Montgomery Ward TPC2610C User manual

10" RADIALARM SAW
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FOREWORD
ThePowr-Kraft 10- Radial Arm Sawis a rugged- versatile power tool which wi IIgie"'----
of excellent service, if properly used andcared for. t
You should thoroughly study this Owner's Guide beforeattempting to set upand use the
Spend a few minutes to become completely familiar with all the controls, their functio
operation of the saw. Learn the names and locations of all controls asshown onpages -
and6. Many of the instructions refer toreference letters for identification of parti
parts. See parts lists on pages26thru 31for parts identification.
This radialarm sawis an extremely versatile machinecapableof a variety of cut+l
operations such as cross-cutting, mitering, beveling, ripping, bevel mitering etc. Thes
is alsoequippedwith auxiliary spindles (3450 and20,000 RPM)to give maximum flexibili
with accessories toperform routing, grinding, sanding, drilling andmany other operations
that involvethe useof a circular cutting tool.
CURRENT SUPPLY
This tool should be operated from 115 V A.C.25/60 cycle power.Be sure that the voltage of thesource
agrees with the nameplate marking.The plate is located onthe motor housing.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
An adapter,Figure "B," isavailable for connecting Fig-
ure "A" plugs to 2-prong receptacles.Thegreen ground-
ing wire extendingfrom the adapter mustbe connected
to apermanent ground suchas toaproperlygrounded
outlet box.No adapterisavailable forFigure "C"plugs.
Use only 3-wire extension cords which have 3-prong
grounding typeplugs and3-pole receptacles whichaccept
the tool's plug.
Replace or repair damaged or worncordimmediately.
This tool should be grounded whilein useto protect
the operator from electricshock.
This tool is equipped with anapproved3-conductor
cord and a3-prong grounding type plugtofit the proper
grounding type receptacle.The green conductor in the
cord is the grounding wire.Never connect thegreen wire
to alive terminal.If your unitis foruseon less than 150
volts, it has aplug that lG..Q...kslike Figure"A."
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~~ Grounding blade isthe
longestof the 3blades
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"GROUNDED"
Outlet
Box
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
FOREWARD ••••••• .. .. .. .. .. . .. ...
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .... .
PRODUCTIDENTIFICATION ••••
CHAPTERI .. ..
CHAPTERII ASSEMBLY ANDADJUSTMENTS .. .. .
Elevating Crank ••••••
Arm and Column •••••
Column Plug•••••••••
Installing Motor Carriage Assembly on Arm
Tensionof Carriage Bearings ••••
TableClampandElevating Bracket •••••••
TableAssembly •••••••••••••••••••
SideMovement of Arm-Elevating CrankTension
SquaringtheTable (TableParallel to Arm) ••••••
Assembling theBlade•••••••••••••••••••
SquaringtheSaw Bladeto theFence•••••
SquaringtheSaw Bladeto theTable(Bevel AngleAdjustment)
CheckingtheSaw Bladefor -Heel-
Assembling theCarriage Covers
Assembling theBladeGuard
RipScaleAdjustment ••
YokeLock Adjustment
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CHAPTERIII PREPARATION OFTABLE
CHAPTERIV OPERATINGINSTRUCTIONS••••••••••••••••••••
Accurate Indexing••••••••
SafetySwitch••••••••••
Cross Cutting (9QD Cut Off)
Ripping - InboardandOutboard
Mitering • • • •.••••••
Beveling •••••••
Bevel-Mitering ••
Bevel-Rip Cutting.
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Molding Cutter Heads••
Disc Sanding••••••••••
Auxi liary Spindles ••••••••••
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Trouble Chart •••••••
Illustrated Parts Li st •••.
Maintenance •••••••••
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1.Remove AdjustingKeys andWrenches.Form habit ofchecking to seethat
keys and adjusting wrenches are removed fromtool beforeturningit on.
2.Keep Work Area Clean.Clutteredareasand benches invite accidents.
3.Avoid Dangerous Environment. Don't usepower toolsin damp or wet loca-
tions.Keep work area well lit.
4. Keep Children Away.All visitors should be kept asafe distance from
work area.
5.Make Workshop KidProof-with padlocks,master switches,or by removing
starter keys.
6.Don'tForce Tool.It will dothejob better and safer a herae or hich itwas
designed.
7.Use Right Tool.Don't force toolor a achmen0do ajob itiged
for.
8.Wear Proper Apparel.0loose clothingor je el0qetca ov rig
parts.Rubbed-soled footwear is recommended or bestrooti
9.UseSafety Glasses.Also useface or dust maskif cuingoperatici
10. SecureWork.Use clamps or a vise to holdworkhenpracica_I.
than using your handand itfrees both handstooperate 001.re
isfastened to a soundbaseor bench.Supportlong workprope I .
11. Don'tOverreach.Keep proper footingandbalance at all times.
12.MaintainToolWith Care.Keeptoolssharp andclean for bestand sa estper-
formance.Follow instructions for lubricating and changing .accessories.
13. Disconnect Tool Before Servicing or when changingaccessories.
14.AvoidAccidentalStarting:Makesure switch is in "Off"position before
plugging in.
15. UseRecommended Accessories.Consult theowner's manual for recom-
mended accessories. The useof improper accessories may causehazards.
16.Use Proper ElectricConnections.See section titled "Current Supply"in this
OwnersGuide.
17.Keepguard andanti-kickback fingers inplace and inworkingorder.
18. Make sureelectric cord doesnot interfere with work.
19. Keep hands in sightand clear of all moving parts.Use a push stick where
necessary.
20.Keep cutting tools sharp.Dulltools cause rough cuts and excessive slipping.
21. Safety Switch.To operate saw,the switch key must be inserted in thehandle
beforeswitch will operate.Always removeswitch keywhen saw isnot being
used.
22.Neverstand on tool,Serious injury could occur ifthe tool istipped or ifthe cutting
tool is accidentallycontacted.
It's good practice toalways be careful. Be respectfu I of power enough to cut
through wood.Never become soover confident that you get too relaxed or careless.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Your Powr-Kraft Radial Arm Saw isdesigned with safety in mind;you canrely on
and have confidence in it,however,you must follow basicsafety rulesas with all

CHAPTERI PRODUCTIDENTIFICATION
ELEVATING
ARM
ARM INDEX
LOCK
ANTI-KICKBACK
ASSEMBLY
MOTOR BRUSHES --';':-!~~
BEVEL
LOCK
-_EL LOCK
:ecurely locksmotor whenit hasbeenrotated.
•TOR BRUSHES
_ocotedunder cops.
:...I-KICKBACK ASSEMBLY
Jsedwhenripping to insure control of work.
LOCK
sarm in any right or left angular position. Pushing
-ehandle up locks thearm. Moving thehandledown
-eleases the arm. (Tomovethearmfrom 90" to 45°
-itor left, theindexlock must alsobe released).
:...ILiARY SPINDLE (20,000RPM)
accessory attachments whichrequire a high RPM.
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:...ILiARY SPINDLE (3,450 RPM)
.' Ii-purpose spindle for usewith accessory attach-
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LSCALE
sbevel anglewhen motor hasbeenrotated.
SCALE POINTER
eobleto allow adjustment on rip scale.
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-esandsteadies work. Can bepositioned to suit cut
made.
DLOCK
bladeguard in desired position. Twist clockwise
-ten, counterclockwise to loosen.
MITER SCALE
POINTER
CARRIAGE LOCK
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AUXILIARY SPINDLE (COVERED WITH
(20,000 R.P.M.) PROTECTIVE CAP)
AUXILIARY SPINDLE (COVERED WITH
(3,450 R.P.M.) PROTECTIVE CAP)
CARRIAGELOCK
Firmly secures carriage inany desired position onarm.
It isusedmainly for ripping operations. Turnclockwise
tolock and counterclockwise to release•
RIP SCALE
Thetworip scales show thedistancebetweenthefence
andtheblade.Thescale onthe left sideof thearm is
usedfor outboard ripping andtheoneon theright side
is usedfor inboard ripping. Thetop scale isusedwhen
thefenceisin theforward position and thebottom scale
isusedwhenthefenceisin itsfull rear position.
ARM INDEX LOCK
Locates arminpre-selected positions of 45° right or
left and 90"•
MITER SCALE
Showstheangleof the arm with reference to thefence•
MITER SCALE POINTER
Moveabletoallow adjustment on miter scale.
TABLE LOCKS
Locks fenceandtable boards in desired position.Turn
handlecounter-clockwise to loosen; clockwise to lock.
ELEVATINGCRANK
Raisesandlowersarm to desired height above table.
YOKE LOCK
Secures yoke in any position whenrotated. Pushback
tolock, to release

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ARM LOCK
__ ADJUSTING WHEEL
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.~SWITCH KEY
WITCHHOLDING BUTTON
SWITCH KEY
Must be inserted and presseddown before trigger switch
will operate.
TRIGGER SWITCH
Will operateonly whenswitchkeyisdepressed.
SWITCH HOLDING BUTTON
Locks switch in·on·position for ripping andsimilar
operations.
TABLE
Givesmaximumsupport of work.
RIPSCALE
Thetworip scales show thedisacebeee
andtheblade.Thesea Ieontheleftsie
usedfor outboardrippingandtheone0eri
is usedfor inboard ripping. Thetop scaleisused
thefenceisin theforward positionand thebottomscale
isusedwhenthefenceisin itsfull rear posit.ion.
BLADE
This saw is equippedwith a combination bladetodo both
ripping and crosscutting. Special purpose bladesare
available to fit this saw.
BLADE GUARD
Directs sawdust from operator.

(HAPTERII ASSEMBLYAND ADJUSTMENT
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FIG.3
The following tools are required to assemble andad-
just this saw:
Includedwithsaw
1/4- AllenWrench
3/32- AllenWrench
3/4-,1- Open End Wrench
5/8-,3/4-,15/16- Open End Wrench
1/8- AllenWrench
5/64-AllenWrench
Other toolsrequired:
Screwdriver
Phillips Screwdriver
1/2- Open End Wrench
9/16-Open End Wrench
1/2- SocketWrench
Carpenter (rafter) Square
SHP1ELEVATINGCRANK
To attach elevating crank handleslideplasticsleeveand
crank handleover shaft protruding from front of base.
Tightenset screw with allenwrench.Figs.1&2.
STEP2ARM ANDCOLUMN
Lift arm and columnassembly andinsert column into
base. Turn elevatingcrankcounter-clockwise until col-
umnisengaged. Do not forcecolumnin base. Move arm
slightly from sidetosidewhileturningcrank. Figs. 3 &4.
STEP3COLUMN PLUG
Insert taperedplug (A), springwasher (B), and threaded
plug (C),into baseas shown. Besurethetaperedplug
engagesinslot on column.Finger tightenthethreaded
plug.Insert set screw(D) insideof columnbase. Do
not tighten screwat thistime.SEE STEP8"ELEVAT-
1NG CRANK TENSION".
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STEP4 INSTALLING MOTOR CARRIAGE ASSEMBLY
ON ARM
1. Removearmindex (liT- shaped)handlefromfront
of armbyremoving thephillips headscrewin the
center of thehandle. Fig. 6.
2.Place the stirrup shapedarmlock handleinthe
down position. Removethetwo phillips head screws
from the end cap andremovetheend cap. CAUTION:
While endcapis removed, donot movethe arm
lockadjusting wheel.If this occurs thebrakeact-
ivator mayneed to berealigned. (Thismustbe done
by aqualified serviceman. Placelock handleinup
position).
3. Lift motor andcarriage assembly and engage-V-
groove of carriage bearings ontoarm track. Car-
riageassemblywill movefreely on track.
4.Movelock (stirrup) handletodownposition.Re-
place endcap making sure the armcover (rip
scales) fit inside ofcap. Givecapaslight tap to
positionadreplace end cop screws.
5. Replacearmidex(-T -)handle.
6. Attachcord clampto rearof arm with small phil-
lipsheadscrew.Fig. 10.
STEP 5TENSIONOF CAR IAE
The carriage shouldridefirm erack.Existing
play or wobble betweenthecarrigerollers(bearings)
andthetrack must beelimied.isisd ebyad-
justment of thetwobearig5 eri t ofcarriage
to theproper tension.
1. Release carriagelock ( byturningcounter-
clockwise. Fig. 8.
2. Removetheright handcarriagecover(CU).NOTE:
Duringinitialassemblyofsowthis stepisomitted.
3.Release theyokelock (DL)Fig. 7by movingit
toward thefrontof thesow towards theoperator.
4. Release the yokeindexon leftside by lifting
lever up.
5. Pivot motor andycl<eassemblyto theright to ex-
posetheadjusting screwsunderthe carriage. Fig. 9.
6. Loosenset screws onsideofcarriage. Fig. 12.
7. Use screwdriver and1/2- wrenchto loosennut
attop of thetwo right hand bearings.Fig. 9.
8. Adjust bearingtensionby turning screwuntil bear-
ing is firm but not tight on track. Secureadjustment
byholding screwin placeand tightening set screw
incarriage. Then tighten nut. Figure 11 illustrates
theadjustment experienced betweenthetrack and
carriage bearings when turning

TRACK
FIG. 12
STEP6 TABLE CLAMP AND ELEVATING BRACKET
Attach table clamp andleveling bracket assemblies to
frame usinghexbolts, flat washers andlockwashers
as showninFig. 13. DO NOT TIGHTEN THE BOL TS.
TRACK )
MOVEMENTO~BEARING AS ECCENTRICSCREW
IS ADJUSTED.
STEP 7TABLE ASSEMBLY
1. Assemble large table board toleveling brackets.
NOTE BOARD ISMARKED -FRONT -BOTTOM- -
Fig. 14.
2. Insert set screws i~toholes indicated. Thesescrews
areusedto level thetable. Fig. 15.
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STEP8 SIDE MOVEMENT OFARM-ELEVATING CRANK
TENSION
1.Move sawto rear of arm next to thecolumn.
2. Setthearm at 0degrees onthemitre scale,making
certain thecolumn isseatedin thedetent. Tighten
thearm(brake) lock. Thebrakeactionshouldfeel
tight and secure whereas you must pushon the
handlesolidly with thepalm of thehand. If loose
adjust thearm lockadjusting wheel under thefront
of thearmbyturning in a counter-clockwise dir-
ection.Fig. 16.
3. Loosensetscrewin sideof columnsupport witha
1/8-allenwrench.
4.Undesirable side movement of the armmay be
eliminated by adjusting thecolumnplug at rear of
column support. Useawrench totighten theplug
while moving the arm upanddownwith theel-
evating crank. Over tightening theplugwill make
thecrank difficult tooperate.Plugshouldbe snug
enough to eliminate excessive armmovement.
Makesure spring washer isinserted betweenthe
tapered plugandcolumnplug as shown inFig. 17.
5.Tightentheset screwin thesideof columnsupport
to lock adjustment.
6. Check thefour Hex headbolts thatsecurethecol-
umnsupport tothebase;makesurethey aretight
andsecure.
Whenraising or lowering thesaw, placesawatrear of
arm for smoother crankmovement.
SQQUARING THETABLE (TABLE PARALLEL
UOARM)
1.Placethefenceinthefull rear position. Placethe
twotable boards betweenthefenceandlargetable
board.
2. Lockthearm in0 position•
3.With the upper blade guard andbladeremoved,
loosenbevel locklever on front of motor and pivot
motor to the left 0position sothebladespindle
pointsdown tothe table.
4. Lower thesaw with theelevating crank until the
bladespindlejust clears thetabletop.
5. Pull thesaw back andforth on the arm to deter-
mineif thefront of thetableishigh or low.
6. To adjust table,thefour channel screws Fig.22,
must beloose.
a.If thetable front istoohigh, slightly loosen
thefront twoadjusting screws. If thefront is
toolow, slightly tightenthetwo front adjusting
screws.
7.Without changingthesettingof theelevatingcrank,
releasearm lockand move thearm to the 450