User manual CRAFTSMAN 18-INCH MOTORIZED SCROLL SAW

[. . . ] Save this Manual for Future Reference Sears ! MODEL NO, 113. 207600 SAW ONLY MODEL NO. 113. 207650 SAW WITH LEGS Serial Number Model and serial side number may be found at the right-hand of the base You should record both model and serial number in a safe place for future use, , CAUTION: Read GENERAL and ADDITIONAL SAFETY H_STRUCT_ONS carefully 18=iNCH SCROLL ® assembly o operating MO TORIZED SA W o repair parts ROEBUCK AND CO. , Chicago, iL 601384 U. S. A. Printed in USA, Sold by SEARS, Part No 66017 FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN SCROLL SAW If within one year from the date of purchase, this Craftsman Scroll 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 SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES This warranty applies only while this product is in use in the United States This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO+, 698/731A, Sears Tower, Chicago, IL 60684 general safety instructions for power tooms 1+ KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL Read and understand the owner's manual and labels affixed to the tool Learn its application and limitations as welf as the specific potential hazards peculiar to this tool+ 2, , GROUND ALL TOOLS sistant 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+ This tool is equipped with an approved 3-conductor cord and a 3+prong grounding type plug to fit the pro+ per grounding type receptacle. Tile 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 adjustment alignment. 4+ REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES and 13+ SECURE WORK Use clamps or a vise to hold work when practical tt's safer than using your hands and 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. [. . . ] :i, :i, ii: *Lockwasher, Ext 114 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . *Nut, Hex 1t4-20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stiffener, End . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . *Nut, Hex 112-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Foot, Leveling *Washer17/641b_iiiiiiill iiiiiii, ii Screw Hex Hd 1/4-20 x 1-1/4 . . . . . . . . in Loose Parts Bag No 66037 Qty, 24 4 2 24 24 2 8 4 4 4 12 \ 3 9 "Parts contained assembly SPECIAL NOTE: It is normal for this scroll saw to vibrate during operation. For this reason the scroll saw MUST be fastened down securely to a leg set or workbench during operation. This Leg Set is included with Model No 113, 207650 only, NOTE: For illustrative purposes, the Scroll Saw is shown mounted on the Craftsman Catalog No 922239 Steel Leg Set FOR LEG SET ASSEMBLING STEEL LEGS SIDE STIFFNER 1_ insert the Truss Head Screws through the holes in the legs, then through the holes in the stiffeners, MAKE SURE THE SCREWS GO THROUGH THE HOLES iN THE SIDE STIFFENERS MARKED "X" 2 Install Iockwashers and screw on the nuts, butdo not tighten until completely assembled 3 Install leveling feet as shown, To level Leg Set, 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 intended for height adjustment END STIFFNER SCREWS THROUGH HOLES MARKED "X" 1/2 IN, HEX NUTS SAW MOUNTING HOLES / MOUNTING SCROLL SAW ON LEG SET oOO O o o O O O 1 Place the Scroll Saw on the Steel Legs, position as shown by aligning the mounting holes in the base of the Scroll Saw with those in the END STIFFENERS (marked with an X in the illustration) 2 Mount saw to Leg Set using three (3) 1/4-20 carriage bolts, three (3) I/4-20 nuts, three (3)flat washers, and three (3) 1/4" Iockwashers Tighten nuts using wrench o oo % O _-REAR 0 Oo o o 0oO 0 o o o o FRONT-_::_ S . J _l o MOUNTING SCROLL WORKBENCH SAW TO Anytime the Scroli Saw is in operation, it must be fastened securely to a firm, supporting surface such as a Leg Set (9-22239) or a workbench When mounting Scroll Saw to a workbench, holes should be drilled through supporting surface of the workbench using dimensions illustrated !Scroll Saw should be bolted securely using the following hardware found in Loose Parts Bag: Four (4) 1/4-20 carriage bolts, four (4) 1/4-20 nuts, four (4) flatwashers, and four (4) fockwashers, Bolts must be of sufficient length to accomodate the saw base, rubber bumpers, washers, hex nuts, and thickness of the supporting surface o O f, /)_ o lZ o ___5/16" D1A. HOLES (4) 12-1/2" 2 Locate four (4) rubber bumpers in Loose Parts Bag These should be used when mounting Scroll Saw on a solid surface 3 Locate and mark holes where Scrot{ Saw is to be mounted 4 Drill four (4) 5/16" diameter holes through workbench 5, Place rubber bumpers over holes in workbench, with large opening in rubber bumper against top surface of workbench \ / PLACE RUBBER BUMPERS OVER HOLES IN WORKBENCH 6 Place Scroll Saw on rubber bumpers and align holes in workbench, rubber bumpers, and Scroll Saw Base, 7 insert and tighten all four (4) bolts, washers, Iockwashers, and nuts using wrench _ CARRIAGE BOLT II RUBBER BUMPER assembly MOUNTING MOUNTING SCROLL BOARD SAW TO __ 24 _ . . . . An alternate method of mounting is to fasten Scroll Saw to a mounting board The board should be of sufficient size to avoid tipping of saw while in use. Any good grade of plywood or chipboard with a 3/4" minimum thickness is recommended. _ 1 Follow instructions for mounting to a workbench, substituting a board 12"x 24" minimum size and using 1/4 inch fiat head screws, Iockwashers, and hex nuts, Screws must be of sufficient length to accomodate saw base, rubber feet, washers, hex nuts, and thickness of supporting board NOTE: Holes must be counter sunk so screw heads are flush with bottom surface of supporting board Locate, mark, and drill holes through mounting board, and install screws, iockwashers, and nuts Tighten with wrench ii ii llll ii lllll ii ii, , ll, i i FROM BOTTOM OF MOUNTING COUNTER SINK BOARD . e p. J 16" "_----_ DIA, HOLES{4) 12-1/2 =[ 3. Securely clamp board to workbench using C clampsr NOTE: Supporting surface where Scroll Saw is mounted should be examined carefully after mounting to insure that no movement during use can result, if any tipping or walking is noted, secure workbench, legs, or supporting surface before operating Scroll Saw. GUARD LOCK KNOBS ADJUSTING GUARD GUARD WORKPIECE The Scroll Saw is shipped with a guard arid lock knobs installed 1 Adjust guard by loosening the two (2) guard lock knobs and raising guard to desired height above table Tighten guard lock knobs by hand. 2 Guard should be against top of workpiece to provide additional control, but permit movement of workpiece, flat on table. L INSTALLING MITER LOCK KNOB WEDGE 1 Locate one (1) miter gauge lock knob, one (1) 13/64 x 5/8 x 1/32 washer, and one (1) wedge among loose parts 2. Insert wedge into tapered recess next to front miter slot 3 Install washer and knob from underside of table, by engaging knob into wedge. . Tighten knob by hand NOTE: A miter gauge is included with the Scroll Saw With the wedge locking feature, the operator can use the miter guage to perform ripping as well as miter and crosscuts. 1 t { WASHER MITER GAUGE, __ LOCK KNOB _J_ MITER GAUGE MITER GAUGE BLADE DNSTALLATUON AND TENSIONnNG FOR PLAnN-END OF{ PRN TYPE BLADES NOTE: Included with the scroll saw are three 5" blades. This saw can accommodate 5" to 6" plainend blades, and 5" pin type blades. 'TO INSTALL/TENSION BLADES: PLAIN-END WARNING: FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, TURN SWITCH "OFF", REMOVE KEY AND REMOVE PLUG FROM POWER SOURCE OUTLET BEFORE REMOVING OR INSTALLING SAWBLADE. NOTE: Use blade holder pockets to verify correct blade length and positioning 1 Locate four (4) blade holders, four (4) 10-32 x 1/4 set screws, one (1) blade, four (4) blade clips, and one (1) set screw wrench among loose parts Two (2) extra blade holder assemblies are provided for quick and convenient changing of blades, 2 Insert one (1) blade clip into each blade holder by pushing clip through holder until it snaps into place catching upper ledge. Insert one 10-32 x 1/4 set screw into each blade holder 3 insert btade into one holder by pushing short side of blade clip towards set screw, installing blade, and releasing side of blade clip Place holder into blade holder pocket in table (set screw side upward) and check for proper extension squaring blade to opposite blade holder pocket center point Tighten set screw with wrench provided, 4. Insert blade into other holder (as described above) Place both holders in pockets in table to achieve proper spacing and tighten other set screw 5 Place holder assembly in table insert hole; make sure the teeth are pointing downward. BLADE SHORT BLADE SIDE CLIP BLADE HOLDERS IN BLADE HOLDER POCKETS 6 Set notches in blade holders into slots inside upper and lower arm end caps The blade holders provide slots for orientating biade in any 90 ° position. NOTE: Blade holders do not touch the retainer clips after being properly installed The purpose of the retainer clips is to deflect the blade holders if the blade breaks SLOT IN END CAP NOTCHIN BLAOEHOLDER UPPER ARM END CAP 9 assembly 7 Locate table insert among loose parts and install in table by sliding the insert in place from back to front of blade, aligning rear tab on back of insert, and pushing downward on front of insert t'l TABLEINSERT ADJUSTING INSERT TO TABLE if insert is higher than table top, adjust insert by tapping lightly with hammer at each tab location until insert is flush with table top If insert is lower than table top, adjust insert by slightly bending down all four tabs with a needle nose pliers TENSIONING TENSION KNOB TENSIONING THE BLADETo apply the proper tension to the blade after blade and holders are securely in place, turn the tension knob clockwise BY HAND until tight, (5 full revolutions with a wide blade; up to 7 full revolutions with a narrow blade) DO NOT use any type of mechanical device or tool on tension knob As tension is being applied, recheck the aNgnment of the blade holder notch in the end cap slot To check blade tension _ push thumb against sideof the blade in the middle Blade should move only slightly with moderate pressure NOTE: Blades tend to break more easily with too little tension than with too much tension TO CHECK BLADE INSTALLATIONWith blade properly installed and tensioned, place fiat-head screwdriver in motor siot and rotate manually by turning screwdriver to check correct installation and clearance of the blade, BLADE 10 TO INSTALL/TENSION BLADES: PIN TYPE BLADE WARNING: FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, TURN SWITCH ='OFF", REMOVE KEY AND REMOVE PLUG FROM POWER SOURCE OUTLET BEFORE REMOVING OR INSTALLING SAWBLADE, HOLDER UPPER ARM END CAP BLADE HOLDER KEY l t Locate two (2) blade holders among loose parts 2 Blade clips and set screws are not needed in blade holders with pin type blades; they can be stored in base of unit. If previously installed there is no need to remove clips and screws, but set screws should be securely tightened in holders 3 Place each blade holder in upper and lower arm cap ends (with pin-blade slot closest to table) by pulling retainer clips up and aligning notches in blade holders with slot in cap Position pin-blade slot towards table and front of saw for easy access 4 Locate two (2) blade holder keys among loose parts. 5 Position one key over top holder, and one key under bottom holder to secure holders while installing blade. 6 Install (pin type) blade first in lower blade holder, then in upper blade holder by sliding pin into pin = Made slot PIN-BLADE SLOT BLADE HOLDER 7, Apply tension by turning tension knob clockwise BY HAND until tight (5 full revolutions with a wide blade; up to 7 full revolutions with a narrow blade) DO NOT use any type of mechanical device or tool on tension knob (See: TENSIONING THE BLADE), 8, Remove blade holder keys from upper and lower blade holders and store keys for future use TO REMOVE PLAIN-END PIN TYPE BLADES OR WARNING: FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, TURN SWITCH "OFF", REMOVE KEY AND REMOVE PLUG FROM POWER SOURCE OUTLET BEFORE REMOVING OR INSTALLING SAWBLADE. [. . . ] Reinstall blade in lower and upper blade holders. Retighten tension knob (see BLADE INSTALLATION-GETTING SCROLL SAW) Remove and store for future use TO KNOW YOUR two (2) blade holder keys Plain-end blades can be used for inside cutting. Follow the procedure for pin-type blades, and loosen set screws in upper and lower blade holders using set screw wrench When installing blade in blade holders, tighten set screws with wrench Use caution when cutting off material which is irregular in cross section which could pinch the blade before the cut is completed A piece of molding for example must lay flat on the table and not be permitted to rock while being cut Use caution when cutting off round material such as dowel rods, or tubing They have a tendency to roll while being cut causing the blade to "bite" Always use a "V" block, or clamp round material to a miter SAWING/SCROLLING 1 Adjust the guard to just contact the top of the workpiece 2 Use both hands while feeding the work into the blade Hold the workpiece firmly against the table Use gentle pressure, and do not force the work, but allow the blade to cut 3 Avoid putting side loads on the blade during cutting to keep cut square to table NOTE: When very sharp curves are to be cut, narrow blades should be used Remove blade clips when using narrow blades Loosen bevel lock knob and tilt housing of saw to the desired angle degree by reading bevel scales Adjust the guard to just contact the top of the workpiece Perform bevel cuts by feeding workpiece into blade without a guide or using the miter gauge HOUSING BEVEL SETTING/CUTTING WARNING: TO AVOID _ RUNNING THE MITER GAUGE INTO THE GUARD, ALWAYS SET THE BEVEL ANGLE TO THE RIGHT AS SHOWN BELOW, BEVEL LOCK KNOB 17 basic scroll saw operation USE OF MITER GAUGE CROSS CUTTING WARNING: TO AVOID WORK INSTABILITY OR RUNNING THE MITER GAUGE INTO THE BLADE, TURN THE MITER GAUGE FACE TOWARD THE BLADE AND USE THE MITER SLOTACROSSTHE TABLE FRONT FOR ALL ANGLES OVER 55° . USE THE SLOT PARALLEL TO THE SAW ARM FOR ALL OTHER ANGLES° To perforrn a miter or crosscut on the scroll saw, do not use miter gauge lock knob and wedge (Store knob and wedge for future use) Adjust the guard to just contact the top of th, _. [. . . ]