Craftsman 137218010 Owner’s Manual
Operator's Manuam
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CAUTION:
Before using this Table Saw,
read this manual and follow
all its Safety Rules and
Operating Instructions
o Safety Instructions
o Installation
o Operation
+ Maintenance
o Parts List
Customer Help Line
1o800o843ol 682
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA
Visit our Oraftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman
Part No. 137218010001
SECTION PAGE
Warranty ........................................................ 2
Product Specifications .................................... 2
Power Tool Safety ........................................... 3
Tabe! Saw Safety ............................................ 4
Electrical Reuirements and Safety .................. 5
Carton Content ................................................ 6
Know Your Table Saw ...................................... 8
SECTION PAGE
Assembly and Adjustments ............................. 9
Operation ........................................................ 17
Maintenance .................................................... 21
Troubleshooting Guide .................................... 22
Push Stick Pattern ........................................... 23
Parts List ......................................................... 24
ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY
If this product fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, Sears
wil! repair it free of charge. Contact a Sears Service Center for repair.
If this product is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty applies only for 90 days from the date of
purchase. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state
to state.
Sears, Roebuck & Co., Dept. 817 WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
WARNINGn
Some dust crested 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 s well ventilated ares and work with approved safety equipment such as
dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.
MOTOR
HP (Maximum developed) ......................... 2.5
Type .......................................................... Universal
Amps ......................................................... 13
Voltage ...................................................... 120
Hz .............................................................. 60
RPM (no load) ........................................... 5000
Thermal Overload Protection .................... YES
SAW
Table Extension ............................ Right Side =8 in. Steel
Rip Capacity with Extension ......... 17-1/2 in.
Blade Size .................................... 10 in.
Rip Fence ..................................... YES
Miter Gauge ................................. YES
Maximum Cut Depth @ 900 .......... 3 in.
Maximum Cut Depth @ 450 .......... 2=1/2 in.
Maximum Diameter Dado ............. 6 in.
Maximum Dado Cut Width ............ 1/2 in.
l,&WARNmNGI
To avoid electrical hazards, fire hazards or dsmsge to the table saw, use proper circuit protection.
This table saw is wired st the factory for 110-120 Volt operation, tt must be connected to s 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 table saw, 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 table saw.
IAWARNINGU
Before using your table saw, it is critical that you read and understand these safety rules. Failure to follow
these rules could result in serious injury or damage to the table saw.
Good safety practices are a combination of common l& REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES.
sense, staying alert and understanding how to use your
power tool To avoid mistakes that could cause serious
injury, do not plug in your power tool until you have read
and understood the fo!!owing safety rules:
1. READ and become familiar with the entire Operator's
Manual. LEARN the tool's application, limitations and
possible hazards.
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2. IA WARNING JLookfor this symbol that identifies
important safety precautions. It means CAUTION!
Become alert, your safety is involved if you do not
follow the safety instructions.
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3. 1'_ DANGER ILookforthis symbol that identifies
important safety precautions. It means CAUTION!
Become alert, your safety is involved if you do not
follow the safety instructions.
4. NEVER OPERATE THIS MACHINE WITHOUT THE
SAFETY GUARD tN PLACE FOR ALL THROUGH°
SAWING OPERATIONS.
5. DO NOT USE tN A DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS
such as damp or wet locations or exposure to rain.
Keep work area well lighted.
6. DO NOT use power tools in the presence of
flammable liquids or gases.
7. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and
benches invite accidents.
8. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors should be kept
at a safe distance from the work area.
9. DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL. It will do the job better
and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
10 USE THE RIGHT TOOL. Don't force the tool or
attachment to do a job for which it is not designed.
11. 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.
12. WEAR A FACE MASK OR DUST MASK. Sawing,
cutting and sanding operations produce dusL
l& DISCONNECT TOOLS before servicing and when
changing accessories such as blades, cutters, etc.
Form the habit of checking to see that keys and
adjusting wrenches are removed from the tool before
turning ON.
17. NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED.
TURN THE POWER "OFF". Do not leave the tool
before it comes to a complete stop.
l& NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could
occur if the too! is tipped or if the cutting tool is
unintentionally contacted.
19. DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times.
20_
MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp
and clean for most efficient and safest performance.
Follow instructions for lubricating and changing
accessories.
21. CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR LOOSE PARTS.
Before further use of the tool, a guard or other
part that is damaged should be carefully checked
to ensure it will operate properly and perform its
intended function. 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.
22. MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD PROOF with padlocks,
master switches or by removing starter keys.
2& 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.
24. USE A DUST COLLECTION SYSTEM wherever
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
25_
ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION. Any power
tool can throw foreign objects into your eyes which
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.
14. REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL
STARTING. Make sure the switch is in the OFF
position before plugging into the power supply.
15. 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
26. DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work into a blade or
cutter against the direction of rotation of the blade or
cutter only.
27_ DO NOT AUTHORZE ADDITIONAL USERS to
operate this power tool without the accompanying
operators manual for which the user must read &
understand.
ALWAYSUSESAWBLADEGUARD,splitterand
anti-kickbackpawlsforeveryoperationforwhich
theycanbeused,includingthrough-sawing.
Through-sawingoperationsarethoseinwhichthe
bladecutscompletelythroughtheworkpiecewhen
rippingorcross-cutting.
2. ALWAYSHOLDWORKFIRMLYagainstthemiter
gaugeorripfence.
3_
USE A PUSH STICK when required. Always use a
push stick 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 23_
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 AND ADJUSTMENTS on page 9_
17. NEVER CUT METALS or materials which may
make hazardous dusL
4_ NEVER PERFORM ANY OPERATION "FREE
HAND", 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.
IA DA"GERl
FREEHAND CUTTING JSTHE MAJOR CAUSE OF
KICK-BACK & FINGER/HAND AMPUTATIONS.
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. NEVER use a rip fence when cross cutting.
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
cross-cutting.
11. NEVER ATTEMPT TO FREE A STALLED SAW
BLADE without first turning the saw OFF. Turn
power switch OFF and disconnect the plug from the
power source immediately to prevent motor
damage & before removing material
12. PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPORT to the rear and
the sides of the saw table for long or wide
workpieces.
18_ ALWAYS USE tN WELL°VENTILATED AREA.
Remove sawdust frequently. Clean out sawdust
from the interior of the saw to prevent a potential
fire hazard. Attach a vacuum to the dust port for
additional sawdust removal
19_ NEVER LEAVE THE SAW running unattended. Do
not leave the saw until it comes to a complete stoG
20_
FOR proper operation follow the instructions in this
Operator's Manual. Failure to provide sawdust fag
through and removal hole wilt allow sawdust to
build up in the motor area resulting in a fire hazard
and potentia! motor damage (see page 10 for
details).
21_ DO NOT AUTHORIZE ADDITIONAL USERS to
operate this power too! without the accompanying
operators manual for which the user must read and
understan&
22_ THE REAR OF THE TABLE INSERT MUST BE
FLUSH TO THE TABLE during all sawing
operations. A rubber adjusting spacer is provided
under the rear of the insert for this purpose.
23_ DO NOT USE A DADO BLADE LARGER THAN
6 inches in diameter and Y2inch in width. Only
use a stackable dado blade. Do not use adjustable
or wobble dadoes.
24_ NEVER PERFORM A CUTTING OPERATION
USING BOTH the rip fence and the miter gauge at
the same time. This may cause kickback and
serious injury to the operator.
l& 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 and
functioning. Do not release work before it has
passed al! the way past the saw blade and is off the
table. Do not rip work that is twisted, warped or
does not have a straight edge to guide it along the
fence.
POWERSUPPLYREQUIREMENTS
GROUNDING INSTRUCT_ONS
IN THE EVENT OF A MALFUNCTION OR
IAWARNINGn
To avoid electrica! hazards, fire hazards or damage to
the chop saw, use proper circuit protection. Always use
a separate electrical circuit for your tools. This power
too! is wired at the factory for 120V operation. Connect it
to a 120V, 15 Amp circuit and use a 15 Amp time delay
fuse or circuit breaker. To avoid shock or fire, replace
the cord immediately if it is worn, cut or damaged in any
BREAKDOWN, grounding provides a path of least
resistance for electric current and reduces the risk of
electric shock. This saw is equipped with an electric
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.
way.
DO NOT MODIFY THE PLUG PROVIDED. If it wil! not
EXTENSION CORD REQUIREMENTS
fit the receptacle, have the proper receptacle installed
by a qualified electrician.
IAWARNINGn
Any extension cord must be GROUNDED for safe
operation.
MINIMUM GAUGE FOR EXTENSION CORDS
(AWG TYPE/ 120 VOLT ONLY)
Ampere Rating
More Than Not
More Than
0 6
6 10
10 12
Totai length in feet
25' 50' 100' 150'
18 16 16 14
18 16 14 12
16 16 14 12
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Any extension cord used for power tools MUST be
grounded (3=wire with two fiat prongs and one round
ground prong)_
Make sure the extension cord is in good condition.
When using an extension cord, make sure you use one
heavy enough to carry the current the tool will draw.
An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage
resulting in loss of power and overheating. The table
above shows the correct size to use according to
extension cord length and nameplate ampere rating. If
in doubt, use the next heavier gauge cord. The smaller
the gauge number the heavier the cord.
NOTE: The 12 to 16 Amp rating is correct for this tool It
ishighlighted in the table above.
_MPROPER CONNECTION of the equipment grounding
conductor can result in risk of electric shock. The
conductor (wire) with the green insulation (with or
without yellow stripes) is the equipment grounding
conductor. If repair or replacement of the electric cord
or plug is necessary, DO NOT connect the equipment
grounding conductor to a live terminal
CHECK with a qualified electrician or service personnel
if you do not completely understand the grounding
instructions, or if you are not sure the saw is properly
grounded.
Use only 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong
grounding plugs and 3-pole grounding RECEPTACLES
THAT ACCEPT THE SAW'S PLUG. REPAIR
OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR WORN CORDS
_MMED_ATELY.
3-Prong Plug
Be sure your extension cord is properly wired and in
good condition. Always replace a damaged extension
cord or have it repaired by a qualified person before
using it. Protect your extension cords from sharp
objects, excessive heat and damp or wet areas.
Before connecting the saw to the extension cord, make
sure the saw switch is turned OFR
Grounding Lug
Adapter
Make Sure This
is Connected to a
Known Ground
2-Prong
Receptacle
RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES
IAWARN NGn
Visit your Sears Hardware Department or see the
Craftsman Power and Hand Tools Catalog to purchase
recommended accessories for this power tool.
IAWARNINGn
To avoid the risk of personal injury:
o Do not use adjustable (wobble) type dadoes or
carbide tipped dado blades.
o Use only stackable dado blades.
o Maximum dado width is 1/2 in.
® Do not use a dado with a diameter larger than 6 in.
o Do not use molding head set with this saw.
o Do not modify this power too! or use accessories not
recommended by Sears.
TOOLS NEEDED
Medium screwdriver Adjustabie wrench
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
[AWARNING]
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.
TABLE OF LOOSE PARTS
ITEM DESCRIPTION QUANTITY
A. Table saw assembly 1
B_ Blade 1
C. Blade wrenches 2
D. Miter gauge 1
E. 4mm Hex key 1
F_ Guard mounting bolt, flat washer, 1
Toothed washer, oval washer,
Spring washer
G. Blade guard and splitter 1
I. Rip fence, lock handle & nut 1
J. Flat washer & dome nut 1
K. Handwhee! 1
#2 Phittips screwdriver Combination screwdriver
I Illllllllll 1
Straight edge
13 mm wrench
TABLE EXTENS!ON CONTENTS
h Table extension 1
M. Table exL mounting hardware bag 1
N. Table extension rip scale 1
STAND
O.
P.
Q.
R.
S.
T.
U.
NOTE: To make assembly easier, keep contents of box
together. Apply a coat of automobile wax to the table.
Wipe al! 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.
Short upper support 2
Long upper support 2
Short bottom support bracket 2
Long bottom support bracket 2
Leg 4
Foot Pad 4
Stand mounting hardware bag 1
UNPACKING YOUR TABLE SAW
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Bevel angle
pointer & scale
Overload reset
switch
ON/OFF switch
with safety key
Miter gauge
Blade guard Table insert
Rip fence
Side table
extension
Bladebevel
Lockknob
Blade elevation & tilting
hanwheel
Front stand
mounting holes
Stand
Anti-kickback pawls
Blade
Splitter
Splitter bracket
Rear stand
mounting holes
ASSEMBLESTAND(FIG.A}
1. Unpackallpartsandgroupbytypeandsize.Refer
tothepartslistforcorrectquantities.
2. Attachonelonguppersupport(4)totopofleg(1)
usingonebolt(2)andnut(5).
NOTE:Donottightenboltsuntilstandisproperly
aligned(seestep#8beforetightening).
3. Attachotherendoflonguppersupporttotopof
anotherlegusingoneboltandnut.
4. Attachonelongbottomsupport(3)tocenterofeach
legusingbolt(2)andnut(5).Thiscompletesthe
frontframesection.
5. Assemblerearframesectioninexactlythesame
manner.
6. Joinfrontandrearframeassembliesusingtwoshort
uppersupports(11)andtwoshortbottomsupports
(10),boltsandnuts.
7. Insertfootpad(6)intobottomofleg. Repeatfor
eachleg.
8. Placestandonlevelsurfaceandadjustsoal!legs
arecontactingthefloorandareatsimilaranglesto
thefloor.Tightenallbolts.
NOTE:Standshouldnotrockafteral!boltsare
tightened.
Fig.A
ASSEMBLETABLESAWTOSTAND(FIG.A-I)
1. Placeprotectivecardboardoroldblanketonfloorto
protectthesawtablesurface.
2. Placethesawupsidedownontheprotective
material(seeFig.A-I).
3. Positionthestandupsidedownonthesawbase.
NOTE:Makesurefrontofstandandfrontofsaware
facingthesamedirection.
4. Lineupthefourholesinsawbaseandstand.
5. Fastensawtostandusingfourbolts(12),washers
(13)andnuts(14).
NOTE:Placewasheroneachboltbeforeinserting
intosawbaseandthroughthesupport.Nutmustbe
immediatelyagainstthebracket(seeFig.A).
6. Tightenallfournuts.
NOTE:DONOTOVERTIGHTENNUTSHOLDING
SAWTOSTAND.THISMAYDAMAGETHESAW
BASE.
7. Carefullysetthesawinitsuprightpositionona
cleanlevelsurface.
[AWARNING1
tF THE STAND WILL NOT BE USED, DO NOT
OPERATE THE TABLE SAW ON THE FLOOR. THIS
tS A VERY DANGEROUS POSITION.
Fig. A-1
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6
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