Craftsman 21609 Support Question
Craftsman 21609 Support Question
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Question posted by kennymccann on November 6th, 2011
Can The Saw Work Without Foot Switch
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Operation Manual - Page 1
... Co., 3333 Bevedy Rd., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA Visit the Craftsman web page: www.sears.com/craftsman
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18 in. 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...
Operation Manual - Page 3
...sp(ndie only.
[] NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED. The smal(er the gauge number, the heav(er the cord.
[] DRESS PROPERLY. Keep proper footing and balance at least 16 is ...(ch it on (y impactresistant lenses, they are recommended when working order. [] REMOVE ADJUST(NG KEYS AND WRENCHES. Don't leave tool unt(( (t comes to operate the tool.
[] DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep cord from too( before ...
Operation Manual - Page 4
...gasolinep, etroleum-based parts.
that are
[] DONOTUSETOOLJFSWITCHDOESNOTTURNJT
included with saw or workpiece
before connecting to power supply. Instructions for andremoveall ...is tight and not making contact with the accessory. constantlyawareofcordlocationandkeepit wellaway [] NEVER START A TOOL WHEN ANY ROTATING COM- INFLUENCE OF DRUGS, ALCOHOL, OR ANY MEDICATION.
[] KEEPTOOLDRYC...
Operation Manual - Page 8
...caught on 12 gauge - 20 amp circuit NOTE: AWG = American Wire Gauge
When working with the tool outdoors, use tool with lower voltage. This is designed for a short distance win be connected to a... a power supply that accept the tool's plug.
A substantial voltage drop will draw. Wire that is heavy enough for outside use .
If the saw does not operate when plugged into ...
Operation Manual - Page 9
... the workpiece over , under, behind, or in a workpiece that area which a blade or cutting tool is designed to the table surface. FPM or SPM Feet per minute (or strokes per minute), used... the workpiece from the blade. Ripping or Rip Cut A cutting operation along the length of the saw during cutting operations. Revolutions Per Minute (RPM} The number of the blade. Compound Cut A cross...
Operation Manual - Page 10
...169;niy, 1.2 Amps
Net Weight ...
28 bs. NoLoadSpeed...5..0..0..-..1..,.6..0..0../.r..a..in. . LIGHT 8WITOH
BLADE OLA(V(P_ 80NEW8
DRDP FOOT LOOKKNOB
ONiOFFKNOB W(TH VARIABLE SPEED
BLADE TENS(ON KNOB
BLADE TENS(ONLEVER
8AW TABLE
SAWDUST EXHAUST
DROP FOOT
8AW
ARMATURE AOCE88
/
SAWDUST BLOWER/LIGHT
BLADE STORAGE DRAWER
10
BEVEL $OALE LOOK KNOB
FOOTBWITON
F(g. 2
PRODUCTSPECIFICATIONS...
Operation Manual - Page 11
... scroll saw switch OFF with tilt control for blade clearance. The throat plate inserted in the event of the workpiece to activate the blower and/or light. Store the pad!ock key in another !ocation.
_ WARMNG: For your scrotl saw blades. al!ow you to tilt the table and !ock it just rests on . FOOT SWITCH...
Operation Manual - Page 13
... a 3/4 in a portable application, it is to be clamped to a workbench. Install the washers and nuts from
unexpected tool movement, always securely mount scroll saw is misuse and could result in possible serious personal injury.
If the scroll saw to a workbench or other supporting surface.
Any such alteration or modification is to be of sufficient size...
Operation Manual - Page 14
... drop foot lock knob. [] Loosen the table lock knob to tilt the saw table until it is parallel to raise or lower the bolt as a convenient guide for setting the approximate saw table angle... TABLE FOR HORJZONYAL OR BEVEL CUTTING See Figures 8 - 10. To tilt the drop foot, !oosen phillips screw, tilt drop foot to the proper angle, then retighten screw.
[] Loosen the table lock knob and push...
Operation Manual - Page 15
... OF THE SCROLL SAW
Before starting ...shields when operating tools. Failure to...switch key, and unplug saw run. Do not restart until the blade has come to inflict severe injury.
_ WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with the blade.
Do not force the work into your eyes resulting in serious personal injury.
_ WARNING: To prevent serious personal injury, never leave the saw...
Operation Manual - Page 16
...
Scroll saw to the support surface to prevent slipping, walking or sliding during a cut ). cut . AVOiDiNGiNJURY
[] Make sure saw on materials 3/32 in. (2.4 mm) to 1/2 in. (13 mm) thick
Wood, plastics
For tight radius work in... support devises, clear everything off , remove switch key, and unplug cord from the power source. [] Remove the saw blades wear out and must guide the workpiece...
Operation Manual - Page 17
Scroll saw blades wear out quickly and must be replaced frequently for 1/2 hour to disengage the lower pin in the saw
table with the teeth to position the upper end of the saw and pointing ...Saw Blade: [] Turn off and unplug
the saw table.
[] Position blade and tighten the lower blade clamp screw securely.
17 NOTE: If the blade touches the drop foot on either side then the drop foot...
Operation Manual - Page 18
... 12.
NOTE: After saw is normal.
[] Release foot switch to follow this position for the foot switch to supply power to the saw ON. By turning the knob, the vadable speed control
,_ WARNING: Do not use this foot switch with the blade. Failure to turn saw .
[] Depress foot switch to prevent accidental contact with any tool other than 21609 Scroll Saw.
TO pOWEI_ soURCI_
[] Pull...
Operation Manual - Page 19
... need to make interior cuts in the workpiece:
[] Remove the scroll saw blade as a single piece of material.
_I1_ WARMNG: To avoid possible serious personal injury, do not cut = ting. adjust the drop foot and blade tension.
[] When finished making the interior scroll cuts, simply remove the blade from the blade holders as described...
Operation Manual - Page 20
... parts.
The sound should be developed with an air jet.
[] Keep the scroll saw . Turn the blade tension knob counterclockwise to break as soon as bearings, brushes, commutators, etc. If operation is not recommended that electric tools are used for extended work on these materials are highly abrasive to accelerated wear and possible premature...
Operation Manual - Page 21
...motor brush is worn down shorter than 1/4 in., replace both brushes.
[] Unplug the saw from the power source.
[] Carefully place the saw on its side as shown.
[] Remove the rubber cap from the upper and the...brush assemblies out using a hand powered screwdriver only.
ARM BEARINGS
See Figure 18. around the shaft end and arm bearings.
Use the blunt end of something thin (eraser end of SAE20 oi...
Operation Manual - Page 22
... screws.
saw is always some vibration when the saw again. Do not attempt any repair. Adjust tension.
Blade runout (blade not properly aligned with ON/OFF switch, power cord, foot switch, or ...turns; Realign blade.
22 Check mounting.
Check mounting in wood
Hmproper mounting of saw Mounting surface Loose table or table resting against motor Loose motor mounting Blade holders out...
Operation Manual - Page 24
CRAFTSMAN 18 in. (457 ram} SCROLL SAW - MODEL NO, 216090
SEE F_GURE B FOR iNSERTiON POINT INTO PART 38 A
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58 42
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41
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21 18
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Operation Manual - Page 25
...* 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 1 Lead Wire 1 Small Sponge 1 Transformer Board Assembly 1 Medium Sponge 1 BIade Drawn Bracket 1 Foot Switch 1
* STANDARD HARDWARE iTEM --
Upper Clamp Assembly 1 Saw Blade 3 Throat Plate 1 Table 1 Table Screw...
Operation Manual - Page 27
...18 in all correspondence regarding your 1 Scroll Saw or when ordering repair parts.
MODEL NO. 216090
The modeI number will be found on a plate attached to the motor housing. Tension Adjusting Knob 1 Support Plate 1 Drop Foot...(M5 x 15 mm 2 Vr Switch 1 Switch 1 Switch Label 1
Warning Label 1 On/Off Knob Label 1 On/Off Knob 1 Motor Pointer 1 Switch Cover 1 Led 1
Sawdust Blower/Light...
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