SwapTop™ Table Saws
Users Guide
Thank you for buying this Inland product. These instructions cover assembly and use of the SwapTop™ Came Saw, Tile Saw, SwapTop™ Hobby Table Saw and the SwapTop™ Table Saw Conversion Kit. Please read all the instructions to understand the correct components, set up, and use of your machine.
Safety
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Always wear safety glasses or goggles. You can use a FaceShield™ or MagnaShield™ for additional protection.
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Plug into a grounded electrical system. Do Not override the grounding system.
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Always unplug your machine when switching between set ups, installing blades, and making adjustments.
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Place on a sturdy, level, water tolerant surface at a comfortable working height.
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Never operate with guard covers and safety features removed or disabled.
Parts List
Use the chart and picture to
verify you have the following items:
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Name |
Color |
No. |
(10630) |
(10660) Came Saw |
(10670) |
(10665) |
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A Machine Base |
Grey |
1 |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
|
B Motor Unit |
Yellow |
1 |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
|
C Removable Work Surface |
Grey |
1 |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
|
D Blade Arbor & Nut |
Brass |
1 |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
|
E Blade Arbor Wrench |
Silver |
1 |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
|
F Protractor |
Grey |
1 |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
|
G Blade Guard |
Grey |
1 |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
|
H Rip Fence |
Grey |
1 |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
|
I 5/64" Allen Wrench |
Black |
2 |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
|
J Plastic Drain Tube Clear |
Clear |
1 |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
|
6 ½" Saw Blade |
Silver |
1 |
General |
General |
Diamond |
General |
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| Setting Up the SwapTop™ Table Saw | |
| 1. Make sure the machine is unplugged. If you were set up for routing, remove all grinding heads, the grid surface, and reservoir. You should have only the open base and yellow motor unit. |  |
| 2. Mount the saw blade on the
blade arbor with the blade teeth positioned to saw downward. (If you are
using a diamond blade, this is not applicable.) Tighten the blade onto the
blade arbor with the blade arbor nut. The threads are reverse threads, so
the nut tightens by turning it to the left (counterclockwise).
3. Slide the arbor with mounted blade onto the motor shaft. Position the blade and arbor so the blade will rest approximately in the center of the saw blade reservoir. Don’t tighten yet, exact positioning will be done in the next step. |
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| 4. Set the motor unit (with blade mounted loosely) into the machine base. It will locate snugly. Slide the arbor to the center of the saw blade well. Tighten the blade arbor set screw onto the flat portion of the motor shaft using the 5/64" allen wrench provided. |  |
| 5. Lower the work surface straight down onto the base making sure the U-shaped extensions in the top slide inside the blade well. There are spring-loaded latches on each side to snap it in place. Make sure that it is snapped securely on both sides. You should be able to lift the machine by the work surface without it disengaging. Verify that the motor unit is unplugged. Turn the blade by hand to make sure it does not rub against the sides of the metal work surface. If necessary, reposition the blade arbor so that the blade can spin freely. |  |
| 6. Set the blade guard in position in the slot provided behind the blade (on the work surface). Check the blade to make sure there is no interference between the blade and the work surface by plugging in the saw and turning the switch on and off quickly. The saw should run smoothly and quietly. If the blade makes contact with anything repeat Step 4 until it turns properly. |  |
Sawing With Your SwapTop™
Dry Sawing
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Turn on the saw
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Place your material flat on the table. Slowly feed it into the blade. Allow the blade to do the cutting. Too much pressure will slow the cutting process.
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If you feel the blade binding on the material, you might want to use the WoodCut™ blade instead. The WoodCut™ blade has offset teeth to allow a larger kerf in the cutting path eliminating binding problems.
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NEVER cut anything thicker than the blade height above the work surface.
Wet Sawing
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One of the most versatile features of your saw is it can
operate wet using diamond blades to cut glass, ceramic tile, stone, and other
similar materials. -
If you have been dry sawing you will need to remove any sawing debris from the surface and sawing well. Install a 6 ½" DiamondTuff blade following the instructions in setting up your saw.
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Set up the coolant reservoir per its instructions and connect the coolant feed hose to the top of the blade guard. Fill the well with coolant.
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Connect the overflow drain hose to the outlet on the bottom rear of the saw base. Place the end in an appropriate receptacle.
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Start the flow of the coolant by opening the valve on the Water Drip AddOn™ Kit.
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Practice with a scrap piece of material and start slowly to get a feel for cutting with a diamond blade. The coolant keeps the working area of the blade clear of debris with a small puddle of coolant showing. There should not be water flooding the saw table. If a paste forms around the cutting area, increase the coolant flow; sawing dry will severely affect the life and performance of diamond blades. You will soon develop a feel for the best rate that does not slow the motor while giving you a good sawing rate.
Using the Rip Fence
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IMPORTANT: Turn off the saw when you are setting up a cut
or adjusting a cut with the fence! Use the fence as a guide to make repeat cuts
or ensure an accurate straight cut with all materials, wet or dry. -
It consists of two pieces: the rip fence and the pressure plate. The rip fence hooks onto the rear of the work surface and tightens with the pressure knob forcing the pressure plate onto the front of the work surface. Use the higher groove on the pressure plate.
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Use a ruler to measure from the edge of the blade to the edge of the rip fence closest to the saw blade. You can use the rip fence on either side of the blade. To ensure accuracy measure from the front and back of the blade.
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Turn the pressure knob to tighten the fence in place. Make a test cut and check the width. If it is not the correct, adjust the fence as necessary.
Use and Blade Type Reference Chart
| Material | Method | Blade Type | Material | Method | Blade Type | |
| Glass | Wet | Diamond | Wood (solid) | Dry | WoodCut™ | |
| Stone | Wet | Diamond | Wood Composites | Dry | WoodCut™ | |
| Cultured | Wet | Diamond | Plastics | Dry | General Purpose | |
| Mirror | Wet | Diamond | Thin Brass | Dry | General Purpose | |
| Tiles | Wet | Diamond | Thin Aluminum | Dry | General Purpose | |
| Ceramic | Wet | Diamond | Zinc | Dry | General Purpose | |
| Brick | Wet | Diamond | Formica | Dry | General Purpose |
Maintenance
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Always unplug the unit when cleaning.
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We recommend after wet use to drain any remaining coolant: The debris from glass and related materials has a tendency to harden. Rinse and dry the reservoir and removable work surface.
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After dry use empty or vacuum the reservoir of debris and then wipe down and dry the reservoir and removable work surface.
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Never
allow the yellow motor unit to get wet or immerse it in water. Use a vacuum
to remove any debris from the bottom air vents on the unit.
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Always secure blades to the flat side of the motor shaft. You can use a thin coating of Inland MotorShaft Lubricant (stock #50022) or petroleum jelly to help keep the arbor from seizing on the shaft.
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Check the power cord periodically for cuts or damage.
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Check all coolant lines and tubes to see that they are not clogged.
Product Specifications
Convertible Motor Unit Table Saw Permanent Magnet AC Motor Work Surface: 12" x 9 3/4" 5/16" Stainless Steel Motor Shaft Height: 6 ½" 115VAC / 60Hz, or 230/240VAC / 50Hz Blade Diameter: 6 ½" 180 Watts / 31 oz-in Torque / 2800 RPM Maximum Cutting Thickness: 1" Two Year Full Confidence Warranty
Parts and Accessories
6
½" General Purpose Blade
w/ 24TPI (Teeth Per Inch), Flat Teeth: Inland #90960
6
½" WoodCut™ Blade w/ 10TPI,
Offset Teeth: Inland #90964
6
½" DiamondCut™ Blade (80/100
Grit): Inland #40960
Router / Shaper Conversion Kit no.
10655:
Turn your SwapTop™ Table Saw into a full function wet or dry router and
shaper.
Service
If you have any questions or comments regarding the use of this or any Inland product please call Inland Customer Service at 1-800-521-8428 9 AM to 5 PM EST., email us, or write us at:
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Inland Craft Products, Co. 32052 Edward Madison Heights, MI 48071 |
Document No. 3000/QF/599 |