Craftsman 137.24885 User Manual

Operator's Manual

10 in. TABLE SAW WiTH STAND
Model No. 137.248850

®

CAUTION:

Before using this Table Saw,
read this manual and follow

all its Safety Rules and
Operating instructions

Customer Help Line

For Technical Support

1-800,.843-1682

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

Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman

Part No. 137248850001

e Safety Instructions

• Installation
o Operation

e Maintenance

• Parts List

Sears Parts &

Repair Center

1-800-488-1222

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

SECTION PAGE

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parts List ....................................................... 24

Push Stick Plan............................................. 28

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 (or replacement if repair proves impossible).
tf 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 while 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 and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

WARNINGI

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 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.

MOTOR

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

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

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

Hz .............................................................. 60

RPM (no load) ........................................... 5000

[A WARNINGI

To avoid electrical 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.

SAW

Rip Capacity With Extension ........ 30 in. Right & 18 in. Left

Blade Size ................................... 10 in.

Blade Arbor Size ......................... 5/8 in.

Maximum Cut Depth @ 90° ......... 3 in.

Maximum Cut Depth @45° ......... 2-1/2 in.

Maximum Diameter Dado ........... 6 in. (Stackable only)

Maximum Dado Cut Width .......... 1/2 in.

GENERAL SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS
Read and understand all the instructions below before using the power tool. These safety instructions are not

meant to cover every possible condition that could occur. As with any power tool, common sense, vigilance

and due care must be used.

1. READ and become familiar with the entire Operator' 17.
s Manual. LEARN the tool's application, limitations
and possible hazards.

2. [ _k WARNING ]Look for this symbol that 18.

identifies important safety precautions, it means
CAUTION! Become alert, your safety is involved

if you do notfollow the safety instructions. 19.

3. [ _' DANG ER _Look for this symbol that 20.

identifies important safety precautions, it means
CAUTION! Become alert, your safety is involved

if you do not follow the safety instructions.

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.

KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and

7.

benches invite accidents.

8.9.KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors should be
kept at a safe distance from the work area.

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.

Nonslip 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.

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. adjusting

wrenches are removed from the tool before turning
ON.

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.

21. CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR LOOSE PARTS.

22. MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD PROOF with padlocks,

23. DO NOT operate the tool if you are under the

24. USE A DUST COLLECTION SYSTEM wherever

25. ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION. Any power

26. DiRECTiON OF FEED. Feed work into a blade or

27. DO NOT AUTHORZE ADDiTiONAL USERS to

NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED.

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

NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could

occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is
unintentionally contacted.

DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and

balance at all times.

MAiNTAiN TOOLS WiTH CARE. Keep tools sharp

and clean for most efficient and safest performance.
Follow instructions for lubricating and changing

accessories.

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.

master switches or by removing starter keys.

influence of any drugs, alcohol or medication that
could impair your ability to use the tool safely.

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.

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. NOTE: Glasses or goggles not in

compliance with ANSI Z87.1 could cause serious
injury when they break.

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

operate this power tool without the accompanying
operators manual for which the user must read and

understand.

ALWAYS USE SAW BLADE GUARD, splitter
and anti-kickback pawls for every through-sawing
operation. Through-sawing operations are those

in which the blade cuts completely through the
workpiece when ripping or crosscutting. Always be
sure blade guard is tightened securely.

2.

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

3.

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 28.

4.

NEVER PERFORM ANY OPERATION

FREEHAND, 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,

I,_k DANGER]

FREEHAND CUTTING iS THE MAJOR CAUSE OF

KICKBACK AND FINGER/HAND AMPUTATIONS,

NEVER USE THE MITER GAUGE AND FENCE
SIMULTANEOUSLY,

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 passing
it completely beyond the saw blade. Do not rip work

that is twisted, warped or does not have a straight
edge to guide it along the fence. Do not attempt to
reverse out of a cut with the blade running.

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 on page 10.

5. NEVER STAND or have any part of your body in 17.
line with the path of the saw blade. Keep your hands

out of the saw blade path.

18.

6. NEVER REACH behind or over the cutting tool for

any reason.

7. REMOVE the rip fence when crosscutting.

19.

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

9. FEED WORK INTO THE BLADE against the
direction of rotation only. 20.

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.

NEVER CUT METALS or materials that may make

hazardous dust.

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.

NEVER LEAVE THE SAW RUNNING

UNATTENDED. Do not leave the saw until the
blade comes to a complete stop.

FOR PROPER OPERATION follow the instructions

in this Operator's Manual entitled OPERATION
(Page 17).

NOTE: On machines with no stand or if stand is not
being used, a hole approximately 11 in. square must

be cut under saw to allow sawdust to fall through.
Failure to cut this hole will allow sawdust to build

up in the motor area, resulting in a fire hazard and
potential motor damage.

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. tf 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.

tf repair or replacement of the electrical cord or plug is
necessary, do not connect the equipment grounding

conductor to a live terminal.

or a #14 wire with a 15 A time-lag fuse. NOTE: When
using an extension cord on a circuit with a #14 wire, the
extension cord must not exceed 25 feet in length. 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 Fig. 1.

Fig. 1 shows a three-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 two-
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.

CAUTION
In all cases, make certain the receptacle is properly

grounded, if you are not sure, have a qualified
electrician check the receptacle.

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.

USE only three-wire extension cords that have three-

pronged grounding plugs with three-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. Use an

extension cord 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,
overheating and burning out of the motor. The table on
the right shows the correct size to use depending on
cord length and nameplate ampere rating, tf 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 with a 20 A time-lag fuse

CAUTION
This tool is for indoor use only. Do not expose to

rain or use in damp locations.

Fig. 1 Three-Pronged Plug

q7

_1_1) Properly Grounded

{__.. g Prong

Three-Pronged Receptacle

Fig. 2

CAUTION
This tool must be grounded while in use to protect

the operator from electric shock.

Ampere Rating Total length of Cord

MoreThan NotMoreThan 25ft. 50ft. 100ft. 150ft.

0 6 8 16 16 14

6 10 8 I6 14 12
10 12 6 16 14 12

Grounding Lug _-#......

/ I_! Make surethis is

I_ ._-_ connected to a

_- [ _.._,_I known ground.

- _,

_.L_ _ _ Two-Pronged

_}4_ J Adapter -'-_ Receptacle

' O" • O'm '

(When using 120volts only)

RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES

WARNINGI

Visit your Sears Hardware Department or see the

Craftsman Power and Hand Tools Catalog to purchase

recommended accessories for this power tool.

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 WARNINGI

To avoid the risk of personal injury:

• Do not use adjustable (wobble) type dadoes or
carbide tipped dado blades.

= Only use atackable dadoes.

• 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.

SUPPLIED

Blade wrench

Blade wrench

3 mm Hex key

NOT SUPPLIED

Medium screwdriver

#2 Phillips screwdriver

[ II II II III II I

Straight edge

IA WARNINGI

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
pert is obtained and is installed correctly. To avoid

electric shock, use only identical replacement
parts when servicing double insulated tools. Call

1=800=4-MY=HOME® for replacement parts.

TABLE OF LOOSE PARTS

ITEM DESCRIPTION QUANTITY

A Table saw assembly 1

B Rear table extension 1

C Rear table extension tube 2
D Hardware bag assembly 1

E Blade guard and splitter assembly 1
F Hardware bag assembly 1 each

G Handwheel 2
H Dome nut 2

t Rip fence 1

J Hex key 1
K Blade 1

L Blade wrench 2

M Right extension wing table 1
N Miter gauge 1

O Hardware bag assembly 1

P Left table extension 1

Q Upper tube 2

R Dust bag 1

Adjustable wrench

Combination square

STAND

S Floor plate
T Stand door
U Stand base

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 workpeice. To avoid

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

1
1

1

UNPACKING YOUR TABLE SAW

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A C

B

D

\

J

K L M

N 0 P

R

T

Bladeguard Tableinsert

Extensionwinglockinglever

Bladetiltscale

Bladetiltpointer

Overloadresetswitch

ON/OFFswitchwithsafetykey

Ripfenceandmiter

gaugestorage

MitergaugeX fence

Bladebevellockknob

Bladeelevationhandwheel

Sidetableextensionwing

Beveltiltinghandwheel

Toolsstorage

ANTFKICKBACKPAWLS- Preventstheworkpiece
frombeingkickedupwardorbacktowardthefrontofthe

tablesawbythespinningblade.

OVERLOADRESETSWITCH- Resetsthe
thermocoupleandprovidesawaytorestartthesaw

motorifitoverloadsoroverheats.

ARBOR- Theshaftonwhichthebladeordadois

mounted.
BEVELCUT- Ananglecutmadethroughthefaceof

theworkpiece.

BLADEBEVELSCALE- Measurestheangletheblade

istiltedwhensetfora bevelcut.

BLADEELEVATIONHANDWHEEL- Raisesand

lowerstheblade.

BLADEGUARD- Clearplasticcoverthatpositions

itselfoverthebladewhilecutting.
COMPOUNDCUT- Asimultaneousbevelandmiter

cut.

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

DADO - Special cutting blades that are used to cut

grooves in a workpiece.

PUSHSTICK- Usedtopushworkpieceswhen
performingrippingoperations.

RESIN- Astickysapthathashardened.
REVOLUTIONSPERMINUTE(RPM)- Thenumberof

turnscompletedbyaspinningobjectinoneminute.
RiPFENCE- Aguideusedforripcuttingwhichallows

theworkpiecetocutstraight.
RiPPiNG- Cutting with the grain of the wood or along

the length of the workpiece.

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.

SPLITTER - Keeps the workpiece split apart after being
cut to prevent binding on the blade and workpiece.

FREEHAND - Performing a cut without using a rip

fence, miter gauge, 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.

JAMB 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 workpiece.

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.

TABLE iNSERT - Insert that is removed from the table
to install / remove blades, tt 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 workpiece.

WORKPIECE - Material to be cut.

Leading edge

Kerf

Surface

Workpiece

Saw blade path

Trailing edge