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Page 1: ...fully _R_FTSMAN instruct a WARNING FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING TOOL REVIEW SAFETY RULES AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FREQUENTLY 12 RADIAL ARM SAW This booklet is provided for your convenience in the use and care of your new Craftsman Saw hose instructions include operation usage precautions preventive maintenance main tens 1co z _ther pertinrnt data to assist you ia assuric...

Page 2: ...with all local codes and ordinances Do not modify the plug provided if it will not fit the outlet have the proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician Improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock The conductor with insulation having an outer surface that is green with or without yellow stripes is the equipment grounding conductor If repair ...

Page 3: ...able frame or front legs if so equipped Use sturdy outrigger supports if any table extensions are attached to the saw AI1electrica co_mections have been made for you to operate your machine on 208 to 240 volts power supply For change to I20 volt on single phase models refer to connection dia gram on the motor name olate and page 19 of this manual 1 Wipe tracks with clean dry cloth insert motor ass...

Page 4: ...g the factory Rough handling in shipment can at times affect adjustments Because of this we recommend alignment check before operation You will also find that because of overload and various excessive stresses and strains realignment and minor adjustments may periodically become necessary to maintain complete accuracy Provisions are made for complete adjustment of all positions so that your Crafts...

Page 5: ...uspended by four speciM tolerance grease packed_ double shic d bali bearings These bearings are mounted on two straight bearing s mfts and two eccentric bearing shafts In proper adjustment the top and bottom radii of all four bearings should be in contact with the arm tracks for their entire length and head shou d roll freely but with some resistance Exces sive bearing pressure will cause digicult...

Page 6: ...e over ad justing cleats by moving the arm on the col umn and the rolierhead along the arm tracks d If the bottom of the arbor wrench in vertical position does not just touch the table top at all positions over the cleats adjustment is necessary To readjust Main Table a Loosen Iocking nuts holding center cleat to table frame b c Loosen all locking nuts at both sides of the main table frame except ...

Page 7: ...inent on the cut stock d_e rear teeth are not exactly following the front teeth and adjustment is necessary The arcs of the rear teeth start at the bottom front o the stock and travel up and baek Repea_ this same operation whh the stock against the left side of the guide fence _l J adjust when marks are on stock cut on right side Sure _ 3 a Disengage bevel clamp handle b Loosen right attd left loc...

Page 8: ...rs are against blade Tighten arbor nut securely using both wrenches provided 4 DO Keep saw blade sharp and properly set 5 DO Use anti kickback attachment on guard 6 DO Keep arm tracks and bearing surfaces clean and dry Periodic cleaning with dry cleaner is recommended 7 DO Periodically recheck alignment 8 DOmRemove blade but not arbor collars and nut when using rear shaft 9 DOmKeep motor air slots...

Page 9: ...etaining nut therefore the arbor nut should be checked periodically and tightened if necessary Never cycle the tool on and off rapidly as forces can be pro duced which will loosen the arbor nut If the arbor nut should ever loosen allow the blade to come to a complete stop and re tighten the arbor nut securely but not excessively using both wrenches provided Read through and study the pictorial ope...

Page 10: ...all crosscutting operations MITER ReadFig _ Release armclamp handle lift miler latch Swing a_ tod_ired angle shownonmiter scale Fo_ 45 miter cut_4 rightor left locate the miter latch inthe proper 45 c Rumn slot Securely bck armwithclamphandle Intermediate angles 10cA armin positionwith armclamphandle only Cutting eolian sameascro_ cut IN RIP OUT RIP CROSS CUT MITER Read Fig C Stad witharm l_ked in...

Page 11: ...aL When sf_rt_ng cut hold material tirmty down on _ble and back against guide Feed evenly COMPOUND MITER Read Figs Ao g end D _or_ in hovel cut off pesiHan Li_ roller lot h rele se arm omp handle Swing the arm into desired miter posiHan usually 45 or in be_een angles then retook _rrn e amp bond c Pu saw across for miter curs The compound roller cut _s slmp y o comb_naHon bevel end mlter u_ BEVEL R...

Page 12: ...ting the yoke until the spring mounted yoke locator pin fails into the next hole You have now cut in the tabIe top a 1_ turn groove known as the swing Iine The saw is now in the in rip position Refer to figure 2 Loosen Rip Lock f g h k Once the 1 _ turn out is complete loek the yoke lock with your right hand and with the blade still revoIv ing push the yoke back on the track until the blade reache...

Page 13: ...wdust etc Burned relay contacts due to extended hold in periods caused by low line voltage etc Open relay coil Loose or broken connections in motor terminal box Starting relay not operating Voltage too low to permit motor to reach operating speed Fuses or circuit breakers do not have sufficient capacity Motor overloaded Fuses or circuit breakers do not have sufficient capacity Starting relay not o...

Page 14: ...0 500171 00 203356 00 82495 00 418 00 81967 00 8 934 00 545281 01 121921 00 96630 00 96631 02 12163140 Identifi Q_an Pad cation Description Iity fro 29 Capacitor Clamp 500139 00 30 8 32x3 8 T Mach Scr 2 80598 00 31 Relay Box 1 96609 02 32 FeltWasher 1 545012 00 33 StandoffBushing 2 545274 00 34 Overload Protector 65927 00 36 8 32x 1 1 8 Fit HD Scr 2 82321 00 37 8 32x5 8 Fit HD Scr 4 80595 00 38 10...

Page 15: ...ver 1 203166 01 30 6 32x 5 6 Self TapScr 2 8226 00 3 6x 3 8 Ph H_ TapScr 2 83054 00 32 Switch Support 1 203358 00 33 Switch SlideLock 1 207061 00 34 Terminal Lug 2 81771 00 35 Black Button 1 207070 00 36 RedButton 1 207070 01 37 SelfTapScrew 8 32x 1 4 1 82236 00 38 8 32x1 2 Pan Hd SCr 1 99262 08 39 8 Lock Washer 2 36524 00 40 8 32Hex Nut 2 407 00 4 Dowel Pin 8312 03 42 Groove Pin 1 82083 00 43 Ins...

Page 16: ... Clamp Assembly 1 203751 00 27 Handle Grip 1 80066 00 28 Yoke Clamp Adjuster 1 80464 00 29 Yoke 1 203665 08 31 10 24x1 1 4 SetScrew 2 82413 00 33 Bumper 1 121341 00 BASE AND COLUMN Ident_ Q on Part cation Descript_n tity No l Column 1 203139 01 2 Support Tube Bridge andScrew Assembly l 121289 00 3 Base 1 121291 01 5 5 16 18x 2 1 2 Hex Hd Capscrew 2 72382 00 7 1 4 20x 1 3 8 FlatPoint SetScrew 2 122...

Page 17: ... outer lower guard 13 on bosses located on upper guard and mount two retainers 15 using two self tapping screws 16 into pre drilled holes on outer side of guard Tighten screws to seat retainers Hang inner lower guard 13 on bosses located on guard and mount two retainers 14 using one self tapping screw 16 and one thumb screw 17 on inner side of guard Thumb screw to be used in boss nearest to kickba...

Page 18: ...4 Square Hd Mac_ Screw 5 81911 00 11 3 8 Flat Washer 5 80674 00 12 3 8 Lock Washer 5 415 00 13 3 8 16 Hex Nut 21 84180 00 14 Eyelet 3 80050 00 15 Thumb Screw 3 80455 00 16 Nameplate 1 122310 00 17 Drive Screws 4 12122 00 18 3 8 16 x 1 2 Hex Hd Cap Screw 16 82098 00 19 3 8 Flat Washer 16 82504 00 20 Table Leg 4 96960 01 21 Bracket 3 72086 00 22 5 16 18 Hex Nut 2 81956 00 23 5 16 Lock Washer 2 99384...

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Page 20: ...SEARS TOWER CHICAGO IL 60684 IHHII IIIIIII1 RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES CATALOG NUMBER 9 32499 9 32702 9 32427 9 32469 9 32477 9 32014 9 32555 9 22723 9 3217 9 3219 9 3253 9 32475 9 3257 9 4952 9 16997 9 23189 F9 RY 35026 DESCRIPTION 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 Master Combination Blade Rip Combination Blade Hollow Ground Planer Blade GeneraI Pu rpose Blade Bevel Ground Combination Blade Rip Blade 30 Tungsten...

Page 21: ...Y repairs maintenance and adjust_ _nt _hould be performeo by Sears _etvice Centers or other r _ _ t ed service organi ation_ always using C_ars replacement parts HOW TO _RDER REPAIR PARTS PART NUMBER MODEL NUMBER 901 23181 WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS ALWAYS GiVE THE FOLLOWING IrJFORMATIOIV P_IKT DE CRIPTION NAME OF ITEM 12 Rat ial Arm Saw All parts listed may be ordered frm 1 any Sears Service Cent...

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