Craftsman 113.298721, 113.298761 manual

Save This Manual For Future Reference OWBeTS manual MODEL NO'S. 113,298721 113.298761 SAW WITH LEGS TWO CAST IRON TABLE EXTENSIONS MOTOR AND QUICK RELEASE RIP FENCE Serial 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, FOR YOUR SAFETY:[...]

FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW if within one year from the date of purchase, this Craftsman Table Saw fail= due to a defect In material or workmanship, Sears will repair it, free o! charge. This warranty applies only while this product is In use In the United States. WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY SIMPLY CONTACTINGTHE NEAREST SEARS[...]

E, REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form habit of checking for and removing keys and adjusting wrenches from tool before turning it on. F. To avoid injury from jams, slips or thrown pieces (kickback and throwback): 1. USE ONLY "RECOMMENDED ACCESSO- RIES" (See page 43). Follow the instructions that come with the accessories. Using other[...]

4. Use extra caution with large, very small or awkward workpieces: a. Use extra supports (tables, saw horses, b!ocks,etc.) for anyworkpieces large enough totip when not held down to the table top. NEVER use another personas a substitute for atable extension, or as additional support for a workpiece that is longer or wider than the basic saw table, [...]

BEFORE STARTING 1. TO avoid kickbacks and slips into the blade, make sure the Rip Fence is parallel to the sawblade. 2. Check the anti-kickback pawls. (See "BASIC SAW OPERATION - USING THE RIP FENCE.") The Pawls must stop a kickback once it has started. Replace or sharpen Anti-Kickback Pawls when points become dull. 3. Plastic and composi[...]

glossary of terms for woodworking Sawblade Path The area of the workpiece or table top directly in line with the part of the workpiece which will be, or has been, cut by the blade. Set The distance thatthe tip of the sawblade tooth is bent (or set) outward from the face of the blade. Throw-BaCk Throwing of pieces in a manner similar to a kickback. [...]

NOTE: The adapter illustrated is for use only if you already have a properly grounded 2-prong receptacle. The use of any extension cord will cause some loss of power. To keep this to a minimum and to prevent overheating and motor bum-out, use the following table to determine the minimum wire size (A.W.G.) extension cord. Use only 3 wire extension c[...]

M unpacking and checking contents TOOLS NEEDED Phillips Screwdriver Combination Square Wrenches 7116 in. 112 In. 9/16 In. Medium Screwdriver Small Screwdriver SIZE Sot Screw Wrenches 3/32 In. 118 in. 5/32 in. COMBINATION SQUARE MUST BE TRUE. DRAW LIGHT LINE ON BOARD ALONG THIS EDGE, *_-, I STRAIGHT EDGE OF BOARD 3/4" THICK. THIS EDGE MUST BE P[...]

ITEM PART NAME QTY. Bag of Loose Parts No. (Containing the following items} V Belt and Pulley Guard ................................... 1 W Belt Guard Clip "S". ....................................... 3 X Screw, Pan Hd. 10-32 x 1/2 .......................... 3 Y Support, Belt Guard ...................................... 1 Z Belt Guard Sup[...]

assembly Before mountingthe saw on legs, a stand or a bench, the Table Insert and Blade Squareness must be checked at this time. INSTALLING HANDWHEELS 1. Line up FLAT SPOTS on shaft and Handwheel, push Handwheel onto shaft. Install screw and Iockwasher to lock Handwheel on shaft. ELEVATION HANDWHEEL LOCKWASHER 10-32 X 314 IN. PHILLIPS HEAD SCREW TI[...]

ASSEMBUNG STEEL LEGS 1. From among the loose parts, find the following hard- ware: *24 Truss Head Screws, 1/4-20 x 1/2" long *24 Lockwasher, 1/4 External *24 Hex Nuts, 1/4-20 *8 Hex Nuts,318-16 *4 Leveling Feet Items marked with an asterik (*) are shown actual size. 1/4-20 x 1/2 IN. TRUSS HEAD SCREW 3/8 - 16 HEX NUT © 1/4 IN EXTERNAL LOCKWASH[...]

assembly 2. Place saw on legs so that holes in bottom of saw line up with holes in top of legs. 3. Install screws, washers, Iockwashers and nuts as shown. / SAW BASE ! FLAT WASHER ..----_ _ I ! END STIFFENER'_ k i FLAT WASHER -----'_ LOCKWASHER If you mount the saw on any other bench, make sure that there is an opening in the top of the b[...]

2. Insert four (4) 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 in. long screws through hole in each Extension. 3. Position extension against table so screws extend through hole in fable. 4. Install flat washers, Iockwashers, and nuts on the screws... DO NOT TIGHTEN. SAW TABLE 1 (REF) 2 3 4 5. Line up the rear edge of extension with the rear edge of the table and top surface[...]

assembly 2. Insert two 3/4 inch screws though two flat washers then through holes in switch holes in switch. 3. Insert screws through holes eight and ten in front fence guide bar as illustrated. 4. Install two Iockwasher and nuts. Tighten nuts. J ". IOTH HOLE JAM NUT 5/16-18 LOCKWASHER • .u,_. ,, "_,.._ /8TH HOLE FRONT FENCE GUIDE BAR[...]

6. Turn front bar end for end and insert bolts through holes in middle and on right sides of front of saw table as illustrated. Install Iockwashers and nuts. DON'T SCREW NUTS ON ALL THE WAY, just get them started on the screws. 7. Insert 1-1/4 long screwthough slot in bar that matches hole in bracket. Install spacer, Iockwasher and nut. DON&ap[...]

assembly 6. Slide the Bars so that screws are in the MIDDLE of t he slotted holes. 7. PositionRipFenceoverMiterGaugeGroove, holding up the rear end while engaging front end with Bar. Lower Fence onto table. 8. Raise blade all the way up. 9. Carefully move Fence against blade. 10. Move Front Bar until "0" mark on Rip Scale is approximately[...]

ALIGNING RiP FENCE The Fence should slide easily alongthe Bare and always remain in alignment (parallel to sawblade and Miter Gauge Grooves). The alignment is maintained by a spring underneath the Fence which bears against the Front Guide Bar. To move the Fence, loosen the Lock Handle and grasp the Fence with one hand at the trent. For very close a[...]

assembly If the Fence does not slide easily along the Bars, the pressure of the spring can be REDUCED. 1. Loosen the screws. 2. Move spring slightly toward rear of Fence. Tighten screws. WARNING: Toavoid Injury from jarnsorklckbacks, be sure to push properly adjusted Lock Lever all the way down until the lever rests on the stop before using the Rip[...]

ADJUSTING RiP SCALE POINTER 1. Turn Elevation Handwheel clockwise until blade is up as high as it will go. IMPORTANT: BLADE must be SQUARE (90°) to TABLE, in order to ALIGN Rip Scale. 2. Position Fence on right side of sawblade so that it touches the sides of the teeth, tighten Lock Handle. 3. Loosen screw holding the Pointer, adjust so that it po[...]

assemb|y 6. Insert Spreader Rod into Spreader Support until pin fits into notch. Insert Thumbscrew and tighten it. THUMB SCREW SPREADER ROD FLAT SURFACE (INTO SUPPORT) 17 " U SPREADER SUPPORT 7. Slide Spreader Rod into Blade Guard Support until end of Rod is even with edge of Support. Tighten Hex Head Screw in Support. 8. Attach Spre[...]

15.IMPORTANT: To work properly, the Spreader must always be PARALLEL to the sawblade and adjusted so the cut workplece will pass on either side at the Spreader without binding or skewing to the side. NOTE: The Spreader is thinner than the width of the cut (KERF) by approximately six thicknesses of paper. KERF WOOD SPREADER ..__ -- . .... LOOKING DO[...]

assembly 5. From among the loose parts, find the following hardware: *4 Carriage Bolts, 5/16-18 x 3/4 *4 Hex Nuts 5t16-18 *4 Lockwashers, 5/16 External Type 1 Motor Pulley 1 Belt Guard "L" Bracket 1 Belt Guard Support Bracket Items marked with an asterisk (*) are shown actual size. = == i ,=,,,,, H i , i= ,1= POSITIONING MOTOR ON MOTOR MO[...]

4. iMPORTANT: Measurethe distance from end of Motor shaftto Pulley, Mark this dimension down; you will need it later when reinstalling the Pulley. 5. Make sure blade is 90°totable, raise it allthe way up. 6. Lift Motor until edge of washer is evenwith end of slot tighten pivot screw. Inthis position, pull Motor toward you (pins will slide out of C[...]

assembly iNSTALLiNG BELT GUARD Model 113.298721 & 113.298761 1. install three Clips (furnished with Guard) 90° apart starting with one Clip at the end of the Guard as shown. LONG END of Clip facing AWAY from you. BELT GUARD OPENING _ CLIPS N LONG END 2. Reinstall Motor Pulley the same way it waswhen you aligned the Belt, 3. Place Belt on Saw P[...]

getting to know your saw 9 SAWBLADE J 7 BLADE GUARD S TABLE INSERT |0 EXACT-I-CUT ANTIKICKBACK PAWLS 6 MITER GAUGE RiP FENCE HOLES; FOR ATTACHING FACING RiP FENCE LOCK HANDLE 4 TILT LOCK HANDLE (UNDERNEATH TABLE) 2 ELEVATION HANDWHEEL 3 TiLT HANDWHEEL 1 ON-OFF SWITCH ON-OFF SWITCH CAUTION: Before turning switch "ON", make sure the blade g[...]

getting to know your saw 2 3 4 5 ELEVATION HANDWHEEL ... elevates or Iowersthe blade, Turnclockwiseto elevate, counter- clockwise to lower. TILT HANDWHEEL...tilts the blade for bevel cutting. Turn clockwise to tilt toward left, counter- clockwise to tilt toward dght. When the blade is tilted to the LEFT as far as it will go, it should be at 45"[...]

NEVER OPERATE THE SAW WITHOUT THE PROPER INSERT IN PLACE. USE THE SAW- BLADE INSERT WHEN SAWING. USE THE COMBINATION DADO MOLDING INSERT WHEN USING A DADO OR MOLDING HEAD. REMOVING AND iNSTALLiNG SAWBLADE WARNING: For your own safety, turn switch "OFF"and remove plug from power sourceoutlet before removing or installing sawblade. A. Raise[...]

safety instructions for basic saw operations BEFORE EACH USE: 1. Inspect your saw. A. To avoid injury from accidental starting, unplug the saw, turn the switch off and remove the Switch Key before raising or removing the Guard, changing the cutting tool, changing the setup or adjusting anything. B. Check for alignment of moving pads, binding of mov[...]

D. Plan your cut to avoid KICKBACKS and THROW- BACKS - when a part or all of the workpiece binds on the blade and is thrown violently back toward the front of the saw. f. Never cut FREEHAND: Always use either a Rip Fence, Miter Gauge or fixture to position and guide the work, so it won't twist, bind on the blade and kickback. 2. Make sure ther[...]

safety for basic saw operations BEFORE LEAVING THE SAW 1. Turn the saw off, 2. Wait for blade to stop spinning. 3. Make workshop child-proof. Lock the shop. Discon- i i,,i basic saw operation - using the miter gauge CROSSCUTTING, MITER CUTTING, BEVEL CUT- 2. TING, COMPOUND MITER CUI-rlNG and when RAB- BETING across the end of a narrow workpiece, th[...]

.YWOOD AUXILIARY PANEL WORK SUPPORT Make using a piece of 3/4" and 3/8" plywood. Fasten together wtih glue and wood screws. Use this Auxiliary Panel Work Support only when cutting large panels that require the Rip Fence to be positioned past the exposed side of the extension. 3-5/8 FACE & EDGE MUST BE PARALLEL 3/8 PLYWOOD NOTE: All di[...]

basic saw operation REPETITIVE CUTTING REPETITIVE CUTTING is known as cutting a quantity of pieces the same length without having to mark each piece. 1. Use the Stop Rods (optional accessory) only for cutting duplicate pieces 6 inches long and longer. 2. Foitow all safety precautions and operational instruc- tions for cross cutting. When making rep[...]

BEVEL CROSSCUTTING BEVEL CROSSCUTTING is the same as crosscutting except that the wood is also cut at an angle, other than 90° with the flat side of the wood. Adjust the blade to the desired angle. Use the Miter Gauge in the groove to the RIGHT of the blade. It cannot be used in the groove to the LEFT because the Blade Guard will interfere. Hold t[...]

basic saw operation RIPPING Ripping - A cutting or shaping operation along the length of the workpiece. Position the Fence to the desired WIDTH OF RiP and lock in place. Before starting to alp, be sure: 1. Rip Fence is parallel to sawblade. 2. Spreader is properly aligned with sawblade. 3. Anti-Kickback Pawls are functioning properly. When ripping [...]

BEVEL RiPPiNG When bevel ripping material 6 inches or narrower, use Fence on the right side of the blade ONLY. This will provide more space between th e Fence andt he sawblade for use of a Push Stick. If the Fence is mounted to the left, the Sawblade Guard may interfere with proper use of a Push Stick. Keep your hands out of the blade path. Feed th[...]

basic saw operation Feed the work, piece by hand along the Auxiliary Fence untilthe end is approximately I inch past the front edge of the table. Continue to feed using the Push Block. Hold the workpiece in position and installthe Push Block by sliding it on top of the Auxiliary Fence/Work Support (this may raise Guard). WARNING: Toavoid blade cont[...]

CUTTING PANELS When cutting panels (whenever fence is positioned outside of table surface), ALWAYS use the Auxiliary Fence/Work Support. 1. Unlock Fence and raise rear end. 2. Position Auxiliary Fence/Work Support as shown and attach it with two "C" clamps. RABBETING AUXILIARY PANEL/ RABBETING is known as cutting out a section of the come[...]

basic saw operation DADOING Instructions for operating the Dado Head are contained in booklet furnished with the Dado Head. The arbor on the saw, is only long enough so that the widest cut that can be made is 13/16 inch wide. It is not necessary to install the outside loose collar before screwing on the arbor nut. Make sure the arbor nut is tight. [...]

adjustments WARNING: For your own salety, turn switch "OFF" and remove plug from power source outlet before making any adjustments. MITER GAUGE NOTE: The Slotsfor the Stop Pin and the graduations are manufactured to very close tolerances which pro- vide accuracy for average woodworking. In some cases where extreme accuracy is required, wh[...]

adjustments 3. Place the head of a combination square in the GROOVE. Adjust blade of square so that it just touches the tip of the MARKED tooth. 4. Move square to REAR, rotate blade to see if MARKED tooth again touches blade of square. 5. If tooth touches square at FRONT and REAR. sawblade is PARALLEL to Miter Gauge Groove. 6. If tooth does not tou[...]

BLADE TILT, OR SQUARENESS OF BLADE TO TABLE When the Bevel Pointer is pointing directly to the "0" mark on the Bevel Scale, the sawblade should make a SQUARE cut 90 ° to the table. 90° Position To check for SQUARENESS: WARNING: For your own safety, turn switch "OFF" and remove plug from power source outlet. 1. Raise blade all [...]

ad ustments C. If blade is NOT SQUARE to table.., the 90 • Stop Screw must be ADJUSTED. 1. Unscrew 90 ° Stop Screw three to four turns using 3/16 inch Hex "L" wrench. 2. Turn Tilt Handwheel clockwise one turn, then turn Handwheel counterclockwise until blade is square with table. 3. Screw 90 ° Stop Screw IN until it stops. Check once [...]

maintenance WARNING: For your own safety, turn switch "OFF" and remove plug from power source outlet before maintaining or lubricating your saw. Do not allow sawdust to accumulate inside the saw. Frequently blow out any dust that may accumulate inside the saw cabinet and the motor, Frequently clean your cutting tools with Craftsman Gum an[...]

trouble shooting WARNING: For your own safety, turn switch "OFF" and always remove plug from power source outlet before trouble shooting. TROUBLE SHOOTING - GENERAL TROUBLE i Excessive vibration Cannot make squ are cut when crosscutting. Cut binds, burns or stalls motor when ripping. 2. 3. 4. 5. Cut not true at 90 ° or 1. 45° positions.[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING - MOTOR (Cont'd) TROUBLE Motor starts slowly or fails to come up to full speed Motor overheats Starting switch in motor will not operate Motor stalls. 1. (resulting in blown fuses or tripped 2. circuit breakers) Frequent opening o! fuses or circuit breakers PROBABLE CAUSE 1. Low voltage. 2. Windings burned out or open. 3. Start[...]

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repair parts PARTS LiST FOR CRAFTSMAN 10 INCH TABLE SAW MODEL 113.298721 AND 113.298761 ! L FIGURE 3- ON-OFF POWER OUTLET KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION . fi= 60375 Cord, Molded 60380 Housing, Switch 9-22255 Key, Switch 60374 Switch, Locking 60377 Cover, Switch 448007 Screw, Pan Hd. No. 6 x 3/4 5O[...]

PARTs LiST FOR CRAFTSMA_ 10 iNCH TABLE SAW MODEL 113.298721 A_E) 113.298761 FIGURE 4 - TABLE EXTENSIONS [" KIEY PART -- I NO. NO. i 1 9-22261 2 STD541231 3 STD551231 4 STD523t07 5 STD551031 6 818308 7 62539 8 STD523112 DESCRIPTION 1 Extension, Table 12 x27 " Nut, Hex 5/16-18 * Lockwasher, External 5/16 " Screw, Hex Head 5/16-18 x3/4 [...]

repair Parts PARTs L'IST FOR CRAFTSMAN 10 iNCH TABLE. SAW MODEL 173.2S872_ AND _l,_.2987S_ 2 / 12 N°- 4-40 x1/4 / x 1/2 I 52[...]

PARTS LIST FOR CRAFTSMAN 10 INCH TABLE SAW MODEL "! 13.298721 AND 113.298761 FIGURE 6 - MITER GAUGE ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. 1 62693 2 62692 3 STD551031 4 37893 5 STD510803 6 135 7 37895 8 37896 9 9417295 10 62230 11 STD541231 12 62225 13 62383 14 60288 DESCRIPTION Plug, Button Knob, Miter Gauge (Includes Key No. 1) * Washer, Plain, 21/64 x 1[...]

repair parts PARTS LiST FOR CRAFTSMAN 10 INCH TABLE SAW MODEL 113.298721 AND 113.298761 I 2 3 _) _::::::_ - / / / / / / / 6 12 4 5 ! 10 / 9 FIGURE 7 - GUARD ASSEMBLY DESCRIPTION Nut, Push Pin 1/4 x 1-1/2 Support, Guard Guard, Saw Pin, 1/4x 1-3/4 * Washer, 17/64 x 5/8 x 1/16 KEY, PART , NO,, NO. 1 60208 2 62391 3 62395 4 62389 5 62390 6 STD551025 7 [...]

PARTS LiST FOR CRAFTSMAN 10 iNCH TABLE SAW MODEL 113.298721 AND 11:3.298761 3 4 5 1 5 4 1 f 12 11 2_ 2 / ,/ KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 PART NO. 60314 819441 62554 STD551225i STD541025 62553 STD541237, 803835-t FIGURE 8 - LEG SET 9 10 11 12 DESCRIPTION Screw, Serrated Truss HcI. 1/4-20 x 1/2 Leg Stiffener, Side * Lockwasher, Ext. 1/4 * Nut, Hex 1/4-20 [...]

SERVICE MODEL NO'S, 113.298721 113.298761 HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS 10-iNCH TABLE SAW Now that you have purchased your 10 inch Table Saw, should a need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply contact any Sears Service Center and most Sears, Roebuck and Co. stores. Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when you call or visit. The model [...]