Craftsman 11319770 User Manual 10 INCH RADIAL SAW Manuals And Guides L0904329

CRAFTSMAN Saw Radial Manual L0904329 CRAFTSMAN Saw Radial Owner's Manual, CRAFTSMAN Saw Radial installation guides

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Sears
owners
manual

MODEL NO.
113.19770
SAW ONLY

113.197750
SAW WITH

Serial
Number

.

LEGS

_

Model and serial
number may be found
at the front of the base.
You should
model

record

both

CRRFTSMRNo

and serial number

in a safe place for
future use.

IO-INCH
RADIAL

CAUTION:
Read GENERAL
and ADDITIONAL
SAFETY

• assembly

INSTRUCTIONS

• operating

carefully

• repair

i
Sold
Part No. 63676

by SEARS,

ROEBUCK

AND

SAW

parts

CO.,

Chicago,

IL. 60684

U.S.A.
Printed irl U.S,A

FULL

ONE YEAR

If within
one year from
workmanship,
Sears will
Warranty
service
United States.
This

warranty

WARRANTY

ON CRAFTSMAN

the date of purchase, this Craftsman
repair it, free of charge.

is available

gives you

by simply

specific

legal

contacting

rights,

the

and you

Radial

nearest

may

RADIAL

Saw fails due to a defect

Sears store or Service Center

also have other

rights

which

state.

safety

instructions

Read
the
application

hazards

peculiar

14. DON'T

ALL TOOLS

in the cord is the grounding
green wire t:) a live terminal.

3. KEEP GUARDS
in working
alignment.

wire.

Never

connect

15.

and

in

must not

b, slippery

proper

adjustment

and

before
blades,

accidents.

Floor

should

18.

a safe distance

from

work

area.

8. MAKE WORKSHOP
with
padlocks,
starter key!,
FORCE

switches,

or

by

removing
20.

do the job better

Don't

force

tool

or attachment

to do a job

tt was not

for.

11. WEAR PROPER APPAREL

12.

USE

SAFETY

contain
GOGGLES

long

and

such

as

position

before

plugging

ACCESSORIES

ON TOOL

Do not

store

materials

CHECK

above or near the tool

or if the
such that

to stand on the toot to reach them.

DAMAGED

further

PARTS

use of the tool,

should

operate

is tipped

be carefully

properly

for alignment

a guard

and perform
of moving

or other

checked

its intended

parts,

part that

to ensure
binding

that

it

function.
of moving

parts,
breakage
conditions
that

of parts,
may .affect

mounting,
and any
other
its operation.
A guard or

other

is damaged

should

part

that

be properly

repaired

or replaced.

Do not wear loose clothing,
gloves, neckties or jewelry
(rings,
wrist
watches)
to get caught
in moving
parts.
Nonslip
footwear
is recommended.
Wear protective
hair covering
to
above the elbow.

safest

STARTING

is in "OFF"

injury could occur if the tool
tool is accidentally
contacted.

Check

TOOL

and

lubricating

accessories

Serious
cutting

will

it was designed.

10. USE RIGHT

best
for

changing

RECOMMENDED

is damaged

and safer at the rate for which

for

Consult
the
owner's
manual
for
recommended
accessories.
Follow
the instructions
that accompany
the accessories. The use of improper
accessories may
cause hazards.

Before

TOOL

clean

instructions

ACCIDENTAL

it is necessary

KID-PROOF

master

and

19. NEVER STAND

AWAY
be kept

USE

at all times.

TOOLS

Make sure switch
in.

ENVIRONMENT

Don't
use power tools in damp or wet locations
or
expose them
to rain. Keep work
area well lighted.
Provide adequate surrounding
work space.

visitors

sharp

servicing;
when
bits, cutters, etc.

17. AVOID

due to wax or sawdust.

7. KEEP CHILDREN

and balance

TOOLS WITH CARE

tools

16. DISCONNECT

KEYS

DANGEROUS

tools

performance.
Follow
changing accessories.

KEEP
WORK
AREA
CLEAN
Cluttered
areas and benches
invite

6. AVOID

footing

MAINTAIN
Keep

the

Form habit of checking to see that keys andadiusting
wrenches
a,e removed from tool befo{e turning
it on.

designed

state to

OVERREACH

Keep proper

IN PLACE

order,

4, REMOVE ADJUSTING
AND WRENCHES

It will

the

Use clamps or a vise to hold work when practical,
lt's
safer than using your hand, frees both hands to operate
tool.

to this tool.

This tool i., equipped
with an approved
3-conductor
cord and _, 3-prong
grounding
type
plug to fit the
proper
grou_dingtype
receptacle.
The green conductor

9. DON'T

vary from

for power

owner's
manual
carefully.
Learn
its
and limitations
as well
as the specific

2. GROUND

All

throughout

or

13. SECURE WORK

1. KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL

5.

in material

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO.
BSC 41-3
SEARS TOWER
CHICAGO, IL 60684

general

potential

SAWS

hair.
(Head

Roll

long

21. DIRECTION
Feed work
of rotation

sleeves

Protection}

Wear Safety goggles {must comply
with ANS Z87.1) at
all times.
Also,
use face or dust mask
if cutting
operation
qs dusty, and ear protectors
(plugs or muffs)
during extended periods of operation.

22.

NEVER

OF FEED

into a blade or cutter against
of the blade or cutter only.
LEAVE

TOOL

the direction

RUNNING

UNATTENDED
Turn power off.
complete
stop.

Don't

leave

tool

until

it corr_es to a

additional

instructions

safety

CAUTION.
Always
disconnect
the power
cord before
removing
the guard, changing the cutting tool, changing the
set-up
or making
adjustments.
Shut
off motor
before
performing
layout work on the saw table.
WARNING:
DO NOT CONNECT
POWER
CORD
THE
FOLLOWING
STEPS
HAVE
SATISFACTORILY
COMPLETED:
I.

Assembly

II.

Examination
and operating
familiarity
switch,
elevation
control,
yoke index
lock,
device,

Review, and understanding

of all Safety

III.

- A large proportion
of saw accidents"_caused by-use
of the wrong type blade, dull, badly set, improperly
sharpened
cutting tools, by gum or resin adhering
to
cutting
tools,
and by
sawblade
misalignment
out-of-parallel
with
the fence. Such conditions
can

UNTIL
BEEN

cause the material
to stick,
jam (stall the saw) or
"KICKBACK"
at the operator.
NEVER
ATTEMPT
TO FREE A STALLED
SAW BLADE
WITHOUT
FIRST
TURNING
THE
SAW
"OFF".
If the

and alignment.

index
and lock,
carriage
spreader and antikickback
lock.
Operating

Procedures

thru-out

with
ON-OFF
and lock bevel

sawblade
is stalled
or jammed,
shut saw "'OFF",
remove workpiece,
and check sawblade square_ess to
table surface and to the fence, and check for heel.
Adjust as indicated.

guard clamp
screw,
and miter index and
Instructions

-CAUTION:
DO NOT cycle the motor switch
"ON"
and "OFF"
rapidly,
as this might cause the sawblade
to loosen. In the event this should ever occur, allow
the saw blade to come to a complete
stop and
re-tighten
the arbor nut normally,
not excessively.

and

manual.

INSTALLATION
1.

Set carriage

2.

Bolt

the

lock

saw to

slide during

before
the

normal

moving

floor

the saw.

if it te_qds to

slip,

walk,

Mount
the saw so the table
the flot)r.

4.

Mount the saw so the arm slopes slightly
downward
the rea_ so the carriage
will not roll forward
due
gravity

MINIMIZE

or

-Do
of

operation.

3.

ACCIDENT

is approximately

39"

FAILURE

TO

to
to

FOLLOW

power is "ON"
and/or
the saw blade is rotating.
In
short,
the
cut-off
piece
in any
"thru-sawing"
operation
must
never be confined
it must
be
allowed to move laterally.

Avoid awkward
hand positions,
where a sudden slip
coul_J cause a hand to move into a sawblade or other

- Make sure your fingers do not contact the terminals
when installing
or removing the plug to or from a live
power source.

cutti_g
tool.
Never reach in back of or around the
cutting
tool
with
either
hand to hold
down
the
worLpiece,
or for any other
reason; DO NOT place
fingers or hands in the path of the sawblade.
New, r saw,
NOTE
WHICH
AND

dado,

is installed

1
2
3

AND
WEAR

unless

the proper

DANGERI
FOR

OWNER'S

YOUR

OWN

MANUAL

SAFETY

BEFORE

GOGGLES

4

USE,

KEEPHANDSOUTOFPATHOFSAWBLAOE
KNOW
HOW
73
AVOID

5
6.

NEVERREACHAROUNDTHESAWB£ADE
ALLOW
TOOL
TO
STOP

KICKBACKS

PUSH

TOJUg'/
AVOID
IN
nO

OPERATING

STICK'

FOR

MACHINE•

NARROW

NOT

_ORK

BEFORE

POSITION
TO
=VOtO

AFTER
_NJURY

EACH
RETURN

CROSSCU]
CARRIAGE

TYPETO

OF
THE

'

;

ADJUST=NG
l

W_:

FEED

MATERIAL
INTO

OPERATION
FULL
REAR

CUTT

I TO THISO[

NG

i

F_NO
ROM]

J

--If
ar;y part of this radia! saw is missing or should
break,
bend or fail in any way,
or any electrical
component
fail to perform
properly,
shut off power
switch,
remove cord from power supply
and replace
damaged,
missing and!or failed parts before resuming
oper:{tion.
IF YOUR
SAW MAKES AN UNFAMILIAR
NOISE
OR
IF
IT VIBRATES
EXCESSIVELY
CEASE
OPERATING
IMMEDIATELY
UNTIL
THE
SOURCE
HAS
BEEN
LOCATED
AND
THE
PROBLEM
CORRECTED.
--WARNING:
(GAINED
SAW)
TO
REMEMBER
A SECOND
INJURY.

DO
NOT
ALLOW
FAMILIARITY
FROM
FREQUENT
USE
OF YOUR
BECOME
COMMONPLACE.
ALWAYS
THAT
A CARELESS
FRACTION
OF
IS SUFFICIENT
TO INFLICT
SEVERE

Before
starting
work,
verify
that
no play exists
betw_mn
the column
84 column
support,
or in the
carri_ge, and that arm, yoke, and bevel locks/clamps
are ti,_;ht.

climb

on the saw, or climb

near the saw when

power
is "ON".
Never leave the saw with
power
"ON",
or before
the cutting
tool
has come to a
complete
stop. Lock the motor switch and putaway
the key when leaving the saw.

and set up as instructed.

GUARD"

UNDERSTAND
SAFETY

or rabbet

- Never

THE
FOLLOWING
DANGER
LABELS
APPEAR
ON THE FRONT
OF THE YOKE

DANGER:
READ

mold,

so the spring
table. Provide

• Never use a length stop on the free end or edge of the
workpiece
whether
crosscutting
or ripping.
Never
hang onto or touch the free end of workpiece
when
crosscutting,
or a free piece that is cut off while

(A) GENERAL

guard

not leave a long board unsupported
the board causes it to shift on the

proper
support
for the workpiece,
based on its size
and the type of operation
to be performed.
Hold the
work firmly
against the fence.

above

POTENTIAL

Most accidents
are caused
by
setup and operating
instructions:

for radial saws

-Do
not use any blade or other cutting
tool marked
for an operating
speed lower than 3450 RPM. Never
use a cutting tool larger in diameter than the diameter
for which the saw was designed.
For greatest safety
and
efficiency
when
ripping,
use the maximum
diameter
blade for which the saw is designed, since
under these conditions
the spreader
is nearest the
blade.
- Never turn your saw "ON"
before clearing the table
or work surface of all objects (tools, scraps of wood,
etc.)
except
the workpiece
and related
feed
or
support
devices for the operation
planned.
- DO NOT

perform

the table while

layout,

the cutting

assembly,
tool

or setup work

on

is rotating.

-Never
perform
any operation
"FREE
HAND".
This
term means feeding the sawblade into the workpiece
or feeding the workpiece
into the sawblade or other
cutting
tool without
using the fence or some other
device
which
prevents
rotation
or twisting
of the
workpiece
during the operation.
Never "RIP"
in the
crosscut
position.
Never make a miter cut with the
arm in the 90 ° crosscut position.
Never lower a revolving
cutting tool into the table or
a workpiece
without
first locking
the Carriage
Lock
Knob.
Release the knob only after grasping the Yoke
Handle.
Otherwise
the cutting
tool may grab the
workpiece
and be propelled
toward you.
- The sawblade,

dado,

or other

cutting

toot

must

be

additional

safety

instructions

removed
!rom
the saw arbor
before
using the
accessory shaft (rear end of the saw motor).
NEVER
operate tht_ saw with cutting tools (including
sanding
accessories I installed
on both ends of the saw arbor.
(B) RIPPING
1.

Never apply the feed force to the section
of the
workpiec+,_ that will become the cut-off
(free) piece.
Feed force when ripping
must always
be applied
between
the saw blade and the fence ...
use a
"PUSH
work.

2.

STICK"

(see

pg. 26)

for

narrow

or short

Whenever
possible,
use the in-rip
position
this
provides
minimum
obstruction
for feeding
by hand
or push stick as appropriate.

3.

Do not release the workpiece
before operation
is
complete
- push the workpiece
all the way past the
rear (outfeed or exit) of the sawblade.

4.

Make sure by trial before starting the cut that the
antikickback
pawls will stop a kickback
once it has
started.
Keep points of pawls SHARP!

5.

Use a push stick
when
ripping
inches) or narrow
(under 6 inches

6.

CAUTION:
antikickback

7.

A "KICKBACK"
occurs during a rip-type
operation
when a part or all of the workpiece
is thrown
back
violently
toward
the operator.
It can occur when
the workpiece
closes in on the rear (outfeed
side) of

short
(under
12
wide) workpieces.

Never
reposition
with power "ON".

the

Guard

or

the sawblade
(pinching),
binds between
the fence
and the sawblade
(heel),
or is grabbed
by the
sawblade
teeth
(wrong-way
feed) at the outfeed
side.
"PINCHING"
is generally
avoided
by
utilization
of the spreader, and a sharp sawblade of
the correct
type
for
the workpiece
being
cut.
"HEEL"
can be avoided
by
maintaining
the
sawblade exactly parallel to the fence. Grabbing
by
the sawblade
teeth can be caused by heel or by
feeding from the wrong direction
(see "DANGER"
warning
on guard)
it
can
be avoided
by
maintaining
parallelism
of sawblade
to fence,
feeding
into
the sawblade
from
the nose of the
guard only,
and by positioning
the spreader
and
antikickback
property,
and keeping the workpiece
down on the table and against the fence.
8.

9.

Position
the nose of the guard
workpiece,
and position/adjust
and spreader devices as instructed.
NEVER
stacking

cut more
workpieces

than one
vertically.

to just clear the
the antikickback

piece

at

a time

by

for radial

proper set-up and cutting
or permit
anyone
else
potential
kickback.

11. DO NOT

Dull the workpiece

thru

warning
on the guard is aborted.
Do not stand, or
permit
anyone else to stand, in line with the path of
a workpiece
that may be thrown
from the saw in
this manner.
14. Position the saw so neither you,
observer
is forced
to stand
sawblade.

12. Plastic and composition
(like hardboard)
materials
may be cut on your saw. However,
since these are
usually
quite
hard and slippery,
the antikickback
pawls may not stop a kickback.
Therefore,
the table!

rip with the finished side down (next to
and be especially
attentive
to following

a helper, or a casual
in
line with
the

15. Use extra care when ripping wood that has a twisted
grain or is twisted or bowed - it may rock on the
table and/or pinch the sawblade.
(C) CROSSCUTTING
1.

ALWAYS
RETURN
THE
CARRIAGE
TO THE
FULL
REARWARD
POSITION
AT CONCLUSION
OF EACH CROSSCUT
TYPE OPERATION.
Never
remove your hand from the Yoke Handle unless the
carriage
is in this position.
Otherwise
the cutting
tool
may
climb
up on the workpiece
and be
propelled
toward you.

2.

Place guard
antikickback
or workpiece,

3.

NEVER
gang crosscut
- lining up more than one
workpiece
in front of the fence
stacked vertically,
or horizontally
outward
on the table - and then
pulling
saw thru:
the blade could pick up one or
more pieces and cause a binding or loss of control
and possible injury.

4.

Do not position
the Arm so the
performing
permits
the cutting
beyond the edges of the Table.

in horizontal
position
pawls to just clear the top
whichever
is higher.

and
adjust
of the fence

operation
you are
tool
to extend

(D) ACCESSORIES
1.

Use only
34.

2.

Never operate this saw when equipped
with a dado
head or molding
head unless the molding
head
guard is installed
-- see listing
of recommended
accessories.
The only exception
is when "top-side"
dadoing or molding,
when the sawblade guard must
be used. See detailed
instructions
that accompany
the dado head, molding
head, and molding
head
guard.

3.

The use of abrasive
or cut-off
wheels,
or wire
wheels, can be dangerous and is not recommended.
(Abrasive
or cut-off
wheels are used to saw many
different
materials
including
metals,
stone,
and
glass.)

4.

Drill
Chuck:
Do not install or use any twist drill
larger than 1/2-inch
in dia., or longer than 7 inches
in length or extending
more than 6 inches beyond
the chuck jaws. Do not install or use any reduced
shank drill except of the spade type (1 inch dia. or
smaller).
"Use for drilling
WOOD
and PLASTIC
only."

the sawblade

-position
your body at the nose (in-feed)
side of
the guard: start and complete
the cut from that
same side. This will require added table support
for long pieces.

procedures.
Do not stand,
to stand,
in line with
a

13. When sawing 1/4" or thinner
materials,
follow
all
normal
ripping
procedures
except set sawblade into
table top at least 1/8".
DO NOT let go of or stop
feeding the workpiece
between
the blade and fence
until
you
have pushed
it completely
past the
antikickback
pawls. Otherwise
the workpiece
could
get into the back of the sawblade
and be thrown
violently
from the saw in the direction
opposite
to
the feed direction.
This is the same action
that
would
occur
if the instructions
of the DANGER

10. NEVER
feed a workpiece
thru the saw with another
piece (butting
second piece against trailing
edge of
piece being cut), even if of the same thickness.
Feed
each workpiece
individually
thru the sawblade, and
completely
beyong the sawblade, before ripping the
next workpiece.
Use push stick if the rip cut is less
than 6" wide.

saws

recommended

accessories

as listed

on page

WEAR

YOUR

--,_j,
The operation
objects
being

of any power
tool can result
in foreign_
thrown
into the eyes, which
can result in[

_i:

- - _:i i
i

severe eye damage. Always
wear safety goggles complying
i _:,_,i_
with ANSI Z87.1 (shown on Package) before commencing L
power tool operation.
Safety Goggles are available at Sears
.......
retail or catalog stores.

electrical
Motor
The

housing
at one end and to the
attachment
plug at the other end.

Specifications
A-C

motor

used

in this

saw

This plug requires
outlet as shown.

is a capacitor-start,

non-reversible
type having the following
Voltage
.............................
Amperes
..............................
Hertz (cycles)
.............................
Phase
................................
RPM ..................................
Rotation
as viewed from saw blade end

specifications:
120/240
11/5.5
60

....

15-Amp.
branch circuit
fuse or circuit breaker.

and use a 15-Amp.

This machine must be grounded
the operator
from electric shock.
ARE

PROPERLY
QUALIFIED

NOT

SURE

GROUNDED,
ELECTRICIAN.

IT CHECKED

OUTLET

GROUNDING

_

OR DAMAGED
REPLACED

NOTE:
already

3-PRONG

PROPERLY
GROUNDED

OUTLET

J

GROUNDING

volts

/

'i_"-"_

electrician
grounded

LUG

CONNECTEO
TO
MAKE

j

The adapter illustrated
have a properly
grounded

SURE

KNOWN

THIS

IS

GROUND

1.

Changing Motor

is for use only if you
2-prong receptacle.

CONNECTIONS

WARNING:
CHANGES
CONNECTIONS
SHOULD
QUALI FlED ELECTRICIAN.

it has a

IN
BE

ELECTRICAL
MADE
BY

A

Connections

Under normal home workshop
usage, and if proper
(full) voltage is supplied to the motor, your saw will
operate
efficiently
on 120V,
as connected
at the
factory.
However, if any of the following
conditions
exists, it will be advisable for you to reconnect
the
motor
for
240V
operation
to
obtain
the
efficiency
and performance
for which
your saw is
designed:

PLUG

(1} Heavy-duty
(2}
PRONG

operations.

Either

an

circuit

serving

(3) Low
which
b.

This power tool is equipped
with
a 3-conductor
cord
and grounding
type plug which has a grounding
prong,
Listed
by
Underwriters'
Laboratories.
The ground
conductor
has a green jacket and is attached to the tool

J_',_

:_

ELECTRICAL

a.
150

connect

RECEPTACLE

GROUNDED
THIS
THE
POTENTIAL

less than

and always

3-PRONO ÷

HAZARD
OF
ELECTRICAL
SHOCK.
PARTICULARLY
WHEN
USED
IN
DAMP
LOCATIONS
IN PROXIMITY
TO PLUMBING.
IF AN
ELECTRICAL
SHOCK
OCCURS
THERE
IS THE
POTENTIAL
OF A SECONDARY
HAZARD
SUCH AS
YOUR HANDS CONTACTING
THE SAWBLADE.

If your unit is for use on
plug that looks like below.

type

IS
ADAPTER

IF POWER CORD IS WORN OR CUT,
IN
ANY
WAY,
HAVE
IT
IMMEDIATELY.

grounded

BY A

FINGERS
TO TOUCH
WHEN
INSTALLING
TO OR FROM
THE

IF NOT PROPERLY
TOOL
CAN
INCUR

in the

An adapter as shown below is available for connecting
plugs to 2-prong
receptacles.
The green grounding
lug
extending
from the adapter
must be connected
to a
permanent
ground
such as to a properly
grounded
outlet box.

in use to protect

YOUR

prong

It it recommended
that you have a qualified
replace the TWO prong outlet with a properly
THREE
prong outlet.

time-delay

THAT

3-conductor

MANNER.
Use an adapter as shown
the grounding
lug to known ground.

Single
3450
Clockwise

HAVE

WARNING:
DO NOT PERMIT
THE TERMINALS
OF PLUGS
OR
REMOVING
THE
PLUG
OUTLET.
WARNING:
POWER

while

a mating

ground

If the outlet you are planning to use for this power tool
is of the two
prong
type
DO NOT
REMOVE
OR
ALTER
THE
GROUNDING
PRONG
IN ANY

CAUTION:
Your
saw is wired for 120V
operation.
Connect to a 120V,
15-Amp. branch circuit and use a
15-Amp.
time-delay
fuse or circuit
breaker.
If the
motor
is used for 240V
operation,
connect
to a

IF YOU

"-'--J

connections
POWER SUPPLY

1,

i

Motor

undersized

or an overloaded

branch

the saw motor.

voltage
supplied
by the power
source,
the power company
cannot correct.

wiring

connections

for

120V

(as made at the

factory)
are
described
below.
Necessary
reconnections
for 240V operation
are also described
following.
Whenever
changing
connections
from
120V to 240V or vice-versa,
make certain that a//
necessary
steps (including
proper
fusing
of the
branch circuit)
are completed.

electrical

connections
d.

Make certain the receptacle
is connected
to a 240V
A-C power supply through
a 240V
branch
circuit
having at least a 15-amp. capacity, and protected
by
a 15-amp. time-delay
fuse or circuit
breaker.

MOTOR SAFETY

PROTECTION

NOTE:
This motor
should be blown out, or "vacuumed",
frequently
to prevent
sawdust
interference
with
normal
motor ventilation.
Your
saw
motor
is equipped
with
a manual-reset,
thermal-overload
protector
designed to open the power-line
circuit when the motor temperature
exceeds a safe value.

2,

Connections

for 120V

a.

Remove
terminal

nameplate
board.

b.

The wires
shown:

c.

inside

A.C.
cover

from

of the motor

motor

to

expose

must be connected

as

(1) The orange-colored

wire

on number

6 terminal.

(2)

wire

on number

5 terminal.

The brown-colored

Use the

120V

power-cord

plug

furnished

with

your

saw.
j

4,

/ '-'

l

/
/

_

o®® 00 2
BP,OWI"-, _\
3.

Connections
a.

b.

The wires
connected

for 240V

If the protector
opens the line and stops the saw motor,
immediately
press the
saw switch
to the "'OFF"
position,
and allow the motor to cool.

2.

After

2)

longer.
audible

_T- ORANGE

motor

terminal

box

must

(1) The orange-colored

wire

on number

8 terminal.

(2) The brown-colored

wire

on number

7 terminal.

LONGEST

PLUG

OF

3

NO

BOX

ADAPTER

AVAILABLE
FHIS

Plug you_ saw into

a 240V,

3-blade

temperature,

the

In some cases this may take 20-30 minutes.
click will indicate protector
is closed.}

(An

4.

Frequent
if motor

opening of fuses or circuit breakers may result
is overloaded,
or if the motor circuit
is fused

differently
from
recommendations.
Overloading
can
occur if you feed to rapidly or if your saw is misaligned
so that the blade heels. Do not
use a fuse of greater
capacity without
consulting
a qualified
electrician.
5.

Although
the motor
is designed for operation
on the
voltage
and frequency
specified
on motor
nameplate,
normal
loads will be handled
safely
on voltages
not
more than 10% above or below the nameplate
voltage.
Heavy loads, however,
require
that voltage at motor
terminals
equals the voltage specified on nameplate.

6.

Most
motor
troubles
may
be traced
to loose
or
incorrect
connections,
overloading,
reduced
input
voltage (such as small size wires in the supply circuit}
or
to an overly-long
supply
circuit.
Always
check
the
connections,
the load and the supply circuit,
whenever
the motor
fails to perform
satisfactorily.
Check wire
sizes and lengths with the table following.

& RECEPTACLE

NDED

operating

as the red button
will snap into
running
the
saw may
be started
and
operated
by pulling
out the saw switch to the "'ON'"

BLADES

GROI.

a safe

As soon
position,
normally,
position.

IS

OUTLET

to

3.
be

Replace the 120V power-cord
plug with a (3-blade)
240V
plug, connecting
the power-cord
white
and
black
leads, respectively,
to the two
"hot"
plug
blades - and connecting
the power-cord
grounding
wire to the plug ground prong.
BLADE

cooling

overload
protector
can be closed manually
by pushing
in the red button
on the top of the motor.
If the red
button
will not snap into place immediately,
the motor
is still too hot and must be allowed to cool for a while

A.C.

inside the
as follows:

'GROUNDliNG

240V

1.
i

IS
FOR

WIRE SIZES

TYPE PLUG

receptacle.

The use of
power.
To

any extension
keep
this to

cord will
cause some
a minimum
and to

loss of
prevent

i

over-heating
andmotorburn-out,
usethetablebelowto
determine
theminimum
wiresize(A.W.G.)
extension
cord.
Useonly 3 wire extension
cordswhichhave3 prong
grounding
type plugsand3-polereceptacles
whichaccept
thetoolsplug.
NOTE:Forcircuits of greater length, the wire size must be
increased
proportionately
to the saw motor.

in order

to deliver

MITER

AND

Up to 100 feet
100 feet to 200 feet
200 feet to 400 feet

FUNCTIONS

Lines

No. 12
No. 14
No. 8

I

No. 8
No. 12
No. 6

OF CONTROLS

SCALE

BEVEL INDEX

CONTROL

LEVER

LEVER

INDICATOR

SW I VEL
LATCH LEVER

ON-OFF
WITH

SWITCH
KEY

ARM LOCK
ADJUSTING
WHEEL

TABLE

CLAMP

C2_
o

ELEVATION

GUARD CLAMP
SCREW

CRANK

/

RIP SCALE
INDICATOR

\\

CARRIAGE
LOCK KNOB

LOCK
HANDLE

ANT|KICKBACKo
ADJUSTING
WING

ACCESSORY
SHAFT
sCREW

ANTIKICKBACK
AND SPREADER
ASSEMBLY
BEVEL INDEX
I NDICATOR

7

BEVEL LOCK
LEVER

,

: _

'_;'!

I 120 Vo--_-L:_n_;_.........

INDICATOR
ARM

RIP SCALE

Wire Size Requir
Z_:_
(American
Wire Gauge ul__m__r) _
240 Volt

ample voltage

LOCATIONS

AND

Length of the
Conductor

_." _t ¸

_i

CONTENTS
Guarantee
....................................
General Safety Instructions
for Power Tools
.........
Additional
Safety Instructions
for Radial Saws
.......
Electrical
Connections
..........................
Assembly
and Alignment
........................
Unpacking
and Preassembty
.....................
Alignment
Procedure
.........................

assembly

2
2
3
5
8
8
12

Location
and Functions
of Controls
...............
Basic Saw Operations
..........................

20
23

Adjustments
to Compensate
for Wear ..............
Trouble--Shooting
............................
Maintenance
and Lubrication
....................
Recommended
Accessories
......................
Repair Parts
.................................

28
31
34
34
35

and alignment
TOOLS

NEEDED
FRAMING
CHECKING

j

SQUARE MUST BE TRUE

ACCURACY

INSIDE

OF

REAR

OF

EDGE

(FENCE,

7!16-inch

Screwdriver

wrench

1/2-inch

OF

TABLE

AND

BACK

DR A,7¢ LPGHT
TABLE ALONG

(small)

LINE

ON

THIS

FENCE

?

l

REMOVED)
\

__/__

EDGE

DR&¢_

LIGHT

TABLE

ALONG

/

'

ON
EDGE

square

Pliers
Pencil
UNPACKING

AND

WARNING:

DO NOT

A SOURCE
UNPLUGGED
THE SAW.

OF POWER.
WHENEVER

CONNECT

THE

113.19770
but DOES

Model
carton

113.197750
Radial Saw is shipped
but INCLUDES
Steel Legs.

Unpacking

CORD

complete

in one

in one

Contents

Separate all "loose"
parts from packaging materials
and
check each item with "Table
of Loose Parts'" to make
sure all items are accounted
packing material.

for,

before

IS FLIPPED

DOTTED

discarding

the

O_

SHOULD

SQUARE

POSITION

missing

BE NO

OVERLAP

OVER

iN

any

If any parts are missing, do not attempt
to assemble
radial saw, plug in the power cord, or turn the switch

DOTTED

parts are obtained

Key No.

FLIPPED

OR

OVER

POSIHON

and are installed

1
2
3
4
5
6
7

Table of Loose Parts

Qty.

Basic Saw assembly ......................
Rear table .............................

1
1

Table spacer ...........................
Rip fence .............................
Front table ............................

1
1
1

Channel, Table Mtg ......................
"Owner's Manual"
. .....................
Loose Parts Carton Part No. 63678

2
1

-

(containing the following items):
Hex "L" Wrench, 1/8"
. ................
Switch Key ..........................
Rip-Scale Indicator
....................
Twin Nut (for attaching rip-scale indicator) ..
Machine screw, pan-hd., 1/4-20 x 1" . ......
Washer, steel (Flat), 17/64 x 5/8 x 1/32" ...
Machine screw, pan-hd., 6-32 x 7/16" . .....
Lockwasher, 5/16 .....................

- Washer, Flat, 11/32 x 7/8 x 1/16
- Nut-"T"
. .........................
5

._AP

4ERE WqEN
IS

TO

MUST
REMAIN
WORKING
ON

Radial Saw is shipped
complete
NOT INCLUDE
Steel Legs.

and Checking

BE NO
GAP
HERE WHEN

SQUARE

on until
correctly.

POWER

THIS
CORD
YOU
ARE

SHOULD
OVERLAP

!N

PREASSEMBLY

Model
carton

4

THIS

i"

Framing

3

LINE

wrench

ammer

2

OF

SQUARE

wrench

9/1 6-inch

1.

FRONE

OF

B

(medium)

ACCURACY

OUTSIDE

SPACER

BOARDS

Screwdriver

CHECKING

SQUARE

.........

-Set Screw, Cup.Pt. 1/4-20 x 1 ............
- Screw Pan Head, 1/4-20 x 1-3/4 ..........
- Nut Hex 1/4-20 .......................
- Lockwasher 1/4 ......................
- Nut Lock 5/16-18 .....................
- Bolt Sq. Hd. 5/16-18 x 3/4 ...............
- Washer 21164 x 9/16 x l/16
.............

]
2
2
2
4
5
4
4
4
1
1
1
4
4
2
4
2

*Loose Parts Bag Part No. B3677
-

(containing the following items):
Hex "'L" Wrench, 1/4 ................
Hex "'L'" Wrench, 3/16 ...............
Elevation crank assembly .............
Arbor Wrench ......................

- Table Clamp .......................
- Shaft Wrench ......................
-Nut,
Hex 5/16-18 ....................

1
1
1
1
2
1
4

*This bag included in Loose Parts Carton No. 63678

Thefollowingpartsareincluded
withModel113.197750.
Key
No.

Table

1
2
3

of

Loose

Parts

Qty.

Leg .....................................
Stiffener, L.H.............................
Stiffener, R.H.............................
Loose PartsBagPart No. 63752
(containingthe following items):
- Screw, TrussHd. 1/4-20 x 5/8 ..............
- Lockwasher,1/4 External .................
- Lockwasher,5/16 External ................
- Nut, Hex 1/4-20 .........................
- Nut, HexJam 5/16-18 ....................
- Nut, Hex 1/2-13 .........................
- Foot, Leveling ..........................
- Screw, Hex Hd. 5/16-18 x 5/8 ..............
- Washer,11/32 x 11/16 x 1/16 ..............

4
5
5
6
6
6
7
8
9

4
4
4

2

©

40
40
8
40
8
8
4
8
16

4

7

ASSEMBLING

STEEL

F

LEGS

From

Steel
among

Legs are furnished
the

loose

parts,

40
40
40
8

Truss Head Screws, 1/4-20
Lockwashers,
1/4-External
Hex Nuts, 1/4-20
Hex Nuts, 1/2-13

4

Leveling

find

with

Model

the

following

6

8

; 7-3/'4"

O

NOTE:

5

113.197750.
Hardware:

x 5/8

o

°1°
O

O

o

o

o

STIFFENER
L.H.

o[

STIFFENER
R.H.

Feet

_1
Assemble
1.

the

Legs as shown.

Assembh_ Two (2) each of right and left hand Stiffeners
to the length
shown
using 1/4-20
x 5/8"
truss head
screws, Iockwashers
and hex nuts.

l°

q

O

o

2.

Attach
screws,

3.

Install
leveling feet as shown. To level steel legs, loosen
nut on inside of leg and turn nut on outside to raise or
lower feet. Adjust all four levelers if necessary, and then
tighten
nuts on inside of leg.

NOTE:

the four (4) legs to the Stiffeners
Iockwashers
and nuts.

These
levelers
adjustment.

are

not

intended

using

for

1/4-20

height

O

o

O

o

o

O

o

o

STIFFENER
L.H.

3
4

°t

o

o

STIFFENER
R.H.

2

1

2

3

1

CAUTION:
Leveling feet must be adjusted
so the saw does
not rock AND so that the arm slopes slightly
downward
to
the rear so the carriage will not roll forward
due to gravity.

1

REMOVE

SKIDS

MOUNTING
1.

FROM

BASE

SAW

From
among
hardware:

the

loose

parts,

find

the

LEG

following

R.q.

1
r

2.

3.

8

Hex Head Screws,

5/16-18

x 5/8

8
16
8

Lockwashers,
5/16 in. External
Washers, 11/32 ID
Hex Jam Nuts, 5/16-18

screws,

% o_oo

Type

x

Place saw on legs so that holes in bottom
with holes marked X in top of legs.
Install

|

of saw line

STIFFCNER

!

o.

L.H.

STIFFENER

\

LEG

, l

Io

o o_o ,_

x

up
)

washers and nuts as shown.

If you mount
the saw on any other Craftsman
base or flat
bench, make sure Elevation
Crank has proper
clearance to
rotate. The saw must be bolted down. Position saw to slope
slightly
rearward, so when the carriage is installed it will not
roll forward
due to gravity.

SAW' BASE
"tEX HEAD SCREW

FLt', r WASHER--_,

ATTACH

ELEVATION

Be sure setscrew

I

×

j

i

STIFFENER--'" l
FL_[ 'vVASHER_L

_
,

LQ<:KWASHER --"""_

_[

"_"_"_1

o oi

"t"]
i

_

CRANK.

s tightened

on flat

of shaft.

NG

BLOCK

ELEVATION
(TURN

ELEVATE

Remove

ARM

shipping

TO ITS MAXIMUM

block

HEIGHT.

and discard.

lo

CRANK

CLOCKWISE)

assembly
BE positive
switch
thru-out

entire

and andalignment
power
cord unplugged

is "OFF"

procedure.
fAG

REMOVE

CARRIAGE

AND
TAG.
discarding.

Read

STOP
and

SCREW,

understand

LOCKWASHER

warning

tag

_)

before

LOCKWASHER
1_,_

STOP SCREW

'--

LOCK
HOLDING

ARM

BEFORE

CARRIAGE

HEX SUPPLIED
"L" WRENCH

PROCEEDING.

ASSEMBLY

WITH

BOTH

HANDS,
CAREFULLY
START
AND
SLIDE
THE
CARRIAGE
ONTO THE TRACKS.
The assembly must be
held parallel
with
the arm so that all four bearings slide
smoothly
onto the arm, preventing
any excessive strain on
bearings and track.
WARNING:
PREVENT

REINSTALL
CARRIAGE
STOP SCREW
CARRIAGE
FROM ROLLING
OFF ARM.

Check
for
looseness
of carriage
"Adjustinq
Carriage
Bearings"
Compensate
for Wear" Section.

in

REMOVE

DISCARD.

Use

of

SHIPPING
pliers

REMOVE

may

SAW

SCREWS
be

AND

bearings.
Refer
"Adjustments

TO

to
to

necessary.

BLADE.

1.

Tighten

carriage

2.

Loosen

guard

lock

3.

Motor
shaft has left hand threads.
Hold
and rotate arbor wrench down (clockwise).

4.

Remove
shaft
nut, outer collar, saw blade,
collar. Set aside and out of the way.

clamp

knob.
screw,

remove

guard.
shaft

PULL DOWN
TO LOOSEN

wrench

and

inner
BLADE
ROTATION

11

ALIGNMENT

PROCEDURE

IMPORTANT:

SQUARE

HD.

SCREW

s/] 6- ] 8 x 3/4

IN ORDER TO OBTAIN MAXIMUM
CUTTING
ACCURACY,
THE FOLLOWING
SIX STEPS
MUST
BE
CAREFULLY
FOLLOWED.
BECOME
THOROUGHLY
FAMILIAR
WITH
THESE STEPS SO THAT YOU CAN ALWAYS
MAINTAIN
YOUR
SAW
IN
PROPER
ALIGNMENT.
THE ACCURACY
OF EACH
ADJUSTMENT
IS ALWAYS
DEPENDENT
UPON THE ACCURACY
OF THE PRECEDING
ADJUSTMENT.
After
following
the 6 step
assembly
procedure
and the Basic Saw operation
Trouble
Shooting
section
if any difficulty
when performing
any sawing operation.

TABLE

MOUNTING

SUPPORT

TABLE MOUNT!
NG
SUPPORT
CHANNEL

CHANNEL

\
SCREWS
HERE

and
alignment
section
refer to
is experienced

BASE

STEP ONE
NOTE:
The following
adjustment,
performed
properly,
result in the work table being parallel to the arm.
ATTACHING
AND
SUPPORT
CHANNELS.
1.

LEVELING

TABLE

will

[_xQ__

FRONT

MOUNT

MOUNTING

RAILS

USING

THESE HOLES

Attach
table
rnounting
support
channels
with
four
square head 5/1 6-18 x 3/4 screws, Iockwashers
and flat
washers and nuts. POSITION
SCREWS IN CENTER
OF

INDEX
RELEASE
POSITION

UNLOCK

CHANNEL
SLOTS, finger tight
to permit
"slip"
against the base when leveling.

2.

3.

channels

to

Release bevel lock lever, move
and rotate the motor to position
down. Lock bevel lock.

bevel index pin to left
saw blade, end of shaft

Unlock

lever

and

hold

arm

control

in

index

LOCK

j_

4

release

position
as shown.
Position
arm against
left
stop
(approximately
50 ° miter).
Loosen carriage lock knob
and position
carriage directly
over left hand channel.
NOTE:

For

safety

reasons

standard,
stops have been
rotation
of the; radial arm.
4.

Slide

the

arbor

wrench

in accordance
provided

handle

with

to

the

prevent

between

end

of

UL

360 °
motor

shaft and mounting
channel to act as a feeler gauge.
Carefully
lower the motor
with elevation
crank until
the end of shaft is just touching
the arbor wrench. The
wrench
should slide back and forth
with
only slight
resistance. Tighten
screw "A".
NOTE:
Do not change this elevation
setting
left and right hand table support
channels
adjusted.

Move
arm and carriage
to
support
in the same manner.

6.

Move arm and carriage to right hand support
channel
and level in the same manner you adjusted
the left hand
support
channel.

7.

Recheck
both
support
channels
tighteninj
screws did not affect
adjustment.

8.

Elevate
provide

in

to
the

"B'"

ARBOR
SCREW

5.

saw and place motor
clearance for installation

screw

until both
have been

and

WRENCH

"A"

tighten

make sure that
accuracy
of the

vertical
position
to
of front (work)
table.

Y

-C
f

!

_/

"SCREW/
SCREW

12

"A"

SUPPORT CHANNEL
"B"

O-EFT HAND)

assembly
INSTALLATION

and alignment

OF FRONT

(WORK)

TABLE.

1.

Place front table board upside down on a workbench
or
on the floor.
Drive T-nut
into the hole that is not
counterbored.

2.

Align the counterbored
holes with
matching
holes in
support
channels.
Install
the five
17/64
inch
flat
washers, and four ¼20 x 1 inch Pan-Head machine
screws. Just barely start the cup point set screw and the
one (1) V4- 20x 1-3/4 inch Pan Head machine screw in
table center holes.

3.

Install
four

one

¼ Iockwasher

and

(4) screws in the support

Hex

Nut

channels

on each of the
and tighten.

HEX
LOCKWASHER

"._

4.

5.

Lay the rear table board on edge across the front table
to serve as a straightedge.
Sight under this straightedge
to determine
whether
the front
table board is high or
low at its center.
If the front
table is high at center,
first tighten
center ("A -- 20 x 1-3/4 inch) hold down screw until
table is evel - then tighten the leveling screw until
screw is mug.
If table is low at center,
until th,t table is level
screw•

first tighten
the leveling
then tighten
the hold

If table is not high or tow, tighten
center hold down screw snug.

leveling

REAR TABLE

HOLD

SCREW

the
the
this

f

screw
down

screw

DOWN

BOARD

FRONT

TABLE

and

STEP TWO
ADJUSTING

COLUMN

TUBE

IN COLUMN

SUPPORT

NOTE:
The following
adjustment
is very CRITICAL.
All
future
alignment
procedures
rely on this adjustment
being
performed
correctly.
ALL
LOOSENESS
MUST
BE
REMOVED.
1.

Index

and lock

arm at 0 ° Miter.

While
holding the arm with
one hand, hold fingers of
other hand as shown, between column tube and column
support.
Apply
gentle
side pressure
to the arm in
opposing
directions.
Any
side to side or rotational
movement
(indicated
by arrow) can be felt with finger.
If
looseness
required.

2.

Remove
shown.

exists

Column

the

Support

following

trim

using

adjustments

screwdriver

are

i

as

13

NUT

3.

Loosen

(2) ¼ -

20 Gib set screws

rear of the column

on the left side at the

support.

HEX

"L"

WRENCH

\

4.

Elevate,
and then
binds and elevation

lower the
is difficult

plated nuts on front
you
achieve
smooth

Arm:
(a) if the column
loosen two 5/1618

side of the column
support
until
but firm
elevation.
(b) If the

column
moves side-to-side
within
the column
support,
tighten
the two 5/!6 - 18 plated nuts until movement
disappears - elevation
should be smooth and firm.
5.

Now tighten
the (2) ¼ - 20 Gib set screws until
no
noticeable
rotational
play exists between
Column Tube
and Column
Support.

6.

Recheck

elevation

7.

Replace

Column

and re-adjust
Support

if necessary.

trim.

STEP THREE
SQUARING
TRAVELS

CROSS
CUT
TRAVEL
IN A STRAIGHT
LINE).

1.

Index

2.

Install
saw blade
threads.

but do not lock

(CARRIAGE

arm at 0 ° miter.

as shown.

Motor

shaft

has left

hand

SAW BLADE
OD]ERCOLLARI

ARBOR
NOT
14

_

MOTOR

rNNER

COLLAR

assembly
3,

Lower
Lock

4.

arm

saw blade

clamp

handle

just

clears

the

and bevel lock

,:i}

front

table.

i_i_:

!

L_-----J

The framing
"true"
Alignment"
method."

(or combination)
see
start
of
section
on p.

square must be
"Assembly
and
8 for
checking
BEVEL

a.

Loosen
of arm.

b.

Move

(3) 3/8the

16 set screws

arm in proper

direction

in arm latch
to make

c.

Lock

d.

RETIGHTEN
(3) setscrews in arm latch
possible and recheck "cross cut" travel.

at rear
marked

Set miter

HEX

is

%"

WRENCH

(SUPPLIED)

arm latch.

NOTE:
This
simultaneously
positions.

indicator

squaring
of
set BOTH

as tight

as

the cross cut travel wil!
of the 45 ° miter index

on 0 ° position

LOCK

LEVER

When the carriage is moved back and forth on the arm,
the marked
tooth
should just touch
the square at all
points.
If marked
tooth
moves into square or away
from square the following
adjustments
are required:

tooth
follow
edge of square when the saw blade
moved along arm in a "cross cut" manner.

e.

! ,iy_i '_

lever.

Place a framing
square
on the table
as shown
and
position
the blade and square until the leg of the square
just contacts a tooth of the blade. Mark this tooth.
NOTE:

5.

until

the yoke

and alignment

\

as shown.

TABLE
6°

Position
the rip (guide)
fence, spacer board and
table board behind the front table board as shown.

7.

Install
the two table
them at the rear of
securely.

CLAMP

rear

clamps
in the holes provided
for
the saw base, and tighten
them

NOTE:
The life of your saw table will be lengthened
considerably
if you will cover the front
table with a
fitted
piece of 1/_ inch plywood.
This should be tacked
in place for easy replacement.
Use of such a cover will
allow you to do all cutting
into the cover, rather than
your table top.

WASHER
REAR TABLE

FRONT

15

RIP FENCE

TABLE

STEP FOUR
SQUARING

SAW

BLADE

TO (WORK)

TABLE

NOTE:
If alignment
procedure step one was not
this adjustment
can not be accomplished.
1.

performed,

Place a framing
square on the table with the short leg
against the saw blade. Do not allow the square to rest
against a "set-out"
tooth;
it must rest flat against the
blade side.

2.

RIP FENCE
X

If the saw biade is square with the table top (no visible
gap appears between the saw blade and square) and no
adjustment
is required.
Set bevel
indicator
to 0 °
reading.
If the square does not touch the saw blade as
shown (with square leg held firm against the table top),
perform
the following
adjustments:

11 f-

NDICATOR

SQUARE

-f

x

"

TAB[

f

WRO

NG

S r-

_ _

_,€'

/

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a.

Tighten

b.

Remove
handle
cover by removing
two
Head Scr(ws.
Remove handle by removing
socket he_d screw and Iockwasher.

#10 Pan
5/1 6-18

c.

Loosen

1/4"

RIGHT

c,_rriage lock knob.

the four

"'L'" Wrench.
firmly
against

socket

head screws

X_/_///

with

Rotate
motor
while
holding
saw blade and table top.

d.

Slightly
tighten
• . . Now tighten

e.

Reinstall

f.

Loosen

5/16-,8

II '11HEAD
SCRE',V

square

and adjust

indicator

on 0 ° reading.

lock knob.

HEX WRENC,
NO.

STEP FIVE
SQUARING
BLADE
HEEL ADJUSTMENT.

TO

RIP

(GUIDE)

FENCE

LEFT HAND
CARRIAGE
COVER

-- BLADE

NOTE:
If alignment
procedure steps two and four were not
performed,
this alignment
step cannot be accomplished.
1.

Position
carriage
as shown
and tighten
carriage
lock
knob.
Place a framing
square against the rip fence and
the saw blade, as shown. The long leg of the square
must be held firmly against both the fence and the table
top, and the short leg must not touch any of the teeth
on the saw blade. Check at several points
of blade
rotation.

2.

If the square does not touch the blade at both
two points as shown, a heel condition
exists.

RIP FENCE

of the

FENCE

SQUARE

SOCKET

each of the four screws and recheck
each screw tight.

handle
carriage

_:_

Hex

FENCE

FENCE

S©UARE

SQUARE
i

r"

LJ WRONG

16

I I"_ MOTOR

L

RIGHT

10 PAN HD.
SCREW

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•

assembly
3.

To correct

and alignment

"heel"

condition

left hand

proceed

a.

Remove

b,

Loosen

the yoke

clamp

carriage

(slightly)

the two

as follows:

cover.
HEX

handle.

c.

Loosen

d.

Rotate
the yoke assembly
until
saw blade and square is eliminated,

e.

Lock
yoke
clamp
hex-head screws.

handle

f,

Recheck

and install

g.

Loosen

for "heel"
carriage

hex-head

and

HEEL

HEAD

SCREWS

screws.
gap between
retighten

carriage

the

the
two

cover.

lock knob.

NOTE:
This alignment
procedure
will simultaneously
both yoke =ndexing positions
for blade in and out rip.

VERTICAL

! ""

set
LEFT SIDE OF

CARRIAGE

ADJUSTMENT

1.

With sawblade
in 90 ° cutoff
position,
elevate saw and
rotate motor to vertical position
(Blade Horizontal)
and
check for heel. Make sure bevel lock lever is locked.

2.

Position
square
perpendicular
to fence and between
blade and table, as shown lower arm. Do not allow the
square to rest against a "set-out"
tooth, it must rest flat
against the blade side.

I
3.

4,

If the saw blade is parallel with the table top (no visible
gap appears
between
the saw blade and square),
no
adjustment
is required.

COUNTER

If there is a visible gap between saw blade and square, a
bevel heel condition
exists and adjustment
is required.
a.

To correct,
unlock
bevel lock lever, loosen the rear
motor mount
3/8-16 nut until you can rotate Cam,
and then rotate
Cam as shown
until gap between
saw blade and square is eliminated.

b.

Tighten

c.

Reposition

nut and bevel
motor

lock

\

lever and recheck.

in crosscut

position.

SQUA
k
FENCE_!

!

TABLE

RIGHT

WRONG
(TURN
CAM
COUNTERCLOCKWISE)

17

WRONG
(TURN

CAM

CLOCKWISE)

J
'.

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STEP SIX
1.

INSTALLING
INDICATORS.

AND

SCREW

ADJUSTING

RIP

SCALE

NOTE:
The rip scales and pointers
are intended
to
be used for quick
settings.
For greater accuracy,
take direct measurement
between
blade and fence.
a.

Pre-assemble
not remove
carriage

b.
c.

indicator
and twin nut, loosen but do
the two screws which attach left hand

cover.

Tilt carriage cover and install rip indicator
Tighten carriage attaching
screws.
Loosen

RIP SCALE
INDICATOR

but

do

not

remove

carriage

lock

as shown.
knob

in
TWIN

right hand carriage cover. Install rip indicator
in the
same manner. Tighten carriage attaching
screws.

NUT

I
£
d.

With the fence in its normal
position
(next to the
front table),
loosen the yoke clamp handle, pull on
swivel latch pin knob and rotate the yoke as shown
to index the yoke 90 ° from the cross cut position.
This will locate the saw blade between
the motor
and the fence.
Lock
yoke clamp handle.

the

yoke

by

tightening

the

FEN_,_

_FRONT

_[[

TABLE

/
REAR TABLE

J

t

[

TABLE SPACER BOARD

RIP SCALE

INDICATOR

Position
carriage
until the edge of the blade, when
spun by hand, just touches
the front
face of the
fence. The rip-scale indicator
(on the right hand side
of radial arm) should now read "0" inches on upper
portion
of the blade "In-Rip"
scale. If not, loosen
screws and shift the indicator
until it is aligned with
the "0'" mark, then tighten the screws.
NOTE:
With the saw blade and fence in the position
shown,
the upper portion
of the blade "In-Rip"
scale is used.
If the fence
is re-located
at the
extreme
r_'ar
blade "In-Rip"

f.

position,
the lower
scale would be used.

portion

of

@
r

the
CARRIAGE
LOCK KNOB

The blade "Out-Rip"
scale indicator
on the left
hand side of the radial arm is adjusted in essentially
the same manner as the blade "In-Rip"
indicator,
except the blade should be as shown. With 2 inches
measured
between
the fence and the face of saw
blade, the rip-scale
indicator
should
be positioned
to read 2 ,nches on the upper portion
of the blade
"Out Rip" scale.
NOTE: With the saw blade and fence in the position
shown,
the upper portion
of the blade "Out-Rip"
scale is used. If the fence is moved to rear position
(at the rear of rear table) the lower portion
of the
blade "Ou: Rip" scale is used.

g.

Loosen the yoke clamp handle,
latch pin knob
and return
the
position.

pull on the swivel
blade to the 90 °

TO NEAREST

18

BLADE

TOOTH

assembly

ALIGNMENT

and alignment

OF SPREADER

WARNING:

NEVER

FOR

POSITION

ANTI KICKBACK
ASSEMBLY
POSITION
ANTIKICKBACK
PAWLS OR SPREADER.
2.

Install
a.

Blade

RIPPING.
THE

GUARD

OR

)

WITH
POWER
ON; NOR
PAWLS
BY
GRASPING

Guard.

Sight (visually)
to check
for proper alignment
of
spreader with saw blade as shown. If the spreader is
not aligned, adjust it as follows:
(1} Loosen
two
spreader.

hex

nuts,

(2) Rotate hex nuts with
is directly
in line with
(3_ Tighten

both

one

on

fingers until
saw blade.

each
the

side

of
_--WINO

spreader
/-_

SCREW

HEX NU

hex nuts firmly.

_x_ PREADER
/

ANTIKICKBACK,
SPREADER
ADJUSTING
WING
SCREW
TAB
3.

Check
a.

and Adjust

the spreader

as follows:

Loosen
the antikickback
spreader
adjusting
wing
screw and with the "tab"
position
the antikickback
and spreader assembly near the bottom
of the blade
and tighten.

OUTSIDE

VIEW

INSIDE
ANTIKICKBACK

FENCE

LOCATIONS

Position
(A) is used for most cutoff
and narrow
operations.
Position
(B)
is used for
maximum
ripping.
capacity

Positio . (C) is used to achieve
in thin work.

maximum

ripping
width
crosscut

fh_lq__

Now that you have assembled
and aligned your saw, you
are ready to proceed with operating
controls section of this
manual.
Refer to trouble
shooting
section
if saw does not
perform
satisfactorily
or any problems
should surface after
using the saw.

19

B

CA

r-i

n

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,-4

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PAWLS

VIEW

locations

and functions

of controls

The versatility
of the Radial Saw is due, in part, to its
controls,
and these are the keys to its successful operation.
Learn to use the controls
for all operations
before actually
starting

to saw.

A series of six diagrams
is located on the top surface of the
arm. These designate the controls that must be used in basic
set-ups
and operating
procedures.
You
should
become
familiar
with these diagrams and the operating
instructions
that follow,
before operating
your saw.
MITER SCALE
INDICATOR

DEPTH

OF

CUT

(ELEVATION)

,_
ARM CONTROL LEVER

5

ANGLE

OF

YOKE

PIVOT

CUT

[MITER]

BEVEL INDEX LEVER
RIP SCALE INDICATOR

3
SWIVEL

6

I

ON-OFF
SWITCH
VVITH KEY

LATCH LEVER

{RIPPING)

POWER

SWITCH

ARM LOCK
ADJUSTING
WHEEL

TABLE CLAMP
<5D_

o

GUARD CLAMP
SCREW

RIP SCALE
t NDICATOR

ELEVATION

CRANK

1

\\

4
CARRIAGE
LOCK KNOB

3
LOCK
HANDLE

7
ACCESSORY
SHAFT

ANTIKICKBACK
w SPREADER
ADJUSTING
WING
SCREW

ANTIKICKBACK
AND
SPREADER
ASSEMBLY
BEVEL INDEX
INDICATOR

20

_o

5
BEVEL LOCK
LEVER

& KEY

locations
1.

Depth

and functions

of controls

of Cut (Elevation)

a.

The diagram
shows the elevation
crank
used to raise and lower the saw blade.

b.

Clockwise

rotation

raises

the

which

saw-blade
bevel-index

is

2.

Angle

of Cut

Example:

When

moving

position
move it slightly
then return to the index
lock.
Yoke
indexing

the

arm

miter

lever

index

The bevel lock lever locks the motor
when the motor
is in any position.
release and push to lock.

Power
a.

past the desired index position,
position
carefully
to index and
and
bevel
indexing
can
be

and

The bevel index lever automatically
indexes
the
motor
at 0 °, 45 ° and 90 ° . Move bevel index lever

d.

6.

a

lock

c.

in one direction
in preparation
for
to

bevel

to the left while positioning
the blade, then
it. At any other position
it does not engage.

Experienced
operators
of
such as this Craftsman
Radial

Saw, acquire the habit
of indexing
only, whenever
a new setting is made
a different
operation.

are:

The bevel-index
scale indicates the angular position
of the motor with respect to horizontal,
from 0 ° to
90 ° in either vertical position.

(Miter)

Proper
Indexing
Method
woodworking
equipment,

angle,

b.

blade

counterclockwise
rotation
lowers it. One complete
turn of the handle will raise or lower the saw blade
1/16-i n ch.

(bevel)
lever.

Switch

Insert

release

to the yoke
Pull lever to

and Key

key into switch

lock.

accomplished
in a similar
manner.
This
indexing
technique
tends to neutralize
any stresses impaired
upon saw components
and contributes
to the high
degree of accuracy
the saw is capable
of producing
when ,)perated expertly.
a.

b.

Th_ arm control
lever locks, unlocks
th_ arm for Left and Right Miter cuts.

and

indexes

The radial arm has positive
index positions
at 0 °
"and 45 ° Left and Right.
The arm is rotated
by
pulling
arm control
lever to index release position.
With
arm
control
lever
released
the arm will

b.

Insert finger under end of switch
out, to turn switch on.

lever and pull

end

automatically
index at 0 ° and 45 ° Left or Right.
After
positioning
arm to the desired miter angle,
push arm control
lever to locked position.

LOCK

UNLOCK
(_

f-\

I

\ _.../ _\

._'f

/!

INDEX RELEASE
__

-_
#

7rc.

3,

4,

5.

Yoke

Pivot

Two controls
are used in this operation.
They are:
the swivel
latch-pin
lever and the yoke
clamp
handle.

b.

A swivel latch lever automatically
indexes the yoke
at each 90 ° position.
Pull the spring-loaded
swivel
latch-lever
forward
to release this pin.

c.

The yoke clamp
handle
locks the yoke
to the
carriage in any position.
Pull the handle forward
to
release the yoke; push the handle rearward to secure
the yoke.

The carriage lock knob is rotated
clockwise
to lock
the carriage on the radial arm, and counterclockwise
to release it.

b.

When
performing
crosscutting
operations
the
carriage
lock
knob
must
be
rotated
counterclockwise
until the carriage is free to travel
along the arm. This knob should be tightened
until
the operator
is ready
to grasp the bevel index
handle and make a cut.

a.

d.

Lock

a.

Blade

Angle

The two
indt;xing

thumb

- to turn

switch

off.

(Ripping)

a.

Carriage

Push lever in - with

(Bevel)
controls
of the

used in angular
positioning
and
motor,
to provide
the desired

21

WARNING:
THIS
LOCKING
FEATURE
IS
PROVIDED
TO PREVENT
UNAUTHORIZED
USE OF YOUR
SAW. ALWAYS
REMOVE
THE
KEY
AND
KEEP
IT IN A SAFE
PLACE.
TO
REMOVE
KEY,
HOLD
THUMB
ON
END
OF
LEVER
TO KEEP SWITCH
IN "OFF"
POSITION
AND PULL KEY STRAIGHT
OUT.

WARNING:
FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY
ALWAYS
LOCK
THE SWITCH
"OFF"
WHEN SAW IS NOT
IN USE. REMOVE
KEY AND KEEP IT IN A SAFE
PLACE
. . . ALSO IN THE EVENT
OF A POWER
FAILURE
(ALL YOUR
LIGHTS
GO OUT) TURN
SWITCH OFF. LOCK IT AND REMOVE
THE KEY
THIS
WILL
PREVENT
THE
SAW
FROM
STARTING
UP AGAIN
WHEN
THE
POWER
COMES BACK ON.
7.

Accessory
Use only
Drill

Spreader
to prevent
kerf
possible kickback;
--to

the following
Sanding

recommended
drum,

accessories:

and Router

adapter.

GUARD,
ANTIKICKBACK
ASSEMBLY,
FOR RIPPING

in

feed".

"Wrong-way

"wrong-way

"Wrong-way

CAUTION:
The sawblade,
dado, or cutting
tool must
be removed
from
the saw arbor
before
using the
accessory shaft. NEVER
operate
the saw with cutting
tools (including
sanding accessories)
installed
on both
ends of the saw arbor.
POSITIONING
SPREADER

closing

on

sawblade

feed"

is

feed"

occurs

when

the teeth

themselves

cut, or attempt
to cut, a kerf in the workpiece.
This
differs
from a "kickback"
which is generated by the
sides (one or both) of the teeth, because of binding
between
the fence (heel), pinching
of the sides of the
sawblade (failure
to use spreader),
set of teeth of sawblade.

AND
-to

WARNING:
NEVER
POSITION
THE GUARD
OR
ANTIKICKBACK
ASSEMBLY
WITH THE POWER
ON.
NEVER
POSITION
THE
ANTIKICKBACK
PAWLS
BY
GRASPING
THE
PAWLS
OR
SPREADER.

and/or

act as a partial guard regarding
with the sawblade at the outfeed
and leading edge when crosscutting.

inadequate

accidental
side when

contact
ripping,

a. The blade guard is positioned
by loosening
the
guard clamp screw and rotating
the guard so that
the "nose"
just clears the workpiece
as shown.
b. The antikickback
and spreader assembly
adjusted
to accommodate
the thickness
board
being
ripped.
secures the assembly.

Vv'_

INFEED

and

feeding
the workpiece
- when sawblade
is in a rip
position
- into the outfeed
side of the cutting
tool
(sawblade,
dado,
molding
head,
etc.),
the
side
containing
the antikickback/spreader.
This can be
extremely
hazardous
because the sawblade may grab
the workpiece
and throw it violently
toward the nose
of the guard (infeed side of the tool). Danger label on
guard.

Shaft

chuck,

prevent

from

A

wing

screw

in

must be
of the
the

guard

PIECE

DIRECTION

NOSE

GUARD
1.

SPREADER

MINIMUM

OF

GUARD

ANTIKICKBACK
PAWL

CLEARANCE

The blade guard is positioned
by
clamp screw and rotating
the guard
clears the workpiece
as shown.

loosening
the guard
so that the nose just

DIRECTION

\

OF KICKB

DIRECTION OF FEED

This is necessary:
-to

protect
operator
from accidentally
contacting
sawblade radially
from the Infeed direction.

--to
hold
down
the workpiece
minimizing
lifting
or fluttering
and/or light workpieces);
- to minimize
-to

2.

sawdust

thrown

ANTIKICKBACK

the operator.

3,

a thin pusher board
with loss of control

These adjustments

ripped.

A wing

screw

are necessary:

Antikickback
- to stop a kickback

Loosen
the wing
screw
and with
the tab provided,
position
the antikickback
and spreader assembly until
the pawl assumes approximately
the position
shown
above. Tighten
the wing screw.
(Make sure by trial
before starting
the cut that the
antikickback
pawls will stop a kickback
once it has
started).
Insert
workpiece
alongside
spreader
under
outer
set of pawls by approaching
pawls in the feed
direction.
Push workpiece
sharply in the direction
of a
kickback
(opposite
to direction
of feed).
Readjust
Pawls if they do not stop the kickback
motion
by biting
into the workpiece.

The antikickback
and spreader assembly is used during
ripping
operat,ons
and is adjustable
to accommodate
the thickness
of the board being
in the guard secures the assembly.

POSITION

against the table
(particularly
thin

toward

minimize
the possibility
of
riding up on top of the workpiece
of workpiece.

the

if generated.

22

HA VE YOU FOLL 0 WED ALL SIX STEPS OF
THE ALIGNMENT
PROCEDURE?
IF YOU
HAVE NOT FOLLOWED
THEM IN THEIR
PROPER
SEQUENCE,
YOU
CANNOT
EXPECT
ACCURATE
CUTTING
RESULTS.

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THIS EDGE OF BOARD
AGAINST FENCE FOR ALL CUTS
In addition

to

also become
to expect
the
1.

2.

alignment
the

of

of

workpiece

which

is

as straight

as the

long

Workpiece
your

your

following

must
be
square.

must

be

as flat

be

no

sawdust

saw,

you

must

practices

in

order

placed
side

as the

against

fence

of your

front

/

,

/,

l,

framing

table

board

wood

chips

FENCE

/

I

saw.

There

must

between
4.

proper

familiar
with
best results.

Edge

on

3.

the

the fence and front

or

other

table

board.

Ther,_ must be no sawdust
or other wood
underneath
workpiece
or between
workpiece
fence.

Turn workpiece
over end for end . . . keep
against fence when making successive cuts.

chips
and

same

\

edge

I

Workpiece
must be held tightly
against fence . . .
this is especially
important
when making angle cuts
because the workpiece
has a tendency
to move.
6.

Always
Always

7.

Whet,

use the correct
keep it sharp.
making

a four
side

Sawblade

for

the

Job

. . .

sided frame:

a.

-fhe two
length.

pieces

must

b.

The top and bottom
same length.

c.

Always
place the same edge of the workpiece
against, the fence . . . turn the workpiece
end
for end for the successive cuts and mark a pencil
line on the table for gauging the required length.

pieces

be exactly

the

must be exactly

PENCIL LINE FOR
GAUGING REQUIRED LENGTH

same
the

Deviations
from
any
effect on the accuracy

basic saw operations

Basic

saw

operations

explained
and
book
entitled

are summarized

illustrated
in
"Power
Tool

available
at your
Store. This book
the radial saw.

nearest
contains

into

the following
Know
How

Sears Retail
considerable

six categories,
paragraphs.
Radial Saw"

A
is

Store or Catalog
data applicable
to

NOTE:
Refer
to paragraphs
under
"OPERATION"
illustrations
and descriptions
of controls.

for

23

of the above practices
will
of the cuts that you make.

have an

basic saw operations
REQUIREMENTS
Board
laying

FOR CROSSCUT

position
(s_ationary)
flat on table top.

against

(OPERATIONS

rip

fence

1 THROUGH

(guide)

and

4)

1.

Arbor
nut must be tight
in horizontal
position.

2.

Arm

3.

Adjust the antikickback
assembly so the pawls just
the workpiece
or the fence, whichever
is higher.

4.

Work
must be held firmly
against table and fence. For
workpieces
thicker
than the fence
is high, install
a
higher
fence
(at least workpiece
thickness).
Always
place the fence in the most forward
position
(farthest
from
the
column
support)
compatible
with
the
workpiece
beirlg processed
and the operation
being
performed.
With the carriage fully
retracted,
the blade

control

must not
the fence,

and saw blade

lever must be in locked

guard

installed

position.
clear

contact
the workpiece
when placed against
within
the stated capacities
of your saw.

5.

Blade should

6.

Hands must be kept well away from

be sharp and correctly

7.
8.

Yoke clamp ha_dle must be in locked
Bevel index lever must be locked.

9.

Blade should cut into
more than 1/32 inch.

the

table

set.
saw blade.
position.

or plywood

PROPER
ITEM "10"
AT

LEFT)

IMPROPER
(SEE ITEM "10" AT

LEFT)

(SEE

cover

not

10. Pull the saw .forward
just far enough
to sever the
lumber.
It is dangerous
if the blade has been pulled too
far out beyond the piece being cut. When it is returned
it can pick up the right hand piece and throw it over the
fence.
11. For

operations

No.

instructions
under
"Blade Angle".

3 and

No.

paragraph

OPERATION

4,

observe

"Operating

additional
Controls"

No. 1 - CROSSCUT

Crosscutting
is the process of sawing the workpiece
by
pulling
the saw blade through
it and using the fence as a
support
for the edge of the workpiece.
Never crosscut
free-hand.

WARNING:
BEFORE
CROSSCUTTING,
MAKE
SURE
THE
ARM
CONTROL
LEVER,
BEVEL
LOCK
LEVER
AND YOKE
CLAMP
ARE ALL LOCKED.
NEVER
USE A
LENGTH
STOP OR A FIXED
GUIDE
ON THE
FREE
END OR EDGE OF A WORKPIECE.
DO NOT CROSSCUT
WORKPIECES
THAT
PLACE YOUR
HANDS
CLOSE TO
THE
PATH
OF THE
SAW
BLADE.
WHEN
MORE
EXPERIENCE
IS GAINED
BY USING
THE
SAW,
IT
WILL
BE NOTICED,
THAT
WHEN PULLING
THE SAW
TOWARD
YOU DURING
CROSSCUTTING,
THE BLADE
TENDS
TO FEED ITSELF
THROUGH
THE WORK
DUE
TO
THE
ROTATION
OF THE
BLADE
AND
THE
DIRECTION
OF
THE
SHOULD
DEVELOP
THE
RIGHT
ARM
STRAIGHT
THE WRIST.

FEED.
HABIT
FROM

REPETITIVE

THEREFORE,
YOU
OF HOLDING
YOUR
THE SHOULDER
TO

CROSSCUTTING

Clamp a "C'" clamp (min. 6 inch) using a wood block on
each side of the arm. This will
limit
the carriage travel
beyond
the position
necessary to complete
the crosscut
operation.

24

basic saw

OPERATION

operations

No. 2 - MITER

-

CROSSCUT

Miter crosscutting
is the process of sawing a board at any
angle other than a 90 ° (square) cut. The 45 ° miter angle is
a popular
one, since
two
boards
cut
to 45 ° can be
assembled to form a 90 ° corner for producing
a square or
rectangular
frame. The radial arm is set to the desired angle
of cut; yoke and bevel settings indexed at 0 ° (and locked)
as in square crosscutting.
The board being cut is held firmly
against the fence (guide) and the carriage
pulled forward
along the radial arm to perform
the desired
cut. As in
"Operation
No. 1", the carriage should be returned
to full
rear position
and the saw blade allowed
to come to a
complete
stop before removing
the boards from saw table.

OPERATION

No. 3 - BEVEL

CROSSCUT

Bevel crosscutting
is the process of sawing at 90 ° (square)
across the board with the saw blade set at an angle other
than 90 ° to the saw table. The radial arm and yoke are
indexed at 0 ° and locked, but the bevel is set to the desired
angle of cut. The board is held firmly
against the fence and
the carriage pulled forward
along the radial arm to produce
the cut. The carriage should be returned
to full rearward
position
and the saw blade allowed to come to a complete
stop before removing the boards from saw table.

OPERATION

No. 4 -- COMPOUND
CROSSCUT

Compound
crosscutting
is the combination
of miter and
bevel crosscuts. The radial arm and bevel are set to produce
the desired cut; the yoke is indexed at 0 ° and locked. The
board
is held firmly
against the fence and the carriage
pulled
forward
along the radial arm to produce
the cut.
Again,
the carriage
should
be returned
to full
rearward
position
and the saw blade allowed to come to a complete
stop before removing boards from saw table.

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REQUIREMENTS
WHEN RIPPING
(OPERATIONS 5 AND 6)
1.

Carriage

2.

Radial

4.

Guard
spreader and antikickback
mechanism
must be
properly
set.
OBSERVE
INSTRUCTIONS
IN
PARAGRAPH,
"POSITIONING
GUARD,
AND
WorkfeedingmUstthrough.be
held firmly
against table and fence while
ANTIKICKBACK
AND SPREADER
ASSEMBLY
FOR

3.

5.

lock

knob

arm must

must be locked.

be locked

in 0 ° position.

OF CONTROLS".
RIPPING"
UNDER
"LOCATION
Blade should be sharp and correctly

AND
set.

, HGAR
NAT]ErR4

FUNCTION

@-_

/

__

than 1/4 inch between
the guard and the fence (guide),
use a "Push Stick"
at least 1/4" thick
and at least 16"
long so the workpiece
is clear of the
hand contacts the guard.

blade

before
LESS

SLIGHTLY
THICKNESS

OF

UP

_J____

__

TO

_j_-

_._,_-"

__

your

THAN

vVORKPIECE
3/B"

/
SLIGHTLY
THAN

LESS
(l-INCH

90 o

SQUARES}

PLYWOOD

7.

When ripping stock 1/4 inch or less between
and fence (guide) use a Pusher Board.

the blade

Pusher board should not be less than 3 inches wide and
16 inches long. Nail or glue a 3/4 x 3/4 x 4 inch block
to one edge of pusher board to be used as a grip.
The pusher board should be fed into the blade behind
the stock being ripped until the stock is clear of the rear
of the blade (not more than 8 inches so as not to strike
antikickback
pawls) and then pulled
back with use of
the grip.
8.

Hands

must be kept well

9.

Saw blade MUST
be
possibility
of kickbacks.

away from
parallel

to

saw blade.
fence,

to

minimize

10. For every new width of cut, a new PUSHER
BOARD
or a reworked
PUSHER
BOARD to remove the material
containing

the kerf -- must be used.

11. The pusher board should be the same thickness
as the
workpiece.
No thinner
for strength,
or no thicker since
the nose of the guard must
clear the top of the
workpiece
with minimum
clearance.

!/4"

OPERATION
No. 5 - OUT-RIPPING
AND IN-RIPPING
1.

WARNING:

NEVER

RIP

OR

LESS

FREE-HAND.

BEFORE

RIPPING,
MAKE
SURE
THE
GUARD,
AND
ANTIKICKBACK
AND SPREADER
ASSEMBLY
ARE
SET UP PROPERLY.
ALSO, MAKE
SURE THE SAW
BLADE
IS PARALLEL
WITH
THE FENCE.
NEVER
RIP
WORKPIECES
SHORTER
THAN
THE
SAW
BLADE
DIAMETER,

Ripping
is the process of sawing the workpiece
by
feeding it into the saw blade when using the fence as a
guide and as a positioning
device to obtain
the desired
width of cut. The sawblade is parallel to the fence.

26

:'

2.

Since the work is pushed along the fence, it must have a
straight edge n order to make sliding contact
with the
fence. Also, the work must make solid contact with the
table, so that it will not wobble.
Provide a straight edge,
even t this means temporarily
nailing
of an auxiliary
straight-edged
board to the work.
If the workpiece
is
warped, turn the hollow side down.

3.

Alwa_

s use

correctly
pawls

the

aligned
properly

to
spring
kickb_lck

the
could

saw

guard

with

and

the

adjusted.
kerf
closed
occur.

make

saw

Wood
and

cut

5.

the

and

with

bind

Stand a little to one side of center
in cas_, of kickback.

4.

sure

kerf

the
the

to

spreader

is

antikickback
grain

tends

blade

be clear

and

a

of,work

When tipping short or narrow
work, always use a push
stick applied to the section of the workpiece
between
the blade and fence . . . push the work past the blade so
it is clear of the blade. This procedure
will minimize
the
possibility
of kickbacks.

In-Ripping.
The radial arm and bevel are indexed at 0 ° and
locked,
but the yoke is turned
90-degrees
in a clockwise
direction
I viewed from above) from the crosscut
position.
Thus, wh_m standing
in front of the saw, the blade would
be rotating
counterclockwise.
After
positioning
the guard
and antikickback
mechanism
the workpiece
is fed from the
right-hanoi
side of the saw. The "Blade
In-Rip"
scale is on
the right-hand
side of radial arm.

OPERATION

No. 6 -- BEVEL

Out-Ripping.
The radial arm and bevel are indexed
at 0 °
and
locked,
but the yoke
is turned
90-degrees
in a
counterclockwise
direction
(viewed from above), from the
crosscut position.
When standing
in front of the saw, blade
would
be rotating
clockwise.
After positioning
the guard
and antikickback
mechanism
the workpiece
is fed from the
left-hand
side of the saw. The"Blade
Out-Rip"
scale is on
the left hand side of radial arm.

RIPPING

Bevel ripping
is either in-ripping
or out-ripping
as described
above, except the saw blade is tilted out of perpendicular
to
the saw _able surface. The radial arm is indexed
at 0 ° and
locked,
the bevel is set to the desired bevel angle and the
yoke
is positioned
for in-ripping
(saw blade at rear) or
out-ripping
(saw
blade
at front),
as required.
All
requirements
and observations
applicable
to normal
ripping
operations
also apply to bevel ripping.

DADOING
MOLDING/SANDING
Instructions
for operating
the Dado Head
booklet
furnished with the Dado Head.

are contained

in
Instructions
in a booklet

The saw arbor
is designed
for dado heads up to 13/16
inches wide. Do not install a wider dado head on the arbor.
Take several
When
ins[all

passes if required

dado cut exceeds

13/16

installing
the dado head on the arbor,
ALWAYS
the inside "loose
collar"
first. Be sure the teeth of

nut is tight. Install the
blade of dado head.

arbor

nut

directly

against

For best results and to avoid excessive load on the
NEVER
CUT A 13/16"
WIDE
DADO,
DEEPER
3/4" IN ONE PASS.

Head are contained
Head.

For use of Molding
Head Cutter
or Drum Sander the rear
table req_res
an opening
(next to rear face of fence) for
clearance. Cut this opening as shown.

inch.

the chippers
are placed to fall in blade gullets, and chippers
are appro
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