Craftsman 113.298340 Owner's Manual

Craftsman 113.298340 Owner's Manual

10-inch motorized table saw

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[Sears !
owners
manual
MODEL NO.
113.298340
SAW ONLY
113.298050
SAW WITH LEGS AND
TWO TABLE EXTENSIONS
:rial
Number
%del and serial
tuber may be found
_he right-hand
side
"
.if the base.
You should record both
model and serial number
in a safe place for
future use.
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CAUTION:
Read
GENERAL
and
ADDITIONAL
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
carefully
[RRFTSMRN°
I O-INC/MO_ED
TABLE SAW
• assembly
•operattng
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parts
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Sold by SEARS,
ROEBUCK
AND
CO., Chicago,
IL. 60684
U.S.A.
Printed in U.S.A.
Part No, 62790

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  • Page 1 [Sears ! owners manual MODEL NO. 113.298340 SAW ONLY 113.298050 SAW WITH LEGS AND TWO TABLE EXTENSIONS :rial Number %del and serial tuber may be found _he right-hand side .if the base. " [RRFTSMRN° You should record both model and serial number in a safe place for future use.
  • Page 2 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 workmanship, Sears will repair it, free of charge, WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE...
  • Page 3: For Table Saws

    ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR TABLE SAWS can usually be avoided by keeping the guard and WARNING: YOUR SAFETY, spreader place "THRU-SAWING" OPERATE YOUR SAW UNTIL IT IS COMPLETELY operations (sawing entirely thru the work) AND ASSEMBLED INSTALLED ACCORDING TO THE removing all loose pieces from the table with a long INSTRUCTIONS...
  • Page 4 B. Never u segrinding w heels, abrasive cut-off w heels. 16. Never feed material into the cutting tool from the rear frictionwheels (metal slitting blades) wirewheels or of the saw. An accident and seriousinjury could result. buffing wheels. 17. THINK SAFETY.
  • Page 5 If your saw is for use on less than 150 volts it has a plug If the outlet you are planning to use for this saw psof the that looks like below. two prong type DO NOT REMOVE OR ALTER GROUNDING PRONG IN ANY MANNER.
  • Page 6: Tools Needed

    UNPACKING AND CHECKING CONTENTS TOOLS NEEDED WARNING: YOUR SAFETY, NEVER CONNECT PLUG TO POWER SOURCE OUTLET UNTIL ASSEMBLY STEPS ARE COMPLETE, HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE SAFETY I1Rilllel Medium Screwdriver OPERATIONAL INSTRUCTIONS. Small Screwdriver LIST OF LOOSE PARTS Part Name Qty.
  • Page 7 Lockwasher, 1 /4 in. ExternalType (approx.dia. of hole 1/4 in.) ....L0ckwasher, 5/16 in. ExternalType (approx.dia.of hole5/16 in.) ....Hex Hd. Screw, 5/16-18 x 1-1/2 in. long ..Hex Hd. Screw, 5/16-18 x 1 in. long ... TrussHeadScrew,1/4-20 x 5/8 ...."]'hefollowing parts are included with Model 113.298050 Part Name Qty.
  • Page 8 If the insert is BELOW the table surface, remove insert and bend the tabs (with pliers) enough to make the insert ABOVE the table surface. To replace insert. Place insert into insert opening table push toward rear engage spring clip until keyslot in insert will...
  • Page 9 EXT. LOCKWASHER HEX. HEAD SCREW 5/16 1 IN. LONG FLAT WASHER INSTALLING RIP FENCE GUIDE BARS From among the loose parts find the following hardware: HEX NUT 5/16 IN. REAR GUIDE 2 Hex. Head Screws, 5/16 - 18 x 1-1/2 in. long 2 Hex.
  • Page 10 SCREWS THROUGH HOLES MARKED "X" ASSEMBLING STEEL LEGS NOTE: Steel Legs are furnished with Model 113.298050. From among the loose parts, find the following Hardware: 24 Truss Head Screws, 1/4 - 20 x 5/8 in. long (top of STIFFENER screw is rounded) 24 Lockwashers, 1/4 in.
  • Page 11: Aligning Table Extensions

    ALIGNING TABLE EXTENSIONS 1. "Tap" extensions upwards or downwards, using a block of wood and a hammer until they are even with top of saw table. Be sure end of extensions are even with front BLOCK OF WOOE; edge of saw. 2.
  • Page 12 The rip fence must be PARALLEL with the sawblade 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, Loosen the two "Hex. Head Screws." B.
  • Page 13 INDICATOR ADJUSTING RIP SCALE INDICATOR 1. Turn ELEVATION handwheel clockwise until blade is up as high as it will go. IMPORTANT: BLADE must be SQUARE (90 ° ) to TABLE, in order to ALIGN rip fence. Position fence on right side of sawblade so that touches the sides of the teeth.., tighten lock knob.
  • Page 14 Lay a piece of flat straight wood and a square on saw table and rotate the SPREADER SUPPORT until the bracket is aligned with square. MAKE SURE END OF SUPPORT, BRACKET ROD ARE EVEN . .. usingan 1/8 in. setscrew wrench, TIGHTEN THE SET SCREWS ONLY.
  • Page 15: Getting To Know Your

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR BLADE GUARD ANTIKICKBACK MITER GAUGE PAWLS LOCK KNOB 9 SAW BLADE MITER GAUGE SPREADER RIP FENCE HEAD MITER GAUGE HOLES FOR 8 TABLE INSERT ATTACH I N G FACI N G EXACT-I-CUT TILT HANDWHEEL RIP FENCE :3 ELEVATION HANDWHEEL LOCK KNOB...
  • Page 16 RESET BUTTON See "Motor Specifications NOTE: When bevel crosscutting, attach facing so that Electrical Requirements" section, "Motor Safety extends to the right of the miter gauge and use the miter Protection." gauge in the groove to the right of the blade. ELEVATION HANDWHEEL elevates or lowers the...
  • Page 17: Basic Saw Operation

    C. With ARBOR wrench against table, PULL ARBOR tighten screw to the point where it will NUT wrench FOREWARD to LOOSEN nut. deflect the insert. D. To TIGHTEN nut . . . HOLD ARBOR wrench EXACT-I-CUT against rear of table . . . PUSH ARBOR The "yellow"...
  • Page 18: Work Helpers

    WORK HELPERS THESE EDGES MUST BE PARALLEL 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 which you can make yourself.
  • Page 19: Repetitive Cutting

    When cutting long workpieces, invert AUXILIARY FENCE/WORK 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, make a simple support clamping a piece of plywood...
  • Page 20: The Rip Fence

    MITER CUTTING MITER CUTTING is known as cutting wood at an angle other than g0 ° 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...
  • Page 21: Bevel Ripping

    RIPPING ALWAYS SUPPORT LONG WORKPIECES RIPPING is know 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 starting to rip, be sure Rip Fence is parallel to sawblade.
  • Page 22 Feed workpiece hand along AUXLIARY 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 workpiece position install PUSH BLOCK sliding AUXILIARY FENCE/WORK SUPPORT (this may raise guard). BAFFLE Narrow strips...
  • Page 23: Molding Cutting

    RABBETING Rabbeting is known as cutting out a section of the corner of a piece of material, acrossan end or along an edge. RABBET To make a RABBET requires cuts which do not go all the way through the material. Therefore the blade guard must be removed.
  • Page 24 ADJUSTMENTS WAR N JNG FOR YOUR O WN S AFETY. TURN S WITC REMOVE PLUG FROM POWER SOURCE QUARE-_, OUTLET BEFORE MAKING ADJUSTMENTS. MITER GAUGE NOTE: graduations miter gauge provide /_LJ accuracy average woodworking. In some cases where extreme accuracy is required, when making angle cuts, for...
  • Page 25 BLADE TILT, OR SQUARENESS OF BLADE TO TABLE 90 ° (SQUARE) and 45 ° (BEVEL) STOP COLLARS. When the bevel pointer is pointing directly to the "'0"" 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,...
  • Page 26 If blade is NOT 45 ° to table ... the45 ° STOP COLLAR 45° SCALE must be ADJUSTED STOP C OLLAR 1. Remove Elevation Handwheel. TILT SCREW 2. Using a small size screwdriver, reach thru curved slot in front trim panel and loosen BOTH setscrews in 45 °...
  • Page 27: Maintenance

    Frequently blow out any dust that may accumulate inside teeth. 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 will help to keep the surface clean and allow workpieces to slide more freely.
  • Page 28 TROUBLE SHOOTING WARNING: FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, TURN SWITCH "OFF" ALWAYS REMOVE PLUG FROM POWER SOURCE OUTLET BEFORE TROUBLESHOOTING. TROUBLE SHOOTING -- GENERAL REMEDY TROUBLE PROBABLE CAUSE 1. Discard Blade and use a different blade. 1. Blade out of balance. Excessive vibration.
  • Page 29 TROUBLE SHOOTING -- MOTOR (Continued) TROUBLE PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY Motor starts slowly 1. Request voltage check from the power company. 1. Low voltage will not or fails to come up trip relay. to full speed. 2. Have motor repaired or replaced. 2.
  • Page 30 PARTS LIST FOR CRAFTSMAN 10 INCH MOTORIZED MODEL NO. 113.298340 & 113.298050 42 43 31 • Figure I...
  • Page 31: Parts List

    PARTS LIST FOR CRAFTSMAN 10 INCH MOTORIZED MODEL NO. 113.298340 & 113.298050 Always order by Part Number - not by Kay Number FIGURE 1 PARTS LIST Part Part Description Description 62505 eMotor and Controi Box 62694 GaugeAssembly, Miter (See Figure 4)
  • Page 32 PARTS LIST FOR CRAFTSMAN 10 INCH MOTORIZED MODEL NO. 113.298340 & 113.298050 *If this part ,s removed, 32----.- discard and replace with a new retaining ring. Figure 2...
  • Page 33 PARTS LIST FOR CRAFTSMAN 10 INCH MOTORIZED MODEL NO. 113.298340 & 113.298050 FIGURE 2 PARTS LIST Part ..Ke_ Part Description Description 62791 Table, Saw 60076 Washer, .505 x 1-1/8 x 1/16 805297-1 Screw, Flat Hd. 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 STD 541425...
  • Page 34 PARTS LIST FOR CRAFTSMAN 10 INCH MOTORIZED MODEL NO. 113.298340 & 113.298050 FIGURE 62773 FENCE ASSEMBLY Part Description /" 62773 Fence Assembly, 62693 Plug, Button 62692 Knob (Includes Key No. 1) STD 551031 *Washer, 21/64 x 1/2 x 1/32 62775 Indicator.
  • Page 35: Gauge Assembly

    PARTS LIST FOR CRAFTSMAN 10 INCH MOTORIZED MODEL NO. 113.298340 & 113.298050 \ 11 FIGURE 4 -- 62694 MITER GAUGE ASSEMBLY Part Description 62694 Miter Gauge Assembly 62693 Plug, Button 62692 Knob (Includes Key No. 1) STD 551031 *Washer, 21/64 x 1 x 1/16...
  • Page 36 PARTS LIST FOR CRAFTSMAN 10 INCH MOTORIZED MODEL NO. 113.298340 & 113.298050 W,¢"3 "14 * If this part is removed, discard and replace with a new push nut. 14" FIGURE 5 - 62655 GUARD ASSEMBLY Part Description 62655 Guard Assembly...
  • Page 37 PARTS LIST FOR CRAFTSMAN 10 INCH MOTORIZED MODEL NO. 113,298340 & 113.298050 FIGURE 6 -- MODEL 113.298050 ONLY Part Description 60314 Screw, Serrated Truss Hd. 1/4-20 x 5/8 62552 62554 Stiffener, Side STD 551225 *Lockwasher, Ext. 1/4 STD 541025 *Nut, Hex 1/4-20...
  • Page 38 PARTS LIST FOR CRAFTSMAN 10 INCH MOTORIZED SAW MODEL NO. 113.298340 & 113.298050 FIGURE 7 -- TABLE EXTENSION FOR MODEL 113.298050 ONLY Part Description 62589 tExtension Assembly, Complete 60323 Screw, Serrated Truss Hd. 1/4-20 x 1" 62590 Extension 62549 Bracket, Corner Support No. 2...
  • Page 39 NOTES...
  • Page 40 ISears i owners 10 INCH MOTORIZED TABLE SAW manual SERVICE Now that you have purchased your 10 inch motorized table saw should a need ever exist repair parts or service, simply contact any Sears Service Center and most Sears, Roebuck and Co.

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