Table Saw

SawStop Professional Cabinet Saw

About

The SawStop Professional Cabinet Saw is a premium 10-inch cabinet-style table saw designed for workshop environments where precision, durability and, above all, safety are paramount. It features SawStop’s patented Active Injury Mitigation (AIM) safety system, which stops the blade and retracts it below the table in the event of contact with skin, helping prevent serious injury.

SawStop cabinet saws are heavy, stable machines with cast-iron tables and robust fence systems, suitable for ripping sheet goods, cross-cuts and a wide range of woodworking tasks.

General

Motor

3.0 HP, 230 V (common configuration) with TEFC induction motor.

Blade

10″ diameter, left-tilt, 5/8″ arbor; standard professional grade blade included.

Rip Capacity

Up to 36″ to the right of the blade with the 36″ T-Glide fence assembly.

Table and Dimensions

Cast-iron table top with two extension wings; assembled width approx. 69″, depth 33″, height 34″ (dimensions vary by fence option).

Cutting Capacities

Maximum depth of cut at 90°: approx. 3 1⁄8″

Maximum depth of cut at 45°: approx. 2 1⁄4″

Dust Collection

4″ dust port for connection to a shop extractor.

Safety

SawStop Active Injury Mitigation System

SawStop’s patented safety technology constantly monitors the blade and will stop and drop the blade in less than 5 milliseconds if contact with skin is detected. This greatly reduces the severity of injuries that can occur with other table saws.

General Safety Precautions

• Only trained and authorised members may operate the saw.
• Always wear appropriate personal protective equipment: safety glasses and hearing protection.
• Keep work area clear of clutter and distractions.
• Do not wear loose clothing, jewellery or gloves that could catch in the blade.
• Ensure guards, riving knife and fence are properly installed before use.
• Use push sticks or feather boards when appropriate, especially for narrow cuts.

Emergency Controls

• Know where the emergency stop is located and how to use it.
• Disconnect power before changing blades or performing maintenance.

Safe Use Notes

Before Cutting

• Check the blade for damage and correct installation.
• Set blade height and tilt for the intended cut.
• Engage the dust collection system if available.

During Cutting

• Feed material steadily, keeping hands clear of the blade.
• Use the rip fence or miter gauge for guidance; never freehand a cut.
• Support long or large panels with outfeed tables or stands.

After Cutting

• Turn the saw off and wait for the blade to stop before removing offcuts.
• Clean the table surface of sawdust and offcuts.

Maintenance and Reporting

• Any defects, unusual noise or faults should be reported to a trustee immediately.
• Only qualified personnel may perform maintenance beyond normal cleaning and blade changes.

Induction Requirements

Before using the SawStop cabinet saw, members must:

• Complete a safety induction covering saw controls, setup, blade changing and dust extraction.
• Demonstrate safe techniques for ripping, cross-cutting and using the fence/miter gauge.
• Understand the AIM safety system and its reset requirements.

Old system:

Axminister 10BSB02 10" Cast Iron table saw (now being removed)

The table saw is not currently access controlled but is one of the few items in the shop which is extremely dangerous to use without the proper training.

About

The 10" table saw is on loan from a member (Tim_N) and should not be modified. If you see anything wrong with its condition please contact a trustee.

The saw is powered by a 2.2kw single phase 230v motor. The blade is a 254mm 30mm bore. It can be tilted up to 45'

The manual can be found here manual.pdf

Notes

Do not remove the sticky tape under the blade cover - this is there to level it out so things don't get caught on it. In the main saw cupboard is a metal rod and key, both with Tim asset tags on, these are for changing the blade. Please replace the zero gauge fence if you need to remove it after use, otherwise the bolts and t-nuts get lost and Tim gets upset.

Safety

There are a number of safety features fitted to the saw which should only be removed in certain circumstances and should always be replaced. To remove a safety feature and not replace it after use is a notable offence. In any situation you are removing the riving knife, a trustee must be contacted.

Safety Features

Stop switch - must never be removed. There is a flap on the stop switch that must not be removed. This ensures in an emergency that the saw can be switched off easily.

Riving Knife - the purpose of the riving knife is to prevent kickback. There is only one situation in woodworking a riving knife would need to be removed. Before removing the riving knife you must contact a trustee.

Blade guard - this is to prevent people accidently touching the blade or catching wood on it. If you need to do a cut which requires the blade guard to be removed please ensure it goes back on for the next user.

Locking wheels - please ensure the wheels are locked when cutting.

Induction Notes

• Saw should be unplugged when being maintained for blade swaps
• Explain:
  • how the extractor works and should be used in union with the overhead extractor
  • wheel locks
  • Use of guard and riving knife (and when they should/should not be used)
  • the concept of kick back
  • table saw is a 2 man operation
• Demonstrate:
  • how to use the fence and minor adjustments, how to measure stock
  • use of the mitre gauge and the cross cut sleds (and how the fence should not be used in conjunction!)
  • how to store the mitre gauge
  • how to change the blade out and where the tools are
  • how to level the blade to 90' with the magnetic guide and how to adjust the angle using the various locks and levers.
  • how to setup an overfeed (material catcher)
  • use of push sticks / gripper
  • clean up
  • stowing of equipment & returning it back to "safe" (putting blade guide up)