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Page 1: ...UTION Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructionsbefore first use of this product Customer Help Line 1 800 932 3188 Safety Features Adjustments Operation Maintenance Parts List Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 USA Visit the Craftsman web page www sears com craftsman 972000 527 11 98 NRTL C ...

Page 2: ...es IL 60179 Your saw has many features for making cutting operations more pleasant and enjoyable Safety performance and dependability have been given top priority in the design of this saw making it easy to maintain and operate _ CAUTION Carefully read through this entire owner s manual before using your new saw Pay close attention to the Rules For Safe Operation and all Safety Alert Symbols inclu...

Page 3: ...ilure to comply can result in accidents involving fire electric shock or serious personal injury Save owner s manual and review frequently for continuing safe operation and instructing others who may use this tool _ WARNING Do not connect your scroll saw to a power soume until you have assembled and adjusted the saw as described in this manual and have read and understood all precautions and opera...

Page 4: ...should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate propedy and perform its intended function Check for alignment of moving pads binding of moving pads breakage of pads saw stability mounting and any other conditions that may affect its operation A guard or other part that is damaged must be properly repaired or replaced by a qualified service technician at a Sears store to avoid dsk of ...

Page 5: ...a firm level workbench or table The most comfort able saw table height is at approximately hip height M AVOID AWKWARD OPERATIONS AND HAND POSITIONS where a sudden slip could cause your hand to move into the blade ALWAYS make sure you have good balance Do not cut pieces of material that are too small to hold comfortably in your hand M REPLACEMENT PARTS All repairs whether electrical or mechanical s...

Page 6: ...hold current Do not operate this tool on direct current DC A substantial voltage drop will cause a loss of power and the motor will overheat If the saw does not operate when plugged into an outlet double check the power supply GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS In the event of a malfunction or breakdown grounding provides a path of least resistance for electdc current to reduce the risk of electdc shock This ...

Page 7: ... the length of the workpiece Saw Blade Path The area directly in line over under behind or in front of the blade As it applies to the workpiece that area which will be or has been cut by the blade Set The distance that the tip of the saw blade tooth is bent or set outward from the face of the blade SPM Strokes per minute Used in reference to blade movement Throw Back Throwing of a workpiece in a m...

Page 8: ...he saw identified all parts and satisfactorily operated your new saw Note If any parts are damaged or missing do not attempt to plug in the power cord and turn the switch on untilthe damaged or missing parts are obtained and are installed correctly Your scroll saw table was covered with a lubricant and a cover at the factory to prevent rust Remove the plastic cover and clean with a soft cloth and ...

Page 9: ...against table Make no edjustmonte untill Scroll Saw has come to a complete stop Do not remove cutoff pieces untilblade has stepped Maintain proper adjustment of bladetension Do not expose to rain or uee in damp locations Pare au propla eaguridad lee el manual del usuarlosntce do uear le sierra inglatedore i 24 inch Scroll Saw 92511725SPM 1 4A120VOLTS 60lb AC ONLY WARNING use IDF NTICAL REPLACEMENT...

Page 10: ...proxi mately 825 SPM TOOLLESS BLADE HOLDERS Retain and position the blade without the use of additional tools Use the knobs for plain end blades or use the designed slots for pin type blades BLADE TENSION KNOBS Blade tension is controlled by a dual knob tension control system The inner smaller knob tension adjusting knob is for making adjustments of the blade tension The outer larger knob quick re...

Page 11: ...ee Fi ure 5 If the scroll saw is to be used in a permanent applica tion we recommend that you secure It in a permanent location such as a workbench When mounting the saw to a workbench holes should be drilled through the supporting surface of the workbench using dimen sions illustrated Each hole in the base of the saw should be bolted securely using 3 8 in diameter machine bolts lock washers and h...

Page 12: ...OUNTING BOARD Fig 6 _1 WARNING To prevent accidental starting that could cause possible serious personal injury turn off the saw remove the switch key and unplug the saw before making any adjustments HOLD DOWN FOOT BLADE GUARD See Fi ura 7 The hold down foot blade guard should be adjusted so it contacts the top surface of the work being cut Tighten adjusting knob after adjustment has been made Loo...

Page 13: ... the approximate table angle for bevel cutting When greater precisionis required make practice cuts on scrap material and adjust the table as necessary for your requirements An adjustable zero degree stop is provided to quickly return the table to the zero degree setting Loosen the table lock knob and push down on the right side of the table If the table stops at 0 the zero degree stop Is properly...

Page 14: ...d down foot must be adjusted Loosen the foot adjusting setscrew See Fi ura 4 To center the hold down foot around the saw blade slide the hold down foot to the side Tighten the foot adjusting knob UPPER PI_ PINEND_rHOLD DOWNFOOT_ BLADE Fig 11 To tension the blade rotate the quick release knob outer larger knob 1 4 turn to the rightor clockwise to apply tension to the blade Fine adjustments of the b...

Page 15: ...djusting knob TENSIONADJUSTINGKNOB TO INCREASE TENSION TO DECREASE TENSION g PLAINEND BLADE 0e Fig 12 ADJUSTING BLADE TENSION See Fi ures 13 and 14 Turn off and unplug the saw _k WARNING Failure to ur_plugyour saw could result in accidental starting causing possible serious personal injury Tension adjusting knob is on the top of the saw See Fi ure 5 Rotate the quick release knob outer larger knob ...

Page 16: ... one inch the user must guide the workpiece very slowly into the blade and take extra care not to bend or twist the blade while cutting When choosing a blade to use with your scrow saw consider the following carefully Very fine narrow blades should be used to scroll cut in thin material 1 4 in thick or less Most blade packages state the size or thick ness and type of material which that blade is i...

Page 17: ... scroll cuts simply remove the blade from the blade holders as described in the Installing Blades section and remove the board from the table DRILLHOLE INTERIOR CUT WORKPIECE Fig 15 STACK CUTTING Gee Fi ure 16 After becoming well acquainted with your saw through practice and experience you may wish to try stack cutting Stack cutting may be used when several identical shapes need to be cut Several ...

Page 18: ...eces too small to hold by hand Always use extra supports tables saw homes blocks etc for any workpiece large enough to tip when not held down to the table top Never use another person as a substitute for a table extension or as additional support for a workpiece or to help feed support or pull the workpiece When cutting an irregularly shaped workpiece plan your work so it will not pinch the blade ...

Page 19: ...e wax to the table top so the wood slides easily while cutting ARM BEARINGS See Fi ure 17 Lubricate the arm bearings after every 50 hours of use or whenever there is a squeak coming from the bearings Carefully place the saw on its side as shown in Fi ure17 Squirt a few drops of SAE20 oil in the small hole in the middle of the slot Lubricate both upper arm and lower arm bearings Let oil soak in ove...

Page 20: ...power switch Remove wood Tum saw back on to resume cutting Blades breaking 1 Too much tension 2 Feeding too quickly 3 Wrong blade 4 Blade twisting in wood 2 3 4 Adjust tension Reduce feed rate Narrow blades for cutting thin wood or tight comers and turns wide blades for thicker wood or wide turns Reduce side pressure on blade check blade tension Vibration there is always some vibration when the sa...

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Page 22: ...1 CRAFTSMAN SCROLL SAW MODEL NO 315 216230 4 5 _ __ _ 14 _ 17 19 817 16 29 FIGURE A 3O 10 22 I ...

Page 23: ... Label 1 Screw 5 16 18 x 1 in Hex Hd 4 Washer Flat 5 16 in 10 Arbor Adjustment Screw 4 Lock Nut 4 Key Part No Number 18 977123 001 19 977160 001 20 977146 001 21 977161 001 22 977107 001 23 977172 001 24 977125 001 25 980752 001 26 977114 001 27 977157 001 28 STD551010 29 977116 001 30 STD551031 31 STD551025 32 977158 001 33 977165 001 Description Quan Shaft Bushing 4 Thrust Washer 4 Body 1 Rear T...

Page 24: ...3 2 4 5 CRAFTSMAN SCROLL SAW MODEL NO 315 216230 6 10 11 12 7 13 14 J 15 17 FIGURE B 20 18 9 ...

Page 25: ... Screw M 4 x 10 Rd Hd 3 Star Washer 3 Guard 1 No Number 13 977111 001 14 STD502502 15 STD522510 16 STD541025 17 977137 001 18 977112 001 19 989039 002 20 612444 001 21 977156 001 22 977148 001 23 977176 001 24 977177 001 Description Quan Balance Weight 1 Set Screw 114 20 x 114 in I Screw I 4 20 x I in Hex Hd 1 Hex Nut 1 4 20 1 Motor Includes Key Nos 18 20 22 I Switch 2 speod I Switch Key I Switch ...

Page 26: ...ro 33 31 CRAFTSMAN SCROLL SAW MODEL NO 315 216230 1 FIGURE C i ...

Page 27: ... Knob 1 Rubber Boot 1 Cam 1 Spring 1 Blade Tension Rod 1 Rocker Upper 1 No Number 18 977124 001 19 STD502505 20 977139 001 21 977141 001 22 977132 001 23 24 977154 001 25 977175 001 26 977169 001 27 977138 002 28 980755 001 29 977152 001 30 977117 001 31 977151 001 32 STD852005 33 977167 001 972000 527 Description Ouan Rocker Lower 1 Set Screw 114 20 x I12 In 4 UpperArm 1 Shaft 2 Lower Arm 1 Saw B...

Page 28: ...4455 For the repair or replacement parts you need Call 6 am 11 pm CST 7 days a week PartsDirect 1 800 366 PART 1 800 366 7278 Pars ordenar piezas con entrega a domicilio 1 800 659 7084 For the location of a Sears Parts and Repair Center in your area Call 24 hoursa day 7 days a week 1 800 488 1222 For information on purchasing a Sears Maintenance Agreement or to inquire about an existing Agreement ...

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