Craftsman 137.218010 User Manual

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CAUTION:
Before using this Table Saw,
read this manual and follow
all its Safety Rules and
Operating Instructions
o Safety Instructions
o Installation
o Operation
+ Maintenance
o Parts List
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Craftsman 137.218010 Specifications

General

Model Number	137.218010
Type	Table Saw
Blade Diameter	10 inches
Motor Power	15 Amp
Max Cutting Depth	3 inches
Cord Length	6 feet
Bevel Capacity	0-45 degrees
Depth of Cut at 90 degrees	3 inches
Motor	15 Amp

Summary

Warranty

Product Specifications

Power Tool Safety

Table Saw Safety

Electrical Requirements and Safety

Accessories and Attachments

Recommended Accessories

Lists recommended accessories for this power tool.

Carton Contents

Tools Needed for Assembly

Unpacking Your Table Saw

Know Your Table Saw

Assembly and Adjustments

Assemble Stand (Fig. A)

Step-by-step instructions for assembling the saw stand.

Assemble Table Saw to Stand (Fig. A-1)

Instructions to attach the saw to the assembled stand.

Saw Mounted to Work Surface (Fig.B)

Assemble Blade Raising & Tilting Wheel (Fig. C)

Rip Fence (Fig. D, E)

Table Extension – Right Side (Fig. F)

Installing and Changing the Blade (Fig. H, I, J)

Blade Guard Assembly (Fig. K, L, M)

Miter Gauge Adjustment (Fig. N)

Rip Fence Adjustment (Fig. O)

Rip Fence Indicator Adjustment (Fig. O)

Blade Adjustment Mechanisms

Blade Tilting (Fig. P)

Methods for adjusting the saw blade's tilt angle, including rapid and micro-adjustments.

Blade Height Adjustment (Fig. P)

Procedure for adjusting the saw blade's vertical height using the handwheel.

Blade Parallel to Miter Gauge Groove (Fig. Q, R)

Additional Blade Adjustments (Fig. R)

0° Bevel Stop (Fig. S)

Bevel Pointer Adjustment (Fig. T)

45° Bevel Stop (Fig. U)

Operation

Basic Saw Operations

Fundamental operations including switch, overload, and cutting types.

Ripping (Fig W, X)

Detailed guide for performing rip cuts safely and effectively.

Ripping Small Pieces

Crosscutting 90° Miter Angle (Fig. Y)

Bevel Crosscutting (Fig. AA)

Compound Miter Crosscutting (Fig. BB)

Mitering (Fig. CC) 0°~45° Miter Angle

Dado Cuts (Fig. EE)

Maintenance

General Maintenance

Routine cleaning and care for the table saw.

Blade Raising and Tilting Mechanism

Checking and adjusting the blade height and tilt mechanisms.

Lubrication

Recommended lubricants for mechanical parts of the saw.

Troubleshooting Guide

Push Stick Construction

10 In. Table Saw Parts List

10 In. Table Saw Schematic

10 In. Table Saw Parts List & Schematic Stand

10 In. Table Saw Parts List & Schematic Motor