Troubleshooting; Recommended Accessories - Craftsman 113.235501 Owner's Manual

Sears recommends the following accessories
4em Sears Number Sears may recommend other accessories not listed in
Leg Set ............................................................... 9-22244 manual. See your nearest Sears store for other accesso-
ries.
Blades ... See Catalog - For 5" long, Pin end type blades
Plain End Blade Adaptor .................................... 9-22257
Do not use any accessory unless you have received and
read complete instructions for its use.
I ARNING: Use only accessories recommended !
for this saw. Using other accessories may be dan-
gerous.
troubReshooting
I WARNING: For your own safety, turn switch "OFF", remove key and remove plug from power source outlet
before troubleshooting your scroll saw,
PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY SUGGESTED
Breaking Blades.
Motor will not run
Vibration
NOTE: There will
always be some
vibration present
when the saw is
running because of
the reciprocating
motion of the blade,
Blade Runout -
Blade not in-line
with arm motion,
1. Wrong tension.
2. Over working blade.
3. Wrong blade application,
4. Twisting blade in wood.
-_. Damaged cord or plug.
2. Damaged motor
1. Improper mounting of the
saw
1.
2. Unsuitable mounting surface.
3. Loose table.
4. Loose motor mounting.
5. Loose eccentric coupling
(See Repair Parts List, Key
No, 35).
1. Blade holders not aligned.
I. Adjust blade tension.
2. Reduce teed rate.
3. Use narrow blades for cutting thin wood, wide
blades for thicker wood.
4. Avoid side pressure on blade.
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Replace damaged parts before using saw again.
Consult Sears Service. Any attempt to repair this
motor may create a HAZARD unless repair is done
by a qualified service technician. Repair service is
available at your nearest Sears Store.
!. See mounting instructions in this manual for proper
mounting technique.
2, The heavier your workbench is, the less vibration
will occur, A plywood workbench will not be as good
a work surface as the same size solid lumber, Use
common sense in choosing a mounting surface.
3, Tighten table lock knob.
4. Tighten motor mounting screws.
5. Tighten set screw on eccentric coupling.
1. Loose screws holding blade holders to arms, Adjust
position of blade holders. Retighten holders,
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