Craftsman 137.24884 operating instructions La,WARNINGn, USE only Recommended Accessories

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la,WARNINGn

Before using your tabJe saw, it is critical that you read and understand these safety rules. Failure to follow

these rules couJd result in serious injury or damage to the table saw.

Good safety practices are a combination of common sense, staying alert and understanding how to use your power tool. To avoid mistakes that could cause serious injury, do not plug in your power tool until you have read and understood the following safety rules:

1.READ and become familiar with the entire Operator's Manual. LEARN the tool'sapplication, limitations and

possible hazards.

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2.l,_ WARNING Look for this symbol that identifies

important safety precautions. It means CAUTION! Become alert, your safety is involved if you do not follow the safety instructions.

3.I '& DANGER ]Lookforthis symbolthat identifies

important safety precautions. It means CAUTION! Become alert, your safety is involved if you do not foflow the safety instructions.

4.NEVER OPERATE THIS MACHINE WITHOUT THE SAFETY GUARD IN PLACE FOR ALL THROUGH° SAWING OPERATIONS.

5.DO NOT USE iN A DANGEROUS ENWRONMENT

such as damp or wet locations or exposure to rain. Keep work area well lighted.

6.DO NOT use power tools in the presence of flammable liquids or gases.

7.KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents.

8.KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors should be kept at a safe distance from the work area.

16.REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form the habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from the tool before turning ON.

17.NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED. TURN THE POWER "OFF". Do not leave the tool before it comes to a complete stop.

l& NEVER STAND ON TOOL Serious injury could occur if the too! is tipped or if the cutting tool is unintentionally contacted.

19.DO NOT OVERREACH Keep proper footing and balance at all times.

20.MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE Keep tools sharp and clean for most efficient and safest performance.

Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.

21.CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR LOOSE PARTS. Before further use of the too!, a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to ensure it will operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, loose mounting and any other conditions that may affect its safe operation. A guard or other part that is loose or damaged should be properly adjusted repaired or replaced.

22.MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD PROOF with padlocks, master switches or by removing starter keys.

23.DO NOT operate the tool if you are under the influence of any drugs, alcohol or medication that could impair your ability to use the tool safely.

9.DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL. it will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.

10 USE THE RIGHT TOOL. Do not force the tool or attachment to do a job for which it is not designed.

11. WEAR PROPER APPAREL DO NOT wear loose

24.USE A DUST COLLECTION SYSTEM wherever

possible. Dust generated from certain materials can be hazardous to your health and in some cases, a fire hazard. Always operate the power tool in a well- ventilated area with adequate dust removal

clothing, gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets or other jewelry that may get caught in moving parts. Non- slip footwear is recommended. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.

12.WEAR A FACE MASK OR DUST MASK. Sawing, cutting and sanding operations produce dusL

25.ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION Any power too! can throw foreign objects into your eyes which could cause permanent eye damage. ALWAYS wear safety goggles (not glasses) that comply with ANSi safety standard Z87.1. Everyday glasses have only impact resistant bnses. They ARE NOT safety glasses. Safety Goggles are available at

l& DISCONNECT TOOLS before servicing and when changing accessories such as blades, cutters, etc.

14.REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Make sure the switch is in the OFF position before plugging into the power supply.

15.USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.

Consult the Operator's Manual for recommended accessories. The use of improper accessories may cause injury to you or damage to the tool

Sears. NOTE: Glasses or goggles not in compliance with ANSI Z87.1 could cause serious injury when they break.

26.DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work into a blade or cutter against the direction of rotation of the blade or cutter only.

27.DO NOT AUTHORZE ADDiTiONAL USERS to

operate this power tool without the accompanying

operators manual for which the user must read and understand.

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Contents Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA Operators Manual 10 in. Table SAW Model NoYES ONE-YEAR Full Warranty on Craftsman ToolSection SAWLa,WARNINGn USE only Recommended AccessoriesPage Cauton Event of a Malfunction orIA WARNINGn Description QuantityStand Abcd Mopq Rsuvwx BladeGuard RESIN= Astickysapthathashardened ARBOR=Theshaftonwhichthebladeordadois MountedBLADEELEVATIONHANDWHEEL= Raisesand lowerstheblade DUSTPORT= Holein backofsawbaseforattachment ofvacuumhoseASSEMBLESTANDFIG.A Assemblerearframesectionin exactlythesame mannerAssemble Table SAW to Stand FIG. B Fastenthesawtotheworksurface MOUNTSAWONWORKSURFACEFIG.CThesurfaceofthetablewherethesawistobe Drill3/8in.holeintothemountingsurfaceWARNmN¢ IAWARNINGnInstalling Table Side EXTENS!ONS FIG. N BLADEGUARDASSEMBLYFIG.K, L, MRIP Fence Adjustment FIG. Q Adjusting Rear Table ExtensionBlade Tilting Pointer RiPFENCEiNDiCATORADJUSTMENTFIG.QBladeparalleltothemitergaugegroove FIG.U,V IA waRninGTilting the Blade FIG. W ON/OFF Switch FIGUsing the Table Extension FIG. Y, Z Raise the Blade FIG. WLa,WARNING IAwAR.I.GI REVELRiPPiNG ThiscutisthesameasrippingexceptthebladebevelCrosscutting 90 Miter Angle FIG. CO Auxiuary Fence FIG. H Using Wood Facing on the RIP Fence FIG. HNCOMPOUNDMITERCROSSCUTTINGFIG.FF ~45BLADE Bevel & 00~45 Miter AngleFig.JJ Attachauxiliaryfenceto ripfencewithtwoCclamps. Fig.ddBlade RAISmNG and TmLTmNGMECHANmSM FIGo LL IA Warn NenIAWARNmNGn Symptom Possible Causes Corrective ACT!ONWAR.I.G Parts List for SAW SchematicSchematic for SAW SAW Model Parts List and Schematic for StandParts List and Schematic for Motor Push Stick Construction Page SU-HOGAR LE-FOYER