Craftsman 113236090 Owner’s Manual
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Model No.
113.236090
Serial
Number
Model and serial num-
bers may be found
attached to the right
side of arm housing.
You should record both
model and serial num-
bers in a safe place for
future use,
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FOR YOUR
SAFETY
READ ALL
INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY
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®
16 iNCH VARIABLE
SPEED SCROLL SAW
- assembly
• operating
° repair parts
Sears, Roebuck and Coo, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
Part No SP5837 Printed in USA,
_FULi-ONF YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN BENCHTOP TOOLS
If this Scroll Saw fails due to a defect in material or workmanship,
within one year from the date of purchase, RETURN IT TO THE NEAR=
EST SEARS SERVICE CENTER IN THE UNITED STATES, and Sears will
repair it, free of Charge.
If this Scroll Saw is used for commercial or rental purposes, warranty
will apply for ninety days from the date of purchase.
This warranty applies only while this product is 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., D817 WA Hoffman Estates, IL. 60179
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Safety Instructions for Scroll Saw
Safety is a combination of common your scroll saw works. Read this manual
sense, staying alert and knowing how to understand this saw.
Safety Signal Words
DANGER: means if the safety informa- seriously injured or killed.
tion is not followed someone will be seri- CAUTION: means if the safety informa-
ous]y injured or killed, tion is not followed someone might be
WARNING: means if the safety informa- njured.
tion is not followed someone could be
Before Using The Saw
WARNING: To avoid mistakes
that could cause serious perma-
nent injury, do not plug the saw in
until the following steps are com-
pleted.
• Completely assemble and align saw
(see "Assembly and Alignment" sec-
tions w_hin).
• Learn the use and function of the
speed control ON-OFF knob, bevel lock
knob blade holders, blade support,
hold down, tension knob, and blade
guard. (See "Getting to Know Your
Scroll Saw" section.)
* Review and understand all safety
instructions and operating procedures
in this manual.
* Review the maintenance methods for
this saw. (See "Maintenance" section.)
- Read the warning label below, found on
the base of the saw.
1. Readmanual before usingsaw,
2. Wearsafely goggleslhet meet ANStZ87.1 S_ndards,
3. Besere blade is inslalladwlthteeth pointing down.
4, Properlyadjusthelddow_,
S.' Keepfingersaway hem the movingblade.
S. DOnotronleve is_mme_tcutoffpiaces_untitblade has stopped.
7. Mnlntnlnp_per adiustznunt Ofblade tensio_.
8. Holdwed(piece fimlly _llales4 Ibe table.
9. Turnpower off a_dwait for bladeto st_pbefere adlu_ng orservicinlD.
50_t700 RPM 1 PHASE 120 VOLT AC ONLY 60 HZ L2 AMPS
..... L ...... . _ ,
When Installing or Moving The Saw
Avoid Dangerous Environment. Use
the saw in a dry indoor place, protected
from rain. Keep work area wel! lighted.
To avoid injury from unexpected saw
movement:
oTurn saw off and unplug cord before
moving the saw.
- Place the saw on a firm level surface
where there is plenty of room for han-
dling and properly supporting the work-
piece.
. Support the saw so the table is level
and the saw does not rock.
o Bott the saw to the work surface if it
tends to slip, walk, or slide during oper-
ations like cutting long heavy boards, or
when using an auxiliarytabte.
° Never Stand On Tool. Serious injury
Before Each Use
Inspect your saw.
Disconnect The Saw. To avoid injury
from accidental starting, unplug the saw,
turn the switch off and lock out the switch
before changing the setup, removing
covers, guards or blade.
Check For Damaged Parts. Check for:
• Alignment of moving parts,
- Binding of moving parts.
° Broken parts,
• 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
unplug the saw. Replace damaged,
missing or failed 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 tool before turning it on.
To avoid injury from jams, slips or
thrown pieces
° Use Only Recommended Accesso-
ries. (See "Recommended Accesso-
ries" section), Consult this owners
manual for recommended accessories.
could occur Jfthe tool tips or you acci-
dentally hit the cutting toot. Do not store
any item above or near the tool where
anyone might stand on the scroll saw to
reach that item.
To avoid injury or death from electri-
cal shock:
• Ground the saw. This saw has an
approved 3 conductor cord and a 3-
prong grounding type plug. Use only 3-
wire, grounded outlets rated 120 volts,
15 amperes (amps). The green con-
ductor inthe cord is the grounding wire.
To avoid electrocution, NEVER con-
nect the green wire to a live terminal.
oMake sure your fingers do not touch
the plug's metal prongs when plugging
or unplugging the saw.
Follow the instructions that come with
the accessories. The use of improper
accessories may cause risk of injury to
person.
• Choose the right size and style blade
for the material and the type of cutting
you plan to do.
° Make sure the blade teeth point down-
ward, toward the table.
• Make surethe blade tension is properly
adjusted,
• 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 liq-
uids, vapors or gases,
• Know Your Saw. Read and under-
stand the owners manual and labels
affixed to the tool, Learn its application
and limitations as well as the specific
potential hazards peculiar to this tool.
° To avoid injury from accidental contact
with moving parts, don't do _ayout,
assembly, or setup work on the saw
while any parts are moving.
• Avoid Accidental Starting. Make sure
switch is "OFF" before plugging saw
into a power outlet.
Safety Instructions for Scroll Saw (continued)
Plan Your Work.
- Use The Right Tool. Don't force tool or
attachment to do a job it was not
designed to do.
• Use this scroll saw to cut only wood,
woodlike products, plastics and nonfer-
rous metals.
Plan Ahead To Protect Your Eyes, Hands, Face and Ears
Any power saw can throw foreign objects
into the eyes. This can cause permanent
eye damage. Wear safety goggles (not
glasses) that comply with ANSi Z87.1
(shown on package). Everyday eye-
glasses have only impact resistanl
lenses. They are not safety glasses.
Safety goggles are available at Sears
Retail Stores. Glasses or goggles not in
compltance with ANSI Z87.1 could seri-
ously hurt you when they break.
WEAR YOUR
Dress for safety
• Do not wear bose clothing, gloves,
neckties or jewelry (rings, wrist-
watches). They can get caught aria
draw you into moving parts.
oWear nonslip footwear.
oTie back long hair.
oRoll long sleeves above the elbow.
° Noise levels vary wide!y.To avoid pos-
sible hearing damage, wear ear plugs
or muffs when using saw for hours ata
time.
• For dusty operations, Wear a dust mask
along with the safety gogg lee
CAUTION: This saw is NOT
designed for cutting ferrous metals
like iron or steel. When cutting
nonferrous metals (brass, copper
and aluminum, etc.), metal shav-
ings can react with wood dust and
start a fire. To avoid this:
- Remove all traces of wood dust
from on and around the saw.
- Remove all metal shavings from
on or around the saw before saw-
ing wood again.
Inspect Your Workpiece.
Make sure there are no nails or foreign
objects in the part of the workpiece to be
cut.
Use extra caution with large, very
small or awkward workpieces
* Never use this tool to finish pieces too
small to hold by hand.
° Use extra supports (tables, saw horses,
blocks, ezc.)for any workpieces large
enough to tip when not held down to
the table top.
. Never use another person as a substi-
tute for a table extension, or as addi-
tional support for a workpiece or to hetp
feed. support or pull the workpiece.
° When cutting irregularly shaped work*
;31eces,plan your work so it wilt not
pinch the b_ade.A piece of molding, for
example, must fay flat or be held by a
fixture or jig that will net let it twist, rock
or slip while being cut.
• Properly support round material such
as dowel rods or tubing. They have a
tendency to roll during a cut, causing
the blade to "bite". To avoid this,
always use "V" blocks.
oCut only one workpiece at a time.
° Clear everything except the workpiece
and related support devices off the
table before turning the saw on.
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Plan the way you will hold the work-
piece from start to finish.
* Do not hand hold pieces so smatl 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.
° Avoid awkward operations and hand
Whenever Saw Is Running
WARNING: Don't let familiarity
(gained from frequent use of your
scroll saw) cause a careless mis-
take. A careless fraction of a sec-
ond is enough to cause a severe
injury.
oBefore starting your cut, watch the saw
while it runs. If it makes an unfamiliar
noise or vibrates excessively, stop
immediately. Turn the saw off. Unplug
the saw. Do not restart untif finding and
correcting the problem.
* Keep Children Away. Keep all visitors
a safe distance from the saw. Make
sure bystanders are clear of the saw
and workpiece.
* Don't Force Tool. It will do the job bet-
ter 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.
positions where a sudden slip could
cause fingers or hand to move into the
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 s_eutd break.
Before Freeing Any Jammed Material.
* Turn switch "OFF"
oWait for all moving parts to stop.
- Unplug the saw,
When backing up the workpiece, the
blade may bind in the kerf (cut). This
is usually caused by sawdust clog-
ging up the kerr. If this happens:
- Turn switch "OFF".
- Wait for all moving parts to stop.
. Unplug the saw.
. With a flat blade screwdriver, turn
motor shaft by hand. Insert the screw-
driver into the slotted end of motor
shaft located at the center of the motor
housing. Do this while backing up the
workpiece.
Before removing loose pieces from
the table, turn saw off and wait for all
moving parts to stop.
Before Leaving the Saw
• Wait for all moving parts to stop,
• Make Workshop Child-proof. Unplug
the saw, Lock the workshop and ON/
OFF knob on the saw, Store the key
away from children and others not qual-
ified to use the tool,
Glossary of Terms for Woodworking ......
Kerf -the slot cut by the blade.
Leading Edge - the edge of the work-
piece which is pushed into the blade
first.
Sawbtade Path - the area of the work-
piece directly in line with and moving
toward the sawblade edge,
Bevel - the ability to slant the table to
make angle cuts, An angle cutting opera-
tion through the face of the board,
Blade Tooth Set - the distance that the
edge of the sawblade tooth is bent (or
set) outward from the side of the blade,
Trailing Edge - the workpiece edge last
cut by the sawblade.
Workpiece - the item on which the cut-
ting operation is being performed,
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Motor Specifications and Electrical Requiremen ts
::p_o,,erS.ppiyand.otorSpecif cot ons
:i WARNINGI T0 avoid eiectri_al haz- _e_
:i : ards; fire hazards or damageto the I _n this saw. Changes to the t
;; Operation using the voltage shown, hazard.
;.=. __ . . ^__ speecl motor nawng me TOt ng specsfF
; amp branch c!rcult _Use a t5*_,qJ -. .
I time delay type fuse or circuit cations. , ,
i breaker To avoid shock or fire, if Voltage 1t0-120
i aged in any way, have it replaced Amperes ,
i immediately. Hertz (Cycles) 60
:t0oi, use proper circuit protection; _ internal wiring will create a fire haz- I
Your toot is Wired at the factory for Iard and may also create a shock I
Connect too to a power line with .....
,h ....... _,^, ^t, ..... ,4_ ! = This machine Is equipped w_tha variable
power cord is worn or cut, or dam- - .... 1 2
For replacement moto_ and contro-------_ Phase single
board, refer to parts list in this manual, RPM 500-1700
Rotation of Shaft Clockwise
uu m i,i i i,, ....
General Electrical Connections
DANGER: To avoid electrocution:
. Use only identical replacement
parts when servicing_ Servicing
should be performed by a quali-
fied service technician.
, Do not use in rain or where floor
is wet.
This tool is intended for indoor res-
idential use only.
to touch the terminals of plug when
installing or removing the plug to
I ARNING: Do not permit fingers
or from the outlet.
If power cord isworn or cut, or damaged
in any way, have it replaced immedi-
ately,
110-120Volt, 60 Hz. Tool
Information
NOTE: The plug supplied on your tool
may not fit into the outlet you are plan-
ning to use. Your local electrical code
may require slightly different power cord
plug connections, if these differences
exist refer to and make the proper
adjustments per your local code before
your too] is plugged in and turned on.
In the event of a malfunction or break-
down, grounding provides a path of least
resistance for electric current to reduce
the risk of electric shock This tool is
equipped with an electric cord having an
equipment grounding conductor and a
grounding plug, as shown. The plug
must be plugged into a matching outlet
that is properly installed and grounded in
accordance with all local codes and ordi-
nances.
Do not modify the plug provided, tfit will
not fit the outlet, have the proper outlet
installed by a qualified electrician.
A temporary adapter may be used to
connect this plug to a 2-pole outlet, as
shown, if a properly grounded outlet is
not available. This tempo[ary adapter
should be used only until a properly
grounded outlet can be installed by a
qualified electrician. The green colored
rigid ear, lug and the like, extension from
the adapter must be connected to a per-
manent ground such as a properly
grounded outlet box.
Improper connection of the equipment
grounding conductor can result in a risk
of electric shock, The conductor with
insulation having an outer surface that is
green with or without yellow stripes is the
equipment grounding conductor. ]f repair
or replacement of the electric cord or
plug is necessary, do not connect the
equipment-grounding conductor to a live
terminal.
Ifthe grounding instructions are not com-
pletely understood, or if you are in doubt
as to whether the tool is properly
grounded check with a qualified electri-
cian or service personnel.
WARNING: If not properly
grounded, this tool can cause an
electrical shock, particularly when
used indamp locations, in proxim-
ity to plumbing, or out of doors, tf
an electrical shock occurs there is
the potential of a secondary haz=
ard, such as your hands contacting
the sawblade.
Properly
Grounded
Outlet
\
Green i_"_ I
J_
/flu}
/n u_
3-Prong Plug
0
Grounding
Prong
Make sure this
Is Connected
toa Known
Ground
Gro0n0,°gLo, I lll
a-Prong _1_'] i_._-
Plug %, li
Adapter
NOTE: The adapter illustrated is for use
only if you already have a properly
grounded 2-prong outlet.
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Motor Specifications and Electrical Requirements (continued)
Wire Sizes
NOTE: Make sure the proper extension
cord is used and is in good condition.
The use of any extension cord will cause
some loss of power. To keepthis to a
minimum and to prevent overheating
and motor bum-out, use the table shown
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-pote receptacles which accept the
tools plug.
Cord Length , .for (A.W.G.)
0-25 Ft. 18
26-50 Ft, 16
Wire Sizes Required
110-120V
Table of Contents
Safety Instructions for Scroll Saw ........ 2
Safety Signal Words ......................... 2
Before Using The Saw ..................... 2
When Installing or Moving The Saw .3
Before Each Use: ............................. 3
Safety Instructions for Scroll Saw ........4
Plan Ahead To Protect Your Eyes,
Hands, Face and Ears: ................... 4
Whenever Saw Is Running: .............. 5
Before Leaving the Saw: ................. 5
Giossary of Terms for Woodworking .... 5
Motor Specifications and Electrical
Requirements .................................. 6
Power Supply and Motor
Specifications,....._ ............................ 6
General Electrical Connections ........ 6
110-120 Volt, 60 Hz. Tool
Information :....... ,:............................. 7
Wire Sizes .........:............. :................ 8
Table of Contents ................................. 8
Unpacking and Checking Contents ...... 9
Tools Needed L;................................ 9
Unpacking ........................................ 9
List of Loose Parts .,_....................... 9
Getting to Know your Scroll Saw ....... 10
Align ment (Adjustments) .................... 12
Changing the Table Bevel Angle ....12
To Align the Bevel Indicator ............ 12
Adjusting Work Hold-down ............. 13
Over Tensioning Or Under Tensioning
Blade ............................................. 13
Removing Pin End Blades ............. 14
Installing Pin End Blades ............... 15
Removing Plain End Blades .......... 16
installing Plain End Blades ............ 17
Dust Blower .................................... 18
Blade Guard ................................... !8
Mounting the Scroll Saw .................... 18
Workbench Applications ................ I8
Leg Set Applications ....................... 18
Safety Instructions for Basic Saw
Operations .................................... 19
Before Each Use: ........................... 19
Plan Ahead To Protect Your Eyes,
Hands, Face And Ears: ................. 20
Whenever Saw Is Running: ........... 20
Before Leaving The Saw: ............... 21
Basic Saw Operations ....................... 2!
General Instructions ....................... 2t
Making Interior Scroll Cuts ............. 22
Choice of Blade and Speed ........... 22
Maintenance ...................................... 23
Sears Recommends the Following
Accessories .................................. 23
Recommended Accessories .......... 23
Troubleshooting ................................. 24
Wiring Diagram .................................. 25
Repair Parts ....................................... 26
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Unpacking and Checking Contents ..............
Tools Needed
Medium Standard Screwdriver
Combination Square
Unpacking
WARNING: To avoid injury, from
unexpected starting or electrical
shock, do not plug the power cord
into a power source outlet during
unpacking and assembly, This
cord must remain unplugged
whenever you are working on the
saw
Here
Your scroll saw is fully assembled and
shipped complete in one box.
IMPORTANT: Never lift this saw bythe
arm which holds the blade or damage
will occur to your saw.
Separate all parts from packaging mate-
rials and check each item with illustration
and "List of Loose Parts". Make certain
all items are accounted for before dis-
carding any packaging material.
NOTE: Before beginning assembly,
check that al] parts are included, ifyou
are missing any part, do not assemble
the saw, Contact your Sears Service
Center to get the missing part. Some-
times small parts can get lest in packag-
ing material. DO NOT throw away any
packaging until saw is put together,
Check packaging for missing parts
before contacting Sears, A complete
parts list (Repair Parts) is at the end of
the manual Use the list to identify the
number of the missing part.
List of Loose Parts
Item Description Qty.
A 16" Scroll Saw
(Completely Assembled) ............... 1
B Owner's Manual ............................. 1
C Loose Parts Bag containing:
Blade ........................................ 1
NOTE: Hardware to mount this scroll
sawto a bench or _egset is not supplied.
See mounting instructions for recom-
mended hardware size.
Do Not LiftSaw By This Arm
C
Lift Here
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