Operator's Manual 10 in. TABLE SAW WITH LEG SET Model No. 137.218020 CAUTION: Before using this Table Saw, read this manual and follow all its Safety Rules and Operating Instructions Customer Help For Technical Operation Maintenance Parts List Parts Center 1-800-488-1222 Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Part No. 137218020001 • • • Repair Support website: Safety Instructions Installation Sears Line 1-800-843-1682 Visit our Craftsman • • Estates, IL 60179 USA www.sears.
SECTION PAGE Warranty ........................................................ Product Specifications .................................... Power Tool Safety ........................................... Table Saw Safety ............................................ Electrical Reuirements and Safety .................. Carton Content ................................................ Know Your Table Saw .................................... ONE-YEAR 2 2 3 4 5 6 8 SECTION PAGE Glossary of Terms ..............
GENERAL SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS Readandunderstandall the instructionsbelowbeforeusingthe powertool. Thesesafetyinstructionsare not meantto cover everypossibleconditionthat could occur. As with any powertool, commonsense,vigilance andduecaremust be used. READ and become familiar with this entire Operator's Manual. LEARN the tool's applications, limitations and possible hazards. 2. [,A WARNING J Look for this symbol that identifies important safety precautions. It means BE ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! 3.
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.
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.
RECOMMENDED I_tL WARNING ACCESSORIES I Visit your Sears Hardware Department or see the Craftsman Power and Hand Tools Catalog to purchase recommended accessories for this power tool. I,_k WARNING I To avoid the risk of personal injury: • Do not use adjustable (wobble) type dadoes or • • carbide tipped dado blades. Use only stackable 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.
UNPACKING YOUR TABLE SAW ( C D H E F 1 G j Q o P o K "1 " N O
Bladeguard Tableinsert Mitergauge Ripfence Bevelangle pointer& scale Bladebevellockknob Overloadreset switch &tilting hanwheel ON/OFFswitch withsafetykey Frontstand mountingholes Blade Stand Anti-kickback pawls Splitter Splitterbracket Rearmountingholes
ANTI-KICKBACK PAWLS- Prevents the workpiece from being kicked upward or back toward the front of the table saw by the spinning blade. located on either side of the blade. It helps make accurate straight or angle crosscuts. OVERLOAD RESET SWITCH - Resets the ARBOR - The shaft on which the blade or dado is mounted. thermocouple and provides a way to restart the saw motor if it overloads or overheats. BEVEL CUT - An angle cut made through the face of the workpiece.
ASSEMBLE TABLE SAW TO STAND (FIG. A-l) 1. Place protective cardboard or old blanket on floor to ASSEMBLE STAND (FIG. A) 1. 2. Unpack all parts and group by type and size. Refer to the parts list for correct quantities. Attach one long upper support (P) to top of leg (S) 3. using one bolt (1) and nut (2). 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 4. Assemble rear frame section in exactly the same manner.
SAWMOUNTED 1. TO WORK SURFACE (FIG.B) If the leg set will not be used, the saw must be properly secured to a sturdy workbench using the 2. four mounting holes at the base of the saw. The surface of the table where the saw is to be 3. mounted must have a hole large enough to facilitate sawdust fall-through and removal. Square the saw on the mounting surface and mark 4. the location of the four 3/8 in. mounting holes (1). Drill 3/8 in. hole into the mounting surface. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
2. Liftupwardon ripfencehandle(2)sotherear holdingclamp(4)is fullyextended. 3. Placetheripfenceonthesawtable(5),engaging the rearfenceclampfirstthenloweringthefrontend ontothetable. 4. Pushdownonthefencehandle(2)to lock. Fig. H / 1 J @ Fig. E / / 5 o__ 2. 2 Raise the blade arbor (4) (Fig. 1)to the maximum height by turning the blade raising handwheel counterclockwise. INSTALLING AND CHANGING THE BLADE (FIG.
5. 6. Install the saw blade onto the arbor with the blade BLADE GUARD ASSEMBLY (FIG. K, L, M) teeth pointing toward the front of the saw. Install the flange (6) against the blade and thread the arbor nut (5) as far as possible by hand. Ensure that the blade is flush against the inner side of the 1. Set the blade to maximum height and the tilt to zero degrees on the bevel scale with the hand wheels. Lock the blade bevel lock knob. 2.
Fig, M Kickback pawl 4. If adjustment is needed to make the fence parallel to the groove, proceed with the following adjustments: • Loosen the two bolts (3) and lift up on the handle (2). • Hold the fence bracket (4) firmly against the front of the saw table. Move the far end of the 10 fence until it is parallel with the miter gauge Straight edge 5. groove. • Push the handle to lock, then tighten both bolts.
BLADE TILTING MECHANISM BLADE PARALLEL TO THE MITER GAUGE The saw blade can be tilted two different ways. GROOVE (FIG. Q, R) This adjustment was made at the factory, but it should RAPID BLADE TILTING (FIG. P) 1. Loosen blade bevel lock knob (2). be rechecked and adjusted if necessary. 2. Slide the entire handwheel assembly (1) to desired location. I,A WARNING I 3. Tighten locking knob (2).
ADDITIONAL BLADE ADJUSTMENTS TOOLS REQUIRED (FIG. R) • 10 mm open end or 10 mm combination wrench • • • 4 mm hex key Framing square Medium size flat blade screw driver ADJUSTMENT 1. 2. 3. bolts (3) while holding the rod firmly in place. 7. are properly tightened and that the distance from the front and rear of the blade to the miter gauge groove are within 1/64th of an inch from one another. PROCEDURE 8. Turn saw switch OFF and remove plug from the power source.
BEVEL POINTER ADJUSTMENT (FIG. T) When you have achieved a 90 ° angle of the blade to the table top as described in section above, the angle pointer (1) may require adjustment. If so, follow proceeding steps: 1. 2. Loosen pointer screw (2) and move the pointer (1) so it is aligned with 0 ° on the bevel scale. Retighten the pointer screw. Fig. T 1 45 ° BEVEL STOP (FIG. U) 1. Raise the blade to maximum height by rotating the handwheel counterclockwise. 2. 3. Loosen bevel angle lock knob.
BASIC SAW OPERATIONS across the width or across the grain of the workpiece. Neither ripping nor crosscutting may be done safely ON/OFF SWITCH (FIG. V) freehand. Ripping requires the use of the rip fence, and crosscutting requires the miter gauge. Never use a rip The on/off switch (1) is located on the front panel of the saw base. To turn the saw ON, move the switch to the fence and miter gauge at the same time. up position. To turn the saw OFF, move the switch to the down position.
I_ WARNING RIPPING SMALL PIECES I la,WARNING I AVOID KICKBACK by pushing forward that section of the workpiece that will pass between the blade and the fence. Use a push stick at all times. Avoid injury from the blade contact. Never make through-saw cuts narrower than 3/4 in. wide. Fig, W 1. 2. It is unsafe to rip small pieces. Instead, rip a larger piece to obtain the size of the desired piece.
Fig, Y 1. Set the miter gauge (3) to the desired angle. 2. Place the miter gauge in the right side groove of the table. 3. Set the blade (1) bevel to the desired bevel angle and tighten the blade bevel lock knob. 4. Hold workpiece (2) firmly against the face of the miter gauge throughout the cutting operation. Fig, BB 1 3 BEVEL CROSSCUTTING (FIG. AA) 0o-45 ° BLADE BEVEL & 90 ° MITER ANGLE This cutting operation is the same as crosscutting except the blade is at a bevel angle other than 0 °.
USING WOOD FACING ON THE RIP FENCE (FIG. DADO CUTS (FIG. EE) DD) When performing some special cutting operations, I,A. WARNING I You can add a wood facing (1) to either side of the rip fence (2). a. saw, C. DO NOT use Adjustable or Wobble type dadoes. Maximum dado cut width is 1_ in. 1. A dado table insert must be purchased separately b. 1. 2. Use a smooth straight 3/4 in. thick wood board (1) that is as long as the rip fence.
GENERAL I_ MAINTENANCE WARNING Fig. FF 3 ,.J I For your own safety, turn the switch OFF and remove the switch key. Remove the plug from o 2 , o the power source outlet before maintaining or lubricating your saw. 1. Clean out all sawdust that has accumulated inside the saw cabinet and the motor. 2. 3. 4. Polish the saw table with an automotive wax to keep it clean and to make it easier to slide the workpiece. Clean cutting blades with pitch and gum remover.
I_ WARNING I 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 Saw will not start. 1. 2. 3. 4. Saw not plugged in. Fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped. Cord damaged. Debris in on/off switch CORRECTIVE ACTION 1. 2. 3. 4. Plug in saw. Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. Replace power cord.
10 IN. TABLE SAW PARTS I_ WARNING LIST MODEL NO. 137.218020 I 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. I.D. NO Description Size Qty I.D. NO Description Size WRENCH 1 0JYN HEX. SOC.
10 IN. TABLE SAW SCHEMATIC MODEL NO. 137.218020 / / \ _29PD I OK3R 2 \ 2EUC _2FRJ 2FDU / OClt OBPA 919 BIM 0821 og KMR 0B99
10 IN. TABLE SAW PARTS LIST & SCHEMATIC MODEL NO. 137.218020 STAND I.D. No. 093B Size Description FOOT Qty PAD 4 BOLT M8_1.25-35 4 M8_1.25 20 OJPQ HEX. HD. OKRR SERRATED 29RE BOTTOM SUPPORT BRACKET #O6 2 29RF BOTTOM SUPPORT BRACKET #O6 2 29RS UPPER SUPPORT #O6 2 29RT UPPER SUPPORT #O6 2 29RU BRACKET #O6 4 2FD4 HARDWARE 2A10 CAP TOOTHED BAG HD. SQ.NECK HEXAGON FLANGE NUT T=7.5 ASS'Y 1 M8_0.
10 IN. TABLE SAW PARTS LIST & SCHEMATIC MODEL NO. 137.218020 MOTOR Description Size I.I), No.
PUSH STICK CONSTRUCTION • This is a full-size drawing (actual size) • 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 Drill Hole For Hanging Notch To Prevent Hand From Slipping / / / / Cut Here To Push 1/2 in. Wood Out Here To Push 3/4 in.
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