Craftsman 137216200 Owner’s Manual

Operator's Manual

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SCROLL SAW

Model No.

137.216200

1/9 HP (Max. Developed) Pin-end or Plain-end Blade

400-1600S.RM.

CAUTION:

Before using this Scroll Saw, read this manual and follow

all its Safety Rules and Operating Instructions

Customer Help Line

1-800-843-1682

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA

Part No, 137216200001

• Safety Instructions

• Installation

• Operation

• Maintenance

• Parts List

SECTION PAGE

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

Warning .................................................................................................................................... 2

Safety Instructions ..................................................................................................................... 3

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

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

Know Your Scroll Saw .................................................................................................................................. 8

Glossary of Terms ...................................................................................................................... 9

Assembly and Adjustments ......................................................................................................... t0

Bsalc saw Operation..................................................................................................................... 14

Maintenance .............................................................................................................................. 17

Troubleshooting Guide ............................................................................................................... 18

Parts ........................................................................................................................................ 20

FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY

if this Scroll Saw fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within one year of date of purchase,

Sears will at its option repair or replace it free of charge.

Return this Scroll Saw to a Sears Service Center for repair, or to place of purchase for replacement.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Dept. 817 WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

Some dustcreatedbypowersanding sawing,grinding,drillingand otherconstructionactivitiescontainschemicals knownto the state of Californiato cause cancer, birthdefectsor otherreproductveharm Someexamplesof these

chemicalsare:

• Lead from lead-basedpaints

• Crystalline silicafrom bricks, cementandother masonry products

• Arsenic and chromiumfrom chemicallytreatedlumber

Yourriskfrom these exposuresvades, dependingon howoftenyoudothistype of work. To reduceyour exposureto these chemicals,work in a well ventilatedarea andworkwith approvedsafetyequipmentsuch as dustmasksthatare

speciallydesignedto filter out microscopicparticles.

Motor

Power source ......... 120 V, 60 Hz, 1.4Amp., Ac

Speed ...................... 400 ~ 1600 spm

Speed control .......... Electronic

Blade

Type ..................... Pin-end or Plain-end

Depth of Throat ....... 20-114"

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

Depth of 45"Cut .... 1-1/8" Left; 3/4" Right

Depth of 90"Cut .... 2-1/4"

Table

Size ...................... 23-23/32" X 15-11/16"

Tilt ........................ 45"Left; Right

SAWDUST BLOWER ...... Yes

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

electrical circuit for your tools.

Your scrollsaw is wired at the factory for 120V operation. Connect to a 120V, 15 AMP branch circuit and use a 15

Amp time delay fuse or circuit breaker. To avoid shockor

fire, replace power cord immediately if it is worn, cut or damaged in any way.

GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

BEFORE USING THE SCROLL SAW

Safety is a combinationofcommon sense, stayingalert and knowinghowto useyour scrollsaw.

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Toavoidmistakesthatcould cause seriousinjury,donot plugthe ScrollSaw in untilyou have roadand understoodthefollowing.

1. READ and become familiar with the entireOperator's Manual.LEARN the tool'sapplication,limitationsand

possiblehazards.

2. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and inworkingorder.

3. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES.

Fromthe habitof checkingto see that keysand adjustingwrenches are removed from the toolbefore

turningON.

4. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Clutterodareas and benchesinviteaccidents.

5. DON'T USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT.

Don'tuse power toolsin damp and wet locations,or exposethemto rain. Keepwork area well lighted.

12.ALWAYSWEAR EYE PROTECTION. Any scrollsaw

can throw foreignobjectsinto theeyes and could cause permanenteye damage.ALWAYSwear Safety

Goggles(notglasses)thatcomply withANSI Safety standardZ87.1. Everydayeyeglasseshave only impact-rosistancelenses.They ARE NOT safety

glasses.Safety Gogglesare availableat Sears.

NOTE: Glasses or gogglesnotin compliance with

ANSI Z87.1 couldcause seriousinjurywhenthey break.

13.WEAR A FACE MASK OR DUST MASK. Sawing operationproducesdust.

14.SECURE WORK. Use clamps ora vise toholdwork

when practical.It's saferthan usingyourhand andit

frees bothhandsto operatetool.

15.DISCONNECT TOOLS beforeservicing;when changingaccessoriessuchas blades, bits,cutters,

and thelike.

16.REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Make sureswitchis inOFF position

before pluggingin.

17.USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consultthe Operator'sManualfor recommendedaccessories.

The useof improperaccessoriesmay cause riskof injurytopersons.

6. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY.All visitorsshouldbe kepta

safe distancefromwork area.

7. MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD PROOF withpadlocks,

masterswitches,or byremovingstarterkeys.

8. DON'T FORCE THE TOOL. It will do the job better and safer at the ratefor whichitwas designed.

9. USE THE RIGHT TOOL. Do not force toolor

attachmenttodo a job for which itwas notdesigned.

10.USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sureyour extensioncordis in goodcondition.When usingan

extensioncord, be sure to use one heavy enoughto carrythecurrantyour productwilldraw.An

undersizedcordwillresult ina drop inlinevoltage and in lossof powerwhichwillcause the toolto

overheat.The table on page 5 showsthe correctsize to use dependingoncord lengthand nameplate

ampere rating.If in doubt,use the next heaviergauge. The smallerthe gaugenumber,the heavier thecord

11.WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets, or other

jewelry which may get caught in moving parts.

Non-slip footwear is recommended• Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.

18.NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Seriousinjurycould

occur ifthe toolis tippedor ifthe cuttingtoolis unintentionallycontacted.

19.CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS. Beforefurther use

ofthe too!,a guardor other partthatis damaged shouldbe carefully checkedto determinethatit will operateproperlyandperformits intendedfunction -

checkfor alignmentof movingparts,bindingof movingparts,breakage of parts,mounting,andany otherconditionsthat mayaffect itsoperation.A guard

orotherpartthat isdamaged shouldbe properly repairedor replaced.

20.NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED.

TURN POWER "OFF". Don't leavetooluntilitcomes to a completestop.

21.DON'T OVERREACH. Keep properfootingand

balance at all times•

22.MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp andclean for best and safest performance.Follow

instructionsfor lubricatingandchangingaccassodes.

23.DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work into a blade or

cutter against the direction of rotation of the blade or cutter only.

24.DO NOT operatethe toolif youare underthe

influence of any drugs,alcoholor medicationthat couldaffectyourabilityto usethe toolproberly.

25.DUST GENERATED from certainmaterialscan be hazardoustoyour health.Always operate the saw in

well-ventilatedarea and providefor properdust

removal.Use dustcollectionsystemswhenever possible.

12.TO PREVENT INJURIES, avoid awkwardhandor

fingerpositions,where a suddenslipcouldcause a

handto move intothe blade whenoperatingthe saw.

13.HOLD WORKPIECE FIRMLY againstthescrollsaw table top.

SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR SCROLL SAWS

1. READ AND UNDERSTAND all safetyinstructions and operatingproceduresthroughoutthe manual.

2. DO NOT operatethe scrollsaw untilitiscompletely assembledand installedaccordingtothe instructions.

3. SHOULD any part of scrollsaw be missing,damaged, or fail in any way,or any electricalcomponent fail to performproperly,shutoffthe switchand removethe plugfrom the powersupplyoutlet.Replace missing,

damaged, or failed parts before resumingoperation.

4. IF YOU ARE NOT thoroughlyfamiliar withthe operationof the scrollsaw,obtainadvice from your

supervisor,instructor,orother qualifiedperson.

5. SERIOUS INJURY couldoccur ifthe tooltipsover or you accidentallyhitthe cuttingtool.Do notstore

anythingaboveor near the tool.

6. AVOID INJURY from unexpectedsaw movement.

Placethe saw on a firm level surfacewhere thesaw doesnot rock,and boltor clamp the saw to its support.

7. YOUR SCROLL SAW MUST BE SECURELY

FASTENED to a standor workbench.Ifthere is any tendencyfor the standor workbenchtomove during

operation,the standor workbenchMUST befastened tothe floor.

8. THIS SCROLL SAW is intended for indooruseonly.

14.NEVER CUT MATERIAL that istoo smallto be held safely.

15.DO NOT USE dullor bent blades.

16.TURN THE SAW OFF AND UNPLUG THE CORD if

the blade bindsin the saw kerf whilebeingbacked out ofthe workpiece,usuallycaused by sawdust

cloggingthekerf. Ifthishappens, turnoff thescroll

sawand unplugthe powercord. Wedge open thekerf and backthe bladeoutof theworkpieca.

17.DO NOT feed the materialtoo fast whilecutting.Only

feed the workpieceat therate thesaw willcut.

18.TURN THE POWER OFF, remove theswitchkey and make surethescrollsaw comes toa completestop

beforeinstallingor removingan accessory,and beforeleaving the workarea.

19.DO NOT START the saw with workpiecepressing againstthe blade. Slowly feed theworkpieceinto the

movingblade.

20.WHEN CUTTING a largeworkpiece.MAKE SURE thematerialissupportedat table height,

21.EXERCISE CAUTION when cuttingworkpiecesthat are roundor irregularly shaped, workpiecescan pinch

theblade.

22.ALWAYSrelease blade tensionbefore looseningthe bladeholderscrew.

23.MAKE CERTAIN tabletiltinglock is tightenedbefore startingthe machine.

9. TENSION BLADE PROPERLY before startingthe saw.Recheck and adjusttension as needed.

10.BLADE TEETH MUST POINT downwardtowardthe table.

I1.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.

24.NEVER REACH underthe scrollsawtable when motoris running.

25.CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS beforeeach use. Checkfor alignmentofmovingparts, bindingof

movingparts,breakage ofparts, mountingor any otherconditionsthat may affectoperation.Partsthat

aredamaged shouldbe properly repairedor replaced before usingthe tool.

26.THINK SAFETY.

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

IN THE EVENT OF A MALFUNCTION OR BREAKDOWN, groundingprovidesa pathof least

resistance for electriccurrentand reducesthe risk of electricshock.Thistool isequippedwith an electriccord

thathas an equipmentgroundingconductoranda groundingplug.The plugMUST be pluggedinto a

matching receptaclethat is propertyinstalledand groundedinaccordancewithALL localcodes and

ordinances.

DO NOT MODIFY THE PLUG PROVIDED. If itwill notfit thereceptacle,have the properreceptacleinstalledbya

qualifiedelectrician.

IMPROPER CONNECTION of the equipmentgrounding conductorcan resultin riskof electricshock.The

conductorwithgreen insulation(withor withoutyellow stripes)is theequipmentgroundingconductor.If repair

or replacement of theelectriccordor plugis necessary,

DO NOT connectthe equipment groundingconductorto

a live terminal.

Thistool is intendedfor use ona circuitthat hasa receptaclelikethe one illustratedin FIGURE A.

FIGURE A showsa 3-prong electricalplugand receptaclethat has a groundingconductor.If a proper

groundedreceptacleisnotavailable, an adapter (FIGURE B) can be used to temporarilyconnectthisplug

toa 2-contactgroundedreceptacle.The temporary adaptershouldbe used onlyuntila properlygrounded

receptacle can be installedby a qualified technician.The

adapter(FIGURE B) hasa rigid lug extendingfrom it that

MUST be connected to a permanent earthground,such

as a properlygroundedreceptacle box.The Canadian

ElectricalCode prohibitsthe use ofthe adapters.

CAUTION: In all cases, make certain the receptacleis

properlygrounded.If youare not sure, havea qualified

electriciancheckthe receptacle.

Thistoolisfor indooruse only. Do not expose torainor use indamp locations.

CHECK witha qualified electrician orservice person if youdo notcompletelyunderstandthe grounding

instructions, or ifyou are not sure thetool isproperly grounded.

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.

GUIDELINES FOR EXTENSION CORDS

USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Makesure your extensioncord is ingood condition. When using an extension cord, be sure touse one heavyenoughto

carrythecurrentyour productwilldraw. An undersized cord will causea drop in linevoltage, resulting inloss of powerand cause overheating.The table belowshows the correctsize to use dependingon cordlengthand

nameplateampere rating.If in doubt,use the next

heaviergauge. The smallerthe 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

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.

Fig, A

3-Prong Plug

J Z

! I Grounding Prong

ProperlyGrounded

_ 3-Prong Receptacle

Fig. B

Grounding Lug

-- Make Sure This is Connected to a

Known Ground

_- 2-Prong

Receptacle

Thistool must be grounded while in useto protect the operator from electrical shock.

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(When using 120 volts only)

Ampere Rating Total length of cord in feet Morethan not more than 25' 50' 100' 150'

0 6 18 16 16 14 6 10 18 16 14 12

10 12 16 16 14 12

12 16 14 12 notrecommended

AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES UNPACKING AND CHECKING CONTENTS

• Toavoid injury,do notattempt to modify thistoolor

anyaccessoriesnot recommendedfor use withthis tool.Any suchalterationor modificationismisuse

and couldresultina hazardousconditionleadingto possibleseriousinjury.

• Use onlyaccessories availablefrom Sears for this

scrollsaw. Followinstructionsthat accompany accessories.Use of improperaccessoriesmay

cause hazards.

V_sityourSears Hardware Departmentor see theSears

Powerand Handtool catalog for the following

accessodes:

ITEM Pin-endsaw blades Plain-endsaw blades

Scrollsaw handbook Scrollsaw patternkit

Searsmay offer other accessoriesnot listed in this manual.

See yournearest Sears storeor Power and HandTool Catalogfor other accessories. Do not use anyaccessoryunless youhave completely

read theinstructionsor Operator's Manual for that accessory.

• To avoidinjury,if anypart is missingor damaged, do

not plugthe scrollsaw in untilthe missingor damaged part isreplaced,and assemblyiscomplete.

• To avoidfire and toxicreaction,neverusegasoline,

naphtha,acetone, lacquer,thinner,orsimilarhighly

volatilesolventsto clean thescrollsaw.

Carefullyunpackthe scrollsaw and all carton contents. Compare themto the following list and illustrationsto make surethatthey are all there.

To remove the scrollsaw from the carton, liftthe sawby the back of the upperframe.

ITEM DESCRIPTION QUANTITY

A. Scrollsaw 1

B. Blades (2 Pin-endand 2 Plain-end) 4

C. Hex wrench 1

D. Knob 1

STAND:

E. Leg withleg flange 1 F. Legs 3 G. Top bracket 2

H. Top bracket 2 I. Bottom bracket (short) 2 J. Bottom bracket (long) 2

K. Foot pads 3 L. Bolt 1

M Nut 1 N. Mounting hex Bolt 4

O. Flatwashers 4 P. Screws 20 Q. Nuts 24

UNPACKINGYOURSCROLLSAW

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Bladeguardassembly Variablespeed lockknob controlknob

tensionlever

-Bladelockknob

adeguard

foot

Mountinghole

UpperArm

Work light

Worktable

Bevel scale

Table lock knob

Sawdust collection

Blade storage

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