Craftsman 21602 Operation Manual

Craftsman 21602 - 16 in. Variable Speed Scroll Saw Manual

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    SAW Model No. 137.216020 C us CAUTION: Before using this Scroll Saw, read this manual and follow all its Safety Rules and Operating Instructions • Safety Instructions • Installation • Operation • Maintenance • Parts List Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA Visit our Craftsman
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    Scroll Saw Glossary of Terms Assembly and Adjustments Operation Maintenance Troubleshooting Guide Parts List PAGE 2 3 4 5 8 10 12 12 13 14 15 17 26 31 32 34 CRAFTSMAN ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY If this Craftsman rights which vary from state to state. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL
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    MOTOR Power Source Speed Control TABLE Tilt 1.6 A, 120 V AC, 60 Hz Electric 45 o Left SAWDUST BLOWER BLADE Speed Type Length Depth of Throat Blade Stroke Depth of 450 Cut Depth of 900 Cut Yes 400-1600 SPM Pin-end or Plain-end 5 in. 16 in. 3/4 in. 1 in. 2 in. WARNING I To avoid
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    tool and its Operator's Manual may contain "WARNING ICONS" (a picture symbol intended to alert you to, and/or instruct you how to avoid, manual before using this product. KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM BLADE: Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in serious personal injury. SUPPORT
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    GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS POWER TOOL Safety is a combination of common you have read and understood the following. . READ and become familiar with the entire Operator's Manual. LEARN the tool's application, limitations and possible hazards. 2. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in
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    get caught in moving parts. Nonslip footwear is FROM POWER SOURCE before servicing, and when changing Safety Goggles are available at Sears. NOTE: Glasses or FACE MASK OR DUST MASK. Sawing operation produces dust. 14. SECURE ACCESSORIES. Consult this Operator's Manual for recommended accessories. The
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    Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories. 23. WARNING: Dust generated from certain materials can be hazardous to your health. Always operate saw in well-ventilated area and provide for proper dust removal.
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    , READ AND UNDERSTAND all safety instructions and operating procedures throughout the manual. , DO NOT OPERATE the Scroll Saw until it is completely assembled and installed according to the instructions. , SHOULD any part of Scroll Saw be missing, damaged, or fail in any way, or any electrical
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    lock is tightened before starting the machine. 24. NEVER REACH under the scroll saw table when motor is running. 25. CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS before each use. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting or any other conditions that may affect operation
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    is necessary, do not connect the equipment grounding conductor to a live terminal. CHECK with a qualified electrician or service person if you do not completely understand the grounding instructions, or if you are not certain the tool is properly grounded. USE only three-wire extension cords that
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    to protect the operator from electric shock. Never remove the grounding prong from the power cord. If damaged, discontinue use of unit and contact customer service for a replacement cord.
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    : ITEM Pin-end saw blades Plain-end saw blades Sears may recommend other accessories not listed in this manual. See your nearest Sears store or Power and Hand Tool Catalog for other accessories. Do not use any accessory unless you have completely read the instruction or Operator's Manual for that
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    , lacquer, thinner or similar highly volatile solvents to clean the scroll saw. 1. Remove the scroll saw from the carton by lifting the saw by the back of the upper frame. 2. Place the saw on a secure stationary work surface. 3. Separate all parts from the packing material. Check each one with the
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    SawdusBt lowerTubing T-Wrench T-WrenchHolder BladeGuardFoot LockKnob UpperArm BladeGuardFoot Worktable BladeHolderLockScrew MountingHoles BevelScale Sawdust CollectionPort TableLockKnob SawdusBt lower TensionKnob BellowsSeat BladeStorage ON/OFF VariableSpeed ControKl nob Motor MountingHoles
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    SCROLL SAW TERMS BEVEL SCALE - Represents the degree of table angle from 0° to 45 ° when the table is tilted for bevel cutting. BLADE GUARD FOOT - Guards the
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    edge of the workpiece that is guided into the blade. SAW BLADE PATH - Area or line of sight of the workpiece moving in line toward the saw blade edge. SURFACE - Top of workpiece being cut. TRAILING EDGE - The end of the workpiece edge last cut by the saw blade. WORKPIECE - Material on which the
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    Estimated Assembly Time: 5-10 minutes WARNING J To avoid injury, do not connect this scroll saw to the power source until it is completely assembled and adjusted and you have read and understood this instruction manual. STORING THE T-WRENCH (FIG. B) The left rear side of the body (1) has a U-Shaped
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    workpiece. Fig. E Fig. D 2 SAWDUST COLLECTION PORT (FIG. E, F) This scroll saw will accept a hose or vacuum accessory (not provided) to be connected to the manually remove sawdust by first unplugging the saw from the power source, then removing the three screws (2) on the left side of saw holding
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    BLADE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION PIN-END BLADE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION WARNING I To prevent personal injury, always turn the saw OFF and disconnect the plug from source before changing blades or making adjustments. Pin-end type blades are thicker for stability and for faster assembly.
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    see that the pins are properly located in the upper (6) and the lower (5) blade holders. (Fig. J) PLAIN-END BLADE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION This scroll saw accepts 5-inch plainend or pin-end blades to cut a wide variety of materials. Plain-end type blades are recommended whenever fine, accurate and
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    PLAIN-ENDBLADEREMOVAL (FIG.L, M,N) 1. Loosen the tension on the blade by turning the tension knob counterclockwise. (Fig. L) Fig. L 3. Tilt the table to 0° and tighten the table lock knob (7-Fig. N). Loosen the lower blade holder lock screw (5-Fig. M) under the table on the left side of the lower
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    knob. Fig. P Fig. O BEVEL STOP ADJUSTMENT I_ WARNING I To avoid injury from accidental starting, always turn the switch OFF and unplug the scroll saw before moving, replacing the blade or 3 making adjustments. 2 4. Insert the other end of the blade into the upper blade holder slot (3-Fig
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    7. Tightenthelocknut(6). 8. Whenthebladeis exactly900 (0°)to thetable,loosenthebevel indicatosrcrew(9)usinga Phillips screwdriver. 9. Adjusthebevelindicato(r10)to the"0"markonthebevesl caleand retightentheindicatosrcrew(9). 10.Attachthebladeguardfoot(1) usingtheT-wrenchs,othefoot
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    diameters. Thinner blades will have more possibilities for blade deflection when cutting angles which are not perpendicular to the table. Read BASIC SCROLL SAW OPERATION for more suggestions. NOTE: The blade must be installed with the teeth pointing downward, as shown in Fig. T, to prevent the
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    GeneraSl crolSl awBladeReferenceGuide Tooth Type TPI Speed -_- Application Faster Slower Standard 9.5- 48 Generacl utting Skip 9.5~ 33 BetterchipremovalS. mooths,plinterlesfsinish Double 10_ 37 Efficienct hipremovalC. leanedges Reverse ...... 9/5~ 28/21 EliminateusndersidteearoutS.
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    l For your own safety, always push the switch "OFF" when the scroll saw is not in use. Also, in the case of power failure (all of reducing the accuracy of cut and possibly breaking the blade. Allow the saw to cut material by guiding the workpiece into the blade as it cuts. 2. The blade teeth cut
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    4. Secure the blade guard foot (2) by tightening the blade guard foot lock knob (3). 5. Remove the workpiece from the blade prior to turning the scroll saw ON. Set the variable speed control knob (4) to the desired speed by turning the control knob clockwise or counterclockwise. CAUTION: In order to
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    6. When turning the scroll saw ON, position the workpiece against scrap wood prior to touching the leading edge of the workpiece against the blade. 7. Slowly feed the workpiece into the blade by guiding and pressing the workpiece down against the table. CAUTION: Do not force the leading edge of the
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    . 6. Remove the workpiece from the blade prior to turning the scroll saw ON. Set the desired speed by turning the control knob clockwise against the blade (3). 8. Slowly feed the workpiece into the blade, guiding the workpiece against the straight edge and press the workpiece down against the
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    hole in the workpiece and tighten the tension knob (2). 5. Follow the process, items 3-8, under FREEHAND CUTTING OPERATIONS. 6. When finished making the interior scroll cuts simply turn the scroll saw OFF, remove the blade from the blade holder and remove the workpiece from the table. Fig. Y 3 4
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    OFF and remove the plug from the power source before maintaining your saw. GENERAL An occasional coat of paste wax on the work table authorized electrician. 2. Do not attempt to oil the motor bearings or service the motor internal parts. 2 1 REPLACING CARBON BRUSHES (FIG. Z) Replace both carbon
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    . PROBLEM PROBLEM CAUSE Service Center. Any attempt to repair this motor may create a HAZARD unless the repair is done by a qualified technician. 3. Restart the saw. See OVERLOAD BREAKER section. Excessive 1. Improper mounting of 1. See mounting instructions in vibration. saw. this manual
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    16 in. VARIABLE SPEED SCROLL SAW MODEL NO. 137.216020 WARNING { When servicing use only CRAFTSMAN replacement parts. Use of any other parts many create a HAZARD or cause product damage. Any attempt to repair or replace electrical parts on this Scroll Saw may create a HAZARD unless repair is done
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    it! For the replacement parts, accessories and owner's manuals that you need to do-it-yourself. For Sears professional installation of home appliances / Trademark / Service Mark of Sears Brands, LLC TM Sf_ ® Marca Registrada / ' Marca de Fabrica / Marca de Servicio de Sears Brands, LLC f_D
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Operator's Manual
16 in. VARIABLE
SPEED
SCROLL
SAW
Model
No. 137.216020
C
us
CAUTION:
Before using this Scroll Saw,
read this manual and follow
all its Safety Rules and
Operating
Instructions
Safety Instructions
Installation
Operation
Maintenance
Parts List
Sears, Roebuck
and Co., Hoffman
Estates, IL 60179 USA
Visit our Craftsman
website:
www,sears,com/craftsman
Part No. 137216020001
Printed in China