottom and fix the rip fence. WARNING: T
