How does the SawStop brake work?

A cartridge sends a current through the blade and senses contact with skin, then fires an aluminum brake into the blade in under 5 milliseconds. The blade drops below the table. You replace the cartridge and usually the blade afterward.

Can it cut wet or metal-backed material?

Conductive material such as damp lumber, foil-faced foam or metal can trip the brake. The saw has a bypass mode for those cuts, but you lose protection while it is on.

What is included in the box?

The saw comes with the collapsible rolling cart, the high/low T-style fence with ErgoLock, a miter gauge, the Active Dust Collection Blade Guard, a riving knife, two blade wrenches and a 10-inch blade.

How does it compare with the DeWalt or Bosch jobsite saws?

It is heavier and more expensive, but it has a deeper table, a better dust guard and the brake, which the rivals lack. The DeWalt and Bosch are easier to carry and cheaper to run.

What size dado can it cut?

It takes a stacked dado up to 13/16 inch thick on its 5/8-inch arbor. You need a dado set and a throat plate for it, and the brake must be set for the dado width.

Does it need a special outlet?

No. It runs on a standard 120V, 15A household circuit with a 116-inch cord, and restart protection keeps it from starting after a power interruption.

Where is the SawStop Jobsite Saw Pro JSS-120A60 cheapest?

At Beaver Industrial Supply, for $1,574.00, as of our latest check.

Where can I buy the SawStop Jobsite Saw Pro JSS-120A60?

16 stores we checked sell it, including The Home Depot, Beaver Industrial Supply, Acme Tools, Ohio Power Tool, Burns Power Tools.

SawStop Jobsite Saw Pro JSS-120A60 Price History: Lowest $1,574.00

What reviewers say

Owners and reviewers treat the Jobsite Saw Pro as the safest portable table saw you can buy, and most say the brake alone justifies choosing it over DeWalt or Bosch rivals. They praise the deeper table, the fence and the dust guard, while noting the weight and the cost of brake cartridges.

What people mention

Safety brakePraisedOwners say the flesh-sensing brake is the reason they bought it and the reason they feel safe teaching others.
WeightCriticisedAt about 113 lbs with the cart, owners find it heavy to load and unload alone.
Table and fencePraisedThe deeper table and ErgoLock T-fence are called accurate and easy to set.
Dust collectionPraisedThe above-table guard captures dust that ordinary jobsite saws throw back at the user.
Motor powerMixedFine for framing and sheet goods, but the 1.5 hp continuous motor slows in thick hardwood.
Brake tripsCriticisedWet or conductive material can fire the brake, costing a cartridge and blade unless bypassed.

From Beaver Industrial Supply

Patented safety system stops the blade on contact with skin in less than 5 milliseconds
Class-leading 24 5/8" table depth for better accuracy and easier, safer cutting
One Turn Elevation: raise and lower the blade in just one turn on the handwheel
Solid Hi-Low T-Style Fence with Ergolock locks firm with the push of a button; 25 1/2" rip capacity
Active Dust Collection Blade Guard captures above-table dust, comes standard
Easy Mobility: mobile cart extends for use and collapses for transport

Returns: Returns and exchanges accepted for a fee up to 30 days in unopened, new, unused condition in original packaging; return authorization number required; return sh
Shipping: Free shipping on orders over a threshold, except SawStop and Laguna which require additional fees to be collected; subject to mandatory SawStop freight processi
In the box: Collapsible rolling cart, High/low T-style fence with Ergolock, Miter gauge, JSS Active Dust Collection Blade Guard, Riving knife, Two blade wrenches

About the SawStop Jobsite Saw Pro JSS-120A60

JSS-120A60, Sawstop Jobsite Saw PRO w/ Mobile Cart 15A, 120V, 60Hz

The SawStop Jobsite Saw Pro delivers durability, innovation and precision with a design that’s built for the worksite. Take the world’s safest saw wherever the job takes you.

New Features:

Two more inches of table depth: 24 5/8” vs. 22 5/8”

New high-low T-style fence with Ergolock

The newly-redesigned Active Dust Collection Blade Guard comes standard with the saw!

Class-Leading Table Depth: 24 5/8” table depth means better accuracy and easier, safer cutting

One Turn Elevation: Raise and lower the blade in just one turn on the handwheel

Solid Hi-Low T-Style Fence with Ergolock: Slides easily and locks firm with the push of the innovative Ergolock. 25 1/2” rip capacity

Active Dust Collection Blade Guard: Captures above table dust, helping to ensure a safer and cleaner workspace

Easy Mobility: Simple, intuitive action extends the Mobile Cart for use and collapses the cart for transport

Features:

Patented Safety System

Fast Blade Height Adjustment

Easy Reach Start and Stop Switch

Durable Powder Coat Finish

Large 4" Dust Port

Smooth Cranking Height and Tilt Adjustments

Onboard Tool Storage

Specifications:

Motor Configuration:120 VAC 60 Hz, Universal

Amperage:15A

Motor Peak HP4 HP

Motor Continuous HP1.5 HP

Specifications

Motor: 1.5 hp, 120V, 15A
Blade Speed: 5000 RPM
Blade Diameter: 10 inches
Dado Capacity: 13/16-inch
Rip Capacity: 25 1/2 inches
Material Compatibility: Conductive materials (can be cut by bypassing the safety system)
Miter Capacity: 45 ° (maximum table tilt - left)