Craftsman 113243411, 113243401 Owner’s Manual

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owners manual

MODEL NO.

113.243401

SAW ON LY

MODEL NO.

113.243411

SAW WITH LEGS

AND MOTOR

Serial

Number Mode{ 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

12-INCH BANDSAW/

SANDER

ADDITIONAL SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS carefully

Sold by SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., Chicago, IL. 60684 U.S.A.

PartNo. 69098 PrintedIn U.S.A.

• assembly

• operating

• 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 STORE OR SERVICE CENTER THROUGHOUT 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., Sears Tower, BSC 41-3, Chicago, IL 60684

general safety instructions for power tools

1. KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL

Read the owner's manual carefully. Learn its application

and limitations as well as the specific potential hazards peculiar to this tool. 13,

2. GROUND ALL TOOLS

This tool is equipped with an approved 3.conductor

cord and a 3-prong grounding type plug to fit the proper grounding type receptacle. The green conductor in the 14. cord is the grounding wire. Never connect the green wire

to a live terminal.

3. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE

-- in working order, and in prGper adjustment and align-

ment.

4. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES

Form habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting

wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on.

5. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN

Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents. Floor

must not be slippery due to wax or sawdust.

6. AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT

Don't use power tools in damp or wet locations or ex- pose them to rain. Keep work area well lighted, Provide

adequate surrounding work space.

7. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY

All visitors should be kept a safe distance from work area.

8. MAKE WORKSHOP KID-PROOF

-- with padlocks, master switches, or by removing starter keys.

9. DON'T FORCE TOOL

It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.

10. USE RIGHT TOOL

Don't force tool or attachment to do a job it was not designed for.

11. WEAR PROPER APPAREL

Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties or jewelry (rings, wristwatches) to get caught in moving parts.

NONSLIP footwear is recommended. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair. Roll long sleeves

above the elbow.

12. USE SAFETY GOGGLES (Head Protection)

Wear safety goggles (must comply with ANSI Z87.1 ) 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 n_uffs) during extended periods of operation.

SECURE WORK

Use clamDs or a vise to hold work when practical. It's safer than using your hand, frees both hands to operate

tool.

DON'T OVERR EACH

Keep proper footing and balance at all times.

15.

MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE

Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest perform.' ance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessor ies.

16.

DISCONNECT TOOLS

before servicing; when changing accessories such as blades, bits, cutters, etc.

17.

AVOID ACCI DENTAL STARTING

Make sure switch is in "OFF" position before plugging in.

18.

USE R ECOMMENDED ACCESSORI ES

Consult the owner's manual for recommended accessories.

Follow the instructions that accompany the accessories.

The use of improper accessories may cause hazards.

19. NEVER STAND ON TOOL

Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool isaccidentally contacted.

Do not store materials above or near the tool such that it is necessary to stand on the tool to reach them.

20. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS

Before further use of the tool, a guard or other part that

is damaged should be carefully checked to ensure that it will operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding 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.

21. DIRECTION OF FEED

Feed work into a blade or cutter against the direction of

rotation of the blade or cutter only.

22. NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING

UNATTENDED

Turn power off. Don't leave tool until it comes to a

complete stop.

additional safety instructions for band saw/sander

Safety is a combination of operator common sense and

alertness at all times when the band saw is being used.

WARNING: FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPERATE YOUR BAND SAW UNTIL IT

IS COMPLETELY ASSEMBLED AND INSTALLED

ACCORDING TOTHE INSTRUCTIONS , .. AND UNTIL

YOU HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD THE FOLLOWING:

PAGE

1. General Safety Instructions for Power Tools ...... 2

2. Getting To Know Your Band Saw/Sander ........ 18

3. Basic Band Saw Operation .................... 21

4. Maintenance ............................... 22

5. Stability of Machine Your band saw must be bolted securely to a stand or

work bench. In addition, if there is any tendency for the

band saw to tip over or move during certain operations such as cutting long heavy boards, bolt your bandsaw to the floor.

6. Location

The band saw should be positioned so neither the opera- tor nor a casual observer is forced to stand in line with

the blade. This band saw is intended for indoor use only.

7. Protection: Eyes, Hands, Face, Ears, Body

a. Wear safety goggles that comply with ANSI Z87.1 and

a face shield if operation is dusty. Wear ear plugs or muffs during extended periods of operation. Do not wear gloves.., roll long sleeves above the elbow.

Do not cut pieces of material too small to hold by

hand. Avoid awkward hand positions where a sudden slip

could cause a hand to move into the blade or the

sanding belt.

Never turn your band saw "ON" before clearing the

table of all Objects (tools, scraps of wood, etc.) except for the workpiece and related feed or support

devices for the operation planned. Make sure the blade runs downward toward the table

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in the right direction. Always adjust tracking wheel correctly so that the blade does not run off the wheels.

f. Always adjust tension correctly for the blade or

sanding belt being used...

g. Always adjust the upper blade guide and blade guard

to just clear the workpiece to protect the operator,

to keep blade breakage to a minimum, and to provide maximum support for blade.

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When cutting a large piece of material, make sure it

is supported at table height.

Hold the work firmly against the table. Do not feed the material too fast while cutting.

Only feed the material fast enough so that the blade will cut. Keep fingers away from the blade.

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Use caution when cutting off material which is irregular in cross section which could pinch the blade

before the cut is completed. A piece of molding for example should lay flat on the table and not be

permitted to rock while being cut. Use caution when cutting off round material such

as dowel rods, or tubing. They have a tendency to roll while being cut causing the blade to "bite". Always use a "V" block, or clamp round material to a miter gauge.

When backing up the workpiece, the blade may bind

in the kerf (cut) .,. this is usually caused by sawdust

clogging up the kerf. If this happens:

Turn off the band saw . . . remove plug from

power source outlet . . . remove cover from band saw. Insert a screwdriver or wedge in the

kerf.., rotate the wheels by hand while backing up the workpiece.

Never leave the band saw work area with the power

on before the machine has come to a complete stop, or without removing and storing the switch key.

Never operate the band saw with protective cover on

on the unused shaft end of the motor removed.

Do not perform layout, assembly, or setup work

on the table while the cutting tool is rotating.

Remove plug from power, and turn saw "OFF"

before installing or removing an accessory or attach- ment.

8. Should any part of this band saw be missing, or bend, or fail in any way, or any electrical component fail to

perform properly, shut off power switch, and remove power supply cord from power supply. Replace damaged, missing, and/or failed parts before resuming operation.

9. Think Safety. Safety is a combination of operator common sense and

alertness whenever the band saw/sander is in operation.

additional safety instructions

for band saw/sander

WARNING: THE 5" BAND SAW PULLEY AND THE 2-1/2" MOTOR PULLEY FURNISHED, WILL RUN THE

BLADE AT APPROXIMATELY 900 RPM (OR 2700

FEET PER MINUTE)WHEN USED WITH A 1725 RPM

MOTOR. NEVER SUBSTITUTE THESE PULLEYS TO

WARNING: DO NOT ALLOW FAMILIARITY (GAINED

FROM FREQUENT USE OF YOUR BAND SAW) TO

BECOME COMMONPLACE. ALWAYS REMEMBER THAT A CARELESS FRACTION OF A SECOND IS SUFFI- CIENT TO INFLICT SEVERE INJURY.

INCREASE THIS SPEED BECAUSE IT COULD BE DAN- GEROUS.

WEAR YOUR

"['he operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, which can result in

severe eye damage. Always wear safety goggles complying with ANSI Z87.1 (shown on Package) before commencing

power tool operation. Safety Goggles are available at Sears

retail or catalog stores.

READ AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS APPEARING ON THE INSTRUCTION PLATE ON THE FRONT OF THE BAND SAW/SANDER.

4 ALWAYS ADJUST UPPER GUIDE SO THAT IT JUST

CLEARS WORKPIECE

S MINff_E INJURY POTENTIAL OF CONTACT WITH

SAW BLADE OR SANDING SELT BY KEEPtNG FINGERS A SAFE DISTANCE AWAY

6 MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE WORKPfECE AT

HITTff_GENDOFSLOT _NINSERT. OR JAMMING

SLOT

BAND SAW- SANDER

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motor specifications and electrical requirements

This machine is designed to use a 1725 RPM motor only.

Do not use any motor that runs faster than 1725 RPM. It is wired for operation on 110-120 volts, 60 Hz., alternating current. (TOOL MUST NOT BE CONVERTED TO OPER- ATE ON 230 VOLT EVEN THOUGH SOME OF THE

RECOMMENDED MOTORS ARE DUAL VOLTAGE. CHANGING TO 230 VOLT WILL NOT CONSERVE ENERGY AND REQUIRES CHANGING THE POWER CORD PLUG AND MOTOR RECEPTACLE.

THESE CRAFTSMAN MOTORS HAVE BEEN FOUND TO BE ACCEPTABLE FOR USE ON THIS TOOL.

HP RPM VOLTS

1/2 1725 115 1/2 1725 115 1/2 1725 115 1/2 1725 115

3/4 1725 115

CAUTION: Do not or any motor with as their use may be

use blower or washing machine motors an automatic reset overload protector

hazardous.

CATALOG NO.

1254 1278 1255 1279 1256

CONNECTING TO POWER SOURCE OUTLET

This machine must be grounded while in use to protect

the operator from electric shock.

Plug power cord into a 110-120V properly grounded type outlet protected by a 15-amp. time delay or Circuit-Saver

fuse or circuit breaker.

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 Association. 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.

This plug requires a mating 3-conductor grounded 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 known ground.

It is recommended that you have a qualified electrician replace the TWO prong outlet with a properly grounded THREE prong outlet.

An adapter as shown below is available for connecting 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.

MAKE SURE THIS IS

GROUNDING LUG

CONNECTED TO A H

KNOWN GROUN_:

ADAPTER

3--PRONG

PLUG

If you are not sure that your outlet is properly grounded,

have it check by a qualified electrician.

WARNING: DO NOT PERMIT FINGERSTO TOUCH THE TERMINALS OF PLUGS WHEN INSTALLING OR RE- MOVING THE PLUG TO OR FROM THE OUTLET.

WARNING: IF NOT PROPERLY GROUNDED THIS POWER TOOL CAN CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL 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.

If your unit is for use on less than 150volts it has a plug that looks like below.

3-PRONG

PLUG

PROPERLY GROUNDED

OUTLET_

GROUNDING PRONG

2-PRONG

RECEPTACLE-- ------_

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 cord will cause some loss of

power. To keep this to a minimum and to prevent over-

heating and motor burn-out, use the table below to deter-

mine the minimum wire size (A.W.G.) extension cord, Use

only 3 wire extension cords which have 3-prong grounding

type plugs and 3-pole receptacles which accept the iools

plug.

Extension Cord Length Wire Size A.W.G.

Up to 100 Ft. 16

100-200 Ft. 14 200-400 Ft. 10

CHECK MOTOR ROTATION

WARNING: FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, MAKE SURE PLUG IS NOT CONNECTED TO POWER SOURCE OUT-

LET. WHEN CHANGING MOTOR ROTATION.

The motor must rotate COUNTERCLOCKWISE when viewed from the shaft end to which you will mount the

pulley. ,(See page 10) if it does not, change the direction according to the instructions furnished with the motor.

unpacking and checking contents

CONTENTS

UNPACKING AND CHECKING CONTENTS .... 6

ASSEMBLY

Installing Sawdust Elbow ................ 7

Assembling Steel Legs .................. 8

Installing Table ...................... 8

Motor Pulley Belt Guard and Motor Installation . 9

Check Motor Rotation .................. 10

Mounting Motor ...................... 10

Attaching Belt Buards .................. 11

Installing The Blade ................... 12

Adjusting The Table ................... 16

On-Off Switch ....................... 16

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR BAND

SAW/SANDER ........................ 18

Adjustment Diagrams .................. 18

Tension Adjustment Knob ............... 18

Tension Scales ....................... 18

TOOLS NEEDED

Table Tilting ........................ 18

Blade Guide Adjustment ................ 18

Lateral Guide Adjustment ............... 18

Blade Thrust Bearing Adjustment .......... 18

Guide Bar Lock Screw .................. 18

Guide Bar .......................... 19

Installing Sanding Attachment ............ 19

BASIC BAND SAW/SANDER OPERATION ..... 21

Sawing ............................ 21

Sanding ........................... 21

MAINTENANCE ....................... 22

Tires ............................. 22

General ............................ 22

Motor ............................. 22

Lubrication ......................... 22

Recommended Accessories............... 22

TROUBLE SHOOTING ................... 23

REPAIR PARTS ....................... 23

SMALL SCREWDRIVER

MEDIUM SCREWDRIVER

COMBINATION SQUARE MUST RE TRUE

DRAW LIGHT

LINE ON BOARD

ALONG THIS EDGE

SF!OULD BE NQ GAP OR OVERLAP HERE WHEN

SQUARE IS FLIPPED OVER IN DOTTED POSITION,

COMBINATION SQUARE lJ_r_

7/16 INCH WRENCH 3/8 INCH WRENCH 3/4 INCH WRENCH

STRAIGHT EDGE OF BOARD 3/4" THICK

THIS EDGE MUST BE

PERFECTLY STRAIGHT

Model 113.243401 Band Saw/Sander is shipped complete in one carton but DOES NOT INCLUDE Steel Legs or

Motor.

Model 113.243411 Band Saw/Sander is shipped complete in one carton and INCLUDES Steel Legs and Motor.

Separate all parts from packing materials and check each item with illustration and "Table of Loose Parts." Make

certain all items are accounted for, before discarding any packing material.

If any parts are missing, do not attempt to assemble the band saw, plug in the power cord or turn the switch on until the missing parts are obtained and installed correctly.

ITEM TABLE OF LOOSE PARTS QTY.

C D

F G

Basic Saw Assembly ..................... 1

Owner's Manual ........................ 1

Saw Table ............................. 1

1/2 x 52-1 n. V-Belt ...................... 1

Carton containing Belt Guard, Belt-Guard Support,

Support Bracket, three Clips and three Self-

"rappi ng Screws ........................

1/2-1n. Sanding Belt .....................

1/4-In. Band Saw Blade

Sawdust Elbow .........................

Two Bags containing the following items:

Set Screw Wrench, 1/8"

Set Screw Wrench, 5/32" . ...............

Set Screw Wrench, 3/16"

Flat Washer, 1-1/8" diameter .............

Trunnion Locknut Pan Hd. Mach. Screw, Self Tap, 10-32 x 3/8"

Pan Hd. Math. Screw, Self Tap, 8-32 x 3/8" . Soc. Hd. Setscrew, Flat Pt., 5/16-18 x 3/8" .

Flat Hd. Mach. Screw, 6-32 x 7/!6" . .......

Hex Nut, 6-32 .........................

Split Lockwasher, No. 6 .................

Tilt Pointer

Tube Clamp ..........................

Rubber Gasket (strip) ...................

Alignment Plate .......................

Motor Pulley, 2-1/2" . ..................

Sanding Platen ........................

Cord Clamp ..........................

Table Insert ..........................

Tilt Lock Handle (Wrench) ...............

Spacer ...............................

Blade Tension Knob ....................

Switch Key ...........................

Flat Washer, 9/32 x 5J8 x 1/16 ............

Screw Truss Hal., 1/4-20 x 1 ..............

Wing Nu_, lj4-20 ...................... =

1 1

1 1 1 1 1 2

2 1 1 1

1 1 1

1 1

1 1 1 1

1 1

THE FOLLOWING PARTS ARE INCLUDED WITH MODEL 113.243411 ONLY.

I tern Description Qty.

*Nut, Hex Head 1/2-13 ........... 8

* Nut Hex 1/4-20 ............... 32

*Screw Truss Hd. 1/4-20 x 5/8 ...... 32

* Lockwasher, 1/4 External ........ 32

* Foot, Leveling ................ 4

Motor ...................... 1

Leg ....................... 4

Channel, Support .............. 2

Stiffener, Side ................ 2

Stiffener, End ................... 2

Support, Motor ............... 1

HARDWARE FOR MOUNTING TOOL & MOTOR

L *Screw, Hex Hd. 5/16-18 x 1........ 4

C * Lockwasher Ext. 5/16 ........... 8

A *Nut, Hex 5/16-18 .............. 8

M *Washer 11/32 ID .............. 8

N *Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18x 3/4 ....... 4

* Parts Contained In Loose Parts Bag Part No. 69097

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INSTALLING SAWDUST ELBOW

1. Remove the Band Saw cover by applying gentle side pressure on the spring tabs and release the top portion of

the cover by pulling it away from the frame. Repeat procedure for bottom portion of cover.

2. Find the sawdust elbow, the clamp, the strip of rubber gasket, and two 10-32 x 3/8" self-threading screws

among the loose parts.

SELF-THREADING

SCREW

3. Place the elbow in the opening at the bottom left-hand side of saw as shown, and attach the clamp with the two

screws.

CLAMP

SAWDUST ELBOW

assembly

4. Peel off the protective covering from the rubber gasket

and stick it around the clamp. Make sure it extends a little beyond each end of the clamp.

The gasket will help to prevent sawdust from leaking

out.

For the most efficient removal of sawdust, attach a

Craftsman Home-n-Shop Vac to the sawdust elbow.

RUBBER GASKET

INSTALLING TABLE Apply acoat of automobile wax to the table.

1. Place the table on the band saw so that the two trunnion

pins and the table lock bolt go through the slot in the

trunnion.

2. Find the 1-1/8" dia. flat washer, a sleeve 11/16" long, the trunnion lock nut and the table lock handle from

among the loose parts.

3. Hold the head of the table lock bolt inside the band saw with your left hand and put the 1-1/8" dia. flat washer,

the sleeve,and the handle on the bolt.

4. Screw the nut on the bolt and tighten it with the handle while the table is in a horizontal position.

ASSEMBLING STEEL LEGS

1. Assemble the two (2) End Stiffeners and the two (2) Side Stiffeners usingfour (4) 1/4-20 Truss head screws.

The End Stiffeners are placed on top of each Side Stiffener as shown. Insert screwsthrough the 9/32 inch

diameter holes and attach Iockwashers and 1/4-20 nuts and finger tighten nuts.

2. Attach the four (4) legs to the Side and End Stiffeners using 1/4-20 screws, Iockwashers and nuts as shown.

3. Remove the four (4) Truss head screws which were

assembled in Paragraph No. One. Place the two (2) Support Channels as shown, in position, align holes in

supports with holes in the Stiffeners, replace Iockwashers and nuts. Tighten all nuts using 7/16" wrench.

4. Assemble the motor support to steel legs with 1/4-20 screws and nuts. Motor support can be mounted to

either end of stand. Tighten nuts.

TABLE TRUNNION

TABLE LOCK BOLT TABLE LOCK HANDLE

SCREW _ __-- END

STIFFENER

SIDE , SIDE STIFFENER STIFFENER _ I -_--_ J

CHANNEL __

SUPPORT _ I _-_:_t CHANNEL

LOCKWASHE R ___i __, SUPPORT

SCREW -,'1 I, .l . /

HEX NUT LOCKWASHER

._J I'!'1_ ', /_ SCREW

/ / LEGS/I' _ [ }

5. Install leveling feet as shown. To level Leg Set, loosen

nut on inside of leg and turn nut on outside to raise or

lower feet. Adjust all four levelers, if necessary, and then tighten nuts on inside of leg.

NOTE: These levelers are not intended for height ad-

justment.

/ "--_.- U 1\ \.OTOR

l uTsu""°""

I i LOCKWASHER

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LEVELING _ \

.... _ e------_ 1/2-B

rcc. __ HEX NUT

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assembly

MOUNTING BAND SAW/SANDER ON FLOOR STAND

NOTE: For illustrative purposes, the Band Saw is shown

mounted on the Craftsman Catalog No. 9-22:236 Steel Leg Set. This Leg Set is included with Model No. 113.243411.

1. Remove the Band Saw cover by applying gentle side pressure on the spring tabs and release the top portion

of the cover by pulling it away from the frame. Repeat procedure for bottom portion of cover.

NOTE: Check the bolts which hold the feet to the Band Saw as shown. Make sure they are tight.

LEFT

FOOT

RIGHT

FOOT

CHECK BOLTS

FOR

2. Place the Band Saw on the Steel Legs, position as shown, and align the mounting holes in the feet of the Band Saw

with those in the END STIFFENERS (marked with an X in the illustration).

MOTOR PULLEY BELT GUARD AND MOTOR

INSTALLATION

MOUNTING BELT GUARD

1. Place the motor on your workbench with the shaft facing you.

If you are using a double shaft motor, the 5/8" alia.

shaft must be facing you.

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MOTOR SUPPORT AT THIS END

THREAD CUTTING

SCREWS

2. A_ach guard support to the bracket with the two screws, furnished with the guard.

NOTE: The holes in the bracket are not threaded, but the screws are "thread cutting screws" and will cut a thread as

they are tightened.

BELT GUARD

SUPPORT BRACKET

BELT GUARD

SUPPORT

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