Craftsman 113198311 Owner’s Manual

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MODEL NO.

113.198311

10" RADIAL SAW

WITH 44" CABINET

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

CRRFTgMRN

10-INCH RADIAL SAW

• Assembly

• Operating

• Repair parts

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

Part No. SP5103 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 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., DEPT. 698/731A Sears Tower, Chicago, IL 60684

Table of Contents

Section Title Page Numbers

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

Putting Your Saw Together ................................................. 7-18

Location and Function of Controls ........................................ 19-22

Alignment of the Blade ..................................................... 23-38

Electrical Connections ..................................................... 39-40

Crosscutting ............................................................... 41-47

Ripping ................................................................... 48-56

Cutting Accessories ....................................................... 57-60

Recommended Accessories ................................................... 61

Glossary ...................................................................... 62

Helpful Hints ............................................................. 63-64

Maintaining Your Saw .................................................... 65-70

Trouble Shooting ......................................................... 71-75

Parts List .................................................................. 76-91

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 with the anti-kickback

pawls. The workpiece can be grabbed by the

blade and pull 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 be 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.

can be blinded

Wear safety

goggles.

Fig. 6 Safety Goggles Safety Sign

_i, 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.

Wrong Way Feed.

Workpiece impact

can kill others.

Feed into infeed

end of saw.

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.

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. Know location and function of all con-

trols before using saw. See the Location and Function of Controls section.

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, baggy 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. Lock 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 are longer than the

diameter of the bladebeing used.Do not rip aworkpiece that is shorter than thediameter

of the blade beingused.

15.Cut only one workpiece at a time. Do not cut stackedworkpiecesor lay them edge 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

I DANGER J

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 I

FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY:

1. Read and understand owner's manual before operating machine.

2. Wear safety goggles complying with ANSIZ87.t.

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 l0 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.

IDANGERI

1. Read and understand owner's manual

operaUng m4_blne.

2. Woar salfMy goggles complying with

ANSi 7.87.1.

3. KINIp hands out of path of law bllide.

4. Know how to avoid "KICKBACKS:'

Motor:. 120 Volts 12 Amps 3450 R.P.M. 60 Hz. 1 Phase

Fig. 9 Ripping Safety Label

WHEN RIPPING

5. Use "PUSH STICK" for narrow work.

6. Nero" roach around the law blade.

7. Never perform any oporatlon

"FREEHAND:'

8. Shut o4/power and allow law blade to StOp before adjusting o¢ N/'_'lclng.

TO AVOID RUNAWAY WORKPIECE

ALWAYS PUSH WO_,KPIIECE into cutt_ tool FROM THIS END ONLY

DANGER AT OUTFEED

Wotkpleca can smlck_ kick beck and

ZONE

KEEP HANDS AWAYI

, and under out_ too_

e._d417

Puttin etherYour Saw To

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.

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Fig. 10- Parts for Model 113.198311

2. Identify the large parts of your saw before beginning each section. Your task will be

easier if you are familiar with these parts.

LIST OF LOOSE PARTS MODEL 113.198311

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

B. Operators Manual ....................... 1

C. Cabinet Assembly ....................... 1

D. Front Table Board ....................... 1

E. Fence Rip ............................... 1

F. Spacer Board ............................ 1

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

H. Trim Ledge .............................. 1

I. Cap Trim ................................ 2

J. Loose Parts Bag* ......................... 6

*This is the total number of loose parts bags.

3. Identify the tools required for assembly. Make sure that you have all of the tools you will need. (Figure 11)

---_=a_ Medium Screwdriver

_7/16,, Wrench _//_ No. 2 Phillips Screwdriver

1/2" Wrench i'( _--]T

9/16" Wrench Hammer

3/4" Wrench

3/4"' Socket

9/16" Socket

Socket Wrench

Fig. 11

Socket Extension 1/8" Hex "L" Wrench

I::.":;, ", " ..i. :_: -

Framing Square

ut_s_

Penci I

3/16" Hex "L" Wrench

Pliers

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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.

A. Handwheel Assembly .................... 1

B. Shaft Wrench ............................. 1

C. Arbor Wrench ............................ 1

D. Leveling Foot 3/8 ........................ 4

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

F. Truss Hd. Screw 1/4-20 x 1/2 ........... 48

G. Lockwasher Ext. 1 / 4 .................... 48

H. Hex Nut 1/4-20 ......................... 48

I. Screw Pan Hd. By BT 1/4 x 1/2 .......... 8

J. Rip Indicator ............................. 2

K. Bevel Indicator ........................... 1

L. Motor Support Cap ...................... 1

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

N. Lockwasher Ext. #10 ..................... 1

O. Plastic Cover for J-Slots ................. 2

P. Switch Key ............................... 1

Q. Right Table Rail ......................... 1

R. Left Table Rail ........................... 1

S. Lock Handle With Rods ................. 2

Q,R

T. Pan Hd. Screw Ty "T" 1/ 4-20 x 1-1 / 2 .... 5

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

V. Rubber Bushing .......................... 5

W. U-Clip 1/ 4-20 ............................ 5

X. Tee Nut .................................. 3

Y. Soc. Set Screw 1/4-20 x 7/8 .............. 3

Z. Pan Hd. Screw Ty AB 1/4 x 1-1/4 ....... 4

AA. Washer 17/64 x 3/4 x 1/16 ............. 4

AB. Table Slide Button ..................... 2

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Information

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 listing is 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.

AC. Lock Nut 1/4-20 ....................... 2

AD. Washer 17/64 x 9/16 x 3/64 ........... 4

AE. Hex Hd. Screw 1/4-20 x 5/8 ........... 4

AF. Lockwasher Ext. 1/4 ................... 4

AG. Hex Nut 1/ 4-20 ........................ 2

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AC AD AE AF AG

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.

B. C.

D. E. F. G. H. I.

Left Side Panel ....................... 1

Right Side Panel ..................... 1

Shelf ................................. 1

Under Support ....................... 1

Skirts ................................ 2

Front Shelf Stiffener ................. 1

Corner Brackets ...................... 4

Spacers ............................... 2

Rear Shelf Stiffener .................. 1

2. Place the front shelf stiffener inside and against the front edge of the shelf so that all

six holes line up. (Figure 14)

3. Place the under support on the shelf so that the two holes on one end line up with the

center holes on the other two parts. (Figure 14)

4. Line up the four holes in the under support with the four holes in the shelf.

5. Place the rear shelf stiffener on the shelf so that the two ends fit beween the edges of the

shelf and the two center holes line up with

the holes at the end of the under support. (Figure 14)

6. Put truss head bolts through the eight holes indicated. Put a lockwasher and hex nut

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

Fig. 13 - Cabinet Assembty

1. Turn the shelf upside down on the floor.

The wide edge should point down, and the

three narrow edges should point up. (Figure 14)

Rear Shelf T

Stiffener _ e

• " Under Support

Front Shelf Stiffener

Shelf

Fig. 14

7. Put a comer bracket in each corner of the

shelf (Figure 15)

Long End Of Shelf

, l

r_ ,

Long End Of Shelf

_Co-_rner Bracket

Fig. 15

8. Put two truss head bolts through the shelf and each comer bracket to hold the brackets

in place. Only put bolts through holes in the long edges of the shelf not the narrow ends,

as shown. (Figure 15)

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

socket.

10. Find the right and left side panels. Look carefully to find the "R" and "L" stamped in the metal near the center of the wide edge. These stamps are the easiest way to tell the right sidepanel from the left. (Figure 16)

13. Put two truss head bolts through right side

panel and spacer, one on each side.

14. Put a lockwasher and hex nut on each

bolt and tighten using a 7/16 inch wrench or socket.

15. Put a plastic cover over the J-shaped slot in the side panel. (Figure 17)

16. Repeat steps 11-15 with the left sidepanel.

17. Lay the shelf on the rear edge with the

bottom side toward you.

18. Place the right side panel on the right side

of the shelf. The spacer should be on the

inside of the cabinet. (Figure !8)

Fig. 16

11. Turn the right side panel so that the J-

shaped slot is at the bottom and facing you.

12. Put a spacer inside the right side panel as

shown. The side of the spacer with two round holes should be opposite the J-shaped slot in the side panel, and the side with one larger

hole should be on the bottom. (Figure 17)

Right Side Panel

-Shaped Slot

Spacer

Two Round Holes

Bottom Side Of Shelf

Right Side Panel

Fig. 18

19. Put bolts through the four holes along the

bottom edge of the right side panel. Put a

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

(Figure 18)

Fig. ¢7

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Plastic Cover

Note: It is sometimes difficult to get bolts

through these four holes. You may need to use a Phillips screwdriver to help shift the parts into place.

20. Repeat steps 18-19 with the left sidepanel

and the left side of the shelf.

21. Turn the cabinet right side up. Attach the

skirts to the top of the side panels, with one

on the front of the cabinet and the other on the back. (Figure 19)

Skirt ., Rear

Right Side Panel

25. Repeat steps 23-24 on the left side of the

shelf.

26. Put a truss head bolt through the back of the right spacer and front edge of the shelf.

(Figure 21)

t'\

f----i

Skirt

Left Side Panel

Fig. 19

22. Use eight truss head bolts, lOckwashers, and hex nuts to hold the skirts in place. Hand- tighten. (Figure 19)

23. Put a truss head bolt through the hole at the back, right corner of the shelf. This hold

goes through the shelf and the right side

panel. (Figure 20)

Rear

Shelf Front

Right Side Panel

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I.... -3

I I

.... s

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Spacer

)

Shelf

Side Panel

Fig. 21

27. Put a lockwasher and hex nut on the bolt and tighten using a 7/16 inch wrench or

socket.

28. Repeat steps 23-24 with the left spacer.

29. Move the cabinet to the location where

you will use your saw.

30. Put a hex nut on each of the leveling feet.

(Figure 22)

Front

Fig. 20

24. Put a lockwasher and hex nut on the bolt and tighten using a 7/16 inch wrench or

socket.

Fig. 22 - Hex Nut for Leveling Foot

31. Put the leveling feet through the holes in

the bottom of the side panels, at the four corners of the shelf.

32. Put another hex nut on each of the leveling feet and hand-tighten until they are

against the side panels.

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.

33. If the leveling feet raise the front of the saw slightly higher than the rear, and if the cabinet does not rock, go to step 39, or

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

34, or

If the cabinet rocks, go to step 34.

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

Handwheel

Fig. 23

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Fig. 24 - Screw and External Lockwasher

35. Loosen the top nut by hand.

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

37. Tighten the top nut by hand.

38. Repeat steps 34-37 for the other three leveling feet if necessary.

39. 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

Mounting the Motor

A H_

JkWARNING: Plugging the saw in

during alignment can result in your fingers, hand, 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. 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.

2. Attach the handwheel using a screw and ex- ternal lockwasher. (Figures 23 & 24)

3. Lock the rip lock.

4. Raise the radial arm about 2 inches and remove the styrofoam packing blocks.

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

6. Place the motor on the center channel of the saw and remove the three table boards and

fence.

7. Remove the lock nut and flat washer from the motor pivot support. (Figure 25)

8. Slide the motor onto the motor pivot support. Make sure that the motor is firmly in

place.

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 a 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.

12. Repeat steps 9-10 until the bevel lock will

not touch the left side of the yoke, and the gap

is not more othan 1/ 16 inch.

13. Lock the bevel lock.

Mounting the Saw

Fig. 25

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 26)

1. Hold the saw by the front edge and the

back of the column support, and lift it onto the cabinet. Make sure that eight holes in the

bottom of the saw line up with eight holes in the top of the cabinet.

2. Fasten the saw to the cabinet with eight truss head bolts. Put a lockwasher and hex

nut on each bolt and tighten using a 7/16 inch wrench or socket. (Figure 27)

Truss Head Bolt

Saw/

OaOnet\

"N,'

Lockwasher-_

Hex Nut

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Cabinet Set

(Top View)

Fig. 26

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 14

Fig. 27

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

wrench or socket.

Attaching Trim Ledge and

Trim Caps

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

1. 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 28 & 29)

Trim Ledge

Fig. 28

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

Mounting Table Locks

The following parts are used in mounting the

table locks:

A°

B. C. D. E. F.

I. J.

Lock Handles with Rods ........... 2

Right Table Rail .................. 1

Left Table Rail ................... 1

Hex Head Bolts 1/4-20x5/8 ......... 4

Lockwashers 1/4 .................. 4

Pan Head Screws 1/4x1-1/4 ......... 4

Hex Nuts 1/4-20 .................. 2

Washer 17/64 x 9/16 x 3/64 ......... 4

Locknuts 1/4-20 ................... 2

Slide Button ...................... 2

B,C D

Fig. 29 - Phillips Head Screws

3. Hold the right trim cap in place on the front right side of the cabinet. (Figure 30)

Trim Cap

Fig. 30

Fig. 31- Parts for Table Locks

1. Put a lockwasher on a hex head bolt. (Figure 32)

Fig. 32 - Lockwasher, Hex Nut, and Hex Head Bolt

2. Lift a lock handle and put the bolt through the hole in the mounting plate as shown.

(Figure 33)

Square Hole----

Eccentric Circle Slide Button

Eccentric Table Rail

Circle Tab "_

Slide

Front Table - Upside Down

Lock Handle With

Mounting Plate Underneath

Fig. 33

3. Slide the rod through one of the square holes in the front of the saw. Then put the hex head bolt through the round hole above it. (Figure 33)

4. Put another lockwasher and a hex nut on the bolt and tighten with a 7/16 inch wrench

or socket.

5. Repeat steps 1 - 4 on the other side of the

saw.

6. Turn the front table (44" x 17") upside down. The top of the front table has five large

holes and seven smaller ones. This side should be toward the floor.

Fig. 34

8. Push a sfide button through the small hole in front of the eccentric circle on each table

rail.

9. Fasten the table rails to the front table using four pan head screws and flat washers.

Tighten with a Phillips screwdriver.

(Figures 34 & 35)

Fig. 35- Pan Head Screws and Washers

7. Place the two table rails on the front table as shown. The tabs should point toward each other when both rails are in place, and the ec-

centric circles should be toward the floor.

(Figure 34)

Mounting the Front Table

The following parts are used to mount the

front table:

Tee Nuts ......................... 3

U-Clips 1/4-20 .................... 5

Mounting Screws 1/4-20 x l-l/2 ..... 5

Rubber Grommets ................ 5

Hex Head Bolts 1/4-20x5/8 ......... 2

Washers 17/64-5/8xl/32 ............ 5

A C

D F

Fig. 36 - Parts for Mounting Table

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Fig. 30

3. Slide one U-clip over the hole in the left side of the center channel as shown.

(Figure 38)

4. Put a washer on each of the mounting

screws. (Figure 39)

1. Place a tee nut over each of the three

leveling holes and hammer them into place. (Figure 37)

Mounting Holes

Leveling Holes

Leveling Hole

Mounting

Holes

Fig. 37 - Leveling and Mounting Holes

2. Slide four U-clips over the holes in the saw as shown. (Figure 38)

Front Table - Upside Down

Fig. 39 - Mounting Screw and Washer

5. Stand the front table on one edge.

6. Put a mounting screw through each of the mounting holes. Then put a rubber grommet

on the bottom of each mounting screw. (Figure 40)

Table Rail

Rubber

Grommet

Front Table On Front Edge

Fig. 40

7. Place the front table on the saw so that the

mounting screws line up with the U-clips. The

front table should extend about one inch

beyond the trim caps.

8. Start the mounting screws into the U-clips using a Phillips screwdriver. Tighten the

screws until the heads are just touching the table. Make sure that the table is not

squeezing the rubber grommets. Otherwise, leveling the table later on will be difficult.

9. Start the leveling screws into the leveling holes using a 1/8 inch Hex-L wrench. Tighten

the screws until they are flush with the table.

10. Attach the left rod to the left table rail

with a hex head bolt and flat washer. Then put another washer and a locknut on the bolt,

and tighten using two 1/2 inch wrenches or sockets. (Figure 41)_

Left Table Rail

Fig. 41

11. Repeat step 10 with the right table rail.

Location and Function of Controls

Fig. 42 - 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 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 43)

AI& 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.

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AI& 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 44)

Fig. 43 - On/Off Switch

Fig. 44 - Miter Lock - Unlocked

To lock the miter lock, push the lock to the left. (Figure 45)

Bevel Lock

The 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 bevel lock. (Figure 46)

'_, 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. 45 - 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 posi-

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

in this position.

Fig. 46- Bevel Lock - Unlocked

To lock the bevel lock, move the lock to the left. (Figure 47)

Fig. 47 - Bevel Lock - Locked

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

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

you. (Figure 48)

swivel lock when the motor is in one of these

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

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 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 50)

Fig. 48 - Swivel Lock - Unlocked

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

you. (Figure 49)

Fig. 49- Swivel Lock - Locked

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

Fig. 50 - Rip Lock - Unlocked

To lock the rip lock, push the handle toward the rear of the arm. (Figure 51)

Fig. 51- 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 52)

Fig. 52- Handwheel

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

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.

WARNING: Plugging the saw in

during alignment can result in your fingers, hand, 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. Use a 1/8" hex "L"wrench to loosen the

four screws in the front of the column support. (Figure 53)

Four Socket

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

It 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

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

(Figure 54) 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 54) and go back to step 2.

Leveling Front Table.

The goal of this adjustment is to make the front work table flat and parallel to the radial arm. In order to do this, you will choose four points on the table. When these four points

are level, the entire table should be level. You will use two methods to make the four points level:

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

'_ 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.

•Tighten the mounting screws which pull down on the table making a given point

lower. (Figure 55)

•Tighten the leveling screws which push

up on the table making a given point higher. (Figure 55)

Screws

I_ Leveling Screws

et 5 Mounting °e_ _lle

Fig. 55

1. Loosen the three leveling screws and be

sure that the five mounting screws are snug but not overtightened.

2. Raise the radial arm until the bottom of the motor is about 2-1/2 inches above the

front table.

4. Turn the motor until the arbor shaft is pointing straight down toward the table. (Figure 56)

Fig. 56

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

6. Draw two lines on the front table, over the

table rails. (Figure 56)

7. Unlock the rip lock and pull the motor out to the end of the arm.

8. Unlock the miter lock and swing the arm to

the right until the arbor shaft is over the right line.

9. Mark the point on the line under the cen- ter of the arbor shaft.

10. Move the arm and motor until the arbor

shaft is over the right line at the rear of the

front table.

11. Mark the point on the line under the cen-

ter of the arbor shaft.

12. Repeat steps 7-11 on the left side.

18. Move the arbor shaft over another point.

Do not change the elevation of the arm.

19. Tighten the mounting screws and/or level-

ing screws until the handle of the arbor wrench just fits between this point and the

arbor shaft. The wrench should slide back and

forth with slight contact. Use a 1/8 inch Hex-L wrench to tighten the leveling screws.

20. Repeat steps 18-19 for the last two points.

21. Lay the edge of the rear table across the front edge of the front table. There should be no gaps between the two.

13. Label the points A, B, C, and D.

14. Move the arbor shaft over these points again, and measure the distance between the

table and the bottom of the arbor shaft at

each. Do not change the elevation of the arm as you move from point to point.

15. Determine which point has the largest dis- tance between the table and the arbor shaft.

This is the lowest point.

16. Move the arbor shaft over the lowest

point.

17. 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 57)

22. If you see a gap larger than 1/32 inch, tighten the center mounting screw and/or the leveling screws until the gap is gone. Use a 1/8 inch Hex-L wrench to tighten the leveling

screws. (Figure 58)

Fig. 58

23. Repeat steps 21-22 at the rear edge of the

front table.

Fig. 57

24. Unlock the bevel lock and return the motor to its original position with the arbor

shaft parallel to the table. (Figure 59)

2. Lock the table locks. If you cannot lock the table locks, go directly to step 5.

3. Pull up on the fence.

4. If the fence is held firmly, no change is needed. Go to the next section, or

o o

Fig. 59

25. Lock the bevel lock, rip lock, swivel lock and miter lock.

Adjusting Table Locks

The table locks are designed to hold the rear table, spacer, and fence in place while cut-

ting. There are circular clamps at the back of

the table which are controlled by the table

locks. When locked, these clamps put pres-

sure on the rear table to hold it and the other pieces in place. If the circular clamps are too

close to the rear table, the locks cannot be locked. If they are too far from the table, the locks will not hold the pieces firmly in place.

_llb WARNING: Workpiece, rear table, fence, and/or spacer can shift during use

if table clamps are left loose. Your hands may slip, and could be cut off by blade

contact. Table locks must be adjusted to

hold rear table, fence and spacer firmly in place.

1. Put the fence in the front position, and the

spacer and rear table behind it.

If the fence is loose and can be pulled out of position, go to step 5.

5. Unlock the table locks.

6. Loosen the nuts under the circular clamps using a 7/16 inch wrench or socket.

(Figure 60)

3/16 Inch

Fig. 60

7. Turn each clamp until there is a 3/16 inch space between the clamp and the rear table.

Make sure that the rear table, fence and

spacer are firmly against the front table.

(Figure 60)

8. Tighten each clamp with a 7/16 inch

wrench or socket.

9. Go back to step 2 and repeat until rear table, spacer and fence are held firmly in

place.

Squaring Crosscut Travel

The blade must travel perpendieular 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.

_l_ 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.

_i_ 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. Unlock the rip lock and move the motor until the blade is over the front table.

5. Lock the rip lock, miter lock and bevel

lock.

6. Lower the radial arm until the blade is

just above the front table.

1. Place the radial arm in the 0 ° miter posi-

tion 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 61)

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 blade.

(Figure 62)

8. Move the framing square toward the blade until a tooth of the blade just touches the edge

of the square. (Figure 62)

9. Mark this tooth with a pencil.

10. Unlock the rip lock and move the motor

back and forth along the radial arm. Do not

move the framing square.

I I. If the marked tooth just touches the

square at all points, no change is needed. Go to step 15, or

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

step 12 (Figure 62)

Fig. 61

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.

If the blade 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 14.

14. Move the motor back and forth along the

radial arm. Repeat step 13 until the marked

tooth just touches the square at all points.

Then go to step 15.

15. 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.

Fig. 62

12. 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 63)

Four Socket

_ / LL_ ,d_ Head Screws

...........................i _LT__L___ __-

Fig. 63 _-----___

13. Use the top two screws to move the

radial arm into line:

If the blade 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 14, or

16. 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.

17. Repeat step 16 until movement of the radial arm is smooth but firm. Then go to step ! 8.

18. Lay a framing square on the front table with the long edge along the back of the table and the short edge alongside the blade, as

before.

19. Move the framing square toward the blade, and rotate the blade with your hand,

until the marked tooth of the blade just

touches the edge of the square.

20. Move the motor back and forth along the

radial arm. Do not move the square.

21. If the marked tooth just touches the edge of the square at all points, go to step 22, or

If the marked tooth moves away from the

edge of the square or tries to "walk" on top

of it, go back to step 13 and repeat.

22. Set miter indicator on 0° position as shown. (Figure 64)

Fig. 64

23. Lock the rip lock, put the spacer, fence

and rear table back in place, lock the table clamp, and go to the next section.

Squaring Blade to Table

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

66) Go to the next section, or

If there is a gap between the square and the the blade after any rotation (Figure 66), go to step 6.

Right

Square

[

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. Put the radial arm in the 0 ° miter position

with the blade over the front table.

2. Lock the table clamps and rip lock.

3. Place the long edge of the flaming 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. (Figure 65)

Wrong Wrong

Square j II_'L___--_ Square

I --/ r

Table Table

Fig. 66

6. Unlock the bevel lock, but do not move tile

motor.

7. Loosen the four screws behind the yoke using a 1/8 inch hex-L wrench. (Figure 67)

Framing

Square

Fig. 65

Fig. 67

8. Hold the square in place and move the

motor slowly until tile square is flush with tile blade.

4 Socket

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