Tradesman BTS10W4 User Manual

OWNER’S MANUA
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TRADESMAN ®
10” TABLE SAW WITH STAND
& EXTENSION WING
Model # BTS10W4
Item #53006
CAUTION – FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY
READ YOUR OWNER’S MANUAL THROUGH COMPLETELY AND CAREFULLY BEFORE
ATTEMPTING TO SET-UP OR OPERATE YOUR NEW POWER TOOL.
ALL OPERATORS OF THIS EQUIPMENT SHOULD READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL SAFETY RULES
PRINTED ON THE MACHINE AND THIS OWNERS MANUAL BEFORE USE.
Your new Power Tool is a well built, carefully inspected versatile machine, capable of giving
you many years of dependable service. Your power tool comes complete in one carton with a
minimum of first assembly and setup required by you. When unpacking, be sure to check all
packages and packing material for loose parts before discarding.
NOTICE:
On the nameplate of your machine you will find the serial number and MFG date
code of your unit. Please record these numbers on this manual cover for future service
reference.
SERIAL #
MFG. DATE # PURCHASE DATE: .
POWER TOOL SPECIALISTS,INC E.WINDSOR,CT 06088 PRINTED IN TAIWAN
www.tradesman-rexon.com
1-800-243-5114

Tradesman BTS10W4 Specifications

General

Blade Diameter	10 inch
Motor Power	15 Amp
Weight	52 lb
Arbor Size	5/8 inch
Type	Table Saw

Summary

CAUTION – FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

MOTOR

Details specifications for the table saw's motor.

SAW

Details specifications for the table saw itself.

POWER TOOL SAFETY

TABLE SAW SAFETY

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS AND SAFETY

POWER SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS

Specifies power source and circuit protection needs.

EXTENSION CORD REQUIREMENTS

Details gauge and condition requirements for extension cords.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

Explains proper grounding procedures for safety.

PRE ASSEMBLY

ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS

ASSEMBLE STAND (Fig. 1)

Step-by-step guide to assembling the saw's stand.

ASSEMBLE TABLE SAW TO STAND (Fig. 1, 2)

Instructions for mounting the table saw onto its assembled stand.

ASSEMBLY

RIP FENCE (FIG. 7)

BLADE GUARD ASSEMBLY (FIG. 11, 12, 13)

Steps for assembling the blade guard and splitter.

INSTALLING AND CHANGING THE BLADE (FIG. 8, 9, 10)

Guide on safely installing and changing the saw blade.

INSTALLING THE TABLE EXTENSION FENCE (FIG. 14, 15)

ADJUSTMENTS

RIP FENCE ADJUSTMENT (FIG. 18)

How to adjust the rip fence for parallel alignment.

ADJUSTING THE 90° AND 45° POSITIVE STOPS (FIG. 19, 20, 21)

How to set the blade's positive stops for 90 and 45 degrees.

MITER GAUGE ADJUSTMENT (FIG. 17)

BLADE PARALLEL TO THE MITER GAUGE GROOVE (FIG. 21, 22)

ADJUSTMENTS

OPERATION

RAISE THE BLADE (FIG. 24)

TILTING THE BLADE (FIG. 24)

RIPPING (FIG. 27, 28)

Detailed guide on performing ripping cuts safely.

ON/OFF SWITCH (FIG. 25)

CROSSCUTTING (FIG. 29)

Detailed guide on performing crosscutting operations safely.

OVERLOAD PROTECTION (FIG. 25)

DADO CUTS (FIG. 34)

MAINTENANCE

GENERAL MAINTENANCE

BLADE RAISING AND TILTING MECHANISM (FIG. 35)

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