PowerKits™ Power Tool System
Wet/Dry Table Saw AddOn™ Kit
Users Guide

Thank you for buying this Inland product. The PowerKits™ system's key benefit is that a single MainFrame™ and PowerUnit™  combine with any of the AddOn™  Kits to create a complete line of wet or dry operating benchtop power tools. Start off with the basic machine you need now and expand your system as you desire without the expense of purchasing a complete machine each time. Inland makes dozens of accessories for use with your PowerKits™  system that further increase its versatility and affordability.

Safety

• Always wear safety glasses or goggles while operating any of the PowerKits™ machines. A FaceShield™ can be used with most machines for additional protection.
• Use only in a properly grounded electrical system. Do Not override the grounding system.
• Always unplug your machine when moving the PowerUnit™, installing blades, and making adjustments.
• Set up your machines on a sturdy, level work surface that is water tolerant and at a comfortable working height.
• PowerKits™ should not be used by children without close adult supervision. Young children should never be permitted to operate power tools.
• Never operate with guard covers and safety features removed or disabled.    

Wet/Dry Table Saw Kit
The PowerKits™ Table Saw has been designed to work wet or dry. It will cut virtually any material with the appropriate saw blade mounted.

Take a minute to check that you have all parts listed and then refer to the diagram and pictures for assembly. You will need an assembled MainFrame™ (#10500), a PowerUnit™ (#10510 or #10520), and the PowerKits™ Table Saw AddOn™ Kit (#10551).

Wet/Dry Table Saw Kit Parts List

1 - Grey Deep Well Reservoir
1 - Grey Throat plate
1 - Grey Blade Guard
1 - Blade Arbor (2 parts)
1 - 6 ½" General Purpose Blade
1 - 5/64" Long Arm Allen Wrench
1 - Open End Box Wrench

Assembly

1. Snap the deep well reservoir into the MainFrame™ opening securely in place.
2. Place a small collection container under the overflow tube located at the bottom of the deep well reservoir if you plan to use this for wet sawing. Any small container such as a can or food storage container will suffice. It does not need to hold a large volume of water (8 oz. max.).
3. Insert the PowerUnit™ with its shaft extender removed into the right side of the reservoir by aligning he motor shaft into the center opening. The bayonet mount system requires four "L" shaped arms of the PowerUnit™ to be inserted into the four keyed slots available in the deep well reservoir. Turning the PowerUnit™ counterclockwise will lock it in place.
4. Apply a thin coating of Inland MotorShaft Lubricant™ or petroleum jelly to the motor shaft. This helps keep the brass arbor from seizing on the motor shaft and facilitates its removal.
5. Mount the blade to the arbor. For the PowerKits™ table saw, you want the long side of the arbor to be pointing to the right side when the blade's teeth (on top side of blade) are pointing towards you. This blade will be spinning over the top and towards you, so the teeth should be pointing in the same direction. Lock the blade securely in place using the open ended wrench provided. NOTE, this is a reverse thread screw and nut. So, you will be tightening in the opposite direction to what you would normally turn a screw. You want the nut snug but not overly tight.
6. From above the machine, insert the blade and blade arbor assembly into the deep well. Slide the arbor over the motor shaft, and loosely secure the arbor to the motor using the 5/64" allen wrench provided. You will need to position the arbor so that the blade is centered in the next step, so don't tighten the arbor down now.
7. Place the throat plate over the blade so that the blade comes through the slot. Note if the blade is off center to the left or right. If it is, loosen the blade, and adjust it to be centered. Once the blade is centered in the slot of the throat plate, tighten it down on the motor shaft. Then tighten the throat plate in place with a screw in the front and a screw in the rear of the throat plate.
8. Insert the blade guard over the blade pressing the metal mounting bracket into the slot in the back of the throat plate. Note that the slot is behind a square opening in the throat plate. If that square opening is in the front of the throat plate, remove the throat plate and turn it around so that the square opening is in the back. If the throat plate needs to be raised or lowered, simply loosen the nut on the side, place the throat plate in its new position, and lock it securely in place.
9. Check to make sure that the blade guard is aligned over the blade such that there is no contact between the blade and the blade guard. At this point, the blade can be spun by hand (with the PowerUnit™ unplugged!) and e blade will not contact any parts of the table saw

Dry Sawing
Always use proper 6 ½" blades with your PowerKits™ Wet/Dry Table Saw. Inland blades are made to cut all types of materials. If you wish to use another manufacturer's blades, make sure that they are 6 ½" in diameter or less, and that they have a .500" opening for the arbor. Larger blades, or those with an off-sized arbor opening, can run out of balance and cause quick and serious damage to the PowerKits™ system. never saw material thicker than the blade height above the work surface. Practice on a piece of scrap material first to get a feel for sawing and use the speed control (if available on your PowerUnit™) to match cutting speed to the material being cut. A slower cutting speed will tend to give a cleaner finished cut.

1. Make sure that the switch on the PowerUnit™ is turned off before plugging it in. Turn on the PowerUnit™ to its full on position. Use the speed control (if available on your PowerUnit™) to adjust cutting speed to the type of material being cut and your personal preferences as to speed of cut and finish of the cut material.
2. Place the material being cut on the work surface. Make sure that there are no obstacles to interfere with a smooth and continuous feeding of the material all the way through the cut. Feed the material slowly and lightly into the turning blade. do not force the sawing action. If the blade binds up on the material, ease up pressure or perhaps even back off the material a bit. If this is a persistent problem, you might consider using a different blade. Binding can occur when you are trying to cut thicker woods with a General Purpose Blade. The WoodCut™ Blade is designed to take a thicker cut out of the material, thereby reducing drag on the blade. Alternately, for a temporary fix or for those who don't usually need to cut thick woods, trying waxing the blade with a candle or a bar of soap. This will help keep the blade from binding. This is a temporary fix though. If you plan to do a lot of this type of cutting, the other blade will be very helpful.
3. After you complete the cut, turn off the saw then remove the cut pieces.

Wet Sawing
Always use the 6 ½" DiamondTuff™ Blade with your PowerKits™  Table Saw when wet sawing. DiamondTuff™ blades are suitable for sawing glass, bevels, jewels, ceramic tile, porcelain, marble, stone, seashells, and hard plastics. never saw material thicker than the blade height above the work surface. Practice on a piece of scrap material first to get a feel for sawing and use the speed control (if available on your PowerUnit™) to match cutting speed to the material being cut. A slower cutting speed will tend to give a cleaner finished cut.

   Wet Sawing Setup
     If you have been previously dry sawing:

1. Make sure the saw is off and unplugged.
2. Clean the work surface and remove the throat plate with attached blade guard and clean it of any debris.
3. Thoroughly clean the inside of the saw reservoir.
4. Remove the arbor and toothed blade. Mount the DiamondTuff™ blade to the arbor as you did for the toothed blades. Note that the diamond blade does not have teeth, and so is omni directional.

     If you are setting up initially for wet sawing: 

1. If you are initially setting up your PowerKits™ table saw for wet sawing complete the assembly steps A through F in the assembly section before continuing.
2. Place a container to catch any water from the overflow drain tube in the back side (bottom) of the deep well reservoir.
3. Fill the reservoir with water about 1 ½" from the bottom. You can also add a capful of Inland Diamond Coolant™ (Inland #50011) to the water in the reservoir to help increase blade and cutting efficiency. If you overfill the reservoir, the excess will drain out the overflow tube. Excess water will also increase the amount of splashing that will occur.
4. Complete the assembly with steps G through I from the assembly section above.

   Sawing

1. Make sure that the switch on the PowerUnit™ is turned off before plugging it in. Turn on the PowerUnit™ to its full on position. Use the speed control (if available on your PowerUnit™) to adjust cutting speed to the type of material being cut and your personal preferences as to speed of cut and finish of the cut material.
2. Place the material being cut on the work surface. Make sure that there are no obstacles to interfere with a smooth and continuous feeding of the material all the way through the cut. Feed the material slowly and lightly into the turning blade. do not force the sawing action. If the blade binds up on the material, ease up pressure or perhaps even back off the material a bit. If this is a persistent problem, you might consider replacing the blade. Binding can occur when a diamond blade is worn, and there is little diamond crystal left to grind away the material being cut.
3. After you complete the cut, turn off the saw then remove the cut pieces.

Maintenance

Maintenance to your PowerKits™ Table Saw is minimal but important to prolonging its life and performance. Refer to the PowerUnit™ instructions for general motor maintenance.

• To prevent the arbor from seizing on the shaft, apply a small amount of Inland MotorShaft Lubricant™ (Inland #50022) to the motor shaft every time you change or remove a saw blade.
• Remove the arbor if you will not be using the machine for extended time periods.
• To prevent damage to the motor shaft, always make sure to secure tools to the flat side of the motor shaft. Mounting to the round side can scar the shaft and inhibit tool removal.
• Keep the reservoir clean. Always thoroughly clean and dry all parts when switching between wet and dry sawing setups. Periodically remove the motor from the reservoir and completely wash the grid surface, reservoir and MainFrame™ surface.
• Keep the MainFrame™ surface and drain channel clear of debris.
• Replace worn blades immediately. Using a dull blade is dangerous. Replacement blades are available from your Inland Dealer. Available blades include:
  • 6 ½" General Purpose Blade (24TPI*, Flat Teeth)) Inland #90960
  • 6 ½" WoodCut™ Blade (10TPI*, Offset Teeth) Inland #90964
  • 6 ½" DiamondCut™ Blade (80/100 Grit) Inland #40960
    *TPI = Teeth Per Inch

Optional Accessories Available

• FaceShield™: A large clear acrylic shield for additional protection when sawing. Inland #50017
• MagnaShield™: A clear acrylic shield with a precision magnifying lens molded in for viewing intricate and small details when sawing. Inland #50018
• MotorShaft Lubricant™: a Teflon™ based lubricant to help the blade arbor from seizing on the motor shaft and help seal out water and debris. Inland #50022
• Diamond Coolant™: Add to the water in your reservoir to decrease friction, increase grinding speed, and increase the life of diamond bits, blades and discs. Inland #50011.
• GrinderStation™: A free standing, three sided washable vinyl surround that helps contain overspray. Inland #50014.

Wet/Dry Table Saw Kit Specifications
Fits PowerKits™ MainFrame™
Inland Stock no. 10551
Blade Size: 6 ½" Maximum Diameter
Arbor Size: .500" (1.27cm)
Material: Structural ABS

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Service

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