Craftsman 10 Band Saw
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1. assemb MOUNTING BAND SAW TO WORKBENCH H band saw is to be used in a permanent loca tion it should be fastened securely to a firm sup porting surface such as a workbench If mounting to a workbench holes should be drilled through supporting surface of the work bench using dimensions illustrated 1 Each leg should be bolted securely using 5 167 diameter machine screws lockwashers and 5 16 hex nuts not included Screw length should be 142 plus the thickness of the bench top 2 Locate and mark the holes where band saw is to be mounted 3 Drill 4 3 8 diameter holes through work bench 4 Place band saw on workbench aligning holes in feet with holes drilled in workbench 5 Insert all four 5 16 screws and tighten TABLE OF LOOSE PARTS ary Basic saw assemb y I Owners Manual Saw Table assembly i Bag Assembly Part 69181 Containing the following parts Switch HEWL nap apts DF i Nut Wing 1 4 20 a onde a Screw Truss Hd 1 4 20 x 3 4 i Washer 17 64 x 5 8 x 116 0 000 000 Wrench Hex L U 1 8 Wrench Hex LU 3 16 i Washer 17 64 x 47 64 x 1 16 2 i indicator Bevel Yu Screw Pan Cross 10 24 x 1 4 i insert Table NOTE Front two mounting bolts should be inserted from the bottom with washer and nut on top 0 BY 1G et An alternate meth2. 2 Locate two 2 knobs and two 2 17 64 x 47 64 x 1 16 washers in loose parts bag and the table assembly in loose parts 3 Place table assembly onto band saw frame with the trunnion against mounting rib in frame 4 Hold table assembly against the frame and install two 2 table lock knobs and washers as shown through the trunnion slots and tighten fr TABLE LOCK KNOBS 5 Locate bevel indicator and 10 24x1 4 pan cross hd screw in loose parts bag 6 Install bevel indicator and screw as shown using a phillips screwdriver NOTE This unit comes with the Band Saw blade installed assembly continues on p 10 Tension ing the Blade GUIDE BAR REPLACING THE BLADE LOCK KNOB BLADE GUARD UPPER GUIDE 1 Loosen the guide bar lock knob and position ASSEMBLY the upper guide assembly approximately one inch above the table and tighten lock knob 2 Loosen the two blade guard mounting screws and remove the blade guard ur 3 Loosen the guide bar lock knob and position the upper guide assembly approximately two GUIDE BAR inches above the table as shown and tighten LOCK KNOB the lock knob I UPPER GUIDE 4 Remove table insert truss head screw wash ASSEMBLY er and wing nut from the table See Assem bly p 13 Adjusting the Table Replace these parts after the blade is installed ten sioned and tracked 5 Loosen the two screws in the front of the upper bl
3. SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE S owners manual MODEL NO 113 244513 Serial Number Model and serial number may be found at the right hand side of the frame You should record both model and serial number in a safe place for future use CAUTION Read GENERAL and ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS carefully Sold by SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO Chicago IL 60684 U S A Part No SP5100 10 INCH BAND SAW e assembly e operating e repair parts FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN BAND SAW if within one year from the date of purchase this Craftsman Band Saw fails due to a defect in material or workmanship Sears will repair it free of charge WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY SIMPLY CONTACTING THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER DEPARTMENT THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES THIS WARRANTY APPLIES ONLY WHILE THIS PRODUCT IS USED IN THE UNITED STATES This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO 698 731A Sears Tower Chicago IL 60684 general safety instructions for power tools 10 11 42 KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL Read and understand the owner s manual and labels affixed to the tool Learn its application and limitations as well as the specific potential hazards peculiar to this too GROUND ALL TOOLS This tool is equipped with an approved 3 conductor cord a
4. HOLD FIRMLY AGAINST THE TABLE BEFORE OPERATING MACHINE BE ATTENTIVE TO THIN CUT OFF PHECES HITTING ENO OF 3 BE SURE BLADE TEHSIOM BLADE GUIDES AND THRUST SLOT IN INSERT OR JARNSIWC IN SLOT ALLOW BLADE TO a ARE PROPERLY ADJUSTED BEFORE OPERATING STOP BEFORE REMOVING JARHOED PIECE lt ALWAYS ADJUST UPPER GUIDE SO THAT IT JUST CLEARS WORKMECE eens IDANGER BEFORE ADJUSTING eae an WHEN INSTALLING OR MOVING THE SAW 1 2 To avoid injury from unexpected saw movement a Bolt or clamp the saw to a sturdy level workbench or stand where there is plenty of room for feeding the workpiece b Adjust the saw so the table is level and the saw does not rock c Bolt the bench or stand to the floor if it tends to slip slide or tip over during operations like cutting long heavy boards d Turn saw off and unplug electric cord before mov ing the saw to a new area Store and use the band saw indoors BEFORE EACH USE 1 Inspect your saw If any part of this band saw is missing or bent or failed in any way or any electrical components do not work properly turn the saw off remove switch Key and unplug the saw Repiace damaged missing or failed parts before using the saw again Plan your work to protect your eyes hands face ears and body instructions for band saw a Do not do layout assemble or set up work on the table while the saw is runn ng b Wear safety goggle
5. 21 287 1 at all times Everyday eyeglasses only have impact resistant lenses they are NOT safety glasses Also use face or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty and ear protectors plugs or muffs during extended periods of operation SECURE WORK Use clamps or a vise to hold work when practi cal It s safer than using your hand frees both hands to operate tool DON T OVERREACH Keep proper footing and balance at all times MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest performance Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories DISCONNECT TOOLS before servicing when changing accessories such as blades bits cutters etc AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING Make sure switch is in OFF position before plugging in USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES Consult the owner s manual for recommended accessories Follow the instructions that accompany the accessories The use of im proper accessories may cause hazards NEVER STAND ON TOOL Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is accidentally contacted Do not store materials above or near the tool such that it is necessary to stand on the tool to reach them CHECK DAMAGED PARTS Before further use of the tool a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully check ed to ensure that it will operate properly and perform it intended function Check for align ment of moving parts bindi
6. EE TF cr OO 922244 The above recommended accessories are current and were available at the time this manual was printed 16 troubleshooting W IRNING FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY TURN SWITCH OFF AND REMOVE PLUG FROM POWER OUTLET BEFORE READJUSTING OR ALIGNING YOUR BAND SAW TROUBLE PROBABLE CAUSE Motor will not run Blade does not run in the approximate center of the upper wheel Band Saw slows down when cutting _ ades breaki ng Motor sounds under load when not cutting Blade will not allow tor general straight cutting 11 Defective On Off switch Defective power or motor cord x Motor Defective Not tracking properly Cutting too small a radius Dull blade Too much tension Kink in blade caused by cut ting too small a radius or turn ing the material too fast when cutting Too much blade tension Too much belt tension Blade guides and bearings not properly adjusted Defective blade 17 REMEDY 1 Replace defective parts before using Band Saw again Consult Sears Service Any attempt to repair this motor may create a HAZARD unless repair is done by a qualified service techni cian Repair service is available at your near est Sears Store Adjust tracking see Assembly Section Tracking the Blade Stop feed ng and back up the material slightly until the band saw speed
7. installed before tension can be set 1 COMPENSATION FOR WEAR Tension screw is provided to make minimal adjustments due to wear The tension screw creates a drag between the wheel guide and the frame 1 2 Turn tension adjustment knob until knob contacts washer and sleeve DO NOT turn knob after contact is made and resistance if felt This is the proper tension setting for a 1 4 blade Overtightening may cause starting problems and cause early bearing failure To release tension turn knob counterclock wise until knob is above the washer and sleeve TENSION SCRE Remove the blade before adjusting Use a phillips screw driver to adjust the ten sion screw Turn clockwise to increase the drag tension WARNING OVER TENSION AND FAILURE TO PROPERLY SET BLADE GUIDES AND THRUST BEARING WILL CAUSE PREMATURE BLADE BREAKAGE FOLLOW ADJUSTING BLADE GUIDE ASSEMBLIES COMPLETELY TO HELP MAINTAIN NORMAL BLADE LIFE Check tension by lifting up on tension knob If the tension knob will not move the tension screw is too tight Adjust by turning tension screw coun terclockwise and recheck 10 TRACKING THE BLADE Tension knob must be tightened before tracking biade 1 Turn the upper wheel by hand clockwise and check if the biade remains in the approx imate center of the tires If the blade moves away from the center of the tires while you are turning the wheels adjust as follows Turn the tracking a
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9. Accessory page of this manual anor wn glossary of terms for woodworking Beveling An angle cutting operation through the face of the board Crosscut A cutting operation made across the width of the workpiece Compound Cutting A simultaneous bevel and miter cutting operation FPM Feet per minute Used in reference to surface speed of blade Freehand as used for band saw Performing a cut without the workpiece properly sup ported on the work table Gum A sticky sap based residue from wood products Kerf The material removed by the blade in a through cut or the slot produced by the blade in a non through or partial cut Leading End The end of the workpiece which is pushed into the cutting tool first Mitering An angle cutting operation made across the width of the workpiece Push Stick A device used to feed the workpiece through the saw during narrow ripping type operations so the operator s hands are kept well away from the blade Resaw A cutting operation to reduce the thickness of the work piece to make thinner pieces Resin A sticky sap based substance that has dried Ripping A cutting operation along the length of the workpiece Sawblade Path The area of the worktable or workpiece directly in line with the saw blade Set The distance the tip of the saw blade tooth is bent outward from the face of the blade Trailing End The workpiece end last cut by the saw blade Workpiece The i
10. being suddeniy caught in the blade 1 Do not wear gloves 2 Remove all jewelry and loose clothing 3 Tie back long hair 4 Roll long sleeves above the elbow g To avoid injury from accidental starting always unpiug saw turn switch off and remove switch key before removing the guard installing or re moving any blade accessory or attachment or making any adjustments h To avoid slips and jams causing injury 1 Choose the right size and style blade for the material and the type of cutting you plan to do Use this band saw to cut only wood wood like products and plastic 2 Make sure the blade teeth point downward toward the table 3 Make sure the blade tracking guides and thrust bearings are properly adjusted 4 Always check and correctly adjust blade tension To avoid accidental blade contact minimize blade breakage and provide maximum blade support 1 Always adjust the upper blade guide and blade guard to just clear the workpiece 2 Plan your hand placement so your fingers will not be where a sudden slip could cause them to hit the blade j Make sure all clamps and knobs are tight and there is no excessive play in any parts k To avoid an electrical shock make sure your fin gers do not touch the metal prongs on the plug when installing or removing the plug to or from a live outlet I Never turn your band saw ON before clearing everything exceptthe workpiece and related feed or su
11. the side of the lower blade guide assembly and slide assembly forward until bearing is approxi mately 1 32 from the back of the blade Biade guides will align with this adjustment Tighten screw ADJUSTING LOWER BLADE GUIDES i Loosen the two screws that lock the lower blade guides and press the two guides evenly against the sides of the blade but do not pinch the blade Release the guides and ro tate the upper wheel slightly clockwise mov ing the blade downward Make sure one guide is not further away from the blade than the other Tighten both screws NOTE After all adjustments have been made turn the upper wheel by hand clockwise a few turns to check blade travel and clearance GUIDES 12 DRIVE BELT TENSION WARNING TO AVOID INJURY DUE TO ACCI DENTAL START UNPLUG TOOL BEFORE MAKING ADJUSTMENTS The tension on the drive belt has been set at the factory If adjustment is needed use a 3 16 hex wrench to loosen upper and lower cap screws Pull motor away from drive wheel to apply proper tension to drive belt Retighten cap screw while h 1 2 ADJUSTING THE TABLE CAF SCREWS oiding motor in place DRIVE WHEEL Repiace the biade guard on the upper assem bly and tighten screws Locate the table insert and place it in the opening in the table Align siot in the insert with the siot in the table Locate a 1 4 20 x 3 4 truss head screw a fiat washer and a 1
12. 0 200500 9 SAWING osteo ee Ua ET NT WY 15 Tensioning the Blade 5 10 MAINTENANCE 16 aces ne nae es Y Ae ae a Lubrication I FY Y Y Y YY YY Yd 16 ade Ad usting oper eae RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES 16 Assembly lt YY9 ec qasa eee es 12 TROUBLESHOOTING a a a 17 Adjusting Upper Blade Guides 12 R Adjusting Upper Thrust Bearing 12 Aio Ras paar SSS O Uu Adjusting Lower Blade Guide Assembly v eee ae YE 12 unpacking and checking contents TOOLS NEEDED TWE a wre BA HY EP A4 SLAB an Oa RRS NLA a COMBINATION SQUARE MEDIUM SCREWDRIVER ad lt HEX WRENCH ET INCH WRENCH TERING rry mi COME NATION SQUARE MUST BE TRUE OTL STRAIGHT WARNING FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY NEVER CONNECT PLUG TO POWER SOURCE OUTLET UNTIL ALL ASSEMBLY STEPS ARE COMPLETE AND YOU HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE SAFETY AND OPERATIONAL INSTRUCTIONS Model 113 244513 Band Saw is shipped complete in one carton Separate all parts from packing materials and check each item with illustration and Table of Loose Parts Make certain all items are account ed for before discarding any packing material WARNING IF ANY PARTS ARE MISSING DO NOT TRY TO ASSEMBLE THE BAND SAW PLUG IN THE POWER CORD OR TURN THE SWITCH ON UNTIL THE MISSING PARTS ARE OBTAINED AND IN STALLED CORRECTLY
13. 4 20 wing nut in loose parts Insert screw into hole in table top as TABLE illustrated INSERT From the underside of the table install wash er and wing nut onto the truss head screw TABLE and tighten finger tight This will keep the ger table flat and in alignment WINGNUT Replace the band saw cover getting to know your band saw TRACKING ADJUSTMENT SCREW TENSION a a i gt i TENSION iT SCREW FRAME j A a 5 GUIDE Bar h LOCK KNOB 3 BLADF GUIDES 13 getting to know your band saw t Tension adjusting knob Tightening the 5 Guide bar lock knob The upper blade knob clockwise will increase the tension on guide assembly should just clear the work the blade Loosening it counter clockwise piece while cutting Always adjust the upper will decrease the tension Tension lock knob guide assembly and lock the guide bar by must be released tightening the blade guide lock knob before turning on the band saw 2 Cover knobs Secure cover to frame by tightening all three 3 cover knobs 6 Table lock knobs Loosening knobs allows the table to be tilted and tightening knobs 3 Blade Guides Supports the blade and locks the table in place keeps it from twisting during operation An adjustment is necessary when blades are 7 Tilt bevel scale Shows degree table is changed or replaced tilted for bevel cutting 4 Tension screw maintains tension
14. IHOSS3G ONY ON LMVd Ad HSGHO SAVMTV LSbpbZ eLL ON TICON AWSGNV8 G3ZIHOLOIN HONI GEANVWNSLJ4VHO HOS LSI SLtiVd 19 owners manual SERVICE Now that you have purchased your 10 Inch Band Saw should a need ever exist for repair parts or service Simply contact any Sears Service Center and most Sears Roebuck and Co stores Be sure to sido all pertinent facts when you cal or visit MODEL NO 113 244513 The model number of your 10 inch Band Saw will be found on a plate at the right hand side of the saw WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS ALWAYS HOW TO ORDER GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION REPAIR PARTS PART NUMBER PART DESCRIPTION MODEL NUMBER NAME OF ITEM 113 244513 10 Inch Band Saw All parts listed may be ordered from any Sears Service Center and most Sears stores If the parts you need are not stocked locally your order will be electronically transmitted to a Sears Repair Parts Distribution Center for handling Sold by SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO Chicago IL 60684 U S A k Pri 1 2 Part No SP5100 Form No SP5100 1 inted in Taiwan 4 89
15. NG PRONG PROPERLY GROUNDED 3 PRONG OUTLET This power tool is equipped with a 3 conductor cord and grounding type plug which has a grounding prong approved by Underwriters Laboratories and the Canadian Standards Associ ation The ground conductor has a green jacket and is attached to the tool housing at one end and to the ground prong in the attachment plug at the other end otor specifications and electrical This plug requires a mating 3 conductor ground ed type outlet as shown If the outlet you are planning to use for this power tool is of the two prong type DO NOT REMOVE OR ALTER THE GROUNDING PRONG IN ANY MANNER Use an adapter as shown below and always connect the grounding lug to a known ground it is recommended that you have a qualified elec trician replace the TWO prong outlet with a pro perly grounded THREE prong outiet GROUNDING LUG SCREW 3 PRONG k MAKE SURE THIS IS PLUG CONNECTED TO A KNOWN GROUND 2 PRONG RECEPTACLE ADAPTER An adapter as illustrated is available for connect ing plugs to 2 prong receptacles The green grounding lug extending from the adapter must be connected to a permanent ground such as to a properly grounded outlet box NOTE The adapter illustrated is for use only if you already have a properly grounded 2 prong receptacle Adapter is not allowed in Canada by the Canadian Electrical Code The use of any extension card will cause some loss of power To keep
16. ade guard is raised and right hand removed for clarity of picture only WORKPIECE maintenance WARNING FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY TURN SWITCH OFF AND REMOVE PLUG FROM POWER OUTLET BEFORE MAINTAINING OR LUBRICATING YOUR BAND SAW TIRES Pitch and sawdust that accumulate on the tires should be removed with a stiff brush or scraped off with a piece of wood Do not use a sharp knife or any kind of solvent When the tires become worn they should be re placed When replacing the tires put a thin layer of rubber cement on the outside of the wheels and inside of the tires Allow to dry then slide tires onto wheels aligning tires inside wheel edges GENERAL Keep your Band Saw clean Remove sawdust from the inside frequently Do not allow pitch to accumulate on the table blade insert blade guides or thrust bearings Clean them with Craftsman Gum and Pitch Remover Apply a thin coat of automobile type wax to the table so the wood slides easily while cutting Also apply wax to the inside surfaces of the trunnion MOTORI ELECTRICAL Frequently vacuum or blow out any sawdust from the motor If the power cord is worn cut or damaged in any way have it replaced immediately LUBRICATION All of the BALL BEARINGS are permanently lubricated They require no further lubrication RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES item Cat No Miter Gauge RD ir 9 24214 Blades 56 7 8 length See Catalog
17. ade guide assembly that secure the blade guides and separate them about 1 8 6 Loosen the two screws in the side of the upper guide assembly and slide guides and thrust bearing all of the way back 7 Tighten all screws FRAME 8 Loosen the three 3 cover knobs by turning counterclockwise and remove cover NOTE Replace the bandsaw cover after blade is properly installed tensioned and tracked assembly 9 10 WARNING TO AVOID BEING SCRAPED SHOULD BLADE SUDDENLY UNCOIL WEAR SAFETY GOGGLES AND CAREFULLY UNCOIL THE BLADE HOLDING IT AT ARMS LENGTH 11 Place the blade over the wheels with the Loosen the two screws that secure the lower blade guides and separate them about 1 8 Loosen the screw holding the lower blade guide support and slide support all the way toward the rear of the saw and retighten all screws N teeth pointing downward toward the table as SLOT IN TABLE shown Make sure the blade is in the center ie of the rubber tires AN DRIVE WHEEL NOTE Your bandsaw can use only 1 4 inch wide En NA 7 DER WHEEL blades 56 7 8 inches long A blade is included with this saw c R NN N H e NE TCT ECE TET SE ET TT bc Il IU TENSIONING THE BLADE TENSION ADJUSTING The bandsaw is equipped with a self limiting KNGE tension device The tension is factory set and should not need adjustment The blade must be
18. be tween upper wheel guide and frame 8 ON OFF SWITCH The On Off Switch has a locking feature THIS FEATURE IS INTEND RE de ae ED TO HELP PREVENT UNAUTHORIZED a AND POSSIBLY HAZARDOUS USE BY CHILDREN AND OTHERS 1 To turn machine on insert key into switch NOTE Key is made of yellow plastic locate in loose parts bag 2 Insert finger under switch lever and pull end of switch out 3 To turn machine OFF PUSH tever in NEVER LEAVE THE MACHINE UNATTENDED UNTIL IT HAS COME TO A COMPLETE STOP 4 To lock switch in OFF position hold switch IN with one hand REMOVE key with other hand WARNING FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY ALWAYS LOCK THE SWITCH OFF WHEN MACHINE IS NOT IN USE REMOVE KEY AND KEEP IT INA SAFE PLACE ALSO IN THE EVENT OF A POWER FAILURE ALL OF YOUR LIGHTS GO OUT TURN SWITCH OFF REMOVE THE KEY AND STORE IT REMOTE FROM BAND SAW THIS WILL PREVENT THE MACHINE FROM STARTING UP AGAIN WHEN THE POWER COMES BACK ON 44 basic band saw operation A band saw is basically a curve cutting mach ine H is also used for straight line cutting opera tions such as cross cutting ripping mitering beveling compound cutting and resawing t is not Capable of doing inside cutting This band saw is designed to cut wood and wood like products only For general type scroll cutting follow the pattern lines by pushing and turning the workpiece at the same time Do not tr
19. de assembly NOTE The upper and lower blade guides support the blade and keep it from twisting during opera tlon An adjustment is necessary when blades ae changed replaced or installed for the first time i ADJUSTING UPPER BLADE GUIDE ASSEMBLY 1 Loosen lower screw on side of upper blade guide assembly and slide assembly forward until the front edge of the blade guides are approximately 1 32 from the GULLET of the saw blade Tighten screw ADJUSTING UPPER BLADE GUIDES 1 Loosen the two screws that lock the upper blade guides and press the two guides evenly against the sides of the blade but do not pinch the blade Release the guides and ro tate the upper wheel slightly clockwise mov ing the biade downward Make sure one guide is not further away from the blade than the other Tighten both screws BLADE GUIDES ADJUSTING UPPER THRUST BEARING NOTE The thrust bearing supports the blade from the rear and will rotate when the blade is pushed against it while you are cutting As soon as you stop cutting the bearing should stop rotating 4 To adjust loosen the upper screw on the side of the upper blade guide assembly and slide the bearing forward until it is approximately 1 32 from the back of the blade Tighten screw Rotate upper wheel slightly clockwise to check clearance Readjust if necessary ADJUSTING LOWER BLADE GUIDE ASSEMBLY 1 Loosen the screw as shown on
20. djustment set screw slightly with a 1 8 hex wrench Turning the set screw moves the tension wheel back and forth if the blade moves toward the front of the band saw Turn the tracking adjustment screw clock wise about 1 4 of a turn as though you were tightening it If the blade moves toward the back of the band saw Turn the tracking adjustment screw counterclockwise about 1 4 of a turn as though you were loosening it Turn the screw just enough to cause the me eee oe TEN Pees x blade to run in the approximate center of all tires After adjusting turn upper wheel by hand clockwise a few turns and notice if the biade remains in the approximate center of the tires readjust if necessary until blade is tracking properly ALIGNING THE TABLE SQUARE TO BLADE an Loosen table lock knobs Place a square on the table in front of the blade as illustrated Tilt table up or down to degrees to blade 0 tugnten tock knobs align table 90 degree position and Adjust zero stop set screw using a 1 8 hex wrench until set screw just touches frame Check squareness of blade to table Make readjustments if necessary Set bevel indicator to hne up with zero NOTE When table is tilted to a bevei angie the lower blade guide support should be lowered to clear the table After bevel cutting and returning table to zero position always raise the lower blade guide up to provide maximum support for the bla
21. nd a 3 prong grounding type plug to fit the proper grounding type receptacie The green conductor in the cord is the ground ing wire Never connect the green wire to a live terminal KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE in working order and in proper adjustment and alignment REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES Form a habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents Floor must not be slippery due to wax or saw dust AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT Don t use power tools in damp or wet locations or expose them to rain Keep work area well lighted Provide adeguate surrounding work space KEEP CHILDREN AWAY All visitors should be kept a safe distance from work area MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD PROOF with padlocks master switches or by re moving starter keys DON T FORCE TOOL it will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed USE RIGHT TOOL Don t force tool or attachment to do a job it was not designed for WEAR PROPER APPAREL Do not wear loose clothing gloves neckties or jeweiry rings wristwatches to get caught in moving parts NONSLIP footwear is recom mended Wear protective hair covering to con tain long hair Roll long sleeves above the elbow USE SAFETY GOGGLES Head Protection Wear safety goggles must comply with ANS 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
22. ng of moving parts breakage of parts mounting and any other con ditions that may affect its operation A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED Turn power off Don t leave tool until it comes to a complete stop additional safety Safety is a combination of common sense staying alert and knowing how your band saw works BEFORE USING THE SAW WARNING TO AVOID MISTAKES THAT COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS PERMANENT INJURY DO NOT PLUG THE SAW IN UNTIL THE FOLLOW ING STEPS HAVE BEEN SATISFACTORILY COMPLETED 1 2 Assembly and alignment Learn the function and proper use of the on off switch upper blade guide lock knob lower blade guide tension adjusting knob table lock knobs bevel scale guide bar lock knob and blade thrust bearing adjustment Read and understand all safety instructions and operating procedures throughout the manual Read the following labels which appear on the front of the band saw and blade guard DANGER FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY READ AND UNDERSTAND OWNER S MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING THIS MACHINE E ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GOGGLES PER AMSI 297 1 AT ALL 5 WIEZE INJURY POYEMTIAL OF CONTACT WITH BLADE TREES WHEN OPERATING THIS Mi BY KEEPING PNGERS A SAFE DISTAMCE AWAY OE POSITIVE THE SAW BL ADE IS INSTALLED PROPEALY MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE WORK PECE AT ALL TREES TEETH PONTIG DOWNWIARU TOWARD THE TABLE
23. od of mounting is to fasten band saw to a mounting board The board should be of sufficient size to avoid tipping of saw while in use Any good grade of plywood or chipboard with a 3 4 minimum thickness is recommended Thinner chipboard can break 1 Follow instructions for mounting to work bench substituting a board 18 x 24 mini mum size and using 5 16 inch flat head screws iockwashers and hex nuts not in cluded Screw length should be 112 plus the thickness of the mounting board NOTE For proper stability holes must be counter sunk so screw heads are flush with the bottom surface of supporting board 24 MIN i i r 38 AMEICH H 18 N 16 assembly 2 Securely clamp board to workbench using C clamps NOTE Supporting surface where band saw is mounted should be examined carefully after mounting to insure that no movement during use can result If any tipping or walking is noted secure workbench or supporting surface before operating band saw I CLAMPING BANDSAW TO WORKBENCH The Band Saw can be clamped directly to a workbench using two 2 or more C clamps on base of unit WORKBENCH INSTALLING THE TABLE Apply a coat of automobile wax to the table top and inside surfaces of trunnion that slide on frame 1 Loosen the guide bar lock knob and position the upper guide assembly all of the way up Tighten tock knob GUIDE BAR LOCK KNOB
24. pport devices off the table WHENEVER SAW IS RUNNING WARNING DO NOT ALLOW FAMILIARITY GAINED FROM FREQUENT USE OF YOUR BAND SAW TO CAUSE A CARELESS MISTAKE ALWAYS RE MEMBER THAT A CARELESS FRACTION OF A SEC OND IS SUFFICIENT TO INFLICT SEVERE INJURY a lf your saw makes an unfamiliar noise or if it vibrates excessively stop immediately Turn the saw off Remove switch key and unplug the saw Do not restart until finding and correcting the problem b Avoid awkward hand positions where a sudden slip could cause ahandto move into the blade c Feed the workpiece only fast enough to let the blade cut without bogging down or binding d Before freeing jammed material turn saw off Re move switch key Remove plug from power source outlet Wait for all meving parts to stop e When backing up the workpiece the blade may bind in the kert cut This is usually caused by sawdust clogging up the kerf or because the blade comes out of the guides If this happens 1 Turn saw off Unplug saw Remove switch key Wait for all moving parts to stop Remove band saw cover Stick a flat blade screwdriver or wedge into the kerf 7 Turn the upper wheel by hand using your palm while backing up the workpiece f Before removing loose pieces from the table turn saw off and wait for all moving parts to stop g To avoid injury from untested or improper acces sories use only Recommended Accessories listed on the
25. s not glasses that comply with ANSI Z874 shown on package Using any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes which can result in perma nent eye damage Safety goggles are avaiiable at Sears retail or catalog stores Use of glasses or use of goggles not in compliance with ANSI 287 1 could result in severe injury from breakage of the eye protection FORESIGHT IS BETTER THAN NO SIGHT S c For dusty operations wear a face shield along with safety goggles d Use extra caution with large very small or awk ward workpieces 1 Use extra supports tables saw horses etc for any workpieces large enough to tip when not held down to the table top 2 Do not feed small pieces that reguire your finger holding the workpiece to go under the guard area Use jigs or fixtures to hold the work and keep yours hands away from the blade 3 When cutting irregularly shaped workpieces plan your work so it will not pinch the blade A piece of molding for example must lay flat or be held by a fixture or jig that will not let it twist rock or slip while being cut 4 Properly support round material such as dowel rods or tubing They have a tendency to roll while being cut causing the blade to bite To avoid this always use a V block or clamp the workpiece to a miter gauge e To avoid risk of hearing damage wear ear plugs or muffs during extended periods of operation f To avoid
26. s up Replace blade Adjust tension See Assembly section Tensioning The Blade Use correct cutting technique See Basic Band Saw Operation Section Adjust blade tension See Assembly section Tensioning The Blade Adjust belt tension See Assembly Section Drive Belt Tension Adjust upper and lower blade guides and bearings See Assembly section Adjusting Upper Blade Guide Assembly Replace blade repair parts MVSGNVG d3ZIHO lt gt on 2 s Z f Z AU pe yw a a LSrbZ 8 LL ON T3dOW LOW HONI 0 NYWSL4VHO HOS LSIT SLHVd wvuovia onium OS 18 Aineoon paseyoing ag Aew swey arempiey piepuelsy eJ0 amp SUAS JseJeeu INCA e ajgeyreae SI aaas ed k ueioiuuo09 92iAies palend p Aq euop si edal ssejun piezey e apao Aew 40jo1u siy aedeu o duene Auye LX O p 1 deg 208 Maiog 20109 pfl leuseMyo0 SZLLSGGLS Sn j JON Seq 88007 Jo eg Snjj JON IenueyN S13UMO 68169 00ISdS8 10 10ede5 94089 8 Xc e9 OHUUd M9iO6 090ISOLS yag utu j Aejnd 9169 a b LX BL GL S CH X8H MBIIG SHECSOLS Suu Hag trL69 SWE l4 OO4 SZcSI8 JSSUAA HeUS 89169 IBA898 10189Ipui S9169 8 uO 98UM PLOSls B E X pZ 0 SSUID UEcg M lOS 00HSOLS 0 Key sapnu iolONWe 19169 YOWMS 48A0D 6bL69 1 MOd D10O Ly169 9 SX2 8 OHUBd eJoS ZOBOLSGLS 9uleJ4 JGA07 Buiureyay Bury Buo7 8 2 9 mes pueg pejg
27. tem on which the cutting operation is being per formed The surfaces of a workpiece are commonly referred to as faces ends and edges Worktabie The surface on which the workpiece rests while perform ing a cutting Operation requirements This machine is designed to use and is equip ped with a 1725 RPM motor It is wired for opera tion on 110 120 volts 60 Hz alternating current TOOL MUST NOT BE CONVERTED TO OPER ATE ON 230 VOLT For replacement motor refer to parts list in this manual CONNECTING TO POWER SUPPLY OUTLET This machine must be grounded while in use to protect the operator from electric shock Plug power cord into a 110 120V properly ground ed type outlet protected by a 15 amp fuse or cir cuit breaker if you are not sure that your outlet is properly grounded have it checked by a gualified electri cian WARNING DO NOT PERMIT FINGERS TO TOUCH THE TERMINALS OF PLUGS WHEN INSTALLING OR REMOVING THE PLUG TO OR FROM THE OUTLET WARNING IF NOT PROPERLY GROUNDED THIS POWER TOOL CAN CAUSE AN ELECTRI CAL SHOCK PARTICULARLY WHEN USED IN DAMP LOCATIONS CLOSE TO PLUMBING IF AN ELECTRICAL SHOCK OCCURS THERE IS THE POTENTIAL OF A SECONDARY HAZARD SUCH AS YOUR HANDS CONTACTING THE SAW BLADE if power cord is worn or cut or damaged in any way have it replaced immediately Your unit is for use on 110 120 volts and has a plug that looks like below aod 3 PRONG A PLUG GROUNDI
28. this to a minimum and to prevent overheating and motor burn out use the table below to determine the minimum wire size A W G extension cord Use only 3 wire extension cords which have 3 prong grounding type plugs and 3 prong recep tacles which accept the tools plug Length of the Wire Sizes Reguired Conductor American Wire Gage Number 120V Lines Q 25 Feet No 14 26 100 Feet No 12 L Over 100 Feet No 8 contents CONTENTS POWER TOOL WARRANTY 2 Adjusting Lower Blade Guides 12 GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR Drive Belt Tension zy sec adc aetna 8 13 POWER TOOLS O ee ones sxs 2 Adjusting Table sate terei ienes im 13 ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS GETTING TO KNOW YOUR BAND SAW FOR BAND SAW 3 Tension Adjustment Knob 14 MOTOR SPECIFICATIONS AND ELECTRICAL ey AN 1 REQUIREMENTS 5 ade Guides O qaqa Re ee Tension Lock Knob eee eee 14 UNPACKING AND CHECKING CONTENTS 6 Guide Bar Lock Knob lt k lt Ynn 14 ASSEMBLY Table Lock Knobs 14 Mounting Band Saw to Workbench aa estaba cU es 7 Bevel Scale FU Re ahd u Ana Band oS aed Wee ae HA 44 Clamping Band Saw to Workbench 8 On Off Switch eee 14 installing the Table 1 8 BASIC BAND SAW OPERATION Installing the Blade
29. y to turn the workpiece while engaged in the blade without pushing it the workpiece could bind or twist the blade A curve cut is best performed by keeping the pattern line in line with the blade while turning the workpiece before the radius of the curve is cut The blade should cut in the middle of the pattern line saw kerf since wood cutting band saw bades are thin NOTE Blade guard is raised and right hand removed for clarity of picture only RIGHT Planning ahead by turning workpiece for cutting a curve YORMOIECE PATTERN LINE WRONG Not planning ahead for cutting a curve could bind or twist blade if workpiece is forced WARNING ADJUST THE UPPER GUIDE ASSEM BLY TO JUST CLEAR THE WORKPIECE 1 Use both hands while feeding the work into the blade Hold the workpiece firmly against the table Use gentle pressure Do not force the work but allow the blade to cut 2 The smallest diameter circle that can be cut out is determined by the width of the blade A 1 4 wide blade will cut a minimum diameter of approximately 1 1 2 Relief cuts are made when an intricate curve too smali a radius for a 1 4 inch blade is to be cut A relief cut is made by cutting through scrap sec tion of workpiece to curve in pattern l ne then carefully backing blade out Several relief cuts should be made for intricate curves then follow pattern line as sections are cut off of curve relieving blade pressure NOTE Bl
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