Craftsman 137221940 Table Saw Owner's Manual

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Owner's Manual

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10 inch Blade

2.5 Horsepower (Maximum Developed)

5000 R.P.M.

TABLE SAW

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Model No.

137.221940

Serial No.

E82443

NOTE: Model and serial numbers may be found on the name plate located on the front of the tool.

You should record both numbers and retain them in a safe place.

CAUTION:

Before

using

this table saw, read this

manual

and follow all its Safety Rules and Operating Instructions.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA

SECTION

Warranty ............................................

Product Specifications ................................

Safety Instructions

Accessories

...................................

and Attachments ..........................

Hardware Package Contents ............................

Know Your Table Saw .................................

Assembly and Adjustments ............................

Changing the Blade ...................................

Operation ...........................................

Maintenance .........................................

Troubleshooting Guide ................................

Parts Pages .........................................

PAGE

2

2

3

6

11

16

20

21

22

6

8

9

FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW

If this Table Saw fails due to a defect within one year from the date of purchase,

CONTACT THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER IN THE UNITED STATES and

Sears will repair it, free of charge.

This warranty applies only while this product is in the United States.

If this Table Saw is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty will apply for ninety days from the date of purchase.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Dept.

817 WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

MOTOR

Maximum developed HP .........

Volts ........................

Amperes .....................

Hertz .......................

RPM (no load) ................

Overload protection .............

SAW

Table .......................

Blade .......................

Base ........................

Maximum depth of cut at g0 ° .....

Maximum depth of cut at 45 ° .....

Maximum width of dado .........

Weight ......................

2.5

120

13

60

5000

YES

To avoid electrical hazards, to the tool, use proper fire hazards, or damage circuit protection.

16 x 26 inches

10" x 5/8" arbor

ABS

3 inches

2-1/; inches

1/2 inch

56 pounds

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Your saw is wired at the factory for 120v operation.

Connect to a 120v, 15 amp branch circuit and use a

15 amp time delay fuse or circuit breaker.

To avoid shock or fire, replace power cord immediately if it is worn, cut or damaged in any way.

GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

BEFORE USING THE TABLE SAW

To avoid mistakes that could cause serious personal injury, do not plug the table saw in until you read and do the following steps.

1.

READ and become familiar with this entire instruction manual.

LEARN

the tool's applications, limitations, and possible hazards,

2..

AVOID DANGEROUS CONDITIONS.

DO NOT use power tools in wet or damp areas or expose them to rain.

WEARYOUR

13. ALWAYS WEAR

EYE PROTECTION.

Any table saw can

throw foreign obieots into the eyes which

could cause permanent eye damage.

ALWAYS wear Safety Goggles (not glasses) that comply with ANSI safety standard Z871.

Everyday eyeglasses have only impact-resistant lenses.., they ARE NOT safety glasses. Safety

Goggles are available at Sears.

NOTE: Glasses or goggles not in compliance with ANSI Z87.1 could seriously hurt you when they break.

3.

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

4.

ALWAYS keep your work area clean, uncluttered and well lit. DO NOT work on floor surfaces that are slippery from sawdust or wax.

5.

KEEP VISITORS

AND CHILDREN AWAY. Other people should keep a safe distance from the work area, especially when tool is operating,

6=

7.

DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL.

Never force a tool to do a job for which it was not designed.

It will do a better and safer job by only using on jobs for which it was designed.

DRESS FOR SAFETY. DO NOT wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties, or jewelry (rings, watches): they can get caught and draw you into moving parts. ALWAYS wear non-slip footwear; tie back long hair.

14.

USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.

Using improper accessories can be hazardous.

If in doubt, check the instruction manual that comes with that accessory.

15. NEVER LEAVE

ATOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED.

Turn the power switch to "OFF".

DO NOT leave tool until it has come to complete stop.

16. NEVER

STAND

ON ATOOL. Serious injury could result if the tool tips or you accidentally hit the table saw.

DO NOT store anything above or near the tool where anyone might stand on the tool to reach it.

.

WEAR

A FACE MASK OR DUST MASK

IF SAWING

OPERATION

PRODUCES DUST.

17. DON'T OVERREACH.

Keep proper footing and balance at all times.

Wear oil-resistant rubber-soled footwear.

Keep floor clear of oil, scrap and other debris.

18. REMOVE ADJUSTING TOOLS.

Form habit of checking to see that tools and adjusting wrenches are removed from the table saw before turning it on.

9.

ALWAYS

remove the power cord plug from the electric outlet when making adjustments, changing parts, cleaning or working on tool.

10. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE AND IN WORKING

ORDER.

11. AVOID ACCIDENTAL

STARTING.

Ensure that the power switch is in the "OFF" position before plugging in the power cord.

19.

CHECK

DAMAGED PARTS.

Before each use of tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function.

Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting or any other conditions that may affect its operation.

A guard or other part that is damaged should be property repaired or replaced.

12. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH

CARE.

Always keep tools clean and in good working

order.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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20. MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD'i .,OOF. By use of padlocks, master switches, or by removing starter keys.

21. DRUGS, ALCOHOL OR MEDICATIONS.

DO NOT operate tool if you are under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication that could affect your ability to use the tool properly.

22. SECURE ALL WORK. When practical, use clamps or a vise to hold work. It is safer than using your hands and prevents round or odd-shaped pieces from turning.

23. DIRECTION OF FEED.

Feed work into a blade or cutter against the direction of rotation of the blade or cutter only.

SPECIFIC SAF,--rY INSTRUCTIONS

FOR THE TABLE SAW

1.

ALWAYS USE SAW BLADE GUARD spreader and anti-kickback pawls for every operation for which they can be used.

including through-sawing.

Through-sawing operations are those in which the blade cuts completely through the work piece when ripping or cross cutting.

2.

ALWAYS HOLD THE WORK FIRMLY against the miter gauge or rip fence.

24. WARNING: Dust generated from certain materials can be injurious to your health. Always operate saw in well ventilated areas and provide for proper dust removal.

,

USE A PUSH STICK when required. Always use a push stick for ripping narrow stock. Refer to ripping applications in the instruction manual where the push stick is covered in detail. See the push stick pattern included in this Instruction Manual.

25. USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD.

Make sure your extension cord is in good condition.

When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw.

An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating.

The table below shows the correct size to use depending on cord length and nameplate ampere rating.

If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge.

The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord.

4.

NEVER PERFORM ANY OPERATION

"FREE HAND", which means using your hands only to support or guide the work piece. Always use either the fence or the miter gauge to position and guide the work.

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 line of the saw blade.

6.

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

7.

REMOVE the rip fence when cross*cutting.

GUIDELINES FOR EXTENSION CORDS

8.

DO NOT USE molding head set with this saw.

If you are using an extension cord outdoors, be sure it is marked with the suffix "W-A" ("W" in Canada) to indicate that it is acceptable for outdoor use.

Be sure your extension cord is properly wired, and in good electrical condition.

Always replace a damaged extension cord or have it repaired by a qualified person before using it.

Protect your extension cords from sharp objects, excessive heat and damp or wet areas,

9.

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

10. NEVER use the fence as a cut-off gauge when cross-cutting.

11. NEVER ATTEMPTTO FREE A STALLED SAW

BLADE without first turning the saw OFF. Turn off power switch immediately to prevent motor damage.

0

6

Ampere

m_,e tt_n

10

12

Rating

not mote than

(when

using 120 volts only)

Total length of

cord

In feet

25' 50 1 CO'

150'

6

10

18

18

16

16

16

14

14

12

12 16 16 14 12

16 I 14 12 Not Recommended

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

13. AVOID KICKBACKS (work thrown back towards you) by keeping the blade sharp, keeping the rip fence parallel to the saw blade, and by keeping the spreader, anti-kickback pawls, and guard in place and operating. Do not release work before it is pushed all the way past the saw blade. Do not rip work that is twisted, warped, or does not have a straight edge to guide along the fence.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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14. AVOID AWKWARD

OPERATIONS

and hand positions where a sudden slip could cause your hand to move into the cutting tool.

15. NEVER

USE SOLVENTS

to clean plastic parts.

Solvents could possibly dissolve or otherwise damage the material.

Only a soft damp clothshould be used to clean plastic parts.

16. MOUNT your table saw before performing any cutting operations.

Refer to installation instructions,

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

18. ALWAYS USE IN A WELL VENTILATED AREA.

Remove saw dust frequently. Clean out sawdust from the interior of the saw to prevent a potential fire hazard.

19. NEVER LEAVE THE TOOL running unattended.

Don't leave the tool until it comes to a complete stop.

REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR WORN

CORD

IMMEDIATELY...it

repair or replacement of the electric cord or plug is ever necessary, DO NOT connect the equipment-grounding conductor to a live terminal.

FIGURE A

g Plug

Grounding Prong

Propedy Grounded

3-Prong Oullet

FIGURE B

Grounding Lug I _

II

Make Sure

This is

Connected to a Known

Ground

2-Prong

Receptacle

20. For proper operation, this saw must be mounted to the leg set provided, or follow the instructions on page

10 of this owners manual titled "SAW MOUNTED TO

OTHER

SURFACES."

Failure to provide sawdust tallthrough and removal hole will allow sawdust to build up in the motor area, which may result in a fire hazard or cause motor damage.

FIGURE

(A)...shows

a 3-wire electrical plug end outlet that has a grounding conductor, If a properly grounded outlet is not available, an adapter (FIGURE B) can be used to temporarily connect this plug to a 2-contact ungrounded outlet.

The adapter (FIGURE B) has a rigid lug extending from it that MUST be connected to a permanent earth ground, such as a properly grounded outlet box. The Canadian Electrical Code prohibits the use of adapters.

THE ADAPTER

SHOULD ONLY BE USED UNTIL

A PROPERLY GROUNDED

OUTLET

CAN BE

INSTALLED BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN,

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

IN THE EVENT OF A MALFUNCTION OR

BREAKDOWN, grounding provides a column's path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This tool is equipped with an

electric cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug MUST be plugged into a matching outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with ALL local codes and ordinances.

DO NOT MODIFYTHE

3-PRONG PLUG...if

it will not fit the outlet, have the proper outlet installed by a qualified

electrician.

Improper connection of the equipmentgrounding conductor can result in a risk of shock. The conductor with insulation having an outer surface that is green (sometimes, but not always, with yellow stripes) is the equipment grounding conductor.

If you have any doubts as to whether the tool is properly grounded or if the grounding instructions are unclear, check with.a qualified electrician or service personnel.

When using a grounded tool around other ungrounded devices, be sure that the ungrounded devices are in good condition. An ungrounded device can function, yet have internal electrical problems that could cause a hazard when brought in contact with a grounded tool.

USE ONLY 3-WIRE

EXTENSION

CORDS THAT HAVE

3-PRONG

GROUNDING PLUGS AND 3-POLE

RECEPTACLES THAT ACCEPT THE TOOL'S PLUG.

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AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES

Visit your Sears Hardware Department or see the Sears

Power and Handtool Catalog for the following accessories:

UNPACKING AND CHECKING CONTENTS

TOOLS

NEEDED

ITEM

ITEM NUMBER

• Saw blades ............

° Table Saw and

Bench Power Tool

Know How Manual .......

• Guide Master Table

Saw Push Shoe .........

• Taper Jig ..............

°

Fence Guide System .....

6 inch Dado Set .........

See catalog

9-29115

9-32190

9-3233

9-3237

9-32175 or store

Mediurn screwdriver

Adjustable wrench

#2 Phillips screwdriver

I !1!1111tl

Straight edge

!11

Combination square

Separate all parts from packing material.

Check each one with the illustration and the list of loose parts to make certain all items are accounted for, before discarding any packing material.

Do not use adjustable (wobble) type dadoes or carbide tipped dado blades on this saw. Maximum dado width is

1/2 inch. Do not use a dado with a diameter larger lhan

6". Also do not use molding head set with this saw.

Sears may recommend other accessories not listed in this manual.

See your nearest Sears store or Power and Hand Tool

Catalog for other accessories.

Do not use any accessory unless you have complelely read the instruction or owner's manual for that accessory.

Use only accessories recommended for this saw. Using other accessories may be dangerous.

D

E

F

G

A

B

C

I

H

If any parts are missing, do not attempt to assemble the table saw. plug in the power cord, or turn the switch on until the missing parts are obtained and are installed correctly.

TABLE OF LOOSE PARTS

ITEM

DESCRIPTION QUANTITY

Table saw assembly

Miter gauge and knob

Blade guard and splitter

Rip fence and handle

Owner's manual

Bag of miscellaneous parts

Blade wrenches

Hand wheels

Dado insert

1

1

2

1

2

1

1

1

1

NOTE:

To make assembly easier, keep contents of each bag together, and separate from contents of other bags.

Apply a coat of automobile wax to the table. Wipe all parts thoroughly with a clean, dry cloth. This will reduce friction when pushing the workpiece.

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UNPACKING YOUR TABLE SAW

Table saw assembly

L

Mitre gauge

Hand wheels

D

Tool hangers

Rip fence and handle

Blade guard and splitter

@

Table insert

1

Dado lable insert

Hex keys

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Blade wrenches

Bag of miscellaneous >arts

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Owner's manual

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Leg set

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Leg Pads

Blade Bevel Lock Knob

Blade Bevel Scale

Overload

On-Off Switch

Tool Hanger

Blade

Kickback Pawls

L.

I

Mitre Gauge Blade Guard Table Insert Rip Fence

Table

O

Blade Tilting Handwheel

Elevation Handwheel

Mounting Holes

Tool Hanger

Steel Legs

Wrenches

Dado Insert

Splitter l

Splitter Bracket

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For your own safety, never connect plug to power source outlet until all assembly steps are complete, and you have read and understand the safety and operating instructions.

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

LEG

SET (FIG.

A)

1.

Separate

all parts and group by size and style.

NOTE: Finger tighten bolts and nuts when joining parts.

2.

Use bolts (1), washers (2), and nuts (3) to assemble the leg set parts,

3.

Attach leg (4) to long top bracket (5). Attach the next leg to the opposite end of the top bracket.

4.

Repeat assembly for opposite side of the stand.

5.

Attach completed leg set assemblies to the short top brackets (6). Repeat on the opposite side.

6.

Insert bolt (7) into the recessed hole pad (8).

7.

Insert into the leg-flange hole and tighten, using washer (9) and nut (10). Repeat for the three other legs.

8.

Attach bottom brackets (11) between each leg.

9.

Attach the hooks (12) to the frame as desired.

The hooks are used to hold the fence,the blade wrenches, and mitre gauge.

10. Place leg set on a revel surface and tighten all nuts and bolts.

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SAW TO LEG

SET (FIG.

B)

1.

Before mounting the rip and miler gauge to the saw

top, invert the saw table so that it is facing the floor.

NOTE:

Save time - Legs can be mounted to saw before removing the saw from the carton, saw is

already inverted

in carton.

2.

Position stand upside down on saw base.

3.

Match holes of stand to holes on bottom flange of saw base.

4.

Secure stand to saw base using bolt, washers, nuts.

5.

When all bolts and nuts are tightened, carefully set the saw in its upright position.

6.

Position saw on clean, level surface.

Fig. B

12

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SAW

MOUNTED

TO OTHER SURFACES (FIG.

C)

1.

if the leg set will not be used, the saw must be properly secured to a sturdy workbench using the four mounting holes at the base of the saw.

2.

A hole must be provided in the surface

of the table

where the saw is mounted to facilitate sawdust fall-through and removal.

3.

Square the saw on the mounting surface and mark the location of the four 3/8 inch mounting holes (1).

4.

Drill 3/8 inch holes into the mounting surface.

5.

Mark an 11 inch square (2) centered between the four mounting holes (1).

6.

Cut out and remove the square.

7.

This opening will allow sawdust to fall through the saw base.

8.

Fasten the saw to the work surface utilizing the mounting holes of the saw to the holes drilled in the work surlace.

Fig. D

BLADE RAISING HAND WHEEL (FIG.

E)

1.

Attach the hand wheel (1) to the elevation screw (2). Make sure the slots (3) in the hub of the handwheel engage with the pins (4).

2.

Tighten the screw nut (5) at the end of the shaft (FIG.F).

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2 4

Fig. E

Failure to provide the sawdust

fall4hrough

and removal hole will allow sawdust to build up in the motor area, which may result in a fire hazard or cause motor damage.

KEEPING THE AREA CLEAN (FIG.

D)

1.

Saw dust and wood chips that fall from under the saw will accumulate on the floor.

2.

Make it a practice to pick up and discard this dust when you have completed cutting.

BLADE TILTING HANDWHEEL

(FIG. F)

1.

Attach the other hand wheel (6) to the blade tilting screw in same manner as above.

2.

33ghten hand wheel screw nut (5).

I

Always keep your work area clean, uncluttered and well lit. Do not work on floor surfaces that are slippery from sawdust or wax.

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Fig.

F

RIP FENCE (FIG. G)

1.

Thread the fence handle (1) into the cam hole (2)

until tight.

2.

Lift upward on the rip fence handle (1) so that the

holdingclamp (3) is fully extended.

3.

Place the rip fence on the saw table and engage

the holding clamp (3) to the table rear. Lower the front end onto the front rail (4).

4.

Push down on the fence handle (1) to lock.

FIg. G

2.

Raise the blade arbor (3) (FIG. I) to the maximum height by turning the blade raising hand wheel counterclockwise.

3.

Remove the arbor nut (4) and flange (5).

4.

Install the saw blade onto the arbor with the blade teeth pointing toward the front of the saw.

5.

Install the flange (5) against the blade and thread the arbor nut (4) as far as possible by hand. Ensure that the blade is flush against the inner blade flange.

4

3

1

4

CHANGING

THE

BLADE

(FIG.

H, I, J)

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.

1.

Remove the table insert (1) by unscrewing the two screws (2). Be careful not to lose the rubber washer that is on the back screw beneath the table insert.

NOTE: The back screw is longer than the front screw.

1

\

3

/

Fig. H

Fig.

6.

To tighten the arbor nut (4) (FIG. J), use the open-end wrench (5) and align the wrench jaws on the flats of the saw arbor to keep the arbor from turning.

7.

Place= the box-end wrench (6) on the arbor nut (4), and turn clockwise (to the rear of the saw table.)

8.

Replace the blade insert in the table recess, insert screws through the front and rear holes and tighten.

\

L

6 r'

To avoid injury from a thrown workpiece, blade parts; o?'blade contact, never operate saw without the proper insed in place. Use the saw blade

insert when sawing.

Use the dado head insert when using a dado.

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BLADE GUARD ASSEMBLY (FIG.

K, L, M, N)

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.

1.

Set the blade to maximum height and the tilt to zero degrees on the bevel scale. Lock the blade Iockknob.

2.

Place the external tooth Iockwasher (2) followed by a flat washer (3) onto the long bolt (1).

3.

Insert this bolt through the splitter bracket (4).

5o

Check that the nuts (7) that hold the blade guard assembly (8) to the splitter bracket (4) are tight.

Tighten if necessary.

Fig.

4.

3

1

Fig. K

Place washer (6) on the pivot rod (5).

Then insert the blade guard splitter bracket onto the pivot red and tighten.

6.

Position the blade guard arm (9) (FIG. N) to the rear.

7.

Using a straight edge, cheek to see that the blade guard splitter (10) is aligned with the saw blade (11).

8.

If straightening adjustment is necessary, loosen bolt (1) and shift the splitter assembly (10) to the left or to the right, or rotate as needed.

9.

When you are certain the splitter (10) is propedy aligned with the saw blade, tighten the bolt (1).

NOTE:

Tile splitter (10) must always be correctly aligned so that the cut workpiece will pass on either side of the splitter without binding or twisting to the side.

10

9 t

Fig. L

Fig. N

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MITER GAUGE ADJUSTMENT (FIG, O)

1.

Make sure that the miter gauge will slide freely through both table grooves.

2.

Loosen the lock knob (1). Set pointer (2) at the 90°

mark on the scale.

3.

Using a piece of scrap wood, make a 90° cut. Then check the cut piece to see if it was cut at 90°. If not

90 ° , continue to adjust the miter gauge body (3) until the wood piece is cut at 90°.

4.

When a 90 ° degree cut has been made, loosen the pointer screw (4) and set on the 90° scale mark.

Tighten screw.

Fig. O

3.

Lock the fence handle (2). The fence should be parallel with the miter gauge groove.

4.

If adjustment is needed to make the fence parallel to the groove, do the following:

5.

Loosen the two screws (3) and lift up on the handle (2).

6.

Hold the fence bracket (4) firmly against the front of the saw table. Move the far end of the fence until it is parallel with the miter gauge groove.

7.

Tighten both screws (3) and push the handle (2) to lock.

8.

If fence is loose when the handle is in the locked

(downward) position, do the following.

9.

Move the handle (2) upward and turn the adjusting screw (5) clockwise until the rear clamp is snug.

Do not turn the adjusting screw (5) more than

1/4 turn at a lime.

10. Over-tightening the adjusting screw (5) will cause the fence to come out of alignment.

Fig. P

90° x___x_ ',__ x__

8 6 7 5

-11\

2 m

RIP FENCE ADJUSTMENT

(FIG. P)

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.

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 (2) locks the fence in position.

2.

Position the fence on the right side of the table, and along one edge of the miter gauge grooves.

RIP FENCE INDICATOR ADJUSTMENT (FIG.

P)

1.

The rip fence indicator (6) points to the measurement scale (8). The scale shows the distance from the side of the fence to the nearest side of the blade.

2.

Measure

the actual distance

with a rule. If there is a

difference between the measurement

and the

indicator,

adjust the indicator (6).

3.

Loosen the screw (7) and slide indicator (6) to the correc! measurement scale. Tighten screw and

remeasure

with the rule.

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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,

ADJUSTING

THE 90 ° AND 45 ° POSITIVE STOPS

(FIG. Q, R)

Yoursaw has positivestops that will quickly position the

saw blade at 90 ° or 45° to the table. Make adjustments

only if necessary.

90 ° Stop

1.

Disconnect the saw from the power source.

2.

Turn the blade elevation handwheel and raise the blade to the maximum elevation.

3.

Turn the blade tilting handwheel counterclockwise as far as possible.

Remember to loosen the blade lock knob.

4.

Place a combination square on the table and against the blade (1) to determine it the blade is 90 ° to the table. (FIG. Q)

5.

If the blade is not 90 ° 1o the table, loosen the two set screws (4), located on the bottom of the table saw,

(FIG R) with the hex key, and back off the collar (5).

6.

Turn the blade tilting handwheel until the blade is

90 ° to the table.

7.

Adjust the collar (5) so it contacts the bracket (3) when the blade is 90 ° to the table. Tighten the two set screws (4).

90° 45°

45 ° Stop

1.

With the blade in the upright 900 position, turn the blade tilting handwheel clockwise as far as it will go.

Remember to loosen the blade lock knob.

2.

Place the combination square on the table as shown in (FIG. Q) to check if the blade is 45 ° to the table.

3.

If the blade is not 45 ° to the table, loosen the two set screws (4) located under the table saw

(FIG. R) with the hex key, and back off the collar (5).

4.

Turn the blade tilting handwheel until the blade is

45 ° to the table.

5.

Adjust the collar (5) so it contacts the bracket (3) when the blade is 45 °. Tighten set screws (4).

BLADE

TILT INDICATOR

1.

When the blade is positioned at 90°, adjust the blade tilt pointer to read 0° on the scale.

2.

Loosen the holding screw, position pointer over 0° and tighten screw.

NOTE: Make a trial cut on scrap wood when making critical cuts. Measure for exactness.

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BLADE

PARALLEL TO THE MITER

GAUGE GROOVE

(FIG. S)

To prevent personal injury,always disconnect plug from the power source when making any adjustments.

This adjustment was made at the factory, but it should be rechecked and adjusted if necessary.

This adjustment must be correct or kickback could result and accurate cuts cannot be made.

1.

Remove the yellow switch key and unplug

the saw.

2.

Move the blade guard out of the way.

3.

Raise the blade to the highest position and set at the

0° angle (90 ° straight up).

4.

Select and mark, with a felt tip marker, a blade tooth having a "right set".

5.

Place the combination square base (1) into the right side miter gauge groove (2). (FIG. S)

6.

Adjust the rule so it touches the front marked tooth and lock ruler so it holds its position in the square assembly.

7.

Rotate the blade bringing the marked looth to the rear and about 1t2 inch above the table,

8.

Carefully slide the combination square to the rear until the ruler touches the marked tooth.

9.

If the ruler touches lhe marked tooth at the front and rear positions, no adjustment is needed at this time.

ADJUSTING THE BLADE TO BE PARALLELTO

THE MITER GAUGE GROOVE (FIG.T)

1.

If the front and rear measurements are not the same, remove the combination square and loosen the four adjusting screws (1) on the top of the table about a half turn.

2.

With a folded piece of cardboard covering the blade to protect your hands, move the blade carefully to the left or right as much as needed to align the blade correctly.

3.

Tighten the four screws (1) and remeasure, as described in steps 4 to 9 in the prior section.

4.

If sufficient adjustment cannot be made by the adjusting screws (1), then also loosen the two adjustment screws (2). Loosen these screws (2) only if necessary.

5.

Recheck blade clearance making sure that the blade does not hit the table insert or other parts when at the 90 ° and 45 ° settings.

6.

Tighten all screws.

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BASIC

SAW OPERATIONS

RAISING THE BLADE (FIG. U)

To raise or lower the blade, turn the blade elevation handwheel (1) to the desired blade height, and then tighten lock knob (2) to maintain the desired blade angle.

Fig. U

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Fig. V

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3

TILTING THE BLADE (FIG. U)

To tilt the saw blade for bevel cutting, loosen lock knob

(2) and turn the tilting handwheel (3). Tighten the lock knob (2) when the desired angle is reached.

OVERLOAD

PROTECTION (FIG. V)

This saw has a reset overload relay button (3) that will restart the motor after it shuts off due to overloading or low voltage. If the motor stops during operation, turn the ON / OFF switch to the OFF position. Wait about five minutes for the motor to cool. Push in on the reset button (3) and turn the switch to the ON position.

ON / OFF SWITCH (FIG. V)

The ON / OFF switch has a removable key. With the key removed from the switch, unauthorized and hazardous use by children and others is minimized.

1. To turn the saw ON, insert key (1) into the slot in the switch (2). Move the switch upward to the ON position.

2.

To turn the saw OFR move the switch downward.

3.

To lock the switch in the OFF position, grasp the end

(or yellow part) of the switch toggle (1), and pull it out.

4.

With the switch key removed, the switch will not operate.

5.

If the switch key is removed while the saw is running, it can be turned OFF but cannot be restarted without inserting the switch key (1).

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The ON / OFF switch should be in the OFF position, and the plug removed from the power source while the cool down takes place to prevent accidental starting when the reset button is pushed. Overheating may be caused by misaligned parts or dull blade. Inspect your saw for proper setup before using it again.

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CUTTING OPERATIONS

There are two basic types of cuts: ripping end cross cutting. Ripping is cutting along the length and the grain of the workpiece. Cross cutting is cutting either across the width or across the grain of the workpiece.

Neither ripping nor cross cutting may be done safely freehand. Ripping requires the use of the rip fence, and cross cutting requires the miter gauge.

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AVOID KICKBACK by pushing forward that section of the workpiece that will pass between the blade and the fence.

Fig. W

CAUTION

Before using the saw each and every time, check the following:

1.

Blade is tight on the arbor.

2.

Bevel angle lock knob is tight.

3.

If ripping, fence knob is tight and fence is parallel to the miter gauge grooves.

4.

Blade guard is in place and working properly.

5.

Safety glasses are being worn.

The failure to adhere to these common safety rules, and those printed in the front of this manual, can greatly increase the likelihood of injury.

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RIPPING

Do not altow familiarity gained from the 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.

1.

Remove the miter gauge. Secure the rip fence to

the table.

2.

Raise the blade so it is about 1/8 inch higher than the top of the workpiece.

3.

Place the workpiece flat on the table and against the fence. Keep the workpiece about 1 inch away from the blade.

CAUTION:

The workpiece must have a straight edge against the fence and must not be warped, twisted, or bowed.

4.

Turn the saw ON and wait for the blade to come up to speed.

5.

Slowly feed the workpiece into the blade by pushing forward only on the workpiece section (1) that will pass between the blade and the fence. (FIG. W)

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6.

Keep your thumbs off the table top. When both of your thumbs touch the front edge of the table (2), finish the cut with a push stick.

7.

The push stick (3) should always be used when the ripped workpiece is 2 inches or wider (1). (FIG. X)

8.

Continue pushing the workpiece with the push stick (3) until it passes the blade guard and clears the rear of the table.

9.

Never pull the workpiece back when the blade is turning. Turn the switch OFF. When the blade completely stops raise the anti-kickback pawls on each side of the splitter and slide the workpiece out.

Fig. X

BEVEL RIPPING

This cut is the same as ripping except the blade bevel angle is set to an angle other than 0 °.

Cut only with the workpiece and the fence on the right side of the blade.

RIPPING SMALL

PIECES

Avoid injury from blade contact. Never make through-saw cuts narrower than 1/2 inch wide.

1.

2.

It is unsafe to rip small pieces. Instead, rip a larger piece to obtain the size of the desired piece.

When a small width is to be ripped and your hand cannot be safely put between the blade and the rip fence, use one or more push sticks to move the workpiece.

CROSS CUTTING (FIG.Y)

Do not allow familiarity gained from the 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.

1.

Remove the rip fence and place the miter gauge in the right side groove.

2.

Adjust the blade height so it is 1/8 inch higher than

the top of the workpiece.

3.

Hold the workpiece firmly against the miter gauge with the blade path in line with the desired cut location. Move the workpiece to one inch distance from the blade.

BEVEL CROSSCUTTING (FIG. Z)

This cutting operation is the same as crosscutting except the blade is at a bevel angle other than 0°.

1.

Adjust the blade to the desired angle, and tighten the blade bevel lock knob.

2.

Always work to the right side of the blade.

The miter gauge must be in the right side groove.

It cannot be used in the left side groove because it will interfere with the blade guard.

Keep both hands away from the blade and the path of the blade.

4, Start the saw and wait for the blade to come up to full speed.

5.

Keep the workpiece against the face of the miter gauge and flat against the table, Then slowly push the workpiece through the blade (FIG. X)

6.

Do not try to pull the workpiece back with the blade turning.

Turn the switch OFF, and carefully slide the workpiece out when the blade is completely stopped.

COMPOUND MITER CROSSCUTTING (FIG, AA)

This sawing operation is combining a miter angle with a bevel angle.

1. Set the miter gauge to the desired angle.

Use only the right side groove.

2.

Set the blade bevel to the desired angle.

3. Carefully push the miter gauge to begin the cutting operation.

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Fig. AA

MITERING (FIG.

BB)

This sawing operation is the same as crosscutting except the miter gauge is locked at an angle other than 90 ° .

1.

Hold the workpiece firmly against the miter gauge.

2.

Feed the workpiece slowly into the blade to prevent the workpiece from moving.

DADO CUTS (FIG.

DD)

1. The dado table insert is included with tills saw.

Remove saw blade, blade guard, installed dado, and dado table insert.

2.

Instructions for operating the dado are packed with the separately purchased dado set.

3. The arbor (1) on this saw restricts the maximum width of the cut to 1/2 inch.

4.

It is not necessary to install the outside flange (2) before screwing on the arbor nut (3). Make sure that the arbor nut (3) is tight, and that at least one thread of the arbor sticks out past the nut.

5.

Use only the 6 inch dado set and keep the width 1/2 inch or less. It will be necessary to remove

the blade guard and splitter when using dado. Use caution when dado is operating.

6. Use only the correct number of round outside blades and inside chippers as shown in the dado set's instruction manual.

Blade or chipper must not exceed 1/2".

7. Check saw to ensure that the dado will not strike

the housing, insert, or motor when in operation.

Fig. BB

For your own safety, always replace the blade, blade guard assembly, and blade insert when you are finished with the dado operation.

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USING

WOOD FACING

ON THE

RIP FENCE

(FIG.

CC)

When performing some special cutting operations, add a wood facing (1) to either side of the rip fence (2):

1.

Use a smooth straight 3/4 inch thick wood board (1) that is as long as the rip fence.

2.

Attach the wood facing to the fence with wood screws

(3) through the holes in the fence.

A wood fence should be used when ripping material such as thin paneling to prevent the material from catching between the bottom of the fence and the table.

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Fig. DD

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MAINTAINING YOUR TABLE SAW

MAINTENANCE - GENERAL

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 keep it clean and to make it easier to slide the workpiece.

3. Clean cutting blades with pitch and gum remover.

4. A worn, cut, or damaged power cord should be replaced immediately,

5

All electrical or mechanical repairs should be attempted only by a trained repair technician.

Contact the nearest

Sears store for service.

Use only identical replacement parts. Any other parts may create a hazard.

5. Use liquid dish washing detergent and water to clean all plastic parts.

NOTE: Certain cleaning chemicals can damage plastic parts.

6. Avoid use of the following cleaning chemicals or solvents: gasoline, carbon tetrachloride, chlorinated solvents, ammonia and household detergents containing ammonia.

Fig. EE

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Place a small amount of dry lubricanl such as graphite or silicon on screw rod (1) at thrust washer (5). Do not oil threads of screw rods (1). Screw rod (1) must be kept clean and free of saw dust, gum, pitch, and other contaminants for smooth operation.

If excessive looseness is observed in any other part of the blade raising mechanism or tilting mechanism, take the complete unit to a Sears Authorized Service Center.

MAINTENANCE

- BLADE RAISING

AND

TILTING MECHANISM

After each five hours of operation, the blade raising mechanism and tilting mechanism should be checked for looseness, binding, or other abnormalities.

With the saw disconnected from the power source, turn the saw upside down and alternately pull upward and downward on the motor unit. Observe any movement of the motor mounting mechanism.

Looseness or play in the blade raising screw (1) (FIG. EE) should be adjusted as follows:

1. Loosen nut (2).

2. Adjust nut (3) until it is finger-tight against the bracket

(4), then back off the nut (3) 1/6 turn.

3. Tighten nut (2) while holding nut (3).

Maximum allowable play of screw rod (1) is 4 mm.

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.

Page 20

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

To avoid injury from accidental start, turn the switch OFF, remove the switch key and remove the plug from the power source before making any adjustment.

PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY

Saw will not start

Does not make

accurate 45 ° and

90° rip cuts

Material pinches blade

when ripping

1. Saw not plugged in

2. Fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped

3. Cord damaged

1. Positivestop not adjusted correctly

2. Tilt angle pointer not set accurately

1. Plug in saw

2.

Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker

3. Have cord replaced by a Sears

Authorized Service Center

1. Check blade with square and adjust positive stop

2. Check blade with square and adjust

pointerto zero

1. Check and adjust rip fence

2. Select another piece of wood

Material binds on splitter

Saw makes

unsatisfactorycuts

Material kicked back from blade

Blade does not raise or tilt freely

Blade does not come up to speed

Machine vibrates

excessively

Does not make accurate

450 and 90 ° cross cuts

1. Rip fence not aligned with blade

2. Warped wood, edge against

fence is not straight

1. Splitter not aligned correctly

with blade

1. Dull blade

2. Blade mounted backwards

3. Gum or pitch on blade

4. Incorrect blade for work being done

5. Gum or pitch on table causing erratic feed

1. Rip fence out of alignment

2. Splitter not aligned with blade

3. Feeding stock without rip fence

4. Splitter not in place

5. Dull blade

6. The operator letting go of material before it is past saw blade

7. Miter angle lock knob is not tight

1. Sawdust and dirt in raising and tilting mechanisms

1. Extension cord too light or too long

2. Low house voltage

1. Saw not mounted securely to stand or workbench

2. Stand or bench on uneven floor

3. Damaged saw blade

1. Miter gauge out of adjustment

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Check and align splitter with blade

1.

Replace blade

2. Turn blade around

3.

Remove blade and clean with turpentine and coarse steel wool

4.

Change the blade

5.

Clean table with turpentine and steel wool

1.

Align rip fence with miter gauge slot

2.

Align splitter with blade

3.

Install and use rip fence

4.

Install and use splitter (with guard)

5.

Replace blade

6.

Push material all the way past saw blade before releasing work

7.

Tighten knob

1.

Brush or blow out loose dust and dirt

1.

Replace with adequate size cord

2.

Contact your electric

company

1. Tighten all mounting hardware

2.

Reposition on flat level surface.

Fasten to floor if necessary.

3.

Replace blade

1.

Adjust miter gauge

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TABLE SAW PARTS LIST

Key#

27

28

29

30

31

32

33

34

35

36

21

22

23

24

25

26

45

46

47

48

49

50

37

38

39

40

41

42

43

44

51

52

53

54

17

18

19

20

13

14

15

16

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

3

4

5

1

2

68

69

70

71

64

65

66

67

72

73

74

75

76

77

78

59

60

61

62

63

55

56

57

59

Part ;_

940021

940022

940023

940024

940025

940026

940027

940028

940029

940030

940031

940032

940033

940034

940035

940036

940037

940038

940039

940040

940041

940042

940043

940044

940045

940046

94(3047

940048

94004§

940050

940051

940052

940053

940054

940001

940002

940003

940004

940005

940006

940007

940008

940009

940010

940011

940012

940013

940014

940015

940016

940017

940018

940019

940020

940055

940056

940057

"940058

940059

940060

940061

940062

940063

940064

940065

940066

940067

940068

940069

940070

940071

940072

940073

940074

940075

940076

940077

940078

Description

Hex hal.screw

Flat washer

Supporting arm

Hex nut

Rivet

Blade guard

Sell-locking ring

Kick back pawl

Bushing

Roll pin

Spacer

Guard bracket

Self-locking ring

Spring pin

Spring

Hex hal. boll

Flal washer

Hex hd. bolt

Toothed washer

Flat washer

Splilter bracket

Hex. nut

Washer

8craw

Screw

Rubber washer

Cap hd. screw

Insert

Cap, hd. screw

Toothed washer

Cr. re. count hd. screw

Tabfe

Rd, hd. screw

Cr. re pan hd. screw

Wamthg label

Fence

Locking rod

Cup

Rear clemp

Spring

Flat washer

Toothed washer

Hex hal.boll

Front block

Spring

Fiat washer

Nut chuck

Handle

Hex nut

Eccentric

Front clamp

Spring pin

Spnng pin

Pointer

Cap hd. screw

Knob

Rat washer

Head

Cup hd. screw

Flat was her

Angle pointer

Sheet bar

Pin

Retaining chip

Toothed washer

Or. re. pan hd. screw

Flat washer

Rex. nut

Spdng pin

Spdng pin

Screw bar

B-tin9

Petrie ring

Hex sac. set screw

Cn re. pan hd. screw

Caution label

Base

Plate

SPN-6

4-22

M6xl.0-16

1/4"

M6xl,0-55

e6

1/4"

M6×1,0,T=5

O18

M6xt .0-25

M6xl 0-50

6.1

M5x0.8-12

M5xO.6-8

,36

M6xl,0-55

M5x0,8-30

M5x0,8-35

Size

M5-1.8-40

6x13-1

M6x1.0,T=6

6-8

SPN-6

6x13-1

6

M6xl.0-12 e10x16-1

M6xl

Max1.25, T=6

4-22

M4x0.7-6

1t4"

M5x0.B-6

3/16x 15/32-1/32 o4

M4x0.7-12

1/4"

,P,46xl0

3-24

3x14

E-9

M6xl-6

M6xl-12

114

115

116

117

119

119

120

121

122

123

124

125

108

109

110

111

112

113

100

101

102

103

104

105

106

107

126

127

128

129

130

131

132

133

134

135

136

82

83

84

85

86

87

88

89"

90"

91"

92

93

94

95

96

97

98

99

Key#

79

80

81

143

144

145

146

147

137

138

139

140

141

142

148

149

150

151

152

153

151

155"

' Not shown

940114

940115

940116

940117

940118

940119

940120

940121

940122

940123

940124

940125

940100

940101

940102

940103

940104

940105

940106

940107

940108

940109

940110

940111

940112

940113

940126

940127

940128

940129

940130

940131

940132

940133

940134

940135

940138

Part #

940079

940080

940081

940082

940083

940084

940085

940086

940087

940088

940089

940090

940091

940092

940093

940094

940095

940096

9,10097

940098

940099

940137

940138

940139

940140

940141

940142

940143

940144

940145

940146

940147

940146

940149

940150

940151

940152

940153

940154

940156

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MODEL NO. 137.221940

Description

Size

Label

Tapping screw

Breaker

switch

Switch box

Strain

relief

Tapping screw

Clamp - cord

Strain relief

M4x 16

120V,

M4x16

15A

Rubber

pad

Dade

inset1

Blade Guard

Assembly.includes

key _;1-15

Rip Fence Assembly-includes

Miter

Gauge

Assembly-

key _36-55

includes

key _56-63

Open

wrench

Hex wrench

4-64 Allen wrench

Power

cable

Rod

Slrap

1/4"

M6x1.0

Spring washer

Hex.

nut

Saddle

Bracket

Toothed

washer

Fiat

washer

Hexod.

bait

Hex.

hd. bolt

Flat washer

Bracke_

Detent pin

Spring

Hex,

sac. screw

10#

"

3/16x3/8-0+022

M6x0.8+20

M8

3,/8"

Hex,

Hex,

Cap

C-ring

nut nut

hd.

sq. neck bolt

Buppoding plate

Nul

Hex, nut

Spnng washer

Washer

M10xl.5-12

M10xl.5,T=4

M10x1.5,T=8

M6x1-16

A-16

M6xl.0-5

06

1/4"

M6xl,0,T=5

Hex.

nut

Spacer

Square

neck bolt

Hex.

nut

Flat washer

Bearing

seat

Shatt

Stiffener

M6x 1.0_35

M6xl-5

1/4x3/4-1/16

M6x1.0-6.0

08-90

Max1.25-16

MSx0.8,T=4

Rod.hd.aqu.nec.bolt

Spring pin

Hex.hd.

screw

and washer

Hex.

nut

Spacer

Bracket

Flex, nut

Cr.re,

pan screw

Motor

Blade

Arbor

collar

Hex_ nut

Hand

wheel

Crown

nut

Screw

rod

Hex.nut

Flat washer

Pointer bracket

Cap.

hd. screw

Toothed

washer

Pointer

Switch-

includes kay #150

Switch key

Self-tapping

screw

Tension handle

Fiat

washer

Knob

Owners

manual

o9

M6xl

,o

M5x0.8-5

MRx1.25

Max1.25

8x 16 e6xM5x0.8

kNx16-12

114"

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TABLE SAW PARTS DIAGRAM

5

e!

12

13

43

44

45

•

49

58

_59

64

88

87

145

148

147

146

139

138

t 52

.140

141

,_

154

109 -

110

113

• 122

121

120119

136

135/

-117

116'_

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133

132

131

130

128

LEG SET PARTS LIST

Key#

07

08

09

10

04

05

06

01

02

03

Part #

940410

940412

940413

940416

940417

940418

940420

940421

940422

940423

.-

Size

Description

Bottom bracket - legs

Cap hd. sq. neck bolt

Hex. nut

Bracket - top (long)

Bottom support bracket

Spacer - foot pad

Hex. hal. bolt

Hex. nut

Hex. hal. bolt

Flat washer

M8x1.25-16

M8x1.25

M8x1.5

-20

M8X1.5. T=8

M8x1.25-30 e8x16-2.5

Key#

11

12

13

14

15

16

Part #

940424

940425

940426

940428

940429

940434

Description

Hex. nut

Bracket _ top (short)

Hex. nut

Hook

Hex. hd, bolt

Flat washer

Size

M8x1.25

M6xl.0

M6xl.0-12 o10x20-2

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Cut off here to

:_ush 1/4" wood

_

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Cut off here to push 1/2" wood

1/2" Squares

"_

"_

PUSH STICK

Make from 1/2" or 3/4" wood or thickness less than width of material to be cut

CAUTION!

Use only good strong wood or plywood

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Notch to help --J prevent hand from slipping

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Call24 hoursa day, 7 daysa week

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Call 24 hoursa day, 7 days a week

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For informationon purchasinga Sears

MaintenanceAgreementor to inquire about an existingAgreement

Call9 am - 5 pm, Monday-Saturday

1-800-827-6655

The model number of your product is located

on the name plate on the front of the table saw.

When requesting service or ordering parts,

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