Craftsman 137.218030 User Manual

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Operator’s Manual

10 in. TABLE SAW WITH STAND

Model No. 137.218030

	CAUTION:	Safety Instructions
	Before using this Table Saw,	Installation
		Operation
	read this manual and follow
		Maintenance
	all its Safety Rules and
		Parts List
	Operating Instructions

Customer Help Line			Sears Parts &
For Technical Support			Repair Center
1»800-»843-1682			1-800-488-1222
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA
Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman

Part No. 137218030001

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION	PAGE	SECTION	PAGE
Warranty................................................	2	Know Your Table Saw.............................	8
Product Specifications...........................	2	Glossary of Terms....................................	9
Power Tool Safety.................................	3	Assembly and Adjustments....................	10
Table Saw Safety..................................	4	Operation................................................	17
Electrical Requirements and Safety......	5	Maintenance.............................................	22
Accessories and Attachments...............	6	Troubleshooting Guide...........................	23
Tools Needed For Assembly.................	6	Parts List.................................................	24
Carton Contents....................................	6	Push Stick Plan......................................	28

WARRANTY

ONE-YEAR FULL WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN TOOL

If this Craftsman tool fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within one year from the date of purchase,

CALL 1-800-4-MY-HOME® TO ARRANGE FOR FREE REPAIR (or replacement if repair proves impossible).

If this tool is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty will apply for only ninety days from the date of purchase. This warranty applies only while this tool is in the United States.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary, from state to state.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

A WARNING

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

•Lead from lead-based paints

•Crystalline silica from bricks, cement and other masonry products

•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 dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

MOTOR
Type..........................................................	Universal
Amps..........................................................	15
Voltage.......................................................	120
Hz...............................................................	60
RPM (no load)...........................................	5000

A WARNING

SAW
Rip Capacity With Extension........	24 in. Right & Left
Blade Size....................................	10 in.
Blade Arbor Size............................	5/8in.
Maximum Cut Depth @ 90°..........	3 in.
Maximum Cut Depth @ 45°.........	2-1/2 in.
Maximum Diameter Dado............	6 in. (Stackable only)
Maximum Dado Cut Width...........	1/2 in.

To avoid electrical hazards, fire hazards or damage to the tool, use proper circuit protection.

This tool is wired at the factory for 110-120 Volt operation. It must be connected to a 110-120 Volt /15 Ampere time delay fuse or circuit breaker. To avoid shock or fire, replace power cord immediately if it is worn, cut or damaged In any way.

Before using your tool, it is critical that you read and understand these safety rules. Failure to follow these rules could result in serious injury to you or damage to the tool.

POWER TOOL SAFETY

GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read and understand all the instructions below before using the power tool. These safety instructions are not meant to cover every possible condition that could occur. As with any power tool, common sense, vigilance and due care must be used.

1. READ and become familiar with this entire Operator’s Manual. LEARN the tool’s applications, limitations and possible hazards.

2. A WARNING

Look for this symbol that identifies important safety precautions, it means BE ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS

INVOLVED!

3.NEVER OPERATE THIS MACHINE WITHOUT THE

SAFETY GUARD IN PLACE FOR ALL THROUGHSAWING OPERATIONS.

4.DO NOT USE IN A DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT

such as damp or wet locations or in the rain. Keep work area well lighted.

5.DO NOT use power tools in the presence of flammable liquids or gases.

6.KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents.

7.KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors should be kept at a safe distance from the work area.

8.DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL. It will do the job better and safer if used at the rate for which it was designed.

9.USE THE RIGHT TOOL. Do not force the tool or attachment to do a job for which it is not designed.

10.WEAR PROPER APPAREL. DO NOT wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets or other jewelry that may get caught in moving parts. Non slip footwear is recommended. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.

11. WEAR A FACE MASK OR DUST MASK. Sawing, cutting and sanding operations produce dust.

12.DISCONNECT TOOLS before servicing and when changing accessories, such as blades, cutters, etc.

13.REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL

STARTING. Make sure the switch is in the OFF position before plugging tool into the power supply.

14.USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.

Consult the Operator’s Manual for recommended accessories. The use of improper accessories may cause injury to you or damage to the tool.

15.REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES.

Form the habit of checking to see that keys and

adjusting wrenches are removed from the tool before turning ON.

16.NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED.

TURN THE POWER OFF. Do not leave the tool before the blade comes to a complete stop.

17.NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is

unintentionally contacted.

18.DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.

19.MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and clean for most efficient and safest performance.

Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.

20.CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR LOOSE PARTS.

Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, loose mounting and any other conditions that may affect its safe operation. A

guard or other part that is loose or damaged should be properly adjusted, repaired or replaced.

21.MAKE WORKSHOP CHILDPROOF with padlocks, master switches or by removing starter keys.

22.DO NOT operate the tool if you are under the influence of any drugs, alcohol or medication that could impair your ability to use the tool safely.

23.USE A DUST COLLECTION SYSTEM whenever possible. Dust generated from certain materials can be hazardous to your health and, in some cases,

a fire hazard. Always operate the power tool in a well-ventilated area with adequate dust removal.

24.ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION. Any power tool can throw debris into your eyes that could cause permanent eye damage. ALWAYS wear safety goggles (not glasses) that comply with ANSI safety standard Z87.1. Everyday glasses have only

impact resistant lenses. They ARE NOT safety glasses.

NOTE: Glasses or goggles not in compliance with ANSI Z87.1 could cause serious injury when they break.

25.DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work into a blade or cutter against the direction of rotation of the blade or cutter only.

26.DO NOT loan your tool to a neighbor or friend without providing him/her with the

Operator’s Manual. Be sure he/she learns the tool’s applications and possible hazards.

TAii-E SAW SAFiTY

1.ALWAYS USE SAW BLADE GUARD, splitter and anti-kickback pawls for every through-sawing operation. Through-sawing operations are those in which the blade cuts completely through the

workpiece when ripping or crosscutting. Always be sure blade guard is tightened securely.

2.ALWAYS HOLD WORK FIRMLY against the miter gauge or rip fence.

3.ALWAYS USE a push stick, especially when ripping narrow stock. Refer to ripping instructions in this Operator’s Manual where the push stick is covered in detail. A pattern for making your own push stick is included on page 28.

4.NEVER PERFORM ANY OPERATION FREEHAND,

which means using only your hands to support or guide the workpiece. Always use either the fence or the miter gauge to position and guide the work.

A DANGER

FREEHAND CUTTING IS THE MAJOR CAUSE OF KICKBACK AND FINGER/HAND AMPUTATIONS. NEVER USE THE MITER GAUGE AND FENCE SIMULTANEOUSLY.

5.NEVER STAND or have any part of your body in line with the path of the saw blade. Keep your hands out of the saw blade path.

6.NEVER REACH behind or over the cutting tool for any reason.

7.REMOVE the rip fence when crosscutting.

8.DO NOT USE a molding head with this saw.

9.FEED WORK INTO THE BLADE against the direction of rotation only.

10.NEVER use the rip fence as a cut-off gauge when crosscutting.

11.NEVER ATTEMPT TO FREE A STALLED SAW BLADE without first turning the saw OFF. Turn power switch OFF immediately to prevent motor damage.

12.PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPORT to the rear and the sides of the saw table for long or wide workpieces.

13.AVOID KICKBACKS (work thrown back towards you) by keeping the blade sharp, the rip fence parallel to the saw blade and by keeping the splitter, anti-kickback pawls and guards in place, aligned and functioning. Do not release work before passing it completely beyond the saw blade. Do not rip work that is twisted, warped or does not have a straight edge to guide it along the fence. Do not attempt to reverse out of a cut with the blade running.

14.AVOID AWKWARD OPERATIONS and hand positions where a sudden slip could cause your hand to move into the saw blade.

15.NEVER USE SOLVENTS to clean plastic parts. Solvents could possibly dissolve or otherwise damage the material. Only a soft damp cloth should be used to clean plastic parts.

16.MOUNT your table saw on a bench or stand

before performing any cutting operations. Refer to ASSEMBLY on page 10.

17.NEVER CUT METALS or materials that may make hazardous dust.

18.ALWAYS USE IN A WELL-VENTILATED AREA. Remove sawdust frequently. Clean out sawdust from the interior of the saw to prevent a potential fire hazard.

19.NEVER LEAVE THE SAW RUNNING UNATTENDED. Do not leave the saw until the blade comes to a complete stop.

20.FOR PROPER OPERATION follow the instructions in this Operator’s Manual entitled OPERATION (Page 17).

NOTE: On machines with no stand or if stand is not being used, a hole approximately 11 in. square must be cut under saw to allow sawdust to fall through.

Failure to cut this hole will allow sawdust to build up in the motor area, resulting in a fire hazard and potential motor damage.

ELEGTRJCAL REQUiREMENTS AND SAF

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

IN THE EVENT OF A MALFUNCTION OR BREAKDOWN, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric currents and reduces the risk of electric shock. This tool is equipped with an electrical cord that has an equipment-grounding conductor

and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into a matching receptacle that is properly Installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

DO NOT MODIFY THE PLUG PROVIDED. If it will not fit the receptacle, have the proper receptacle installed by a qualified electrician.

IMPROPER CONNECTION of the equipment grounding conductor can result in risk of electric shock. The conductor with the green insulation (with or without yellow stripes) is the equipment grounding conductor.

If repair or replacement of the electrical cord or plug is necessary, do not connect the equipment grounding conductor to a live terminal.

CHECK with a qualified electrician or service person if you do not completely understand the grounding

instructions, or if you are not certain the tool is properly grounded.

USE only three-wire extension cords that have three pronged grounding plugs with three-pole receptacles that accept the tool’s plug. Repair or replace damaged or worn cords immediately.

GUIDELINES FOR EXTENSION CORDS

USE THE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. Use an extension cord 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,

overheating and burning out of the motor. The table on the right shows the correct size to use depending on cord length and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord.

Make sure your extension cord is properly wired and in good condition. Always replace a damaged extension cord or have it repaired by a qualified technician before using it. Protect your extension cords from sharp objects, excessive heat and damp or wet areas.

Use a separate electrical circuit for your tool. This circuit must not be less than #12 wire with a 20 A time-lag fuse

or a #14 wire with a 15 A time-lag fuse. NOTE: When using an extension cord on a circuit with a #14 wire, the extension cord must not exceed 25 feet in length. Before connecting the motor to the power line, make sure the switch is in the off position and the electric current is rated the same as the current stamped on the motor nameplate. Running at a lower voltage will damage the motor. This tool is intended for use on a circuit that has a receptacle like the one illustrated in Fig. 1.

Fig. 1 shows a three-pronged electrical plug and receptacle that has a grounding conductor. If a properly grounded receptacle is not available, an adapter (Fig. 2) can be used to temporarily connect this plug to a twocontact grounded receptacle. The adapter (Fig. 2) has a rigid lug extending from it that MUST be connected to a permanent earth ground, such as a properly grounded receptacle box.

CAUTION

In all cases, make certain the receptacle is properly grounded. If you are not sure, have a qualified electrician check the receptacle.

CAUTION

This tool is for indoor use only. Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations.

CAUTION

This tool must be grounded while in use to protect the operator from electric shock.

MINIMUM GAUGE FOR EXTENSION CORDS (AWG)

(When using 120 volts only)

Ampere Rating			Total length of Cord
More Than	Not More Than	25ft	50ft.	100ft.	150ft.
0	6	18	16	16	14
6	10	18	16	14	12
10	12	16	16	14	12
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ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS

RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES

A WARNING

Visit your Sears Hardware Department or see the

Craftsman Power and Hand Tools Catalog to purchase recommended accessories for this power tool.

A WARNING

To avoid the risk of personal injury:

•Do not use adjustable (wobble) type dadoes or carbide tipped dado blades.

•Only use stackable dadoes.

•Maximum dado width is 1/2”.

•Do not use a dado with a diameter larger than 6”.

•Do not use molding head set with this saw.

•Do not modify this power tool or use accessories not recommended by Sears.

TOOLS NEEDED FOR ASSEMBLY

SUPPLIED	NOT SUPPLIED
Blade wrench	Medium screwdriver
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	#2 Phillips screwdriver
Blade wrench
	I I I I I I I I I I I I
	Straight edge
3 mm Hex Key
4 mm Hex Key	Adjustable wrench
	Adjustable wrench

CARTON CONTENTS

UNPACKING AND CHECKING CONTENTS

Separate all parts from packing materials. Check each part with the Illustration on the next page and the “Table of Loose Parts” to make certain all items are accounted for, before discarding any packing material.

A WARNING

If any part is missing or damaged, do not attempt to assemble the table saw, plug in the power cord, or turn the switch ON until the missing or damaged part is obtained and is installed correctly. To avoid electric shock, use only identical replacement parts when servicing double insulated tools. Call 1-800-4-MY-HOME® for replacement parts.

TABLE OF LOOSE PARTS

ITEM	DESCRIPTION	QUAN
A	Table saw assembly	1
B	Blade guard and splitter ass’y	1
C	Bolt, fiat washer, toothed washer,	11 each
	oval washer, spring washer
D	Rip fence, handle & nut	1
E	Handwheel	2
F	Dome nut	2
G	Miter gauge	1
H	Hex key	2
!	Blade wrench	2
J	Left table extension fence	1
K	Right table extension fence	1
L	Locking knob	4
M	Blade	1

STAND
O	Short upper support	2
P	Long upper support	2
Q	Short bottom support	2
R	Long bottom support	2
S	Leg	4
T	Stand mounting hardware bag	1

NOTE: To make assembly easier, keep contents of box together. Apply a coat of automobile wax to the table. Wipe all parts thoroughly with a clean dry cloth. This will reduce friction when pushing the workpeice. To avoid injury, the styrofoam block should be removed between the motor and the table.

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C3LOSSARY OF TERMS

ANTI-KICKBACK PAWLS - Prevents the workpiece from being kicked upward or back toward the front of the table saw by the spinning blade.

ARBOR - The shaft on which the blade or dado is mounted.

BEVEL CUT - An angle cut made through the face of the workpiece.

BLADE BEVEL SCALE - Measures the angle the blade is tilted when set for a bevel cut.

BLADE ELEVATION HANDWHEEL - Raises and lowers the blade.

BLADE GUARD - Clear plastic cover that positions itself over the blade while cutting.

COMPOUND CUT - A simultaneous bevel and miter cut.

CROSSCUT - A cut made across the width of the workpiece.

DADO - Special cutting blades that are used to cut grooves in a workpiece.

FREEHAND - Performing a cut without using a rip fence, miter gauge, hold down or other proper device to prevent the workpiece from twisting during the cutting operation.

GUM - A sticky sap from wood products.

HEEL - Misalignment of the blade.

JAM NUT - Nut used to lock another nut in place on a threaded rod or bolt.

KERF - The amount of material removed by the blade cut.

MITER CUT - An angle cut made across the width of the workpiece.

MITER GAUGE - A guide used for crosscutting operations that slides in the table top channels (grooves) located on either side of the blade, ft helps make accurate straight or angle crosscuts.

OVERLOAD RESET SWITCH - Resets the thermocouple and provides a way to restart the saw motor if it overloads or overheats.

PUSH STICK - Special accessory that is used to push workpieces when performing ripping operations.

RESIN - A sticky sap that has hardened.

REVOLUTIONS PER MINUTE (RPM) - The number of turns completed by a spinning object in one minute.

RIP FENCE-A guide used for rip cutting which allows the workpiece to cut straight.

RIPPING - Cutting with the grain of the wood or along the length of the workpiece.

SAW BLADE PATH - The area of the workpiece or table top directly in line with the travel of the blade or the part of the workpiece that will be cut.

SET - The distance between two saw blade tips, bent outward in opposite directions to each other. The further apart the tips are, the greater the set.

SPLITTER - Keeps the workpiece split apart after being cut to prevent binding on the blade and workpiece.

TABLE INSERT - Metal insert that is removed from the table to Install / remove blades. It is also removed for dado cutting. When dado cutting, a dado insert plate must be used.

THROUGHSAWING - Making a cut completely through the length or width of a workpiece.

WORKPIECE - Material to be cut.

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