Save this Manual for Future Reference Sears ! MODEL NO, 113.207600 SAW ONLY MODEL NO. 113.207650 SAW WITH LEGS Serial Number Model and serial side number may be found at the right-hand of the base You should record both model and serial number in a safe place for future use,, CAUTION: Read GENERAL and ADDITIONAL SAFETY H_STRUCT_ONS carefully 18=iNCH SCROLL ® assembly o operating MO TORIZED SA W o repair parts ROEBUCK AND CO., Chicago, iL 601384 U.S.A. Printed in USA, Sold by SEARS, Part No 66017 FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN SCROLL SAW If within one year from the date of purchase, this Craftsman Scroll Saw fails due to a defect in material or workmanship, Sears 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+, 698/731A, Sears Tower, Chicago, IL 60684 general safety instructions for power tooms 1+ KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL Read and understand the owner's manual and labels affixed to the tool Learn its application and limitations as welf as the specific potential hazards peculiar to this tool+ 2,, GROUND ALL TOOLS sistant lenses, they are NOT safety glasses." Also, use face or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty, and ear protectors (plugs or muffs) during extended periods of operation+ This tool is equipped with an approved 3-conductor cord and a 3+prong grounding type plug to fit the pro+ per grounding type receptacle. Tile green conductor in the cord is the grounding wire, Never connect the green wire to a live terminal. 3+ KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE - in working order, and in proper adjustment alignment. 4+ REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES and 13+ SECURE WORK Use clamps or a vise to hold work when practical tt's safer than using your hands and frees both hands to operate tool 14+ DON'T OVERREACH Keep proper footing and balance at all times+ 15_ MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories+ 16. DISCONNECT TOOLS before servicing; when changing accessories such as blades, bits, cutters, etc 17+ AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING Make sure switch is in"OFF" position before plugging in power cord,, 18. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES Consult the owner's manual for recommended acces+ sories+ FoIIow the instructions that accompany the accessories The use of improper accessoriesmay cause hazards, 19. NEVER STAND ON TOOL Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped cutting tool is accidentally contacted,, or if the Form a habit of,checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on. 5. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents must not be slippery due to wax or sawdust. + Floor AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT Don't use power tools in damp or wet locations or expose them to rain_ Keep work area well vide adequate surrounding work space+ lighted. Pro- 7+ KEEP CHILDREN All visitors alea+ + AWAY be kept a safe distance from work should MAKE WORKSHOP KID+PROOF -- with padlocks, master switches, starter keys or by removing 94 DON'T FORCE TOOL It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed+ Do not store materials above or near the tool such that it is necessary to stand on the tool to reach them. 20_ CHECK DAMAGED PARTS Before further use of the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to ensure that it will operate properly and perform its intended function+ Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any other conditions that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced. 21. DIRECTION OF FEED Feed work into a blade or cutter against of rotation of the blade or cutter only_ the direction 10+ USE RIGHT TOOL Don't force tool or attachment to do a job it was not designed for, 11+ WEAR PROPER APPAREL Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties or jewelry (rings, wristwatches) to get caught in moving parts+ NONSLtP footwear is recommended, Wear protective hair covering to contain tong hair, Roll long sleeves above the elbow.. 12+ USE SAFETY GOGGLES (Head Protection) Wear safety goggles (must comply with ANSi Z87+1) at all times "Everyday eyeglasses only have impact re+ 22+ NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED Turn power off. Don't leave tool until it comes to a complete stop+ additional safety instructions Safety is a combination of operator common sense and alertness at all times when the scroll saw is being used WARNING: FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPERATE YOUR SCROLL SAW UNTIL IS IS COMPLETELY ASSEMBLED AND INSTALLED ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS o . . AND UNTIL YOU READ AND UNDERSTAND THE FOLLOWING: PAGE 1. General Safety Instructions for Power Tools 2 2_ Getting To Know Your Scroll Saw ........ 15 3_ Basic Scroll Saw Operation ................... 17 4. Maintenance ................................... 18 & Stability of Machine. Your scroll saw must be bolted securely to a stand or work bench, In addition, if there is any tendency for the scroll saw to move during certain operations, bolt your scroil saw stand or workbench to the floor 6. Location This scroll saw is intended for indoor use only 7. Protection: Eyes, Hands, Face, Ears, Body a, Wear safety goggles that comply with ANSI Z87,1 and a face shield if operation is dusty, Wear ear plugs or muffs during extended periods of operation Do not wear gloves .... roll tong sleeves above the elbow b Do not cut pieces of material too small to hold by hand,, c Avoid awkward hand positions where a sudden slip could cause a hand to move into the blade d Never turn your scroll saw "ON" before clearing the table of alf objects (tools, scraps of wood, etc ,) except for the workpiece and related feed or support devices for the operation planned, e Make sure the blade teeth point downward toward the table f Always adjust blade tension correctly g ALWAYS adjust the blade guard to just contact the workpiece to protect the operator, and to provide maximum support of workpiece h When cutting a large piece of material, make sure it is supported at table height i Hold the work firmly against the table j, Do not feed the materiat too fast white cutting Only feed the material fast enough so that the blade win cu[ Keep fingers away from the blade k Use caution when cutting off material which is irregular in cross sectfon which could pinch the blade before the cut is completed A piece of molding for example must lay fiat on the tabte and not be permitted to rock while being cut I Use caution when cutting off round material such as dowel rods, or tubing They have a tendency to rotl while being cut causing the blade to "bite" Always use a "V" block, or clamp round material to a miter gauge for scroln saw m When backing the blade out of the workpiece, the blade may bind in the kerf (cut) this is usuaNy caused by sawdust clogging up the kerr If this happens: Turn off the scroll saw remove plug from power source outlet wedge open the kerr back the blade out oi the workpiece n Never leave the scroll saw work area with the power on, before the machine has come to a complete stop, or without removing and storing the switch key. p Do not perform layout, assembly, or setup work on the table while the cutting tool is operating q Turn saw "OFF" and remove plug from power supply outlet before installing or removing an accessory or attachment & Should any part of this scroN saw be missing, bent, or fail in any way, or any electrical component fail to perform properly, shut off power switch and remove plug from power supply outlet Reptace damaged, missing, and/or failed parts before resuming operation 9. Think Safety. Safety is a combination of operator common sense and alertness whenever the scroll saw is in operation WEAR YOUR The operation of any power too! can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage Always wear safety goggles complying with ANSI Z87,1 (shown on Package) before commencing power tool operation Safety goggles are available at Sears retail or catalog stores WARNING: ALWAYS KEEP ALERT° DO NOT ALLOW FAMILIARITY (GAINED FROM FREQUENT USE OF YOUR SCROLL SAW) TO CAUSE A CARELESS MISTAKE. ALWAYS REMEMBER THAT A CARELESS FRACTION OF A SECOND IS SUFFICIENT TO INFLICT SEVERE INJtJRY. 3 location and function TENSION ON/OFF SWITCH KNOB GUARD of controls LOCK KNOBS GUARD BLADE HOLDER RETAINING CLIPS BLOWER TUBE ]OLDERS BLADE HOLDER POCKETS BEVEL SCALES BEVEL LOCK KNOB BLADE STORAGE TABLE INSERT I MITER LOCK GAUGE KNOB motor specifications and electrical requirements This machine is equipped with a 1725 RPM motor it is wired for operation on 110-t20 volts, 60 Hz., alternating current. (TOOL MUST NOT BE CONVERTED TO OPERATE ON 230 VOLT) For replacement motor refer to parts list in this manual. CONNECTING TO POWER SUPPLY OUTLET If power cord is worn or' cut, or damaged in any way, have it replaced immediately WARNING: IF NOT PROPERLY GROUNDED THIS POWER TOOL CAN CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHOCK PARTICULARLY WHEN USED IN DAMP LOCATIONS CLOSE TO PLUMBING. IF AN ELECTRICAL SHOCK OCCURS THERE IS THE POTENTIAL OF A SECONDARY HAZARD SUCH AS YOUR HANDS CONTACTING THE SAW BLADE, If you are not sure that your outlet, as pictured below, is properly grounded, have it checked by a qualified efectrician Your unit is for use on 110-120volts, and hasa plug that looks like illustration below This power tool is equipped with a 3=conductor cord and grounding type plug which has been approved by Underwriters' Laboratories and the Canadian Standards Association.. The ground conductor' has a green jacket and is attached to the tool housing at one end and to the ground prong in the attachment plug at the other' end WARNING: DO NOT PERMIT FINGERS TO TOUCH THE TERMINALS OF PLUGS WHEN INSTALLING OR REMOVING THE PLUG TO OR FROM THE OUTLET. 3-PRONG PROPERLY GROUNDED OUTLET PLUG Plug power cord intoa 110-120Vproperlygrounded type outlet protected by a 15-amp dual element time delay or Circuit-Saver fuse or circuit breaker If the outlet you are planning to use for tMs power tool is of the 2 prong type, DO NOT REMOVE OR ALTER THE GROUNDING PRONG tN ANY MANNER Use an adapter as shown below and always connect the grounding lug to known ground It is recommended that you have a qualified electrician replace the TWO prong outlet with a properly grounded THREE prong outlet GROUNDING ADAPTER MAKE SURE THIS IS TO A KNOWN GROUND 2*PRONG RECEPTACLE LUG 3-PRONG PLUG GROUNDING PRONG An adapter as illustrated is available for connecting plugs to 2-prong receptacles WARNING: THE GREEN GROUNDING LUG EXTENDING FROM THE ADAPTER MUST BE CONNECTED TO A PERMANENT GROUND SUCH AS TO A PROPERLY GROUNDED OUTLET BOX. NOT ALL OUTLET BOXES ARE PROPERLY GROUNDED. If you are not sure that your outlet box is properly grounded, have it checked by a qualified electrician NOTE: The adapter illustrated is for use only if you already have a properly grounded 2-prong receptacle. Adapter is not allowed in Canada by the Canadian Electrical Code The use of any extension cord will cause some loss of power. To keep this to a minimum and to prevent over-heating and motor burn-out, use the following table to determine the minimum wire size (AWG) extension cord Use only 3 wire extension cords which have 3-prong grounding type plugs and 3-pole receptacles which accept the tools plug Extension Cord Length 0-25 ft. 26-50 ft. 51-100 ft, Wire Size AWG 16 14 12 contents POWER TOOL WARRANTY ................... 2 2 3 4 5 6 7 7 8 8 8 9 9 t0 tl 11 13 14 GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR POWER TOOLS ........................... ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR SCROLL SAW .............................. MOTOR SPECIFICATIONS AND ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS ............... GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SCROLL SAW Tension Control Knob .................. Guard Lock Knobs ............................... Guard ...................................... Blower Tube .................................. Blade Holder Retaining Clips ............. Blade Holders ................................ Blade Holder Pockets ....................... Miter Gauge Lock Knob ................... Table Insert ................................ Blade Storage ................................... Bevel Lock Knob ............................... Bevel Scales .................................. On-Off Switch .................................. Blade Storage .................................. BASIC SCROLL SAW OPERATION Sawing/Scrolling ............................. Bevel Setting/Cutting ......................... Use of Miter Gauge-Crosscutting ..... ...