Craftsman 137.218070 User Manual

Operator's lVlanual

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10-in. TABLE SAW WiTH LEG SET Model No. 137.218070

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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.comlcraftsman

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® Safety Instructions ® Installation

® Operation ® Maintenance

® Parts List

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Repair Center

1-800-488-1222

SECTION PAGE

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

Product Specifications ............................................................................ 3

Symbols .................................................................................................. 4

Power Tool Safety .................................................................................. 5

Table Saw Safety .................................................................................... 8

Electrical Requirements and Safety ........................................................ 10

Accessories and Attachments ................................................................ 12

Tools Needed for Assembly .................................................................... 12

Carton Contents ..................................................................................... 13

Know Your Table Saw ............................................................................ 15

Glossary of Terms .................................................................................. 16

Assembly ................................................................................................. 18

Adjustments ............................................................................................ 28

Operation ................................................................................................ 34

Maintenance ........................................................................................... 43

Troubleshooting Guide ........................................................................... 45

Parts List ................................................................................................. 48

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®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:

o Lead from lead-based paints o 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.

2008/05

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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 @ 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_ 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.

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.

,A DANGER I

i,_ WARNING ]

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

IA CAUTION]

DANGER: indicates an imminently hazardous situation

which, ifnot avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING: indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, ifnot avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION: indicatesa potentially hazardous situation which.

ifnot avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.

[ CAUTION ]

CAUTION: used without the safety alert symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

may result in property damage.

GENERALSAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS

BEFORE USING THiS POWER TOOL

Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert and knowing how to use your power tool.

,A WARNING I

To avoid mistakes that could cause serious injury, do not plug the tool in

until you have read and understood

the following.

. 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.ALWAYSWEAR EYE

tool can throw foreign

PROTECTION. Any power

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.

1&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.

22.MAINTAINTOOLSWITHCARE. Keeptoolssharpandcleanforbest

andsafestperformance.Follow

instructionsforlubricatingand

changingaccessories.

23.WARNING:Dustgeneratedfrom

certainmaterialscanbehazardous toyourhealth.Alwaysoperatesaw

inwell-ventilatedareaandprovide

forproperdustremoval.

24"[,A DANGER 1

People with electronic devices, such

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.

1.ALWAYSUSESAWBLADE GUARD,rivingknifeandanti-

kickbackpawlsforevery 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.

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

7. REMOVE the rip fence when crosscutti ng.

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.

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.

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, antFkickback 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

slipcouldcauseyourhandtomove

intothesawblade.

15.NEVERUSESOLVENTSto cleanplasticparts.Solventscould

possiblydissolveorotherwise damagethematerial.Onlya soft dampclothshouldbeusedtoclean

plasticparts.

16.MOUNTyourtablesawona benchorstandbeforeperforming

anycuttingoperations.Referto ASSEMBLYonpage20.

17"1,_WARNING ]

Never cut metals or masonry

products with this tool. This table

saw is designed for use on wood and wood-like products.

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.

21.USE ONLY saw blades recom- mended 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.

GROUNDING iNSTRUCTiONS GUiDELiNES FOR EXTENSION

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 itwill 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.

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.1showsathree-prongedelectrical

plugandreceptaclethathasa groundingconductor.Ifaproperly groundedreceptacleisnotavailable, anadapter(Fig.2)canbeusedto temporarilyconnectthisplugtoa two-contactgroundedreceptacle. Theadapter(Fig.2)hasa rigidlug extendingfromitthatMUSTbe connectedtoa permanentearth ground,suchasa properlygrounded

receptaclebox.

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.

O" 0 O=t

(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

:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::

Fig. 1

Fig. 2

Grounding Lug _ Makesure this

,_"_.__!_ II ground.

Three-Pronged Plug

g Prong

Properly Grounded

Three-Pronged Receptacle

/ _'_ ] isconnected

_b_-,./ I_. to a known

Two-Pronged

_zrt.J Adapter '_ Receptacle

RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES

i_ 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:

o Do not use adjustable (wobble)

type dadoes or carbide tipped

dado blades.

e Only use stackable dadoes. e Maximum dado width is 1/2 in.

e Do not use a dado with a diameter

larger than 6 in.

• Do not use molding head set with this saw.

e Do not modify this power

tool or use accessories not

recommended by Sears.

SUPPLIED

Blade wrench

4 mm Hex wrench

NOT SUPPLIED

Flat bladed

screwdriver

#2 Phillips screwdriver

I !!!!!!!!!!!

Straight edge

Adjustable wrench and/or 8 mm, 13 mm,

14 mm wrench

Combination square

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.

I,A 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

STAND

DESCRIPTION

Table saw assembly

Blade guard assembly

Anti-kickback pawls assembly

Handwheel handle

Riving knife hardware bag assembly

Rip fence

Miter gauge

Blade wrench

Push stick

Push stick storage holder

Rear table extension

Rear table extension tube

Table insert

Table extension wing hardware bag assembly

Hex wrench

Blade

Left and right extension table

Dust ba,q

Extension table hardware bag assembly

AAA Battery

Locking lever hardware bag assembly

Stand hardware bag assembly

Leq bracket

Bottom Ionq support bracket

Top long support bracket

Bottom support bracket for roller wheel

Bottom short support bracket

Top short support bracket

Roller wheel hardware bag assembly

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.

QUANTITY

1 1

1 1 1

1 1

1 each

1 1

4 2

1 1

UNPACKING YOUR TABLE SAW

B O D

F G H

W X Y Z AA

Left extension table

Miter gauge _ipfence

Blade guard

Overload reset switch

Miter gauge-rip

fence-push stick storac

Lock

Table insert

Hand

Right extension

Blade

wing

locking lever

elevation and

tilting handwheet

ON/OFF switch with safety key

Footpad

Dustbag

switch

Riving knife

pawls

Rear table extension wing

wrap

Blade storac

Roller wheel

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.

the workpiece from twisting during the cutting operation.

GUM - A sticky sap from wood products.

HEEL - Misalignment of the blade.

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 0° and 45° for bevel cuts.

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.

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.

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.

FREEHAND - Performing a cut without PUSH BLOCK - Used for ripping

using a rip fence, miter gauge, hold operation when the workpiece is too down or other proper device to prevent narrow to use a push stick. Always use

a push block for rip widths less than 2 in.

FEATHERBOARD- Whenripping aworkpieceonyourtablesaw,this

keepsitfirmlyandsafelyagainstthe

ripfence.Italsohelpspreventchatter, gouging,anddangerouskickback.

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.

REVOLUTIONSPER 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.

Leadinc

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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