Operator’s Manual 10 IN. PORTABLE TABLE SAW Model No. 137.415030 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 Safety Instructions Assembly Operation Maintenance Parts List Sears Parts & Repair Center 1-888-331-4569 Sears Brands Management Corporation Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA See the full line of Craftsman® products at craftsman.
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE Warranty ................................................................................................................ 2 Product Specifications ........................................................................................... 3 Symbols.................................................................................................................. 4 Power Tool Safety ..................................................................................................
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS MOTOR Type.............................................................................. Amperes....................................................................... Voltage......................................................................... Hz................................................................................. RPM (no load) ............................................................. Overload Protection.....................................................
SYMBOLS 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. SAFETY ALERT: Precautions that involve your safety. PROHIBITION WEAR EYE PROTECTION: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields.
POWER TOOL SAFETY 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. GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS POWER TOOL Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert and knowing how to use your power tool. ! WARNING 6. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors and bystanders should be kept a safe distance from work area.
16.REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Make sure switch is in the OFF position before plugging the tool in. 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. 12. 13. 14. 17.USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consult this Operator’s Manual for recommended accessories.
21.DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. NEVER reach across the path of the cutting blade while tool is in operation. 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 medication that could affect your ability to use the tool properly.
TABLE SAW SAFETY 1. ALWAYS USE SAW BLADE GUARD, riving knife and antikickback pawls assembly 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. 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. DIRECTION OF FEED.
14.AVOID AWKWARD OPERATIONS and hand positions where a sudden slip could cause your hand to move into the saw blade. 20.For proper operation follow the instructions in this Instruction Manual entitled ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS (Page 20). 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. 15.NEVER USE SOLVENTS to clean plastic parts. Solvents could possibly dissolve or otherwise damage the material.
TABLE SAW 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. 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.
d. e. f. g. h. i. j. k. l. m. n. 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. 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.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS AND SAFETY 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 electrical cord or plug is necessary, do not connect the equipment grounding conductor to a live terminal.
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. The adapter (Fig. 2) has a grounding 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.
TOOLS NEEDED FOR ASSEMBLY ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS SUPPLIED 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 Box-end wrench NOT SUPPLIED Flat bladed screwdriver Phillips screwdriver Open-end wrench ! WARNING To avoid the risk of personal injury: ● Do not use adjustable (wobble) type dadoes or carbide tipped dado blades.
CARTON CONTENTS ! WARNING 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. 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.
UNPACKING YOUR TABLE SAW B A E F J G K N D C H I L O M Q P S R 16
KNOW YOUR TABLE SAW Blade guard Rip fence Push stick storage Miter gauge storage Extension table locking lever Blade elevation/ tilting handwheel Overload reset switch ON/OFF switch with safety key Miter gauge Stand handle Locking hook Leveling foot Table insert Leg clamp Blade Riving knife Anti-kickback pawls assembly Rear outfeed support Right extension table Power cord storage Stand lock lever Dust port Wheel Stand 17
GLOSSARY OF TERMS 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. ANTI-KICKBACK PAWLS ASSEMBLY – Prevents the workpiece 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. GUM – A sticky sap from wood products. BEVEL CUT – An angle cut made through the face of the workpiece.
OVERLOAD RESET SWITCH – Protects the motor if it overloads during operation, provides a way to restart the saw. 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. PUSH STICK – Used to push workpieces when performing ripping operations. 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.
ASSEMBLY ! Fig. A WARNING For your safety, never connect plug to power source receptacle until all assembly and adjustment steps are complete, and you have read and understood the safety instructions. 2 1 ASSEMBLING THE ROLLER WHEELS AND HANDLES TO STAND (FIG. A, B, C) 1. Remove the bolts (2), washers (3) and nuts (4) from the stand tube. Insert one leg handle (1) into one left stand tube and align the holes on the handle and tube.
NOTE: Do not overtighten the four bolts as this may cause damage to the base of the saw. 5. Check to be sure the stand lock lever (5) is in the slot of the cover plate (6). (Fig. D) Fig. E Fig. C 2 3 1 4 5 1 7 6 2 3 4. Place the stand on a level surface and adjust the leveling foot (6) located on the left front stand leg. Adjust until all legs are contacting the floor and are at a similar angle to the floor. NOTE: Before using the saw, verify that the table saw is securely locked in position.
Fig. H 5. Fold the stand slowly downward as shown in Fig. F. 6. Move the saw to the desired location for operation or store the saw in a dry environment by using the left side stand handles (10). 2 1 Fig. F Transporting 8 10 Push stick (Fig. I) A storage holder for the push stick (1) is located on the left side of the saw housing. 1. Store the push stick (1) by hanging it on the holders (2) through the holes (3) of the push stick (1). Folding STORAGE Rip fence and miter gauge (Fig.
Fig. J 2 1 INSTALLING THE REAR OUTFEED SUPPORT (FIG. L, M) 1. Insert the two rear outfeed support tubes (2) into the rear outfeed support (1). (Fig. L) NOTE: They must be inserted into the back of the extension with the dimple end so that the bar will hold the extension in place. 2. Snap two black plastic stops (3) over the two rear outfeed support tubes (2). Make sure the locating pin in the black plastic stops fits into the matching hole in the support tube. This will “lock” the tube into the support.
Fig. M 2. Remove the arbor nut (3) and outer blade flange (4). (Fig. O) 2 2 Fig. O 6 5 4 3 4 INSTALLING THE BLADE (FIG. N, O, P) ! WARNING 3. Place the blade (7) onto the arbor (5) with the blade teeth pointing forward to the front of the saw. (Fig. P) NOTE: Leave the plastic strip around the saw blade at this time. Remove before using the saw for the first time. 4. Make sure the blade fits flush against the inner flange (6). (Fig. O) 5.
Fig. P 8 3. Place the box-end wrench (9) on the arbor nut (3) and turn counterclockwise. (Fig. P) 4. Remove the arbor nut (3), outer blade flange (4) and blade (7). Clean but do not remove the inner blade flange before reassembling the blade. (Fig. P) 7 4 9 ! 3 5 INSTALLING THE RIVING KNIFE (FIG. P, Q, R) WARNING ! ● To avoid injury from an accidental start, make sure the switch is in the OFF position and the plug is disconnected from the power source outlet.
Fig. R 5. Place the riving knife (3) on the mounting bracket (4) located behind the saw blade. The two pins (5) on the bracket should fit into the slot on the riving knife. (Fig. Q) 6. Make sure the riving knife (3) is in its highest position. 7. Insert the set plate (6), making sure the two outer holes fit into the two pins on the mounting bracket. 8. Insert the washer (7) into the lock lever (8) and insert into the middle hole of the set plate (6) and tighten. 9.
3. Place the front of assembly into slot (3) and push down, making sure the assembly is engaged in the slots. Push down on the locking lever (2) to lock. (Fig. S, T) NOTE: Make sure the anti-kickback pawls assembly is locked in position before operating saw. 7. Make sure that the assembly is locked in place both in front and back. (Fig. V) ! WARNING To reduce the risk of serious injury, use saw blade guard and riving knife for every operation for which it can be used including all through sawing. Fig.
Removing the blade guard and antikickback pawls assembly (Fig. S, V) ! ! WARNING Improper riving knife alignment can cause “kickback” and serious injury. WARNING To avoid injury from an accidental start, make sure the switch is in the OFF position and the plug is disconnected from the power source outlet. Fig. W Anti-kickback Pawls 1. Raise the blade to the maximum height position by turning the blade elevation/tilting handwheel clockwise. 2.
ADJUSTMENT RIP FENCE ADJUSTMENT (FIG. Y) 1. The fence (1) can be repositioned by lifting up the handle (2) and sliding the fence to the desired location. Pushing down the handle locks the fence in position. 2. Position the fence (1) on the right side of the table, and along one edge of the miter gauge grooves. 3. Lock the fence handle (2). The fence should be parallel with the miter gauge groove. 4.
ADJUSTING THE TABLE INSERT (FIG. BB) Fig. Z 1 ! WARNING To avoid serious injury, the table insert (1) must be level with the table. If the table insert is not flush with the table, adjust the two bolts (2) with a 4 mm hex wrench until it is parallel with the table. 2 3 NOTE: To raise the insert, turn the hex screws counterclockwise, to lower the insert, turn the hex screws clockwise. Do not remove the insert, adjustments need to be made with the insert in place to get the proper level.
45° Stop 1. Disconnect the saw from the power source. 2. Raise the blade to the maximum elevation. 3. Loosen the blade lock knob and move the blade to the maximum bevel position and tighten the blade lock knob. 4. Place a combination square on the table and against the blade (2) to determine if the blade is 45° to the table. (Fig. CC) 5.
BLADE TILT POINTER (FIG. EE) 1. When the blade is positioned at 90°, adjust the blade tilt pointer (1) to read 0° on the scale. 2. Loosen the holding screw (2), position the pointer over 0° and tighten the screw. NOTE: Make a trial cut on scrap wood before making critical cuts. Measure for exactness. 1. Remove the safety switch key and unplug the saw. 2. Remove the blade guard for this procedure but reinstall and realign after adjustment. 3.
ADDITIONAL BLADE ADJUSTMENTS (FIG. GG) NOTE: The adjusting mechanism is located above the the blade elevation/ tilting handwheel under the table top. If the front and rear measurements are not the same: ALIGNING THE RIVING KNIFE (FIG. HH) ! ● To avoid injury from an accidental start, make sure the switch is in the OFF position and the plug is disconnected from the power source outlet. ● Never operate this tool without the riving knife in the correct position.
a. Remove the lock lever (4), washer (5), set plate (6) and riving knife (2) from the mounting bracket (7). b. Insert the washer (8) between the riving knife and bracket (7). c. Replace the riving knife (2), set plate (6), washer (5) and lock lever (4). Then, retighten the lock lever (4) 7. Check the riving knife and blade alignment again at both 0° and 45°. 8. Add or remove the washers until the alignment is correct. 9. Replace the table insert, blade guard and anti-kickback pawls assembly.
OPERATION BASIC SAW OPERATIONS ! ALWAYS lock the switch “OFF” when the saw is not in use. Remove the safety switch key and keep it in a safe place. In the event of a power failure, blown fuse, or tripped circuit breaker, turn the switch “OFF” and remove the safety switch key, preventing an accidental startup when power comes on. RAISING THE BLADE (FIG. JJ) To raise or lower the blade, turn the blade elevation/tilting handwheel (1) to the desired blade height. Fig. JJ 1 WARNING 2 Fig.
undersized extensing cord. Inspect your saw for proper setup before using it again. Fig. MM 1 USING THE DUST PORT (FIG. LL) ! 2 WARNING To prevent fire hazard, clean and remove sawdust from under the saw frequently. 1 To prevent sawdust buildup inside the saw housing, attach a vacuum hose (1) (hose is not included) to the dust port (2) at the rear of the table saw. DO NOT operate the saw with the hose in place unless the vacuum is turned on.
RIPPING (FIG. NN, OO) ! To make an additional push stick, use the pattern on page 50. (Fig. OO) WARNING To prevent serious injury: ● Never use a miter gauge when ripping. ● Never use more than one rip fence during a single cut. ● Do not allow familiarity or frequent use of your table saw to cause careless mistakes. Remember that even a careless fraction of a second is enough to cause a severe injury. ● Keep both hands away from the blade and clear from the path of the blade.
FEATHERBOARD (FIG. PP, QQ) A featherboard is a device used to help control the workpiece by guiding it securely against the table or fence. Featherboards are especially useful when ripping small workpieces and for completing non-through cuts. The end is angled with a number of short kerfs to give a friction hold on the workpiece and locked in place on the table with C-clamps. Test that it can resist kickback. 9. Never pull the piece back when the blade is turning. Turn the switch Off.
USE A FEATHERBOARD (FIG. QQ) 1. Lower the saw blade (1). 2. Position the rip fence (2) to the desired position and lock the rip fence. 3. Place the workpiece (3) against the fence and over the saw blade area. 4. Adjust the featherboard (4) to resist the workpiece forward of the blade. 5. Attached the C-clamps (5) to secure the featherboard to the edge of the table. 1 3 Make sure the screw heads do not stick out from the bottom of the base; they must be flush or recessed.
● Keep both hands away from the blade and the path of the blade. ● Never attempt to pull the workpiece backwards during a cutting operation. This will cause kickback and serious injury to the user can occur. Making the bracket: ● Start with 3/8 in. wood at least 3/8 in. wide or wider and 2-1/2 in. long or longer. ● Cut the piece to shape and size as shown. Putting it together: ● Fasten the base and handle together with glue and woodscrews. ! 1.
Fig. TT ! 1 WARNING Always work to the right side of the blade during this type of cut. The miter gauge must be in the right side groove because the bevel angle may cause the blade guard to interfere with the cut if used on the left side groove. 2 USING THE WOOD FACING ON THE MITER GAUGE (FIG. UU) Slots are provided in the miter gauge for attaching an auxiliary facing (1) to make it easier to cut very long or short pieces.
Fig. XX groove because the bevel angle may cause the blade guard to interfere with the cut if used on the left side groove. 1. Set the miter gauge (1) to the desired angle. 2. Place the miter gauge in the right side groove of the table. 3. Set the blade (2) bevel to the desired bevel angle. 4. Hold workpiece (3) firmly against the face of the miter gauge throughout the cutting operation. Fig. WW 3 1 3 2 USING THE WOOD FACING ON THE RIP FENCE (FIG.
NON-THROUGH CUT (FIG. ZZ) A non-through cut is used to cut grooves and rabbets in the workpiece without exposed the blade. ! Fig. ZZ Non-through Cut WARNING ● Only this type cut is made without installing the blade guard assembly and anti-kickback pawls assembly. ● To avoid injury from an accidental start, make sure the switch is in the OFF position and the plug is disconnected from the power source outlet. ● To avoid the risk of personal injury.
2. Install the dado table insert making sure that the rear of the insert is flush with the table. If the dado insert is not flush with the table, adjust the two bolts on the insert with a 4 mm hex wrench until it is parallel with the table. 3. Instruction for operating the dado is packed with the separately purchased dado set (not included with unit). 4. The arbor (1) on this saw restricts the maximum width of the cut to 1/2 in. 5.
MAINTENANCE BLADE RAISING AND TILTING MECHANISM (FIG. cc, dd) After every five hours of operation, the blade raising mechanism and tilting mechanism should be checked for looseness, binding, or any other abnormalities. 1. With the saw disconnected from the power source, turn the saw upside down and pull up and push down on the motor unit. 2. Observe any movement of the motor mounting mechanism. 3. Loosen or tighten the four hex screws (1) by hex wrench for smooth operation. Adjust only 1/8 turn at a time.
Fig. dd 2 The carbon brushes included with the unit will last approximately 50 hours of running time, or 10,000 ON/OFF cycles. Replace both carbon brushes when either has less than 1/4 in. length of carbon remaining, or if the spring or wire is damaged or burned. 3 1. Remove the blade guard, blade, rip fence, miter gauge and stand assembly from the table saw. 2. Lower the blade height to its minimum setting. This will make the brush locations easier to access. 3.
7. Carefully remove the spring-loaded cap, and then pull out the brush (4) and replace. (Fig. ff) 8. Repeat step 6 and 7 for the other side of motor. 9. Place the new brush into the opening of motor, making sure the ears on the metal end of the assembly go in the same hole the carbon part fits into. Do not overtighten the plastic cap. 10.Carefully set the saw in a upright position on a clean level surface. 11. Replace the blade guard, blade, rip fence, miter gauge and stand assembly to the table saw.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ! WARNING To avoid injury from accidental starting, always turn switch OFF and unplug the tool before moving, replacing the blade or making adjustments. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION Saw will not start. 1. Saw is not plugged in. 2. Fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped. 3. Cord is damaged. 4. Debris in on/off switch 1. Plug in saw. 2. Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. 3. Replace power cord. 4. Remove switch from saw and separate in half.
! WARNING To avoid injury from accidental starting, always turn switch OFF and unplug the tool before moving, replacing the blade or making adjustments. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION Material kicked 1. Rip fence out of adjustment. 1. back from blade. 2. Riving knife not aligned with 2. blade. 3. 3. Feeding stock without rip 4. fence. 4. Riving knife not in place. 5. 5. Dull blade. 6. 6. The operator letting go of material before it is past saw blade. 7. Miter angle lock knob is not 7.
PUSH STICK CONSTRUCTION ● Use good quality plywood or solid wood ● Use 1/2 in. or 3/4 in. material ● Push stick MUST be thinner than the width of material being cut 0m m) Drill Hole For Hanging 15 -3/ 4i n. (40 Notch To Prevent Hand From Slipping Cut Here To Push 1/2 in. Wood Cut Here To Push 3/4 in.
PARTS LIST 10 IN. PORTABLE TABLE SAW MODEL NO. 137.415030 ! WARNING When servicing use only CRAFTSMAN 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. PARTS LIST FOR TABLE SAW (A) I.D. Description 08VH CORD CLAMP Size 6# Q'ty I.D.
10 IN. PORTABLE TABLE SAW PARTS LIST FOR TABLE SAW (B) I.D. Description Size MODEL NO. 137.415030 Q'ty I.D. Description 2BNW SEAT 2 32V4 SWITCH BOX ASS'Y 2BNX SHAFT 1 34VT LOCK KNOB Size Q'ty KR# 1 1 2E3K CR. RE. ROUND WASHER HD. SCREW M5*0.8-10 2 3E7G DUST COLLECTOR 6# 1 2ESS 1 3EWU HANDLE KR#+6# 1 LOCKING ROD 2HT1 CR. RE. TRUSS HD.
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10 IN. PORTABLE TABLE SAW PARTS LIST FOR MOTOR MODEL NO. 137.415030 I.D. Description 0HX9 NEEDLE BEARING Size Q’ty 0JX3 HEX. SOC. SET SCREW M5*0.8-8 2 M5*12-50 2 1 0KCN CR. RE. PAN HEAD TAPPING & WASHER SCREW 0KTK STRAIN RELIEF 1 0QFE BRUSH COVER 2 0QFF CARBON BRUSH ASS’Y 2 0QFG BRUSH HOLDER ASS’Y 2 2DW9 WAVE WASHER 1 2RPP FLOW GUIDE 2RWS CR. RE. COUNTER-SUN HEAD SCREW 2RXC LABEL 2YF5 BRACKET 2YH8 MOTOR COVER 30L5 ARMATURE ASS’Y 3235 CR. RE. PAN HD.
10 IN. PORTABLE TABLE SAW PARTS LIST FOR STAND I.D. 0J4R 0J5G 0JPS 0JUL 0JVB 0K7F 0KDK 0KQW 0KQX 0KQY 157B 270N 270P 2888 2FU9 2HDS 2JQD 2JQM 2LAL 2T9J 2WV3 2WVF 2X6Q 2Y7K Description Size FLAT WASHER φ10*20-3 FLAT WASHER φ8*18-1.5 HEX. HD. BOLT M8*1.25-45 HEX. SOC. HD. CAP BOLT M6*1.0-20 HEX. SOC. HD. CAP BOLT M5*0.8-16 CR. RE. ROUND WASHER HD. SCREW M5*0.8-8 CR. RE. PAN HD. SCREW M5*0.8-16 LOCK NUT M5*0.8 T=5 NUT M6*1.0 T=6 LOCK NUT M8*1.25 T=8 HEX. SOC. HD. CAP BOLT M5*0.8-45 NUT CHUCK M10*1.5 T=8 HEX.
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