Craftsman 137.248840 User Manual

Operator's Manual
®
10 in. TABLE SAW
Model No. 137.248840
CAUTION:
Before using this Table Saw,
read this manual and follow
all its Safety Rules and
Operating Instructions
® Safety Instructions
® Installation
® Operation
® Maintenance
® Parts List
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Part No. 137248840001

Craftsman 137.248840 Specifications

General

Model Number	137.248840
Category	Saw
Power Source	Corded Electric
Voltage	120V
Amperage	15 Amps

Summary

Warranty

One-Year Full Warranty

Details the terms and duration of the manufacturer's warranty.

Power Tool Safety

General Safety Precautions

Covers essential safety rules for operating power tools safely.

Table Saw Safety

Safe Saw Operation Practices

Guidelines for safe use, avoiding kickback, and proper handling.

Electrical Requirements and Safety

Grounding Instructions

Explains the importance and method of grounding the power tool.

Extension Cord Guidelines

Provides recommendations for selecting and using extension cords.

Tools Needed for Assembly

Know Your Table Saw

Component Identification Diagram

Assembly and Adjustments

Assemble Stand

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

Assemble Table Saw to Stand

Instructions for attaching the saw unit to the assembled stand.

Mount Saw on Work Surface

Workbench Mounting Procedure

Blade Raising Handwheel

Blade Tilting Handwheel

Rip Fence

Rip Fence Installation

Installing and Changing the Blade

Blade Installation Procedure

Detailed steps for mounting and securing the saw blade.

Blade Guard Assembly

Guard and Splitter Installation

Instructions for assembling and aligning the blade guard and splitter.

Rip Fence Adjustment

Fence Parallelism Adjustment

How to align the rip fence parallel to the miter gauge groove.

Adjusting the 90° (0°) and 45° Positive Stops

Setting 90° (0°) Stop

Setting 45° Stop

Blade Parallel to Miter Gauge Groove

Alignment Procedure

Operation

Basic Saw Operations

How to raise/lower the blade and tilt it for bevel cuts.

ON/OFF Switch and Safety Key

Explanation of the switch mechanism and safety key usage.

Cutting Operations

Ripping Techniques

How to perform rip cuts safely and effectively.

Bevel Ripping

Performing Bevel Rips

Ripping Small Pieces

Crosscutting 90° Miter Angle

Performing 90° Crosscuts

Bevel Crosscutting

Performing Bevel Crosscuts

Compound Miter Crosscutting

Combining Miter and Bevel Cuts

Mitering

Dado Cuts

Dado Blade Usage and Installation

Maintenance

General Maintenance

Blade Raising and Tilting Mechanism

Troubleshooting Guide

Common Issues and Solutions

Diagnosing and fixing problems with the table saw.

Parts List for Saw Schematic

Schematic for Saw

Parts List and Schematic for Stand

Parts List and Schematic for Motor