Sears Craftsman 113.299040 User manual

Sears
owners
manual
MODEL NO.
113.299142
SAW ON LY
113.299040
SAW WITH LEGS
TWO TABLE EXTENSIONS
AND MOTOR
113.298470
SAW WITH LEGS
ONE TABLE EXTENSION
AND MOTOR
;eria
Number
Model and serial
number may be found
at the left-hand side
of the base.
You should record both
model and serial number
in a safe place for
future use.
CAUTION:
Read GENERAL
and ADDITIONAL
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
carefully
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IO-INCH TABLE SA W
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•operating
•repair parts
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Sold by SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., Chicago, IL. 60684 U.S.A.
Part No. 62588 Printed in U.S.A,

FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAWS
If within one y_ar from the date of purchase, this Craftsman Table Saw fails due to a defect in material or
workmanship, _e_r_ will repair, t, free of charge
Warranty service is available by simply contacting the nearest Sears store or Service Center throughout the
United States.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to
state. SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO.
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SEARS TOWER
CHICAGO, IL 60684
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
FOR POWER TOOLS
1. KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL
Read the owner's manual carefully, Learn its
application ano limitations as well as the specific
potential hazards peculiar to this tool.
2. GROUND ALL TOOLS
This tool is equipped with an approved 3-conductor
cord and a 3-prong grounding type plug to fit the
proper grounding type receotacle. The green conductor
nthe cord is the grounding wire. Never connect the
green wire to a live terminal.
3. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE
in working order, and in proper adjustment and
alignment.
4. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS
AND WRENCHES
Form habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting
wrenches are removed from too! before turning it on.
5. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN
Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents. Floor
must not be slippery due to wax or sawdust,
6. AVOID DANGEROUS 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.
7. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY
All visitors should be kept a safe distance from work
area,
8. MAKE WORKSHOP KID-PROOF
-- with padlocks, master switches, or by removing
starter keys.
9. DON'T FORCE TOOL
It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which
it was designed.
10. USE RIGHT TOOL
Don't force tool or attachment to do a job it was not
designed for.
11. WEAR PROPER APPAREL
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 contain long hair. Roll tong sleeves
above the elbow.
12. USE SAFETY GOGGLES (Head Protection)
Wear Safety goggles (must comply with ANS Z87.1) at
all times. Also, use face or dust mask if cutting
operation is dusty, and ear protectors (plugs or muffs)
during extended periods of operation.
13. SECURE WORK
Use clamps or a vise to hold work when practical. It'.s
safer than using your hand, frees both hands to operate
tool.
14. DON'T OVERREACH
Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
15. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE
Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest
performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and
changing accessories,
16. DISCONNECT TOOLS
before servicing; when changing accessories such as
blades, bits, cutters, etc.
17. AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING
Make sure switch is in "OFF" position before plugging
in.
18. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES
Consult the owner's manual for recommended
accessories. Follow the instructions that accompany
the accessories. The use of improper accessories may
cause hazards.
19. NEVER STAND ON TOOL
Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if the
cutting tool is accidentally contacted.
Do not store materials above or near the tool such that
it is necessary to stand on the tool to reach them.
20. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS
Before further use of the tool, aguard or other part that
is damaged should be carefully checked to ensure that it
will operate properly and perform its intended function.
Check for alignment of moving 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.
21, DIRECTION OF FEED
Feed work into a blade or cutter against the direction
of rotation of the blade or cutter only.
22. NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING
UNATTENDED
Turn power off. Don't leave tool until it comes to a
complete stop,

ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
FOR TABLE SAWS
WARNING: FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, DO NOT
OPERATE YOUR SAW UNTIL IT IS COMPLETELY
ASSEMBLED AND INSTALLED ACCORDING TO THE
INSTRUCTIONS ... AND UNTIL YOU HAVE READ
AND UNDERSTOOD THE FOLLOWING.
1. GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR POWER
TOOLS... SEE PAGE 2
2. GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SAW... SEE PAGE 20
3. BASIC SAW OPERATION... SEE PAGE 23
4. ADJUSTMENTS... SEE PAGE 29
5. MAINTENANCE... SEE PAGE 32
6, STABILITY OF SAW
If there is any tendency for the saw to tip over or move
during certain cutting operations such as cutting
extremely large heavy panels or long heavy boards, the
saw should be bolted down.
If you attach any kind of table extensions over 24 in.
wide, make sure they are supported underneath by
sturdy 0race attached to saw base or bench.
7. LOCATION
The saw should be oositioned so neither the operator
nor a casual observer is forced to stand in line with the
saw blade.
8. KICKBACKS
Kickbacks can cause serious injury: A "Kickback"
occurs when a part of the workpiece binds between the
sawblade and the rip fence or other fixed object, rises
from the table, and is thrown toward the operator.
Keep your face and body ;o one side of the sawblade,
out of line with apossible "Kickback.'"
Kickbacks - and possible injury from them - can
usually be avoided by:
A. Maintaining the rip fence oarallel to the sawblade.
B. Keeong the sawblade sharp. Replacing
anti-kickback oawls when points become dull.
C. KeeDing_ sawblade guard, spreader, and
anti-kickback pawls in place and o 0erating properly.
The spreader must be in alignment with the
sawblade anG the oawls must stop a <ickback once
it has started. Check their action before ripping.
D. NOT ripping work that is twisted or warped or does
not have a straight eage to guide along the rip fence.
E. NOT releasing work until you have pushed it all the
way oast the sawblade.
F. Using a push stick for ripping widths of 2 to 6 in.,
and an auxiliary fence and push block for ripping
widths na-rower tnan 2 in. (See "Basic Saw
Operation Using The RiD Fence" section.)
G. NOT confining the cut-off piece when ripping or
cross-cutting.
H. When ripping apply the feed force to the section of
the workpiece between the saw blade and the rip
fence.
9. PROTECTION: EYES, HANDS, FACE, EARS, BODY
A. If any part of your saw is malfunctioning, has been
damaged or broken.., such as the motor switch, or
other operat]n 9 control, a safety device or the
power cord ... cease operating immediately until
the particular Dart is properly repaired or replaced.
B. Wear safety goggles that comply with ANS
Z87.1-1968, and a face shield if operation isdusty.
Wear ear plugs or muffs during extended periods of
operation.
C. Small loose pieces of wood or other objects that
contact the rear of the revolving blade can be
thrown back at the operator at excessive speed. This
can usually be avoided by keeping the guard and
spreader in 01ace for all thru-sawing operations
(sewing entirely thru the workJ AND by removing
all loose pieces from the table with a long stick of
wood IMMEDIATELY after they are cut off.
D. Use extra caution when the guard assembly is
removed for resawing, dadoing, rabbeting, or
molding - replace the guard as soon as that
operation is completed.
E. NEVER turn the saw "ON" _)efore clearing the
table of all tools, wood scraps, etc., except the
workpiece and related feed or support devices for
the operation planned.
F. NEVER place your face or body in line with the
cutting tool.
G. NEVER place your fingers or hands in the path of
the sawblade or other cutting tool.
H. NEVER reach in oack of the cutting tool with
either hand to hold down or support the workplece,
remove wood scraps, or for any other reason. Avoid
awkward operations and hand positions where a
sudden slip could cause fingers or hand to move
into a sawblade or other cutting tool.
I. DO NOT perform layout, assembly, or setup work
on the table while the cutting tool is rotating.
J. DO NOT perform any operation "FREEHAND"
always use either the rip fence or the miter gauge to
position and guide the work.
K. NEVER Use the rip fence when crosscutting or the
miter guage when ripping. DO NOT use the rip
fence as a length stop.
Never hold ent0or touch the free end'" of the
workpiece or a "free piece'" that is cut off while
power is "ON" and/or the sawblade is rotating.
L. Shtit "OFF" the saw and disconnect the power cord
when ,removing the table insert, changin£ the
cutting toot, removing or replacing the blade guard,
or making adjustments.
M. Provide adeauate support to the rear and sides of
the saw table for wider or tong workpieces,
N. Plastic and composition like hardboard) materials
may be cut on your saw. However, since these are
usually quite hard and slippery, the anti-kickback
pawls may not stop a kickback.
Therefore, be especially attentive to following
proper set-up and cutting procedures for ripping.
Do not stand, or permit anyone else to stand, in line
with a potential kickback.
O. If you stall or jam the sawblade in the workpiece,
turn saw "OFF", remove the workDiece from the
sawblade, and check to see if the sawblade s
parallel to the table slots or grooves ana if the
spreader is n proper alignment with the sawblade.
If ripping at the time, check to see if the rid fence is
parallel with the sawblade. Readjust as indicated.
10. KNOW YOUR CUTTING TOOLS
A. Dull, gummy, or improperly sharpeneu or _et cutting
tools can cause materia to stick, jam, stall the saw,
or kickback at the onerator.
Minimize potential injury by proper cutting tool
and machine maintenance.
NEVER ATTEMPT TO FREE A STALLED
SAWBLADE WITHOUT FIRST TURNING THE
SAW OFF.

B. Never use grinding wheels, abrasive cut-off wheels,
friction wheels (metal slitting blades) wire wheels or
buffing wheels.
11. USE ONLY ACCESSORIES DESIGNED FOR THIS
SAW,
12. Cross-cutting operations are more conveniently worked
and with greater safety if an auxiliary wood facing is
attached to the miter gauge using the holes provided,
13. Make sure the top of the arbor or cutting tool rotates
toward you when standing in norm_ operating
position. Also make sure the cutting tool, arbor collars
and arbor nut are installed properly. Keep the cutting
tool as low as possible for the operation being
performed. Keep all guards in place whenever _ossible.
14. Do not useany blade or other cutting tool marked for
an operating speed lessthan 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 whicl_ the saw is designed, since under these
conditions the spreader isnearest the blade.
15. Adjust table inserts flush with the table top. NEVER
operate the saw unlessthe proper insert is installed.
16. THINK SAFETY.
Safety is a combination of operator common sense and
alertness at all times when the saw is being used.
17. NOTE AND FOLLOW SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
THAT APPEAR ON THE FRONT OF YOUR SAW.
DANGER
FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY
READ AND UNDE RSTAND OWNER'S MANUAL
BEFORE OPERATING MACHINE:
I. WEAR SAFETY GOGGLES
2, USE SAW-BLADE GUARD FOR "THRU-SAWING"
3. KEEP HANDS OUT OF PATH OF SAWBLADE
4. USE A"PUSH-STICK" WHEN REQUIRED
5. KNOW HOW TO AVOID "'KICKBACKS'"
6. DO NOT PERFORM OPERATIONS "FREEHAND"
18. WARNING: DO NOT ALLOW FAMILIARITY
(GAINED FROM FREQUENT USE OF YOUR SAW)
TO BECOME COMMONPLACE. - ALWAYS
REMEMBER THAT A CARELESS FRACTION OF A
SECOND IS SUFFICIENT TO INFLICT SEVERE
INJURY.
19. WARNING: THE 2-1/2" SAW PULLEY AND THE
2-1/2" MOTOR PULLEY FURNISHED, WILL RUN
THE BLADE AT APPROXIMATELY 3450 RPM
WHEN USED WITH A 3450 RPM MOTOR. NEVER
SUBSTITUTE THESE PULLEYS TO INCREASE THIS
SPEED BECAUSE IT COULD BE DANGEROUS.
The operation of any power tool can result in foreign
objects being thrown into the eyes, which can result in
severe eye damage. Always wear safety gogglescomplying
with ANSI Z87.1 (shown on Package) before commencing
power tool operation. Safety Gogglesare available at Sears
retail or catalog stores.
MOTOR SPECIFICATIONS AND
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
This saw isdesigned to usea 3450 RPM motor only. Do not
use any motor that runs faster than '3450 RPM, It is wired
for operation on 110-120 volts, 50 Hz., alternating current.
IT MUST NOT BE CONVERTED TO OPERATE ON 230
VOLTS. EVEN THOUGH SOME OF THE
RECOMMENDED MOTORS ARE DUAL VOLTAGE.
The outlet in the switch box will accept either a 15 amp. or
a 20 amp. motor plug.
RECOMMENDED CRAFTSMAN MOTORS FOR USE ON
THIS SAW. No.
H.P. R.P.M. Volts Catalog
1 3450 110.120 1217
13450 110.120 1220
If power cord is worn or cut, or damaged in any way, have
it replaced immediately.
If your saw is for use on less than 150 volts it has a plug
that looks like below.
6
3-PRONG PLUG
GROUNDING PRONG
PROPERLY GROUNDED
3-PRONG OUTLET
See recommendation on saw for use in Canada
CAUTION: Do not use blower or washing machine motors
or any motor with an automatic reset overload protector as
their use may be hazardous.
CONNECTING TO POWER SOURCE OUTLET
This saw must be grounded while in use to protect the
operator from electrical shock.
Plug power cord into 110-120V properly grounded type
outlet protected by a 15-amp. time delay or Circuit-Saver
fuse or circuit breaker.
IF YOU ARE NOT SURE THAT YOUR OUTLET IS
PROPERLY GROUNDED, HAVE IT CHECKED BY A
OUALI FlED ELECTRICIAN.
WARNING: DO NOT PERMIT FINGERS TO TOUCH
THE TERMINALS OF PLUG WHEN INSTALLING OR
REMOVI_IG THE PLUG TO OR FROM THE OUTLET.

WARNING:IF NOT PROPERLY GROUNDED THIS
POWER TOOL CAN INCUR THE POTENTIAL HAZARD
OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, PARTICULARLY WHEN
USED IN DAMP LOCATIONS, IN PROXIMITY TO
PLUMBING, OR OUT OF DOORS. IF AN ELECTRICAL
SHOCK OCCURS THERE IS THE POTENTIAL OF A
SECONDARY HAZARD SUCH AS YOUR HANDS
CONTACTING THE SAWBLADE.
This saw is equipped with a 3-conductor cord and
grounding type plug which has a grounding prong, approved
by Underwriters' Laboratories and the Canadian Standards
Association. The ground conductor has a green lug and is
attached to the tool housing at one end and to the ground
prong in the attachment plug at the other end.
This plug requires amating 3-conductor grounded type
outlet asshown.
If the outlet you are planning to use for this saw is of the
two prong type DO NOT REMOVE OR ALTER THE
GROUNDING PRONG N ANY MANNER. Use an adapter
as shown and always connect the grounding lug to a known
ground.
It is recommended that you have a qualified electrician
replace the TWO prong outlet with a properly grounded
THREE prong outlet.
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.
GROUNDING LUG
ADAPTER / / __._...
MAKE SURETHIS IS
3-PRONG _ ..,,----- CONNECTEDTO A
PLUGI _ KNOWN GROUND
RECEPTACLE
NOTE: The adapter illustrated isfor useonly if you already
have a properly grounded 2-prong receptacle. Adapter is
not allowed in Canada by the Canadian Electrical Code.
The use of any extension cord will cause some loss of
power. To keep this to a minimum and to prevent
over-heating and motor bum-out, use the table below to
determine the minimum wire size (A.W.G.) extension cord.
Use only 3 wire extenston cords which have 3 prong
grounding type plugs and 3-pole receptacles which will
acceot the plug on the saw.
1H.P. MOTOR 110-120V
Extension Cord Length Wire Size A.W.G.
Upto 50 Ft................. 14
50to 100 Ft................ 12
100 - 200 Ft................. 10
200 - 400 Ft. ................ 8
CHECK MOTOR ROTATION
WARNING: FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, MAKE SURE
PLUG IS NOT CONNECTED TO POWER SOURCE
OUTLET. WHEN CHANGING MOTOR ROTATION,
The motor must rotate CLOCKWISE when viewed from the
shaft end to which you will mount the pulley. (See page
16.) If it does not, change the direction according to the
instructions furnished with the motor.
CONTENTS
WARRANTY ................................. 2
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
FOR POWER TOOLS ......................... 2
ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
FOR TABLE SAWS ........................... 3
MOTOR SPECIFICATIONS AND ELECTRICAL
REQUIREMENTS ............................ 4
UNPACKING AND CHECKING CONTENTS ........ 6
Tools Needed ................................ 6
List of Loose Parts ............................ 6
ASSEMBLY .................................. 7
Installing Tilt Crank .......................... 7
Checking Table Insert ......................... 7
Checking Blade Squareness to Table .............. 8
Assembling Steel Legs ......................... 8
Mounting Saw ............................... 9
Attaching Table Extensions ..................... 9
Installing Rip Fence Guide Bars ................. 10
Aligning Rip Fence .......................... 12
Adjusting Rip Scale Pointer .................... 13
Repositioning Rip Fence Guide Bars ............. !3
Installing Blade Guard ........................ 14
Mounting the Motor ......................... 16
Installing Belt Guard ......................... 18
Plugging in Motor ........................... 19
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SAW ............... 20
On-Off Switch .............................. 20
Elevation Crank ............................. 21
Tilt Crank ................................. 21
Tilt Lock Handle ............................ 21
Rip Fence ................................. 21
Miter Gauge ................................ 21
Blade Guard ................................ 21
Table Insert ................................ 21
Removing and Installing Saw Blade .............. 22
Exacti-Cut ................................. 22
BASIC SAW OPERATION USING THE MITER GAUGE23
Work Helpers ............................... 23
Crosscutting ................................ 24
Repetitive Cutting ........................... 24
Miter Cutting ............................... 25
Bevel Crosscutting ........................... 25
Compound Miter Cutting ...................... 25
BASIC SAW OPERATION USING THE RIP J:ENCE .. 26
Ripping ................................... 26
Bevel Ripping .............................. 26
Resawing .................................. 28
Cutting Panels .............................. 28
Rabbeting ................................. 28
ADJUSTMENTS .............................. 29
Miter Gauge ................................ 29
Heeling Adjustment or Parallism of
Sawblade to Miter Gauge Groove ............... 29
Blade Tilt, or Squareness of
Blade to Table ............................. 30
Tilt Mechanism ............................. 32
MAINTENANCE ............................. 32
LUBRICATION .............................. 33
RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ............... 33
TROUBLE SHOOTING ........................ 34
REPAIR PARTS .............................. 36