Craftsman 21609 - 18 in. Scroll Saw Operator's manual

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18 in. SCROLL SAW
VARIABLE SPEED
Model No.
315.216090
_ WARMNG: To reduce the risk of injury,
the user must read and understand the
operator's manual before using this product.
Customer HeUp Line: 1E800E932E3188
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983000-769
08-05
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[] Warranty ............................................................................................................................................................................ 2
[] Introduct(on ....................................................................................................................................................................... 2
[] Genera( Safety Rules ..................................................................................................................................................... 3=4
[] Specific Safety Rules ......................................................................................................................................................... 5
[] Symbols ......................................................................................................................................................................... 6=7
[] Eiectr(cal ............................................................................................................................................................................ 8
[] Glossary of Terms .............................................................................................................................................................. 9
[] Features ..................................................................................................................................................................... 10=11
[] Too(s Needed ................................................................................................................................................................. 12
[] Loose Parts .................................................................................................................................................................... 12
[] Assemb(y ................................................................................................................................................................... 13=15
[] Operat(on ................................................................................................................................................................... 15=19
[] Adjustments .................................................................................................................................................................... 20
[] Ma(ntenance .............................................................................................................................................................. 20=21
[] Troub)eshooting .............................................................................................................................................................. 22
[] Notes .............................................................................................................................................................................. 23
[] Exploded V(ew and Parts Ust .................................................................................................................................... 24=27
[] Parts Order(ng/Serv(ce ...................................................................................................................................... Back Page
ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN TOOL
(f this Craftsman tool falls due to a defect in material or workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, CON= TACT TNE NEAREST SEARS PARTS & REPAIR CENTER at I=800=4=MY-NOME ® and Sears w(l( repair it, free of
charge. Th(s warranty app)(es only while th(s product (s (n the United States.
(f th(s tool is used for commerc(al or rental purposes, th(s warranty will apply for only n(nety days from the date of pup chase.
This warranty gives you spec(fic legal rights, and you may also have other rights wh(ch vary from state to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Dept. 817WA, Hoffrnan Estates, (L 60179
This too( has many features for making its use more pleasant and enjoyable. Safety, performance, and dependab((ity have been given top prior(ty in the design of this product making it easy to maintain and operate.
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_ WARMNG:Readandunderstandall instruc=
tions. Failure to follow a(! instruct(ons listed below
may result (n electric shock, fire, and/or serious personal injury.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
[] KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read the operator's
manual carefu(iy. Learn the app(ications and (imitat(ons
as wel! as the specific potential hazards related to this tool.
[] GUARD AGA)NST ELECTRICAL SHOCK BY PRE-
VENT(NG BODY CONTACT W(TH GROUNDED SURFACES. For examp(e: pipes, radiators, ranges,
refrigerator enc(osures.
[] KEEP GUARDS )N PLACE and in good working order.
[] REMOVE ADJUST(NG KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form
the habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from too( before turning it on.
[] KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. C(uttered areas and
benches inv(te accidents. DO NOT (eave too)s or p(eces of wood on the too( while it is in operation.
[] DO NOT USE (N DANGEROUS ENV(RONMENTS.
Do not use power tools in damp or wet (ocat(ons or
expose to ra(n. Keep the work area wel( ((t.
[] KEEP CHILDREN AND V(SITORS AWAY. A(( v(s(tors
should wear safety glasses and be kept a safe distance from work area. Do not (et v(sitors contact
tool or extension cord wh(le operat(ng.
[] MAKE WORKSHOP CH(LDPROOF w(th pad(ocks,
master sw(tches, or by removing starter keys.
[] DON'T FORCE THE TOOL. it wi(! do the job better and
safer at the feed rate for which it was designed.
[] USE THE RIGHT TOOL. Do not force the too! or at-
tachment to do a job for wh(ch it was not designed.
[] USE THE PROPER EXTENS(ON CORD. Make sure
the extens(on cord (s in good condition. Use only a cord heavy enough to carry the current the product will draw. An undersized cord wi!l cause a drop in line vo(t- age resu(ting in loss of power and overheating. A wire gauge size (A.W.G.) of at least 16 is recommended for an extens(on cord 25 feet or less (n length, if in doubt,
use the next heavier gauge. The smal(er the gauge number, the heav(er the cord.
[] DRESS PROPERLY. Do not wear )oose cloth(ng, neck-
ties, or jewelry that can get caught and draw you into
moving parts. Rubber gloves and nonskid footwear
are recommended when working outdoors. Also wear
protective hair covering to contain long hair.
[] ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES W(TH S)DE
SH(ELDS. Everyday eyeg(asses have on(y impact-
resistant lenses, they are NOT safety glasses.
[] SECURE WORK. Use c(amps or a v(se to hold work
when practica(, (t is safer than using your hand and frees both hands to operate the tool.
[] DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and
balance at all t(mes.
[] MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep too(s sharp
and c(ean for better and safer performance. Follow
instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
[] DISCONNECT TOOLS. When not (n use, before
servicing, or when changing attachments, blades, bits, cutters, etc., a(! too(s shou(d be disconnected from
power source.
[] AVO)D ACC(DENTAL START(NG. Be sure sw(tch (s off
when plugging in any too!.
[] USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consult the
operator's manual for recommended accessories. The
use of improper accessor(es may result in injury.
[] NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Sedous injury could occur
if the tool is tipped.
[] CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of
the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should
be carefully checked to determine that it wil( operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for
alignment of mov(ng parts, b(nding of moving parts,
breakage of parts, mounting and any other conditions
that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that
is damaged must be properly repaired or replaced by
an authorized service center to avoid risk of personal
injury.
[] USE THE RIGHT D(RECTION OF FEED. Feed work
into a blade, cutter, or sanding spindle against the direction or rotation of the Made, cutter, or sanding sp(ndie only.
[] NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED.
TURN THE POWER OFF. Don't leave tool unt(( (t comes to a complete stop.
[] PROTECT YOUR LUNGS. Wear a face or dust mask if
the cutting operation is dusty.
[] PROTECT YOUR HEAR(NG. Wear hearing protect(on
during extended periods of operation.
[] DO NOT ABUSE CORD. Never carry tool by the cord
or yank it to disconnect from receptacle. Keep cord from heat, oi(, and sharp edges.
[] USE OUTDOOR EXTENSION CORDS. When tool
is used outdoors, use only extension cords with approved ground connection that are intended for use
outdoors and so marked.
[] KEEP BLADES CLEAN, SHARP, AND WITH
SUFF(C)ENT SET. Sharp blades min(m(ze sta((ing and kickback.
[] BLADE COASTS AFTER BE)NG TURNED OFF.
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[] NEVERUSEINANEXPLOSIVEATMOSPHERE.
Normalsparkingofthemotorcouldignitefumes.
[] INSPECTTOOLCORDSPERIODICALLY.Hfdamaged,
haverepairedbyaqualifiedservicetechnicianat
anauthorizedservicefacility.Theconductorwith
insulationhavinganoutersurfacethatisgreenwith
orwithoutyellowstripesistheequipment-ground-
ingconductor.Hfrepairor replacementof theelectric
cordorplugisnecessary,donotconnecttheequip-
ment-groundingconductorto a liveterminal.Repair orreplacea damagedorworncordimmediately.Stay constantlyawareofcordlocationandkeepit wellaway fromthe rotatingblade.
[] INSPECTEXTENSIONCORDSPERIODICALLYand
replaceif damaged.
[] KEEPTOOLDRY,CLEAN,ANDFREEFROMOIL
ANDGREASE.Alwaysusea cleanclothwhenclean-
ing.Neverusebrakefluids,gasoline,petroleum-based
products,oranysolventsto cleantoo!.
[] STAYALERTANDEXERCISECONTROL.Watch
whatyouaredoingandusecommonsense.Donot operatetoo!whenyouaretired.Donotrush.
[] DONOTUSETOOLJFSWITCHDOESNOTTURNJT
ONANDOFF.Havedefectiveswitchesreplacedbyan authorizedservicecenter.
[] USEONLYCORRECTBLADES.Usethe rightblade
size,style,andcuttingspeedforthematerialandthe
typeofcut. Bladeteethshouldpointdowntowardthe table.
[] BEFOREMAKINGA CUT,BESUREALLADJUST-
MENTSARESECURE.
[] BESUREBLADEPATHJSFREEOFNAILS.Inspect
forandremoveallnailsfromlumberbeforecutting.
[] NEVERTOUCHBLADEorothermovingpartsduring
use.
[] NEVER START A TOOL WHEN ANY ROTATING COM-
PONENT JS IN CONTACT WiTH THE WORKPIECE.
[] DO NOT OPERATE A TOOL WHILE UNDER THE
INFLUENCE OF DRUGS, ALCOHOL, OR ANY MEDICATION.
[] WHEN SERWCING use only identical replacement
parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage.
[] USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES listed
in this manual or addendums. Use of accessories
that are not listed may cause the risk of personal
injury. Instructions for safe use of accessories are included with the accessory.
[] DOUBLE CHECK ALL SETUPS. Make sure blade is
tight and not making contact with saw or workpiece before connecting to power supply.
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[] FIRMLYCLAMPORBOLTthetoolto a workbenchor
tableat approximatelyhipheight.
[] KEEPHANDSAWAYFROMCUTTINGAREA.Donot
reachunderneathworkor in bladecuttingpathwith yourhandsandfingersforanyreason.Alwaysturnthe
poweroff.
[] ALWAYSUSEA CLAMPto securethe workpiece
whenpossible.
[] ALWAYSSUPPORTLONGWORKPIEDESwhilecut-
tingto minimizeriskof bladepinchingandkickback. Sawmayslip,walkor slidewhilecuttinglongorheavy
boards.
[] BESURETHEBLADECLEARSTHEWORKPIECE.
Neverstartthesawwiththebladetouchingthe workpiece.Allowmotorto comeupto full speed
beforestartingcut.
[] DONOTFEEDTHEMATERIALTOOQUICKLY.Do
notforcetheworkpieceagainstthe blade.
[] NEVERreachbehind,under,or withinthreeinches
of thebladeanditscuttingpathwithyourhandsand fingersforanyreason.
[] NEVERreachto pickupaworkpiece,apieceof scrap,
oranythingelsethatisinor nearthecuttingpathofthe
blade.
[] AVOIDAWKWARDOPERATIONSANDHAND
POSiTiONSwhereasuddenslipcouldcauseyour
handto moveintotheblade.ALWAYSmakesureyou
havegoodbalance.NEVERoperatethe sawonthe floororina crouchedposition.
[] IFANYPARTOFTHISSAWIS MISSINGor should
break,bend,orfai!inanyway,orshouldanyelectrical componentfailto performproperly,shutoffthepower switch,removethe plugfromthepowersource,and
havedamaged,missing,orfailedpartsreplacedbefore
resumingoperation.
[] IFTHEPOWERSUPPLYCORDISDAMAGED,it
mustbereplacedonlybythemanufacturerorbyan authorizedservicecenterto avoidrisk.
[] ALWAYSSTAYALERT!Donotallowfamiliarity(gained
fromfrequentuseofthesaw)to causeacarelessmis- take.ALWAYSREMEMBERthata carelessfractionof
asecondis sufficientto inflictsevereinjury.
[] MAKESURETHEWORKAREAHASAMPLELIGHT-
INGto seetheworkandthat noobstructionswillinter- ferewithsafeoperationBEFOREperforminganywork
usingthesaw.
[] ALWAYSTURNOFFTHESAWbeforedisconnecting
itto avoidaccidentalstartingwhenreconnectingto
powersupply.NEVERleavethesawunattendedwhile connectedto a powersource.
[] TURNOFFTOOLandwaitforsawbladeto cometo
acompletestopbeforemovingworkpieceor changing settings.
[] SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS.Referto them
frequentlyanduseto instructotherusers.Ifyouloan someonethistool,loanthemtheseinstructionsalso.
WARNING:Somedustcreatedby powersanding,sawing,grinding,drilling,andotherconstructionactivities
containschemicalsknownto causecancer,birthdefectsor otherreproductiveharm.Someexamplesof these chemicalsare:
leadfromlead-basedpaints, crystallinesilicafrombricksandcementandothermasonryproducts,and arsenicandchromiumfromchemically-treatedlumber.
Yourriskfromtheseexposuresvaries,dependingonhowoftenyoudothistypeofwork.Toreduceyourexposure
to thesechemicals:workinawellventilatedarea,andworkwithapprovedsafetyequipment,suchasthosedust
masksthatarespeciallydesignedto filteroutmicroscopicparticles.
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Someofthefollowingsymbolsmaybeusedonthistool.Pleasestudythemandlearntheirmeaning.Proper interpretationof thesesymbolswillallowyouto operatethetoolbetterandsafer.
SYMBOL DESJGNATION/!_XPLANATION
NAME
V Voltage
A Current
Hz Frequency(cyclespersecond)
W Power
min Time
'%, Type of current
m Type or a characteristic of current
no Rotational speed, at no goad
.../rain Revolutions, strokes, surface speed, orbits etc., per minute
Volts
Amperes
Hertz
Watt
Minutes
Alternating Current
Direct Current
No Load Speed
Class II Construction
Per Minute
Wet Conditions Alert
Double-insulated construction
Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations.
Read The Operator's Manual To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand
Eye Protection Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side
Safety Alert Precautions that involve your safety.
No Hands Symbol serious personal injury.
No Hands Symbol serious personal injury.
_,_ No Hands Symbol Failure to keep your hands away from the blade win result in
No Hands Symbol Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in
Hot Surface
®
operator's manual before using this product.
shields, or a full face shield when operating this product.
Failure to keep your hands away from the blade win result in
Failure to keep your hands away from the blade wil! result in
serious personal injury.
serious personal injury.
To reduce the risk of injury or damage, avoid contact with
any hot surface.
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Thefollowingsignalwordsandmeaningsareintendedto explainthelevelsof riskassociatedwiththis product.
SYMBOL SIGNAL M_=ANJNG
DANGER:
WARNING: result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION:
CAUTION: (Without Safety Alert Symbol) hdicates a situation that may result in
SERVICE
Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should be performed only by a qualified service tech- nician. For service we suggest you return the product to your nearest AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair. When servicing, use only identical replacement parts.
_ WARNING:
The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Before beginning power tool operation, always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a ful! face shield when needed. We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields. Always use eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSHZ87.1.
hdicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, wil!
result in death or serious injury.
hdicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could
hdicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may
result in minor or moderate injury.
property damage.
_1_ WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, do not
attempt to use this product until you read thoroughly and understand completely the operator's manual. Save this operator's manual and review frequently for
continuing safe operation and instructing others who
may use this product.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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EXTENSION CORDS
Use only 3=wire extension cords that have 3=prong grounding plugs and 3-pole receptacles that accept the tool's plug. When using a power tool at a considerable distance from the power source, use an extension cord heavy enough to carry the current that the tool will draw. An undersized extension cord wil! cause a drop in line voltage, resulting in a loss of power and causing the motor to overheat. Use the chart provided below to determine the minimum wire size required in an extension cord. Only round jacketed cords listed by Underwdter's Laboratories (UL) should be used.
**Ampere rating (on tool data p_ate)
0-2.0 2.1-3.4 3.5-5.0 5.1-7.0 7.1-12.0 12.1-16.0
Cord Length Wire Size (A.W.G.)
25' 16 16 16 16 14 14
50' 16 16 16 14 14 12
100' 16 16 14 12 10 --
**Used on 12 gauge - 20 amp circuit NOTE: AWG = American Wire Gauge
When working with the tool outdoors, use an extension cord that is designed for outside use. This is indicated by
the letters "WA" on the cord's jacket.
Before using an extension cord, inspect it for loose or exposed wires and cut or worn insulation.
_ WARNING: Keep the extension cord clear of the
working area. Position the cord so that it wil! not get caught on lumber, tools or other obstructions while you are working with a power tool. Failure to do so can result in serious personal injury.
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WARNING: Check extension cords before each
use. If damaged replace immediately. Never use tool with a damaged cord since touching the damaged area could cause electrical shock resulting in serious injury.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTmON
This tool is powered by a precision built electric motor. It should be connected to a power supply that is 120 volts, 60 Hz, AC only (normal household current}° Do not operate this tool on direct current (DC). A substantial voltage drop will cause a loss of power and the motor wilt overheat. If the saw does not operate when plugged into an outlet, double check the power supply.
SPEED AND WRING
The no=load speed of this too! is approximately 1,600 spm. This speed is not constant and decreases under a load or with lower voltage. For voltage, the wiring in a shop is as important as the motor's horsepower rating. A line intended only for lights cannot properly carry a power tool motor. Wire that is heavy enough for a short distance win be too light for a greater distance. A line that can support one power tool may not be able to support two or three tools.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, 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 conduc= tot and a grounding plug, The plug must be plugged into a matching outlet that is properly installed and grounded in
accordance with all local codes and ordinances,
Do not modify the plug provided, If it will not fit the outlet, have the proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician, Improper connection of the equipment-grounding con- ductor 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, 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 personnel if the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if in doubt as to whether the tool is properly grounded,
Repair or replace a damaged or worn cord immediately,
This toot is intended for use on a circuit that has an outlet
like the one shown in figure 1, It also has a grounding pin like the one shown,
FOOTSWtTCN
PLUG
SOROLLSAW
PLUG
®
120V GROUNDED OUTLET
Fig. 1
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Anti-KickbackPawls(radial arm and table saws)
A device which, when properly installed and maintained, is designed to stop the workpiece from being kicked back toward the front of the saw during a ripping operation. Arbor The shaft on which a blade or cutting tool is mounted.
Bevel Cut A cutting operation made with the blade at any angle
other than 90° to the table surface.
Chamfer
A cut removing a wedge from a block so the end (or part of the end) is angled rather than at 90 °.
Compound Cut A cross cut made with both a miter and a beve! angle. Cross Cut
A cutting or shaping operation made across the grain or the width of the workpiece.
Cutterhead (planers and jointer planers} A rotating cutterhead with adjustable blades or knives. The blades or knives remove matedal from the workpiece.
Bado Cut A non-through cut which produces a square-sided notch or trough in the workpiece (requires a special blade).
Featherboard A device used to help control the workpiece by guiding it securely against the table or fence during any ripping operation.
FPM or SPM Feet per minute (or strokes per minute), used in reference
to blade movement.
Freehand
Performing a cut without the workpiece being guided by a fence, miter gauge, or other aids.
Gum
A sticky, sap-based residue from wood products. Heel
Alignment of the blade to the fence. Kerf The material removed by the blade in a through cut or the slot produced by the blade in a non-through or partial cut.
Kickback A hazard that can occur when the blade binds or stalls, throwing the workpiece back toward operator.
Leading End
The end of the workpiece pushed into the tool first. Miter Cut
A cutting operation made with the workpiece at any angle to the blade other than 90 °.
Non-Through Cuts Any cutting operation where the blade does not extend completely through the thickness of the workpiece.
Pilot Hole (drill presses} A small hole drilled in a workpiece that serves as a guide for ddlling large holes accurately.
Push Blocks (for jointer planers}
Device used to feed the workpiece over the jointer planer cutterhead during any operation. This aid helps keep the operator's hands well away from the cutterhead.
Push Blocks and Push Sticks (for table saws)
Devices used to feed the workpiece through the saw
blade during cutting operations. A push stick (not a push
block) should be used for narrow ripping operations. These aids help keep the operator's hands well away from the blade.
Resaw A cutting operation to reduce the thickness of the work-
piece to make thinner pieces.
Resin A sticky, sap=based substance that has hardened.
Revolutions Per Minute (RPM} The number of turns completed by a spinning object in one minute.
Ripping or Rip Cut A cutting operation along the length of the workpiece.
Riving Knife/Spreader/Splitter (table saws} A metal piece, slightly thinner than the blade, which helps
keep the kerf open and also helps to prevent kickback.
Saw Blade Path The area over, under, behind, or in front of the blade. As
it applies to the workpiece, that area which win be or has
been cut by the blade.
Set The distance that the tip of the saw blade tooth is bent (or set) outward from the face of the blade.
Snipe (planers}
Depression made at either end of a workpiece by cutter
blades when the workpiece is not properly supported.
Through Sawing Any cutting operation where the blade extends completely through the thickness of the workpiece.
Threw-Back
The throwing back of a workpiece usuaIly caused by the workpiece being dropped into the blade or being placed
inadvertently in contact with the blade.
Workpiece or Material The item on which the operation is being done. Worktable Surface where the workpiece rests while performing a cutting, drilling, planing, or sanding operation.
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PRODUCTSPECIFICATIONS
Throat..............................................................................................................................................................................18in.
BladeSize......................................................................................................................................................5 in. plainorpin
NoLoadSpeed.............................................................................................................................................500- 1,600/rain.
hput ....................................................................................................................................120V,60Hz,AC©niy, 1.2 Amps
Net Weight ..................................................................................................................................................................... 28 bs.
LIGHT 8WITOH
BLADE OLA(V(P_ DRDP FOOT
80NEW8 LOOKKNOB
8AW
ONiOFFKNOB W(TH
VARIABLESPEED
TENS(ON KNOB
BLADE
BLADE
TENS(ONLEVER
TABLE
SAWDUST
EXHAUST
ARMATURE
AOCE88
BLOWER/LIGHT
/
SAWDUST
DROP
FOOT
8AW
BLADE
STORAGE DRAWER
BEVEL $OALE
LOOK KNOB
FOOTBWITON
10
F(g. 2
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KNOWYOURSCROLLSAW
See Figures 2 - 3.
Before attempting to use this product, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety rules.
BEVEL SCALE
The bevel scale and indicator show the degree the saw table is tilted.
_ WARMNG: For your own safety, always push
the knob OFF when machine is not in use. Also, in the event of a power failure, push knob OFF. Lock the scroll saw switch OFF with a padlock. This wi!!
prevent the machine from starting up again when the power comes back on. Failure to heed this warning
can result in serious personal injury.
BLADE CLAMP SCREWS
Blade clamp screws are used when changing saw blades.
BLADE STORAGE DRAWER
Attached under the left side of the table is a blade storage drawer. Htwill hold up to 20 blades.
BLADE TENSION KNOB
Loosen or tighten blade tension by turning the blade ten- sion knob.
DROP FOOT AND DROP FOOT LOCK KNOB
This foot should be lowered until it just rests on top of the workpiece to prevent the workpiece from lifting, yet not so much that the workpiece drags. The vertical portion pro- vides a blade guard to prevent accidental blade contact.
FOOT SWITCH
Use the foot switch to conveniently turn your scrotl saw off and on.
LOCK POST
To prevent unauthorized use of the scroll saw, we suggest that you disconnect it from the power supply and install a padlock (not supplied) through the lock post beside the knob, as illustrated, to lock the knob in the OFF position. When the lock is properly installed and locked, the switch is inoperable. Store the pad!ock key in another !ocation.
ON/OFF KNOB WiTH VARIABLE SPEED
Pull the knob out to turn ON the scroll saw and push the knob in to turn OFF the scroll saw. Turn the knob to adjust the speed from the high speed of approximately 1,600 SPM (strokes per minute) to the low speed of approxF mately 500 SPM.
SAWDUST BLOWER / UGHY
With a convenient ON/OFF switch, the sawdust blower/ light keeps the line of cut on the workpiece clean and lighted for more accurate scroll cuts. Place the switch in the ON position, then depress the foot switch to activate the blower and/or light. For best results, always direct air flow at the blade and the workpiece.
SAWDUST EXHAUST
This feature wil! al!ow you to attach any 1-1/4 in. vacuum hose for easy sawdust collection.
SAW TABLE WITH THROAT PLATE
Your scroll saw has an aluminum saw table with tilt control
for maximum accuracy. The throat plate inserted in the saw table allows for blade clearance.
SWITCH
A power switch turns the sawdust blower/light on and off.
TABLE LOCK KNOB
Allows you to tilt the table and !ock it at any desired angle from 5 ° left to 45 ° right.
PADLOCK
Fig. 3
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Thefollowingtools(notincluded)areneededfor makingadjustments:
PHiLLiPSSCREWDRIVER
ADJUSTABLEWRENCH
FLATHEAD 8(?,F{EWDBIVER
Fig. 4
The following items are included with the tool:
[] Plain Blades (3)
[] Pin Blades (2)
[] Operator's Manual (Not Shown)
PiN BLADE
WARNING: The use of attachments or accessories not listed might be hazardous and could cause serious
personal injury.
PLAINBLADE
Fig. 5
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UNPACKING Thisproducthasbeenshippedcompletelyassembled.
[] Carefullyliftthesawfromthecartonandplaceit ona
levelworksurface.
[] hspectthetoolcarefullyto makesurenobreakageor
damageoccurredduringshipping.
[] Donotdiscardthepackingmatedaluntilyouhave
carefullyinspectedandsatisfactorilyoperatedthetool.
[] Thesawisfactorysetfor accuratecutting.After
assemblingit, checkforaccuracy.Hfshippinghas
influencedthesettings,referto specificprocedures
explainedinthismanual.
[] Hfanypartsaredamagedormissing,pleasecall
1-800-932-3188for assistance.
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WARNING: Hfany parts are missing, do not operate this tool until the missing parts are replaced. Failure to do so could result in possible serious personal
injury.
WARNING: Do not attempt to modify this tool
or create accessories not recommended for use
with this toot. Any such alteration or modification is misuse and could result in a hazardous condition
leading to possible serious personal injury.
WARNING: Do not connect to a power supply unti!
assembly is complete. Failure to comply could result in accidental starting and possible serious personal injury.
MOUNTING SCROLL SAW TO WORKBENCH
WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury from
unexpected tool movement, always securely mount scroll saw to a workbench.
If the scroll saw is to be used in a permanent application, we recommend that you secure it in a permanent loca- tion such as a workbench. When mounting the saw to a workbench, holes should be drilled through the supporting
surface of the workbench.
[] Each hole in the base of the saw should be bolted
securely using machine bolts, washers, and nuts (not included). Bolts should be of sufficient length to ac= commodate the saw base, washers, nuts, and the
thickness of the workbench.
[] Place scroll saw on workbench. Using the saw base as
a pattern, locate and mark the holes where the scroll saw is to be mounted.
[] Dril! three holes through the workbench.
[] Place scroll saw on workbench aligning holes in the
saw base with the holes ddIled in the workbench.
[] Insert al! three bolts (not included) and tighten securely
with washers and nuts (not included).
NOTE: Al! bolts should be inserted from the top. Install the washers and nuts from the underside of the bench.
The supporting surface where the scrol! 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 or supporting surface before beginning cutting operations.
To Reduce Noise and Vibration: You may wish to place a foam pad or piece of carpet between the saw base and the workbench to help reduce
noise and vibration.
If a foam pad or piece of carpet is used, do not overtight= en the mounting bolts. Leave some cushion between the padding and the saw base to help absorb the noise and vibration.
The size of the padding material should be approximately 24 in. x 12 in. x 1,/2 in.
CLAMPING SCROLL SAW TO WORKBENCH
See Figure 6.
If the scroll saw is to be used in a portable application, it is recommended that you fasten it permanently to a mount- ing board that can easily be clamped to a workbench or other supporting surface. The mounting board should be of sufficient size to avoid tipping of saw while in use. Any good grade plywood or chipboard with a 3/4 in. thickness
is recommended.
[] Mount saw to board using holes in saw base as a tern=
plate for hole pattern. Locate and mark the holes where scrol! saw is to be mounted.
[] Fol!ow last three steps in previous section called
Mounting Scroll Saw to Workbench.
\
8AWBABE
C-CLAMP MOUNTING
WORKBENCH
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BOARD
Fig. 6
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Hftagboltsarebeingused,makesuretheyarelong enoughto gothroughholesinthesawbaseandthema- terialto whichthesawis beingmounted.
Hfmachineboltsarebeingused,makesuretheyarelong enoughto gothroughholesinthesawbase,thematerial thesawisbeingmountedto, andthewashersandnuts.
NOTE:Htmaybenecessaryto countersinkwashersand nutsonthebottomsideof mountingboard.
SQUARINGTHESAWTABLETOTHE BLADE
See Figures 7 - 8.
[] Loosen the drop foot lock knob and move drop foot
rod all the way up. Retighten drop foot lock knob.
[] Loosen the table lock knob to tilt the saw table until it
is approximately perpendicular or at a right angle to the blade.
[] Place a small combination square on the saw table
next to the blade to check squareness.
[] Loosen the screw holding the scale indicator. Move
indicator to the 0 ° mark and securely tighten screw.
Remember, the bevel scale is a convenient guide but
DROPFOOT LOCK KNOB
DROP
should not be relied upon for precision. Make practice cuts on scrap material to determine if your angle set- tings are correct.
[] Adjust the drop foot to desired position and securely
retighten the drop foot lock knob.
SETTING THE TABLE FOR HORJZONYAL OR
BEVEL CUTTING
See Figures 8 - 10.
A bevel scale is located under the saw table as a conve-
nient guide for setting the approximate saw table angle for bevel cutting. When greater precision is required, make practice cuts on scrap material and adjust the saw table as necessary for your requirements.
NOTE: When cutting at angles, the drop foot should be tilted so it is parallel to the saw table and rests flat against the workpiece. To tilt the drop foot, !oosen phillips screw, tilt drop foot to the proper angle, then retighten screw.
[] Loosen the table lock knob and push down on the right
side of the table, if the table stops at 0 °, the zero de- gree stop is properly set. if the table stops somewhere other than zero, adjust the zero degree stop.
To adjust:
[] To access the zero degree stop, loosen the table lock
knob, and tilt the table with the right side all the way down. Just under the front of the saw table is the zero
degree stop.
[] Loosen the hex nut and rotate the hex bolt to raise
or lower the bolt as needed to adjust the zero degree stop. Be sure to check to see that the table is square to the blade.
DROP
FOOTROD
ZERO DEGREESTOP
D
BEVEL SCALE
SCREW
Fig. 8
Fig. 7
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HE×BOLT
ZERODEGREE
STOPASSEMBLY Fig.9
[] Now,byreturningthetableto thezeroposition,the
zerodegreestopprovidesa quickreferenceto the presetposition.
Thezerostopassemblycanberotatedto theleftand
downoutoftheway,andthetablecanbeangledupto 12°to the left.
NOTE:Makesurethezerodegreestopisrotatedallthe waydownorit willcontactthe bladestoragedraweras youangletotheleft.
ZERO DEGREE
ASSEMBLY
Fig. 1 O
_ WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with tools to
make you careless. Remember that a careless frac-
tion of a second is sufficient to inflict severe injury.
_ WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety
glasses with side shields when operating tools. Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes resulting in possible serious injury.
_ WARNING: Do not use any attachments or acces-
sories not recommended by the manufacturer of
this tool. The use of attachments or accessories not
recommended can result in serious personal injury.
_ WARNING: To prevent serious personal injury,
never leave the saw unattended until the blade has come to a complete stop.
APPLICATIONS
You may use this tool for the following purposes:
[] Cutting wood, wood composition products, plastic,
and other fibrous material up to 2 in. thick
[] Cutting nonferrous metals such as aluminum, brass,
and copper
_k WARNING: Before starting any cutting operation,
clamp or bolt the saw to a workbench. Never oper- ate the saw on the floor or in a crouched position. Failure to heed this warning can result in serious personal injury.
BASIC OPERATION OF THE SCROLL SAW
Before starting a cut, watch the saw run. If you experience excessive vibration or unusual noise, stop immediately. Turn the saw off, remove the switch key, and unplug saw. Do not restart until locating and correcting the problem.
NOTE: After the saw is turned ON, a hesitation before blade movement is normal.
CUTTING PROCEDURES
[] During each person's learning period on this saw, it is
expected that some blades will break unti! proper use and adjustments are learned.
[] Plan how to hold the workpiece from start to finish.
[] Keep your hands away from the blade. Do not hand
hold pieces so small your fingers win go under the blade guard.
[] Hold the workpiece firmly against the saw table.
[] Use gentle pressure and both hands when feeding the
work into the blade. Do not force the work.
[] Guide the workpiece into the blade slowly because the
teeth of the blade are very small and can only remove material on the down stroke.
[] Avoid awkward operations and hand positions where
a sudden slip could cause serious injury from contact with the blade. Never place hands in blade path.
[] To get accurate cuts, compensate for blade's tendency
to follow the wood grain as you are cutting wood.
[] Use extra supports (tables, saw horses, blocks, etc.)
when cutting large, small or awkward workpieces.
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[] Neveruseanotherpersonasa substituteforatable
extensionor asadditionalsupportfora workpiecethat islongerorwiderthanthebasicsawtable.
[] Whencuttingirregularlyshapedworkpieces,planyour
worksoit wil!notpinchtheblade.Workpiecesmust nottwist,rockorslipwhilebeingcut.
AVOiDiNGiNJURY
[] Make sure saw is level and does not rock. Saw should
always be on a firm, level surface with plenty of room
for handling and properly supporting the workpiece.
[] Bolt saw to the support surface to prevent slipping,
walking or sliding during operations like cutting long, heavy boards.
[] Turn saw off, remove switch key, and unplug cord from
the power source before moving the saw.
[] Do not remove jammed cutoff pieces until blade has
come to a fu!! and complete stop.
[] Choose the right size and style blade for the material
and type of cut you plan to do.
[] Use only recommended accessories.
[] With the exception of the workpiece and related sup-
port devises, clear everything off the saw table before
turning the saw on.
[] Properly support round materials such as dowel rods
or tubing because they have a tendency to ref! during a cut causing the blade to "bite." To avoid this, always use a "V" block or clamp workpiece to a miter gauge
[] Before removing loose pieces from the saw table, turn
saw off and wait for all moving parts to stop.
REMOWNG JAMMED MATERIAL
When backing out the workpiece, the blade may bind in the kerf (cut). This is usually caused by sawdust clogging the kerf or when the blade comes out of the blade hold- ers. If this happens:
[] Wait until saw has come to a full and complete stop.
[] Place the switch in the OFF position.
[] Unplug the saw from the power source.
[] Remove the saw's blade and the workpiece. See
Removing the Saw Blade.
[] Wedge the kerf open with a flat screwdriver or wooden
wedge, then remove the blade from the workpiece.
WARMNG: To avoid serious personal injury, turn saw off and wait for all moving parts to stop before
removing loose pieces from the table.
Teeth/ Width Thickness Speed or Strokes Material Cut
ranch Per Minute
10 500-1600 3/16 in. (4.8 mm) up to 2 in. (51 mm)
7 750-1250 3/32 in. (2.4 mm) to 1/2 in. (13 mm) thick
13 500-1000 3/32 in. (2.4 mm) to 1/8 in. (3 mm)
BLADE mNFORMATION [] When choosing a blade, carefully consider the following:
[] Scroll saw blades wear out and must be replaced Very fine, narrow blades should be used to scref! cut
frequently for best cutting results. Scroll saw blades in thin material 1/4 in. (6 mm) thick or less.
generally stay sharp for 1/2 hour to 2 hours of cutting, _ Most blade packages state the size or thickness and depending on type of material and speed of operation, type of material which that blade is intended to cut.
[] When cutting wood, best results are achieved when
cutting wood less than one inch thick.
[] When cutting wood thicker than one inch, the user as thinner blades.
must guide the workpiece very slowly into the blade and take extra care not to bend or twist the blade while
cutting. _ Cutting material thicker than 3/4 in.
.! 10 in. .020 in. Popular size for cutting hard and soft woods
(2.8 mm) (0.5 mm) Plastics, paper, felt, bone, etc.
.067 in. .020 in. Extremely thin cuts on materials
(1.1 ram) (0.5 ram) Wood, plastics
.037 in. .015 in. For tight radius work in thin materials
(0.5 ram) (0.4 ram) Wood, veneer, bone, fiber, ivory, plastic, etc.
The package should also state the radius or size of curve that can be cut with that blade size.
Wider blades cannot cut curves as tight or as small
[] Blades wear faster when:
Cutting plywood, hardwood, and other laminates.
Side pressure is applied to the blade.
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CHOICEOF BLADEAND SPEED Thescrollsawacceptsa widevarietyof bladewidthsand
thicknessesforcuttingwoodandotherfibrousmaterials. Htuses5 in.longbladesof eitherthe pinendor plainend style.Thebladewidthandthicknessandthenumberof teethperinchto usearedeterminedbythetypeofmate- rialandthesizeof theradiusbeingcut.
NOTE:Asa generalrule,alwaysselectnarrowbladesfor intricatecurvecuttingandwidebladesfor straightand largecurvecutting.
INSTALLmNGBLADES
See Figure 11.
Scroll saw blades wear out quickly and must be replaced frequently for best cutting results. Expect to break some blades while you learn to use and adjust the saw. Blades generally stay sharp for 1/2 hour to 2 hours of cutting, depending on the type of material and speed of operation.
PIN BLADES
Removing the Saw BJade:
[] Turn off the saw and unplug from power source.
_WAF{NING: Failure to turn the saw off and unplug
the saw from the power source could result in ac-
cidental starting causing possible serious injury.
TENSION
RELEASE
V-NOTCN
BLADE
8AW
BLADE KNOB
Fig. 11
[] Pull up on the tension release.
[] Turn blade tension knob clockwise to decrease (or
loosen) blade tension.
[] Pushing up from under the saw table, remove the
throat plate.
[] Loosen both the upper and lower blade clamp screws.
[] Pull up on the blade and push down on the saw arm
to disengage the upper pin in the V-notch of the upper blade holder. Push the blade downward to disengage the lower pin in the lower blade holder.
[] Remove the blade.
Replacing the Saw Blade:
[] Turn off the saw and unplug from power source.
[] Place the new blade through the opening in the saw
table with the teeth to the front of the saw and pointing down toward the saw table. The pins on the blade go under the blade holder in the lower blade holder.
[] Pull up on the blade and press the upper arm down to
position the upper end of the blade in the Vmotch in the upper blade holder.
[] Securely tighten the upper and lower blade clamp
screws.
[] Push the tension release back down.
[] Turn the blade tension knob counterclockwise unti! the
blade has the desired amount of tension.
[] Replace the throat plate.
NOTE: If the blade touches the drop foot on either side then the drop foot must be adjusted. See Adjusting Drop
Foot in the Adjustments section of this manual.
PLAIN BLADES
Removing the Saw Bmade:
[] Turn off the saw and unplug from power source.
[] Pull up on the tension release. [] Turn blade tension knob counterclockwise to decrease
(or loosen) blade tension.
[] Pushing up from under the saw table, remove the
throat plate.
[] Loosen both the upper and !ower blade clamp screws. [] Remove the blade.
Replacing the Saw Blade:
[] Turn off the saw and unplug from power source.
[] Place the new blade through the opening in the saw
table with the teeth to the front of the saw and pointing down toward the saw table.
[] Position blade and tighten the lower blade clamp
screw securely.
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[] Pulluponthe bladeandpresstheupperarmdownto
positiontheupperendof thebladeintheupperblade holder.
[] Securelytightentheupperbladeclampscrew. [] Pushthetensionreleasebackdown. [] Turnthebladetensionknobclockwiseunti!theblade
hasthedesiredamountof tension. [] Replacethethroatplate. NOTE:ffthe bladetouchesthedropfootoneitherside
thenthedropfootmustbeadjusted.SeeAdjustingDrop FootintheAdjustmentssectionofthismanual.
DROPFOOT
See Figure 12.
To prevent the workpiece from lifting, the drop foot should be adjusted so it just rests on the top of the workpiece. The drop foot should not be adjusted so that the workpiece drags.
Always retighten the drop foot lock knob after each ad- justment has been made.
[] Loosen the drop foot lock knob.
[] Lower or raise the drop foot to the desired position.
[] Retighten the drop foot lock knob.
The tall, front part of the drop foot acts as a blade guard to prevent accidental contact with the blade.
TURNING THE SCROLL SAW ON AND OFF
See Figures 13 o 14.
[] Plug the foot switch into the power source.
[] Plug the scroll saw into the foot switch.
TO pOWEI_
soURCI_
[] Pull the ON/OFF knob out to the ON position. The
knob must remain in this position for the foot switch to
supply power to the saw.
[] Depress foot switch to turn saw ON.
NOTE: After saw is turned on, a hesitation before blade movement is normal.
[] Release foot switch to turn saw OFF.
SWITCH
PULL/0H
PUSH/0FF
0H OFF
DROP FOOT
j LOOK KHOB DROP
OROP FOOT FOOT ROD
,_ WARNING: Do not use this foot switch with any tool
other than 21609 Scroll Saw. Failure to follow this
warning may result in serious injury.
VARIABLE SPEED
See Figure 14.
The ON/OFF knob also controls the variable speed of the saw. By turning the knob, the vadable speed control
may be adjusted from the high speed of approximately ! ,600 SPM to the low speed of approximately 500 SPM.
Turn the ON/OFF knob clockwise to increase strokes per
minute and counterc!ockwise to reduce the strokes per minute.
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Thismotorhasanelectroniccontrolthatregulatesthe speedandprovidesoverloadprotectionto themotor.If themotorfailsto startafterabouttwo seconds,pushthe knobOFFanddisconnectthesawfromthepowersource. Referto thetroubleshootingchart.
NOTE:Ifthe internaloverloadprotectorhasbeentripped, pushingtheON/OFFknobOFFwil!resetit.
SCROLLCUTTING Forgeneralscrollcutting,followthepatternlinesby push-
ingandturningtheworkpieceat the sametime.Attempt= ingtoturntheworkpiecewithoutalsopushingit could causetheworkpieceto bindortwisttheblade.
mNTERIORSCROLLCUTTING
See Figure 15.
One convenient feature of a scroll saw is that it can be used to make scroll cuts on the interior of a workpiece without breaking or cutting through the edge or perimeter
of the board.
To make interior cuts in the workpiece:
[] Remove the scroll saw blade as explained in the In=
stalling Blades section previously in this manual.
[] Dd[[ a 1,/4 in. (6 mm) hole in the workpiece.
[] Place the workpiece on the saw table with the ddlled
hole over the access hole in the table.
[] Install the blade through the hole in the workpiece;
adjust the drop foot and blade tension.
[] When finished making the interior scroll cuts, simply
remove the blade from the blade holders as described
in the Installing Blades section, and remove the
workpiece from the saw table.
STACK CUTTING
See Figure 16.
After becoming well acquainted with the saw through practice and experience, you may wish to try stack cut= ting. Stack cutting may be used when several identical shapes need to be cut. Several pieces of wood may be stacked on top and secured to each other before cut= ting. The wood pieces may be joined together by placing double=sided tape between each piece or by wrapping masking tape around the corners or ends of the stacked wood. You must attach the stacked pieces of wood to each other so they wil! move on the table as a single piece of material.
_I1_ WARMNG: To avoid possible serious personal
injury, do not cut more than one loose piece of mate= rial at a time.
Fig. 15
TAPE
Fig. 16
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WARNING:Beforeperforminganyadjustment,
makesurethetool isunpluggedfromthepower supplyandthe switchis intheOFF(O) position.
Failureto heedthiswarningcouldresultinserious personalinjury.
ADJUSTINGDROPFOOT [] Loosenthedropfootlockknob.
[] Centerthe dropfootaroundthesawbladetothede-
siredposition. [] Tightenthedropfootlockknob.
ADJUSTINGBLADETENSION
See Figure 17.
Adjustments to blade tension can be made at any time. Check the blade tension by the sound the blade makes when plucked like a guitar string. This method can be developed with practice and requires knowing the scroll
saw.
Pluck the back straight edge of blade while turning blade tension knob. The sound should be a musical note. The
sound becomes less flat as tension increases, and de- creases with too much tension.
To adjust the blade tension:
[] Turn off and unplug the saw from the power source.
Fig. 17
Turn the blade tension knob clockwise to decrease (or loosen) the blade tension.
NOTE: Be careful not to make the blade too loose.
Too little tension may cause the blade to bend or break before the teeth wear out.
Turn the blade tension knob counterclockwise to in- crease (or tighten) blade tension.
NOTE: Be careful not to adjust the blade too tightly. Too much tension may cause the blade to break as
soon as you start cutting.
,_ WARNING: When servicing, use only identical
replacement parts. Use of any other part may create a hazard or cause product damage.
WARNmNG: Always wear safety goggles or safety
glasses with side shields during power tool operation or when blowing dust. If operation is dusty, also wear a dust mask.
GENERAL
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use clean cloths to remove dirt, carbon dust, etc.
_ WARNING: Do not at any time let brake fluids,
gasoline, petroleum-based products, penetrating oils, etc. come in contact with plastic parts. Chemi- cals can damage, weaken or destroy plastic which may result in serious personal injury.
It has been found that electric tools are subject to accelerated wear and possible premature failure when they are used on fiberglass boats, sports cars, wallboard, spackling compounds, or piaster. The chips and gdndings from these materials are highly abrasive to electric too! parts such as bearings, brushes, commutators, etc. Consequently, it is not recommended that this too! be used for extended work on any fiberglass material, wall- board, spackling compounds, or piaster. During any use on these materials it is extremely important that the tool is cleaned frequently by blowing with an air jet.
[] Keep the scroll saw clean.
[] After cleaning the table top initially, apply a thin coat
of automobile type (paste) wax to the table top so the wood slides easily while cutting.
[] Do not allow pitch to accumulate on the saw table.
Clean with gum and pitch remover.
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ARM BEARINGS
See Figure 18.
Lubricate the arm bearings after the first 10 hours of use. Oil after every 50 hours of use or whenever there is a squeak coming from the bearings.
[] Carefully place the saw on its side as shown.
[] Remove the rubber cap from the upper and the lower
arm of the saw.
[] Squirt a few drops of SAE20 oi! around the shaft end
and arm bearings. Let oi! soak in overnight, remaining in this position.
NOTE: Lubricate the bearings on the other side of the saw in this same manner.
MOTOR BRUSHES
See Figure 19.
The saw has externally accessible motor brush assem- blies that should be checked periodically for wear. When either one of the two brushes becomes worn, replace both brushes.
[] Unplug the saw from the power source.
[] Carefully place the saw on its side, exposing the under-
side of the saw housing.
[] Using a flat blade screwdriver, remove the bottom
brush assembly cap through the access hole in the base and the top brush assembly cap from the top of the motor.
[] Gently pry the brush assemblies out using a small
screwdriver, point of a nail, or paper clip.
[] If one motor brush is worn down shorter than 1/4 in.,
replace both motor brushes. Do not replace one side without replacing the other.
NOTE: Ensure curvature of brush matches curvature of motor, and that motor brush moves freely in brush tube. Use the blunt end of something thin (eraser end of pencil, etc.) to push the motor brush into the tube until it stays.
[] Ensure the motor brush cap is oriented correctly
(straight), then tighten motor brush cap using a hand powered screwdriver only. Do not overtighten.
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BRUSH
o
_ gFWSH
CAP
Fig. 19
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PROBLEM
Motor will not run.
CAUSE
Problem with ON/OFF switch, power cord, foot switch, or outlet
SOLUTION
Have worn parts replaced before us- ing scrol! saw again. Have the proper outlet installed by a qualified electri- cian.
Motor defective
Blades breaking.
Vibration (there is always some vibra- tion when the saw is running).
Blade runout (blade not properly Realign blade.
aligned with arm motion).
Too much tension
Feeding too quickly
Wrong blade
Blade twisting in wood
Hmproper mounting of saw
Mounting surface
Loose table or table resting against motor
Loose motor mounting
Blade holders out of line
Do not attempt any repair. Have repaired by a qualified service techni- cian.
Adjust tension.
Reduce feed rate.
Use narrow blades for cutting tMn wood or tight corners and turns; use wide blades for thicker wood or wide
turns.
Reduce side pressure on blade; check blade tension.
Check mounting.
Check mounting in manual.
Tighten table lock knob.
Tighten mounting screws.
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SEE F_GURE B FOR iNSERTiON
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KEY PART NO. NUMBER
1 180A02030 2 101069006 3 180308000 4 180309000 5 979809001 6 101072009 7 180310000 8 A37130510060
9 979730001 10 Al1003050083 11 180312000 12 979804001 13 180313000 14 180303000 15 180102000 16 180105000 17 E07050613002 18 A10003060103 19 A18003050109
20 980123001 21 979786001 22 979785001 23 979784001 25 A10003050150 26 979772001 27 979820001 28 979821001 29 979822001 30 A38030612019 31 979824001 32 979825001 35 180111000 36 180113000
DESCRIPTION QTY.
Upper Clamp Assembly ................................. 1
Saw Blade ...................................................... 3
Throat Plate .................................................... 1
Table ............................................................... 1
Table Screw .................................................... 1
Saw Blade ...................................................... 2
Blade Drawer ................................................. 1
* Washer (M5) ................................................... 3
* Screw (M5 x 8) ............................................... 3
* Screw (M5 x 8) ............................................... 2
Lock Handle ................................................... 1
* Washer (M6) ................................................... 2
Scale .............................................................. 1
Scale Bracket ................................................. 1
Motor Cover ................................................... 1
Power Cord Assembly ................................... 1
Stain Relief ..................................................... 1
* Screw (M6 x 10) ............................................. 4
Clamp Screw .................................................. 2
Motor Assembly ............................................. 1
Brush Holder .................................................. 2
Brush Assembly ............................................. 2
Brush Cap ...................................................... 2
* Screw (M5 x 15) ............................................. 3
indicator ......................................................... 1
* Hex Bolt (M5 x 15) .......................................... 1
* Hex Nut (M5) .................................................. 1
Hex Bolt (Socket Hd. Special) ........................ 1
* Washer (M6) ................................................... 1
Stopper .......................................................... 1
Spring Pin (M5 x 10 mm) ................................ 1
Rubber Feet ................................................... 4
Base ............................................................... 1
KEY PART NO. NUMBER
37 E07000846157 38 A10003050105 39 979769001 40 180257000 41 A03003050168 42 979766001 43 979767001 44 979775001 45 979762001 46 979758001 47 180237100 48 A36030508123 49 180238000
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70 180607000
DESCRiPTiON QTY.
Clamp (UC-15) ............................................... 3
* Screw (M5 x 10 Pan Hd.) ............................... 3
* Hex Bolt (M6 x 20) .......................................... 4
Data Plate ....................................................... 1
* Hex Bolt (M5 x 16).......................................... 3
* Screw (M4 x 30) ............................................. 2
Nozzle ............................................................ 1
Left Counterbalance ....................................... 1
Link ................................................................. 1
Bail Bearing (625ZZ) ....................................... 2
Right Counterbalance .................................... 1
* Washer (M5) ................................................... 1
Screw ............................................................. 1
Spacer ............................................................ 1
Set Screw (M6 x 6 mm) .................................. 2
* Screw (M4 x 8) ............................................... 1
* Fixed Plate ..................................................... 1
Spacer ............................................................ 1
* O-ring (P-5) .................................................... 1
* Screw (M4 x 18 mm) ...................................... 2
Table Spindle .................................................. 1
Table Pivot Stand ........................................... 1
* Hex Nut (M4) .................................................. 2
Label .............................................................. 1
Large Sponge ................................................. 2
Pc Board ........................................................ 1
Inslulation Film ............................................... 1
Lead Wire ....................................................... 1
Small Sponge ................................................. 1
Transformer Board Assembly ......................... 1
Medium Sponge ............................................. 1
BIade Drawn Bracket ..................................... 1
Foot Switch .................................................... 1
* STANDARD HARDWARE iTEM -- MAY BE PURCHASED LOCALLY
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CRAFTSMAN 18 in, (457 rnrn) SCROLL SAW - MODEL NO. 216090
The modeI number will be found on a plate attached to the motor housing. Always mention the model number in all correspondence regarding your 1
Scroll Saw or when ordering repair parts.
SEE BACK PAGE FOR PARTS ORDERING iNSTRUCTiONS
PARTS UST FOR FmGURE B
KEY PART NO, NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY.
1 102032002 2 979745001 3 979747001 4 180243000 5 979749001 6 180a040!0 7 A42001030109 8 A4200!030140
9 180232000 10 108217000 !1 180253000 12 180210000 13 180204000 14 A4100!050!50 15 8000200011 16 180226000 17 180259000 18 180258000 19 180260000
20 180255000 21 166102100 22 180219000 23 180229000 24 180a02060 25 180261000 26 979829001 27 180256000 28 979765001
Tension Adjusting Knob ............................. 1
Support Plate ............................................. 1
Drop Foot ................................................... 1
Washer (M5) ............................................... 1
Hold Down Clamp ...................................... 1
Support Bar Assembly ............................... 1
Spring Pin (M3 x 10 mm) ........................... 1
Spring Pin (M3 x 14 mm) ........................... 1
Bellow ........................................................ 1
Blower ........................................................ 1
Blade Tension Lever ................................... 1
Washer ....................................................... 1
Bracket ....................................................... 1
Pin (M5 x 15 mm) ....................................... 2
Vr Switch .................................................... 1
Switch ........................................................ 1
Switch Label .............................................. 1
Warning Label ............................................ 1
On/Off Knob Label ..................................... 1
On/Off Knob ............................................... 1
Motor Pointer ............................................. 1
Switch Cover .............................................. 1
Led ............................................................. 1
Sawdust Blower/Light ................................ 1
Logo Plate .................................................. 2
Rubber Stopper ......................................... 4
Left Arm Cover ........................................... 1
Bearing Bushing ......................................... 4
KEY PART NO, NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY.
29 A41001052340 30 180215000 31 180205000 32 A35030616160 33 180254000 34 180201000 35 180223000 36 A42001050220 37 180a02040 38 180212000 39 180240000 40 180248000 41 180211000 42 180a02070 43 180252000 44 Al1003040255 45 180114000 46 Al1003040350 47 180251000 48 A95001050120 49 Al1003040400
50 180262000 51 A10003040107 52 180244000 53 180245000
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Spring Pin (M5 x 23.4 mm) ........................ 1
Spring ......................................................... 1
Adjustment Screw ...................................... 1
* Washer (M6) ............................................... 1
Tension Knob ............................................. 1
Upper Arm .................................................. 1
Bearing ....................................................... 2
Spring Pin (M5 x 22 mm) ........................... 2
Lower Clamp Assembly ............................. 1
Lower Arm .................................................. 1
Pin .............................................................. 1
Washer ....................................................... 4
Link ............................................................ 1
Lead Wire Assembly .................................. 1
Right Arm Cover ........................................ 1
* Screw (M4 x 25) ......................................... 3
Warning Label ............................................ 1
* Screw (M4 x 35) ......................................... 3
Drop Foot Lock Knob ................................ 1
Set Screw (M5 x 12 mm) ............................ 1
Screw, Ph. Hd. (M4 x 40 mm + S) .............. 4
Led Label ................................................... 1
Screw, Ph. Hd. (M4 x 10 mm) .................... 4
Spacer ........................................................ 1
Retaining Ring (K7) .................................... 1
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