Craftsman 137.218030 User Manual
Operator’s Manual
10 in. TABLE SAW WITH STAND
Model No. 137.218030
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 1-800-488-1222
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA
Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman
Part No. 137218030001
Safety Instructions
Installation
Operation
Maintenance
Parts List
Sears Parts &
Repair Center
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION PAGE
Warranty................................................ 2
Product Specifications........................... 2
Power Tool Safety................................. 3
Table Saw Safety
Electrical Requirements and Safety
Accessories and Attachments
Tools Needed For Assembly
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Know Your Table Saw
Glossary of Terms.................................... 9
Assembly and Adjustments.................... 10
Operation................................................ 17
Maintenance............................................. 22
Troubleshooting Guide
Parts List................................................. 24
Push Stick Plan
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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)
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5000
A WARNING
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.
SAW
Rip Capacity With Extension
Blade Size
Blade Arbor Size............................5/8 in.
Maximum Cut Depth @ 90°..........3 in.
Maximum Cut Depth @ 45°
Maximum Diameter Dado
Maximum Dado Cut Width
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24 in. Right & Left
10 in.
2-1/2 in.
6 in. (Stackable only)
1/2 in.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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
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 CARTON CONTENTS
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
Blade wrench
NOT SUPPLIED
Medium screwdriver
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#2 Phillips screwdriver
Blade wrench
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,
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
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3 mm Hex Key
4 mm Hex Key
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Adjustable wrench
STAND
O Short upper support 2
P Long upper support 2
Short bottom support 2
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S Leg
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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UNPACKING YOUR TABLE SAW
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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.
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.
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.
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.
THROUGH- SAWING - Making a cut completely
through the length or width of a workpiece.
WORKPIECE - Material to be cut.
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