r Save This Manual For Future Reference owner's manual Model No. 113.236090 Serial Number Model ® and serial num- bers may be found attached to the right side of arm housing. You should record both model and serial num- 16 iNCH VARIABLE SPEED SCROLL SAW bers in a safe place for future use, ====1= - assembly • operating ° repair parts FOR YOUR SAFETY READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY Sears, Part No SP5837 Roebuck and Coo, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
_FULi-ONF YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN BENCHTOP TOOLS If this Scroll Saw fails due to a defect in material or workmanship, within one year from the date of purchase, RETURN IT TO THE NEAR= EST SEARS SERVICE CENTER IN THE UNITED STATES, and Sears will repair it, free of Charge. If this Scroll Saw is used for commercial or rental purposes, warranty will apply for ninety days from the date of purchase. This warranty applies only while this product is in the United States.
When Installing or Moving The Saw Avoid Dangerous Environment. Use the saw in a dry indoor place, protected from rain. Keep work area wel! lighted. To avoid injury from unexpected saw movement: o Turn saw off and unplug cord moving the saw. - Place the saw on a firm level where there is plenty of room dling and properly supporting piece. before surface for hanthe work- . Support the saw so the table is level and the saw does not rock.
Safety Instructions for Scroll Saw (continued) i CAUTION: This saw is NOT designed for cutting ferrous metals like iron or steel. When cutting nonferrous metals (brass, copper and aluminum, etc.), metal shavings can react with wood dust and start a fire. To avoid this: - Remove all traces of wood dust from on and around the saw. Plan Your Work. - Use The Right Tool. Don't force tool or attachment to do a job it was not designed to do.
Plan the way you will hold the workpiece from start to finish. * Do not hand hold pieces so smatl that your fingers will go under the blade guard. Use jigs or fixtures to hold the work and keep your hands away from the blade. positions where a sudden slip could cause fingers or hand to move into the blade. • Don't Overreach, and balance, ° Keep your face and body to one side of the blade, out of line with a possible thrown piece if the blade s_eutd break.
Motor Specifications and Electrical Requiremen ts ::p_o,,er S.ppiy and.otorSpecif cot ons :i :i ;; ;.=. ; I i i i : WARNINGI T0 avoid eiectri_al hazards; fire hazards or damageto the : t0oi, use proper circuit protection; _e_ I _n this saw. Changes to the _ internal wiring will create a fire haz- Your toot is Wired at the factory for Operation using the voltage shown, Connect too to a power line with ,h ....... _,^, ^t, ..... ,4 _ ! = __ . .
110-120Volt, 60 Hz. Tool If the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if you are in doubt as to whether the tool is properly grounded check with a qualified electrician or service personnel. Information NOTE: The plug supplied on your tool may not fit into the outlet you are planning to use.
Motor Specifications and Electrical Requirements (continued) Wire Sizes NOTE: Make sure the proper extension cord is used and is in good condition. The use of any extension cord will cause some loss of power. To keepthis to a minimum and to prevent overheating and motor bum-out, use the table shown to determine the minimum wire size (A.W,G.) extension cord Use only 3-wire extension cords which have 3-prong grounding type plugs and 3-pote receptacles which accept the tools plug.
Unpacking Tools and Checking Contents .............. Needed Medium Standard Screwdriver Combination Square Unpacking Do Not Lift Saw By This Arm WARNING: To avoid injury, from unexpected starting or electrical shock, do not plug the power cord into a power source outlet during unpacking and assembly, This cord must remain unplugged whenever you are working on the saw Here Your scroll saw is fully assembled and shipped complete in one box.
,, iiill Getting to Know Your Scroll Saw-_--. 11 _!Knob 10 Blade Guard/Hold-Down Knob Holder Frame (Lift Here) 8 Btade Guard Blade Arm Bearings Speed Control On/Off Knob 2 Work Hold-Down Foot and Btade Support Lock Knob B_se ___3 _-'_ 4 Bevel Scale (LIft Here) 9 Lower Blade Holder t. Tension Knob - Tightening the knob (clockwise) will increase the tension on the blade. Loosening it (counterclockwise) will decrease the tension, 2.
Speed Control/On-Off Knob (continued) • To turn machine "ON", place fingers on Speed ControVOn-Off Knob and pull out. ,,To turn machine "OFF", push in Speed Control/On-Off Knob. machine unattended until it has I WARNING: Never leave the come to a complete stop. I "On" The variable speed control may be adjusted to the approximate speeds identified on the control panel. Suggested speeds are identified under "Choice of Blade and Speed".
Alignment (Adjustments) _ .... Changing tho Table Bevel Angle o The scroll saw wO.r_table can be tilted to the left !oorbevel: CUtting Up to 45 ° from the 0 or tiori_or_tal cutting position. :: o A bevel scale and indicator are provided under the work table as a convenient reference for setting the approximate table angle for bevel cutting. NOTE: A scroll saw Js a scroll curve cutting tool.
Adjusting Work Hold-down WARNING: To avoid injury from accidental starting, always turn switch "OFF" and unplug power cord from outlet before removing or replacing the blade. Height Adjustment The purpose of the work hold-down foot is to hold the work _gainst the table so that it is less likely to lift with the up stroke of the btade_ It should iie flat on the workpiece with the front prongs straddling the blade, 1. The work hold-down foot is attached to the blade guard rod.
Alignment Removing (Adjustments) (continued) Pin End Blades oseR WARNING: To avoid injury from accidental starting, always: turn switch "OFF" and unplug power cord from outlet before removing or replacing the blade, Tenslon Knob NOTE: Saw comes with pin end bfades. if you are going to use piain end blades, refer to the instructions under "Installing Plain End Blades".
Installing Tighten Pin End Blades Pin end blade set up: Check that the blade tension knob is loose. ,, Check that the upper and lower blade holder knobs are loose, Spread blade holder jaws open using fingers. NOTE: A rubber band looped aroundthe back of the blade holder will automatically open the jaws when the knobs are loosened which will make changing btades easier, See illustration below.
Alignment (Adjustments) (continued) .... Loosen WARNING: To avoid injury from accidental starting, always turn switch "OFF and unplug power cord from outlet before removing or replacing the blade. Loosen tension on blade by turning tension knob counterclockwise about three full turns. • Loosen the upper b_ade holder by turning the knob on the holder counterclockwise _ so the jaws open. • Remove blade from upper blade holder, .
installing Plain End Blades Check that the blade tension knob is loose. - Check that the upper and lower blade holder knobs are loose, Spread blade holder jaws open using fingers. NOTE: A rubber band looped around the back of the Made holder wiIl automatically open the jaws when the knobs are loosened which will make changing blades easier. See }Ilustration below. ,tnstal! the blade through the hole in the table and into the lower blade holder. The blade teeth should point down.
Alignment (Adjustments) (continued) Dust B|ower The dust bto_er wilt direct air to the most effective point on the cutting tine when the hold:down is adjusted. No adjustment is necessary to the blower. ill Blade Guard Blade Guard The blade guard will always be positioned parallet to the blade, No adjustment is necessary.
Safety Instructions for Basic Saw Operations _efore Each Use Inspect • Make sure the blade tension adjusted. your saw. • Keep Work Area Clean, Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents. Disconr_ect The Saw. To avoid injury from accidental starting, turn the switch "OFF", unplug the saw before changing the setup, removing covers, guards or blade. Check Damaged * Alignment , Binding of moving ,, Broken parts. ,, Stable Parts.
Safety Instructions for Basic Saw Operations Plan Ahead To Protect Your Eyes, Hands, Face And Ears Any power saw Can throw foreign objects into the eyes. Ths can cause permanent eye damage Wear safety goggles (not glasseS) that camp y with ANS Z87 1 (shown on package). Everyday eyeglasses have only impact resistant lenses. They are not safety glasses. Safety goggles are available at Sears Retail Stores. Glasses or goggles net in compliance with ANSI Z87.1 could seriously hurt you when they break.
Before freeing any jammed material: ,, Turn switch "OFF". • Wait for all moving parts to stop. o Unplug saw. When backing up the workpiece, the blade may bind in the kerr (cut). This is usually caused by sawdust c_ogging up the kerfo if this happens: Before Leaving The o Wait for all moving oTurn switch "OFF", oWait for nil moving parts to stop. o Unplug saw.
Basic Saw Operations Making interior Scroll (continued) Cuts . One of the features of tMs saw is, that it can be used to make scmt{ cuts on the ............................ ............................ * When finished making the interior scrolt cuts, simply remove the blade from the b_ade ho_ders, as described in the Assembly section, and remove board from the tabEe. interior of a beard without breakir_,g or cutting into the outIine or perimeter of the board.
P!/aJnter_r_ce WARN{NG: push cont_'o_ ramove plug outlel before caring Fo_ you_ own safety, knob "OFF" and _ro_'n _owe_ sogrce n]air_taini_;g ot ]ubri., I I f I I you,r saw. I General ,A,_/ Oc88SiOhal COat O_ pCSte '_'_'_!_XOn t_6 work table wii! ai}ow t,19 woo( _b_._ing cut 1o 9 __e smeoth!y 8c,o,'_: tie _sork sur _,_,_I "_ ..... _ .
Troubleshooting . - .. WARNING_ For your own safety, turn switch "OFF", and remove plug from power source outlet before troubleshooting your scroll saw, ,,,,,,,,,,,,_,, ,,, ,,,,,,,,, ......... • ! Problem i Breaking ,,Blades. : Probable Cause Remedy Schedule 1.Wrong tension 2. Over working blade. - 3. Wrong blade application. 14. Twisting blade in wood, 1. Adjust blade tension. 2. Reduce feed rate. 3. Use narrow blades for cutting thin wood. wide blades for thicker wood, 4.
Wiring Diagram ............................................... WARNING: To avoid fire or shock, use only recommended service parts and reassemble exactly as originally assembled. 1 Ground sc_ Black) I_ Switch n _!O' _ :2:U_.. Cord w/Plug Board rj _=-_ Ground Screw 25 ............. .
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