Craftsman 137.216020, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...this Scroll Saw read this manual and follow all its Safety Rules and Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Operation Maintenance Parts List Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 USA Visit our Craftsman website www sears com craftsman Part No 137216020001 Printed in China ...

Page 2: ... or rental purposes This warranty does not include expendable parts such as lamps batteries bits or blades This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 _ WARNING l Some dust created by using power tools contains chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer and birth defect...

Page 3: ...rds fire hazards or damage to the tool use proper circuit protection This tool is wired at the factory for 110 120 Volt operation It must be connected to a 110 120 Volt 15 Ampere time delay fuse or circuit breaker To avoid shock or fire replace power cord immediately if it is worn cut or damaged in any way Before using your tool it is critical that you read and understand these safety rules Failur...

Page 4: ... user and all bystanders must read and understand operator s manual before using this product KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM BLADE Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in serious personal injury SUPPORT AND CLAMP WORK DANGER I DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury _ WARNING J WARNING indicates a potentially hazard...

Page 5: ... locations or expose them to rain or snow Keep work area well lit 10 KEEP CHILDREN AWAY All visitors and bystanders should be kept a safe distance from work area MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD PROOF with padlocks master switches or by removing starter keys DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed USE THE RIGHT TOOL Do not force the tool or an attachment ...

Page 6: ...han using your hand and it frees both hands to operate the tool 19 DISCONNECT TOOLS FROM POWER SOURCE before servicing and when changing accessories such as blades bits and cutters REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL STARTING Make sure switch is in the OFF position before plugging the tool in USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES Consult this Operator s Manual for recommended accessories The use of improper ac...

Page 7: ...r lubricating and changing accessories 23 WARNING Dust generated from certain materials can be hazardous to your health Always operate saw in well ventilated area and provide for proper dust removal 24 DANGER J People with electronic devices such as pacemakers should consult their physician s before using this product Operation of electrical equipment in close proximity to a heart pacemaker could ...

Page 8: ...e starting the saw Recheck and adjust tension as needed BLADE TEETH MUST POINT downward toward the table IF YOU ARE NOT thoroughly familiar with the operation of a Scroll Saw obtain advice from your supervisor instructor or other qualified person 11 TABLE MUST BE CLEARED of all debris before operating saw Do not perform lay out set up or assemble work on the table when the saw is in operation SERI...

Page 9: ...sing against the blade Slowly feed the workpiece into the moving blade 20 WHEN CUTTING a large workpiece MAKE SURE the material is supported at table height 21 EXERCISE CAUTION when cutting workpieces that are round or irregularly shaped Round items will roll and irregularly shaped workpieces can pinch the blade 22 23 24 25 ALWAYS release blade tension before loosening the blade holder screw MAKE ...

Page 10: ... risk of electric shock The conductor with the green insulation with or without yellow stripes is the equipment grounding conductor If repair or replacement of the electrical cord or plug is necessary do not connect the equipment grounding conductor to a live terminal CHECK with a qualified electrician or service person if you do not completely understand the grounding instructions or if you are n...

Page 11: ...ctrician check the receptacle This tool is for indoor use only Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations This tool must be grounded while in use to protect the operator from electric shock Never remove the grounding prong from the power cord If damaged discontinue use of unit and contact customer service for a replacement cord Fig 1 Three Pronged Plug Grounding Prong Properly Grounded Three P...

Page 12: ...proper accessories may cause hazards Supplied 7 3 mm T Wrench Not Supplied Adjustable Wrench _ 1 1 i l n _ Combination Square Phillips Screwdriver 5 mm Hex Wrench Visit your Sears Hardware Department or see the Sears Power and Hand Tool Catalog for the following accessories ITEM Pin end saw blades Plain end saw blades Sears may recommend other accessories not listed in this manual See your nearest...

Page 13: ...o clean the scroll saw 1 Remove the scroll saw from the carton by lifting the saw by the back of the upper frame 2 Place the saw on a secure stationary work surface 3 Separate all parts from the packing material Check each one with the illustration below to make certain all items are accounted for before discarding any packing material CAUTION Do not lift this saw by the arm that holds the blade t...

Page 14: ... GuardFoot LockKnob Upper Arm Blade GuardFoot Worktable Blade Holder LockScrew Mounting Holes BevelScale Sawdust Collection Port TableLockKnob Sawdust Blower Bellows Seat Tension Knob Blade Storage ON OFF Variable Speed Control Knob Mounting Holes Motor ...

Page 15: ...be is directed toward the blade and workpiece SAWDUST COLLECTION PORT Allows vacuum hose or attachments to be used to remove the sawdust from under the table and base TABLE LOCK KNOB Securely locks the table at the angle desired for bevel cutting VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL KNOB Variable switch dial allows greater versatility when cutting a variety of materials Adjust the speed to the desired setting b...

Page 16: ...ine of sight of the workpiece moving in line toward the saw blade edge SURFACE Top of workpiece being cut TRAILING EDGE The end of the workpiece edge last cut by the saw blade WORKPIECE Material on which the cutting operation is being performed Leading edge Saw blade path Kerf Workpiece Trailing edge ...

Page 17: ... is NOT supplied with the saw The hardware as shown in Fig A should be used Fig A STORING THE T WRENCH FIG B The left rear side of the body 1 has a U Shaped clamp holder 2 designed to store the T wrench 3 Position the shaft of the T wrench handle into the U shaped clamp holder as shown Fig B 2 BLADE STORAGE FIG C The blade storage 1 is located on the right rear side of the scroll saw body The blad...

Page 18: ...anually remove sawdust by first unplugging the saw from the power source then removing the three screws 2 on the left side of saw holding the plate cover After cleaning all sawdust buildup reattach the plate and screws before restarting the saw This will keep your saw cutting efficiently Fig E I_h WARNING To prevent fire hazard clean and remove sawdust from under the saw frequently To prevent sawd...

Page 19: ...d lower blade holders should not be over or under tightened The slot must be slightly wider than the thickness of the blade After the blade is installed the blade tension mechanism will keep the pin end in place PIN END BLADE REMOVAL FIG G H 1 Loosen the tension on the blade by turning the tension knob counterclockwise Fig G 2 Remove the blade 2 from the upper 3 and lower 4 blade holder by pulling...

Page 20: ...he lower blade holder 5 and then the upper blade pin in the upper blade holder 6 Fig J 2 Check to see that the pins are properly located in the upper 6 and the lower 5 blade holders Fig J PLAIN END BLADE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION This scroll saw accepts 5 inch plain end or pin end blades to cut a wide variety of materials Plain end type blades are recommended whenever fine accurate and intricate wo...

Page 21: ... and lifting the blade through the access hole 9 in the table 10 Fig N 2 Loosen the upper blade holder 2 by turning the blade holder set screw 3 counterclockwise using the supplied T wrench Fig M NOTE The hex screw 4 on the left side is used for fine adjustments and is only adjusted if the blade is not perpendicular to the table You need a 5 mm hex wrench for hex hex screw 4 Fig M 3 Fig N PLAIN EN...

Page 22: ...ob 5 clockwise If the tension is too tight turn counterclockwise If too loose turn the lever clockwise Do not make too tight or blade will easily break in use Fig P 900 0 Bevel Adjustment Fig Q R 1 Remove the blade guard foot 1 by using the supplied T wrench to turn the hex screw 2 counterclockwise Fig Q 2 Loosen the table lock knob 3 and move the table 4 until it is approximately at a right angle...

Page 23: ...d pressure on workpiece when cutting The blade guard foot is not designed to hold down the workpiece but is rather to help prevent the workpiece from lifting up excessively When cutting at angles the table guard foot 1 should be adjusted so it is parallel to the table and rests flat above the workpiece 1 To adjust loosen the screw 2 tilt the foot so it is parallel to table and tighten the screw 2 ...

Page 24: ...s select the narrowest blades for intricate curve cutting and the widest blades for straight and large curve cutting operations The following table represents suggestions for various materials When purchasing blades refer to the back of the package for the best use of blades and speeds on various materials Use this table as an example but practice and your own personal preference will be the best ...

Page 25: ... Alldirection cutting General cutting Better chipremoval Smooth splinterless finish Efficient chipremoval Cleanedges Eliminates underside tearout Smooth splinterless finish 1 Hard thickerwood Coarse TPI slower speed 2 Soft thinner wood FineTPI fasterspeed 3 Plastic materials Slower speed 4 Please usetheblades fortheapplications recommended bytheblade suppliers ...

Page 26: ...to restart the saw Disconnect the power supply firstly keep switch in ON position then connect the power supply the motor will start automatically Fig U VARIABLE SPEED SWITCH FIG U 1 Your saw is equipped with a variable speed control knob 1 The blade stroke rate may be adjusted by simply rotating the variable speed control knob 1 2 Turn the control knob clockwise the increase up to 1 600 strokes p...

Page 27: ...y fine narrow blades to scrollcutin thinwood1 4in thickorless Use widerblades forthicker materials butthiswillreduce theability tocut tightcurves 11 Thissawuses5 in longpinorplain endtypeblades only 12 Blades wearfasterwhencutting plywood orparticle board which isveryabrasive Angle cuttingin hardwoods reduces bladetoothset fasterduetothebladedeflection FREEHAND CUTTING FIG V _ WARNING J To avoid i...

Page 28: ...the power source outlet before moving replacing the blade or making adjustments Left Bevel Cutting Fig W Bevel cuts up to 45 degrees to the left are possible on this unit 1 Lay out or secure design to workpiece 1 2 Move the blade guard foot 2 to the highest position by loosening the blade guard foot lock knob 3 and retighten 3 Tilt the table 4 to the desired angle by loosening the table lock knob ...

Page 29: ...de guard foot 1 slightly above the top surface of the workpiece 5 Secure the blade guard foot in place by tightening the height adjustment knob 6 Remove the workpiece from the blade prior to turning the scroll saw ON Set the desired speed by turning the control knob clockwise or counterclockwise CAUTION In order to avoid uncontrollable lifting of the workpiece and reduce blade breakage do not turn...

Page 30: ...ce the workpiece on the saw table with the workpiece hole 4 over the access hole in the table 5 4 Install the blade 3 through the hole in the workpiece and tighten the tension knob 2 5 Follow the process items 3 8 under FREEHAND CUTTING OPERATIONS 6 When finished making the interior scroll cuts simply turn the scroll saw OFF remove the blade from the blade holder and remove the workpiece from the ...

Page 31: ... both carbon brushes when either has less than 1 4 in length of carbon remaining or if the spring or wire is damaged or burned To inspect or replace brushes first unplug the saw Then remove the black plastic cap 1 on the side of the motor 2 Carefully remove the spring loaded cap Then pull out the brush and replace Replace for the other side To reassemble reverse the procedure The ears on the metal...

Page 32: ...MOVAL AND INSTALLATION section 2 Reduce feed rate See BLADE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION section 3 Use narrow blade See BLADE SELECTION section 4 Avoid side pressure on blade See BLADE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION section 1 Replace defective parts before using saw again See ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND SAFETY section 2 Call Service Center Any attempt to repair this motor may create a HAZARD unless the re...

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