Craftsman 113.198111 Operator's Manual

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_AIRS
Operators
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MODEL NO.
113.198111
10" RADIAL SAW
WITH LEG SET
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Serial
Number
Model and serial numbers
may be found at the rear of
the base.
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model and serial number in
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CAUTION:
READ ALL
INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY
I:RRFTSMRN
10-INCH RADIAL SAW
• Assembly
• Operating
• Repair parts
Sold by SEARS,
ROEBUCK
AND CO., Chicag_o. IL. 60684 U.S.A.
Part No. SP5101
Printed in U.S.A.

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  • Page 1 Save This Manual For Future Reference _AIRS Operators Manual MODEL NO. 113.198111 10" RADIAL SAW WITH LEG SET ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Serial I:RRFTSMRN 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 FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RADIAL If within year from date of purchase, this Craftsman Radial fails a defect in material workmanship, Sears will repair il, tree of charge. WARRANTY SERVICE AVAILABLE SIMPLY CONTACTING NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT THROUGHOUT UNITED STATES.
  • Page 3 Safety Information Major Hazards The operator's manual contains safety infor- 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 ,Mth the anti-kickback pawls. The workpiece can be grabbed by the can be blinded blade and pul! your hands into the blade before you can let go or pull back. Fingers, Wear safety hand or arm can be cut off.
  • Page 5 Saw 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 a workpiece that is shorter than the diameter The following labels are on your radial arm of the blade being used. saw.
  • Page 7 Putting Your Saw Together Your radial arm saw is easy to put together, however it will take time. Ask a friend to 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 the AA Tee Nut ......contents into piles on the floor or table. This AB Cup Point Set Screw 1/4-20 x 7/8 .. 1 will make it easier for you to find the part(s) Washer21/64x9/16xl/16 ..
  • Page 9 Information Building the LEG SET The following parts are used in the leg set assembly. Legs ......1. If you are missing any part while putting your saw together, do not continue assembly. Upper Stiffeners ....Lower Stiffeners ....Contact your Sears Service Center or Retail Store and get the missing...
  • Page 10 10. Adjust the lower nut with the 9/16 inch 6. Put another hex nut on each of the leveling wrench until the leveling jbot is at the desired ,feet and hand-tighten until they are against the leg. height. 11. Tighten the top nut by hand. 12.
  • Page 11 Mounting the Motor 8. Slide the motor onto the motor pivot sup- port. Make sure the motor is firmly in place. Put the flat washer and locknut back in _kWARNING: Plugging the saw in dur- place and tighten using a 3/4 inch socket ing assembly can result in electrical wrench.
  • Page 12 Attaching Trim Ledge and Repeat steps 9-10 until the bevel lock Trim Caps will not touch the left side of the yoke, the gap is not more than 1/16 inch. Hold the trim ledge against the front of the Lock the bevel lock.
  • Page 13 Location and Function of Controls Fig 24 - Radial Saw Controls 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 14 Bevel Lock l-he bevel lock is used to hold the blade at various angles to the table. To unlock the bevel lock, move the lock to the right. Always hold the motor when you unlock the bevd lock. (Figure 28) ,CAUTION: The motor is heavy...
  • Page 15 s_d_,el lock when the motor ig in one o[ these There are flve pre-set bevel angles at -90 °, -45 °, 0 °, 45 °, nnd 90 °. To unlock the bgvel 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 turn the motor as yon hold the lock in this move the bevel lock all the way to the right...
  • Page 16 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. 34 - Handwhee! One complete turn of the handwheel moves the arm 1/16 inch.
  • Page 17 Alignment of the Blade ALIGNMENT BLADE IS THE 1. Use a 1/8" "'L" wrench to loosen MOST IMPORTANT STEP four screws in the front of the column ASSEMBLING YOUR RADIAL support. (Figure SAW. blade of your radial saw must aligned properly for two reasons: to make...
  • Page 18 Leveling Table Supports 1. Raise the radial until the bottom 6. Turn the motor until the arbor shaft is the motor is about 2-1/2 inches above pointing straight down toward the saw. (Figure saw. 2. Locate fl)ur hex head bolts and put a flat washer on each.
  • Page 19 I[ the arbor wrench will not fit between arbor shaft and the table support at any point, r) 0 repeat steps 8-21 until the table supports level, If there is a gap between the arbor wrench and the arbor shaft at any point, repeat steps 8-21 until the table supports...
  • Page 20 Mounting the Front Table 1. Make sure that the front table is upside down. :rew 2. Place a tee nut over the leveling hole and g Hole hammer it into place. (Figure 41) Bolt Tee Nut --.--_/_.. Head Screw Leveling Ho,e_ .F_ - Hex Nut...
  • Page 21 13. If there is a gap larger than 1/32 inch, go Install the pan head bolts through back to step 11 and repeat, other four mounting holes. Put a lockwasher and hex nut on each bolt and tighten using If there is a gap less than 1/32 inch, or no gap Phillips screwdriver.
  • Page 22 4. Unlock the rip lock and move the motor until the motor arbor is over the front table. Squaring Crosscut Travel 5. Lock the miter lock and bevel rip lock, The blade must travel perpendicular to the lock. fence along the radial arm in order for cross- cuts to be accurate.
  • Page 23 radial arm is smooth but firm. Then go to step 11. Use a 1/8" "L" wrench to loosen four screws in the front of the column support slightly, if you have already done so in the 17. Lay a framing square on the front table...
  • Page 24 6. Turn the blade with your hand several times 2. Place the blade on the arbor shaft with a blade collar on each side. Make sure that and check to see if the square is flush with directional arrow is on the outside of the blade.
  • Page 25 11. Hold the motor tightly lock the bevel If there is a gap between the square lock. Do not let the motor move out of place. blade after any rotation, go back to step 8 and repeat. 12. Check the square to make sure that...
  • Page 26 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 Go to the next section, If there is a gap between the square and the...
  • Page 27 4. Turn the blade v_ith 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 28 hand. Try to keep the carriage bearing from 7. Hold the square in place and use the 9/16 turning. inch wrench to turn the bolt until the square is flush with the blade. 15. If you can keep either of the carriage bear- ings from turning while the motor moves 8.
  • Page 29 Making Blade Parallel Table These steps are done to help prevent workpiece from being thrown or damaged Saw Handle when the saw is used for edging. Fig. 69 6. Lower the radial arm until the blade just rests on the edge of the framing square. Make sure that the square is on the blade and not on the set of a tooth.
  • Page 30 9. Unlock the bevel lock. 16. Turn the blade with your hand several times and check to see if the square is flush with the blade. 10. Loosen the two screws on the back of the motor support using a 1/8 inch hex-L wrench and pliers if necessary.
  • Page 31 41& WARNING: Kickback can occur 3. Make sure that the lower edge of the guard the spreader is not in line with the is parallel to the table. (Figure blade. You can be injured or killed. Al- ways adjust the spreader and make sure 4.
  • Page 32 13. Loosen both nuts on the spreader using a 1/2 inch wrench. Guard 14. Slide the spreader with your hand until it is against the fence directly behind the blade. Antikickback Pawls 15. Tighten both nuts using a 1/2 inch Spreader wrench.
  • Page 33 3. Measures 2" from rip fence to nearest Installing and Adjusting Rip Scale Indica- tooth on the blade and lock rip lock handle.' tors 4. Adjust "out rip" scale indicator by slid- NOTE: The rip scales indicators are intended ing until indicator line reads 2 inches on the to be used for quick settings.
  • Page 34 Electrical Connections _'_ WARNING: To avoid shock or fire, if Motor Specifications power cord is worn, cut, or damaged any way have it replaced immediately. The AC motor used in this saw is a capacitor- start, non-reversible type having the following specifications: Your unit...
  • Page 35 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...
  • Page 36 Crosscutting Crosscutting is used to cut a workpiece length. The workpiece is held against 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.
  • Page 37 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 38 10. The workpiece cannot be controlled Blade Guard, Anti-Kickback or held stable enough to do free hand Pawls and Spreader cutting. The workpiece can be thrown slip and pull fingers and hand into the The blade guard, anti-kickback pawls and saw blade.
  • Page 39 Crosscutting Checklist Cutting Table and Fence Kerfs Use 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 40 WARNING: The saw blade will sud- 8. Grasp saw handle and hold your forearm in line with the saw handle as shown below. denly toward you when lowered come into the table if the rip lock is unlocked. Fingers and hand can be cut off.
  • Page 41 4. Adjust the height of the anti-kickback Making Crosscuts pawls to clear top of fence and workpiece 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 42 Pull blade through 12. Support and hold the workpiece down workpiece to the distance shown below. and against the fence firmly with your left hand. 13. Pull blade through fence and workpiece just enough to complete the cut. Fig 92. 14.
  • Page 43 Ripping When to Use In-Rip or Out-Rip Ripping is used to change the width of the workpieee 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 44 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 infl)rmation below workpiece could kickback...
  • Page 45 2. The workpiece can be grabbed by the 4. Non-fhru cuts increase the chance saw blade and take off like a missile. kickback because the anti-kickback Anyone standing in the path of the pawls cannot always grab the irregular workpiece can be killed.
  • Page 46 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 47 Blade Guard Adjustments Making a Rip Cut Table Kerr 1. Unplug saw and remove yellow key. You will need to make a table kerf before rip cut can be made. Eve U time you move 2. Put saw in In-Rip position and lock the the blade a new distance...
  • Page 48 Making Rip Cuts Anti.kickback Pawls and Spreader Adjust- 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 49 II_WARNINL_: When making through 9. Stand out of the line of the workpiece rip cuts do not set the blade closer than be clear of workpiece in case of kickback. 1/2 inch from the fence or auxiliary fence, your hands will be brought close to the blade.
  • Page 50 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, an inch wide. Blade Contact. 3. To avoid excessive load on the motor never cut a 13/16 inch wide dado deeper than Follow instructions...
  • Page 51 _1_ WARNING: If the auxiliary fence is 3. Remove saw [)lade, dado, or other acces- not used when the saw arm is in the 0 ° sory from the saw arbor shaft before using crosscut position, the molding head can- the accessory shaft.
  • Page 52 Cutting Accessories Push Stick Fences Push sticks are used during ripping when the Fences are required for all saw operations. 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 53 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 54 5. Cut out a notch from 12 inch side Auxiliary Fence for Edging tile 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 55 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...
  • Page 56 *Recommended Accessories Item Cat. No. Lower Retractable Guard Saw blades A lower retractable guard which meets (10" diameter with 5/8" hole) See Catalog OStIA requirements for occupational Leg Set Caster 9-22221 or 9-22222 of the radial saw is available. (See Note) 9-25246 Sanding [)rum...
  • Page 57 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 58 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 59 Motor Frequently blowing of fuses or tripping circuit breakers result To axoid motor damage this motor should blown out or vacuumed frequently to prevent sawdust buildup which will interfere with • Motor is overloaded: Overloading can oc- normal motor ventilation. cur if you feed too rapidly or if saw is mis- aligned...
  • Page 60 Lubrication taining or lubricating your saw. Your saw is precision built and should be 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 61 ,Lubricate the cam surfaces of the rip lock assembly. • A light film of oil should be wiped 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 62 Swivel l,ock 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 64 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 65 Rip Lock 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 @ lock is in the locked position an adjustment is required.
  • Page 66 Trouble Shooting WARNING: To avoid injury, turn power switch off and remove plug from power source outlet before trouble shooting. Motor Probable Cause Problem What to Do Motor will not run. Check power line for proper Low voltage. voltage. Motor will not run and Short circuit in line, cord, or Inspect line, cord, and plug for...
  • Page 67 Motor - 2 Problem Probable Cause What to Do Power line overloaded with Reduce the line load. Motor fails to develop full lights, appliances, and other power. motors. (Power output of motor decreases rapidly with Undersize wires or circuit too Increase wire sizes, or reduce decrease...
  • Page 68 Saw Operations Problem Probable Cause What to Do 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 69 Saw Operations Problem Probable Cause What to Do Workpiece kerf rough Go to Alignment of the Blade, blade not square 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 70 Saw Operations What to Do Problem Probable Cause Go to Maintaining Your Saw, Bevel lock needs adjusting. Clamping force not suffi- Adjustments for Wear, Bevel cient at bevel angles other Lock. than 45% Depth of cut varies from Table top not parallel with arm.
  • Page 71 NOTES...
  • Page 72 PARTS LIST CRAFTSMAN 10 '° RADIAL MODEL 113.198111 tSEE FIG, (SEE FIG. (SEE FIG. (SEE FtG. URE 1...
  • Page 73 PARTS LIST FOR CRAFTSMAN 10" RADIAL MODEL NO. 113.198111 Always order by Part Number - Not by Key Number FIGURE Part Part Description Description STD601103 *Screw, Pan Rec. 815773 Cover, Rear Arm 816115 Type T 10-32 x 3/8 Cord with...
  • Page 74 PARTS LIST FOR CRAFTSMAN 10" RADIAL MODEL NO. 113.198111 15_/_ 32 / ,, 21 FIGURE...
  • Page 75 PARTS LIST FOR CRAFTSMAN 10" RADIAL MODEL NO. 113.198111 Always order by Part Number - Not by Key Number FIGURE 2 - BASE COLUMN ASSEMBLY Part Part Description Description 815857-1 STD511105 *Screw, Pan Hd. 10-32 x 1/2 Screw, Hex Washer Hd.
  • Page 76 PARTS LIST FOR CRAFTSMAN 10" RADIAL MODEL NO. 113.198111 MOTOR CORD FIGURE...
  • Page 77 PARTS LIST FOR CRAFTSMAN 10" RADIAL MODEL NO. 113.198111 Always order by Part Number - Not by Key Number FIGURE 3 - YOKE MOTOR ASSEMBLY Part Part Description Description 815685 815803 Cover, Yoke Cap, Motor Support 810214-2 Screw, Low Hd.,...
  • Page 78 PARTS LIST FOR CRAFTSMAN 10" RADIAL MODEL NO. 113.198111 FIGURE...
  • Page 79 PARTS LIST FOR CRAFTSMAN 10" RADIAL MODEL NO. 113.198111 Always order by Part Number - Not by Key Number FIGURE 4 - YOKE ASSEMBLY Key; Part Part Description Description iiiiiiiiiiii 810214-3 Screw, Low Hd. ST0551131 *Lockwasher, External 5/16 815691 Cap 5/16-18 x 7/8...
  • Page 80 PARTS LIST FOR CRAFTSMAN 10" RADIAL MODEL NO. 113.198111 Always order by Part Number - Not by Key Number FIGURE 5 - ARM ASSEMBLY Part Part Description Description 815688 816113 Arm, Radial Switch, Locking 815809 Cable 815863 Key, Switch 815976...
  • Page 81 PARTS LIST FOR CRAFTSMAN 10" RADIAL MODEL NO. 113.198111 Always order by Part Number - Not by Key Number FIGURE 6 - GUARD ASSEMBLY Part Part Description Description 816264-1 Guard STD581050 *Ring, Retaining 120399 11 63270 *Nut, Square 5/16-18 Spreader...
  • Page 82 PARTS LIST FOR CRAFTSMAN 10" RADIAL MODEL NO. 113.198111 Always order by Part Number - Not by Key Number FIGURE 7 - TABLE ASSEMBLY Keyl Description 815794 Table, Rear 815755 Table Spacer 63432 Fence, Rip 815796 Table, Front *Standard Hardware Item may be Purchased...
  • Page 83 PARTS LIST FOR CRAFTSMAN 10" RADIAL MODEL NO. 113.198111 FIGURE 8- LEG SET Part Description 815918 Stiffener, 817105 815909 Stiffener, Lower STD541237 *Nut, Hex Jam 3/8-16 803835-1 Foot, Leveling 805589-5 Screw Truss Hd. 1/4-20 x 1/2 STD551225 *Lockwasher, Int. 1/4...
  • Page 84 PARTS LIST FOR CRAFTSMAN 10" RADIAL MODEL NO. 113.198111 FIGURE...
  • Page 85 PARTS LIST FOR CRAFTSMAN 10" RADIAL MODEL NO. 113.198111 Always order by Part Number - Not by Key Number FIGURE 9 - MOTOR ASSEMBLY Part Description 507744 Housing, Motor STD376!16 *Capacitor 64950 Screw, Type "T" 64951 Screw, Flat Head 64948...
  • Page 86 NOTES...
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  • Page 88 SEARS 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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