Craftsman 137.218240 User Manual

Operator's Manual

3.0 HP (Max. Developed) 10" Inch Blade

5000 R.P.M.

JOBSITE SAW

Model: 137.218240

CAUTION:

Before using this Table Saw,

read this manual and follow all its Safety Rules and

Operating Instructions

• Safety Instructions

• Installation

• Operation

• Maintenance

• Parts List

Customer Help Line 1-800-843-1682

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

Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman Part No. : 137218240001

SECTION PAGE

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

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

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

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

Electrical Requirements and Safety ...... 5

Accessories and Attachments .............. 6

Tools Needed For Assembly ................ 6

Carton Contents .............................. 6

SECTION PAGE

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

Assembly and Adjustments ................. 9

Operation ....................................... 16

Maintenance ................................... 20

Troubleshooting Guide ....................... 21

Parts List ........................................ 22

Push Stick Pattern ........................... 30

FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY

If this Table Saw fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within one year of date of purchase, Sears will at its option repair or replace it free of charge.

Return this Table Saw to a Sears Service Center for repair, or to place of purchase for replacement. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which may vary from

state to state.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Dept. 817 WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling and other construction activities contains chemicals known to the state of California 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.

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MOTOR

HP (Maximum developed) ..... 3.0

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

Amps ................................. 15

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

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

RPM (no load) .................... 5000

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

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

SAW

Table Size ........................ 26" x 18-1/16"

Table Extensions ............... Right - 5-3/4"

Extension Rip Capacity... 24-7/8" Right Rip

Blade Size........................ 10"

Rear Outfeed Extension YES

Rip Fence ........................ YES

Miter Gauge ...................... YES

Maximum Cut Depth @ 90°.. 3-1/8" Maximum Cut Depth @ 45°.. 2-5/8"

Maximum Dado Cut Width... 1/2"

Net Weight ...................... 64.5 LBS

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.

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 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 following safety rules:

accessories. The use of improper accessories may cause injury to you or damage to the tool.

16.

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.

1. READ and become familiar with this entire

17.

Operator's Manual. LEARN the tool's applications, limitations and possible hazards.

NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED. TURN THE POWER "OFF". Do not leave the tool

before it comes to a complete stop.

Look for this symbol that identifies important safety precautions. It means CAUTION! Become alert, your safety is involved if you do not follow the safety instructions.

Look for this symbol that identifies important safety precautions. It means

CAUTION! Become alert, your safety is involved if you do not follow the safety instructions.

NEVER OPERATE THIS MACHINE WITHOUT THE

SAFETY GUARD IN PLACE FOR ALL THROUGH- SAWING OPERATIONS.

DO NOT USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS

such as damp or wet locations or exposure to rain.

Keep work area well lighted.

DO NOT use power tools in the presence of

flammable liquids or gases.

7. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents.

KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors should be kept

at a safe distance from the work area.

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.

18. NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could occur if the tool 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 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, mounting and any other conditions that may affect its safe operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced.

22. MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD PROOF with padlocks, master switches or by removing starter keys.

23.

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.

11. WEAR PROPER APPAREL. DO NOT wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets or other

jewelry which may get caught in moving parts. Non- slip footwear is recommended. Wear protective hair

covering to contain long hair.

12. WEARA FACE MASK OR DUST MASK. Sawing, cutting and sanding operations produce dust.

13. DISCONNECT TOOLS before servicing and when changing accessories such as blades, cutters, etc.

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

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.

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.

ALWAYS USE SAW BLADE GUARD, splitter and 12. anti-kickback pawls for every operation for which they can be used, including through-sawing. Through- sawing operations are those in which the blade cuts completely through the workpiece when ripping or 13. cross-cutting.

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

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 30.

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.

DANGER: FREEHAND CUTTING IS THE MAJOR

CAUSE OF KICK-BACK & FINGER/HAND AMPUTATIONS.

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.

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

7. NEVER use a rip fence when cross cutting.

PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPORT to the rear and the sides of the saw table for long or wide

workpieces. 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 all the way past the saw blade & 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.

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 dust.

18.

ALWAYS USE IN 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.

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

19.

NEVER LEAVE THE SAW running unattended. Do not leave the saw until it comes to a complete stop.

20.

FOR proper operation follow the instructions in this Operator's Manual. Failure to provide sawdust fall- through and removal hole will allow sawdust to build up in the motor area resulting in a fire hazard and potential motor damage (see page 10 for details).

21.

DO NOT AUTHORIZE ADDITIONAL USERS to operate this power tool without the accompanying

operators manual for which the user must read and understand.

22.

THE REAR OF THE TABLE INSERT MUST BE FLUSH TO THE TABLE during all sawing

operations. Two different inserts are provided for regular through-sawing operations and dado cutting where 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" in diameter and ½" in width.

POWER SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

IN THE EVENT OF A MALFUNCTION OR

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

use a separate electrical circuit for your tools. This power tool 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 way.

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.

EXTENSION CORD REQUIREMENTS

Any extension cord must be GROUNDED for safe operation.

MINIMUM GAUGE FOR EXTENSION CORDS

(AWG type / 120 Volt only)

Ampere Rating

More Than

0 6

Not

More Than 25' 50' 100' 150'

6 18 16 16 14 10 18 16 14 12 12 16 16 14 12

Total length in feet

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GUIDELINES FOR EXTENSION CORDS

Any extension cord used for power tools MUST be grounded (3 wire with two flat 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 IS HIGHLIGHTED IN THE TABLE ABOVE.

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 (wire) with the green insulation (with or without

yellow stripes) is the equipment grounding conductor, tf

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 IMMEDIATELY.

3-Prong Plug

Properly Grounded

3*Prong Receptacle

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 OFF.

Make Sure This is Connected to a

Known Ground

"" 2-Prong

Receptacle

RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES

Visit your Sears Hardware Department or see the Craftsman Power and Hand Tools Catalog to purchase recommended accessories for this power tool.

To avoid the risk of personal injury:

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

• 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

Medi_m screwddve_

#2 Phillips screwdt vet

Straight edge

Adiustabte w_'ench

Combination squa{e

UNPACKING AND CHECKING CONTENTS

• For missing or damaged parts on initial

purchase, call 1-800-843-1682

• To order parts, call 1-800-366-7278

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.

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. Hex key 1 F. Bolt, flat washer, toothed washer, 1each

Oval washer, spring washer

G. Blade guard and splitter 1 H. Dado table insert 1

I. Rip fence 1 J. Rear table extension 1 K. Rear table extension tube 2

L. Location seat 4 M. Dome nuts 2

N. Hand wheels 2 O. Table extension 1

P. Dust collector elbow 1 Q. Parallel washer hardware bag 1

STAND: R. Stand assembly 1

S. Hex. head bolts 4 T. Flat washers 4

U. Roller wheels 2 V. Square neck bolts 2

W. Nuts 2

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.

UNPACKING YOUR TABLE SAW

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TheFrontofTableSaw

Bevel angle

Pointer & scale

Overload reset switch

Miter gauge storage

Rip fence storacie

Stand transportation

handle

Blade guard with LED lighting

Miter gauge Cutting line

ON/OFF switch with safety key

indicator X

Table insert

Rip fence

Side table

_xtension

Extension wing locking lever

._----- Blade tilting

handwheel

Blade bevel

lock knob

Stand roller wheels

Blade elevation

handwheel

Stand Leq Lock nq lever

Stand Iockinq hook

The Rear of Table Saw

j Power cord wrap

STAND ASSEMBLY (Fig. A-l)

1. Release the stand locking hook (1) by sliding it to the left.

2. Unfold the wider leg set on the left side of the stand (2). Pull the stand locking lever (3) downward and push down

to lock in place.

3. Lift the stand and unfold the narrower leg set on the right of the saw (4).

4. Pull the lever downward and push down to lock in place.

NOTE:Make sure the stand is locked securely.

Fig. A-1

8 7

flat washers onto four hex. head bolts (1) - (Fig. A-2).

Place them through the base mounting holes and

thread into the stand mounting and tighten all four

bolts securely. NOTE: Do not over tighten bolts holding saw to stand. This may damage the saw base.

Fig. A-2

FOLDING THE TABLE SAW/STAND (Fig. A-l, A-3)

1. Rotate the stand locking lever to the left (1) - (Fig. A-1 ). Lift up on the right side stand locking lever (2) - (Fig. A-2)

to unlock and lift the right side of the table saw up slightly off the floor, fold up the narrower leg set on the right side

of the saw up to the base of the saw until it snaps into

position on the spring clip.

2. Rest the right side of the saw back onto the floor, release the left side stand locking lever (3) - (Fig. A-l) and tilt the

saw on its right side, then fold the left side leg set up into the storage position.

3. Secure the stand legs into position by rotating the stand

locking lever (1) - (Fig. A-l) to the right.

ASSEMBLING THE ROLLER WHEELS (Fig. A-l) Attach one roller wheel (7) to the roller wheel mounting

bracket using a square neck bolt (8) and lock nut (9) as shown. Repeat for other wheel.

INSTALLING THE DUST COLLECTION ELBOW (Fig. A-l)

1. Align the lip of the elbow with the slot on the exhaust por underneath the saw base and install the dust collection

elbow (6) by rotating ¼ turn to lock in position. NOTE: The elbow can be used to attach a vacuum hose

to remove sawdust from the work area.

ASSEMBLING TABLE SAW TO STAND (Fig. A-1,A-2)

1. Place stand on level surface and adjust the leveling foot (5) - (Fig. A-2) on the right rear leg of stand to stabilize.

2. Place table saw on the top of stand aligning the mounting holes in base with mounting holes in stand. Place four

SETTING UP THE TABLE SAW/STAND (Fig. A-3)

1. Rotate the stand locking lever to the left (1) - (Fig. A-1 ).

2. Unfold the wider leg set (left side) and lock the stand locking lever in place by sliding the lever down the slots

of the mounting bracket and push downward to lock in

place.

3. Rest the left side of the saw onto the floor and lift up on

the right side of the stand and unfold the narrower leg set.

4. Secure the right side legs into position by locking the

stand locking lever in place.

NOTE: Make sure the saw is locked in position as

instructed before operation.

Fig. A-3 _OLD_NG

SET-UP

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