Craftsman 10" Portable Table Saw Owner's Manual

1 1Operator’s Manual10 IN. PORTABLE TABLE SAW Model No. 137.415030CAUTION:Before using this Table Saw,read this manual and followall its Safety Rules

101110 11SAW BLADE GUARD ASSEMBLY, ANTI-KICKBACK ASSEMBLY AND RIVING KNIFEYour table saw is equipped with a blade guard assembly, anti-kickback assemb

10 111011once it has started. Check their action before ripping by pushing the wood under the anti-kickback assembly. The teeth must prevent the wood

121312 13ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS AND SAFETYPOWER SUPPLY AND MOTORSPECIFICATIONSTo avoid electrical hazards, firehazards, or damage to the tool, useprop

12 131213The adapter (Fig. 2) has a grounding lug extending from it that MUST be connected to a permanent earth ground, such as a properly grounded re

141514 15ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTSRECOMMENDED ACCESSORIESVisit your Sears Hardware Department or see theCraftsman Power and Hand Tools Catalog to pu

14 151415If any part is missing or damaged, do not attempt to assemble the table saw, plug in the power cord, or turn the switch ON until the missing

161716 17UNPACKING YOUR TABLE SAWABCDE F G H IJ K L MN O PQSR

16 171617KNOW YOUR TABLE SAWBladeTable insertAnti-kickback pawls assemblyRiving knifeRear outfeed supportDust port Blade guardRip fenceExtension table

181918 19GLOSSARY OF TERMSANTI-KICKBACK PAWLS ASSEMBLY – Prevents the workpiece from being kicked upward or back toward the front of the table saw by

18 191819SAW BLADE PATH – The area of the workpiece or table top directly in line with the travel of the blade or the part of the workpiece that will

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202120 21ASSEMBLYFor your safety, never connect plug to power source receptacle until all assembly and adjustment steps are complete, and you have rea

20 212021 NOTE: Do not overtighten the four bolts as this may cause damage to the base of the saw.4. Place the stand on a level surface and adjust t

222322 23Push stick (Fig. I)A storage holder for the push stick (1) is located on the left side of the saw housing.1. Store the push stick (1) by han

22 232223Power cord (Fig. J-1)Wrap the power cord (1) as shown. Do not wrap the power cord around the dust port (2).INSTALLING THE HANDWHEEL HANDLE (F

242524 25INSTALLING THE BLADE (FIG. N, O, P)To avoid injury from an accidental start, make sure the switch is in the OFF position and the plug is not

24 252425To avoid possible injury and damage to the workpiece, be sure to INSTALL THE BLADE WITH THE TEETH POINTING TOWARD THE FRONT OF TABLE in the d

262726 275. Place the riving knife (3) on the mounting bracket (4) located behind the saw blade. The two pins (5) on the bracket should fit into the s

26 2726277. Make sure that the assembly is locked in place both in front and back. (Fig. V)To reduce the risk of serious injury, use saw blade guard

282928 29Removing the blade guard and anti-kickback pawls assembly (Fig. S, V)To avoid injury from an accidental start, make sure the switch is in the

28 292829ADJUSTMENTRIP FENCE ADJUSTMENT (FIG. Y)1. The fence (1) can be repositioned by lifting up the handle (2) and sliding the fence to the desire

2 323MOTORType... UniversalAmperes...

303130 31ADJUSTING MITER GAUGE (FIG. AA)1. Loosen the lock handle (1) to allow the miter body (2) to rotate freely. Position the miter body (2) at 90

30 3130313. Loosen the blade lock knob and move the blade to the maximum vertical position and tighten the blade lock knob.4. Place a combination sq

323332 33BLADE TILT POINTER (FIG. EE)1. When the blade is positioned at 90°, adjust the blade tilt pointer (1) to read 0° on the scale.2. Loosen th

32 333233ADDITIONAL BLADE ADJUSTMENTS (FIG. GG)NOTE: The adjusting mechanism is located above the the blade elevation/tilting handwheel under the tabl

343534 35● The tip of the riving knife shall not be lower than 0.04 in. ~ 0.2 in. from the tooth peak. ● The riving knife is thinner than the widt

34 353435OPERATIONBASIC SAW OPERATIONSRAISING THE BLADE (FIG. JJ)To raise or lower the blade, turn the blade elevation/tilting handwheel (1) to the de

363736 37undersized extensing cord. Inspect your saw for proper setup before using it again.USING THE DUST PORT (FIG. LL)To prevent fire hazard, clean

36 373637RIPPING (FIG. NN, OO)To prevent serious injury:● Never use a miter gauge when ripping.● Never use more than one rip fence during a single c

383938 399. Never pull the piece back when the blade is turning. Turn the switch Off. When the blade completely stops, you can then remove the workpi

38 393839USE A FEATHERBOARD (FIG. QQ)1. Lower the saw blade (1). 2. Position the rip fence (2) to the desired position and lock the rip fence.3.

454 5WARNING ICONSYour power tool and its Operator’s Manual may contain “WARNING ICONS” (a picture symbol intended to alert you to, and/or instruct yo

404140 41Making the bracket:● Start with 3/8 in. wood at least 3/8 in. wide or wider and 2-1/2 in. long or longer. ● Cut the piece to shape and s

40 414041USING THE WOOD FACING ON THE MITER GAUGE (FIG. UU)Slots are provided in the miter gauge for attaching an auxiliary facing (1) to make it easi

424342 43groove because the bevel angle may cause the blade guard to interfere with the cut if used on the left side groove.1. Set the miter gauge (1

42 434243NON-THROUGH CUT (FIG. ZZ)A non-through cut is used to cut grooves and rabbets in the workpiece without exposed the blade.● Only this type cu

444544 452. Install the dado table insert making sure that the rear of the insert is flush with the table. If the dado insert is not flush with the tab

44 454445MAINTENANCEMAINTAINING YOUR TABLE SAWGENERAL MAINTENANCEFor your own safety, turn the switch OFF and remove the switch key. Remove the plug f

464746 47NOTE: If excessive looseness is observed in any part of the blade raising mechanism or tilting mechanism, take the complete unit to a Service

46 4746477. Carefully remove the spring-loaded cap, and then pull out the brush (4) and replace. (Fig. ff)8. Repeat step 6 and 7 for the other side of

484948 49To avoid injury from accidental starting, always turn switch OFF and unplug the tool before moving, replacing the blade or making adjustments

48 494849PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTIONMaterial kicked back from blade.1. Rip fence out of adjustment.2. Riving knife not aligned with bl

4 545POWER TOOL SAFETYGENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSBEFORE USING THIS POWER TOOLSafety is a combination of common sense, staying alert and knowing how to

505150 51PUSH 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 w

50 515051I.D. Description Size Q'ty I.D. Description Size Q'ty08VH CORD CLAMP 6# 1 0KA4 CR. RE. PAN HD. TAPPING SCREW M4*16-16 20901 BUSH 1

525352 53I.D. Description Size Q'ty I.D. Description Size Q'ty2BNW SEAT 2 32V4 SWITCH BOX ASS'Y 12BNX SHAFT 1 34VT LOCK KNOB KR# 12E3K

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545554 5510 IN. PORTABLE TABLE SAW MODEL NO. 137.415030PARTS LIST FOR MOTORI.D. Description Size Q’ty0HX9 NEEDLE

54 555455I.D. Description Size Q'ty I.D. Description Size Q'ty0J4R FLAT WASHER φ10*20-3 4 30B1 WARNING LABEL 10J5G FLAT WASHER φ8*18-1.5 4 3

56 56 Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Your new Craftsman® product is designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation. But like

676 711. WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets or other jewelry which may get caught in moving parts. No

6 76721. DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. NEVER reach across the path of the cutting blade while tool is in operation.2

898 9 TABLE SAW SAFETY1. ALWAYS USE SAW BLADE GUARD, riving knife and anti-kickback pawls assembly for every through–sawing operation. Through–sawing

8 98914.AVOID AWKWARD OPERATIONS and hand positions where a sudden slip could cause your hand to move into the saw blade.15.NEVER USE SOLVENTS to clea