Rockwell RK7323 BladeRunner X2 Portable Tabletop Saw User Manual

: June 10, 2024
: Rockwell

Table of Contents

Rockwell RK7323 BladeRunner X2 Portable Tabletop Saw
Component List
For All Double-Insulated Tools
Additional Safety Warnings For Your Bladerunner
Technical Data
Operating Instructions
Assembly And Operation
Maintenance
Troubleshooting
Frequently Asked Questions
VIDEO HOW TO USE
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Rockwell RK7323 BladeRunner X2 Portable Tabletop Saw

Thank you for purchasing a ROCKWELL® power tool. We are confident that you will appreciate the quality of the product and you will be entirely satisfied with your purchase. Please read carefully the user safety and operating instructions on how to operate this product correctly within safety norms and regulations.

Component List

Switch With Safety Key
Stabilizer Bracket
Blade Storage
Miter Gauge
Table Insert
Guard Knob
Guard
Vacuum Port
Guard Arm
Guard Arm Clamp Knob
Rip Fence
Fence Slot
Miter Slot
Blade Release
Vacuum Adapter (See Fig. K)
Bolt (See Fig. A1)
Guard Arm Assembly Knob (See Fig. A1)
Blade (See Fig. B2)
Blade Holder

Accessories

Miter Gauge x 1
Rip Fence x 1

Blades:

Wood Cutting Blade x 1
Aluminum Cutting Blade x 1
Steel Cutting Blade x 1
Ceramic Tile Cutting Blade x 1
Scrolling Blade x 1
Vacuum Adapter x 1
Blade Grip x 1

We recommend that you purchase your accessories from the same store that sold you the tool. Use good quality accessories marked with a well-known brand name. Choose the type according to the work you intend to undertake. Refer to the accessory packaging for further details. Store personnel can assist you and offer advice.

WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling and other construction activities contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:

Lead from lead-based paints;
Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products and
Arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.

Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals, work in a well-ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.

WARNING: This product maybe contains lead, phthalate or other chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects and other reproductive harm. Please wash your hands after use.

Read all instructions before using this appliance instructions pertaining to a risk of injury general.

For All Double-Insulated Tools

Replacement parts

When servicing use only identical replacement parts.

Polarized Plugs

To reduce the risk of electric shock, this equipment has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not change the plug in any way.

For All Tools As Applicable
Keep Guards In Place and in working order.
Remove Adjusting Keys And Wrenches: Form habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on.
Keep Work Area Clean: Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents.
Don’t Use In Dangerous Environments: Don’t use power tools in damp or wet locations, or expose them to rain. Keep work area well lighted.
Keep Children Away: All visitors should be kept at a safe distance from work area.
Make Workshop Kid Proof with padlocks, master switches, or by removing Safety Key.
Don’t Force Tool: It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
Use Right Tool: Don’t force tool or attachment to do a job for which it was not designed.
Use Proper Extension Cord: Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. Table 1 shows the correct size to use depending on cord length and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gage. The smaller the gage number, the heavier the cord.
Wear Proper Apparel: Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets, or other jewelry which may get caught in moving parts. Nonslip footwear is recommended. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.
Always Use Safety Glasses: Also use face or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty. Everyday eyeglasses only have impact resistant lenses, they are NOT safety glasses.
Secure Work: Use clamps or a vise to hold work when practical. It’s safer than using your hand and it frees both hands to operate tool.
Don’t Overreach: Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
Maintain Tools With Care: Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
Disconnect Tools before servicing; when changing accessories, such as blades, bits, cutters, and the like.
Reduce The Risk Of Unintentional Starting: Make sure switch is in off position before plugging in.
Use Recommended Accessories: Consult the owner’s manual for recommended accessories. The use of improper accessories may cause risk of injury to persons.
Never Stand On Tool: Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is unintentionally contacted.
Check Damaged Parts: Before further use of the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function
check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any other conditions that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced.
Direction Of Feed. Feed work into a blade or cutter against the direction of rotation of the blade or cutter only.
Never Leave Tool Running Unattended. Turn Power Off. Don’t leave tool until it comes to a complete stop.

Additional Safety Warning For All Saws

DANGER: Coasting Cutting Tool Can Be Dangerous – Apply brake immediately to stop cutting tool when the switch is turned off.

WARNING: The torque developed during braking may loosen the blade- retaining nut, and the nut should be checked periodically and tightened, if necessary, especially after braking.

Additional Safety Warnings For Your Bladerunner

For your own safety read instruction manual before operating saw
Wear eye protection.
Keep hands out of path of saw blade.
Do not operate saw without guards in place.
Never reach around saw blade.
Turn off tool and wait for saw blade to stop before moving workpiece or changing settings.
Disconnect power before changing blade or servicing.
Mount or clamp the Bladerunner to work surface. If mounting is not practical, fold the Stabilizer Bracket over table edge.

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Technical Data

Voltage 120 V~60 Hz
Amperage 5 A
No load speed 3000/min

Cutting Capacity

Wood 1-1/2˝
PVC pipe 1-1/4˝
Aluminum 3/8˝
Steel 1/8˝
Ceramic 3/8˝
Stroke length 3/4˝
Blade type T shank
Blade length 4˝ or less
Table size 15-3/4˝x17˝
Protection class / II
Weight 74 lbs.

Operating Instructions

NOTE: Before using the tool, read the instruction book carefully.

BLADERUNNER® — A compact, easy-to-use table-top tool for cutting wood, metal, plastic, and ceramic tile. Lightweight and portable for use right at the work area. Blade is stationary while user moves the material for easier, more precise work.

Before Putting The Machine Into Operation

All covers and safety devices have to be properly fitted before the machine is switched on.
The blade must run freely.
When working with wood that has been processed before, watch out for foreign bodies such as nails or screws etc.
Before turning on the machine, make sure that the saw blade is correctly fitted and that the machine’s moving parts run smoothly.
If the cutting operation will produce a high amount of dust, especially hazardous dust such as ceramic tile or treated wood, connect an effective vacuum to the vacuum port (8).

Assembly And Operation

Action	Figure
Guard Arm Installation	See Fig. A1,A2
Blade Installation	See Fig. B1-B3
Blade Changing	See Fig. C
Stabilizer Bracket Adjustment	See Fig. D1,D2
Guard Adjustment	See Fig. E1,E2
ON/OFF Safety Switch	See Fig. F
Rip Cut	See Fig. G1-G3
Cross Cut	See Fig. H1,H2
Miter Cut	See Fig. I1,I2
Internal Cut	See Fig. J
Dust Collection	See Fig. K
Store the Accessories	See Fig. L1-L4

Maintenance

WARNING: Remove the plug from the socket before carrying out any adjustment, servicing or maintenance.

To insure proper operation and extend tool life, prevent dust from accumulating under the Table Insert (5).

Be sure to use a vacuum or dust extractor for dusty cutting operations such as ceramic tile. (See Fig. M)
If dust accumulates, remove the Table Insert by lifting the latch (e). (See Fig. N)
Vacuum out the dust in and around the Blade Holder. (See Fig. O)
Reattach the Table Insert securely.

There are no user serviceable parts in your power tool. Never use water or chemical cleaners to clean your power tool. Wipe clean with a dry cloth. Always store your power tool in a dry place. Keep the motor ventilation slots clean. Keep all working controls free of dust. If you see some sparks flashing in the ventilation slots, this is normal and will not damage your power tool.

If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.

Troubleshooting

Symptom	Possible Causes	Possible Solution
Tool will not start when switched on.	• Power cord is not plugged in.	•

Check to make sure power cord is connected well into a working outlet.

Poor cut quality

| • Blade is worn out.

• Blade is set incorrectly

• Too much vibration in material.

• Too much vibration of the saw.

• Feed rate too fast.

| • Make sure the blade is sharp and not broken.

• Make sure the blade is installed properly.

• Tighten Guard and Guard Arm firmly down onto material.

• Clamp or fasten saw base to tabletop.

• Feed the material more slowly.

Work efficiency is low.| • Blade is worn out.

• Feed rate too fast.

| • Change to a new blade.

• Feed the material more slowly.

Blade is not clamped tightly by the Blade Holder.| • Blade is not inserted into place fully.| • Use blade grip to push the blade as far into the blade holder as possible before letting go of Blade Release.
Blade Release button cannot be pressed down.| • Dust accumulates.| • Clean the dust around the Blade Release button.

Guard Arm vibrates too much.

| • Screws fixing the Guard Arm on the work table are loose.|

• Tighten the screws as shown in Fig A1.

Rip Fence cannot slide into Fence Slot smoothly.| • Rip Fence locking knob too tight.| • Loosen the Rip Fence locking knob.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Rockwell RK7323 BladeRunner X2 Portable Tabletop Saw?

The Rockwell RK7323 BladeRunner X2 Portable Tabletop Saw is a compact and versatile saw designed for DIY enthusiasts and hobbyists. It is a portable and lightweight table saw that can be easily transported and used on a tabletop or workbench.

What are the key features of the Rockwell RK7323 BladeRunner X2?

The BladeRunner X2 offers several features, including a powerful 5.5-amp motor, a tabletop design that allows for easy setup and portability, a traditional guard and riving knife system for safety, a miter gauge for precise angled cuts, and a versatile blade system that can cut wood, metal, tile, plastic, and other materials.

What materials can be cut with the BladeRunner X2?

The BladeRunner X2 is designed to cut a variety of materials, including wood, metal, ceramic tile, aluminum, PVC, and plastic. It offers the flexibility to tackle different projects and materials commonly used in DIY applications.

What is the maximum cutting depth and width of the BladeRunner X2?

The BladeRunner X2 has a maximum cutting depth of approximately 1.5 inches for wood and 3/8 inch for metal. The maximum cutting width depends on the material being cut and the type of blade used.

Is the BladeRunner X2 suitable for professional use?

The BladeRunner X2 is primarily designed for DIY enthusiasts and hobbyists. While it can handle a variety of materials, it may not have the power and durability required for heavy-duty professional use. Professional users may prefer more robust and specialized tools for their needs.

Can the BladeRunner X2 make angled cuts?

Yes, the BladeRunner X2 comes with a miter gauge that allows for angled cuts up to 60 degrees. It provides the ability to make accurate bevels and miter cuts for various woodworking and DIY projects.

Does the BladeRunner X2 come with different blade options?

Yes, the BladeRunner X2 uses standard 4-inch T-shank jigsaw blades. It comes with five assorted blades, including a woodcutting blade, a scrolling blade, a metal-cutting blade, a ceramic tile blade, and a scrolling and fretwork blade. The blade selection provides versatility for different cutting tasks.

What safety features does the BladeRunner X2 have?

The BladeRunner X2 features a traditional guard and riving knife system for added safety. It helps prevent kickback and protects the user from contact with the blade. Additionally, the saw has a safety switch to prevent accidental starts and a blade-holding compartment to securely store blades.

How easy is it to set up and operate the BladeRunner X2?

The BladeRunner X2 is designed to be user-friendly and easy to set up. It comes mostly assembled out of the box, and the instructions are straightforward. It can be easily placed on a tabletop or workbench, and the blade change process is simple. However, it’s always recommended to read and follow the user manual for proper operation and safety guidelines.

Is the BladeRunner X2 suitable for precise and intricate cuts?

The BladeRunner X2 is capable of making precise cuts, especially when equipped with the appropriate blade and using the miter gauge for accuracy. However, it may not offer the same level of precision as more specialized tools like a scroll saw or a table saw with a larger cutting surface. It is best suited for small to medium-sized projects that require portability and versatility.