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MODEL NO.

113.196120

SAW ON LY

113.196320

SAW WITH LEGS

113.196420

CONTRACTOR'S SAW

Serial

Number Model and serial numbers

may be found at the front of the base.

You should record both

model and serial number in

a safe place for future use.

FORYOUR SAFETY:

READALL INSTRUCTIONS

CAREFULLY

k_ 113:196420

__ARS / r.RRFT$MRN

10-INCH RADIAL SAW

• assembly

• operating

• repair parts

Sold by SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., Chicago, IL60684 U.S.A.

Part No. SP5599 Printed in U.S.A.

Fable of Contents

Section Title ................................................................................ Page

Safety ........................................................................................................................ 3

Introduction ............................................................................................................ 12

Assembly ................................................................................................................ 12

Adjustments ............................................................................................................ 19

Alignment ............................................................................................................... 28

Controls .................................................................................................................. 37

Electrical Connections ........................................................................................... 42

Crosscutting ............................................................................................................ 45

Ripping ................................................................................................................... 49

Cutting Aides ......................................................................................................... 58

Accessories ............................................................................................................. 61

Maintenance ........................................................................................................... 63

Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................... 65

Repair Parts ............................................................................................................ 70

FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RADIAL ARM SAW

If within one year from the date of purchase, this Craftsman Radial Saw fails due

to a defect in material or workmanship, Sears will repair it, free of charge.

WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY SIMPLY CONTACTING THE

NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT THROUGHOUT THE

UNITED STATES.

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

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

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO. D/817 WA

HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60195

Safety

This manual has safety information and instructions to help users eliminate or reduce

the risk of accidents and injuries, including:

1. Severe cuts, and loss of fingers or other

body parts due to contact with the blade.

2. Eye impact injuries, and blindness, from being hit by a thrown workpiece, workpiece

chips or pieces of blade.

3. Bodily impact injuries, broken bones, and internal organ damage from being hit by a

thrown work_iece

4. Shock or electrocution

5. Bums.

Major Hazards

Three major hazards are associated with

using the radial arm saw for ripping. They are ouffeed zone hazard, kickback, and

wrong way feed. This section only briefly explains these haz-

ards. Read the ripping and crosscutting safe- ty sections for more detailed explanations of

these and other hazards.

Ouffeed Zone Hazard

_DANGER

Safety Symbol and Signal Words

An exclamation mark inside a triangle is the

safety alert symbol.

It is used to draw attention to safety informa-

tion in the manual and on the saw. It is

followed by a signal word, DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION, which tells the level of risk:

,_ DANGER: mean_sif the safety infor-

mation is not followed someone will be seri-

ously injured or killed.

WARNING: means if the safety infor-

marion is not followed someone could be seriously injured or killed.

CAUTION: means if the safety infor-

marion is not followed someone might be injured.

Read and follow all safety information

and instructions.

If you reach around the blade to the outfeed side when ripping, and try to hold down or

pull the woricpiece through to complete a cut, the rotational force of the blade will pull

your hand back into the blade. Fingers will be cut off.

Read and follow the information and instructions under ripping safety.

Safety

Kickback Hazard

Kickback is the uncontrolled propelling of the workpiece back toward the user during ripping.

The cause of kickback is the binding or pinching of the blade in the workpiece.

Several conditions can cause the blade to bind or pinch.

When a workpiece kicks back, it could hit hard enough to cause internal organ injury,

broken bones, or death.

Read and follow the information and instructions under ripping safety.

WARNING

KICKBACK II1_

Wrong Way Feed Hazard

Wrong way feed is ripping by feeding the

workpiece into the outfeed side of the blade.

The rotational force of the blade can grab

and pull the workpiece.

Before you can let go or pull back, the force could pull your hand along with the work-

piece into the blade. Fingers or hand could be cut off.

The propelled workpiece could hit a by-

stander, causing severe impact injury or

death.

Read and follow the information and instructions under ripping safety.

,WARNING

Wrong Way Feed

Guard Function and Features

The guard is a very important safety feature, designed to reduce the risk of injury associ-

ated with blade contact. Install the guard correctly. Follow the specific instructions

in the ripping and crosscutting sections to set and use the guard correctly for each

type of cuL Guard Features Include:

1. A non-moveable metal upper portion,

(Upper Guard) which is fastened to the motor by the guard clamp screw, and which fully covers the upper half of the blade.

2. A moveable clear plastic portion, (Plastic Lower Guard) which partially cov- ers the lower half of the blade. It protects

against contact with the side of the blade during crosscutting when blade is in its rear- most position and the guard is resting on the

table, so the leading and trailing teeth of the blade are not exposed. It also protects

against contact with the ouffeed side of the blade during ripping, and acts as a barrier to

prevem wrong way feed.

3. A squeeze trigger in the saw handle to

raise the clear plastic guard at the start of a crosscut. Note: This is necessary because

the guard will not automatically raise to

clear the fence.

Upper Guard

Hold Down

Knob

Safety

Handle/Squeeze

Trigger

Pawls/Riving

Knife Knob

Plastic Lower

Guard

4. A hold down to be lowered to just clear the top of the workpiece for ripping. It acts as a barrier to the infeed side of the blade,

keeps the workpiece from fluttering, and

acts as a sawdust deflector. It is

locked/unlocked by the hold down knob.

5. A riving knife to be lowered to the table

for ripping. It keeps the workpiece kerf open, thereby reducing blade pinching and

the risk of kickback. It also acts as a barrier to the hazardous outfeed side and prevents

wrong way feed. It is locked/unlocked by

Hold

Down

Riving

Knife

Pawls

Workpiece

Safety

the pawls/riving knife knob. When lowered for crosscutting, it acts as a barrier to the

leading edge of the blade.

6. Set of pawls to be lowered to the work- piece surface for ripping. They allow the

workpiece to pass freely from infeed to out- feed side, but help stop the kickback motion

from outfeed to infeed side by grabbing into the workpiece surface. Pawls must be re-set

each time a different thickness workpiece is

cut.

7. A guard tab to manually raise the plastic guard at the start of ripping unusual work-

pieces whose size/shape do not cause the guard to raise automatically.

Guard Tab

Hazards Associated with Clear Portion of Guard

The following safety information applies to

all blades and accessories.

,_ WARNING

Clear plastic portion of guard will not provide any protection during crosscutting if blade is pulled over your hand, or your hand enters

blade path from front or rear of blade. Fingers or hand can be cut or

cut off.

Clear plastic guard will increase risk of certain hazards:

• During rip and bevel cuts, narrow cut-off pieces can be pinched

between guard and blade. Cut-off pieces can kickback.

_CAUTION

Clear plastic portion of guard can get caught or jam in fence or table

kerfs. Read and follow the warning on the guard:

,_WARNING:

TO AVOID INJURY

SHUT OFF POWER

BEFORE CLEARING A

JAMMED LOWER GUARD

WARNING

• Cut off pieces can jam between guard and blade. Turn saw off and

wait for blade to stop before freeing jammed guard or blade.

• In bevel position blade teeth are

fully exposed. Fingers or hand can

be cut off.

• Workpiece or cut-off pieces can be violently thrown by blade. Wear

safety goggles. Stand out of work-

piece path.

Safety Instructions

Read and follow all safety instructions.

Personal Safety Instructions

1. Wear safety goggles labeled"ANSI

Z87.1" on the package. It means the goggles

meet impact standards set by the American National Standards Institute. Regular eye-

glasses are not safety goggles.

2. Wear close fitting clothes, short sleeved shirts, and non-slip shoes. Tie up long hair.

Do not wear gloves, ties, jewelry, loose

clothing, or long sleeves. These can get

caught in the spinning blade and pull body parts into the blade.

3. Wear dust mask to keep from inhaling fine particles.

Safety

safety Goggles

Dust Mask

4. Wear ear protectors, plugs or muffs if you

use saw daily.

5. Keep good footing and balance; do not over-reach.

Work Area Safety Instructions

1.Keep children, pets, and visitors out of

work area; they could be hit by a thrown workpiece, workpiece chips or pieces of

blade.

2. Turn saw off, remove yellow key, and unplug before leaving work area. Do not

leave until blade has stopped spinning.

3. Make work area child-proof: remove yel- low key to prevent accidental start-up; store key out of sight and reach; lock work area.

4. Keep floors clean and free of sawdust,

wax and other slippery materials.

5. Keep work area well lighted and unclut-

tered.

6. Use saw only in dry area. Do not use in

wet or damp areas.

Ear Protectors

Safety

Saw Safety Instructions

1. Use guard, pawls and riving knife accord-

ing to instructions. Keep them in working

order.

2. Routinely check saw for broken or dam- aged parts. Repair or replace damaged parts

before using saw. Check new or repaired parts for alignment, binding, and correct

installation.

3. Unplug saw before doing maintenance, making adjustments, correcting alignment,

or changing blades.

4. Do not force saw. Use saw, blades and accessories only as intended.

5. Have yellow key out and saw switched off

before plugging in power cord.

6. Before turning on saw, clear table of all objects except workpiece to be cut and nec-

essary fixtures, clamps, or feather-boards.

7. If blade jams, turn saw off immediately, remove yellow key, the free blade. Do not

try to free blade with saw on.

8. Turn saw off if it vibrates too much or makes an odd sound. Correct any problem

before restarting saw.

9. Do not layout, assemble, or setup work with saw on, or while blade is spinning.

10. Keep saw table clean.

11. Store items away from saw. Do not

climb on saw or stand on saw table to reach items because saw can tip over.

Workplece Safety Instructions

1. Cut only wood, woodlike or plastic mate-

rials. Do not cut metal.

2. Cut only one work_iece at a time. Stacking or placing workpieces edge to edge

can cause user to lose control of workpiece.

3. Rip only workpieces longer than the diameter of the blade. Do not rip workpieces

that are shorter than the diameter of the blade being used.

4. Workpieces that extend beyond the saw table can shift, twist, rise up from the table,

or fall as they are cut or afterwards. Support workpiece with table extensions the same

height as the saw table.

Safety

5. To prevent tipping, support outer ends of extensions with sturdy legs or an outrigger.

6. Do not use another person to help support workpieces or to aid by pushing or pulling

on workpieces, because these actions can cause kickback. Use table extensions.

7. Use clamps or vice to hold workpiece. It's safer than using your hands.

Blade Safety Instructions

1. Use only blades marked for at least 3450

rpm.

2. Use only 10" or smaller diameter blades.

3. Use blades for their recommended cutting

procedures.

4. Keep blade sharp and clean.

5. Do not overtighten blade nut because blade collar could warp.

6. Do not turn saw on and off in rapid sequence because blade can loosen.

7. Blade should stop within 15 seconds after saw is switched off. If blade takes longer, the

saw needs repair. Contact Sears Service Center.

Safety

On-Product Safety Labels

There are several safety labels on the saw. They alert the user to hazards explained in

the manual and remind the user how to avoid the hazard.

At the outfeed side, to the right of the

guard near the saw handle is this safety label to alert you to wrong way feed:

Note where they are located on the saw. Read and follow the safety information

and instructions in these labels. Refer to the manual for detailed explanations and

instructions.

INJUh;O0 \

NOTFEED \ MATERIALINTO\

CUTTINGTOOI.X

On the infeed side of the guard is this safe- ty label to remind you to lower the hold

down to just clear the top of the work- piece for ripping:

On the rear of the yoke, visible from the infeed side when the saw is in a rip position,

is this safety label to alert you to ouffeed zone hazard:

&DANGER

Near the saw handle is this safety label to alert you to thrown objects and to remind

you to wear safety goggles:

On the clear plastic guard is this OSHA required label:

Safety

kWARNING

TO AVOID INJURY

SHUT OFF POWER

BEFORE CLEANING A

l= WARNING: ]=J

JAMMED LOWER GUARD

On the bottom surface of the motor, visible when the cutting tool is horizontal, is this

safety label alerting you to use a guard

when edge molding, and to position the cutting tool behind the fence:

(see Accessories Section)

On the front of the yoke is this general

safety instruction label:

DANGER

Safety Instructions

Assembly

Introduction

In order to get the most enjoyment out of your radial saw it is important that the machine by properly assembled, adjusted, and aligned. This procedure, although not difficult, takes time; perhaps eight

hours or longer for the inexperienced user. However, after this initial set-up a weekly trine-up can be completed in approximately ten minutes by checking the alignment and only adjusting those settings

which are incorrect.

Identify Parts

The following parts are included:

Note: Before beginning assembly, check that

all parts are included. If you are missing any

part, do not assemble the saw. Contact your

Sears Service Center to get the missing part. Sometimes small parts can get lost in pack-

aging material. Do not throw away any

packaging until saw is put together. Check

packaging for missing parts before contact- ing Sears. A complete parts list (Repair

Parts) is at the end of the manual. Use the

list to identify the number of the missing

part.

All models include:

A. Basic Saw Assembly ......... 1 s e o E

B. Rear Table .......................... 1 F

C. Spacer Table ...................... 1 __/

D. Fence (wooden) ................. 1

E. Front Table ........................ 1

F. Table Support .................... 2

G. Loose Parts Bag(s) ............ *

H. Bag Containing

Accessory Guard ............... 1

Orllv models with leg set include:

J. Leg ..................................... 4

K. Stiffener, L.H ..................... 4

L. Stiffener, R.H ..................... 4

Only Contractor model includes:

M.Lower Stiffener .................. 4

* Number varies; bags can contain other smaller bags. Note: To make assembly easi-

er keep contents of each bag together and separate from contents of other bags.

All models include:

5/16" - 18 x 3/4" long square head screw (4)

Assembly

@ 5/16" diam. hex nut (4)

1/4" diam. hex nut (4)

_]lllllllllllllllllllllll1/4,,-20x1"long

pan head screw (4)

_] lllllillltl*l=l_l*l_lllllll,lJ_

1/4" - 20 x 1-3/4" long

pan head screw (I)

#6 - 32 x 1/2 pan head screw (4)

#10 - 32 x 7/8" long

_]llllllllllU

NNNN

pan head self threading screw (2)

1/4" - 20 x 1" long

slotted cup point set screw (1)

1/4" hex "_

3/16" hex "L'_

arbor wrench (1)

shaft wrench (1)

rip scale indicator (2)

yellow key (1)

G G

17/64" flat washer (5)

5/16" flat washer (4)

5/16" lockwasher (4)

1/4" lockwasher (4)

tee nut (1)

table clamp assembly (2)

- thumbscrew

- square nut

- clamp bracket

- cup washer

Assembly

crank

Model 113.196320 and 113.196420 Only

1/4"diam.x 5/8" long

trusshead screw(40)

(56for contractor)

leveling foot (4)

3/8" diam. hex nut

(8)

5/16"diam. hexnut

(4)

cap

1/4" external tooth lockwasher

(40 for 113.196320) (56 for 113.196420)

5/16" diam. external

lockwasher (4)

11/32" x 11/16" x 1/16"

washer (8)

1/4" diam. hex nut

Tools needed for Assembly and Alignment

@ _ 1/2" Wrench

(40 for 113.196320) (56 for 113.196420)

7/16" Wrench

9/16" Wrench

5/8" Wrench

' 15/16" Wrench

Small Hammer

! i

Pencil

Wrench

Pliers

5/16" diam. x 5/8" long

hex head screw (4)

Medium Screwdriver

Phillips Screwdriver

Framing Square

Assembly

,_, WARNING

Plugging in saw during assembly could result in electrical shock, or severe cuts from contact with spin- ning blade.

Do not plug in saw at any time dur- ing assembly. Plug in saw only when it is to be

used.

Assembly Steps

It is important for your safety and to get

accurate cuts that you put the saw together

according to these instructions. Follow these steps in order.

Assembling steel legs

Note: Steel Legs arefurnished with Models

113.196320 and 113.196420 (Not 113.196120).

From among the loose parts, fred the follow- ing Hardware: 40 Truss Head Screws, 1/4-20 x 5/8 40 Lockwashers, 1/4-External

40 Hex Nuts, 1/4-20

8 Hex Nuts, 3/8 - 16

4 Leveling Feet

1. Assemble a right stiffener to a left stiffen-

er using four (4) each 1/4-20 x 5/8 long truss head screws, lockwashers and hex nuts.

Make two assemblies of the 17-3/4" length and the 21-1/4" length.

2. Attach the stiffener assemblies to the legs using three (3) screws, lockwashers, and

nuts at each end. Use the holes shown with an "X". "tighten all'nuts securely.

3. Install one 3/8-16 hex nut completely onto each of the leveling feet. Insert one leveling foot through hole in bottom of each leg and install a 3/8-16 hex nut.

For model 113.196420 only

From among the loose parts, fred the follow- ing hardware:

16 Truss Head Screws 1/4-20 x 5/8 16 Lockwashers, 1/4" external

16 Hex Nuts, 1/4 -20

1. Attach the lower leg stifeners to the steel

legs using two (2) screws, lockwasher and hex nuts on each end. For the short side of

stand, use the inside holes in the stiffeners. For the long side, use the outside holes.

2. Tighten all nuts securely.

Stiffener Stiffener

L.H. R.H.

:!:i°:lo

L.H. Stiffener R.H. Stiffener

\ l

o oo _ o_ I oo

[ ; :1

oo o _ o_ o o

t___ 2,-lJ4" ..._l

i-- --z

X = Location of Truss Head Screws

• ¢# C

4. To level steel legs, loosen nut on inside of

leg and turn nut on outside to raise or lower feet. Adjust all four levelers if necessary, and then tighten nuts on inside of leg.

Note: These levelers are not intended for

height adjustment.

Assembly

Mounting Saw

1.From among the loose parts, find the fob

lowing hardware: 4 Hex Head Screws, 5/16-18 x 5/8

4 Lockwasher, 5/16 in. External Type 8 Washers, 11/32 ID

4 Hex Jam Nuts, 5/16-18

2. Place saw on legs so that holes in bottom of saw line up with holes marked X in top of

legs.

3. Install screws, washers and nuts as shown. If you mount the saw on any other

Craftsman base or flat bench, make sure

Elevation Crank has proper clearance to rotate. The saw must be bolted down.

Position saw to slope slightly rearward, so when the carriage is installed it will not roll forward due to gravity.

Saw Base

Hex Head _ I

Flat Washer _ J3

Stiffener

O o

o 0 0

Stiffener

Leg

o_o o

x x o

# o o b o o_o-

000

R.H.

Stiffener

LM. Leg

_kWARNING

Saw must slant slightly towards

rear to keep blade carriage from rolling forward. Workpiece or saw

can move unexpectedly if leg set

rocks. Fingers, hand or arm could be cut off by blade contact. Adjust leveling feet before using saw.

. ! .

Hex Nut

Attach Elevation Crank.

Install crank on elevation shaft. Be sure setscrew is tightened on flat of shaft.

Elevate arm approximately 3 to 4 inches.

Remove shipping block and discard.

Shipping Block

Elevation Crank (Turn clockwise

to raise arm)

Attaching Carriage - Motor to Arm

Remove carriage stop screw, lockwasher and tag. Read and understand warning tag before discarding.

Assembly

_I"_ _.. _Warning

_Loc_sher

.,_..__ Stop Screw

Lock miter/arm lock before proceeding.

Holding carriage assembly with both hands,

carefully start and slide the carriage onto the

tracks. The assembly must be held parallel with the ann so that all four bearings slide

smoothly onto the arm, preventing any

excessive swain on bearings and track.

,_WARNING

Reinstall carriage stop screw and Iockwasher to prevent carriage from rolling off arm.

Remove two (2) motor packing studs that are threaded into bottom of motor.

_ _"-- Hex "L" Wrench

Push toward rear of

saw to lock Miter/Arm

(Supplied)

Lever

Install arm cap and arm cap trim

_h.WARNING

Make certain power cord is

unplugged.

1. Insert finger under left end of switch lever

and pull out to the "ON" position.

2. Place arm cap in position and install with (2) 10-32 x 7/8 self threading screws.

3. Push switch to "OFF" position.

ArmCap Screw

Assembly

Remove saw blade.

1. Tighten carriage lock knob, located on

right side of arm.

2. Loosen guard clamp screw approximately 4 turns.

3. Use one hand to lift the clear plastic guard at the front of the saw.

4. Use the other hand to grasp the rear of the guard (below the dust elbow).

5. Rotate the entire guard assembly forward approximately 45 °.

6. Remove the guard assembly.

7. Motor shaft has left hand threads. Hold shaft wrench and rotate arbor wrench down

(clockwise).

Pull down to loosen "--

Blade

8. Remove shaft nut, outer collar, saw blade,

and inner collar. Set aside and out of the way.

Attach Table Supports

1. Set out:

- two table supports

- four 5/16" 18 x 3/4" long square head

screws

- four 11/32" x 7/8" x 1/16" flatwashers

- four 5/16" lockwashers

- four 5/16" hex nuts

2. Attach supports to side frame, making sure to use correct holes in table supports

and side frame: Use two screws per support (insert screws through base and then sup-

port); on end of each screw put a fiat washer,

lockwasher and nut then f'mger tighten so table supports rest in lowest position.

Table

Support

Scl'ew$

Here

Lockwasher

Flatwasher

Table

Support

Base

!' *] Front

Mount rails using

these holes

This concludes the assembly section. Except for installing table boards, fence, and table clamps the saw should be completely assembled. The next section deals with adjusting your saw to remove all

"looseness" in order to get accurate cuts.

Arm Lock Adjusting Wheel

With the arm at an "unindexed" position and the miter lock applied, the locking action should feel tight and secure.

Considerable effort should be required to move the arm back towards 0 °. Its is always

possible to force the arm because of the

leverage advantage the long ann provides. However, the arm should resist moving

when a reasonable amount of force is applied.

To check follow these steps:

1. Pnll miter/arm lock forward to unlock and

rotate arm to approximately 30° left or right.

2. Lock miter/arm lock by pushing handle toward rear of saw.

Adjustments

Miter/Arm

Lock Lever

3. Apply pressure as shown above.

4. If the arm moves easily: a. Unlock miter lock.

b. Locate the adjusting wheel as shown. c. Turn wheel clockwise to tighten,

counterclockwise to loosen.

5. Repeat steps 1, 2, 3 above and readjust as

necessary.

Arm Lock

Adjusting Wheel

Adjustments

Yoke Clamp Adjustment To check the yoke clamp adjustment follow

these steps:

1. Pull the yoke lock handle towards the

front of saw to unlock yoke. Pull forward on the swivel index pin (on the left side of car- riage) to disengage index pin.

2. Swivel the motor halfway between the crosscutting and rip position so the index pin is not engaged.

3. Lock the yoke lock handle.

4. Grasp the motor with both hands and try to swivel it back into the crosscut position. It

should not move.

5. If it does move follow these steps:

Yoke Lock Handle

a. Remove arm cap.

b. Remove carriage stop screw and lock- washer with a 1/4 inch hex-L wrench.

c. Grasp the carriage assembly, move it carefully off the end of radial arm, hold-

ing it parallel to the radial arm until all carriage beatings are free of their tracks.

d. Rest the motor and carriage assembly on saw frame.

e. Set yoke lock handle at unlocked posi- tion. Tighten nut with 15/16" wrench,

until lock handle locks mid-way between the two legs of the yoke.

f. Hold the motor and carriage assembly

parallel to radial arm and start the rear bearings onto the lracks. Continue to hold

the assembly parallel to the tracks until the forward bearings are on the tracks.

Lock Washer Arm Cap

Screw

Carriage Stop

Screw

Hex "L" Wrench

(1/4-Inch)

15/16" Wrench

g. Slide the carriage rearward on the radi- al arm and install the carriage stop screw

and lockwasher. h. Install arm cap.

i. Repeat steps 1-4. Readjust if necessary.

Bevel Lock Lever

Adjustments

The purpose of the bevel lock lever is to lock the motor at any angle. To check follow these steps:

1. Unlock the bevel lock lever. Move the,

bevel index pin to the left and rotate the saw to approximately 30 °. Lock the bevel lock

lever.

2. Use both hands as shown and try to force the motor out of position. If the motor

moves, the bevel lock lever needs to be tightened. On the other hand ff it is extreme- ly hard to lock the bevel lock lever it has

been over-tightened.

3. Follow these steps to adjust:

a. Remove the socket set screw with hex wrench as shown.

b. Use the bevel lock lever as a wrench to

tighten or loosen the clamp bolt. Do not over tighten.

c. Repeat steps 1 and 2. Re-adjust if nec- essary

d. Replace bevel lock lever in the locked position.

e. Tighten the set screw.

Bevel

Lock

Lever

Bevel Lock

_Se Lever

Lo;k::_her

Note: The clamp bolt has a left handed thread. Therefore, to increase the clamping

effect, rotate the bevel lock lever- when used as a wrench -from right to left, or

clockwise when viewed from above. If you accidentally rotate it the wrong way and dis-

engage the bolt from the matching steel nut, it will be necessary to remove the Yoke Handle, and Bevel Scale, in order to rein- stall the bolt into the nut.

1_Screw

1/8" Hex "L" Wrench

Bevel Lock Lever

In LockedPosition

Adjustments

Arm to Column Adjustment

If you can move the end of the radial ann up and down when the ann is unlocked, adjust

as directed below:

a. Remove two (2) screws from rear cover

plate. Tighten evenly top two 3/8-16 bolts

until arm moves fn-mly.There should be no vertical or horizontal movement in the

arm when miter/arm lock is locked and

unlocked.

3/8-16 Bolts

b. Bottom two nuts should be snugged evenly, but not nearly as tight as top two

bolts. c. Re-Install Rear Cover Plate.

Adjusting Column Tube in Column Support

This adjustment serves two purposes;

• To remove any looseness between the col-

unto tube and column support to insure accurate cuts; and

• To allow the column tube to raise and lower smoothly.

Note: The following adjustment is very criti. caL All future alignment procedures rely on

this adjustment being performed correctly.

All looseness must be removed.

318-16 Nuts

1. Index and lock arm at 0° Miter. While holding the arm with one hand,

hold fingers of other hand as shown, between column tube and column sup-

port. Apply gentle side-to-side pressure at end of arm. Any side-to-side or rotational

movement can be felt with finger at arrow location. If looseness exists, the following

adjustments are required.

Adjustments

2. Loosen (2) 1/4 - 20 Gib socket cap screws on the left side at the rear of the column sup-

port slightly (1/2 turn).

3. Elevate, and then lower the Arm:

a. If the column tube binds and elevation is difficult, loosen two 5/16 - 18 plated

bolts on front side of the column support until you achieve smooth but firm eleva-

tion.

b. If the column tube moves side-to-side within the column support, tighten the

two 5/16 - 18 plated bolts until movement

disappears - elevation should be smooth and firm.

4. Now tighten the (2) 1/4 - 20 Gib socket cap screws until no noticeable rotational

play exists between Column Tube and

Column Support as shown in step 1.

Hex "L" Wrench ,j_ T"-_ I ] I

Front

Bright Plated

° I-

' I

Loosen

5. Turn the elevation handwheel to raise and lower the saw. If movement is too difficult

slightly loosen the socket cap screws.

Adjusting Carriage Bearings

If the carriage bearings are loose it not only allows the saw blade to move up, down, and

sideways but also results in inaccurate cuts. Before following these steps make sure the tracks (steel rods) and carriage bearings have

been cleaned by wiping them with a clean cloth.

When properly adjusted, the top and bottom face of all four bearing grooves should be in

contact with the ann tracks for their entire length and carriage should roll smoothly

with some resistance. To test for looseness between bearings and

tracks on radial arm, perform the following

steps.

Adjustments

1. Remove left-hand carriage cover. (2

screws)

2. Push the carriage to its full rearward posi- tion.

3. Grasp front carriage beating as shown and hold as tight as possible. At the same time

pull carriage forward. If you can stop the bearing from turning, it requires adjusting.

4. Check rear bearing in the same manner.

5. Adjust as follows:

a. Use two 1/2" wrenches to loosen nut

just enough to permit the eccentric screw

to turn.

b. Rotate the eccentric screw a partial turn (left or right) as required to take up loose-

ness.

c. Hold the head of eccentric screw in the

position established in the preceding step

and tighten nut on underside of carriage.

Correct adjustment exists when you can- not keep the beatings from turning. However, excessive bearing pressure will

cause difficult operation and rapid wear.

Eccentric

Screw

Carriage

Washer

Assembly

Carriage

Bearing

Plain

Lockwasher

Nut

d. Install carriage cover.

Left Side Carriage Bearings

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