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Failure to heed the warnings in this • Parts List manual can result in serious injury to the user. Customer Help Line 1-800-843-1682 Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman Part No. 137218040001...
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SECTION PAGE SECTION PAGE Know Your Table Saw ....... Warranty ........Product Specifications ....... Assembly and Adjustments ....Power Tool Safety ......Operation ........Maintenance ........Table Saw Safety ......Electrical Requirements and Safety ..Troubleshooting Guide ....... Accessories and Attachments ....Parts List .........
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Before using your table saw, it is critical that you read and understand these safety rules. Failure to follow these rules could result in serious injury or damage to the table saw. Good safety practices are a combination of common accessories.
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PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPORT to the rear and ALWAYS USE SAW BLADE GUARD, splitter and anti-kickback pawls for every operation for which they the sides of the saw table for long or wide can be used, including through-sawing. Through- workpieces. sawing operations are those in which the blade cuts completely through the workpiece when ripping or AVOID KICKBACKS (work thrown back towards...
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POWER SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS IN THE EVENT OF A MALFUNCTION BREAKDOWN, grounding provides a path of least To avoid electrical hazards, fire hazards or damage to resistance for electric current and reduces the risk of the table saw, use proper circuit protection. Always electric shock.
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800-843-1682 • To order parts, call 800-366-7278 Visit your Sears Hardware Department or see the Craftsman Power and Hand Tools Catalog to purchase Separate all parts from packing materials. Check each recommended accessories for this power tool. part with the illustration on the next page and the "Table of Loose Parts"...
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Assemble stand (Fig. A) 1. Unpack all parts and group by type and size (Fig. A). Assemble table saw to stand (Fig. A, B) Place protective corrugated cardboard or old Refer to parts list for quantities. 2. Attach one long upper support (12) to top of leg (1) using blanket on floor to protect the saw table surface.
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SAW MOUNTED TO WORK SURFACE (FIG. C) Fig. D 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 mounted must have a hole large enough to facilitate sawdust fall-through and removal.
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2. Raise the blade arbor (4) (Fig. 1)to the maximum RIP FENCE (FIG. G) height by turning the blade raising handwheel I.Thread thefence handle(I)into thecam hole(2) counterclockwise. until tight. Secure by tightening the nut (5) against the fence head. 3. Place the open-end wrench jaws on the flats of the 2.
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Fig. M BLADE GUARD ASSEMBLY & ALIGNMENT Kickback pawl (FIG. K, L, M) 1. Set the blade to maximum height and the tilt to zero degrees on the bevel scale with the hand wheels. Lock the blade lock knob. 2. Place the spring washer (2), flat washer (3), external tooth lock washer (4) onto the blade guard mounting bolt (1).
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ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONS RIP FENCE ADJUSTMENT (FIG. P) 1. The fence (1) is moved by lifting up on the locking handle (2) and sliding the fence to the desired location. Pushing down on the handle locks the fence in To avoid injury from an accidental start, make sure the position.
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BLADE TILT POINTER To avoid injury from an accidental start, make sure the switch is in the OFF position and the plug is not 1. When the blade is positioned at 90 ° , adjust the blade connected to the power source outlet. tilt pointer to read 0°...
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Additional blade adjustments (Fig. T) and rear of the blade to an edge of a miter slot. When the distances are with in 1/64"or closer, TOOLS REQUIRED tighten both front blade alignment rod strap bolts (3) while holding the rod firmly in place. •...
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BASIC SAW OPERATIONS OVERLOAD PROTECTION (FIG. V) This saw has a reset overload relay button (3) that RAISE THE BLADE (FIG. U) will restart the motor after it shuts off due to To raise or lower the blade, turn the blade elevation overloading or low voltage, tf the motor stops during handwheel (1) to the desired blade height.
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CUTTING OPERATIONS There are two basic types of cuts: ripping and AVOID KICKBACK by pushing forward that section of crosscutting. Ripping is cutting along the length and with the workpiece that will pass between the blade and the the grain of the workpiece. Crosscutting is cutting either fence.
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BEVEL RIPPING This cut is the same as ripped except the blade bevel Always position the larger surface of the workpiece on the angle is set to an angle other than "0". table when crosscutting and/or bevel crosscutting to avoid unstability.
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Fig. BB Fig. DD 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 DADO CUTS (FIG. EE) than 90 °. 1. The dado table insert is included with this saw. WARNING - Always work to the left side of the blade Remove saw blade and blade guard for dado cuts during this type of cut.
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MAINTAINING YOUR TABLE SAW Fig. FF GENERAL 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. 1. Clean out all sawdust that has accumulated inside the saw cabinet and the motor.
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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...
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MODEL: 137.218040 WARNING] When servicing use only CRAFTSMAN replacement parts. Use of any other parts many create a HAZARD or cause product damage. WARNINGI 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.
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10" TABLE SAW MODEL: 137.218040 STAND i°u, 27X0 OK,J7 OKRI :, O,Tl'¢ Right Side of Stand 27X 1 09I)( Front of 2TX3 Stand...
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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 Drill Hole For Hanging Notch To Prevent Hand From Slipping...