Craftsman 137218300 Owner’s Manual
Operator's Manual
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4,4 liP (Max. Developed)
10" Inch Blade
4000 R.P.M.
JOB SITE TABLE SAW
Model No.
137.218300
CAUTION:
Before using this Table Saw,
read this manual and follow
all its Safety Rules and
Operating Instructions
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. 13721830001
• Safety Instructions
• Installation
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Parts List
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
Know Your Table Saw....................... 8
SECTION PAGE
Glossary of Terms ........................... 9
Assembly and Adjustments ................. 10
Operation ....................................... 17
Maintenance ................................... 21
Troubleshooting Guide ....................... 22
Push Stick Pattern ............................. 23
Parts List......................................... 24
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
IAWARNINGI
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
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 equipmentsuch as
dust masks that are spec a y des gned to f ter out m croscop c part c es.
MOTOR
HP (Maximum developed) ..... 4.4
Type .................................. Universal
Amps ................................. 15
Voltage .............................. 120
Hz ...................................... 60
RPM (no load) ...................... 4000
Overload Protection ............. YES
IA WARNINGI
° Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber
SAW
Table Size ........................ 24" x 21"
Table Extensions ............... Right & Rear
Extension Fence Capacity... 24-1/2" Right
Blade Size........................ 10"
Rip Scale ......................... YES
Rip Fence ........................ YES
Miter Gauge ...................... YES
Maximum Cut Depth @ 90°.. 3-1/8"
Maximum Cut Depth @ 45°.. 2-1/4"
Maximum Dado Cut Width... 13/16"
Net Weight ...................... 98 LBS
To avoid electrical hazards, fire hazards or damage to the table saw, use proper circuit protection.
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.
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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:
1. READ and become familiar with this entire
Operator's Manual. LEARN the tool's applications,
limitations and possible hazards.
,
Look for this symbol that identifies important
safety precautions. It means CAUTION!
BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
.
NEVER OPERATE THIS MACHINE WITHOUT THE
SAFETY GUARD IN PLACE FOR ALL THROUGH
SAWING OPERATIONS.
,
DO NOT USE INA DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT
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.
6.
KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and
benches invite accidents.
7.
KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors should be
kept at a safe distance from the work area.
8.
DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL. It will do the job
better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
9.
USE THE RIGHT TOOL. Don't force the tool or
attachment to do a job for which it is not designed.
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.
16
NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED.
TURN THE POWER "OFF". Do not leave the tool
before it comes to a complete stop.
17
NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could
occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is
unintentionally contacted.
18
DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times.
19.
MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp
and clean for most efficient and safest performance.
Follow instructions for lubricating and changing
accessories.
20.
CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR LOOSE PARTS.
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, loose binding of moving parts, mounting and
any other conditions that may affect its safe
operation. A guard or other part that is loose or
damaged should be properly adjusted repaired or
replaced.
21.
MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD PROOF with padlocks,
master switches or by removing starter keys.
22.
DO NOT operate the tool if you are under the
influence of any drugs, alcohol or medication that
could impair your ability to use the tool safely.
10. WEAR PROPER APPAREL DO NOT wear loose
clothing, gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets or other
jewelry that may get caught in moving parts. Non-
slip footwear is recommended. Wear protective hair
covering to contain long hair.
11. WEAR A FACE MASK OR DUST MASK. Sawing,
cutting and sanding operations produce dust.
12. DISCONNECT TOOLS before servicing and when
changing accessories such as blades, cutters, etc.
13. REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL
STARTING. Make sure the switch is in the OFF
position before plugging into the power supply.
14. USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.
Consult the Operator's Manual for recommended
accessories. The use of improper accessories may
cause injury to you or damage to the tool.
23. USE 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.
24.
ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION. Any power
tool can throw foreign objects into your eyes that
could cause permanent eye damage. ALWAYS wear
safety goggles (not glasses) that comply with ANSI
safety standard Z87. t. 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.
25.
DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work into a blade or
cutter against the direction of rotation of the blade or
cutter only.
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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 13.
completely through the workpiece when ripping or
crosscutting.
2. ALWAYS HOLD WORK FIRMLY against the miter
gauge or rip fence,
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USE A PUSH STICK when required. Always use a
push stick especially when ripping narrow stock.
Refer to ripping instructions in this Operator's Manual
where the push stick is covered in detail. A pattern for
making your own push stick is included on page 23.
, 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.
WARNING: FREEHAND CUTTING IS THE MAJOR
CAUSE OF KICK-BACK & FINGER/HAND
AMPUTATIONS.
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.
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, aligned and
functioning. Do not release work before it has
passed all the way past the saw blade. 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 10.
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.
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 entitled ASSEMBLY AND
ADJUSTMENTS (Page 10). 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.
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POWER SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
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.
EXTENSION CORD REQUIREMENTS
Any extension cord must be GROUNDED for safe
operation.
MINIMUM GAUGE FOR EXTENSION CORDS
(AWG type / 120 Volt only)
Ampere Rating Total length in _et
Not
More Than More Than 25' 50' 100' 150'
0 6 18 16 16 14
6 10 18 16 14 12
10 12 16 16 14 12
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).
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 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.
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. 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 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.
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.
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.
3-Prong Plug
Grounding Lug
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l_r_ 1I is Connected to a
_f'f'f'f'f'f'f'f'f'_ _,lt _ _-,-_- I[_ 2*Prong
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-- A%ter_ _ 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.
UNPACKING AND CHECKING CONTENTS
Separate all parts from packing materials. Check each part
with the illustration on the next page and the "Table of
Loose Parts" to make certain all items are accounted for,
before discarding any packing material.
To avoid the risk of personal injury:
• Do not use a dado with a diameter larger than 8".
• Maximum dado width is 13/16". DO NOT USE WIDER
COMBINATIONS.
• Do not use molding head set with this saw.
• Do not modify this power tool or use accessories not
recommended by Sears.
TOOLS NEEDED
Medium screwdriver
Adjustable wrench
#2 Phillips screwdriver
Straight edge
Combination square
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. Rear table extension 1
C. Rear table extension tube 2
D. Location seat 4
E. Blade guard and splitter 1
F. Rubber Pad & screw 1 each
G. Rip fence 1
H. Dado table insert 1
I. Miter gauge 1
J. Push stick 1
K. Blade wrench 1
L. Push stick storage 1
M. Blade 1
N. Knob & flat washer 1 each
O. Handwheel handle 1
P. Hex. wrenches 2
Q. Washers 4
4mm Hex wrench
17mm Hex wrench
5mm Hex wrench
R, STAND
Stand assembly 1
Hex head bolts & flat washers 4
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 JOB SITE TABLE SAW
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Hand hold
Blade elevation
handwheel
Miter Gauge
Blade Guard
Hand hold
Rip Fence
Blade tilt pointer
Blade tilt scale
Overload reset
switch
Stand handle
ON/OFF switch
with key
Stand latch
SideTable
Extension
Blade bevel
lock knob
Stand wheel
Stand latch
Stand buckle
Leg stand
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Table Insert
Table
Rear scale pointer
Rear extension
table
Rip fence and miter
gauge storage
Mounting holes
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CRAFTSMAN PROFESSIONAL
TABLE SAW TERMS
CROSSCUT - A cut made across the width of the
workpiece.
MITER GAUGE - A guide used for crosscutting
operations that slides in the tabletop channels located
on either side of the blade. It helps make accurate
straight or angle cuts.
RIP FENCE - A guide used for rip cutting that clamps
to the tabletop. It allows the workpiece to be straight.
TABLE INSERT - Provides access to the blade arbor
for changing blades.
OVERLOAD RESET SWITCH - Resets the
thermocouple and provides a way to restart the saw
motor if it overheats or overloads.
BLADE BEVEL SCALE - Measures the angle the
blade is tilted when set for a bevel cut.
TABLE SCALE - Measures the distance the rip fence
is set from the blade, allowing quick setups.
ANTI-KICKBACK PAWLS - Prevents the workpiece
from being kicked upward or back toward the front of
the table saw by the spinning blade.
SPLITTER - Keeps the workpiece spread apart after
being cut, to prevent binding on the blade and
workpiece.
BLADE ELEVATION HANDWHEEL - Raises and
lowers the blade.
FREEHAND - Performing a cut without using a fence
(guide), hold down or other proper device to prevent
the workpiece from twisting during the cutting
operation.
GUM - A sticky sap from wood products.
HEEL - Misalignment of the blade.
KERF - The amount of material removed by a blade
cut.
MITER CUT - An angle cut made across the width of
the workpiece.
RESIN - A sticky sap that has hardened.
REVOLUTIONS PER MINUTE (RPM) - The number
of turns completed by a spinning object in one minute.
SAW BLADE PATH - The area of the workpiece or
table top directly in line with the travel of the blade or
the part of the workpiece that will be cut.
SET - The distance between two saw blade tips, bent
outward in opposite directions to each other. The
further apart the tips are, the greater the set.
WORKPIECE - The item being cut. The surfaces of a
workpiece are commonly referred to as faces, ends
and edges.
BLADE TILTING HANDWHEEL - Tilts the blade to
any angle between 0° to 45° for bevel cuts.
WOODWORKING TERMS
ARBOR - The shaft on which a blade is mounted.
BEVEL CUT - An angle cut made through the face of
the workpiece.
COMPOUND CUT - A simultaneous bevel and miter
cut.
Kerf
Surface
Leadin Edge
Sawblade Path
Trailing Edge
ASSEMBLE THE TABLE SAW TO THE STAND
(FIG. B)
1. Release the stand buckle (t) as shown.
2. Unfold the leg sets and push the two latches (2)
downward to lock them in place.
3. Place the stand on a level surface and adjust
the front-right adjustable foot, so all legs are
contacting the floor and are at similar angles on
the floor.
4. Match the holes of the stand to the holes on the
bottom flange of the saw base. (Fig. B)
5. Fasten the saw to the stand using the four hex.
head bolts (3) and the four flat washers (4)
provided, then tighten securely with a 17mm
wrench.
6. Position the saw on a clean, level surface.
Fig. B
ASSEMBLE THE HANDWHEEL HANDLE (FIG. C)
Thread the handwheel handle (1) into the handwheel
hole (2), and then tighten the nut against the
handwheel with a 10mm wrench. Note: If the handle
bolt becomes loose, remove the plastic end cap and
this will allow you to tighten securely.
Fig. C
INSTALLING THE REAR TABLE EXTENSION
(FIG. D)
1. Slide the two rear table extension tubes (2) into the
rear table extension (1).
2. Snap the two location seats (5) over the two rear
table extension tubes (2). Make sure the locating
pin in the location seat fits into the matching hole in
the extension tube.
3. Insert the rear table extension tubes (2) into the two
extension tube brackets under the table.
Position rear table support so the hole for the
rubber pad (7) is between the extension and the
table (see Fig. D).
4. Insert the bolt into the rear table extension (1).
The place the rubber pad (7) onto the bolt (8) and
tighten.
Fig. D
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