Craftsman 113.298722 Owner's Manual

10-inch table saw
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MODEL NO'S,
113o298722
113.298762
SAW WITH LEGS
TWO CAST IRON
TABLE EXTENSIONS
MOTOR AND
QUICK RELEASE
RiP FENCE
Serial
Number
Modelandserialnumbermaybefound
at the left-handside ofthe base.
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serial number in a sale place for future
use.
FOR YOUR
SAFETY:
Read ALL
INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY.
SEAFW / CRRFTSMRH
IO.INCH TABLE SAW
• assembly
ooperating
° repair parts
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Sold by SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., Chicago, IL. 60684 U.S.A.
Part No. SP5627
Printed in U.S.A.

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  • Page 1 Save This Uanuam For Future Reference MODEL NO'S, 113o298722 113.298762 SAW WITH LEGS TWO CAST IRON TABLE EXTENSIONS MOTOR AND QUICK RELEASE RiP FENCE Serial SEAFW / CRRFTSMRH Number Modelandserialnumbermaybefound at the left-handside ofthe base. You should record both model and serial number in a sale place for future use.
  • Page 2: Warranty

    FULLONEYEARWARRANTY ONCRAFTSMAN T ABLESAW If wlth|noneyearfromthedaleof purchase, this Craftsman Table Sawfallsdue to a defect in mstedal or wo_manshlp, Sears will repair it, free of charge. This warranty applies only while this product is in use in the United States. WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BYSIMPLY CONTACTING THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES.
  • Page 3 E. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. B. Dress for safety: Form habit of checking for and removing keys and 1. Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties or adjusting wrencheslrem tool before turning it on. jewelry (dngs, wristwatches). They can get F.
  • Page 4: Additional Instructions For Riptype Cuts

    or vibrates a lot, stop immediately. Turn the saw off. 4. Use extra caution with large,, very small or awkwardworkpisces. Unplug the saw. Do not restart until finding and fixing the problem. a. Use extra supports(tables, sawhorses,block, etc.) for any workpieces large enough to tip 2.
  • Page 5: Additional Instructions For Cross Cut Type Cuts

    BEFORE STARTING 2. An auxiliary wood facing attached to the Miter Gauge can help prevent workpiece twisting and throwbacks. 1. To avoid kickbacks and slips into the blade, make Attach it to the holes provided. Make the facing long sure the Rip Fence is parallel to the sawblade. enough and big enough to support your worK.
  • Page 6: Motor Specifications And Electrical Requirements

    glossary of terms for woodworking Thru-Sawing Sawbisde Path Any cutting operation where the blade extends com- The area ofthe workpiece or table top directly in line with pletely through the thickness of the workpiece. the part of the workpiece whichwill be, or has been, cut by the blade.
  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    NOTE: The adapter illustrated is for use only if you 1 H.P. MOTR 110- 120V already have a properly grounded 2-prong receptacle. Extension Cord The use of any extension cord will cause some loss of Length Wire Size A.W.G. power. To keep this to a minimum and to prevent 0 - 25 Feet No.
  • Page 8: Unpacking And Checking Contents

    unpacking and checking contents TOOLS NEEDED Phillips Screwdriver COMBINATION SQUARE MUST BE TRUE, STRAIGHT EDGE OF BOARD 3, 4" THICK. THIS EOGE MUST BE PERFECTLY STRAIGHT. Medium Scra_dr|ver DRAW LIGHT LINE Small Screwdriver BOARD ALONG THIS EDGE ; '_ _ Plier SIZE Combination...
  • Page 9 ITEM PART NAME BagofLooseParts No. (Containing thefollowing items) BeltandPulley Guard ........BeltGuard Clip "S".......... Screw, Pan Hd. 10-32 × 1/2 ......2 Support, Belt Guard ......... Belt Guard Support Bracket ......1 Bag of Loose Parts .......... Bag of Loose Parts (Containing the following items) Screw, Pan Hd.
  • Page 10: Assembly

    assembly Before mounting the saw on legs, a stand or a bench, the Table Insert and Blade Squareness must be checked at tt_s time. LOCKWASHER INSTALUNG HANDWHEELS 1. Line up FLAT SPOTS on shaft and Handwheel, Push Handwheelonto shaft. Install screw and Iockwasher 10-32 X 314 IN.
  • Page 11: Assembling Steel Legs

    © G ASSEMBLRNG STEEL LEGS 114 IN EXTERNAL 1/4-20 1. From among the loose parts, find the following hard- LOCKWASHER HEX NUT ware: 114-20 x 1/2 IN. *24 Truss Head Screws, 1/4-20 x 1/2" long TRUSS HEAD SCREW *24 Lockwasher, 1t4 External *24 Hex Nuts, 1/4-20 *8 Hex Nuts, 3/8-16 *4 Leveling Feet...
  • Page 12: Attaching And Assembling Table Extensions

    assembly SAW._ IBASE 2. Place saw on legs so that holes in bottom of saw line HEAD SCREW "'--_l up with holes in top of legs. 3. Install screws, washers, Iockwashers and nuts as shown. FLAT WASHER STIFFENER-_i , "1 LOCKWASHER ""_' 7/16 DIA.
  • Page 13: Mounting Switch

    2. Insert four (4) 5/16-18xl 114 in. long screws through hole in each Extension. 3. Position extension against table so screws extend through hole in table. 4. Install flat washers, Iockwashers, and nuts on the screws...DO NOT TIGHTEN. 5. Line up the rear edge of extension with the rear edge of the table and top surface of the extension with the top of the table at the spots marked "X"...
  • Page 14: Installing Right Front Rip Fence Guide Bar

    JAM NUT assembly 5/16-18 L OCKWASHER 2. Position front guide bar upside down as illustrated. _/" 7 5TH HOLE 3. Insert two 3/4 inch screws through two flat washers then through holes in switch. FRONT FENCE 4. Insert screws through holesfive and six in frontfence 6TH HOLE ',- \_.__-_ GUIDE...
  • Page 15: Installing Rear Fence Guide Bar

    4TH HOLE IN BAR 7. Insert 1-1/4 inch long screw through slot in bar that HEX HEAD SCREW matches hole in bracket. Install spacer, Iockwasher 5/16-8 X 1-3/4 IN. and nut. DON'T SCREW NUT ON ALL THE WAY, just get the nut started on the screw. 8.
  • Page 16 assembly 7. Position Rip Fence over Miter Gauge Groove, holding up the rear end while engaging front end with Bar. Lower Fence onto table. 8THICKNESSES Raise blade all the way up, OF PAPER Carefully move Fence against blade. t0, Move Front Bar until "0" mark on Rip Scale is approximately in line withtip of Pointer.
  • Page 17: Aligning Rip Fence

    ALIGNING RiP FENCE The Fence should slide easily along the Bars and always remain in alignment (parallel to sawblade and Miter Gauge Grooves), The alignment is maintained by a spring underneath the Fence which bears against the Front Guide Bar. To move the Fence, loosen the Lock Handle and grasp the Fence with one hand at the front.
  • Page 18: Rip Fence Lock Lever Adjustment

    assembly If the Fence does not slide easily along the Bars, the pressure of the spring can be REDUCED. 1. Loosen the screws. 2. Move spring slightly toward rear of Fence. Tighten screws. WARNING: To avoid Injury from jams or kick- SPRING backs, be sure to push properly adjusted Lock Lever all the way down untllthe laver rests onthe...
  • Page 19: Adjusting Rip Scale Pointer

    ADJUSTmNG RiP SCALE POINTER 1. Turn Elevation Handwheel clockwise until blade is up as high as it will go. IMPORTANT: BLADE must be SQUARE (90 °) to LOCK HANDLE F TABLE, in order to ALIGN Rip Scale. 2. Position Fence on right side of sawblade so that it touches the sides of the teeth, tighten Lock Handle.
  • Page 20 assembly TH LIMB SCREW SPREADER 6. Insert Spreader Rod into Spreader Support until pin fits into notch. Insert Thumbscrew and tighten it. FLAT SURFACE SPREADER SUPPORT (INTO SUPPORT) 7. Slide Spreader Rod into Blade Guard Support until end of Rod is even with edge of Support, Tighten Hex Head Screw in Support.
  • Page 21: Mounting The Motor

    KERF WOOD Spreader 15.iMPORTANT: To work properly, the must always be adjusted so the cut workplece will pass on either side at the Spreader without binding or skewing to the side. NOTE: The Spreader isthinner than the width of the cut (KERF) by approximately six thicknesses SPREADER paper.
  • Page 22: Installing Belt

    assembty 5. From among the loose parts, find the following ONLY hardware: BELT GUARD BELT GUARD MOTOR *4 Carriage Bolts, 5116-18 x 3/4 "L" BRACKET SUPPORT BRACKET PULLEY *4 He× Nuts 5/16-18 °4 Lockwashers, 5t16 External Type 1 Motor Pulley 1 Belt Guard "L"...
  • Page 23: Installing Belt Guard Support

    4. iMPORTANT: Measure the distance from end of Motor sha_ to Pulisy. Mark this dimension down; you will need It later when reinstalling the Pulley. 5. Make sure blade is90 ° totable, raise italltheway up. 6. Lift Motor until edge of washer iseven with end of slot tighten pivot screw.
  • Page 24: Installing Belt Guard

    OPENING assembly INSTALUNG BELT GUARD Model 113.298722 & 113.298762 BELT GUARD 1. Install three Clips (furnished with Guard) 90' apart CLIPS starting wHh one Clip at the end of the Guard as shown. LONG END of Clip facing AWAY from you. LONG END BELT 2.
  • Page 25: Getting To Know Your Saw

    geeing to know your saw 9 SAWeLADE BLADE GUARD TABLE INSERT EXACT-I-CUT ANTIKICKBACK PAWLS MITER GAUGE RIP FENCE HOLES ATTACHING FACING RiP FENCE LOCK HANDLE TILT LOCK HANDLE (UNDERNEATH TABLE) ELEVATION HANDWHEEL TILT HANDWHEEL ON-OFF SWITCH 1 ON-OFF SWITCH sure the blade guard is correc.y Installed and CAUTION: Beforetuming switch "ON", make operating properly.
  • Page 26: Elevation Handwheel

    getting to know your saw If necessary, the Miter Gauge head can then be swiveled slightly to compensate and then locked, ELEVATION HANDWHEEL elevatesor Slots are provided in the Miter Gauge for attaching Iowersthe blade. Turnclockwiseto elevate, counter- an Auxiliary Facing to make it easier to cut long clockwise to lower.
  • Page 27: Removing And Installing Sawblade

    NEVER OPERATE THE SAW WITHOUT BLADE GUARD NOT SHOWN PROPER iNSERT IN PLACE. USE THE SAW- FOR PICTURE CLARITY BLADE INSERT WHEN SAWING. USE THE COMBINATION DADO MOLDING INSERT WHEN USING A DADO OR MOLDING HEAD. REMOVIHG AND INSTALLING SAWBLADE WARNING: To _wv_d injury from accldentaI start, _m...
  • Page 28: Safety Instructions For Basic Saw Operation

    safety instructions for basic saw operations BEFORE EACH USE: 1. inspect your saw 5. Adjust table inserts flush with the table top. NEVER use the saw without the proper insert. A. To avoid injurytram accidental starting,unplug the saw, turnthe switch off and remove the Switch Key 6.
  • Page 29 D.Plan yourcuttoavoid KICKBACKS a ndTHROW- F. Push the workpiece against the rotation of the blade. NEVER feed materiat into the cutting tool BACKS - when a part or all of the workpiece binds from the rear of the saw. on the blade and is thrown violently back toward the front of the saw.
  • Page 30: Basic Saw Operation - Using The Miter Gauge

    basic saw operation - using the miter gauge WORK FEED DEVICES SLIGHTLY LESS THAN THICKNESS OF WORKPIECE Before cutting any wood on your saw, study all of the UP TO 3/8" "Basic Saw Operation." As you learn new table saw woodworking techniques, you'llsee that many types of cuts need different support and feedingdevices, known as jigsor fixtures.
  • Page 31: Crosscutting

    2. An auxiliary wood facing attached to the Miter Gauge CROSSCUI-rlNG, MITER CUTTING, BEVEL CUT- help prevent workpiece twisting and throwbacks. TING, COMPOUND MITER CUTTING and when RAB- Attach it to the holes provided. Make the facing long BETING across the end of a narrow workplece, the enough and big enough to support your work.
  • Page 32: Repetitive Cutting

    basic saw operation LEFT HAND REMOVED PICTURE CLARITY REPETITIVE CUTTING REPETITIVE CU'FI'ING isknown as cutting aquantityof pieces the same length without having to mark each piece, 1. Use the Stop Rods (optional accessory) only for cutting duplicate pieces 6 inches long and longer. 2.
  • Page 33: Bevel Crosscutting

    BEVEL CROSSCUTTING BEVEL CROSSCUTTING is the same as crosscutting except that the wood is also cut at an angle, other than 900 with the flat side of the wood. Adjust the blade to the desired angle. Use the Miter Gauge in the groove to the RIGHT of the blade.
  • Page 34: Ripping

    basic saw operation ALWAYS SUPPORT LONG WORKPIECES RIPPING Ripping - A cutting or shaping operation along the length of the workpiece. Positionthe Fence to the desired WIDTH OF RIP and lock in place. Before starting to dp, be sure: 1. Rip Fence is parallel to sawblade: 2.
  • Page 35 BEVEL RaPPBNG When bevel ripping material 6 inches or narrower, use Fence on the right side of the blade ONLY. This will provide more space between the Fence and the saw- blade for use of a Push Stick. if the Fence is mounted to the left,the Sawblade Guard may interfere with proper use of a Push Stick.
  • Page 36: Using Featherboards For Thru-Sawing

    basic saw operation Feed the workpiece by hand along the Auxiliary Fence until the end is approximately I inch past the front edge of the table. Continue to feed using the Push Block. Hold theworkpiece in position and install the Push Block by sliding it on top of the Auxiliary Fence,NVork Support (this may raise Guard).
  • Page 37: Cutting Panels

    AUXILIARY PANEL/ CUTTING PANELS When cutting panels (whenever fence is positioned outside of table sudace), ALWAYS use the Auxiliary Fence/Work Suppod. 1. Unlock Fence and raise rear end. 2. Position Auxiliary Fence/Work Support as shown and attach it with two "C" clamps. RABBETING RABBETING is known as cutting out a section of the comer of a piece of material, across an end or along an...
  • Page 38: Dadoing

    basic saw operation DADOING Instructionsfor operating the Dado Head are contained in booklet furnished with the Dado Head. The arbor on the saw, is only long enough so that the widest cut that can be made is 13/16 inch wide. It is not necessary So install the outside loose collar before screwing on the artx>rnut.
  • Page 39: Adjustments

    adjustments "OFF" and remove plug front POwer source outlet before making any adjustments, MITER GAUGE NOTE: The slots for the Stop Pin and the graduations are manufactured to very close tolerances which pro- vide accuracy foraveragewoodworking. In somecases wh_e extreme accuracy is required, when making angle cuts, for example, make a tdal cut and then recheck it.
  • Page 40 adjustments 3. Place the head of a combination square in the tooth again touches blade of square. GROOVE. Adjust blade of square so that it just 5. If tooth touches square at FRONT and REAR. touches the tip of the MARKED tooth. sawblade is PARALLEL to Miter Gauge Groove.
  • Page 41: Blade Tilt, Or Squareness Of Blade To Table

    BLADE TILT, OR SQUARENESS BLADE TO TABLE When the Bevel Pointer is pointing directly to the "0" mark on the Bevel Scale, the sawblade should make a SQUARE cut 90 ° to the table. 90° Position To check for SQUARENESS: ' OFF"...
  • Page 42: Tilt Mechanism

    adjustments C. If blade is NOT SQUARE to table.., the 90 ° Stop Screw must be ADJUSTED, 1. Unscrew 90 ° Stop Screw three to four turns using 3/16 inch Hex "L"wrench. 2. Turn Tilt Handwheel clockwise one turn, then tum Handwheel counterclockwise until blade is square with table.
  • Page 43: Maintenance

    maintenance WARNING: For your own safety, turn switch "OFF" and remove plug from power source outlet before maintaining or lubricating your saw. Do not allow sawdust to accumulate inside the saw. Frequently blow out any dust that may accumulate inside the saw cabinet and the motor.
  • Page 44: Troubleshooting

    trouble shooting WARNING: For your own safety, turn switch "OFF" and always remove plug from power source outlet before troubleshooting. TROUBLE SHOOTING - GENERAL TROUBLE PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY Excessive vibration 1. Blade out of balance. 1. Discard Blade and use a different blade. Cannot make square 1.
  • Page 45 TROUBLESHOOTING. MOTOR (Cont'd) TROUBLE PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY iiiiiii ii iiii Motor starts slowly 1. Low voltage. Request voltage check from the power company. or fails to come up 2. Windings burned out Have motor repaired or replaced. to lull speed or open.
  • Page 46: Repair Parts

    PARTS LIST FOR CRAFTSMAN 10 INCH TABLE SAW MODEL NO. 113. 298722 AND 113.298762 4..- _) 37 \ FIGURE 1...
  • Page 47 PARTS LIST FOR CRAFTSMAN 10 INCH TABLE SAW MODEL NO. 113, 298722 AND 113.298762 FIGURE 1 - PARTS LIST PART PART 1!O. DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION STD511107 * Screw, Pan Hd. 10-32 x 3/_t ..Guard Assembly (See Fig. 7) STD522506 * Screw, Hex Hd.
  • Page 48 PARTS LIST FOR CRAFTSMAN 10 INCH TABLE SAW "0 MODEL NO. 113. 298722 AND 113.298762 "0 35 34 34 33 32 FIGURE 2...
  • Page 49 PARTS LIST FOR CRAFTSMAN 10 INCH TABLE SAW MODEL 113.298722 AND 113,298762 FIGURE 2 - PARTS LIST PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 3"1 STD581062 * Ring, Retaining5/8 Support, Spreader ..37838 Washer, .629 x 7/8 x 1/64 Screw, Thumb 5/16-18 x 1...
  • Page 50 PARTS LiST FOR CRAFTSMAN 10 iNCH TABLE SAW MODEL 113.298722 AND 113.298762...
  • Page 51 PARTS UST FOR CRAFTSMAN 10 iNCH TABLE MODEL NO. 113. 298722 AND 113.298762 FRONT GUIDE BAR (REF) REAR GUIDE (REF) FIGURE 4 - TABLE EXTENSIONS PART DESCRIPTION 9-22261 Extension, Table 12 x 27 STD541231 * Nut, Hex 5/16-18 STD551231 * Lockwasher, External 5/16...
  • Page 52 PARTS LIST FOR CRAFTSMAN 10 INCH TABLE SAW MODEL NO. 113. 298722 AND 113.298762 '----./J ° I t,..----- ts •. i _ FIGURE 5 - RiP FENCE ASSEMB LY KEY ,- PART NO. *__ NO. • . "...
  • Page 53 PARTS LiST FOR CRAFTSMAN 10 iNCH TABLE SAW MODEL NO. 113. 298722 AND 113.298762 ------- 3 .___---7 FIGURE 6- MITER GAUGE ASSEMBLY PART NO.' DESCRIPTION 62693 Plug, Button 62692 Knob, Miter Gauge (Includes Key No. 1) STD551031 * Washer, Plain, 21/64 x 1 x 1/16...
  • Page 54 repair parts PAR'IS LiST FOR CRAF3SMAN 10 INCH TABLE SAW UODEL NO. 1_3. 298722 AND 113.298762 FIGURE 7' - GUARD ASSEMBLY DESCRIPTION...
  • Page 55 PARTS UST FOR CRAFTSMAN 10 iNCH TABLE SAW MODEL NO. 113. 298722 AND 113.298762 ®/ FIGURE 8 - LEG SET KEY " PART DESCRIPTION Screw, Serrated Truss Hd. 1/4-20 x 1/2 60314 819441 62554 Stiffener, Side STD551225 * Lockwasher, Ext. 1/4...
  • Page 56 10-iNCH TABLE SERVICE Now that you have purchased your 10 Inch Table Saw, should a need ever exist for repair parts 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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