Sears 137.28463 manual

Operator's Manual 10 iN. JOBSITE TABLE SAW Model No. 137.284630 C US 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 Customer Help Line For Technical Support 1-800-843-1682 Sears Parts & Repair [...]

SECTION PAGE Warranty ............................................................................................................. 2 Product Specifications ........................................................................................ 3 Symbols ..............................................................................................[...]

MOTOR Type ............................................................................. Universal Amperes ....................................................................... 15 Amp Voltage ........................................................................ 120 V AC Hz .......................................................................[...]

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[...]

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. ,A WARNING I To avoid mistakes that could cause serious injury, do not plug the tool in until you have read and understood the following. . READ and become familiar with the entire Operator's M[...]

12._ ALWAYS WEAR EYE U PROTECTION. Any power tool could throw foreign objects into the eyes and 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. Safety Goggles are available at Sears. NOTE: Glasses or[...]

22. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories. 23. DO NOT use power tool in presence of flammable liquids or gases. 24. DO NOT operate the tool if you are under the influence of any drugs, alcohol or medicationn that could affect your ability to[...]

1.ALWAYS USE SAW BLADE GUARD, riving knife andanti- kickback pawls for every through- sawing operation. Through-sawing operations are those in which the blade cuts completely through the workpiece when ripping or crosscutting. Always be sure blade guard is tightened securely. 2. ALWAYS HOLD WORKPIECE FIRMLY against the miter gauge or rip fence. 3. [...]

14.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 clean plastic parts. Solvents could possibly dissolve or otherwise damage the material. Only a soft damp cloth should be used to clean plastic parts. 16.MOUNT your table saw on a bench or stand before perform[...]

SAW BLADE GUARD ASSEMBLY, ANTi= KICKBACK ASSEMBLY AND RiViNG KNIFE Your table saw is equipped with a blade guard assembly, anti-kickback assembly and riving knife that covers the blade and reduces the possibility of accidental blade contact. The riving knife is a fiat plate that fits into the cut made by the saw blade and effectively fights kickbac[...]

POWER SUPPLY AND MOTOR SPECiFiCATiONS i,A WARNING ] To avoid electrical hazards, fire hazards, or damage to the tool, use proper circuit protection. Use a seperate electrical circuit for your tool. Your table saw is wired at the factory for 120V operation. Connect to a 120V, 15 Amp circuit and use a 15 Amp time delay fuse or circuit breaker. To avo[...]

GUIDELINES FOR EXTENSION CORDS Make sure your extension cord is properly wired and in good condition. Always replace a damaged extension cord or have it repaired by a qualified technician before using it. Protect your extension cords from sharp objects, excessive heat and damp or wet areas. , • = • e== • (When using 120 volts only) Ampere Rat[...]

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. 308K DADO INSERT PLATE [,_ WARNING ] To avoid the risk of personal injury: o Do not use adjustable (wobble) type dadoes or carbide tipped dado blades. o Only use stacka[...]

Separate all parts from packing materials. Check each part with the illustration on the next page and the "Table of Loose Parts" to make certain all items are accounted for, before discarding any packing material. NOTE: To make assembly easier, keep contents of box together. I,A WARNING ] if any part is missing or damaged, do not attempt [...]

UNPACKING YOUR TABLE SAW A E C D F G H I K ® L M 0 !!!! p Q R S T U[...]

Miter gauge slot Miter gauge Rip fence storage Miter gauge storage Blade guard fence tilting scale indicator table locking lever Overload reset ON/OFF switch with safety key lock lever Blade bevel lock handle Blade elevation and tilting handwheet Table insert Blade Riving knife Anti-kickback pawls Right extension table Push stick Stand lock lever R[...]

ANTI-KICKBACK PAWLS - To prevent the workpiece 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. FREEHAND - Performing a cut without using a rip fence, miter gauge, hold down or other proper de[...]

OVERLOAD RESET SWITCH - Protects the motor if it overloads during operation, provides a way to restart the saw. PUSH STICK- Used to push workpieces when performing ripping operations. PUSH BLOCK- Used for ripping operation when the workpiece is too narrow to use a push stick. Always use a push block for rip widths less than 2 in. RESAWING - Flippin[...]

For your safety, never connect plug to power source receptacle until all assembly and adjustment steps are complete, and you have read and understood the safety instructions. o Stand may pop up unexpectedly without weight of saw on stand. iN ORDER TO AVOID iNJURY, VERIFY THAT THE BAND IS NOT CUT AND THAT THE LOCK HOOKS LOCATED IN THE FRONT OF THE S[...]

SETTING UP THE STAND (Fig. D, E, F) 1. Cut the plastic band holding the stand assembly together. Lift up the Saw/Stand assembly into the vertical position as shown. (Fig. D) 2. Release hook (1) securing leg set (2) to frame. Raise leg set all the way up. Then lower stand until leg set rests on floor. (Fig. D, E) 3. Release hook (3) securing table t[...]

Fig. N b ) and the. locking.handle (6) to the ottom ot the set plate (4). Fig. K 2 Front Push stick (Fig. I, J) Attach the metal push-stick storage bracket (1) into the provided slots (2) on the right side of the body shell. The bracket will snap down into place. Place the push stick (3) into the bracket as shown in Fig. J. 4 _._-_--5 1 c_-_...._ 6[...]

Riving knife (Fig. M) Storage brackets for the riving knife are located on the right side of the stand. 1. Remove the washer (8) and the locking handle (10). 2. Insert riving knife (9) under the set plate (4) and between the retaining clip (7). 3. Tighten the washer (8) and the locking handle (10). Fig. M 9 i/8 INSTALLING THE POWER CORD STORAGE CLA[...]

INSTALLING THE REAR TABLE EXTENSION (Fig. Q, R) 1. Insert the two tubes (2) into the rear table extension (1). (Fig. Q) NOTE: They must be inserted into the back of the extension with the bent end last so that the bar will hold the extension in place. The two openings on the rear table (4) must line up with the miter gauge slots on the main table. [...]

2. Remove the arbor nut(2) and outer blade flange (3).(Fig. T) 3. Place the blade onto the arbor (4) with the blade teeth pointing forward to the front ofthe saw. (Fig. U) NOTE: Leave the plastic strip around the saw blade atthis time. Remove before using the saw forthefirst time. 4. Make sure the blade fits flush against the inner flange. 5. Clean[...]

i_ WARNING ] oTo avoid the lock lever interferring the table insert, after tighten the riving knife, position the lock lever pointing downward before using saw. Failure to maintain a level insert can result in serious injury to the operator. oThe lever can be pulled out to allow it to be turned to a new position downward. (Fig. W-1) Fig. W J Fig. W[...]

o The blade body must be thinner than the thickness ofthe riving knife but the blade kerf must be thicker than the riving knife. 7. Check the riving knife and blade alignment again at both 0 ° and 45 °. 8. Replace the table insert, blade guard andanti-kickback pawl assembly. Fig. X i_ WARNING] To avoid possible injury and damage to the workpiece,[...]

. . Place the front of assembly into the back slot on the riving knife and push downward. Release the locking knob. Make sure the lock knob is engaged in the hole and that there is no movement of the assembly. (Fig. Z) Fig. Z Take the blade guard assembly and locate the red sliding locking knob (3) on the back of assembly. (Fig. AA) Fig. AA 6 5. In[...]

AVOIDING KICKBACKS (Fig. CC) (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. Do not rip work that is twisted, warped or does not [...]

RiP FENCE ADJUSTMENT (Fig. FF) 1. The fence (1) is moved by lifting up on the handle (2) and sliding the fence to the desired location. Pushing down on the handle locks the fence in position. 2. Position the fence on the right side of the table and along the edge miter gauge groove. 3. Lock the fence handle. The fence should be parallel with the mi[...]

ADJUSTING THE TABLE iNSERT (Fig. ii) [,A WARNING] To avoid serious injury, the table insert (2) must be level with the table, if the table insert is not flush with the table, adjust the two bolts (1) with a 4 mm he× wrench until it is parallel with the table. NOTE: To raise the insert, turn the hex screws counterclockwise. To lower the insert, tur[...]

ADJUSTING THE 90 ° AND 45 ° POSiTiVE STOPS (Fig. JJ, JJ=l) 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. 2. Raise the blade to the maximum elevation. 3. Loosen the blade bevel lock handle and move the[...]

BLADE TiLTiNG SCALE iNDiCATOR (Fig. KK) NOTE: This is located on the top of the table, in front of the blade guard. 1. When the blade is positioned at 90 °, adjust the blade tilting scale indicator to read 0 ° on the scale. 2. Remove the cover (1) by removing the two screws (2). Position the pointer over 0 ° and replace the cover and the screws.[...]

BASIC SAW OPERATIONS RAISE THE BLADE (Fig. MM) To raise or lower the blade, turn the blade elevation handwheel (1) to the desired blade height, and then tighten the bevel lock handle (2) to maintain the desired blade angle. Fig. MM 1 2 2. To turn the saw OFF, move the switch downward. 3. To lock the switch in the OFF position, grasp the end (or yel[...]

USING THE TABLE EXTENSION (Fig. 00) 1. Release the extension cam locking levers (3) in the front and rear table positions. 2. Slide the extension (4) out until the correct measurement is displayed on the tube scale. The user sights the scale off the edge of the table. 3. Tighten all extension cam locking levers. Fig. O0 CUTTING OPERATIONS There are[...]

1. Remove the miter gauge and store it in the "storage" compartment in the base ofthe saw. 2. Secure the ripfence to the table. 3. Raise the blade so it is about 1/8 in. higher than the top of the workpiece. 4. Place the workpiece flaton the table and against the fence. Keep the workpiece away from the blade. 5. Turn the saw ONand waitfor[...]

BEVEL RIPPING This cutis the same as ripping except the blade bevel angle is setto an angle other than "0 °''. RIPPING SMALL PIECES To avoid injury from the blade contact, never make cuts narrower than 3/4 in. wide. 1. It is unsafe to rip small pieces. Instead, rip a larger piece to obtain _-I the size of the desired piece. 2. When [...]

AUXILIARY FENCE (Fig. TT) Making the base: o Start with a piece of 3/8 in. plywood at least 5-1/2 in. wide or wider and 21 in. long or longer. o Cut the piece to shape and size shown: Making the side: o Start with a piece of 3/4 in. hardwood at least 1-3/4 in. wide or wider and 21 in. long or longer. o Cut the piece to shape and size shown: Putting[...]

CROSSCUTTING (Fig. VV) {_ WARNING] To prevent serious injury: o 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. o Keep both hands away from the blade and the path of the blade. o Never attempt to pull the workpiece backwards[...]

BEVEL CROSSCUTTING (Fig. XX) 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 blad[...]

USING THE WOOD FACING ON THE RIP FENCE (Fig. as) When performing some special cutting operations, you can add a wood facing to either side of the rip fence (2). 1. Use a smooth straight 3/4 in. thick wood board (1) that is as long as the rip fence. 2. Attach the wood facing to the fence with wood screws (3) (not included) through the holes in the f[...]

DADO CUTS (FIG. cc, dd) i,,_, WARNING] o Only Stackable dado blades can be used on this saw. o DO NOT use Adjustable or Wobble type dadoes. o The maximum dado cut width is 1/2 in. NOTE: An optional dado insert plate (part number 308K) is required for this procedure. 1. Remove the table insert, saw blade, anti-kickback pawl assembly, blade guard ass[...]

MAINTAINING YOUR TABLE SAW GENERAL MAINTENANCE WARNING i For your own safety, turn the switch OFF and remove the switch key. Remove the plug from the power source outlet before maintaining or lubricating your saw. 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 ke[...]

LUBRiCATiON 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. REPLACING THE CARBON [_ WARNING] Always disconne[...]

i,A WARNING ] To avoid injury from accidental starting, always turn switch OFF and unplug the tool before moving, replacing the blade or making adjustments. PROBLEM Saw will not start. Does not make 1. accurate 45 ° and 2. 90 ° rip cuts. Material pinched 1. blade when ripping. 2. Material binds 1. on riving knife. Saw makes 1. unsatisfactory 2. c[...]

1_ WARNING ] To avoid injury from accidental starting, always turn switch OFF and unplug the tool before moving, replacing the blade or making adjustments. Material kicked back from blade. 1. Rip fence out of adjustment. 2. Riving knife not aligned with blade. 3. Feeding stock without rip fence. 4. Riving knife not in place. 5. Dull blade. 6. The o[...]

® ® ® 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 / / / / / / Drill Hole For Hanging 20 ° - 3C //90 ° / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / Notch To Prevent Hand From Slipping Cut Here To -- Push 1/2 in. Wood Cut Here To Push 3/4 [...]

10 IN. JOBSITE TABLE SAW MODEL NO. 137.284630 i WAR.I.Gi 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, Repair service is availabl[...]

10 iN. JOBSITE TABLE SAW MODEL NO= 137=284630 SCHEMATIC A ! ! I ! ! I J[...]

10 iN, JOBSITE TABLE SAW MODEL NO. 137.284630 PARTS LiST FOR MOTOR i.D. Description 3089 FIELD ASS'Y OHX9 NEEDLE BEARING OJXS H EX. SOC. SET SCREW OKCN CR. RE. PAN HEAD TAPPING & WA3HERSCREW OKTK STRAIN RELIEF OQFE BRUSH COVER OQFF CARBON BRUSH ASS'Y OQFG BRUSH HOLDER A,SS'Y 145Y CR. RE. PAN HD. SCREW & WASHER 2DW9 WAVE WASHE[...]

10 IN. JOBSITE TABLE SAW MODEL NO. 137.284630 LD. Description 0lAD V_NG NUT O1AE LEVELING PAD OJ4E FLAT W_SH ER OJ4R FLAT WASHER OJ4W FLAT WASHER OJ50 FLAT WASHER OJ5E FLAT WASHER OJSG FLAT WASHER OJBO WAVE WASHER OJP7 HEX, HD, BOLT MIO" 1,5-105 OJPS HEX, HD, BOLT MS* 1.25-45 OJPT HEX. HD. BOLT M8" 1.25-60 OJUH HEX. SOC. HD. CAP BOLT M6*l[...]

Congratulations on makL#g a smaftpurchase. Your new Craftsman _' product is designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation. But like all products, it may require repair from time to time. That's when having a Repair Protection Agreement can save you money and aggravation. Here's what the Repair Protection Agreement* incl[...]

Your Home For expeR troubleshooting and home solutions advice: www, managemyhome corn For repair -in your home - of all major brand appliance, lawn and garden equipment, or heating and cooling systems, no matter who made it, no matter who sold it! For the replacement parts, accessories and owner's manuals that you need to do-it-you_elf For Sea[...]