Craftsman 137.248840 User Manual

Operator’s Manual

10 in. TABLE SAW Model No. 137.248840

Customer Help Line

1-800-843-1682

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

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Part No. 137248840001

TABLE OF COriTE

SECTION PAGE

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

Product Specifications

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

Table Saw Safety

Electrical Requirements and Safety.......................... 5

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

Tools Needed for Assembly

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

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

Glossary of Terms..................................................... 9

Assembly and Adjustments ................................. 10

Operation.................................................................. 17

Maintenance............................................................. 22

Troubleshooting Guide............................................. 23

Parts List

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WARRA

ONE-YEAR FULL WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN TOOL

If this Craftsman tool fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, CALL 1-800-4-MY-HOME®TO ARRANGE FOR FREE REPAIR. If this tool is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty will apply for only ninety days from the date of purchase. This warranty applies only white this tool is in the United States. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary, from state to state.

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

A WARNING

Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling and other construction activities contains chemicals known 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 lutnber 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.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATION

MOTOR SAW

Type..........................................

Amps........................................

Voltage

Hz ............................................ ................. 60 Miter Gauge ............................

RPM (no load) Overload Protection

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A WARNING

Universal Blade Size...............................

15 Arbor Size................................

120 Rip Fence

5000 Maximum Cut Depth @90°

YES Maximum Cut Depth @45°

Maximum Dado Cut Width

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10 in.

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5/8 in.

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YES

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3 in.

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2-1/2 in

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1/2 in.

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

This tool 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 tool, 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 tool.

POWER TOOL SAP

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 too! until you have read and understood the following safety rules;

READ and become familiar with the entire Operator’s Manual. LEARN the tool’s application, limitations and

possible hazards.

A WARNING

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

A DANGER

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

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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.

17. NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED.

TURN THE POWER “OFF”. Do not leave the tool before it comes to a complete stop.

18. NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could

occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting too! 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.

4. NEVER OPERATE THIS MACHINE WITHOUT THE SAFETY GUARD IN PLACE FOR ALL THROUGHSAWING OPERATIONS.

5. DO NOT USE IN A DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT

such as damp or wet locations or exposure to rain.

Keep work area well lighted.

6. DO NOT use power tools in the presence of

flammable liquids or gases.

7. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and

benches invite accidents.

8. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors should be kept

at a safe distance from the work area.

9. 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. Do not force the tool or

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

11. 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.

12. WEAR A 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.

21. 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.

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

ssible. Dust generated from certain materials can

hazardous to your health and in some cases, a fire hazard. Always operate the power too! in a wellventilated area with adequate dust removal.

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. Safety Goggles are available at Sears. NOTE: Glasses or goggles not in compliance with ANSI Z87.1 could cause serious injury when they break.

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

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 and understand.

ABLE SAW SAFETY

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 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 28.

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 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.

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

7. NEVER use a rip fence when cross cutting.

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.

functioning. Do not release work before it has passed all the way past the saw blade and 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 dean 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. Failure to provide sawdust fallthrough and removal hole will allow sawdust to build up in the motor area resulting in a fire hazard and potential motor damage (see page 11 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.

11. NEVER ATTEMPT TO FREE A STALLED SAW 22. 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.

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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 24.

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

THE REAR OF THE TABLE INSERT MUST BE FLUSH TO THE TABLE during ail sawing operations. A rubber adjusting spacer is provided under the rear of the insert for this purpose.

DO NOT USE A DADO BLADE LARGER THAN 6 inches in diameter and JT inch in width. Only use a stackable dado blade. Do not use adjustable or wobble dadoes.

NEVER PERFORM A CUTTING OPERATION USING BOTH the rip fence and the miter gauge at the same time. This may cause kickback and serious injury to the operator.

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS AND SAP

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

IN THE EVENT OF A MALFUNCTION OR BREAKDOWN, grounding provides a path of least

resistance for electric currents and reduces the risk of electric shock. This tool is equipped with an electrical 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 certain the tool is properly grounded.

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 Fig. 1.

Fig. 1 shows a 3-pronged electrical plug and receptacle that has a grounding conductor. If a properly grounded receptacle is not available, an adapter (Fig. 2) can be used to temporarily connect this plug to a 2-contact grounded receptacle. The adapter (Fig. 2) 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.

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

Fig.1

3-Pronged Plug

USE only 3-wire extension cords that have 3-pronged grounding plugs and 3-pole receptacles that accept the tool’s plug. Repair or replace damaged or worn cords immediately.

GUIDELINES FOR EXTENSION CORDS

USE THE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. When using an extension cord heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw. An undersized cord wi cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. The table on the right 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.

Make sure your extension cord is properly wired and in good condition. Always replace a damaged extension cord or have it repaired by a qualified technician before using it. Protect your extension cords from sharp objects, excessive heat and damp or wet areas.

Use a separate electrical circuit for your tool. This circuit

must not be less than #12 wire and should be protected with a 15 amp time delay fuse. Before connecting the

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

MINIMUM GAUGE FOR EXTENSION CORDSAWG)

I (When usng 120 volts only) |

Ampere Rating I Total length of Cord |

More Than Not More Than 25ft, 50ft. 100ft. 150ft,

0 6 18ft. 16ft. 16ft. 14ft.

6 10 18ft, 16ft. 14ft, 12ft.

ho 12 16ft. 16ft. 14ft, 12ft. 1«:

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ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS

CARTON CONTENT

RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES

A WARNING

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

A WARNING

To avoid the risk of personal injury, do not modify this power tool or use accessories not recommended by Sears.

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 in.

• Do not use a dado with a diameter larger than 6 in.

• 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

Adjustable Wrench

Separate ai 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 G Rear Table Extension 1 D Rear Table Extension Tube 2 E Location Seat 5 F Blade Guard and Splitter 1 G Guard Mounting Bolt, Flat Washer, 1 each

Toothed Washer, Ova! Washer,

Spring Washer H Rip Fence 1 I Hand Wheel 2 J Dome Nut 2 K Dado Table Insert 1 L Miter Gauge 1 M Hex Key 1 N Blade Wrench 2 O Blade 1 P Dust Chute 1 Q Dust Bag 1

Flat Blade Screwdriver

Philips Screwdriver

I I M I I I I M I

Steel Ruler

Combination Square

STAND R Short Upper Support 2 S Long Upper Support 2 T Short Bottom Support Bracket 2 U Long Bottom Support Bracket 2 V Leg 4 W Stand Mounting Hardware 1 X Fence Storage Hardware Bag 1

and Extension Table Leveling

Spacers

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. To avoid injury, the styrofoam block should be removed between the motor and the table.

UNPACKING YOUR TABLE SAW

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Table Insert

GLOSSARY OF TERM

ANTI-KICKBACK PAWLS - Prevents the work piece from being kicked upward or back toward the front of the table saw by the spinning blade.

ARBOR - The shaft on which the blade or dado is

mounted. BE¥EL CUT - An angle cut made through the face of

the work piece.

BLADE BEVEL SCALE - Measures the angle the blade

is tilted when set for a bevel cut.

BLADE ELEVATION HANDWHEEL - Raises and

lowers the blade.

BLADE GUARD - Clear plastic cover that positions

itself over the blade while cutting.

BLADE TILTING HANDWHEEL - Tilts the blade to any

angle between Oo and 45° for bevei cuts. COMPOUND CUT - A simultaneous bevel and miter

cut. CROSSCUT - A cut made across the width of the work

piece.

DADO - Special cutting blades that are used to cut

grooves in a work piece.

ON/OFF SWITCH Contains a built-in safety switch key. To lock the switch in the OFF position, remove the switch key from the switch.

OVERLOAD RESET SWITCH - Resets the thermocouple and provides a way to restart the saw motor if it overloads or overheats.

PUSH STICK - Special wooden accessory that is used to push a small work piece when working close to the saw blade.

RESIN “ A sticky sap that has hardened. REVOLUTIONS PER MINUTE (RPM) - The number of

turns completed by a spinning object in one minute. RIP FENCE - A guide used for rip cutting that clamps to

the table top. It allows the work piece to cut straight. RIPPING - Cutting with the grain of the solid wood or

along the length of the work piece. SAW BLADE PATH - The area of the work piece or

table top directly in line with the travel of the blade or the part of the work piece 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.

DUST PORT - Hole in back of saw base for attachment

of vacuum hose.

FREEHAND - Performing a cut without using a rip fence, miter gauge, hold down or other proper device to prevent the work piece from twisting during the cutting operation.

GUM - A sticky sap from wood products.

HEEL - Misalignment of the blade. JAM NUT - Nut used to lock another nut in place on a

threaded rod or bolt.

KERF - The amount of material removed by the blade cut.

MITER CUT - An angle cut made across the width of the work piece.

MITER GAUGE - A guide used for crosscutting operations that slides in the table top channels (grooves) located on either side of the blade. It helps make accurate straight or angle crosscuts.

SPLITTER ”■ Keeps the work piece split apart after being cut to prevent binding on the blade and work piece.

TABLE INSERT - Metal insert that is removed from the table to install / remove blades. It is also removed for dado cutting. When dado cutting, a dado insert plate must be used.

THROUGH- SAWING - Making a cut completely through the length or width of a work piece.

WORK PIECE - Materia! to be cut.

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