{"product_id":"sawstop-contractor-saw-cns175-pfa30-1-75-hp-30-premium-fence","title":"SawStop Contractor Saw CNS175-PFA30 — 1.75 HP, 30\" Premium Fence","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Contractor Saw is the most configurable machine SawStop builds — over 150 unique configurations once you factor in fence, mobile base, sliding crosscut table, and router table options. It's the saw for the serious home shop or small professional shop that wants cabinet-saw confidence in setup without a cabinet saw's footprint or price.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerformance sits above the hybrid class it competes with. The cast iron table measures 20\" x 27\" and opens to 44\" x 27\" with the extension wings; swap the stamped steel wings for the optional cast iron set and the whole machine gains mass where it matters. A V-ribbed static-dissipative belt transfers power smoothly and keeps vibration down.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 30-inch Premium fence and rail are heavy-gauge steel. On a contractor saw the fence is what separates a serious shop machine from a compromise, and this one locks down square without deflection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnderneath it all is the patented safety system. The blade carries a small electrical signal; skin contact changes that signal and fires an aluminum brake that stops and drops the blade in under five milliseconds. A life-altering injury becomes a scratch, and you're back to work in about 90 seconds after swapping the cartridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey specs\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMotor:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.75 HP, 120V, 14 A, 60 Hz TEFC (user-configurable to 220V with optional kit)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10\", left tilt, 5\/8\" arbor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRip capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30\" right of blade, 12\" left\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepth of cut:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-1\/8\" at 0°, 2-1\/4\" at 45°\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCast iron table with wings:\u003c\/strong\u003e 44\" W x 27\" D\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAssembled weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256 lb — light enough to reposition, heavy enough to stay put\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e two years with saw registration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCNS175-PFA30\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eMotor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.75 HP, 120V, 14 A, 60 Hz TEFC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eBlade diameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eBlade tilt\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLeft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eBlade supplied\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40-tooth professional grade, 5\/8\" arbor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eBlade kerf \/ plate thickness\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.118\" (3 mm) \/ 0.078\" (2 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eMax depth of cut at 0°\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3-1\/8\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eMax depth of cut at 45°\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2-1\/4\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eMax rip right of blade\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eMax rip left of blade\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eCast iron table\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20\" W x 27\" D\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eExtension wings\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12\" W x 27\" D stamped steel (cast iron optional, 35 lb each)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eTable with extension wings\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e44\" W x 27\" D\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eSaw body footprint\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25-3\/4\" W x 27\" D with stand installed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eOverall dimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e61-3\/4\" W x 40-1\/2\" D x 34-3\/4\" H\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eAssembled weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e256 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eWeight, saw only\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e225 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eShipping weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e268 lb in 2 boxes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eShipping dimensions (saw body)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e35\" W x 30\" D x 20\" H\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eDado capacity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8\" diameter, 29\/32\" max width (dado brake cartridge and insert required)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eArbor diameter at blade\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5\/8\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eArbor runout\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.001\" maximum allowable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eTable in front of \/ behind blade\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10-5\/8\" \/ 7-1\/8\" at max elevation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eTable flatness\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.016\" maximum gap, measured diagonally\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eBlade alignment with miter slot\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.010\" maximum displacement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eMiter slots\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eT-shaped, 3\/4\" top, 1\" bottom, 3\/8\" deep, 11-1\/8\" center-to-center\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eDust collection port\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4\" · 350 CFM minimum recommended\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eRiving knife thickness\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.090\" (2.3 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eBlade guard\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard polycarbonate, extends 1\" right of blade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eHand wheels\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6\" cast aluminum with ABS handle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eBelt\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eV-ribbed, static dissipative\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eInsert\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZero clearance, phenolic core, melamine surfaces\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat ships with the saw\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo steel extension wings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMiter gauge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMicro blade guard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRiving knife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo blade wrenches and a push stick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10\" blade and standard brake cartridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard lockdown insert\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade spacing adjustment gauge, 3mm \/ 5mm \/ 8mm hex keys, two hardware packs, owner's manual and assembly instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eManuals and documentation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sawstop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Contractor-Saw-Owners-Manual_US_EN-3-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eContractor Saw Owner's Manual, 2024 and later (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sawstop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Parts_Lists_CNS.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eContractor Saw Parts List (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sawstop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Premium-Fence-Assembly-Owners-Manual.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePremium Fence Assembly (TSA-PFA) Owner's Manual (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sawstop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TSA-PFA_InstallationPoster_April2024.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePremium Fence Assembly Installation Poster (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sawstop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TSA-PFA_PartsList_Jan2025.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePremium Fence Assembly Parts List (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sawstop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Contractor_Saw_Manual_V2.0_CSA-ED201610_2022_2.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eContractor Saw Owner's Manual, 2008–2024 (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVideo\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=d8hJUuJwDcs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eWatch the Contractor Saw overview\u003c\/a\u003e — also playable in the image gallery above.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOrdering and freight\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eShips by LTL freight, 268 lb across two boxes. Curbside delivery is standard; liftgate and inside delivery are available. Send us your delivery ZIP and dock situation and we will have a freight quote back to you the same day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorth knowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e the Contractor Saw uses a partially enclosed dust design, so collection is good but not equal to the fully shrouded cabinet saws. A 4\" port with at least 350 CFM behind it is recommended, and the optional dust collection panel (CNS-DCP) improves capture further.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SawStop","offers":[{"title":"1.75 HP — 120V — 30\" Premium Fence","offer_id":45749235515439,"sku":"CNS175-PFA30","price":1999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/8892\/1391\/files\/contractor-saw-1.jpg?v=1785914451","url":"https:\/\/heavymachinerypros.com\/products\/sawstop-contractor-saw-cns175-pfa30-1-75-hp-30-premium-fence","provider":"Heavy Machinery Pros","version":"1.0","type":"link"}