Sears 137.28463 User Manual
Operator's Manual
10 iN. JOBSITE TABLE SAW
Model No. 137.284630
C US
CAUTION:
Before using this Table Saw,
read this manual and follow
all its Safety Rules and
Operating Instructions
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SECTION PAGE
Warranty ............................................................................................................. 2
Product Specifications ........................................................................................ 3
Symbols ............................................................................................................... 4
Power Tool Safety ............................................................................................... 5
Table Saw Safety ................................................................................................ 8
Electrical Requirements and Safety .................................................................... 11
Accessories and Attachments ............................................................................. 13
Tools Needed for Assembly ................................................................................ 13
Carton Contents .................................................................................................. 14
Know You r Table Saw ......................................................................................... 16
Glossary of Terms ............................................................................................... 17
Assembly and Adjustments .................................................................................. 19
Operation ............................................................................................................ 33
Maintenance ....................................................................................................... 42
Troubleshooting Guide ........................................................................................ 44
Parts List ............................................................................................................. 47
Repair Protection Agreements ............................................................................ 51
CRAFTSMAN FULL WARRANTY
If this Craftsman product fails due to a manufacturer's defect in material or
workmanship with one year from the date of purchase, return it to any Sears store
Sears Parts & Repair Service Center, or other Craftsman outlet in the United
States for free repair (or replacement if repair proves impossible). This warranty
does not include expendable parts such as saw blades which can wear out from
normal use within the warranty period. This warranty applies for only 90 days from
the date of purchase if this product is ever used for commercial or rental purposes.
This warranty gives you special legal rights, and you may also have other rights
which vary from state to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
,A WARNING }
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:
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 those dust masks that are specially
designed to filter out microscopic particles. Avoid prolonged contact with dust from
power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities. Wear
protective clothing and wash exposed areas with soap and water. Allowing dust to
get into your mouth, eyes, or lay on the skin may promote absorption of harmful
chemicals.
2010/03
®Lead from lead-based paints,
®Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and
oArsenic and chromium from chemically4reated lumber.
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MOTOR
Type ............................................................................. Universal
Amperes ....................................................................... 15 Amp
Voltage ........................................................................ 120 V AC
Hz................................................................................ 60 Hz
RPM (no load) ............................................................ 5000 RPM (No load)
Overload Protection .................................................... Yes
BLADE SIZE
Diameter ...................................................................... 10 in.
Arbor Size .................................................................... 5/8 in.
SAW
Rip Fence ...................................................................... Yes
Miter Gauge .................................................................. Yes
Rip Capacity ................................................................ 8 in. Left
24 in. Right
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.
{_ WARNING]
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.
WARNING iCONS
Your power tool and its Operator's Manual may contain "WARNING iCONS"
(a picture symbol intended to alert you to, and/or instruct you how to avoid,
a potentially hazardous condition). Understanding and heeding these
symbols will help you operate your tool better and safer. Shown below are
some of the symbols you may see.
A
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i,_ WARNING ]
SAFETY ALERT: Precautions that involve your safety.
PROHiBiTiON
WEAR EYE PROTECTION: Always wear safety goggles or safety
glasses with side shields.
WEAR RESPIRATORY AND HEARING PROTECTION: Always
wear respiratory and hearing protection.
READ AND UNDERSTAND OPERATOR'S MANUAL: To reduce
the risk of injury, user and all bystanders must read and understand
operator's manual before using this product.
KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM BLADE: Failure to keep your hands away
from the blade will result in serious personal injury.
SUPPORT AND CLAMP WORK
DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation
which, ifnot avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, ifnot avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
IA CAUTION]
[ CAUTION ]
CAUTION: Indicatesa potentially hazardous situation which,
ifnot avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION: Used without the safety alert symbol indicates
a potentially hazardous situation which, ifnot avoided,
may result in property damage.
GENERALSAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS
BEFORE USING THiS POWER TOOL
Safety is a combination of common
sense, staying alert and knowing how
to use your power tool.
,A WARNING I
To avoid mistakes that could cause
serious injury, do not plug the tool in
until you have read and understood
the following.
. READ and become
familiar with the entire
Operator's Manual. LEARN
the tool's application, limitations and
possible hazards.
2. KEEP GUARDS iN PLACE and in
working order.
3. 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.
4. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN.
Cluttered areas and benches invite
accidents.
6. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All
visitors and bystanders should be
kept a safe distance from work area.
7. MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD PROOF
with padlocks, master switches or by
removing starter keys.
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. Do not
force the tool or an attachment to do
a job for which it was not designed.
10.USE PROPER EXTENSION
CORDS. 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 result in
a drop in line voltage and in loss
of power which will cause the tool
to overheat. The table on page
12 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.
5. DO NOT USE iN DANGEROUS
ENVIRONMENTS. Do not use
power tools in damp locations, or
expose them to rain or snow. Keep
work area well lit.
11.WEAR PROPER APPAREL.
Do not wear loose clothing, gloves,
neckties, rings, bracelets or other
jewelry which may get caught in
moving parts. Nonslip footwear is
recommended. Wear protective hair
covering to contain long hair.
5 _,
12._ ALWAYS WEAR EYE
U
objects into the eyes and cause
permanent eye damage. ALWAYS
wear Safety Goggles (not glasses)
that comply with ANSI Safety
standard Z87.1. Everyday
eyeglasses have only impact-
resistant lenses. They ARE NOT
safety glasses. Safety Goggles are
available at Sears. NOTE: Glasses
or goggles not incompliance with
ANSI Z87.1 could cause serious
injurywhen they break.
13. WEAR A FACE MASK OR
14. SECURE THE
when practical. It is safer than using
your hand and also itfrees both
hands to operate the tool.
1&DISCONNECT TOOLS FROM
POWER SOURCE before servicing,
and when changing accessories
such as blades, bits and cutters.
16.REDUCE THE RISK OF
UNINTENTIONAL STARTING.
Make sure switch is in the OFF
position before plugging the tool in.
PROTECTION. Any power
tool could throw foreign
DUST MASK. Sawing
operation produces dust.
WORKPIECE. Use clamps
or a vise to hold workpiece
17.USE RECOMMENDED
ACCESSORIES. Consult
this Operator's Manual for
recommended accessories. The use
of improper accessories may cause
risk of injury to yourself or others.
18.NEVER STAND ON THE TOOL.
Serious injury could occur if the
tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is
unintentionally contacted.
19.CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS.
Before further use of the 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
and any other conditions that may
affect its operation. A guard or other
part that is damaged should be
properly repaired or replaced.
20.NEVER LEAVE THE TOOL
RUNNING UNATTENDED. TURN
THE POWER "OFF". Do not walk
away from a running tool until the
blade complete stop and the tool is
unplugged from the power source.
21.DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep
proper footing and balance at all
times.
22.MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE.
Keep tools sharp and clean for best
and safest performance. Follow
instructions for lubricating and
changing accessories.
23. DO NOT use power tool in
presence of flammable liquids or
gases.
24. DO NOT operate the tool if you are
under the influence of any drugs,
alcohol or medicationn that could
affect your ability to use the tool
properly.
25. Dust generated from certain
materials can be hazardous to your
health. Always operate saw in well-
ventilated area and provide for
proper dust removal.
26. WEAR HEARING
PROTECTION to reduce
the risk of induced hearing
loss.
1.ALWAYSUSESAWBLADE
GUARD,rivingknifeandanti-
kickbackpawlsforevery 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 WORKPIECE
FIRMLY against the miter gauge or
rip fence.
3. ALWAYS USE a push stick or
push block, 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 46.
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 WORKPIECE 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.
4. NEVER PERFORM ANY
OPERATION FREEHAND, which
means can using hands to support
the workpiece, but always use either
the fence OR the miter gauge to
position and guide the workpiece.
,& DANGER I
FREEHAND CUTTING iS THE
MAJOR CAUSE OF KICKBACK AND
FINGER/HAND AMPUTATIONS.
NEVER USE THE MITER GAUGE
AND FENCE SIMULTANEOUSLY.
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.
12.PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPORT
to the rear and the sides of the saw
table for long or wide workpieces.
1&AVOID KICKBACKS (work thrown
back towards you) by keeping the
blade sharp, the rip fence parallel
to the saw blade and by keeping
the riving knife, 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.AVOIDAWKWARD 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 19.
17"1,A_ WARNING ]
Never cut metals or masonry
products with this tool. This table
saw is designed for use on wood
and wood-like products only.
18.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.
21.USE ONLY saw blades
recommended with the warning that
the riving knife shall not be thicker
than the width of the groove cut by
the saw blade and not thinner than
the body of the saw blade.
22.USE PUSH-STICK OR PUSH
BLOCK to feed the workpiece past
the saw blade. The push-stick or
push block should always be stored
with the machine when not in use.
23.DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed
workpiece into a blade or cutter
against the direction of rotation of
the blade or cutter only.
19.NEVER LEAVE THE SAW
RUNNING UNATTENDED. Do not
leave the saw until the blade comes
to a complete stop.
20.For proper operation follow the
instructions in this Instruction
Manual entitled ASSEMBLY AND
ADJUSTMENTS (Page 19). 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.
SAW BLADE GUARD ASSEMBLY, ANTi=
KICKBACK ASSEMBLY AND RiViNG
KNIFE
Your table saw is equipped with a blade
guard assembly, anti-kickback assembly
and riving knife that covers the blade and
reduces the possibility of accidental blade
contact. The riving knife is a fiat plate that
fits into the cut made by the saw blade and
effectively fights kickback by lessening the
tendency of the blade to bind in the cut.
The blade guard assembly and anti-
kickback assembly can only be used when
making through cuts that sever the wood.
When making rabbets and other cuts that
make non through cuts, the blade guard
assembly and anti-kickback assembly must
be removed and riving knife lowered to the
non through cut position marked on the
riving knife. Two anti-kickback pawls are
located on the sides of the riving knife
that allow the wood to pass through the
blade in the cutting direction but reduce
the possibility of the material being thrown
backwards toward the operator. Use all
components of the guarding system (blade
guard assembly, riving knife and anti-
kickback assembly) for every operation
for which they can be used including all
through cutting. If you elect not to use
any of these components for a particular
application exercise additional caution
regarding control of the workpiece, the use
of push sticks, the position of your hands
relative to the blade, the use of safety
glasses, the means to avoid kickback
and all other warnings contained in this
manual and on the saw itself. Replace the
guarding systems as soon as you return
to thru-cutting operations. Keep the guard
assembly in working order.
KICKBACKS
KICKBACKS: Kickbacks can cause serious
injury. A kickback occurs when a part of the
workpiece binds between the saw blade
and the rip fence, or other fixed object, and
rises from the table and is thrown toward
the operator. Kickbacks can be avoided by
attention to the following conditions.
How to Avoid Them and Protect Yourself
from Possible Injury:
a. Be certain that the rip fence is parallel to
the saw blade.
b. Do not rip by applying the feed force to
the section of the workpiece that will
become the cut-off (free) piece. Feed
force when ripping should always be
applied between the saw blade and the
fence; use a push stick for narrow work,
6 in. (152 ram) wide or less.
c. Keep saw blade guard assembly, riving
knife and anti-kickback assembly in place
and operating properly. Ifanti-kickback
assembly is not operational, return your
unit to the nearest authorized service
center for repair. The riving knife must be
in alignment with the saw blade and the
anti-kickback assembly must stop a
kickback once it has started. Check their
action before ripping by pushing the wood
under the anti-kickback assembly. The
teeth must prevent the wood from being
pulled toward the front of the saw.
d. Plastic and composite (like hardboard)
materials may be cut on your saw.
However, since these are usually quite
hard and slippery, the anti-kickback pawls
may not stop a kickback. Therefore, be
especially attentive to following proper
set up and cutting procedures for ripping.
e. Use saw blade guard assembly, anti-
kickback assembly and riving knife for
every operation for which it can be used,
including all through-sawing.
f. Push the workpiece past the saw blade
prior to release.
g. Never rip a workpiece that is twisted or
warped, or does not have a straight edge
to guide along the fence.
h. Never saw a large workpiece that cannot
be controlled.
i. Never use the fence as a guide or length
stop when crosscutting.
j. Never saw a workpiece with loose knots,
flaws, nails or other foreign objects.
k. Never rip a workpiece shorter than 10 in.
(254 mm).
I. NEVER use a dull blade - replace or
have resharpened.
m.NEVER use a rip fence and miter
gauge together.
n. Keep hands out of saw blade.
POWER SUPPLY AND MOTOR
SPECiFiCATiONS
i,A WARNING ]
To avoid electrical hazards, fire
hazards, or damage to the tool, use
proper circuit protection. Use a
seperate electrical circuit for your
tool. Your table saw is wired at the
factory for 120V operation. Connect
to a 120V, 15 Amp circuit and use
a 15 Amp time delay fuse or circuit
breaker. To avoid shock or fire, if
power cord is worn, cut, or damaged
in any way, have it replaced
immediately.
GROUNDING iNSTRUCTiONS
i,_ WARNING i
This tool must be grounded while
in use to protect the operator from
electrical shock.
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 itwill 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) isthe
equipment grounding conductor. If
repair or replacement of the electrical
cord or plug is necessary, do not
connect the equipment grounding
conductor to a live terminal.
CHECK with a qualified electrician or
service person ifyou do not completely
understand the grounding instructions,
or ifyou are not certain the tool is
properly grounded.
USE only 3=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.
Use a separate electrical circuit for
your tool. This circuit must not be less
than #14 wire and should be protected
with a 15 Amp time delay fuse. 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.
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 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.
GUIDELINESFOREXTENSION
CORDS
Makesureyourextensioncordis
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.
, • = • e== •
(When using 120 volts only)
Ampere Rating
More Than Not More Than
0 6
6 10
10 12
I,k_. WARNING]
This tool is for indoor use only. Do
not expose to rain or use in damp
locations.
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.
Total length of Cord
25 50 100 150 ft.
(7.62 15.24 30.48 45.72 m)
AWG- American Wire Gauge
18 16 16 14
18 16 14 12
16 16 14 12
me_
Fig. 1
Three-Pronged Plug
g Prong
Properly Grounded
Three-Pronged Receptacle
Fig. 2
Grounding Lug
r_ _ _''_ Two-Pronged
__ _ "---_ Receptacle
_J Adapter
/ __ Make sure this
/ k_! I is connected
_-',_ _ 4:_ Lto a known
..<_L _ IIground.
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.
la,CAUTION]
In all cases, make certain the
receptacle is properly grounded. If
you are not sure, have a qualified
electrician check the receptacle.
RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES
[,_ WARNING ]
Visit your Sears Hardware
Department or see the
Craftsman Power and Hand Tools
Catalog to purchase recommended
accessories for this power tool.
308K DADO INSERT PLATE
[,_ WARNING ]
To avoid the risk of personal injury:
o Do not use adjustable (wobble)
type dadoes or carbide tipped
dado blades.
o Only use stackable dadoes.
o Maximum dado width is 1/2 in.
o Do not use a dado with a diameter
larger than 6 in.
o Do not use molding head set with
this saw.
o Do not modify this power
tool or use accessories not
recommended by Sears.
SUPPLIED NOT SUPPLIED
Blade wrench Flat bladed
screwdriver
Phillips screwdriver
Blade wrench
[! !! !! !! !! !! ]
Straight edge
4 mm hex
wrench
Adjustable wrench
and/or 8 mm, 10 mm,
13 mm, 14 mm,
17 mm wrench
Combination square
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.
NOTE: To make assembly easier, keep
contents of box together.
TABLE OF LOOSE PARTS
TABLE SAW
ITEM
STAND
DESCRIPTION
A
Table saw assembly
B
Blade guard assembly
C
Anti-kickback pawls assembly
D
Riving knife hardware bag assembly
E
Rip fence
F
Miter gauge
G
Blade wrench
H
Hex wrench
I
Push stick
J
Rear table extension
K
Rear table extension tube
L
Power cord storage
M
Table extension wing hardware bag assembly
N
Blade
O
Dust bag
P
Handwheel handle hardware bag
Q
Hex bolts, washers
R
Leg handle hardware assembly
S
Riving knife storage (locking handle) 1 set
Blade guard storage, screws
T Roller wheel hardware assembly 2
U Stand 1
I,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.
Call 1=800-843-1682 for missing or
damaged parts.
QUANTITY
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Miter gauge
Rip fence storage
Miter gauge storage
Overload reset
ON/OFF switch with
safety key
Miter gauge slot
Blade guard
fence
tilting
scale indicator
table
locking lever
lock lever
Blade bevel
lock handle
Blade elevation and
tilting handwheet
Right extension table
Push stick
Stand lock lever
Stand lock hook
Stand
Table insert
Blade
Riving knife
Anti-kickback pawls
Rear table
extension wing
Power cord storage
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