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Craftsman 113.23111 User Manual

Craftsman 113.23111
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Sears
owners
manual
MODEL NO.
113.23111
Serial
Number
Model and serial
number may be found
at the rear left-hand side
of the base.
You should record both
model and serial number
in a safe place for
future use.
CAUTION:
Read GENERAL
and ADDITIONAL
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
carefully
CRRFTSMRNo
IO-INCH
RADIAL SAW
assembly
operating
repair parts
Sold by SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., Chicago, IL. 60684 U.S.A.
Part No. 63572 Printed in U.S.A.
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Craftsman 113.23111 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandCraftsman
Model113.23111
CategorySaw
LanguageEnglish

Summary

General Safety Instructions for Power Tools

Power Tool Operation Safety

Essential safety precautions for operating power tools, including personal protection and work area setup.

Safe Work Practices and Tool Maintenance

Guidelines for securing work, tool maintenance, and safe operating procedures to prevent accidents.

Additional Safety Instructions for Radial Saws

Installation Safety and Preparation

Steps for safely installing the radial saw, including initial checks and setup.

Minimizing Accident Potential: General Safety

General safety advice to prevent accidents, focusing on operator awareness and tool handling.

Ripping Safety Guidelines

Specific safety rules and precautions for performing ripping operations with the radial saw.

Crosscutting Safety Guidelines

Key safety practices and requirements for executing crosscutting operations.

Accessory Usage Safety

Safety considerations and recommendations when using accessories with the radial saw.

Unpacking and Assembly

Contents and Tools Needed

List of manual contents and the tools required for assembly and setup.

Unpacking and Initial Setup

Instructions for unpacking parts, checking contents, and initial preassembly steps.

Alignment Procedure Steps

Detailed steps for aligning the radial saw components for optimal performance.

Step 1: Table Mounting Channels

Attaching and leveling the table mounting support channels.

Step 2: Column Tube and Front Table

Adjusting column tube for looseness and installing the front work table.

Step 3: Squaring Cross Cut Travel

Ensuring the carriage travels in a straight line for accurate crosscuts.

Step 3 Adjustments and Leveling Front Table

Fine-tuning crosscut travel and leveling the front table for accuracy.

Installing Rear Table Boards

Procedure for positioning and installing the rear table boards and table clamps.

Step 4: Squaring Saw Blade to Table

Aligning the saw blade to be square with the work table top.

Step 5: Squaring Blade to Rip Fence

Adjusting the saw blade to be square with the rip fence (heel/toe adjustment).

Step 6: Aligning Anti-Kickback and Spreader

Setting up the anti-kickback and spreader assembly for safe ripping operations.

Operating Controls

Control Locations and Functions Overview

Overview of control locations and functions on the radial arm for basic setup and operation.

Depth of Cut Adjustment

How to adjust the elevation crank to set the desired depth of cut for sawing.

Angle of Cut and Yoke Pivot Controls

Using arm-latch and bevel controls for miter/bevel angles, and yoke pivot for positioning.

Carriage Lock and Blade Angle Controls

How to secure the carriage and adjust the blade angle using specific controls.

On-Off Switch and Key Operation

Operation of the power switch, including safety features and key usage.

Manual Motor Brake Operation

Using the manual brake to reduce blade coasting time after turning off the saw.

Positioning Anti-Kickback and Spreader

Safety guidelines for positioning the anti-kickback and spreader assembly for ripping.

Precision Indexing Technique

Technique for accurate indexing of machine components to ensure precision.

Basic Saw Operations

Requirements for Crosscut Operations

Prerequisites and safety checks before performing a standard crosscut operation.

Operation 1: Crosscut

Detailed procedure for performing a basic crosscut using the radial saw.

Operation 2: Miter Crosscut

How to perform a miter crosscut at various angles for frame construction.

Operation 3: Bevel Crosscut

Procedure for performing a bevel crosscut with the blade tilted to an angle.

Operation 4: Compound Crosscut

Performing a compound crosscut by combining miter and bevel angles.

Requirements When Ripping

Essential requirements and safety checks before starting any ripping operation.

Operation 5: Out-Ripping and In-Ripping

Step-by-step guide for performing out-ripping and in-ripping operations using the fence.

Operation 6: Bevel Ripping

Performing bevel ripping operations, which combine ripping with a tilted blade angle.

Dadoing Operations

Instructions for using a dado head for cutting grooves and dados.

Molding and Sanding Operations

Guidance on using molding heads and drum sanders with the radial saw.

Electrical Connections

Power Supply and Motor Specifications

Details on the saw's motor specifications and required power supply connections.

Motor Safety Protection Features

Explanation of the motor's thermal-overload protector and its function.

Trouble-Shooting

Column Tube Looseness and Elevation Issues

Diagnosing and fixing looseness in the column tube affecting elevation crank operation.

Inaccurate Miter and Crosscut Angles

Troubleshooting inaccurate 0° or 45° miter and crosscut angles.

Saw Cuts at Incorrect Angles

Resolving issues where the saw cuts at angles not 90° to the table or bevel cuts are inaccurate.

Saw Kerf Quality and Blade Alignment

Addressing rough saw kerf marks (heel/toe) by checking blade alignment.

Ripping Performance Issues

Resolving problems like motor stalling, wood binding, or board pulling away from fence during ripping.

Carriage Bearing Looseness Adjustment

Procedure for testing and adjusting carriage bearings for looseness.

Yoke Indexing and Clamp Handle Adjustment

Fixing yoke indexing problems and adjusting the yoke clamp handle for proper locking.

Motor Trouble-Shooting Chart

Maintenance and Lubrication

General Maintenance and Sharpening

Essential maintenance tasks, including cleaning and sharpening anti-kickback pawls.

Lubrication Points and Guidelines

Specific points requiring periodic lubrication and areas to avoid lubricating.

Recommended Accessories

Repair Parts

Parts List and Diagrams (Figures 1-5)

Exploded views and detailed lists of all replacement parts for the radial saw.

Service and Repair Parts Ordering

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