Craftsman 137.21807 User Manual
Operator’s Manual
10-in. TABLE SAW WITH LEG SET
Model No. 137.218070
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, lL 60179 USA
Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman
Part No. 137218070001 Printed in Taiwan
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Safety Instructions
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Installation
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Operation
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Maintenance
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Parts List
Sears Parts &
Repair Center
1-800-488-1222
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION PAGE
Warranty ................................................................................................. 2
Product Specifications ............................................................................
Symbols.................................................................................................. 4
Power Tool Safety .................................................................................. 5
Table Saw Safety ....................................................................................
Electrical Requirements and Safety ........................................................
Accessories and Attachments ................................................................ 12
Tools Needed for Assembly ....................................................................
Carton Contents ..................................................................................... 13
Know Your
Glossary of Terms .................................................................................. 16
Assembly................................................................................................. 18
Adjustments ............................................................................................
Operation ................................................................................................
Maintenance ...........................................................................................
Troubleshooting Guide ........................................................................... 45
Parts List .................................................................................................
Table Saw ............................................................................ 15
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WARRANTY
CRAFTSMAN ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY
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 R to arrange for
free repair (or replacement if repair proves impossible).
This warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase if this product
is ever used for commercial or rental purposes.
This warranty does not include expendable parts, such as lamps, batteries,
bits or blades.
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
WARNING
!
Some dust created by using power tools contains chemicals known to the state
of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Some examples of these chemicals are:
● Lead from lead-based paints
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.
2008/05
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Crystalline silica from bricks, cement and other masonry
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
MOTOR
Type............................................................................. Universal
Amperes....................................................................... 15 Amp
Voltage........................................................................ 120V AC
Hz................................................................................ 60Hz
RPM (no load) ............................................................ 5000 RPM (No load)
Overload Protection.................................................... Yes
BLADE SIZE
Diameter...................................................................... 10 in.
Arbor size.................................................................... 5/8 in.
SAW
Rip fence...................................................................... Yes
Miter gauge.................................................................. Yes
Rip Capacity ................................................................ 24 in. Right & Left
Maximum Cut Depth @ 90º ......................................... 3 in.
Maximum Cut Depth @ 45º ......................................... 2-1/2 in.
Maximum Diameter Dado ............................................ 6 in. (Stackable only)
Maximum Dado Cut Width ........................................... 1/2 in.
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.
SYMBOLS
WARNING ICONS
Your power tool and its Operator’s Manual may contain “WARNING ICONS”
(a picture symbol intended to alert you to, and/or instruct you how to avoid,
a potentially hazardous condition). Understanding and heeding these
symbols will help you operate your tool better and safer. Shown below are
some of the symbols you may see.
SAFETY ALERT: Precautions that involve your safety.
PROHIBITION
WEAR EYE PROTECTION: Always wear safety goggles or safety
glasses with side shields.
READ AND UNDERSTAND OPERATOR’S MANUAL: To reduce
the risk of injury, user and all bystanders must read and understand
operator’s manual before using this product.
KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM BLADE: Failure to keep your hands away
from the blade will result in serious personal injury.
SUPPORT AND CLAMP WORK
DANGER
!
WARNING
!
CAUTION
!
CAUTION
DANGER: indicates an imminently hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION: used without the safety alert symbol indicates
a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in property damage.
: indicates a potentially hazardous situation
: indicates a potentially hazardous situation which,
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POWER TOOL SAFETY
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE USING THIS POWER TOOL
Safety is a combination of common
sense, staying alert and knowing how
to use your power tool.
WARNING
!
To avoid mistakes that could cause
serious injury, do not plug the tool in
until you have read and understood
the following.
1. READ and become familiar
with the entire Operator’s
Manual. LEARN the tool’s
application, limitations and
possible hazards.
2. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in
working order.
3. 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.
4. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN.
Cluttered areas and benches invite
accidents.
5. DO NOT USE IN DANGEROUS
ENVIRONMENTS. Do not use
power tools in damp locations, or
expose them to rain or snow. Keep
work area well lit.
6. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All
visitors and bystanders should be
kept a safe distance from work area.
7. MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD PROOF
with padlocks, master switches or by
removing starter keys.
8. DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL. It will
do the job better and safer at the
rate for which it was designed.
9. USE THE RIGHT TOOL. Do not
force the tool or an attachment to do
a job for which it was not designed.
10.USE PROPER EXTENSION
CORDS. Make sure your extension
cord is in good condition. When
using an extension cord, be sure to
use one heavy enough to carry the
current your product will draw. An
undersized cord will result in a drop
in line voltage and in loss of power
which will cause the tool to overheat.
The table on page 11 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.
11.WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do
not wear loose clothing, gloves,
neckties, rings, bracelets or other
jewelry which may get caught in
moving parts. Nonslip footwear is
recommended. Wear protective hair
covering to contain long hair.
12.ALWAYS WEAR EYE
PROTECTION. Any power
tool can throw foreign
objects into the eyes and
could cause permanent
eye damage. ALWAYS wear Safety
Goggles (not glasses) that comply
with ANSI Safety standard Z87.1.
Everyday eyeglasses have only
impact–resistant lenses. They
ARE NOT safety glasses. Safety
Goggles are available at Sears.
NOTE: Glasses or goggles not in
compliance with ANSI Z87.1 could
seriously injure you when they break.
13.WEAR A FACE MASK OR DUST
MASK. Sawing operation produces
dust.
14.SECURE WORK. Use clamps or
a vise to hold work when
practical. It is safer than
using your hand and
it frees both hands to
operate the tool.
15.DISCONNECT TOOLS FROM
POWER SOURCE before servicing,
and when changing accessories
such as blades, bits and cutters.
16.REDUCE THE RISK OF
UNINTENTIONAL STARTING.
Make sure switch is in the OFF
position before plugging the tool in.
17.USE RECOMMENDED
ACCESSORIES. Consult
this Operator’s Manual for
recommended accessories. The use
of improper accessories may cause
risk of injury to yourself or others.
18.NEVER STAND ON THE TOOL.
Serious injury could occur if the
tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is
unintentionally contacted.
19.CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS.
Before further use of the tool, a
guard or other part that is damaged
should be carefully checked to
determine that it will operate
properly and perform its intended
function – check for alignment of
moving parts, binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts, mounting
and any other conditions that may
affect its operation. A guard or other
part that is damaged should be
properly repaired or replaced.
20.NEVER LEAVE THE TOOL
RUNNING UNATTENDED. TURN
THE POWER “OFF”. Do not walk
away from a running tool until the
blade comes to a complete stop
and the tool is unplugged from the
power source.
21.DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep
proper footing and balance at all
times.
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22.MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE.
Keep tools sharp and clean for best
and safest performance. Follow
instructions for lubricating and
changing accessories.
23.WARNING: Dust generated from
certain materials can be hazardous
to your health. Always operate saw
in well-ventilated area and provide
for proper dust removal.
24.
DANGER
!
People
as pacemakers, should consult
their physician(s) before using this
product. Operation of electrical
equipment in close proximity to
a heart pacemaker could cause
interference or failure of the
pacemaker.
with electronic devices, such
TABLE SAW SAFETY
1. ALWAYS USE SAW BLADE
GUARD, riving knife 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 or
push block, 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 47.
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.
WARNING
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 riving knife, 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
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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 20.
17.
Never cut metals or masonry
18.ALWAYS USE IN A WELL-
WARNING
!
products with this tool. This table
saw is designed for use on wood
and wood-like products.
VENTILATED AREA. Remove
sawdust frequently. Clean out
sawdust from the interior of the saw
to prevent a potential fire hazard.
21.USE ONLY saw blades recommended with warning that the riving
knife shall not be thicker than the
width of the groove cut by the saw
blade and not thinner than the body
of the saw blade.
22.USE PUSH-STICK OR PUSH
BLOCK to feed the workpiece past
the saw blade. The push-stick or
push block should always be stored
with the machine when not in use.
23.Use and correct adjustment of the
riving knife.
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 34).
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.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS AND SAFETY
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 equipmentgrounding 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.
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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.
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
12 16 14 12 Not Recommended
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Grounding Lug
Three-Pronged Plug
Grounding Prong
Properly Grounded
Three-Pronged Receptacle
Make sure this
is connected
to a known
ground.
Two-Pronged
Adapter
Receptacle
ACCESSORIES AND
ATTACHMENTS
TOOLS NEEDED FOR
ASSEMBLY
RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES
WARNING
!
Visit your Sears Hardware
Department or see the
Craftsman Power and Hand Tools
Catalog to purchase recommended
accessories for this power tool.
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 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.
SUPPLIED
Blade wrench
Blade wrench
4 mm Hex
wrench
NOT SUPPLIED
Flat bladed
screwdriver
#2 Phillips screwdriver
Straight edge
Adjustable wrench
and/or 8 mm, 13 mm,
14 mm wrench
Combination square
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CARTON 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.
WARNING
!
If any part is missing or damaged,
do not attempt to assemble the
table saw, plug in the power
TABLE OF LOOSE PARTS
ITEM DESCRIPTION QUANTITY
A Table saw assembly 1
B Blade guard assembly 1
C Anti-kickback pawls assembly 1
D Handwheel handle 1
E Riving knife hardware bag assembly 1
F Rip fence 1
G Miter gauge 1
H Blade wrench 2
I Push stick 1
J Push stick storage holder 1
K Rear table extension 1
L Rear table extension tube 2
M Table insert 1
N Table extension wing hardware bag assembly 1
O Hex wrench 1
P Blade 1
Q Left and right extension table 1 each
R Dust bag 1
S Extension table hardware bag assembly 1
T AAA Battery 2
STAND
U Locking lever hardware bag assembly 1
V Stand hardware bag assembly 1
W Leg bracket 4
X Bottom long support bracket 2
Y Top long support bracket 2
Z Bottom support bracket for roller wheel 1
AA Bottom short support bracket 1
BB Top short support bracket 2
CC Roller wheel hardware bag assembly 1
cord, or turn the switch ON until
the missing or damaged part is
obtained and is installed correctly.
Call 1-800-843-1682 for missing or
damaged parts.
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.
UNPACKING YOUR TABLE SAW
B
C
A
D
E
J
F
G
H
I
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K
L
M
P
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Q
W
R
V
X
Y
Z
AA
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BB
CC
KNOW YOUR TABLE SAW
Left extension table
Overload reset switch
Miter gauge-rip
fence-push stick storage
Lock lever
Table insert
Miter gauge
Blade
Blade guard
ON/OFF laser switch
Rip fence
Dust bag
Riving knife
Extension wing
locking lever
Blade elevation and
tilting handwheel
ON/OFF switch with
safety key
Foot pad
Anti-kickback pawls
Hand hold
Right extension table
Blade storage
Rear table extension wing
Cord wrap
Roller wheel
Stand
GLOSSARY 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 AND TILTING
HANDWHEEL – Raises and lowers
the blade or tilts the blade to angle
between 0o and 45o for bevel cuts.
BLADE GUARD – Clear plastic cover
that positions itself over the blade while
cutting.
the workpiece from twisting during the
cutting operation.
GUM – A sticky sap from wood
products.
HEEL – Misalignment of the blade.
JAMB 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. It
helps make accurate straight or angle
crosscuts.
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
OVERLOAD RESET SWITCH –
Protects the motor if it overloads during
operation, provides a way to restart the
saw.
PUSH STICK – Used to push
workpieces when performing ripping
operations.
PUSH BLOCK – Used for ripping
operation when the workpiece is too
narrow to use a push stick. Always use
a push block for rip widths less than 2 in.
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FEATHERBOARD – When ripping
a workpiece on your table saw, this
keeps it firmly and safely against the
rip fence. It also helps prevent chatter,
gouging, and dangerous kickback.
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.
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.
RIVING KNIFE – A metal piece of the
guard assembly located behind and
moves with the blade. Slightly thinner
than the saw blade, it helps keep the
kerf open and prevents kickback.
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.
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
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.
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