Craftsman 137.218030, 137218030001 operating instructions Freehand Cutting is the Major Cause

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ALWAYS USE SAW BLADE GUARD, splitter and anti-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 WORK FIRMLY against the miter gauge or rip fence.

3.ALWAYS USE a push stick, especially when ripping narrow stock. Refer to ripping instructions in this Operator's Manual where the push stick is covered in detail. A pattern for making your own push stick is included on page 28.

4.NEVER PERFORM ANY OPERATION FREEHAND, which means using only your hands to support or guide the workpiece. Always use either the fence or the miter gauge to position and guide the work.

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FREEHAND CUTTING IS THE MAJOR CAUSE OF

KICKBACK AND FINGER/HAND AMPUTATIONS. NEVER USE THE MITER GAUGE AND FENCE

SIMULTANEOUSLY.

5.NEVER STAND or have any part of your body in line with the path of the saw blade. Keep your hands out of the saw blade path.

6.NEVER REACH behind or over the cutting tool for any reason.

7.REMOVE the rip fence when crosscutting.

8.DO NOT USE a molding head with this saw.

9.FEED WORK INTO THE BLADE against the direction of rotation only.

10.NEVER use the rip fence as a cut-off gauge when crosscutting.

11.NEVER ATTEMPT TO FREE A STALLED SAW BLADE without first turning the saw OFF. Turn power switch OFF immediately to prevent motor damage.

12.PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPORT to the rear and the sides of the saw table for long or wide workpieces.

13.AVOID KICKBACKS (work thrown back towards you) by keeping the blade sharp, the rip fence parallel to the saw blade and by keeping the splitter, 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 have a straight edge to guide it along the fence. Do not attempt to reverse out of a cut with the blade running.

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 performing any cutting operations. Refer to ASSEMBLY on page 10.

17.NEVER CUT METALS or materials that may make hazardous dust.

18.ALWAYS USE IN A WELL-VENTILATED AREA. Remove sawdust frequently. Clean out sawdust from the interior of the saw to prevent a potential fire hazard.

19.NEVER LEAVE THE SAW RUNNING UNATTENDED. Do not leave the saw until the blade comes to a complete stop.

20.FOR PROPER OPERATION follow the instructions in this Operator's Manual entitled OPERATION (Page 17).

NOTE: On machines with no stand or if stand is not being used, a hole approximately 11 in. square must be cut under saw to allow sawdust to fall through.

Failure to cut this hole will allow sawdust to build up in the motor area, resulting in a fire hazard and potential motor damage.

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Contents Operators Manual 10 in. Table SAW WiTH Stand Visit our Craftsman WebsiteMotor SectionSAW WAn.I.GJ Do not OVERREACH. Keep proper footingBalance at all times Check for Damaged or Loose PartsFreehand Cutting is the Major Cause Grounding iNSTRUCTiONS IA Warning Unpacking Your Table SAW ON/OFF BLADEELEVATIONHANDWHEEL- Raisesand lowerstheblade ASSEMBLESTANDFIG.A Storage FIG. B=f, FiG. B-2 Rip fence and miter gauge Installing and Changing the Blade FIG. G, H IA WarningInstalling the Table Extension Fence Avoid Kickbacks FIG. LRunning Serious injuryAdjustment iNSTRUCTiONS Miter Gauge Adjustment FIG. OBlade Tilt Pointer IA wAR.I.GIBlade Parallel to the Miter Gauge Groove FIG. S, T Additional Blade Adjustments FIG. T Adjustment ProcedureTools Required FrontON/OFF Switch FIG Using the Table Extension FenceRaise the Blade FIG, U Overload Protection FIGTime WARNI.Ie IA WARNINeEnough to cause a severe injury Kickback and serious injury to the user canIA WARNlaGI Fig,AAAwaRmnGI Dado Cuts FIG. EEBlade Raising and Tilting Mechanism General MaintenanceLubrication Not run, contact Sears Service Center at 1-800-4-MY=HOME Symptom Possible Causes Corrective ActionSears Service Center Parts List for Table SAW SchematicSchematic Parts LiST and Schematic for Motor Parts LiST and Schematic for Stand QtyCut Here To Push 1/2 Wood Push 3/4 Page Your Home

137218030001, 137.218030 specifications

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