Operator's Manual ® 16" SCROLL SAW Model No. 137.216100 1/9 HP (Max. Developed) Pin-end or Plain-end Blade 400-1600 S.P.M. CAUTION" Before using this Scroll Saw, read this manual and follow all its Safety Operating • • Safety Instructions Installation • • Operation Maintenance Parts List Rules and Instructions Customer Help Line 1-800-843-1682 Sears, Roebuck Visit our Craftsman 10_A20GR and Co., Hoffman website: Estates, www.sears.corn/craftsman IL 60179 U.S.A.
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GENERAL BEFORE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS USING THE SCROLL SAW Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert and knowing how to use this Scroll Saw. To avoid mistakes that could cause serious injury, do not plug the Scroll Saw in until you have read and understood the following: 1. READ and become familiar with the entire Operator's Manual. LEARN the tool's application, limitations and possible hazards. 2. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order. 3. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES.
influence ofanydrugs,alcoholor medication that couldaffectyourabilitytousethetoo!properly. 25.DUST generated fromcertainmaterialscanbe hazardous toyourhealth.Alwaysoperatethesawin well-ventilated areaandprovideforproperdust remc'.'c',. Usedustcollection systemswhenever possible. finger positions, where a sudden slip could cause a hand to move into the blade when operating the saw. 13.HOLD WORKPIECE FIRMLY against the table top. 14.NEVER CUT MATERIAL that is too small to be held safely. 15.
Running at a lower voltage wilt damage the mold€. This tool is intended for use on a circuit that has a GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS IN THE EVENT OF A MALFUNCTION receptacle like the one illustrated in Figure A. Figure A shows a 3-prong electrical plug and receptacle that has a grounding conductor. If a properly grounded receptacle is not available, an adapter (Figure B) can be used to temporarily connect this plug to a 2-contact grounded receptacle.
f AVAILABLE • . ACCESSORIES UNPACKING To avoid injury, do not attempt to modify this tool or create accessories not recommended for use with this tool. Any such alteration or modification is misuse and could result in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious injury, Use only accessories recommended for this scroll saw. Follow instructions that accompany accessories. Use of improper accessories may cause hazards.
Quickrelease tensionlever Variablespeed controlknob Upperarm Bladeguardfoot lockknob Bladestorage Bladeguard foot Mountinghole Worktable Sawdustblower Bladelockknob Sawdustcollectionport Tablelockknob Bevelscale
SCROLL SAW TERMS BEVEL SCALE - Represents the degree of table angle, from 0° to 45 °, when the table is tilted for bevel cutting, BLADE GUARD FOOT - Guards the blade and keeps your workpiece from rising. Helps protect fingers from blade contact. BLADE GUARD FOOT LOCK KNOB -Allows you to raise or lower the foot, and lock it at the desired height. ' BLADE HOLDERS - Retain and position the blades. BLADE STORAGE - Provides convenient easy access to extra blades or wrenches.
BLADE STORAGE (FIG, C) ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS To avoidinjury, do not connectthis scrollsaw to'thepower sourceuntilit is completelyassembledand adjusted, and you have read and understoodthis instruction manual. MOUNTING SCROLL SAW TO WORK The blade scroll saw The blade wrenches, " ' - : ........ " storage (1) is located on the left rear s;d e of the body. Pull out the blade storage (1) to open. storage can conveniently store your hex and both Pin and Plain end blades. Fig. C SURFACE (FIG. B) 1.
PLAIN-b.NU _L.AUr-.. r_cl_iuv,,_,.., ir_,o. _-,.p,.,j 1. To remove the blade (1), loosen the blade tension ,- , lifting the quick release tension lever (2). (Fig. E) by CAUTION: In order to avoid uncontrollable lifting of the workpiece, the teeth of the blade should ALWAYS point downward. Fig. E 1. 2. Install the blade (1) through the access hole the table (11) with teeth pointing down, (Fig. Insert the new blade (1) into the lower blade slot (13), then tighten the lower blade holder (Fig. H) (10) in.
To prevent personal injury, always turn the saw OFF and disconnect the plug from source before changing blades or making adjustments. Pin-end type blades are thicker for stability and for faster assembly. These blades are used whenever faster cutting on a variety of materials and ¾-inch thickness or greater are required. Use whenever less precision or thicker kerf cutting is acceptable.
BLADEGUARD FOOT ADJUSTMENT (FIG. N, O) When cutting at angles, the table guard foot (1) should be adjusted so it's parallel to the table and rests fiat above the workpiece. 1. To adjust, loosen the screw (2), tilt the foot so it's parallel to table and tighten the screw. 2. Loosen the knob (3) to r_;se or lower the foot until it just rests on top of the workpiece. Tighten knob.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR Cu]-rlNG When feeding the workpiece into the blade do not force the leading edge of the workp_eceinto the blade because the blade will deflect, reducing the accuracy of cut and possibly breaking the blade. Allow the saw to cut material by guiding the workplace into the blade as it cuts. VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL ONIOFF SWITCH For your own safety, always push the control knob OFF when the scroll saw is not in use.
FREEHAND CUTTING (FIG.T) Toavoidinjuryfromanaccidental start,makesurethe switchis intheOFFpositionandtheplugisnot connected tothepowersourceoutlet 1 Layoutdesireddesign,orsecuredesigntothe workpiece (1) 2 Raisethebladeguardassembly(2)byloosening the heightadjustment knob(3) 3 Positiontheworkpiece againsttheblade(3)and placethebladeguardfootagainstthetopsurfaceof theworkpiece. 4 Securethebladeguardassembly(2)bytightening theheightadjustment knob(3). 5.
RIPOR STRAIGHT LINE CUTTING (FIG. V) INTERIOR CUTTING (FIG. W) 1, To avoid injury from an accidental starting, make sure the switch is in the OFF position and the plug is not connected to the power source outlet before moving, replacing the blade or making adjustments. 2, 3. 4.
For your own safety, turn the switch OFF and remove the plug from the power source before maintaining your saw. GENERAL An occasional coat of paste wax on the work table will allow the wood being cut to glide smoothly across the work surface. MOTOR 1. If the power cord is worn, cut, or damaged in any way, have it replaced immediately. 2: Do not attempt to oil the motor bearings or service the motor internal parts.
Toavoidinjuryfrom accidental starting, always turn switch OFF and unplug the scroll saw before moving, replacing the blade or making adjustments. Consult your Sears Service Center if for any reason the motor will not run. PROBLEM BreaKing blades Motor will not run. PROBLEM CAUSE 1, 2. 3. 4. 1. 2. 3. Wrong tension. Overworking blades. Wrong blade application. Twistin 9 blade in wood. Defective cord or plug. Defective motor. Blown overload breaker. REMEDY SUGGESTED 1. 2. 3. 4. Adjust blade tension.
CRAFTSMAN SCROLL SAW 137.216100 When servicing use only CRAFTSMAN replacement parts, Use of nay other parts may create a HAZARD or cause product damage. Any attempt to repair or replace electrical parts on this scroll saw may create a HAZARD unless repair is done by a qualified service technician. Repair service is available at your nearest Sears Service Center, ORDER ONLY BY MODEL NUMBER Descrlpflon Size Size 3 2668BBDB94 2668BBDA32 CR. RE. PAN HD. SCREW CR. RE. PAN HD. SCREW MSx0.8-50 MSx0.8.
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