Craftsman 21609 Support Question
Craftsman 21609 Support Question
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Question posted by jcvw57 on July 12th, 2013
Can't Tighten Blades There Is No Tension
Blade tensioner doesn't have any tension. I tey tightening the balde and it won't tighten. Please help.
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Answer #1: Posted by TommyKervz on July 12th, 2013 5:00 AM
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Related Craftsman 21609 Manual Pages
Operation Manual - Page 1
... Co., 3333 Bevedy Rd., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA Visit the Craftsman web page: www.sears.com/craftsman
983000-769 08-05
Save this product. 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...
Operation Manual - Page 3
... covering to avoid risk of improper accessor(es may result in any other conditions that can get caught and draw you into a blade, cutter, or sanding spindle against the direction or rotation of at all t(mes.
[] MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Be sure sw(tch (s off when plugging in injury.
[] NEVER STAND ON...
Operation Manual - Page 4
... injury.
ONANDOFF.Havedefectiveswitchesreplacedbyan authorizedservicecenter.
[] DOUBLE CHECK ALL SETUPS. Make sure blade is tight and not making contact with the accessory. sethe rightblade
Normasl ... OPERATE A TOOL WHILE UNDER THE
replaceif damaged. cause product damage.
[] STAYALERTANDEXERCISECONTROLW. that are
[] DONOTUSETOOLJFSWITCHDOESNOTTURNJT
included with saw or workpiece
before...
Operation Manual - Page 8
...12 gauge - 20 amp circuit NOTE: AWG = American Wire Gauge
When working with the tool outdoors, use tool with a power tool. SPEED AND WRING The no=load speed of the working with a damaged cord since ...so that is heavy enough for a short distance win be too light for use . If the saw does not operate when plugged into a matching outlet that is properly installed and grounded in doubt ...
Operation Manual - Page 9
... blade in a through cut made with the blade.
Riving Knife/Spreader/Splitter (table saws} A metal piece, slightly thinner than the blade, which helps keep the kerf open and also helps to blade... the workpiece at any ripping operation. Workpiece or Material The item on which a blade or cutting tool is bent (or set) outward from being kicked back toward operator. Featherboard A ...
Operation Manual - Page 11
... to turn ON the scroll saw off .
BLADE CLAMP SCREWS
Blade clamp screws are used when changing saw table is a blade storage drawer. Htwill hold up again when the power comes back on and off and on the workpiece clean and lighted for easy sawdust collection. BLADE TENSION KNOB
Loosen or tighten blade tension by turning the blade tension knob. For best results...
Operation Manual - Page 12
Thefollowingtools(notincludeda) reneededfor makingadjustments: ADJUSTABWLREENCH
PHiLLiPSSCREWDRIVER
The following items are included with the tool:
[] Plain Blades (3) [] Pin Blades (2) [] Operator's Manual (Not Shown)
FLATHEAD 8(?,F{EWDBIVER
Fig. 4
PiN BLADE
PLAINBLADE
Fig. 5
WARNING: The use of attachments or accessories not listed might be hazardous and could cause serious personal ...
Operation Manual - Page 13
... to modify this tool or create accessories not recommended for hole pattern. Using the saw base as
a pattern, locate and mark the holes where the scroll saw base as a ...tighten securely with a 3/4 in .
WARNING: Do not connect to board using machine bolts, washers, and nuts (not
included).
Leave some cushion between the saw to help reduce noise and vibration.
CLAMPING SCROLL SAW...
Operation Manual - Page 14
...:
[] To access the zero degree stop . Make practice cuts on the right side of the saw table is the zero degree stop.
[] Loosen the hex nut and rotate the hex bolt to raise...See Figures 8 - 10. When greater precision is square to the 0 ° mark and securely tighten screw. SQUARINGTHESAWTABLETO THE BLADE
See Figures 7 - 8. [] Loosen the drop foot lock knob and move drop foot
rod all the...
Operation Manual - Page 15
... your hands away from contact with side shields when operating tools.
Failure to do so could cause serious injury from the blade. APPLICATIONS
You may use of this warning can result in...Fig. 1 O
_ WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with tools to a complete stop immediately. BASIC OPERATION OF THE SCROLL SAW
Before starting any attachments or accessories not recommended by the ...
Operation Manual - Page 16
... off and wait for all moving parts to stop . [] Place the switch in . (51 mm) Plastics, paper, felt, bone, etc. BLADE mNFORMATION
[] Scroll saw 's blade and the workpiece. cut you plan to do.
[] Use only recommended accessories.
[] With the exception of cut in thin material 1/4 in . Side pressure is longerorwiderthanthebasicsawtable.
[] ...
Operation Manual - Page 17
... widevarietyof bladewidthsand thicknessefsor cuttingwoodandotherfibrousmaterials. Scroll saw from the power source could result in the lower blade holder. [] Remove the blade.
PLAIN BLADES
Removing the Saw Bmade:
[] Turn off and unplug
the saw blades wear out quickly and must be replaced frequently for 1/2 hour to position the upper end of tension.
[] Replace the throat plate...
Operation Manual - Page 18
... ROD
VARIABLE SPEED
See Figure 14. Failure to follow this position for the foot switch to supply power to the saw.
[] Depress foot switch to prevent accidental contact with any tool other than 21609 Scroll Saw. may result in serious injury. Always retighten the drop foot lock knob after each adjustment has been made.
[] Loosen...
Operation Manual - Page 19
...the table as explained in the In= stalling Blades section previously in this manual.
[] Dd[[ a 1,/4 in. (6 mm) hole in the workpiece:
[] Remove the scroll saw blade as a single piece of mate= rial at... the board. adjust the drop foot and blade tension.
[] When finished making the interior scroll cuts, simply remove the blade from the blade holders as described in the workpiece; After becoming...
Operation Manual - Page 20
... tools are subject to accelerated wear and possible premature failure when they are used for extended work on these materials are susceptible to accumulate on fiberglass boats, sports cars, wallboard, spackling compounds, or piaster. During any other part may cause the blade to electric too! NOTE: Be careful not to increase (or tighten) blade tension...
Operation Manual - Page 21
... Carefully place the saw on its side, exposing the underside of the saw housing.
[] Using a flat blade screwdriver, remove the... Ensure the motor brush cap is oriented correctly (straight), then tighten motor brush cap using a small screwdriver, point of a nail...saw has externally accessible motor brush assemblies that motor brush moves freely in this position.
ARM BEARINGS
See Figure 18...
Operation Manual - Page 22
... electrician. Reduce feed rate. check blade tension.
Have the proper outlet installed by a qualified service technician. Vibration (there is always some vibration when the saw again.
Use narrow blades for thicker wood or wide turns. CAUSE Problem with arm motion).
Tighten table lock knob. Reduce side pressure on blade; Blades breaking. Tighten mounting screws. Do not attempt...
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
49 47
58 42
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41
12 41
14
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29
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39 FIGURE A
Operation Manual - Page 25
... 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...Drawn Bracket 1 Foot Switch 1
* STANDARD HARDWARE iTEM -- 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 (M5 x 8 3 * ...
Operation Manual - Page 27
.... CRAFTSMAN 18 in all correspondence regarding your 1 Scroll Saw or when ordering repair parts. Hd. (M4 x 40 mm + S 4
50
180262000
Led Label 1
51
A10003040107
Screw, Ph. Tension Adjusting Knob 1 Support Plate 1 Drop Foot 1 Washer (M5 1 Hold Down Clamp 1 Support Bar Assembly 1 Spring Pin (M3 x 10 mm 1 Spring Pin (M3 x 14 mm 1 Bellow 1 Blower 1 Blade Tension Lever...
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