Craftsman 298721 manual Instalung Belt, Positioning Motor on Motor Mounting Base, Setscrew

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assembly

5.From among the loose parts, find the following hardware:

*4 Carriage Bolts, 5/16-18 x 3/4

*4 Hex Nuts 5t16-18

*4 Lockwashers, 5/16 External Type

1 Motor Pulley

1 Belt Guard "L" Bracket

1 Belt Guard Support Bracket

Items marked with an asterisk (*) are shown actual size.

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POSITIONING MOTOR ON MOTOR MOUNTING BASE

Model 113.298761

1.Put the motor mounting base against the flat surface of a workbench.

2.Positionthe motor so the end with terminal cover is facing you.

3.Loosen both cradle clamp screws.

4.Put a square against the LEFT side of the motor and against the top of the workbench.

5.Turn the motor inside the cradle clamps until the top of both capacitors touch the square

6.Tighten bothcradle clamp screwsIo hold the motor in this position.

WARNING: Failure to properly Install motor may let workplece strike capacitor cover during bevel or compound miter cuts.

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MOUNTING MOTOR ON MOTOR BASE

Model 113.298721 & 113.298761

1.Place Motoron MotorBase so that shaft is pointing to the right. Insert bolts through holes in Base, then through the Motor MountingBase. Installlockwashers and nuts, DO NOT TIGHTEN AT THIS TIME.

2.Position Motor so that edge of Motor Foot and Motor Base are even. Slide Motor allthe way to the RIGHT. Slip the long part of the "L" Bracket fully under the Motor so the short part is just under shaft (Model 113.298721 only). Tighten the fournuts.

away from Motor. DO NOTTIGHTEN SETSCREW.

4.Install 3116 inchsquare key (furnished with Motor) in groovesin PulleyandMotorshaft. DONOTTIGHTEN

SETSCREW.

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INSTALUNG BELT

Model 113.298721 & 113.298761

1.Lift Motor and insert the TWO PINS on Motor Base into HOLES in Cradle. Push Motor in as far as itwill

go.

_BELT GUARdeD

BELTGUARDMOTOR SUPPORT BRACKET

"L_BRACKETPULLEY

5/16-18 x 3/4 IN 5/16-18 5/16 IN EXTERNAL

CARRIAGE BOLT HEX NUT LOCKWASHER

LOOSEN BOTH CRADLE CLAMP SCREWS

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CAPACITORS"

MOTOR

 

 

MOTOR MOUNTING

SQUARE

BASE

 

 

WORK BENCH

WELDED MOTOR

MOUNTING BASE

THESE TWO CARRIAGE BOLT

EDGES EVEN 5116-18 X 3/4 iN.

LOCKWASHER 5/16 IN.

5/16-18

BELT GUARD SUPPORT "" PULLEY

INSERTED EVEN WITH

MOTOR END HUB

2.Lowerthe blade, install Belt on Saw Pulley and Motor Pulley.

3.Sight along edges of both pulleys and move Motor Pulley so that belt is parallel to the edges of bol Pulleys. Tighten the set screw in the Motor Pulley.

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Contents Instructions Carefully Part No. SP5396When Installing or Moving the SAW Full ONE Year Warranty on Craftsman Table SAWBefore Using the SAW Before Each USEWear Your Whenever SAW Blade is Spinning Kerfs about 5/16 ApartBefore Leaving the SAW Additional iNSTRUCTIONS forBefore Starting Turn the saw offConnecting to Power Source Outlet Motor specifications and electrical requirementsGlossary of terms for woodworking Contents Unpacking and checking contents Following items Spacer, Rip Fence Guide Bar Part Name QTYAB AC AD AE Afag AH Checking Table Insert Installing HandwheelsChecking Blade Squareness to Assembung Steel Legs Attaching and Assembling Table Extensions AssemblyInstall screws, washers, Iockwashers and nuts as shown External16-18 x 3/4 HEX Head Screw 2t/64 tN Washer Mounting SwitchHEX NUT Lock Washer HEX NU External Lockwasher HEX Head Screw Instalung Right Front RiP Fence Guide BAR16-18 x 3/4 5116-18 x 3/47TH Slot 5TH Slot 1ST Slot HEX Head Screw Flat WasherRear Fence Guide BAR Bracket Extension 16-18 x 18THICKNESSES of Paper Self Aligning Spring Adjustment Aligning RiP FenceRiP Fence Alignment Adjustment Installing Blade Guard Adjusting RiP Scale PointerLockwash ER Assemby EmDOFRODMake Sure Keyis Removed from Shaft Mounting the Motor16IN. Wrench KEYMounting Motor on Motor Base Instalung BeltPositioning Motor on Motor Mounting Base SetscrewInstalling Belt Guard SUPPO...ACKETFrom among the loose parts find 2 Wire Ties INSTALLiNG Belt GuardPlugging iN Motor Sawblade ON-OFF SwitchAuthorizedand Possible Hazardous USE by Children and Others Getting to know your saw EXACT-I-CUT Removing and iNSTALLiNGSawblade Blade Guard not Shown For Picture Clarity Picture ClarifySafety instructions for basic saw operations Before Each USEWhenever SAW Blade is Spinning Basic saw operation using the miter gauge Safety for basic saw operationsWork Helpers Ywood CrosscuttingAuxiliary Panel Work Support Parallel Plywood Auxiliary PANEL/WORK SupportMiter curiING Basic saw operationRepetitive Cutting RightBevel Crosscutting Using the rip fenceADDmONAL Safety Instructions for Compound Miter CuttingUsing Featherboards for Thru Sawing RippingBevel RiPPiNG RESAWlNG HelpersCutting Panels RabbetingMolding Cutting Using Featherboards for NON Thru SawingBack of SAW Adjustments Miter GaugeFront Trunnion Rear Trunnion REAR-TRUNNION Screws Position Blade TILT, or Squareness of Blade to TableTilt Mechanism Nut inside using a 3/8 inch wrenchAd ustments TeethMaintenance Sears recommends the following accessoriesTrouble Probable Causeremedy Trouble Shooting GeneralTroubleshooting Motor Trouble Probable CauseTroubleshooting Motor Contd TroubleRepair parts =g$ Repair parts Page Parts LiST for Craftsman 10 Inch Table SAW Model 113.298721 KEY Part DescriptionKiey Part Description PARTs LiST for Craftsma 10 iNCH Table SAW16-18 x 1-1t4 Repair Parts Parts List for Craftsman 10 Inch Table SAW Model !13.298721Guard Assembly LEG SET Hardware for Attaching Legs to SAWINCH Table SAW

298721, 113.298721, 113.298761 specifications

The Craftsman 298721, also known by its model numbers 113.298721 and 113.298761, represents a well-crafted power tool that has gained popularity among DIY enthusiasts and professionals alike. This versatile tool is designed to facilitate a variety of woodworking and construction tasks, making it an invaluable addition to any workshop.

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