Exploded View and Repair Parts List.........................................................................................22-25
Parts Ordering / Service....................................................................................................................26
WARRANTY
FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN SCROLL SAW
If this CRAFTSMAN* Scroll Saw fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within one year from the date of
purchase, Sears will repair it, free of charge.
Contact a Sears Service Center for repair.
If this product is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty applies only for 90 days from the date of
purchase.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Dept. 817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
INTRODUCTION
Your saw has many features for making cutting A CAUTION: Carefully read through this entire
operations more pleasant and enjoyable. Safety, owner's manual before using your new saw. Pay
performance and dependability have been given top close attention to the Rules For Safe Operation,
priority in the design of this saw making it easy to and all Safety Alert Symbols including Danger,
maintain and operate. Warning and Caution. If you use your saw
properly and only for what it is intended, you will
enjoy years of safe, reliable service.
Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means attention!!! Your
safety is involved.
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 full face shield when needed. We
recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses
with side shields, available at Sears Retail Stores.
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and
the explanations with them, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety warnings do
not by themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for
proper accident prevention measures.
SYMBOL MEANING
^ SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL:
Indicates danger, warning or caution. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.
A
A
A
Note:
DANGER: Failure to obey a safety warning will result in serious injury to yourself or to others.
Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.
WARNING: Failure to obey a safety warning can result in serious injury to yourself or to others.
Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.
CAUTION; Failure to obey a safety warning may result in property damage or persona! injury to
yourself or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock
and personal injury.
Advises you of information or instructions vital to the operation or maintenance of the equipment.
IMPORTANT
Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge of the system and should be performed only by a qualified
service technician. For service we suggest you return the tool to your nearest Sears store for repair. Always use
original factory replacement parts when servicing.
^ WARNING: Do not attempt to operate this tool
until you have read thoroughly and understand
completely all instructions, safety rules, etc.
contained in this manual. Failure to comply can
result in accidents involving fire, electric shock,
or serious personal Injury. Save owner's manual
and review frequently for continuing safe
operation, and instructing others who may use
this tool.
WARNING: Do not connect your scroll saw to a
power source until you have assembled and
adjusted the saw as described in this manual
and have read and understood all precautions
and operating instructions in the manual and
printed on the tool.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
■ KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read the owner s
manual carefully. Learn the saw's applications
and limitations as well as the specific potential
hazards related to this tool.
■ GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK BY
PREVENTING BODY CONTACT WITH
GROUNDED SURFACES. For example; pipes,
radiators, ranges, refrigerator enclosures.
■ KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in good working
order.
REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND
WRENCHES, Get in the habit of checking to see
that hex keys and adjusting wrenches are
removed from tool before turning on the saw.
KEEP THE WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered
work areas and work benches Invite accidents.
DO NOT leave tools or pieces of wood on the
saw while it is in operation.
DO NOT USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRON
MENTS. Do not use power tools near gasoline or
other flammable liquids, in damp or wet loca
tions. or expose them to rain. Keep the work
area well lit.
KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. All
visitors should wear safety glasses and be kept a
safe distance from work area. Do not let visitors
contact tool or extension cord while operating.
MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD-PROOF with
padlocks and master switches or by removing
starter keys.
DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL. It will do the job
better and safer at the rate for which it was
designed.
USE THE RIGHT TOOL. Do not force the too! or
attachment to do a job it was not designed tor.
Don't use it for a purpose not intended.
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued)
■USE THE 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 will cause
a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power
and overheating. A wire gage size (A.W.G.) of at
least 18 is recommended for an extension cord
25 feet or less in length. If in doubt, use the next
heavier gage, The smaller the gage number, the
heavier the cord,
■ INSPECT EXTENSION CORDS PERIODI
CALLY and replace if damaged.
■ DRESS PROPERLY. Do not wear loose clothing,
gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets, or other
jewelry. They can get caught and draw you into
moving parts. Rubber gloves and nonslip foot
wear are recommended. Also wear protective
hair covering to contain long hair.
■ ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WITH
SIDE SHIELDS. Everyday eyeglasses have only
impact-resistant lenses; they are NOT safety
glasses.
■ PROTECT YOUR LUNGS. Wear a face or dust
mask if the cutting operation is dusty.
■ PROTECT YOUR HEARING. Wear hearing
protection during extended periods of operation,
■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.
■DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times.
■MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools
sharp and clean for better and safer perfor
mance. Follow instructions for lubricating and
changing accessories.
■DISCONNECT ALL TOOLS. When not in use,
before servicing, or when changing attachments,
blades, bits, cutters, etc., all tools should be
disconnected from power supply.
■AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Be sure
switch is off when plugging in.
■USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. The
use of improper accessories may cause risk of
injury.
■NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could
occur if the tool is tipped or if the blade is unin
tentionally contacted.
a 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
will operate properly and perform its intended
function. Check for alignment of moving parts,
binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, saw
stability, 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 a qualified service technician at a
Sears store to avoid risk of personal injury.
DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work into a blade
or cutter against the direction of rotation of the
blade or cutter only.
NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNAT
TENDED. TURN THE POWER OFF. Do not
leave tool until it comes to a complete stop,
USE ONLY CORRECT BLADES. Use the right
blade size, style and cutting speed for the
material and the type of cut. Blade teeth should
point down toward the table. Sharp blades
minimize stalling and kickback. Correctly adjust
blade tension.
TO PROTECT THE OPERATOR and minimize
blade breakage, ALWAYS adjust the hold down
foot to just clear the workpiece. Never operate
the saw with any guard or cover removed. Make
sure all guards are operating properly before
each use.
KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM CUTTING AREA.
Do not hand hold pieces so small that your
fingers go under the blade guard. Never reach
underneath work or behind, under, or within
three inches of the blade and its cutting path with
your hands and fingers for any reason. Do not
attempt to remove cut material when blade is
moving. .
WARNING: Blades coast after turn off.
AVOID PINCHING THE BLADE. Be cautious
when cutting off material which is irregular in
cross section. For example, molding must lay flat
on the table and not be permitted to rock.
DO NOT ABUSE CORD. Never yank cord to
disconnect it from receptacle. Keep cord from
heat, oil, and sharp edges.
INSPECT TOOL CORDS PERIODICALLY and if
damaged, have repaired by a qualified service
technician at a Sears store, Stay constantly
aware of cord location and keep it well away
from the moving blade.
DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT
TURN IT ON AND OFF. Have defective switches
replaced by a qualified service technician at a
Sears store.
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued)
KEEP TOOL DRY, CLEAN, AND FREE FROM
OIL AND GREASE. Always use a clean cloth
when cleaning. Never use brake fluids, gasoline,
petroleum-based products, or any solvents to
clean tool.
A LARGE PIECE OF MATERIAL SHOULD BE
SUPPORTED while cutting. To minimize risk of
blade pinching and kickback, always support
long workpieces. Saw may slip, walk or slide
while cutting long or heavy boards.
BEFORE MAKING A CUT, BE SURE ALL
ADJUSTMENTS ARE SECURE.
BEFORE CHANGING THE SETUP, REMOVING
COVERS, GUARDS OR BLADE, UNPLUG THE
SAW.
DO NOT FEED THE MATERIAL TOO QUICKLY
while cutting. Do not force the workpiece against
the blade.
NEVER CUT MORE THAN ONE WORKPIECE
AT A TIME. If making a stacked cut, all of the
pieces must be secured to each other with
masking tape or double stick tape to make one
workpiece. Do not put more than one workpiece
on the saw table at a time. Always hold the work
firmly against the table. See page 18.
AVOID CUTTING NAILS. Inspect for and
remove all nails from lumber before cutting.
NEVER PERFORM LAYOUT, ASSEMBLY, OR
SETUP WORK ON THE TABLE while the
cutting tool is operating.
NEVER TOUCH BLADE or other moving parts
during use.
NEVER START A TOOL WHEN THE BLADE IS
IN CONTACT WITH THE WORKPIECE. Clear
the table of debris before turning your scroll saw
on.
ALLOW THE MOTOR TO COME UP TO FULL
SPEED before starting a cut.
FIRMLY CLAMP OR BOLT your scroll saw to a
firm, level workbench or table. The most comfort
able saw table height is at approximately hip
height.
AVOID AWKWARD OPERATIONS AND HAND
POSITIONS where a sudden slip could cause
your hand to move into the blade. ALWAYS
make sure you have good balance. Do not cut
pieces of material that are too small to hold
comfortably in your hand.
REPLACEMENT PARTS. All repairs, whether
electrical or mechanical, should be made by
qualified service technician at a Sears store or
repair center.
WARNING: When servicing use only identical
Craftsman replacement parts. Use of any other
parts may create a hazard or cause product
damage.
NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMO
SPHERE. Normal sparking of the motor could
ignite fumes.
DO NOT OPERATE THIS TOOL WHILE UN
DER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS, ALCOHOL,
OR ANY MEDICATION.
STAY ALERT AND EXERCISE CONTROL.
Watch what you are doing and use common
sense. Do not operate tool when you f 'e tired.
Do not rush.
MAKE SURE THE WORK AREA HAS AMPLE
LIGHTING to see the work and that no obstruc
tions will interfere with safe operation BEFORE
performing any work using your saw.
ALWAYS TURN OFF SAW before disconnecting
it, to avoid accidental starting when reconnecting
to power supply. NEVER leave the scroll saw
unattended while connected to a power source.
WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with your
saw make you careless. Remember that a
careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict
severe injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to them
frequently and use to instruct other users. If you
loan someone this tool, loan them these instruc
tions also.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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ELECTRICAL
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 consider
able distance from the power source, use an exten
sion cord heavy enough to carry the current that the
tool will draw. An undersized extension cord wilt
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 jack
eted cords listed by Underwriter’s Laboratories (UL)
should be used.
Length of Extension Cord Wire Size (A.W.G.)
Up to 25 feet 18
26-100 feet 16
When working with the tool outdoors, use an exten
sion 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.
CAUTION: Keep the cord away from the cutting
area and position the cord so that it will not be
caught on lumber, tools, or other objects during
cutting.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
Your Sears Craftsman Scroll Saw 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 will overheat. If
the saw does not operate when plugged into an outlet,
double check the power supply.
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 conductor 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 conductor can result in a risk of electric
shock. The conductor with insulation having an outer
surface that is green with or without yellow stripes is
the equipment-grounding conductor. 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 immedi
ately.
This tool 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.
PIN
COVER OF GROUNDED
OUTLET BOX
Fig. 1
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GLOSSARY OF TERMS FOR WOODWORKING
Bevel Cut
A cutting operation made with the table at any angle
other than 90’ to the blade.
Crosscut
A cutting or shaping operation made across the grain
of the workpiece.
Compound Cut
A compound cut is a cut made using a miter angle
and a bevel angle at the same time.
Freehand (for scroll saw)
Performing a cut without the workpiece being guided
by a fence or miter gage. Work must supported by the
table.
Gum
A sticky, sap based residue from wood products.
Kerf
The material removed by the blade in a through cut or
the slot produced by the blade in a nonthrough or
partial cut.
Leading End
The end of the workpiece pushed into the cutting tool
first.
Nonferrous Metal
Metal that does not contain iron; such as aluminum,
brass, and copper.
Push Stick
A device used to feed the workpiece through the saw
blade during narrow ripping type operations and helps
keep the operator's hands well away from the blade.
Resaw
Resin
A sticky, sap base substance that has hardened.
Ripping
A cutting operation along the length of the workpiece.
Saw Blade Path
The area directly in line — over, under, behind, or in
front of the blade. As it applies to the workpiece, that
area which will 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.
SPM
Strokes per minute. Used in reference to blade
movement.
Throw-Back
Throwing of a workpiece in a manner similar to a
kickback. Usually associated with a cause other than
the kerf closing, such as a workpiece not being
against the fence, being dropped into the blade, or
being placed inadvertently in contact with the blade.
Through Sawing
Any cutting operation where the blade extends
completely through the thickness of the workpiece.
Workpiece
The item on which the cutting operation is being done.
The surfaces of a workpiece are commonly referred to
as faces, ends, and edges.
Worktable
The surface on which the workpiece rests while
performing a cutting or sanding operation.
A cutting operation to reduce the thickness of the
workpiece to make thinner pieces.
Throat
Motor
Drive
Blade Length
Table Size
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
16 in.
t20 V, 1.2 amp 60 HZ-AC only
Variable Speed
500-1600 Strokes per minute
5 in. plain or pin
10-5/8 in. X 18-3/4 in.
Table Tilt
Overall Dimensions
Net Weight
45’ right and 10" left
12-1/4 in. W
25-1/4 in. L
14 in. H
28 lbs.
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UNPACKING
WARNING: To prevent accidental starting or
electrical shock that could cause possible
serious personal injury, assemble all parts to
your saw before connecting it to power supply.
Saw should never be connected to power supply
when you are assembling parts, making
adjustments, lubricating, installing or removing,
blades, cleaning, or when not in use.
Carefully lift saw from the carton and place it on
a level work surface.
Remove pack of 2 extra blades and owner's
manual from the carton.
WARNING: If any 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.
TOOLS NEEDED
The following tools (not included) are needed for
adjustments and alignment:
* Small Combination Square
■ Do not discard the packing materials until you
have carefully inspected the saw, identified all
parts, and satisfactorily operated your new saw.
Note: If any parts are damaged or missing, do not
attempt to plug in the power cord and turn the switch
on until the damaged or missing parts are obtained
and are installed correctly.
Your scroll saw comes completely assembled. A
package of 2 extra blades and an owner's manual are
included with your saw.
FLATBLADE SCREWDRIVER
Fig. 2
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The following labels are on the scroll saw with locations indicated.
A WARNING
ADVERTENCIA
Keep Hands Away
From Blade.
Allow Tool To Stop
Before Adjusting
Blade.
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« For your own safety, read instruction manual
before operating saw.
♦ Wear eye protection.
* Install blade with teeth pointing down toward tabJe.
• Keep fingers at safe distance from blade.
♦ Never leave Scroll Saw work area with power "ON".
• Adjust blade tension by hand {no tool) before
turning ‘ON".
• Hold workpiece firmly against table. -
16 inch Scroll Saw
A WARNING / ADVERTENCIA
♦ Make no adjustments until Scroll Saw has come
to a complete stop.
■ Do not remove cutoff pieces until blade has
stopped.
• Maintain proper adjustment of blade tension.
* Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations.
• Para su propia seguridad, lea el manual del
usuario antes de usar la sierra ingletadora.
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FEATURES
This versatile variable speed scroll saw is great for
making toys, puzzles, games, artwork, and jewelry. It
Is a handy do-it-yourself tool. It cuts wood, wood
composition products, plastic, and other fibrous
material up to 2 inches thick. It also cuts nonferrous
metals (aluminum, brass, copper).
KNOW YOUR SCROLL SAW
Before attempting to use your saw, familiarize yourself
with all operating features and safety requirements of
your Sears Craftsman scroll saw. See Figure 5.
ON/OFF KNOB WITH VARIABLE SPEED
Your scroll saw has an easy access ON/OFF knob
with variable speed. Pull the knob out to turn ON the
saw, and push the knob in to turn OFF the saw. Turn
the knob to adjust the speed from the high speed of
approximately 1600 SPM (Strokes Per Minute) to the
low speed of approximately 500 SPM.
LOCK OFF POST
Place a pad lock in the lock post next to the ON/OFF
knob to lock the saw in the OFF position to prevent
unauthorized use of the saw by children or others.
TOOLLESS BLADE HOLDERS
Retain and position the blade without the use of
additional tools. Use the knobs for plain end blades or
use the designed slots for pin type blades.
BLADE STORAGE DRAWER
Attached under the left side of the table is a blade
storage drawer. It will hold up to 20 blades. Drawer
snaps closed securely. See Figure 4.
BLADE TENSION KNOBS
Blade tension is controlled by a dual knob tension
control system. The inner (smaller) knob, tension
adjusting knob, is for making adjustments of the blade
tension. The outer (larger) knob, quick release knob,
is used to quickly set and release blade tension to
facilitate blade changes.
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FEATURES
HOLD DOWN FOOT/BLADE GUARD
The hold down foot should be lowered until it just
rests on top of the workpiece to prevent the workpiece
from lifting while cutting, but not so much that the
workpiece drags. The vertical portion provides a blade
guard to prevent accidental blade contact.
HOLD DOWN FOOT LOCK KNOB
Allows you to raise or lower the hold down foot/blade
guard and secure it at desired heights.
SAWDUST BLOWER
Keeps the line of cut on workpiece clean for more
accurate scroll cuts,
SAWDUST EXHAUST
Your saw has a sawdust exhaust that fits a standard
shop vacuum hose. See Figure 13.
SAW TABLE
Your scroll saw has an aluminum saw table that
provides a working surface to support your workpiece.
TABLE LOCK KNOB
Allows you to tilt the table and lock it at the desired
angle up to 45 degrees.
BEVEL SCALE
The bevel scale and indicator are iocated on the front
of the saw for easy viewing. They show the angle of
the table.
ZERO DEGREE STOP FOR TABLE
Located under the front of the saw table, the zero
degree stop allows easy return and fine adjustment of
the zero degree relationship between the table and
the blade.
ASSEMBLY
Your Craftsman 16 in, scroll saw was fully assembled
at the factory. Before operating this tool, it is important
to check all alignments and settings. Normal handling
during shipment may have changed settings.
WARNING; To avoid serious personal injury
from unexpected tool movement, always
securely mount scroll saw to a workbench.
MOUNTING SCROLL SAW TO
WORKBENCH
See Figure 6,
If the scroll saw is to be used in a permanent applica
tion, we recommend that you secure it in a permanent
location such as a workbench. When mounting the
saw to a workbench, holes should be drilled through
the supporting surface of the workbench using dimen
sions illustrated.
■ Each hole in the base of the saw should be
bolted securely using 5/16 in. diameter machine
bolts, lock washers, and hex nuts {not included).
Bolt should be of sufficient length to accommo
date the saw base, lock washers, hex nuts, and
the thickness of the workbench.
■ Locate and mark the holes where scroll saw is to
be mounted.
■ Drill (3) 3/8 in. diameter holes through work
■ Place scroll saw on workbench aligning holes in
■ Insert all three 5/16 in. bolts and tighten securely
Note: All bolts should be inserted from the top. Install
the lock washers and hex nuts from the underside of
the bench.
Supporting surface where scroll 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.
bench.
the base with holes drilled in the workbench.
with lock washers and hex nuts.
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ASSEMBLY
CLAMPING SCROLL SAW TO
WORKBENCH
See Figure 7.
If the scroll saw is to be used in a portable application,
we recommend that you fasten it permanently to a
mounting 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.
■ Mount saw to board using holes in frame as a
template for hole pattern or the diagram in
Figure 6. Locate and mark the holes where scroll
saw is to be mounted.
■ Follow last three steps in previous section called
Mounting Scroll Saw to Workbench.
Make sure mounting bolts are long enough to go
through holes in the saw frame, material being
mounted to, lock washers, and hex nuts.
Note: It may be necessary to countersink hex nuts
and washers on bottom side of mounting board.
ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING: To prevent accidental starting that
could cause possible serious personal injury,
turn off the saw and unplug before making any
adjustments.
HOLD DOWN FOOT/BLADE GUARD
See Figure 8.
The hold down should be adjusted so it contacts the
top surface of the work being cut. Tighten adjusting
knob after adjustment has been made.
■ Loosen the hold down foot lock knob.
■ Move the hold down foot to the desired position.
■ Tighten the hold down foot lock knob.
The tall, front part of the hold down foot acts as a
blade guard to prevent accidental contact with the
blade.
SAWDUST BLOWER
See Figure 8.
The dust blower is designed and preset to direct air to
the most effective point on the cutting line. Be sure
hold down foot is properly adjusted to properly secure
workpiece and to properly direct air to the cutting
surface.
■ Insert hose to air diaphragm before starting the
saw.
AIR DIAPHRAGM
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ADJUSTMENTS
SQUARING TABLE TO THE BLADE
See Figures 9 and 10.
M Loosen the hold down foot lock knob and move
hold down rod all the way up. Tighten knob.
■ Loosen the table lock knob and move the table
until it is approximately perpendicular, or at right
angle to the biade.
■ Place a small square on the table next to the
blade to check if the table is 90 degrees to the
blade. If adjustment is needed, raise or lower the
table until table is approximately 90 degrees to
SETTING THE TABLE FOR HORIZONTAL
OR BEVEL CUTTING
See Figures 10, 11 and 12.
A bevel scale is provided under the work table as a
convenient guide for setting the approximate table
angle for bevel cutting. When greater precision is
required, make practice cuts on scrap material and
adjust the table as necessary for your requirements.
An adjustable zero degree stop is provided to quickly
return the table to the zero degree setting.
■ Loosen the table lock knob and push down on
the blade and securely tighten the table lock
knob.
■ Loosen the screw holding the scale indicator,
move indicator to the 0 degree mark and se
curely tighten screw. Remember, the bevel scale
is a convenient guide but should not be relied
upon for precision. Make practice cuts on scrap
material to determine if your angle settings are
correct.
■ Adjust the hold down foot to desired position and
securely tighten the hold down foot knob.
HOLD DOWN ROD
HOLD DOWN FOOT
LOCK KNOB
the right side of the table. If the table stops at O',
the zero degree stop is properly set. if the table
stops somewhere other than zero, then adjust
the zero degree stop.
HOLD DOWN
FOOT/
BLADE GUARD
TABLE LOCK
KNOB
Fig. 9
■ 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. See Figure 11.
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.
Now, by returning the tabie to the zero position, the
zero degree stop provides a quick reference to the
preset position.
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ADJUSTMENTS
HEX BOLT
SAW TABLE
L
■ On the top back of the saw, rotate the quick
■ Remove the throat plate.
■ Place blade through the throat plate opening with
■ Pull up on the blade and push down on the saw
Note: If the blade touches the hold down foot on
either side then the hold down foot must be adjusted.
■ Loosen the foot adjusting knob. See Figure 13.
Fig. 11
■ To center the hold down foot around the saw
The zero stop assembly can be rotated to the left and
down out of the way and the table can be angled up to
12” to the left. See Figure 12.
■ Tighten the foot adjusting knob.
■ To tension the blade, rotate the quick release
Note; Make sure the zero degree stop is rotated all
the way down or it will contact the blade storage
drawer as you angle to the left.
■ Replace throat plate.
Plain End Blades
See Figure 13.
■ . Turn off and unplug the saw from outlet.
release knob to the left or counterclockwise to
loosen blade tension. See Figure 5.
the teeth of the blade to the front of the saw and
pointing down toward the table. Engage the pin
into the "V" notch of the lower blade holder.
arm to engage the upper pin in the "V" notch of
the upper blade holder.
blade, slide the hold down foot to the side.
knob (outer, larger knob) 1/4 turn to the right or
clockwise to apply tension to the blade. Fine
adjustments of the blade tension may be per
formed using the tension adjusting knob (inner,
smaller knob) at any time, while the blade is
under tension or not.
■ On the top back of the saw, rotate the quick
Fig. 12
■ Remove the throat plate.
■ Loosen the blade knobs by hand and remove the
INSTALLING BLADES
Scroll saw blades wear out quickly and must be
replaced frequently for best cutting results. Expect to
■ Place new blade through the throat plate opening
break some blades while you learn to use and adjust
your saw. Blades generally stay sharp for 1/2 hour to
2 hours of cutting, depending on type of material and
speed of operation.
Pin End Blades
See Figure 13.
S Turn off and unplug the saw from outlet.
^ WARNING: To avoid injury from accidental
starting, always turn off and unplug the saw
before installing, removing or replacing the
■ Position blade and securely tighten blade knob.
B Pull up on the blade and down on the saw's
Note: If the blade touches the hold down foot on
either side then the hold down foot must be adjusted.
blade.
WARNING: To avoid injury from accidental
starting, always turn off and unplug the saw
before installing, removing, or replacing the
blade.
release knob to the left or counterclockwise to
loosen the blade tension. See Figure 5.
blade.
in the table with the teeth of the blade to the front
of the saw and pointing down toward the table.
Next, place blade in the lower blade holder into
the slot that enlarges as you loosen the blade
knob.
upper arm to install blade into upper blade
holder.
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ADJUSTMENTS
Loosen the foot adjusting knob. See Figure 13.
To center the hold down foot around the saw
blade, slide the hold down foot to the side.
Tighten the foot adjusting knob.
Position blade and securely tighten blade knob.
Turn the quick release knob to the right or
clockwise to tension the blade.
Turn the tension adjusting knob to the right,
clockwise or to the left, counterclockwise until the
blade is in desired tension.
Replace throat plate.
PLAIN END BLADE
FOOT ADJUSTING
KNOB.
TO RELEASE
TO ENGAGE
QUICK
RELEASE
KNOB
Fig. 14
■ Turn tension adjusting knob (upper, smaller
knob) to the right or clockwise to increase
tension. Turn it to the left or counterclockwise to
decrease blade tension.
Note; Adjustments of blade tension can be made at
anytime. The quick release knob can be either re
leased or engaged while making adjustments with the
tension adjusting knob.
TENSION ADJUSTING KNOB
SAWDUST
EXHAUST
Fig. 13
ADJUSTING BLADE TENSION
See Figures 14 and 15.
■ Turn off and unplug the saw.
^ WARNING: Failure to unplug your saw could
result in accidental starting causing possible
serious personal injury.
■ Tension adjusting knob is on the top of the saw.
See Figure 5. Rotate the quick release knob
(outer, larger knob) 1/4 turn to the left or counter
clockwise to release blade tension.
TO DECREASE
TENSION
TO INCREASE
TENSION
Fig. 15
■ Rotate quick release knob to the right or clock
wise 1/4 turn to engage tension before using the
scroll saw.
Check tension by the sound the blade makes when
plucked like a guitar string. This method of adding
tension to the blade can be developed with practice
and requires knowing your scroll saw.
■ Pluck the back straight edge of blade while
turning tension adjusting knob. Sound should be
a musical note. Sound becomes less flat as
tension increases. Sound decreases with too
much tension.
Note: Be careful not to over tension the blade. Too
much tension may cause blade to break as soon as
you start cutting. Too little tension may cause blade to
bend or break before teeth wear out.
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OPERATION
This scroll saw is designed to cut wood, wood compo
sition products, plastic, and nonferrous metals (alumi
num, brass, copper},
GENERAL OPERATION
Please read and understand the following items
concerning your scroll saw before attempting to use
the saw.
■ There is a learning curve for each person who
wants to use this saw. During that period of time
it is expected that some blades will break until
you learn how to use and adjust the saw.
■ Allow the saw to cut material by guiding the
workpiece into the blade as it moves. Do not
force the work.
■ The blade teeth cut material only on the down
stroke.
■ You must 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.
■ Scroll saw blades wear out and must be replaced
frequently for best cutting results. Scroll saw
blades generally stay sharp for 1/2 hour to 2
hours of cutting, depending on type of material
and speed of operation,
■ To get accurate cuts, be prepared to compen
sate for the blade's tendency to follow the wood
grain as you are cutting wood.
■ In cutting wood, best results are achieved when
cutting wood less than one inch thick.
■ When cutting wood thicker than one inch, the
user must guide the workpiece very slowly into
the blade and take extra care not to bend or twist
the blade while cutting.
■ When choosing a blade to use with your scroll
saw, consider the following carefully:
• Very fine, narrow blades should be used to
scroll cut in thin material 1/4 in. thick or less.
• Most blade packages state the size or thick
ness and type of material which that blade is
intended to cut. Package should also state the
radius. Of size of curve, which can be cut with
that blade.
• Wider blades cannot cut curves as tight or
small as thinner blades.
■ Blades wear faster:
• When cutting plywood and other laminates.
• When cutting material thicker than 3/4 in.
• When cutting hardwood.
• When side pressure is applied to the blade.
ON/OFF KNOB WITH VARIABLE SPEED
See Figure 16.
Your scroll saw has an easy access On/Off knob with
variable speed.
■ Pull the knob out to turn ON the saw, and push
Note: After saw is turned on, a hesitation before blade
movement is normal.
^ WARNING: Never leave the saw unattended
■ By turning the knob, the variable speed control
This motor has an electronic control that regulates the
speed and provides overload protection to the motor.
If the motor fails to start after about 2 seconds, push
the knob OFF and disconnect the saw from the power
source. Refer to the troubleshooting chart.
Note: If the internal overload protector has been
tripped, pushing the On/Off knob OFF will reset it.
the knob in to turn OFF the saw.
until the blade has come to a complete stop to
prevent serious personal injury.
may be adjusted from the high speed of approxi
mately 1600 SPM (Strokes Per Minute) to the
low speed of approximately 500 SPM. Suggested
speeds are identified under Choice of Blade and
Speed, page 18. Turn the On/Off knob to the
right or clockwise to increase strokes per minute
and to the left or counterclockwise to reduce the
strokes per minute.
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OPERATION
LOCK POST
See Figure 17.
To prevent unauthorized use of your scroll saw, we
suggest that you disconnect it from the power supply
and lock the knob in the OFF position. A Master
Lock® 105D padlock should be used. When the lock
is installed and locked, as illustrated, the switch is
inoperable. Store the padlock key in another location.
■ To lock the saw in the OFF position, install a
padlock through the lock post beside the knob as
illustrated and lock the padlock. (Padlock is not
supplied with the saw.)
■ One of the features of a scroll saw is that it can
■ To make interior cuts in a board, remove the
A WARNING: 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 will prevent the machine from starting up
again when the power comes back on. Failure to
heed this warning can result in serious personal
injury.
■ Drill a 1/4 in. hole in the board to be used to
■ Place the board on the saw table with the hole in
■ Install blade through hole in board then adjust
■ When finished making the interior scroll cuts,
INTERIOR SCROLL CUTTING
See Figure 16.
be used to make scroll cuts on the interior of a
board without breaking or cutting through the
edge or perimeter of the board.
WARNING: To avoid possible serious injury
from accidental starting, always turn the switch
OFF and remove plug from power source outlet
before removing or replacing the blade.
scroll saw blade as explained in the Installing
Blades section on page 14.
make interior cuts.
the board over the access hole in the table.
the hold down foot and the blade tension. See
pages 14 and 15.
simply remove the blade from the blade holders
as described in the Installing Blades section,
and remove the board from the table.
ON/OFF KNOB
DRILL HOLE
INTERIOR
CUT
Fig. 18
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OPERATION
STACK CUTTING
See Figure 19.
After becoming well acquainted with your saw through
practice and experience, you may wish to try stack
cutting. 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 cutting. 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 will
move on the table as a single piece of material.
WARNING: To avoid possible, serious personal
injury, do not cut more than one loose piece of
material at a time.
Fig. 19
CHOICE OF BLADE AND SPEED
The scroll saw accepts a wide variety of blade widths and thicknesses for cutting wood and other fibrous materi
als. Your saw uses 5 inch long blades of either the pin end or the plain end style. The blade width and thickness
and the number of teeth per inch to use are determined by the type of material and the size of the radius being
cut. A full selection of scroll saw blades are available through Sears Retail Stores.
Note: As a general rule, always select narrow blades for intricate curve cutting, and wide blades for straight and
large curve cutting.
Teeth/Inch
10
15
18
Width
.110 in.
.110 in.
.095 in.
Thickness
.020 in.
.020 in.
.010 in.
Strokes Per
1200-1600
BEFORE EACH USE:
■ INSPECT YOUR SAW. Disconnect the saw. To
avoid injury from accidental starting, turn the
switch OFF and unplug the saw before changing
the setup or removing covers, guards, or biade.
■ INSPECT YOUR WORKPIECE. Make sure there
are no nails or foreign objects in the workpiece to
be cut.
■ USE EXTRA CAUTION WITH LARGE, VERY
SMALL, OR AWKWARD WORKPIECES.
• Never use this tool to cut pieces too smalt to hold
by hand.
Speed or
Minute
600-1200
500-600
18
Materiai Cut
Popular size for cutting hard and soft
woods 3/16 in. up to 2 in. Plastics, paper,
felt, bone, etc.
Wood, plastics, extremely thin cuts on
materials 3/32 in. to 1/2 in. thick.
For tight radius work in thin materials
3/32 in. to 1/8 in. wood, veneer, bone,
fiber, ivory, plastic, etc.
Always use extra supports (tables, saw horses,
blocks, etc.) for any workpiece large enough to
tip when not held down to the table top.
Never use another person as a substitute for a
table extension, or as additional support for a
workpiece or to help feed, support, or pull the
workpiece.
When cutting an irregularly shaped workpiece,
plan your work so it wili not pinch the blade. A
piece of molding, for example, must lay flat or be
held by a fixture or jig that will not let it twist,
rock, or slip while being cut.
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OPERATION
Properly support round material such as dowel
rods. They have a tendency to roll during a cut,
causing the blade to "bite.“ To avoid this, always
use a "v" block.
Clear everything except the workpiece and
related support devices off the table before
plugging into power and turning the saw on.
PLAN THE WAY YOU WILL HOLD THE
WORKPIECE FROM START TO FINISH. Do not
hand hold pieces so small that your fingers will
go under the work hold-down.
BEFORE FREEING ANY JAMMED MATERIAL:
Turn switch OFF.
Wait for all moving parts to stop.
Unplug the saw.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING: When servicing, use only identical
Craftsman replacement parts. Use of any other
part may create a hazard or cause product
damage.
WHEN BACKING OUT OF THE WORKPIECE,
THE BLADE MAY BIND IN THE KERF (CUT).
THIS IS USUALLY CAUSED BY SAWDUST
CLOGGING UP THE KERF. IF THIS HAPPENS:
Turn switch OFF.
Wait for all moving parts to stop.
Unplug the saw.
Remove the blade from the blade holders.
Remove the workpiece with blade from the table.
Remove blade from workpiece.
WARNING: Before removing loose pieces from
the table, turn saw off and wait for all moving
parts to stop to avoid serious personal injury.
^ WARNING: To prevent accidental starting that
could cause possible serious personal injury,
turn off and unplug the saw before maintaining or
lubricating your scroll saw.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
■ Keep your 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.
ARM BEARINGS
See Figure 20.
Lubricate the arm bearings 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 in
Figure 20. Remove the rubber cap from the
lower arm of the saw.
■ Squirt a few drops of SAE20 oil around the shaft
end and bronze bearing. Let oil soak in over
night, remaining in this position.
Note: Lubricate the upper arm bearing from the other
side of the saw.
WARNING: If the power cord is worn, cut, or
damaged in any way, have it replaced
immediately by a qualified service technician at a
Sears store to avoid risk of personal injury.
MOTOR BRUSHES
See Figure 21.
Your saw has externally accessible brush assemblies
that should be checked periodically for wear. When
one of the two brushes becomes worn, replace both
brushes.
■ Unplug your saw.
WARNING: Failure to unplug your saw could
result in accidental starting causing serious
injury. ’
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MAINTENANCE
Remove brush cap with a flat blade screwdriver.
Remove brush assembly. Gently pry the brush
assembly out using a small screwdriver, point of
a nail or paper clip, etc.
Check for wear. If one brush is worn down
shorter than 1/4 in., replace both brushes. Do
not replace one side without replacing the other.
Reassemble using new brush assembly. Make
sure curvature of brush matches curvature of
motor and that brush moves freely in brush tube.
Use the blunt end of something thin (eraser end
of pencil, etc.) to push the brush into the tube
until it stays.
Make sure brush cap is oriented correctly
(straight) and replace.
Tighten brush cap using a hand powered screw
driver only. Do not overtighten.
Repeat for other brush.
TROUBLESHOOTING
A WARNING: For your own safety, turn switch OFF and remove plug from power outlet before adjusting or
aligning your scroll saw.
PROBLEM
Motor will not run.
Blades breaking.
Vibration (there is always
some vibration when the saw
is running).
CAUSESOLUTION
1. Problem with ON-OFF switch,
power cord, or outlet.
2. Motor Defective.2.
1. Too much tension.1. Adjust tension.
2. Feeding too quickly.
3. Wrong blade.
4. Blade twisting in wood.4.
1. Improper mounting of saw.
2. Mounting surface.
3. Loose table or table resting
against motor.
4. Loose motor mounting.
1. Have worn parts replaced before using
Scroll Saw again. Have the proper
outlet installed by a qualified electri
cian.
Do not attempt any repair. Have
repaired by a qualified service techni
cian at a Sears store or repair center.
2. Reduce feed rate.
Narrow blades for cutting thin wood or
3.
tight corners and turns, wide blades for
thicker wood or wide turns.
Reduce side pressure on blade, check
blade tension.
1. Check mounting.
2. Check mounting in manual.
3. Tighten table lock knob.
4. Tighten mounting screws.
Blade runout (blade not
properly aligned with arm
motion).
* Standard Hardware Item - May Be Purchased Locally ** Available From Division 98 - Source 980.00
*** Compiete Assortment Available At Your Nearest Sears Retail Store
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CRAFTSMAN SCROLL SAW - MODEL NO. 315.216360
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CRAFTSMAN SCROLL SAW - MODEL NO. 315.216360
The model number will be found on a plate attached to the frame. Always mention the model number in all correspondence regarding your SCROLL
SAW or when ordering repair parts.