skilsaw SPT70WT User Manual

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skilsaw SPT70WT Specifications

General

Brand	skilsaw
Model	SPT70WT
Category	Saw
Language	English

Summary

Safety Symbols

Safety Instructions

General Safety Rules

Provides essential safety guidelines for work area, personal protection, and tool operation.

Additional Safety Rules

Covers specific precautions for personal protection, clothing, and safe cutting tool practices.

Motor and Electrical Requirements

Power Connection and Extension Cords

Details grounding requirements, outlet specifications, and guidelines for selecting appropriate extension cords.

Glossary of Terms

Tools for Assembly and Adjustment

Combination Square Accuracy Check

Instructions for verifying the accuracy of the combination square for precise measurements.

Getting To Know Your Table Saw

Table Saw Components Overview (Parts 1-12)

Identifies and describes key parts of the table saw, including the power switch, elevation wheel, and rip fence.

More Table Saw Components (Parts 13-24)

Continues the identification and description of table saw components, including storage and handling features.

Unpacking and Checking Contents

Remove Shipping Materials

Step-by-step guide to safely remove shipping restraints like cable ties and styrofoam blocks.

Assembly Procedures

Smart Guard System Assembly

Instructions for attaching the riving knife, anti-kickback device, and barrier guard assembly.

Blade Installation and Rip Fence Attachment

Procedures for removing and installing the saw blade and attaching the rip fence for use.

Storage, Transport, and Mounting

Component Storage and Saw Transport

Guidelines for storing components and safely transporting the table saw.

Mounting the Table Saw

Instructions for securely fastening the table saw to a workbench or stand.

Adjustments and Alignments

Blade Position Stops and Parallelism

How to set 0°/45° stops and ensure the blade is parallel to miter gauge slots.

Rip Fence and Pointer Alignment

Steps for aligning the rip fence and setting the rip fence and table pointers.

Riving Knife and Table Insert Adjustment

Procedures for aligning the riving knife and adjusting the height of the table insert.

Basic Table Saw Operations

Safety Switch and Smart Guard Usage

Explains operation of the power switch and proper use of the Smart Guard system.

Blade Angle and Extension Table Control

How to control blade bevel angle and extend the table for wider workpieces.

Rip Fence and Miter Gauge Operations

Guidance on using the rip fence, its pointers, and the miter gauge for various cuts.

Cutting Techniques

Covers crosscutting, ripping, dado cutting, rabbeting, and other specialized cutting operations.

Maintaining Your Table Saw

Cleaning and Dust Management

Procedures for clearing the dust chute and cleaning the saw's guard and components.

Blade Care and Lubrication

Instructions for sharpening anti-kickback pawls and lubricating gears and brushes.

Recommended Accessories

Lists optional accessories available for the table saw and their catalog numbers.

Troubleshooting