Sears 113242502 Saw User Manual
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1. Standard Hardware Item May be Purchased Locally Stock Item May be secured through the Hardware Departments of most Sears Retail Stores or Catalog Order Houses 37 PARTS LIST FOR CRAFTSMAN 12 INCH MOTORIZED TABLE SAW MODEL NUMBER 113 242502 62594 Guard Assernbly Saw 60297 Nut Push 62391 Pin 1 4 x 1 1 2 62395 Support Guard 62389 Guard Saw 62390 Pin 1 4 x 1 3 4 STD 551025 Washer 17 64 x 5 8 x 1 16 62520 Spacer Pawl 62396 Pawl 62595 Spreader Assembly Blade 62410 Pin 1 4 x 1 STD 571810 Pin Roll 3 16 x 15 16 62519 Spring Pawl Standard Hardware Item May Be Purchased Locally 38 PARTS LIST FOR CRAFTSMAN 12 INCH MOTORIZED TABLE SAW MODEL NUMBER 113 242502 FIGURE 8 62589 TABLE EXTENSION 82589 tExtension Assembly Complete 60323 Screw Serrated Truss Hd 1 4 20 x 1 52590 Extension 62549 Bracket Corner Support STD 541025 Nut Hex 1 4 20 STD 551225 Lockwasher Ext 1 4 62550 Bracket Corner Stiffener Standard Hardware Item May be Purchased Locally TStock Item May be secured through the hardware departments of most Sears Retail Stores or Catalog Order Houses 39 Sears owners 12 INCH MOTORIZED manual TABLE SAW SERVICE Now that you have purchased your 12 inch table saw should a need ever exist for repair parts or service simply contact any Sears Service Center2. owners manual MODEL NO 113 242502 Serial Number Model and serial number may be found at the rear 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 12 INCH MOTORIZED TABLE SAW e assembly e operating e repair parts Sold by SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO Chicago IL 60684 U S A Part No 62772 Printed in USA FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAWS If within one year from the date of purchase this Craftsman Table 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 also have other rights which vary from state to state 1 KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL Read and understand the owner s manual and labels affixed to the tool Learn its application and limitations as well as the specific potential hazards peculiar to this tool 2 GROUND ALL TOOLS This tool is equipped with an approved 3 conductor cord and 3 3 prong grounding type plug to fit the proper grounding type receptacle The green conductor in the cord is the grounding wire Never connect the green wire to a live terminal 3 KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE in working order and in proper adjustm
3. 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 cames to a complete stop ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR TAB WARNING FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY DO NOT OPERATE YOUR SAW UNTIL IT IS COMPLETELY ASSEMBLED AND INSTALLED ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS AND UNTIL YOU HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD THE FOLLOWING 1 GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR POWER TOOLS SEE PAGE 2 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SAW SEE PAGE 15 BASIC SAW OPERATION SEE PAGE 17 ADJUSTMENTS SEE PAGE 23 MAINTENANCE SEE PAGE 26 STABILITY OF SAW if there is any tendency for the saw to tip over or move during certain cutting operations such as cutting extremely large heavy panels or long heavy boards the saw should be boited down If you attach any kind of table extensions over 24 wide to either end of the saw make sure you either bolt the saw te the bench or floor as appropriate or support the outer end of the extension from the bench or floor as appropriate 7 LOCATION The saw should be positioned so neither the operator nor a casual observer is forced to stand in fine with the saw blade 8 KICKBACKS A KICKBACK occurs during a rip type operation when a part or all of the workpiece is thrown back violently toward the operator PPN By Keep your face and body to one side of the sawblade
4. External No 10 No 8 32 x 3 8 Pan Hd STD 511107 Screw Pan Hd 10 32 x 3 4 30613 Clamp Cord STD 610805 Screw Type AB Pan Hd No 8 x 1 2 STD 582075 Ring Retaining 3 4 62730 Scale Adjustable Bevel 62342 Washer 25 32 x 1 3 8 x 1 8 62729 Panel Front 62756 Pin Motor Pivot 60354 Nut Speed No 8 62339 Support Motor STD 502503 Screw Set 1 4 20 x 5 16 STD 551231 STD 523106 STD 503705 Screw Set 3 8 16 x 5 8 62222 Shaft Tilt Hex Soc Flat Pt STD 582087 Ring Retaining 7 8 62093 Screw Stop 62221 Gear Miter 62330 STD 503103 62098 Trunaion Back 62223 Worm Tilt 62100 Bolt SG Hd 3 8 16 x 7 STD 541031 Nut Hex 5 16 18 STD 551012 Washer 7 32 x 1 x 1 16 62220 Gear Miter STD 601103 Screw Pan Hd Type T 10 32 x 3 8 60160 Washer Spacing 1 1 2 x 875 x 005 62587 60204 STD 571812 Pin Roll 3 16 x 1 1 4 62096 Wrench Lock 62585 Rod Spreader Includes Key No 25 STD 522503 Screw Hex Hd 1 4 20 x 3 8 62218 Bar Spreader 62095 Nut Height Lock STD 551050 Washer 17 32 x 1 1 4 x 3 32 62460 Leg Base 62094 Screw Lock STD 522505 Screw Hex Hd 1 4 20 x 1 2 STD 581031 Ring Retaining 5 16 STD 541250 Nut Hex 1 2 13 62097 Rod Lock Screw Push 803835 Foot Leveling 62331 Knob Assembly 2 1 4 62113 Stiffener Leg 63011 Washer Knob Clamp 62728 Base Saw 62101 Spacer STD 541025 Nut Hex 1 4 20 62099 Trunnion Front 30504 Wrench Hex L 3 16 62086 Collar
5. SA W dl Bs JE U O GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SAW amp RIP FENCE TI EXACT I CUT 7 MITER GAUGE 8 BLADE GUARD yA ON OFF SWITCH 5 TILT LOCK KNOB 3 ELEVATION LOCK HANDLE A TILT CRANK 1 ON OFF SWITCH CAUTION Before turning switch on make sure the blade guard is correctly installed and operating properly The On Off Switch has a locking feature THIS FEATURE IS INTENDED TO PREVENT UNAUTHORIZED AND POSSIBLE HAZARDOUS USE BY CHILDREN AND OTHERS B TO turn saw ON stand to either side of the blade never in line with it insert finger under switch lever and pull END of lever out After turning switch ON always allow the blade to come up to full speed before cutting Do not cycle the motor switch on and off rapidly as this may cause the sawblade to loosen In the event this should ever occur allow the sawblade to come to a complete stop and retighten the arbor nut normally not excessively Never leave the saw while the power is ON C TO turn saw OFF PUSH lever in Never leave the saw until the cutting tool has come to a complete stop D TO lock switch in OFF position hold switch IN with one hand REMOVE key with other hand WARNING FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY LOWER BLADE OR OTHER CUTTING TOOL BELOW TABLE SURFACE IF BLADE IS TILTED RETURN IT TO VERTICAL 909 POSITION ALWAYS LOCK THE SWITCH OFF WHEN SAW IS NOT IN USE REMOVE KEY AND KEEP IT IN A SAFE PLACE ALSO IN TH
6. 10 Using TWO 1 2 in wrenches or pliers tighten both of JA K i the nuts N IMPORTANT Apply a coat of paste wax to the top surface and front edge of the front guide bar This will allow the fence to slide more easily 11 Slide the bars so that screws are in the MIDDLE of the slotted holes 12 Position rip fence over miter gauge groove holding up the rear end while engaging front end with bar lower fence onto table 13 Raise blade all the way up 14 Carefully move fence against blade 15 Move front bar until O mark on rip scale is approximately in line with indicator 16 Move FRONT bar upwards until fence is approximately 1 32 in above table tighten screw at left end of bar NOTE Fold a piece of newspaper making 8 thicknesses and place between rip fence and table to act as a spacer This will hold the fence off of the table approx 1 32 in 17 Adjust rear bar so that the fence is approximately 1 32 in above table make sure it is square with fence guide bar rod tighten screw at end of bar 18 Replace screws in rear of table extension be sure top surface of extension is PARALLEL to top surface of rear guide bar 19 Move fence to RIGHT edge of table make sure it is approx 1 32 in above table at front and rear and tighten screws 10 ALIGNING RIP FENCE The fence should slide easily along the bars and always remain in alignment parallel to saw
7. 37837 Wrench Hex L 5 32 STD 571810 Pin Roll 3 16 x 1 30505 Wrench Hex 7L 1 8 62090 Plate Bearing 37836 Wrench Hex L 3 32 STD 551225 Lockwasher 1 4 60393 Ring Retaining 3 4 Motor Assembly See Fig 4 Lockwasher 5 16 Screw Hex Hd 5 16 18 x 5 8 Cradle Screw Set 5 16 18 x 3 8 Hex Soc Cup Pt Support Spreader Screw Thumb 5 16 18 x 1 STD 522506 Screw Hex Hd 1 4 20 x 5 8 Hex Soc Cup Pt Crank Assembly Tilt 62356 60159 Washer Spacing 1 1 2 x 630 x 005 Used to adjust end play after installing Key No 56 supplied 5 in a package Used to adjust enc play after installing Key No 60 supplied 5 in a package Standard Hardware Item May be Purchased Locally tWhen replacing gear Key 56 use spacing washers Key 57 to adjust end play Stock Item May be secured through the hardware departments When replacing gear Key 60 use spacing washers Key 61 to adjust end play of most Sears Retail Stores or Catalog Order Houses e f this part is removed discard and replace with a new retaining ring PARTS LIST FOR CRAFTSMAN 12 INCH MOTORIZED TABLE SAW MODEL NUMBER 113 242502 FIGURE 3 62773 FENCE ASSEMBLY 62773 62693 62692 STD 551031 62775 9404336 62774 423350 62582 STD 600805 62528 62529 62531 62583 62533 STD 55
8. ARBOR wrench on flat surfaces of saw A 11 ARBOR ARBOR NUT wrench on nut Ia an uw position wrenches as shown hold your hands PIETINI well above blade ARBOR NUT LNIA C With ARBOR wrench against table PULL ARBOR A NUT wrench FOREWARD to LOOSEN nut i D To TIGHTEN nut HOLD ARBOR wrench against rear of table PUSH ARBOR NUT wrench toward rear Uff as j NOTE When installing the blade make sure the JP lt lt 0 teeth are pointing toward the front of the saw ARBOR WRENCH and that the blade and collars are clean and free from any burrs The HOLLOW side of the collars must be against the blade Always tighten the arbor nut securely WRENCH FLAT SURFACES COLLAR To replace insert Place insert into insert opening in table and push toward rear of saw to engage spring clip and until keyslot in insert will drop over screw Tighten screw Do nat tighten screw to the point where it will deflect the insert ARBOR NUT TEETH POINTING TO s Se FRONT OF SAW 11 EXACT 1 CUT The yellow plastic disc imbedded in the table in front of the sawblade is provided for marking the location of the sawcut on the workpiece A Check disc if it is above table surface place a piece of hardwood on top of it and tap it down 8 With blade 909 square to table cut off a piece of wood C Pull miter gauge back until wood is over disc Using very sharp pencil mark a line on
9. SOUARE 909 to TABLE in order to ALIGN rip fence i 2 Position fence on right side of sawblade so that it touches the sides of the teeth tighten lock knob 3 Loosen screw holding the indicator adjust indicator so that it points to O tighten screw NOTE If you cannot adjust indicator so that it points to O loosen the screws holding the front guide bar and move the guide bar HEX HD SCREW 1 4 20 X 5 8 INSTALLING BLADE GUARD 3 1 From amoung the loose parts find the hardware Zs SPREADER 2 Attach SPREADER to SPREADER SUPPORT so that screws are all the way back in the SLOTS of SUPPORT hand tighten screws THUMB SCREW SPREADER SUPPORT SPREADER ROD L LOCKWASHER EXT 1 4 NUT HEX 1 4 12 3 Slide support onto SUPPORT ROD until PIN in rod fits into notch in support insert THUMB SCREW and tighten it 4 Loosen setscrew in end of SPREADER BAR using 5 32 in setscrew wrench 5 Lay blade of square or other straightedge along side blade Move spreader so that it touches blade of square Snug up setscrew Do not tighten 6 Make sure blade is square to table and raised as high as it will go IMPORTANT The SPREADER must always be PARALLEL to the sawblade and in the MIDDLE of the cut KERF made by the sawblade NOTE The spreader is thinner than the width of the KERF by approximately sixteen thicknesses of paper 7 Make seven folds in a small piece 10 x 10 in of ordi
10. Under Recommended Accessories listed under 22 SMALL BLOCK OF WOOD LS 2 INSTALL BLADE GUARD IMMEDIATELY UPON COMPLETION OF THE RESAWING OPERATION 172 maansa voom tasaamaan e nam f ommen t i I P tapag j beco MD CUT 7 3 For rabbeting across an end for workpiece 10 1 2 and narrower make the rabbet cut with the board flat on the table using the miter gage fitted with a facing per 7 Miter Gauge on p 15 DO NOT use the rip fence INSTALL BLADE GUARD IMMEDIATELY UPON COMPLETION OF RABBETING OPERATION Rabbet cuts can also be made using the dado head or molding head 4 SAW TABLE DADO INSERT ARBOR NUT T DADO HEAD LOOSE COLLAR When using the molding head it will be necessary to remove the Blade Guard and Spreader USE CAUTION Use featherboards and push sticks etc as required ALWAYS REPLACE THE BLADE GUARD AND SPREADER WHEN YOU ARE FINISHED MOLDING USING FEATHERBOARDS Add 8 inch high flat facing board to the fence the full length of the fence Use featherboards for all non thru sawing operations when sawblade guard must be removed Featherboards are used to keep the work in contact with the fence and table as shown and to stop kickbacks Mount featherboards ta fence and table as shown so that leading edges of featherboards will support workpiece until cut is complete and the workpiece has been pushed completely past the cutter sawblade dado head mo
11. and most Sears Roebuck and Co stores Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when you call or visit MODEL NO 113 242502 The model number of your 12 inch table saw will be found on a plate attached to your saw at the rear of the base HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION PART NUMBER PART DESCRIPTION MODEL NUMBER NAME OF ITEM 113 242502 12 INCH TABLE SAW 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 Sold by SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO Chicago IL 60684 U S A Part No 62772 Form No SP4541 1 Printed in U S A 3 81
12. arbor or cutting tool rotates toward you when standing in normal operating position Also make sure the cutting tool arbor collars and arbor nut are installed properly Keep the cutting tool as low as possible for the operation being performed Keep all guards in place whenever possible 14 Do not use any blade or other cutting tool marked for an operating speed less than 3450 RPM Never use a cutting too 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 15 Adjust table inserts flush with the table top NEVER Operate the saw unless the proper insert is installed 16 Never feed material into the cutting tool from the rear of the saw An accident and serious injury could result 17 Always maintain control of the workpiece DO NOT iet go of the workpiece until the cutting tool has come to a stop 18 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 19 If any part of this table 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 20 THINK SAF
13. at you by the rear of the blade _ Do not remove small pieces of cut off material that may become TRAPPED inside the blade guard while the saw is RUNNING THIS COULD ENDANGER YOUR HANDS or cause a KICKBACK Turn the saw OFF After the blade has stopped turning lift the guard and remove the piece ALWAYS SUPPORT LONG WORKPIECES When WIDTH OF RIP is 6 in and WIDER use your RIGHT Hand to feed the workpiece until it is clear of the table Use LEFT hand ONLY to guide the workpiece FEED the workpiece with the left hand do not When WIDTH OF RIP is 2 in to 6 in wide USE THE PUSH STICK to feed the work When WIDTH OF RIP is NARROWER than 2 in the push stick CANNOT be used because the guard will interfere USE the AUXILIARY FENCE WORK SUPPORT and PUSH BLOCK Attach Auxiliary Fence Work Support to rip fence with two C clamps AUXILIARY FENCE WORK SUPPORT 1 Feed the workpiece by hand along the AUXILIARY FENCE WORK SUPPORT until the end is approx 1 in past the front edge of the table Continue to feed using the PUSH BLOCK Hold the workpiece in position and install the PUSH BLOCK by sliding it on top of the AUXILIARY FENCE WORK SUPPORT This May Raise Guard CAREFULLY raise guard only enough to clear the Support may enter the guard and strike the baffle workpiece Use PUSH BLOCK to complete cut PLOUGHING AND MOLDING PLOUGHING is grooving with the grain the l
14. disc D With miter gauge in right hand groove follow same procedure and mark another line on disc E These lines indicate the path of the cut kerf made by the sawblade F When cutting the workpiece line up mark on workpiece with line on disc 16 BASIC SAW OPERATION WORK HELPERS Before cutting any wood on your saw study all of the Basic Saw Operations Notice that in order to make some of the cuts it is necessary to use certain devices Work Helpers like the Push Stick the Push Block and the Auxiliary Fence Work Support which you can make yourself After you have made a few practice cuts make these helpers before starting any projects Make the Push Stick first PUSH STICK AND PUSH BLOCK Make the Push Stick using a piece of 1 x 2 or rip one from a wide board say 11 1 2 wide and set the rip fence 9 7 8 in from the sawblade Make the Push Block using a piece of 3 8 in and 3 4 in plywood The small piece of wood 3 8 in x 3 B in x 2 1 2 in should be GLUED to the plywood DO NOT USE NAILS This is to prevent dulling the sawblade in the event you mistakingly cut into the push block Position the handle in the center of the plywood and fasten together with glue and woodscrews AUXILIARY FENCE WORK SUPPGRT Make one using a piece of 3 8 in and 3 4 in plywood Fasten together with glue and woodscrews NOTE Since the Push Block is used with the Auxiliary Fence the 4 3 4
15. in dimensions must be held identical on both the pieces USING THE MITER GAUGE CROSSCUTTING MITER CUTTING BEVEL CUTTING COMPOUND MITER CUTTING and when RABBETING across the end of a narrow workpiece THE MITER GAUGE IS USED WARNING FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY ALWAYS OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IN ADDITION TO THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ON PAGES 2 3 and 4 1 Never make these cuts freehand without using the miter gauge or other auxiliary devices because the blade could bind in the cut and cause a KICKBACK or cause your fingers or hand to stip into the blade Always lock the miter gauge securely when in use 3 Remove rip fence from table 4 Make sure blade guard is installed for all thru sawing operations when sawblade cuts entirely thru the thickness of the workpiece Replace quard IMMEDIATELY after completion of dadoing molding or rabbeting cuts 5 Have blade extend approximately 1 8 in above top of workpiece Additional blade exposure would increase the hazard potential 6 Do not stand directly in front of the blade in case of a THROWBACK Small cut off piece caught by the back of the blade and thrown toward the operator Stand to either side of the blade 7 Keep your hands clear of the blade and out of the path of the blade 8 If blade stalls or stops while cutting TURN SWITCH OFF before attempting to free the blade N RS 15 A Hari WORKPIECE END 1 4 TT 1 4 PUSH STIC
16. out of line with a possible Kickback Kickbacks and possible injury from them can usually be avoided by A Maintaining the rip fence parallel to the sawblade B Keeping the sawblade sharp Replacing antikickback pawls when points become dulf C Keeping sawblade guard spreader and antikickback pawis in place and operating properly The spreader must be in alignment with the sawblade and the pawls must stop a kickback once it has started Check their action before ripping D NOT ripping work that is twisted or warped or does not have a straight edge to guide along the rip fence E NOT releasing work until you have pushed it all the way past the sawblade F Using a PUSH STICK See Page 16 for ripping widths of 2 to 6 in and an auxiliary fence and push block for ripping widths narrower than 2 in See Basic Saw Operation Using The Rip Fence section G NOT confining the cut off piece when ripping or crosscutting H When ripping apply the feed force to the section of the workpiece between the saw blade and the rip fence 9 PROTECTION EYES HANDS FACE EARS BODY A H any part of your saw is malfunctioning has been damaged or broken such as the motor switch or other operating control a safety device or the power cord cease operating immediately until the particular part is properly repaired or replaced B Wear safety goggles that comply with ANSI 287 1 and a face shield if operation is dusty Wear ear
17. plugs or muffs during extended periods of operation C Small loose pieces of wood or other objects that contact the rear of the revolving blade can be thrown back at the operator at excessive speed This can usually be avoided by keeping the guard and LE SAWS spreader in place for all THRU SAWING operations sawing entirely thru the work AND by removing all loose pieces from the table with a long k of wood IMMEDIATELY after they are cut OFT Use extra caution when the guard assembly is removed for resawing dadoing rabbeting or molding replace the guard as soon as that operation is completed 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 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 pee NEVER turn the saw ON before clearing the table of all tools wood scraps etc except the workpiece and related feed or support devices for the operation planned NEVER place your face or body in line with the cutting tool NEVER place your fingers or hands in the path of the sawblade or othe
18. wire sizes or reduce length of wiring See Motor Specification and Electrical Requirements section 3 Request a voltage check from the power company 4 Install correct fuses or circuit breakers TROUBLE SHOOTING MOTOR Continued TROUBLE Motor starts slowly REMEDY PROBABLE CAUSE 5 1 Request voltage check from the power company 1 Low voltage wili not or fails to come up trip relay to full speed 2 Windings burned out 2 Have motor repaired or replaced or open 3 Starting relay not 3 Have relay replaced operating T Motor overloaded 2 Improper cooling Air circulation restricted through motor due to sawdust accumulating inside of saw 1 Feed work slower into blade 2 Clean out sawdust to provide normal air circulation through motor See Maintenance and Lubrication section Motor overheats 1 Have relay replaced and request a voltage check from the power company 1 Burned relay contacts due to extended hold in periods caused by low line voltage ete 2 Shorted capacitor when equipped 3 Loose or broken connections Starting relay in motor will not operate 2 Test capacitor and replace if defective 3 Have wiring checked and repaired Motor stalls resulting in blown fuses or tripped circuit breakers Starting relay not 1 Have relay repl
19. 1210 STD 611005 62532 Description Fence Assembiy Rip Plug Button Knob Includes Key No 1 Washer 21 64 x 1 2 x 1 32 Indicator Fence Screw Pan Hd Type T 4 40 x 1 4 Head Fence Screws Sems 3 8 16 x 1 2 Channel Fence Screw Pan Hd Type T 8 32 x 1 2 Spring Fence Lock Lock Rear Fence Roller Rear Fence Rod Fence Lock Spring Head Alignment Includes 17 Lockwasher External No 10 Screw Pan Hd Type A No 10 x 1 2 Pad Alignment Standard Hardware Item May be Purchased Locally 34 PARTS LIST FOR CRAFTSMAN 12 INCH MOTORIZED TABLE SAW MODEL NUMBER 113 242502 ANY ATTEMPT TO REPAIR THIS MOTOR MAY CREATE A HAZARD UNLESS REPAIR IS DONE BY QUALIFIED SERVICE TECHNICIAN REPAIR SERVICE IS AVAILABLE AT YOUR NEAREST SEARS STORE Description 62743 Complete Motor Assembly 63133 Coil Brake 1 63798 Panel Mounting 63134 Shoe Brake 2 62245 Relay 63137 Lining Brake 3 62407 Protector 37884 Disc Brake 4 STD 376116 Capacitor STD 600803 Screw Self Tapping 5 62749 Box Assembly Panel No 8 32 x 5 16 Pan Hd w Nameplate 63309 Cover Brake 6 STD 600603 Screw Pan Hd Self Tapping 30582 Cap Shaft No 6 32 x 3 8 37158 Ring Retaining 5 8 7 63467 Cap Flag Terminal 37886 Washer Spring 8 62265 Lead Assembly Red 3 Long 37412 Cleat 9 62268 Lead Assembly Red 37415 Spring 6 1 2 L
20. DARY HAZARD SUCH AS YOUR HANDS CONTACTING THE SAWBLADE This power tool is equipped with a 3 conductor cord and grounding type plug which has a grounding prong approved by Underwriters Laboratories and the Canadian Standards Association The ground conductor has a green jug and is attached to the tool housing at one end and to the ground prong in the attachment plug at the other end The use of any extension cord will cause some loss of power To keer this to a minimum and to prevent over heating ar motor burn out use the table below to determine the minimum wire size AW G extension cord Use only 3 wire extension cords which have 3 prong grounding type lugs and 3 pole receptacles which accept the tools piug Extension Cord Length Wire Size A W G Up to TOD ft lt 112002005Va Wisden A 100 ft to 200 ft sn 12 200 ft to 400ft LB NOTE For circuits of greater length the wire size must be increased proportionately in order to deliver ample voltage to the saw motor i wee SWITCH CAP INSULATOR D GREEN TO MOTOR E J TO PLUG iF YOU ARE NOT SURE THAT YOUR OUTLET IS GROUND ROUND CONTENTS WARRANTY E E E D Exacti Cut 16 GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS BASIC SAW OPERATION USING THE MITER GAUGE 17 FOR POWER TOOLS SUIKKI 4 Work Helpers 17 ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Crosseutting souran BAO a tae ce wea 16 FOR TABLE SAWS ie EE Repetitive Cutting lt ssissensena fel tree FE MOT
21. E EVENT OF A POWER FAILURE ALL OF 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 ELEVATION HANDWHEEL blade Turn clockwise to elevate to lower elevates or lowers the counterclockwise ELEVATION LOCK locks the blade at the desired height PUSH in to LOCK PULL out to unlock TILT CRANK tilts the blade for bevel cutting Turn clockwise to tilt toward left counterclockwise to tilt toward right When the blade is tilted to the LEFT as far as it will go it should be at 45 to the table and the bevel pointer should point 45 NOTE There are LIMIT STOPS inside the saw which prevent the blade from tilting beyond 45 to the LEFT and 90 to the RIGHT See Adjustments section Blade Tilt or Squareness of Blade to Table locks the blade in the desired to the TILT LOCK KNOB tilt position Turn it to the left to unlock right to lock RIP FENCE _ is locked in place by tightening the lock knob To move the fence loosen the knob and grasp the fence with one hand at the front Holes are provided in the rip fence for attaching a wood facing when using the dado head or molding head Select a piece of smooth straight wood approx 3 4 in thick and the same size as the rip fence Attach it to the fence with three Round Head 10 Wood Screws 2 in long To remove the facing loosen the screw
22. ETY Safety is a combination of operator common sense and alertness at all times when the saw is being used 21 NOTE AND FOLLOW SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS THAT APPEAR ON THE FRONT OF YOUR SAW DANGER FOR YOUR iN SAFETY READ AND UNDERSTAND OVEMER S MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING MATHIHE WEAR SAFETY GDGGLES FER ARSE 287 1 AY ALL PES USE SAW BLADE GUARD FOR THRUSAWING KEEP HANDS OUT OF PATH OF SAWBLADE UZE A PUSH STICK WHEN REQUIRED KHON HOW YO AVOID YKICKAALKS DO NOT PERFORM OPERATIONS FREEHAND NEVER REACH ANOUHD OR OVER SAW BLADE 22 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 WEAR YOUR stores MOTOR SPECIFICATIONS AND ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS MOTOR SPECIFICATIONS The AC motor used in this saw is a capacitor start non reversible type with the following specifications Voltage lt aula ee vs 240 Amperes om 6 Colao aa 1 I aa a eee eed FP Hertz 4 cb doce tees bed amp Teese donna a 100 Phase cin gels ara ke Meera EREE Single RPM lis a mau lama Tin eaa Gute JAD Rotation viewed from sawblade end MOTOR SAFETY PROTECTION The 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 1 If motor is overloaded and overload protector is actuated stopping mot
23. G BLADE SQUARENESS TO TABLE TILT CLAMP KNOB 1 Loosen ELEVATION LOCK by pulling KNOB forward 2 Turn ELEVATION handwheel clockwise until blade is as high up as it will go IMPORTANT BLADE must be SQUARE 90 to TABLE in order to ALIGN rip fence ELEVATION 3 Check for BLADE SQUARENESS If blade is not HANDWHEEL square to table adjust it at this time NOTE The combination square must be true see i start of Unpacking and Checking Contents section on 2 page 6 for checking method Seal j i Ky Refer to BLADE TILT OR SOUARENESS OF BLADE rer _ ee TO TABLE adjustments on page 24 NK F MAKE SURE SQUARE ELEVATION LOCK KNOB IS NOT TOUCHING TIP OF TOOTH i A SAWBLADE PARALLELISM The sawblade must be parallel to the miter gauge siots and the rip fence in order to prevent heeling To check for parallelism MARK X ON TOOTH 1 Raise blade all the way up 2 Mark an x on one of the teeth which is SET bent to the LEFT 3 Place the head of a combination sguare in the GROOVE adjust blade of square so that it just touches the tip of the MARKED tooth ets 4 Move square to REAR rotate blade to see if MARKED tooth again touches blade of square 5 H tooth touches square the same amount at FRONT Corecess STT 5 PARACEE R TU MITEN according to instructions on pg 23 under heading EPN HEELING ADJUSTMENT PARALLELISM OF If tooth does not touch front and rear adjust immediate
24. K 1 4 NOTE AH dimensions in inches si 3 4 PLYWOOD 12 NOTCH w BE PARALLEL THESE EDGES MUST 4 3 4 3 8 d an Ni lt 5 1 8 4 PUSH BLOCK NOTE All dimensions in inches 2 1 2 j ae ja 3 8 3 8 PLYWOOD 3 4 PLYWOOD 27 1 2 1 1 4 ZAN THIS FACE AND THIS E EDGE MUST BE PARALLEL N S E a 3 8 PLYWOOD NOTE Ait dimensions in inches AUXILIARY FENCE WORK SUPPORT 9 Do not reach over or behind the blade to puli the workpiece through the cut to support long or heavy workpieces to remove cut off pieces of material or FOR ANY OTHER REASON 10 Do not pick up small pieces of cut off materia from the table REMOVE them by pushing them OFF the table with along stick Otherwise they could be thrown back at you by the rear of the blade 11 Do not remove small pieces of cut off materia that may become TRAPPED inside the blade guard while the saw is RUNNING THIS COULD ENDANGER YOUR HANDS or cause a KICKBACK Turn the saw OFF After the blade has stopped turning lift the guard and remove the piece CROSSCUTTING CROSSCUTTING is known as cutting wood across the grain at 909 or sguare with both the edge and the flat side of the wood This is done with miter gauge set at 0 The graduations on the miter gauge provide accuracy for average woodworking In some cases where extreme accuracy is required when making angle cuts for example make a trial cut and then rechec
25. Never use gasoline naptha or similar highly volatile solvents Apply a coat of automobile wax to the table Wipe all parts thoroughly with a clean dry cloth WARNING FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY NEVER CONNECT PLUG TO POWER SOURCE OUTLET UNTIL ALL ASSEMBLY STEPS ARE COMPLETE AND YOU HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE SAFETY AND OPERATIONAL INSTRUCTIONS LIST OF LOOSE PARTS item Part Name LED cin Rao he ews Stiffener AE Table Extension Spreader Support ate Ptah bo hing eB N Blade Guard and Spreader a kN ST UN Fence Guide Bar Rear lt susan Miter Gauge oi lu lle aa e non on Rip Fence san nn Guide Bar Rod ial Asea snd Ae m n Ae E Arbor Nut Wrench o sokkaa ee wes Arbor Wrench oeras e nioma aama a ew Fence Guide Bar with Rip Scale Front Owners Manual ow ee co Pkg of Miscellaneous Small Parts No 62746 Cansisting of the Following Setserew Wrench 3 32 in oo ee Setscrew Wrench 1 8 in ul len Setscrew Wrench 5 32 in lt sl onen Setscrew Wrench 3 16 in 2 2 20 ouni Switch Key vsk lou ee Self Threading Nut alka alle Hex Head Screw 5 16 18 x 1 3 4 in jong Hex Head Screw 5 16 18 x 1 in long Hex Head Screw 5 16 18 x 5 8 in long Hex Head Screw 1 4 20 x 1 2 in long Hex Head Screw 1 4 20 x 5 8 in long Hex Nut 5 16 18 fapprox dia of hole 5 16 in lt lt lt 20 Hex Nut 1 4 20 fanprox dia of hole 1 4 in 2 18 Hex Nut 1 2 13 approx dia of hole 1 2 in oo onen
26. OFF AND REMOVE PLUG FROM POWER SOURCE OUTLET 1 Raise blade ali the way up raise blade guard 2 Mark as x on one of the teeth which is SET bent to the LEFT 3 Place the head of a combination square in the GROOVE adjust blade of square so that it just touches the tip of of the MARKED tooth 4 Move square to REAR rotate blade to see if MARKED tooth again touches blade of square 5 If tooth touches square the same amount at FRONT and REAR sawblade is PARALLEL to MITER GAUGE GROOVE If tooth does not touch Front and Rear the mechanism underneath must be adjusted to make the blade PARALLEL to GROOVE NOTE Make sure TILT CLAMP KNOB is tightened 1 Lay the saw on its LEFT SIDE 2 Loosen Hex Head screw A between 1 4 and 1 2 turn using a 5 8 in socket wrench with an extension Tilt blade to 45 and loosen screw B Place saw in upright position tilt blade to 90 Remove blade lower the motor all the way down Reach inside of the insert opening and loosen screws eC and D 1 4 to 1 2 turn using a 5 8 in wrench Replace sawblade and raise it all the way up Grasp spreader bar at rear of saw and move sideways recheck blade alignment with square 9 When blade is PARALLEL to groove tighten screws co and D 10 Lay saw on its LEFT SIDE and tighten screws A and Br Pap Ww m N fo MARK X ON TOOTH MITER GAUGE GROOVE SC
27. OR SPECIFICATIONS AND ELECTRICAL Miter Cutting lt lt lt lt lt lt 6000s eee onse ee sree e es AO ompound Miter Cutting 19 UNPACKING AND CHECKING CONTENTS 6 Tools Needed RRR AE B BASIC SAW OPERATION USING THE RIP FENCE 20 Liste Loose Parts ses eei eieaa ta e D e ee Nn Ok ae a ASSEMBLY Se ke sodat VALEN ea Ploughing and Molding sa 21 Attaching Legs esse smoke naken Kanasen Res awing ote vies uati tans oo MARA uta DA Checking Table Insert asos ker ese sees of idaho Cutting Panels lt oss Lt sna bape twee TN A STEET K 2 Checking Blade Squareness to Table kanat 8 A Rabbeting Brana kanta city Kikan Oe Attaching and Assembling Table Extensions 8 Usin Featherbo rda installing Rip Fence Guide Bars 9 g Siesta m oeta asa saahan 250 Aligning Rip Fence oss 060 cece len 11 ADJUSTMENTS oo 0c cw wee 23 Adjusting Rip Scale Pointer oo 12 Miter Gauge toros 28 Installing Blade Guard 0000000000002 92 Heeling Adjustment o or Parallelism of GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SAW o inn 14 Sawbiade to Miter Souder SEPON tae siarortin ae Blade Tilt or Squareness of On Off Switch INNERE RE 14 Blade to Table s ooe ln ee 25 Elevation Handwheel SES EN TEEMA Em ee Bales 15 Elevation Lock 00 6 0 on nanna osanaan 26 Elevation Lock coccair orak ieni ere eee EB Tilt Crank csc ess yea tanks as ks a pea OLS MAINTENANCE 0 00 000s n ia iti mana ansan 26 R
28. REW Ce 24 BLADE TILT OR SQUARENESS OF BLADE TO TABLE 90 SQUARE and 45 BEVEL STOP COLLARS When the bevel pointer is pointing directly to the O mark on the bevel scale the sawblade should make a SQUARE cut 90 to the table To check for SQUARENESS WARNING FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY TURN SWITCH OFF AND REMOVE PLUG FROM POWER SOURCE OUTLET 1 Raise blade all the way UP raise blade guard 2 TILT blade a few degrees to the LEFT now tilt blade back to the RIGHT as far as it will go 3 Place ACCURATE square against blade Make sure square is not touching the TIP of one of the saw TEETH aanmanen ae errant eaa a a A UE 19S NEON BRETT if blade IS SQUARE to table A Check pointer tf POINTER DOES NOT point to the O mark on the BEVEL SCALE SCREWS bevel scale s B Loosen screw and adjust pointer using medium screwdriver 3 MS KN Py mrm If blade is NOT SQUARE to table the 90 stop screw must be ADJUSTED 1 Unscrew 90 STOP SCREW three to four turns using 3 16 in setscrew wrench 2 Tilt blade so that it is square with table 3 Screw 909 stop screw IN until it stops check once O again for squareness and readjust screw if necessary 4 Check POINTER readjust if necessary He 5 Tilt blade to 45 and adjust 45 STOP SCREW the STOP SCREW 450 same way STOP SCREW 6 Check POINTER If POINTER DOES NOT point to the 45 mark
29. ac B Lockwasher 5 16 in External Type lapprox dia of hole 5 16 in 20 Lockwasher 1 4 in Externa Type lapprox dia of hole 1 4 in sen 18 Guide Bar Spacer EA E ke 2 1 4 Q et eed SZSrAerarmMgoap N Gp N N N we m men mi Thumbscrew 5 16 18 x 1 in long Leveling Foot ua sss eee eee ee ne 2 Pkgs of Miscellaneous Small Parts No 62745 for Table Extensions consisting of the Following Corner Support Bracket s kanan SE lt C di d 0 PDBIIPBDOVO000 4 Corner Stiffener Bracket vastassa 4 Truss Hd Screw 1 4 20 x 1 in iong 16 Hex Hd Screw 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 in long 8 Hex Nut 1 4 20 tapprox dia of hole 1 4 in 2 onn T6 Hex Nut 5 16 18 approx dia of hole 5 16 in 8 Lockwasher 1 4 in External Type approx dia of hole 1 4 in 2000020 16 Lockwasher 5 16 in External Type approx dia of hole 5 16 in beans Flat Washer 11 32 oonan me x 0 GT w 0 o O g O P LENGIH SIZE 1 2 IN J S T 3 4 IN U ATTACHING LEGS 1 Turn the saw upside down NOTE DO NOT LAY IT ON THE FLOOR AS THIS MAY SCRATCH THE TABLE SURFACE PLACE IT ON STRIPS OF WOOD OR PARTS OF THE PACKING 2 From among the loose parts find the following hardware 16 Hex Head Screws 5 16 18 x 5 8 in long 16 Hex Nuts 5 1618 approx dia of hole 5 16 in 16 Hex Head Screws 1 4 in 20 x 1 2 in long 16 Hex Nuts 1 4 20 approx dia of hole 1 4 i
30. aced operating 2 Voltage too low to permit motor to reach operating speed 3 Fuses or circuit breakers do not have sufficient capacity 1 Motor overloaded 2 Fuses or circuit breakers do not have sufficient capacity 3 Starting relay not operating motor does not reach speed 2 Request voltage check from the power company 3 Install proper size fuses or circuit breakers 1 Feed work slower into blade 2 Install proper size fuses or circuit breakers Frequent opening of fuses or circuit breakers 3 Have relay replaced 29 oe Figure 1 PARTS LIST FOR CRAFTSMAN 12 INCH MOTORIZED TABLE SAW MODEL NUMBER 113 242502 SlaVd YiYydJ 1E STD 541025 STD 551225 STD 522506 62594 STD 523110 62541 62718 STD 501102 62731 80388 133645 62748 62493 80122 STD 541031 STD 551231 62539 PARTS LIST FOR CRAFTSMAN 12 INCH MOTORIZED TABLE SAW MODEL NUMBER 113 242502 Always order by Part Number not by Key Number Nut Hex 1 4 20 Lockwasher External 1 4 Screw Hex Hd 1 4 20 x 5 8 Guard Assembly See Figure 7 Screw Hex Hd 5 16 18 x 1 Bar Fence Rear Clip Retaining Screw Locking Set 10 32 x 3 16 Insert Assembly Includes Key No 7 amp 8 Nut Self threading Screw Flat Hd 10 32 x 1 Rod Separation Includes Key No 10 insert Exact i Cut Screw Soc Set 3 8 16 x 7 8 Nut Hex 5 16 18 Lo
31. ach it with screws NOTE When bevel crosscutting attach facing so that it extends to the right of the miter gauge and use the miter gauge in the groove to the right of the blade 45 SLOT FOR STOP PIN 8 BLADEGUARD must always be in place and working properly for all thru sawing cuts That is all cuts whereby the blade cuts completely through the workpiece Fo remove the guard for special operations loosen the thumbscrew and slide the guard off of the rod DO NOT DISTURB THE SETTING OF THE ROD When replacing the guard make sure the PIN in the rod engages with the NOTCH in the spreader support Make sure thumbscrew is tightened securely TABLE INSERT is removable for removing or installing blades or other cutting tools An i WARNING FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY TURN SWITCH OFF AND REMOVE PLUG FROM POWER SOURCE OUTLET BEFORE REMOVING INSERT A Lower the blade below the table surface B Raise blade guard C Loosen screw D Lift insert from front end and pull toward front of saw NEVER OPERATE THE SAW WITHOUT THE PROPER INSERT IN PLACE USE THE SAW BLADE INSERT WHEN SAWING USE THE COMBINATION DADO MOLDING INSERT WHEN DADOING OR MOLDING 10 REMOVING AND INSTALLING SAWBLADE WARNING FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY TURN SWITCH PULL TO LOOSEN OFF AND REMOVE PLUG FROM POWER SOURCE PUSH TO TIGHTEN OUTLET BEFORE REMOVING OR INSTALLING N SAWBLADE N A Remove insert N B Place
32. blade and miter gauge grooves The alignment is maintained by a spring underneath the fence which bears against the front guide bar To move the fence loosen the lock handle and grasp the fence with one hand at the front For very close adjustments grasp the guide bar with both amp YA hands and move the fence with your thumbs cS a SA PA Place fence on saw but DO NOT LOCK IT Move the REAR END of the fence slightly to the right or left when you release it the fence should spring back to its original position If it does not the spring pressure must be INCREASED 1 Loosen the screws 2 Move Spring slightly toward front of fence 11 If the fence does not slide easily along the bars the pressure of the spring can be REDUCED 1 Loosen the screws 2 Move spring slightly toward rear of fence tighten screws meno mty aa 0 Pj 3 The rip fence must be PARALLEL with the sawblade see page 23 and Miter Gauge grooves Move fence until it is along side of groove Do NOT LOCK IT it should be parallel to groove If it is not A Loosen the two Hex Head Screws B Hold fence head tightly against bar move end of fence so that it is parallel with groove C Alternately tighten the screws N lt E HEAD SS ms ww ADJUSTING RIP SCALE INDICATOR 1 Turn ELEVATION handwheel clockwise until blade is up as high as it will go IMPORTANT BLADE must be
33. ckwasher External 5 16 Spacer Fence Guide Bar FIGURE 1 PARTS LIST Key Part No No Description 18 62710 62709 STD 523117 62773 62725 STD 551237 454896 STD 551243 60127 30613 STD 600803 STD 523112 62589 62704 62745 62746 62772 Tape Fence Bar Assembly Fence Guide Includes Key No 18 Screw Hex Hd 5 16 18 x 1 3 4 Fence Assembly Rip See Figure 3 Table Saw Lockwasher External 3 8 Screw Hex Hd 3 8 16 x 1 2 Lockwasher External 7 16 Bolt Hex Hd 7 16 14 x 1 Clamp Cord Screw Pan Hd Ty T 8 32 x 3 8 Screw Hex Hd 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 Extension Table See Figure 8 Gauge Assembly Miter See Figure 6 Bag of Loose Parts Not Illustrated Bag of Loose Parts Not Ilustrated Owner s Manual Not Illustrated Standard Hardware Item May be Purchased Locally TE PARTS LIST FOR CRAFTSMAN 12 INCH MOTORIZED TABLE SAW MODEL NUMBER 113 242502 L 24 18 O IF THIS PART IS REMOVED DISCARD AND REPLACE WITH A NEW RETAINING RING PARTS LIST FOR CRAFTSMAN 12 INCH MOTORIZED TABLE SAW MODEL NUMBER 113 242502 FIGURE 2 PARTS LIST Part No Description Collar 62332 Knob Assembly Pull Blade Saw 127 Chisel Tooth 62726 indicator Tilt Nut Saw Arbor STD 511002 Serew Pan Hd Wrench Arbor 62727 Worm Elevating Wrench Shaft 62689 Handwheel Assembly STD 600803 Screw Self Tapping STD 551210 Lockwasher
34. d in any way have it replaced immediately Make sure the teeth of the ANTIKICKBACK pawis are always sharp To sharpen 1 Remove blade guard 2 Rotate pawl toward rear of spreader so that teeth are above top of spreader 3 Hold spreader with left hand and place pawl over corner of workbench 4 Using a small round file Smooth Cut sharpen the teeth 26 LUBRICATION The saw motor bearings have been packed at the factory with proper lubricant and require no additional lubrication 1 Lay the saw on its LEFT SIDE 2 Clean the following parts with Craftsman Gum and Pitch Remover BEVEL GEARS ELEVATION WORM AND TEETH TILT WORM AND TEETH Lubricate these parts and other bearing points indicated with SAE No 20 or No 30 engine oi The following parts should be oiled occasionally with SAE No 20 or No 30 engine oil Bearing points in guard assembly and rip fence RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ITEM Casters bak Hide Abd cae 7 In Molding Head Set 7 In Molding Head Set 7 in Molding Head Dado Molding Insert for 7 in Dia Molding or Dado Head Work Light te n Work Light 2 20000 7 tn Dia Adjustable Dado Head CAT NO 0 se 922222 or 9 22221 o 9 3217 verene oe o 93218 9 3214 ra anisa 929997 9 2480 lt 9 2481 o 93263 FENCE Yk BEARING POINTS ELEVATION WORM AND TEETH S ITEM 7 In Dia Dado Head Sanding Wheel Miter Gauge Stop Rods Mite
35. elop 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 alignment 1 Stop screws not properly adjusted 1 Tilt lock knob not loosened when making tilt adjustment 2 Gears worms and teeth clogged with sawdust Blade Guard 1 See Adjustments section Blade Tilt or Squareness Blade to Table 1 See Getting To Know Your Saw section Tilt Lock Knob 2 See Lubrication section TROUBLE SHOOTING MOTOR PROBABLE CAUSE 1 Motor 1 Circuit overloaded with lights appliances and other motors Undersize wires or circuit too long General overloading of power company facilities In some sections of the country demand for electrical power may exceed the capacity of existing generating and distribution systems Incorrect fuses or circuit breakers in power line 28 and should be blown out or vacuumed frequently to prevent interference with normal motor ventilation REMEDY 1 Have motor checked by qualified service technician Repair service is available at your nearest Sears store 1 Do not use other appliances or motors on same circuit when using the saw 2 Increase
36. ent and alignment 4 REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES Form habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on 5 KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents Floor must not be 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 lighted Provide adequate surrounding work space 7 KEEP CHILDREN AWAY AH visitors should be kept a safe distance from work area 8 MAKE WORKSHOP KID PROOF with padlocks master switches or by removing starter keys 9 DON T FORCE TOOL It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed 10 USE RIGHT TOOL Don t force tool or attachment to do a job it was not designed for 11 WEAR PROPER APPAREL Do not wear 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 elbow 12 USE SAFETY GOGGLES Head Protection Wear Safety goggles must comply with ANS 287 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 SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO Sears Tower BSC 41 3 Chicago IL 60684 general safety instructions for power tools protector
37. ght hand and the lock knob with your left hand AUXILIARY FENCE WORK SUPPORT REPETITIVE CUTTING REPETITIVE CUTTING is known as cutting a quantity of pieces the same length without having to mark each piece 1 Use the Stop Rods optiona accessory only for cutting duplicate pieces 6 in long and longer 2 DO NOT FEED workpiece with RIGHT Hand merely guide it making sure that it does not bind or pinch the sawblade When making repetitive cuts from a long workpiece make sure it is adeguately supported Use the Hold Down Clamp Optional Accessory on the miter gauge for greater accuracy tI STOP RODS RG NNN ac we N AUXILIARY FENCE WORK SUPPORT 1 NEVER USE THE RIP FENCE AS A LENGTH STOP BECAUSE THE CUTOFF PIECE COULD BIND BETWEEN THE FENCE AND THE BLADE CAUSING A KICKBACK 2 When making repetitive cuts shorter than 6 in clamp a block of wood 2 in long to the table to act as a length stop Do not clamp directly to the bottom edge of the table because the swivel of the clamp will not grip properly Place a small block of wood between the bottom edge of the table and the C clamp CAUTION When clamping the block make sure that the end of the block is well in front of the sawblade Be sure it is clamped securely 3 Slide the workpiece along the miter gauge until it touches the block hold it securely or clamp it with the Hold Down Clamp Optional Accessory 4 Make the cut pull
38. he way through the material Therefore the blade guard must be removed 1 Remove blade guard 2 For rabbeting along an edge long way of workpiece add facing to rip fence see 6 RIP FENCE p 15 approximately as high as the workpiece is wide Adjust rip fence and blade to required dimensions then make first cut with board flat on table as any rip type cut make second cut with workpiece on edge Follow all precautions safety instructions and operational instructions as for ripping rip type operations including feather boards and push sticks etc DADOING Instructions for operating the Dado Head are contained in booklet furnished with the Dado Head The recommended Dado Head is listed under recommended accessories The arbor on the saw is only long enough so that the widest cut that can be made is 13 16 wide It is not necessary to install the outside loose collar before screwing on the arbor nut Make sure the arbor nut is tight ALWAYS USE DADO INSERT LISTED UNDER RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES When using the dadoing head it will be necessary to remove the Blade Guard and Spreader USE CAUTION Use featherboards and pushsticks as required ALWAYS REPLACE THE BLADE GUARD AND SPREADER WHEN YOU ARE FINISHED DADOING MOLDING CUTTING Instructions for operating the Molding Head are contained in a booklet furnished with the Molding Head The recommended molding head is recommended accessories Always use Molding Insert Listed
39. ified on nameplate 6 Most motor troubles may be traced to loose or incorrect connections overloading reduced input voltage which results when small size wires are used in the supply circuit or when the supply circuit is extremely long Always check connections load and supply circuit when the motor fails to perform satisfactorily Check wire sizes and lengths with the table in the next paragraph Replace or repair damaged or worn cord immediately CONNECTING TO POWER SOURCE OUTLET This saw must be grounded while in use to protect the operator from electrical shock if power cord is worn or cut or damaged in any way have it replaced immediately CAUTION This saw is wired for operation on 240 volts only Connect to a 15 ampere branch circuit protected by a 15 ampere time delay or circuit saver fuse or circuit breaker WARNING Do not permit fingers to contact the terminals of power or motor piugs when installing or removing the plug to or from a live power source Hold the plug as shown SF GROUNDING BLADE 15 lt NO ADAPTER 15 LONGEST OF 3 BLADES 3 AVAILABLE FOR THIS TYPE PLUG GROUNDED DUTLET BOX PROPERLY GROUNDED HAVE IT CHECKED BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN 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 OR OUT OF DOORS IF AN ELECTRICAL SHOCK OCCURS THERE IS THE POTENTIAL OF A SECON
40. ip Fence mummi stan kee NI VARA Arme at Gua tad 15 LUBRICATION Re ee ee eee 27 ile eb Laci anid Has oS dea a Lad icp TaD Shela as teat cD RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ice tenants htt asy OT Blade Guard Lacee sok eee see JB TROUBLE SHOOTING OSIIN H aSte 13 28 Table insert Ean ia mat JS REPAIR PARTS L 30 Removing and installing Sawblade vihaa SEAT ja iita t n UNPACKING AND CHECKING CONTENTS TOOLS NEEDED CEE Medium Screwdriver Smalt Screwdriver Wrenches 3 8 in 7 16 in 1 2 in 9 16 in Combination Square 3 4 in COMBINATION SQUARE MUST BE TRUE STRAIGHT EDGE OF BOARD 3 4 THICK THES EDGE MUST DRAW LIGHT LINE ON BE PERFECTLY STRAIGHT BOARD ALONG THIS EDGE N a SHOULD SE NO GAP OR OVERLAP HERE WHEN SQUARE 15 FLIPPED OVER IN DOTTED POSITION Mode 113 242502 Motorized Table Saw is shipped complete in one carton including Two Table Extensions and Steel Legs Separate all parts from packing materials and check each one with the illustration and the list of Loose Parts to make certain all items are accounted for before discarding any packing material If any parts are missing do not attempt to assemble the table saw plug in the power cord or turn the switch on until the missing parts are obtained and are installed correctly Remove the protective oil that is applied to the table top and edges of the table Use any ordinary household type grease and spot remover CAUTION
41. k it with an accurate square or protractor If necessary the miter gauge head can be swiveled slightly to compensate for any inacurracy NOTE The space between the miter gauge bar and the groove in the table is held to a minimum during manufacturing For maximum accuracy when using the miter gauge always favor one side of the groove in the table In other words don t move the miter gauge from side to side while cutting but keep one side of the bar riding against one side of the groove NOTE Glue a piece of sandpaper to the face of the miter gauge head This will help prevent the workpiece from creeping while it is being cut The Hold Down Clamp Optional Accessory should be used on the miter gauge for greater accuracy When cutting long workpieces invert AUXILIARY FENCEAVORK SUPPORT and position it on top of the guide bars to support the workpiece as near to the end as possible If this does not adequately support the workpiece you can make a simple support by clamping a piece of plywood to a sawhorse Use the Hold Down Clamp Optional Accessory on the miter gauge for greater accuracy The miter gauge may be used in either of the grooves in the table Make sure it is locked When using the miter gauge in the LEFT hand groove hoid the workpiece firmly against the miter gauge head with your left hand and grip the lock knob with your right When using the RIGHT Hand groove hold the workpiece with your ri
42. lding head etc with a pushstick as in ripping E CLAMPS FEATHER BOARD Cn CLAMPS WORK SUPPORT A i oo C CLAMPS 9 ADJUSTMENTS Not previously noted WARNING FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY TURN SWITCH OFF AND REMOVE PLUG FROM POWER SOURCE OUTLET BEFORE MAKING ANY ADJUSTMENTS MITER GAUGE NOTE The holes for the stop pin and the graduations are manufactured to very close tolerances which provide accuracy for average woodworking in some cases where extreme accuracy is reguired when making angle cuts for example make a trial cut and then recheck it If necessary the miter gauge head can be swiveled slightly to compensate for any inaccuracy 1 Loosen the knob and pull stop pin OUT 2 Swivel the head position it at O push the stop pin IN lock the handle 3 The HEAD should be square with the Bar and the pointer should point to O Readjust the pointer if necessary 4 if the head is not square with the bar adjustments are required A Loosen the knob 1 and the two screws 2 B Position the HEAD square with the BAR using a combination square C PUSH the STOP PIN into the slot in the head at OQ push the pin into the slot and twist it Lock the knob D Recheck with the sguare If the head is still not square loosen the screws 2 and readjust the INDICATOR BLOCK E With the head square with the bar and the pin pushed into the slot adjus
43. ly SAWBLADE TO MITER GAUGE GROOVE MITER GAUGE GROOVE ATTACHING AND ASSEMBLING TABLE EXTENSIONS 1 From among the loose parts find the following hardware 4 Corner Support Brackets 4 Corner Stiffener Brackets 16 Truss Hd Screws 1 4 20 x 1 16 Ext Lockwashers 1 4 16 Hex Nut 1 4 20 8 Hex Hd Screws 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 8 Ext Lockwasher 5 16 8 Hex Nut 5 16 18 8 Flat Washer 11 32 Assemble brackets with hardware listed above as shown Insert 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 in long screws through holes in EXTENSION then through table Install flat washer loekwashers and screw on the nuts DO NOT TIGHTEN Align front edge of extension with front edge of saw table Pull Extension UPWARDS above table surface SLIGHTLY TIGHTEN SCREWS using 1 2 in wrench Using smal block of hardwood and hammer tap extension DOWNWARDS at front center amp rear until it is EVEN with table surface TIGHTEN SCREWS Lay REAR FENCE GUIDE BAR on table to act as a straightedge If outer edge of extension is higher or tower than table surface A Slightly loosen nuts holding bracket to extension using 7 16 in wrench B Move end of extension up or down until outer edge is even with table surface check with GUIDE BAR tighten nuts C Recheck INNER edge of extension to make sure it has not moved readjust if necessary INSTALLING RIP FENCE GUIDE BARS 1 From among the loose parts find the following hardware 2 Hex Head Scre
44. n 5 16 18 x 5 8 8 Hex Nuts 1 2 13 approx dia of hole 1 2 in N 4 Leveling Feet 16 Lockwashers 1 4 in External Type approx dia of hole 1 4 in 16 Lockwashers 5 16 in External Type approx dia of hole 5 16 in NOTE The four stiffeners are identical BE SURE TO ATTACH THE SIDE STIFFENERS USING THE OUTER HOLES ATTACH END STIFFENERS USING INNER HOLES 3 Insert screws through legs then through stiffeners Install lockwashers and nuts DO NOT TIGHTEN 4 After ail screws washers and nuts are installed tighten all nuts 5 Install leveling feet 6 Place saw in upright position BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH THE ASSEMBLY THE TABLE INSERT BLADE SQUARENESS AND BLADE PARALLELISM MUST BE CHECKED AT THIS TIME CHECKING TABLE INSERT 1 Insert should be flush with table top Check as shown Loosen flat head screw that holds insert and adjust the ee ai four set screws as necessary Tighten flat head screw TABLE INSERT Do not tighten screw to the point where it deflects the ee ne insert 3 32 IN SCREW SETSCREW WRENCH ow 2 To remove insert A Loosen Screw B Lift insert from front end and pull toward front of saw 3 To replace insert Place insert into insert opening in table and push toward rear of saw to engage spring clip and until keyslot in insert will drop over screw Tighten screw Do not tighten screw to the point where it will deflect the insert CHECKIN
45. nary NEWSPAPER making eight thicknesses The folded paper will be used as a spacing gauge wie THUMB SCREW 2 MES SPREADER BAR N SPACE EQUAL TO APPROX 8 THICKNESSES OF PAPER 5 32 HEX L WRENCH KERF WOOD SPREADER SPACE EQUAL TO APPROX 8 THICKNESSES OF PAPER LOOKING DOWN ON SAW 8 Place RIP FENCE on table CAREFULLY move it against blade so that it is parallel to the blade and just TOUCHES tips of saw teeth tighten RIP FENCE LOCK KNOB 9 Lift up both ANTIKICKBACK PAWLS insert one of the SETSCREW WRENCHES in the notches to hold the pawis out of the way 10 Insert folded paper between SPREADER and FENCE hold spreader flat against fence tighten screws 11 Now tighten setscrew in end of SPREADER BAR 12 To remove blade guard loosen thumb screw and slide guard off of SUPPORT ROD NOTE Move fence away from spreader spreader remains SQUARE with table If it is not square with table the SPREADER BAR must be adjusted A Loosen 2 clamping screws using a 1 2 in wrench B Rotate bar until spreader is square with table C Check alignment of spreader with blade and readjust if necessary to see if 13 FOLDED PAPER SETSCREW Sa N A WRENCH De mr N 4 wey CLAMPINGY N mun Nooan SCREWS LWP PAV y 7 AY THUMB san AS W Lk ae A jo ON mV gt SYN R BA o 0 OAA SPREADER 1 T DAN
46. on the bevel scale A Loosen the two screws and adjust bevel scale until POINTER points to 459 mark on scale HEAD OF COMBINATION SQUARE N 25 ELEVATION LOCK When correctly adjusted the elevation mechanism is locked securely when the ELEVATION LOCK KNOB is approx one inch from the front of the saw After extended use the ELEVATION LOCK SCREW and NUT may wear which will cause the lock to slip 1 Tilt blade to 45 2 Remove retaining screw using a 3 8 in wrench 3 Move LOCK WRENCH in the direction of the arrow this will tighten the LOCK NUT only enough to replace the retaining screw in the next hole 4 If retaining screw is in last hole as shown lift LOCK WRENCH off of LOCK NUT and reposition it by rotating it CLOCKWISE ELEVATION m N KN NG LOCK FORNI SCREW WRENCH ELEVATION LOCK KNOB MAINTENANCE WARNING FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY TURN SWITCH OFF AND REMOVE PLUG FROM POWER SOURCE OUTLET BEFORE MAINTAINING OR LUBRICATING YOUR SAW Do nat allow sawdust to accurnulate inside the saw Frequently blow out any dust that may accumulate inside the saw cabinet and the motor Frequently clean your cutting tools with Craftsman Gum and Pitch Remover A coat of automobile type wax applied to the table and the rip fence guide bar will help to keep the surfaces clean and allow workpieces and the fence to slide more freely If the power cord is worn or cut or damage
47. ong 30767 Housing Brake Coil Washer Spacer As Required 37908 Standard Hardware Item May be Purchased Locally 35 PARTS LIST FOR CRAFTSMAN 12 INCH MOTORIZED TABLE SAW MODEL NUMBER 113 242502 WEY 10 10 motor n 10 9 SEE WIRING DIAGRAM PAGE 5 FIGURE 5 SWITCH ASSEMBLY Description 62466 Bracket Housing STD 601103 Screw Type 23 10 32 x 3 8 Pan Hd STD 551210 Lockwasher External No 10 STD 541110 Nut Hex 10 32 x 3 8 x 1 8 62500 Box Switch 37838 Washer 5 8 x 7 8 x 1 64 60287 Screw Nylon 6 32 x 5 16 60256 Key STD 611005 Screw Type B No 10 x 1 2 37818 Relief Strain 62613 Cord with Plug 60267 Switch 63467 Cap insulator O GI 4 cn OT P O N Standard Hardware Item May be Purchased Locally 36 PARTS LIST FOR CRAFTSMAN 12 INCH MOTORIZED TABLE SAW MODEL NUMBER 113 242502 62704 62693 62692 STD 551031 37893 STD 510803 135 37895 37896 9417295 62230 STD 541231 62225 562383 60288 Description Gauge Assembly Miter Plug Button Knob Miter Gauge Includes Key No 1 Washer Plain 21 64 x 1 x 1 16 Gauge Miter Screw Pan Hd 8 32 x 5 16 Indicator Block Miter Gauge Indicator Pin Miter Gauge Stop Screw Pan Hd w Lockwasher 8 32 x 5 8 Rod Assembly Miter Gauge Consisting of Items 11 12 13 Nut Hex 5 16 18 Stud Clamp Stud Pivot Screw Locking Set 1 4 20 x 3 8
48. ong way of the MOLDING is shaping the workpiece with the grain the long workpiece using the fence USE proper holddowns and way of the workpiece using the fence Use proper feed devices holddowns and feed devices LE 21 RESAWING RESAWING is known as ripping a piece of wood through its thickness Do not attempt to resaw BOWED or WARPED material NOTE To RESAW a piece of wood wider than 3 9 16 in it will be necessary to remove the blade guard and use the AUXILIARY FENCE WORK SUPPORT See Work Helpers Clamp it to the table so that the workpiece will SLIDE EASILY but not TILT or MOVE SIDEWAYS without BINDING between the two fences Do not clamp directly to the bottom edge of the table because the swivel of the clamp will not grip properly Place a small block or wood between the bottom edge of the table and the C clamp WARNING FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY 1 DO NOT BACK UP REVERSE FEEDING WHILE RESAWING BECAUSE THIS COULD CAUSE A KICKBACK CUTTING PANELS When cutting panels whenever fence is positioned outside of table surface ALWAYS use the AUXILIARY FENCE WORK SUPPORT 1 Unlock fence and raise rear end 2 Position AUXILIARY FENCEAVORK SUPPORT as shown and attach it with two T clamps RABBETING Rabbeting is known as cutting out a section of the corner of a piece of material across an end or along an edge To make a RABBET requires two cuts which do not go all t
49. or BE POSITIVE you push switch OFF immediately and allow the motor to cool before attempting to reset the protector Since the protector is near the sawblade the switch must not be turned ON until after you have reset the protector 2 1f the red button will not snap into place immediately Counterclockwise an W OVERLOAD PROTECTOR 0 7 RED BUTTON the motor is still too hot and must be allowed to cool for a while longer 3 As soon as the red button will snap into running position the saw may be started and operated normally by moving the saw switch lever 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 with a fuse other than those recommended Do not use a fuse of greater capacity without consulting the power company The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes which can j result in severe eye damage Always wear safety goggles complying with ANSI Z87 1 shown on Package before commencing power tool operation Safety Gogoles are available at Sears retail or catalog 5 Although the motor is designed for operation on the voltage and freguency specified on motor nameplate normal loads will be handied safely on voltages not more than 10 above or below the nameplate voitage Heavy loads however require that voltage at motor terminals be not less than the voltage spec
50. r Gauge Hold Down Clamp Taper Jig s Universal Jig Power Took Know How Handbook Table Saw ln 27 CAT NO 9 3257 9 22723 9 29924 9 29928 1 93233 9 3235 9 2918 TROUBLE SHOOTING WARNING FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY TURN SWITCH OFF AND ALWAYS REMOVE PLUG FROM POWER SOURCE OUTLET BEFORE TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLE SHOOTING GENERAL PROBABLE CAUSE 1 Blade out of balance 2 Failure to tighten Tilt Lock Knob 1 Miter gauge not adjusted properly 1 Dull blade with improper tooth set 2 Blade is Heeling 3 Warped board TROUBLE REMEDY 1 Discard Blade and use a different blade 2 See Getting To Know Your Saw section Tilt Lock Knob 1 See Adjustments section Miter Gauge Excessive vibration Cannot make square cut when crosscutting Cut binds burns or stalls motor when ripping 1 Sharpen or replace blade 2 See Adjustments section Heeling Adjustments ae 3 Make sure concave or hollow side is facing down feed slowly 4 Rip fence not parallel to 4 See Assembly section Aligning Rip Fence blade 5 Spreader out of 5 See Assembly section Installing Cut not true at 90 or 45 positions Tilt crank and elevation hand wheel turn hard NOTE Motors used on wood working tools are particularly susceptible to the accumutation of sawdust and wood chips TROUBLE Excessive noise Motor fails to dev
51. r cutting tool NEVER reach in back of the cutting tool with either hand to hold down or support the workpiece remove wood scraps or for any other reason Avoid awkward operations and hand positions where a sudden slip could cause fingers or hand to move into a sawblade or other cutting tool DO NOT perform layout assembly or setup work on the table while the cutting tool is rotating DO NOT perform any operation FREEHAND always use either the rip or the miter gauge to position and guide the work NEVER use the rip fence when crosscutting or the miter gauge when ripping DO NOT use the rip fence as a lenath ston NEVER hold onto or touch the free end of the workpiece or a free piece that is cut off while power is ON and or the sawblade is rotating Shut OFF the saw and disconnect the power cord when removing the table insert changing the cutting tool removing or replacing the blade guard or making adjustments Provide adequate support to the rear and sides of the saw table for wider or long workpieces 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 Therefore be especially attentive to following proper set up and cutting procedures for ripping Do not stand or permit anyone else to stand in line with a potential kickback If you stall or jam the
52. s plugs or muffs during extended periods of operation 13 SECURE WORK Use clamps or a vise to hold work when practical It s safer than using your hand frees both hands to operate tool 14 DON T OVERREACH Keep proper footing and balance at all times 15 MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest performance Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories 16 DISCONNECT TOOLS before servicing when changing accessories such as blades bits cutters ete 17 AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING Make sure switch is in OFF position before 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 tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is accidentally contacted Do not store materials above or near the tool such that it is necessary to stand on the tool to reach them 20 CHECK DAMAGED PARTS Before further use of the tool a quard 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 that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced
53. s slide the facing forward and pull the screws through the round holes if you are making a rip type cut in material thinner than 3 16 in while the fence is positioned over the depressed area of table extension the facing should be attached to the fence so that the bottom edge touches the top surface of the extension In this case the facing must be shorter than the fence This will prevent thin material from sliding under the rip fence WOOD FACING p EV ROUND es 19 WOOD SCREWS 7 MITER GAUGE crosscutting or mitering by tightening the lock knob ALWAYS LOCK IT SECURELY WHEN IN USE There are two slots for the stop pin at the 45 degree right and left positions for conveniently setting the Miter Gauge to cut miters NOTE The slots for the stop pin and the graduations are manufactured to very close tolerances which provide accuracy for average woodworking In some cases where extreme accuracy is required when making angle cuts for example make a trial cut and then recheck it If necessary the miter gauge head can then be swiveled slightly to cornpensate and then locked head is locked in position for 18 STOP PIN ie Slots are provided in the miter gauge for attaching an AUXILIARY FACING to make it easier to cut long pieces Be positive facing does not interfere with the proper operation of the sawblade guard Select a suitable piece of smooth straight wood drill two holes through it and att
54. sawblade in the workpiece turn saw OFF remove the workpiece from the sawblade and check to see if the sawblade is parallel to the miter gauge grooves and if the spreader is in proper alignment with the sawblade If ripping at the time check to see if the rip fence is parallel with the sawblade Readjust as indicated R DO NOT remove small pieces of cut off material that may become trapped inside the blade guard while the saw is running This could endanger your hands or cause a kickback Turn saw OFF and wait until blade stops S 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 10 KNOW YOUR CUTTING TOOLS A Dull gummy or improperly sharpened or set cutting tools can cause material to stick jam stall the saw or kickback at the operator Minimize potential injury by proper cutting tool and machine maintenance NEVER ATTEMPT TO FREE A STALLED SAWBLADE WITHOUT FIRST TURNING THE SAW OFF B Never use grinding wheels abrasive cut off wheels friction wheels metal slitting blades wire wheels or buffing wheels 11 USE ONLY ACCESSORIES DESIGNED FOR THIS SAW 12 Crosscutting operations are more conveniently worked and with greater safety if an auxiliary wood facing is attached to the miter gauge using the holes provided However the facing must not interfere with the proper functioning of the sawblade guard 13 Make sure the top of the
55. t the pointer 3 to point to 0 F The miter gauge head must rest on top of the bar without being able to move up and down yet it must swivel freely 23 Before starting the operation switch OFF and cutter below table surface a instali featherboards so they exert pressure on the workpiece be positive they are secure and b Make sure by trial that the featherboards will stop a kickback if one should occur Featherboards are not employed during non thru sawing operations when using the miter gage Replace the sawblade guard as soon as the non thru sawing operation is complete BAR 53 i i S cl a N G SOUARE INDICATOR BLOCK n 1 8 IN SETSCREW WRENCH G The swiveling movement of the head can be adjusted by tightening or loosening the setscrew 4 using the 1 8 in setscrew wrench NOTE The setscrew is located inside of the head To reach it swivel the head to 60 degrees and tur the miter gauge upside down HEELING ADJUSTMENT or PARALLELISM OF SAWBLADE TO MITER GAUGE GROOVE While cutting the material must move in a straight line PARALLEL to the SAWBLADE therefore both the miter gauge GROOVE and the RIP FENCE must be PARALLEL to the SAWBLADE If the sawblade IS NOT parallel to the miter gauge groove the blade will bind at one end of the cut This is known as HEELING To check for parallelism WARNING FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY TURN SWITCH
56. the miter gauge for greater accuracy COMPOUND MITER CUTTING COMPOUND MITER CUTTING is a combination of miter cutting and bevel crosscutting The cut is made at an angle other than 90 to both the edge and the flat side of the wood Adjust the miter gauge and the blade to the desired angle Make sure miter gauge is locked 19 USING THE RIP FENCE RIPPING BEVEL RIPPING RESAWING AND RABBETING are performed using the RIP FENCE together with the AUXILIARY FENCE WORK SUPPORT PUSH STICK OR PUSH BLOCK WARNING FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY ALWAYS OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IN ADDITION TO THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ON PAGES 2 3 and 4 1 Never make these cuts FREEHAND without using the rip fence or auxiliary devices when required because the blade could bind in the cut and cause a KICKBACK 2 Always lock the rip fence securely when in use 3 Remove miter gauge from table 4 Make sure blade guard is installed for all thru sawing type cuts Replace the guard IMMEDIATELY following completion of resawing rabbeting dadoing or molding operations Frequently check the action of the ANTIKICKBACK PAWLS by passing the workpiece alongside of the spreader while saw is OFF Pull the workpiece TOWARD you If the PAWLS do RIPPING RIPPING is known as cutting a piece of wood with the grain or lengthwise This is done using the rip fence Position the fence to the desired WIDTH OF RIP and lock in place Before star
57. the workpiece back push the cut off piece off the table with a long push stick DO NOT ATTEMPT TO PICK IT UP AS THIS COULD ENDANGER YOUR HANDS m MITER CUTTING MITER CUTTING is known as cutting wood at an angle other than 909 with the edge of the wood Follow the same procedure as you would for crosscutting Adjust the miter gauge to the desired angle and lock it The miter gauge may be used in either of the grooves in the table When using the miter gauge in the LEFT Hand groove hold the workpiece firmly against the miter gauge head with your left hand and grip the lock knob with your right When using the RIGHT hand groove hold the workpiece with your right hand and the lockknob with your left hand Use the Hold Down Clamp Optional Accessory on the miter gauge for greater accuracy BEVEL CROSSCUTTING BEVEL CROSSCUTTING is the same as crosscutting except that the wood is also cut at an angle other than 90 with the flat side of the wood Adjust the blade to the desired angle Use the Miter Gauge in the groove to the RIGHT of the blade It cannot be used in the groove to the LEFT because the blade guard will interfere Hold the workpiece with your right hand and the lockknob with your left hand Use the AUXILIARY FENCE WORK SUPPORT for additional support of the workpiece Lay it across the guide bars to support the workpiece as near to the end as possible Use the Hold Down Clamp Optional Accessory on
58. ting to rip be sure A Rip Fence is parallel to sawblade B Spreader is properly aligned with sawblade C Antikickback pawls are functioning properly When ripping LONG BOARDS or LARGE PANELS always use a work support A simple one can be made by clamping a piece of plywood to a sawhorse BEVEL RIPPING When bevel ripping material 6 in or narrower use fence on the right side of the blade ONLY This will provide more space between the fence and the sawblade for use of a push stick If the fence is mounted to the left the sawblade guard may interfere with proper use of a push stick NN not DIG into the workpiece and HOLD it the pawls must be SHARPENED See Maintenance section Have blade extend approximately 1 8 in above top of workpiece Additional blade exposure would increase the hazard potential Do not stand directly in front of the blade in case of a KICKBACK Stand to either side of the blade Keep your hands clear of the blade and out of the path of the blade If the blade stalls or stops while cutting TURN SWITCH OFF before attempting to free the blade Do not reach over or behind the blade to pull the workpiece through the cut to support long or heavy workpieces to remove small cut off pieces of material or FOR ANY OTHER REASON Do not pick up small pieces of cut off material from the table REMOVE them by pushing them OFF the table with a long stick Otherwise they could be thrown back
59. ws 5 16 18 x 1 3 4 in long 2 Hex Head Screws 5 16 18 x 1 in long 4 Hex Nuts 5 16 18 approx dia of hole 5 16 in 4 External Lockwashers 5 16 in approx dia of hole 5 16 in 2 Spacers 3 4 in dia x 1 2 in long 2 Self threading nuts Lay guide bars on table NOTE The various holes in the bars allow them to be repositioned on the saw and also makes them adaptable to other models Insert 1 3 4 in long screw through the FIRST hole from the LEFT IN THE FRONT BAR insert another 1 3 4 in long screw through LARGE hole at EXTREME LEFT SIDE OF SWITCH BRACKET thet through SIXTH hole in bar Hold them in place with a piece of masking tape from the underside 4 Place spacers on screws 5 Insert bolts through holes in middie and on right side of front of saw table install lockwashers and nuts DON T SCREW NUTS ON ALL THE WAY just get them started on the screws 6 T 8 Remove the 3 screws from rear of table extension Insert Tin long screws in FIRST and THIRD holes of rear bar and attach to table the same way Insert ends of FENCE GUIDE BAR ROD through round holes at outer end of bars NOTE The ends of the ROD are not threaded the SELF THREADING NUTS will cut threads on the rod as they are screwed on 9 Hold rod with one hand and with a 1 2 in wrench or pliers start screwing on ONE of the nuts only A TURN OR TWO screw on other nut the same way
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