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Craftsman 137.21602 Operator's Manual

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Operator's Manual
16 in. VARIABLE SPEED
SCROLL SAW
Model No. 137.216020
CAUTION:
Before using this Scroll Saw,
read this manual and follow
all its Safety Rules and
Operating Instructions
Customer Help Line
For Technical Support
1-800-843-1682
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, lL 60179 USA
Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman
Part No. 137216020001
Safety Instructions
●
Installation
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Operation
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Maintenance
●
Parts List
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Sears Parts &
Repair Center
1-800-488-1222
1
Printed in China

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  • Page 1 Safety Rules and Operating Instructions Customer Help Line For Technical Support 1-800-843-1682 Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, lL 60179 USA Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman Part No. 137216020001 Safety Instructions ● Installation ● Operation ●...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Troubleshooting Guide ... Parts List ... CRAFTSMAN ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY If this Craftsman tool fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME free repair (or replacement if repair proves impossible).

  • Page 3: Product Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS MOTOR Power Source ... Speed Control... TABLE Tilt... SAWDUST BLOWER... BLADE Speed... Type... Pin-end or Plain-end Length... 5 in. Depth of Throat... 16 in. Blade Stroke... Depth of 45 Cut... Depth of 90 Cut...  WARNING To avoid electrical hazards, fire hazards or damage to the tool, use proper circuit protection.

  • Page 4: Symbols

    WARNING ICONS Your power tool and its Operator’s Manual may contain “WARNING ICONS” (a picture symbol intended to alert you to, and/or instruct you how to avoid, a potentially hazardous condition). Understanding and heeding these symbols will help you operate your tool better and safer. Shown below are some of the symbols you may see.

  • Page 5: Power Tool Safety

    POWER TOOL SAFETY GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS POWER TOOL Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert and knowing how to use your power tool.  WARNING To avoid mistakes that could cause serious injury, do not plug the tool in until you have read and understood the following.
  • Page 6 11. WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets or other jewelry which may get caught in moving parts. Nonslip footwear is recommended. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair. 12. ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION. Any power tool can throw foreign objects into the eyes and could cause permanent...
  • Page 7 Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories. 23. WARNING: Dust generated from certain materials can be hazardous to your health. Always operate saw in well-ventilated area and provide for proper dust removal.  DANGER with electronic devices, such as...

  • Page 8: Scroll Saw Safety

    11. TABLE MUST BE CLEARED of all debris before operating saw. Do not perform lay out, set up or assemble work on the table when the saw is in operation. 12. TO PREVENT INJURIES, avoid awkward hand or finger positions,...
  • Page 9 16. TURN THE SAW OFF AND UNPLUG THE CORD if the blade binds in the saw kerf while being backed out of the workpiece, usually caused by sawdust clogging the kerf. If this happens, turn off the scroll saw and unplug the power cord.

  • Page 10: Electrical Requirements And Safety

    ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS AND SAFETY GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS IN THE EVENT OF A MALFUNCTION OR BREAKDOWN, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric currents and reduces the risk of electric shock. This tool is equipped with an electrical cord that has an equipment- grounding conductor and a grounding plug.
  • Page 11 the motor. This tool is intended for use on a circuit that has a receptacle like the one illustrated in Fig. 1. Fig. 1 shows a three-pronged electrical plug and receptacle that has a grounding conductor. If a properly grounded receptacle is not available, an adapter (sold separately) (Fig.

  • Page 12: Accessories And Attachments

    ● Use only accessories recommended for this scroll saw. Follow instructions that accompany accessories. Use of improper accessories may cause hazards. Visit your Sears Hardware Department or see the Sears Power and Hand Tool...

  • Page 13: Carton Contents

    Pin-end saw blade 1. Remove the scroll saw from the carton by lifting the saw by the back of the upper frame. 2. Place the saw on a secure stationary work surface.

  • Page 14: Know Your Scroll Saw

    KNOW YOUR SCROLL SAW T-Wrench T-Wrench Holder Blade Guard Foot Lock Knob Blade Holder Lock Screw Mounting Holes Sawdust Blower ON/OFF Switch Variable Speed Control Knob Sawdust Blower Tubing Bevel Scale Table Lock Knob Bellows Seat Motor Mounting Holes Upper Arm...

  • Page 15: Glossary Of Terms

    GLOSSARY OF TERMS SCROLL SAW TERMS BEVEL SCALE – Represents the degree of table angle from 0° to 45° when the table is tilted for bevel cutting. BLADE GUARD FOOT – Guards the blade and keeps your workpiece from rising. Helps protect fingers from blade contact.
  • Page 16 LEADING EDGE – The front edge of the workpiece that is guided into the blade. SAW BLADE PATH – Area or line of sight of the workpiece moving in line toward the saw blade edge. SURFACE – Top of workpiece being cut.

  • Page 17: Assembly And Adjustments

    MOUNTING SCROLL SAW TO WORK SURFACE (FIG. A) 1. If mounting the scroll saw to a workbench, a solid wood bench is preferred over a plywood board to reduce noise and vibration.
  • Page 18 Fig. D SAWDUST COLLECTION PORT (FIG. E, F) This scroll saw will accept a hose or vacuum accessory (not provided) to be connected to the sawdust collection port (1) on the front of base.
  • Page 19 PIN-END BLADE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION  WARNING To prevent personal injury, always turn the saw OFF and disconnect the plug from source before changing blades or making adjustments. Pin-end type blades are thicker for stability and for faster assembly. These...
  • Page 20 If too loose, turn the knob clockwise. Fig. K PLAIN-END BLADE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION This scroll saw accepts 5-inch plain- end or pin-end blades to cut a wide variety of materials. Plain-end type blades are recommended whenever fine, accurate and intricate work is being performed on 3/4 in.
  • Page 21 PLAIN-END BLADE REMOVAL (FIG. L, M, N) 1. Loosen the tension on the blade by turning the tension knob counterclockwise. (Fig. L) Fig. L 2. Loosen the upper blade holder (2) by turning the blade holder set screw (3) counterclockwise using the supplied T-wrench.
  • Page 22  WARNING To avoid injury from accidental starting, always turn the switch OFF and unplug the scroll saw before moving, replacing the blade or making adjustments. 1. Remove the blade guard foot (1) by using the supplied T-wrench to turn the hex screw (2) counterclockwise.
  • Page 23 flat against the table and tighten. (Fig. Q) NOTE: Avoid setting the edge of the table against the top of the motor, which could cause noise when the saw is running. Fig. Q Fig. R BLADE GUARD FOOT ADJUSTMENT (FIG.
  • Page 24 BLADE SELECTION (FIG. T)  WARNING To avoid injury from accidental starting, always turn the switch OFF and unplug the scroll saw before moving, replacing the blade or making adjustments. This scroll saw accepts 5-inch length blades with a wide variety of blade thickness and widths.
  • Page 25 General Scroll Saw Blade Reference Guide Tooth Speed Type Faster Standard 9.5 ~ 48 Skip 9.5 ~ 33 Double 10 ~ 37 Reverse 9/5 ~ 28/21 Spiral 36 ~ 46 1. Hard, thicker wood - Coarse TPI, slower speed. 2. Soft, thinner wood - Fine TPI, faster speed.

  • Page 26: Operation

    WARNING ● For your own safety, always push the switch “OFF” when the scroll saw is not in use. Also, in the case of power failure (all of your lights go out) push the knob “OFF”. Remove the plug from the power source outlet to avoid accidental starting.
  • Page 27 11. This saw uses 5 in. long pin or plain end type blades only. 12. Blades wear faster when cutting plywood or particle board which is very abrasive.
  • Page 28 6. When turning the scroll saw ON, position the workpiece against scrap wood prior to touching the leading edge of the workpiece against the blade. 7. Slowly feed the workpiece into the blade by guiding and pressing the workpiece down against the table.
  • Page 29 6. Remove the workpiece from the blade prior to turning the scroll saw ON. Set the desired speed by turning the control knob clockwise or counterclockwise. CAUTION: In order to avoid uncontrollable lifting of the workpiece...
  • Page 30 2. Remove the blade by turning the tension knob (2) counterclockwise. Refer to BLADE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION. 3. Place the workpiece on the saw table with the workpiece hole (4) over the access hole in the table (5). 4. Install the blade (3) through the hole in the workpiece and tighten the tension knob (2).

  • Page 31: Maintenance

    To inspect or replace brushes, first unplug the saw. Then remove the black plastic cap (1) on the side of the motor (2). Carefully remove the spring-loaded cap. Then pull out the brush and replace.

  • Page 32: Troubleshooting Guide

    SELECTION section. 4. Avoid side pressure on blade. See BLADE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION section. 1. Replace defective parts before using saw again. See ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND SAFETY section. 2. Call Service Center. Any attempt to repair this motor may create a HAZARD unless the repair is done by a qualified technician.
  • Page 33 NOTE...

  • Page 34: Parts List

    16 in. VARIABLE SPEED SCROLL SAW  WARNING When servicing use only CRAFTSMAN replacement parts. Use of any other parts many create a HAZARD or cause product damage. Any attempt to repair or replace electrical parts on this Scroll Saw may create a HAZARD unless repair is done by a qualified service technician.
  • Page 35 16 in. VARIABLE SPEED SCROLL SAW SCHEMATIC MODEL NO. 137.216020...
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