Sears Craftsman 113.198311 Operator's Manual
Sears Craftsman 113.198311 Operator's Manual

Sears Craftsman 113.198311 Operator's Manual

10" radial saw

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MODEL NO.
113.198311
10" RADIAL SAW
WITH 44" CABINET
Serial
Number
Model and serial numbers
may be found at the rear of
the base.
You should record both
model and serial number in
a safe place for future use.
CAUTION:
READ ALL
INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY
CRRFTgMRN
10-INCH RADIAL SAW
• Assembly
• Operating
• Repair parts
Sold by SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., Chicago, IL. 60684 U.S.A.
Part No. SP5103
Printed in U.S.A.

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  • Page 1 Save This Manual For Future Reference Operators Manual MODEL NO. 113.198311 10" RADIAL SAW WITH 44" CABINET Serial CRRFTgMRN Number Model and serial numbers may be found at the rear of the base. You should record both model and serial number in 10-INCH RADIAL SAW a safe place for future use.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    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...
  • Page 3: Safety Information

    Safety Information The operator's manual contains safety infor- Major Hazards mation, instructions and signs for your protec- tion against serious injuries, including: 1. Workpiece Kickback Loss of fingers, hand, arm or leg from contact Kickback is an uncontrolled grabbing with the saw blade. throwing of the workpiece during...
  • Page 4 3. Wrong Feed Wrong way feed is feeding the workpiece into the end of the saw with the anti-kickback pawls. The workpiece can be grabbed by the be blinded blade and pull your hands into the blade before you can let go or pull back. Fingers, Wear safety...
  • Page 5 Safety Personal Safety 1. Keep guards and anti-kickback pawls in 1. Wear safety goggles labeled "ANSI Z87.1" place and in working order. on the package. Do not wear regular glasses, they are not safety glasses. 2. Check for broken or damaged parts before using saw.
  • Page 6 14.Rip workpieces that are longer than the Safety Labels on the Radial Arm Saw diameter of the blade being used.Do not rip The following labels are on your radial arm a workpiece that is shorter than the diameter of the blade being used. saw.
  • Page 7: Putting Your Saw Together

    Puttin Your Saw To ether Your radial arm saw is easy to put together, however it will take time. Ask a friend help, and follow these assembly instructions. It is important for your safety, and for the quality of your cuts, that the saw be put together with care.
  • Page 8 4. Open the loose parts bags, and sort J. Rip Indicator ......K. Bevel Indicator ......contents into piles on the floor or table. This will make it easier for you to find the part(s) L. Motor Support Cap ...... need during assembly.
  • Page 9 Information T. Pan Hd. Screw Ty "T" 1/ 4-20 x 1-1 / 2 ..U. Washer 17/64 x 5/8 x 1/32 ....V. Rubber Bushing ......W. U-Clip 1/ 4-20 ......X. Tee Nut ........1. If you are missing any part while putting your saw together, do not continue...
  • Page 10 Left Side Panel ....... 2. Place the front shelf stiffener inside and Right Side Panel ..... against the front edge of the shelf so that all Shelf ......... six holes line up. (Figure Under Support ....... Skirts ........ 3. Place the under support on the shelf so that Front...
  • Page 11 13. Put two truss head bolts through right side 9. Put a lockwasher hex nut on each bolt panel and spacer, one on each side. and tighten using a 7/16 inch wrench socket. 14. Put a lockwasher and hex nut on each 10.
  • Page 12 21. Turn the cabinet right side up. Attach 25. Repeat steps 23-24 on the left side of the shelf. skirts to the top of the side panels, with on the front of the cabinet and the other 26. Put a truss head bolt through the back of the back.
  • Page 13 WARNING: Saw blade can roll for- ward toward you if the leveling feet are not correctly adjusted. Workpiece saw can move unexpectedly if cabinet rocks. Fingers, hand, or arm can be cut off from blade contact. Adjust leveling feet before using your saw. 33.
  • Page 14 If the bevel lock touches the left side of the 6. Place the motor on the center channel the saw and remove the three table boards yoke, unlock the bevel lock and tighten locknut on the motor pivot support. Then fence.
  • Page 15 Attaching Trim Ledge and 4. Reach through the top of the saw and use two screws to hold the trim cap in place. Trim Caps Tighten using a Phillips screwdriver. 5. Repeat steps 3-4 with the left trim cap. 1. Hold the trim ledge against the front of the saw.
  • Page 16 Eccentric Circle Slide Button Eccentric Table Rail Circle "_ Slide Square Hole---- Front Table - Upside Down Lock Handle With Fig. 34 Mounting Plate Underneath Fig. 33 8. Push a sfide button through the small hole in front of the eccentric circle on each table 3.
  • Page 17 Mounting the Front Table The following parts are used to mount Io]== front table: Nuts ......U-Clips 1/4-20 ....Mounting Screws 1/4-20 x l-l/2 ..Rubber Grommets ....Hex Head Bolts 1/4-20x5/8 ..Washers 17/64-5/8xl/32 .... Fig. 30 3. Slide one U-clip over the hole in the left side of the center channel as shown.
  • Page 18 7. Place the front table on the saw so that the mounting screws line up with the U-clips. The front table should extend about one inch beyond the trim caps. 8. Start the mounting screws into the U-clips using a Phillips screwdriver.
  • Page 19: Location And Function Of Controls

    Location and Function of Controls Fig. 42 - Radial Saw Controls AI& WARNING: The saw can start ac- On/Off Switch cidentally or be used by children others when the yellow key is left in the The on!off switch turns the power to the saw red switch.
  • Page 20 Bevel Lock The bevel lock is used to hold the blade at various angles to the table. To unlock bevel lock, move the lock to the right. Always hold the motor when you unlock the bevel lock. (Figure '_, CAUTION' The motor is heavy and can swing down...
  • Page 21 swivel lock when the motor is in one of these There are five pre-set bevel angles at -90 °, -45 °, 0°, 45 °, and 90 °. To unlock the bevel positions, stand facing the saw handle, pull lock when the blade is at one of these angles, the swivel lock all the way toward you, and move the bevel lock all the way to the right...
  • Page 22 Handwheel The handwheel controls the height of the radial arm. To raise the radial arm, turn the handwheel clockwise. To lower the radial arm, turn the handwheel counterclockwise. (Figure Fig. 52- Handwheel One complete turn of the handwheel moves the arm 1/16 inch. The handle can be folded in by pushing...
  • Page 23: Alignment Of The Blade

    Alignment of the Blade The blade of your radial arm saw must be 1. Use a 1/8" "L"wrench to loosen four screws in the front of the column aligned properly for two reasons: to make support. (Figure cuts accurate, and to prevent binding of the blade and workpiece...
  • Page 24 3. Unlock the bevel lock to release the motor. Leveling Front Table. Hold onto the motor as you do this. The goal of this adjustment is to make the front work table flat and parallel to the radial CAUTION: The motor is heavy and arm.
  • Page 25 8. Unlock the miter lock and swing the arm 18. Move the arbor shaft over another point. Do not change the elevation of the arm. the right until the arbor shaft is over the right line. 19. Tighten the mounting screws and/or level- 9.
  • Page 26 2. Lock the table locks. If you cannot lock table locks, go directly to step 3. Pull up on the fence. 4. If the fence is held firmly, no change is needed. Go to the next section, or If the fence is loose and can be pulled out of position,...
  • Page 27 Squaring Crosscut Travel _i_ CAUTION: Overtightening the arbor nuts may cause the blade collars warp and the blade to wobble while cut- The blade must travel perpendieular to the ting. Use the arbor wrenches to tighten fence along the radial arm in order for cross- the arbor nuts but do not overtighten.
  • Page 28 If the blade tried to "walk" on the square, tighten the top left screw to move the arm to the right. Then tighten the top right screw to meet the column. Go to step 14. Move the motor back and forth along radial arm.
  • Page 29 22. Set miter indicator on 0° position 4. Turn the blade with your hand several shown. (Figure times and check to see if the square is flush with the blade. 5. If the square is flush with the blade after each rotation, no change is needed.
  • Page 30 If there is a gap between the square and the 9. Hold the motor tightly and lock the bevel blade after any rotation, go back to step 6 and lock. Do not let the motor move out of place. repeat. 10.
  • Page 31 4. Turn the blade with your hand several times and check to see if the square is flush with the blade. 5. If the square is flush with the blade after each rotation, no change is needed. (Figure 71) Go to the next section, If there is a gap between the square...
  • Page 32 4. Turn the blade with your hand several Squaring Blade to Table for times and check to see if the square is flush Ripping with the blade. 1. Unlock the swivel lock and turn the motor 5. If the square is flush with the blade after to the out-rip position...
  • Page 33 hand. Try to keep the carriage bearing from 7. Hold the square in place and use the 9/16 inch wrench to turn the bolt until the square turning. is flush with the blade. 15. If you can keep either of the carriage bear- ings from turning while the motor moves 8.
  • Page 34 Making Blade Parallel Table J-;:- /_.... These steps are done to help prevent Saw Ha workpiece from being thrown or damaged when the saw is used for edging. aYi.._P_ >,, ,,, /--,il _ Ld _--_- -: _- _" Framing Square '_", II-_P] -'_ ,r' --%...
  • Page 35 9. Unlock the bevel lock. 16. Turn the blade with your hand several times and check to see if the square is flush 10. Loosen the two screws on the back of the with the blade. motor support using a 1/8 inch hex-L wrench 17.
  • Page 36 WARNING: Kickback can occur 3. Make sure that the lower edge of the guard is parallel to the table. (Figure the spreader is not in line with the blade. You can be injured or killed. Al- ways adjust the spreader and make sure 4.
  • Page 37 13. Loosen both nuts on the spreader using a 1/2 inch wrench. 14. Slide the spreader with your hand until is against the fence directly behind the blade. 15. Tighten both nuts using a 1/2 inch ISpreader wrench. Do not move the spreader as you tighten these nuts.
  • Page 38 3. Measures 2" from rip fence to nearest Installing and Adjusting Rip Scale Indica- tors tooth on the blade and lock rip lock handle.' NOTE: The rip scales indicators are intended Adjust "out rip" scale indicator by slid- to be used for quick settings. Adjustments ing until indicator...
  • Page 39 Electrical Connections ,_, WARNING: To avoid shock or fire, if Motor Specifications power cord is worn, cut, or damaged any way have it replaced immediately. motor used in this saw is a capacitor- start, non-reversible type having the following Your unit is wired for 120V and it has a plug specifications: that looks like the one shown below.
  • Page 40 Extension Cords _1_ WARNING: To maintain proper tool grounding, whenever the outlet you The use of any extension cord will cause are planning to use for this power tool some loss of power. Use the following table is of the two prong type do not remove to determine the minimum wire size or alter the grounding...
  • Page 41: Crosscutting

    Crosscutting Crosscutting is used to cut a workpiece length. The workpiece is held against the fence. The saw blade is pulled through workpiece. Cuts are usually made across the grain of the workpiece. Types of Crosscuts The basic types of crosscuts are shown below. Notice the hand and body position in each.
  • Page 42 4. Fingers or hand can slip into the saw Safety Information blade as you make a crosscut. Fingers, Crosscutting hand or arm can be cut off. Keep the hand holding the workpiece at least 8 in- Read and follow the safety information below ches to the side of the workpiece, out of...
  • Page 43 Blade Guard, Anti-Kickback 10. The workpiece cannot be controlled or held stable enough to do free hand Pawls and Spreader cutting. The workpiece can be thrown or slip and pull fingers and hand into the The blade guard, anti-kickback pawls and saw blade.
  • Page 44 Crosscutting ChecMist Cutting Table and Fence Kerfs the following checklist at the beginning You will need to cut a new table kerf (shal- of each new cutting period to reduce the risk low cut) and fence kerf (slot left in the fence of an accident.
  • Page 45: Electrical Connections

    WARNING: The saw blade will sud- 8. Grasp saw handle and hold your forearm in line with the saw handle as shown below. denly come toward you when lowered into the table if the rip lock is unlocked. Fingers and hand can be cut off.
  • Page 46 4. Adjust the height of the anti-kickback Making Crosscuts pawls to clear top of fence and workpiece by about 1/8 inch. The pawls and spreader help The following section contains safety informa- provide protection from the leading edge of tion and instructions for making crosscuts.
  • Page 47 Pull the saw blade through 12. Support and hold the workpiece down and against the fence firmly with your left workpiece to the distance shown below. hand. 13. Pull blade through fence and workpiece just enough to complete the cut. Fig 102 14.
  • Page 48: Ripping

    Ripping When to Use In-Rip or Out-Rip Ripping is used to change the width of the workpiece by sawing along its length. The The in-rip saw position provides better workpiece is fed into the saw blade. The visibility of both the workpiece and your fence is used as a guide.
  • Page 49 2. One of the most common and the Safety Information most dangerous mistakes people make Ripping is to reach for the workpiece at the out- feed side of the saw. DON'T ! The Read and follow the safety information below workpiece could kickback as you reach...
  • Page 50 4. Non-thru cuts increase the chance 2. The workpiece can be grabbed by the kickback because the anti-kickback saw blade and take off like a missile. Anyone standing in the path of the pawls cannot always grab the irregular workpiece can be killed.
  • Page 51 Rip Cutting Checklist Blade Guard, Anti-kickback Pawls and Spreader Use the following rip cutting checklist at the The blade guard, anti-kickback pawls and beginning of each new cutting period workpiece spreader are designed to reduce reduce the risk of an accident. eliminate the risk of injury from blade con- tact, workpiece...
  • Page 52 Blade Guard Adjustments Making a Rip Cut Table Kerf 1. Unplug saw and remove yellow key. You will need to make a table kerf before rip cut can be made. Every time you move 2. Put saw in In-Rip position and lock the the blade a new distance from the fence, you...
  • Page 53 Anti-kickback Pawls and Spreader Adjust- Making Rip Cuts ments When to Use In-Rip or Out-Rip 1. Go to the outfeed end of the saw blade. The in-rip saw position provides better 2. Put edge of workpiece beside the blade visibility of both the workpiece and your and under the pawls.
  • Page 54 _kWARNING: 9. Stand out of the line of the workpiece to When making through be clear of workpiece in case of kickback. rip cuts do not set the blade closer than 1/2 inch from the fence or auxiliary fence, your hands will be brought close to the blade.
  • Page 55 on the arbor could cause the dado and arbor nut to spin off. Take several passes of the dado if cut required is greater than 13/16 of Kickback, Blade Contact. an inch wide. Fingers,hand or arm 3. To avoid excessive load on the motor can be cut off.
  • Page 56 3. Remove saw blade, dado, or other acces- WARNING: If the auxiliary fence sory from the saw arbor shaft before using not used when the saw arm is in the 0° the accessory shaft. Do not use the saw with crosscut position, the molding...
  • Page 57: Cutting Accessories

    Cutting Accessories Push Stick Fences Fences are required for all saw operations. Push sticks are used during ripping when the blade is placed between 2 and 6 inches from the fence. Crosscutting requires fences with kerfs (slots) to match the path of the saw, because the saw Make a push stick when: blade is pulled...
  • Page 58 Auxiliary Fence and Push Block An auxiliary fence must be used if the blade is positioned between 1/2 inch and 2 inches from the fence during ripping. An auxiliary 3/8" Plywood fence must always be used with a push block. Their purpose is to keep your hands away...
  • Page 59 5. Cut out a notch from 12 inch side Auxiliary Fence for Edging the 3/8 plywood that is 9 1/2 inches long 3/8 inch wide. dimensions of the remain- Make an auxiliary fence for edging: ing 3/8 plywood are shown in Fig.
  • Page 60 Featherboard Featherboards are used during rip cutting to help keep the workpiece against the fence. The featherboard is clamped to the front table, so that the angled edge of the feather- board is against the workpiece on the infeed end of the blade. The other edge of the workpiece is against the fence.
  • Page 61: Recommended Accessories

    *Recommended Accessories Item Cat. No. Lower Retractable Guard Saw blades A lower retractable guard which meets (10" diameter with 5/8" hole) See Catalog OSHA requirements for occupational Caster 9-22254 of the radial saw is available. (See Note) Sanding Drum 9-25246 lower guard is designed...
  • Page 62: Glossary

    Glossary Molding Cut: Non-through cut which Anti-kickback Pawls: Pivoted objects with produces a contoured surface on the teeth which help prevent workpiece kickback. workpiece. Arbor: The bar or shaft that holds the saw Outfeed: The end of the saw blade where blade.
  • Page 63: Helpful Hints

    Helpful Hints 3. Place the same edge of the workpiece In order to get accurate cutting results from against the fence for all cuts. Make the your radial arm saw, do the following: first cut at one end of the workpiece, then flip the workpiece over and make 1.
  • Page 64 Motor Frequently blowing of fuses or tripping circuit breakers may result To avoid motor damage this motor should be blown out or vacuumed frequently to prevent • Motor is overloaded: Overloading can oc- sawdust buildup which will interfere with normal motor ventilation.
  • Page 65: Maintaining Your Saw

    Lubrication taining or lubricating your saw. Your saw is precision built and should When you receive your new Craftsman radial kept properly lubricated. Before describing saw, it requires no lubrication. The radial the various points which may periodically...
  • Page 66 • Lubricate the cam surfaces of the rip lock assembly. • A light film of oil should be wiped on the face of the column tube to lubricate the fit between the column tube and column support. With elevation hand- wheel raise arm to upper limit.
  • Page 67 Swivel Lock Adjustments for Wear This handle provides a friction lock between Bevel Lock the upper face of the yoke and the bottom face of the carriage. It should eliminate The purpose of the bevel lock is to lock the play or rotation between...
  • Page 68 Arm and Column With the miter lock unlocked and in the unin- dexed position the arm should fit snugly to the column tube and not allow any vertical movement. If you can move the end of the arm up and down an adjustment is needed.
  • Page 69 2. Push the carriage back against the rear stop. 3. Hold the front carriage bearing with your fingers as tight as possible and pull carriage forward at the same time. If you can prevent the bearing from turning an adjustment is re- quired.
  • Page 70 Rip Lock Miter Lock Handle The rip lock locks the carriage in any position along the length of the arm. If the carriage can be easily moved by pushing and pulling on the yoke handle when the rip lock is in the locked position an adjustment...
  • Page 71: Trouble Shooting

    Trouble Shooting WARNING: To avoid injury, turn power switch off and remove plug from power source outlet before trouble shooting. Motor What to Do Probable Cause Problem Motor will not run. Check power line for proper voltage. voltage. Motor will not run and Short circuit in line, cord, or Inspect line, cord, and plug for...
  • Page 72 Motor- 2 Probable Cause What to Do Problem Slow down rate of feed. Excessive feed rate when Motor overheats. crosscutting or ripping. Clean out sawdust to provide Improper cooling. (Air circulation restricted normal air circulation through motor. through motor due to sawdust, etc.) Saw blade has heel.
  • Page 73 Saw Operations What to Do Problem Probable Cause Crosscuts accurate Looseness between column tube Go to Alignment of the Blade, 0° and 45 ° miter. Adjusting Elevation. and column support. Go to Alignment of the Blade, Crosscut travel not square with fence.
  • Page 74 Saw Operations - 2 What to Do Probable Cause Problem Go to Alignment of the Blade, blade not square Workpiece kerf rough with tooth marks from to fence. Squaring Blade to Fence. blade (also called heel). Go to Alignment of the Blade, blade not parallel to table.
  • Page 75 Saw Operations What to Do Probable Cause Problem Go to Maintaining Your Saw, Clamping force not suffi- Bevel lock needs adjusting. Adjustments for Wear, Bevel cient at bevel angles other Lock. than 45 o. Go to Alignment of the Blade, Depth of cut varies from Table top not parallel...
  • Page 76: Parts List

    PARTS LIST FOR CRAFTSMAN 10" RADIAL MODEL NO. 113.198311 (SEE FIG. 7) (SEE FIG. (SEE FIG. 8) (SEE FIG. 37 36 *(SEE FIG. 5) FIGURE...
  • Page 77 PARTS LIST FOR CRAFTSMAN 10" RADIAL MODEL NO. 113.198311 Always order by Part Number - Not by Key Number FIGURE Part Part Description Description STD601103 815797 Screw, Pan Hd. Rec. *Screw, Pan Rec. Type AB 1/4 x 1-1/4 Type T 10-32...
  • Page 78 PARTS LIST FOR CRAFTSMAN 10" RADIAL MODEL NO. 113.198311 16J_ 16/_/32 FIGURE...
  • Page 79 PARTS LIST FOR CRAFTSMAN 10" RADIAL MODEL NO. 113.198311 Always order by Part Number - Not by Key Number FIGURE 2 - BASE AND COLUMN ASSEMBLY Part Part Description Description 815772 815857-1 Screw, Hex Washer Hd. Bushing, Elevation 3/8-16 x 1-1/2...
  • Page 80 PARTS LIST FOR CRAFTSMAN 10" RADIAL MODEL NO. 113.198311 MOTOR CORD FIGURE...
  • Page 81 PARTS LIST FOR CRAFTSMAN 10" RADIAL MODEL NO. 113.198311 1313 FIGURE...
  • Page 82 PARTS LIST FOR CRAFTSMAN 10" RADIAL MODEL NO. 113.198311 Always order by Part Number - Not by Key Number FIGURE 3 - YOKE AND MOTOR ASSEMBLY Part Part Description Description 815803 815685 Cap, Motor Support Cover, Yoke 810214-2 Screw, Low Hal.,...
  • Page 83 PARTS LIST FOR CRAFTSMAN 10" RADIAL MODEL NO. 113.198311 20.._ FIGURE...
  • Page 84 PARTS LIST FOR CRAFTSMAN 10" RADIAL MODEL NO. 113.198311 Always order by Part Number - Not by Key Number FIGURE YOKE ASSEMBLY Part Part Description Description 810214-3 Screw, Low Hd. STD541231 *Nut, Hex Jam 5/16-18 Cap 5/16-18 x 7/8 STD551131...
  • Page 85 PARTS LIST FOR CRAFTSMAN 10" RADIAL MODEL NO. 113.198311 Always order by Part Number - Not by Key Number FIGURE 5 - ARM ASSEMBLY Part !Key] Description Desc_ption 815688 816113 Arm, Radial Switch, Locking 815809 Cable 815863 Key, Switch 815774...
  • Page 86 PARTS LIST FOR CRAFTSMAN 10" RADIAL MODEL NO. 113.198311 18 1_ FIGURE...
  • Page 87 PARTS LIST FOR CRAFTSMAN 10" RADIAL MODEL NO. 113.198311 Always order by Part Number - Not by Key Number FIGURE 6 - GUARD ASSEMBLY Part Part Description Description 816264-1 Guard STD581050 *Ring, Retaining 120399 63270 *Nut, Square 5/16-18 Spreader 63258...
  • Page 88 PARTS LIST FOR CRAFTSMAN 10" RADIAL MODEL NO. 113.198311 FIGURE...
  • Page 89 PARTS LIST FOR CRAFTSMAN 10" RADIAL MODEL NO. 113.198311 Always order by Part Number - Not by Key Number FIGURE 7 - CABINET ASSEMBLY Part Part Description Description 805589-5 Screw, Truss Hd. 1/4-20 x 1/2 803835-1 Foot, Leveling 815898 Skirt 44"...
  • Page 90 PARTS LIST FOR CRAFTSMAN 10" RADIAL MODEL NO. 113.198311 Always order by Part Number - Not by Key Number FIGURE 8 - MOTOR ASSEMBLY Part Description i507744 Housing, Motor STD376116 *Capacitor 64950 Screw, Type "T" 64951 Screw, Flat Head 64948...
  • Page 91 PARTS LIST FOR CRAFTSMAN 10" RADIAL MODEL NO. 113.198311 Always order by Part Number - Not by Key Number FIGURE 9- TABLE ASSEMBLY Part Description 815757 Table, Rear 815755 Table Spacer 815758 Fence, Rip 817102 Table, Front *Standard Hardware Item may be Purchased...
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  • Page 96 _A,/R8 Operators 10-INCH RADIAL SAW Manual SERVICE Now that you have purchased your 10-inch radial saw, should a need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply contact any 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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