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, ,u Sears I owners tO-INCH RADIAL SAW manual SERVICE Now that you have purchased your lO-inch radial saw, should a need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply contact Sears Service Center and most Sears, Roebuck and Co. stores_ Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when you call or visit_ MODEL NO.
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additionaR safety instructions for radiaU saws -WARNING: ALLOW FAMILIARITY CAU_'ION: Always disconnect power cord before (GAINED FROM FREQUENT YOUR removir,_) the guard, changing the cutting tool, changing the SAW) BECOME COMMONPLACE° ALWAYS set.up. making adjustments° Shut motor before REMEMBER THAT A CARELESS FRACTION perforr_ing...
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additional safety instructions for radial saws support or guide the workplace, to prevent rotating slippery, antikickback pawls s,'op kick back twisting of the workpiece during operation Never "RIP" in the crosscut position. Never make Therefore, rip with the finished side down mext miter cut with...
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WEAR YOUR operation power tool result foreign objects being thrown into eyes, which result severe eye damage. Always wear safety goggles complying with ANSI t (shown on Package) before commencing power tool operation Safety Goggles are available at Sears retail or catalog stores unpacking...
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Table clamp ............REMOVE SKIDS FROM BASE MOUNT SAW TO CRAFTSMAN BASE OR LEG SET, OR FLAT BENCH Make sure elevation crank is free to rotate. The saw must be bolted down° Position your entire saw (or saw bench) to...
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ATTACH ELEVATION CRANK, Be sure setscrew is tightened on flat of shaft. ELEVATE ARM TO ITS MAX_ HEIGHT, Remove shipping btock, ELEVATION TURN CLOCKWIS_ INF O_MAI _0 N REMOVE CARRIAGE STOP SCREW, LOCKWASHER AND TAG. Read warning tag before discarding LOC KWASH[_ /SlOP SCrEw...
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ALIGNMENT PROCEDURE The fotlowing SIX STEP alignment procedure will bring accuracy which is built in every CRAFTSMAN tool, The secret for best results is in knowing how to set up the tool and keep it in good alignment. BE SURE...
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3. Loosen a rm lockknob untilarmisfree tomove, Note:Forsafety reasons in accordance with theUL standard, stops have been provided t o prevent 360 ° rotation of the radial arm. Loosen carriage loci< knob position against stop (approximately 50 ° Miter) and carriage directly over the center of left hand channel.
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unpacking assembly ARM LATCH LEVE_ Position at approximately 30 ° miter setting lock lock knob. Loosen lock knob 1/4 turn and index at 0 ° miter setting, Push the arm latch solidly with palm of hand ..this.will seat the arm index pin properly, LATCH KNOB...
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marked tooth moves into the square when moving blade from the rear toward the front of the table, tap the left hand front edge of the table with a mallet shown (Loosen table attaching screws slightly necessary)_ If the marked tooth moves away from...
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unpacking assernbly Position (guide) fence, spacer board and rear table board behind the front table board, as shown,. Install the two table clamps in the slots provided them at the rear of the base, and tighten them securely. NOTE: life of your saw table will...
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To correct either type of "heel" or "toe" cbndition proceed as follows: Remove left hand carriage cover, Loosen the yoke clamp handler HEX HEAD Loosen (slightly} the two hex-head screws_ SCREWS-- Rotate yoke assembly until gap between saw blade and square is eliminated, Lock yoke...
unpacking and assernbay With the fence in its normal position (next to the front table), loosen the yoke clamp handle, lift up on swivel latch knob and rotate the yoke as shown to index F_NC_ yoke 90 ° from cross position.
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6. Power Switch and Key Insert key into switch lock. LATCH KNOB Precision Indexing experienced operators precision equipment, such this Craftsman Radial Saw, normally acquire habit indexing machine direction only, whenever'a setting is made in preparation a different operation..
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operating confroas POSITIONING ANTI-KICKBACK SPREADER insert finger under end of switch lever and pull ASSEMBLY, FOR RIPPING out, to turn switch on., WARNING: NEVER POSITION GUARD ANTI-KICKBACK ASSEMBLY WITH THE POWER ON. NEVER POSITION THE ANTI-KICKBACK PAWLS BY GRASPING THE PAWLS OR SPREADER. PIECE MINIMUM GUARD...
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basic saw operations Basic operations summarized into six categories, explained /frustrated the following paragraphs,, manual entitled "The Radial Saw" is available at your nearest Sears Retail Store or Catalog Order House. This manual contains considerable data project ideas applicable to the radial saw.
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basic opera ions OPERATION No. 2 - MITER CROSSCUT Miter crosscutting is the process of sawing a board at any angle other than a 90 ° (square) cut° The 45 o miter angle is a popular one, since two boards cut to 45 °...
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PUSH ST ICt_ REQUIREMENTS WHEN RIPPING INCH SQUARES) (OPERATIONS 5 AND 6) PUSH STICK Carriage lock knob must be tight,, Radial arm must be locked in 0 ° position,, 3,, Work must be held firmly against table and fence while feeding through,.
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basic saw operations 2o Since the work is pushed along the fence, it must have a reasonably straight edge order make sliding contact with the fence, Also, the work must make solid contact with table, that it will wobble. Provide a straight edge, even...
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electrical connections POWER SUPPLY tt is recommended that you have a qualified electrician replace the TWO prong outlet with e properly grounded Motor Specifications THREE prong outlet. motor used in this saw is a capacitor-start, adapter as shown below is available for connecting non-reversible type...
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eUectrica8 connections (2) The brown-colored wire on number 5 terminal,, If the protector opens the line and stops the saw motor, immediately press switch "OFF" Use the 120V power-cord plug furnished with your position, and allow the motor to cool saW.
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Even' though finest materials precision LOOSENESS COLUMN TUBE COLUMN workmanship have been incorporated into your Craftsman SUPPORT ELEVATION CRANK OPERATES saw, it is reasonable to expect some wear after long periods ROUGHLY OR CHATTERS WHEN ROTATED° of use., Sooner or later,...
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trouble--shooting 6. WOOD BINDS, SMOKES MOTOR SLOWS DOWN OR STOPS WHEN RIPPING° TOP VIEW WITH ARM 90 ° TO THE FENCE a° Dull blade or warped board° FENCE Sharpen replace saw blade. Avoid attempted use of severly warped material bo Radial arm not securely locked in 0° position. Loosen the arm lock knob and refer to paragraph "Precision Indexing", Crosscut not properly...
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YOKE DOES NOT INDEX PROPERLY, Check proper yoke indexing noting that the swivel latch fits into its detents properly, tf swivel latch housing screws (located under left hand carriage cover) are loose, readjust blade for "hee!" or "toe" described in Alignment Procedure Section, Step Five.
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trouble shooting MOTOR TROUBLE - SHOOTING CHART NOTE: Motors used on wood-working tools are particularly susceptible to the accumulation of sawdust and wood chips should be blown "vacuumed" frequently prevent interference with normal motor ventilation. SUGGESTED REMEDY TROUBLE PROBABLE CAUSE Motor will not run, l r Protector...
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TURN SWITCH "OFF" REMOVE PLUG FROM POWER SOURCE OUTLET BEFORE MAINTAINING OR LUBRICATING YOUR SAW_ When receive your Craftsman radial saw, requires no lubrication,, radial saw has been partially aligned and all bearings are lubricated and sealed for life. In...
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recommended accessories IN CANADA, SEE YOUR LOCAL SIMPSONS-SEARS STORE OR CATALOG FOR ACCESSORY SELECTION AND NUMBERS. ITEM CAT,NO. Cabinet ..........22203 Stand .......... 22202 Steel Legs ........22211 Castors ........... 22201 Hold-Down Attachment ....... 9-3230 Key Chuck ........9-2980 *Molding Head Guard - 7-inch ....
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uu ,lu,,i Sears owners 10-HNCH RADIAL manual SERVICE Now that you have purchased your lO-inch radial saw, should a need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply contact Sears Service Center and most Sears, Roebuck and Co. stores. Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when you call or visit.