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Craftsman 137.415020 Operator's Manual

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Operator's Manual
10 IN. JOBSITE TABLE SAW
Model No. 137.415020
CAUTION:
Before using this Table Saw,
read this manual and follow
all its Safety Rules and
Operating Instructions
Customer Help Line
For Technical Support
1-800-843-1682
Sears Brands Management Corporation Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA
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Part No. 374502000
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Safety Instructions
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Installation
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Operation
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Maintenance
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Parts List
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Repair Center
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  • Page 1 Sears Parts & For Technical Support Repair Center 1-800-843-1682 1-888-331-4569 Sears Brands Management Corporation Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA See the full line of Craftsman products at craftsman.com ® Click on the Craftsman Club link and join today! ® Part No. 374502000...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    For 90 DAY commercial and rental use terms, see the Craftsman warranty web page. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

  • Page 3: Product Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS MOTOR Type................Universal Amperes............... 5 Amp Voltage................ 20 V AC Hz................60 Hz RPM (no load) ............4000 RPM (No load) Overload Protection............ BLADE SIZE Diameter..............0 in. Arbor Size..............5/8 in. Rip Fence..............Yes Miter Gauge..............Yes Rip Capacity ..............

  • Page 4: Symbols

    SYMBOLS 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.

  • Page 5: Power Tool Safety

    POWER TOOL SAFETY GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 5. DO NOT USE IN DANGEROUS BEFORE USING THIS POWER TOOL ENVIRONMENTS. Do not use power tools in damp locations, or Safety is a combination of common expose them to rain or snow. Keep sense, staying alert and knowing how work area well lit.
  • Page 6 6.REDUCE THE RISK OF .WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets or other Make sure switch is in the OFF jewelry which may get caught in position before plugging the tool in. moving parts. Nonslip footwear is recommended.
  • Page 7 2.DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep Dust generated  WARNING proper footing and balance at all from certain times. materials can be hazardous to your health. Always operate saw in well- 22. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. ventilated area and provide for Keep tools sharp and clean for best proper dust removal.
  • Page 8 TABLE SAW SAFETY . ALWAYS USE SAW BLADE 6. NEVER REACH behind or over the GUARD, riving knife and anti- cutting tool for any reason. kickback pawls for every through– sawing operation. Through–sawing 7. REMOVE the rip fence when operations are those in which the crosscutting.
  • Page 9 4.AVOID AWKWARD OPERATIONS 20.For proper operation follow the and hand positions where a sudden instructions in this Instruction Manual entitled ASSEMBLY AND slip could cause your hand to move ADJUSTMENTS (Page 9). Failure into the saw blade. to provide sawdust fall-through and removal hole will allow sawdust to 5.NEVER USE SOLVENTS to build up in the motor area resulting...
  • Page 10 TABLE SAW SAFETY How to Avoid Kickbacks and Protect SAW BLADE GUARD ASSEMBLY, ANTI- Yourself from Possible Injury: KICKBACK ASSEMBLY AND RIVING a. Be certain that the rip fence is parallel to KNIFE Your table saw is equipped with a blade the saw blade.

  • Page 11: Electrical Requirements And Safety

    ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS AND SAFETY equipment grounding conductor. If POWER SUPPLY AND MOTOR repair or replacement of the electrical SPECIFICATIONS cord or plug is necessary, do not WARNING connect the equipment grounding conductor to a live terminal. To avoid electrical hazards, fire hazards, or damage to the tool, use CHECK with a qualified electrician or proper circuit protection.
  • Page 12 GUIDELINES FOR EXTENSION Fig. 1 CORDS Three-Pronged Plug 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 Grounding Prong technician before using it. Protect your Properly Grounded extension cords from sharp objects, Three-Pronged Receptacle...

  • Page 13: Accessories And Attachments

    SUPPLIED  WARNING Visit your Sears Hardware Blade wrench Flat bladed screwdriver Department or see the Craftsman Power and Hand Tools Catalog to purchase recommended accessories 4 mm hex Phillips screwdriver for this power tool. wrench 0K DADO INSERT PLATE ...

  • Page 14: Carton Contents

    CARTON CONTENTS 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. ...
  • Page 15 UNPACKING YOUR TABLE SAW...

  • Page 16: Know Your Table Saw

    KNOW YOUR TABLE SAW Table insert Rip fence Miter gauge Push stick storage Extension table Rip fence storage locking lever Blade elevation and Miter gauge storage tilting handwheel Overload reset switch ON/OFF switch with safety key Stand handles Wheel Adjustable foot pad Riving knife Blade Blade guard...

  • Page 17: Glossary Of Terms

    GLOSSARY OF TERMS FREEHAND – Performing a cut without ANTI-KICKBACK PAWLS – To prevent using a rip fence, miter gauge, hold the workpiece being kicked upward or down or other proper device to prevent back toward the front of the table saw the workpiece from twisting during the by the spinning blade.
  • Page 18 SAW BLADE PATH – The area of the OVERLOAD RESET SWITCH – workpiece or table top directly in line Protects the motor if it overloads during with the travel of the blade or the part operation, provides a way to restart the of the workpiece that will be cut.

  • Page 19: Assembly And Adjustments

    ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS  Fig. B WARNING Right Side 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. ASSEMBLING THE WHEELS TO STAND (FIG.
  • Page 20 MOUNTING TABLE SAW TO STAND 2. Rotate the hook () to the stop screw (FIG. E) to secure the legs of the stand in . Lift the saw body () and place position. (Fig. B) on the stand (2), aligning the four 3.
  • Page 21 STORAGE Blade and blade wrench (Fig. I) (FIG. G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N) The storage for the blade () and blade wrench is Iocated on the right side of Rip fence and miter gauge (Fig. G) the saw housing. The storage for the rip fence () and miter gauge (2) are built into the base .
  • Page 22 Blade guard (Fig. K) Fig. L The storage for the blade guard is located on the right side of the stand. . Take the blade guard () and press down on the red spring button (2) located on the top. 2.
  • Page 23 Fig. N INSTALLING THE BLADE (FIG. P, Q, R) WARNING To avoid injury from an accidental start, make sure the switch is in the OFF position and the plug is not connected to the power source outlet. . Remove the table insert () by inserting your finger into the opening (2) and pulling up.
  • Page 24 3. Place the blade onto the arbor (5) REMOVING THE BLADE with the blade teeth pointing forward (FIG. P, Q, R) to the front of the saw. (Fig. Q) WARNING NOTE: Leave the plastic strip around the saw blade at this time. To avoid injury from an accidental Remove before using the saw for start, make sure the switch is in...
  • Page 25 RIVING KNIFE ASSEMBLY WARNING WARNING ● DO NOT operate saw if riving knife is not locked in the through- ● To avoid injury from an cut slot (A) or non through-cut accidental start, make sure the position slot (B). switch is in the OFF position and ●...
  • Page 26 Fig. U 5. Tilt the blade to the 45° position and check the alignment again. NOTE: ● This table saw is provided with a 0 inch diameter blade with a body thickness of 0.07 in. (.8 mm) thick with a kerf of 0.0 in. (2.6 mm ).The riving knife is 0.09 in.
  • Page 27 ADDITIONAL BLADE BLADE GUARD AND ANTI- ADJUSTMENTS (FIG. W) KICKBACK PAWL ASSEMBLY . If the front and rear measurements WARNING are not the same, remove the combination square and loosen the To avoid injury from an accidental four adjusting screws () on the top start, make sure the switch is in of the table about a half turn.
  • Page 28 Fig. Y Removing the anti-kickback pawls and blade guard assembly (Fig. AA, BB) Tighten WARNING To avoid injury from an accidental start, make sure the switch is in the OFF position and the plug is disconnected from the power source outlet. .
  • Page 29 3. Lock the fence handle. The fence Fig. AA should be parallel with the miter Anti-kickback pawls gauge groove. 4. If adjustment is needed to make the fence parallel to the groove, do the following: ● Loosen the two bolts (3) and lift up on the handle (2).
  • Page 30 3. To change angles on the miter RIP FENCE INDICATOR gauge, loosen the lock handle () ADJUSTMENT (FIG. DD) and rotate the miter body to the . The rip fence indicator () points to desired angle as indicated by the measurement scale. The scale the scale.
  • Page 31 90° AND 45° POSITIVE STOPS 45° Stop ADJUSTMENT (FIG. GG, HH) . Disconnect the saw from the power Your saw has positive stops that will source. quickly position the saw blade at 90° 2. Raise the blade to the maximum and 45°...
  • Page 32 BLADE TILTING SCALE INDICATOR . Remove the safety switch key and (FIG. II) unplug the saw. . When the blade is positioned at 90°, 2. Remove the blade guard for this adjust the blade tilting scale indicator procedure but reinstall and realign to read 0 on the scale.
  • Page 33 LOCKING LEVER ADJUSTMENT (FIG. KK) If the extension table moves when it is open and locked in place, the cam locking lever () may be loose and require adjustment. To adjust the locking lever tension, turn the bar (2) with a 0 mm wrench until it is tightened correctly.

  • Page 34: Operation

    OPERATION BASIC SAW OPERATIONS . To turn the saw ON, insert the safety key () into the slot in the switch (2). RAISE THE BLADE (FIG. LL) Move the switch upward to the ON To raise or lower the blade, turn the position.
  • Page 35 when the reset button is pushed. Fig. OO Overheating may be caused by misaligned parts or a dull blade or undersized extensing cord. Inspect your saw for proper setup before using it again. USING THE DUST PORT (FIG. NN) WARNING To prevent fire hazard, clean and remove sawdust from under the saw frequently.
  • Page 36 RIPPING (FIG. PP, QQ) WARNING WARNING AVOID KICKBACK by pushing To prevent serious injury: forward on the section of the ● Never use a miter gauge when workpiece that passes between the ripping. blade and the fence. Never perform ● Never use more than one rip any freehand operations.
  • Page 37 9. Never pull the workpiece back when FEATHERBOARD (FIG. RR, SS) the blade is turning. Turn the switch A featherboard is a device used to OFF. When the blade completely help control the workpiece by guiding stops, you can then remove the it securely against the table or fence.
  • Page 38 5. Attached the C-clamps (5) to secure Fig. TT the featherboard to the edge of the table. 3/8 in. thick plywood base Fig. SS 21 in The edge must be parallel with the face AUXILIARY FENCE (FIG. TT) Making the base: PUSH BLOCK ●...
  • Page 39 . Remove the rip fence and place WARNING the miter gauge in the miter gauge Make sure the screw heads do groove on the table. not stick out from the bottom of 2. Adjust the blade height so that it the base, they must be flush or is /8 in.
  • Page 40 USING THE WOOD FACING ON THE 3. Tighten the miter lock handle (2) at MITER GAUGE (FIG. WW) 90°. Slots are provided in the miter gauge 4. Hold workpiece (3) firmly against the for attaching an auxiliary facing () face of the miter gauge throughout to make it easier to cut very long or the cutting operation.
  • Page 41 COMPOUND CROSSCUTTING 2. Attach the wood facing to the (FIG. ZZ) fence with wood screws (3) (not 0°~45° Blade bevel & 0°~45° Miter included) through the holes in the angle fence. A wood fence should be used This sawing operation combines a when ripping material such as thin miter angle with a bevel angle.
  • Page 42 . Before starting the table saw, lower DADO CUTS (FIG. cc, dd) the blade and riving knife assembly WARNING to the down position. 2. Remove the blade guard assembly ● Only Stackable dado blades can and anti-kickback pawls assembly be used on this saw. for non-through cut.
  • Page 43 Fig. cc 7. Check the saw to ensure that the dado will not strike the housing, insert, or motor when in operation. WARNING For your own safety, always replace the blade, blade guard assembly, anti-kickback pawls, riving knife and table insert when you finished the dado operation.

  • Page 44: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE MAINTAINING YOUR TABLE SAW BLADE RAISING AND TILTING MECHANISM (FIG. ee) GENERAL MAINTENANCE After every five hours of operation, the blade raising mechanism and WARNING tilting mechanism should be checked For your own safety, turn the switch for looseness, binding, or any other OFF and remove the switch key.
  • Page 45 9. Place the new brush into the LUBRICATION opening of motor, making sure All motor bearings are permanently the ears on the metal end of the lubricated at the factory and require assembly go in the same hole no additional lubrication. On all the carbon part fits into.

  • Page 46: Troubleshooting Guide

    TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE WARNING To avoid injury from accidental starting, always turn switch OFF and unplug the tool before moving, replacing the blade or making adjustments. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION Saw will not . Saw is not plugged in. . Plug in saw. 2.
  • Page 47 WARNING To avoid injury from accidental starting, always turn switch OFF and unplug the tool before moving, replacing the blade or making adjustments. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION Material kicked . Rip fence out of adjustment. . Align rip fence with miter back from blade.
  • Page 48 PUSH STICK CONSTRUCTION ● Use good quality plywood or solid wood ● Use /2 in. or 3/4 in. material ● Push stick MUST be thinner than the width of material being cut Drill Hole For Hanging Notch To Prevent Hand From Slipping Cut Here To Push /2 in.

  • Page 49: Parts List

    MODEL NO. 137.415020 WARNING 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.
  • Page 50 10 IN. TABLE SAW MODEL NO. 137.415020 PARTS LIST FOR TABLE SAW SCHEMATIC - B I.D. NO. Description Size Q’ty I.D. NO. Description Size Q’ty 0KUW TERMINAL 3F7Q HEIGHT REGULATING BOLT ASS’Y 0KWU LEAD WIRE ASS’Y 3F9R MOTOR ASS’Y 0LSL...
  • Page 51 10 IN. TABLE SAW MODEL NO. 137.415020 TABLE SAW SCHEMATIC Dado Insert Plate (not included)
  • Page 52 10 IN. TABLE SAW MODEL NO. 137.415020 PARTS LIST FOR MOTOR ID NO. Description Size Q’ty 0HV4 BALL BEARING 0HX9 NEEDLE BEARING 0JB8 WAVE WASHER 0JBA WAVE WASHER 0JE0 C-RING 0JEE C-RING 0JGA PARALLEL KEY 0JX3 HEX. SOC. SET SCREW M5*0.8-8...
  • Page 53 10 IN. TABLE SAW MODEL NO. 137.415020 PARTS LIST FOR STAND ID NO. Description Size Q’ty ID NO. Description Size Q’ty 3671 FOAM HANDLE 37T3 M6*1.0-10 CR. RE. TRUSS HD. ROUND NECK SCREW 0J4F FLAT WASHER φ8X16-2.5 39F3 BUSH 0J4R FLAT WASHER φ10*20-3...

  • Page 54: Repair Protection Agreements

    REPAIR PROTECTION AGREEMENTS Congratulations on making a smart purchase. 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.
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