Sears Craftsman 113.236180 User manual

Future Reference
MODEL NO.
1!3.23($180
SCROLL SAW
Variable Speed
Serial
Number
Model and ser;al number may befound
attached to the underside of the work-
table.
You should record both model and
serial numberin a safeplace for future
use.
FOR YOUR
SAFETY:
READ ALL
INSTRUCTIONS
carefully.
16" VARIABLE
ELECTRONIC
SCROLL SA
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•operating
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Sotd by SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., Chicago, ILo 60584 U.S.A.
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SAW
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WARRANTY'SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY SIMPLY CONTACTING THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER!DEPARTMENT
THROUGHOUT THE UN TED STATES
Thiswarranty applies only while this product is used in the United States,
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
SEARS, ROEBUCKAND CO., DEPT. 698/731A Sears Tower, Chicago, IL 60684
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eneral safety instructions for power tools
1= KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL 10.
Read and understand the owner's manual and
labels affixed tothe tool. Learn itsapplication and
limitations as well as the specific potential haz-
ards peculiar to this tool. 11.
2. GROUND ALL TOOLS
ThiStOolis equipped with an approved 3-conduc-
tor cord and a 3-prong grounding type plug to fit
thepropergroundingtype receptacle. The green
conductor in the COrd is the grounding wire.
Never connect the green wire to a live terminal.
3. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE
- in working order, and in adjustment and align-
ment.
4. REMOVEADJUSTING KEYS AN DWRENCHES
Form ahabit of checking to see tha_ keys and
adjustingwrenches are removedfrom toolbefore
turning iton.
5. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN
Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents.
Floormustnot beslipperydue tOwax or sawdust.
6. AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT
Don't use power toolsindamp Orwet locationsor
expose thereto rain. Keepworkareawell lighted.
Provide adequate surrounding wo*rkspace.
7. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY
All visitors should be kept a safe distance from
work area.
8. MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD PROOF
- with padlocks, master switches, or by removing
starter keys.
9.
12.
USE RIGHT TOOL
Don't force tool or attachment to do a job it was
not designed for.
WEAR PROPER APPAREL
DO not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties or
jewelry (rings, wristwatches) to get caught in
moving parts. NONSLIP footwear is recom-
mended. Wear protective hair covering to con-
tain tong hair. Roll long sleeves above the elbow.
USE SAFETY GOGGLES (Head Protection)
Wear safety goggles (must comply with ANSI
Z87.1) at all times. Everyday eyeglasses only
have impact resistant lenses, they are NOT safety
glasses'. Also, use face or dust mask if cutting
operation is dusty, and ear protectors (plugs or
muffS) during extended periods or operation,
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
SECURE WORK
Useclamps or avise tohold work when practical.
It's safer than using your hands and frees both
hands to operate tool.
DON'T OVERREACH
Keep proper tooting and balance at alt times.
MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE
Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest
performance. Follow instructions for lubricating
and changing blades, bits, cutters, etc.
DISCONNECT TOOLS
-before servicing; when changing accessories
such as blades, bits, cutter, etc.
AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING
Make sure switch is in"OFF" position before 3lug-
ging in power cord.
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18. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES
Consult the owner's manual for recommended
accessories. Followthe instructionsthat accom-
pany the accessories. The use of improper
accessories may cause hazards.
19. NEVER STAND ON TOOL
Serious injurycould occur if the tool istipped or if
the cutting tool is accidentally contacted.
Donot store materials above or near thetool such
that it is necessary to stand on the tool to reach
them.
20. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS
Befo re further use ofthetool, a guard orother part
that is damaged should be carefully checked to
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ensure that itwilloperate properly and perform its
intended function. Check for alignment of mov-
ing parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of
parts, mounting, and any other conditions that
may affect its operation. A guard or other part
that is damaged should be properly repaired or
replaced.
DIRECTION OF FEED
Feed work into a blade or cutter against the
direction of rotation of the blade or cutter only.
NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNAT-
TENDED
Turn power off. Don't leave tool until it comes to
a complete stop.
additional safety instructions for scroll saw
Safety is a combination ofoperator common sense and B. Do not cut pieces of material too small to hold by
alertness at all times when the scroll saw is being used.
WARNING: FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, DO NOT
ATTEMPT TO OPERATE YOUR SCROLL SAW UN-
TIL IT IS COMPLETELY ASSEMBLED AND IN-
STALLED ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS,..
AND UNTIL YOU READ AND UNDERSTAND THE
FOLLOWING. Page
1. General Safety Instructions for Power Tools .... 2
2. Assembly .............................................................. 7
3. Basic Scroll Saw Operation .............................. 14
4. Maintenance ....................................................... 16
5. Stability of Machine.
Your scroll saw must be bolted securely to stand or
work bench, In addition, ifthere is any tendency for
the scroll saw to move during certain operations, bolt
your scroll saw stand or workbench to the floor.
6, Location
To avoid fire or explosions, never use this tool where
flammable vapors or gases are in the air. To avoid
injuryfrom dropped unit, unplugsaw before moving it.
This scroll saw isintended for indoor use only.
7. Protection: Eyes, Hands, Face, Ears, Body
A. To avoid being pulled into the blade:
1. Roll long sleeves above elbows
2. Do not wear:
a. Gloves
b. Jewelry
c. Ties or other loose clothing
3. Tie back long hair
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hand outside the blade guard/hold down.
C, Avoid awkward hand positions where a sudden
slip could cause a hand to roove into the blade.
D. To avoid slips due to lifting of the work piece make
sure the blade teeth point downward toward the
table.
E. To avoid blade breakage always adjust blade
tension correctly.
F. To avoid losing control of the work piece or tool:
1. When cutting a large piece of material make
sure it is fully supported at table height.
2. Hold the work piece firmly against the table.
3. Do not feed the material too fast while cutting.
Only feed the material fast enough so that the
blade will cut.
4. Use caution when cutting off material which is
irregular in cross section and could pinch the
blade before the cut is completed. A piece of
molding, for example, must Iay flat on the table
and not be permitted to rock while being cut.
5. Use caution when cutting off round material
such as dowel rods, or tubing. They have a
tendency to roll while being cut causing the
btadeto bite. Use a V-blockto controlthe piece.
G. When backing the blade out of the workpiece, the
blade may bind in the kerr (cut).,. this is usually
caused by sawdust clogging up the keri, If this
happens: Turn off the scroll saw,., remove plug
from power source outlet,., wedge open the kerr
•.. back the blade out of the workpiece.
H. To avoid unsupervised work, use or accidents due
to inattention:
1, Never leave the scroll saw work area with the
power on, before the machine has come to a
complete stop.
2. Do not perform layout, assemb!y or set up work
on the tame while the cutting tool is in operation

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8, Should any part of this scrollsaw bt
fail in any way, or any
perform properly, shut off and remove
plug from power supply outlet. Replace damaged,
missing, and/or failed parts before resuming opera-
tion.
9. Think Safety.
Safety is a combination of operator common sense
and alertness wheneverthe scroll saw isin operation.
The operation of any power tool ca_ result in foreign
objects being thrown into the eyes, which can result in
severe eye damage. Always wear safety goggles
complying with ANSI Z87.1 (shown on Package) before
commencing power tool operation. Safety goggles are
available at Sears retail or catalog stores.
WARNING: ALWAYS KEEP ALERT. DO NOT AL-
LOW FAMILIARITY (GAINED FROM FREQUENT USE
OF YOUR SCROLL SAW) TO CAUSE A CARELESS
MISTAKE. ALWAYS REMEMBER THAT A CARE-
LESS FRACTION OF A SECOND IS SUFFICIENTTO
INFLICT SEVERE INJURY,
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/FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY: \
Read and understand owner's
manuat before operating SCroll Saw.
BALWAYS wear SAFETY GOGGLES
complyingwith ANSI Z87,1.
o PROPERLY ADJUST HOLDDOWN,
=Hold workpiece down firmly,
o Turn sawoff and LOCK SWITCH
before adjusting saw, changing
bladeor leaving area.
•When INSTALLING BLADE: Blade
teeth must point down, Tension
blade by turning knob clockwise
one full turn beyond take-up of
alack. Fol!ow ©omplnte installation
and checking procedure in owner's
60 Hz AC oaty, 1.2 empm EI_'_
electrical connections 3-PRONG PLUG
WARNING: TO AVOID ELECTRICAL HAZARDS, FIRE
HAZARDS, OR DAMAGE TO THE TOOL, USE
PROPER CIRCUIT PROTECTION. YOUR SAW IS
WIRED AT THE FACTORY FOR 120V OPERATION.
CON NECT TO A 120-V, 15-AMP, BRANCH CIRCUIT
AND USE A 15-AMP FUSE OR CIRCUIT BREAKER.
TO AVOID SHOCK OR FIRE, IF POWER CORD IS
WORN OR CUT, OR DAMAGED IN ANY WAY, HAVE
IT REPLACED IMMEDIATELY.
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GROUNDING PRONG
PROPERLY GROUNDED
3-PRONG OUTLET
IFNOT PROPERLY GROUNDED THIS POWER TOOL
CAN CAUSE ELECTRICAL SHOCK- PARTICULARLY
WHEN USED IN DAMP LOCATIONS CLOSE TO
PLUMBING, IF AN ELECTRICAL SHOCK OCCURS
THERE IS ALSO THE POTENTIAL OF A SECON-
DARY HAZARD SUCH AS YOUR HANDS CONTACT-
ING THE SAWBLADE. NOT ALL OUTLETS ARE
PROPERLY GROUNDED. IF YOU ARE NOT SURE
THAT YOUR OUTLET IS PROPERLY GROUNDED,
HAVE ITCHECKED BYA QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN.
'(our unit has aptug that looks like the one shown.
The ground conductor has a green jacket and is at-
tached to the tool housing at one end and to the ground
prong in the attachment plug at the other end.
Thisplug requires a mating 3-conductor grounded type
outlet as shown above.
WARNING: TO MAINTAIN PROPERTOOLGROU hiD-
INGWHENEVERTHE OUTLETYOU ARE PLANNING
TO USE FOR THIS POWER TOOL IS OF THE TWO
PRONG TYPE, DO NOT REMOVE OR ALTER THE
GROUNDING PRONG IN ANY MANNER. USE AN
ADAPTER AS SHOWN AND ALWAYS CONNECT
THE GROUNDING PRONG TO KNOWN GROUND.
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It is recommended that you have aqualified electrician a. MOTOR IS OVERLOADED -Overloading can
replace the two prong outlet with aproperly grounded
three prong outlet.
An adapter as shownis available forconnecting the plug
to 2-prong receptacles. The green grounding lead
extending from the adapter must be connected to a
permanent ground such as a properly grounded outlet
box.
GROUNDING LUG
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_-_n_,_ fLU',= ,_" [,_;-,_,1 KNOWN GROUND
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!RECEP AC.E
ADAPTER
WARNING: THE ADAPTER ILLUSTRATED IS FOR
USF ONLY IF YOU ALREADY HAVE A PROPERLY
GROUNDED 2-PRONG RECEPTACLE,
occur if you feed too rapidly.
b_ LOW VOLTAGE - Although the motor isdesigned
for operation on the voltage and frequency speci-
fied on the motor nameplate, normal loads will be
handled safely on voltages not. more than I0%
above or below the nameplate voltage. Heavy
loads, however, require that voltage at motor ter-
minals equals the voltage specified on nameplate.
5. Most motor troubles may be traced to loose or
incorrect connections, overload, reduced input volt-
age (such as small size wire inthe supply circuit) or to
ovedy long supply circuit wire. Always check the
connections, the load and the supply circuit whenever
motor fails to perform satisfactorily. Check wire size
and length with the "Wire Size Chart" betow.
MOTOR SAFETY PROTECTION
1. This tool should be connected to a 120V, t5 amp
branch circuit with a 15 amp fuse or circuitbreaker.
Failure to use the proper size fuse can result in
damage to the motor.
2. If the motor fails to start, control knob should be
pushed down to "OFF" position immediately. UN-
PLUG THE TOOL. Check the saw blade to make sure
it operates freely. If the blade is free, try to start the
motor again. If the motor still does not start, refer to
the "Motor Troubleshooting Chart."
WiRE SIZES
The use of any extension cord will cause some toss of
power. To keep this to a minimum and to prevent
overheating and motor burn-out, use the table below 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-poIe receptacles
which accepts the tools plug.
CAUTION: For circuits that are farther away from
electrical service box, the wire size must be in-
creased proportionately in order to deliver ample
voltage to the saw motor.
3. If the motor suddenly stallswhile cutting wood, turn
the power switch off, unplug the tool, and free the
blade from the wood. The motor may now be re-
st&rtedand the cut finished.
4. Frequent "blowing" of fuses or tripping of circuit
breakers may result if:
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Lengthof the 120 Volts Wire Sizes Required
Conductor (American Wire Gage Numbe0
0- 25 Ft. 16
26 -50 Ft. 14
51 - 100 Ft. 12
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glossary of terms for woodworking
1. Kerr- the slot cut by the blade
2, Leading Edge - the edge of the workpiece which is
pushed into the blade first.
3. Sawblade Path -The area of the workpiece directly
in line with and moving toward the sawblade edge.
4. Blade Tooth Set - the distance that the edge of the
sawbtade tooth is bent (on set) outward from the side
of the blade.
5. Trailing Edge -the workpiece edge last cut by the
sawblade.
6. Workplece -the item on which the culting operation
is being performed.