Operator’s Manual 10-in. TABLE SAW WITH LEG SET Model No. 137.218070 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, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, lL 60179 USA Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman Part No.
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION Warranty ................................................................................................. Product Specifications ............................................................................ Symbols.................................................................................................. Power Tool Safety .................................................................................. Table Saw 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 GENERAL SAFETY 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. 7. MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD PROOF with padlocks, master switches or by removing starter keys. ! WARNING To avoid mistakes that could cause serious injury, do not plug the tool in until you have read and understood the following. 1. 8.
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. 12.ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION. Any power tool can throw foreign objects into the eyes and could 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.
22.MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories. 23.WARNING: Dust generated from certain materials can be hazardous to your health. Always operate saw in well-ventilated area and provide for proper dust removal. 24. ! DANGER People with electronic devices, such as pacemakers, should consult their physician(s) before using this product.
TABLE SAW SAFETY 1. ALWAYS USE SAW BLADE GUARD, riving knife and antikickback 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. 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 WORK INTO THE BLADE against the direction of rotation only.
21.USE ONLY saw blades recommended with 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. 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. 22.USE PUSH-STICK OR PUSH BLOCK to feed the workpiece past the saw blade.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS AND SAFETY GUIDELINES FOR EXTENSION CORDS 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 equipmentgrounding 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.
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. 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. CAUTION This tool must be grounded while in use to protect the operator from electric shock.
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. Blade wrench ! WARNING Blade wrench NOT SUPPLIED Flat bladed screwdriver #2 Phillips screwdriver To avoid the risk of personal injury: ● Do not use adjustable (wobble) type dadoes or carbide tipped dado blades. ● Only use stackable dadoes.
CARTON CONTENTS 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. 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. Apply a coat of automobile wax to the table.
UNPACKING YOUR TABLE SAW C B A F D H G E J I N K M L P O S T U Q R V W X Y Z AA 14 BB CC
KNOW YOUR TABLE SAW Blade guard Miter gauge Rip fence Left extension table Extension wing locking lever Blade elevation and tilting handwheel Overload reset switch Miter gauge-rip fence-push stick storage ON/OFF switch with safety key Lock lever Foot pad Dust bag ON/OFF laser switch Riving knife Anti-kickback pawls Blade Table insert Hand hold Rear table extension wing Right extension table Cord wrap Blade storage Roller wheel Stand 15
GLOSSARY OF TERMS ANTI-KICKBACK PAWLS – Prevents the workpiece from being kicked upward or back toward the front of the table saw by the spinning blade. the workpiece from twisting during the cutting operation. GUM – A sticky sap from wood products. ARBOR – The shaft on which the blade or dado is mounted. HEEL – Misalignment of the blade. BEVEL CUT – An angle cut made through the face of the workpiece. JAMB NUT – Nut used to lock another nut in place on a threaded rod or bolt.
FEATHERBOARD – When ripping a workpiece on your table saw, this keeps it firmly and safely against the rip fence. It also helps prevent chatter, gouging, and dangerous kickback. TABLE INSERT – Insert that is removed from the table to install / remove blades. It is also removed for dado cutting. When dado cutting, a dado insert plate must be used. REVOLUTIONS PER MINUTE (RPM) – The number of turns completed by a spinning object in one minute.
ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLE STAND (FIG. A, B, C) 1. Unpack all parts and group by type and size. Refer to the parts list for correct quantities. 2. Attach four hooks (10) to the top corner of the four legs (2) as shown. The hooks (10) are used to hold the dust bag. NOTE: Make sure the hook (10) is securely fastened to the corner of the leg (2). 5. Assemble the other upper supports in exactly the same manner. 6. Attach one bottom support (5) to the center of the leg using bolt (3) and nut (4).
Fig. D 16 Fig. F 14 18 13 15 12 2 11 5. Repeat steps 1-4 for left rear leg (17) and roller wheel assembly. NOTE: The roller wheel assemblies and bottom support bracket (18) can be installed on either the righthand side or left-hand side. Always install the roller wheel assemblies and the bottom support bracket (18) at the same time. The illustration shows the roller wheels on the lefthand side. Fig. E 9 9 ASSEMBLE TABLE SAW TO STAND USING LEVER LOCK (FIG. G) 1.
MOUNTING BASE TO STAND USING BOLTS (FIG. H) You can also attach the saw base to the stand using standard bolts. 5. Mark an 11 in. square (2) centered between the four mounting holes (1). 6. Cut out and remove the square. 7. This opening will allow sawdust to fall through the saw base. 8. Place the saw on the work surface, and align the mounting holes of the saw with those drilled through the surface. 9. Fasten the saw to the work surface. 1.
RIP FENCE (FIG. K) 1. Lift upward on the rip fence handle (1) so the rear holding clamp (2) is fully extended. 2. Place the rip fence on the saw table, and attach the set plate (3) under the fence handle (1) to the rail first. 3. Push down on the fence handle (1) to lock. Fig. K Fig. L 2 1 1 1 INSTALLING THE BLADE (FIG. M, N, O) ! WARNING To avoid injury from an accidental start, make sure the switch is in the OFF position and the plug is not connected to the power source outlet. 3 2 1.
6. Thread the arbor nut (2) onto the arbor, making sure the flat side of the nut is against the blade, then hand-tighten. (Fig. N) 7. To tighten the arbor nut (2), place the open-end wrench (5) on the flats of the saw arbor to keep the arbor from turning (Fig. N). 8. Place the box-end wrench (6) on the arbor nut (2) and turn clockwise (to the rear of the saw table). (Fig. N) Fig. N 5 REMOVING THE BLADE (FIG.
Installing the riving knife assembly (Fig. P, P-1) 1. Remove the table insert 2. With the blade elevation handwheel (1), raise the blade arbor to the maximum height. 3. Loosen the blade lock handle (2). Just turn and move the handwheel (1) to 45° on the bevel scale. 4. Tighten the bevel lock handle. Fig. P 1 Aligning the riving knife (Fig. Q) ! ● 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.
● When installing the blade guard, cover the blade teeth with a piece of folded cardboard to protect yourself from possible injury. ● Never operate this machine without the blade guard in place for all through sawing operations. NOTE: ● The washers (1/4*1/2-3/32) (5) are not included with this table saw. It must be purchased separately. ● Riving knife thickness is 0.09 in. ● The maximum radial distance between the riving knife and the toothed rim of the saw blade is 0.12 in ~ 0.31 in.
4. Take the blade guard assembly and locate the black sliding locking knob (4) on the back of assembly. (Fig. T) Fig. T 2. Loosen the blade lock handle do not pull on handle just turn and move the handwheel to 90° on the bevel scale. 3. Tighten the bevel lock handle. 4. Remove the anti-kickback pawl assembly (3) by pressing the antikickback pawls lever (1). (Fig. R) 5. Removing the blade guard assembly (7) by pulling out the locking pin (4). (Fig. T-1) 4 AVOID KICKBACKS (FIG.
2. Unlock both front and rear cam locking levers (1) on the right hand side of the saw base by flipping the lever over. 3. Insert the table extension mounting tubes (2) into the two matching holes in the cam lever assemblies. NOTE: Make sure the front mounting tube has the measuring scale visible from the front of the saw. 4. Slide the table extension toward the table until it rests against the saw table. 5. Lock both cam locking levers by pushing them in toward the cam locking lever assemblies. 6.
ADJUSTING THE REAR TABLE EXTENSION (FIG. X) 1. The rear table extension (1) should be positioned as close as possible to the rear of the table when ripping short material. 2. The rear table extension (1) should be fully extended when ripping longer materials that require extra support. the left side of the body shell. The bracket will snap into place. Fig. Z 2 1 INSTALLING THE BATTERIES FOR THE LASER LINE (FIG. Y) 3 STORAGE (FIG. Z, AA, BB) Rip fence, miter gauge (Fig.
ADJUSTMENTS MOVE THE TABLE SAW (FIG. CC) 1. Slide the table extension toward the table until it rests against the saw table and tighten the two camlocking levers. 2. Hold the table saw firmly, pull the table saw toward you until the saw is balanced on the wheels. 3. Move the saw to the desired location for operation or store the saw in a dry environment. 4. If adjustment is needed to make the fence parallel to the groove, do the following: ● Loosen the two bolts (3) and lift up on the handle (2).
RIP FENCE INDICATOR ADJUSTMENT (FIG. EE) 1. The rip fence indicator (6) points to the measurement scale. The scale shows the distance from the side of the fence to nearest side of the blade. 2. Measure the actual distance with a rule. If there is a difference between the measurement and the indicator, adjust the indicator (6). 3. Loosen the screw (7) and slide the indicator to the correct measurement on the scale. Tighten the screw and remeasure with the rule. 3.
ADJUSTING THE 90° AND 45° POSITIVE STOPS (FIG. HH, II) Your saw has positive stops that will quickly position the saw blade at 90° and 45° to the table. Make adjustments only if necessary. 45° 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 bevel position (45°)and tighten the bevel lock handle. 4.
BLADE PARALLEL TO THE MITER GAUGE GROOVE (FIG. JJ, KK) 9. If the ruler touches the marked tooth at the front and rear position, no adjustment is needed at this time. If not or the base of the rule is no longer parallel with the edge of the miter gauge groove, perform adjustment procedure described in next section. ! WARNING This adjustment was made at the factory, but it should be rechecked and adjusted if necessary.
● Do not perform any adjustments that are intended to increase the power of the laser. ● When using the laser line, do not point the laser beam at people and/ or reflecting surfaces. Even a lowintensity laser beam can cause eye damage. Do not look directly into the laser beam. ● If the Laser Line will not be used for more than three months, remove the batteries in order to avoid damage from possible leakage. ● The laser line does not include any user-serviceable components.
LASER RADIATION. Do not stare into the beam or view it directly using optical instruments. Maximum output: < 1 mW Wavelength: 630-670 nm Complies with 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 Class II Laser Product. Laser Warning Label: 3. If the laser line is not flush, loosen the two set screws (1) using a small flat bladed screwdriver that is not provided, but do not remove them. 4. Use the 5 mm hex wrench that is not provided, adjust the laser unit (2) until the laser line is parallel with the blade.
OPERATION BASIC SAW OPERATIONS 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. If the safety removal key is removed while the saw is running, it can be turned OFF but cannot be restarted without inserting the switch key (1). RAISE THE BLADE (FIG.
USING THE TABLE EXTENSION (FIG. OO, PP) If the table extension is not parallel with the table, remove the bolts (1) and position the extension leveling spacers (2) between the table extension and tube until it is parallel with the table, then tighten the bolts. NOTE: See page 14 for table of loose parts ITEM: S grain of the workpiece. (It is not safe to rip or crosscut by freehand). Ripping requires the use of the rip fence, and crosscutting requires the miter gauge. NEVER USE THE TWO AT THE SAME TIME.
● The workpiece must have a straight edge against the fence and must not be warped, twisted, or bowed when ripping. ! WARNING When width or rip narrower than 2 in. the push stick cannot be used because the blade guard will interfere. Use the auxiliary fence (4) and push block (5) as shown. 1. Remove the miter gauge and store it in the “storage” compartment in the base of the saw. 2. Secure the rip fence to the table. 3. Raise the blade so it is about 1/8 in. higher than the top of the workpiece. 4.
BEVEL RIPPING This cut is the same as ripping except the blade bevel angle is set to an angle other than “00”. MAKE A FEATHERBOARD (FIG. SS) Select a solid piece of lumber approximately 3/4 in thick, 4 in wide and 18 in long. To make a featherboard, cut one end of the lumber at 60 degrees, then cut 8 in-long slots 1/4 in apart on the angled end as shown in Fig. SS. 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.
AUXILIARY FENCE (FIG. UU) Making the base: ● Start with a piece of 3/8 in. plywood at least 5-1/2 in. wide or wider and 21 in. long or longer. ● Cut the piece to shape and size shown: Making the side: ● Start with a piece of 3/4 in. hardwood at least 1-3/4 in. wide or wider and 21 in. long or longer. ● Cut the piece to shape and size shown: Putting it together: ● Fasten the pieces together with glue and woodscrews. MAKE A PUSH BLOCK (FIG. VV) Making the base: ● Start with a 3/8 in.
CROSSCUTTING (FIG. WW) ! ! WARNING WARNING Always position the larger surface of the workpiece on the table when crosscutting and/or bevel crosscutting to avoid instability. To prevent serious injury: ● 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 the path of the blade.
BEVEL CROSSCUTTING (FIG. YY) 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.
● To avoid the risk of personal injury. Always use push block, auxiliary fence and featherboard when making non-through cut. USING THE WOOD FACING ON THE RIP FENCE (FIG. bb) 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 wood board (1) that is as long as the rip fence. 2. Attach the wood facing to the fence with wood screws (3) (not included) through the holes in the fence.
DADO CUTS (FIG. dd, ee) chippers as shown in the dado set’s instruction manual. Blade/chippers must not exceed 1/2 in. total in width. ! WARNING ● Only Stackable dado blades can be used on this saw. ● DO NOT use Adjustable or Wobble type dadoes. ● The maximum dado cut width is 1/2 in. Fig. dd 2 1 1. Remove the table insert, saw blade, anti-kickback pawl assembly, blade guard assembly and riving knife assembly for dado cuts ONLY. Reinstall and realign blade guard for all through-sawing operations.
MAINTENANCE MAINTAINING YOUR TABLE SAW 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. 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 For your own safety, turn the switch OFF and remove the switch key.
MAINTENANCE NOTE: If excessive looseness is observed in any part of the blade raising mechanism or tilting mechanism, take the complete unit to a Service Center. 6. Remove the black plastic cap (2) from the side of the motor (3). 7. Carefully remove the spring-loaded cap, and then pull out the brush and replace. 8. Replace the other side. 9. 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.
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.
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. 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. 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 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. TABLE SAW MODEL NO. 137.218070 ! 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 SCHEMATIC A I.D. Description Size QTY I.D.
10 in. TABLE SAW MODEL NO. 137.
10 in. TABLE SAW MODEL NO. 137.218070 PARTS LIST FOR SAW SCHEMATIC B I.D. Description 0901 BUSH Size 1 0KSM STRAIN RELIEF 1 08VH CORD CLAMP 1 0KTH STRAIN RELIEF 2 08VN POINTER BRACKET 1 0KUX TERMINAL 1 090Q PLUNGER HOUSING 1 0KWU LEAD WIRE ASS’Y 1 09JK WRENCH 1 0LSL CIRCUIT BREAKER SWITCH 1 0AW8 SEGMENT GEAR 1 0LVJ SWITCH KEY 1 0B3R WRENCH 1 0LWG ON/OFF ROCKER SWITCH ASSEMBLY 0B9P CLAMP 2 0SGC HANDLE BAR 0BA1 COMPRESSION SPRING 1 10J9 CAP HD. SQ.
10 in. TABLE SAW MODEL NO. 137.
10 in. TABLE SAW MODEL NO. 137.218070 PARTS LIST FOR MOTOR I.D. Description 0HX9 NEEDLE BEARING Size QTY 0JX3 HEX. SOC. SET SCREW M5*0.8-8 2 0K3Y CR. RE. PAN HD. SCREW & WASHER M5*0.8-50 4 0KTA STRAIN RELIEF 0QM2 BRUSH HOLDER ASS’Y 0QQT BRUSH ASS’Y 0QR0 BRUSH COVER 110A CR. RE. PAN HD. TAPPING SCREW & WASHER 2DW9 WAVE WASHER 1 2RPP FLOW GUIDE 1 2RPS MOTOR COVER 1 2RRD CUTTER SHAFT ASS’Y 1 2RT8 ARMATURE ASS’Y 2RUY BALL BEARING 2RWF BRACKET 2RWS CR. RE.
10 in. TABLE SAW MODEL NO. 137.218070 PARTS LIST FOR STAND I.D. Description Size I.D. Description 0J4F FLAT WASHER φ8*16-2.5 QTY 4 2SB2 PLUNGER HOUSING 1 0JPS HEX. HD. BOLT M8*1.25-45 4 2SB3 CLAMP HANDLE 1 0KJ7 CAP HD. SQ. NECK BOLT M8*1.25-16 1 2SBX HANDLE 1 0KHX CAP HD. SQ. NECK BOLT M5*0.8-10 2 2SE1 ROLLING WHEEL 1 0KQW LOCK NUT M5*0.8 T=5 2 2SE2 DUST BAG 1 0KQY LOCK NUT M8*1.25 T=8 1 2SK6 LOCKING HANDLE ASS’Y 4 0KRR SERRATED TOOTHED HEXAGON M8*1.25 T=7.
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