Craftsman 113.196120 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 Manual-" Save This For Future Reference owner's manual MODEL NO. 113.196120 SAW ON LY 113.196320 SAW WITH LEGS 113.196420 CONTRACTOR'S 113:196420 Serial __ARS / r.RRFT$M RN Number Model and serial numbers may be found at the front of the base. You should record both 10-INCH RADIAL SAW...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RADIAL ARM SAW If within one year from the date of purchase, this Craftsman Radial Saw fails due to a defect in material or workmanship, Sears will repair it, free of charge. WARRANTY SERVICE...
  • Page 3 Safety Major Hazards This manual has safety information instructions to help users eliminate or reduce Three major hazards are associated with the risk of accidents and injuries, including: using the radial arm saw for ripping. They 1. Severe cuts, and loss of fingers or other are ouffeed zone hazard, kickback, body parts due to contact with the blade.
  • Page 4 Safety Kickback Hazard Kickback is the uncontrolled propelling of WARNING the workpiece back toward the user during ripping. The cause of kickback is the binding or pinching of the blade in the workpiece. Several conditions can cause the blade to bind or pinch.
  • Page 5: Safety

    Safety Guard Function and Features The guard is a very important safety feature, designed to reduce the risk of injury associ- ated with blade contact. Install the guard correctly. Follow the specific instructions in the ripping and crosscutting sections to set and use the guard correctly for each type of cuL...
  • Page 6 Safety the pawls/riving knife knob. When lowered for crosscutting, it acts as a barrier to the leading edge of the blade. 6. Set of pawls to be lowered to the work- piece surface for ripping. They allow the workpiece to pass freely from infeed to out- feed side, but help stop the kickback motion Guard Tab...
  • Page 7 Safety Safety Instructions Read and follow all safety instructions. Personal Safety Instructions 1. Wear safety goggles labeled"ANSI Z87.1" on the package. It means the goggles meet impact standards set by the American National Standards Institute. Regular eye- glasses are not safety goggles. safety Goggles 2.
  • Page 8 Safety Saw Safety Instructions 1. Use guard, pawls and riving knife accord- 6. Before turning on saw, clear table of all ing to instructions. Keep them in working objects except workpiece to be cut and nec- order. essary fixtures, clamps, or feather-boards. 2.
  • Page 9 Safety 3. Rip only workpieces longer than the diameter of the blade. Do not rip workpieces that are shorter than the diameter of the blade being used. 4. Workpieces that extend beyond the saw table can shift, twist, rise up from the table, or fall as they are cut or afterwards.
  • Page 10 Safety Note where they are located on the saw. On-Product Safety Labels Read and follow the safety information There are several safety labels on the saw. and instructions in these labels. Refer to They alert the user to hazards explained in the manual for detailed explanations the manual and remind the user how to instructions.
  • Page 11 Safety Near the saw handle is this safety label to kWARNING alert you to thrown objects and to remind wear safety goggles: you to On the clear plastic guard is this OSHA required label: TO AVOID INJURY SHUT OFF POWER BEFORE CLEANING WARNING:...
  • Page 12: Introduction

    Assembly Introduction In order to get the most enjoyment out of your radial saw it is important that the machine by properly assembled, adjusted, and aligned. This procedure, although not difficult, takes time; perhaps eight hours or longer for the inexperienced user. However, after this initial set-up a weekly trine-up can be completed in approximately ten minutes by checking the alignment and only adjusting those settings which are incorrect.
  • Page 13: Table Of Contents

    Assembly All models include: 5/16" diam. hex nut (4) 5/16" - 18 x 3/4" long square head screw (4) 1/4" diam. hex nut (4) _]lllllllllllllllllllllll 1/4,,-20x 1"long pan head screw (4) 1/4" hex "_ _] lllllillltl*l=l_l*l_lllllll,lJ_ 1/4" - 20 x 1-3/4" long 3/16"...
  • Page 14: Diam. Hex

    Assembly crank Model 113.196320 and 113.196420 Only © 1/4" external tooth lockwasher 1/4" diam.x 5/8" long (40 for 113.196320) trusshead screw (40) (56 for 113.196420) (56 for contractor) 5/16" diam. external leveling foot (4) lockwasher (4) 3/8" diam. hex nut 11/32"...
  • Page 15 Assembly ,_, WARNING For model 113.196420 only Plugging in saw during assembly From among the loose parts, fred the follow- could result in electrical shock, ing hardware: severe cuts from contact with spin- 16 Truss Head Screws 1/4-20 x 5/8 ning blade.
  • Page 16: Flat

    X in top of legs. 3. Install screws, washers and nuts as shown. If you mount the saw on any other Craftsman base or flat bench, make sure o o_o- Elevation Crank has proper clearance to rotate.
  • Page 17 Assembly Attaching Carriage - Motor to Arm Remove carriage stop screw, lockwasher and tag. Read and understand warning tag before discarding. _I"_ _.. _Warning _Loc_sher .,_..__ Stop Screw _"-- Hex "L" Wrench (Supplied) Lock miter/arm lock before proceeding. Holding carriage assembly with both hands, Push toward rear of saw to lock Miter/Arm...
  • Page 18: Square Head

    Assembly Remove saw blade. 1. Tighten carriage lock knob, located on right side of arm. 2. Loosen guard clamp screw approximately Pull down 4 turns. to loosen "-- 3. Use one hand to lift the clear plastic guard Blade at the front of the saw. 4.
  • Page 19 Adjustments Miter/Arm Lock Lever Arm Lock Adjusting Wheel With the arm at an "unindexed" position and the miter lock applied, the locking action should feel tight and secure. Considerable effort should be required to move the arm back towards 0 °. Its is always possible to force the arm because of the leverage advantage the long ann provides.
  • Page 20 Adjustments Yoke Clamp Adjustment Yoke Lock Handle To check the yoke clamp adjustment follow these steps: 1. Pull the yoke lock handle towards the front of saw to unlock yoke. Pull forward on the swivel index pin (on the left side of car- riage) to disengage index pin.
  • Page 21: Adjustments

    Adjustments Bevel Lock Lever The purpose of the bevel lock lever is to lock the motor at any angle. To check follow these steps: Bevel 1. Unlock the bevel lock lever. Move the, bevel index pin to the left and rotate the saw to approximately 30 °.
  • Page 22 Adjustments Arm to Column Adjustment If you can move the end of the radial ann up and down when the ann is unlocked, adjust 3/8-16 Bolts as directed below: a. Remove two (2) screws from rear cover plate. Tighten evenly top two 3/8-16 bolts until arm moves fn-mly.
  • Page 23 Adjustments 2. Loosen (2) 1/4 - 20 Gib socket cap screws on the left side at the rear of the column sup- port slightly (1/2 turn). Hex "L" Wrench T"-_ I ] I 3. Elevate, and then lower the Arm: a.
  • Page 24 Adjustments Adjusting Carriage Bearings If the carriage bearings are loose it not only allows the saw blade to move up, down, and sideways but also results in inaccurate cuts. Before following these steps make sure the tracks (steel rods) and carriage bearings have been cleaned by wiping them with a clean cloth.
  • Page 25 Adjustments Positioning Table Supports/Installing Front Table/Leveling Front Table Note: The goal in adjusting the table supports and leveling the front table is to make sure that the table is the same distance from the radial arm at all points. This ensures that when the table and blade are installed the clearance between them will be equal at all points.
  • Page 26: Pan Head

    Adjustments Installing Front Table l. Set out: - front table - tee nut - 1/4" U-clip - 1/4" diam. x 7/8" long cup point set screw - four 1/4" diam x 1" long pan head screws - 1/4" diam. x 1-3/4" long pan head screw - five 17/64"...
  • Page 27 Adjustments 5. Drop a fiat washer into each counter- 1/4-20 x 1" bored hole. Pan Head Screw 1/4-20 x 1-3/4" 17/64" Pan Head Screw Flat Washer 6. Start 1-3/4" long pan head screw through _Front Table center hole and into U-clip, but do not fully tighten.
  • Page 28 Ali nment _WARNING This section applies to all three models cov- ered by this manual. Plugging in saw during alignment could result in accidental start-up The saw and blade must be aligned correctly and severe cuts from contact with for two reasons: spinning blade.
  • Page 29 Alignment Miter/Arm Lock Lever 3. Lower ann until saw blade just clears the front table. Lock the yoke lock handle and bevel lock lever. 4. Place a framing square on the table, as shown, with one leg of square firmly against rear edge of front table.
  • Page 30: Table Clamp

    Alignment Front Rear Install Table Clamps Spacer Table Table Fence Table 1. Insert fence, then spacer table, then rear table. 2. Set out two unassembled table clamps: - two cup washers - two clamp brackets - two square nuts - two thumbscrews 3.
  • Page 31 Alignment Square Blade to Table for Bevel Crosscutting Indicator The goal of this adjustment is to make the blade square to the table so that crosscuts will be accurate; otherwise all crosscuts will have a slight bevel angle. 1. Lower blade until it just clears front table. Lock bevel, miter, rip, and yoke locks.
  • Page 32 Alignment Square Blade to Fence Left Hand Carriage Cover The goal in setting the blade square to the fence is to reduce the risk of kickback when ripping. This adjustment will also reduce splintering of the workpiece and burning of the kerf during ripping and crosscutting.
  • Page 33 Alignment Make Blade Parallel to Table The goal of this adjustment is to keep the workpiece from being thrown or damaged. oo::: l This adjustment will also reduce splintering of the workpiece and burning of the keff during ripping and crosscutting. 1.
  • Page 34: Rip Scale

    Alignment Installing and Adjusting Rip Scale Indicators. Screw #6-32 x 1/2 Note: The rip scales and pointers are intended to be used for quick settings. For greater accuracy, take direct measurement between blade and fence. 1. Pre-assemble indicator and twin nut. Loosen but do not remove two screws which attach left hand carriage cover.
  • Page 35 Alignment 6. The blade "Out-Rip" scale indicator left hand side of the radial arm is adjusted essentially the same manner as blade "In- Rip" indicator, except position blade with 2 inches between fence and face of saw blade. The tip-scale indicator should be positioned...
  • Page 36 Alignment Align Riving Knife to Blade The goal of this adjustment is to position the riving knife directly in line with the blade. Riving knife alignment is an important safe- Pawls ty factor. The riving knife rides in the kerr of Fence the cut workpiece during ripping to keep the Riving Knife...
  • Page 37: Yellow

    Controls Bevellndex Lever Miter/Arm Lock Lever On-Off Switch Yellow Key Function OpemtionlComments Pull lever forward to release Miter/Arm Lock Frees radial arm to move; locks in any desired position; pre-set index then swing arm left or right indexed positions at 0°, 45°L, 45°R Hold in unlocked position while...
  • Page 38 Controls Yoke Index Lever Table Clamp Bevel Lock Lever Elevation Crank Con_ol _uncfion Ope_ r afiqn/Comments Bevel Lock Lever Frees motor to rotate; locks in t_ll lever to release and push to lock any desired position Support motor before unlocking because it can swing down quickly Bevel index lever must be un-...
  • Page 39: Controls

    Controls Rip Scale & ) Indicator Rip Lock e Lock Handle Handle Bevel Lock Lever tonal Function Operation/Comments Yoke Lock Handle Pull handle forward to release; Locks yoke in rip or crosscut push handle reward to tighten position Yoke index lever must be un- indexed before rotating yoke Rotate counterclockwise Rip lock...
  • Page 40 Controls Guard Clamp Screw Guard Pawls/Riving Knife Knob Hold Down Knob Riving Knife Bracket Riving Knife Pawls Hold Down Con_ol Function Operation/Comments Tum counterclockwise to Secures guard to motor, frees Guard Clamp Screw guard for removal loosen, clockwise to tighten Guard Upper part remains fixed in Protects...
  • Page 41 Controls Pawls/Riving Knife Knob Pawls Riving Knife Fu_on Operation/Comments Guard Tab Provides manual way to raise Push and hold until workpiece clear plastic guard during tip- clears guard, then release ping when workpiece fails to raise it Turn counterclockwise Pawls/Riving Frees pawls and riving knife to Knife Knob independently...
  • Page 42 Electrical Connections _WARNING Motor Specifications If not properly grounded, this power The AC motor used on this saw is a capaci- tool could cause electrical shock, tor-start, non-reversible type. The models particularly when used in damp covered in this manual have the following locations.
  • Page 43 Electrical Connections Grounding WARNING To maintain proper tool grounding, 3-Prong Make Sure This Is if outlet you are planning to use for this power tool is a 2-prong type do remove or alter grounding prong in any manner. An adapter is available for connecting 2-Prong plug to 2-prong receptacles.
  • Page 44: Electrical Connections

    Electrical Connections Dual Voltage Motors Models 113.196320 and 113.196429 ONLY! To Change Motor Voltage to 240 A.C. Under normal home workshop conditions, if full voltage is supplied to the motor, your saw will operate efficiently on 120V. If any of the following conditions exist, it will be advisable to have a qualified electrician reconnect the motor for 240V operation: •...
  • Page 45 Crosscuttin Slraighl Bevel Miter Crosscutting Defined Compound Crosscutting is cutting a workpiece length. The workpiece is held firmly against the fence, and the blade is pulled through the workpiece to make the cut. Straight, bevel, miter, and compound cuts can be made. Rolling Carriage WARNING Crosscutting...
  • Page 46 Crosscutting Crosscut Kerfs A kerf or shallow cut is needed in the table and fence to serve as a path for the blade and to ensure that the blade cuts all the way through the workpiece. A kerf is needed for each different cutting path.
  • Page 47: Crosscutting

    Crosscutting Making Crosscuts Follow these steps to make crosscuts. 1. Prepare table: - put fence in front position - tighten table clamps 2. Prepare blade: - lock blade in crosscut position - lock radial arm at desired miter angle - lock motor at desired bevel angle* - unlock rip lock and push blade to rearmost position, behind fence...
  • Page 48 Crosscutting Repetitive Crosscutting Carriage Repetitive crosscutting is the repeated and Stop continuous cutting of many pieces of lumber to the same length. Carriage and length stops can help make this type of crosscutting more efficient. A carriage stop defines the distance needed to pull the blade through to complete each cut.
  • Page 49 Ripping Ripping Defined Ripping is changing the width of a work- piece by cutting along its length. The work- piece is fed into the blade, which rotates in a fLxed position, parallel to the fence and a set distance from the fence. A solid fence (no kerfs) serves as a guide for the workpiece.
  • Page 50 Ripping Workpiece Positioning Always set up so that the wider part of the workpiece is between the blade and fence. This gives you greater clearance for push sticks, and allows better stability for feeding the workpiece. Example: To rip 2" off a 10" wide board, set blade in in-rip position 8'"...
  • Page 51: Ripping

    Ripping Outfeed Zone Hazard ,_DANGER DANGER Rotational force of blade can pull hands and fingers back into blade. Touching, holding, or pulling outfeed side of workpiece while blade is still spinning will result in fingers, hand or arm being cut off. To reduce risk of outfeed hazard: _J Set pawls and riving knife;...
  • Page 52 Ripping To reduce risk of kickback: .4 Push workpiece through from infeed to ouifeed side until it is completely past _/Set pawls and riving knife according pawls. ripping set-up procedure. Correctly set riving knife is more likely to prevent .4 Use featherboard (see Cutting Aides).
  • Page 53 Ripping Hold Down Function The hold down must be set correctly during ripping to act as barrier against the infeed side of the blade, to help keep the workpiece flat on the table, and to deflect worlqaiece chips. It must be lowered to just clear the Set Hold-Down to workpiece.
  • Page 54 Ripping _IL WARNING Ripping Set-up Procedure If workpiece is pushed along fence Follow these steps before ripping. with kerfs, workpiece could These steps must be repeated each time a caught on kerf, pinch blade different thickness workplece is ripped. A cause kickback.
  • Page 55 Ripping 8. Remove workpiece from table. 9. Ready push stick or push block. 10. Set up table extension(s) and support their outer ends. Do not use another person to support workpieces because this can cause kickback and it exposes helper to potential hazards at outfeed side.
  • Page 56 Ripping 2. Insert yellow key and turn saw on. 3. Stand at infeed side and out of line of workpiece, in case of kickback Start and finish cut from infeed side. 4. Put workpiece on table, in front of hold down, and tight against fence.
  • Page 57 Ripping Dado Blades, Molding Heads See Accessories for information on safety, installation and use of dado blades and molding heads. Edging Edging is the use of a dado blade or molding head in the horizontal position. It is an advanced technique that requires a molding head guard and a special fence.
  • Page 58 Cutting Aides Molding/Sanding Rear Table Instructions for operating the Molding Head are contained in a booklet furnished with the Molding head. 2-1/2" For use of Molding Head Cutter or Drum Sander with saw arbor vertical, the rear table requires an opening (next to rear face of fence) for clearance.
  • Page 59 Cutting Aides Cutting aides include push sticks, fences, auxiliary fences, push blocks, feather- boards, and straight edges. Slightly Less Push SUcks Than Thickness Workpiece Up To 3/8" To make a push stick, use 3/4" knot-free -T-- lumber, or a standard lx2. Cut to dimensions 1"5/8__.__ '_'--._ "_"4_o,otc.
  • Page 60: Cutting Aides

    Cutting Aides Clamp the featherboard to the front table, so that the angled edge of the featherboard against the workpiece on the infeed side of the blade. Do not clamp the featherboard against the cut off part (out-feed side) of the workpiece.
  • Page 61: Accessories

    Accessories Information for Dado Accessories Safety 1. Use only accessories listed in this section. 1. Put inside loose collar on arbor shaft first, then install dado. Tighten blade nut directly Use of any other accessory or attachment against outside surface of dado. might increase the risk of injury to you or others.
  • Page 62 Accessories Accessories for this Saw These accessories are designed to fit this saw. Read and follow instructions that come with accessory. Item .......... Catalog No. Auxiliary Table Cover ........see catalog Blades (10" with 5/8" hole) ......s_g catalog Dado Blades Adjustable Dado 7"-24 tooth carbide ........
  • Page 63: Maintenance

    Maintenance General Information When new, the saw requires no lubrication. Oil Here The saw has been partially aligned and all bearings are lubricated and sealed for life. In time, in order to keep the saw in good work- ing order, it will be necessary to dean, lubri- cate and m-align.
  • Page 64 Maintenance Replacing Pawls Make sure the teeth of the pawls are always sharp. If they become dull the pawls must be replaced: 1. Use 7/16" wrench to remove hex nut. Remove old pawls. 2. Install new pawls. Place spacers exactly as shown.
  • Page 65 Troubleshooting HAVE YOU FOLLOWED ALL STEPS OF THE ALIGNMENT PROCEDURE? IF YOU HAVE NOT FOLLOWED THEM IN THEIR PROPER SEQUENCE, YOU CANNOT EXPECT ACCU- RATE CUTTING RESULTS. This Edge of Board Against Fence For All Cuts Fence In addition to the proper alignment of your saw, you must also become familiar with the following practices in order to expect the best results.
  • Page 66 Troubleshooting What to Do Motor Problem Possible Cause(s) Motor ove_hems or stalls Ovecloaded power Reduce line load by removing other fights, appliances Slow down rate of feed Feedingrate too fag Vacuum sawdust from motor to ImlxoPcr motorcooling allow normal air circulation Saw blade has heel Check alignment Saw blade is dull...
  • Page 67: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting What to Do Cutting Problem Possible Cause(s) Looselocks Inaccurate cut Chock miter, rip, bevel, and swivel locks. See Adjustments section Saw blade out of alignment Check alignment Crosscuts not accurate at indexed Sawdust between workpiece and Keep front table clean fence miterpositions Fence not straight...
  • Page 68 Troubleshooting What to Do Cutting Problem Possible Cause(s) Alignrivingknifeto blade Workpiece str_es riving knife dur- Riving knife notin line with blade ripping Saw blade out of alignment Re-align Workpiece binds, smokes, and motor slows or stops when ripping Warpedworkpiece Do not cut severely warped pieces Feed rote too fast Slow feed rate Carriage assembly loose...
  • Page 69 Notes...
  • Page 70 ,,,,q PARTS LIST FOR CRAFTSMAN 10" RADIAL SAW MODEL NUMBERS 113.196120; 113.19_20 & 113.19_20 "ID "!3 e,,,i, 25 26 27 RGURE 1...
  • Page 71 PARTS LIST FOR CRAFTSMAN 10" RADIAL SAW MODEL NUMBERS 113.196120; 113.196320 & 113.196420 Always order by Part Number - Not by Key Number FIGURE 1 Part Part De_xlptlon Description 63518 Cord, with Plug 821368 Table, Spacer 75090 Cover, Rear Arm...
  • Page 72 "4 PARTS LIST FOR CRAFTSMAN 10" RADIAL SAW MODEL NUMBERS 113.196120; 113.196320 & 113.196420 "10 "R 28 29 • 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.
  • Page 73 PARTS LIST FOR CRAFTSMAN 10" RADIAL SAW MODEL NUMBERS 113.196120; 113.196320 & 113.196420 FIGURE YOKE ASSEMBLY Part Part Description Description STD601105 * Screw, Type "1" Pan Rec. Hd 63469 Bushing, Rubber 10-32 x 1/2 63642 Yoke 63661 Cover, LH. Carriage...
  • Page 74 ..,.j PARTS LIST FOR CRAFTSMAN 10" RADIAL SAW MODEL NUMBERS 113.196120; 113.196320 & 113.196420 "ID I_11 "R "0 15 144 35 36 47_@\\ 28 46 45 FIGURE 3...
  • Page 75 PARTS UST FOR CRAFTSMAN 10" RADIAL SAW MODEL NUMBERS 113.196120; 113.196320 & 113.196420 "O Always order by Part Number- Not by Key Number "10 "1 RGURE 4...
  • Page 76 PARTS LIST FOR CRAFTSMAN 10" RADIAL SAW MODEL NUMBERS 113.196120; 113.196320 & 113.196420 Alwaysorder by Part Number. Not by Key Number FIGURE 4 - GUARD Part Part Description Description 821217 Screw, Guard Clamp 820523 Clamp, Pawl 821313 Link, Pull 820526...
  • Page 77: Repair Parts

    Repair Parts PARTS LIST FOR CRAFTSMAN 10" RADIAL SAW MODEL NUMBERS 113.196120, 113.196320 & 113.196420 _- IF THIS PART IS REMOVED, DISCARD AND REPLACE WITH A NEW PUSH NUT. FIGURE 5 - ARM ASSEMBLY Part Part Description Descdption Iiiiiiiiiiii 63626...
  • Page 78 PARTS UST FOR CRAFTSMAN 10" RADIAL SAW MODEL NUMBERS 113.196120; 113.196320 & 113.196420 Always order by Part Number- Not by Key Number FIGURE- 3 BASE ASSEMBLY Part Part Description Description STD503705 * Screw, Soc. Set 3/8-16 x 1/2 60300 Washer, 1/2 x 7/8 x .010...
  • Page 79 Repair Parts PARTS LIST FOR CRAFTSMAN 10" RADIAL SAW MODEL NUMBERS 113.196320 & 113.196420 FIGURE 6 - LEG SET Part Part Description Description 821343 STD551031 * Washer, 11/32 x 11/16 x 1/16 60314 Screw, Truss Hd. 1/4-20 X 5/8 STD551131...
  • Page 80 owner's 10-1NGH manual Now that you have purchased your 1[]-Inch radial saw, should a SERVICE need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply contact Sears Service Center and most Sears, Roebuck and Co. stores. Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when you call or visit.

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