Craftsman 137.218250 User Manual

Owner’s Manual

2.7 HP (Maximum Developed) 10" Inch Blade 5000 R.P.M.

TABLE SAW

Model No.

137.218250

E82443

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USED 37J2

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 Español

Customer Help Line

1-800-843-1682

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

Part No. 137218250001

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION PAGE

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

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

Safety Instructions................................................................................................................................ 3

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

Tools needed for assembly ................................................................................................................... 6

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

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

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

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

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

Troubleshooting guide.........................................................................................................................21

Parts.................................................................................................................................................... 22

Making a push stick............................................................................................................................ 33

Español

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FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY

If this product fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, Sears will repair it free of charge.

Contact a Sears Service Center for repair. If this product is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty applies only for 90 days from the date of

purchase. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

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

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

MOTOR

HP (Maximum developed) .....................2.7

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

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

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

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RPM {no load) Overload Protection

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60 5000 YES

SAW

Table

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Table extension

Extension fence capacity

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

Rip scale..................................................YES

Rip fence Miter gauge

Leg set.....................................................YES

Maximum Depth of cut at 90° .... 3"

Maximum Depth of cut at 45° .... 2-1/2"

Maximum Dado cut width

Net weight

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26-7/64" X19-3/32" Yes, with fence

24"

YES YES

1/2"

61.6 Lbs.

A WARNING

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

Your table saw is wired at the factory for 120V operation. Connect to a 120V, 15 AMP branch circuit and use a 15 AMP 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.

GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

BEFORE USING THE TABLE SAW

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

A WARNING

To avoid mistakes that could cause serious injury, do not plug the table saw in until you have read and understood the following:

1. READ and become familiar with this entire instruction

manual. LEARN the tool's applications, 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. DON’T USE IN A DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT.

Don’t use power tools in damp or wet locations, or expose them to rain. Keep work area well lighted.

6. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. Alt visitors should be kept at

a safe distance from the work area.

7. MAKE WORKSHOP KID PROOF with padlocks, master

switches, or by removing starter keys.

8. DON’T FORCE THE TOOL. It will do the job better

and safer at the rate for which it was designed.

9. USE THE RIGHT TOOL. Don’t force tool or the

attachment to do a job for which it was not designed.

10. USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. 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 cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. The table on page 5 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. ( WEAR VOlin T ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION. Any table

saw can throw foreign objects into the eyes which

FORESIGHT IS

^BETTER THAN

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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 hurt you when they break.

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could cause permanent eye

damage. ALWAYS wear

Safety Goggles (not glasses)

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’s safer than using your hand and it frees both hands to operate tool.

15. DISCONNECT TOOLS before servicing, and when

changing accessories, such as blades, bits, cutters, and the like,

16. REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL STARTING.

Make sure the switch is in OFF position before plugging in.

17. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consult the

owner’s manual for the recommended accessories. The use of improper accessories may cause risk of injury to persons,

18. NEVER STAND ON 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 TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED.

TURN THE POWER OFF. Don’t leave the tool until

it comes to a complete stop,

21. DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and

balance at all times.

22. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp

and clean for best and safest performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.

23. DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work into a blade or cutter

against the direction of rotation of the blade or cutter only.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

24. WARNING: Dust generated from certain materials can be injurious to your health. Always operate saw in well ventilated areas and provide for proper dust removal.

14. AVOID AWKWARD OPERATIONS and hand positions where a sudden slip could cause your hand to move into the cutting tool.

SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE TABLE SAW

1. ALWAYS USE SAW BLADE GUARD spreader and 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 cross-cutting.

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

3. USE A PUSH STICK when required. Always use a push stick for ripping narrow stock. Refer to ripping applications in the instruction manual where the push stick is covered in detail. See the push stick pattern included in this Owner’s Manual.

4. NEVER PERFORM ANY OPERATION

“FREE HAND”, which means using your hands only to support or guide the workpiece. Always use either the fence or the miter gauge to position and guide the work.

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 line of the saw blade.

6. NEVER REACH behind or over the cutting tool

for any reason.

7. REMOVE the rip fence when cross-cutting.

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 before performing any cutting operations. Refer to installation instructions,

17. NEVER CUT METALS or materials which 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 TOOL running unattended.

Don’t leave the tool until it comes to a complete stop.

20. For proper operation follow the instructions of this

owner’s manual titled “SAW MOUNTED TO WORK SURFACES.” Failure to provide sawdust fall-through and removal hole will allow sawdust to build up in the motor area, which may result in a fire hazard or cause motor damage.

21. ALWAYS USE THE TABLE EXTENSION for support when cutting a long workpiece. Never use an

unstable surface or another person to hold a long workpiece. Adjust the table extension for maximum stability and length of the workpiece before cutting.

22. ALWAYS LOCK THE TABLE EXTENSION securely

in place before cutting workpiece.

8. DO NOT USE molding head set with this saw.

9. FEED WORK INTO THE BLADE against the

direction of rotation only.

10. NEVER use the 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 immediately to prevent motor

damage.

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

13. AVOID KICKBACKS (work thrown back towards you) by keeping the blade sharp, keeping the rip fence parallel to the saw blade, and by keeping the

spreader, anti-kickback pawls, and guard in place

and functioning. Do not release work before it is

pushed alt the way past the saw blade. Do not rip work that is twisted, warped, or does not have a straight edge to guide along the fence.

SAVETHESE

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

POWER SUPPLY AND MOTOR SPECIFICATIONS

A WARNING

To avoid electrical hazards, fire hazards, or damage to the tool, use proper circuit protection. Use a separate electrical circuit for your tools.Your saw is wired at the factory for 120V operation. Connect to a 120V, 15 Amp circuit and use a 15 Amp time delay fuse or circuit

breaker. To avoid shock or fire, if power cord is worn or cut, or damaged in any way, have it replaced immediately.

INSTRUCTIONS

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

IN THE EVENT OF A MALFUNCTION OR BREAKDOWN,

grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current and reduces the risk of electric shock. This tool 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.

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 electric 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 sure the tool is properly grounded.

USE A SEPARATE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT for your

tools. This circuit must not be less than #12 wire and should be protected with a 15 Amp time delay fuse. 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 FIGURE A. FIGURE A

shows a 3-prong electrical plug and receptacle that has a grounding conductor. If a properly grounded receptacle is

not available, an adapter (FIGURE B) can be used to

temporarily connect this plug to a 2-contact ungrounded

receptacle. The temporary adapter should be used only until a properly grounded receptacle can be installed by

a qualified technician. The adapter (FIGURE B) has a

rigid lug extending from it that MUST be connected to a permanent earth ground, such as a properly grounded receptacle box. The Canadian Electrical Code prohibits the use of adapters.

CAUTION: In all cases, make certain the receptacle is

properly grounded. If you are not sure have a qualified electrician check the receptacle.

Fig. A

3-Prong Plug

GUIDELINES FOR EXTENSION CORDS

USE ONLY 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong grounding piugs and 3-pole receptacles that accept the tool's plug. Repair or repiace damaged or worn cord immediateiy.

USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. 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 below 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.

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.

A WARNING

This tool must be grounded while in use to protect the operator from electrical shock.

A WARNING

This table saw is for indoor use only. Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS

CARTON CONTENTS

RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES

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

AWARNING

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 FOR ASSEMBLY

TOOLS NEEDED

Medium screwdriver

UNPACKING AND CHECKING CONTENTS

Separate all parts from packing material. Check each one with the illustration and the list of loose parts to make certain all items are accounted for, before discarding any packing material.

AWARNING

To avoid personal injury, if any parts are missing, do not attempt to assemble the table saw, plug in the power cord, or turn the switch on until the missing parts are obtained and are installed correctly.

TABLE OF LOOSE PARTS

ITEM DESCRIPTION QUANTITY

SAW A. Table saw i

B. Blade guard and splitter 1

C. Bolt, flat washer, toothed washer, leach

oval washer D. Rip fence handle 1 E. Rip fence 1 F. Hand wheels 2

G. Dome nuts 2

H. Dado table insert 1 I. Miter gauge 1

J. Hex keys 2

K. Blade wrenches 2

(I3DB=

#2 Phillips screwdriver

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Straight edge

Combination square

STAND L. Top bracket (short) 2 M. Top bracket (long) 2 N. Bottom bracket (short) 2 O. Bottom bracket (long) 2 R Legs 4 Q. Bag of bolts, nuts, foot pads i

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 workpiece.

UNPACKING YOUR TABLE SAW:

B. C.

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N. O.

KNOW YOUR TABLE SAW

Rip Fence

Rip fence and miter gauge

storage

Blade Guard

Miter gauge

Extension table

Blade bevel scale

Splitter

bracket

Extension fence

Table

lock

handle

Blade wrench

storage

Mounting

holes

Blade wrenches

ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

A WARNING

For your own safety, never connect plug to power source

outlet until all assembly steps are complete, and you have

read and understood the safety and operating instructions.

LEG SET (FIG. A)

1, Separate all parts and group by size and style.

NOTE: Finger tighten bolts and nuts when joining

parts.

Use bolts (1), washers (2), and nuts (3) to assemble

the leg set parts.

Attach a leg (4) to the long top bracket (5). Attach the

3. next leg to the opposite end of the top bracket.

Repeat this assembly for the opposite side of the

4. leg set. Attach the completed leg set assemblies to the short

top brackets (6). Repeat on the opposite side.

Insert bolt (7) into the recessed hole of the foot pad (8).

Insert into the teg flange hole and tighten, using

washer (9) and nut (10). Repeat for the three other

legs.

Attach the bottom brackets (11) between each leg.

Place the leg set on a level surface and tighten all

9. nuts and bolts.

SAW TO LEG SET (FIG. B)

1. Before mounting the blade guard, the rip fence and miter gauge to the saw top, invert the saw table so that it is facing the floor. Position the leg set upside down on the saw base.

Match the holes of the stand to the holes on the

3. bottom flange of the saw base. Secure the leg set to the saw base using bolts,

4. washers, and nuts. When all bolts and nuts are tightened, carefully set the

5. saw in its upright position.

Position the saw on a clean, level surface.

Fig.B

mounting hole

Leg set

Saw base

hole

SAW MOUNTED TO OTHER WORK SURFACES (FIG. C)

1. If the leg set will not be used the saw must be properly secured to a sturdy workbench using the four mounting holes at the base of the saw.

2. The surface of the table where the saw is to be

mounted must have a hole large enough to facilitate

sawdust fall-through and removal.

3. Square the saw on the mounting surface and mark the location of the four 3/8" mounting holes (1).

4. Drill 3/8” holes into the mounting surface.

5. Mark a 12" to 14" square (2) centered between the four mounting holes (1).

6. Cut out and remove the square.

7. This opening will allow sawdust to fall through

the saw base.

8. Place the saw on the work surface, and align the

mounting holes of the saw with those drilled through

the surface.

9. Fasten the saw to the work surface.

Fig.C

A WARNING

Failure to provide the sawdust fall-through hole will cause sawdust to build up in the motor area, which may result in fire or cause motor damage.

KEEPING THE AREA CLEAN (FIG. D)

1. Sawdust and wood chips that fall from under the

saw will accumulate on the floor.

2. Make it a practice to pick up and discard this dust

when you have completed cutting.

BLADE RAISING HANDWHEEL (FIG. E, F)

1, Attach the handwheel (1) to the elevation screw (2) at

the front of the saw.

Make sure the slots (3) in the hub of the handwheel

engage with the pins (4). (FIG. E)

2. Attach and tighten the dome nut (5) at the end of the

shaft (Fig. F).

BLADE TILTING HANDWHEEL (FIG. F)

1. Attach the other handwheel (6) to the blade tilting screw on the side of the saw in the same manner as above.

2. Attach and tighten the handwheel dome nut (5).

A WARNING

Always keep your work area clean, uncluttered and well

lit. Do not work on floor surfaces that are slippery from

sawdust or wax.

RIP FENCE (FIG. G)

1. Thread the fence handle (1) into the cam hole (2)

until tight.

Lift upward on the rip fence handle so that the

holding clamp (3) is fully extended. Place the rip fence on the saw table and engage

the holding clamp to the table rear. Lower the front end onto the front rail (4).

Push down on the fence handle to lock.

2. Raise the blade arbor (4) (FIG. I) to the maximum

height by turning the blade-raising handwheel counterclockwise.

3. Remove the arbor nut (5) and flange (6), remove blade.

4. Install the new saw blade onto the arbor with the

blade teeth pointing toward the front of the saw.

5. Install the flange (6) against the blade and thread the arbor nut (5) as far as possible by hand. Ensure that the blade is flush against the inner side of the blade flange.

A WARNING

To avoid possible injury and damage to the workpiece be

sure to install the blade with the teeth pointing toward the

front of the table in the direction of the rotation arrow on

the blade guard.

Fig. I

CHANGING THE BLADE (FIG. H, I, J)

A WARNING

To avoid injury from an accidental start, make sure the switch is in the OFF position and the plug is not connected to the power source outlet.

Remove the table insert (1) by unscrewing the two

screws (2, 3). Be careful not to lose the rubber washer that is on the back screw (3) beneath the table insert. (FIG. H)

NOTE: The back screw is longer than the

front screw.

Fig.H

To tighten the arbor nut (5) place the open end

wrench jaws on the flats of the blade arbor to keep the arbor from turning. (FIG. J) Place the box-end wrench (8) on the arbor nut (5),

and turn clockwise (to the rear of the saw table.)

Replace the blade insert in the table recess, insert

the screws through the front and rear holes and tighten.

A WARNING

To avoid injury from a thrown workpiece, blade parts, or blade contact, never operate saw without the proper insert

in place. Use the saw blade insert when sawing. Use the dado head insert when using a dado.

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