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1. v Set pawls and riving knife they act as par tial barrier to outfeed side Pdf downloaded from http www thepdfportal com sp5982 3_ 38452 pdf Ripping v Push workpiece through from infeed to outfeed side until it is completely past pawils v Use featherboard see Cutting Aides v Keep hands away from outfeed side v If blade jams turn saw off remove yellow key then free blade When cutting composition materials or other materials with one smooth and one rough side put rough side up so pawls will be more likely to grab AWARNIN Kel va Wrong Way Feed Fingers can be pulled into blade Feed workpiece against blade rotation 39 Ripping Hold Down Function The hold down must be set correctly during ripping to act as barrier against the infeed side of the blade to help keep the workpiece flat on the table and to deflect workpiece chips It must be lowered to just clear the workpiece The hold down must be re set each time a Set Hold Down to j j j j just clear different thickness workpiece is cut workpiece Follow the Ripping Set Up Procedure to cor T rectly set the hold down Pawls and Riving Knife Function The pawls and riving knife must be set cor rectly during ripping to reduce the risk of kickback to prevent wrong way feed and to act as a barrier to the hazardous outfeed side of the blade The riving knife rests on the table It keeps the workpiece kerf open This reduc2. Tighten the mounting screws and or lev eling screws until the handle of the arbor wrench just fits between this point and the arbor shaft The wrench should slide back and forth with slight contact Use a 1 8 inch hex L wrench to tighten the leveling screws 20 Repeat steps 18 19 for the last two points Making Front Table Flat 1 Lay the edge of the rear table across the front edge of the front table There should be no gaps between the two 2 If you see a gap larger than 1 32 inch tighten the center mounting screw and or the leveling screws until the gap is gone Use a 1 8 inch hex L wrench to tighten the level ing screws 3 Repeat steps 1 2 at the rear edge of the front table Pdf downloaded from http www thepdfportal com sp5982 3_38452 pdf 1 Pull motor carriage to end of arm and lock the rip lock Rotate motor to out rip posi tion 2 On the rear of the motor is located the motor support cap Remove this cap A small screwdriver will assist you in removal of this cap This cap is not on all models 3 Using a 3 4 socket short extension and ratchet remove nut and washer from motor support Take care not to drop washer from motor support Take care not to drop washer during removal it could become lodged between motor housing and motor Slide motor off yoke and position out of way 4 Using a 2 Phillips screwdriver remove two pan head cross screws from motor side of handle assembly Di
3. fine particles 4 Wear ear protectors plugs or muffs if you use saw daily 5 Keep good footing and balance do not over reach Work Area Safety Instructions Ear Protectors 1 Keep children pets and visitors out of work area they could be hit by a thrown workpiece workpiece chips or pieces of blade 2 Turn saw off remove yellow key and unplug before leaving work area Do not leave until blade has stopped spinning 3 Make work area child proof remove yel low key to prevent accidental start up store key out of sight and reach lock work area 4 Keep floors clean and free of sawdust wax and other slippery materials 5 Keep work area well lighted and unclut tered 6 Use saw only in dry area Do not use in wet or damp areas Pdf downloaded from http www thepdfportal com sp5982 3_ 38452 pdf 7 Safety Saw Safety Instructions 1 Use guard pawls and riving knife accord ing to instructions Keep them in working order 2 Routinely check saw for broken or dam aged parts Repair or replace damaged parts before using saw Check new or repaired parts for alignment binding and correct installation 3 Unplug saw before doing maintenance making adjustments correcting alignment or changing blades 4 Do not force saw Use saw blades and accessories only as intended 5 Have yellow key out and saw switched off before plugging in power cord Workpiece Safety Instructions 1 Cut only woo
4. hand can be cut or cut off AX caution Clear plastic portion of guard can get caught or jam in fence or table kerfs Read and follow the warning on the guard A WARNING TO AVOID INJURY SHUT OFF POWER BEFORE CLEARING A JAMMED LOWER GUARD A WARNING Clear plastic guard will increase risk of certain hazards During rip and bevel cuts narrow cut off pieces can be pinched between guard and blade Cut off pieces can kickback s In bevel position blade teeth are fully exposed Fingers or hand can be cut off Pdf downlgaded from http www thepdfportal com sp5982 3 38452 pdf s Cut off pieces can jam between guard and blade Turn saw off and wait for blade to stop before freeing jammed guard or blade s Workpiece or cut off pieces can be violently thrown by blade Wear safety goggles Stand out of workpiece path Safety Safety Instructions Read and follow all safety instructions Personal Safety Instructions 1 Wear safety goggles labeled ANSI 287 1 or in Canada CSA Z94 3 99 on the pack age It means the goggles meet impact stan dards set by the American National Standards Institute Regular eyeglasses are not safety goggles 2 Wear close fitting clothes short sleeved shirts and non slip shoes Tie up long hair Do not wear gloves ties jewelry loose cloth ing or long sleeves These can get caught in the spinning blade and pull body parts into the blade 3 Wear dust mask to keep from inhaling
5. push to lock Lock before ripping Move blade carriage along arm to align line on indicator with desired number on scale Pull to unlock push to lock Hold in unlocked position while mov ing blade carriage Turn clockwise to tighten counter clockwise to loosen Grasp to move blade carriage Squeeze trigger to fully raise clear plastic guard Clear guard must be raised over fence to crosscut NOTE After installing new guard and new table boards rip fence scale is no longer correct Mea sure distance between fence and blade when saw is in rip position Pdf downloaded from http www thepdfportal com sp5982 3_ 38452 pdf 29 Controls Dust Elbow Hold Down Knob Control Guard Clamp Screw Guard Hold Down Knob Hold Down Riving Knife Bracket Guard Clamp Screw Pawls Riving Knife Knob Riving Knife Bracket Function Secures guard to motor frees guard for removal Protects against contact with upper blade partially protects against contact with lower blade acts as sawdust deflector Frees hold down to move up and down locks hold down in place During ripping acts as partial bar rier to infeed side of blade keeps infeed side of workpiece from flut tering acts as sawdust deflector Prevents side to side movement of riving knife and provides means for adjusting alignment Pdf downlgeded from http www thepdfportal com sp5982 3 38452 pdf Riving Knife S a QE Operation Comme
6. 6 Never reach around the saw biade 2 Wear z ety goggles complying with 7 Never pertorm any operation i i i i i i NSI 287 1 FREEHAND still spinning will result in fi ngers 3 Keep hands out of path of saw blade 8 Shut off power and allow saw blade to hand or arm bei ng cut off To reduce 4 Know how to avoid KICKBACKS stop before adjusting or servicing risk of outfeed hazard as TO AVOID RUNAWAY WORKPIECE N i Sa ALWAYS PUSH WORKPIECE into v Set pawls and riving knife they act as par S cutting tooli FROM THe END ONLY x s S DANGER AT OUTFEED tial barrier to outfeed side SS Workpiece can suddenly kick back and pull hands into and under cutting tool v Start and finish cut from infeed side OUTFEED DANGER v Keep both hands on infeed side KEEP HANDS AWAY v Keep hands away from outfeed side v Push workpiece through to complete cut Do not reach around to pull it MOTOR 120 240 VOLTS 11 0 5 55 AMPS 3450 R P M 60 Hz 1 PHASE v If blade jams turn saw off remove yellow key then free blade Kickback Kickback is the uncontrolled propelling of the workpiece back toward the user AK WARNING Kickback can happen when blade is AWARNING pinched or bound by workpiece AWARNING Pinching or binding can happen when e pawls and riving knife are not used or not set correctly e riving knife is not aligned with blade blade is not parallel to fence KICKBACK IIIa workpiece is twisted or warped and ro
7. Parts is at the end of the manual Use the list to identify the number of the missing part List of loose parts with model 509344 A Guard Assembly B Rear Table 40 Spacer Table 40 Front Table 40 Table Support Handle Assembly Bag of Loose Parts Containing Adapter Motor Key Screw Pan Hd Ty T 6 32 x 1 2 Screw Pan Hd Plastite 8 x 3 4 Table Clamp Assembly Bag of Loose Parts Containing O Guard Accessory P Screw Plastite 8 x 1 2 Q Washer 3 16 x 1 x 1 16 R Instruction Form List of loose parts with model 509345 A Guard Assembly B Rear Table 44 C Spacer Table 44 D Front Table 44 F G Handle Assembly Bag of Loose Parts Containing H Adapter Motor Key L Screw Pan Hd Ty T 6 32 x 1 2 J Screw Pan Hd Plastite 8 x 3 4 Bag of Loose Parts Containing O Guard Accessory P Screw Plastite 8 x 1 2 Q Washer 3 16 x 1 x 1 16 R Instruction Form Pdf downlgaded from http www thepdfportal com sp5982 3_ 38452 pdf AK WARNING Plugging in saw during assembly could result in electrical shock or severe cuts from contact with spinning blade Do not plug in saw at any time during assembly Plug in saw only when it is to be used Remove Sawblade and Guard 1 Tighten carriage lock knob 2 Loosen guard clamp screw remove guard 3 Motor shaft has left hand threads Hold shaft wrench and rotate arbor wrench down clockwise 4 Remove shaft nut outer collar sawblade and
8. call 1 800 511 2628 Si usted requiere que ste manual usuario en espanol o franc s llame 1 800 511 2628 Pedir formulario SP5982S 3 Si vous n cesstent ce mode d emploi en espagnol ou fran ais t l phonez au 1 800 511 2628 Demander pour forme SP5982F 3 2000 Emerson Electric Co Part No SP5982 Form No SP5982 3 Printed in U S A 10 00 Pdf downloaded from http www thepdfportal com sp5982 3_ 38452 pdf
9. defines the cut length and ensures that all pieces will be cut to the same size Clamp a piece of 1x2 lumber on the fence to define the cut length Keep hand holding down workpiece at least 8 from blade Crosscutting Hints 1 To extend life of table top make auxiliary table cover out of 1 4 plywood or fiberboard Clamp or nail to original table top section by section If you use nails nail in the four cor ners to make sure blade will not contact nails 2 Make several fences so each will have only a few kerfs See Cutting Aides Too many kerfs will weaken a fence 3 Keep table clean of chips and sawdust 4 Use sharp blades and use the right blade for each job Pdf downloaded from http www thepdfportal com sp5982 3_ 38452 pdf Crosscutting Carriage Stop 5 When making miter or bevel cuts use extra force to hold workpiece down because it tends to move during these types of cuts 6 When cutting hard woods like oak or making compound cuts keep arm holding saw handle rigid and pull blade through slowly 7 To keep cut line accurate periodically check blade alignment 8 Do not cut severely warped bowed or twisted workpieces 35 Ripping Ripping Defined Ripping is changing the width of a workpiece by cutting along its length The workpiece is fed into the blade which rotates in a fixed position parallel to the fence and a set dis tance from the fence A solid fence no kerfs Fron
10. different support and feeding devices known as jigs or fixtures They can help you make cuts more accurately By helping to steady the workpiece and keep you away from the blade they can help you safely use your saw for certain cuts Many people cus tom build their own jigs and fixtures Jigs and fixtures are often designed for a particular cut You can use your radial saw to easily make many jigs and fixtures To get you started we ve included instructions for some simple ones After you have made a few practice cuts make up these jigs before starting any projects Make the push stick first Push Sticks Make the push stick using a piece of 1 x 2 see drawing top right for dimensions and shapes Push Block There are any number of ways to properly cut your work pieces to make a push block The following steps describe one way you can proceed Making the base e Start with a piece of 3 8 plywood at least 5 5 8 wide or wider and 12 long or longer e Make two ripcuts Perform the first ripcut along the long side of the 3 8 plywood to create a 3 8 wide strip Next ripcut the 3 8 plywood to a width of 5 1 8 e Crosscut the 3 8 plywood to 12 long e Crosscut a 2 1 2 piece off of the 3 8 wide by 3 8 thick strip and save this short piece for later s The next cuts will create the 3 8 by 9 1 2 notch in the base Mark the long edge of the board 2 1 2 from one end Make a crosscut into the edge stopping about 3 4 in
11. sufficient clearance for blade and guard to not jam in table 2 When blade is beveled manually raise clear plastic guard before lowering blade to table or kerf otherwise it may jam in the table 3 To set hold down place workpiece directly under guard nose rather than paral lel to blade 4 To set pawls place workpiece directly under set of pawls closer to table This set of pawls will keep contact with workpiece sur face Making Rip Cuts Follow these steps to make in rip cuts For out rip cuts reverse hand functions that is put right hand on table and use left hand to support and push workpiece 1 Follow ripping set up procedure Pdf downlgaded from http www thepdfportal com sp5982 3_ 38452 pdf 2 Insert yellow key and turn saw on 3 Stand at infeed side and out of line of workpiece in case of kickback Start and finish cut from infeed side 4 Put workpiece on table in front of hold down and tight against fence To hold work piece in position put left hand on table at least 8 in front of hold down and lightly press fingers against workpiece Support workpiece with table extension or right hand A CAUTION For large workpieces use a feather board in place of your hand on the table It gives better support See cut ting aides 5 With right hand push workpiece under hold down and into blade Keep left hand fixed on table applying slight pressure to keep workpiece against fence 6 Use
12. with the U clips l The front table should extend about one inch oa YI iaa beyond the trim caps Mounting Holes 9 Start the mounting screws into the U clips using a Phillips screwdriver Tighten the screws until the heads are just touching the table Make sure that the table is not squeez ing the rubber grommets 10 Start the leveling screws into the level ling holes using a 1 8 inch hex L wrench Tighten the screws until they are flush with the table 11 From the underside of the table attach the table rails to the table board using the two holes nearest the end of each rail Front Table on Front Edge Leveling Front Table NOTE The goal of this adjustment is to make the front work table flat and parallel to the radial arm In order to do this you will choose four points on the table When these four points are level the entire table should be level 1 Loosen the three eveling screws and be sure that the five mounting screws are snug but not overtightened 2 Raise the radial arm until the bottom of the motor is about 2 1 2 inches above the front table Pdf downlqg ded from http www thepdfportal com sp5982 3 38452 pdf Assembly 3 Unlock the bevel lock to release the motor Hold onto the motor as you do this A caution The motor is heavy and can swing down quickly You can be cut or injured if the arbor shaft hits you Hold the motor when you unlock the bevel lock 4 Turn the motor unti
13. 7 Use clamps or vice to hold workpiece It s safer than using your hands Blade Safety Instructions 1 Use only blades marked for at least 3450 rpm 2 Use only 10 or smaller diameter blades 3 Use blades for their recommended cut ting procedures 4 Keep blade sharp and clean Pdf downloaded from http www thepdfportal com sp5982 3_ 38452 pdf Safety 5 Do not overtighten blade nut because blade collar could warp 6 Do not turn saw on and off in rapid sequence because blade can loosen 7 Blade should stop within 15 seconds after saw is switched off If blade takes longer the saw needs repair Contact Authorized Ser vice Center Safety On Product Safety Labels There are several safety labels on the saw They alert the user to hazards explained in the manual and remind the user how to avoid the hazard At the outfeed side to the right of the guard near the saw handle is this safety label to alert you to wrong way feed On the infeed side of the guard is this safety label to remind you to lower the hold down to just clear the top of the workpiece for ripping On the side of the motor is this safety label to alert you to outfeed zone hazard Pdf downlqe ded from http www thepdfportal com sp5982 3 38452 pdf Note where they are located on the saw Read and follow the safety information and instructions in these labels Refer to the manual for detailed explanations and instructions A DAN
14. Feed Fingers can be pulled into blade Feed workpiece against blade rotation Pdf downlgaded from http www thepdfportal com sp5982 3_38452 pdf Safety Guard Function and Features The guard is a very important safety feature designed to reduce the risk of injury associ ated with blade contact Install the guard correctly Follow the specific instructions in the ripping and crosscutting sections Handivequesze to set and use the guard correctly for Trigger each type of cut Guard Features Include 1 Anon moveable metal upper portion Upper Guard which is fastened to the motor by the guard clamp screw and which fully covers the upper half of the blade 2 A moveable clear plastic portion Plas tic Lower Guard which partially covers the lower half of the blade It protects against contact with the side of the blade during crosscutting when blade is in its rearmost position and the guard is resting on the table so the leading and trailing teeth of the blade are not exposed It also protects against contact with the outfeed side of the blade during ripping and acts as a barrier to prevent wrong way feed 3 A squeeze trigger in the saw handle to fully raise the clear plastic guard at the start Pawls Riving of a crosscut Note This is necessary because Knife Knob the guard will not automatically raise to clear the fence 4 A hold down to be lowered to just clear the top of the workpiece for ripping
15. GER PELIGRO DANGER 4 N ne pas A DANGER alienien les pi ces A PELIGRO e A DANGER gt L Th Nites Set hold down to just clear workpiece Ajuste el sujetador de la pieza a trabajar para que apenas libre la misma R gler la pince de retenue pour qu elle laisse tout juste passer la pi ce travailler WHEN RIPPING 1 Read and understand owner s manual 5 Use PUSH STICK for narrow work betore operating machine 6 Never reach around the saw blade 2 Wear safety goggles complying with 7 Never perform any operation ANSI Z87 1 FREEHAND 3 Keep hands out of path ot saw blade 8 Shut off power and allow saw blade to 4 Know how to avoid KICKBACKS stop before adjusting or servicing TO AVOID RUNAWAY WORKPIECE ALWAYS PUSH WORKPIECE into cutting tool FROM THIS END ONLY DANGER AT OUTFEED Workpiece can suddenly kick back and pull hands into and under cutting toot OUTFEED DANGER ZONE SH KEEP HANDS AWAY MOTOR 120 240 VOLTS 11 0 5 5 AMPS 3450 R P M 60Hz 1 PHASE Safety Near the saw handle is this safety label to alert you to thrown objects and to remind A WARNING ADVERTENCIA you to wear safety goggles AVERTISSEMENT AWARNING ADVERTENCIA AVERTISSEMENT To Avoid injury Para a lesiones Pour pr venir 1s ka i i i shut off power apague la sierra couper l alimentation On the clear plastic guard is this OSHA before clearing anias de desatascar ani de lib rer required labe
16. It acts as a barrier to the infeed side of the blade keeps the workpiece from fluttering and acts as a sawdust deflector It is locked unlocked by the hold down knob 5 A riving knife to be lowered to the table for ripping It keeps the workpiece kerf open thereby reducing blade pinching and the risk of kickback It also acts as a barrier to the hazardous outfeed side and prevents wrong way feed It is locked unlocked by the riving knife pawls knob When lowered for cross cutting it acts as a barrier to the leading edge of the blade Hold Down Workpiece Pdf downloaded from http www thepdfportal com sp5982 3_ 38452 pdf 5 Safety 6 Set of pawls to be lowered to the work piece surface for ripping They allow the workpiece to pass freely from infeed to out feed side but help stop the kickback motion from outfeed to infeed side by grabbing into the workpiece surface Pawls must be reset each time a different thickness workpiece is cut 7 A guard tab to manually raise the plastic guard at the start of ripping unusual work pieces whose size shape do not cause the guard to raise automatically Hazards Associated with Clear Por tion of Guard The following safety information applies to all blades and accessories Ay WARNING Clear plastic portion of guard will not provide any protection during cross cutting if blade is pulled over your hand or your hand enters blade path from front or rear of blade Fingers or
17. Save This Manual For Future Reference owner s manual MODEL NO 509344 509345 509344 FITS THE FOLLOWING RADIAL SAWS 113 198110 113 198111 113 198210 113 198211 113 198250 113 198251 509345 FITS THE FOLLOWING RADIAL SAWS 113 198310 113 198311 113 198410 113 198411 113 198510 113 198511 113 198610 113 198611 10 INCH RADIAL SAW GUARD KIT FOR YOUR ASSENIDIY l e operating SAFETY e repair parts READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY Pdf downl bt Neo APERA www thepdfportal com sp5982 3_ 38452 pdf Printed in U S A Table of Contents Section Title Table of Contents Assembly Alignment Controls Crosscutting Ripping Cutting Aides Maintenance Repair Parts NOTE 1 This manual is intended to be used along with your original saw manual If you no longer have your saw s owners manual call customer service at 1 800 325 1184 Have your saw s model num ber when you call 2 If you require this manual in Spanish or French call 1 800 511 2628 Si usted requiere que ste manual usuario en espanol o franc s llame 1 800 511 2628 Pedir for mulario SP5982S 3 Si vous n cesstent ce mode d emploi en espagnol ou fran ais t l phonez au 1 800 511 2628 Demander pour forme SP5982F 3 Pdf downlgaded from http www thepdfportal com sp5982 3_ 38452 pdf This manual has safety information and instructions to help users eliminate or reduce the risk of accidents and injuries incl
18. TSMAN 10 RADIAL SAW GUARD KIT 509344 amp 509345 Always order by Part Number Not by Key Number FIGURE 1 Ye Part No Description 1 808380 5 Screw Pan Hd Plastite 8 x 3 4 2 824976 Handle Yoke 3 820534 Spring 4 824977 Trigger 5 STD551008 Washer 3 16 x 3 8 x 1 32 6 STD610805 Screw Plastite 8 x 1 2 7 820516 Bumper 8 818169 Table Rear 40 815757 Table Rear 44 9 820573 Table Spacer 40 820566 Table Spacer 44 10 820572 Table Front 40 820568 Table Front 44 11 818199 A Table Support 12 821560 Adapter Motor Key 13 STD600605 Screw Pan Hd Ty T 6 32 x 1 2 14 820985 Guard Accessory 15 805548 10 Washer 3 16 x 1 x 1 16 16 37384 Nut Tee 17 STD610805 Screw Plastite 8 x 3 4 18 802392 45 Spacer 19 826284 A Clamp Assembly 20 820257 Lever Bevel Lock 21 SP6311 Form Instruction SP5982 Owners Manual Not Shown Standard Hardware Item May be purchased locally A 509344 Only Pdf downloaded from http www thepdfportal com sp5982 3 38452 pdf PARTS LIST CRAFTSMAN 10 RADIAL SAW GUARD KIT 509344 amp 509345 Always order by Part Number Not by Key Number Figure 2 Pdf downloaded from http www thepdfportal com sp5982 3 38452 pdf PARTS LIST CRAFTSMAN 10 RADIAL SAW GUARD KIT 509344 amp 509345 FIGURE 2 GUARD Always order by Part Number Not by Key Number ney Part No Description Key Part No Descri No N
19. ake sure wider part of workpiece will be between blade and fence use out rip position for rips 16 or wider Make kerf a turn saw on b lower blade about 1 16 into table c turn saw off and remove yellow key 4 Place workpiece parallel to and up against blade Note Workpiece will be between blade and table front 5 Lower hold down to workpiece then raise slightly so it just clears top surface of workpiece Lock in place 6 Lower riving knife to table Lower pawls to workpiece surface Move workpiece toward outfeed side until one set of pawls rests level on workpiece surface Lock in place bevel set up see special notes next page Setting Guard For Rip Cut Pdf downloaded from http www thepdfportal com sp5982 3_ 38452 pdf 41 Ripping 7 Remove workpiece from table 8 Ready push stick or push block 9 Set up table extension s and support their outer ends Do not use another per son to support workpieces because this can cause kickback and it exposes helper to potential hazards at outfeed side Special Notes for Bevel Set Up A caution Bevel ripping creates unique problems of visibility and feeding Before cut ting check the set up using both in rip and out rip Use the position that gives the best combination of workpiece vis ibility and push stick clearance WARNING Bevel the edge that is not against the fence 1 When setting bevel angle raise radial arm to allow
20. annels have ben adjusted 4 Move arm and carriage to screw B Adjust position of table support so that the arbor wrench just slips between the end of the motor shaft and the support Tighten screw B 5 Move arm and carriage to right hand table sup port and level in the same manner as in step 4 6 Recheck both support channels to make Screw B sure that tightening screws did not affect the accuracy of the adjustment Table Support Screw A 7 Elevate the saw and return motor to hori zontal position to provide clearance for instal lation of front work table Screw A Pdf downlgaded from http www thepdfportal com sp5982 3 38452 pdf Assembly Installing Front Table 1 Set out front table Tee Nut tee nut Install from bottom 1 4 U clip 1 4 diam x 7 8 long cup point set screw four 1 4 diam x 1 long pan head screws 1 4 dia x 1 3 4 long pan head screw five 17 64 I D x 5 8 O D flat washers four 1 4 lockwashers four 1 4 diam hex nuts 2 Identify top and bottom of table top has counterbored holes Place table bottom side Table Mounting Holes up on solid surface Hammer tee nut into lev eling hole This hole is not counterbored from the top Top of Table Counterbored Holes Up 3 Slide a U Clip onto the center channel of the saw as shown 4 Place the front table on the saw so that the mounting holes in the table line up with holes in the table supports a
21. ards 44 Wide Models Installing Front Table 1 Position the front table and insert the front two screws The rear screw holes in the table do not line up on any holes in the saw base 2 Using the rear screw holes as a drill guide drill a 5 16 hole in the saw base for each of the two rear screws 3 Remove the front table 4 The U Clips that were used as nuts for the rear screws must be moved to the new screw location Remove them from the saw and reinstall them on the holes you just drilled 5 A 5 16 hole must be drilled in the left and right table rails Measure 5 1 2 from the front hole and drill a second hold This new hole will be used to mount the front table board 6 Identify top and bottom of table top has counterbored holes Place table bottom side up on solid surfaces Hammer three tee nuts into leveling holes These holes are not counterbored from the top Pdf downloaded from http www thepdfportal com sp5982 3_ 38452 pdf Assembly Reposition U Clip to New Hole Location Drill 5 16 holes in both rails Screw Hole Mounting Leveling Hole Holes Leveling Hole ee Front Table Upside Down 17 Assembly 7 Stand the front table on one edge Put a mounting screw with a washer through each of the mounting holes Then put a rubber Rubber grommet on the bottom of each mounting Grommet screw Mounting 8 Place the front table on the saw so that noe the mounting screws line up
22. ars and cause blade to wobble 3 Lower arm until saw blade just clears the front table Be sure the miter lock handle and the bevel lock handle are locked 4 Place a framing square on the table as shown and position the blade and square until the leg of the square just contacts a tooth of the blade Mark this tooth with a pencil NOTE The framing or combination square must be true see illustration for checking method 5 When the carriage is moved slowly back and forth on the arm the marked tooth should just touch the square at all points If marked tooth moves into or away from square follow the adjustments as described in your saws original owners manual If you no longer have your saws owners manual call Customer Service at 1 800 325 1184 Have your saws model number ready when you Call Assembly End of arbor 3 S wrench resting on table Sawblade Outer Collar Inner Collar Framing Square Must Be True Check its accuracy as illustrated below Checking accuracy of Checking accuracy of inside of square outside of square Rear edge of front table fence spacer and back boards removed Draw light line on table along this edge oN Draw light line on Fence table along this edge L u Should be no gap or overlap here when square is flipped over in dotted position ui Should be no gap or overlap here when square is flipped over in dotted position Miter Lock Handle Bevel Lock Handl
23. asons set pawls before ripping See Ripping Set Up for details and illustrations For ripping lower to table For safety reasons riving knife must be in line with blade See Alignment Riving Knife to Blade 31 Crosscutting Crosscutting Defined Crosscutting is cutting a workpiece to length The workpiece is held firmly against the fence and the blade is pulled through the workpiece to make the cut Straight bevel miter and compound cuts can be made Crosscutting Safety The hazards associated with crosscutting include exposed blade teeth rolling car riage and thrown workpiece This section explains these hazards and tells how to avoid them or reduce the risk of their hap pening Read this section before making any type of crosscut Follow these steps every time you make a crosscut Exposed Blade Teeth A WARNING During crosscutting blade teeth can be exposed To reduce risk of having fingers hand or arm cut off v Correctly install and use guard v Lower pawls or riving knife to clear fence or workpiece whichever is higher by 1 4 Lowered pawils or riving knife act as partial barrier to front of blade v Keep hands away from blade and out of blade path Keep hand holding down workpiece at least 8 from blade v Blade can come off table edge beyond 30 left miter position Use right miter position whenever possible v Do not cut freehand You will not be able to control workpiece v If bla
24. cks on table top pressure is put on outfeed side of work Soak and pc diaas l i Stand out of e workpiece is released before being workpiece path pushed past pawls e user touches or tries to pull workpiece through outfeed side before blade has stopped spinning Pdf downlgg ded from http www thepdfportal com sp5982 3 38452 pdf To reduce risk of kickback v Set pawls and riving knife according to rip ping set up procedure Correctly set riving knife is more likely to prevent workpiece from binding or pinching blade correctly set pawis are more likely to grab into work piece to stop or slow kickback if one hap pens v Check that riving knife is in line with blade see Alignment Riving Knife to Blade v Cut only straight workpieces so surface will lie flat on table and edge will stay tight against fence If you must cut an irregular workpiece attach a straight edge see Cutting Aides Wrong Way Feed Wrong way feed is ripping by feeding the workpiece into the outfeed side of the blade AX WARNING Rotational force of blade will pull work piece through violently if workpiece is fed in same direction as blade rotates wrong way feed Hands and fingers could be pulled along with workpiece into spinning blade before you can let go or pull back Fingers hand or arm could be cut off Propelled workpiece could hit bystander To eliminate risk of wrong way feed v Feed workpiece against blade rotation
25. d woodlike or plastic materials Do not cut metal 2 Cut only one workpiece at a time Stack ing or placing workpieces edge to edge can cause user to lose control of workpiece Pdf downlgaded from http www thepdfportal com sp5982 3_ 38452 pdf 6 Before turning on saw clear table of all objects except workpiece to be cut and nec essary fixtures clamps or feather boards 7 If blade jams turn saw off immediately remove yellow key then free blade Do not try to free blade with saw on 8 Turn saw off if it vibrates too much or makes an odd sound Correct any problem before restarting saw 9 Do not layout assemble or setup work with saw on or while blade is spinning 10 Keep saw table clean 11 Store items away from saw Do not climb on saw or stand on saw table to reach items because saw Can tip over 3 Rip only workpieces longer than the diameter of the blade Do not rip workpieces that are shorter than the diameter of the blade being used 4 Workpieces that extend beyond the saw table can shift twist rise up from the table or fall as they are cut or afterwards Support workpiece with table extensions the same height as the saw table 5 To prevent tipping support outer ends of extensions with sturdy legs or an outrigger 6 Do not use another person to help sup port workpieces or to aid by pushing or pull ing on workpieces because these actions can cause kickback Use table extensions
26. de jams turn off saw remove yellow key then free blade Pdf downlgaded from http www thepdfportal com sp5982 3_ 38452 pdf Compound Rolling Carriage A WARNING When saw is turned on blade can sud denly come forward To reduce risk of this happening v Keep one hand on saw handle when turn ing saw on v Adjust leveling feet to make sure radial arm slants slightly toward rear Thrown Workpiece Adcaution Workpiece could be picked up by spin ning blade and thrown You might be hit by thrown workpiece To reduce risk of thrown workpiece v Make sure installed fence is at least half as high as the workpiece and never less than 3 4 v Start and finish cut with blade in rearmost position behind fence v Firmly hold workpiece flat on table and up against fence Cut only one workpiece at a time v Pull blade through workpiece only far enough to complete cut and never more than half the diameter of blade v Do not touch or move workpieces until blade has stopped spinning v Use length stop only on end of workpiece which is held down v Use table extensions to support work pieces that extend beyond table Crosscutting Crosscut Kerfs A kerf or shallow cut is needed in the table and fence to serve as a path for the blade and to ensure that the blade cuts all the way through the workpiece A kerf is needed for each different cutting path To make an approximately 1 16 deep kerf 1 Prepare tab
27. e T Pdf downloaded from http www thepdfportal com sp5982 3_ 382452 pdf 25 Assembly Install Fence Rear Tables and Table Clamps Fence Spacer 1 Insert fence then spacer table then rear 0 Table A table X 2 Tilt clamp forward and snap into place in opening at rear of table support 3 Repeat steps for other table clamp 4 Tighten thumbscrews to clamp table sec tions in place Steps 2 3 and 4 only apply to models with 40 wide table boards Install Guard The guard is a very important safety feature It covers a large part of the blade and helps protect against severe cuts Always use the guard 1 Lock motor at 0 bevel blade vertical 2 Use one hand to lift clear plastic guard use other hand to grasp rear of guard below dust elbow Position guard so riving knife faces front of saw 3 Tilt front of guard down about 45 place over blade rotate guard to level position NOTE Make sure notch in guard fits onto tab on motor adapter This will prevent movement of guard about motor Squeeze handle trigger to make sure it raises clear plastic guard If it does not remove and rein stall guard making sure that trigger mecha nism engages pull link on guard 4 Tighten guard clamp screw Pdf downlgeded from http www thepdfportal com sp5982 3_ 38452 pdf Alignment Guard Installation Steps Align Riving Knife to Blade The goal of this adjustment is to position the riving kni
28. e kickback Straight Edge for Irregular Workpiece we Ay WARNING If you try to rip an irregular workpiece Featherboard it could bind blade and cause kick This Side back If the workpiece you want to rip does not have a straight edge attach a straight edged board to the workpiece a place irregular side of workpiece against fence b put straight edged board on top of work piece and against fence c tack straight edged board to work piece Note Straight edged board must not extend beyond leading end of workpiece and should cover workpiece width only enough to pass between blade and fence Note Use fence at least as high as com bined heights of workpiece and straight edged board Pdf downloaded from http www thepdfportal com sp5982 3 38452 pdf 47 Maintenance Replacing Pawls Make sure the teeth of the pawls are always sharp If they become dull the pawls must be replaced 1 Use 7 16 wrench to remove hex nut Remove old pawils 2 Install new pawls Place spacers exactly as shown 3 Re install hex nut 4 Check that pawls work freely Lubricating Blade Guard Assembly If guard becomes difficult to raise Grease 1 Clean sawdust from the slot and slider rae 2 Regrease with a small amount of light grease applied to the slot and slider Also add a thin coat of grease between the Trig ger and the Pull Link Pdf downlgaded from http www thepdfportal com sp5982 3 38452 pdf PARTS LIST CRAF
29. edging See Cutting Aides for information on making the special fence Ripping Hints 1 To extend life of table top make auxiliary table cover out of 1 4 plywood or fiberboard Clamp or nail to original table top section by section If you use nails nail in the four com ers to make sure blade will not contact nails 2 Keep table clean of chips and sawdust 3 Use sharp blades 4 Use the right blade for each job 5 For workpiece with one smooth and one rough surface such as paneling or finished fiberboard cut with rough surface up so pawls will be more likely to grab in case of kickback 6 To keep cut line accurate periodically check blade alignment 7 If you must cut an irregular workpiece attach a straight edge see Cutting Aides Pdf downlgaded from http www thepdfportal com sp5982 3_ 38452 pdf 4s DANGER Edging without a guard could bring hands and fingers too close to cutting tool Hands fingers and arm could be cut off s buy install and follow instructions for molding head guard e use only dado or molding head for edging s do not use blade because blade cannot be guarded when horizontal e read and follow instructions in Accessories section of manual Before cutting any wood on your saw study all of the Crosscutting and Ripping Instruc tions found on pages 45 through 57 As you learn new radial arm saw woodworking tech niques you ll see that many types of cuts need
30. es the chances that the cut workpiece will spring closed and pinch the blade Pinching the blade is a cause of kickback Set Riving Knife The pawls rest level on the upper surface of fully down the workpiece During cutting they allow the workpiece to pass freely from the infeed to the outfeed side but help stop the kickback motion from outfeed to infeed side by grab bing into the workpiece surface Set Pawl level on workpiece The pawls must be re set each time a differ ent thickness workpiece is cut Follow the Ripping Set Up Procedure to cor rectly set the pawls and riving knife Pdf downlgefed from http www thepdfportal com sp5982 3_ 38452 pdf Ripping Ripping Set up Procedure AK WARNING Follow these steps before ripping If workpiece is pushed along fence These steps must be repeated each time with kerfs workpiece could get caught a different thickness workpiece is ripped S oa pinch blade and e A kerf must be made for each different ack Do not use crosscutting fence width cut Also see the special notes for or ripping bevel set up that follow this section Prepare table insert solid no kerfs fence Note Use auxiliary fence when blade is set 1 2 to 2 from fence See Cutting Aides tighten table clamps Prepare blade lock radial arm at 0 miter lock blade in in rip position In Rip Set up lower blade to just clear table lock blade carriage desired distance from fence Note M
31. fe directly in line with the blade Riving knife alignment is an important safety factor The riving knife rides in the kerf of the cut workpiece during ripping to keep the two sides of the workpiece from pinching on the blade Blade pinching is a cause of kickback 1 Lock yoke in in rip position blade towards column motor towards front of arm 2 Lower arm until blade just clears table 3 Unlock rip lock while holding up lower plastic guard move yoke back until blade touches fence Lock rip lock 4 Loosen pawls riving knife knob Lower riv ing knife to the table and tighten knob The riving knife should rest flat against fence 5 If adjustment is needed a loosen riving knife bracket screw b slide riving knife so it rests against fence Correct c secure riving knife bracket screw 6 Raise riving knife and tighten pawls riving knife knob Riving Knife Bracket Screw Pdf downloaded from http www thepdfportal com sp5982 3_ 38452 pdf 97 Controls Miter Lock aa Yellow Key h On Off Switch Bevel Lock Lever Handwheel Control Function Operation Comments Miter Lock Frees radial arm to move locks in Pull out and towards right to unlock any desired position pre set push to lock indexed positions at 0 45 L 45 R Hold in unlocked position while mov ing arm On Off Switch Turns motor on off Pull on push off Requires yellow key Yellow Key Allows saw to be switched on Insert i
32. ide Models Skip to Page 17 Attaching Table Supports 1 Attach a table support to each side of the saw using the four hex head bolts and flat washers Put the bolts through the center of the enlarged holes in the table supports so that the supports may slide up or down as needed Put a lockwasher and hex nut on each bolt and hand tighten NOTE The goal in adjusting the table supports and leveling the front table is to make sure that the table is the same distance from the radial arm at all points This ensures that when the table and blade are installed the clearance between them will be equal at all points Positioning Table Supports 1 Release bevel lock lever move bevel index lever to the left and rotate the motor to posi tion arbor shaft down Lock lever lock 2 Unlock and hold miter arm lock lever in index release position as shown Position arm against left stop approximately 50 miter Loosen carriage lock knob rip lock and posi Mount Support Using These Holes tion arbor shaft directly over left hand table support 3 Slide the arbor wrench handle between end of motor shaft and table support to act as a feeler gauge Carefully lower the motor with Arbor Wrench elevation crank until the end of shaft is just touching the arbor wrench The wrench should slide back and forth with only slight resistance Tighten screw A NOTE Do not change this elevation setting until both left and right hand table support ch
33. inner collar Dispose of guard but retain shaft nut outer collar sawblade and inner collar Remove Original Table Boards and Mounting Supports NOTE All original hardware except for T Nut will be required for mounting retrofit parts 1 Loosen the table clamps and remove the rear table spacer table and rip fence Discard the rear table and spacer table Save the fence it will be reused 2 Remove the 1 4 20 x 1 cup point screw from the T Nut located in the front table Retain this screw for future use 3 Remove all remaining nuts bolts and washers and lift off front table Discard the front table NOTE On models with 44 wide front tables Remove four screws from under side of table that secure table clamp channels to table Locate and save the five 5 rubber leveling grommets that are located between the table and base assembly These will be needed to reinstall the new front table board 4 For 40 wide tables only Remove nuts bolts and washers that secure the left and right table support channels Discard the support channels and clamps Pdf downloaded from http www thepdfportal com sp5982 3_ 38452 pdf Assembly WARNING This retro fit guard kit required addi tional clearance behind fence New table boards are being supplied for this reason A Z Pan Head Screw m ae a Cassii Table Support Hex Head Bolt 13 Assembly Installing Table Boards 40 Wide Mod els For 44 W
34. k lever Reinsert square nut between bevel lock lever and bevel lock wedge Reinsert the shaft support and rotate clockwise until end of shaft is flush with the rear of the bevel lock wedge NOTE Bevel lock lever must be replaced to prevent interference with guard assembly 10 Reinstall the shaft support assembly into the yoke Make sure roll pin on the shaft sup port fits into the recess provided in the yoke 11 Reinstall the bevel spring using the screw previously removed Make sure the slot in the bevel spring is in the groove of the index pin before tightening 12 Reinstall the yoke cover using the plas tite screws previously removed or by clipping back in place Pdf downlgaded from http www thepdfportal com sp5982 3 38452 pdf Assembly 13 Using the two 8 x 3 4 pan head screws provided attach the new handle in the same way as the old one was removed 14 Inspect motor support cone on yoke and cone on motor for lubrication on contacting surfaces These surfaces should be gener ously lubricated If necessary lubricate with lithium white grease not supplied Motor Index 15 Reinstall motor on motor support Line up the index pin with the slot in the index plate Reinstall the 505 x 7 8 x 1 16 washer and 1 2 13 locknut Take care not to drop washer in opening of motor Tighten nut until the bevel lock lever will lock the motor in any position when in the lock position With the bevel lock lever in the unloc
35. ked position move the motor to any of the five index posi tions If motor does not index securely the adjust ment is too loose Lubricate Cone amp Motor At Point of Contact Bevel Control Unit Ad caution On electronic models be sure bevel control unit is engaged with motor index plate before installing washer and lock nut 16 Reinstall the motor support cap Pdf downloaded from http www thepdfportal com sp5982 3_ 38452 pdf 23 Assembly Installing Guard Adapter Top Motor 1 Remove the top motor cover screw and Cover Screw lockwasher Keep the washer Discard the old screw Motor Cover 2 Install the adapter The two ends of the Panel K adapter fit into the center cooling slots of the motor then the adapter is rotated up into place 3 Install the replacement screw 6 x 1 2 with the old lockwasher into the top motor cover hole This locks the adapter in place oe Renny SS Yn N x U U an U 4 t U 1 Pdf downlgaded from http www thepdfportal com sp5982 3_ 38452 pdf Installing Blade Squaring Crosscut Travel NOTE This adjustment helps ensure the blade accurately travels square to the rip fence 1 Index arm at 0 miter and lock 2 Install sawblade as shown Motor shaft has left handed threads turn nut counter clockwise to tighten A caution Do not overtighten arbor nut Use arbor wrench to snug nut in place Overtightening could dis tort the blade coll
36. l a jammed __un protector toute obstruction du lower guard inferior atascado guide inf rieur On the bottom surface of the motor visible BEFORE EDGING when the cutting tool is horizontal is this Know this tool safety label alerting you to use a guard 1 Read and Understand all warnings and instructions on saw in Owner s when edge molding and to position the Manus and with recomime ded sccessoriea x S 2 Property guard the cutting tool 3 Provide proper workpiece cutting tool behind the fence support i Position the cutting tool see Accessories Section behind the fence by mov ing the arm to the left and clamping the yoke so this label faces the fence or construct an auxiliary fence per Owner s Manual With power off and switch key removed turn cutting tool by hand to make sure it does not strike guard fence or any other saw parts w APPROXIMATELY Pdf downloaded from http www thepdfportal com sp5982 3_38452 pdf 11 Assembly Identify Parts The following parts are included Note Before beginning assembly check that all parts are included If you are missing any part do not assemble guard Contact your Emerson Tool Company Service Center at 1 800 325 1184 to get the missing part Sometimes small parts can get lost in packaging material Do not throw away any packaging until guard is put together Check packaging for missing parts before contacting Emerson Tool Co A complete parts list Repair
37. l the arbor shaft is pointing straight down toward the table 5 Lock the bevel lock to hold the motor in this position 6 Draw two lines on the front table over the table rails 7 Unlock the rip lock and pull the motor out to the end of the arm 8 Unlock the miter lock and swing the arm to the right until the arbor shaft is over the right line at the front of the table 9 Mark the point on the line under the cen ter of the arbor shaft 10 Move the arm and motor until the arbor shaft is over the right line at the rear of the front table 11 Mark the point on the line under the cen ter of the arbor shaft 12 Repeat steps 7 11 on the left side 13 Label the points A B C and D 14 Move the arbor shaft over these points again and measure the distance between the table and the bottom of the arbor shaft at each Do not change the elevation of the arm as you move from point to point 15 Determine which point has the largest distance between the table and the arbor shaft This is the lowest point Pdf downloaded from http www thepdfportal com sp5982 3_38452 pdf 19 Assembly 16 Move the arbor shaft over the lowest point 17 Place the handle end of the arbor wrench over this point and lower the arm until the arbor shaft is just touching the wrench The wrench should slide back and forth with slight contact 18 Move the arbor shaft over another point Do not change the elevation of the arm 19
38. le put fence in front position tighten table clamps 2 Prepare blade lock motor in crosscut position lock radial arm at desired miter angle lock motor at desired bevel angle unlock carriage lock and push blade to rearmost position behind fence lower blade to just clear table lower pawls or riving knife to clear fence by 1 4 raise clear plastic guard before changing bevel angle and when lowering beveled blade otherwise it may jam into table 3 Grasp saw handle then turn saw on Keep one hand on saw handle through step 6 4 Slowly lower blade until it touches table then lower one more full turn of crank 5 Squeeze handle trigger to fully raise clear plastic guard so it will clear fence Pull blade through fence and across table as far as it will go 6 Push blade to rearmost position behind fence and turn saw off Keep hand on saw handle until blade stops spinning Pdf downloaded from http www thepdfportal com sp5982 3_ 38452 pdf 33 Crosscutting Making Crosscuts Follow these steps to make crosscuts 1 Prepare table put fence in front position tighten table clamps 2 Prepare blade lock motor in crosscut position lock radial arm at desired miter angle lock motor at desired bevel angle unlock carriage lock and push blade to rearmost position behind fence lower blade into kerf but not touching kerf bottom blade should move freely raise clear plastic guard befo
39. ll hand back into blade Fingers will be cut off Keep hands away from outfeed side If you reach around the blade to the outfeed side when ripping and try to hold down or pull the workpiece through to complete a cut the rotational force of the blade will pull your hand back into the blade Fingers will be cut off Read and follow the information and instructions under ripping safety Safety Kickback Hazard Kickback is the uncontrolled propelling of the workpiece back toward the user during rip AWARNING a AWARNING The cause of kickback is the binding or pinching of the blade in the workpiece Sev eral conditions can cause the blade to bind or pinch When a workpiece kicks back it could hit KICKBACK III hard enough to cause internal organ injury broken bones or death Set hold down Read and follow the information and pawls and spreader instructions under ripping safety Stand out of workpiece path Wrong Way Feed Hazard Wrong way feed is ripping by feeding the workpiece into the outfeed side of the blade AWARNING The rotational force of the blade can grab and pull the workpiece Before you can let go or pull back the force could pull your hand along with the work piece into the blade Fingers or hand could be cut off The propelled workpiece could hit a bystander causing severe impact injury or death Read and follow the information and instructions under ripping safety Wrong Way
40. nd center chan nel of saw 5 Drop a flat washer into each counter bored hole 6 Start 1 3 4 long pan head screw through center hole and into U clip but do not fully tighten 7 Start cup point set screw through leveling hole and into tee nut but do not fully tighten 8 Put 1 long pan head screw in each of four remaining holes and through matching holes in table supports On end of each screw put lockwasher then nut and tighten Lockwasher Mounting Holes with screwdriver Hex Nut Pdf downloaded from http www thepdfportal com sp5982 3_ 38452 pdf 15 Assembly Make Front Table Flat 1 Place rear table on its edge across cen ter of front table Check for gap between sur faces If there is less than 1 32 gap tighten cup point set screw until it touches frame look underneath table then tighten center 1 3 4 long pan head screw If there is more than 1 32 gap close gap by raising or lowering center of front table to raise center tighten cup point set screw against frame to lower center tighten center 1 3 4 long pan head screw 2 When gap is closed make sure cup point set screw touches frame look underneath table and center 1 3 4 long pan head screw is tightened NOTE Rip fence scale is no longer correct Measure distance between fence and blade for correct distance when in rip mode Pdf downlqe ded from http www thepdfportal com sp5982 3_ 38452 pdf Installing Table Bo
41. nto on off switch Remove after turning saw off Bevel Lock Frees motor to rotate locks in any Move towards right to unlock Lever desired position pre set indexed towards left to lock positions 0 45 45 90 90 Support motor before unlocking because it can swing down quickly Hold in unlocked position while mov ing motor Handwheel Raises lowers radial arm Turn clockwise to raise counterclock wise to lower To fold handle into wheel squeeze red plastic ears and push handle pull handle out until ears clock into place Table Lock Frees table sections to allow fence Pull to unlock push to lock Cabinet Model changing Not Illustrated Pdf downloaded from http www thepdfportal com sp5982 3_ 38452 pdf 28 Rip Scale amp Rip Indicators Saw Handle Control Rip Lock Rip Scale amp Rip Indicators Not Electronic Models Swivel Lock Table Clamp Thumbscrew Leg Set Model Saw Handle Rip Lock Controls Function Frees carriage to move along radial arm locks in position Tells distance between blade and fence when saw is in in rip or out rip position Frees blade carriage to rotate between rip and crosscut positions locks in position Frees table sections to allow fence changing Provides grasping surface so blade carriage can be moved Contains trigger mechanism to raise clear plastic guard Swivel Lock Table Clamp Thumbscrew Operation Comments Pull to unlock
42. nts Turn counterclockwise to loosen clockwise to tighten Upper part remains fixed in level position Notch in guard fits securely into matching tab on motor Clear guard is moveable raise over fence at start of crosscut See Saw Handle most workpieces will auto matically raise clear guard during rip ping See Guard Tab Turn counterclockwise to loosen clockwise to tighten For ripping lower hold down to top of workpiece surface then raise slightly and lock in place For crosscutting lock in fully raised position Loosen to align riving knife then tighten Pawls Riving Knife Knob Control Guard Tab Pawls Riving Knife Knob Pawls Riving Knife Riving Knife Function Provides manual way to raise clear plastic guard during ripping when workpiece fails to raise it Frees pawls and riving knife to independently move up and down During ripping slow or stop kick back by digging into workpiece when lowered during crosscutting provide partial barrier to leading edge of blade Reduces kickback by keeping kerf open when lowered during cross cutting provides partial barrier to leading edge of blade Pdf downloaded from http www thepdfportal com sp5982 3_ 38452 pdf Controls Guard Tab Operation Comments Push and hold until workpiece clears guard then release Turn counterclockwise to loosen clockwise to tighten For ripping set pawl level on work piece surface For safety re
43. o 1 821217 Screw Guard Clamp 17 824159 Screw Flat Hd Type 2 821313 Link Pull 18 820519 Nut Slotted 1 4 20 3 STD551025 Washer 17 64 x 5 8 x 1 16 19 STD551225 Lockwasher 1 4 4 815865 Screw Hex Washer Hd Type 20 820530 Support Knife TT 1 4 20 x 1 2 21 808822 1 Nut Push 1 4 5 STD601105 Screw Pan Hd Type TT 10 32 x 5 16 22 820632 3 Ring Retaining 6 802392 47 Spacer 10 x 125 23 STD533107 Bolt R H Short Nec 7 808447 6 Washer Spring 24 809019 4 Bolt Rd Hd Short Ne 8 827919 Knob 5 16 18 25 820532 Bolt 1 4 20 x 1 2 9 TD551031 Washer 21 64 x 5 8 x 1 16 26 821310 Guard Lower 10 820521 Spacer 27 821311 Link 11 820515 Knife Riving 28 821312 Guard 12 STD541425 Nut Lock 1 4 20 29 821314 Hold Down 13 815815 Pawl AKB 30 828139 Elbow Dust 14 820517 Bushing 31 60413 Nut Push 5 16 15 TD512510 Screw Pan Hd 1 4 20 x 1 32 821449 Nut Square 5 16 1 16 820512 Holder AKB 33 824158 Strap Retainer Standard Hardware Item May Be Purchased Locally Pdf downloaded from http www thepdfportal com sp5982 3 38452 pdf owner s 10 INCH RADIAL SAW manual GUARD KIT MODEL NO For nea Si B or Replacement Parts Ca 509344 p 509345 1 800 325 1184 NOTE 1 This manual is intended to be used along with your original saw manual If you no longer have your saw s owners manual call customer service at 1 800 325 1184 Have your saw s model number when you call 2 If you require this manual in Spanish or French
44. or push sticks and allows better stability for feeding the workpiece Example To rip 2 off a 10 wide board set blade in in rip position 8 from rear fence Push Sticks and Push Blocks Use push sticks and push blocks instead of the hands to push the workpiece through to complete cuts They help keep hands away from the blade A push block is used with an auxiliary fence see Cutting Aides Use a push block and auxiliary fence when the blade is set 1 2 to 2 from the fence Use a push stick when the blade is set 2 or more from the fence Do not set the blade closer than 1 2 to the fence The radial saw is the wrong tool for such a narrow cut A band saw would be more appropriate for this type of cut Ripping Safety The hazards associated with ripping include outfeed zone hazard kickback and wrong way feed This section explains these haz ards and tells how to avoid them or reduce the risk of their happening Read this sec tion before making any type of rip cut Follow these steps every time you make a rip cut Pdf downloaded from http www thepdfportal com sp5982 3_ 38452 pdf 37 Ripping Outfeed Zone Hazard DANGER Rotational force of blade can pull hands and fingers back into blade WHEN RIPPING Touching holding or pulling on out w x 7 1 Read and understand owner s manual 5 Use PUSH STICK for narrow work feed Sl de of WoO rkp lece wh I le b ade Is before operating machine
45. ou are now ready to make Auxiliary Fence Cutting out the handle Assembly Making the base e Start with a piece of 3 8 thick plywood at least 5 1 2 wide and at least 30 long e Cut the piece to 5 1 2 wide and 30 long Making the side pieces s Using 3 4 plywood at least 30 long rip out one piece 2 1 4 wide and one piece 3 1 4 wide Heh Sree e Separately crosscut both pieces to 30 long 3 4 Plywood Handle Putting it together e Glue and then fasten with screws the side pieces to the base as shown Make sure the edge of the base and the face of the side piece are parallel as indicated in the note next to the drawing Important Make sure the screw or nail heads do not stick Finished Push Block out from the bottom of the base The bot tom must be flat and smooth enough to 3 8 Plywood Base rest on the saw table without rocking 3 4 Plywood Use 2 screws in at least 2 equally spaced locations along fence This Face and for a total of 4 screws This Edge Must Be Parallel Pdf downlgeded from http www thepdfportal com sp5982 3 38452 pdf Cutting Aides Clamp the featherboard to the front table so that the angled edge of the featherboard is against the workpiece on the infeed side of the blade Do not clamp the featherboard against the cut off part out feed side of the workpiece If clamped to the outfeed side the featherboard can squeeze the kerf closed put binding pressure on the blade and caus
46. re changing bevel angle and when lowering beveled blade otherwise it may jam into table 3 Position workpiece against fence and lower pawis or riving knife to clear fence or workpiece whichever is higher by 1 4 4 Grasp saw handle then turn saw on Keep one hand on saw handle through step 7 5 Hold workpiece down and against fence Keep hand at least 8 away from blade 6 Squeeze handle trigger to fully raise clear plastic guard so it will clear fence and work piece Pull blade through workpiece but only far enough to complete cut and never more than half the diameter of blade 7 Push blade carriage to rearmost position behind fence and turn saw off Keep hand on saw handle until blade stops spinning Pdf downlgaded from http www thepdfportal com sp5982 3_ 38452 pdf Repetitive Crosscutting Repetitive crosscutting is the repeated and continuous cutting of many pieces of lumber to the same length Carriage and length stops can help make this type of crosscutting more efficient A carriage stop defines the distance needed to pull the blade through to complete each cut This will prevent pulling the blade through more than the recommended dis tance To make a carriage stop use 1x2 lumber a cut two pieces each 2 long b clamp a piece on each side of radial arm so blade carriage stops at distance needed to complete cut c check that clamps do not interfere with hand grip on saw handle A length stop
47. right hand to continue to apply feed pressure to part of workpiece close to fence Keep hand at least 8 in front of hold down Note Most workpieces will automatically raise clear plastic guard as they pass from infeed to outfeed side Unusually tall and narrow workpieces may not raise clear guard When this happens push guard tab to raise guard then release tab when guard rests on top of workpiece surface Ad caution Pushing guard tab means using only one hand to control workpiece While pushing tab use extra care to guide workpiece and to keep hand at least 8 in front of hold down Release tab as soon as clear guard rests on workpiece 7 When end of workpiece gets to table use Keep Hand push stick or block instead of hand on part BACS of workpiece between blade and fence to push until workpiece is completely past pawls 8 Turn saw off and wait for blade to stop spinning before touching workpiece Keep Hand Out Ripping In Ripping Pdf downloaded from http www thepdfportal com sp5982 3_ 38452 pdf 43 Ripping Dado Blades Molding Heads See Accessories for information on safety installation and use of dado blades and molding heads Edging Edging is the use of a dado blade or molding head in the horizontal position It is an advanced technique that requires a molding head guard and a special fence See Acces sories for information on safety installation and use of dado blades and molding heads for
48. scard handle and 2 screws 5 Using a 2 Phillips screwdriver remove two pan head cross recess plastite no 8 x 1 inch long screws from motor side of yoke assembly that hold the yoke cover in place NOTE Some models are clipped in place Use a flat blade screwdriver to push the clips through from the motor side of the yoke 6 Using a 5 16 box wrench or Phillips screwdriver remove one screw type T 10 32 x 1 2 from the bevel spring located in front of the yoke assembly Assembly Motor Support Cap Le a on all models CS 1 2 x 13 Lock Nita 505 x 7 8 x 1 16 Washe 8 Plastite Yoke Cover Bevel Spring 10 32 Hex Head Screw or 10 32 Pan Head Screw Pdf downloaded from http www thepdfportal com sp5982 3_38452 pdf 21 Assembly 7 The following items can now be removed from the front of the yoke as an assembly Shaft support Shaft washer Washer 505 x 7 8 x 1 16 Bevel lock lever Square nut 1 2 x 13 Bevel spring wedge Bevel lock knob Screw pan head plastite no 8 x 3 8 long 8 Remove the bevel spring wedge from this assembly by rotating shaft support coun terclockwise until it comes out of the square nut located between the bevel lock lever and the bevel spring wedge Do not remove any other items Remove square nut then remove the bevel spring wedge from the bevel lock lever 9 Replace the bevel lock lever with new one supplied with kit Reinsert bevel wedge in new bevel loc
49. t Fence Rear Fence serves as a guide for the workpiece Place Position Position the fence in the front position for narrower workpieces or in the rear position for wider ones In Rip and Out Rip Positions In rip and out rip refer to blade position In rip the blade is toward the column and the motor is toward the table front In rip is recommended because this position allows better visibility of the workpiece and your hands Use in rip when you set the blade 1 2 to 16 from the fence Outfeed Side Out rip the blade is toward the table front and the motor is toward the column Use In Rip Position out rip only when you set the blade 16 or more from the fence Infeed and Outfeed Directions Infeed and outfeed refer to sides of the blade Infeed the side of the blade where the guard hold down is Always start a rip cut at the infeed side and push the workpiece through to the outfeed side Outfeed the side of the blade where the Pawls Riving pawls and riving knife are Never start a rip Infeed Knife cut at the outfeed side This is wrong way ee feed Never put hands on the outfeed side Out Rip Position of the blade when ripping because they can be pulled back into the spinning blade Pdf downlge ded from http www thepdfportal com sp5982 3_ 38452 pdf Ripping Workpiece Positioning Always set up so that the wider part of the workpiece is between the blade and fence This gives you greater clearance f
50. to the board Set the saw to the in rip position and rip the width to 4 3 4 along the same edge as the stopped crosscut Stop the ripcut where the two cuts inter sect Turn off the saw and remove the base piece The base should now measure as shown Cutting Aides Push Stick 3 4 Slightly Less Than Thickness 1 Of Workpiece Up To 3 8 A T 1 5 8 SN L 90 Notch qyz S rg 1 2 Material for Push Block e At Least 12 3 8 Thick Plywood Base e AL Least 12 3 4 Thick Plywood Handle Creating the Notch 1st Cut I 2nd Cut j 2 1 2 Finished Base These Edges Must Be Parallel Pdf downloaded from http www thepdfportal com sp5982 3_ 38452 pdf 45 Cutting Aides Making the Handle e Miter crosscut a piece of 3 4 thick ply wood to the shape and size shown The mitered corners can be any size that looks like the drawing about 1 1 2 by 1 1 2 Putting it together s Using good quality wood working glue glue the 2 1 2 strip saved earlier to the base as shown Important Do not use nails or screws This is to prevent dulling of the saw blade in the event you cut in to the push block e Position the handle at the edge of the ply wood base as shown Fasten them together with glue and wood screws Important Make sure the screw heads do Glue Only not stick out from the bottom of the base The bottom must be flat and smooth enough to slide along the auxiliary fence y
51. uding 1 Severe cuts and loss of fingers or other body parts due to contact with the blade 2 Eye impact injuries and blindness from being hit by a thrown workpiece workpiece chips or pieces of blade 3 Bodily impact injuries broken bones and internal organ damage from being hit by a thrown workpiece 4 Shock or electrocution 5 Burns Safety Symbol and Signal Words An exclamation mark inside a triangle is the safety alert symbol It is used to draw attention to safety infor mation in the manual and on the saw It is followed by a signal word DANGER WARNING or CAUTION which tells the level of risk Advance means if the safety informa tion is not followed someone will be seri ously injured or killed Adwarnine means if the safety informa tion is not followed someone could be seri ously injured or killed Adcaution means if the safety informa tion is not followed someone may be injured Read and follow all safety information and instructions Pdf downloaded from http www thepdfportal com sp5982 3_ 38452 pdf Safety Major Hazards Three major hazards are associated with using the radial arm saw for ripping They are outfeed zone hazard kickback and wrong way feed This section only briefly explains these haz ards Read the ripping and crosscutting safety sections for more detailed explana tions of these and other hazards Outfeed Zone Hazard A DANGER Rotational force will pu
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