Craftsman 137.248830 User Manual

Operator’s Manual

3.0 HP (Max. Developed)

10” Inch Blade

5000 R.P.M.

TABLE SAW

read this manual and follow all its Safety Rules and Operating Instructions

Operation

Maintenance

Parts List

Customer Help Line

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

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Part No. 13724883001

TABLE OF CONTENT

SECTION	PAGE	SECTION			PAGE
Warranty............................................	2	Know Your Table Saw.........			8
Product Specifications......................	2	Assembly and Adjustments.			9
Power Tool Safety.............................	3	Operation.............................			16
Table Saw Safety...............................	4	Maintenance........................			20
Electrical Requirements and Safety.	5	Troubleshooting Guide........			21
Accessories and Attachments...........	6	Parts List..............................			22
Tools Needed For Assembly.............	6	Push Stick Pattern................			30
Carton Contents................................	6

WARRANT

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 at its option repair or replace it free of charge.

Contact a Sears Service Centre for replacement.

If this product is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty applies only for 90 days from the date of purchase.

This warranty is in addition to any statutory warranty.

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

A WARNING

Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, driiling and other construction activities contains chemicais known to the state of Caiifornia to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicais 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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PRODUCT SPECIFICATION

MOTOR			SAW
HP (Maximum developed)....		3.0	Table Size.............................	26-7/64” X 19-1/2”
...................Type		Universal	Table Extensions..................	3 - Left,Right,Rear
Amps..................		15	Extension Rip Capacity........	24” Right and Left
Voltage...............		120	Blade Size.............................	10” Diameter
Hz......................		60	Arbor Size..............................	5/8” Diameter
RPM (no load}....		5000	Rip Fence..............................	Self Aligning
Overload Protection...............		YES	Miter Gauge...........................	T-Slotted
			Maximum Cut Depth @ 90°..	3”
			Maximum Cut Depth @ 45°..	2-1/2”
			Maximum Dado Cut Width...	1/2"
A WARNING			Net Weight...........................	65 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.

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POWER TOOL SAFET		luL	1

A WARNING

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:

1.READ and become familiar with this entire Operator’s Manual. LEARN the tool’s applications, limitations and possible hazards.

2. A WARNING

Look for this symbol that identifies important safety precautions. It means CAUTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!

3.NEVER OPERATE THIS MACHINE WITHOUT THE SAFETY GUARD IN PLACE FOR ALL THROUGH SAWING OPERATIONS.

4.DO NOT USE IN A DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT such as damp or wet locations or exposure to rain. Keep work area well lighted.

5.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.

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.

15.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 THE 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, binding of moving parts, loose 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.

23.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 Z87.1. 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.

24.DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work into a blade or cutter against the direction of rotation of the blade or cutter only.

JABLE SAW SAFET

1.ALWAYS USE SAW BLADE GUARD, splitter 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 crosscutting.

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

3.USE A PUSH STICK. 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 30.

4 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.

A WARNING

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.

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 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 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.

19.NEVER LEAVE THE SAW RUNNING UNATTENDED. Do not leave the saw until it comes to a complete stop.

20.Failure to provide sawdust fall-through and removal hole (if mounting the saw onto a solid surface) will allow sawdust to build up in the motor area resulting in a fire hazard and potential motor damage (Please refer to page 10 for details).

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS AND SAFET 1

POWER SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS

A WARNING

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

A WARNING

Any extension cord must be GROUNDED for safe operation.

MINIMUM GAUGE FOR EXTENSION CORDS (AWG type/120 Volt only)

Ampere Rating				Total length in feet
	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
12		16 -4			'2

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.

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,

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 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.

3-Prong Plug

Qrounding Prang

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3-Prong Receptacle

ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS

RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES

A WARNING

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

A WARNING

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

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t*2 Phillips screwdriver
Straicnt edge	Combinatioh square

CARTON CONTENTS

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.

A WARNING

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.	Table extension	2
c.	Rear table extension	1
D.	Rear table extension tube	2
E.	Looation seat	5
F.	Blade guard and splitter	1

G.Guard Mounting bolt, flat washer, toothed washer, oval washer,

	spring wasjer	1 each
H.	Rip fence	1
I.	Hand wheels	2
J.	Dome nuts	2
K.	Dado table insert	1
L.	Miter gauge	1
M.	Hex keys	1
N.	Blade wrenches	2
O.	Blade	1
X.	Dust chute	1
Y.	Dust bag	1
STAND
P.	Top short leg bracket	2
Q.	Top long leg bracket	2
R.	Bottom short bracket	2
S.	Bottom long bracket	2
T.	Legs	4
u.	Roller wheel assemblies &
	mounting hardware	1
V.	Stand mounting hardware	1
w.	Fence storage hardware &
	Parallel washers	1

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 workiece.

UNPACKING YOUR TABLE SAW

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KNOW YOUR TABLE SAW

			Rip fence
Extension wing	Blade guard	Table insert	Side table
iocking lever			extension wing

Thermal overload reset switch

ON/OFF switch,	Blade bevel
	lock knob
& safety key	Blade elevation
Bevel angle	handwheel
pointer & scale

SAW MOUNTED TO WORK SURFACE (FIG. C)

1.If the leg set will not be used, the saw nnust 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 four 3/8” holes into the mounting surface.

5.Mark an 11” 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.

A WARNING

Do not operate this machine on the floor. This is very dangerous and may cause serious injury.

Fig. C

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).

Fig. E

BLADE TILTING HANDWHEEL (FIG. G, 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).

Fig. F

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.

Place the dust bag neck opening around the dust chute and tie the dust bag with string.

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