Craftsman 137.218030 User Manual

ANTFKICKBACKPAWLS- Preventstheworkpiece
frombeingkickedupwardorbacktowardthefrontofthe
tablesawbythespinningblade.
OVERLOADRESETSWITCH- Resetsthe
thermocoupleandprovidesa waytorestartthesaw
motorifitoverloadsoroverheats.
ARBOR- Theshaftonwhichthebladeordadois
mounted.
PUSHSTICK- Specialaccessorythatis usedtopush
workpieceswhenperformingrippingoperations.
BEVELCUT- Ananglecutmadethroughthefaceof
theworkpiece.
BLADEBEVELSCALE- Measurestheangletheblade
istiltedwhensetfora bevelcut.
BLADEELEVATIONHANDWHEEL- Raisesand
lowerstheblade.
BLADEGUARD- Clearplasticcoverthatpositions
itselfoverthebladewhilecutting.
COMPOUNDCUT- Asimultaneousbevelandmiter
cut.
RESIN- A stickysapthathashardened.
REVOLUTIONSPERMINUTE(RPM)- Thenumberof
turnscompletedbyaspinningobjectinoneminute.
RIPFENCE- A guideusedforripcuttingwhichallows
theworkpiecetocutstraight.
RiPPiNG- Cutting with the grain of the wood or along
the length of the workpiece.
SAW BLADE PATH - The area of the workpiece or
table top directly in line with the travel of the blade or the
part of the workpiece that will be cut.
CROSSCUT - A cut made across the width of the
workpiece.
DADO - Special cutting blades that are used to cut
grooves in a workpiece.
FREEHAND - Performing a cut without using a rip
fence, miter gauge, hold down or other proper device to
prevent the workpiece from twisting during the cutting
operation.
SET - The distance between two saw blade tips, bent
outward in opposite directions to each other. The further
apart the tips are, the greater the set.
SPLITTER - Keeps the workpiece split apart after being
cut to prevent binding on the blade and workpiece.
TABLE INSERT - Metal insert that is removed from the
table to install / remove blades, tt is also removed for
dado cutting. When dado cutting, a dado insert plate
must be used.
GUM - A sticky sap from wood products.
HEEL - Misalignment of the blade.
JAM NUT - Nut used to lock another nut in place on a
threaded rod or bolt.
KERF - The amount of material removed by the blade
cut.
THROUGH- SAWING - Making a cut completely
through the length or width of a workpiece.
WORKPIECE - Material to be cut.
Leading edge
Kerf
Surface
Saw blade path
MITER CUT - An angle cut made across the width of
the workpiece.
MITER GAUGE - A guide used for crosscutting
operations that slides in the table top channels (grooves)
located on either side of the blade, it helps make
accurate straight or angle crosscuts.
Workpiece
Trailing edge

Craftsman 137.218030 Specifications

General

Brand	Craftsman
Model	137.218030
Category	Saw
Language	English

Summary

Warranty

Product Specifications

Power Tool Safety

Table Saw Safety

Electrical Requirements and Safety

Grounding Instructions

Provides a path of least resistance for electric currents to reduce shock risk.

Guidelines for Extension Cords

Details on selecting and using appropriate extension cords for safety and performance.

Carton Contents

Unpacking and Checking Contents

Instructions for unpacking and verifying all parts against the packing list.

Tools Needed For Assembly

List of tools required for assembling the table saw.

Know Your Table Saw

Glossary of Terms

Assembly and Adjustments

Assemble Stand

Step-by-step instructions for assembling the saw's stand.

Assemble Table Saw to Stand

Instructions for mounting the table saw unit onto its assembled stand.

Storage

Details on storage locations for the rip fence and miter gauge.

Mounting Saw onto Work Surface

Instructions for securing the saw to a workbench instead of its stand.

Blade Raising and Tilting Mechanism

Procedure for attaching and using handwheels to adjust blade height and tilt.

Installing and Changing the Blade

Detailed steps for safely installing and replacing the saw blade.

Blade Guard Assembly

Instructions for assembling and installing the blade guard and splitter.

Installing the Table Extension Fence

Guidance on installing the table extension fence for wider workpieces.

Using the Table Extension Fence

How to adjust the position and height of the table extension fence.

Miter Gauge Adjustment

Steps to check and adjust the miter gauge for accurate cuts.

Rip Fence Adjustment

Procedure for aligning the rip fence parallel to the blade and miter slots.

Rip Fence Indicator Adjustment

How to calibrate the rip fence indicator to the measurement scale.

Adjusting the 90° and 45° Positive Stops

Setting positive stops for quick and accurate 90° and 45° blade angle positioning.

Blade Tilt Pointer

Adjusting the pointer for accurate reading of the blade tilt angle.

Blade Parallel to the Miter Gauge Groove

Procedure to ensure the saw blade is perfectly parallel to the miter gauge slots.

Additional Blade Adjustments

Detailed steps for fine-tuning blade alignment using adjustment rods.

Operation

Basic Saw Operations

Fundamental operations including raising and lowering the blade.

Tilting the Blade

How to adjust the blade tilt for bevel cuts.

On/Off Switch

Locating and operating the power switch for the saw.

Locking Switch in Off Position

Securing the saw by removing the safety key when not in use.

Overload Protection

Understanding and resetting the motor overload protection feature.

Using the Table Extension Fence

How to adjust and use the table extension fence for various cuts.

Cutting Operations

Ripping

Step-by-step guide for making rip cuts along the length of the workpiece.

Bevel Ripping

Performing rip cuts with the blade set at a bevel angle.

Ripping Small Pieces

Safety precautions and techniques for ripping narrow workpieces.

Crosscutting 90° Miter Angle

Instructions for making crosscuts perpendicular to the workpiece length.

Bevel Crosscutting

Crosscuts performed with the blade set at a bevel angle.

Compound Miter Crosscutting

Making cuts that combine both miter and bevel angles.

Mitering 0°~45° Miter Angle

Crosscuts made with the miter gauge set at an angle other than 90°.

Using Wood Facing on the Rip Fence

Adding a wood facing to the rip fence for special cutting operations.

Dado Cuts

Maintenance

General Maintenance

Routine cleaning, polishing, and safety checks for the table saw.

Blade Raising and Tilting Mechanism

Checking and adjusting the blade lift and tilt mechanisms for proper function.

Lubrication

Information on lubricating mechanical parts with dry lubricants.

Troubleshooting Guide

Parts List

Parts List for Table Saw Schematic

Detailed list of all parts for the table saw, referencing the schematic.

Parts List and Schematic for Motor

Parts List and Schematic for Stand

Push Stick Construction