Craftsman 137216160 Owner’s Manual

Owner's Manual

.1/8HP, (Maximum Developed)

5" Pin End Blade

1725 S.P.M.

scROLL SAW

Model No.

137.216160

CAUTION:

Before using this Scroll Saw,

read this manual and follow

all its safetyRules and

Operating• Instructions.

" Safety Instructions

• Installation

• Operation

" Maintenance

" ,Parts List

•. Customer Help Line

1-800.843.1682

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Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman states, IL 601

Part No, 1372161600001

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Warranty ................................................................ 2

Product Specifications ..................................................... 2

Safety _nstructions ........................................................ 3

Accessories and Attachments ............................................... 6

Carton Contents .......................................................... 6

Know Your Scroll Saw ..................................................... 7

Glossary of Terms ........................................................ 8

Assembly and Adjustments ................................................. 9

Blade Selection .......................................................... 13

Operation .............................................................. t 4

Maintenance ............................... ............................. 16

Troubleshooting guide .................................................... 17

Parts ................................................................... 18

Espahol ................................................................ 23

Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known [to the State of California] to cause cancer, birth defects or other

reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: € Lead from lead-based paints.

® Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products. ¢ Arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber, Your dsk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce

your exposure to these chemicals:wo.rk in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks'that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.

MOTOR

Power source .......

Horsepower ........

Speed ............

BLADE

Type ............. 5" Pin end

Depth of Throat ..... 16"

Blade Stroke ....... 3/4"

Depth of 45° Cut .... 1"

Depth of 90" Cut .... 2"

TABLE

Size .............. I0-1/4" x 17-1/8"

Tilt ............... 45 ° Left

SAWDUST BLOWER ... Yes

120 '7,60 HZ, 1.0 Amp., AC 1/8 HP (Max. Developed)

1725 S.P.M.

To avoid electrical hazards, fire hazards, or damage to the tool, use proper circuit protection.

Your scroll saw is wired at the factory for t20V operation. Connect to a 120V, 15 Amp branch circuit and use a 15

Amp time delay fuse or circuit breaker. To avoid shock or

fire, replace power cord immediately if it is worn, cut or

damaged in any way.

GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCT_ONS

BEFORE USING THE SCROLL SAW Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert

and knowing how to use your scroll saw.

To avoid mistakes that could cause serious injury, do not plug the scroll saw in until you have read and understooa

the following:

1. READ and become familiar with this entire instruction manual. LEARN the tool's applications, limitations, and

possible hazards. 13.

2. KEEP GUARDS _NPLACE and in working order.

3. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form the habit of checking to see that keys and

adjusting wrenches are removed from the tool before turning ON. 15.

KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents.

DON'T USE iN A DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Don't use power tools in damp or wet locations, or

expose them to rain. Keep work area well lighted.

KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors should be kept at

a safe distance from the work area.

MAKE WORKSHOP KID PROOF with padlocks, master switches, or by removing starter keys.

DON'T FORCE THE TOOL. It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.

USE THE RIGHT TOOL. Don't force tool or the

attachment to do a job for which it was not designed.

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USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure your

extension cord is in good condition. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to

carry the current your product will draw.An undersized cord wilt cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. The table on page 7 shows

the correct size to use depending on cord length and

nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the

heavier the cord.

11.

WEAR PROPER APPAREL. DO NOT wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets, or other

jewelry which may get caught in moving parts.

Nonslip footwear is recommended. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.

SAVE THESE

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WEAR_OUR ALWAYS WEAR EYE

that comply with ANSI safety standard Z87.1. Everyday eyeglasses have only impact-resistant lenses. They ARE NOT safety glasses. Safety

Goggles are available at Sears. NOTE: Glasses or goggles not in compliance with ANSI Z87.l could

seriously hurt you when they break. WEAR A FACE MASK OR DUST MASK.

Sawing operation produces dust. SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work

when practical. It's safer than using your hand and it

frees both hands to operate tool.

DISCONNECT TOOLS before servicing, and when

changing accessories, such as blades, bits, cutters, and the like.

REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL STARTING.

Make sure the switch is in OFF position before plugging in.

USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consult the owner's manual for the recommended accessories.

The use of improper accessories may cause risk of injury to persons.

NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or ifthe cutting tool is unintentionally

contacted.

CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of

the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine 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 repaired or replaced.

NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED°

TURN THE POWER OFR Don't leave the [ool until

it comes to a complete stop.

DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.

MAINTAIN TOOLS W_TH CARE. Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.

NSTRUCT ONS

PROTECTION. Any scroll

saw can throw foreign objects into the eyes which

could cause permanent eye damage. ALWAYS wear Safety Goggles (not glasses)

23. DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work into a blade or cutter 15. against the direction of rotation of the blade or cutter

only. 16.

24. WARNING: Dust generated from certain materials can be injurious to your health. Always operate saw in well

ventilated areas and provide for proper dust removal.

SPE( IFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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FOR THE SCROLL SAW

READ AND UNDERSTAND all safety instructions

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and operating procedures throughout the manual.

DO NOT operate the scroll saw until it is completely

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assembled and installed according to 'theinstructions.

19.

SHOULD any part of your scroll saw be missing,

damaged, or fail in any way, or any electrical component fail to perform properly, shut off the switch and remove

the plug from the power supply outlet. Replace missing,

20.

damaged, or failed parts before resuming operation.

IF YOU ARE NOT thoroughly familiar with the

operation of scroll saws, obtain advice from your supervisor, instructor, or other qualified person.

SERIOUS INJURY could occur if the tool tips over or

you accidentally hit the cutting to0t. Do not store anything above or near the tool.

AVOID INJURY from unexpected saw movement.

Place the saw on a fir m level surface where thesaw does not rock, and bolt or clamp the saw to its support..

YOUR SCROLL SAW MUST BE SECURELY

FASTENED to a stand or workbench. !f there is any

tendency for the stand or workbench to move during

operation, the stand or workbench MUST be fastened to the floor.

THiS SCROLL SAW is intended for indoor use only.

TENSION BLADE PROPERLY before starting the

9. saw. Recheck and adjust tension as needed.

BLADE TEETH MUST POINT downward toward the

10. table.

. TABLE MUST BE CLEARED of all debris before

operating saw. Do not perform layout, set up or assemble work on the table when the saw is in

operation. TO PREVENT INJURIES, avoid awkward hand or

12. finger positions, where a sudden slip could cause a

hand to move into the blade when operating the saw. HOLD WORKPIECE FIRMLY against the table top.

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NEVER CUT MATERIAL that is too small to be held

safely. SAVE THESE iNSTRUCTiONS

DO NOT USE dull or bent blades. TURN THE SAW OFF AND UNPLUG THE CORD if

the blade binds in the saw kerf while being backed out of the workplace, usually caused by sawd0st

clogging the kerf. If this happens, turn off the scroll

saw and unplug the power cord. Wedge open the kerf and back the blade out of the workplace.

DO NOT feed the material too fast while cutting. Only

feed the workplace at the rate the saw will cut.

TURN THE POWER OFF, remove the switch key and

make Sure the scroll saw comes to a compiete stop before installing or removing an accessory, and

before leaving the work area.

DO NOT START the saw with workplace pressing

against the blade. Slowly feed the workplace into the

moving blade. WHEN CUTTING a targe workpiece MAKE SURE

the material is supported at table height.

EXERCISE CAUTION when cutting workpieces that

21. are round or irregularly shaped. Round items will roll

and irregularly shaped workpieces can pinch the blade.

22. ALWAYS release blade tension before loosening the

blade holder screw.

23. MAKE CERTAIN table tilting lock is tightened before starting the machine.

24. NEVER REACH under the scroll Saw table when motor is running.

25. CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS before each use. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of

moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting or any other conditions that may affect operation, Parts that

are damaged should be properly repaired or

reptaced before using the toot.

26. THINKSAFETY.

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

POWER SUPPLY AND MOTOR SPECIFICATIONS

To avoid electrical hazards, fire hazards, or damage to the tool, use proper circuit protection. Use a separate

electrical circuit for your tools.Your saw is wired at the factory for 120V operation. Connect to a 120V, 15 Amp

circuit and use a 15 Amp time delay fuse or circuit breaker. To avoid shock or fire, if power cord is worn or

cut, or damaged in any way, have it replaced

immediately.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

INTHE EVENT OF A MALFUNCTION OR BREAKDOWN,

grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current and reduces the risk of electric shock. This tool

is equipped with an electric cord that has an equipment

grounding conductor and a grounding plug: The plug

MUST be plugged into a matching receptacle that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with ALL local codes and ordinances.

DO NOT MODIFYTHE PLUG PROVIDED. If it will not

fit the receptacle, have the proper receptacle installed

by a qualified electrician. IMPROPER CONNECTION of the equipment grounding

conductor can result in risk d electric shock. The

conductor with the green insulation (with or without

yellow stripes) is the equipment grounding conductor, if

repair or replacement of the electric cord or plug is necessary, DO NOT connect the.equipment grounding

conductor to a live terminal. CHECK with a qualified electrician or service person if

you do not completely understand the grounding

instructions, or if you are not sure the tool isproperly grounded.

USE A SEPARATE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT for your

tools. This circuit must not be less than #12 wire and

should be protected with a 15 Amp time delay fuse. Before connecting the motor to the power line, make sure the switch is in the OFF position and the electric

current is rated the same as the current stamped on the motor nameplate. Running at a lower voltage will

damage the motor.

This tool is intended for use on a circuit that has a

receptacle like the one illustrated in FIGURE A. FIGURE A shows a 3-prong electrical plug and receptacle that has

a grounding conductor. If a properly grounded.receptacle

is not available, an adapter (FIGUREB) can be.used to temporarily connect this plug to a 2-contact ungrounded

receptacle. The temporary adapter should be used only until a properly grounded receptacle can be installed by

a qualified technician. The adapter (FIGURE B) has a rigid lug extending from it that MUST be connected to a

permanent earth ground, such as aproperly grounded receptacle box. The Canadian Electrical Code prohibits the use of adapters.

-CAUTION: In all cases, make certain the receptacle is properly grounded. Ifyou are not sure have a qualified

electrician check the receptacle.

This scroll saw is for indoor use only. Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Fig. A

3-Prong Plug

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Fig. B Grounding Lug

-- Make Sure This is Connected to a Known Ground

2-Prong

Adapter

GUIDELINES FOR EXTENSION CORDS

USE ONLY 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong grounding plugs and 3-pole receptacles that accept

the tool's plug. Repair or replace damaged or worn

cord immediately. USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure your

extension cord is in good condition. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one t_eavyenough to carry

the current your product will draw. An undersized cord will

result in a drop in line voltage and in loss of power which

will cause the tool to overheat. The table below shows the

correct size to use depending on cord length and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier

gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord.

Be sure your extension cord is properly wired and in good condition. Always replace a damaged extension cord

or have it repaired by a qualified person before using it. Protect your extension cords from sharp objects,

excessive heat and damp or wet areas.

This tool must be grounded while in use to protect the operator from electrical shock.

(when using 120 vofts only)

Ampere Rating

more than t_ol more than

0 6 6 !0

10 12 12 - 16

Total length of cord in feet j 25'. 50' 100' 150' j

18 !6 16 14 ! 18 16 14 12

16 16 14 12

14 12 Not Recommended J

Receptacle

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RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES

Visit your Sears Hardware Department or see the Craftsman Power and Hand Tools Catalog to purchase

recommended accessories for this power tool.

TABLE OF LOOSE PARTS

ITEM QUANTITY

A. Scroll saw 1 B. Blades (Pin type only) 4

C. Knob 1 D. Dust blower tube 1

E. Saddles 2

K T-wrench t

Quick release

tension _ever

%wrench

Bellows seat

dust blower

-Dust bJower knob Saddles

Do not attempt to modify this tool or create accessories not

recommended for use with this tool. Any such alteration or modification is misuse and could result in a hazardous

condition leading to possible serious injury.

To avoid the risk of personal injury, do not modify this power tool or use accessories not recommended by

Sears.

UNPACKING AND CHECKING CONTENTS

To avoid injury from unexpected starting, do not plug the power cord into a power source receptacle during unpacking

and assembly. This cord must remain unplugged whenever you are working on the saw.

UNPACKING YOUR SCROLL SAW

B C

T-wrench holder

Arm bearing

Warning label

Mounting hole

Lower blade holder

Upper blade holder

Blade

Blade guard held-down

Work table

Table stop

lock nut

Sawdust port

Table stop

adjusting screw

If any part is missing or damaged, do not plug the scrol! saw in until the missing or damaged part is replaced, and assembly is complete.

Carefully unpack the scroll saw and all its parts, and compare against the illustration below.

1. Remove the scroll saw from the cartonby lifting the

saw by the back of the upper frame. _!

2. Place the saw on a secure surface and examine it

carefully.

CAUTION: Do not ffft this saw by the arm that holds the blade, or the saw will be damaged.

To avoid fire and toxic reaction, never use gasoline,

naphtha, acetone, lacquer, thinner, or similar highly

volatile solvents to clean the scrotl saw.

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Bevel

Bevel scale

Table lock handl,

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ON/OFF switch

storage

Specification

data plate

..... Motor

Mounting hole

Power cord

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