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Craftsman 901.23181 Owner's Manual

Craftsman 901.23181 Owner's Manual

12" radial arm saw
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Sears
OWNERS
MANUAL
MODEL NO.
901.23181
Serial
Nur"ber_
Seriat Number
may be fodnd on the
machine
nameplate
located at the front
of the table frame.
Please record it
above for your records,
CAUT!ON:
Read Rules for
Safe Operation
and Instructions
Carefully
_R_FTSMAN®
instruct
a
WARNING:
FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING TOOL.
REVIEW SAFETY RULES AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FREQUENTLY.
12" RADIAL ARM SAW
This booklet
is provided
for your convenience
in the use and care of your new Craftsman
Saw.
,hose
instructions
include
operation,
usage,
precautions,,
preventive
maintenance,
main-
tens 1co z.£' "_ther pertinrnt data to assist you
ia assuricg
tong life and c":pcqdable
service
from your saw.

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  • Page 1 FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING TOOL. REVIEW SAFETY RULES AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FREQUENTLY. 12" RADIAL ARM SAW This booklet is provided for your convenience in the use and care of your new Craftsman Saw. ,hose instructions include operation,...
  • Page 2 INDEX CAUTION Power Connection and Grounding .... For purposes of clarity, the Unpacking, Set Up and Specifications ..lower guard omitted Adjustments and Alignment ....from the photographs Operating Instructions ..... 9-12 side this manual. However, Rules for Operation & Maintenance ..

  • Page 3: Unpacking And Set-Up Instructions

    UNPACKING AND SET-UP iNSTRUCTiONS Your Craftsman Saw has been completely assembled, Swing arm and position at right angle to guide fence at 0 a on miter scale. Locate miter latch in column slot. tes" _d and table top kerfed at the f'a_ ,'%" and then partially o,.

  • Page 4: Alignment Procedure

    "out positions so that your Craftsman Machine can be kept ripping" on the bottom of the scale by use of the accurate for its entire life. A description...
  • Page 5 4. ADJUSTING ROLLERHEAD BEARINGS hand grip of the yoke. If, at any time, it is TRACKS possible move this handle so that it strikes (figure rear leg of the yoke, it is not in proper adjustment. The rollerhead is suspended by four speciM tolerance.
  • Page 6 6. ADJUSTING BASE TO COLUMN If the bottom of the arbor wrench in vertical position does "just touch" table (figures 9 and 10) at all positions over cleats adjustment If, after CIamp Handle is tightened, is necessary. have side motion at the end of the arm this...
  • Page 7 Disengage bevel clamp handle, readjust: Loosen right attd left lock nuts at rear of yoke, Loosen clamp handle. Loosen left set screw about 1/6 turn and tighten right set screw, Loosen two set screws. Ret,ighten lock nuts and bevel damp handle.

  • Page 8: Maintenance And Operation

    RULES FOR SAFER OPERA TION OF 8TA TIONARY POWER TOOLS DO--Keep arm tracks and bearing surfaces clean and dry. Periodic KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order. cleaning with dry cleaner is recommended. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form habit of DO--Periodically recheck alignment.
  • Page 9 Read through and study the pictorial operating ir_'uctto_ which Tools" and "Maintenance and Operation" sections. (See index) follow for further instructions before using your new Craftsman Radial Arm Saw. Keep saw in good adjustment and alignment; use only sharp, free-cutting...
  • Page 10 You get life-time mechanical accuracy without human error. Also, you never shift the lumber for miters Craftsman puts the saw at the exact angle pull across perfect miter cuts everytimet F;g, C Saw Tilts for Bevel Cuts...
  • Page 11 CAUTION • For purposes clarify, _the Lower guard is om|t_ted from photographs inside tth|s manual However, eu_s mus_t be made wi_h bo_h _he upper lower guards in place. EEVEL CUT-OFF PLOUGH Read Figs. B and D, Start in cross Cut This operation is done with dado head position, Elevate the saw by routing...

  • Page 12: Cutting Kerf Marks

    CA@T_ON For purposesof cfari_y, fhe lower guard is om_ffed from fhe phofographs inside fhls manual However, ALL curs mus÷be made w_fh bofh fhe upper and !ower guards in place. CUTTING KERF MARKS After all your adjustments are made you should now cut into the table top the most common kerr marks.
  • Page 13 TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART--MOTOR TROUBLE PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY Reset protector by pushing button Motor will not run. Protector open; circuit broken. (indicated by audible click). 2. Low voltage 2. Check power line for proper voltage. 3. Bad capacitor or starting relay. 3.
  • Page 14 901.23181 120/208-24-0 1 ph, 60cy. 121635-04 Identifi- Q_an- Pad Identifi- Quan- Part cation Description Iity fro. caliph Description tit'/ No. ArborNut 80[09.00 Capacitor C lamp 500139,00 ArborCotlar 122166,00 #8.32x 3/8 &T, Mach,Scr, 80598-00 ArborSpacer 80105-01 Relay Box 96609.02 8-32x 14/2 Math Scr. 99276-I8 FeltWasher 545012.00...

  • Page 15: Arm Assembly

    & ARM ASSEMBLY Identifi- Quan. Part Identifi+ Quan- Part cation Description tity cation Description tity Bumper 121341-00 Arm(Incl.Item42,43) 121352-07 ArmEndCap(incl. 2 3) 203207.06 Clamp Rod 203571.00 Lock Washer (P]O) 82526-00 Handle Grip 80066-00 Fill.Md.Mach. S crew 96994-00 MiterAdjusting S crew 83122-01 SetScrew Slug 103522.00...
  • Page 16 YOKEASSEMBLY Identifi- Quan- Part cation De_fiption tity Locating P in 121615-00 Latch Spring 96723-00 SuppertScrew 203111.00 Bevel S tep(Incl.33) 88157.00 Spring Washer 56510.01 #10.24x3/4 SelfTapping P anHd.Screw 83394-00 #10-24HexNut 81953-00 #10-24x ] Socket Hd.CupPoint S _tScrew ] 80652.00 TrunnionBushing 122193-00 DialPlate 121280-00 HubWasher...

  • Page 17: Guard Assembly

    "_13 GUARD ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY OFLOWER GUARD TO UPPER GUARD Identifi- Quan- Part cation Description tity Hang outer lower guard (13) on bosses located on upper guard and mount two retainers (15) Guard (Includes 4 , 11) 96665-07 using two self-tapping screws (16) into...
  • Page 18 TABLE AND FRAME Identifi. Quan. Part cation Description tity Spacer Board 96615-10 Back Board 96615-09 Guide Strip 96615-10 Table Screw 201287-00 Fixed Board 121286-01 R.H. Cleat Assem. 86508-04 Center Cleat Assem. 96967-00 L.H. Cleat Assem. 86508-05 Table Frame 96959-01 3/8-16 x 3/4 Square Hd.
  • Page 19 GREEN/YELLOW BLACK WHITE >o BLUE YELLOW...

  • Page 20: Catalog Number

    FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RADIAL 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 IS.AVAILABLE BY SIMPLY...

  • Page 21: Repair Parts

    i Se-rs I Sears _ ;2" RADIAL ARM SAW SERVICE Now that you he,e purchased your Radia Arm Saw, should a need ever exist for repair Darts orservica, simply contact any SAars Servic_ Center and most Sears, Roebuck and Co. stores. Be sure to orovide ai;...

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