What is the no-load speed of the Craftsman Radial Arm Saw Model 315.220100?

The no-load speed of this saw is approximately 3,450 rpm. This speed is not constant and may vary depending on load and operating conditions. (Page 8)

How do I change the voltage from 120V to 240V on my radial arm saw?

Have a qualified electrician change the voltage on the main power system. The procedure involves removing the blade, lifting the motor cover to expose the switch, using a small screwdriver to slide the dual voltage switch to the 240V position, and replacing the 120V plug with a UL listed 240V, 15 amp, 3-prong plug. Do not modify the control cut cord, which is set up for 120V AC only. (Page 9)

What safety equipment should I wear when operating the radial arm saw?

Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full face shield when needed. The manual recommends a Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses. All eye protection must be marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1. Additionally, wear hearing protection during extended operations and a dust mask to prevent inhaling fine particles. (Page 2)

How do I properly maintain the saw blade to ensure safe operation?

Keep blades clean, sharp, and with sufficient set. Sharp blades minimize stalling and kickback. Keep blades free of rust, grease, and pitch. Use only blades rated for at least 5,000 rpm and recommended for use on this saw, with a 5/8 inch arbor hole. (Page 6)

What is the maximum cutting capacity of this saw?

The maximum cross cut capacity is 15.50 inches, the maximum out-rip capacity is 26 inches, and the maximum in-rip capacity is 16 inches. The depth of cut at 90° is 3 inches, and the depth of cut at 45° is 2.25 inches. (Page 10)

How do I properly assemble the leg stand for the saw?

Assemble the leg stand by installing leveling feet into the bottom of the legs, attaching short upper and lower braces to two legs, connecting the leg sets with long upper braces, and installing long lower braces. Use the provided truss head screws, star washers, and hex nuts, and tighten all fasteners with a 7/16 inch wrench. Finally, use a level to adjust the leveling feet and securely tighten all four nuts. (Page 22)

What is the proper extension cord wire gauge for safe operation of this saw?

Use a wire gauge size (A.W.G.) of at least 14 for an extension cord 25 feet or less in length. For cords between 26-100 feet, use wire gauge 12. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord. Only use 3-wire extension cords with 3-prong grounding plugs. (Page 5 and 8)

How do I adjust the carriage bearings to prevent blade wandering?

Remove the carriage cover on the left side of the arm. Grip the front bearing to keep it still and pull the carriage forward; the bearing should turn. Use a 9/16 inch wrench to hold the eccentric screw and a 1/2 inch wrench to loosen the nut below the bearing. Turn the eccentric screw to tighten the bearing so it turns with even resistance when the carriage is moved. Adjust only the left side bearings, as right side bearings do not adjust. (Page 30)

What is the recommended blade size and specifications for this radial arm saw?

Use a 10 inch diameter blade with a 5/8 inch arbor hole. The manual recommends the Craftsman 40-tooth, 10 inch carbide-tipped blade that comes with the saw. Use only blades rated for at least 5,000 rpm and marked as suitable for this saw. Check with your nearest Sears retail store for other recommended blade options. (Page 19)

How do I properly level the front table to ensure accurate cuts?

Place the rear table on its edge across the front table to check for gaps. For gaps less than 1/32 inch in the center, turn the setscrew with a flat blade screwdriver until it touches the frame and lightly secure the center pan head screw. For gaps more than 1/32 inch in the center, raise the center by turning the setscrew against the frame. For gaps more than 1/32 inch on the sides, lower the center by tightening the center pan head screw and then tighten the setscrew. (Page 33)

Craftsman 315.220100 Radial Arm Saw — Manual, FAQ & Troubleshooting

Name: Craftsman 315.220100 Radial Arm Saw
Brand: Craftsman

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Operator's Manual

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Radial Arm Saw

Model No. 315.220100 Save this manual for future reference.

Caution:

Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before first use of this product. Customer Help Line: 1-800-932-3188

Safety

Features

Assembly

Operation

Maintenance

Parts List

Sears, Roebuck and Co., 3333 Beverly Rd., Hoffman Estates,

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Visit the Craftsman web page: www.sears.com/craftsman 983000-041 5-02

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Full One Year Warranty

On Craftsman

Radial Arm Saw

If this product fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, Sears will repair it, free of charge, Contact a Sears Service Center for repair. If this product is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty applies only for 90 days from the date of purchase. 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. 817WA, Hoffman Estates,

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. _k

Caution:

Carefully read through this entire operator's manual before using your new saw. Pay close attention to the Rules For Safe Operation, and all Safety Alert Symbols, including Danger, Warning and Caution. If you use your saw properly and only for what it is intended, you will enjoy years of safe, reliable service. Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means attention!!! Your safety is involved. _,

Warning:

The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Before beginning tool operation, always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full face shield when needed. We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields. Always wear eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1. • Warranty and Introduction .................................................................................................................................. 2 • Table of Contents ............................................................................................................................................. 2-3 • Rules for Safe Operation ................................................................................................................................ 4-7 • Electrical ........................................................................................................................................................... 8-9 • Product Specifications and Glossary .......................................................................................................... 10-11 • Unpacking and Accessories ............................................................................................................................. 11 • Loose Parts List .......................................................................................................................................... 12-14 • Tools Needed .................................................................................................................................................... 15 • Labels .......................................................................................................................................................... 16-17 • Features ...................................................................................................................................................... 18-21 • Assembly ..................................................................................................................................................... 22-36 Assembling Leg Stand ...................................................................................................................................... 22 Mounting Saw to Leg Stand .............................................................................................................................. 23 [RRFT._IvlI_N_RADIALSAW 315.220100 2

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Attaching Elevating Handwheel ........................................................................................................................ 23 Installing the Yoke Assembly ............................................................................................................................ 24 Removing the Blade .......................................................................................................................................... 25 Attaching Table Supports ................................................................................................................................. 25 Setting the Arm Lock Knob ............................................................................................................................... 26 Setting the Yoke Clamp .................................................................................................................................... 26 Setting the Bevel Lock Lever ............................................................................................................................ 27 Tightening the Arm and Column ....................................................................................................................... 28 Adjusting the Column Tube ........................................................................................................................ 28-29 Adjusting the Carriage Bearings ....................................................................................................................... 30 Leveling the Table Supports ............................................................................................................................. 31 Installing the Front Table .................................................................................................................................. 32 Leveling the Front Table ................................................................................................................................... 33 Installing Rear Table, Spacer Table, Fence, and Clamps .......................................................................... 33-34 Installing Blade and Blade Guard ..................................................................................................................... 34 Aligning Riving Knife to Blade ........................................................................................................................... 35 Installing Rip Scale Indicators ........................................................................................................................... 36 • Adjustments ................................................................................................................................................ 36-43 Aligning the Arm for Cross Cuts ....................................................................................................................... 37 Aligning the Blade to Table at 0° Bevel ............................................................................................................ 38 Squaring Blade to Fence .................................................................................................................................. 39 Paralleling Blade to Table ................................................................................................................................. 40 Aligning the Rip Scale Indicators ...................................................................................................................... 41 Installing Control Cut Device ............................................................................................................................ 42 Check Alignment of Arm and Blade using Laser ............................................................................................. 43 • Operation .................................................................................................................................................... 44-54 Basic Operation of the Radial Arm Saw ........................................................................................................... 44 Types of Cuts .................................................................................................................................................... 44 Switch and Switch Key ...................................................................................................................................... 45 Causes of Kickback .......................................................................................................................................... 45 Avoiding Kickback ............................................................................................................................................. 45 Cutting Aids ....................................................................................................................................................... 46 Making a Cross Cut .......................................................................................................................................... 47 Making a Miter Cut ............................................................................................................................................ 48 Making a Bevel Cut ........................................................................................................................................... 49 Making a Compound Cross Cut ........................................................................................................................ 50 Rip Cut Hazards and Precautions .................................................................................................................... 51 Setting Up a Rip Cut ................................................................................................................................... 51-52 Making a Rip Cut .............................................................................................................................................. 52 Making Other Cuts ............................................................................................................................................ 53 Cutting Long Workpieces .................................................................................................................................. 53 Non-Through Cuts ............................................................................................................................................ 54 • Laser Guide ................................................................................................................................................ 55-56 • Maintenance ..................................................................................................................................................... 57 • Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................................................... 58-62 • Exploded View and Repair Parts List ......................................................................................................... 64-85 • Parts Ordering / Service ...................................................................................................................... back page 3 rRI:IFI"$1_tI:IN

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The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers, The safety symbols, and the explanations with them, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety warnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention measures,

Symbol

A

Note:

Meaning

Safety

Alert

Symbol

Indicates danger, warning or caution, May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs,

Danger:

Failure to obey a safety warning will result in serious injury to yourself or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury,

Warning:

Failure to obey a safety warning can result in serious injury to yourself or to others, Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury,

Caution:

Failure to obey a safety warning may result in property damage or personal injury to yourself or to others, Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury, Advises you of information or instructions vital to the operation or maintenance of the equipment.

Important

Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge of the system and should be performed only by a qualified service technician, For service we suggest you return the tool to you nearest Sears store or repair center for repair. Always use original factory replacement parts when servicing. If you have questions about terms in the following rules, refer to the Glossary of Terms for Woodworking or the Features section,

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Warning:

Do not attempt to operate this tool until you have read thoroughly and understand completely all instructions, safety rules, etc. contained in this manual, Failure to comply can result in accidents involving fire, electric shock, or serious personal injury. Save operator's manual and review frequently for continuing safe operation, and instructing others who may use this tool.

Read

All Instructions

• KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read the operator's manual carefully, Learn the saw's applications and limitations as well as the specific potential hazards related to this tool. •

Do Not Use In Dangerous

Environment.

Do not use power tools near gasoline or other flammable liquids, in damp or wet locations, or expose them to rain, Keep the work area well lit. •

Keep Children

And Visitors

AWAY. All visitors should wear safety glasses and be kept a safe distance from work area. Do not let visitors contact the tool or extension cord while operating, •

Keep Work Area Clean.

Cluttered work areas and work benches invite accidents.

Do Not

leave tools or pieces of wood on the saw while it is in operation. Keep floors clean and free of saw- dust, •

Maintain

Tools With Care.

Keep tools sharp and clean for better and safer performance, Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accesso- • ries, I:RRFI'$MnN"RADIALSAW 315.220100 •

Make Workshop

Childproof

with padlocks and master switches or by removing switch keys, •

Use The Right Tool

FOR THE JOB. Do not force the tool or attachment to do a job it was not designed for, Use it only the way it was intended, •

Dress Properly.

Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets, or other jewelry, They can get caught and draw you into moving parts. Nonslip footwear is recommended, Also wear protective hair covering to contain long hair. •

Always

Wear Safety Glasses

With Side

Shields.

Everyday eyeglasses have only impact- resistant lenses; they are NOT safety glasses. •

Never Stand

ON TOOL. Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if the blade is uninten- tionally contacted.

Do Not Overreach.

Keep proper footing and balance at all times,

Secure Work.

Use clamps or a vise to hold work when practical. It's safer than using your hand and frees both hands to operate the tool,

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Use The Proper Extension

CORD. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. Use only a cord heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw, An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating, A wire gage size (A.W,G,) of at least 14 is recommended for an extension cord 25 feet or less in length. If in doubt, use the next heavier gage, The smaller the gage number, the heavier the cord, •

Avoid Accidental

Starting.

Be sure switch is off when plugging in the tool, •

Remove Wrenches

And Adjusting

Keys.

Get in the habit of checking

before turning on the

tool - that hex keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from tool, •

Check

Damaged

Parts.

Before using the tool again, check any damaged parts, including guards, for proper operation and performance, Check alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, saw stability, mounting and any other conditions that may affect its operation,

A

damaged part must be properly repaired or re- placed by a qualified service technician at a Sears store or repair center to avoid risk of personal injury, •

Use Only Correct

Blades.

Use the right blade style for the material and the type of cut, Use only blades marked for at least 5,000 rpm and 10 in, or smaller, with a 5/8 in. arbor hole, •

Keep Guards

IN PLACE and in good working order, This includes the blade guard, the riving knife, and the anti-kickback pawls. •

Check

Direction

OF FEED. When ripping, feed work into a blade or cutter against the direc- tion of rotation of the blade or cutter, •

Never Leave Tool

Running

Unattended.

TURN THE POWER OFF. Do not leave the tool until it comes to a complete stop, •

Use Recommended

Accessories.

Using improper accessories may risk injury, Consult the Accessories section for recommended accesso- ries, •

Replacement

PARTS. All repairs, whether electrical or mechanical, should be made by a qualified service technician at a Sears authorized service center, •

Disconnect

All Tools.

When not in use, before servicing, or when changing attachments, blades, bits, cutters, etc., all tools should be disconnected from the power supply. • DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL. It will do the job better and more safely at the rate for which it was designed. •

Before

Mounting,

Disconnecting

Or

Remounting

THE MOTOR; unplug the saw and remove the switch key. •

When Servicing,

use only identical Sears replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or damage product, •

Never Use This Tool In An Explosive

Atmosphere.

Normal sparking of the motor could ignite fumes, •

Make Sure The Work Area Has Ample

Lighting

to see the work and that no obstruc- tions will interfere with safe operation

Before

performing any work using this tool. •

Do Not Use Tool If Switch

Does Not

TURN IT ON AND OFF. Have defective switches replaced by an authorized service center, •

Guard

Against

Electrical

Shock

by preventing body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges, refrigerator enclosures. •

Ground All Tools.

See Electrical page. • WEAR A DUST MASK to keep from inhaling fine particles. Use wood dust collection systems whenever possible. •

Protect

Your Hearing.

Wear hearing protection during extended periods of operation, •

Do Not Operate

This Tool While

Under

The Influence

Of Drugs, Alcohol,

Or

Any Medication.

•

Stay Alert And Exercise

Control.

Watch what you are doing and use common sense. Do not operate tool when you are tired, Do not rush, •

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. •

Guard

Against

Kickback.

Kickback can occur when the blade stalls, driving the work piece back toward the operator, It can cause your hand to contact the blade, resulting in serious personal injury. Stay out of the blade path and turn switch off immediately if blade binds or stalls, •

Do Not Use A Person As A Substitute

For A Table

if additional support is needed, Use a support the same height as the table, •

Use A Support

For The Sides And Back

Of The Saw Table

when sawing wide or long workpieces to minimize the risk of blade pinching and kickback. Use a sturdy "outrigger" support to prevent tipping if a table extension more than 24 in, long is attached to the saw, rRFIFTSMRN

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Cut Only Wood,

Plastic Or Wood-Like

Materials.

Do not cut metal, •

Before Making

A CUT, be sure all adjustments are secure. • NEVER cut more than one piece at a time, DO

Not Stack

more than one workpiece on the saw table at a time, •

Do Not Remove The Saw'S Blade Guard.

Never operate the saw with the blade guard removed. Make sure all guards are operating • properly before each use. • •

Never Perform

Any Operation

Free-

HAND. Always place the workpiece to be cut on the saw table and position it firmly against the fence as a backstop. • USE THE RIP FENCE. Always use a fence or straight edge guide when ripping. •

Be Sure The Blade Path Is Free Of

•

Nails.

Inspect for and remove all nails from lumber before cutting, •

Be Sure The Blade

Clears

The Work-

PIECE. Never start the saw with the blade touching the stock. •

Keep Hands Away From Cutting

Area.

Do not reach underneath work or in blade cutting path with your hands and fingers for any reason, Always turn the power off when cut is complete. •

Use A Pushblock

Or Pushstick

in rip mode for workpieces so small that your fingers go under the blade guard, NEVER TOUCH

Blade

or other moving parts during use, for any reason, •

Allow

The Motor To Come Up To Full

SPEED before starting a cut to avoid blade binding or stalling. •

Always

Push The Workpiece

when ripping; never pull it toward the saw, •

Do Not Feed The Material

Too Quickly.

Do not force the workpiece against the blade. •

Always

TURN OFF SAW before disconnecting it, to avoid accidental starting when reconnecting to the power supply. NEVER leave the saw unat- tended while connected to a power source. •

Before Changing

The Setup,

Removing

Covers,

Guards,

Or Blade

unplug the saw and remove the switch key, • AVOID direct eye exposure when using the laser guide.

Keep Tool

Dry, Clean,

And Free From

Oil And Grease.

Always use a clean cloth when cleaning. Never use brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based products, or any solvents to clean tool,

Keep Blades

Clean,

Sharp

And With

Sufficient

SET. Sharp blades minimize stalling and kickback, Keep blades free of rust, grease, and pitch,

Blade

Coasts

After

Being Turned

Off.

Use Only Outdoor

Extension

Cords.

Use only extension cords with the marking "Ac- ceptable for use with outdoor appliances; store indoors while not in use," Use extension cords with an electrical rating not less than the saw's rating, Always disconnect the extension cord from the outlet before disconnecting the product from the extension cord,

Inspect Tool

Cords And Extension

Cords Periodically

and, if damaged, have repaired by at your nearest Sears Authorized Repair Center, Stay constantly aware of cord location and keep it well away from the moving blade. • DO NOT ABUSE CORD. Never yank the cord to disconnect it from receptacle, Keep the cord from heat, oil, and sharp edges, •

Save These Instructions.

Refer to them frequently and use to instruct other users, If you loan someone this tool, loan them these instruc- tions also, ,_

Warning:

Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:

lead from lead-based

paints,

crystalline

silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and

arsenic

and chromium from chemically- treated lumber. Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles,

Save These Instructions

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Secure

THE SAW. Firmly bolt the saw to the leg stand to keep the saw from tipping, walking, or sliding, •

Do Not Set Up Work With The Blade

Spinning.

Keep the saw power off until you are ready to use it. •

Rip Only Workpieces

Longer Than The

Blade'S

Diameter.

Never rip a piece of wood that is shorter than the diameter of the blade. •

Never Lower An Unlocked

Revolving

CUTTING TOOL. Always lock the carriage lock knob before lowering the blade. •

Shut Off The Power To Free A Jammed

Guard.

Press the switch off before putting your hands near the blade, Wait for the blade to stop, then free the guard, •

Lock The Saw Before

Moving

IT. Secure the radial arm with the arm lock knob, Secure the carriage with the carriage lock knob, •

Position The Workpiece

With The Fin-

ISHED SIDE DOWN. If the anti-kickback pawls catch the wood to stop kickback, they could mar the top surface or cause splintering, •

Position The Workpiece

So No One Must

Stand

In Line With The Blade.

If kickback or climb occurs, a helper, operator, or observer in the sawblade path could be seriously injured, •

Position The Cut So The Waste

Part

Falls

OFF. Never use a length stop on the free end of the workpiece, Never apply force to the free end or hold it while the sawblade is rotating, • IN A RIP CUT, holding the cut-off edge behind the blade can cause the cut edges to pinch, risking kickback, It could cause the blade to climb over the front edge of the wood and contact your hand, •

Before Starting

EACH CUT, check that no play exists in the carriage, Be sure the arm, yoke and bevel locks and clamps are tight, Verify the blade, all handles, blade washers, and blade nuts are secure, •

Before Making

A CUT, test the upper and lower blade guards for free movement up and down, Position the nose of the guard to just clear the workpiece, •

Avoid

Kickback

And Possible

Injury

by preventing heeling, grabbing, and pinching. •

Before Cutting,

position and tighten the blade guard and anti-kickback pawls. Test the pawls to make sure they would stop kickback if it started, Keep the points sharp, •

Keep The Saw Blade

Path Clear.

Position the saw to allow enough room on all sides so neither the operator nor a visitor stands in line with the sawblade, •

Avoid Heeling

by adjusting the saw blade so it exactly parallels the fence during ripping opera- tions, •

Avoid Grabbing

in rip mode by keeping the saw blade correctly adjusted and by feeding the work from the infeed side (opposite the anti- kickback pawls), •

Avoid

PINCHING by using a riving knife and sharp saw blade, Keep the work positioned firmly against the fence, •

Use In-Rip Whenever

Possible

by position- ing the work so the blade is between (inside) the column and the motor, •

Never Adjust Guard,

Pawls, Or Blade

Without

Disconnecting

The Power.

Always turn off the switch and unplug the cord before freeing a jammed blade, tightening a loose blade, or repositioning the guard or pawls, • DO NOT turn the motor switch on and off rapidly, This can loosen the sawblade. •

Never Cut More Than One Piece Of

WOOD AT A TIME. The feed will be uneven and could cause the blade to pick up one or more pieces and cause serious injury, •

Turn Off Saw If A Strange

Noise Or

Heavy Vibration

Occurs.

Immediately turn off the saw, locate the source, and correct the problem before using the saw further, •

Position The Cut So The Blade Will Not

Extend

Beyond The Edge Of The Table.

Keep The Guards

In Place And The Work

Surface

Clear

DURING A CUT. Small objects or wood slivers can ricochet from the blade into the fence and back toward the operator, If the blade loosens slivers, remove them with a stick, not your hand,

In A Rip Cut, Do Not Let Go Of The Work-

Piece Until The Cut Is Complete.

When the workpiece is fed into the blade, push the workpiece all the way past the blade, 7 rRFIFTSMRN

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Extension

Cords

Use only 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong grounding plugs and 3-pole receptacles that accept the tool's plug, When using a power tool at a consid- erable distance from the power source, use an extension cord heavy enough to carry the current that the tool will draw, An undersized extension cord will cause a drop in line voltage, resulting in a loss of power and causing the motor to overheat, Use the chart provided below to determine the minimum wire size required in an extension cord. Only round jack- eted cords listed by Underwriter's Laboratories

(Ul)

should be used, Length of Extension Cord Wire Size (A.W.G.) Up to 25 feet 14 26-100 feet 12 When working with the tool outdoors, use an exten- sion cord that is designed for outside use. This is indicated by the letters WA on the cord's jacket, Before using an extension cord, inspect it for loose or exposed wires and cut or worn insulation. ,_,

Caution:

Keep the cord away from the cutting area and position the cord so that it will not be caught on lumber, tools, or other objects during cutting operations.

Electrical

Connection

Your Sears Craftsman Radial Arm Saw is powered by a precision built electric motor, It should be connected to a power supply that is 120 volts, 60 Hz, AC only (normal household current). It should be connected to a 240 volt power supply only if it has been reset according to the instructions in this manual. The motor has been set at the factory for 120 volts; if it is reconnected to operate at 240 volts, the main power cord plug and any receptacle must be replaced with devices rated for 240 volts, This tool will not operate 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.

Speed

And

Wiring

The no-load speed of your saw is approximately 3,450 rpm. This speed is not constant, For voltage, the wiring in a shop is as important as the motor's horse- power rating, A line intended only for lights cannot properly carry a power tool motor, Wire that is heavy enough for a short distance will be too light for a greater distance. A line that can support one power tool may not be able to support two or three tools.

Grounding

Instructions

In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock, This tool is equipped with an electric cord having an equipment- grounding conductor and a grounding plug, The plug must be plugged into a matching outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance 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 or replacement of the electric cord or plug is necessary, do not connect the equipment-grounding conductor to a live terminal, Check with a qualified electrician or service personnel if the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if in doubt as to whether the tool is properly grounded, Repair or replace a damaged or worn cord immedi- ately, This tool is intended for use on a circuit that has an outlet like the one shown in Figure 1, It also has a grounding pin like the one shown,

Grounding

Pin

Coverof Grounded

Outletbox

Fig. 1

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Blade Arbor Blade Diameter Blade Bevel Angle Radial Arm Swing Range Blade Height Adjust Carriage Travel Cutting Capacity - Maximum Cross Cut Cutting Capacity - Maximum Out-Rip 5/8 in. lOin. 0o_90 ° 45 ° minimum left - 90° right 5.35 in. 17.25 in. 15.50 in. 26 in. Cutting Capacity- Maximum In-Rip Depth of Cut at 90 ° Depth of Cut at 45 ° Table Size Table Height Rating Input No Load Speed 16in. 3 in. 2.25 in. 40x27x 1 in. 36 in. 13.0/6.5 Amperes

120V/240V

60 Hz - AC only

3,450 Rpm

Bevel Cut A cut made across a workpiece with the blade at any angle other than 90° to the table surface. Chamfer A cut removing a wedge from a block so the end (or part of it) is angled rather than at 90 degrees. Climb A hazard in which the blade "climbs" over and out of the workpiece, pulling the stock out of the operator's hands or running across the workpiece. Compound Cut A cross cut with both a miter angle and a bevel angle. Cross Cut A cutting operation with the blade parallel to the carriage arm and the blade teeth pointing down, It can be across or with the grain, normally across the grain or width of the workpiece, Dado Cut A non-through cut that leaves a square notch or trough; requires a special blade, Featherboard A device to help guide workpieces during rip cuts. Fence A piece of wood used as a edge guide for the workpiece, Located perpendicular to the carriage arm, Can be placed at different distances from the rear table edge in combination with the other table pieces and is secured with table clamps. Freehand Dangerous practice of making a cut without using a fence, Gum A sticky, sap-based residue from wood products, Heel Alignment of the blade to the fence, Infeed The side of the blade where the blade teeth point up, opposite the anti-kickback pawls. In-Rip A type of rip cut in which the blade is between the column and the motor. Kerf The space left by the removal of material in a cut or the slot produced by the blade in a non-through cut. Kickback A hazard that can occur when blade binds or stalls, throwing workpiece back toward operator. Leading End The end of the workpiece pushed into the cutting tool first. Miter Cut A vertical cut made at any angle other than 0° across the workpiece. Molding A shaping cut that gives a varied shape to the workpiece and requires a special blade. Out-Rip A type of rip cut in which the motor is between the blade and the column. (The blade is "outside" the motor.) Pushstick A device used to feed the workpiece through the saw blade during cutting operations. It helps keep the operator's hands well away from the blade. Rabbet A type of cut that gives a notch in the edge of a workpiece. Resaw A cutting operation to reduce the thickness of the workpiece to make thinner pieces.

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Assembly is best done in the area where the saw will be used. When you remove the saw and hardware from the packing materials, carefully check the items with the Loose Parts list. If you are unsure about the description of any part, refer to their illustrations. For your convenience, all fasteners have been drawn actual size. If any parts are missing, delay assembling until you have obtained the missing part(s). Your radial arm saw is capable of a wide variety of operations, and thus requires a number of initial setup adjustments. However, once the saw is set up, you can check your saw in about ten minutes and correct any misalignment with the procedures in the Adjust- ment section.

Caution:

Perform all the procedures in both the Assembly and Adjustments sections before using the saw. Run a check on your saw frequently, referring to the Adjustments section. Failure to perform the adjustments in the initial set up or on a frequent basis can result in poor performance or machine damage.

Assembung

Leg Stand

See Figures

Ioa - 10C.

[] Take the following hardware from the hardware bags in the leg stand carton: 40 truss head screws (1/4-20 x 5/8 in.) 40 star washers (114 in.) 40 hex nuts (1/4-20) [] Take the following hardware from the remaining hardware bags in the leg stand carton: 4 leveling feet 8 large hex nuts (3/8-16) [] Obtain four legs and eight braces from the leg stand carton. See the Loose Parts section.

Short

Lowerbrace

Short

Brace

_Tar

Washer

[] Place a 3/8-16 hex nut on each leveling foot and insert leveling feet into the bottom of the legs. Cap with remaining 3/8-16 hex nuts but only finger tighten. See Figure fOA. [] Place a short upper brace inside two of the legs (wide end of legs up) and align the three holes in the brace with the holes in the legs. [] Insert the screws. Add the star washers and 1/4-20 hex nuts. Finger tighten. [] Install a short lower brace on the legs. See Figure fOA. [] Repeat for the other end assembly. [] Connect the leg sets with a long upper brace. Add the hardware and finger tighten. Repeat for the other side brace, then install the long lower braces. See Figure fOB. [] Tighten all screws, washers, and nuts with a 7/16 in. wrench and as needed a #2 phillips screwdriver. [] Move the leg stand to the desired location. Using a level, adjust the leveling feet by raising or lowering the bolts with a 9/16 in. wrench. [] When the leg stand is level, securely tighten all four nuts with the wrench. [] Your leg stand is now completely assembled and ready for use. See Figure

10C.

Upperbrace

\' / \ \ \/ // '\ \

Long

Lowerbrace

Fig. 10B

Truss

Headscrew

Hexnut

(lb-20)

Hexnut

(3/8-16)

Levelingfoot

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Setting

The Arm

Lock

Knob

See Figure

it may be possible to move the arm when locked, if

the arm lock knob is too loose. If the arm does not move freely when unlocked, the arm lock knob may be too tight. Use this procedure to check and set the arm lock knob by turning the arm lock wheel (under the carriage arm). [] To release the arm lock knob, located on top of the arm at the front, pull the arm lock knob forward until the spring is compressed. [] While holding the arm lock knob forward, swing the arm 30° to the left or the right, referring to the miter scale on top of the column. [] Lock the arm in place by pushing the arm lock knob back until it pops in the locked position. [] Apply a reasonable amount of pressure on the arm. The arm can be forced but if it moves easily, it needs adjustment. [] Locate the arm lock wheel. [] Release the arm lock knob and turn the lock wheel clockwise to tighten or counterclockwise to loosen. [] Repeat above steps until the arm movement is minimized when locked.

Arm Lockknob

Arm

Turnclockwise

Stopscrew

Arm

To Tighten

Lockwheel

Fig. 16

Setting

The Yoke

Clamp

See Figures 17A - 17B. The yoke clamp keeps the yoke from rotating on the carriage when you want the saw blade to be station- ary. Use this procedure to check and set the yoke clamp. [] Release the yoke lock handle (below the arm on the right side) so the motor can be rotated. [] Swivel the motor slightly. It should be at an angle in between one of the preset positive stop angles.

Armcap

Motor

Yokelock

Handle

[] [] [] [] []

Yoke

Assembly

Fig. 17A Lock the yoke lock handle. Grasp the motor with both hands and apply reasonable pressure to see if it slips. If it moves, reset the yoke lock handle as follows. Remove the arm cap screws and arm cap at the front of the arm with a phillips screwdriver. See Figure

13B.

Remove the carriage stop screw and Iockwasher with a 1/4 in. hex key. Carefully slide the yoke assembly forward and off the carriage. Place the yoke assembly in a spot where it will be secure as you work on the top of the yoke. Release the yoke lock handle. Tighten the center nut with a 15/16 in. wrench until the lock handle is centered between the two legs of the yoke. Carefully replace the yoke assembly on the car- riage arm track. Slide it back about halfway. Replace the carriage stop screw and Iockw'asher followed by the arm cap and arm cap screws. Lock and test the yoke again. If it can be moved repeat the procedure until it is secure.

_Center

Nut

Yokelock

Handle

Yoke Leg

Fig. 17B

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Aligning

The

Rip Scale

Indicators

See Figures 33A - 33B. The rip scale indicators on the arm show the distance between the blade and the rip fence. The upper scale is used when the fence is positioned directly behind the front table, The lower scale is used when the fence is at the extreme rear, directly in front of the column. The in-rip indicator and scale are on the right side of the arm, The out-rip indicator and scale are on the left side. This procedure checks the indicators with the fence at the back of the tables directly in front of the column. The blade should be turned to the in-rip position to set the rip scale indicator on the right side of the arm. Then, the blade should be turned to the out-rip position to set the rip scale indicator on the left side of the arm, You will need a framing square. • If the fence is not at the rear of the tables, place it there. • Turn the blade to the in-rip position by loosening the yoke lock handle, below the arm on the right, Then pull the yoke pivot latch forward and rotate the yoke to the in-rip position, This indexes the yoke 90 ° so the blade is between the motor and the column, Lock the yoke lock handle. • With the elevating handwheel, lower the arm until the blade just clears the table. • Loosen the carriage lock knob and guide the blade back to just touch the fence, Tighten the carriage lock knob.

In-Ripscale Onrightsideof Arm

Rip-Scaleindicator

• On the right side of the arm, check the lower in-rip scale indicator, which should be set on 0 inches, If it is not, loosen the screws and shift the indicator until it reads zero, Tighten the screws. • Loosen the yoke lock handle, Pull the yoke pivot latch forward and rotate the yoke to the out-rip position, The blade should be in front of (outside) the motor and the column. • Lay the framing square on the table with the short edge against the fence and with the long side toward the table front. • Note the distance where the blade contacts the framing square, • On the left side of the arm on the out-rip scale, check the rip scale indicator on the rear fence position (lower scale), The rip scale indicator should mark the same number as the distance measured from the fence to the blade, If it does not, loosen the screws and shift the scale until the indicator is correct, Tighten the screws.

Out-Ripscaleon Leftsideof Arm

Rip-Scaleindicator

.... 10" Front Fence Position _ 7

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Ro.rFence Position /

Carriagelockknob

Fig, 33B

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Installing

Control

Cut

Device

See Figure 34, Note: Before installing the control cut device, the yoke assembly will travel back and forward on the carriage by pulling the handle, After installing the control cut device, the power cord for the control cut device must be plugged in and switch trigger pressed to move the yoke assembly and carriage on the arm, ,_

Warning:

Do not install the control cut device until after all of the initial adjustments and alignments are made to prevent accidental starting of the saw that could result in serious personal injury, The control cut device offers many benefits, As it increases operator control, it eliminates the risk in a cross cut of the saw "climbing" out and over the workpiece at the operator, Feed control of the blade as it cuts through the workpiece increases, as does the accuracy of the cut, The control cut cable maintains a steady pull on the carriage assembly from the column, This tension keeps the assembly at the column, unless you squeeze the switch trigger in the handle, The switch trigger activates the motor to counter the pull of the cable, After a cut is completed, press the switch on the arm off, then release the switch trigger to prevent further forward motion, Hold the handle until the blade has stopped rotating. The yoke assembly will not roll forward unless you are squeezing the switch trigger, The control cut power cord is designed to operate on a single voltage AC circuit. The speed can be set with a thumbwheel on top of the handle, The three speed settings are described on the label located on the left side of the control cut housing, ,_

Warning:

Do not use the saw without the control cut and blade guards in place unless specifically instructed to do so. Otherwise uncontrolled contact with the blade could occur, resulting in personal injury, ,_,

Warning:

Take great care when working with either cord to ensure you have the correct one, If you intend to unplug the main power cord but remove the control cut cord instead, the blade could be accidentally started and cause injury. • Plug in the control cut cord, leaving the main power cord disconnected, Squeeze the switch trigger to confirm the control cut motor is receiving power, • On the left side of the saw, remove the carriage lock knob and spring. Remove the two screws that attach the carriage cover and remove the cover. • Replace the spring and carriage lock knob, Pull the carriage assembly about halfway to the front. Tighten the carriage lock knob, • Squeeze the switch trigger in the handle with your right hand and pull the spring loaded cable from the column with your left hand. If you prefer to use a pair of pliers, do not damage the cable. Note: Do not to let the spring loaded cable clamp slip out of your hand or pliers. If it slips past the cable bracket and goes up into the control cut motor housing, then disassembly of the control cut assembly will be required to get it back out. • Place the barrel fitting into the socket at the back of the carriage assembly. • Remove the carriage lock knob and spring, Replace the carriage cover and screws, then replace the spring and carriage lock knob. • Set the speed thumbwheel, using the chart on page 53, If you are unsure of the proper speed setting, use the lowest setting,

Barrel

Fitting

Carriage

Assembly

Socket

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Basic

Operation

Of The

Radial

Arm

Saw

A radial arm saw can be used for straight-line cutting operations such as cross cutting, ripping, mitering, beveling, compound cutting, and resawing. It can make dado or molding cuts with special attachments, This saw is designed to cut wood and wood composi- tion products only, The three-prong plug must be plugged into a match- ing outlet that is properly installed and grounded according to all local codes and ordinances, Improper connection of the equipment can result in electric shock, Check with an electrician or service personnel if you are unsure about proper grounding, Do not modify the plug; if it will not fit the outlet, have the correct outlet installed by a qualified electrician, Refer to the Electrical page of this manual,

Types

Of Cuts

See Figure 36, The radial saw makes cross cuts parallel with the arm (across the grain), and rip cuts square to the arm (with the grain). Each can be made with the blade vertical or beveled, Instructions for making each kind of cut are given later in this section, ,_

Warning:

All blades and cutting accessories must be rated for at least 5,000 rpm to prevent possible injury.

Cross

Cuts

Cross cuts are made parallel to the arm, The blade is pulled along the length of the radial arm with the wood secured,

Q

There are several types of cross cuts, A cross cut shows 0° on the miter scale (arm straight) and 0° on the bevel scale (blade straight). A miter cut is made with the radial arm angled and the blade straight, A bevel cut is produced with the arm straight and the blade angled. A final type of cross cut is the compound cross cut. Both the arm and the blade are angled. Be thoroughly 4_ familiar with making cross cuts, bevel cuts, and miter cuts before trying a compound miter cut. Note: In cross cuts, the blade teeth point down as they strike the wood. In rip cuts, the teeth point up as they strike the wood, ,_

Warning:

NEVER make a cross cut with the .! short edge of the wood parallel to the fence, Kick back is likely to occur, causing the workpiece to be thrown back at you, Treat such a workpiece as a rip cut,

Rip

Cuts

Note: For ease of set-up, better accuracy, and your safety, do not use the laser guide during any rip cuts. In rip cuts, the yoke is rotated 90 ° left or right and locked in place, The wood must ride firmly against the rip fence, There are two orientations of rip cuts - the in-rip and the out-rip. The in-rip position provides better visibility, Out-rip cuts can also be made with the blade beveled, In an in-rip cut, the yoke is rotated to the left, which puts the blade in between the column and the motor, The wood is fed from the right hand side, In an out-rip cut, the blade is in front of the motor, and the wood is fed from the left, Out-rip cutting is recom- mended only when the blade is set 12 in, or more from the fence. ,_,

Warning:

Always make sure the blade guard and anti-kickback pawls are in place and working properly when making rip cuts to avoid possible injury,

Warning:,

Always use a pushstick with small pieces of wood, and also to finish the cut when ripping a long narrow piece of wood, to prevent your hands from getting close to the blade,

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_Cross

Cut

Mitercut

Bevelcut

®

Compoundcrosscut

Ripcut

__Evel

Ripcut

Fig, 36

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Making

A Cross

Cut

See Figure 43. Use this procedure to make a cut with the blade vertical and straight forward, If a kerf does not exist for the line of the cut (cutting path), follow the steps to make one, Each cutting path requires its own kerf, ,_

Warning:

Make sure the blade guard is lowered and is working properly to prevent possible injury, Always raise the clear plastic guard before changing the bevel or lowering the blade to avoid damage to the guard,

Warning:

Keep one hand on the handle until the blade stops rotating to prevent the risk of injury. • Put the fence in the front position (next to the front table) and tighten the table clamps, • Check that the control cut device is set for the correct speed for the type of wood and cut you are planning, Refer to the chart on the label and adjust the thumbwheel on the handle accordingly, • If the yoke is not in the cross cut position with the blade parallel to the arm, release the yoke lock handle (right side, under yoke). Position the yoke correctly with the yoke pivot latch. • If the arm is too low or too high, first lift the blade guard if the arm is too low, and turn the elevating handwheel at the front of the table. Set the blade to just clear the kerf or table, • If the arm is angled, release the arm lock knob on top of the arm, position it straight ahead and lock the arm lock knob, • If the blade is angled, raise the plastic lower guard, release the bevel lock lever, and set the bevel indicator to zero, Retighten the bevel lock lever, • If the blade is in front of the fence, loosen the carriage lock knob on the left side of the arm. Release the switch trigger and let the carriage return to the back. • If there is no kerf, cut one approximately 1/16 in. deep, Grasp the handle and turn the saw on with the switch on the arm, Squeeze the switch trigger on the handle and pull the blade forward across the table to make the kerf, • Release the switch trigger and let the carriage return to the back, Turn the saw off with the switch on the arm but hold the handle until the blade stops rotating, Adjust the height with the elevating handwheel so the blade will rotate freely in the kerf. • With saw behind the fence and workpiece against the fence, turn on the saw and align mark with laser. Clamp workpiece and make the cut, • Position the workpiece against the fence, Place the pawls and riving knife to clear the workpiece or the fence, whichever is higher, by at least 1/4 in. • Grasp the handle with one hand. With the other, turn the saw on, then hold the workpiece down and against the fence, Keep your hand well away from the blade, • Squeeze the switch trigger on the handle and pull the blade through the workpiece but only far enough to complete the cut, Keep your hand on the handle, even after the cut has been made and the saw turned off, until the blade stops rotating, • After completing the cut, move the workpiece to the side and turn off the saw with the switch on the arm, Release the switch trigger on the handle and let the yoke move back behind the fence. Do not release the handle until the blade stops rotating.

Armlock

Handle

Carriage

Lockknob

Tableclamps

Switch

Handle

Bevel

;K Lever

Crosscut

Rivingknife

Elevating

Handwheel

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Making

A Miter

Cut

See Figure 44. In a miter cut, the blade is vertical and the arm angled, If a kerf does not exist for the cutting path, make one (instructions below). Each cutting path requires its own kerf, ,_

Warning:

Make sure the blade guard is lowered and is working properly to prevent possible injury. Always raise the clear plastic guard before changing the bevel or lowering the blade to avoid damage to the guard, ,_

Warning:

Keep one hand on the handle until the blade stops rotating to prevent the risk of injury, • Put the fence in the front position (next to the front table) and tighten the table clamps, • Check that the control cut device is set for the correct speed for the type of wood and cut you are planning, Refer to the chart on the label and adjust the thumbwheel on the handle accordingly, • If the yoke is not in the cross cut position with the blade parallel to the arm, release the yoke lock handle and position the yoke correctly with the yoke pivot latch on the right side of the arm. • If the arm is too low or too high, first lift the blade guard if the arm is too low, and turn the elevating handwheel at the front of the table. Set the blade to just clear the kerf or table, • To set the angle of the arm, release the arm lock knob on top of the arm. Use the miter scale above the column to position the arm to the desired angle, and lock the arm lock knob. • If the blade is angled, raise the plastic lower guard, release the bevel lock lever, and set the bevel indicator to zero. Retighten the bevel lock lever,

Ercut

Elevating

Handwheel

• If the blade is in front of the fence, loosen the carriage lock knob on the left side of the arm and let the carriage move back. • If there is no kerf, cut one approximately 1/16 in. deep, Grasp the handle and turn the saw on with the switch on the arm, Squeeze the switch trigger on the handle and pull the blade forward across the table to make the kerf, • Release the switch trigger and let the carriage return to the back. Turn the saw off with the switch on the arm but hold the handle until the blade stops rotating, Adjust the height with the elevating handwheel so the blade will rotate freely in the kerf, • Position the workpiece against the fence. Place the pawls and riving knife to clear the workpiece or the fence, whichever is higher, by at least 1/4 in. • Grasp the handle with one hand, With the other, turn the saw on, then hold the workpiece down and against the fence, Keep your hand well away from the blade. • Squeeze the switch trigger and pull the blade through the workpiece but only far enough to complete the cut, Keep your hand on the handle, even after the cut has been made and the saw turned off, until the blade stops rotating, • After completing the cut, move the workpiece to the side and turn off the saw with the switch on the arm, Release the switch trigger and let the yoke move back behind the fence, Do not release the handle until the blade stops rotating,

Arm

Lockknob

Miterscale

Switch

Carriage

Lock

Yoke

Pivotlatch

Yokelock

Handle

Bladeguard

Handle

Bevel

Indicator

Bevel

Locklever

Table

Clamp

Fig. 44

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Making

A Bevel

Cut

See Figure 45. This procedure makes a cut with the blade and motor angled and the arm straight (90 ° to fence), If there is no kerf, follow the steps to make one, Try this cut on scrap wood before cutting your workpiece,

,A,

Warning:

Make sure the blade guard is lowered and is working properly to prevent possible injury, Always raise the clear plastic guard before changing the bevel or lowering the blade to avoid damage to the guard, ,_

Warning:

Keep one hand on the handle until the blade stops rotating to prevent the risk of injury, • Put the fence in the front position (next to the front table) and tighten the table clamps. • Check that the control cut device is set for the correct speed for the type of wood and cut you are planning, Refer to the chart on the label and adjust the thumbwheel on the handle accordingly. • If the yoke is not in the cross cut position with the blade parallel to the arm, release the yoke lock handle and position the yoke correctly with the yoke pivot latch on the right side of the arm. • If the arm is too low or too high, first lift the blade guard if the arm is too low, and turn the elevating handwheel at the front of the table, Set the blade to just clear the kerf or table. • If the arm is angled, release the arm lock knob on top of the arm, position it straight ahead and lock the arm lock knob. • If the blade is in front of the fence, loosen the carriage lock knob on the left side of the arm. Release the switch trigger on the handle and let the carriage return to the back, • To set the blade angle, first raise the plastic lower guard, Release the bevel lock lever, and position the blade with the bevel index lever. Retighten the bevel lock lever, Note: For a 45 ° or 90 ° angle, the bevel index lever will seat automatically at the preset positive stop positions. For any other angle, use the bevel lock lever, • If there is no kerf, cut one approximately 1/16 in. deep, Grasp the handle and turn the saw on with the switch on the arm, Squeeze the switch trigger on the handle and pull the blade forward across the table to make the kerf, • Release the switch trigger and let the carriage return to the back. Turn the saw off with the switch on the arm but hold the handle until the blade stops rotating. Adjust the height with the elevating handwheel so the blade will rotate freely in the kerf, • Position the workpiece against the fence. Place the pawls and riving knife to clear the workpiece or the fence, whichever is higher, by at least 1/4 in, • Grasp the handle with one hand, With the other hand, turn the saw on, then hold the workpiece down and against the fence, Keep your hand well away from the blade. • Squeeze the switch trigger on the handle and pull the blade through the workpiece but only far enough to complete the cut, Keep your hand on the handle, even after the cut has been made and the saw turned off, until the blade stops rotating. • After completing the cut, move the workpiece to the side and turn off the saw with the switch on the arm. Release the switch trigger on the handle and let the blade move back behind the fence, Do not release the handle until the blade stops rotating,

B_Eveledcut

Arm

Lockknob

Switch

Handle

Yokelock

Handle

Riving

Elevating

Handwheel

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Making

A Compound

Cross

Cut

See Figure 46. In this cut, both the blade and the arm are angled, Be familiar with both bevel and miter cuts before making a compound cut, Practice on scrap wood, ,_

Warning:

Make sure the blade guard is lowered and is working properly to prevent possible injury, Always raise the clear plastic guard before changing the bevel or lowering the blade to avoid damage to the guard, ,_

Warning:

Keep one hand on the handle until the blade stops rotating to prevent the risk of injury, • Put the fence in the front position (next to the front table) and tighten the table clamps, • Check that the control cut device is set for the correct speed for the type of wood and cut you are planning, Refer to the chart on the label and adjust the thumbwheel on the handle accordingly, • If the yoke is not in the cross cut position with the blade parallel to the arm, release the yoke lock handle and position the yoke correctly with the yoke pivot latch on the right side of the arm. • If the arm is too low or too high, first lift the blade guard if the arm is too low, and turn the elevating handwheel at the front of the table, Set the blade to just clear the kerf or table, • To set the angle of the arm, release the arm lock knob on top of the arm. Use the miter scale above the column to position it to the desired angle, and lock the arm lock knob, • To set the blade angle, first raise the plastic lower guard. Release the bevel lock lever, and position the blade with the bevel index lever, • Retighten the bevel lock lever. Note: For a 45° or 90 ° angle, the bevel index lever will seat automatically at the preset positive stop positions. For any other angle, use the bevel lock lever. • If the yoke is in front of the fence, loosen the carriage lock knob on the left side of the arm. Release the switch trigger on the handle and let the carriage return to the back. • If there is no kerf, cut one approximately 1/16 in, deep, Grasp the handle, Turn the saw on with the switch on the arm, Squeeze the switch trigger and pull the blade forward to make the kerf, • Release the switch trigger and let the carriage return to the back. Turn the saw off with the switch on the arm but hold the handle until the blade stops rotating, Adjust the height with the elevating handwheel so the blade will rotate freely in the kerf, • Position the workpiece against the fence. Place the pawls and riving knife to clear the workpiece or the fence, whichever is higher, by at least 1/4 in. • Grasp the handle with one hand, With the other hand, turn the saw on, then hold the workpiece down and against the fence, If necessary, slightly raise the outer blade guard for clearance. Keep your hand well away from the blade. • Squeeze the switch trigger and pull the blade through the workpiece but only far enough to complete the cut, Keep your hand on the handle, even after the cut has been made and the saw turned off, until the blade stops rotating, • After completing the cut, move the workpiece to the side and turn off the saw with the switch on the arm. Release the switch trigger and let the yoke move back behind the fence, Do not release the handle until the blade stops rotating.

Miterscale

Yoke

Arm

Pivotlatch

Switch

Yokelock

Handle

Bevellock

Lever

Clamps

Beveled And

Cut

Elevating

Handwheel

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Rip Cut

Hazards

And Precautions

Two hazards are specifically associated with rip cutting: outfeed zone and wrong way feed, In the outfeed zone (behind the blade), the blade teeth point down. The slightest contact while the blade is still spinning can snag clothing, jewelry, the work- piece, or even skin, causing serious personal injury. Wrong way feed occurs when the workpiece contacts the blade from the outfeed side, It is very hazardous and will jerk the workpiece violently, You could be cut if you are holding the workpiece, ,_,

Warning:

Failure to observe any of these precautions can result in serious injury, • The first precaution is, of course, simply to stay completely away from the outfeed zone, Keep hands away from the outfeed zone. • Point the anti-kickback pawls away from the blade teeth to snag a workpiece if the blade grabs, They should be positioned to rest lightly on the workpiece. The flat side of the pawls should be level and horizontal. • Set the riving knife to just clear the table, • Set the hold down in front of the blade to just clear the workpiece, • Start and finish your cut from the infeed side, • Push the workpiece past the pawls with push- blocks and pushsticks to finish the cut, • If the blade jams, turn the saw off with the switch on the arm, remove the yellow key, and wait for the blade to fully stop before freeing it, • Make sure the blade is parallel to the fence and the workpiece is not warped or twisted, • Make sure no pressure is applied to the workpiece on the outfeed side, • Make sure the blade guard is lowered and is working properly. • Always set up the workpiece so the wider part of the wood is between the blade and the fence, This stabilizes the workpiece better, • Do not release the workpiece until it has moved past the pawls. Keep pushsticks firmly in place, • Use pushsticks and pushblocks, not your hands, when the trailing edge of the workpiece is within 3 in, of the blade. If the blade is set 2 in. or more from the fence, use a pushstick. Use a pushblock and auxiliary fence when the blade is between 2 in, and 1/2 in, from the fence, (If the cut is narrower than 1/2 in,, use a different saw.) For large panel rip cuts, use a featherboard instead of pushblocks or pushsticks. See the section on Cutting Aids.

Setting

Up A Rip

Cut

See Figure 47, Note: For ease of set-up, better accuracy, and your safety, do not use the laser guide during any rip cuts, A precise and safe rip cut requires a careful set up, Before setting up for in-rip or out-rip, especially for a bevel cut, try the workpiece in both placements. Check for stability, visibility, and control, Test which will give the best pushstick clearance, Instructions are given for an in-rip cut. At certain points, the instructions will vary for a bevel rip cut or an out-rip process and will be enclosed in parenthe- ses (example), Figure 47 shows an out-rip setup. • Insert a solid fence with no kerfs. Use an auxiliary fence if the blade will be set only 1/2 in. to 2 in, from the fence, Tighten the table clamps, • If the arm is too low or too high, first lift the blade guard if the arm is too low, and turn the elevating handwheel at the front of the table. Set the blade to just clear the kerf or table, • Change the blade angle if needed. Raise the plastic lower guard to keep it from jamming, release the bevel lock lever, and set the bevel indicator to zero, (For a bevel rip cut, set the bevel indicator to the desired angle.) Test the clearance on the guard, Retighten the bevel lock lever,

Switch

Holddown

Elevating

Handwheel

Infeedfor

Inripcutting

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• Put the blade in the in-rip position between the motor and the column. Release the yoke lock handle and pivot the yoke to the left, with the yoke pivot latch on the right side of the arm, (Use the out-rip position only for rips 12 in. or more in width; pivot the yoke to the right so the motor is between the blade and column.) • Loosen the carriage lock knob, Place the blade the right distance from the fence for the cut and lock the knob, • Cut a kerr. Turn the saw on with the switch on the arm, Lower the blade about 1/16 in, into the table to cut a shallow groove, Turn the saw off and remove the yellow key, • Position the workpiece against the blade, from the front of the table, Lower the hold-down in front of the blade to just clear the workpiece, (For a bevel rip cut, place the workpiece directly under the guard rather than beside the blade.) • Loosen the pawls and riving knife. Lower the riving knife to the table. Slide the workpiece back and lower the pawls so that one set rests on the work- piece, Lock the riving knife and pawls in place, (For a bevel rip cut, place the workpiece under the lower set of pawls.) • Remove the workpiece from the table, Set the push block, featherboard, or pushstick nearby, • Set up table extension(s) and supports. ,_

Warning:

Never use a person to support workpieces, This can cause kickback and serious injury. Never have someone stand at the outfeed side,

Making

A Rip

Cut

See Figure 48, • Review the Hazards and Precautions page. • Do not make a rip cut without following all the setup steps in the previous procedure, • After the saw has been set up, insert the yellow key, and turn the saw on with the switch on the arm, Let the blade build up to full speed, • Stand at the infeed side of the blade and out of the line of the workpiece, in case kickback occurs. _1,

Warning:

Never stand directly in the line of cut. Stand to the side to reduce the chance of injury should kickback occur. Start and finish the cut from the infeed side. • With the hand closest to the fence, push the workpiece under the hold down and into the blade, • Keep your other hand on the table and steady the workpiece against the fence. Keep that hand at least 8 in. from the blade, • If the blade cover does not automatically rise as the workpiece moves from the infeed to the out- feed side, stop the cut, Turn off the saw and adjust the blade cover so it rests on the workpiece, • When the end of the workpiece is still several inches from the blade, pick up the cutting aid you selected earlier. Push the wood with the pushstick or pushblock rather than your hand.

Warning:

Use a pushstick as the end of the workpiece nears the blade to reduce the risk of injury, • Push the wood completely through the blade to the outfeed, past the pawls, • When the work is completed, press the switch off and remove the key.

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Ripcut

Switch

Anti-Kickback

Pawls

Infeedfor

Outripcutting

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Craftsman

Radial

Arm

Saw-

Model

No. 315.220100

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The model number will be found on a plate attached to the base, Always mention the model number in all correspondence regarding your RADIAL ARM SAW or when ordering repair parts,

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Parts List For Figure

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Key

Part

No.

Number

Description

Quan.

1 622210-043 2 976323-001 3 976326-002 4 980613-001 5 611114-002 6 706382-834 7 980455-001 8 641180-005 9 976321-001 10 976804-001 11 976314-001 12 976312-001 13 976313-001 14 976310-001 15 976311-001 16 976315-001 17 976316-001 18

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19 618375-000 20 976827-001 21 618376-000 22 931055-006 23 606066-011 24 641180-006 25 931744-059 26 976319-001 27 976320-001 28 976322-001

Screw (10-32 x 5/8 in, Rd, Hd.) .....................................................

4 Track .............................................................................................. 2 Arm ................................................................................................ 1 Support Bracket ............................................................................. 1

Screw (10-32 x 1/2 in, Flat Head T, C,) ..........................................

1 Washer ........................................................................................... 2

Screw (1/4-20 x 5/8 in, Self Tapping Hex Washer Hd.) .................. 6

Push Nut (3/8 in.) ........................................................................... 2 Clevis Pin ....................................................................................... 1 Arm Lock Rod Assembly ................................................................ 1 Guide ............................................................................................. 1 Arm Lock Pawl ............................................................................... 1 Tension Spring ............................................................................... 1 Pin Housing ................................................................................... 1 Arm Index Pin ................................................................................ 2 Index Rod ...................................................................................... 1 Arm Lock Spring ............................................................................ 1

Hex Nut (10-32) .............................................................................

1 Arm Knob Lever (Left Hand) .......................................................... 1 Arm Lock Lever Assembly ............................................................. 1 Arm Knob Lever (Right Hand) ....................................................... 1 Washer ........................................................................................... 1

Screw (10-32 x 2-1/4 in, Pan Hd,) .................................................

1 Push Nut (1/4 in,) ........................................................................... 1

Washer (1/4 in.) .............................................................................

1 Lever Pin ........................................................................................ 1 Pin .................................................................................................. 1 Arm Insulation ................................................................................ 1

Standard

Hardware Item -- May Be Purchased Locally ** Available From Div, 98 -- Source 980.00 # 73 CRI:IFTSMI:iN

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Craftsman Radial Arm Saw-

Model No. 315.220100

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he model number will be found on a plate attached to the base. Always mention the model number in all correspondence regarding your RADIAL ! ARM SAW or when ordering repair parts.

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Parts List For Figure

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Key

Part

No.

Number

Description

Quan.

1 607818-002 2 990908-009 3 976450-001 4

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5 662029-001 6 977215-001 7 976416-001 8 644186-002 9 976414-001 10 706239-830 11 090403-080 12 976411-001 13 976412-001 Sleeve Bearing .................................................................................................................................................. 1 Screw (6-19 x 5/8 in. Pan Hd.) .......................................................................................................................... 4 Gear Case Cover .............................................................................................................................................. 1 Screw (10-24 x 1/2 in. Pan Hd.) ........................................................................................................................ 1 Washer .............................................................................................................................................................. 1 Spring ................................................................................................................................................................ 1 Pulley Shaft Assembly ....................................................................................................................................... 1 Sleeve Bearing (Flange) .................................................................................................................................... 2 Worm Gear Assembly ........................................................................................................................................ 1 Washer .............................................................................................................................................................. 1 Screw (M3 x 8 Pan Hd.) .................................................................................................................................... 2 Gear Case ......................................................................................................................................................... 1 Motor Assembly ................................................................................................................................................. 1

Standard

Hardware Item -- May Be Purchased Locally ** Available From Div. 98 -- Source 980.00

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