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 Customer Help Line For Technical Support 1-800-843-1682 ® ® ® ® ® Safety Instructions Installation Operation Maintenance Parts List Sears Parts & Repair Center 1-800-488-1222 Sears Brands Management Corporation Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA See the full line of Craftsman ® products at craftsman.
SECTION Warranty ............................................................................................................. Product Specifications ........................................................................................ Symbols ............................................................................................................... Power Tool Safety ............................................................................................... Table Saw Safety ......................
MOTOR Type ............................................................................. Amperes ....................................................................... Voltage ........................................................................ Hz ................................................................................ Universal 15 Amp 120 V AC 60 Hz RPM (no load) ............................................................ Overload Protection .................................................
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 SAFETY ALERT: ® PROHiBiTiON O WEAR EYE PROTECTION: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields. Precautions that involve your safety.
GENERALSAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS BEFORE USING THiS POWER TOOL 6. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors and bystanders should be kept a safe distance from work area. Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert and knowing how to use your power tool. ,A WARNING To avoid mistakes 7. MAKE WORKSHOP with padlocks, master switches or by removing starter keys. I 8. DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL. It will that could cause do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
12._ ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION. Any power tool could throw foreign objects into the eyes and cause U permanent eye damage. ALWAYS wear Safety Goggles (not glasses) that comply with ANSI Safety standard Z87.1. Everyday eyeglasses have only impactresistant lenses. They ARE NOT safety glasses. Safety Goggles are available at Sears. NOTE: Glasses or goggles not in compliance with ANSI Z87.1 could cause serious injurywhen they break. 13. WEAR A FACE MASK OR DUST MASK. Sawing operation produces dust. 14.
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.
1.ALWAYSUSESAWBLADE GUARD,rivingknifeandantikickbackpawlsfor every throughsawing 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.
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 19. 17"1,A_ WARNING ] Never cut metals or masonry products with this tool.
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.
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.
GUIDELINES FOREXTENSION CORDS Makesureyourextension cordis Fig. 1 Three-Pronged 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== AWG- 15.24 30.
RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES [,_ ] WARNING SUPPLIED Visit your Sears Hardware Department or see the Craftsman Power and Hand Tools Catalog to purchase recommended accessories for this power tool. Blade wrench 308K DADO INSERT PLATE Blade wrench NOT SUPPLIED Flat bladed screwdriver Phillips screwdriver [! [,_ 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.
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. 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.
UNPACKING YOUR TABLE SAW D C A E F G H I ® K L M !!!! p Q 0 S T U R
Miter gauge slot Blade guard fence tilting scale indicator Miter gauge Rip fence storage table locking lever Miter gauge storage lock lever Overload reset Blade bevel lock handle ON/OFF switch with safety key Blade elevation and tilting handwheet Blade Table insert Right extension table Push stick Riving knife Anti-kickback Rear table extension wing Power cord storage Stand lock lever )oft Stand lock hook Stand pawls
ANTI-KICKBACK PAWLS - To 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 prevent the workpiece being kicked upward or back toward the front of the table saw by the spinning blade. cutting operation. 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. HEEL - Misalignment of the blade.
OVERLOAD RESET SWITCH - Protects the motor if it overloads during operation, provides a way to restart the saw. PUSH STICK- Used to push workpieces when performing ripping operations. 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.
Fig. A=I 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 o Stand may pop up unexpectedly without weight of saw on stand. iN ORDER TO AVOID iNJURY, VERIFY THAT THE BAND IS NOT CUT AND THAT THE LOCK HOOKS LOCATED IN THE FRONT OF THE STAND ARE LOCKED ONTO THE STOP SCREWS BEFORE MOUNTING THE TABLE SAW.
SETTING UP THE STAND (Fig. D, E, F) Fig. F 1. Cut the plastic band holding the stand assembly together. Lift up the Saw/Stand assembly into the vertical position as shown. (Fig. D) 2. Release hook (1) securing leg set (2) to frame. Raise leg set all the way up. Then lower stand until leg set rests on floor. (Fig. D, E) 3. Release hook (3) securing table to frame. 4. With one hand, grasp stand handle by its grip (4). Place foot in front of wheel (5) for leverage.
b ) and the. locking.handle (6) to the ottom ot the set plate (4). Fig.N Fig. K Push stick (Fig. I, J) Attach the metal push-stick storage bracket (1) into the provided slots (2) on the right side of the body shell. The bracket will snap down into place. Place the push stick (3) into the bracket as shown in Fig. J. Front 4 2 _._-_--5 c_-_...._6 1 Anti-kickback pawls (Fig. L) Storage for the anti-kickback pawls (1) is located on the right side of the stand. 1.
Rivingknife (Fig. M) Storage brackets for the riving knife are located on the right side of the stand. 1. Remove the washer (8) and the locking handle (10). 2. Insert riving knife (9) under the set plate (4) and between the retaining clip (7). 3. Tighten the washer (8) and the locking handle (10). the cord. Do not wrap the power cord around the dust port (3). Fig. 0 1 Fig. M 3 2 9 1 ASSEMBLING THE BLADE ELEVATION/TILT HANDWHEEL (Fig. P) 1.
INSTALLING THE REAR TABLE EXTENSION (Fig. Q, R) 1. Insert the two tubes (2) into the rear table extension (1). (Fig. Q) NOTE: They must be inserted into the back of the extension with the bent end last so that the bar will hold the extension in place. The two openings on the rear table (4) must line up with the miter gauge slots on the main table. 2. Snap plastic stops (3) over the two rear table extension tubes (2).
2. Removethearbornut(2)andouter bladeflange(3).(Fig.T) RIVING KNIFE ASSEMBLY l_ WARNING l e 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. e Never operate this saw without the riving knife in the correct position. 3. Placethebladeontothearbor(4) withthebladeteethpointingforward tothefrontofthesaw.(Fig.U) NOTE:Leavetheplasticstriparound thesawbladeatthistime.Remove beforeusingthesawforthefirst time. 4.
i_ WARNING ] oTo avoid the lock lever interferring the table insert, after tighten the riving knife, position the lock lever pointing downward before using saw. Failure to maintain a level insert can result in serious injury to the operator. oThe lever can be pulled out to allow it to be turned to a new position downward. (Fig. W-1) Fig. W J Fig. W-1 Aligning the riving knife (Fig.
o Thebladebodymustbethinnerthan thethicknessofthe rivingknifebut thebladekerfmustbethickerthan the rivingknife. 7. Checktherivingknifeandblade alignmentagainatboth0° and45°. 8. Replace thetableinsert,bladeguard andanti-kickback pawlassembly. Fig. X If the blade is partial to left side: 1. Turn the right adjustment screw (3) counterclockwise and adjust the left side adjustment screw (2) clockwise. 2. Remeasure, as described in steps 4 to 9 in the prior section. 3.
. Place the front of assembly into the back slot on the riving knife and push downward. Release the locking knob. Make sure the lock knob is engaged in the hole and that there is no movement of the assembly. (Fig. Z) 7. Make sure that the assembly is locked in place both in front and back. Fig. BB Fig. Z 5 4 Removing the blade guard and anti-kickback pawl assembly (Fig. Z, BB) I,,_ WARNING] .
AVOIDING KICKBACKS (Fig. CC) (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. Fig.
RiP FENCE ADJUSTMENT (Fig. FF) 1. The fence (1) is moved by lifting up on the handle (2) and sliding the fence to the desired location. Pushing down on the handle locks the fence in position. 2. Position the fence on the right side of the table and along the edge miter gauge groove. 3. Lock the fence handle. The fence should be parallel with the miter gauge groove. 4. If adjustment is needed to make the fence parallel to the groove, do the following: o Loosen the two bolts (3) and lift up on the handle (2).
REMOVING THE BLADE (Fig. S, T, U) I,,A 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. ADJUSTING THE TABLE iNSERT (Fig. ii) [,A WARNING] To avoid serious injury, the table insert (2) must be level with the table, if the table insert is not flush with the table, adjust the two bolts (1) with a 4 mm he× wrench until it is parallel with the table.
ADJUSTING THE 90 ° AND 45 ° POSiTiVE STOPS (Fig. JJ, JJ=l) Your saw has positive stops that will quickly position the saw blade at 90 ° and 45 ° to the table. Make adjustments only if necessary. 90 ° Stop 1. Disconnect the saw from the power source. 2. Raise the blade to the maximum elevation. 3. Loosen the blade bevel lock handle and move the blade to the maximum vertical position and tighten the bevel lock handle. 4.
BLADETiLTiNG SCALE iNDiCATOR (Fig. KK) NOTE: This is located on the top of the table, in front of the blade guard. 1. When the blade is positioned at 90 °, adjust the blade tilting scale indicator to read 0 ° on the scale. 2. Remove the cover (1) by removing the two screws (2). Position the pointer over 0 ° and replace the cover and the screws. NOTE: Make a trial cut on scrap wood before making critical cuts. Measure for accuracy. 1. Remove the safety switch key and unplug the saw. 2.
BASIC SAW OPERATIONS RAISE THE BLADE (Fig. MM) To raise or lower the blade, turn the blade elevation handwheel (1) to the desired blade height, and then tighten the bevel lock handle (2) to maintain the desired blade angle. Fig. MM 1 2 2. To turn the saw OFF, move the switch downward. 3. To lock the switch in the OFF position, grasp the end (or yellow part) of the safety switch key (1), and pull it out. 4. With the safety removal key removed, the switch will not operate. 5.
USING THE TABLE EXTENSION (Fig. 00) 1. Release the extension cam locking levers (3) in the front and rear table positions. 2. Slide the extension (4) out until the correct measurement is displayed on the tube scale. The user sights the scale off the edge of the table. 3. Tighten all extension cam locking levers. Fig. O0 I WARNINGI Before using the saw each time, check the following: 1. The blade is tightened to the arbor. 2. The bevel angle lock knob is tightened. 3.
1.Removethemitergaugeandstoreit inthe"storage" compartment inthe baseofthesaw. 2. Securetheripfencetothetable. 3. Raisethebladeso itis about1/8in. higherthanthetopoftheworkpiece. 4. Placetheworkpiece flatonthetable andagainstthefence.Keepthe workpiece awayfromtheblade. 5.TurnthesawONandwaitforthe bladetocometofullspeed. 6. Slowlyfeedtheworkpiece intothe bladebypushingforwardonlyonthe workpiece section(1)thatwillpass betweenthebladeandthefence. (Fig.PP) 7. Keepyourthumbsoffthetabletop.
BEVELRIPPING Thiscutis thesameas rippingexcept thebladebevelangleis settoanangle otherthan"0°''. RIPPING SMALL PIECES To avoid injury from the blade contact, never make cuts narrower than 3/4 in. wide. 1. It is unsafe to rip small pieces. Instead, rip a larger piece to obtain the size of the desired piece. 2. When a small width is to be ripped, your hand cannot be safely put between the blade and the rip fence, use push stick or push block to pass the workpiece completely through and past the blade.
AUXILIARY FENCE (Fig. TT) Making the base: o Start with a piece of 3/8 in. plywood at least 5-1/2 in. wide or wider and 21 in. long or longer. o Cut the piece to shape and size shown: Making the side: o Start with a piece of 3/4 in. hardwood at least 1-3/4 in. wide or wider and 21 in. long or longer. o Cut the piece to shape and size shown: Putting it together: o Fasten the pieces together with glue and woodscrews. MAKE A PUSH BLOCK (Fig. UU) Making the base: o Start with a 3/8 in.
CROSSCUTTING {_ (Fig. VV) WARNING] To prevent serious injury: o 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. o Keep both hands away from the blade and the path of the blade. o Never attempt to pull the workpiece backwards during a cutting operation. This will cause kickback and serious injury to the user can occur. 1.
BEVEL CROSSCUTTING (Fig. XX) 0°-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°. [_ 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 (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.
USING THE WOOD FACING ON THE To avoid the risk of personal injury. Always use push block, RIP FENCE (Fig. as) When performing some special cutting operations, you can add a wood facing to either side of the rip fence (2). 1. Use a smooth straight 3/4 in. thick auxiliary fence and featherboard when making non4hrough cut. 1. Before starting the table saw, lower wood board (1) that is as long as the rip fence. 2. Attach the wood facing to the the blade and riving knife assembly to the down position. 2.
DADOCUTS(FIG. cc, dd) 6. Use only the correct number of round outside blades and inside i,,_, WARNING] chippers as shown in the dado set's instruction manual. Blade/chippers must not exceed 1/2 in. total in width. o Only Stackable dado blades can be used on this saw. o DO NOT use Adjustable or Wobble type dadoes. o The maximum 1/2 in. Fig. cc dado cut width is -----4-----1 llitl _H anti-kickback pawl assembly, blade guard assembly and riving knife assembly for dado cuts ONLY.
MAINTAINING YOUR TABLE SAW Observe any movement of the motor mounting mechanism. 3. Loosen or tighten the four hex screws (1) by hex wrench for smooth operation. Only 1/8 turn at a time. NOTE: Do not adjust the screw more than 1/2 turn as this may damage the mechanism. . GENERAL MAINTENANCE WARNING i 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. Fig. ee 1.
LUBRiCATiON All motor bearings are permanently lubricated at the factory and require no additional lubrication. On all mechanical parts of your table saw where a pivot or threaded rod are present, lubricate using graphite or silicone. These dry lubricants will not hold sawdust as would oil or grease. rip fence, miter gauge and stand assembly to the table saw. NOTE: To reinstall the same brushes, first make sure the brushes go back in the same sides they came out.
i,A 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. Clean any debris accumulated within.
1_ WARNING ] To avoid injury from accidental starting, always turn switch OFF and unplug the tool before moving, replacing the blade or making adjustments. Material kicked 1. Rip fence out of adjustment. back from blade. 2. Riving knife not aligned with blade. 3. Feeding stock without rip fence. 4. Riving knife not in place. 5. Dull blade. 6. The operator letting go of material before it is past saw blade. 7. Miter angle lock knob is not tight. Blade does 1.
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 / / / / / / Drill Hole For Hanging Notch To Prevent Hand / / From Slipping / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / //90 ° 20 ° - 3C Cut Here To -- Push 1/2 in. Wood Cut Here To Push 3/4 in.
10 IN. JOBSITE TABLE SAW MODEL NO. 137.284630 i WAR.I.Gi 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 SCHEMATIC A I.D.
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10 iN, JOBSITE TABLE SAW MODEL NO. 137.284630 PARTS LiST FOR MOTOR Size i.D. 3089 Description FIELD ASS'Y OHX9 NEEDLE BEARING OJXS OKCN H EX. SOC. SETSCREW CR. RE. PAN HEAD TAPPING & WA3HERSCREW QTy 1 1 MS_J.8-8 M5"12'-50 2 2 OKTK STRAIN RELIEF 1 OQFE BRUSH COVER 2 OQFF CARBON 2 BRUSH ASS'Y OQFG BRUSH HOLDER A,SS'Y 145Y 2DW9 CR. RE. PAN HD. SCREW& WAVE WASHER 2RPP FLOW GUIDE 2RRD CUTTER SHAFT ASS'Y 2RWS CR. RE. COUNTER-SUN 2 WASHER M5_,8-55 4 1 1 1 HEAD SCREW M5_3.
10 IN. JOBSITE TABLE SAW MODEL NO. 137.284630 PARTS LiST FOR STAND LD. Size Description QTY 0lAD V_NG NUT O1AE LEVELING OJ4E FLAT W_SH ER q)6'13-1 PAD LD. 5iXe Description CABLETIE QT_ 1 2A2R LOCKING 1 2CFW RUBBER FOOT BUSH l 4 2CRF HOOK 2 l OJ4R FLAT WASHER ¢10"20-3 4 2LAL BUSH OJ4W FLAT WASHER €8.2" lB-1.5 12 2VE/_ CR.-RE. TRU&S BD. SCREW 4 OJ50 FLAT WASHER _>6.3" 15-4 3 2XGE SLEEVE 2 1 M6" 1 .
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