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10 inch Blade
2.5 Horsepower (Maximum Developed)
5000 R.P.M.
TABLE SAW
Model No.
137.221940
Serial No.
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.
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Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA
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 ......... 2.5
Volts ........................ 120
Amperes ..................... 13
To avoid electrical hazards, fire hazards, or damage
Hertz ....................... 60
to the tool, use proper circuit protection.
RPM (no load) ................ 5000
Overload protection ............. YES
Your saw is wired at the factory for 120v operation.
SAW Connect to a 120v, 15 amp branch circuit and use a
Table ....................... 16 x 26 inches 15 amp time delay fuse or circuit breaker. To avoid
Blade ....................... 10" x 5/8" arbor shock or fire, replace power cord immediately
Base ........................ ABS if it is worn, cut or damaged in any way.
Maximum depth of cut at g0 ° ..... 3 inches
Maximum depth of cut at 45 ° ..... 2-1/; inches
Maximum width of dado ......... 1/2 inch
Weight ...................... 56 pounds
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5. KEEP VISITORS AND CHILDREN AWAY. Other 15. NEVER LEAVE ATOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED.
people should keep a safe distance from the work Turn the power switch to "OFF". DO NOT leave
area, especially when tool is operating, tool until it has come to complete stop.
6= DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL. Never force a tool 16. NEVER STAND ON ATOOL. Serious injury could
to do a job for which it was not designed. It will do result if the tool tips or you accidentally hit the table
a better and safer job by only using on jobs for which saw. DO NOT store anything above or near the tool
it was designed. where anyone might stand on the tool to reach it.
7. DRESS FOR SAFETY. DO NOT wear loose clothing, 17. DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and
gloves, neckties, or jewelry (rings, watches): they can balance at all times. Wear oil-resistant rubber-soled
get caught and draw you into moving parts. ALWAYS footwear. Keep floor clear of oil, scrap and other debris.
wear non-slip footwear; tie back long hair.
18. REMOVE ADJUSTING TOOLS. Form habit of
. WEAR A FACE MASK OR DUST MASK IF SAWING checking to see that tools and adjusting wrenches
OPERATION PRODUCES DUST. are removed from the table saw before turning it on.
9. ALWAYS remove the power cord plug from the 19. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before each
electric outlet when making adjustments, changing use of tool, a guard or other part that is
parts, cleaning or working on tool. damaged should be carefully checked to
determine that it will operate properly and
10. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE AND IN WORKING perform its intended function. Check for
ORDER. alignment of moving parts, binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts, mounting or any other
11. AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Ensure that the conditions that may affect its operation. A guard
power switch is in the "OFF" position before plugging or other part that is damaged should be property
in the power cord. repaired or replaced.
(when using 120 volts only) 13. AVOID KICKBACKS (work thrown back towards you)
Ampere Rating Total length of cord In feet by keeping the blade sharp, keeping the rip fence
m_,e tt_n not mote than 25' 50 1 CO' 150'
parallel to the saw blade, and by keeping the
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spreader, anti-kickback pawls, and guard in place
6 10 18 16 14 12
and operating. Do not release work before it is
10 12 16 16 14 12
pushed all the way past the saw blade. Do not rip
12 16 I 14 12 Not Recommended
work that is twisted, warped, or does not have a
straight edge to guide along the fence.
16. MOUNT your table saw before performing any cutting g Plug
operations. Refer to installation instructions,
Grounding Prong
17. NEVER CUT METALS or materials which may make Propedy Grounded
hazardous dust. 3-Prong Oullet
Visit your Sears Hardware Department or see the Sears TOOLS NEEDED
Power and Handtool Catalog for the following accessories:
Mediurn screwdriver
ITEM ITEM NUMBER Adjustable wrench
Do not use adjustable (wobble) type dadoes or carbide If any parts are missing, do not attempt to assemble the
tipped dado blades on this saw. Maximum dado width is table saw. plug in the power cord, or turn the switch on
1/2 inch. Do not use a dado with a diameter larger lhan until the missing parts are obtained and are
6". Also do not use molding head set with this saw. installed correctly.
Sears may recommend other accessories not listed in this TABLE OF LOOSE PARTS
manual.
ITEM DESCRIPTION QUANTITY
See your nearest Sears store or Power and Hand Tool
Catalog for other accessories. A Table saw assembly 1
B Miter gauge and knob 1
Do not use any accessory unless you have complelely C Blade guard and splitter 1
read the instruction or owner's manual for that accessory. D Rip fence and handle 1
E Owner's manual 1
F Bag of miscellaneous parts 1
G Blade wrenches 2
H Hand wheels 2
Use only accessories recommended for this saw. Using
other accessories may be dangerous. I Dado insert 1
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Table
Overload
Blade Tilting Handwheel
On-Off Switch
Elevation Handwheel
Mounting Holes
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Tool Hanger
Tool Hanger
Steel Legs
Wrenches
Dado Insert
Splitter
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Splitter Bracket
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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.
CHANGING THE BLADE (FIG. H, I, J) 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
To avoid injury from an accidental start, make sure the screws through the front and rear holes and tighten.
switch is in the "OFF' position and the plug is not
connected to the power source outlet.
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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. 6
NOTE: The back screw is longer than the
front screw.
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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 45 ° Stop
is 90 ° to the table. (FIG. Q) 1. With the blade in the upright 900 position, turn the
5. If the blade is not 90 ° 1o the table, loosen the two blade tilting handwheel clockwise as far as it will go.
set screws (4), located on the bottom of the table saw, Remember to loosen the blade lock knob.
(FIG R) with the hex key, and back off the collar (5). 2. Place the combination square on the table as shown
6. Turn the blade tilting handwheel until the blade is in (FIG. Q) to check if the blade is 45 ° to the table.
90 ° to the table. 3. If the blade is not 45 ° to the table, loosen the
7. Adjust the collar (5) so it contacts the bracket (3) two set screws (4) located under the table saw
when the blade is 90 ° to the table. Tighten the (FIG. R) with the hex key, and back off the collar (5).
two set screws (4). 4. Turn the blade tilting handwheel until the blade is
45 ° to the table.
90° 45° 5. Adjust the collar (5) so it contacts the bracket (3)
when the blade is 45 °. Tighten set screws (4).
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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
TILTING THE BLADE (FIG. U) the ON / OFF switch to the OFF position. Wait about
To tilt the saw blade for bevel cutting, loosen lock knob five minutes for the motor to cool. Push in on the reset
(2) and turn the tilting handwheel (3). Tighten the lock button (3) and turn the switch to the ON position.
knob (2) when the desired angle is reached.
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The ON / OFF switch should be in the OFF position,
ON / OFF SWITCH (FIG. V) and the plug removed from the power source while the
The ON / OFF switch has a removable key. With the key cool down takes place to prevent accidental starting
removed from the switch, unauthorized and hazardous when the reset button is pushed. Overheating may be
use by children and others is minimized. caused by misaligned parts or dull blade. Inspect your
1. To turn the saw ON, insert key (1) into the slot in the saw for proper setup before using it again.
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 failure to adhere to these common 6. Keep your thumbs off the table top. When both of
safety rules, and those printed in the front your thumbs touch the front edge of the table (2),
of this manual, can greatly increase the
finish the cut with a push stick.
likelihood of injury.
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.
RIPPING 9. Never pull the workpiece back when the blade
is turning. Turn the switch OFF. When the blade
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each side of the splitter and slide the workpiece out.
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.
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Keep both hands away from the blade and the path
of the blade.
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USING WOOD FACING ON THE RIP FENCE
(FIG. CC) ,'2
When performing some special cutting operations, add a J
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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. \
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A wood fence should be used when ripping material such
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as thin paneling to prevent the material from catching
between the bottom of the fence and the table.
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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.
Fig. EE
After each five hours of operation, the blade raising All motor bearings are permanently lubricated at the
mechanism and tilting mechanism should be checked for factory and require no additional lubrication.
looseness, binding, or other abnormalities. With the saw On all mechanical parts of your table saw where a
disconnected from the power source, turn the saw pivot or threaded rod are present, lubricate using
upside down and alternately pull upward and downward graphite or silicone. These dry lubricants will not
on the motor unit. Observe any movement of the motor hold sawdust as would oil or grease.
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.
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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.
Does not make 1. Positivestop not adjusted correctly 1. Check blade with square and adjust
accurate 45 ° and positive stop
90° rip cuts 2. Tilt angle pointer not set accurately 2. Check blade with square and adjust
pointerto zero
Material pinches blade 1. Rip fence not aligned with blade 1. Check and adjust rip fence
when ripping 2. Warped wood, edge against 2. Select another piece of wood
fence is not straight
Material binds on splitter 1. Splitter not aligned correctly t. Check and align splitter with blade
with blade
Material kicked back 1. Rip fence out of alignment 1. Align rip fence with miter gauge slot
from blade 2. Splitter not aligned with blade 2. Align splitter with blade
3. Feeding stock without rip fence 3. Install and use rip fence
4. Splitter not in place 4. Install and use splitter (with guard)
5. Dull blade 5. Replace blade
6. The operator letting go of material 6. Push material all the way past saw
before it is past saw blade blade before releasing work
7. Miter angle lock knob is not tight 7. Tighten knob
Blade does not 1. Sawdust and dirt in raising 1. Brush or blow out loose dust and dirt
raise or tilt freely and tilting mechanisms
Blade does not 1. Extension cord too light 1. Replace with adequate size cord
come up to speed or too long
2. Low house voltage 2. Contact your electric company
Machine vibrates 1. Saw not mounted securely to 1. Tighten all mounting hardware
excessively stand or workbench
2. Stand or bench on uneven floor 2. Reposition on flat level surface.
Fasten to floor if necessary.
3. Damaged saw blade 3. Replace blade
Does not make accurate 1. Miter gauge out of adjustment 1. Adjust miter gauge
450 and 90 ° cross cuts
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