Background
The Craftsman Table Saw 315.228390 is a stationary table saw with a 10 inch blade diameter, produced by Diehl Manufacturing Co. for Sears. Its 13 amp, 1.5 HP motor operates at a no load speed of 3600 RPM. The table saw's blade tilt ranges from 0 to 45 degrees, and the table size is 20 x 27 inches without extensions and 44 x 27 inches with extensions. The blade arbor size is 5/8 inch, and it operates on 120V, 60Hz AC. The maximum cutting capacity is 3-3/8 inches at 0 degree miter and 0 degree bevel, and 2-1/4 inches at 0 degree miter and 45 degree bevel.
The table saw features a precision ground cast iron table top with front and rear T-slotted rails, blade height and bevel adjustment handwheels, a miter gauge with positive stops at 90 and 45 degrees, a self-aligning rip fence with scale, a steel leg stand with leveling feet, removable 12 inch stamped steel table extensions, an enclosed belt drive and motor mount system, a blade guard assembly with anti-kickback pawls and riving knife, and an on/off switch with removable safety key. Maintenance includes cleaning sawdust from the rails, table surface, and cabinet interior, applying paste wax to the table top, checking nuts, bolts, screws, and belts for tightness, lubricating the tilt and height adjustment mechanisms, replacing worn power cords, and keeping the blade sharp and clean.
Technical Specifications
- Model Number: 315.228390
- Product Type: Table Saw
- Motor: 13 amp, 1.5 HP
- No Load Speed: 3600 RPM
- Blade Diameter: 10 inches
- Blade Tilt: 0 to 45 degrees
- Table Size (without extensions): 20 x 27 inches
- Table Size (with extensions): 44 x 27 inches
- Blade Arbor Size: 5/8 inch
- Voltage: 120V
- Frequency: 60Hz AC operation
- Max Cutting Capacity (0 degree miter, 0 degree bevel): 3-3/8 inches
- Max Cutting Capacity (0 degree miter, 45 degree bevel): 2-1/4 inches
- Table Top Material: Precision ground cast iron
- Table Top Features: Front and rear T-slotted rails
- Adjustment Handwheels: Blade height and bevel
- Miter Gauge: Positive stops at 90 and 45 degrees
- Rip Fence: Self-aligning with scale
- Stand Material: Steel leg stand with leveling feet
- Table Extensions: Removable 12 inch stamped steel
- Drive System: Enclosed belt drive and motor mount system
- Blade Guard Assembly: Anti-kickback pawls and riving knife
- Safety Feature: On/off switch with removable safety key
Warranty
The Craftsman Table Saw 315.228390 comes with a comprehensive one-year warranty. This warranty covers any defects in materials or workmanship. Should the saw fail due to these issues within one year of purchase, Sears promises to repair it free of charge. It's important to note, however, that the warranty period is limited to 90 days from the purchase date if the saw is used commercially or is rented. To claim the warranty, owners should contact Sears, providing proof of purchase and details of the defect.