Craftsman 113.29461 Owner's Manual
Craftsman 113.29461 Owner's Manual

Craftsman 113.29461 Owner's Manual

10-inch radial saw
[ Sears
]
owners
manual
CAUTION:
Read
SAFETY
RULES and
INSTRUCTIONS
carefully
MODEL NO.
113.29461
IO-INCH
RADIAL SAW
assembly
operating
repair
part
SEARS,
ROEBUCK
AP,,D
CO..
(_hicago,
Ill.
60607
U.S.A.
arid
SIN_IPSONS-SEARS
LINIITED,
Toronto
Part No. 63492
Printed
in U.S.A.
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Frequently Asked Questions (13)

  • How do I change the blade on my Craftsman 113.29461 table saw?
  • Why won't my Craftsman 113.29461 table saw turn on?

    If your saw's motor will not run, the probable causes and remedies are:

    • Cause: The protector is open or the circuit is broken.
      • Solution: Reset the protector by pushing the red button located on top of the motor.
    • Cause: Low voltage.
      • Solution: Check the power line for proper voltage.

    For more information, see page 25 of the manual.
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  • How do I use the Craftsman 113.29461 table saw?

    The Craftsman 113.29461 is a 10-inch radial saw that can perform various operations:

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  • How can I improve the fence on my Craftsman 113.29461 table saw?

    To prolong the life of your saw table, you can cover the front table with a fitted piece of 1/4-inch plywood. This cover can be tacked in place for easy replacement and allows you to make cuts into the cover instead of the table top. Additionally, for workpieces thicker than the fence is high, a higher fence can be cut and inserted for the specific operation.

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  • What maintenance steps are essential for the Craftsman 113.29461 table saw?

    Essential maintenance steps for your saw include:

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  • How do I ensure the accuracy of cuts with my Craftsman 113.29461 table saw?

    To ensure the accuracy of cuts with your saw, follow these steps:

    • Table Support Adjustment: Precise adjustment of the table supports is necessary for consistently true sawing operations.
    • Crosscut Travel Squaring: Square the crosscut travel by aligning the saw blade with a framing square. This also simultaneously sets both 45° index positions of the radial arm.
    • Bevel-Index Indicator Setting: Ensure the bevel-index indicator reads 0° when the motor is locked with the saw blade vertical.
    • Rip-Scale Indicator Adjustment: While the rip scales and indicators are for quick settings, for maximum accuracy, make direct measurements between the blade and the rip fence.
    • Precision Indexing: When moving the radial arm, move it slightly past the desired index position, then return it slowly and carefully to latch and lock. This technique helps neutralize stresses and contributes to accuracy.
    • Blade Heel Check: Check for blade heel and adjust the yoke to eliminate any gap between the saw blade and a square, as heeling can cause inaccurate cuts.
    • Secure Locking: Ensure the radial arm is securely locked in the 0° position during ripping operations.
    • Blade Condition: Use a sharp and clean blade that is properly set to avoid material sticking, jamming, or kickbacks.

    For more information, see pages 2, 5, 8, 9, 10, 15, 18 and 24 of the manual.
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  • How do I start my Craftsman 113.29461 saw?

    To start your saw:

    1. Insert the key into the slot of the power switch and turn it counter-clockwise until it stops to release the switch lever.
    2. Engage your forefinger under the left side of the switch lever and pull the lever outward. To stop the saw, simply push the switch lever with your finger or thumb. When leaving the saw unattended, lock the ON-OFF switch and remove the key.

    For more information, see page 14 of the manual.
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  • How do I troubleshoot common cutting issues with the Craftsman 113.29461 table saw?

    Common cutting issues and their troubleshooting steps include:

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  • What are the common safety features of the Craftsman 113.29461 table saw?

    The Craftsman 113.29461 radial saw includes several safety features and requires adherence to safety practices:

    • Guards: Keep guards in place and in working order.
    • Power Switch and Key: The saw cannot be operated without the key, and the key cannot be removed while the motor is running. The key can be removed to lock the switch when leaving the saw unattended.
    • Anti-Kickback and Spreader Assembly: This assembly is used during ripping operations and is properly set to prevent kickbacks.
    • Eye and Face Protection: Wear safety glasses at all times, and a face or dust mask if the operation is dusty.
    • Grounding: The tool should be plugged into a three-hole grounded receptacle.
    • Motor Overload Protector: The motor is equipped with a manual-reset, thermal-overload protector that opens the power-line circuit if the motor temperature exceeds a safe value.
    • Sawdust Chute: The sawdust chute helps propel sawdust from the cut and provides a hold-down for boards during ripping.
    • Work Area: The work area should be clean and well lit, and children should be kept away.
    • Work Holding: Secure work with clamps or a vise when practical.
    • Disconnection: Disconnect tools before servicing or changing accessories like blades.
    • Accidental Starting Prevention: Ensure the switch is in the "OFF" position before plugging in.

    For more information, see pages 2, 12, 14 and 15 of the manual.
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  • What common replacement parts are available for the Craftsman 113.29461 Saw?

    When ordering repair parts, you must provide the part number, part name, model number 113.29461, and the item name "10-INCH RADIAL SAW". Some common replacement parts include the Saw Blade (10"), Arbor Wrench, Shaft Wrench, Guard Assembly, and various screws, nuts, and washers. The Owner's Manual is also available as a replacement part. Many standard hardware items can be purchased locally, while stock items may be secured through Sears or Simpsons-Sears Retail Stores or Catalog Order Houses.

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  • How do I properly clean the Craftsman 113.29461 table saw after use?

    To properly clean your saw:

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  • How do I unlock the blade or mechanism on a Craftsman 113.29461 saw?

    To unlock various mechanisms on your saw:

    • Carriage Lock: Rotate the carriage lock knob counterclockwise to release the carriage on the radial arm.
    • Radial Arm (Angle of Cut): The arm is unlocked from any position by a slight counterclockwise rotation of the arm latch handle. To release from positive stops (0° and 45°), unlock the arm-latch handle 1/4-turn and pull out the arm-latch lever.
    • Yoke Pivot: Lift the spring-loaded swivel latch-pin knob to release the yoke at its 90° positions. To release the yoke from any position, pull the yoke clamp handle forward.
    • Bevel (Blade Angle): Rotate the bevel lock knob counterclockwise to unlock the motor from the yoke. To release the pin for 0°, 45°, and 90° positions, lift the spring-loaded latch-pin handle.
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  • What type of motor does the Craftsman 113.29461 table saw have?

    The Craftsman 113.29461 radial saw is equipped with a capacitor-start, non-reversible A-C motor. Its specifications are:

    • Horsepower: 2.50 (developed) @ 120V. / 2.50 (developed) @ 240V.
    • Voltage: 120/240
    • Amperes: 11/5.5
    • Hertz (cycles): 60
    • Phase: Single
    • RPM: 3450
    • Rotation as viewed from saw-blade end: Clockwise

    For more information, see page 11 of the manual.
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  • Page 1 [ Sears owners manual CAUTION: Read SAFETY RULES and INSTRUCTIONS carefully IO-INCH MODEL NO. 113.29461 RADIAL SAW assembly • operating • repair part SEARS, ROEBUCK AP,,D CO.. (_hicago, Ill. 60607 U.S.A. arid SIN_IPSONS-SEARS LINIITED, Toronto Part No. 63492 Printed in U.S.A.
  • Page 2 general safety rules for power tools 1. KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL 11. WEAR PROPER APPAREL Read owner's manual carefully. Learn its appli- No loose clothing or jewelry to get caught in moving cation and limitations as well as the specific potential parts.
  • Page 3 unpacking and preassembly CONTENTS Page Page Trouble Shooting ....Unpacking and Preassembly Instructions ..Motor Trouble Shooting Chart .... Alignment Instructions ....Guarantee ....... Electrical Connections ....Repair Parts ...... Operating Controls ....Basic Saw Operations ....TOOLS NEEDED SCREWDRIVER (MEDIUM) SCREWDRIVER (SMALL)
  • Page 4 2. Mounting Your Saw on a Workbench Installing Motor Carriage Assembly Radial Arm (Figures 2 and 3) Mount on a Craftsman Power Tool Base or a sturdy, flat a. Rotate elevation crank clockwise several turns bench, in such a position...
  • Page 5 assembly and adjustments ALIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS LOCK KNOB GUARD ASSEMBLY GUABDCLAM_ RECEPTACLE SCREW LATCH-PIN HANDLE BEVEL LOCK KNOB Figure NOTE: following instructions Loosen the guard-clamp screw and remove the guard sented in the most logical sequence in which assembly. they can be done to ensure accurate perform Place the arbor...
  • Page 6 assembly and adjustments Figure LATCH-PIN HANDLE -FRONT MOUNTING SCREW L-H TABLE SUPPORT Figure 7 Loosen both the arm latch handle and the carriage lock knob so that the radial arm is free to swing right or left as desired, and the carriage rolls freely on the arm.
  • Page 7 A CROSS_SECTIONA VIEW THROUGH CENTER OF T-NUT Figure 1t4 20x 1" PAN-HD. SCREW 17/64" FLAT WASHER FRONT [----;/4t_i2Cx ,1 1/4"' U-CLIP TABLE "_i v, , BASE C ROSS-MEMBER Figure 1/4-LOCK ° Adjust right-hand table support in exactly same manner, without altering the radial-arm eleva-...
  • Page 8 assembly and adjustments 4. Squaring the Crosscut Travel (Figures 16 through 23) Figure 19 a. Loosen the carriage lock knob, move the carriage approximate center radial arm, then retighten the lock knob. b. Install the saw blade, as follows: Place on the motor shaft, in this order: 1) One of...
  • Page 9 MITER SCALE ATTACHING SCREWS MARK it'q[ MITER SCALE MITER SCALE INDICATOR Figure 23 Figure Figure g. Now slowly move the carriage outward along radial arm. The tooth have marked should just touch the long leg of the square at all points. If it TABLE CLAMP...
  • Page 10 assembly and adjustments Figure 28 7. Adjusting the Rip-Scale Indicators (Figures 26 --29) NOTE: scales and indicators intended only for use in making quick settings. For maximum accuracy of setting, make direct INDICATOR measurements between the blade and the rip fence.
  • Page 11 electrical connections mounting bracket, shift the spreader into alignment TOOL-LIGHT- Figure CORD RECEPTACLE with the saw blade, then retighten the two screws to GUARD CLAMP hold bracket securely. Check to make sure the SCREW spreader is aligned throughout its travel. NOTE: Periodically check,...
  • Page 12 electrical connections soon button will snap into running 3. Connections 240V A.C. (Figure position, the saw may be started and operated normally, by pulling out the saw switch to the "'ON" position. a. The wires inside motor terminal must connected as fo!lows: Frequent opening...
  • Page 13 U_,_t;_l Lt i ili_ LUlilIUI_ LOCATIONS FUNCTIONS OF CONTROLS yo_J! Figure 34 Elevation Crank Arm-Latch Lever Swivel Latch-Pin Knob Bevel Lock Knob Anti-Kickback Scale Indicator Miter Scale Indicator Spreader Assembly Carriage Lock Knob Guard Clamp Screw Bevel Index Handle Yoke Clamp Handle On-Off...
  • Page 14 operating controls If the radial is already indexed, rotate 6. Power Switch and Key arm-latch handle ( 18, figure 34) 1!4turn counter- clockwise from the locked position, pull out a. This saw cannot be operated without key, arm-latch lever, and move the radial arm off the key cannot...
  • Page 15 PRECISION INDEXING tion, false the anti-kickback assembly to the upper limit and secure. Experienced operators of precision equipment, such as your Craftsman Radial-Arm Saw, normally acquire the habit tips anti-kickback pawls should indexing machine in one direction only, whenever...
  • Page 16 basic saw operations RADIAL RADIAL CARRIAGE Figure RADIAL CARRIAGE YOKE Figure full rearward position, and the saw blade allowed to come to a complete stop, before removing the workpiece from the saw table. OPERATION NO. 4 -- COMPOUND Figure CROSSCUT OPERATION 2 -- MITER CROSSCUT...
  • Page 17 YOKE Figure 4. Stand a little side center avoid being 6. Blade should be sharp and correctly set. 7. Hands must be kept wellaway from saw blade. sprayed with sawdust and to be clear of work in case of kickback. 8.
  • Page 18 safety instructions to operator 1. Be sure to read the following instructions carefully Ripping by applying the feed force to the section before operating the saw. workpiece that will become the cut-off (free) piece (feed force when ripping should always applied between the saw blade and the fence..,...
  • Page 19 12. Gloves should not be worn while operating the saw. Do not use any blade or other cutting tool marked Loose flowing garments, jewelry (rings, wrist watches, an operating speed in excess of the design speed of the etc.} neckties should never be worn.
  • Page 20 Even though finest materials and precision workman- be loosened while adjustment is being made, ship have been incorporated into your Craftsman saw, it is and tightened with medium firmness after reasonable to expect some wear after long periods Gf use.
  • Page 21 trouble shooting surface table, as described under "ALIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS", step "2. Adjust- ing the Table Supports Parallel to the Radial Arm". d. Saw Blade Not Square With Table. Adjust as described in paragraph "j", following. e. Bearings Loose on Tracks. FENCE Adjust carriage...
  • Page 22 F,gu,o,8 ! BEVEL SCALE BEVEL INDICATOR SOCKET SCREW INDEX YOKE CLAMP (4 Tolal) HANDLE LOCK KNOB MOTOR CARRIAGE Using 1/4-inch hex-L wrench, slightly ASSEMBLY loosen four socket-head screws (figure Fiqure 49 Tilt the motor until the saw blade is square with table as shown...
  • Page 23 trouble shooting Yoke Clamp Handle Adjustment (Figures 53 - 56). YOKE CLAMP LOCKING POSITION ASSEMBLY -, DUE TO WEAR normal locking position yoke-clamp handle (figure 53) is approximately midway between POSITION the two sides of the yoke. When sufficient wear has ""__ ._ _p..NO R MA L LOCKING occurred...
  • Page 24 LEFT- LEFT-HD, SCREWS HANO SIDE COVER FENCE Figure Recheck heel to make sure that tightening the screws did not affect the setting, Reinstall the left-hand carriage cover. Figure 4. WOOD SMOKES MOTOR SLOWS DOWN a. Evidence of Blade Heel STOPS, WHEN RIPPING Crosscutting...
  • Page 25 trouble shooting - motor PERIODICALLY LUBRICATE THESE POINTS 2. The threads of the elevation shaft assembly -- and also the bottom bearing surface of this shaft where it is held by the retaining plate. Use the oil hole at the center Use SAE 10W-30 automotive...
  • Page 26 TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART--MOTOR (Con't. REMEDY TROUBLE PROBABLE CAUSE 1. Correct overload condition. Motor overheats. 1. Motor overloaded. 2. Improper cooling. (Air cir- 2. Clean out sawdust to provide normal culation restricted through circulation through motor..motor due to sawdust, etc:) 1.
  • Page 27 POWER TOOL GUARANTEE Craftsman power tools welders) are unconditionally guaranteed one year to give complete satisfaction or the tool will be repaired free of charge. This guarantee service is available through any of our Sears stores or service centers throughout...
  • Page 28 CRAFTSMAN IO-INCH RADIAL SAW, MODEL 113.29461 SEE FIGURE EXPLODED SEE FIGURE EXPLODED VIEW FIGURE...
  • Page 29 PARTS LIST CRAFTSMAN IO-INCH RADIAL SAW, MODEL !13.29461 All parts illustrated in Figures 1 through 5 and listed under part numbers may be ordered through any Sears Retail Store or Catalog Order House. Order parts by mail from the Catalog...
  • Page 30 CRAFTSMAN IO-INCH RADIAL SAW, MODEL NO. 113.29461 .1-4 v/,._ 46/" SEE FIGURE FOil EXPLODED v,EW FIGURE...
  • Page 31 CRAFTSMAN IO-INCH RADIAL SAW, MODEL 113.29461 FIGURE 2 PARTS LIST Part Description Description 37935 30566 Washer, Fibre, .140 x .250 x 1132 Yoke, Clamp Assembly 6342O 63120 Knob, 2-1/4, Bevel Index Shoe, Carriage Lock 9421626 3O567 *Screw, Cap 5/16-18 x 1-1/2, Bumper, No.
  • Page 32 CRAFTSMAN IO-INCH RADIAL SAW, MODEL 113.29461 FIGURE3 FIGURE 3 PARTS LIST Part Key! Part Description Description 63411 Guard Assembly 71046 *Connector, Wire 63258 Elbow, Discharge Socket, Light 163426 63337 Shoe, Guard 69013 Bulb, Light, 115/125V, 25 Watt, Double...
  • Page 33 CRAFTSMAN IO-INCH RADIAL SAW, MODEL 113.29461 FIGURE 4 PARTS LIST Part Part Description Description 63449 63490 Motor (Complete) (Domestic) Fan Assembly (Includes Key Nos. 63491 mMotor (Complete) (Canada) 18 and 19) 140879 448003 Set Screw *Screw, Type 23, 6 32 x 3/8 Pan Hd.
  • Page 34 CRAFTSMAN 10-INCH RADIAL SAW, MODEL 113.29461 FIGURE...
  • Page 35 CRAFTSMAN 10-INCH RADIAL SAW, MODEL NO. 113.29461 FIGURE 5 PARTS LIST Part Part Description Description 63434 102718 Crank Assembly (Includes Screw, Set, 5/16-18 x 1/2, Slotted, No. 25) Cup Pt. 63078 Plug, Back-Up (Steel) 37862 Clamp, Table 63077 Plug, Friction...
  • Page 36 to ORDER Repair, The Model Number will be found on a plate attached to your saw, at the left-hand side of the base. Always mention Sears Model Number when requesting service or repair parts for your 10-INCH RADIAL SAW. o wners parts listed herein...

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