Craftsman 113198111 Owner’s Manual

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MODEL NO.

113.198111

10" RADIAL SAW

WITH LEG SET

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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

I:RRFTSMRN

10-INCH RADIAL SAW

• Assembly

• Operating

• Repair parts

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

Part No. SP5101 Printed in U.S.A.

FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RADIAL 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 il, tree 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 specilic legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to stale.

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 ...................................... 1%33

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

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

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

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

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

Glossary ..................................................... 57

Helpful Hints ............................................... 58-59

Maintaining Your Saw ....................................... 60-65

Trouble Shooting ........................................... 66-70

Parts List ............................................................. 72-85

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.

Kickback.

Internal injury can

result.

Use anti-kickback

pawls/spreader.

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.

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 ,Mth the anti-kickback

pawls. The workpiece can be grabbed by the blade and pul! your hands into the blade

before you can let go or pull back. Fingers, hand or arm can be cut off.

Wrong Way Feed.

Fingers,hand, arm

can De cut off.

Feed into infeed

end of saw.

Fig, 4 Wrong WayFeed 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.

can be blinded

Wear safety

goggles.

Fig. 6 Safety Goggles Safety Sign

_k 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.

can kill others.

__, _ Workpiece impact

Fig. 5 Wrong Way Feed Safety Sign

4. Thrown 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.

_ fli Feed into infeed

iWr°n Wa e "I

end of saw.

Personal Safety

Saw Safety

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, bag_ clothes, gloves, 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. [x)ck work area.

1. Keep guards and anti-kickback pawls 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 objects (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; the 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 the saw on.

13. Turn the saw off if it vibrates excessively

or makes an unfamiliar noise. Correct any problems before restarting saw.

14.Rip workpiecesthat arelonger thanthe

diameter of the blade being used.Do not rip aworkpiece that isshorter than thediameter

of the blade beingused.

15.Cut only oneworkpiece at a time. Do

not cut stackedworkpiecesor lay themedge to edgefor cutting.

Workpiece Support Safety

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.

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. Helpers can cause the workpiece to kick- back. Do not use other people to support or assist in feeding or pulling the workpiece.

Use table extensions. See Recommended Ac- cessories section of the manual.

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.

Blade Safety

[ 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 hai_dwheel.

I DANGERI

FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY:

1. 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, Know how to avoid "KICKBACKS:

5. Use "'PUSH STICK" for narrow work.

6. Never reach around the saw blade.

7. Never perform any operation

"FREEHAND:'

8. Return carriage to the full rear position after each cross-cut type operation.

9. Shut off power and allow saw blade to stop before adjusting or servicing,

Fig. 8 Safety Instruction Label

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 overtighten the blade; the blade collar can be warped.

3. Ripping safety label located on the motor.

I DANGER I WHEN RIPPING

1. Read and understand owner's manual 5. Use "PUSH STICK" tor narrow work.

belore atln9 machine.

Wirer IOper'safetygoggles c_mptyin_J with 6. Nevs.r reach aroulld the saw blade_2. ANS_ Z87.1. "FREEHAND;'

4.3'Keep hlmdl out OfKnow row to h ol saw blade, st op before adjusting or servlclr'_g.

Motor: 120 Volts 11.5 Amps 3450 RP.M. 60 Hz 1 Phase Mode! C48HM-275

Fig. 9 Ripping Safety Labe!

Iv_" KICKBACKS" 8. Shut off power and allow saw bl_ to

7. Never perform any opermllon

cuttkng tool FROM "fTIIS END ONLY

TO AVOID F_INAWAY WORKPIECE

AI.W&YS _ W_PIECIE into

DANGER AT OUTFEED

hands into _'_:l under cui'llr_ to,_l

OU'rFEI_ D,_K?,ER

ZONE SHADED k

KEEP HANDS AWAY!

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.

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

11_.1981 l l:

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

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

C Leg .......................... 4

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

E Stiffener Leg .................. 4

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

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

tf Trim Ledge ................... l

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

.I Spacer ....................... 1

K Fence ........................ 1

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

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

*This is the total number of loose parts bags.

Fig. 10 - Parts for Model 113.198111

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 11)

____

...... -_ Medium Screwdriver

7116" Wrench '///_

1/2" Wrench. _( _] . -, ., ._..)

9//16'_NWr::::h t_ Hammer

3/4'" Socket Pencil 9/16" Socket

Socket Wrench

Socket Extension 1/8" Hex "'L" Wrench

No. 2 Phillips Screwdriver 11

Framing Square

3/16" Hex "'L" Wrenct

Fig. 11

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 .... 44

O Hex Nut 1/4-20 ............... 44

P Lockwasher Ext. 1/4 ........... 44

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

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

S Pan Hd. Screw Ty BT 1/4 x 1/2 .. 6

AA Tee Nut ............................. 1

AB Cup Point Set Screw 1/4-20 x 7/8 .. 1

AC Washer21/64x9/16xl/16 ........ 2

AD Lock Nut 5/16-18 ................... 2

AE Pan Hd. Screw Ty T

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

AF "U" Clip 1/4-20 ..................... I

AA AB

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

U Indicator Bevel ...................... l

V Cap Motor Support ................ 1

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

X Lockwasher Ext. #10 ................ 1

Y Switch Key .......................... 1

Z Fable ('lamp ........................ 2

AD AF

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

AH Washerll!32xT/Sxli16 ......... 4

AI Lockwasher 5/16 ................... 4

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

AK Pan Hd. Screw 1/4-20 x I .......... 4

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

AM Lockwasher I/4 ..................... 4

AN Hex Nut l/4-20 ..................... 4

AO Handwheel .......................... 1

AP Arbor Wrenches .................... 2

AG _ @ AN

AI 0 AM

Information

Building the LEG SET

The following parts are used in the leg set

assembly.

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.

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

B Upper Stiffeners ............... 4

C Lower Stiffeners .............. 4

/8 A

Fig. 13 -Leg Set

1. Attach the four (4) legs to the four (4)

upper st_['eners as shown. Three (3) truss head

bolts, washers, and nuts are required to fasten

each end of upper stiffener to a leg. Hand

tighten hex nuts.

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.

2. Attach the four (4) lower st(/Jbners to the legs, Two (2) truss head bolts, washers and nuts are required to hold each end of a lower st_['ener in place. Hand tighten hex nuts.

3. Move the leg set to the location where you will use your saw.

4. Put a hex nut on each of the leveling feet. (Figure 14)

Fig. 14 - Hex Nut for Leveling Foot

5. Put the leveling feet through the holes in

the bottom of the leg.

6. Put another hex nut on each of the leveling

,feet and hand-tighten until they are against

the leg.

10. Adjust the lower nut with the 9/16 inch wrench until the leveling jbot is at the desired height.

11. Tighten the top nut by hand.

12. Repeat steps 8-11 for the other three lev-

eling feet if necessary.

Leg

Nuts

Leveling Foot

Fig. 15

_lb 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. Fingers, hand, or arm can be cut

off from blade contact. Adjust leveling

feet before using your saw.

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

inch wrench.

Attaching Handwheel

1. Place the handwheel on the front of the

saw. The front of the saw has a D-shaft that

fits into a D-slot in the handwheel.

2. Attach the handwheet using a screw and external lockwasher. (Figures 16 & 17 )

7. 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 13, or

If the leveling feet do not raise the front of the

saw slightly higher than the rear, go to step 8,

If the leg set rocks, go to step 8.

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

9. Loosen the top nut by hand.

Handwheel

Fig. 16

Fig. 17 - Screw and External Lockwasher

Mounting the Motor

8. Slide the motor onto the motor pivot sup-

port. Make sure the motor is firmly in place.

_kWARNING: 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 handwheeI in a clockwise direction to raise the radial arm about 2 inches and

remove the styrofoam packing blocks.

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.

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

will go. (Figure 19)

5. Clean the small pieces of styrofoam off the saw.

6. Place the motor on the center channel of the saw.

7. Remove the lock nut and fiat washer t'rol]]

the motor pivot support. (Figure 18)

-k_..__ ;t,

Fig. 19

11. 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

If the bevel lock touches the left side of the

yoke, unlock the bevel lock and tighten the

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

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

9 and repeat.

Fig. 18

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.

Attaching Trim Ledge and

Trim Caps

13. Lock the bevel lock.

Mounting the Saw

1. Hold the saw by the front edge and the

back of the column support, and lift it onto

the leg set. It may be necessary to have someone help you lift the saw. Make sure that

four holes in the bottom of the saw line up with four holes in the top of the leg set.

2. Fasten the saw to .the leg set with four truss head bolts. Put a lockwasher and

hex nut on each bolt and tighten using a 7/16 inch wrench or socket.

(Figure 20)

Truss Head Bolt

Saw] 1]

l. Hold the trim ledge against the front of the

saw.

2. Reach through the top of the saw and use four screws to fasten the trim ledge in place. Tighten using a Phillips screwdriver. (Figures

21 &22)

Fi9.21

Fig. 22- Phillips Head Screws

Leg Set

kockwasher---_ ]/

Hex Nut _'1_ Lit

Fig. 20

3. Check all the nuts holding the leg set together and tighten them using a 7/16

inch wrench or socket.

3. Hold the right trim cap in place on the front side of the saw. (Figure 23)

4. Reach through the top of the saw and use two screws to hold the trim cap in place. Tighten using a Phillips screwdriver.

5. Repeat steps 3-4 with the left trim cap.

Location and Function of Controls

Fig 24 - Radial Saw Controls

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 nd switch and then pull the switch to the right. To turn the saw off, push the md switch

to the left. Remove the yellow key from the

red switch whenever the saw is turned of L 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.

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 - On/Off Switch

Fig. 26 - Miter Lock - Unlocked

To lock the miter lock, push the lock to the left. (Figure 27)

Bevel Lock

l-he bevel lock is used to hold the blade at various angles to the table. To unlock the

bevel lock, move the lock to the right. Always hold the motor when you unlock the bevd

lock. (Figure 28)

,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 °. You will feel the radial arm snap into position at these miter angles. To

unlock the arm when it is in one of these pos>

tions, pull the miter lock all the way to the right and move the ann as you hold the lock

in this position.

Fig. 28 - Bevel Lock - Unlocked

To lock the bevel lock, move the lock to the

left. (Figure 29)

There are flve pre-set bevel angles at -90 °,

-45 °, 0°, 45 °, nnd 90 °. To unlock the bgvel

lock when the 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 crosscut, 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 lock toward you. (Figure 30)

s_d_,el lock when the motor ig in one o[ these

positions, stand facing the saw handle, pull the swivel lock all the way toward you, and

turn the motor as yon 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 ripping 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)

Frg. 30 - Swivel Lock - Unlocked

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

you. (Figure 31)

Fig. 31 - Swivel Lock - Locked

The crosscut, in-rip, and out-rip positions of the blade are pre-set positions. To unlock the

Fig, 32- Rip Lock - Unlocked

To lock the rip lock, push the handle toward

the rear of the ann. (Figure 33)

Fig. 33 - Rip 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 - Handwhee!

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

The handle can be folded in by pushing the red button 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

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 Made 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.

A 4UkWARNING: 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.

1. Use a 1/8" hex "'L" wrench to loosen the

four screws in the front of the column support. (Figure 35)

Four Socket

Screws

Fig. 35

2. Raise and lower the radial ann by turning

the handwheel a few turns in each direction. tt should take about the same amount of ef-

fort to lower the arm as to raise it.

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

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 of 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_a up and down and to get ac- curate depth 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.

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.

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 fl)ur 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

Screws

Here

Nut

Table Support

6. Turn the motor until the arbor shaft is pointing straight down toward the saw. (Figure 38)

Arbor Wrench

Rear Bolt

Fig. 38

7. Lock the bevel lock to hold the motor in

this position.

Flat Washer

Hex Head Bolt

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Mount Support

Fig. 37

Using These Holes

©©

Fig. 37A

4. Put a lockwasher 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,

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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.

Front

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

9. Unlock the rip lock and move the motor until the arbor shaft is over the rear bolt on

the left table support. (Figure 38)

10. Mark the point on the table support un-

der the center of the arbor shaft.

I 1. Place the handle end of the arbor wrench

over this point and lower the arm until the

arbor shaft is just touching the wrench. The wrench should slide back and forth with slight

contact. (Figure 38)

12. Tighten the 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 support. Do not change the elevation of the

arm as you move from point to point.

(Figure 39)

r) 0 0

_L._]_,_ j . _ Front Bolt

- _ Table Support Rear Bolt

Fig. 39

14. Mark the point on the table support un-

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

15. Place the handle end of the arbor wrench

over this point. (Figure 40)

I[ the arbor wrench will not fit between the

arbor shaft and the table support at any point, repeat steps 8-21 until the table supports 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.

I orWrench

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 shaft. 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 handle end of 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 con-

tact.

Rear Bolt

Table Support

Fig. 40

21. If the arbor shaft just touches the arbor

wre_tch 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 41)

Tee Nut --.--_/_..

[

Leveling Ho,e_ .F_-

Fig. 41

Fig. 42 - Nut Tee

3. Slide a U-clip onto the center channel of the saw as shown. (Figure 43)

:rew

g Hole

Bolt

Head Screw

Loc

Hex Nut Mounting Holes

Fig. 45

5. Start the cup point set screw through the leveling hole. Do not tighten. (Figures 45 &

46)

Fig. 46 - Cup Point Set Screw

Fig.4a

Fig. 44 - 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 o[

saw, (Figure 45)

6. Put a washer in each of the mounting holes, (Figures 45 &47)

Fig. 47 - Washer for Mounting Holes

7. Start a pan head machine screw through the center mounting hole. Do not tighten. (Figures 45 &48

Fig. 48 - 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 45 & 49)

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

back to step 11 and repeat, or

If there is a gap less than 1/32 inch, or no gap at all, go to the next section.

Mounting Table Clamps

Fig. 49 - Pan Head Bolt

9. Lay the 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. 50

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

to step 11, or

The following parts are used in mounting the table clamps:

A Table Clamps .................. 2

B Washer ....................... 2

C Locknut ...................... 2

Fig.51

1. Place the table clamp in the hole provided

at the rear of the right table support. (Figure

52)

2. Put a washer and locknut on the table clamp and tighten using a 1/2 inch wrench or

socket. (Figure 52)

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.

l 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 the center mounting screw until the gap is

gone. Then tighten the leveling screw and go to step 12.

12. Lay the edge of the rear table across the

center of the front table and check again for gaps.

Table Clamp

Table Support

3. Repeat steps l and 2 with the left table clamp. (Figure 52)

Squaring Crosscut Travel

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

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.

_IbWARNING: 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.

I. 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.

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

(Figure 53).

5. Lock the rip lock, miter lock and bevel

lock.

6. Lower the radial arm until the motor arbor is making very light contact with 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 54)

8. Move the framing square toward the motor arbor until the arbor and square touch each other. (Figure 54)

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

Fig. 53

If the motor arbor moves away from the square or tries to "walk" on top of it, go to

step l 1. (Figure 54)

Fig. 54

11. Use a 1/8" hex "L" wrench to loosen the

four screws in the front of the column support slightly, if you have not already done so in the Adjusting Elevation section. (Figure 55)

Four Socket

Head Screws

12. Use the top two screws to move the radial

arm into line:

radial arm is smooth but firm. Then go to step

17.

17. 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, 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.

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.

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

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.

Fig. 55-A

Squaring Blade to Table

for Crosscutting

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

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.

I. Place the radial arm in the 0 ° miter

position and lock the miter lock.

2. Place the blade on the arbor shaft with a blade collar on 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 55B)

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

57) Go to the next section, or

Fig. 5513

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

tizhten. 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.

If there is a gap between the square and the

blade after any rotation (Figure 57), go to step

8. Note: Saw blades are manufactured to different specifications. Therefore a small gap

is permissible on some brands.

Right _j_

"Fable

Wrong _ Wrong

Squarel_ F_u__U _

J ,_

Table Table

Fig, 57

8. Unlock the bevel lock, but do not move the motor.

9. Loosen the four screws behind the yoke using a 1/8 inch hex-L wrench. (Figure 58)

4. Lock the table clamps and rip lock.

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.

Framin

Square

Fence

Rip Lock

Fig. 56

Fig. 58 _

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 59)

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.

If there is a gap between the square and the blade after any rotation, go back to step 8 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 60)

Fig. 60

Squaring Blade to Fence

Fig. 59

16. Move the motor back to the 0 ° bevel

position and lock the bevel lock.

17. Lower the radial arm until the blade is just

above the table.

18. Place the long edge of the flaming 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.

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 the kerf when ripping and crosscutting.

Fig. 60-A - Squaring Blade to Fence

1. Put the radial ann in the 0 ° miter position

with the blade just in front of the fence. (Figure 60-A)

2. Lock the @ lock.

19. Turn the blade with your hand several

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

20. If the square is flush with the blade after

each rotation, go to Step 21, or

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 sh@. Make sure that tlne edge of the square is on the blade and not on the set of a tooth. (Figure 60-A)

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

61) 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 61 )

Fence

Right il 'L- _)

Fig. 62

8. Hold the square in place and turn the

motor until the square is flush with the blade.

Fence Fence

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Wron0 Wron0

Fig. 61

6. Unlock the swivel lock.

7. Loosen the four screws under the yoke

using a 1/8 inch hex-L wrench and pliers if necessary. (Figure 62)

_I_WARNING: The hex-L 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.

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 the yoke

using a 1/8 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 v_ith your hand several times and check to see if the square is flush

with the blade.

1. Unlock the swivel lock and turn the motor

to the out-rip position with the motor be- tween the blade and fence. (Figure 63)

Fig. 63 - Out-rip Position

2. Lock swivel lock and rip lock.

5. If the square is flush with the blade after each rotation (Figure 65) go to step 11, or

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

i Right

Table Fence

<rrM°t% r_t' If

Wrong )_.__F_ 1 Wrong _lu--<_

Table ence Table Fence

Fig. 65

3. Place the long edge of the framing square on the table and the short edge against the blade alongside the arbor sh@. Make sure the square is against the surface of the blade

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

6. Loosen the hex nut on the rear carriage bearing. Use a 9116 inch wrench to hold the

bolt and a 1/2 inch wrench to loosen the nut. (Figure 66)

Fig. 66

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Fig. 64

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