Craftsman 113235501 Owner’s Manual

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Serial Number
Model and serial number may be
found attached to the right side of
housing.
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FOR YOUR
SAFETY:
READ ALL
INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY
, S/CRRFT3M
SCROLL
assembly ooperati
. repair parts
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, ILo60179 U.S.A.
Part No. SP5693 Printed in U.S.A
i i_iFULL ON E YEAR WARRAN _ ON CRAFTSMAN SCROLL SAW
If within Oneye&_from the date of purchase this craftsman SCroll Saw fails due to a defect in material or work-
manship, Sears will repair itfree of charge. WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY SIMPLY RETURNING THE CRAFTSMAN SCROLL SAW TO THE
NEAREST SEARS RETAIL/CATALOG STORE OR SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES.
THIS WARRANTY APPLIES ONLY WHILE THIS PRODUCT tS 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.
_I_ Sears. Roebuck and Co., D817 WA Hoflman Estates, IL. 60179 ._
safety instructions for scroll saw
Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert and knowing how your scroll saw works. Read this man-
ual to understand this saw.
Safety Signal Words DANGER: means if the safety information is not followed someone will be seriously injured or killed.
WARNING: means if the safety information is not fol- lowed someone could be seriously injured or killed.
CAUTION: means if the safety information is not followed someone might be injured.
BEFORE USING THE SAW
- NEVER STAND ON TOOL Serious injury could occur if the tool tips or you accidentally hit the cutting tool, Do
not store anything above or near the tool where any- one might stand on the tooi to reach them,
To avoid injury or death from electrical shock:
GROUND THE SAW. This saw has an approved 3 con- ductor cord and a 3-prong grounding the plug. Use
only 3-wire, grounded outlets rated 120 volts, 15 amperes (arnps), The green conductor in the cord is
the grounding wire, To avoid electrocution, NEVER
connect the green wire to a live terminal,
Make sure your fingers do not touch the ptug's metal prongs when plugging or unplugging the saw
IWARNING: To avoid mistakes that could cause serf [
Ious permanent injury, do not plug the saw in until i Ithe following steps are completed.
.- Assembly and af gnment (See pages 7-12) Inspect your saw
earn the tJSe and funct0n of the's eed contm|:ON_ . - " "
L ...... P DISCONNECT THE SAW. To avoid injury from accidental
OFF knob, beve 10ckknob blade ho ders blade SUp- starin un lug the saw turn the sw tch off and remove pol ; ' , - the switch key before changing the setup, removing cov-
pages: 13-14) : ers, guards or blade.
- Review and uriderstand all safety instructions and operating procedures in this manual.
Review of the maintenance methods for this saw: (See page i8)Read the WARNING label below, found on the base of the saw.
= - g, P
rt hold down, tension knob and blade guard (See
BEFORE EACH USE:
WHEN INSTALLING OR MOVING THE SAW
AVOID DANGEROUS INVIRONMENT. Use the saw in a dry indoor place, protected from rain. Keep work area well lighted.
To avoid injury from unexpected saw movement:
Turn saw off and unplug cord before moving the saw.
o Put the saw on a firm level sudace where there is
plenty of room for handling and properly supporting the workpiece.
Support the saw so the table is level and the saw does not rock.
- Bolt the saw to the work surface if it tends to slip, walk,
or slide during operations like cutting long heavY boards, or when using an auxiliary table.
ILWARNING t
L
CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Check for:
Alignment of moving pads. . Binding of moving parts
. Broken parts. o Stable mounting. . Any other conditions that may affect the way
the saw works.
If any part is missing, bent or broken in any way,
or any electrical parts don't work properly, turn the
saw off and unp]ug the saw REPLACE damaged, missing or faited parts before using the saw again KEEP GUARD IN PLACE and in working order
MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep the saw clean for best and safest performance Follow instructions for lubricating
REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES
from too! before turning it on To avoid injury from jams, slips or thrown
pieces:
Choose the right size and style blade for the materiaI and the type of cutting you p!an to do.
USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. (See page 19). Consult this owner's manual for
recommended accessories. Follow the instruc- tions that come with the accessories, The use of
improper accessories may cause risk ol injury to person.
Make sure the blade teeth point downward, toward the table.
Make sure the blade tension is properly adjusted.
° Make sure the bevel lock knob is tight and no
parts have excessive play.
. To avoid accidental blade con_acf, minimize blade
breakage and provide maximum btade support, always adjust the blade hold down and blade guard to just clear the workpiece.
KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN, Cluttered areas
and benches invite accidents. Floor must not be slippery.
To avoid burns or other fire damage, never use the
saw near flammable liquids, vapors or gases. PLAN AHEAD TO PROTECT YOUR EYES, HANDS, FACE, EARS.
KNOW YOUR SAW. Read and understand the owner's manual and labels affixed to the tooi, Learn
ils application and limitations as well as the specific potential hazards peculiar to this tool
To avoid iniury from accidental contact with moving parts, don't do tayout, assembly, or setup work on
the saw white any parts are movir_g.
AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. P,aake sure switch is "OFF" before plugging saw into a power outlet.
Plan your work.
- USE ]-HE RIGHT TOOL. Don't force too{ or attachment to do a job it was Rot desigr_ed to do
Use this scroli saw to cut only wood woodqike products, plastics and non-,ferrous metals.
CAUTION: This saw is NOT designed for cutting ferrous metals like iron or steel. When
cutting non-ferrous metals (brass, copper and aluminum, etc.), metal shavings can react with
wood dust and start a fire. To avoid this:
Disconnect any type of dust co!letting hose from the saw.
Remove all traces of wood dusl from on and around the saw,
Remove all metal shavings lrom on or around the saw before sawing wood again.
Dress for safety.
Any power saw can throw foreign objects into the eyes. This can cause permanent eye damage. Wear
safely goggles (not glasses) thai comply with ANSI Z87,1 (shown on package). Everyday eyeglasses have only impact resistant lenses. They
are not safely g]asses. Safety goggles are available
at Sears Retail or Catalog Stores_ Glasses or
goggles not in compliance with ANSI Z871 could
seriously hurt you when they break.
Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties or
ieweiry (rings, wristwatches}. They can gt}t
caught and draw you into moving parts.
o Wear nonslip footwear,
Tie back iong hair.
Roll long sJeeve:s above the elbow. , Noise teveis vary widely. To avoid possible
hearing damage, wear ear plugs or muffs when
using saw _or hours at a time.
For dusty operations, wear a dusl mask along
with the safety gogg!es
inspect your workpiece.
Make sure lh_:_re _re no nails or foreign obiecls i,_
the part of the wo_kpiece to be cLJt.
Use extra caution with large, very small or awkward workpieces:
o Never use this too1 to finish pieces too s,ma]} _,o
hoid by hated. Use extra supports (tables, saw horses, b_ecks,
etc.) for any workpieces _arge enough to tp
when no_ held down to !he tabie top
NEVER use another peTson as a subsfitule for a !able ex!ension, or as additional suppor_ !or a workpiece o_ to help Iced s_;pport or puit ti_e workpiece
WEAR YOUR
:tions for scroll saw
. cauS-
....... Wait for a mov ng Pads to stop
: L_UTonlyone worKplece aT a [tme - -'
Clear eveL=hin exce t the work iece and e ° " Wt!]afa[badescrewdriver"--
support dev ces offthe table before turn ng the saw on. by i,nsertlng into the slotted end of motor shaft located
Plan the way you will hold the workpiece from start to
finish, tng up the workpiece.
Do not hand hold pieces so small that your fingers will go under the blade guard. Use jigs or fixtures to hold the
work and keep your hands away from the blade ....
SECURE WORK. Use clamps to hold work when practi-
cal. It's often safer than using your hand and frees both
hands tooperate, the too_.
Avoid awkward operations and hand positions where a sudden slip could cause fingers or hand to move intothe
blade.
DON'T OVERREACH. Keep good footing and balance. Keep your face and body to one side of the blade, out of
line with a possible thrown piece if the blade should
break.
WHENEVER SAW IS RUNNING:
WARNING: Don't let familiarity (gained from fre- quent use of your scroll saw) cause a careless
mistake. A careless fraction of a second is
enough to cause a severe injury,
Before starting your cut, watch the saw while it runs. If it makes an unfamiliar noise or vibrates a little, stop imme- diately. Turn the saw off. Unplug the saw. Do not restart until finding and correcting the problem.
KEEP CHlLDREN AWAY. Keep all visitors a safe dis-
tance from the saw. Make sure bystanders are clear of the saw and workpiece.
DON'T FORCE TOOL. it will do the job better and safer at its designed rate. Feed the workpiece into the saw
blade only fast enough to let it cut without bogging down or binding.
Before freeing any jammed material,
* Turn switch "OFF"
- Remove switch key. o Unplug the saw.
- Wait for all moving parts to stop.
ry_ g p p r aTee
- Unplugthe saw.
turn motor shaft by hand
al tne center oTme motor hOUsing. LJOthis white PaCK-
Before removing loose pieces from the table, turn saw off and wait for all moving parts to stop.
BEFORE LEAVI NG THE SAW:
Wait for all moving parts to stop. MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD-PROOE Unplug the saw.
Lock the shop or ON/OFF knob_ Store the key away from children and others not qualified to use the tool
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motor specifications and eUectricaBrequirements
This machine is equipped with, a 1725 RPM motor. It is
wired for operation on 120V, 60Hz, alternating current.
For replacement motor, refer to parts list inthis manual.
CONNECTING TO POWER SUPPLY OUTLET
If power cord is worn or cut, or damaged inany 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 potential of a sec-
ondary hazard, such as your hands contacting the saw blade.
If you are not sure that you outlet, as pictured below, is
properly grounded, have it checked by a qualified electri- cian.
Your unit is for use on 120 volts and has a plug that looks
like the illustration below.
This power tool is equipped with a 3-conductor cord and grounding type plug which has a grounding prong approved by Underwriters' Laboratories. The ground corn
ductor has a green jacket and is attached to the tool housing at one end and to the ground prong in the attach- ment plug at the other end.
This plug requires a mating 3-conductor grounded type outlet as shown.
3-Prong
Plug
Properly
Grounded
Outlet
@
Grounding
Prong
If the outlet you are planning to use for the power tool is of the 2-prong type, DO NOT REMOVE OR ALTER THE
GROUNDING PRONG IN ANY MANNER. Use an adapter as shown below and always connect the ground- ing tug to known ground.
11is recommended that you have a qualified electrician replace the TWO print outlet with a properly grounded THREE prong outlet.
Grounding Lug
Make Sure This Is
3 Pron / _
Connected to a
--Known Ground "_--2-Pron g
Receptacle
Adapter
An adapter, as illustrated, is available for connecting plugs to 2-prong receptacles.
WARNING:
The green grounding lug extending from I
the adapter must be connected to a permanent l
ground such as to a properly grounded outlet box. I
INotall outlet boxes are properly grounded. 1
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.
NOTE: Make sure the proper extension cord is used and in good condition.
The use of any extension cord will cause some loss of
power. To keep this to a minimum and to prevent overheating
and motor bum-out, use the table below to determine the minimum wire size (A,W.G.) extension cord.
Use only 3-wire extension cords which have 3-prong grounding type plugs and 3-prong receptacles which accept the tools plug.
WARNING: Do not permit fingers to touch the termi-I
nals of plug when installing or removing the plug to
or from the outlet.
Plug power cord into a 120V properly grounded type out- let.
Length A.W.G.
I Extension Cord Wire Size
0-26 Ft. 18
26-50 Ft. 16
s or woodworking
,
3, Sawblade Path - the area of the workpiece
directly in line with and moving toward the
sawblade edge.
4. Bevel - the ability to slant the table to make angle cuts. An angle cutting operation through
the face of the board.
edge of the workpiece
the blade firsti
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contents
Warranty Information.; ........................................... 2
Safety Instruction for Scroll Saws .......................... 2
Motor Specs and Electrical Information .................. 5
Glossary of Terms for Woodworking ...................... 6
Unpacking and Checking Contents ....................... 6
Assembly ............................................................ _..,7
Setting Table for Hodzontal or Bevel Cutting... 8
Aligning the Bevel Indicator. ............................. 8
Removing and Installing Blades ............................. 10
Mounting the Scroll Saw ....................................... 12
m
5. Blade Tooth Set - the distance that the edge
of the sawblade tooth is bent (or set) outward from the side of the blade,
6. Trailing Edge, the workpiece edge fast cut by the sawblade.
7. Workpiece - the item on which the cutting operation is being performed.
Getting to Know Your Scroll Saw ......................... 13
Operation ............................................................ 15
Making Interior Cuts ....................................... 1 7
Maintenance ................................................... 18
Wiring Diagram ..................................................... 18
Recommended Accessories .................................. l 9
Trouble Shooting .................................................. 1 9
Repair Parts ......................................................... 20
Notes .................................................................. 22
Service Information .............................................. 24.
unpackingand checking contents
TOOLSNEEDED
MEDIUMFLAT BLADESCREWDRIVER
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.
IMPORTANT: Never lift this saw by the arm
which holds the blade or damage will occur to your saw.
Separate all parts from packaging matenals ano
check each item with illustration and "Table of
LooseParts". Make certain all itemsare accounted
for before discarding any packagingmaterial.
If any parts are missing, do not attempt to
assemble the Scroll Saw, plug m the power cord or turn the switch on until the missing parts are
obtained and installed correctly.
Table of Loose Parts Qty.
A 16" Scroll Saw ........................................... 1
B Blade Guard .............................................. 1
C Owner's Manual ........................................ 1
D Loose Parts Bag containing:
Blade ........................................................ 1
Switch Key ................................................ 1
NOTE: Hardware to mount this scroll saw to a bench or leg set is _supplied. See mounting
instructions for recommended hardware size.
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DO NOT LIFT SAW BY THIS ARM
LIFT HERE
assembay
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 operating
instructions.
LIFT HERE
1, Lift the saw by the frame and base and place
scroll saw on work bench
2. Familiarize yourself with the controls and features of this scroll saw indicated in the
illustration.
TENSION KNOB
FRAME
(LIFT HERE)
BEVEL SCALE
,,,
ARM BEARINGS
MOUNTING HOLES
BEVEL
POINTER
GUARD
STATIONARY
BLADE HOLDER
BLADE
SWITCH
SWITCH KEY
TABLE
LOCK KNOB
BASE
(LIFT HERE)
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