Operator's Manual 2.5 HP (Max. Developed) 10" Inch Blade 5000 R.P.M. BENCH TABLE SAW Model: 137.232040 © / © CAUTION: Before using this Table Saw, read this manual and follow all its Safety Rules and Operating Instructions • • • • • Customer Help 1-800-843-1682 Safety Instructions Installation Operation Maintenance Parts List Line Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman Part No.
SECTION Warranty ........................................ Product Specifications ....................... Power Tool Safety ............................ Table Saw Safety .............................. Electrical Requirements and Safety ...... Accessories and Attachments .............. Tools Needed For Assembly ................ Carton Contents .............................. PAGE 2 2 3 4 5 6 6 6 SECTION Know Your Table Saw ....................... Assembly and Adjustments ................. Operation .........
rules. Failure Before using your table saw, it is critical that you read and understand these safety 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. . . . . e. 7. . 9.
12. PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPORT to the rear and the sides of the saw table for long or wide workpieces. ALWAYS USE SAW BLADE GUARD, splitter and anti-kickback pawls for every operation for which they can be used, including through-sawing. Throughsawing operations are those in which the blade cuts completely through the workpiece when ripping or cross-cutting. . 13.
POWER SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS GROUNDING 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 Any extension cord must be GROUNDED for safe operation.
RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES Visit your Sears Hardware Department or see the Craftsman Power and Hand Tools Catalog to purchase recommended accessories for this power tool. 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.
UNPACKING YOUR TABLE SAW T A B G Q 6 R J I_J E C H t_. J .......
Blade Guard Table insert Miter gauge Side table _ip fence extension Bevel angle Pointer & scale Overload switch reset Blade bevel lock knob ON/OFF Blade elevation & tilting handwheel switch with safety key 0 Front stand mounting holes Stand / ....
ASSEMBLE STAND(Fig.A) 1. Unpackallpartsandgroupby typeandsize(seeFig.1). Refertothepartslistforcorrectquantities. 2. Attachonelonguppersupport(4)to topof leg (1) using 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. one square neck bolt (2) and nut (5). NOTE: Do not tighten bolts until stand is properly aligned (see step #8 before tightening). Attach other end of long upper support to top of another leg using one square neck bolt and nut. Attach one long bottom support (3) to center of each leg using square neck bolts and nuts.
SAW MOUNTED TO WORK SURFACE (FIG.B) 1. If the leg set will not be used, the saw must 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 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. mounted must have a hole large enough to facilitate sawdust fall-through and removal. Square the saw on the mounting surface and mark the location of the four 3/8" mounting holes (1). Drill 3/8" hole into the mounting surface.
1. Liftupwardonripfencehandle(2)sotherear holdingclampisfullyextended.. 2. Placetheripfenceonthesawtable,engaging therearfenceclampfirstthenloweringthefront endontothetable. 3. Pushdownonthefencehandleto lock. Fig. F 8 Fig. E 5 --" I INSTALLING AND CHANGING THE BLADE (FIG. H, I, J) • • TABLE EXTENSION - RIGHT SIDE (FIG. F) 1. Group like bolts and washers. 2. Thread the three adjusting bolts (1) into the threaded holes of the extension as shown. Do 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
4. Removethearbornut(5)andouterflange(6). 5.Installthesawbladeontothearborwiththeblade teethpointingtowardthefrontofthesaw. 6. Installtheflange(6)againstthebladeandthread thearbornut(5)asfaraspossiblebyhand. Ensurethatthebladeisflushagainsttheinner sideofthebladeflange. externaltoothlockwasher(4)ontotheblade guardmountingbolt(1).(Fig.K) 5 Fig.
Fig. M Kickback pawl 3 MITER GAUGE ADJUSTMENT (FIG. N) 1. To check miter gauge squareness, loosen lock handle (1) to allow miter body (3) to rotate freely. Position the miter head so the pointer (2) points to 90 ° on the scale. Tighten lock handle to hold miter head in position. Use a square to verify the 90 ° angle between the miter body and the slide bar. 2. If adjustment is needed, loosen the pointer locking screw and adjust pointer to 90 ° on the protractor scale then tighten the locking screw. 3.
BLADETILTINGMECHANISM Thesawbladecanbetiltedtwodifferentways. RAPIDBLADETILTING(FIG.P) 1. Loosenbladebevellockknob(2). 2. Slidetheentire handwheel assembly 3. (1) to desired location. Tighten locking knob (2). Ensure locking knob is fully tightened before attempting a cut. MICRO-ADJUSTMENT BLADE TILTING (FIG. P) 1. Loosen blade bevel lock knob (2). 2. Push handwheel (1) IN to engage the handwheel gears with the segment gear on the table saw base. 3.
Additional blade adjustments (Fig. R) . TOOLS REQUIRED • 10mm open end or 10mm combination wrench • 4mm hex key • Framing square • Medium size flat blade screw driver ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE 1. Turn saw switch OFF and remove plug from the power source. 2. . Remove blade guard and splitter assembly, miter gauge and rip fence. Using the 10mm hex wrench, slightly loosen the two middle blade alignment rod strap bolts (1) and two-rear blade alignment rod strap bolts (2) (see Fig. R). 1 1 Fig. R . 5.
0° BEVELSTOP(FIG.S) 1. Raisethebladetomaximumheightbyrotating thehandwheel counterclockwise. 2. Loosenbevelanglelockknob. 3. Tiltthebladeto 0° bevel. 4. Usinga square(1),verifybladeis 90°tothe tabletop. 5. If bladeis not90° tothetable,adjustthescrew (2)inoroutaccordingly. 6. Loosenbevellockknobandrechecksquareness asdescribedinstop5 & 6 untilbladeis 90°to table. 7. Oncebladeisat 90° tothetabletop,lockbevel anglelockingknob. 8. Carefullytightenadjustingscrew(2)untilit touchesthebevelstop. DONOTOVER TIGHTEN.
BASIC SAW OPERATIONS ON/OFF SWITCH (FIG. V) The switch (2) is located on the front panel of the saw base. To turn the saw ON move the switch to the up position. To turn the saw OFF move the switch to the down position. LOCKING SWITCH IN "OFF" POSITION (FIG. V) When the saw is not in use, the switch should be locked in the OFF position. To lock the switch in the OFF position, simply pull out the safety key (1) from the center of the switch. The saw will not start with the key removed.
AVOIDKICKBACKbypushingforwardthatsectionof theworkpiece thatwillpassbetweenthebladeandthe fence.Usea pushstickat alltimes. Never attempt to pull the workpiece backwards during a cutting operation. This will cause kickback and serious injury to the user can occur. RIPPING SMALL PIECES Fig. W Avoid injury from the blade contact. Never make through-saw cuts narrower than 3/4" wide. 1. It is unsafe to rip small pieces. Instead, rip a larger piece to obtain the size of the desired piece. 2.
Fig. Y Fig. BB 3 2 MITERING (FIG. CC) 00-45 ° MITER ANGLE This sawing operation is the same as crosscutting except the miter gauge is locked at an angle other than 90 °. WARNING - Always work to the left side of the blade during this type of cut. The miter gauge (3) must be in the left side miter gauge groove. It cannot be used in the right side groove unless the miter angle is very sharp, as it will interfere with the blade guard. BEVEL CROSSCUTTING (FIG.
Fig. DD USING WOOD FACING ON THE RIP FENCE (FIG. DD) When performing some special cutting operations, add a wood facing (1) to either side of the rip fence (2). 1. Use a smooth 3/4"thick board (1) that is as long as the rip fence. Attach the wood facing to the rip fence with wood screws (3) through the holes in the fence. A wood facing should be used when ripping material such as thin paneling to prevent the material from catching between the bottom of the fence and the table. 2. 3. DADO CUTS (FIG. EE) 1.
MAINTAINING GENERAL YOUR TABLE SAW Fig. FF MAINTENANCE For your own safety, turn the switch OFF and remove the switch key. Remove the plug from the power source outlet before maintaining or lubricating your saw. 3 1. Clean out all sawdust that has accumulated inside the saw cabinet and the motor. 2. Polish the saw table with an automotive wax to keep it clean and to make it easier to slide the workpiece. 3. Clean cutting blades with pitch and gum remover. 4.
To avoid injury from an accidental start, turn the switch OFF and always remove the plug from the power source before making any adjustments. • Consult your local Sears Service Center if for any reason the motor will not run. SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION Saw will not start 1. Saw not plugged in 2. Fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped 3. Cord damaged 1. Plug in saw 2. Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker 3. Have cord replaced by a Sears Service Center 1.
PUSH STICK CONSTRUCTION • • • • This is a full-size drawing (actual size) Use good quality plywood or solid wood Use ½" or ¾" material Push stick MUST be thinner than the width of material being cut i / / .
10" TABLE SAW PARTS LIST MODEL: 137.232040 WARNING I When servicing use only COMPANION replacement parts. Use of any other parts many create a HAZARD or cause product damage. Any attempt to repair or replace electrical parts on this Table Saw may create a HAZARD unless repair is done by a qualified service technician. Repair service is available at your nearest Sears Service Center. Description Size 09FN I.D. CLAMP M8x1.25-40 09H0 HANDLE 09JK WRENCH HANDLE Qty BAR HEX.
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10" TABLE SAW PARTS LIST MODEL: 137.232040 Description Size 0HV5 BALL BEARING 6204LLU 1 0QED SUPPORT PLATE 1 I.D. 0JAL EXT.TOOTH OJEE C-RING OJFY PARALLEL LOCKWASHER KEY Qty I.D. Description Size Qty 94 4 0QEH --IELD ASS'Y 1 A-17 1 0QEJ %RMATURE ASS'Y 1 4x4-!2 1 0QEK VIOTOR NAMEPLATE 1 0JX3 HEX. SOC. SET SCREW M5"0.8-8 2 OQM2 3RUSH HOLDER ASS'Y 0K3A CR.RE. PAN HD. SCREW & WASHER M5"0.8-30 4 OQQT 3RUSH ASS'Y 2 0K5V CR-RE M4xO.
10" TABLE SAW PARTS LIST MODEL: STAND I.D. No. Description Size 2003 LONG BOTTOM SUPPORT BRACKET L=616mm 2 2004 SHORT BOTTOM SUPPORT BRACKET L=528.4mm 2 2005 LONG UPPER SUPPORT L=462mm 2 2006 SHORT UPPER SUPPORT L=428mm, 2 2007 BRACKET L=595.6mm 4 093B FOOT PAD OJ4F FLAT WASHER €8X16-2.5 4 OJPP HEX. HD. BOLT M8x1.25-30 4 OKJ7 CAP HD. SQ.NECK BOLT M8x1.25-16 16 OKRR SERRATED TOOTHED HEXAGON FLANGE NUT M8x1.25, Qty 4 2006 2004 2005 2003 "4/ T=7.5 20 137.
