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Craftsman 137.21807 Operator's Manual

Craftsman 137.21807 Operator's Manual

10-in. table saw with leg set
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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
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, lL 60179 USA
Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman
Part No. 137218070001
Safety Instructions
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Installation
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Operation
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Maintenance
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Parts List
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Sears Parts &
Repair Center
1-800-488-1222
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Printed in Taiwan

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  • Page 1 Safety Rules and Operating Instructions Customer Help Line For Technical Support 1-800-843-1682 Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, lL 60179 USA Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman Part No. 137218070001 Safety Instructions ● Installation ● Operation ●...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Troubleshooting Guide ... Parts List ... CRAFTSMAN ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY If this Craftsman tool fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME free repair (or replacement if repair proves impossible).

  • Page 3: Product Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS MOTOR Type... Universal Amperes... 15 Amp Voltage... Hz... RPM (no load) ... Overload Protection... BLADE SIZE Diameter... Arbor size... Rip fence... Yes Miter gauge... Yes Rip Capacity ... 24 in. Right & Left Maximum Cut Depth @ 90º ... 3 in. Maximum Cut Depth @ 45º...

  • Page 4: 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.

  • Page 5: Power Tool Safety

    POWER TOOL SAFETY 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 To avoid mistakes that could cause serious injury, do not plug the tool in until you have read and understood the following.
  • Page 6 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.
  • Page 7 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.  DANGER People with electronic devices, such...

  • Page 8: Table Saw Safety

    first turning the saw OFF. Turn power switch OFF immediately to prevent motor damage. 12.PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPORT to the rear and the sides of the saw table for long or wide workpieces. 13.AVOID KICKBACKS (work thrown back towards you) by keeping the...
  • Page 9 21.USE ONLY saw blades recom- mended 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. 22.USE PUSH-STICK OR PUSH BLOCK to feed the workpiece past the saw blade.

  • Page 10: Electrical Requirements And Safety

    ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS AND SAFETY 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.
  • Page 11 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...

  • Page 12: Accessories And Attachments

    ATTACHMENTS 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.  WARNING To avoid the risk of personal injury: ● Do not use adjustable (wobble) type dadoes or carbide tipped dado blades.

  • Page 13: Carton Contents

     WARNING If any part is missing or damaged, do not attempt to assemble the table saw, plug in the power TABLE OF LOOSE PARTS ITEM DESCRIPTION Table saw assembly Blade guard assembly Anti-kickback pawls assembly...
  • Page 14 UNPACKING YOUR TABLE SAW...

  • Page 15: Know Your Table Saw

    KNOW YOUR TABLE SAW Miter gauge Left extension table Overload reset switch Miter gauge-rip fence-push stick storage Lock lever Table insert Hand hold Right extension table Blade storage Stand Blade guard ON/OFF laser switch Blade Rip fence Extension wing locking lever...

  • Page 16: 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. ARBOR – The shaft on which the blade or dado is mounted. BEVEL CUT – An angle cut made through the face of the workpiece.
  • Page 17 RIVING KNIFE – A metal piece of the guard assembly located behind and moves with the blade. Slightly thinner than the saw blade, it helps keep the kerf open and prevents kickback. SAW BLADE PATH – The area of the...

  • Page 18: 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.
  • Page 19 Fig. E Front 6. Carefully set the saw in its upright position on a clean level surface. ASSEMBLE THE FOOT PAD TO STAND (FIG. F) 1. Place all four foot pads (9) onto each leg.
  • Page 20 MOUNTING BASE TO STAND USING BOLTS (FIG. H) You can also attach the saw base to the stand using standard bolts. 1. Fasten the base to the stand using the four long bolts (25), flat washers (26), and nuts (27).
  • Page 21 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.
  • Page 22 (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).
  • Page 23 (7). 6. Place this assembly through the mounting bracket (3) located behind the saw blade. Please note that the two pins on the bracket must be engaged in the riving knife slot and the two holes in the set plate.
  • Page 24 ● 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. (3 mm ~ 8 mm) ● The tip of the riving knife shall not be lower than 0.04 in.
  • Page 25 AVOID KICKBACKS (FIG. U) (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.
  • Page 26 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.
  • Page 27 NOTE: Adjust the miter gauge to Blade Wrench (Fig. AA) Insert the blade wrench into the slot (4) located to the back side of the saw housing. Fig. AA Blade (Fig. BB) 1. Loosen and remove the knob (1) on the left side of the saw housing.

  • Page 28: Adjustments

    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.
  • Page 29 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.
  • Page 30 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. 90° Stop 1. Disconnect the saw from the power source.
  • Page 31 Also inaccurate adjustment can result in kickback and serious personal injury. 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. Raise the blade to the highest position and set at the 0°...
  • Page 32 Trac , which is a battery-powered laser cutting guide. The laser line allows the operator to anticipate the path of the saw blade on the workpiece before cutting begins. WARNING The laser beam is emitted when the laser line is turned on. Do not stare into the beam or view it directly using optical instruments.
  • Page 33 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: ADJUSTING THE LASER LINE (FIG.

  • Page 34: Operation

    With the key removed from the switch, unauthorized and hazardous use by children and others is minimized. 1. To turn the saw ON, insert the safety switch key (1) into the slot in the switch (2). Move the switch upward to the ON position.
  • Page 35 ● 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.
  • Page 36 4. Place the workpiece flat on the table and against the fence. Keep the workpiece away from the blade. 5. Turn the saw ON and wait for the blade to come to full speed. 6. Slowly feed the workpiece into the...
  • Page 37 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.
  • Page 38 flush or recessed. The bottom must be flat and smooth enough to rest on the saw table without rocking. Fig. UU 3/8 in. thick plywood base The edge must be...
  • Page 39 Move the workpiece to a 1 in. distance from the blade. 4. Start the saw and wait for the blade (1) to come up to full speed. Never stand directly in line of the saw blade path, always stand to the side of the blade that you are cutting on.
  • Page 40 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°. 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...
  • Page 41 ● To avoid the risk of personal injury. Always use push block, auxiliary fence and featherboard when making non-through cut. 1. Before starting the table saw, lower the blade and riving knife assembly to the down position. 2. Remove the blade guard assembly and anti-kickback pawls assembly for non-through cut.
  • Page 42 3. Instructions for operating the dado is packed with the separately purchased dado set. 4. The arbor (1) on this saw restricts the maximum width of the cut to 1/2 5. It is not necessary to install the outside flange (2) before threading on the arbor nut (3) for the maximum 1/2 in.

  • Page 43: Maintenance

    1. Clean out all sawdust that has accumulated inside the saw cabinet and the motor. 2. Polish the saw table with an automotive wax to keep it clean and to make it easier to slide the workpiece. 3. Clean cutting blades with pitch and gum remover.
  • Page 44 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.

  • Page 45: Troubleshooting Guide

    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 Saw will not 1. Saw is not plugged in. 2. Fuse blown or circuit breaker start. tripped. 3. Cord is damaged.
  • Page 46 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. Sawdust and dirt in elevation/ tilting mechanisms.
  • Page 47 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 - 30 Cut Here To Push 1/2 in. Wood Cut Here To Push 3/4 in.

  • Page 48: Parts List

    10 in. TABLE SAW 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.
  • Page 49 10 in. TABLE SAW SCHEMATIC A MODEL NO. 137.218070...
  • Page 50 10 in. TABLE SAW PARTS LIST FOR SAW SCHEMATIC B I.D. Description 0901 BUSH 08VH CORD CLAMP 08VN POINTER BRACKET 090Q PLUNGER HOUSING 09JK WRENCH 0AW8 SEGMENT GEAR 0B3R WRENCH 0B9P CLAMP 0BA1 COMPRESSION SPRING 0BA4 SPACER 0BA9 SPACER 0BAC...
  • Page 51 10 in. TABLE SAW SCHEMATIC B MODEL NO. 137.218070...
  • Page 52 10 in. TABLE SAW PARTS LIST FOR MOTOR I.D. Description 0HX9 NEEDLE BEARING 0JX3 HEX. SOC. SET SCREW 0K3Y CR. RE. PAN HD. SCREW & WASHER 0KTA STRAIN RELIEF 0QM2 BRUSH HOLDER ASS’Y 0QQT BRUSH ASS’Y 0QR0 BRUSH COVER 110A CR.
  • Page 53 10 in. TABLE SAW PARTS LIST FOR STAND I.D. Description 0J4F FLAT WASHER 0JPS HEX. HD. BOLT 0KJ7 CAP HD. SQ. NECK BOLT 0KHX CAP HD. SQ. NECK BOLT 0KQW LOCK NUT 0KQY LOCK NUT SERRATED TOOTHED HEXAGON 0KRR FLANGE NUT 0Z1G CAP HD.
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