Craftsman 21609 Support Question
Craftsman 21609 Support Question
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Question posted by brian78088 on June 8th, 2011
Maximum Cut Depth For 21609 Scroll Saw
I can't find the maximum depth of cut that you can make with the 21609 scroll saw - can you please tell me what it is?
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Operation Manual - Page 1
SCROLL SAW VARIABLE SPEED
Model No. 315.216090
_ WARMNG: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator's manual before using this manual for future reference
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Sears, Roebuck and Co., 3333 Bevedy Rd., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA Visit the Craftsman web...
Operation Manual - Page 2
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[] Notes ...
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[] Exploded V(ew and Parts Ust ...[] Parts Order(ng/Serv(ce ...
24=27 Back Page
ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN TOOL
(f this product making its use more pleasant and enjoyable. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Dept. 817WA, Hoffrnan Estates, (L 60179
This too( has many features for only n(nety days...
Operation Manual - Page 3
...power source.
[] AVO)D ACC(DENTAL START(NG. Do not (et v(sitors contact tool or extension cord wh(le operat(ng.
[] MAKE WORKSHOP CH(LDPROOF w(th pad(ocks, master sw(tches, or by the cord or... too! Follow instructions for better and safer performance. Wear a face or dust mask if the cutting operation is safer than using your hand and frees both hands to hold work area. Wear hearing...
Operation Manual - Page 4
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[] BEFOREMAKINGA CUT,BESUREALLADJUST-
constantlyawareofcordlocationandkeepit wellaway [] NEVER START A TOOL WHEN...
Operation Manual - Page 8
...serious injury.
A line intended only for loose or exposed wires and cut or worn insulation.
_ WARNING: Keep the extension cord clear of... the outlet, have 3=prong grounding plugs and 3-pole receptacles that accept the tool's plug. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding ...If the saw does not operate when plugged into a matching outlet that it for lights...
Operation Manual - Page 9
... the table surface.
Threw-Back The throwing back of the blade to make thinner pieces. Anti-KickbackPawls(radial arm and table saws)
A device which helps keep the kerf open and also helps to ... through the thickness of the saw during any angle other than at any operation. A push stick (not a push block) should be or has been cut which a blade or cutting tool is bent (or set) outward...
Operation Manual - Page 11
... use of cut on top of approxF mately 500 SPM.
Also, in the OFF position. Lock the scroll saw blades.
TABLE LOCK KNOB
Allows you to conveniently turn OFF the scroll saw table with... with tilt control for more accurate scroll cuts. Failure to 20 blades. al!ow you disconnect it just rests on the workpiece clean and lighted for maximum accuracy. prevent the machine from 5...
Operation Manual - Page 13
... mounted.
[] Dril!
Failure to a
workbench, holes should be inserted from
unexpected tool movement, always securely mount scroll saw is to be clamped to be used , do not operate
this toot. x 12 in . assembly is noted, secure workbench or supporting surface before beginning cutting operations. Install the washers and nuts from the underside of the...
Operation Manual - Page 14
... table, if the table stops at a right angle to the blade. [] Place a small combination square on scrap material to determine if your requirements.
Make practice cuts on the saw table and rests flat against the workpiece. Remember, the bevel scale is a convenient guide but
DROPFOOT LOCK KNOB
DROP
should be relied upon for...
Operation Manual - Page 15
...: Do not allow familiarity with tools to do so could cause serious injury from the blade. Failure to make you careless.
If you are ...SCROLL SAW
Before starting any attachments or accessories not recommended by the manufacturer of the blade are cutting wood.
[] Use extra supports (tables, saw horses, blocks, etc.) when cutting large, small or awkward workpieces.
15 NOTE: After the saw...
Operation Manual - Page 16
...saw table, turn saw .
[] Do not remove jammed cutoff pieces until saw 's blade and the workpiece. Scroll saw on type of material and speed of operation,
[] When cutting wood, best results are achieved when cutting wood less than one inch thick.
[] When cutting...fu!! Saw should always be used to 2 in the kerf (cut causing the blade to "bite."
AVOiDiNGiNJURY
[] Make sure saw blades ...
Operation Manual - Page 17
... source could result in the V-notch of operation. Scroll saw table, remove the
throat plate. [] Loosen both the upper and !ower blade clamp screws. [] Remove the blade.
Expect to break some blades while you learn to use and adjust the saw arm
to 2 hours of cutting, depending on either side then the drop foot...
Operation Manual - Page 18
... contact with any tool other than 21609 Scroll Saw.
TURNING THE SCROLL SAW ON AND OFF See Figures 13 o 14. [] Plug the foot switch into the power source. [] Plug the scroll saw ON.
NOTE: After saw is turned on...lock knob.
[] Lower or raise the drop foot to reduce the strokes per
minute.
18
The drop foot should be adjusted from lifting, the drop foot should not be adjusted ...
Operation Manual - Page 19
....
[] Dd[[ a 1,/4 in. (6 mm) hole in the workpiece; One convenient feature of wood to make interior cuts in the workpiece:
[] Remove the scroll saw through the hole in the workpiece.
[] Place the workpiece on top and secured to try stack cut = ting. To make scroll cuts on the table as a single piece of material.
_I1_ WARMNG: To avoid possible...
Operation Manual - Page 20
...increases, and decreases with an air jet.
[] Keep the scroll saw table. Consequently, it is extremely important that electric tools are used for extended work on fiberglass boats, sports cars,... you start cutting.
,_ WARNING: When servicing, use . be damaged by the sound the blade makes when plucked like a guitar string. Clean with practice and requires knowing the scroll
saw from these...
Operation Manual - Page 21
... out using a hand powered screwdriver only.
ARM BEARINGS
See Figure 18. Use the blunt end of something thin (eraser end of use or whenever there is oriented correctly (straight), then tighten motor brush cap using a small screwdriver, point of the saw in this same manner. Let oi! Lubricate the arm bearings after...
Operation Manual - Page 22
... some vibration when the saw again. use wide blades for cutting tMn wood or tight corners and turns;
Check mounting. CAUSE Problem with arm motion...Too much tension Feeding too quickly Wrong blade
Blade twisting in manual. Check mounting in wood
Hmproper mounting of saw Mounting surface Loose table or table resting against motor Loose motor mounting Blade holders out of line
SOLUTION Have ...
Operation Manual - Page 24
MODEL NO, 216090
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39 FIGURE A CRAFTSMAN 18 in. (457 ram} SCROLL SAW -
Operation Manual - Page 25
... 6 mm 2 * Screw (M4 x 8 1 * Fixed Plate 1
Spacer 1 * O-ring (P-5 1 * Screw (M4 x 18 mm 2
Table Spindle 1 Table Pivot Stand 1 * Hex Nut (M4 2 Label 1
Large Sponge 2 Pc Board 1 Inslulation Film... 8180A21000 180107000 180311000 180607000
DESCRiPTiON
QTY.
Upper Clamp Assembly 1 Saw Blade 3 Throat Plate 1 Table 1 Table Screw 1 Saw Blade 2 Blade Drawer 1 * Washer (M5 3 * Screw...
Operation Manual - Page 27
KEY NO,
PART NUMBER
DESCRIPTION
QTY.
Always mention the model number in , (457 rnrn) SCROLL SAW - Hd. (M4 x 40 mm + S 4
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180262000
Led Label 1
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A10003040107
Screw, Ph. Hd. (M4 x...
48
A95001050120
Set Screw (M5 x 12 mm 1
49
Al1003040400
Screw, Ph. MAY BE PURCHASED LOCALLY CRAFTSMAN 18 in all correspondence regarding your 1 Scroll Saw or when ordering repair parts.
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