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CRAFTSMAN

MODEL NO. 15INCH MOTORIZED 572.247202 SCROLLSAW/SANDER

assembly. operatifig. repair parts

Sears,Roebuck and Co.,Chicago, Ill. 60684U.S.A. Made lnU,S.A.

Part No. 380123 4 4/84 50M RULESFOR SAFE OPERATION \J with care.Keep sharp and 1. Keepguards In placeand in workingorder' 13. Maintaintools clean for best and safest performance'Follow Remove adlustlng keys and wrenches' Form 2. instructions for lubricating and changing of checkingto see that keys and adjusting habit accessories. wrenchesare removed f rom before turning it on' 14. Disconnecttools before servicing; when chang- 3. Keep work area clean. Cluttered areas and ing accessoriessuch as blades,bits, cutters' etc' benchesinvite accidents. 15. Reducethe riskol unintentionalstarting' Make 4. Don't uge In dangerousenvlronment. Don't sureswitch is in "OFF"position before plugging in' exposetools to rain.Don't use power tools in damp accessories'Consult the or wet locations.Don't use powertools in f lammable 16. Use recommended accessories'The or explosive atmospheres.Avoid chemical or owner'smanual for recommended maycause risk of injury corrosiveenvironments. Keep work areawell lit' useof improperaccessories to persons. 5. Keepchlldren away. All visitorsshould be kepta on tool.Serious injury could occur safedistance from work area' 17. Neverstand if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is 6. Makeworkshop kld'proof with padlocks,master unintentionallY contacted' switches,or by removingstarter keys' 18. Checkdamaged parts. Before further use of the Don'tforce tool. lt will do theiob betterand safer 7. tool,a guardor otherpart that is damaged should be ratefor which it was designed. at the carefullychecked to assurethat it will operate - 8. Use rlght tool. Don'tforce tool or attachmentto properlyand perform its intendedfunction check do a job it was not designedfor. for alignmentof movingparts, binding of moving parts,mounting, and anyother 9. Wearpropel apparel. No looseclothing, gloves, parts,breakage of 'Aguard or necktieq rings,bracelets, or other jewelryto get conditionsthat may atfectits operation' V-' should be properly caught in moving parts' Nonslip footwear is other part that is damaged recommended.Wear protectivehair coveringto repairedor rePlaced. containlong hair. 19. Dlrectionof feed. Feedwork into a bladeor rotationof theblade or 10. Alwaysuse safety glaeses. Also use face or dust cutteragainst the direction of mask if cutting operating is dusty. Everyday cutteronlY. eyeglassesonly haveimpact resistant lenses, they 20. Never leave tool runnlng unattended'Turn are not safetyglasses. power off. Don't leavetool until it comes to a 11. Securework. Use clamps or a viseto holdwork completestoP. whenpractical. lt's safer than using your hand and it 21. Be alert. Don't use powertools when tired or freesboth handsto operatetool' fatigued.Don't use power tools after taking drugs' 12. Don't overreach.Keep proper footing and alcoholor medications. balanceat all times.

WEAR YOUR Y^01[$st$ The operation of any can result in foreign objects eye being thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields before Wide Vision comm-encingpower tool operation'We recommend glasses Safety Mask for use over spectacles,or standardsatety . . . availableat Sears retail or catalogstores' Forthe mostpleasure from your Scroll Saw/ Sander followthese instructions carefully: BLAOE lA)' The Cratbman Scroll Saw is a multi-purpose workshop. By con- HOLDEB ' HOL€ necting different attachmentsto the power take-off, the unit IN aow is convertedfrom the basic scroll saw to a grinder, sander, IIFORTAIT ---\ buffingwheel, brush wheel,and a flexibleshaft machine.Then TEETH you are able not only to saw, but , grind, polish, rout, MUST POINT DOWNWARD sharpen,sand, buff, carve, engrave and perform many other hobby,home or shop operations.Use with 247'laccessory pack. DO NOT OPERATEMACHINE WITHOUT ATTACHING TABLE. CAUTION:DISCONNECT PLUG FROMOUTLET. ATTACHING SAW TABLE 1. Removeblade guard - pushone sidein - while pullingon oppositeside. 2. Push lever(A) down as illustrated- to removeblade. 3. Loosenbottom wing nut and slide table bracket (C) upward aboul 11/zinches from bottom,and tighten. 4. Removetop wing nut (B) and washer- leavingbolt in posi- tion - and attach table by inserting bolt through curved --8UDE slot (D) with hole at top positionedover pin. 5. Placewasher on outsideof bracketand tightenwing nut. \ro rrro *on^,uo 6. Loosen bottom wing nut - let slide bracket (C) drop into SAW LIFT BLADE GUARO originalposition and tightenwing nut. FROM THIS POSITION 7. Replacesaw blade (be sure teeth are pointing downward) by inserting into lower - push blade blade holder then Do not modify the plug provided- if it will not f it the outlet,have the leverdown and insertinto upper bladeholder. proper outlet installedby a qualifiedelectrician. 8. Replaceblade guard with side pins on each side of blade lmproper connection of the equipment-groundingconductor can - pushingone side in and then the other - as in step 1. resultin a riskof electricshock. The conductorwithlnsulation havino an outer surfacethat is green with or without yellow stripesis th6 equipment-groundingconductor. lf repair or replacementof the Motor-Runs on 110-120Volt, 60 cycle,AC, and produces3450 electric cord or plug is necessary,do not connect the equipment- R.P.M.lt is equippedwith two sealedball bearings.No oiling groundingconductor to a liveterminal. is needed.Characteristically, this shadedpole-type motor runs Check with a qualifiedelectrician or servicemanif the qroundinq a bit warm. However,overheating will not affect overall op- instructions ard not corhpletelyunderstood, or if in Oo"uUtas t5 eration. whetherthe tool is properlygrounded. Use only 3-wire extensioncords that have3-prong grounding plugs Oiling-A few drops ot ordinary motor oil should occasionally anil3-pole receplaclesthat accept the toot's plug. be placed on the connectinglink bean-ngthrough the FoTeon Repairor replacedamaged or worn cord immediately. the left side of the frame.For oiling,lay unit on its side,Use This tool is intendedfor use on a circuit SA30motor that has an outlet that looks oil. likethe one illustratedin FigureA. Thetool hasa groundingplug that Culting Capacity-Soft up to 13/q"and hardwoodup to lookslike the plug illustratedin FigureA. A temporaryadapter, which % " in thicknesscan be cut. FEEDWOOD SLOWLY. DO NOT looks like the adapterillustrated in FiguresB and C, may be usedto connect this plug to a 2-pole receptacle FORCE.When cuttingwood over 11A", the blade guard must be as shown in Figure B if a properly grounded outlet is not available.The temporary removed.To removeguard, simply pull out ends guard adapter of where should be usedonly until a properlygrounded outlet can be installed they enter the fram?. When through sawing . . . BE SURE TO by a qualified electrician.The green-colored rigid ear, lug, etc. REPLACETHE FINGER GUARD, extendingtrom the adaptermust be connected to a permanentground Sawing Metals*Saw aluminumto 7a" thick, copper to 18 sucnas a outlet box ,and steelto 1/16" thick.When sawingmetal, it is im- portantto hold the work firmly on the table, use oil as a lubricant,and feed the work with a slow, steady pressure.Do l\-!-/ll--nnl l\.//lInn.] not force it. \- lA I l--o' I BladeGuard-The bladeguard is consideredone of the safest. "-F @ It functionsalso as a hold-down. [?-J:aa?i'r'""r=lI lncreasingBlade Life-When blade teeth become dull in one GROUNDINGPIN spot simply loosenthe lower wing nut locatediust beneaththe FIGUREA FTGUREB saw table,and raisethe table to a sectionof new,unused teeth. TEMPORARY a>r Tilting Table-For angle sawing, the table can be tilted in ADAPTEF \_(s-X either direction.Loosen the top wing nut locatediust beneath cRouNDrNG the saw table,and tilt to the desiredangle following the cali- l!) - MEANS bratedscale. FIGUREC Making In3ide Culs-First, use the tlexible shaft to drill a The operationof any power tool can result in foreign obiects being 3/16" hole in the area to be sawed out. Then, remove the thrown into the eyes,which can resultin severeeye damage.Always blade, thread it through the hole, and return it to the cutting wear safety glassesor eye shields before commencingpower tool position. operatron. NOTE: The is not allowed in Hofding Scroll Saw In Place-On a tairly smooth table adapter_illustrated Canada by the or CanadianElectrical Code. bench,the rubbersuction cups will keepit trom sliding.Other- wise, set the machine on a 1/2" thick rubber pad, such as a The use of any extensioncord will causesome lossof power.To keep thasto a minimumand to preventoverheating householdkneeling pad or typewriter and motorburn-out, use cushion. the table below to determine the minimum wire size (A.W.G") extensioncord. All cords should be 3-wire grounded. GROUNDINGINSTRUCTIONS Extension Gords ln the eventol a malfunction or breakdown,grounding provides a path Use only three-wireextension cords that havethree-prong grounding plugs of least resistancefor electriccurrent to reduce the risk of electric Vpe. and. three-pole receptaclesthat accept the tool plug. shock. This tool is equipped with an electric cord having an Replaceor repairdamaged or worn cord immediately. equipment-groundingconductor and a groundingplug. The plug Exiension Cord Length Wire SizeA.W.G. must be pluggedinto a matchingoutlet that is properlyinstalled and 50 ft. or less No. 16 grounded in accordancewith all local codes and ordinances. 100 ft. or less No. 14 3 Attaching Accessories- It's a scrollsaw-Handles everything from small scroll The round extensionon work to full sizefurniture work. Cuts up to standard2 x the motorhousing is the 4's,18 ga. copper, 1/4" aluminumand steel. powertake-off for driving thesander,buffing wheel, and flexibleshaft. These are mountedon specialadapters which fit into the power take-off. BESURE THE MOTOR IS {@nTURNEDOFF. Line up CUT LONG LENGTHS pin in the motorshaft with theslot in theadapter and pieces, press It's a Disc Sander-Forshaping small sanding forwardas far as it roughedges, trueing up unevensurfaces. Three disc willgo. Turn thewheel slowly until the adapter set screw gritspermit fine, medium, coarse sanding. comesinto view. Then tighten lightly. This screw does not drivethe shaft,it merelyminimizes vibration and

BecommendeclAccessories

#2471-AccessoryKit. SANDBEVETS CONTOUR ; 26877-Fine Toothblades. :*26878-CoarseTooth bl ades. e2544-4"Assorted aluminum oxide Sanding Discs. For more pleasureand versatilityadd kit 2471 Altaching Flexible Shalt-Be sure MOTOR lS RUNNING FLEXIBLESHAFT PROVIDES EXTRA VERSATILITY before the cable is engaged.DO NOT REMOVEOR LOOSEN SCREW IN NYLON COUPLING.Insert the black nylon couplingover the power take-off.Push the couplingon as far as it will go, and hold in place by turning the coupling counterclockwise.To prevent the cablefrom becomingdisconnected while the machineis running,simply grasp the handpieceand twistthe cable one-halfturn counterclockwise.

CHUGK-Chuckconsists of a chuckcap and collet. To change or insertbits usethe two chuckwrenches furnished. Slip the ROUTING shortend of the bentwrench over flats on theshaft and hold the long portionot this wrenchagainst the handpiecewith onehand. With the shaft secured by the bentwrench, use the straightwrench to loosenor tightenthe chuck cap. See illustr- ration.With the chuck cap loose,an accessoryshould be insertedas deeplyas possibleto avoidwobble during use. Now,tighten chuck cap - evoldexcertlye tlghtlng.

BENT DEBURRING GRINDING WRENCH

COLLETS-Four collets are availablefor your tool. Each has a different hole diameter in order to accept variousaccessory shank and drill sizes.To inserta differentcollet, follow chuck SHARPENING CARVING loosening instructions.After chuck cap is loosened,continue to unscrew until it comes off. Remove collet (it should drop out easily by tipping the tool). Insertthe collet desiredand For best results,use the flexible shaft with a delicate replacechuck cap. Choose the right collet for the accessory touch. To prevent stalling the motor, press the tool shank or drill size. Never try to force a largerdiameter shank lightly againstthe work, and neverforce the tool beyond or drill into a smallersize collet opening. its capacity. q aI I I w I t 4

Code Parl Code Parl Description Description No. No. No. No. .16 445 105 Guard 990880 SuctionCups Long & 2 Screws 990871 Bow PivotNuts 10-32Hex Local Hdwe. (4) 17 990881 SuctionCups Short & 2 Screws 3 445130 Left FrameSide (Small Hole) 1B 990883 HousingExtension & Screws 19 404038 Cord A 990885 Hardware 16 Screwsand 4 Washers 20 990149 TableSlide Bracket Assemblv 5 990887 GuideBushing 1 Pr (4 Pr Req'd.) 445030 Tablew/Ouadrant 6 445132 FrameCover. Lower 22 990185 MotorComplete w/Housing & Cord Link (Complete) 7 990874 Connecting 23 990888 Screw#10 Sheet Metal 8 990764 Bow Arm 5/8 LongLocal Hdwe. (5) I 990765 Bow Arm w/Wrist Pin 4211 AdapterAssembly Ior 4" Pad 10 445063 Spring 25 4214 4" RubberBacking Pad (Use with 4211) 11 990877 Switch Assembly to 26877 3 in. PinType (Fine)Blade 445129 Right Frame Side (Large Hole) 26878 3 in. Pin Type (Coarse)Blade 23 OwnersManual (not illustrated) '13 990878 Bow PivotScrew 3801 .10-32x 1-3/4 Local Hdwe. (4) 27 284000 CableClamp 14 990884 Motor Mount Screws(2 Lower,1 Upper) 28 445044 Cord Strain Reliel '15 445073 Base w/o Feet 29 445131 FrameCover, Upper

5 How to ORDER Repair Parts

The ModelNumber will befound on a plateattached to yourSaw at the rearof the base.Always mention the ModelNumber when requestingservice or repairparts. owners All parts listed herein may be ordered through SEARS, manual ROEBUCKAND CO. When ordering parts by mail,selling prices will befurnished on requestor partswill be shipped at prevailing pricesand you will be billedaccordingly.

WHENORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE THE FOL- LOWINGINFORMATION AS SHOWNIN THISLIST,

MODELNO. 1. ThePART NUMBER 572.247202 2. The PARTDESCRIPTION 3. The MODELNUMBER 572.247202 4. The NAMEOF ITEM-SCROLLSAW/SANDER v

Sears FULLONE YEAR WARRANTY ON SERVICE CRAFTSMANSCROLL-SAW SANDER lf this CraftsmanScroll-Saw/Sander fails to give complete satistactionwithin one year from the is at date of purchase,return it to the nearestSears store throughout the Unit€d States,and Searswill replace it, free of charge. lf ihis Scroll-Saw/Sanderis usedfor commercialor rentalpurposes, this warrantyapplies for only YOUR 90 days from the date ot purchase. This warrantygives you specific legal rights,and you may also haveother rightswhich varyf rom SEFVICE state to state. Sears,Roebuck and Co. BSC 41-3 SearsTower Chicago, lL 60684

Your Searsmerchandise has addedvalue when you consider that Sears has service units nationwide staffed with Sears trainedtechnicians . professionaltechnicians specifically trained on Sears Products, having the parts, tools and equipmentto insurethat we meet our pledgeto you . . . . we servicewhat we sell.

Sears,Roebuck and Co.,Chicago, Ill. 60684U.S.A. Made inU.S.A.

6 ERRFTS}IRJI.

IMPOKTANT MAINTDNANCE INFOKMATION

Your Craftsman@Scroll Saw/Sanderwas thor- tilt from the truevertical position. This is not an unu- oughlyinspected to rigidstandards priorto leaving sualcondition and can be easilycorrected by, again, the manufacturer'sfactory and should give you applyingslight pressure to the upperarm of the saw many yearsof satisfactoryservice. framein the directionthat will correctthe alignment Occasionally,when the Craftsman@Scroll Saw/ (Figure3). Sanderis removedfrom its carton and the table lf the useravoids the naturaltendency to usethe attached,the userwill noticethat the bladedoes upperarm of the frameas a handlewhen liftingor notappear to be perpendicularto thetable surface movingthe saw,there should be no furtherneed to (Figure1). realignthe blade.Figure 5 showsthe properway to Beforeattempting to correctthis condition,first pick up the ScrollSaw. checkto seethat the tableis in its horizontalor zero Beforedeciding on any adjustment,it is recom- degree(0") position.Use a squareor otherright an- mendedthat you operatethe saw and makesome gle device(a pieceof paperwilt suffice)to checkthe trial cuts so that you can experiencescroll cutting. bladeposition relative to the tablesurface (Figure 2). Be sure to check the mountingof the saw bladein lf the bladeis not perpendicularto the table,simply the bladeholder prior to cutting.Generally the blade pushthe upperarm of the sawframe in the direction is mountedso that the teethare facingfront. How- that will correctthe bladealignment (Figure 3). ever,the bladecan be mountedwith the teethfacing Handlingthe saw by holdingthe upperarm of the the side. Always have the saw teeth orientedto a saw frame(Figure 4) can alsocause the saw bladeto downwardcut.

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Form No. 380226 21-11/83-ZO