Craftsman 113197150, 113197110 Owner’s Manual

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MODEL NO.

113.197110

113,197150

10" RADIAL SAW

WITH LEG SET

Serial Number Model and serial numbers

may be found at the rear of the base.

You should record both model and serial number in

a safe place for future use.

CAUTION:

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY

CRRFTSMRN

10-INCH RADIAL SAW

• Assembly

• Operating

• Repair parts

Sold by SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., Chicago, IL. 60684 U.S.A.

Part No. SP5249 Printed in U.S.A.

FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RADIAL SAW

It 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 stale to state.

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., DEPT. 698/731A Sears Tower, Chicago, IL 60684

Table of Contents

Section Title Page Numbers

Safety Information ............................................ 3-6

Putting Your Saw Together .................................... 7-12

Location and Function of Controls ............................ 13-16

Alignment of the Blade ...................................... 17-33

Electrical Connections ....................................... 34-35

Crosscutting ................................................ 36-42

Ripping .................................................... 43-51

Cutting Accessories .......................................... 52-55

Recommended Accessories ...................................... 56

Lower Blade Guard Safety Information ........................... 57

Glossary ...................................................... 58

Helpful Hints ................................................. 59

Maintaining Your Saw ....................................... 60-67

Changing Motor Voltage ........................................ 68

Trouble Shooting ............................................ 69-73

Parts Lists ................................................. 74-87

Safety Information

The operator's manual contains safety infor-

mation, instructions and signs for your protec- tion against serious injuries, including:

Loss of fingers, hand, arm or leg from contact

with the saw blade.

Eye injuries, including being blinded from being hit by a thrown workpiece, workpiece

chips or pieces of the saw blade.

Impact injuries, including broken bones and internal organ damage, from being hit by a

thrown workpiece, workpiece chips or pieces

of the saw blade.

Shock, electrocution, or burn injuries from contact with wires, motor or other saw parts.

Safety Symbol and Signal Words

The safety information in this manual is high-

lighted by the following safety alert symbol.

Major Hazards

1. Workpiece Kickback

Kickback is an uncontrolled grabbing and throwing of the workpiece during ripping. If

kickback occurs, the workpiece can hit you hard enough to cause broken' bones, in- ternal organ injury or death. To reduce or

prevent kickback, read and follow the safety information in the Ripping section of the

manual.

Fig. 2 Kickback Safety Sign

Fig. 1Safety Alert Symbol

The following signal words are used to indi-

cate the level of risk.

DANGER: Means that if the safety infor-

mation is not followed, someone will be seriously injured or killed.

A WARNING: Means that if the safety in-

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

CAUTION: Means that if the safety in-

formation is not followed someone may be in-

jured.

All of the safety information and cutting

steps are critical to the safe operation of the radial arm saw.

2. Kickback Followed by Blade Contact

Kickback followed by blade contact can hap- pen when the saw blade is pinched or bound by the workpiece during ripping. Kickback

can happen if you reach around the blade to

the end with the anti-kickback pawls, (out-

feed end), and try to hold-down or pull the

workpiece through to complete the cut. Your

fingers, hand, or arm can be cut off by the

blade if the workpiece kicks back.

Kickback, Blade

Contact.

Fingers, hand, arm

can be cut off.

Follow instructions

for Ripping

Fig. 3 Blade Contact Safety Sign

3. Wrong Way Feed

Wrong way feed is feeding the workpiece

into the end of the saw with the anti-kickback pawls. The workpiece can be grabbed by the

blade and puli your hands into the blade before you can let go or pull back. Fingers,

hand or arm can be cut off.

can be blinded

Wear safety

goggles.

Fig. 6 Safety Goggles Safety Sign

Wrong Way Feed. Fingers,hand, arm

can De cut off.

Feed into infeed

end of saw.

Fig. 4 Wrong Way Feed Safety Sign

If a workpiece is fed into the end of the saw with the anti-kickback pawls, it can take off

like a missile. Anyone hit by the workpiece

can be killed. Feed the workpiece into the in- feed end of the saw blade, the end that does

not have the anti-kickback pawls.

Wrong Way Feed.

Workpiece impact

can kill others.

Feed into infeed

end of saw.

Fig. 5 Wrong Way Feed Safety Sign

4. Throwla Workpiece Chips and Blade

Pieces

The saw can throw the workpiece, workpiece

chips or pieces of the blade violently. You can be blinded. Wear safety goggles labeled "ANSI Z87.1' on the package.

_1_ DANGER: Follow the 8 steps listed

below to reduce or eliminate the risk of being injured when using the radial arm

saw. Failure to do so can result in a life threatening injury or death.

1. Lower the anti-kickback pawls and

spreader when crosscutting and ripping.

2. Set blade guard in horizontal position when crosscutting.

3. Lower blade guard nose only when rip-

ping.

4. Keep hands as far away from the blade as possible when cutting.

5. Return the saw to its rearmost position after each crosscut.

6. Wait until the blade has stopped turn- ing before reaching for the workpiece or

anything else on the table.

7. Read and follow the safety information and safety instructions in the operator's manual and in the safety labels on the

radial arm saw.

8. I4alow location and function of all con- trols before using saw. See the Location

and Function of Controls section.

Personal Safety

Saw Salty

1. Wear safety goggles labeled "ANSI Z87.1" on the package. Do not wear regular glasses, they are not safety glasses.

2. Wear snug fitting clothes, short sleeve shirts and nonslip footwear. Cover up or tie

long hair. Do not wear loose, baggy clothes, gleves, neckties, rings, watches or any other

jewelry.

3. Wear a dust mask, with your safety gog- gles, if cutting operation is dusty.

4. Wear hearing protectors, ear plugs or muffs, if you use the saw daily.

5. Keep good footing and balance. Don't over- reach.

Work Area Safety

1. Keep children, pets and visitors out of the

work area.

2. Make the work area child proof. Remove the yellow key from the red switch and place

it out of reach and sight. Lock work area.

1. Keep guards and anti-kickback pav_l_in

place and in working order.

2. Check for broken or damaged parts before using saw. A damaged guard or other saw

part should be checked for alignment, bind-

ing, breakage and correct mounting to make sure they are working properly. Repair or replace damaged guards or other saw parts.

3. Unplug saw before doing maintenance, making adjustments, and changing blades and

accessories.

4. Use clamps or vice to hold workpiece when practical. It's safer than using your

hands and frees them to operate the saw.

5. Do not force the saw, saw blade or acces- sories to do jobs they are not designed to do.

6. Make sure the yellow key is removed and the red switch is in the off position before

plugging in the power cord.

7. Cut only wood, woodlike or plastic materials. Do not cut metal materials.

3. Keep floors dry and free from sawdust, wax or other slippery materials.

4. Keep work area clean, uncluttered and well lighted.

5. Use the saw in a dry area. Do not use in wet or damp area. Do not use outside.

6. Clear the table of all ebjects (adjusting

wrenches, tools, scraps of wood etc.) except

the workpiece to be cut, fixtures or clamps before turning the saw on.

7. Do not do layout, assembly or setup work on the table while the blade is turning.

8. Store items away from the saw. Do not climb on the saw to reach items. Do not

stand on the table; tile saw can tip over.

8. Secure the saw to floor, wall, bench or table if it slides, tips or walks during use.

9. Feed the workpiece against the direction of rotation of the blade when ripping.

10. Turn the saw off before leaving work

area. Do not leave the saw until the blade has stopped.

11. Lock the rip and miter locks before moving the saw from one location to another.

12. Turn the saw off and remove yellow key if

the blade jams. Do not try to free a jammed

workpiece with tlle saw on.

13. Turn the saw off if it vibrates excessively or makes an unfamiliar noise. Correct any problems before restarting saw.

14. Rip workpieces that are longer than the

diameter of the blade being used. Do not rip a workpiece that is shorter than the diameter

of the blade being used.

15. Cut only one workpiece at a time. Do not cut stacked workpieces or lay them edge to edge for cutting.

Workpiece Support Safety

1. Use additional supports for workpieces which extend beyond the saw table. Large

workpieces can shift, twist, rise from table or fall after they are cut.

2. Helpers can be hit by a thrown workpiece, workpiece chips or pieces of the blade. Use

table extensions or other supports. Do not use helpers.

3. t lelpers call cause the workpiece to kick-

back. Do not use other people to support or assist in feeding or pulling tile workpiece.

Use table ex,_ensions.

4. When table extensions over 24 inches wide

are added to either side of the saw, make sure you either bolt the saw to the floor or

support the outer end of the extension from the floor with sturdy legs or an outrigger.

Safety Labels on the Radial Arm Saw

The following labels are on your radial arm

saw. Locate, read and follow the safety in- structions and information contained in these

labels.

1. Wrong way feed label located on the out-

feed end of the blade guard.

DANGER

TO AVOID

INJURY DO NOT

FEED MATERIAL

INTO CUTTING

TOOL FROM

THIS END

Fig. 7 Wrong Way Feed Label

2. Safety instruction label located on the front of the saw near the handwheel.

[ DANGER ]

FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY:

t. Read and understand owner's manual

before operating machine.

2. Wear safety goggles complying with ANSI

Z87.1.

3. Keep hands out of path of saw blade.

4. Never reach around the saw blade.

5. Never perform any operation "FREEHAND?

6. Return carriage to the lull rear position after

each cross-cut type operation.

7. Shut off power and allow saw blade to stop

before adjusting or servicing.

5. USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ACCES- SORIES: Follow the instructions that come with the accessories. Consult the owner's manual for

recommended accessories. The use of improper accessories may cause risk of injury to persons.

Blade Safety

1. Use blades marked for 3450 rpm or higher.

2. Do not use blades larger than 10 inches in diameter.

3. Keep blade sharp and clean.

4. Do not cycle motor switch on and off rapid- ly; the blade can loosen.

5. Do not ovcrtighten the blade; the blade collar can be warped.

Fig. 8 Safety Instruction Label

3. Ripping safety label located on the motor.

[ DANGER I WHEN RIPPING

1, Read and understand owner's manual 5. Use _PUSH STICK" for narrow work.

before mttng rn_hWm.

2. Wellr _,lo_ goggtes complying with 6. Nt_/_r relK:h mrou_,d t he saw blade. ANSI Z87.1, "PRIE_

4,3"KnowKlmpheJftds out ofhow to KI';_ th ot sllW bl_,? stop before IKlJu=ting or servicing.

__--_ \ \ O AVOID R_JNAWAY WO_KI_IECE

__ @pal I_mdo ktto Im_l under cuttl¢_ tool

Motor: 120 Volts 11.0 Amps 3450 R.PM. 6e HI. t Phase

Fig. 9 Ripping Safety Label

avo_ patlCKSACK S 8. Shut off power mild allow _ blsde to

7. Never any operation

_ltlng tooe FROM rlt_ ENO ONLy

DANGER AT OUTFEED

Wod_plecm can m_r_'y kick _ a_d

Putting Your Saw Together

Your radial arm saw is easy to put together, however it will take time. Ask a friend to

help, and follow these assembly instructions. It is important for your safety, and for the quality of your cuts, that the saw be put together with care.

_lb WARNING: Plugging the saw in

during assembly can result in electrical shock or your fingers, hand, or arm be-

ing cut off from blade contact. Do not plug in the saw at any time during as-

sembly. The saw should only be

plugged in when it is to be used.

Unpacking!Set up

1. As you unpack, try to keep the contents of

each of the smaller bags together and separate

from the others. This will help you identify and locate the parts you need during assembly.

The following parts are included with model

113.197110 or 113.197150:

Basic Saw Assembly ............... 1

Operator's Manual ................ 1

Leg ............................. 4

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

U-Channel ....................... 1

Channel, Table Mounting .......... 2

Trim Caps ....................... 2

Rear Table ....................... 1

Spacer ........................... 1

Fence ............................ 1

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

Loose Parts Bag* ................. 4

*This

the total number of loose parts bags.

Fig. 10- Parts for Model 113.197110 and 113.197150

2. Identify the large parts of your saw before beginning each section. Your task will be easier if you are familiar with these parts.

3. Identify the tools required for assembly. Make sure that you have all of the tools you will need. (Figure I 1)

_ @ Medium Screwdriver

_5 No, 2 Phillips Screwdriver

7116'" Wrench

9/16" Wrench Hammer

112" Wrench _ . _j_ 3/4" Wrench

[_ Framing Square

3/4" Socket Pencil 9/16" Socket

Socket Wrench Socket Extension

Fig. 11

3/16" Hex "'L"

Wrench

Pliers

4. Open the loose parts bags, and sort the contents into piles on the floor or table. This

will make it easier for you to find the part(s)

you need during assembly.

N Truss Hd. Screw 1/4-20 x 1/2 ..... 32

O Hex Nut 1/4-20 ................. 32

P Lockwasher Ext. 1/4 ............ 32

Q Foot Leveling ................... 4

R Hex Jam Nut 3/8-16 ............. 8

S Bracket, Leg ................... 4

T Indicator Rip ................... 2

U Indicator Bevel ................. 1

V Screw Pan Hd. 10-32 x 1/2 ....... 1

W Lockwasher Ext. #10 ............ 1

X Switch Ke,¢ ..................... 1

Y Table Clamp (Unassembled) ..... 2

Z Tee Nut ........................ 1

AA Cup Point Set Screw 1/4-20 x 7/8 . 1 AB Pan Hd. Screw Ty T

1/4-20 x 1-3/4 ................ 1

AC "U" Clip 1/4-20 ................ 1

AD Hex Hd. Screw 5/16-18 x 3/4 ..... 4

AE Washer 11/32 x 7/8 x 1/16 ........ 4

AF Lockwasher 5/16 ................ 4

AG Hex Nut 5/16-18 ................ 4

AH Pan ltd. Screw 1/4-20 x 1 ........ 4

AI Washer 17/64 x 5/8 x 1/32 ....... 5

AJ Lockwasher 1/4 ................. 4

AK Hex Nut 1/4-20 ................. 4

AL Handwheel ..................... 1

AM Arbor Wrenches ................ 2

AN Sleeve ......................... 1

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Information 2. Place the hex bushing inside the_handwh_l. I

1. If you are missing any part while putting

your saw together, do not continue assembly.

Contact your Sears Service Center or Retail Store and get the missing part before continu- ing assembly or trying to use the saw.

Complete parts listed are located at the end of this manual. Use these lists to identify the

number of any missing part.

2. Sometimes small parts get lost in packag- ing materials. Do not throw away any pack- aging until your saw is put together. If you are missing a part, check the packaging be- fore contacting Sears.

3. Most parts of your radial arm saw will be fastened together using truss head bolts, lock-

washers and hex nuts of the sizes shown. (Figure 12) When different sizes are needed,

the instructions will include a sketch to help you locate the correct size.

3. The hex bushing has a small flati_ea:pnli _ which matches a flat area on the elevatidn

shaft.

4. Align the two above flat areas and attach the handwhee! using a screw and lockwasher.

)

ndwheel

Fig. 13

Fig. 12 - Truss Head Bolt, Lockwasher, Hex Nut

4. As you assemble your radial arm saw, some of the holes in the parts will line up and

others will not. This happens because some parts are used in other equipment or for other purposes. Follow the instructions carefully.

The figures will show which holes should line

up in each step.

5. If it is difficult to get bolts through the holes, you may need to use a Phillips screw- driver to help shift the parts into place.

Attaching Handwheel

1. Locate the handwheel, hex bushing, screw,

and lockwasher.

Fig. 14 - Screw, External Lockwasher and Hex

Bushing

Mounting the Motor

_WARNING: Plugging the saw in dur-

ing assembly can result in electrical shock or your fingers, hand, or arm be- ing cut off from blade contact. Do not plug in the saw at any time during as-

sembly. The saw should only be

plugged in when it is to be used.

1. Loosen the guard clamp screw and remove

the guard from the motor.

2. Use the arbor wrenches to remove the blade from the saw. The arbor shaft has left-

handed threads, so you will have to turn the nut clockwise to loosen.

3. Lock the rip lock.

4. Turn the handwheel in a clockwise direction to raise the radial arm about 2 inches and

remove the styrofoam packing blocks.

5. Cleanthe small piecesof styrofoam off thesaw.

6. Placethemotor on the center channel of

the saw.

If the bevel lock touches the left side of the

yoke, unlock the bevel lock and tighten the

Iocknut on the motor pivot support. Then go to step 9 and repeat, or

7. Remove the lock nut and flat washer from the motorpivot support. (Figure 15)

Fig. 15

8. Slide the motor onto the motor pivot sup-

port. Make sure the motor is firmly in place.

9. Put the flat washer and locknut back in

place and tighten using a 3/4 inch socket wrench. Move the bevel lock back and forth

as you tighten the locknut. Do not over- tighten.

If there is more than 1/16 inch gap between the bevel lock and the left side of the yoke,

unlock the bevel lock and loosen the locknut on the motor pivot support. Then go to step

J9 and repeat.

12. Repeat steps 9-10 until the bevel lock will not touch the left side of the yoke, and

the gap is not more than 1/16 inch.

13. Lock the bevel lock.

Attaching the Leg Set

1. Mount floor leveler support brackets inside

legs. Line up the three tabs on brackets with slot on leg and tap into place. Make sure lip on bracket points up. (Figure 18')

Install the remaining three brackets the same way.

10. Push the bevel lock to the left as far as it

will go. (Figure 16)

Fig. 16

I 1. If there is a 1/16 inch gap or less between

the bevel lock and the left side of the yoke (and they are not touching), go to step 13, or

Fig. 17- Support Bracket, Leveling Foot

Support Bracket

Fig. 18

2. Put a hex nut on each of the leveling feet. Put the leveling feet through the holes in the bottom of the floor leveler support bracket.

3. Put another hex nut on each of the leveling

feet and hand-tighten until they are against the

leg.

Leg

Hex Nuts

Support Bracket

__keveling Foot

Fig. 19

Building the LEG SET

The following parts are used in the leg set

assembly.

A Legs ........................... 4

B Lower Stiffeners ................. 4

C U-Channel ..................... 1

Switch Front

-- _ _tt_he_J'He_!

-- \ Floor

Column Support

Cover

4. Mount the two front legs to the basic saw assembly using truss head bolts, lockwashers, and nuts. However only put bolts through the

sides of the saw assembly not the front.

Fig. 20 - Leg Set

1. Lay a piece of cardboard on the floor to

keep from scratching the saw.

2. Position the basicsaw assembly on the floor as shown below. The arm assembly should be pointing up in a vertical position and the col- umn support cover should be resting flat on the floor. It may be necessary to have someone

help you lift the saw.

3. Use truss head bolts, lockwashers, and nuts

(see Fig. 22) to mount the two rear legs" to the basic saw assembly. Make sure that the four

holes in each corner of the saw line up with four holes in the top of each leg. Finger tighten

nuts at this time.

Fig. 22 - Bolt, External Lockwasher,

Hex Nut, U-Channel

Saw Base

//_ Channel

Nut and Leg Lockwasher

Truss Head Screw

Fig. 23

5. Position the front channelpiece inside the legset. (Figure 23) Fasten the channelpiece, leg, and saw together with two truss head bolts

on each side. Put a lockwasher and hex nut on each bolt. The threaded section of the bolt

should point towards the arm assembly.

6. Attach the four (4) lower stiffeners to the

legs'. Two (2) truss head bolts, washers, and nuts are required to hold each end of a lower stiffener in place. Hand tighten hex nuts.

Leg

2. Loosen the bottom hex nut on the desired leveling foot using a 9/16 inch wrench.

3. Loosen the top nut by hand.

4. Adust the lower nut with the 9/16 inch wrench until the leveling foot is at the desired

height.

5. Tighten the top nut by hand.

6. Repeat steps2-5 for the other three leveling

feet if necessary.

7. Tighten all four bottom nuts using a 9/16

inch wrench.

7. Go back with a 7/16 wrench or socket and

tighten all hex nuts.

8. Carefully lift the saw into its normal posi- tion. It will be necessary to have someone help you in order to avoid damaging the saw.

Adjusting Leveling Feet

dl& WARNING: Saw blade can roll for-

ward toward you if the leveling feet are not correctly adjusted. Workpiece or saw can move unexpectedly if cabinet rocks. Fin-

gers, hand, or arm can be cut off from blade contact. Adjust leveling feet before

using your saw.

1. If the leveling feet raise the front of the saw

slightly higher than the rear, and if the leg set does not rock, go to step 7, or

Attaching Trim Caps

1. Find the left and right trim caps.

2. There are two plastic stubs on the back of each trim cap.

3. These stubs will snap into matching holes at the front corners of the saw.

4. Snap the left and right trim caps into place.

If the leveling feet do not raise the front of the saw slightly higher than the rear, go to step 2, or

If the leg set rocks, go to step 2.

Trim Cap

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Location and Function of Controls

Fig. 24 - Radial Saw Controls

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On/Off Switch

The on/off switch turns the power to the saw on and off.

To turn the saw on, put the yellow key into the red switch and then pull the switch to the right. To turn the saw off, push the red switch

to the left. Remove the yellow key. from the

red switch whenever the saw is turned off, and keep it out of the reach and sight of children.

(Figure 25)

WARNING: The saw can start ac-

cidentally or be used by children and

others when the yellow key is left in the red switch. Always remove the yellow

key when the saw is off, and keep it out of the reach and sight of children.

act

WARNING: The saw will start im-

mediately when the power comes back on after a blackout if the red switch is

left on. Always turn the switch off and remove the yellow key when the power goes off for any reason.

Miter Lock

The miter lock is used to hold the radial arm at various angles to the fence.

To unlock the miter lock, pull the lock to the

right. (Figure 26)

Fig. 25 - Oo/Off Switch

Fig. 26 - Miter Lock - Unlocked

To lock the miter lock, push the lock to the

left. (Figure 27)

Bevel Lock

The bevel lock is used to hold the blade at various angles to the table. To unlock the

bevel lock, move tile lock to the right. Always hold the motor when you unlock the bevel lock. (Figure 28)

_lb CAUTION: The motor is heavy and

can swing down quickly. You can be cut or injured by the arbor shaft or blade.

Hold the motor when you unlock the bevel lock.

Fig. 27 - Miter Lock - Locked

There are three pre-set miter angles at 45 °, 0°, and -45 '1. You will feel the radial arm

snap into position at these miter angles. To unlock the arm when it is in one of these posi-

tions, pull the miter lock all the way to the right and n_ove the arm as you hold the lock in this position.

To lock the bevel lock, move the lock to the

left. (Figure 29)

Fig. 29 - Bevel Lock - Locked

There are five pro-set bevel angles at -90 °,

-45 °, 0°. 45°, and 90 °. To unlock the bevel

lock when tile blade is at one of these angles,

move the bevel lock all the way to the right and turn the motor while holding the lock in this position.

Swivel Lock

The swivel lock is used to hold the blade in

the cros,_cut, in-rip, or out-rip positions, and to position the blade for molding or edging. To unlock the swivel lock, stand facing the

saw handle and pull the swivel toc/," toward

you, (Figure 30)

swivH lock when the motor is inion'€ of ihese positions, stand fiicing the saw l_smUtb, poill :

the swivel lock :ill the way towar_yL, u, flTnLT turn the motor as you hold the lock in this

position.

Rip Lock

The rip lock is used to hold the motor and blade at a fixed position along the radial arm. It is used during ripp{ng to hold the blade a

desired distance from the fence while the workpiece is fed through. It is used before

and after each crosscut to keep the blade from moving forward on its own.

To unlock the rip lock, pull the handle toward

the front of the arm. (Figure 32)

Fig. "70 - Swivel Lock - Unlocked

To lock the swivel lock, stand tacing the saw handle and push the swivel lock away from

you. (Figure 3 1)

Fig, 32 - Rip Lock - Unlocked

To lock the tip lock, push the handle toward

the rear of the arm. (Figure 33)

Fsg 33- /Tip Lock Locked

Handwheel

The handwheel controls the height of the

radial arm.

To raise the radial arm, turn the handwheel clockwise. To lower the radial arm, turn the

handwheel counterclockwise. (Figure 34)

Fig. 34 - Handwheel

One complete turn of the handwheel moves the arm 1/16 inch.

The handle can be folded in by squeezing the red

plastic "ears" with your thumb and index finger while pushing the handle in.

All Controls

Always lock the miter, swivel and bevel locks before making a cut on your radial arm saw. When ripping, the rip lock must also be lock-

ed. When crosscutting, the rip lock should be locked before and after each cut, when the

saw is in the rearmost position.

Alignment of the Blade

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ALIGNMENT OF THE BLADE IS THE MOST IMPORTANT STEP IN

ASSEMBLING YOUR RADIAL ARM SAW.

The blade of your radial arm saw must be

aligned properly for two reasons: to make cuts accurate, and to prevent binding of the blade and workpiece which can cause jams or

thrown workpieces.

These adjustments must be done in order,

before using your saw for the first time. If they are not done in order the saw will not cut accurately. If you miss an adjustment, you must go back to the adjustment you missed and repeat all steps from that point on.

These adjustments are like fine tuning a piece of equipment. Often a series of steps

must be repeated more than once in order to get the adjustment just right.

1. Use a 3/16 hex "'L'" wrench to loosen the four screws in the front of the column support.

(Figure 35)

Four Socket

, Head Screws

Fig. 35

2. Raise and lower the radial arm by turning the handwhee! a few turns in each direction.

tt should take about the same amount of ef-

fort to lower the arm as to raise it.

,WARNING: Plugging the saw in during alignment can result in electrical shock or your fingers, hand, or arm being cut off from blade contact. Do not plug in the saw at any time during align- ment. The saw should only be plugged

in when it is to be used.

Make sure that the blade and blade guard are removed from the arbor shaft before begin-

ning to align your saw. Do not install the

blade or blade guard until you are instructed

to do so.

Adjusting Elevation

The goal or" this adjustment is to make up- ward and downward movement of the radial

arm smooth and firm. If the column that sup- ports the arm is too tight it will be difficult to

move the ar_ up and down and to get ac-

curate deplh of cut. If the column is loose the blade may "walk" on the workpiece and stall

the motor, or cause a heel in bevel and com-

pound cuts.

3. If movement seems smooth and the column does not rock back and forth, go to

the next section, or

If movement seems difficult, loosen the four bolts in the back of the column slightly

(Figure 36) and go back to step 2, or

If column rocks back and forth, tighten the four bolts in the back of the column slightly (Figure 36) and go back to step 2.

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Fig. 36

Leveling Table Supports

1. Raise the radial arm until the bottom of

the motor is about 2-1/2 inches above the

saw.

2. Locate four hex head bolts and put a flat washer on each.

3. Attach a table support to each side of the saw using the four hex head bolts and flat

washers. (Figure 37) Put the bolts through the center of the enlarged holes in the table sup-

ports so that the supports may slide up or

down as needed.

Lockwasher

Table Support

Here

_ Screws

__F I£t Washer

Hex Head Bolt

Nut

Table Support

6. Turn the motor until the arbor shaft is pointing straight down toward the saw.

(Figure 39)

Arbor Wrench

Rear Bolt

Fig. 39

7. Lock the bevel lock to hold the motor in this position.

8. Unlock the miter lock and move the arm to the left as far as it will go (about 50 ° miter).

Front

Mount Support

Fig. 37

Using These Holes

©©

4. Put a lockwashcr and hex nut on each bolt

and hand-tighten.

5. Unlock the bevel lock to release the motor. Hold onto the motor as you do this.

a't

CAUTION: The motor is heavy and

can swing down quickly. You can be cut or injured if the arbor shaft hits you. Hold

the motor when you unlock the bevel

lock.

9. Unlock the rip lock and move the motor until the arbor shaft is over the left table support.

(Figure 39)

10. Mark the point on the table support under

the center of the arbor shaft.

11. Place the arbor wrench over this point and

lower the arm until the arbor shaft is just touch- ing the wrench. The wrench should slide back

and forth with slight contact. (Figure 39)

12. Tighten the rear bolt under this point using

a 1/2 inch wrench.

13. Move the arm and motor until the arbor

shaft is over the front bolt on the left table sup-

port. Do not change the elevation of the arm as

you move from point to point. (Figure 40)

Fro Bolt

Table Support

Rear Bolt

Fig. 40

14. Mark the point on the ruble support un-

der the center of the arbor shaft. (Figure 40)

15. Place the arbor wrench over this point. (Figure 41)

If the arbor wrench will not fit between the

arbor shaft and the table support _t any point

repeat steps 8-21 until the table suppofls"are level, or

If there is a gap between the arbor wrench and the arbor shaft at any point, repeat steps 8-21 until the table supports are level.

16. Slide the front end of the table support

up or down until the handle end of the arbor

wrench just fits between this point and the

arbor shaj?+ The wrench should slide back

and forth with slight contact.

17. Tighten the bolt under this point using a

1/2 inch wrench.

18. Repeat steps 13-17 with the arbor shaft

over the front and rear bolts on the right table

support. Slide the rear end of the table sup-

port up or down when the arbor shaft is over

the rear bolt (see step 16).

19. Move the arbor shaft over all four points

again.

20. Place the arbor wrench over each point and make sure that the arbor shaft just touches the

wrench. The wrench should slide back and forth

with slight contact.

L._[._/4J _ Front Bolt

Rear Bolt \

Table Support

Fig. 41

21. If the arbor shaft just touches the arbor wrench at each point, go to the next section,

Mounting the Front Table

1. Make sure that the front table is upside

down.

2. Place a tee nut over the leveling hole and hammer it into place. (Figure 42)

Tee NL,t ---.-._,_ //_7_...

Leveling Hole ___i -_" _j_- "_o

Fig. 42

Fig. 43 - Nut Tee

3. Slide a U-ctip onto the center channel of the saw as shown. (Figure 44)

U Clip

;rew

Leveling Hole

Bolt

Head Screw

Loc

Hex Nut Mounting Holes

Fig. 46

5. Start the cup point set screw through the lev- eling hole. Do not tighten. (Figures 46 & 47)

Fig. 47 - Cup Point Set Screw

6. Put a washer in each of the mounting holes. (Figures 46 & 47)

Fig. 44

Fig. 45- U Clip

4. Place the front table on the saw so that the mounting holes in the table line up with holes in the table supports and center channel of

saw. (Figure 46)

Fig. 48 - Washer for Mounting Holes

7. Start a pan head machine screw through the

center mounting hole. Do not tighten. (Figures 46 & 49)

Fig. 49- Pan Head Machine Screw

8. Install the pan head bolts through the other four mounting holes. Put a lockwasher and hex nut on each bolt and tighten using a

Phillips screwdriver. (Figures 46 & 50)

13. If there is a gap larger than 1_3_. lge]_,

back to step 1I and repeat, or

If there is a gap less than 1/32 inch, or no gap

at all, go to the next section.

Fig. 50 - Pan Head Bolt

9. Lay tile edge of the rear table across the center of the front table, and check to see if

there is a gap between the two. (Figure 50)

Fig. 5!

10. If there is a gap larger than 1/32 inch, go

to step 11, or

Squaring Crosscut Travel

The blade must travel perpendicular to the fence along the radial arm in order for cross-

cuts to be accurate. If the radial arm is not perpendicular to the fence, there will be a

slight miter angle in all crosscuts.

_1_ WARNING" Plugging in the saw dur-

ing alignment can result in your fingers, hands, or arm being cut off from blade

contact. Do not plug in the saw at any time during alignment. The saw should only be plugged in when it is to be used.

1. Place the radial arm in the 0 ° miter

position and lock the miter lock.

2. Raise the radial arm about 2 inches above the front table.

If there is a gap less than 1/32 inch, or no gap at all, tighten the leveling screw and the cen- ter mounting screw. Do not overtighten. Then go to step 12.

I 1. If the gap is at the center of the table,

tighten the leveling screw until the gap is gone. Then tighten the center mounting screw

and go to step 12, or

If the gap is at the sides of the table, tighten tile center mounting screw until the gap is gone. Then tighten the leveling screw and go to step 12.

12. Lay the edge of the recu" tabh" across the

center or thc.fi'ont table and check again for gaps.

3. Unlock the bevel lock, and turn the motor so that the arbor is perpendicular to the table.

(Figure 52).

Fig. 52

4. Unlock the rip lock and move the motor until the motor arbor is over the front table.

5. Lock the rip lock, miter lock and bevel

lock.

6. Lower the radial arm until the motor arbor is slightly above the front table.

7. Lay a framing square on the front table with the long edge along the back of the table and

the short edge alongside the motor arbor. (Figure 53)

Four Socket Head Screws

Fig. 54

8. Move the framing square toward the motor

arbor until the arbor and square touch each

other. (Figure 53)

9. Unlock the rip lock and move the motor arbor back and forth along the radial arm as shown by the arrows. Do not move the framing square.

10. If the motor arbor just touches the square at all points, no change is needed. Go to step

14, or

If the motor arbor moves away from the square or tries to "walk" on top of it, go to step 11. (Figure 53)

12. Use the top two screws to move the radial

arm into line:

If the motor arbor moved away from the square, tighten the top right screw to move the arm to the left. Then tighten the top left screw to meet the column. Go to step 13, or

If the motor arbor tried to "walk" on the square, tighten the top left screw to move the

arm to the right. Then tighten the top right screw to meet the column. Go to step 13.

13. Move the motor back and forth along the

radial arm. Repeat step 12 until the motor arbor just touches the square at all points.

Then go to step 14.

14. Tighten the bottom screws in the front of the column support, switching from right to left several times so that you do not force the

radial arm out of line. Do not overtighten or

it will be difficult to raise and lower the radial

arm.

_ Framing "

_-- Square

Fig. 53 .........

11. Use a 3/16" hex "'L'" wrench to loosen the tbur screws in the front of the column support

slightly, if you have not already done so in the Adjusting Elevation section. (Figure 54)

15. Raise and lower the radial arm. If this is difficult, loosen the four screws in the front of the column support slightly and try again.

Loosen all of these screws the same amount so

that you do not force the radial arm out of

line.

16. Repeat step 15 until movement of the

radial arm is smooth but firm. Then go to step

17.

17.Lay aframing squareonthefront table

with the long edge along the back of the table

and the short edge alongside the motor arbor, as before.

18. Move the framing square toward the

motor arbor until the arbor and square touch.

19. Move the motor arbor back and forth

along the radial arm. Do not move the square.

20. If the motor arbor just touches the edge of the square at all points, go to step 21, or

If the motor arbor moves away from the edge of the square or tries to "walk" on top of it, go back to step 12 and repeat.

Mounting Table ClamPs

The following parts are used in mounting the table clamps:

A Thumbscrews ..................... 2

B Square Nuts ...................... 2

C Cup Washer ...................... 2

D Clamp Bracket ................... 2

21. Set miter indicator on 0° position as shown. (Figure 55)

22. Lock the rip lock, put the spacer, fence and rear table back in place, lock the table

clamp, and go to the next section.

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Fig. 55

Positioning Rear Table Boards and Fence

1. Position the ripfence next to the front table as shown.

1. Drop square nut in slot at top of clamp

bracket.

2. Turn thumbscrew clockwise until the point comes approximately 1/2" out other end.

3. Tilt clamp bracket forward and snap in place in rectangular shaped hole at back of table support. (Figure 57)

4. Attach cup washer by holding washer against rear table. Turn thumbscrew clockwise until it snaps into small hole in cup washer.

Fig. 57

2. Next drop in the table spacer and then the

rear table.

Rear Table

Table Spacer/Rip Fence Front Table

c t ,l,q/ / j

Fig. 56 23

5. Repeat steps I through 4 with the other table

clamp.

Squaring Blade to Table

for Crosscutting

These steps are necessary so that your blade will be perpendicular to the table and cuts will be accurate. If this is not done correctly,

your cuts will have a slight bevel angle.

1. Place the radial arm in the 0° miter

position and lock the miter lock.

2. Place the blade on the arborshaft with a blade collaron each side. make sure that the

directional arrow is on the outside of the blade, and the teeth are pointing down at the

front side of the blade. (Figure 58)

6. Turn the blade with your hand several times and check to see if the square is flush with the

blade.

7. If the square is flush with the blade after each rotation, no change is needed. (Figure 60) Go to the next section, or

Ifthere is a gap between the square and the blade after any rotation (Figure 60), go to step

8. Note: Saw blades are manufactured to dif- ferent specifications. Therefore a small gap is

permissible on some brands.

¢,

Fig.58

3. Place the arbor nut on the arbor shaft and

use the arbor wrenches to tighten. The arbor shaft has left-handed threads, so you will

have to turn the nut counterclockwise to tighten. Do not overtighten.

'_ CAUTION: Overtightening the arbor

nuts may cause the blade collars to

warp and the blade to wobble while cut-

ting. Use the arbor wrenches to tighten the arbor nuts but do not overtighten.

4. Lock the table clamps and rip lock.

Right

I Square j_

F- 1

Table

Wrong Wrong

Square Il_tv1_: Square

FL____ _ L'I __L

Table Table

Fig. 60

8. Unlock the bevel lock, but do not pull the index pin.

9. Loosen the four screws behind the yoke

using a 3/16 inch hex-L wrench. (Figure 61)

5. Place the long edge of the framing square on the table and the short edge against the blade. Make sure that the square is against the

blade surface and not the set of a tooth.

Framing i

Square

Fig. 59

4 Socket

_.J @j_Setscrews_.

Fig. 61

10. Hold the square in place and move the

motor slowly until the square is flush with the

blade.

11. Hold the motor tightly and lock the bevel

lock. Do not let the motor move out of place.

12. Check the square to make sure that it is

still flush with the blade.

13. Tighten the four screws behind the yoke.

14. Raise the radial arm until the blade is I- 1/2 inches above the table.

15. Unlock the bevel lock and move the motor to the 45 ° bevel position. (Figure 62)

If there is a gap between the square and the blade after any rotation, go back to step8 and

repeat.

21. Install bevel scale indicator by inserting one end into the opening in the yoke. Slide the indicator to one side and push until it snaps in place. Tabs are located on the outside of the opening. Adjust indicator by sliding red line to 0 ° position. (Figure 63)

_1= CAUTION: The motor is heavy and

can swing down quickly, You can be cut or injured if the blade hits you. Hold the motor when you unlock the bevel lock.

Fig. 62

16. Move the motor back to the 0 ° bevel

position and lock the bevel lock.

/ ;

Fig. 83

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Squaring Blade to Fence

These steps are done so that your blade will be perpendicular to the fence. This will help

reduce the risk of kickback when ripping, and splintering of the workpiece and burning of tile kerf when ripping and crosscutting.

_ Framing Square/,_/

17. Lowel the radial arm until the blade is just

above the table.

18. Place the long edge of the framing square on the table and the short edge against the blade as before. Make sure the square is

against the surface of the blade and not the set of a tooth.

19. Turn the blade with your hand several times and check to see if the square is flush

w{th the !,lade.

20. if the ,quare is {lush with the Blade after each iota!ion, go to Step 21. or

Fig. 64- Squaring Blade to Fence

1. Put the radial arm in the 0 ° miter position with the blade just in front of the fence. (Figure 64)

2. Ix_ck the rid lock.

3. Place the framing square with the long edge against both the fence and the table, and the

short edge against the blade just above the arbor shaft. Make sure that the edge of the

square is on the blade and not on the set of a tooth. (Figure 64)

4. Turn the blade with your hand several times and check to see if the square is flush

with the blade.

5. If the square is flush with the blade after each rotation, no change is needed. (Figure 65) Go to the next section, or

If there is a gap between the square and the blade after any rotation, go to step 6. (Figure 65)

Fig. 66

Fence

Fence Fence

Square _ 3 _] •

Wrong l_ Wrong

Fig. 65

6. Unlock the swivel lock.

7. Loosen the four screws under the yoke using a 3/16 inch hex-L wrench and pliers if neces- sary. (Figure 66)

_,WARNING: The hex-k wrench may

break when used with pliers to loosen screws. Thrown pieces could hit you in the face and/or eyes. Wear safety gog-

gles when using a hex-L wrench with

pliers.

8. Hold the square in place and turn the

motor until the square is flush with the blade.

9. Hold the saw handle tightly and lock the

swivel lock.

10. Check the square to make sure it is still

flush with the blade.

11. Tighten the four screws under theyoke using

a 3/16 inch hex-L wrench.

12. Place the framing square with the long

edge against both the fence and the table, and

the short edge against the blade just above the arbor shaft, as before. Make sure that the edge of the square is on the blade and not on

the set of a tooth.

13. Turn the blade with your hand several

times and check to see if the square is flush with the blade.

14. If the square is flush with the blade after

each rotation, go to the next section, or

If there is a gap between the square and the blade, go back to step 6 and repeat.

Squaring Blade to Table for

Ripping

4. Turn the blade with your hand Se_t times and check to see if the squ_tr_lflt

with the blade.

1. Unlock the swivel lock and turn the motor to the out-rip position with the motor between

the blade and fence. (Figure 67)

Fig. 67 - Out-Rip Position

2. Lock swivel lock and rip lock.

5. If the square is flush with the blade after

each rotation (Figure 69) to step 11, or

If there is a gap between the square and the blade after any rotation (Figure 69), go to step 6.

I Right,

Table Fence

Wrong Wrong

-_n t I

Table ce Table Fence

Fig. 69

3. Place the long edge of the framing square on the table and the short edge against the blade alongside the arbor shaft. Make sure the square is against the surface of the blade and not on the set of a tooth. (Figure 68)

6. Loosen the hex nut on the rear carriage bearing. Use a 9/16 inch wrench to hold the

bolt and a 1/2 inch wrench to loosen the nut. (Figure 70)

Fig. 70

lift. 68

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