Craftsman 137.218740 User Manual

Owner's
ual
®
2.5 HP (Maximum Developed)
10" inch Blade
5000 R.P.M.
TABLE
ModemNo.
137.218740
CAUTION:
Before using this Table Saw,
read this manual and follow
all its Safety Rules and
Operating Instructions.
• Safety Instructions
. Installation
, Operation
o Maintenance
, Parts List
, EspaSol
Customer Help Line
1-800=843-1682
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA
Part No. 137218740002

Craftsman 137.218740 Specifications

General

Brand	Craftsman
Model	137.218740
Category	Saw
Language	English

Summary

Owner's Manual

CAUTION: Before using this Table Saw

Essential safety warning to read the manual and follow all instructions before operation.

Safety Instructions

Overview of safety topics covered in the manual, including installation and operation.

Operation

Guidance on using the table saw safely and effectively.

GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

BEFORE USING THE TABLE SAW

Crucial preliminary safety advice before operating the table saw.

DISCONNECT TOOLS

Stresses disconnecting power before servicing or changing accessories.

WEAR YOUR SAFETY GOGGLES

Emphasizes mandatory eye protection and compliance with safety standards.

REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL STARTING

Advises ensuring the switch is OFF before plugging in.

WEAR A FACE MASK OR DUST MASK

Advises wearing respiratory protection due to sawing dust.

SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE TABLE SAW

ALWAYS USE SAW BLADE GUARD spreader and anti-kickback pawls

Use guards and pawls for all operations, including through-sawing.

ALWAYS HOLD THE WORK FIRMLY

Securely hold work against the miter gauge or rip fence.

USE A PUSH STICK

Recommends using a push stick, especially for narrow stock.

NEVER PERFORM ANY OPERATION 'FREE HAND'

Avoid 'free hand' operations; always use fence or miter gauge.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

DO NOT MODIFY THE PLUG PROVIDED.

Do not alter the provided plug; use a qualified electrician for receptacle issues.

IMPROPER CONNECTION of the equipment grounding conductor

ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

RIP FENCE (FIG. G)

BLADE PARALLEL TO THE MITER GAUGE GROOVE (FIG. V)

MOUNTING SAW TO WORK SURFACES

BLADE GUARD ASSEMBLY (FIG. K, L, M, N)

ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONS

Detailed procedures for adjusting various saw components.

ADJUSTING THE BLADE TO BE PARALLEL TO THE MITER GAUGE GROOVE (FIG. W)

CHANGING THE BLADE (FIG. H, I, J)

MITER GAUGE ADJUSTMENT (FIG. R)

RIP FENCE ADJUSTMENT (FIG. S)

BASIC SAW OPERATIONS

ON/OFF SWITCH (FIG. Y)

RIPPING (FIG. Z, AA)

Detailed steps for ripping operations, including using a push stick.

COMPOUND MITER CROSSCUTTING (FIG. DD)

OVERLOAD PROTECTION (FIG. Y)

BEVEL RIPPING

BEVEL CROSSCUTTING (FIG. CC)

RAISING THE BLADE (FIG. X)

RIPPING SMALL PIECES

MITERING (FIG. EE)

DADO CUTS (FIG. HH)

TILTING THE BLADE

MAINTENANCE

GENERAL MAINTENANCE

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Saw will not start

Possible causes and corrective actions for the saw not starting.

Material kicked back from blade

Troubleshooting kickback issues and their causes.

Does not make accurate 45º and 90° rip cuts

Troubleshooting inaccurate angled cuts.

Blade does not raise or tilt freely

Addressing problems with blade height and tilt mechanisms.

Material pinches blade when ripping

Identifying and fixing issues causing the blade to pinch material.

Blade does not come up to speed

Diagnosing issues with the blade not reaching full speed.

Saw makes unsatisfactory cuts

Causes and fixes for poor quality cuts.

Machine vibrates excessively

Causes and solutions for excessive machine vibration.

ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONS

ADJUSTING THE 90° AND 45° POSITIVE STOPS (FIG. T, U)

CUTTING OPERATIONS

Ripping

Crosscutting

CROSSCUTTING (FIG. BB)

CROSSCUTTING (FIG. BB)

Procedure for crosscutting using the miter gauge.

PARTS LIST

10" TABLE SAW PARTS LIST MODEL NO. 137.218740

Comprehensive list of all parts for the 10-inch table saw.