Craftsman 9 Inch Motorized Table Saw

Warranty Information

Full One Year Warranty on Craftsman Table Saws: If the saw fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within one year of purchase, Sears will repair it free of charge. Warranty service is available at any Sears store or service center throughout the United States. This warranty grants specific legal rights, which may vary by state.

General Safety Instructions for Power Tools

Always prioritize safety. Familiarize yourself with the tool, ensure proper grounding, keep guards in place, maintain a clean and well-lit work area, keep children and bystanders away, do not force the tool, wear appropriate apparel (avoid loose clothing, jewelry), use safety goggles, secure your work, avoid overreaching, maintain tools properly, disconnect power before servicing, avoid accidental starting, use recommended accessories, never stand on the tool, and check for damaged parts before use. Always feed work into the blade against the direction of rotation and never leave the tool running unattended.

Additional Safety Instructions for Table Saws

Ensure the saw is fully assembled and understood before operation. Pay close attention to stability, especially with large panels, and consider bolting the saw down. Position the saw to avoid standing in line with the blade. Understand and prevent kickbacks by maintaining a parallel rip fence, sharp blades, properly functioning guards and spreaders, and avoiding warped materials. Never release work until it has passed the blade. Use push sticks for narrow rips. Protect your eyes, hands, face, ears, and body. Small pieces of wood contacting the rear of the blade can be thrown back violently; keep guards and spreaders in place and remove loose pieces promptly. Use extra caution when guards are removed for specific operations like resawing or dadoing, and replace them immediately afterward. Ensure workpieces are held down and against the fence with push sticks or featherboards during rip cuts. Never turn the saw on with the table cluttered. Never place your face or body in line with the cutting tool or reach around the blade. Avoid awkward hand positions. Do not perform layout or setup work while the tool is rotating. Always use the rip fence or miter gauge for positioning; never operate freehand. Never use the rip fence for crosscutting or the miter gauge for ripping. Do not use the rip fence as a length stop. Never hold onto the free end of a workpiece or a cut-off piece while the saw is running. Disconnect power before making adjustments or changing tools. Provide adequate support for long workpieces. Be aware that plastic and composition materials may be more prone to kickbacks. If the sawblade stalls or jams, turn it off immediately, remove the workpiece, and check alignment.

Motor Specifications and Electrical Requirements

The AC motor is a capacitor start, non-reversible type operating at 120V, 10 Amps, 60 Hz, Single Phase, 3450 RPM, rotating counterclockwise. Repeated stalling shortens motor life. Always use sharp blades. The starting relay is gravity-sensitive; never turn the saw on while upside down. Ensure proper wiring and grounding to prevent electrical shock, especially in damp locations. Use only properly grounded outlets and extension cords (3-wire, with grounding plug). If using an extension cord, consult the wire size chart to minimize power loss and prevent overheating.

Unpacking and Checking Contents

Before assembly, identify all tools needed (hammer, screwdrivers, pliers, combination square) and check all loose parts against the provided list and illustrations. Ensure all parts are accounted for before discarding packing materials. If any parts are missing, do not proceed with assembly or operation until they are obtained and installed correctly.

Assembly

Key assembly steps include installing the elevation and tilt handwheels, checking and adjusting the table insert for flushness, ensuring the blade is square to the table, checking the blade for heel (parallelism to the miter gauge groove), and checking blade elevation (maximum 2-inch cut depth). If your model includes table extensions and steel legs, follow the instructions for attaching them. This involves positioning the saw upside down, connecting extension brackets, and then attaching the rip fence guide bars and legs. Ensure all connections are secure.

Aligning Components

Table Extensions: Tap extensions into place to be even with the saw table and front edge. Use a straightedge to ensure outer edges are flush, adjusting by loosening nuts. Recheck inner edges. Replace screws in the rear of the table extension.

Rip Fence: Position the rip fence so it is parallel to the sawblade and miter gauge grooves. Ensure the fence head is snug against the bar. Check for proper spring tension by moving the rear end of the fence; it should spring back to its original position. If it doesn't, adjust the spring pressure. If the fence slides too easily, reduce spring pressure.

Getting to Know Your Saw

Familiarize yourself with the main components: the On-Off Switch (with a locking feature to prevent unauthorized use), Elevation Handwheel (controls blade height), Tilt Handwheel (controls blade angle for bevel cuts), Rip Fence (guides material for ripping operations), and Miter Gauge (guides material for crosscutting and mitering operations). Always ensure the blade guard is installed and operating correctly before use.

Basic Saw Operation

Using the Miter Gauge: Used for crosscutting, mitering, bevel cutting, and compound miter cutting. Always lock the miter gauge securely. Remove the rip fence. Ensure the blade guard is in place for 'thru-sawing' cuts. Blade should extend approximately 1/8 inch above the workpiece. Stand to the side of the blade, not directly in front. Never reach over or behind the blade. Use push sticks or blocks for repetitive cuts, especially when using the stop rods. Never use the rip fence as a length stop.

Using the Rip Fence: Used for ripping (cutting with the grain), bevel ripping, resawing, etc. Position the fence to the desired rip width and lock it. Ensure the rip fence is parallel to the sawblade, the spreader is aligned, and antikickback pawls are functional. Always support long workpieces. Use a push stick for rips between 2 and 6 inches wide. For rips narrower than 2 inches, use an auxiliary fence/work support and push block. When resawing, do not 'back up' while feeding, as this can cause kickback. Install the blade guard immediately after resawing. For cutting panels, always use the auxiliary fence/work support. For ploughing and molding, use the fence with proper holddowns and feed devices.

Adjustments

Miter Gauge: Ensure the head is square (90°) to the bar. Adjust the pointer to zero. Swiveling can be adjusted via a set screw.

Heeling Adjustment / Parallelism of Sawblade to Miter Gauge Groove: If the sawblade is not parallel to the miter gauge groove, it can bind. Adjustments involve loosening screws on the saw mechanism to shift it sideways until the blade is parallel.

Blade Tilt / Squareness to Table: Check that the blade is square (90°) to the table when the bevel pointer is at '0'. If not, adjust the pointer or the 90° limit stop collars. For 45° bevels, ensure the pointer aligns with the 45° mark on the scale, adjusting the scale if necessary.

Blade Elevation: Ensure the blade does not extend more than 2 inches above the table. Adjust the stop collar and spacer if needed.

Tilt and Elevation Mechanism: Handwheels should turn freely. Adjust turning action by tightening or loosening screws in the bearing retainer.

Maintenance

Keep the saw clean, especially blowing out sawdust from the cabinet and motor. Clean cutting tools with a gum and pitch remover. Applying automobile wax to the table can improve workpiece sliding. Ensure antikickback pawl teeth are sharp; sharpen them with a small round file. Regularly check and maintain the power cord.

Troubleshooting

General: Excessive vibration may indicate an unbalanced blade. Off-square cuts can be due to miter gauge adjustment or alignment issues. Binding, burning, or stalling often relates to a dull blade, heeling, warped wood, misaligned rip fence, or improper spreader alignment. Cuts not true at 90° or 45° may require stop collar adjustment. Hard-turning handwheels can be due to sawdust on threads or tight bearing retainers.

Motor: Excessive noise might be the motor itself. Low power can be caused by circuit overload, undersized wiring, general power company issues, or incorrect fuses. Motors starting slowly or overheating can be due to low voltage, overloaded circuits, restricted air circulation, or improper cooling. Starting relay issues or motor stalls can stem from relay problems, low voltage, or loose connections. Frequent fuse or circuit breaker opening usually indicates motor overload or insufficient capacity.

Service and Parts Ordering

For repair parts or service, contact any Sears Service Center or most Sears stores. Provide the model number (113.242700 or 113.242720) and the part description when ordering. Parts can be ordered from service centers or stores; if not stocked locally, orders can be transmitted electronically.