Craftsman 137221940 Owner’s Manual
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10 inch Blade
2.5 Horsepower (Maximum Developed)
5000 R.P.M.
TABLE SAW
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Model No.
137.221940
Serial No.
NOTE: Model and serial numbers may be found on the name plate
located on the front of the tool.
You should record both numbers and retain them in a safe place.
E82443
CAUTION: Before using this table saw, read this manual and follow
all its Safety Rules and Operating Instructions.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA
SECTION PAGE
Warranty ............................................ 2
Product Specifications ................................ 2
Safety Instructions ................................... 3
Accessories and Attachments .......................... 6
Hardware Package Contents ............................ 6
Know Your Table Saw ................................. 8
Assembly and Adjustments ............................ 9
Changing the Blade ................................... 11
Operation ........................................... 16
Maintenance ......................................... 20
Troubleshooting Guide ................................ 21
Parts Pages ......................................... 22
FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW
If this Table Saw fails due to a defect within one year from the date of purchase,
CONTACT THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER IN THE UNITED STATES and
Sears will repair it, free of charge.
This warranty applies only while this product is in the United States.
If this Table Saw is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty will apply for
ninety 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
MOTOR
Maximum developed HP ......... 2.5
Volts ........................ 120
Amperes ..................... 13
Hertz ....................... 60
RPM (no load) ................ 5000
Overload protection ............. YES
SAW
Table ....................... 16 x 26 inches
Blade ....................... 10" x 5/8" arbor
Base ........................ ABS
Maximum depth of cut at g0° ..... 3 inches
Maximum depth of cut at 45° ..... 2-1/; inches
Maximum width of dado ......... 1/2 inch
Weight ...................... 56 pounds
To avoid electrical hazards, fire hazards, or damage
to the tool, use proper circuit protection.
Your 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.
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GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE USING THE TABLE SAW
To avoid mistakes that could cause serious personal
injury, do not plug the table saw in until you read and do
the following steps.
1. READ and become familiar with this entire instruction
manual. LEARN the tool's applications, limitations,
and possible hazards,
2.. AVOID DANGEROUS CONDITIONS. DO NOT use
power tools in wet or damp areas or expose them to rain.
3. DO NOT use power tools in the presence of
flammable liquids or gases.
4. ALWAYS keep your work area clean, uncluttered and
well lit. DO NOT work on floor surfaces that are
slippery from sawdust or wax.
WEARYOUR 13. ALWAYS WEAR
EYE PROTECTION.
Any table saw can
throwforeign obieots
into the eyes which
could cause
permanent eye damage.
ALWAYS wear Safety Goggles (not glasses)
that comply with ANSI safety standard Z871.
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.
USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.
14.
Using improper accessories can be hazardous.
If in doubt, check the instruction manual that
comes with that accessory.
5. KEEP VISITORS AND CHILDREN AWAY. Other
people should keep a safe distance from the work
area, especially when tool is operating,
6= DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL. Never force a tool
to do a job for which it was not designed. It will do
a better and safer job by only using on jobs for which
it was designed.
DRESS FOR SAFETY. DO NOT wear loose clothing,
7.
gloves, neckties, orjewelry (rings, watches): they can
get caught and draw you into moving parts. ALWAYS
wear non-slip footwear; tie back long hair.
.
WEAR A FACE MASK OR DUST MASK IF SAWING
OPERATION PRODUCES DUST.
9. ALWAYS remove the power cord plug from the
electric outlet when making adjustments, changing
parts, cleaning or working on tool.
10. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE AND IN WORKING
ORDER.
11. AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Ensure that the
power switch is in the "OFF" position before plugging
in the power cord.
15. NEVER LEAVE ATOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED.
Turn the power switch to "OFF". DO NOT leave
tool until it has come to complete stop.
16. NEVER STAND ON ATOOL. Serious injury could
result if the tool tips or you accidentally hit the table
saw. DO NOT store anything above or near the tool
where anyone might stand on the tool to reach it.
17. DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times. Wear oil-resistant rubber-soled
footwear. Keep floor clear of oil, scrap and other debris.
18. REMOVE ADJUSTING TOOLS. Form habit of
checking to see that tools and adjusting wrenches
are removed from the table saw before turning it on.
CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before each
19.
use of 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 or any other
conditions that may affect its operation. A guard
or other part that is damaged should be property
repaired or replaced.
12. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Always keep
tools clean and in good working order.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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20. MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD'i .,OOF. By use of
padlocks, master switches, or by removing starter keys.
SPECIFIC SAF,--rY INSTRUCTIONS
FOR THE TABLE SAW
21. DRUGS, ALCOHOL OR MEDICATIONS. DO NOT
operate tool if you are under the influence of drugs,
alcohol or medication that could affect your ability
to use the tool properly.
22. SECURE ALL WORK. When practical, use clamps or
a vise to hold work. It is safer than using your hands
and prevents round or odd-shaped pieces from turning.
23. DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work into a blade or
cutter against the direction of rotation of the blade
or cutter only.
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.
25. 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
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.
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 work piece
when ripping or cross cutting.
2. ALWAYS HOLD THE WORK FIRMLY against the
miter gauge or rip fence.
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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 Instruction Manual.
4.
NEVER PERFORM ANY OPERATION
"FREE HAND", which means using your hands
only to support or guide the work piece. 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.
GUIDELINES FOR EXTENSION CORDS
If you are using an extension cord outdoors, be
sure it is marked with the suffix "W-A" ("W" in Canada)
to indicate that it is acceptable for outdoor use.
Be sure your extension cord is properly wired, and
in good electrical 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,
(when using 120 volts only)
Ampere Rating Total length of cord In feet
m_,e tt_n not mote than 25' 50 1 CO' 150'
0 6 18 16 16 14
6 10 18 16 14 12
10 12 16 16 14 12
12 16 I 14 12 Not Recommended
7. REMOVE the rip fence when cross*cutting.
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 ATTEMPTTO FREE A STALLED SAW
BLADE without first turning the saw OFF.Turn
off power switch 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 operating. Do not release work before it is
pushed all 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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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14. AVOID AWKWARD OPERATIONS and hand
positions where a sudden slip could cause your hand
to move into the cutting tool.
15. NEVER USE SOLVENTS to clean plastic parts.
Solvents could possibly dissolve or otherwise damage
the material. Only a soft damp clothshould be used to
clean plastic parts.
REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR WORN CORD
IMMEDIATELY...it repair or replacement of the electric
cord or plug is ever necessary, DO NOT connect the
equipment-grounding conductor to a live terminal.
FIGURE A
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 saw dust 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, this saw must be mounted to
the leg set provided, or follow the instructions on page
10 of this owners manual titled "SAW MOUNTED TO
OTHER SURFACES." Failure to provide sawdust tall-
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.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
IN THE EVENT OF A MALFUNCTION OR
BREAKDOWN, grounding provides a column's path
of least resistance for electric current to reduce the
risk of electric shock. This tool is equipped with an
electriccord having an equipment-grounding
conductor and a grounding plug.The plug MUST be
plugged into a matching outlet that is properly
installed and grounded in accordance with ALL local
codes and ordinances.
DO NOT MODIFYTHE 3-PRONG PLUG...if it will not fit
the outlet, have the proper outlet installed by a qualified
electrician. Improper connection of the equipment-
grounding conductor can result in a risk of shock. The
conductor with insulation having an outer surface that is
green (sometimes, but not always, with yellow stripes)
is the equipment grounding conductor.
g Plug
Grounding Prong
Propedy Grounded
3-Prong Oullet
FIGURE B
Grounding Lug I _ II
FIGURE (A)...shows a 3-wire electrical plug end outlet
that has a grounding conductor, If a properly grounded
outlet is not available, an adapter (FIGURE B) can be
used to temporarily connect this plug to a 2-contact
ungrounded outlet. 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
outlet box. The Canadian Electrical Code prohibits the
use of adapters.
THE ADAPTER SHOULD ONLY BE USED UNTIL
A PROPERLY GROUNDED OUTLET CAN BE
INSTALLED BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN,
If you have any doubts as to whether the tool is properly
grounded or if the grounding instructions are unclear,
check with.a qualified electrician or service personnel.
Make Sure
This is
Connected
to a Known
Ground
2-Prong
Receptacle
When using a grounded tool around other ungrounded
devices, be sure that the ungrounded devices are in
good condition. An ungrounded device can function,
yet have internal electrical problems that could cause
a hazard when brought in contact with a grounded tool.
USE ONLY 3-WIRE EXTENSION CORDS THAT HAVE
3-PRONG GROUNDING PLUGS AND 3-POLE
RECEPTACLES THAT ACCEPT THE TOOL'S PLUG.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES
UNPACKING AND CHECKING CONTENTS
Visit your Sears Hardware Department or see the Sears
Power and Handtool Catalog for the following accessories:
ITEM ITEM NUMBER
• Saw blades ............ See catalog or store
° Table Saw and
Bench Power Tool
Know How Manual ....... 9-29115
• Guide Master Table
Saw Push Shoe ......... 9-32190
• Taper Jig .............. 9-3233
° Fence Guide System ..... 9-3237
6 inch Dado Set ......... 9-32175
Do not use adjustable (wobble) type dadoes or carbide
tipped dado blades on this saw. Maximum dado width is
1/2 inch. Do not use a dado with a diameter larger lhan
6". Also do not use molding head set with this saw.
Sears may recommend other accessories not listed in this
manual.
See your nearest Sears store or Power and Hand Tool
Catalog for other accessories.
Do not use any accessory unless you have complelely
read the instruction or owner's manual for that accessory.
Use only accessories recommended for this saw. Using
other accessories may be dangerous.
TOOLS NEEDED
Mediurn screwdriver
Adjustable wrench
#2 Phillips screwdriver
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Straight edge
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.
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.
Combination square
TABLE OF LOOSE PARTS
ITEM DESCRIPTION QUANTITY
A Table saw assembly 1
B Miter gauge and knob 1
C Blade guard and splitter 1
D Rip fence and handle 1
E Owner's manual 1
F Bag of miscellaneous parts 1
G Blade wrenches 2
H Hand wheels 2
I Dado insert 1
NOTE: To make assembly easier, keep contents of each
bag together, and separate from contents of other bags.
Apply a coat ofautomobile wax to the table. Wipe all
parts thoroughly with a clean, dry cloth. This will
reduce friction when pushing the workpiece.
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UNPACKING YOUR TABLE SAW
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Table saw assembly
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Leg Pads
Leg set
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Blade Bevel Lock Knob
Blade Bevel Scale
Overload
On-Off Switch
Tool Hanger
Mitre Gauge Blade Guard Table Insert Rip Fence
Table
Blade Tilting Handwheel
Elevation Handwheel
Mounting Holes
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Steel Legs
Blade
Kickback Pawls
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Wrenches
Dado Insert
Splitter
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Splitter Bracket
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