Craftsman 113207650 Owner’s Manual

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MODEL NO,

113.207600

SAW ONLY

MODEL NO.

113.207650

SAW WITH LEGS

Serial Number

Model and serial number may be found

at the right-hand side

of the base You should record both

model and serial number in a safe place for

future use,,

CAUTION:

Read GENERAL and ADDITIONAL SAFETY

H_STRUCT_ONS

carefully

18=iNCH MO TORIZED

SCROLL SA W

® assembly o operating

o repair parts

Sold by SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., Chicago, iL 601384 U.S.A.

Part No 66017 Printed in USA,

FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN SCROLL SAW

If within one year from the date of purchase, this Craftsman Scroll Saw fails due to adefect

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 in use 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+, 698/731A, Sears Tower, Chicago, IL 60684

general safety instructions for power tooms

1+ KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL

Read and understand the owner's manual and labels affixed to the tool Learn its application and limitations

as welf as the specific potential hazards peculiar to this tool+

2,, GROUND ALL TOOLS

This tool is equipped with an approved 3-conductor cord and a 3+prong grounding type plug to fit the pro+

per grounding type receptacle. Tile green conductor in

the cord is the grounding wire, Never connect the green wire to a live terminal.

3+ KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE

- in working order, and in proper adjustment and

alignment.

4+ REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES

Form a habit of,checking to see that keys and adjusting

wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on.

5. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents Floor must not be slippery due to wax or sawdust.

AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT 18. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES Don't use power tools in damp or wet locations or ex-

pose them to rain_ Keep work area well lighted. Pro- vide adequate surrounding work space+

KEEP CHILDREN AWAY All visitors should be kept a safe distance from work

alea+

MAKE WORKSHOP KID+PROOF

-- with padlocks, master switches, or by removing

starter keys

DON'T FORCE TOOL

It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed+

10+

USE RIGHT TOOL Don't force tool or attachment to do a job it was not

designed for,

11+

WEAR PROPER APPAREL

Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties or jewelry (rings, wristwatches) to get caught in moving parts+ NONSLtP footwear is recommended, Wear protective hair covering to contain tong hair, Roll long sleeves

above the elbow..

12+

USE SAFETY GOGGLES (Head Protection) Wear safety goggles (must comply with ANSi Z87+1)

at all times "Everyday eyeglasses only have impact re+

sistant lenses, they are NOT safety glasses." Also, use

face or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty, and ear protectors (plugs or muffs) during extended periods of operation+

13+

SECURE WORK

Use clamps or a vise to hold work when practical tt's

safer than using your hands and frees both hands to operate tool

14+

DON'T OVERREACH

Keep proper footing and balance at all times+

15_

MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest per-

formance. Follow instructions for lubricating and

changing accessories+

16. DISCONNECT TOOLS

before servicing; when changing accessories such as blades, bits, cutters, etc

17+ AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING

Make sure switch is in"OFF" position before plugging

in power cord,,

Consult the owner's manual for recommended acces+ sories+FoIIow the instructions that accompany the ac-

cessories The use of improper accessoriesmay cause hazards,

19. NEVER STAND ON TOOL Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if the

cutting tool is accidentally contacted,, Do not store materials above or near the tool such that

it is necessary to stand on the tool to reach them.

20_ CHECK DAMAGED PARTS

Before further use of the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to ensure

that it will operate properly and perform its intended function+ Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any other conditions that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly re- paired or replaced.

21. DIRECTION OF FEED

Feed work into a blade or cutter against the direction

of rotation of the blade or cutter only_

22+ NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED

Turn power off. Don't leave tool until it comes to a complete stop+

additional safety instructions for scroln saw

Safety is a combination of operator common sense

and alertness at all times when the scroll saw is being used

WARNING: FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPERATE YOUR SCROLL SAW

UNTIL IS IS COMPLETELY ASSEMBLED AND INSTALLED ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUC-

TIONS o . . AND UNTIL YOU READ AND

UNDERSTAND THE FOLLOWING:

PAGE

1. General Safety Instructions for Power Tools 2

2_ Getting To Know Your Scroll Saw ........ 15

3_ Basic Scroll Saw Operation ................... 17

4. Maintenance ................................... 18

& Stability of Machine.

Your scroll saw must be bolted securely to a stand or work bench, In addition, if there is any tendency for the scroll saw to move during

certain operations, bolt your scroil saw stand or workbench to the floor

6. Location This scroll saw is intended for indoor use only

7. Protection: Eyes, Hands, Face, Ears, Body

a, Wear safety goggles that comply with ANSI

Z87,1 and a face shield if operation is dusty, Wear ear plugs or muffs during extended

periods of operation Do not wear gloves ....

roll tong sleeves above the elbow

b Do not cut pieces of material too small to hold

by hand,,

c Avoid awkward hand positions where a

sudden slip could cause a hand to move into the blade

d Never turn your scroll saw "ON" before

clearing the table of alf objects (tools, scraps

of wood, etc ,) except for the workpiece and related feed or support devices for the

operation planned,

e Make sure the blade teeth point downward

toward the table

f Always adjust blade tension correctly

g ALWAYS adjust the blade guard to just

contact the workpiece to protect the operator,

and to provide maximum support of

workpiece

h When cutting a large piece of material, make

sure it is supported at table height

i Hold the work firmly against the table

j, Do not feed the materiat too fast white cutting

Only feed the material fast enough so that the

blade win cu[ Keep fingers away from the blade

k Use caution when cutting off material which is

irregular in cross sectfon which could pinch the blade before the cut is completed A piece

of molding for example must lay fiat on the tabte and not be permitted to rock while being

cut

I Use caution when cutting off round material

such as dowel rods, or tubing They have a tendency to rotl while being cut causing the

blade to "bite" Always use a "V" block, or clamp round material to a miter gauge

WARNING: ALWAYS KEEP ALERT° DO NOT ALLOW FAMILIARITY (GAINED FROM FREQUENT USE OF

YOUR SCROLL SAW) TO CAUSE A CARELESS MISTAKE. ALWAYS REMEMBER THAT A CARELESS FRACTION OF A SECOND IS SUFFICIENT TO INFLICT SEVERE INJtJRY.

m When backing the blade out of the workpiece,

the blade may bind in the kerf (cut) this is usuaNy caused by sawdust clogging up the kerr If this happens: Turn off the scroll saw remove plug from power source outlet

wedge open the kerr back the blade out oi the workpiece

n Never leave the scroll saw work area with the

power on, before the machine has come to a complete stop, or without removing and

storing the switch key.

p Do not perform layout, assembly, or setup

work on the table while the cutting tool is operating

q Turn saw "OFF" and remove plug from power

supply outlet before installing or removing an accessory or attachment

& Should any part of this scroN saw be missing,

bent, or fail in any way, or any electrical component fail to perform properly, shut off

power switch and remove plug from power supply outlet Reptace damaged, missing, and/or

failed parts before resuming operation

9. Think Safety. Safety is a combination of operator common

sense and alertness whenever the scroll saw is in operation

WEAR YOUR

The operation of any power too! can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, which can result

in severe eye damage Always wear safety goggles complying with ANSI Z87,1 (shown on Package)

before commencing power tool operation Safety goggles are available at Sears retail or catalog

stores

location and function of controls

TENSION KNOB

ON/OFF SWITCH

BEVEL

SCALES

GUARD LOCK KNOBS BLADE HOLDER

BEVEL

LOCK KNOB

RETAINING CLIPS

GUARD BLOWER

TUBE ]OLDERS

BLADE HOLDER

POCKETS

TABLE I

INSERT MITER GAUGE

LOCK KNOB

BLADE STORAGE

motor specifications and electrical requirements

This machine is equipped with a 1725 RPM motor it is wired for operation on 110-t20 volts, 60 Hz.,

alternating current. (TOOL MUST NOT BE

CONVERTED TO OPERATE ON 230 VOLT) For replacement motor refer to parts list in this

manual. CONNECTING TO POWER SUPPLY OUTLET

If power cord is worn or' cut, or damaged in any way,

have it replaced immediately

WARNING: IF NOT PROPERLY GROUNDED THIS POWER TOOL CAN CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHOCK PARTICULARLY WHEN USED IN DAMP LOCATIONS CLOSE TO PLUMBING. IF AN ELECTRICAL SHOCK OCCURS THERE IS THE

POTENTIAL OF A SECONDARY HAZARD SUCH

AS YOUR HANDS CONTACTING THE SAW

BLADE,

If you are not sure that your outlet, as pictured below, is properly grounded, have it checked by a

qualified efectrician

Your unit is for use on 110-120volts, and hasa plug

that looks like illustration below

This power tool is equipped with a3=conductor cord and grounding type plug which has been approved by Underwriters' Laboratories and the Canadian Standards Association.. The ground conductor' has a

green jacket and is attached to the tool housing at one end and to the ground prong in the attachment

plug at the other' end

WARNING: DO NOT PERMIT FINGERS TO TOUCH THE TERMINALS OF PLUGS WHEN INSTALLING OR REMOVING THE PLUG TO OR FROM THE OUTLET.

3-PRONG PLUG

PROPERLY

GROUNDED

OUTLET

GROUNDING PRONG

Plug power cord intoa 110-120Vproperlygrounded type outlet protected by a 15-amp dual element time delay or Circuit-Saver fuse or circuit breaker

If the outlet you are planning to use for tMs power

tool is of the 2 prong type, DO NOT REMOVE OR

ALTER THE GROUNDING PRONG tN ANY

MANNER Use an adapter as shown below and

always connect the grounding lug to known ground

It is recommended that you have a qualified

electrician replace the TWO prong outlet with a

properly grounded THREE prong outlet

GROUNDING LUG

ADAPTER

MAKE SURE THIS IS

3-PRONG TO A

PLUG KNOWN GROUND

2*PRONG

RECEPTACLE

An adapter as illustrated is available for connecting plugs to 2-prong receptacles

WARNING: THE GREEN GROUNDING LUG EXTENDING FROM THE ADAPTER MUST BE CONNECTED TO A PERMANENT GROUND SUCH AS TO A PROPERLY GROUNDED OUTLET

BOX. NOT ALL OUTLET BOXES ARE PROPERLY

GROUNDED.

If you are not sure that your outlet box is properly

grounded, have it checked by a qualified electrician

NOTE: The adapter illustrated is for use only if you

already have a properly grounded 2-prong

receptacle. Adapter is not allowed in Canada by the Canadian Electrical Code

The use of any extension cord will cause some loss

of power. To keep this to a minimum and to prevent

over-heating and motor burn-out, use the following table to determine the minimum wire size (AWG) extension cord

Use only 3wire extension cords which have 3-prong grounding type plugs and 3-pole receptacles which

accept the tools plug

Extension Cord Length Wire Size AWG

0-25 ft. 16

26-50 ft. 14

51-100 ft, 12

contents

POWER TOOL WARRANTY ................... 2

GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

FOR POWER TOOLS ........................... 2

ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

FOR SCROLL SAW .............................. 3

MOTOR SPECIFICATIONS AND

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS ............... 4

UNPACKING AND CHECKING CONTENTS ,, 5 ASSEMBLY

Assembling Steel Legs ........................ 6

Mounting Scroll Saw on Leg Set ............. 7

Mounting Scroll Saw to Workbench ........... 7

Mounting Scroll Saw to Mounting Board .... 8

Adjusting Guard ........................... 8

Installing Miter Lock Knob ..................... 8

Blade Installation and Tensioning

for Plain-End and Pin Type Blades .......... 9

To Install/Tension Plain End Blades ........ 9

Adjusting Insert To Table ................ t0

To Install/Tension Pin Type Blades .......... tl

To Remove Plain-End or Pin Type Blades., 11

Adjusting the Blade Square to Table ........ 13

Installation of Bevel Scales ................ 14

unpacking and checking

TOOLS NEEDED

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SCROLL SAW

Tension Control Knob .................. 15

Guard Lock Knobs ............................... 15

Guard ...................................... 15

Blower Tube .................................. 15

Blade Holder Retaining Clips ............. 15

Blade Holders ................................ 15

Blade Holder Pockets ....................... 15

Miter Gauge Lock Knob ................... 15

Table Insert ................................ 15

Blade Storage ................................... 15

Bevel Lock Knob ............................... !5

Bevel Scales .................................. 15

On-Off Switch .................................. 15

Blade Storage .................................. 16

BASIC SCROLL SAW OPERATION

Sawing/Scrolling ............................. 17

Bevel Setting/Cutting ......................... 17

Use of Miter Gauge-Crosscutting .......... 18

Use of Miter Gauge-Ripping ............... 18

MAINTENANCE .................................. 18

RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ............... 19

TROUBLESHOOTING ....................... 19

REPAIR PARTS ................................ 20

contents

_1 COMBINATION SQUARE

7/16" WRENCH

3/4" WRENCH

Model 113 207600 Scroll Saw isshipped complete in

one carton but DOES NOT INCLUDE Steel Legs

Model 113,,207650 Scroll Saw is shipped complete in

one carton and INCLUDES Steel Legs

Separate all parts from packing materials and check

each item with illustration and "Table of Loose

Parts", Make certain all items are accounted for

before discarding any packing material

If any parts are missing, do not attempt to assemble the Scroll Saw, plug in the power cord, or turn the switch on until the missing parts are obtained and installed correctly

Wipe the base with a clean, dry cloth

WARNING: FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, NEVER

CONNECT PLUG TO POWER SOURCE OUTLET UNTIL ALL ASSEMBLY STEPS ARE COMPLETE, AND YOU HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE SAFETY AND OPERATIONAL INSTRUCTIONS,.

MEDIUM SCREWDRIVER

COMBINATION SQUARE MUST BE TRUE

_. STRAtGHT EDGE OF

DRAW LIGHT LINE ON 8CARD ALONG THIS EDGE

SHOULD BE NO GAP OR OVERLAP HERE WHEN

SQUARE IS FLIPPED OVER IN DOTTED POSITION

Item

Table 0f LooseParts Qty.

Scroll Saw ............................ 1

Blade Pack (containing 3 blades) ..... !

Miter Gauge ........................... !

Owner's Manual .................... 1

Bag Assembly Part #66031 ............

A BOARD 314' THICK

_'" BE

PERFECTLY STRAIGHT

Containing the following parts:

Holder, Blade ..................... 4

Clip, Blade ........................... 4

Key, Switch ............................... 1

Knob ................................. 1

Wedge, Rip Fence ............... 1

Blade Holder Key .................... 2

Wrench, Hex "L"3f32 ............. 1

Scale, Bevel ......................... 2

Insert, Table ............................ I

Screw Soc Set t0-32 x 1/4 ........ 4

Washer 13/64 x 5/8 x 1/32 ........ t

*Nuts, Hex 1t4-20 .................. 4

*L0ckwasher 1/4 ................. 4

*Bolts, Carriage 1/4-20 x 2-1/2 ....... 4

*Bumper, Rubber ..................... 4

*Washer 17164 x 314 x 1t16 ....... 4

Z_C0ntained in separate bag inside loose parts bag #66031

"Moun_ing Hardware for workbench or mounting board

_/10

654

2 !

Item Description Qty,

1 Screw, Serrated Truss Hd. 114-20 x 5/8. 24

2 Le .............................. 4

3 Stilfener, Side ........... :i,:i,ii: 2

4 *Lockwasher, Ext 114 .................... 24

5 *Nut, Hex 1t4-20 ........................ 24

6 Stiffener, End .............................. 2

7 *Nut, Hex 112-13 ........................ 8

8 Foot, Leveling 4 9 *Washer17/641b_iiiiiiill iiiiiii, ii 4

I0 Screw Hex Hd 1/4-20 x 1-1/4 ........ 4

"Parts contained in Loose Parts Bag No 66037

assembly

1 2

SPECIAL NOTE: It is normal for this scroll saw to vibrate during operation. For this reason the scroll

saw MUST be fastened down securely to a leg set or workbench during operation.

This Leg Set is included with Model No 113,207650

only,

NOTE: For illustrative purposes, the Scroll Saw is

shown mounted on the Craftsman Catalog No 9-

22239 Steel Leg Set

ASSEMBLING STEEL LEGS

1_insert the Truss Head Screws through the holes

in the legs, then through the holes in the stiffeners, MAKE SURE THE SCREWS GO

THROUGH THE HOLES iN THE SIDE

STIFFENERS MARKED "X"

2 Install Iockwashers and screw on the nuts, butdo

not tighten until completely assembled

3 Install leveling feet as shown, To level Leg Set,

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

NOTE: These levelers are not intended for height

adjustment

FOR LEG SET

SIDE STIFFNER

END

STIFFNER

SCREWS THROUGH HOLES MARKED "X"

1/2 IN, HEX NUTS

SAW MOUNTING HOLES

MOUNTING SCROLL SAW ON LEG SET

1 Place the Scroll Saw on the Steel Legs, position

as shown by aligning the mounting holes in the

base of the Scroll Saw with those in the END STIFFENERS (marked with an X in the

illustration)

2 Mount saw to Leg Set using three (3) 1/4-20

carriage bolts, three (3) I/4-20 nuts, three (3)flat washers, and three (3) 1/4" Iockwashers Tighten nuts using wrench

MOUNTING SCROLL SAW TO WORKBENCH

Anytime the Scroli Saw is in operation, it must be fastened securely to a firm, supporting surface such as a Leg Set (9-22239) or a workbench

When mounting Scroll Saw to a workbench, holes should be drilled through supporting surface of the workbench using dimensions illustrated

! Scroll Saw should be bolted securely using the

following hardware found in Loose Parts Bag:

Four (4) 1/4-20 carriage bolts, four (4) 1/4-20 nuts, four (4) flatwashers, and four (4)

fockwashers, Bolts must be of sufficient length to accomodate the saw base, rubber bumpers, washers, hex nuts, and thickness of the supporting surface

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2 Locate four (4) rubber bumpers in Loose Parts

Bag These should be used when mounting Scroll Saw on a solid surface

3 Locate and mark holes where Scrot{ Saw is to be

mounted

4 Drill four (4) 5/16" diameter holes through

workbench

5, Place rubber bumpers over holes in workbench,

with large opening in rubber bumper against top surface of workbench

6 Place Scroll Saw on rubber bumpers and align

holes in workbench, rubber bumpers, and Scroll Saw Base,

7 insert and tighten all four (4) bolts, washers,

Iockwashers, and nuts using wrench

\ /

PLACE RUBBER BUMPERS

OVER HOLES IN

WORKBENCH

_ CARRIAGE

BOLT

II RUBBER BUMPER

assembly

24 _ ....

MOUNTING SCROLL SAW TO MOUNTING BOARD

An alternate method of mounting is to fasten Scroll Saw to a mounting board The board should be of sufficient size to avoid tipping of saw while in use. Any good grade of plywood or chipboard with a 3/4"

minimum thickness is recommended._

1 Follow instructions for mounting to a workbench,

substituting a board 12"x 24" minimum size and using 1/4 inch fiat head screws, Iockwashers, and hex nuts, Screws must be of sufficient length to

accomodate saw base, rubber feet, washers, hex

nuts, and thickness of supporting board NOTE: Holes must be counter sunk so screw

heads are flush with bottom surface of supporting board

Locate, mark, and drill holes through mounting

board, and install screws, iockwashers, and nuts

Tighten with wrench

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ADJUSTING GUARD

The Scroll Saw is shipped with a guard arid lock knobs installed

1 Adjust guard by loosening the two (2) guard lock

knobs and raising guard to desired height above table Tighten guard lock knobs by hand.

2 Guard should be against top of workpiece to

provide additional control, but permit movement of workpiece, flat on table.

FROM BOTTOM OF MOUNTING

BOARD

16" DIA, HOLES{4)

"_----_ 12-1/2 =[

__ COUNTER SINK

3. Securely clamp board to workbench using C clampsr

NOTE: Supporting surface where Scroll Saw is

mounted should be examined carefully after mounting to insure that no movement

during use can result, if any tipping or walking is noted, secure workbench, legs, or

supporting surface before operating Scroll Saw.

GUARD

LOCK KNOBS

GUARD

WORKPIECE

INSTALLING MITER LOCK KNOB

1 Locate one (1) miter gauge lock knob, one (1)

13/64 x 5/8 x 1/32 washer, and one (1) wedge

among loose parts

2. Insert wedge into tapered recess next to front miter slot

3 Install washer and knob from underside of table,

by engaging knob into wedge.. Tighten knob by hand

NOTE: A miter gauge is included with the Scroll

Saw With the wedge locking feature, the operator can use the miter guage to perform

ripping as well as miter and crosscuts.

MITER GAUGE

WEDGE

{

WASHER

MITER GAUGE,__

LOCK KNOB _J_

MITER GAUGE

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