Craftsman 10in Flexi Drive Table Saw
Craftsman 10in Flexi Drive Table Saw
A/RS
owners
manual
MODEL NO,
113.241680
SAW WITH LEGS
TWO TABLE EXTENSIONS
AND MOTOR
Serial
Number
If within one year from the date of Purchase this Craftsman Table Saw fails due to a defect in
material or workmansnip, _ears will repair'it, free of charge.
WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY SIMPLY CONTACTING THE NEAREST SEARS
SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES.
This warranty applies only while this product is in use in 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.; Dept. 698/731A. Sears Tower, Chicago, IL 60684
7. KICKBACKS
A "KICKBACK" occurs during a rip-type
operation when a part or all of the workpiece is 5/16" APART
cutting tools can cause material to stick,jam, 2. USE SAWBLADE GUARD FOR "THRU-SAWING." 6. DO NOT PERFORM OPERATIONS "FREEHAND."
3. KEEP HANDS OUT OF PATH OF SAWBLAOE, 7. NEVER REACH AROUND OR OVER SAWBLADE.
4. USE A "PUSH-STICK" WHEN REQUIRED.
1_ WEAR SAFETY GOGGLES. S* KNOW HOW TO AVOID "KICKBACKS.'.'
WARNING: USE 120 VOLT, |5 AMP BRANCH CIRCUIT AND USE 15 AMP, TIME DELAY FUSE,
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#2 Ph|llips Screwdriver _1
Pliers J
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SHOULD BE NO GAP OR OVERLAP
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Item Part Name Qty. item Part Mame Qty.
Loose Parts Bag No. 62889 ........... 1 Loose Parts Bag No. 62891 ........... 1
(Containing the Following Items): (Containing the Following Items):
A Nut, Weld ...................... 1 A Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 x 3/4 ........ 4
B Clamp, Spreader ................ 1 B Screw, Soc. Set 1/4-20 x 1 ........ 2
C Bracket, Spreader ............... 1 C Washer, 17/64 x 5/8 x 1/32 ....... 4
D Lockwasher, External t/4 ........ 4 D Nut, Hex 1/4-20 .................. 4
D Lockwasher, External #10 ........ 2 E Nut, Wing 1/4-20 ................. 2
D Lockwasher, External 5/t6 ....... 5 F Screw, Hex Hd. 5/16-18 x 1-3/4 .... 2
E Wrench, Hex "L" 3/32 ....... 1 F Screw, Hex Hd. 5/16-18 x 3/4 ...... 1
E Wrench, Hex " L" 1/8 ............ 1 F Screw, Hex Hd. 5/16-18 x 1 ........ 2
E Wrench, Hex "L" 5/32 .......... 1 G Screw, Pan Hd. 10-32 x 3/4 ........ 2
F Tie Wire ........................ 2 H Key, Sq. 3/16 .................... 1
G Spacer, Fence Guide Bar ......... 2
H Nut, Self-Threading .............. 2
J Connector, Motor ............... 1
A B C D E
A B C
D
F
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G
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ASSEMBLY
of screw is rounded)
24 Lockwashers, 1/4 in. External Type (approx.
dia. of hole 1/4 in.)
24 Hex Nuts, 1/4- 20 (approx. dia. of hole 1/4 in.)
8 Hex Nuts, 1/2 -13 (approx. dia of hole 1/2 in.)
4 Leveling feet. END \
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Assemble the legs as shown ... STIFFENER \
1. Insert the Truss Head Screws through
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MOUNTING SAW
1. From among the loose parts, find the following
hardware:
4 Hex Head Screws, 5/16 - 18 x 1-1/4 in. long.
4 Hex Nuts, 5/16- 18 (approx. dia. of hole 5/16 in.)
4 Lockwashers, 5/16 in. External Type (approx.
dia. of hole, 5/16 in.)
8 Flat Washers, (dia. of hole 11/32 in.)
2. Place saw on legs so that holes in bottom of saw
line up with holes in top of legs.
SAW BASE
HEX HEAD SCREW _l I
FLAT WASHER----_
3. Install screws, washers, Iockwashers and nuts as !
shown. END _ ""
FLAT WASHER __
LOCKWASHER/_]:=
11-1/4
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OPENING
If you mount the saw on any other bench, make sure
that there is an opening in the top of the bench the 16-3/4"
1/2"
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-@- 7/16" DIA. HOLES .....
FRONTOFSAW
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iMPORTANT m Read Before Proceeding
Blade cannot be more than 2 inches above the table
top when tilting the sawblade to make bevel cuts or
adjustments. Lower blade to 2 inches or closer to
the table top to tilt the saw. Failure to do this may
result in damage to your saw. LOCKWASHER
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handwheel onto shaft. Install screw and Iockwasher
to lock handwheels on shaft. \,
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HEELING ADJUSTMENT or PARALLELISM
MARK'X"ON TOOTH
OF SAWBLADE TO MITER GAUGE
GROOVE
While cutting, the material must move in a straight
line PARALLEL to the SAWBLADE . . . therefore
both the miter gauge GROOVE and the RIP FENCE
must be PARALLEL to the SAWBLADE.
If the sawblade IS NOT parallel to the miter gauge
groove, the blade will bind at one end of the cut.
(This is known as "HEELING").
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To check for parallelism: //
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tiLT CLAMP SCREW
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support bearing.
NOTE: Rear screws can be reached through back
of saw. Use a 9/16-in. wrench. To reach front
support bearing screws insert open end wrench
through opening in front of base bythe tilt clamp O
screw. FRONT SUPPORT
BEARING
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WOOD BLOCK
.9. Using a wood block and hammerasshown, move
rear support bearing to right or left as required to
O
realign the blade. If necessary, shift front support
bearing in similar manner; but do NOT move front _1 \\_
support bearing unless necessary. Recheck the
alignment with the square, then securely
retighten all support bearing screws.
NOTE: Be certain that the Widest blade you use
does not contact blade insert after moving
support bearing. Check this at both 0°
(perpendicular to the table) and 45 ° bevel by
rotating the fully elevated blade by hand.
Readjust as required to maintain sufficient
clearance.
BLADE
BLADE
TILT, OR SQUARENESS
TO TABLE
90 ° (SQUARE) and 45 ° (BEVEL) STOP SCREWS.
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When the bevel pointer is pointing directly to the
"O" mark on the bevel scale, the sawlolade should
make a SQUARE cut 90 ° to the table.
To check for SQUARENESS:
WARNING: TO AVOID INJURY FROM
ACCIDENTAL START, TURN SWITCH "OFF" AND
REMOVE PLUG FROM POWER SOURCE OUTLET.
1. Blade should be all the way UP.
2. Place the square against blade. Make sure square
is not touching the TIP of one of the saw TEETH.
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If blade is NOT SQUARE to table.., the 90 ° stop 7
screw must be ADJUSTED.
A. Unscrew 90° STOP SCREW three to four turns
using 3/16 in. setscrew wrench.
B. Turn tilt handwheel clockwiseoneturn, then turn
handwheel counterclockwise until blade is
square with table.
C. Screw 90 ° stop screw IN until it stops.., check
once again for squareness and readjust screw, if
necessary.
POINTER AT
"0" POSITION
HEAD OF
COMBINATION SQUARE
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TILT MECHANISM
TILT HANDWHEEL
Lower blade to 2 inches or closer to the table top
before tilting blade. Failure to do this may result in
damage to your saw.
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THESE TWO EDGES EVEN
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SAW ARBOR
MOTOR END _-_ _-- ---_ ENO
5. Removethe plasticcoversfromthe endsofthe
SHAFTHOUSING.
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7. Insert the flexible shaft assembly through the
opening in the side of the saw base. Line up the
SQUARE END of the FLEXIBLE SHAFT with the
square hole in the arbor shaft, holding square
end of flexible shaft insert the FLEXIBLE SHAFT
into the square hole in the arbor as far as it will
go.
iMPORTANT: Make sure the FLEXIBLE SHAFT is
inserted as far as it will go. Approximately 3/4
inch.
lING HOLE
LOCKWASHER
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CAREFULLY ROTATE BLADE BY
HAND TO LINE UP SQUARE
END OF FLEXIBLE SHAFT
WITH SQUARE HOLE IN
9. Bend the SHAFT HOUSING toward the motor MOTOR CQNNECTOR
as illustrated. Insert end of LARGE FERRULE \
over MOTOR CONNECTOR and line up
SQUARE END of flexible shaft with square hole
in MOTOR CONNECTOR.
NOTE: If FLEXIBLE SHAFT is not properly
positioned in the square hole of the MOTOR
CONNECTOR it will not be possible to make
this connection. It may be necessary to carefully
rotate the blade to line up the SQUARE END of
the flexible shaft with the square hole in the
MOTOR CONNECTOR.
10. Push LARGE FERRULE as far as it will go
against the motor end cap. If it does not enter
motor end cap to ferrule bead, rotate saw blade
while pushing ferrule toward motor to permit the
square ends of the core to enter their square
mating holes deep enough to ailow ferrule to be
correctly positioned.
TABLE EXTENSION
ATTACHING AND ASSEMBLING
TABLE EXTENSIONS
From among the loose parts find the following MOUNT TO TABLE
EXTENSION USING
hardware: (Quantity indicated is for 2 extensions) 3AME ATTACHING
P'ARTS AS ON
OPPOSITE SIDE.
Ref.
No. DescflpUon Qty'. SAW TABLE
1 Corner Support Bracket ............ 4 /
2 Corner Stiffener Bracket ............ 4
3 Truss Hd. Screw, 1/4-20 x 1 ........ 16
4 External Lockwasher, 114 ........... 16 1/
HARDWARE FOR i
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E)E VIEW OF
8 BLED TABLE EXTENSION
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Insert four (4) 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 in. long screws
through holes in each EXTENSION then through
table. Install flat washer, Iockwashers, and nuts on
the screws... DO NOT TIGHTEN.
Align front edge of extension with front edge of saw
table. Pull Extension UPWARDS above table
BLOCK OF WOOD
surface . .. SLIGHTLY TIGHTEN SCREWS using
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1/2 in. wrench.
Using small block of hardwood and hammer, tap
extension DOWNWARDS at front, center and rear,
until it is EVEN with table surface ... TIGHTEN
SC REWS.
2 External Lockwashers __
2 Hex Nuts. 5/16-18 ........ ---_:F \---_-_ _ FRONT FENCE
1OTH HOLE \ _ GUIDE BAR
2. Insert two 3/4 inch screws through two flat (UPSIDE DOWN)
washers then through holes in switch.
%%"--- WASHER
3. Insert screws through holes eight and ten in front
fence guide bar as illustrated. HEX HEAD SCREW
4. Install two Iockwashers and nuts. Tighten nuts. 5/16-18 x 5/8 IN.
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5_Turn front bar end for end and insert bolts
througr_holesin m_ddleandon right sidesof
front of saw tabte as i!lustrated . . install
!ockwashers and nuts DON'T SCREW NUTS
ON ALL THE WAY. just get them started on the
sCreWS.
9. Hold rod with one hand and with a 1/2 in. wrench
or pliers start screwing on ONE of the nuts only
ATURN ORTWO . . screw on other nut the
same way
t0, Using TWO 1/2 in. wrenches or pliers tighten
both of the nuts.
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tighten screws.
SLIDE SPRING TO
ADJUST PRESSURE
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HEX SCREWS
FENCE HEAD
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BLADE S©UARE
W_TH TABLE
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TIGHTEN
SETSCREW ONLY
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SPACE EQUAL TO APPROX_
3 THICKNESSES OF PAPER KERr WOOD
ALIGNING SPREADER
WARNING: TO AVOID _NJURY FROM BLADE
ACCIDENTAL START, TURN SWITCH
REMOVE PLUG FROM POWER OUTLET.
must always be
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PARALLEL to the sawblade and in the MIDDLE of
the cut (KERr) made by the sawblade,
NOTE: The spreader is thinner than the width of the
KERr by approximately six thicknesses of paper.
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4. if the head is not square with the bar, adjustments
are required,
A. Loosen the "knob" (1) and the "two screws"
(2),
B. Position the HEAD square with the BAR using
a combination square.
C. PUSH the STOP PiN into theslot in the head a t
"0"... push the pin into the slot and twist it.
Lock the knob.
D. Recheck with the square. If the head is still not
square, loosen the screws (2) and readjust the
INDICATOR BLOCK,
E. With the head square with the bar and the pin
pushed into the slot adjust the pointer (3) to
point to "0".
F. The miter gauge head must rest on top of the
bar without being able to move up and down
. . yet it must swivel freely.
G. The swiveling movement of the head can be
adjusted by tightening or loosening the
setscrew (4) . .. using the 1/8 in. setscrew
wrench. 1/8 IN. SETSCREW
WRENCH
NOTE: The setscrew is located inside of the
head. To reach it, swivel the head to 60
degrees and turn the miter gauge upside
down.
PLUGGING IN MOTOR
1. From among the loose parts, find two wire ties.
2. Route motor cord along right side of cabinet and
snap ties in 1/4" hole in side of cabinet. Secure
two cords in wire ties.
3. Plug motor cord into outlet on side of switch box.
WiRE TIES
8 TABLE,NSERT / /__
M,TER
OAUGE 10EXACT-I-COT
1 > ANT'Z'C@CK
LOCK HANDLE _ \ _.._._iit_.._ / _ v.w
y ATTACHING FACING
(UNDERNEATH TABLE) _
1 ON-OFF SWITCH
CAUTION: Before turning switch on, make sure the
blade guard is correctly installed and operating
properly,
The On-Off Switch has a locking feature. THIS
FEATURE IS INTENDED TO PREVENT
UNAUTHORIZED AND POSSIBLE HAZARDOUS
USE BY CHILDREN AND OTHERS,
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2 ELEVATION HANDWHEEL , . . elevates or 6 MITER GAUGE _ .nead is locked in position
lowers the blade. Turn clockwise to elevate... for crosscutting or mitering by tightening the
counterclockwise to lower. lock knob. ALWAYS LOCK IT SECURELY
NOTE: Any time sawbiade has been elevated WHEN tN USE,
to 2-5/8 inches or higher above the table it will There are slots for the stop pin at the 45 degree
be necessary to lower the blade by turning the right and left positions forconveniently setting
elevation handwhee! 5 turns counterclockwise the Miter Gauge to cut miters.
before tilting to bevel, NOTE: The slots for the stop pin and the
3 TILT HANDWHEEL... tilts the blade for bevel graduations are manufactured to very close
cutting. Turn clockwise to tilt toward left... tolera nces which provide accuracy for average
counterclockwise to tilt toward vertical. woodworking. In some cases where extreme
When the blade is tilted to the LEFT as far as it accuracy is required, when making angle cuts,
for example, make a trial cut and then recheck
will go, it should be at 45 ° to the table and the
it.
bevel indicator should point 45° .
NOTE: There are LIMIT STOPS on the saw If necessary, the miter gauge head can then be
which prevent the blade from tilting beyond swiveled slightly to compensate and then
locked.
45° to the LEFT and 90 ° to the RIGHT. (See
"'Adjustments" section "'Blade Tilt, or Slots are provided in the miter gauge for
Squareness of Blade to Table"). attaching an AUXILIARY FACING to make it
easier to cut long pieces. Be positive facing
4 TiLT LOCK HANDLE... locks the blade in the does not interfere with the proper operation of
desired tilt position. To loosen, turn the sawblade guard.
counterclockwise. Push handle in and turn it to Select a suitable piece of smooth straight
another position if necessary in order to wood ... dril two holes and attach it with
tighten or loosen. screws,
IMPORTANT: Be sure handle is hanging in the NOTE: When bevel crosscutting, attach facing
"DOWN" position before tilting blade. If it is so that it extends to the right of the miter gauge
pointing to the 1 o'clock position it may jam on and use the miter gauge in the groove to the
underside of the table and bend the locking nght of the blade.
boil
B.
A. Raise
Lower blade guard.
the blade below the table surface,
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C. Lift insertScrew.
Loosen from front end, and pull toward
ROUND HEAD / front of saw.
# 10 WOOD SCREWS
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BLADE GUARD NOT SHOWN FOR PICTURE CLARITY
NEVER OPERATE THE SAW WITHOUT THE
PROPER !NSERT IN PLACE. USE THE SAW
BLADE iNSERT WHEN SAWING,.. USE THE
COMBINATION DADO MOLDING INSERT (9-
22271) WHEN DADOING OR MOLDING. /i
BLOCK ,'
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ARBOR ,/
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ARBOR NUT /
LOOSE
COLLAR
ARBOR
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SCREW ARBOR NUT
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BASIC SAW OPERATmON
THESE EDGES MuST
WORK HELPERS BE PARALLEL 3/4 PLYWOOD
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Before cutting any wood on your saw, study all of
the "Basic Saw Operations". l-
F'-- 4-3/4 -
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PUSH STICK AND PUSH BLOCK
Make the Push Stick using a piece of 1 x 2, or rip one
from a wide board, say 11-1/2 in. wide, and set the %1/4
rip fence 9-7/8 in. from the sawblade.
Make the Push Block using a piece of 3/8 in. and 3/4
in. plywood.
The small piece of wood 3/8 in. x 3/8 in. x 2-1/2 in. THIS FACE AND THIS
EDGE MUST BE PARALLEL
should be GLUED to the plywood... DO NOT USE
NAILS. This is to prevent dulling the sawblade in the
3/8 PLYWOOD
event you mistakingly cut into the push block.
"_-. 5-1/2
Position the handle in the center of the plywood and NOTE: All dimension in inches _.._
fasten together with glue and woodscrews.
AUXILIARY FENCE/
When cutting long workpieces, invert AUXILIARY W'ORK SUPPORT
FENCE/WORK SUPPORT and position it on top of
the guide bars to support the workpieces as near to
the end as possible. If this does not adequately
support the workpiece, you can make a simple
support by clamping a piece of plywood to a
sawhorse.
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 in. long and longer.
2. DO NOT FEED workpiece with RIGHT Hand,
merely guide it, making sure that it does not bind
or pinch the sawblade.
When making repetitive cuts from a long workpiece,
make sure it is adequately supported.
Use the N old-Down Clamp (Optional Accessory) on
the miter gauge for greater accuracy.
"AUXILIARY FENCE/
WORK SUPPORT
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1. NEVER USE THE RIP FENCE AS A LENGTH \
STOP BECAUSE THE CUTOFF PI ECE COULD \
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BiND BETWEEN THE FENCE AND THE BLADE
CAUSING A KICKBACK. BLOCK
2. When making repetitive cuts shorter than 6 in.,
clamp a block of wood 2 in. long tothe table to act
as a length stop. Do not clamp directly to the
bottom edge of the table because the "swivel" of
the clamp will not grip properly. Place a small
block of wood between the bottom edge of the
table and the "C" clamp.
CAUTION: When clamping the block, make sure
that the end of the block is well in front of the
sswblade. Be sure it is clamped securely.
3. Slide the workpiece along the miter gauge until it
touches the block.., hold it securely or clamp it
with the Hold-Down Clamp (Optional
Accessory).
4. Make the cut.., pull the workpiece back ,.. push stick... DO NOT ATTEMPT TO PICK IT UP AS
the cut off piece off the table with a long !3ush THIS COULD ENDANGER YOUR HANDS.
TABLE
MITER CUTTING
MITER CUTTING is known as cutting wood at an
angle other than 90° with the edge of the wood.
Follow the same procedure as you would for TOP VIEW
crosscutting.
Adjust the miter gauge to the desired angle, and
lock it.
The miter gauge may be used in either of the
grooves in the table.
When using the miter gauge in the LEFT Hand
groove, hold the workpiece firmly against the miter
gauge head with your left hand, and grip the lock
knob with your right.
When using the RIGHT hand groove, hold the
workpiece with your right hand and the knob with
your left hand.
Use the Hold-Down Clamp (Optional Accessory) on
the miter gauge for greater accuracy.
RIPPING, BEVEL RIPPING, PLOUGHING, 5. Have blade extend approximately 1/8 in. above
MOLDING, RESAWING AND RABBETING are top of workpiece. Additional blade exposure
performed using the RIP FENCE together with the would increase the hazard potential.
AUXILIARY FENCE/WORK SUPPORT, PUSH 6. Do not stand directly in front of the blade in case
STICK OR PUSH BLOCK. of a KICKBACK. Stand to either side of the
WARNING: FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, ALWAt'S blade.
OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY 7. Keep your hands clear of the blade and out of
PRECAUTIONS IN ADDITION TO THE SAFETY the path of the blade.
INSTRUCTIONS ON PAGES 2, 3, and 4.
8. If ths blade stalls or stops while cutting. TURN
1. Never make these cuts FREEHAND (without SWITCH OFF before attempting to free the
using the rip fence or auxiliary devices when blade.
required) because the blade could bind in the
cut and cause a KICKBACK. g. Do not reach over or behind the blade to pull the
workpiece through the cut.., to support long or
2. Always lock the rip fence securely when in use. heavy workpieces.., to remove small cut-off
3. Remove miter gauge from table. pieces of material or FOR ANY OTHER
REASON.
4. Make sure blade guard is installed for all thru-
sawing type cuts. Replace the guard 10. Do not pick up small pieces of cut-off material
IMMEDIATELY following completion of from the table. REMOVE them by pushing them
resawing, rabbeting, dadoing, or molding OFF the table with a long stick. Otherwise they
operations. could be thrown back at you by the rear of the
blade.
Frequently check the action of the
ANTIKICKBACK PAWLS by passing the 11. Do not remove small pieces of cut-off material
workpiece alongside of the spreader while saw that may become TRAPPED inside the blade
is OFF. guard while the saw is RUNNING. THIS COULD
Pull the workpiece TOWARD you. tf the PAWLS ENDANGER YOUR HANDS or cause a
do not DIG into the workpiece and HOLD it... KICKBACK.
the pawls must be SHARPENED. See Turn the saw OFF. After the blade has stopped
"Maintenance" section. turning, lift the guard and remove the piece.
WORKPIECE
RiPPiNG
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RIPPING is known as cutting a piece of wood with
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the grain, or lengthwise. This is done using the rip
fence.
ALWAYS SUPPORT LONG WORKPIECES
Position the fence to the desired WIDTH OF RIPand
lock in place. ..<
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When"WIDTH OF RIP" is 6 in. and WIDER use your
RIGHT Handto feed the workpiece until it is clearof
the table.
Use LEFT hand ONLY to guide the workpiece ... do
not FEED the workpiece with the left hand.
BAFFLE
NarrowstripsthickerthantheAuxiliaryFence/Work
Supportmayenterthe guardandstrikethe baffle.
CAREFULLY raiseguardonlyenoughto clearthe
workpiece.UsePUSHBLOCKto completecut.
AUXILIARY FENCEr
WORK SUPPORT
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. . J"
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PLOUGHING AND MOLDING
PLOUGHING is grooving with the grain the long MOLDING is shaping the workplece with the grain
way of the workpmece, using the fence. USE proper the long way of the workpiece, using the fence. Use
holddowns and feed devices. proper hoiddowns and feed devices.
PLOUGHING
MOLDING
RESAWING
RESAWING is a "thru-sawing" cut made by ripping
a piece of wood through its thickness. Do not
attempt to resaw BOWED or WARPED material.
NOTE: To RESAW a Piece of wood wider than 3-3/8
in.... it will be necessary to remove the blade guard
• . . and use the AUXILIARY FENCE/WORK
SUPPORT. (See "Work Helpers"),
SMALL BLOCK
Clamp it to the table so that the workpiece will OF WOOD
SLIDE EASILY but not TILT or MOVE SIDEWAYS
between the two fences. i&\
Do not clam p directly to the bottom edge of the table 2. MAKE FIRST PASS TO A DEPTH SLIGHTLY
because the "swivel" of the clamp will not grip
LESS THAN ONE-HALF THE WIDTH OF THE
properly. Place a small block of wood between the
BOARD; KEEP SAME FACE OF BOARD
bottom edge of the table and the "C" clamp. AGAINST FENCE FOR SECOND PASS AS THE
WARNING: FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY ... FIRST PASS.
1. DO NOT "BACK UP" (REVERSE FEEDING) 3. iNSTALL BLADE GUARD IMMEDIATELY UPON
WHILE RESAWING BECAUSE THIS COULD COMPLETION OF THE RESAWING
CAUSE A KICKBACK. OPERATION.
RABBETING
RABBETING is known as cutting out a section of the
corner of a piece of material, across an end oralong
an edge.
To make a RABBET requires cuts which do not go FIRST CUT 1
al! the waythrough the material. Therefore the blade #,
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DADOING
instructions for operating the Dado Head are
contained in booklet furnished with the Dado Head.
The Recommended Dado Head is listed under
Recommended Accessories in this manual.
The arbor on the saw, is only long enough so that
the widest cut that can be made is 13/16" wide.
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It is not necessary to install the outside loose collar
before screwing on the arbor nut. Make sure the
arbor nut is tight.
ALWAYS USE DADO iNSERT LISTED UNDER
RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.
When using the dado head it will be necessary to LOOSE COLLAR _L_
USING FEATHERBOARDS
Featherboards are not employed during non thru- has been pushed completely past the cutter
sawing operations when using the miter gauge. (sawblade, dado head, molding head, etc.) with a
Use featherboards for all other non "thru-sawing" pushstick, as in ripping.
operations (when sawblade guard must be Before starting the operation (switch "OFF" and
removed). Featherboards are used to keep the work cutter below table surface):
in contact with the fence and table as shown, and to
stop kickbacks. (a) Install featherboards so they exert pressure on
the workpiece; be positive they are secure, and
Add 8 inch high flat facing board to the fence, the
full length of the fence. (b) Make sure by trial that the featherboards will
stop a kickback if one should occur.
Mount featherboards to fence and table as shown.
so that leading edges of featherboards will support Replace the sawblade guard as soon as the non
workpiece until cut is complete, and the workpiece thru-sawing operation is complete.
:EATHERBOARD
"C" CLAMPS
"C"CLAMPS
WORK SUPPORT
STICK
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MOTOR
LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE
1. The sleeve bearings, in both end shields of the NOTE: The speed of this motor cannot be
motor, have been lubricated at the factory with regulated or changed.
correct lubricant. No other part of the motor . Every effort should be made to prevent foreign
requires lubrication. material from entering the motor. When operated
2. Re-lubricate motor bearings in accordance with under conditions likely to permit accumulations
the instructions on the nameplate. Be sure to of dust, dirt, or waste within the motor, a visual
wipe off dirt or grit if present around oil hole caps inspection should be made at frequent intervals.
to prevent any possibility of foreign material Accumulations of dry dust can usually be blown
contaminating the oil wicks that supply the out successfully.
bearings with oil. Use a good grade of medium NOTE: Motors used on wood-working tools are
weig ht mineral oil, such as automobile engine oil, particularly susceptible to the accumulation of
SAE 20. sawdust and wood chips and should be blown out
3. If disassembly of the motor is necessary, it should or "vacuumed" frequently to prevent interference
be returned to your nearest Sears retail or mail- with normal motor ventilation and proper
order store in order to prevent voiding the operation of the centrifugally-operated starting
guarantee. switch.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING: TO AVOID iNJURY, 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 and Pitch Remover.
A coat of automobile-type wax applied to the table
will help to keep the surface clean and allow
workpieces to slide more freely.
If the power cord is worn or cut, or damaged in any
way, have it replaced immediately.
Make sure the teeth of the ANTIKICKBACK pawls
are always sharp. To sharpen:
1. Identify the dull tooth or teeth. Remove blade
guard.
2. Rotate pawl toward rear of spreader so that teeth
are above top of spreader.
3. Hold spreader with left hand and place pawl over
corner of workbench.
4. Sharpen the dull tooth using a few light strokes of
a fine-cut round file.
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LUBRiCATiON
The following parts should be oiled occasionally eventually age and harden so that it wilt not provide
with SAE No. 20 or No. 30 engine oil. an adequate oil film between the core and casing
1. Tilt screw threads and pivot nut. (First Clean with liner and must be replaced.
Craftsman Gum & Pitch Remover.) LUBRICATION PROCEDURES
2. Elevation screw threads and pivot nut. (First 1. Remove the core from the casing, clean the core
Clean with Craftsman Gum & Pitch Remover.) by washing with kerosene or an approved
3. Cradle bearing points. solvent.
GUARD _
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_t- BEARING POINTS BEARING POINTS
RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES
ITEM CAT. NO. ITEM CAT. NO.
Steel Stand ............................ 9-22214 7 In. Dia. Adjustable Dado Head
Caster Sets ................. 9-22222 or 9-22221 9-3261 - 9-3262 - 9-3263
Solid Table Extension ................. 9-29957 7 In, Dia. Dado Head .................... 9-3257
7 In. Molding Head Set .................. 9-3217 Sanding Wheel ....................... 9-22723
7 In. Molding Head Set .................. 9-3218 Miter-Gauge Stop Rods ............... 9-29924
7 In. Molding Head ...................... 9-3214 Miter-Gauge Hold-Down Clamp ....... 9-29928
Molding/Dado Insert for 7 in. Taper Jig ............................... 9-3233
Dia. Molding or Dado Head .......... 9-22271 Universal Jig ........................... 9-3235
Work Light ............................. 9-2480 Powe Tool Know How Handbook
Sawdust Collection System ............ 9-24242 Table Saw ........................... 9-2918
10" Dia. Sawblades with 5/8" Bore . See Catalog Cast iron Extension, 12 x 27 inches .... 9-22261
Work Light ............................. 9-2481 Rip Fence Bar ........................ 9-29969
Table Extension Kit ................... 9-29968
TROUBLE SHOOTUNG
WARNING: TO AVOID INJURY, TURN SWITCH "OFF" AND ALWAYS REMOVE PLUG FROM POWER SOURCE
OUTLET BEFORE TROUBLESHOOTING.
TROUBLE SHOOTING == GENERAL
TROUBLE PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY
Excessive vibration. 1. Blade out of balance. 1. Discard Blade and use a different blade.
Cannot make square 1. Miter gauge not adjusted 1. See "Adjusting Miter Gauge."
Cut when crosscutting. properly.
Cut binds, burns or 1. Dull blade with improper 1. Sharpen or replace blade.
stalls motor when tooth set.
ripping. 2. Blade is Heeling. 2. See "Heeling Adjustment ..."
3. Warped board. 3. Make sure concave or hollow side is facing
"down," feed slowly.
4. Rip fence not parallel 4. See "Aligning Rip Fence"
to blade.
5. Spreader out of 5. See "Aligning Spreader."
alignment.
Cut not true at 900 1. Stop screws not properly 1. See "Blade Tilt", or "Squareness of Blade
or 45 ° positions. adjusted. to Table."
Tilt and elevating 1. Sawdust on threads oftitt 1. See "Maintenance and Lubrication"
handwhee! turn hard. screw or elevating screw. section.
2. Bearing retainers 2. See "Tilt Mechanism."
• too tight.
Motor fails to develop t. Circuit overloaded with 1. Do not use other appliances or motors on
' full power. NOTE: lights, appliances and same circuit when using the saw.
LOW VOLTAGE: other motors.
decreases rapidly with " 2. Undersize wires or circuit 2. increase wire sizes, or reduce length of
decrease in voltage at too long. wiring. See "Motor Specification and
output.)
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TROUBLE SHOOTING -= MOTOR {Continued)
Motor starts slowly 1. Low voltage will not 1. Request voltage check from the power
or fails to come up trip relay. company.
to full speed. 2. Windings burned out 2. Have motor repaired or replaced.
or open.
3. Starting relay not 3. Have relay replaced.
operating,
Starting switch in 1. Burned switch contacts 1. Have switch replaced and request a voltage
motor will not (due to extended hold-in check from the power company.
operate. periods caused by low
line voltage, etc.)
2. Shorted capacitor 2. Have capacitor tested and replace if
defective.
3. Loose or broken 3. Have wiring checked and repaired.
connections.
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Figure 1
PARTS LiST FOR CRAFTSMAN 10 iNCH TABLE SAW MODEL NO, 113,241680
FIGURE 1
1 62894 Guard Assembly, Saw (See Fig. 5) 29 STD523107 *Screw, Hex Hal. 5/16-18 x 5/8
STD532507 *Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 x 3/4 30 STD523117 *Screw, Hex Hd. 5/16-18 x 1-3/4
3 62886 Support, Spreader 31 62539 Spacer, Fence Guide Bar
4 60538 Nut, Twin 32 62704 Gauge Assembly, Miter (See Fig. 4)
62863 33 STD511107 *Screw, Pan Cross 10-32 x 3/4
, Bracket, Spreader
6 STD502505 Screw, Hex Soc. Set 1/4-20 x 1 34 STD551210 *Lockwasher, External No. 10
7 STD541025 *Nut, Hex 1/4-20 35 62689 Handwheel Assembly
8 STD551225 *Lockwasher, External 1/4 36 62888 Trim, Front
9 9414920 Washer, 17/64 x 5/8 x 1/32 37 9426307 Screw, Pan Cross Type "T" No. 8 x 1/2
10 62866 Clamp, Spreader 38 62892 Base Assembly
11 STD541625 *Nut, Wing 1/4-20 39 62875 Mount, Motor
12 STD523110 *Screw, Hex Hd 5/16-18 x 1 40 62864 Bracket, Shaft
13 62541 Bar, Fence Rear 41 446188 Washer, 17/64 x 3/4 x 1/16
14 STD551131 * Lockwasher, External 5/16 42 62867 Connector, Motor (Includes Key #43)
15 STD541031 *Nut. Hex Jam 5/16-18 43 803744-1 Key, 3/16 Square x 5/8
16 60388 Nut, Self Threading 44 STD522510 *Screw, Hex Hd. 1/4-20 x 1
17 62718 Clip, Retaining 45 62855 Motor (See Fig. 9)
18 62873 Insert Assembly (Includes Key Nos. 16 & 18) 46 STD533107 *Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18 x 3/4
19 STD501102 *Screw, Locking Set 10-32 x 3/16 47 60465 Washer, 21/64 x 47/64 x 1/16
2O 133645 Screw, Flat Cross 10-32 x 1 48 423567 Screw, Sems 3/8-16 x !/2
21 62773 Fence Assembly, Rip (See Fig. 3) 49 71165 Tie, Wire
22 62748 Rod, Separation (Includes Key #15) 50 37837 Wrench Hex "L" 5/32
23 60534 Screw, Hex Soc. Set 5/16-18 x 1 51 37887 Wrench Hex "L" 1/8
24 62493 Insert, Exact-I-Cut 52 37836 Wrench Hex "L" 3/32
25 62710 Tape, Fence 62868 Owners Manual (Not Illustrated)
26 62709 Bar Assembly, Fence Guide 62889 Bag of Loose Parts (Not Illustrated)
(Includes Key #24) 62890 Bag of Loose Parts (Not Illustrated)
27 60381 Outlet, On/Off Power (See Fig. 6) 62891 Bag of Loose Parts (Not Illustrated)
28 STD551031 *Washer, 21/64 x 5/8 x 1/16
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Figure 2
PARTS LiST FOR CRAFTSMAN 10 iNCH TABLE SAW MODEL NO. 113.241680
FIGURE 2
1 STD523110 *Screw, 5/16-18 x 7/6 27 iSTD601103 *Screw, Pan Cross 10-32 x 3/8
2 STD551131 *Lockwasher, 5/16 28 '37829 Screw, Clamp
3 62885 Support, Bearing 29 18 Handle
r 4 60537 Washer, .505 x 47/64 x 1/16 3O ,62876 Nut, Bevel Pivot
31 62872 Indicator, Bevel
5 .62883 Rod, Cradle
62870 Guard, Rear 32 62893 Cradle Assembly (Includes Key No. 17)
STD551210 *Lockwasher, External No. 10 33 60536 Bolt, Rd. Hd. Short Square Neck 10-32 x 5/8
8 STD601103 *Screw, Pan Rec. Type "T" 10-32 x 3/8 34 60240 Nut, Push 3/8
35 62871 Housing, Arbor
9 ISTD511110 *Screw, Pan Cross 10-32 x 1 36 62895 Shaft Assembly, Elevation
10 62897 Arbor Assembly
11 60175 tBlade, Saw 10" 37 62877 Nut, Elevation
12 62498 Collar Blade 38 63054 Ring, Retaining 3/4
13 "6362 Nut, Saw Arbor 39 62874 Link
14 3540 Wrench, Arbor 40 6527 Ring, Retaining 3/4
15 62869 Guard, Front 41 STD581062 *Ring, Retaining 5/8
16 62882 Rod, Cradle 42 3509 Bearing, Ball
17 814579 Pin, Drive 1/4 x 5/8 43 STD601103 *Screw, Pan Cross Type "T" 10-32 x 3/8
18 62880 Plate, Stop 44 STD551210 *Lockwasher, External No, 10
19 60535 Spacer, .505 x 3/4 x 1/4 45 38879 Ring, Retaining
20 62878 Nut, Push 1/2 46 37158 Ring, Retaining 5/8
21 62862 Bracket, Lock 47 60078 Screw, 5/16-18 x 1/2
22 i STD551031 *Washer, .380 x 47/64 x 3/32 48 STD551131 *Lockwasher 5/16
23 _37828 Spring, Clamp Screw 49 62865 Bracket, Stop
24 62896 Shaft Assembly, Bevel 5O 62884 Shaft, Flexible
25 STD541411 *Nut, Lock 10-32 51 62887 Table
26 62881 Retainer, Bearing 52 STD551012 *Washer 17/64 x 7/16 x 1/32
10 11
Description
Key No. 1)
3 STD551031 * Washe r , 21/64 I.D.
1/4
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PARTS LiST FOR CRAFTSMAN 10 iNCH TABLE SAW MODEL NO. 113.241580
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Key Part
No. No. , Description
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PARTS LIST FOR CRAFTSMAN 10 iNCH TABLE SAW MODEL NO, 113=241680
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Key Part
No. No. Description
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PARTS LiST FOR CRAFTSMAN 10 iNCH TABLE SAW MODEL NO, 113.24!580
FIGURE 7 -- LEGS
Key Part
I 2 6 5 4 No, No. Description
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PARTS LiST FOR CRAFTSMAN 10 iNCH TABLE SAW MODEL NO. 113.241680
NOTE:
ANY ATTEMPT TO REPAIR THiS MOTOR
MAY CREATE A HAZARD UNLESS
REPAIR IS DONE BY QUALIFIED
4 \ _)_..---5 SERVICE TECHNICIAN.
REPAIR SERVICE IS AVAILABLE
AT YOUR NEAREST SEARS STORE.
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FIGURE 9 -- 62855 MOTOR
Key PaN
No. No. Description
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10 iNCH
FLEX DRIVE TABLE SAW
SERVICE 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.
MODEL NO, The model number of your 10-inch table saw will be found
113.241680 at the rear of the base.
All parts listed may be ordered from any Sears Service Center
and most Sears stores. If the parts you need are not stocked
locally, your order will be electronically transmitted to a Sears
Repair Parts Distribution Center for handling.