Craftsman 137.218020 User Manual

Operator's Manual

10 in. TABLE SAW

WITH LEG SET

Model No. 137.218020

CAUTION:

Before using this Table Saw, read this manual and follow

all its Safety Rules and Operating Instructions

Customer Help Line

For Technical Support

1-800-843-1682

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

Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman

Part No. 137218020001

• Safety Instructions

• Installation

• Operation

• Maintenance

• Parts List

Sears Parts &

Repair Center

1-800-488-1222

SECTION PAGE

Warranty ........................................................ 2

Product Specifications .................................... 2

Power Tool Safety ........................................... 3

Table Saw Safety ............................................ 4

Electrical Reuirements and Safety .................. 5

Carton Content ................................................ 6

Know Your Table Saw .................................... 8

SECTION PAGE

Glossary of Terms ........................................... 9

Assembly and Adjustments ............................. 10

Operation ........................................................ 18

Maintenance .................................................... 22

Troubleshooting Guide .................................... 23

Parts List ......................................................... 24

Push Stick Pattern ........................................... 28

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

MOTOR

Type .......................................................... Universal

Amps ......................................................... 13

Voltage ...................................................... 120

Hz .............................................................. 60

RPM (no load) ........................................... 4500

Thermal Overload Protection .................... YES

SAW

Rip Capacity ................................. 10-7/8 in L & 9-1/2 in R.

Blade Size .................................... 10 in.

Blade Arbor Size .......................... 5/8 in.

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.

I_i, WARNING I

To avoid electrical hazards, fire hazards or damage to the table saw, use proper circuit protection. This table saw 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 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.

GENERALSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS Readandunderstandall theinstructionsbelowbeforeusingthepowertool.Thesesafetyinstructionsarenot meantto covereverypossibleconditionthat couldoccur.Aswith anypowertool,commonsense,vigilance

andduecaremustbe used.

READ and become familiar with this entire

Operator's Manual. LEARN the tool's applications,

limitations and possible hazards.

[,A WARNING J

Look for this symbol that identifies important

safety precautions. It means BE ALERT! YOUR

SAFETY IS INVOLVED!

NEVER OPERATE THIS MACHINE WITHOUT THE

SAFETY GUARD IN PLACE FOR ALL THROUGH- SAWING OPERATIONS.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

IA DANGER I

FREEHAND CUTTING IS THE MAJOR CAUSE OF

KICKBACK AND FINGER/HAND AMPUTATIONS.

NEVER USE THE MITER GAUGE AND FENCE SIMULTANEOUSLY.

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.

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.

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 18).

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.

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.

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 two- contact 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.

Fig. 1

Three-Pronged Plug

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

g Prong

Properly Grounded Three-Pronged Receptacle

Fig. 2

Grounding Lug

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_ 4;_:_,_vJ._connected to a

....._ known ground.

_q , _. Two-Pronged

_,_. _":;_ Receptac e

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CAUTION This tool must be grounded while in use to protect

the operator from electric shock.

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(When using 120 volts only)

Ampere Rating

More Than Not More Than 0 6 6 10

10 12

Total length of Cord

25ft. 50ft. lOOft. 150ft.

8 16 16 14 8 16 14 12 6 16 14 12

RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES

I_tL WARNING I

Visit your Sears Hardware Department or see the Craftsman Power and Hand Tools Catalog to

purchase recommended accessories for this power

tool.

I,_k WARNING I

To avoid the risk of personal injury:

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

• Use only stackable dado blades.

• Maximum dado width is 1/2 in.

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

• Do not use molding head set with this saw.

• Do not modify this power tool or use accessories not

recommended by Sears.

NOT SUPPLIED

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.

IA,WARNINGI

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

H. Rip fence, lock handle & nut 1

1. Flat washer & dome nut 1

J. Handwheel 1

Medium screwdriver

#2 Phillips screwdriver

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Straight edge

13 mm wrench

Adjustable wrench

Combination square

STAND

K. L.

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.

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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E F G

Bevelangle pointer&scale

Overloadreset switch

ON/OFFswitch withsafetykey

Mitergauge

Bladeguard Tableinsert

Ripfence

Bladebevellockknob

&tilting

hanwheel

Frontstand mountingholes

Blade

Stand

Anti-kickbackpawls

Splitter

Splitterbracket

Rearmountingholes

ANTI-KICKBACKPAWLS- 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.

located on either side of the blade. It 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.

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/TILTING HANDWHEEL - Raises

and lowers the blade. Tilts the blade to any angle

between 0° and 45° for bevel cuts.

BLADE GUARD - Clear plastic cover that is positioned

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.

DUST PORT - Hole in back of saw base for attachment

of vacuum hose.

PUSH STICK - Accessory that is used to push the

workpiece through the cut to avoid placing your hands close to the blade.

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 that clamps to

the table top. It allows the workpiece to cut straight.

RIPPING - Cutting with the grain of solid 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 farther

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.

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)

TABLE INSERT - 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.

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

WORKPIECE - Material to be cut.

Leading Edge

Kerf

Surface

Workpiece

Saw Blade Path

Trailing Edge

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