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Rockwell international Power Tool Division 34-388 Manual

12" contractors' saw
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Power Tool Division
Rockwell International
34-388
12" CONTRACTORS' SAW
INTRODUCTION
The Circular Saw you have just purchased is
a
quality-
bui It machine, capable
of
dependable, precision per-
formanc e throughout its Ii feti me.
In
order to take fu II
·
advantage of these capabilities you should throughly
understand the construction and
assembly
of the saw
and the proper techniques for operating it.
Therefore
we suggest you re
ad
this booklet before
assembl ing
the saw and also that
you save
it
f
or future reference.
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PART NO.
1088289
DATED 6-1-74
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  • Page 2: Additional Safety Rules For Circular Saws

    DO NOT use the tool until you have written Rockwell and we have advised you. Manager of product Safety Power Tool Division Rockwell International North Lexi ngton Avenue 15208 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Also use...
  • Page 3 Feed work into a blade AVOID KICKBACKS (work thrown back toward you) DIRECTION OF FEED. by keeping blade sharp, keeping rip fence parallel or cutter against the direction of rotation of the blade or cutter only. to the saw blade, keeping splitter and anti-kickback fingers and guard in place and operating, by n ot re­...

  • Page 4: Assembling Stand

    ASSEMBLING STAND If you purchased the 50-507, assemble the four braces to the two panel s of the stand, as shown in Fig. using the carriage bolts, flat washers, lockwashers and nuts. The two lon g braces will be posi­ 19-3/16"...
  • Page 5 ASSEMBLING MOTOR MOUNTING BRACKET AND PLATE Assemble the motor mountin g bracket (A) to the two posts (B) and tighten set screws (C), as shown in Fig. Loosen screw that holds rod (D) in place and remove rod (D) from motor mounting bracket (A) Fig. Assemble motor mounting plate (E) Fig.

  • Page 6: Assembling Belt And Pulley Guard

    ASSEMBLING SWITCH TO SAW CABINET IMPORTANT: When assembling the switch to the saw cabinet, make sure the motor power cord is NOT con­ nected to the power source. Remove outer hex nut from switch stem. Leave shakeproof lockwasher (A) Fig. 9, and inside hex nut on switch.
  • Page 7 Assemble the inside belt and pulley guard (A) to the three spacers using the three screws and washers (6), as shown in Fig. and replace belt. Raise and lower the saw blade and make sure belt does not come into contact with the belt guard. If necessary the inside belt and pulley guard (A) can be shifted.
  • Page 8 ASSEMBLING GUIDE RAILS Assemble the front and rear guide rai Is to the table, using the special screws (A) and spacers (6), as shown in Fig. 17. The guide rail with the calibra­ tions goes on the front of the table and these cal ibra­ tions are to be on the top side.
  • Page 9 Assemble bracket (A) Fig. to bracket using the screw, nut and lockwasher (C). Assemble the screw, nut and lockwasher (0) to bracket (0) as shown. Place bracket Fig. on rod (E) as shown, and fasten us i ng the screw and nut (F) •...

  • Page 10: Overload Protection

    CONNECTING SAW TO POWER SOURCE A separate 230 Volt electrical circuit should be used for your power tools. This circuit should not be less than #14 wire and should be protected with a 15 Amp time lag fuse. If an extension cord is used, use only 3-wire extension cords which have 3-prong grounding type plugs and 3-pole receptacles which accept the tools plug.

  • Page 11: Positive Stop

    ADJUSTMENT fOR "WEAR" IN RAISING MECHANISM After a long period of time, it is possible that the raising worm and the teeth on the arbor bracket will wear slight­ ly resulting in play in the raising mechanism. To com­ pensate for this wear the raising worm and the arbor bracket can be brought closer together.
  • Page 12 RIP FENCE OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENTS The ri p fence can be used on either s ide of the saw blade. The most common location is on the right hand side. The rip fence is guided by means of guide rails fastened to the front and rear of the table.

  • Page 13: Removing Saw Blade

    To check and adjust the 45 d egree setting of the miter gage, set the gage at 45 degrees, as shown in Fig. 31. Place a square against the face of the miter gage, as shown. You should obtain the same reading on the square at pOints and (B) where the square passes over the miter gage groove.

  • Page 14: Using Accessory Moulding Cutterhead

    RIPPING Ripping is the operation of making a lengthwise cut through a board, as shown in Fig. 33, and the rip fence is used to position and guide the work. One edge of the work rides against the rip fence whi Ie the flat side of the board rest on the table.

  • Page 15: Using Accessory Dado Head

    is necessary when using the moulding cutterhead to add wood-facing to one or both sides of the rip fence as shown in Fig. 37. The wood-facing is attached to the fence with wood screws through the holes provided in the fence. 3/4 inch stock is suitable for most work although an occasional job may require 1 inch facing.
  • Page 16 ACCESSORIES SAW BLADES DADO HEAD SETS ALL WITH 5/8" DIAMETER ARBOR HOLE No. 34-960 Tru-Cut 6" Adjustable Dado with storage case. Fits 5/8" and 3/4" dia. saw arbors. Lets you dial the cut you want from 1/4" to 13/16" wide-up to 314" deep. Width of cut can be adjusted without removing Diameter...
  • Page 17 Power Tool Division Rockwell International Authorized Stationary Parts Distributors CALIFORNIA OHIO LOS ANGELES, 90007 CINCINNATI, 45203 Rockwell International Rockwell International 2400 South Grand Avenue 906 Dalton Street Phone: (213) 749-0386 Phone: (513) 241-2737 OAKLAND, 94604 PENNSYLVANIA Rockwell International PHILADELPHIA, 19120 4621 Malat Street - P.O.
  • Page 18 / 6 3 2 (4 ) -- , �71 � / 72 � 73 _·� . � 77( 2 ) �;� �4 � 13 (4) 52(2 ) - � 53 (2) - � ..-. ..
  • Page 19 Replacement Parts Ref. P art Description Ref. Part Description Cat. #34-7 34 Table lnsen, including: TCS-272 Knob and Pinion 901-02-321-7630 Headless Set Screw 422-04-327-5002 Front Clamp Shoe, including: 422-16-017-0003 Bushing 422-04-071-0001 Pin 1087876 Table 904-08-021-4550 Rubber Bushing 1/4-20 X 1/4" Soc. Set Screw Cat.
  • Page 20 �143 13 7 12 8 " 6 � -- 144 /1 50( 3 ) / 1 5 1 /53 (3) \124 � 106...
  • Page 21 Replacement Parts Ref. P art Ref. Part Description Description 3/16 X 3/16 X 7/8" Key Knob SP-2655 1087525 HSS-535 Washer 1086894 Bearing Crank Assembly 422-03-333-0002 Spanner Nut BG-12 Pointer Assembly. Including: TAB-523 Special Nut BM-23 1/4-20 X 1/4" Hex Soc. Set Scr. SP-208 Cat.
  • Page 22 167(4) � 168(4 ) 166(16) 165(16) 164(16) 169(4) 170(4) 16, 0 (2)�...
  • Page 23 makes more tools for more iobs for ROCKWELL more industries than anyone in the worldl Rockwell manufactures the world's most complete line power tools and machinery for use in industry, the building construction trades, schools and h ome workshop. For complete information on each of these product lines, see your Rockwell Distributor or Dealer for a catalog.
  • Page 24 ��aaaa���������������aa����aa��� � � YOUR ROCKWELL WARRANTY � � component parts of our tools are inspected at various stages of pro- � � dllction, and each finished tool is subjected to a final inspection before � � it is placed in its specially designed carton to await shipment. Because of our confidence in our engineered quality, Rockwell agrees to repair �...

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