Sears 113.19771 User Manual

Sears

owners
manual

MODEL NO.

113.19771

SAW ONLY

113.197751

SAW WITH LEGS

Serial

Number

Model ar,d serial
number may be found

at the front of the base.

You should record both
model and serial number

in a safe place for
future use.

CAUTION:

Read GENERAL
and ADDITIONAL
SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

carefully

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RADIAL SAW

• assembly

• operating

• repair parts

Sold by SEARS,

Part No. 63784

ROEBUCK AND CO., Chicago, IL. 60684 U.S.A.

Pr riled in USA.

FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RADIAL SAW

If within one year from the date of purchase, this Craftsman Radial Saw fails due to a defect in material or
workmanship, Sears will repair it, free of charge.

WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY SIMPLY CONTACTING THE NEAREST SEARS STORE
OR SERVICE CENTER THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES.

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

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., Sears Tower, BSC 41 3, Chicago, IL 60684

general safety instructions for power tools

1. KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL

Read and understand the owner's manual arrd labels

affixed to the tool. Learn its applications and limitations
as well as the specific potential hazards peculiar- to this
tool.

2. GROUND ALL TOOLS

This tool Is equipped with :rn approved 3 conductor
cord and a 3-prong grounding type i)log to fit tile
[)roper g_o*mding type receptacle The g_een con(Joctor
in the cor I _s the grounding wire. Never connect the
green wire !o a live terminal.

3. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE
in worMug order, and in proper adjustment and

atigrlment.

4. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS
AND WRENCHES

Form habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting

wrenches _re removed from tool before tLJrnH]g it on

5. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN

Cluttered teas and benches nvite accidents Floor

must not bp slippery due to wax or sawdust,

6. AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT

Don't use power tools in damp or wet locations or

expose them to rain. Keep work area well bighted.

Provide adequate surrounding work space.

7. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY

All visttor,, should be kept a safe distance from work

area

8. MAKE WORKSHOP KIDPROOF

with p_tdlocks, master switches, or by ,emoving

starter key_

9. DON'T FORCE TOOL

It will do rhe job bette_ and safer at the rate for which
_t was designed.

10. USE RIGHT TOOL

Don't forc_ tool or attacfrment to do a job it was not
designed for.

11. WEAR PROPER APPAREL

Do not wea_ loose clothing, gloves, neckties or jewelry
(rings, wrist watches} to get caught in moving parts.
Nonslip footwear is recommended. Wear protective
hair covering to contain long hair. Roll long sleeves

above the t Ibow.

12. USE SAFETY GOGGLES (Head Protection)

Wear Safety goggles (must comply with ANSI Z87.1)

at all times. Everyday eyeglasses only have impact

resistant lenses, they are NOT safety glasses. Also, use

face or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty, and ear

protectors (plugs or muffs) during extended periods of
operation.

13. SECUREWORK

Use clamps or a vise to hold work when practical. It's

safer than qsing 'your hand, frees both hands to operate

tool.

14. DON'T OVERREACH

Keep proper fooUng and balance at all times.

15, MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE

Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest

performance Follow *nstructions for lubricating and
changirrg accesso, ies

16. DISCONNECT TOOLS

belgie setvcing; when changing accessories such as

blades, bits. cutters, etc.

17. AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING

Make sure switch is in "OFF" position bqfore plugging

in,

18. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES

Consult the owner's manual for recommended
accessories, Follow the instructions that accompany

the accessories. The use of improper accessories may

cause hazards.

19. NEVER STAND ON TOOL

Serious injury could occur if the toot is tipped or if the
cutting toot is accidentally contacted.

Do not store materials above or near the tool such that
it is necessary to starrd on the toot to reach them.

20. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS

Before further use of the tool, a guard or other part that
is damaged should be carefully checked to ensure that it

will operate properly and perform its intended function.
Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving

parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any other

conditions that may affect its operation. A guard or
other part [hat is damaged should be properly repaired
or replaced

21. DIRECTION OF FEED

Feed work into a blade or cutter against the direction
of rotation of the blade or cutter only.

22. NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING
UNATTENDED

Turn power off Don't leave tool until it comes to a
complete stop.

additional safety instructions for radial saws

CAUTION: Always disconnect the power cord before between the column & column support, or in the
removing the guard, changing the cutting tool, changing the

set-up or making adjustments. Shut off motor before
performing layout work on the saw table.

WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT POWER CORD UNTIL
THE FOLLOWING STEPS HAVE BEEN
SATISFACTORILY COMPLETED:

I. Assembly and alignment.
II. Examination and operating familiarity with ON-OFF

switch, elevation control, yoke index and lock bevel
index and lock, carriage lock, guard clamp screw,
spreader and antikickback device, and miter index and

lock.

III. Review and understanding of al! Safety Instructions and

Operating Procedures thru-out manual.

INSTAL LATION

1. Set carriage lock before moving the saw.

2. Bolt the saw to the floor if it tends to slip, walk, or
slide during normal operation.

3. Mount the saw so the table is approximately 39" above
the floor.

4. Mount the saw so the arm s!opes slightly downward to
the rear so the carriage will not roll forward due to

gravity.

5. If you attach any kind of table extensions over 24"

wide to either end of the saw, make sure you either bolt
the saw to the bench or floor as appropriate, or support
the outer end of the extension from the bench or floor,
as appropriate.

MINIMIZE ACCIDENT POTENTIAL

Most accidents are caused by FAILURE TO FOLLOW

setup and operating instructions:

(A) GENERAL

-Avoid awkward hand positions, where a sudden slip
cotfld cause a hand to move into a sawblade or other

cutting tool. Never reach in back of or around the

cutting tool with either hand to hold down the
workpiece, or for any other reason; DO NOT place
fingers or hands in the path of the sawblade.

Never saw, dado, mold, or rabbet unless the proper

guard is installed and set up as instructed.

NOTE THE FOLLOWING DANGER LABELS
WHICH APPEAR ON THE FRONT OF THE YOKE
AND GUARD:

READ AND UNDERSTAND OWNER'S MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING MACHINE _OT FEED "

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DANGER I

TO AVOID

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- H any part of this radial saw is missing or should

break, bend or fail in any way, or any electrical

component fail to perform properly, shut off power

switch, remove cord from power supply and replace

damaged, missing and/or failed parts before resuming

operation.

- IF YOUR SAW MAKES AN UNFAMILIAR NOISE
OR IF IT VIBRATES EXCESSIVELY CEASE

OPERATING IMMEDIATELY UNTIL THE
SOURCE HAS BEEN LOCATED AND THE

PROBLEM CORRECTED.

-WARNING: DO NOT ALLOW FAMILIARITY
(GAINED FROM FREQUENT USE OF YOUR

SAW) TO BECOME COMMONPLACE. ALWAYS

REMEMBER THAT A CARELESS FRACTION OF
A SECOND IS SUFFICIENT TO INFLICT SEVERE
INJURY.

Before starting work, verify that no play exists

carriage, and that arm, yoke, and bevel locks/clamps
are tight.

- A large proportion of saw accidents is caused by use
of the wrong type blade, dull, badly set, improperly
sharpened cutting tools, by gum or resin adhering to
cutting tools, and by sawblade misalignment

out-of-parallel with the fence. Such conditions can
cause the material to stick, jam (stall the saw) or
"KICKBACK" at the operator. NEVER ATTEMPT
TO FREE A STALLED SAW BLADE WITHOUT

FIRST TURNING THE SAW "OFF". If the

sawblade is stalled or jammed, shut saw "OFF",
remove workpiece, and check sawblade squareness to

table surface and to the fence, and check for heel.
Adjust as indicated.

-CAUTION: DO NOT cycle the motor switch "ON"

and "'OFF" rapidly, as this might cause the sawblade

to loosen. In the event this should ever occur, allow

the saw blade to come to a complete stop and

re-tighten the arbor nut normally, not excessively.

- Do not leave a long board unsupported so the spring

of the board causes it to shift on the table. Provide

proper support for the workpiece, based on its size

and the type of operation to be performed. Hold the

work firmly against the fence.
Never use a length stop on the free end or edge of the

workpiece whether crosscutting or ripping. Never
hang onto or touch the free end of workpiece when

crosscutting, or a free piece that is cut off while

power is "ON" and/or the saw blade is rotating. In

short, the cut-off piece in any "thru-sawing"
operation must never be confined - it must be
allowed to move laterally.

--Make sure your fingers do not contact the terminals
when installing or removing the plug to or from a live

power source.

- Never climb on the saw, or climb near the saw when

power is "ON". Never leave the saw with power
"'ON", or before the cutting tool has come to a

complete stop. Lock the motor switch and put away

the key when leaving the saw.

-Do not use any blade or other cutting tool marked
for an operating speed lower than 3450 RPM. Never

use a cuttlng tool larger in diameter than the diameter
for which the saw was designed. For greatest safety

and efficiency when ripping, use the maximum
diameter blade for which the saw is designed, since

under these conditions the spreader is nearest the
blade.

Never turn your saw "ON" before clearing the table

or work surface of all objects (tools, scraps of wood,
etc.) except the workpiece and related feed or

support devices for the operation planned.

- DO NOT perform layout, assembly, or setup work on
the table while the cutting tool is rotating.

Never perform any operation "FREE HAND". This

term means feeding the sawblade into the workpiece
or feeding the workpiece into the sawblade or other

cutting tool without using the fence or some other
device which prevents rotation or twisting of the

workpiece during the operation. Never "RIP'" in the

crosscut position. Never make a miter cut with the
arm in the 90 ° crosscut position.

Never lower a revol_ing cutting tool into the table or
a workpiece without first locking the Carriage Lock

Knob. Release the knob only after grasping the Yoke
Handle. Otherwise the cutting too! may grab the
workpiece and be propelled toward you.

The sawblade, dado, or other cutting tool must be

additional safety instructions for radial saws

removed from the saw arbor before using the Therefore, rip with the finished side down (next to
accessory shaft (rear end of the saw motor). NEVER the table) and be especially attentive to following
operate the saw with cutting tools iincluding sanding

accessories) installed on both ends of the saw arbor.

(B} RIPPING

Ripping is cutting with the grain or the tong way of the
board - it is performed by pushing the workpiece

along the fence and thru the sawblade (sawblade
parallel to the fence).

1. Never apply the feed force to the section of the
workpiece that will become the cut-off (free) piece.

Feed force when ripping must always be applied

between the saw blade and the fence . . . use a
"PUSH STICK" (see pg. 26) for narrow or short

work.

2. Whenever possible, use the in-rip position - this
provides minimum obstruction for feeding by hand

or push stick as appropriate.

3. Do not release the workpiece before operation is
complete - push the workpiece atl the way past the

rear (outfeed or exit) of the sawblade.

4. Make sure by trial before starting the cut that the
antikickback pawls will stop a kickback once it has

started. Keep points of pawls SHARP!

5. Use a push stick when ripping short (under 12
inches) or narrow (under 6 inches wide) workpieces.

6. CAUTION: Never reposition the Guard or

antikickback with power "ON".

7. A "KICKBACK" occurs during a rip-type operation
when a part or all of the workpiece is thrown back

violently toward the operator. It can occur when
the workpiece closes in on the rear (outfeed side) of

the sawblade (pinching), binds between the fence
and the sawblade (heel), or is grabbed by the

sawblade teeth (wrong-way feed) at the outfeed

side. "PINCHING" is generally avoided by

utilization of the spreader, and a sharp sawblade of
the correct type for the workpiece being cut.

"HEEL" can be avoided by maintaining the

sawblade exactly parallel to the fence. Grabbing by
the sawblade teeth can be caused by heel or by

feeding from the wrong direction (see "DANGER"
warning on guard) - it can be avoided by
maintaining parallelism of sawblade to fence,

feeding into the sawblade from the nose of the
guard only, by positioning the spreader and
antikickback properly, and keeping the workpiece
clown on the table and against the fence.

8. Position the nose of the guard to just clear the
workpiece, and position/adjust the antikickback
and spreader devices as instructed.

9. NEVER cut more than one piece at a time by
stacking workpieces vertically.

10. NEVER feed a workpiece thru the saw with another
piece (butting second piece against trailing edge of

piece being cut), even if of the same thickness. Feed
each workpiece individually thru the sawblade, and

completely beyond the sawblade, before ripping the
next workpiece. Use push stick if the rip cut is less

than 6'" wide.

11, DO NOT pul! the workpiece thru the sawblade

- position your body at the nose (in-feed) side of the
guard: start and complete the cut from that same

side. This will require added table support for long
pieces.

12. Plastic and composition (like hardboard) materials
may be cut on your saw. However, since these are

usually quite hard and slippery, the antikickback
pawls may not stop a kickback.

proper set-up and cutting procedures. Do not stand,
or permit anyone else to stand, in line with a

potential kickback.

13. When sawing 1/4" or thinner materials, follow at!
normal ripping procedures except set sawblade into

table top at least 1/8". DO NOT let go of or stop
feeding the workpiece between the blade and fence

until you have pushed it completely past the
antikickbaek pawls. Otherwise the workpiece could
get into the back of the sawblade and be thrown
violently from the saw in the direction opposite to

the feed direction. This is the same action that
would occur if the instructions of the DANGER

warning on the guard is aborted. Do not stand, or
permit anyone else to stand, in line with the path of
a workpiece that may be thrown from the saw in

this manner.

14. Position the saw so neither you, a helper, or a casuat
observer is forced to stand in line with the

sawblade.

15. Use extra care when ripping wood that has a twisted
grain or is twisted or bowed it may rock on the
table and/or pinch the sawblade.

16. Shaping of wood with a dado head or a molding
head can be performed "top-side" (cutting tool
basically vertical and employing sawblade guard}, or

"edge" (saw arbor vertical -- cutting tool horizontal

- and employing the Accessory molding head
guard).

Ploughing
(Grooving with the grain)

Top side rabbeting

Top side molding

(shaping)...

resawing, gaining, coving, with the grain, are
examples of rip-type cuts, The same basic setup

procedures including rotation of the guard and
adjusting and positioning of the AKB/Spreader

device as for in-rip or out-rip cutting, apply.

However, since none of these operations involve
thru-sawing (sawing through the workpiece), there
is no kerf. Therefore the spreader and AKB pawls

can only be lowered to a position where the
spreader just clears the workpiece.

CAUTION: The AKB/Spreader device will not
stop a kickback in this position, but will act as a

holddown and as a guard of the out-feed side of

the sawblade.

17.

For rip or rip-type cuts, the following end of a

workpiece to which a push stick or push board is
applied must be square (perpendicular to the
fence) in order that feed pressure applied to the
workpiece by the push stick or block does not
cause the workpiece to come away from the fence,

and possibly cause a kickback.

18.

During rip and rip type cuts, the workpiece must
be held down on the table and against the fence
with a push stick, push block, or featherboards. A

featherboard is made of solid lumber per sketch.

(C)CROSSCUTTING

1. ALWAYSRETURNTHECARRIAGETOTHE
FULLREARWARDPOSITIONATCONCLUSION

OFEACHCROSSCUTTYPEOPERATION.Never

remove your hand from the Yoke Handle unless the
carriage is in this position. Otherwise the cutting

tool may climb up on the workpiece and be

propelled toward you.

2. Place guard in horizontal position and adjust
antikickback pawls to just clear the top of the fence

or workpiece, whichever is higher. This provides
additional guarding.

3. NEVER gang crosscut - lining up more than one
workpiece in front of the fence - stacked vertically,

o_ horizontally outward on the table -- and then
pulling saw thru: the blade could pick up one or
more pieces and cause a binding or loss of control
and possible injury.

4. Do not position the Arm so the operation you are

performing permits the cutting tool to extend
beyond the edges of the Table.

5. -1op-side dadoing or molding across the grain are
examples of crosscut-type cuts. The same basic

procedures including positioning of the

AKB/Spreader device as for crosscutting, apply.

(D) ACC ESSORI ES

1. Use only recommended accessories as listed on page

34.

2. Never operate this saw when equipped with a dado
head or molding head unless the molding head

guard is installed - see listing of recommended
accessories. The only exception is when "top-side"

dadoing or molding, when the sawblade guard must
be used. See detailed instructions that accompany

the dado head, molding head, and molding head
guard.

3. The use of grinding wheels, abrasive or cut-off
wheels, or wire wheels, can be dangerous and is not

recommended. (Abrasive or cut-off wheels are used
to saw many different materials including metals,
stone, and glass.)

4. Drill Chuck: Do not install or use any twist drill
larger than 1/2-inch in dia., or longer than 7 inches
in length or extending more than 6inches beyond
the chuck jaws. Do not install or use any reduced

shank drill except of the spade type (1 inch dia. or
smaller). "Use for drilling WOOD and PLASTIC
only."

NOTE: Do not overtighten arbor nut. Use the arbor wrench
to just "snug" it.

WEAR YOUR

The operation of any power tool can result in foreign
objects being thrown into the eyes, which can result in
severe eye damage. Always wear safety goggles complying

with ANSI Z87.1 (shown on Package) before commencing
power tool operation. Safety Goggles are available at Sears

retail or catalog stores.

electrical connections

POWER SUPPLY

1. Motor Specifications
The ArC motor used in this saw is a capacitor-start,

non-reversible type having the following specifications:

Voltage ............................. 120/240

Amperes .............................. 11/5.5

Hertz (cycles) ............................. 60

Phase ................................ Single

RPM .................................. 3450

Rotation as viewed from saw blade end .... Clockwise

CAUTION: Your saw is wired for 120V operation.
Connect to a 120V, 15-Amp. branch circuit and use a

15-Amp. time-delay fuse or circuit breaker. If the
motor is used for 240V operation, connect to a

15-Amp. branch circuit and use a 15-Amp. time-delay

fuse or circuit breaker.

This machine must be grounded while in use to protect
the operator from electric shock.

IF YOU ARE NOT SURE THAT YOUR OUTLET IS

PROPERLY GROUNDED, HAVE IT CHECKED BY A

QUALI FI ED ELECTR ICIAN.

WARNING: DO NOT PERMIT FINGERS TO TOUCH

THE TERMINALS OF PLUGS WHEN INSTALLING
OR REMOVING THE PLUG TO OR FROM THE

OUTLET.
WARNING: IF NOT PROPERLY GROUNDED THIS

POWER TOOL CAN INCUR THE POTENTIAL
HAZARD OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK.
PARTICULARLY WHEN USED IN DAMP

LOCATIONS IN PROXIMITY TO PLUMBING. IF AN
ELECTRICAL SHOCK OCCURS THERE IS THE
POTENTIAL OF A SECONDARY HAZARD SUCH AS
YOUR HANDS CONTACTING THE SAWBLADE.

IF POWER CORD tS WORN OR CUT, OR DAMAGED
IN ANY WAY, HAVE IT REPLACED
IMMEDIATELY.

If your unit is for use on less than 150 volts it has a
plug that looks like below.

3-PRONG PLUG

PROPERLY

GROUNDED OUTLET

GROUNDING PRONG

This power tool is equipped with a 3-conductor cord
and grounding type plug which has a grounding prong,

Listed by Underwriters' Laboratories. The ground

conductor has a green jacket and is attached to the tool

housing at one end and to the ground prong in the
attachment plug at the other end.

This plug requires a mating 3-conductor grounded type
outlet as shown.

If the outlet you are planning to use for this power tool
is of the two prong type DO NOT REMOVE OR
ALTER THE GROUNDING PRONG IN ANY

MANNER. Use an adapter as shown and always connect
the grounding lug to known ground.

It it recommended that you have a qualified electrician

replace the TWO prong outlet with a properly grounded

THREE prong outlet.

electrical connections

An adapter as shown below is available for connecting
plugs to 2-prong receptacles. The green grounding lug
extending from the adapter must be connected to a
permanent ground such as to a properly grounded

outlet box.

GROUNDING LUG

NOTE: The adapter illustrated is for use only if you
already have a properly grounded 2-prong receptacle.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

WARNING: CHANGES IN ELECTRICAL
CONNECTIONS SHOULD BE MADE BY A

QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN.

1. Changing Motor Connections
a. Under normal home workshop usage, and if proper

(full) voltage is supplied to the motor, your saw will
operate efficiently on t20V, as connected at the

factory. However, if any of the following conditions
exists, it will be advisable for you to reconnect the

motor for 240V operation - to obtain the
efficiency and performance for which your saw is
designed:

(1) Heavy-duty operations.
(2) Either an undersized or an overloaded branch

circuit serving the saw motor.

(3) Low voltage supplied by the power source,

which the power company cannot correct.

b. Motor wiring connections for 120V (as made at the

factory) are described below. Necessary

reconnections for 240V operation are also described

following. Whenever changing connections from

120V to 240V or vice-versa, make certain that all
necessary steps (including proper fusing of the

branch circuit) are completed.

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3. Connections for 240V A.C.
a. The wires inside the motor terminal box must be

connected as follows:
(1) The orange-colored wire on number 8 terminal.

(2) The brown-colored wire on number 7 terminal.

b. Replace the 120V power-cord plugwith a (3-blade)

240V plug, connecting the power-cord white and
black leads, respectively, to the two "hot" plug

blades - and connecting the power-cord grounding
wire to the plug ground prong.

GROUNDED

()bILE/ BOX

NO ADAPTER IS

AVAILABL_ FOR

THIS TYPE PLUG

c. Plug your saw into a 240V, 3-blade receptacle.

d. Make certain the receptacle is connected to a 240V

A-C power supply through a 240V branch circuit
having at least a 15-amp. capacity, and protected by

a 15-amp. time-delay fuse or circuit breaker.

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2. Connections for 120V A.C.
a. Remove nameplate cover from motor to expose

terminal board.

b. The wires inside of the motor must be connected as

shown:

(1) The orange-colored wire on number 6 terminal.
(2) The brown-colored wire on number 5 terminal.

Use the 120V power-cord plug furnished with your
saw.

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MOTOR SAFETY PROTECTION

NOTE: This motor should be blown out, or "vacuumed",
frequently to prevent sawdust interference with normal

motor ventilation.

Your saw motor is equipped with a manual-reset,
thermal-overload protector designed to open the power-line

circuit when the motor temperature exceeds a safe value.

PROTECT_

(R_D

1. If the protector opens the line and stops the saw motor,
immediately press the saw switch to the "OFF'"

position, and allow the motor to cool.

2. Afler coolingto a safeoperatingtemperature,the
overloadprotectorcanbeclosedmanuallybypushing
in theredbuttononthetopofthemotor.If thered

b_ttonwillnotsnapintoplaceimmediately,themotor
isstilltoohotandmustbeallowedtocootforawhile

longer.Insomecasesthismaytake20-30minutes.(An
audibleclickwillindicateprotectorisclosed.)

3, As soonastheredbuttonwill snapinto running

position, the sawmay be startedand operated

normally, by pulling out the saw switch to the "'ON"

position.

4. Frequent opening of fuses or circuit breakers may result

if motor is overloaded, or if the motor circuit is fused
differently from recommendations, Overloading can
occur if you feed to rapidly or if your saw is misaligned
so that the blade heels. Do not use a fuse of greater

capacity without consulting a qualified electrician.

5. Although the motor is designed for operation on the
voltage and frequency specified on motor nameplate,
normal loads will be handled safely on voltages not
more than 10% above or below the nameplate voltage.
Heavy loads, however, require that voltage at motor
terminals equals the voltage specified on nameplate.

6. Most motor troubles may be traced to loose or
incorrect connections, overloading, reduced input

LOCATIONS AND FUNCTIONS OF CONTROLS

voltage (such as small size wires in the supply circuit) or
to an overly-long supply circuit. Always check the
connections, the load and the supply circuit, whenever
the motor fails to perform satisfactorily. Check wire
sizes and lengths with the table following.

WIRE SIZES

The use of any extension cord will cause some loss of
power. To keep this to a minimum and to prevent

over-heating and motor burn-out, use the table below to
determine the minimum wire size (A.W.G.) extension cord.

Use only 3 wire extension cords which have 3 prong
grounding type plugs and 3-pole receptacles which accept
the tools plug.

NOTE: For circuits of greater length, the wire size must be
increased proportionately in order to deliver ample voltage
to the saw motor.

Length of the

Conductor

Up to 100 feet

100 feet to 200 feet
200 feet to 400 feet

Wire Size Required

(American Wire Gauge Number)

240 Volt Lines 120 Volt Lines

No. 14 No. 12
No. 12 No. 8
No. 8 No. 6

LATCH LEVER

[ABL CLAMP

3

SWIVEL

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6

SWITCH

WITH KEY

RIP SCALE

INDICATOR

3

LOCK

HANDLE

ACCESSORY

SHAFT

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CONTENTS

Guarantee ................................... 2

General Safety Instructions for Power Tools ......... 2

Additional Safety Instructions for Radial Saws ....... 3

Electrical Connections .......................... 5

Assembly and Alignment ........................ 8

Unpacking and Preassembly ..................... 8

Alignment Procedure ......................... 12

assembly and alignment

..... _÷_ TOOLS NEEDED

Screwdriver (medium)

7/16-inchwrench #2 Phillips Screwdriver [i: _'L[

1/2-inch wrench /_/_ [/

9i16dnch wrench _'//___[_ - _ i:

Framing square

Pliers

UNPACKING AND PREASSEMBLY

WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT THE POWER CORD TO
A SOURCE OF POWER. THIS CORD MUST REMAIN

UNPLUGGED WHENEVER YOU ARE WORKING ON

THE SAW.

Model 113.19771 Radial Saw is shipped complete in one

carton but DOES NOT INCLUDE Steel Legs.

Model 113.197751 Radial Saw is shipped complete in one

carton but INCLUDES Steet Legs.

1. Unpacking and Checking Contents
Separate al! "loose" parts from packaging materials and

check each item with "Table of Loose Parts" to make
sure all items are accounted for, before discarding any

packing material.
If any parts are missing, do not attempt to assemble

radial saw, plug in the power cord, or turn the switch

on until the missing parts are obtained arrd are installed

correctly.

2 3 4 5

Pencil

Location and Functions of Controls ............... 20

Basic Saw Operations .......................... 23

Adjustments to Compensate for Wear . ............. 28

Trouble Shooting ............................ 31

Maintenance and Lubrication .................... 34

Recommended Accessories ...................... 34

Repair Parts ................................. 35

FRAMING SQUARE MUST BE TRUE

CHECKING _CC[JRACY OF CIdECKI_ , ACCURACY OF

I[_SIDE OF SQUARE OUTSIDE OF SQUARE

REAR EDGE OF FRONT TAB£_

(FENCE, SPACE _ ^ND BACK C') __ cm

TIGHT LI_qE ON / DR_-,%" 11_'4 T LINE ON

•_,LOFJO_i__ __ illl /,THIS EDGE ---_ ITAgLE ALONG THIS EDGE

BOARDS R '4DYED) -- _" / "_ I

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SHOULD BE NO GAP 0£ StIOULD 4 NO '_AP R
OV LAP HEre WHE'q Ou RLAP _!FRE ,VHEr4
RQliARE [S FLIPPED OVER B©UAR_ c iS FIID_TD OVER

IN DOTTED POSITION It., DOTTED POSITION

Key No. Table of Loose Parts Qty.

1

Basin Saw assembly .................... 1

2

Rear table ........................... 1

3

Table spacer ......................... 1

4

Rip fence ............................ 1

5

Front table ........................... 1

6

Channel, Table Mtg..................... 2

7

"Owner's Manual" . .................... 1

Loose Parts Bag Part No. 63794

(containing the following items):

Rip-Scale Indicator ................... 2

Twin Nut (for attaching rip-scale indicator) . 2

Machine Screw, Pan Hd.,6-32x7!16" .... 4

Hex "L" Wrench, 1/4 .................. 1

Hex "L" Wrench, 3/16 ................. 1

Elevation Crank Assembly .............. 1

Arbor Wrench ....................... 1

Shaft Wrench ........................ 1

*Loose Parts Bag Part No. 63795

(containing the following items):

Machine Screw, Pan Hd., 1/4-20 x 1'" . .... 4

Washer, Steel (Flat), 17/64 x 5/8 x 1/32" .. 5

Nut,"T" . .......................... 1

Screw, Pan Hd. 1/4-20 x 1-3/4" . ......... 1

Nut, Hex 1,/4-20 ...................... 4

Loekwasher, 1/4 ..................... 4

Table Clamp ......................... 2

*Loose Parts Bag Part No. 63796

(containing the following items):

Hex "L"Wrench, 1/8" . ................ 1

Switch Key ......................... 1

L0ekwasher, 5/16" . .................. 4

Washer, Flat l l/32 x l/8 x li16" . ....... 4

Set Screw, Cup Pt. 1/4-20 x 1" . ......... 1

Nut, Lock 5/16 18 .................... 2

Bolt, Sq. H& 5/16 18 x 3/4" . ........... 4

Washer, 21/64 × 9/16 x 1/16" . .......... 2

Nut, Hex 5/16-18 ..................... 4

*This bag included in Loose Parts Bag No. 63794

ThefoliowingpartsareincludedwithModel113.197751.

Key

No. Table of Loose Parts Qty.

1 Leg ..................................... 4

2 Stiffener, L.H ............................. 4

3 Stiffener, R.H ............................. 4

Loose Parts Bag Part No. 63752

(containing the following items):

4 - Screw, Truss Hd. 1/4-20 x 5/8 .............. 40

5 - Lockwasher, 1/4 External ................. 40

5 - Lenkwasher, 5/16 External ................ 4

6 - Nut, Hex 1/4-20 ......................... 40

6 - Nut, Hex Jam 5/16-18 .................... 4

6 - Nat, Hex 1/2-13 ......................... 8

7 - Foot, Leveling .......................... 4

8 - Screw, Hex Hd. 5/16-18 x 5/8 .............. 4

9 Washer, 11/32 x 11/16 x 1/16 .............. 16

2

3

4

7

ASSEMBLING STEEL LEGS

NOTE: Steel Legs are furnished with Model 113_197751.

From among the loose parts, find the following Hardware:
40 Truss Head Screws. 1/4-20 x 5/8

40 Lockwashers, 1/4-External

40 Hex Nuts, 1/4-20
8 Hex Nuts, 1/2-13

4 Leveling Feet

Assemble the Legs as shown.

1. Assemble Two (2) each of right and left hand Stiffeners
to the length shown using 1/4-20 x 5/8" truss head

screws, tockwashers and hex nuts.

2. Attach the four (4) legs to the Stiffeners using 1/4-20
screws, Iockwashers and nuts.

3. Install leveling feet as shown. To level steel legs, loosen
nut on inside of leg and turn nut on outside to raise or

lower feet. Adjust all four levelers if necessary, and then
tighten nuts on inside of leg.

NOTE: These levelers are not

adjustment.

CAUTION: Leveling feet must be adjusted so the saw does
not rock AND so that the arm slopes slightly downward to

the rear so the carriage will not rotl forward due to gravity.

intended for height

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STIFFENER

L.H.

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SflFFENER

L.H.

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STIFFENER

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REMOVESKIDSFROMBASE
MOUNTINGSAW

1. Fromamongthe looseparts,find the following
hardware:

4 HexHeadScrews,5/16-18x5/8
4 Lockwashers,5/16in.ExternalType

16Washers,11/32ID
8 HexJamNuts,5/1618

2. Placesawonlegssothatholesinbottomofsawlineup
withholesmarkedXintopoflegs.

3. Installscrews,washersandnutsasshown.

If youmour_tthesawonanyotherCraftsmanbaseorflat
bench,makesureElevationCrankhasproperclearanceto

rotate.Thesawmustbebolteddown.Positionsawtoslope

slightlyrearward,sowhenthecarriageisinstalleditwillnot

rollforwardduetogravity.

LEG

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R.H. STIFFENER L.H. STIFFENER LEG

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FLAT W A SH[ P,,---_-_- _ J

STIFFENER_1

HEX NUT /_

ATTACH ELEVATION CRANK.

Be sure setscrew is tightened on flat of shaft.

x x

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O

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ELEVATE ARM TO ITS MAXIMUM HEIGHT.

Remove shipping block and discard.

BLOCK

ELEVATION CRANK
(TURN CLOCKWISE)

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assembly and alignment

BE positive switch is "OFF" and power cord unplugged
thru-out entire procedure.

REMOVE CARRIAGE STOP SCREW, LOCKWASHER

AND TAG. Read and understand warning tag before
discarcfing.

LOCK ARM BEFORE PROCEEDING.

HOLDING CARRIAGE ASSEMBLY WITH BOTH
HANDS, CAREFULLY START AND SLIDE THE
CARRIAGE ONTO THE TRACKS. The assembly must be
held parallel with the arm so that all four bearings slide
smoothly onto the arm, preventing any excessive strain on

bearings and track.
WARNING: REINSTALL CARRIAGE STOP SCREW TO

PREVENT CARRIAGE FROM ROLLING OFF ARM.

Check for looseness of carriage bearings. Refer to
"Adjusting Carriage Bearings" in "Adjustments to
Compensate for Wear" Section.

REMOVE SHIPPING SCREWS AND DISCARD.

Use of pliers may be necessary.

REMOVE SAW BLADE.

1. Tighten carriage lock knob.

2. Loosen guard clamp screw, remove guard.

3. Motor shaft has left hand threads. Hold shaft wrench
and rotate arbor wrench down (clockwise).

4. Remove shaft nut, outer collar, saw blade, and inner

collar, Set aside and out of the way,

NDERSIDE OF MOTOR

LOCATION OF TWO

IL el S.IP,INOSCREWS

PULL DOWN
TO LOOSEN ""'--

BLADE

ROTATION

11

ALIGNMENT PROCEDURE

IMPORTANT:

IN ORDER TO OBTAIN MAXIMUM CUTTING
ACCURACY, THE FOLLOWING SIX STEPS

MUST BE CAREFULLY FOLLOWED.
BECOME THOROUGHLY FAMILIAR WITH

THESE STEPS SO THAT YOU CAN ALWAYS
MAINTAIN YOUR SAW IN PROPER
ALIGNMENT. THE ACCURACY OF EACH
ADJUSTMENT IS ALWAYS DEPENDENT

UPON THE ACCURA CY OF THE PRECEDING
ADJUS TMENT.

After following the 6 step assembly and alignment
procedure and the Basic Saw operation section refer to
Trouble Shooting section if any difficulty is experienced

when performing any sawing operation.

STEP ONE

NOTE: The following adjustment, performed properly, will

result in the work table being parallel to the arm.

ATTACHING AND LEVELING TABLE MOUNTING

SUPPORT CHANNELS.

1. Attach table mounting support channels with four
square head 5/16 18 x 3/4 screws, Iockwashers and flat
washers and nuts. POSITION SCREWS IN CENTER OF

CHANNEL SLOTS, finger tight to permit channels to
"slip" against the base when leveling.

TABLE MO r'4TING

S JPPORT CHANNEL

\

SCREWS

HERE

LOCKWASHER

FLAT WASHER

BASE

MOUNT RAILS LJSIING

THESE HOLES

2. Release bevel lock lever, move bevel index pin to left
and rotate the motor to position saw blade, end of shaft

down Lock bevel lock.

Unlock and hold arm control lever n ndex release

position as shown. Position arm against left stop

(approximately 50° miter). Loosen carriage Jack knob

and positior, carriage directly over left hand channel.
NOTE: For safety reasons in accordance with the UL

standard, stops have been provided to prevent 360 °
rotation of the radial arm.

4. Slide the arbor wrench handle between end of motor
shaft and mounting channel to act as a feeler gauge.

Carefully lower the motor with elevation crank until
the end of shaft is just touching the arbor wrench. The

wrench should slide back and forth with only slight
resistance. Tighten screw "A".

NOTE: Do qot change this elevation setting until both
left and right hand table support channels have been

adjusted.

5. Move arm and carriage to screw "B" and tighten
support in the same manner.

6. Move arm and carriage to right hand support channel
and level in the same manner you adjusted the left hand

support channel.

7. Recheck both support channels to make sure that

tightening screws did not affect the accuracy of the
adjustment.

8. Elevate saw and place motor in vertical position to
provide clearance for installation of front (work) table.

o

ARBOR WRENCH

SCREW "A"

ARBOR WRENCH

12

TABLE MOUNTING

SUPPORT CHANNEL

(LEFT HAND)

SCREW "8"

SCREW "A"

assembly and alignment

INSTALLATION OF FRONT (WORK) TABLE.

Place front table board upside down on a workbench or
on the floor. Drive T-r, ut into the hole that is not

counterbored,

2. Align the counterbored holes with matching holes in
support channels. Install the five 17/64 inch flat

washers, and four 1/4- 20 x 1 inch Pan-Head machine
screws. Just barely start the cup point set screw and the

one ( 1) 1/__ 20 x 1-3/4 inch Pan Head machine screw in
table center holes.

3. Install one ¼ Iockwasher and Hex Nut on each of the
four (4) screws in the support channels and tighten.

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FRONT TABLE

i/__._IN UPSIDE DOWN POSITION)

(_G_ / HOLE FOR TABLE BOTTOM SIDE

"O'hT O, L';REWS,_.0, \ABLE

° ° 2

i/4-20 x I-3/4' i/_-20 x _

PAN HD. SCREW PA_ HD. SCREW

1' FLAT17/64"WASHER --_/

"_? FRONT TABLE

LOCKWASHER

E

NUT

Lay the rear table board on edge across the front table

to serve as a straightedge. Sight under this straightedge
to determine whether the front table board is high or

low at its center.

5.

If the front table is high at center, first tighten the

center (Y, - 20 x t-3/4 inch) hold down screw until the
table is level then tighten the leveling screw until this

screw is snug.

If table is low at center, first tighten the leveling screw
unti the table is level - then tighten the hold down

scre_.

If table is not h_gh or low, tighten leveling screw and

center hold down screw snug.

STEP TWO

ADJUSTING COLUMN TUBE IN COLUMN SUPPORT

NOTE: The following adjustment is very CRITICAL. Al!

future alignment procedures rely on this adjustment being
performed correctly. ALL LOOSENESS MUST BE

REMOVED.
t. Indux and lock arm at 0° Miter.

Whi!e holding the arm with one hand, hold fingers of
other hand as shown, between column tube and column

support. Apply gentle side pressure to the arm in
opposing directions. Any side to side or rotational

movement (indicated by arrow) can be felt with finger.
If looseness exists the following adjustments are

requi red,

REAR TAiLE BOARD

HOLD DOW'N _= J_

FRONT tABLE

13

Loosen (2) V4 20 Gib set screws on the left side at the
rear of the column support,

3. Elevate, and then lower the Arm: (a) if the column
binds and elevation is difficult loosen two 5/16 - 18
plated bolts on front side of the column support until

you achieve smooth but firm elevation. (b) If the
column moves side-to-side within the column support,
tighten the two 5/16 -- 18 plated bolts until movement

disappears - elevation should be smooth and firm.

4. Now tighten the (2) Yf, 20 Gib set screws until no
noticeable rotational play exists between Column Tube
and Column Support.

5. Recheck elevation and re-adjust if necessary.
6, Replace Column Support trim.

B ,OH PtArED O

STEP THREE

SQUARING CROSS CUT TRAVEL (CARRIAGE
TRAVELS IN A STRAIGHT LINE).

1. Index but do not lock arm at 0° miter.

2. Install saw blade as shown. Motor shaft has left hand
threads.

NOTE: Do not overtightenarbor nut. Use the arbor wrench

to just "snug" it.

BLADE

ROTATION 1

SHAFT WRENCH

o END OF ARBOR WRENCH

Rf_STING ON TABLE

SAW BLADE _..__

OCTEF_ COLLAR __ iii _._ MOTOR

ARBOR NUT _INNER COLLAR

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assembly and alignment

3. Lower arm until saw blade just clears the front table.
Lock the yoke clamp handle and bevel lock lever.

4. Place a framing square on the table as shown and

position the blade and square until the leg of the square
just contacts a tooth of the blade. Mark this tooth.

NOTE: The framing (or combination) square must be

"true" -- see start of "Assembly and

Alignment" section on p. 8 for checking
method."

5. When the carriage is moved back and forth on the arm,
the marked tooth should just touch the square at all

poults. If marked tooth moves into square or away
from square the following adjustments are required:

a. Loosen (3) 3/8 - 16 set screws in arm latch at rear

of arm.

b. Move the arm in proper direction to make marked

tooth follow edge of square when the saw blade is
moved along arm in a "cross cut" manner.

c. Lock arm latch.

d. RETIGHTEN (3) setscrews in arm latch as tight as

possible and recheck "cross cut" travel.
NOTE: This squaring of the cross cut travel will

simultaneously set BOTH of the 45 ° miter index
positions.

BEVEL LOCK

LEVER

D

_HEX "L" WRENCH

e. Set miter indicator on 0° position as shown.

6.

Position the rip (guide) fence, spacer board and rear
table board behind the front table board as shown.

7.

Install the two table clamps in the holes provided for
them at the rear of the saw base, and tighten them
securely.

NOTE: The life of your saw table will be lengthened
considerably if you will cover the front table with a
fitted piece of 1/4 inch plywood. This should be tacked

in place for easy replacement. Use of such a cover will
allow you to do all cutting into the cover, rather than
your table top.

WASHER

REAR

CLAMP

RIP FENCE

FRONT TABLE

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STEP FOUR

SQUARING SAW BLADE TO {WORK) TABLE

NOTE: If alignment procedure step one was not performed,
this adjustment can not be accomplished.

1. Place a framing square on the table with the short leg
against the saw blade. Do not allow the square to rest

against a "set*out" tooth; it must rest flat against the
blade side.

2. If the saw blade is square with the table top (no visible
gap appears between the saw blade and square) and no

adjustment is required. Set bevel indicator to 0 °
reading. If the square does not touch the saw blade as
shown {with square leg held firm against the table top),
perform the following adjustments:

I J/ I • f/ ,

RIP FENCE

X

SQUARE

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a. Tighten carriage lock knob. p
b. Remove handle cover by removing two #10 Pan

Head Screws• Remove handle by removing 5116- 18 _ _--'_

socket head screw and Iockwasher.

c. Loosen the four socket head screws with 1/4" Hex

"L" Wrench. Rotate motor while holding square
firmly against saw blade and table top.

d. Slightly tighten each of the four screws and recheck

• . . Now tighten each screw tight.

e. Reinstall handle and adjust indicator on 0° reading.
f. Loosen carriage lock knob.

STEP FIVE

SQUARING BLADE TO RIP (GUIDE) FENCE - BLADE

HEEL ADJUSTMENT.

NOTE: If alignment procedure steps two and four were not
performed, this alignment step cannot be accomplished.

1.

Position cmriage as shown and tighten carriage lock
knob. Place a framing square against the rip fence and
the saw blade, as shown. The long leg of the square
must be hehl firmly against both the fence and the table

top, and the short leg must not touch any of the teeth
on the saw blade. Check at several points of blade

rotabon.

C

LEFT HAND

CARRIAGE COVER

RIP FENCE

RGHT

LOOSEN THESE

FOUR SCREWS

5/16 IN. LOCKWASHER/f

HEX "L" WR ENCH

5/16-18 SOCKET

HEAD SCREW

NO. 10 PAN HD

SCREW

2• If the square does not touch the blade at both of the

two points as shown, a heel condition exists.

FENCE

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FENCE

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assembly and alignment

3. To correct "heel" condition proceed as follows:

a. Remove left hand carriage cover.
b. Loosen the yoke clamp handle.

c. Loosen (slightly) the two hex-head screws.
d Rotate the yoke assembly until gap between the

saw blade and square is eliminated.

e. Lock yoke clamp handle and retighten the two

he× head screws.

f, Recheck for "heel" and install carriage cover.

g Loosen carriage lock knob.

NOTE: This alignment procedure will simultaneously set
both yoke index ng positions for blade in and out rip.

VERTICAL HEEL ADJUSTMENT

1. WiEh sawblade in 90 ° cutoff position, elevate saw and
rotate motor to vertical position (Blade Horizontal) and

c_eck for heel. Make sure bevel lock lever is locked.

2. P_ssition square perpendicular to fence and between

blade and table, as shown lower am1. Do not allow the

square to rest against a "set-out" tooth, it must rest flat

against the blade side.

HEX HEAD SCREWS

LEFT SIDE OF CARRIAGE

, ! I1k

BEVEL,lOCKf " "--T I ol

If the saw blade is parallel with t!le table top {no visible
g,]p appears between the saw blade and square), no
adjustment is requir_:d.

4.

I_ there is a visible gap between saw blade and square, a
bevel heel condition exists and adjustment is required.

a. To correct, unlock bevel lock lever, loosen the rear

motor mount 3/8-16 nut until you can rotate Cam,
and then rotate Can] as shown until gap between
saw blade and square is eliminated.

b. Tighten nut and bevel lock lever and recheck.
c. Reposition motor in crosscut position.

SQUARE

_E_c_NII _q_,

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TABLE RIGHT

WRONG

(TURN CAM

COUNTERCLOCKWISE}

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(TUR Iq CAM

CLOCKed1SE}

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STEP SIX

1.

INSTALLING AND ADJUSTING RIP SCALE

INDICATORS.

NOTE: The rip scales and pointers are intended to

be used for quick settings. For greater accuracy,

take direct measurement between blade and fence.

a. Pre-assemble indicator and twin nut, loosen but do

not remove the two screws which attach left hand
carriage cover.

b. Tilt carriage cover and install rip indicator as shown.

Tighten carriage attaching screws.

c. Loosen hut do not remove carriage lock knob in

right hand carriage cover. Install rip indicator in the
same mar ner. Tighten carriage attaching screws.

With the fence in its normal position (next to the
front table), loosen the yoke clamp handle, pult on
swivel latch pin knob and rotate the yoke as shown
to index the yoke 90 ° from the cross cut position.

This will !ocate the saw blade between the motor
and the fence. Lock the yoke by tightening the
yoke clamp handle.

SCREW

TWIN NUT

k i i I

Position carriage until the edge of the blade, when

spun by hand, just touches the front face of the
fence. The rip-scale indicator (on the right hand side

of radial arm) should now read "0" inches on upper

portion of the blade "In-Rip" scale. If not, loosen
screws and shift the indicator until it is aligned with
the "0" mark, then tighten the screws.

NOTE: With the saw blade and fence in the position

shown, the upper portion of the blade "In Rip"
scale is used. If the fence is re-located at the

extreme rear position, the lower portion of the

blade "In-Rip" scale would be used.

f. The blade "Out-Rip" scale indicator on the left

hand side of the radial arm is adjusted in essentially
the same manner as the blade "'In-Rip" indicator,
except the blade should be as shown. With 2 inches

measured between the fence and the face of saw

blade, the rip-scale indicator should be positioned

to read 2 inches on the upper portion of the blade

"Out-Rip" scale.

NOTE: With the saw blade and fence in the position

shown, the upper portion of the blade "Out-Rip"

scale is used. If the fence is moved to rear position

(at the rear of rear table) the lower portion of the

blade "'Out-Rip'" scale is used.

g. Loosen the yoke clamp handle, pull on the swivel

latch pin knob and return the blade to the 90 °

position.

TABLE SPACERBOARD

RIP SCALE INDICATOR

. ® O er]

CARRIAGE

LOCK KNOB

2" - MEASURED FROM FENCE

TO NEAREST BLADE TOOTH

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assembly and alignment

ALIGNMENT OF SPREADER FOR RIPPING.

WARNING: NEVER POSITION THE GUARD OR
ANTIKICKBACK ASSEMBLY WITH POWER ON; NOR

POSITION ANTIKICKBACK PAWLS BY GRASPING
PAWLS OR SPREADER.

2. Install Blade Guard.
a. Sight (visually) to check for proper alignment of

spreader with saw blade as shown. If the spreader is
not aligned, adjust it as follows:

(I) Loosen two hex nuts, one on each side of

spreader.

(2) Rotate hex nuts with fingers until the spreader

is directly in line with saw blade.

(3) Tighten both hex nuts firmly.

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",_ WING SCREW

3.

Check and Adjust the spreader as follows:

a. Loosen the antikickback spreader adjusting wing

screw and with the "tab" position the antikickbaek
and spreader assembly near the bottom of the blade
and tighten.

FENCE LOCATIONS

PREADFR

J

ANTI KICKBACK, SPREADER

ADJUSTING WING SCREW

TAB

OUTSIDE VIEW INSIDE VIEW

ANTIKICKBACK PAWLS

Position (A) is used for most cutoff and narrow ripping
operations. Position (B) is used for maximum width

ripping. Position (C) is used to achieve maximum crosscut
capacity in thin work.

Now that you have assembled and aligned your saw, you
are ready to proceed with operating controls section of this

manual. Refer to trouble shooting section if saw does not
perform satisfactorily or any problems should surface after

using the saw.

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B CA

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locations and functions of controls

The versatility of the Radial Saw is due, in part, to its
controls, and these are the keys to its successful operation.

Learn to use the controls for all operations before actually

start ng to saw.

A series of six diagrams is located on the top surface of the
arm. These designate the controls that must be used in basic
set-ups and operating procedures. You should become
familiar with these diagrams and the operating instructions

that follow, before operating your saw.

MITER SCALE

3

SWIVEL

LATCH LEVER

INDICATOR 2

BEVEL INDEX LEVER

RIP SCALE tNDLCATOP_

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ARM CONTROL LEVER

6

SWITCH

WITH KEY

ARM LOCK

ADJUSTING WHEEL

TABLE CLAMP

GUARD CLAMP

ELEVATION CRANK

ANTIKICKBACK,

ADJUSTING WING SCREW

ANTIKICKBACK

AND SPREADER

ASSEMBLY

SCRE'¢V

<--7

BEVEL INDEX

INDICATOR

RIP SCALE

INDICATOR

4

CARRIAGE

KNOB

3

LOCK

HANDLE

7

ACCESSORY

SHAFT

5

BEVEL LOCK

LEVER

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locations and functions of controls

1. Depth of Cut (Elevation)
a. The diagram shows the elevation crank which is

used to raise and lower the saw blade.

b. Clockwise rotation raises the blade . . .

counterclockwise rotation lowers it. One complete

turn of the handle will raise or lower the saw blade

Ii16-inch.

2. Angle of Cut (Miter)
Proper Indexing Method Experienced operators of

woodworking equipment, such as this Craftsman Radial
Saw, acquire the habit of indexing in one direction
only, whenever a new setting is made in preparation for
a different opeTation.

Example: When moving the arm to a miter index
[_osition move it slightly past the desired index position,
then return to the index position carefully to index and
lock. Yoke indexing and bevel indexing carl be
accomplished in a similar manner. This indexing

technique tends to neutralize any stresses impaired
upon saw components and contributes to the high
degree of accuracy the saw is capable of producing
when operated expertly.

a. The arm control lever locks, unlocks and indexes

the arm for Left and Right Miter cuts.

b. The radial arm has positive index positions at 0 °

and 4E ° Left and Right. The arm is rotated by

pulling arm control lever to index release position.

With arm contro! lever released the arm will

automatically index at 0 ° and 45 ° Left or Right.
After positioning arm to the desired miter angle,

push arm contlol lever to locked position.

saw-blade (bevel) angle, are: bevel lock lever and
bevel-index lever.

b. The bevel-index scale indicates the angular position

of the motor with respect to horizontal, from 0 ° to
90 ° in either vertical position.

c. The bevel index lever automatically indexes the

motor at 0 °, 45 ° and 90 ° . Move bevel index lever
to the left while positioning the blade, then release

it. At any other position it does not engage.

d. The bevel lock lever locks the motor to the yoke

when the motor is in any position. Pull lever to

release and push to lock.

6. Power Switch and Key
a. Insert key into switch lock.

b. Insert finger under end of switch lever and pull end

out, to turn switch on.

UNLOCK INDEX R,ELEASE

LOCK i"_1

3. Yoke Pivot (Ripping)
a. Two controis are used in this operation. They are:

the swivel latch-pin lever and the yoke clamp
handle.

b. A swivel latch lever automatically indexes the yoke

at each 90 ° position, Pull the spring-loaded swivel

latchdever forward to release this pin.

c. The yoke clamp handle locks the yoke to the

carriage in any position. Pu!l the handle forward to

release the yoke; push the handle rearward to secure
the yoke.

4. Carriage Lock
a. The carriage !ock knob is rotated clockwise to lock

the carriage on the radial arm, and counterclockwise
to release it.

b. When performing crosscutting operations the

carriage lock knob must he rotated
counterclockwise until the carriage is free to travel

along the arm. This knob should be tightened until

the operator is ready to grasp the bevel index
handle and make a cut.

5. Blade Angle (Bevel)
a. The two controls used in angular positioning and

indexing of the motor, to provide the desired

c. Push lever in to turn switch off.

d. WARNING: THIS LOCKING FEATURE IS

PROVIDED TO PREVENT UNAUTHORIZED
USE OF YOUR SAW, ALWAYS REMOVE THE

KEY AND KEEP IT IN A SAFE PLACE, TO
REMOVE KEY, HOLD THUMB ON END OF

LEVER TO KEEP SWITCH IN "OFF" POSITION

AND PULL KEY STRAIGHT OUT.

/

/

WARNING: FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY ALWAYS

LOCK THE SWITCH "OFF" WHEN SAW IS NOT

IN USE. REMOVE KEY AND KEEP IT IN ASAFE
PLACE . . . ALSO IN THE EVENT OF A POWER
FAILURE (ALL YOUR LIGHTS GO OUT) TURN
SWITCH OFF. LOCK IT AND REMOVE THE KEY
THIS WILL PREVENT THE SAW FROM
STARTING UP AGAIN WHEN THE POWER
COMES BACK ON.

7. Accessory Shaft
Use only the following recommended accessories:

Drill chuck, Sanding drum, and Router adapter.
CAUTION: The sawblade, dado, or cutting toot must

be removed from the saw arbor before using the
accessory shaft. NEVER operate the saw with cutting
tools (including sanding accessories) installed on both

ends of the saw arbor.

POSITIONING GUARD, ANTIKICKBACK AND

SPREADER ASSEMBLY, FOR RIPPING

WARNING: NEVER POSITION THE GUARD OR
ANTIKICKBACK ASSEMBLY WITH THE POWER
ON. NEVER POSITION THE ANTIKICKBACK
PAWLS BY GRASPING THE PAWLS OR
SPREADER.

GUARD

\

INFEED PriCE

DIRECTION d

NOSE OF MINIMUM

GUARD GUARD CLEARANCE

• ni,2 SIDE

)" SCREW

,-' OUTFEED

1. The biade guard is positioned by loosening the guard
clamp screw and rotating the guard so that the nose just
clears the workpiece as shown.

This is necessary:

-to protect operator from accidentally contacting the
sawblade radially from the Infeed direction.

-to hold down the workpiece against the table -

minimizing lifting or fluttering (particularly thin
and/or light workpieces);

--to minimize sawdust thrown toward the operator.

-to minimize the possibility of a thin pusher board

riding up on top of the workpiece with loss of control
of workpiece.

2. The antikickback and spreader assembly is used during
ripping operations and is adjustable to accommodate

the thickness of the board being ripped. A wing screw
in the guard secures the assembly.
These adjustments are necessary:

Antikickback

- to stop a kickback if generated.

Spreader

-to prevent kerf from closing in on sawblade and
possible kickback;

to prevent "wrong-way feed". "Wrong-way feed" is
feeding the workpiece - when sawblade is in a rip

position into the outfeed side of the cutting tool

(sawblade, dado, molding head, etc.), the side

containing the antikickback/spreader. This can be
extremely hazardous because the sawblade may grab
the workpiece and throw it violently toward the nose
of the guard (infeed side of the tool). Danger label on
guard.

"Wrong-way feed" occurs when the teeth themselves
cut, or attempt to cut, a kerf in the workpiece. This

differs from a "kickback" which is generated by the
sides (one or both) of the teeth, because of binding
between the fence (heel), pinching of the sides of the
sawblade (failure to use spreader), and!or inadequate

set of teeth of sawblade.

- to act as a partial guard regarding accidental contact

with the sawbtade at the outfeed side when ripping,

and leading edge when crosscutting.
a.]'he blade guard is positioned by loosening the

guard clamp screw and rotating the guard so that
the "nose" just clears the workpiece as shown.

b. The antikickback and spreader assembly must be

adjusted to accommodate the thickness of the
board being ripped. A wing screw in the guard
secures the assembly.

_. SPREADER

\ PAWL

DIRECTION

OF K

ANTIKICKBACK POSITION

3. Loosen the wing screw and with the tab provided,

ANTIKICKBACK

DIRECTION OF FEED

position the antikickback and spreader assembly until
the pawl assumes approximately the position shown
above. Tighten the wing screw.

(Make sure by trial before starting the cut that the
antikickback pawls will stop a kickback once it has
started). Insert workpiece alongside spreader under
outer set of pawls by approaching pawls in the feed

direction. Push workpiece sharply in the direction of a

kickback (opposite to direction of feed). Readjust
Pawls if they do not stop the kickback motion by biting

into the workpiece.

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HA VE YOU FOLL 0 WED ALL SIX S TEPS OF

THE ALIGNMENT PROCEDURE? IF YOU

HAVE NOT FOLLOWED THEM IN THEIR

PROPER SEQUENCE, YOU CANNOT
EXPECT ACCURATE CUTTING RESULTS.

In addition to the proper alignment of your saw, you must
also become familiar with the following practices in order

to expect the best results.

1. Edge of workpiece which is placed against fence
must be as straight as the long side of your framing

square.

2. Workpiece must be as flat as the front table board
on your saw.

3. There must be no sawdust or other wood chips
between the fence and front table board.

4. There must be no sawdust or other wood chips
underneath workpiece or between workpiece and

fence.

5. Workpiece must be held tightly against fence . ..
this is especially important when making angle cuts
because the workpiece has a tendency to move.

6. Always use the correct Sawblade for the Job ...
Always keep it sharp.

7. When making a fou_ sided frame:
a. The two side pieces must be exactly the same

length.

b. The top and bottom pieces must be exactly the

same length.

c. Always place the same edge of the workpiece

against, the fence . . . turn the workpiece end
for end for the successive cuts and mark a pencit

line on the table for gauging the required length.

THIS EDGE OF BOARD

AGAINST FENCE FOR ALL CUTS FENCE

1

//-,I

" 1

1ST CUT

Turn workpiece over end for end . . . keep same edge

against fence when making successive cuts.

I /% !

PENCIL LINE FOR

GAUGING REQUIRED LENGTH

3RD CUT SCRAP

Deviations from any of the above practices will have an

effect on the accuracy of the cuts that you make.

basic saw operations

Basic saw operations are summarized into six categories,
explained and illustrated in the following paragraphs. A

book entitled "Power Tool Know How Radial Saw" is
available at your nearest Sears Retail Store or Catalog

Store. This book contains considerable data applicable to
the ,adial saw.

NOTE: Refer to paragraphs under "OPERATION" for
illustrations and descriptions of controls.

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basic saw operations

REQUIREMENTS FOR CROSSCUT

Board position (stationary) against rip fence (guide) and

laying flat on table top.

(OPERATIONS 1 THROUGH 4)

1. Arbor nut must be tight and saw blade guard installed
in horizontal position.

2. Arm control lever must be in locked position.

3. Adjust the antikickback assembly so the pawls just clear

the workpiece or the fence, whichever is higher.

4. Work must be held firmly against table and fence, For
workpieces thicker than the fence is high, install a

higher fence (at least workpiece thickness}. Always
place the fence in the most forward position (farthest

from the column support) compatible with the
workpiece being processed and the operation being
performed. With the carriage fully retracted, the blade
must not contact the workpiece when placed against
the fence, within the stated capacities of your saw.

5. Blade should he sharp and correctly set,

6. Hands must be kept well away from saw blade.

7. Yoke clamp handle must be in locked position.

8. Bevel index lever must be locked.

9. Blade should cut into the table or plywood cover not
more than 1/32 inch.

10. Pull the saw forward just far enough to sever the
lumber. It is dangerous if the blade has been pulled too

far out beyond the piece being cut. When it is returned

it can pick up the right hand piece and throw it over the
fence.

11. For operations No. 3 and No. 4, observe additional
instructions under paragraph "Operating Controls"
"Blade Angle".

(SEE ITEM "10" AT LEFT}

PROPER

OPERATION No. 1 - CROSSCUT

Crosscutting is the process of sawing the workpiece by
pulling the saw blade through it and using the fence as a
support for the edge of the workpiece. Never crosscut

free-hand.

WARNING: BEFORE CROSSCUTTING, MAKE SURE
THE ARM CONTROL LEVER, BEVEL LOCK LEVER

AND YOKE CLAMP ARE ALL LOCKED. NEVER USE A
LENGTH STOP OR A FIXED GUIDE ON THE FREE
END OR EDGE OF A WORKPIECE. DO NOT CROSSCUT
WORKPIECES THAT PLACE YOUR HANDS CLOSE TO
THE PATH OF THE SAW BLADE. WHEN MORE
EXPERIENCE IS GAINED BY USING THE SAW, IT
WILL BE NOTICED, THAT WHEN PULLING THE SAW
TOWARD YOU DURING CROSSCUTTING, THE BLADE

TENDS TO FEED ITSELF THROUGH THE WORK DUE
TO THE ROTATION OF THE BLADE AND THE
DIRECTION OF THE FEED. THEREFORE, YOU

SHOULD DEVELOP THE HABIT OF HOLDING YOUR

RIGHT ARM STRAIGHT FROM THE SHOULDER TO

THE WRIST.

IMPROPER

(SEE ITEM "10" AT LEFT}

REPETITIVE CROSSCUTTING

Clamp a "C" clamp (min. 6 inch) using a wood block on

each side of the arm. This will limit the carriage travel

beyond the position necessary to complete the crosscut
operation.

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basic saw operations

OPERATION No. 2 - MITER CROSSCUT

Miter crosscutting is the process of sawing a board at any
angle other than a 90 ° (square} cut. The 45 ° miter angle is

a popular one, since two boards cut to 45 ° can be
assembled to form a 90 ° corner for producing a square or

rectangular frame. The radial arm is set to the desired angle
of cut; yoke and bevel settings indexed at 0° (and locked)

as if] square crosscutting. The board being cut Ts held firmly
against the fence (guide} and the carriage pulled forward
along the radial arm to perform the desired cut. As in
"Operation No. 1", the carriage should be returned to full
rear position and the saw blade allowed to come to a
complete stop before removing the boards from saw table.

OPERATION No. 3 - BEVEL CROSSCUT

Bevel crosscutting is the process of sawing at 90 ° (square}
across the board with the saw blade set at an angle other

than 90 ° to the saw table. The radial arm and yoke are
indexed at 0° and locked, but the bevel is set to the desired

angle of cut. The board is held firmly against the fence and
the carriage pulled forward along the radial arm to produce

the cut. The carriage should be returned to full rearward
position and the saw blade allowed to come to a complete

stop before removing the boards from saw table.

OPERATION No. 4 -- COMPOUND

CROSSCUT

Compound crosscutting is the combination of miter and

bevel crosscuts. The radia! arm and bevel are set to produce

the desired cut; the yoke is indexed at 0 ° and locked. The

board is held firmly against the fence and the carriage

pulled forward along the radial arm to produce the cut.

Again, the carriage should be returned to full rearward
position and the saw blade allowed to come to a complete

stop before removing boards from saw table.

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REQUIREMENTS WHEN RIPPING

(OPERATIONS 5 AND 6)

1. Carriage lock knob must be locked,

2_ Radial arm must be locked in 0 ° position.

3. Work must be held firmly against table and fence while
feeding through.

4. Guard spreader and antikickback (AKB) assembly must
be properly set. OBSERVE INSTRUCTIONS IN

PARAGRAPH, "POSITIONING GUARD, AND

ANTIKICKBACK AND SPREADER ASSEMBLY FOR

RIPPING" UNDER "LOCATION AND FUNCTION

OF CONTROLS".

5. Blade should be sharp and correctly set.

6. When ripping narrow stock, less than 6 inches but more
than 1/4 inch between the guard and the fence (guide),

use a "Push Stick" at least 1/4" thick and at least 16"
long so the workpiece is clear of the blade before your

hand contacts the guard.

SLIGHfLY LESS THAN

TH CKNESS OF WORKPIECE

dP TO B!8"

SUGHILY LESS

THAN 90 °

(l-INCH S©UAR[S)

PLYWOOD

7. Wtlen ripping stock 1/4 inch or less between the blade
and fence (guide) use a Pusher Board.

Pusher board should not be less than 4 inches wide and
16 inches long. Nail or glue a 3/4 x 3/4 x 4 inch block

to one edge of pusher board to be used as a grip.
The pusher board should be fed into the blade behind

the stock being ripped until the stock is clear of the rear
of the blade (not more than 8 inches so as not to strike

antikickback pawls) and then puiled back with use of
the grip.

8. Hands must be kept well away from saw blade.

9. Saw blade MUST be parallel to fence, to minimize
possibility of kickbacks.

t0. For every new width of cut, a new PUSHER BOARD

must be used.

11. The pusher board should be the same thickness as the
workpiece. No thinner for strength, or no thicker since
the nose of the guard must clear the top of tbe

workpiece with minimum clearance.

1/4" OR LESS

OPERATION No. 5 -- OUT-RIPPING

AND IN-RIPPING

Ripping is the process of sawing the workpiece by
feeding it into the saw blade when using the fence as a
guide and as a positioning device to obtain the desired

width of cut. The sawblade is parallel to tbe fence.

WARNING: NEVER RIP FREE-HAND. BEFORE
RIPPING, MAKE SURE THE GUARD, AND

ANTI KICKBACK AND SPREADER ASSEMBLY ARE
SET UP PROPERLY. ALSO, MAKE SURE THE SAW

BLADE IS PARALLEL WITH THE FENCE. NEVER
RIP WORKPIECES SHORTER THAN THE SAW

BLADE DIAMETER.

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2. Since the work is pushed along the fence, it must have a
straight edge in order to make sliding contact with tire

fence. Also, the work must make solid contact with the
table, so that it will not wobble. Provide a straight edge,
even if this means temporarily nailing of an auxiliary
_traight-edged board to the work. If the workpiece is

warped, turn the hollow side down.

3. Always use the saw guard and make sure the spreader is
correctly aligned with the saw kerf and antikickback
pawls properly adjusted. Wood cut with the grain tends
to spring the kerf closed and bind the blade and a

kickback could occur.

4.

Stand a little to one side of center to be clear of work

n case of kickback.

6.

When ripping short or narrow work, always use a push
_tick applied to the section of the workpiece between
the blade and fence . . . push the work past the blade so

t is clear of the blade. This procedure will minimize the

_ossibility of kickbacks.

In-Ripping. The radial arm and bevel are indexed at 0° and
locked, but the yoke is turned g0-degrees in a clockwise

direction (viewed from above) from the crosscut position.

Tht_s, when standing in front of the saw, the blade would
be ,otatmg counterclockwise. After positioning the guard
and antikickback mechanism the workpiece is fed from the
right hand side of the saw. The "Blade In-Rip" scale is on
the right-hand side of radial arm.

Out-Ripping. Tbe radial arm and bevel are indexed at 0°

and locked, but the yoke is turned 90*degrees in a
counterclockwise direction (viewed from above), from the
crosscut position. When standing in front of the saw, blade
would be rotating clockwise. After positioning the guard
and antikickback mechanism the workpiece is fed from the

left-hand side of the saw. The"Blade Out-Rip" scale is on
the left hand side of radial arm.

OPERATION No. 6 - BEVEL RIPPING

Bewg ripping is either in-ripping or out-ripping as described
above, except thf_'saw blade is tilted out of perpendicular to

[he saw table surface. The radial arm is indexed at 0 ° and
locked, the bevel is set to the desired beveI angle and the

yol. e is positioned for in-ripping (saw blade at rear) or
out r_pping (saw blade at front), as required All

requirements and observations applicable to normal iipping

op,_ations also apply to bevel ripping.

DADOING

Instructions for operating the Molding Head are contained

Instructions for operating the Dado Head are contained in
booklet furnished with the Dado Head.

The saw a_bor is designed for dado heads up to 13/16
inches wide. Do not install a wider dado head on the arbor.

Take several pas_es if required dado cut exceeds 13/1 6 inch.
Whin installing the dado head on the arbor, ALWAYS

install the inside "loose collar" first. Be sure the teeth of
the chippers are placed to fall in blade gullets, and chippers
are approximately equally spaced around the arbor.

DO NOT install the outside loose collar. Make sure the

arbor nut bstight. Install the arbor nut directly against the
outer blade of dado head.

For best results and to avoid excessive load on the motor,
NEVER CUT A 13/16" WIDE DADO, DEEPER THAN

3/4"' IN ONE PASS.

NEVER USE A DADO HEAD OR MOLDING HEAD WITH THE SAW ARBOR VERTICAL WITHOUT INSTALLING AND
ADJUSTING A MOLDING HEAD/DADO GUARD. FOR TOP-SIDE DADOING OR MOLDING, INSTALL AND ADJUST

THE SAWBLADE GUARD AND ANTIKICKBACK ASSEMBLY FOR RIPPING OR CROSSCUTTING AS APPROPRIATE.

in a booklet furnished with the Molding Head.

For use of Molding Head Cutter or Drum Sander with saw
arbor vertical the rear table requires an opening (next to
rear face of fence) for clearance. Cut this opening as shown.

REAR TABLE _ _ b3"r_ J 12-1/2"

For top-side rabbeting or molding in the in-rip position,
relieve the fence by positioning the cutting tool at the

desired location on the arm, locking the Carriage Lock

Knob, and lowering the cutting tool slowly into the fence
remove only as much material from the fence as is

necessary.

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MOLDING/SANDING

adjustments to compensate for wear

ADJUSTING BEVEL LOCK LEVER

1. The purpose of this lever s to lock the motor at any
angle To adjust, remove the set screw with wrench as

shown. Use the bevel lock lever as a wrench to tighten
the clamp bot. Do Not Over Tighten. Replace bevel

lock lever in locked position and tighten tile set screw

NOTE: The clamp bolt has a left handed thread. Therefore,
to increase the clamping effect, rotate the bevel lock lever

- when used as a wrench - from right to left, or clockwise
when viewed horn above. If you accidentally rotate it the
wrong way and disengage the bolt from the matching steel

nut, it will be necessary to remove the Handle Trim, Yoke
Handle, and Bevel Scale, in order to reinstall the bolt ir_ the

nut.

YOKE LOCK HANDLE ADJUSTMENT.

LOCK LEVER

IN LOCKED POSITION

l. This hand!e provides a friction lock between the upper

face of the y)ke and the bottom face of the carriage

It should eliminate any play or rotation between these
two parts when locked. Its proper position for saw
operation is approximately midway between the two
sides of the _,.oke.

When surf cient wear has occured to pmmit the handle
to move cor siderably to the rear, or strike the yoke

before locking, the handle must be adjusted as follows:

2. Remove carrtage stop screw and Ioekwasher with a 1/4
inch hex-L wrench.

3. Grasp the carriage assembly, move it carefully off the
end of radial arm, holding it parallel to the radial arm
until all carriage bearings are free of their tracks.

4. Rest the motor and carriage assembly on saw work
table and re install carriage stop screw and tockwasher.

To Readjust

5. Set yoke lock handle at unlocked position. Tighter] nut

with 15/16 wrench, until lock handle locks mid-way

between the two sides of the yoke. Remove carriage

stop screw and Iockwasher.

6. Hold the too[or and carriage assembly parallel to radial
arm and start the rear bearings onto [he t_acks.
Continue to hold the assembly parallel to the tracks
until the forward bearings are on the tracks.

7. Slide the carriage rearward on the radial arm and
INSTALL THE CARRIAGE STOP SCREW AND
LOCKWASH E R.

HEX "L" WRENCH

fl/4 INCH)

CARRIAGE STOP

SCREW

15/!6 WRENCH

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adjustments to compensate for wear

ARM TO COLUMN

1. With the arm control lever unlocked and in index
release position, the arm should move firmly with no
vertical play in the arm.

The arm should fit snugly on the column. If not, then
adjust.

a. Remove two (2) screws from rear cover plate and

tighten evenly top two 3/8-16 bolts, until arm

moves firmly and there is no vertical or horizontal
movement in the arm when arm control lever is

locked or unlocked.

b. Bottom two nuts should be snugged evenly, but not

nearly as tight as top two bolts.

c. Re-Install Rear Cover Plate.

ADJUSTING CARRIAGE BEARINGS

In proper adjustment the top and bottom radii of all four
bearings should be in contact with the arm tracks for their
entire length and carriage should roll freely but with some

resistance.
To test for looseness between bearings and tracks on radial

arm, perform the following steps.

1. Rernove left hand carriage cover.

2. Push the carriage to its full most rearward position.

3. Finger hold front carriage bearing as shown and apply

as much force as possible and at the same time pull
carriage forward. If you can stop the bearing from
turning it will require adjusting.

4. Check rear bearing in the same manner and adjust as

follows:
a. Loosen nuts just enough to permit the eccentric

screws to turn.

b. Rotate the eccentric screws a partial turn (left or

rfght) as required to take up looseness.

c. Hold the heads of eccentric screws in the position

established in the preceding step and tighten nuts
on underside of carriage. Correct adjustment exists

when you cannot keep the bearings from turning.

However, excessive bearing pressure will cause

difficult operation and rapid wear,

d. Install carriage cover.

ECCENTRIC SCREW

CARRIAGE

PLAIN WASHER LOCKWASHER

NUT

WASHER ASSEMBLY

CARRIAGE BEARING

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ARM LOCK ADJUSTING WHEEL
Arm control lever operates a brake shoe that locks and

releases the arm, and automatically releases the arm index
pin for 0° & 45 ° m,ter settings.

The lock action should feel tight and secure. Considerable
amount of effort must be applied to the lever to lock the

arm,

NOTE: Lever must be in unlocked position while making
adjustment.

If adjustment is required, turn arm lock adjusting wheel

under front of the arm clockwise to tighten, counter-
clockwise to loosen.

ARM INDEX ROD ADJUSTMENT

At some time it may be necessary to make an adjustment to

the Arm Index Rod, to compensate for wear in the

Indexing System.

An indication that this adjustment must be made is when
one of the following occurs:

IMPORTANT: ARM LOCK/ADJUSTING WHEEL (SEE
ABOVE) MUST BE PROPERLY ADJUSTED AT THIS
TIME.

1. With the arm control lever pulied forward and held
in the "Index Release'" position, the arm cannot be

moved out of the Indexed position. (Index pin not
fully retracting from Index ring).

2. With the arm in one of the Index positions and the
arm contro! lever allowed to rest in the Unlocked

position (with the column tube supports and gibs
adjusted properly eliminating all play in this area).
A slight side to side movement is noticeable at the

front of the arm. (Index pin not fully seated in

Index Ringl.

To make an adjustment to the arm Index rod the following

steps must be taken.

1. Removing Arm Trim (Shroud)
a. Remove miter indicator. Snap fit.

b. Remove miter scale by removing two #10 Pan

Head screws.

c. Remove knobs from arm control lever.
d. Remove stop screw and Iockwasher in arm.

Remove carriage, RE-INSTALL STOP SCREW
AND LOCKWASHER.

e. Grasp arm trim and remove.
f. Remove arm trim pad.

TIGHTEN

MITER INDICATOR

ADJUS rING WHEEL

MITER SCALE

CARRIAGE

STOP SCREW --'-_

ARM LOCK

TRIM

PAD

CONTROL

LEVER

CARRIAGE

2. Adjusting Index Rod.
a. Loosen carriage bolt and nut which holds

adjusting bracket in place.

b. Position arm in 0 ° Index.
c. Bring adjusting bracket forward until it is

approximately 1/16 inch from contacting Index

rod. Or until it is in the extreme forward
position on the mounting slot,

d. Tighten carriage bolt & nut. Test indexing

action in all Index positions.

3. Reinstall parts that have been removed.
a. Install arm trim pad.
b. Remove Carriage Stop Screw and Lockwasher

and install carriage. REINSTALL CARRIAGE

STOP SCREW, AND LOCKWASHER.
c. Install lever arm knob.
d. Install miter scale and miter indicator. Set miter

indicator to 0°.

ADJUSTING BRACKET

CARRIAGE BOLT

AND NUT

INDEX ROD

MOUNTING

SLOT

"16-INCH

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trouble-shooting

WARNING: REMOVE POWER CORD FROM POWER
SOURCE BEFORE TROUBLE SHOOTING.

NOTE: Changing one adjustment will effect another, so it is
best to perform all of the alignment procedures when

i

correcting any one problem.
The usual operating "troubles" are listed in the following

paragraphs with the necessary corrections listed.

RADIAL SAW DOES NOT MAKE ACCURATE 0°or

45 ° MITER CROSSCUTS.
a. Looseness between column tube and column

support.

Align as described in Alignment Procedure Section

Step Two.

b. Crosscut travel not properly adjusted.

Refer to Step Three in Alignment Procedure

Section Squaring Crosscut Travel.

c. Column is Loose in Support.

Refer to Step Two in Alignment Procedure.

d. Arm Not Indexing Properly.

Refer to Arm Index Rod Adjustment in
Adjustments to Compensate for Wear section.

e. Carriage Assembly Loose on Arm.

Refer to Carriage Bearing Adjustment in adjustment

to Compensate for Wear Sections.

f. Looseness between Yoke and Carriage Assembly.

Refer to "Yoke Lock Handle" adjustment in

adjustment to Compensate for Wear Section,

FINISH CUT END

" !

FINISH CUT LOOKS LIKE THIS - 0 ° CROSSCUT

g. Sawdust between Work Piece and Fence,

Keep Front Work Table Clean.

h. Rip Fence Not Straight.

Replace Fence.

SQUARE

/

FENCE FDGE FENCE EDGE

OR LIKE THIS--45° MITER.

FINISH CUT END

, . o_

_,,,,,-!,_,rl,r-]-i, i._.l,l,r

I I I [I _lj,i, I

SQUARE

2. SAW CUTS AT ANGLE - NOT 90 ° TO TABLE TOP.
a. Table support channels not properly leveled.

Refer to Step One under Alignment Procedure

Section.

b. Blade not square to work table top.

Refer to Step Four in Alignment Procedure Section.

3. BLADE ANGLE (BEVEL) CUTS NOT ACCURATE.
a. Corrective Action is the same as paragraph 2A and

B above.

b. Carriage Bearings Loose.

Refer to adjusting carriage bearing in adjustments to

compensate for wear section.

4. SAW KERF (CUT EDGE) OF STOCK ROUGH -

TOOTH MARKS LEFT ON EDGE OF SAW KERF.

NOTE :

This condition is commonly called "HEEL".

a.

Crosscutting or Miter Cutting

"Heeling" will tend to slide the workpiece along the

guide fence, as the cut is being made, and make a
square cut almost impossible.

Refer to step 5 under Alignment Procedure Section

- "Squaring Blade to Fence."

b.

Bevel Crosscutting Or Bevel Ripping.
Refer to Step 5 Under Alignment Procedure Section

Vertical Heel Adjusting.

c.

Using Improper Blade for Finish Cut Desired.
Use Proper Smooth Cutting Blade.

_hOUL[ 6E 90 c _L_

SQUARE

1

Bevel Lock Handle Loose.

Refer to Adjustment Bevel Lock Handle in

Adjustment to Compensate for Wear Section.

.............. DIRECTION OF

ATTEMPI ED

BLADE TRAVEL

F

' ' FENCE

J

DIRECTION OF

BLADE TRAVEL

BOARD

J

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trouble-shooting

5. WOOD BINDS, SMOKES AND MOTOR SLOWS
DOWN OR STOPS WHEN RIPPING.

a. Dull blade or warped board.

Sharpen or replace the saw blade. Avoid the

attempted use of severly warped material.

b. Feed rate too fast.

Slow Feed Rate.

c. Saw blade heels.

Check and align as described in Alignment
Procedure Section, Step Five.

d. Fence not straight.

Replace fence.

e. Carriage Assembly Loose on Arm.

Refer to adjusting carriage bearings in adjustments

to compensate for wear section,

6. BOARD PULLS AWAY FROM FENCE WHEN

RIPPING.

a. Saw Blade has heel.

Corrective action is the same as preceding
instructions explained in paragraph c.

7. WORKPIECE STRIKES SPREADER WHEN RIPPING.
a. Adjust spreader per instructions in Step Six under

"'Alignment of Spreader for Ripping".

& SAW DOES NOT TRAVEL SMOOTHLY ON ARM

TRACKS.
a. Dirty tracks.

Clean Tracks.

b. Bad Bearing.

Replace Bearing.

c. Worn Tracks

Replace Tracks

9. CLAMPING FORCE NOT SUFFICIENT AT MITER
ANGLES OTHER THAN 45 ° .

a. Arm Control Lever requires Adjustment.

Refer to Arm Lock Adjusting Wheel in Adjustments

to Compensate for Wear Section.

10. CLAMPING FORCE NOT SUFFICIENT AT BEVEL
ANGLES OTHER THAN 45 ° .

a. Bevel Lock Lever Requires adjusting.

Refer to Adjusting Bevel Lock Lever in

Adjustments to Compensate for Wear Section.

IN RIP POSITION

TOp vIEW WITH ARM 90 ° TO THE FENCE

DIRECTION

FEED

I ] ) Vq T_FkFALc EE

\Y

HEEL TO RIGHT: HEEL TO LEFT:

I NCORR ECT iNCORRECT

FENCE

WlTi FENCE

CORRECT

11. DEPTH OF CUT VARIES FROM ONE END OF
WORK PIECE TO THE OTHER.

a. Table Top not parallel with Arm.

Refer to Attaching and Leveling table Mtg. Support

Channels in Step One Align. Section.

12. BLADE TENDS TO ADVANCE THRU LUMBER TOO

FAST.

a. Dull Blade.

Replace or sharpen blade.

b. Not advancing Saw Blade properly.

Draw Saw Blade across lumber with a slow and

steady pull.

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MOTOR TROUBLE - SHOOTING CHART

NOTE: Motors used on wood working tools are particularly
susceptible to the accumulation of sawdust and wood chips

and should be blown out or "vacuumed" frequently to
prevent interference with normal motor ventilation.

TROUBLE PROBABLE CAUSE SUGGESTED REMEDY

Motor will not run. 1. Protector open; c!rcuit 1. Reset protector by pushing on red button,

Motor will not run and 1. Inspect line, cord and plug for damaged

fuses "BLOW". insulation and shorted wires.

Motor fails to develop
full power. (Power output
of motor decreases rapidly

with decrease in voltage at

motor terminals. For
example: a reduction of

10% in voltage causes a

reduction of 19% in

maximum power output
of which the motor is

capable, while a reduction
of 20% in voltage causes

a reduction of 36% in

maximum power output.)

Motor overheats.

broken, located on top of motor (indicated by

audible click).

2. Low voltage. 2. Check power line for proper voltage.

1. Short circuit in line,
cord or plug.

2. Short circuit in motor or
loose connections,

3. Incorrect fuses in power line.

Power line overloaded with
lights, appliances and other

motors.

2.

Undersize wires or circuit
too long.

3.

General overloading of
power company's facilities,

(In many sections of the
country, demand for
electrical power exceeds
the capacity of existing

generating and distribution
systems.)

1. Excessive feed rate when
crosscutting or ripping.

2. Improper cooling. (Air
circulation restricted

through motor due to
sawdust, etc.)

3. Saw blade has "heel".

2. Inspect all terminals in motor for loose or
shorted terminals or worn insulation on wires.

3. Install correct fuses.

1. Reduce the line load.

2. Increase wire sizes, or reduce length of wiring.

3. Request a voltage check from the power company.

1. Slowdown rate of feed.

2. Clean out sawdust to provide normal air

circulation through motor.

3. Refer to Alignment Procedure Section of
manual Step Five.

Motor starts slowly or

fails to come up to full

speed.

Motor stalls (resulting in

blown fuses or tripped

circuit breakers).

Frequent opening of

fusesor circuit breakers.

1, Low Voltage will not trip

starting switch.

1. Voltage too low to permit
motor to reach operating
speed.

2. Fuses or circuit breakers
do not have sufficient

capacity.

1. Motor overloaded.

2. Fuses or circuit breakers
do not have sufficient

capacity.

1. Correct low voltage condition.

1. Correct the low line voltage condition.

2. Replace fuses or circuit breakers with
proper capactty units.

1. Reduce motor load.

2, Replace fuses or circuit breakers.

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maintenance and lubrication

MAINTENANCE

WARNING: FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, TURN SWITCH
"OFF" AND REMOVE PLUG FROM POWER SOURCE

OUTLET BEFORE MAINTAINING OR LUBRICATING
YOUR SAW.

When you receive your new Craftsman radial saw, it
requires no lubrication. The radial saw has been partially
aligned and all bearings are lubricated and sealed for life. In

time, however, in order to keep your saw in perfect

working order and accurate, it will be necessary to lubricate

and realign. In fact, your radial saw needs more of a
cleaning than a lubrication.

Make sure the teeth of the ANTI KICKBACK pawls are
always sharp. Replace if not sharp.

LUBRICATION

Your saw is precision built and should be kept clean and
properly lubricated. Before describing the various points

which may periodically require lubrication, IT IS MORE

IMPORTANT TO FIRST MENTION THE VARIOUS
POINTS WHICH SHOULD NOT BE LUBRICATED.

recommended accessories

NO LUBRICATION REQUIRED

Do not lubricate carriage ball bearings or motor bearings as
these are sealed ball bearings and require no added
lubrication.

Do not lubricate between radial arm cap and radial arm.

PERIODICALLY LUBRICATE THESE POINTS

Use SAE No, 10W30 automotive engine oil and refer to
Parts List for locations. Apply a few drops of oil along the
swivel latch pin and bevel index pin only if the pin has a
tendency to stick. Remove the left-hand carriage cover and
use oil sparingly to prevent it from getting on the ball
bearings or races.

A light film of oil should be wiped on the face of the
column tube to lubricate the fit between the column tube,

and column support.

The thread on the elevation shaft assembly can be
lubricated through the oil hole in the center of the radial

arm cap.

CAUTION: Excessive oil at any location will attract
airborne dust particles and sawdust.

ITEM CAT.NO.

Stand .................................. 9-22205

Steel Legs ............................... 9-22238

Casters ....................... 9-22221 or 9-22222

Drill Chuck & Key ......................... 9-2980

*Molding Head Guard - 7-inch ............... 9-29524

*Molding Head Guard - 8-inch ............... 9-29523

Rotary Surface Planer - Carbide Tip .......... 9-29513

Sanding Wheel - 8-inch ..................... 9-2274

Sanding Wheel - 10-inch ................... 9-22723

Dust Collector ........................... 9-16997

Taper Jig ................................. 9 3233

*Satin Cut Dado - 7-inch ..................... 9-3257

*Satin Cut Dado - 8-inch ..................... 9-3253

*Molding Head Single Cutter .................. 9-3215

*Molding Head Three Cutter .................. 9-3221

Sanding Drum 3-inch .................... 9-25246

Lower Retractable Guard ................... 9-29009

"Power Tool Know How Handbook'"

Radial Saw .............................. 9-2917

'Before purchasing or using any of these accessories, read

and comply with additional safety instructions No. "(D)2'"
on p. 5 of this manual.

The above recommended accessories are current and were
available at the time this manual was printed.

oMeets OSHA Requirements as of 8-73.

NOTE: This lower retractable guard is designed to provide
additional protection to the operator in an axial direction
to the sawblade (perpendicular to the plane of the

sawblade):
(a) When NOT in the cut (guards in full down position

(touching the table) and carriage in full rear position

behind fence):

(b) When saw is set up to perform 90 ° crosscut operations

(sawblade 90 ° to table surface and arm in 90 ° crosscut
position).

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repair parts

PARTS LIST FOR CRAFTSMAN 10-INCH RADIAL SAW

MODEL 113.197751

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No. No. Description

1

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2

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3

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4

63750

5

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6

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7

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8

STD 551031

9

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10

STD 541231

11

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12

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63752

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*Nut, Hex Jam 5/16-18
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PARTS LIST FOR CRAFTSMAN 10-INCH RADIAL SAW

MODEL NUMBER 113.19771 AND 113.197751

13 14 15

Key Part
No. No. Description

1

63626

2

63629

3

63631

4

63628

5

9420417

6

63627

7

63632

8

63630

11

63633

12

60332

13

STD541025

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STD 551225

15

63635

16

63634

17

9417711

18

63638

19

60240

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Pin, Arm Index
Shoe, Arm Lock
Spring, Tension

*Screw, Type "T'" Hex Washer Hd.

1/4-20 x 5/8

Guide

Rod, Index

Spring, Arm Lock

Rod Assembly, Arm Lock

Washer, 21/64 x 1 x 1/8
*Nut, Hex 1/4-20
* Lockwasher, External I/4

Bracket, Adjusting

Lever Assembly

*Bolt, Rd. Hd. Short Square Neck

1/4-20 x 1/2

Pin, Lever

+Nut, Push 1/4

FIGURE 5- ARM ASSEMBLY

Key Part

No. No. ] Description

20

63637

21

63636

22

63667

23

STD 601103

24

STD 551210
63639

25

448337

26

27

63680

28

60256
STD 600803

29
30

63664

31

63663

32

63624

33

63640

34

60225

35

60128

36

60208

37

63773

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Pin, Clevis

Clamp, Cord

*Screw, Type "T" Pan Hd.

10-32 x 3/8

*Lockwasher, Ext. Tooth N10

Track
Screw, Type "'T'" Rd. Hd.

10-32 x 5/8
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Key

*Screw, Type "'T'" Pan Hd.

8-32 x 5!16
Guard, Switch

Switch, Locking (Includes Key No. 27)
Arm, Radial

Bracket, Support
Grommet

Washer, 17/64 x 5/8 x 1/32

*Nut, Push

Insulation

*Standard Hardware Item - May be Purchased Locally.

+If this part is removed, discard and replace with a new Push Nut.

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MODEL NUMBER 113.19771 AND 113.197751

9 9

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Key Part
No. No. Description

1

63681

2

3

63541

4

63540

5

STD 551010

6

STD 601103

60219
STD541231

120399

Guard

*Nut, Square, 5/16-18

Bar, Antikickback

Guide, Antikickback

*Washer, 13/64 x 5/8 x 1/32

*Screw, Type "T" Pan Hd.

10-32 x 3/8

Screw, Wing 5/16-18 x 1/2

*Nut, Hex., 5/16-18

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Key Part

No. No, Description

9

63271

10

STD 582043

11

63270

12

63269

13

63539

14

STD 541008

15

STD 551108

16

63538

17

STD 510805

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*Ring, Retaining 7/16

Spreader

Bearing

Screw, Guard Clamp

*Nut, Hex, 8-32
* Lockwasher, External Tooth No. 8

Clamp, Guard

*Screw, Pan Hd., 8-32 x 1/2

*Standard Hardware Item - May be Purchased Locally.

Sears

owners

manual

SERVICE

MODEL NO.

113.19771

SAW ON LY

113.197751

IO-INCH RADIAL SAW

Now that you have purchased your 10-inch radial saw, should a
need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply contact any
Sears Service Center and most Sears, Roebuck and Co. stores.
Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when you call or visit.

The model number of your lO-inch radial saw will be found on
a label attached to your saw, at the front of the base.

SAW WITH LEGS

HOW TO ORDER

REPAIR PARTS

WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE THE

FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

PART NUMBER PART DESCRIPTION

MODEL NUMBER

113.19771

113.197751

All parts listed may be ordered from any Sears Service Center
and most Sears stores. If the parts you need are not stocked
locally, your order will be electronically transmitted to a Sears

Repair Parts Distribution Center for handling.

NAME OF ITEM

10-INCH RADIAL SAW

Sold by SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., Chicago, IL. 60684 U.S.A.

Part.No. 63784 Forrn No SP4411 5 Printed in U.S.A. 7/81