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FOREWORD

ThePowr-Kraft 10- Radial Arm Sawis a rugged- versatile power tool which wi IIgi e"'----of excellent service, if properly used andcared for. t

You should thoroughly study this Owner's Guide beforeattempting to set upand use theSpend a few minutes to become completely familiar with all the controls, their functiooperation of the saw. Learn the names and locations of all controls asshown onpages -and6. Many of the instructions refer toreference letters for identification of partiparts. See parts lists on pages26thru 31for parts identification.

This radial arm sawis an extremely versatile machinecapableof a variety of cut+loperations such as cross-cutting, mitering, beveling, ripping, bevel mitering etc. Thesis alsoequippedwith auxiliary spindles (3450 and20,000 RPM)to give maximum flexibiliwith accessories toperform routing, grinding, sanding, drilling andmany other operationsthat involvethe useof a circular cutting tool.

CURRENT SUPPLY

This tool should be operated from 115 V A.C. 25/60 cycle power. Be sure that the voltage of the source

agrees with the nameplate marking. The plate is located onthe motor housing.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

An adapter, Figure "B," is available for connecting Fig-

ure "A" plugs to 2-prong receptacles. Thegreen ground-

ing wire extending from the adapter must be connected

to apermanent ground such as to aproperly grounded

outlet box. No adapter is available for Figure "C" plugs.

Use only 3-wire extension cords which have 3-prong

grounding type plugs and 3-pole receptacles which accept

the tool's plug.

Replace or repair damaged or worn cord immediately.

This tool should be grounded while in useto protect

the operator from electric shock.

This tool is equipped with an approved 3-conductor

cord and a3-prong grounding type plug tofit the proper

grounding type receptacle. The green conductor in the

cord is the grounding wire. Never connect thegreen wire

to alive terminal. If your unit is for useon less than 150

volts, it has aplug that lG..Q...kslike Figure "A."

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

FOREWARD .. .. .. .. .. . .. ..... . .. . .. .. .. .SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . . .. .

PRODUCTIDENTIFICATION CHAPTERI .. . .CHAPTERII ASSEMBLY ANDADJUSTMENTS .. .. .

Elevating Crank Arm and Column Column PlugInstalling Motor Carriage Assembly on ArmTensionof Carriage Bearings TableClampandElevating Bracket TableAssembly SideMovement of Arm-Elevating CrankTensionSquaringtheTable (TableParallel to Arm) Assembling theBladeSquaringtheSaw Bladeto theFenceSquaringtheSaw Bladeto theTable(Bevel AngleAdjustment)CheckingtheSaw Bladefor -Heel-Assembling theCarriage CoversAssembling theBladeGuardRipScaleAdjustment YokeLock Adjustment

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CHAPTERIII PREPARATION OFTABLE

CHAPTERIV OPERATINGINSTRUCTIONS

Accurate IndexingSafetySwitchCross Cutting (9QDCut Off)Ripping - InboardandOutboardMitering .Beveling Bevel-Mitering Bevel-Rip Cutting.Dodoln9. ..Molding Cutter HeadsDisc SandingAuxi liary Spindles

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Trouble Chart Illustrated Parts Li st .Maintenance

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1. Remove Adjusting Keys andWrenches. Form habit of checking to seethat

keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on.

2. Keep Work Area Clean. Cluttered areasand benches invite accidents.

3. Avoid Dangerous Environment. Don't use power tools in damp or wet loca-

tions. Keep work area well lit.

4. Keep Children Away. All visitors should be kept asafe distance fromwork area.

5. Make Workshop Kid Proof-with padlocks, master switches, or by removing

starter keys.

6. Don't Force Tool. It will dothe job better and safer a herae or hich it was

designed.

7. Use Right Tool. Don't force tool or a achmen 0 do ajob it ig edfor.

8. Wear Proper Apparel. 0 loose clothing or je el 0 qet ca ov rig

parts. Rubbed-soled footwear is recommended or best rooti

9. UseSafety Glasses. Also useface or dust mask if cu ing operatic i

10. Secure Work. Use clamps or a vise to hold work hen prac ica_ I.than using your handand it frees both hands tooperate 001. re

is fastened to a sound base or bench. Support long work prope I .

11. Don't Overreach. Keep proper footing andbalance at all times.

12. Maintain Tool With Care. Keep tools sharp andclean for best and sa est per-

formance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing .accessories.

13. Disconnect Tool Before Servicing or when changing accessories.

14. Avoid Accidental Starting: Make sure switch is in "Off" position beforeplugging in.

15. Use Recommended Accessories. Consult the owner's manual for recom-

mended accessories. The useof improper accessories may cause hazards.

16. Use Proper Electric Connections. See section titled "Current Supply" in this

Owners Guide.

17. Keepguard andanti-kickback fingers inplace and inworking order.

18. Make sureelectric cord doesnot interfere with work.

19. Keep hands in sight and clear of all moving parts. Use a push stick where

necessary.

20. Keep cutting tools sharp. Dull tools cause rough cuts and excessive slipping.

21. Safety Switch. To operate saw, the switch key must be inserted in the handle

before switch will operate. Always remove switch keywhen saw isnot being

used.22. Neverstand on tool, Serious injury could occur ifthe tool istipped or ifthe cutting

tool is accidentally contacted.

It's good practice to always be careful. Be respectfu I of power enough to cut

through wood. Never become so over confident that you get too relaxed or careless.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Your Powr-Kraft Radial Arm Saw isdesigned with safety in mind; you canrely on

and have confidence in it, however, you must follow basic safety rules as with all

CHAPTERI PRODUCTIDENTIFICATION

ELEVATING

ARM

ARM INDEX

LOCK

ANTI-KICKBACK

ASSEMBLY

MOTOR BRUSHES --';':-!~~

BEVELLOCK

-_ EL LOCK:ecurely locksmotor whenit hasbeenrotated.

TOR BRUSHES_ocotedunder cops.

:... I-KICKBACK ASSEMBLYJsedwhenripping to insure control of work.

LOCKsarm in any right or left angular position. Pushing

- ehandle up locks thearm. Moving thehandledown-eleases the arm. (Tomovethearmfrom 90" to 45-i t or left, theindexlock must alsobe released).

:... ILiARY SPINDLE (20,000RPM)accessory attachments whichrequire a high RPM.-=

:... ILiARY SPINDLE (3,450RPM).' I i -purpose spindle for usewith accessory attach-

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LSCALEsbevel anglewhen motor hasbeenrotated.

SCALE POINTEReobleto allow adjustment on rip scale.

- CE- esandsteadies work. Can bepositioned to suit cut

made.

DLOCKbladeguard in desired position. Twist clockwise

- ten, counterclockwise to loosen.

MITER SCALEPOINTER

CARRIAGE LOCK

.u~ ~P.:--- YOKE LOCKAUXILIARY SPINDLE (COVERED WITH

(20,000 R.P.M.) PROTECTIVE CAP)

AUXILIARY SPINDLE (COVERED WITH

(3,450 R.P.M.) PROTECTIVE CAP)

CARRIAGELOCKFirmly secures carriage inany desired position onarm.It isusedmainly for ripping operations. Turnclockwisetolock and counterclockwise to release

RIP SCALEThetworip scales show thedistancebetweenthefenceandtheblade. Thescale onthe left sideof thearm isusedfor outboard ripping andtheoneon theright sideis usedfor inboard ripping. Thetop scale isusedwhenthefenceisin theforward position and thebottom scaleisusedwhenthefenceisin itsfull rear position.

ARM INDEX LOCKLocates arminpre-selected positions of 45 right orleft and 90"

MITER SCALEShowstheangleof the arm with reference to thefence

MITER SCALE POINTERMoveabletoallow adjustment on miter scale.

TABLE LOCKSLocks fenceandtable boards in desired position. Turnhandlecounter-clockwise to loosen; clockwise to lock.

ELEVATINGCRANKRaisesandlowersarm to desired height above table.

YOKE LOCKSecures yoke in any position whenrotated. Pushbacktolock, to release

ARM LOCK__ ADJUSTING WHEEL

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WITCHHOLDING BUTTON

SWITCH KEY

Must be inserted and presseddown before trigger switchwill operate.

TRIGGER SWITCHWill operateonly whenswitchkeyisdepressed.

SWITCH HOLDING BUTTONLocks switch inon position for ripping andsimilaroperations.

TABLEGivesmaximumsupport of work.

RIP SCALEThetworip scales show thedisace be eeandtheblade. Thesea Ieonthe left si eusedfor outboard ripping andtheone 0 er iis usedfor inboard ripping. Thetop scale isusedthefenceisin theforward positionand thebottom scaleisusedwhenthefenceisin itsfull rear posit.ion.

BLADEThis saw is equippedwith a combination bladetodo bothripping and crosscutting. Special purpose blades areavailable to fit this saw.

BLADE GUARDDirects sawdust from operator.

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The following tools are required to assemble andad-just this saw:Includedwithsaw

1/4- AllenWrench3/32- AllenWrench3/4-, 1- Open End Wrench5/8-,3/4-, 15/16- Open End Wrench1/8- AllenWrench5/64- AllenWrench

Other toolsrequired:ScrewdriverPhillips Screwdriver1/2- Open End Wrench9/16- Open End Wrench1/2- SocketWrenchCarpenter (rafter) Square

SHP1ELEVATINGCRANK

To attach elevating crank handleslideplasticsleeveandcrank handleover shaft protruding from front of base.Tightenset screw with allenwrench. Figs. 1 & 2.

STEP2ARM ANDCOLUMN

Lift arm and columnassembly andinsert column intobase. Turn elevatingcrankcounter-clockwise until col-umnisengaged. Do not forcecolumnin base. Move armslightly from sidetosidewhileturningcrank. Figs. 3 & 4.

STEP3COLUMN PLUG

Insert taperedplug (A), springwasher (B), and threadedplug (C), into baseas shown. Besurethetaperedplugengagesinslot on column. Finger tightenthethreadedplug. Insert set screw(D) insideof columnbase. Donot tighten screwat thistime. SEE STEP8"ELEVAT-1NG CRANK TENSION".

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STEP4 INSTALLING MOTOR CARRIAGE ASSEMBLYON ARM

1. Removearmindex (liT- shaped)handlefrom frontof armbyremoving thephillips headscrewin thecenter of thehandle. Fig. 6.

2. Place the stirrup shapedarmlock handlein thedown position. Removethetwo phillips head screwsfrom the end cap andremovetheend cap. CAUTION:While endcapis removed, donot movethe armlockadjusting wheel. If this occurs thebrakeact-ivator mayneed to berealigned. (Thismustbe doneby aqualified serviceman. Placelock handlein upposition).

3. Lift motor andcarriage assembly and engage-V-groove of carriage bearings ontoarm track. Car-riageassembly will movefreely on track.

4. Move lock (stirrup) handletodownposition. Re-place endcap making sure the armcover (ripscales) fit inside of cap. Givecapaslight tap toposition adreplace end cop screws.

5. Replacearmi dex(-T -) handle.6. Attach cord clamp to rear of arm with small phil-

lipsheadscrew. Fig. 10.

STEP 5 TENSION OF CAR IAE

The carriage should ride firm e rack. Existingplay or wobble betweenthecarri ge rollers (bearings)andthetrack must beelimi ed. is isd eby ad-justment of the twobeari g5 eri t of carriageto theproper tension.

1. Release carriage lock ( byturning counter-clockwise. Fig. 8.

2. Removetheright hand carriage cover (CU). NOTE:Duringinitial assembly of sow this stepisomitted.

3. Release the yoke lock (DL) Fig. 7by movingittoward thefront of thesow towards theoperator.

4. Release the yoke index on left side by liftinglever up.

5. Pivot motor andycl

TRACK

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STEP6 TABLE CLAMP AND ELEVATING BRACKET

Attach table clamp andleveling bracket assemblies toframe usinghexbolts, flat washers andlockwashersas showninFig. 13. DO NOT TIGHTEN THE BOL TS.

TRACK )

MOVEMENTO~BEARING AS ECCENTRICSCREWIS ADJUSTED.

STEP 7 TABLE ASSEMBLY

1. Assemble large table board toleveling brackets.NOTE BOARD ISMARKED -FRONT -BOTTOM- -Fig. 14.

2. Insert set screws i~toholes indicated. Thesescrewsareusedto level thetable. Fig. 15.

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ROUTING SHAPING

BUFFINGDISC SANDING

DRILLINGPOLISHING

AUXILIARY SPINDLES

This saw is equippedwith two auxiliary spindles. Theyoperate at 3,450 and 20,000 RPM to give maximumflexibility with attachments. Speedsanddirection ofrotation are shownon the spind Ieplate. Eachof thesespindles is intendedfor theuseof certain accessories.The 20,000 RPM spindle hasa 15/32--20 thread, andthe 3,450 hasa 1/2--20 thread. The auxiliary spindlesare coveredby protective caps. Thecapsshouldbe kepton whe.n spindlesarenot beingused. The capsareeasilyremoved by twisting 1/4 turn to the right or left.

NOTE: The sawbladeshouldberemoved whenusingauxiliary spindles.

20,000 RPM SPINDLE

The 20,000 RPM spindle isintendedfor routingand shap-ing use. Router adapter no. 84-2613 is available from yourWards Store or Catalog. This adapter isusedto mounttherouter bits tothesaw. Shaperadapter No. 84-2612isneededto attach shaper cutter to thesaw.

3,450 RPM SPINDLE

This spindle is usedfor suchaccessories asdrilling,buffing, and drum sanding. Arbor adapter no. 84-2611 is

CHAPTERVMAINTENANCEANDSERVICE

TROUBLE CHART

Use this chart for assistance to determine possible causeandcorrection of anyproblemyoumayexperience in operating yourradial arm saw.

PROBLEM POSSIBLECAUSE CORRECTION

Bevel Index doesnot hold Adjust tension set screwas outlined

or islight TensionScrew notholding insection titled, "Bevel Angle Adjust-ment" on page13.

45 Beve I off Bevel angleout of adjust- Adjust as outlined in section titled,ment "Bevel AngleAdjustment" onpage13.

Tablenot para Ilel to armAdjust tableasoutlined in section titl-ed, "SquaringtheTable" on page10.

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scaIe pointer bent Set bevel pointer with bladesquaretoBeveltable.,

Motor and Yoke Assy. Carriage bearings out of Adjust carriage bearings asoutlinedinlooseat one end oftrack adjustment section titled, "Tension of Carriageand tight at other end Bearings" on page8.

Trackdefective Replacetrack.

Lumber splinters after Saw blade"Heeling" Checkandadjust "Heel" asoutlinedon900 cutoff page14.

Bladestalls when cutting Dull blade Sharpenor replaceblade.lumber

Arm tight, doesnot move Arm lock out of adjust- Refer to arm lockadjustment, page10freely from side toside ment step8.

Arm has playwhen locked Arm lockout of adjust- Refer to page 10 step 8, arm lockin position

PROBLEM POSSIBLECAUSE CORRECTION

Arm has play when locked Column plugis not tight Adjust columnplug cisoutlined in sectionin position against column titled, SideMovement of Arm - Elevat-

ing Crank Tens ion"on page10.

Elevating HandleTight Columnplug not adjusted Adjust column plugasoutlined in see-properly tion titled, Side Movement of Arm-

Elevating Crank Tension" onpage 10.

Elevating gears full of Cleangear!:;- applygrease.sawdust - lacks lubri-cation

Motor and yokeassembly Movemotor andyoke assembly backtopositionedon front of arm the rear of the arm(next tocolumn)

whenraising or lowering for smoothercrank movement.

Elevating handleloose Elevating shaft support Tighten shaft support. Turn crank as(AZ) loose youtighten. screws tobesure shaft is

properly aligned.

Saw wi II not start Fuseblown Correct circuit for overloadedcondition.

Wa II receptacIe broken or Checkwiring and receptacle and repair

wire disconnected as necessary. Havepower supply cor-rected.

Outlet may be controlled Check switch - make sure it is onbya wall switchin "Off" and operative.position

Red plastic key not in- Plastic switch key must be insertedserted properly in key andpressed down beforetrigger switchslot will operate.

Worn brushes Replacebrushes.

Power cord or extension Replace.corddamaged

Saw doesnot cut straight Saw not proper Iyadj usted It isvery important ;Jl'hateveryadjust-on 9rt cutoff ment becarried out exactly andcom-

pletely as outlined In this bookpart-icularly "SquaringSaw Bladeto Fence;"Checking SawBlade for Heel; and"Tension of Carriage Beor lnqs", Makesure proper saw blade is usedandis

IPROBLEM POSSIBLECAUSE CORRECTION

Saw doesnot cut straight Saw not operatedproper- Refer to OperatingInstructions on pageon 900 cutoff (Conf'd.) Iy 18.

Columntubeplug (AE)not Refer tosectiontitled, "SideMovementengagedproper Iy of Arm" on page1O.

Saw not mountedproperIySaw base must be firm Iy mounted onsolidbase.

Tablenot square Refer to "SquaringtheTable", on page10.

Arm not proper Iy locked Refer to section "Side Movement ofArm" page10.

Carriage bearings ou of Adjust bearings. See sectiontitled "Ten-adjustment sionof Carriage Bearings" on page8.

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Accumulation ofs st Remove any accumulation of saw dustnext to fence which will interfere with theaccuracy

of thecut.

Bladenot para lIel to fence Saw "Heeling" Checkand adjust "Heel" asoutlinedonat rip page14.

Accumulation ofs us Remove any accumulation of saw dust

next to fence which will interfere with theaccuracyof thecut.-

Blade not squareto table Tablenot square r arp- Square table - Refer to "Squaring theat rip ed Table" on page 10. If table isseriously~ warpedit shouldbe replaced.

Burnt or sawteeth marks Dull blade Sharpenor replaceblade.on wood

Saw is"Heeli g" Checkand adjust "Heel" asoutlinedonpage14.

Wood not pro erIy sup-ported and movedwhile Provide steadysupport for work.beingcut

Tablenotsquareorwarp- Squaretableasoutlined on page 10. Ifed table is seriously warped it shouldbe

replaced.

Column andarm"chat- Motor and yokeassembly Movemotor andyokeassembly backtoter" when raised or low- positioned on front of arm the rear of the arm(next tocolumn)ered whenraising or lowering for smoother

crank movement.

Column plugis not tight Adjust columnplug asoutlinedin sectionagainst column titled, "SideMovement of Arm - Elevat-

ing Crank Tension"

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