Craftsman 113.234700 Manual do Proprietário

f Save This ManualFor Future Referenceowner'smanualMODEL NO.113.23470081/4-1NCHRADIAL SAWSerialNumberModel and serial numbersmay be found at ther

SafetyOn the infeed side of the guard is thissafety label to alert you to kickback:_I_WARNINGKICKBACKIII_On the side surface of the motor, visiblefrom

SafetyNear the saw handle is this safety labelto alert you to thrown objects and toremind you to wear safety goggles: ILWARNINGOn the top of the radia

AssemblyIt is important for your safety and to getaccurate cuts that you put the sawtogether according to these instructions.Identifying PartsThe foll

AssemblyACEBDMF NH "e4_©The following hardware is included:A. Phillips Pan Head Screw, 1/4"diameter by 1" ...

AssemblyTools Needed for Assemblyand Alignment1. i I F ..t , : ..i iFraming Square12-Inch ComblnetlonSquare#2 PhillipsScrewddverJ1 __ ].__ Socket Wren

Assembly2. Position base so that edge is offworksurface.3. From inside surface, put carriage boltthrough slot in base and hold in place athighest poin

AssemblyBlade Carriage to Radial ArmAssemblyNote: It may be easier to do this assemblywith the parts still in the box because theyare connected by a c

Assembly5. Position radial arm so that arm isstraight up in air. Lift blade carriage bysaw handle.CAUTION:Blade is exposed.6. Slide blade carriage ont

AssemblyRadial Arm to Base Assembly1. Back out column retaining screwfrom base enough so column can clearwhen inserted.2. Unlock miter lock. Pull out

AssemblyMaking Radial Arm Parallel to FrameThe radial arm must be parallel to theframe so that when lowered onto thetable, the blade will be the same

Table of ContentsSection Title ... PageSafety ... 3Assembly ...

Assembly7. Lift front end of radial arm and slidefront table between radial arm andframe, towards front. Do not let tableedges rest in notches of side

Assembly2. Place table support against side frameso that rectangular openings line upwith square openings in side frame, andnarrow edge is on top and

Assembly2. Place table so that larger holes faceup. Align table over middle and frontholes in table supports. Note: Table willextend over front edge o

AssemblyInstall Rip Scale Indicators, TableClamp Screws, and Dust Elbow1. Set out:-two rip scale indicators-two table clamp screws-two table clamp was

ControlsOn-Off Switch\Rip ScaleRip LockRip IndicatorBevel Index PinYellow KeyControlOn-off SwitchYellow KeyElevation HandleRip Scale andRip IndicatorR

ControlsSwivel IndexPinSwivel LockMiter Index PinISwivel LockFrees blade carriage to rotatebetween tip and crosscut posi-tion; locks in placeSwivel In

Controls\Pawls/Spreader LockPawls/spreaderLockPawl_spreaderSpreader NutSpreader NutFrees pawls/spreader to moveto desired positionReduce kickback by k

Controls,Hold Down LockHold DownHold Down LockHold DownFuneHonFrees hold down to move todesired position; locks inplaceKeeps workpiece from flutter-in

Alignment and AdjustmentThe saw and blade must be aligned cor-rectly for two reasons:1) to make cuts accurate2) to prevent binding of the blade andwor

Alignment and AdjustmentAdjusting Carriage BearingsThe goal of this adjustment is toeliminate looseness between the car-riage bearings and the radial

SafetyThis manual has safety information andinstructions to help users eliminate orreduce the risk of accidents and injuries,including:1. Severe cuts,

Alignment and Adjustment5. Hold hex wrench in place and use vz"socket wrench to loosen nut on under-side of carriage just enough to allow ad-just

Alignment and Adjustment6. Use elevation handle to raise andlower radial arm a few turns in eachdirection. Movement should be smoothbut firm. If movem

Alignment and Adjustment5. Start with blade over highest point oftable as found in step 4. Rotate blade byhand and use elevation handle to slowlylower

Alignment and AdjustmentSquaring Blade Crosscut TravelThe goal of this adjustment is to makeaccurate crosscuts. To do so, the blademust travel along t

Alignment and AdjustmentSquaring Blade to TableThe goal of this adjustment is to makethe blade perpendicular to the table sothat cuts will be accurate

Alignment and AdjustmentSquaring Blade to FenceThe goal in setting the blade perpen-dicular to the fence is to reduce the riskof kickback when ripping

Alignment and Adjustment5. Unlock swivel lock, but do not moveswivel index pin. Use Yi6"hex wrench toloosen two adjusting screws under ear-riage.

Alignment and Adjustmentspreader does not rest flat againstfence, go to step 6.6. Use v_"wrench to loosen bothspreader nuts. Slide spreader again

Alignment and AdjustmentAdjusting Out-Rip Scale Indicator1. Unlock rip lock and pull blade car-riage forward. Unlock swivel lock,depress swivel index

Electrical ConnectionsMotor SpecificationsThe double insulated motor used in thissaw has the following specifications:Rated H.P ...

SafetyKickback HazardKickback is the uncontrolled propellingof the workpiece back toward the userduring ripping.The cause of kickback is the binding o

CrosscuttingThrown Workpiece_CAUTION:Workpiece could be picked up byspinning blade and thrown. Youcould be hit by thrown workpiece,or your fingers or

CrosscuttingCrosscutting DefinedCrosscutting is cutting a workpiece tolength. The workpiece is held firmlyagainst the fence, and the blade ispulled th

CrosscuttingRolling Carriage_WARNING:When saw is turned on, blade cansuddenly come toward you. Toreduce risk of this happening:1. Keep one hand on saw

CrosscuttingCrossscutting ChecklistRefer to the following checklist beforemaking crosscut kerfs or crosscutting. Itwill remind you of things to do to

CrosscuttingKerfsA kerf or shallow cut is needed in thetable and fence to serve as a path for theblade and to ensure that the blade cutsall the way th

Crosscutting7. Plug saw in.8. Put yellow key in switch.9. Grasp and hold onto saw handle, thentam saw on.10. Slowly turn elevation handle dock-wise to

CrosscuttingMaking Straight and MiterCrosscutsFollow these steps to make straight andmiter crosscuts. Note: There are four in-dexed miter positions, 0

Crosscutting8. Plug saw in.9. Put yellow key in switch.10. Grasp and hold onto saw handle,then turn saw on.11. Hold workpiece down and againstfence, k

CrosscuttingMaking Bevel and CompoundCrosscutsFollow these steps to make bevel andcompound crosscuts.1. Check that saw is unplugged, switch is"of

Crosscutting9. Lower pawls to clear fence orworkpiece, whichever is higher, by _".10. Put yellow key in switch.11. Grasp and hold onto saw handle

SafetySafety InstructionsRead and follow these safety instruc-tions.Personal Safety Instructions1. Wear safety goggles labeled "ANSIZ87.1" o

RippingRipping DefinedRipping is changing the width of aworkpiece by cutting along its length.The workpiece is fed into the blade,which rotates in a f

RippingWorkpiece PositioningAlways set up so that the widest part ofthe workpiece is between the blade andfence. For example, ffyou want to rip 1"

RippingRipping SafetyThe hazards associated with ripping areoutfeed zone hazard, kickback, wrongway feed, and thrown chips. This sectionexplains these

RippingKickbackKickback is the uncontrolled propellingof the workpiece back toward the userduring ripping._WARNING:Kickback can happen when blade ispi

RippingTo reduce risk of kickback:1. Correctly set pawls and spreader.Spreader keeps workpiece from bindingor pinching blade; pawls grab intoworkpiece

Wrong Way FeedWrong way feed is ripping by feedingthe workpiece into the outfeed side ofthe blade._WARNING:Rotational force of blade will pullworkpiec

RippingPawls and Spreader FunctionThe pawls and spreader must be set cor-rectly during tippingt to reduce the riskof kickback, to prevent wrong way fe

RippingRipping ChecklistRefer to the following checklist beforemaking rip kerfs or ripping. It willremind you of things to do to make yourcutting safe

RippingKerfsA kerr or shallow cut is needed in thetable to serve as a path for the bladeand to ensure that the blade cuts all theway through the workp

Ripping6. Unlock rip lock, position bladedesired distance from fence, and lockrip lock.IRipIn-Rip Position7. Turn elevation handle clockwise tolower b

Safety2. Turn saw off, remove yellow key, andunplug before leaving work area. Donot leave saw until blade has stoppedspinning.3. Make work area child-

RippingRipping Set-up ProcedureFollow these steps before ripping. Thesesteps must be repeated each time a dif-ferent thickness workpiece is ripped.1.

Ripping11. Test spreader/pawl setting by push-ing workpiece toward ouffeed side tosee that workpiece moves freely, thenpulling toward infeed side to s

RippingMaking Rip CutsFollow these steps to make rip cuts:1. Follow ripping set-up procedure.2. Plug in saw, insert yellow key andturn saw on.3. Stand

Cutting AidesCutting aides include fences, pushsticks, auxiliary fences, push blocks,featherboards, and straight edges.FencesFences are required for a

Cutting AidesPush SticksPush sticks must be used during rippingto push the workpiece through to com-plete cuts that would bring your handstoo close to

Cutting AidesTo make a push block:1. Use one piece of _/4"plywood and onepiece of _" plywood.2. Cut the a/4"plywood to 10" by 5&qu

Cutting Aideskerf closed, put binding pressure on theblade, and cause kickback.To make a featherboard:1. Use solid (knot free) 3/4"lumber 5_"

AccessoriesAccessories Safety1. Use only accessories listed in this sec-tion. Use of any other accessory or at-tachment might increase the risk ofinju

Accessories• Workpiece or cut-off pieces can beviolently thrown by the blade. Wearsafety gogglesCAUTION:Lower blade guard can get caughtor jam In fenc

MaintenanceWARNING:To avoid shock, burns, or lacera-tions from accidental start up ofsaw, turn power switch off and un-plug saw before doing maintenan

Safety3. Unplug saw before doing main-tenance, making adjustments, correctingalignment, or changing blades.4. Do not force saw. Use saw, bladesand acc

MaintenanceCarriage BearingsThe carriage should roll freely but withsome resistance for the entire length oftravel. If the carriage moves too freelyor

MaintenanceMotor Brush AssembliesThe motor brush assemblies that comewith the saw will last about 100 cuttinghours. Replace both carbon brusheswhen ei

MaintenanceBlade ChangingTo change the saw blade, follow thesesteps:1. Check that saw is unplugged, switch is"oft", and yellow key is out.2.

TroubleshootingMotor ProblemMotor overheats or stallsPossible Cause(s)Excessive feed rate whencrosscutting or rippingImproper motor coolingUndersized

TroubleshootingCutting ProblemCrosscuts not accurate atmiter indexed positions.Possible Cause(s)Crosscut travel not squarewith fenceArm not indexing p

TroubleshootingCutting ProblemBoard pulls away fromfence during rippingPossible Cause(s)Blade out of alignmentWhat to DoCheck alignmentWorkpiece strik

TroubleshootingSaw ProblemBlade carriage does nottravel smoothly on armPossible Cause(s)Dirty trackBad bearingBearing set too tightWorn arm trackRip l

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Repair PartsPARTS LIST FOR 8 1/4" RADIAL ARM SAW MODEL NO. 113.234700Always order by Part Number -- Not by Key NumberFIGURE 1Key Part Description

SafetyWorkpiece Safety Instructions1. Cut only one workpiece at a time. Donot stack workpieces or lay them edgeto edge.2. Rip only workpieces longer t

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Repair PartsPARTS LIST FOR 8 1/4" RADIAL ARM SAW MODEL NO. 113.234700Always order by Part Number -- Not by Key NumberFIGURE 2Key Part Description

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Repair PartsPARTS LIST FOR 8 1/4" RADIAL ARM SAW MODEL NO. 113.234700Always order by Part Number -- Not by Key NumberFIGURE 3Key Part Description

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IndexAccessories 67AdjustmentBevel Lock 69Carriage Bearings 29, 70Column Support 30Hold Down Lock 70In-rip Scale 37Leveling Front Table 31Miter Lock 2

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SafetyBlade Safety Instructions1. Use only blades marked for at least5500rpm.2. Use only blades 8v4inches indiameter.3. Use blades for their recommend