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Craftsman 113.242502 User Manual

Craftsman 113.242502
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12-INCH MO TORiZED
TABLE SAW
,, assembly
operating
repair parts
Sold by SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., Chicago, IL. 60684 U.S.A.
Part No, 62772 Printed in U S A
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Craftsman 113.242502 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Model Number113.242502
TypeTable Saw
Blade Diameter10 inches
Arbor Size5/8 inch
Voltage120V
Max Cut Depth at 90°3 inches
Amps15 Amps
No Load Speed5000 RPM

Summary

General Safety Instructions for Power Tools

Tool Handling and Environment Safety

Proper use, clean area, safe environment, no forcing, correct tool, balance, unattended operation.

Personal Safety and Protective Gear

Proper apparel, safety goggles, avoid hazardous environments.

Tool Maintenance and Security Measures

Guards, tool removal, maintenance, disconnect power, accessories, parts check, alignment.

Workpiece Security and Guards

Grounding, secure work, keep children away, workshop kid-proof, guards in place.

Additional Safety Instructions for Table Saws

Saw Stability and Location Requirements

Ensure saw is stable and positioned safely away from the blade's line of operation.

Kickback Prevention and Causes

Comprehensive guide to preventing kickback through proper setup and technique.

Operator Protection and Precautions

Protecting oneself with safety gear and avoiding hazardous practices.

Specific Operational Safety Rules

Precautions regarding guard removal, workpiece handling, and general safe practices.

Saw Operation Safety and Motor Information

Cutting Tool and Accessory Safety

Safety for cutting tools, accessories, table inserts, and workpiece control.

Hazard Awareness and Prevention

Awareness of noises, vibrations, damaged parts, and familiarity risks.

Motor Specifications Details

Details voltage, amperes, hertz, phase, and RPM for the saw's AC motor.

Motor Safety Protection Features

Explains the manual-reset thermal overload protector and its function.

Power Source Connection and Warranty

Voltage and Load Considerations

Handle normal loads on voltages within 10% of nameplate, heavy loads require correct voltage.

Troubleshooting Power Connections

Check connections, load, and supply circuit for motor troubles.

Grounding and Outlet Requirements

Ensure saw is grounded; use a 15-amp, 240-volt circuit.

Warranty Information

One-Year Limited Warranty Details

Details of the one-year repair warranty for defects in material or workmanship.

Unpacking and Checking Contents

Tools Needed for Assembly

Lists the tools required for assembling the table saw.

List of Loose Parts Identification

Identifies all the individual parts included in the package.

Model 113.242502 Parts Breakdown

Details the parts included with the Model 113.242502 table saw.

Preparing the Table Surface

Instructions for cleaning and waxing the table surface.

Assembly - Attaching Legs

Attaching Legs to Frame Steps

Step-by-step guide to attaching the saw legs to the frame.

Checking Table Insert Flushness

Ensure the table insert is flush with the table top.

Removing and Reinstalling Table Insert

Procedures for removing and reinstalling the table insert.

Checking Blade Squareness and Parallelism

Checking Blade Squareness to Table

Procedure to ensure the blade is at a 90° angle to the table.

Sawblade Parallelism Check

Method to check if the sawblade is parallel to the miter gauge slots.

Attaching Table Extensions

Instructions for attaching table extensions and ensuring alignment.

Installing Rip Fence Guide Bars

Aligning Table Extensions

Adjusting table extensions for levelness with the table surface.

Mounting Front Fence Guide Bars

Installing the front rip fence guide bars with screws and spacers.

Mounting Rear Fence Guide Bars

Attaching the rear fence guide bars and rod.

Rip Fence Alignment and Adjustment

Securing Fence Guide Bar Hardware

Tightening nuts and screws for the fence guide bars.

Applying Table Wax for Smoothness

Apply wax to table and guide bar for easier fence movement.

Aligning Rip Fence to Scale

Adjusting the front bar for scale alignment and fence height.

Checking Fence Parallelism to Table

Adjusting rear bar for fence parallelism and height.

Aligning the Rip Fence

Ensuring Smooth Fence Sliding

Adjusting spring pressure for smooth fence movement.

Parallelism to Blade and Grooves

Checking and ensuring the rip fence is parallel to the blade and grooves.

Adjusting Rip Fence Spring Pressure

Modifying spring tension to reduce or increase fence sliding pressure.

Adjusting Rip Scale and Installing Blade Guard

Adjusting Rip Scale Indicator

Positioning the indicator to point to "0" on the rip scale.

Installing Blade Guard Components

Attaching spreader to spreader support and snugging setscrew.

Blade Guard and Spreader Installation

Mounting Spreader Support and Rod

Sliding support onto rod and tightening thumb screw.

Spreader Alignment and Spacing

Ensuring spreader is parallel to blade and in the middle of the cut (kerf).

Setting Rip Fence and Spreader

Positioning fence parallel to blade, touching teeth, and securing it.

Antikickback Pawl Adjustment

Lifting and holding antikickback pawls out of the way.

Getting to Know Your Saw - Controls

On-Off Switch Operation and Safety

How to turn the saw on, off, and lock the switch for safety.

Elevation Handwheel Function

Function of the handwheel for raising and lowering the blade.

Tilt Lock Knob Function

Function of the knob to lock the blade's tilt position.

Tilt Crank Mechanism

Mechanism for tilting the blade for bevel cutting.

Saw Controls and Basic Operations

Elevation Handwheel and Lock Usage

Elevating, lowering, and locking the saw blade height.

Tilt Crank and Tilt Lock Knob Usage

Tilting the blade for bevel cuts and locking its position.

Rip Fence Operation and Locking

Locking and moving the rip fence for ripping operations.

Miter Gauge Usage and Safety

Locking and using the miter gauge for crosscutting and mitering.

Blade Removal and Installation

Removing the Sawblade Safely

Step-by-step process to remove the sawblade safely.

Installing the Sawblade Correctly

Procedure for installing the sawblade correctly, noting collar orientation.

Exact-I-Cut Disc Functionality

Explanation of the yellow disc for marking the sawcut path.

Basic Saw Operation - Work Helpers

Push Stick and Push Block Construction

Instructions for making push sticks and push blocks for safe operation.

Auxiliary Fence/Work Support Construction

Building an auxiliary fence or work support for added stability.

Using the Miter Gauge Safely

Safety precautions when using the miter gauge for various cuts.

Workpiece Handling and Safety

Safe practices for handling workpieces, avoiding kickback, and freeing stalled blades.

Basic Saw Operation - Cutting Techniques

Crosscutting Procedure

Cutting wood across the grain at 90° using the miter gauge.

Repetitive Cutting Techniques

Methods for cutting multiple pieces of the same length accurately.

Basic Saw Operation - Advanced Cuts

Miter Cutting Method

Cutting wood at an angle other than 90° to the edge using the miter gauge.

Bevel Crosscutting Method

Cutting wood at an angle to the flat side while crosscutting.

Compound Miter Cutting Method

Cutting wood at angles to both edge and flat side simultaneously.

Using the Rip Fence - Ripping Operations

Ripping Safety Precautions

General safety rules for ripping, bevel ripping, resawing, and rabbeting.

Ripping Technique

Positioning the rip fence for desired rip width and ensuring proper setup.

Bevel Ripping Technique

Performing bevel rips, especially with narrower materials.

Rip Fence Operations - Specific Cuts

Rip Widths and Push Stick Usage

Using push sticks or auxiliary supports for different rip widths.

Ploughing and Molding Operations

Grooving and shaping wood using the fence with holddowns.

Special Cutting Operations

Resawing Wood Safety

Ripping wood through its thickness, with safety notes for warped material.

Cutting Panels Safely

Using auxiliary fence/support when fence is outside table surface.

Rabbeting Techniques

Cutting sections of material across corners or edges.

Dadoing and Molding Head Usage

Using dado and molding heads, including safety and insert requirements.

Using Featherboards and Adjustments

Featherboard Application for Safety

Using featherboards for workpiece control and kickback prevention.

Miter Gauge Adjustment Procedures

Adjusting the miter gauge for accuracy, squareness, and pointer alignment.

Blade Alignment Adjustments

Heeling Adjustment Procedure

Adjusting mechanism to make blade parallel to miter gauge groove.

Blade Parallelism Check

Checking and adjusting blade alignment to miter gauge groove.

Blade Tilt and Squareness Adjustments

Checking Blade Squareness to Table

Verifying the blade is at 90° to the table.

Adjusting 90° and 45° Stop Collars

Adjusting stop screws for precise 90° and 45° blade tilts.

Maintenance and Lubrication

Elevation Lock Adjustment

Adjusting the elevation lock for secure blade height.

General Saw Maintenance

Cleaning dust, cleaning tools, waxing surfaces, and cord care.

Sharpening Antikickback Pawls

Procedure for sharpening the teeth of antikickback pawls.

Lubrication and Recommended Accessories

Lubricating Moving Parts

Oil points for specific parts like bevel gears and worms.

Recommended Accessories List

Catalog numbers for various optional accessories for the table saw.

Troubleshooting - General Issues

Vibration and Cutting Accuracy Issues

Resolving issues like excessive vibration and inaccurate cuts.

Binding, Burning, or Stalling Motor

Diagnosing and fixing problems where the cut binds or motor stalls.

Blade Tilt and Crank Issues

Troubleshooting problems with blade tilt and hard-to-turn cranks.

Troubleshooting - Motor Issues

Motor Start-up and Overheating Problems

Addressing slow motor starts, overheating, and starting relay problems.

Motor Stalling and Fuse Issues

Troubleshooting motor stalls, blown fuses, and circuit breaker trips.

Parts List - Figure 1 Diagram

Main Table Saw Assembly Diagram

Exploded view diagram of the main table saw components.

Parts List - Figure 1 Details

Table Saw Hardware Items

List of standard hardware items for the table saw.

Main Table Saw Components

Detailed list of main parts with key and part numbers.

Parts List - Figure 2 Diagram

Motor and Related Parts Diagram

Exploded view diagram of the motor assembly and related components.

Parts List - Figure 2 Details

Motor Assembly Parts List

Detailed list of motor assembly parts with key and part numbers.

Switch Assembly Parts List

Detailed list of switch assembly parts with key and part numbers.

Parts List - Figure 3 Diagram

Rip Fence Assembly Diagram

Exploded view diagram of the rip fence assembly.

Parts List - Figure 4 Diagram

Motor Assembly Diagram

Exploded view diagram of the motor assembly.

Parts List - Figure 5 Diagram

Switch Assembly Diagram

Exploded view diagram of the switch assembly.

Parts List - Figure 6 Diagram

Miter Gauge Assembly Diagram

Exploded view diagram of the miter gauge assembly.

Parts List - Figure 7 Diagram

Guard Assembly Diagram

Exploded view diagram of the guard assembly.

Parts List - Figure 8 Diagram

Table Extension Assembly Diagram

Exploded view diagram of the table extension assembly.

Service and Repair Parts

Contacting Sears for Service

Information on how to contact Sears for repair parts or service.

Ordering Repair Parts Information

Guidelines for providing necessary information when ordering repair parts.

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