Craftsman 113244510 Owner’s Manual
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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
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Sold by SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., Chicago, IL. 60684 U.S.A.
Part No. 69182
FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSI'_AN BAND SAW
H within one year from the date of purchase, this Craftsman Bared 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
CENTERtDEPARTMENT THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES.
THiS WARRANTY APPLIES ONLY WHILE THIS PRODUCT iS USED IN THE UNITED STATES.
This warranty gives you specific legat rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from
state _o stale,
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO_ 698J731A, Sears Tower, Chicago, }L 60684
enera! safety instructions for power
t_ KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL
iabe_s affixed _n _he _ool Lear_ {ts ar)p_mauon
and lm],,tahons as w!}_l as 1he ::,[ec_fm ootent:ai
f'tazards pecui_af 1o tf_s too
2, GROUND ALL TOOLS
Th_'_ tOOt ___ equip'0@d ',,%qth ;_r'_ cg_DrOW:_d 3
COndUCtO_ COrd and a 3-pronq gtounom_g Wpe
pit_q to h! the proper _roundmg type rece[)tacte
The qT@et_ G_.)ndi.Jctor +n tr_e cord is the _rour++o
mq wire Never connec_ the gr_+_:,_ wire to a !lye
terminal
3. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE
and ah(jnmen_
4. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES
[:Orm _ b,abH Of checkmq _ F_x? lrw]! _'v'< _ncI
adjus_ln_ wrencl_es _rx._ ren]ove(_ _orn tool
5, KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN
Chdtered areas and ben,;hen mw_e a<c_dents
F_oot must no1 be siippery due _O wax o_ saw
dUSl
6. AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT
Drm_ u,_e t_ower tools m damp or we_ locaIions
or expose them to ram Keep work area welt
_Hjhted Provide adequate surrounding work
SDaCe
7. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY
At_ vtsdors Should I)@ kel.)t a safe dmtance horn
work area
8. MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD-PROOF
-- w_{h p(.adiocks, r]'laster S',gqtCheS. or bv r@
mowng sfader keys
9. DON'T FORCE TOOL
It w_!I do the job better arid safer at the fate for
wh<:h it was des_gnecL
10. USE RIGHT TOOL
Don't force toot of attachment to do a job _t was
not designed for.
tl, WEAR PROPER APPAREL
Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckhes or
jewelry _rings, wristwatches) to get caught in
moving parts NONSLIP footwear is recom.
mended. Wear protective hair covering to con-
tain !ong hair. Rot! long sleeves above the
eibow.
12. USE SAFETY GOGGLES (Head Prolection)
Wear safety goggles (must comply with ANSi
2
Z87.1) at a{! times. Everyday eyegiasses only
have ir_pact resistant lenses, they are NOT
saf_,,y 9_asses. Also. use face of dust mask _f
cul!m{:_ operation _s dusty, and ear protectors
WHUGS Or TT1Uf{S) dUi'ir_g extended periods of
opera_ ran.
13. SECURE WORK
Use cla,,r_ps or a v_se to ho!d work when practD
(;a_ It's .safer tf_ar_ us_r_f! your hand, frees both
hands tO operate tooi_
t4. DON'T OVERREACH
K.eep proper foot,rig and baiance at all times.
15. MAINTAIN TOOTS WITH CARE
Keeb tools sharp and clean for best and safest
Derforn_ance. Foitow instructions for !ubricating
and chang_ ng accessories
16. DISCONNECT TOOLS
bef<_re servicing; when changing accessories
such as blades, bits,cutters, etc.
17. AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING
_ake sure switch is in "OFF" posdion before
plugging in.
18. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES
(.}onsull the owner's manual for recommended
accessories Follow the instructions that
accompany the accessories. The use of im-
proper accessories may cause hazards.
19. NEVER STAND ON TOOL
Serious iniury could occur if the toot is f_pped
or if the cutting too_ is accider, taily contacted.
Do not store materials above or near the toot
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 darnaged shouid be carefuily check-
ed to ensure that _t wdi operate properly and
peHorrn its intended function. Check for aligr>
rnent of rr'_oving parts, binding of moving parts_
breakage of parts, r'nount_ng, 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 lea,_e tooi until it comes
to a complete stop.
tooJs
additional safety instructiens for band saw
Safety is a combination of operator common
sense and alertness at aii times when the band
saw is being used.
WARNING: FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, DO NOT
ATTEMPT TO OPERATE YOUR BAND SAW
UNTIL _T IS COMPLETELY ASSEMBLED AND
INSTALLED ACCORDING TO THE iNSTRUC-
TiONS... AND UNTIL YOU READ AND UNDER-
STAND THE FOLLOWING:
PAGE
1. General Safety Instructions for Power Too_s 2
2, Getting To Know Your Band Saw ........... 13
3, Basic Band Saw Operation ................. !5
4o Maintenance .............................. 16
.
Stability of Machine.
Your band saw must be bolted securely to a
work ben, cir. In addition, if there is any tend-
ency for the band saw to tip over or move
during certain operations such as cutting
_ong heavy boards, bolt your workbench to
the floor.
6_
Location
This band saw is intended for indoor use
only.
7.
Protection: Eyes, Hands, Face, Ears, Body
a. Aiways wear safety goggles that comply
with ANSI Z87.1. Wear a face shield if oper-
ation is dusty. Wear ear plugs or muffs
during extended periods of operation. Do
not wear gloves, jewelry or watches. Roll
long sleeves above the elbow.
b. Do not cut pieces of material too small to
hold securely by hand.
c. Avoid awkward hand positions where a
sudden slip could cause a hand to move
into the blade.
d. Never turn your band saw "ON" before
clearing the table of all Objects (tools.
scraps of wood, etc.) except for the work-
piece and related feed or support devices
for the operation planned.
e. Make sure the blade runs downward to-
ward the table, Always adjust tracking
wheel correctly so that the blade does not
run off the wheels.
f. Always adjust blade tension correctly.
g ALWAYS adjust the upper blade guide and
blade g_;ard to just clear the workpiece to
protect the operator, to keep blade break-
age to a minimum, and to provide maxi-
mum support for blade.
h. When cutting a large piece of material,
provide additional support at table height.
i. Hoid the work firmly against the tabie.
j. Do not feed the material too fast while cut-
ting. Oniy feed the material fast enough so
that the blade will cut. Keep fingers away
from the blade.
k. 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
must lay flat on the table and not be per-
mitted to rock while being cut.
]. Use caution when cutting off round materi-
al such as dowet rods. or tubing, They have
a tendency to roll while being cut causing
the blade to "bite". Always clamp round
material to a miter gauge, or provide
equivalent support.
m. When backing up the workpiece, the blade
may bind in ttle kerf (cut) ... this is usually
caused by sawdust clogging up the kerr or
because the blade comes out of the
guides. If this happens:
1. Turn off the band saw. .. remove plug
from power source outtet...remove
cover from band saw. insert a screw-
driver or wedge in the kerf ... rotate the
wheels by hand while backing up the
workpiece.
n. Never leave the band saw work area with
the power on, before the machine has
come to a complete stop. or without re-
moving and storing the switch key.
o. Never operate band saw with cover remov-
ed.
p. Do not perform layout, assembly, or setup
work on the table while the biade is T,-noving.
q. Turn saw "off" and remove plug from pow-
er supply outlet before installing or remov-
ing an accessory.
r. Use only RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES
listed on page 16.
3
additional safety instructions for band saw
.
Should any part of this band saw be m_ssing,
bend. or fail in any way, or any electrical
component fai! to perform properly, shut off
power switch and remove plug from power
supply outlet. Replace damaged, missing,
and/or failed parts before resuming opera-
tion.
_ J _ __ _ ..............
WARNING: DO NOT ALLOW FAMILIARITY GAINED FRO_ FREQUENT USE OF YOUR BAND SAW TO
BECOME COMMONPLACE. ALWAYS REMEMBER THAT A CARELESS FRACTUON OF A SECOND IS
SUFFICIENT TO INFLICT SEVERE INJURY.
9. Think Safety.
Safety is a combination of operator common
sense and alertness whenever the band saw
is in operation.
10. This band saw is designed to cut wood and
woed like products only.
I 1
The 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 beginning power tool
operation. Safety Goggles are available at Sears
retail or catalog stores.
READ AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS APPEARING ON THEJNSTRUCTION PLATE ON
THE FRONT OF THE BAND SAW:
! D,O_I_JGER '1 FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY:
READ AND UNDERSTAND OWNER'S MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING THIS MACHINE:
1, ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GOGGLES PER ANSI 7.87.1 AT ALL S, MINIMIZE INJURY POTENTIAL OF CONTACT WITH BLADE
TIMER WHEN OPERATING THIS MACHINE. BY KEEPING FINGERS A SAFE DISTANCE AWA'L
2. BE POSAT1VE THE SAW BLADE iS NSTALLEO PROPERLY-- 6, MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE WORKPIECE AT ALL TIMES--
TEETH POeRTING DOWNWARD TOWARD THE TABLE-- HOLD FIRMLY AGAINST THE TABLE.
BEFORE OPERATING MACHINE. 7. BE ATTENTIVE TO THIN CUT-OFF PIECES HITTING END OF
3. ME SURE BLADE TENSION, BLADE GUIDES AND THRUST SLOT IN iNSERT, OR JAMMING IN SLOT. ALLOW BLADE TO
BEARINGS ARE PROPERLY ADJUSTED BEFORE OPERATING STOP BEFORE REMOVING JAMMED PIECE.
MACHINE
4. ALWAYS ADJUST UPPER GUIDE SO THAT IT JUST CLEARS _.._ _,÷._
WORKPIECE
f| DIRECT DRIVE
EJANI:3 SAW
motor speci ications
requirements
and electrical
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 qualified 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. BF
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.
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 outlet.
GROUND!NG LUG
SCR_:W \
-- _ 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.
3-PRONG
PLUG
GROUNDING
i
\
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.
PR0i'4G
PROPERLY
GROUNDED
3-PRONGOUTLET
The use of any extension cord will cause some
loss of power. To keep 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.
Extension Cord Length Wire Size A.W.G.
Up to 100 Ft. 16
100 - 200 Ft. 14
200 - 400 Ft. 10
contents
CONTENTS
POWER TOOL WARRANTY .................... 2
GENERAL SAFETY iNSTRUCTIONS FOR
POWER TOOLS .............................. 2
ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
FOR BAN D SAW ............................. 3
MOTOR SPECIFICATIONS AND ELECTRICAL
REQUIREMENTS ............................. 5
UNPACKING AND CHECKING CONTENTS ..... 6
ASSEMBLY
Mounting Band Saw to Workbench ............ 7
Clamping Band Saw to Workbench ............ 8
Installing the Table ........................... 8
Installing the Blade .......................... 9
Tensioning the Blade ........................ 10
Tracking the Blade .......................... 11
Adjusting the Table Square to Blade ......... 11
Adjusting Upper Blade Guide
Assembly .................................. .12
Adjusting Upper Blade Guides ............... 12
Adjusting Upper Thrust Bearing ............. 12
Adjusting Lower Blade Guide
Assembly .................................. 12
Adjusting Lower Blade Guides ............... 12
Drive Belt Tension .......................... 13
Adjusting Table .............................. 13
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR BAND SAW
Tension Adjustment Knob ................... 14
Cover Knobs ................................ 14
Blade Guides ............................... 14
Tension Lock Knob ......................... 14
Guide Bar Lock Knob ....................... 14
Table Lock Knobs ........................... 14
Bevel Scale ................................. 14
On-Off Switch .............................. 14
BASIC BAND SAW OPERATION
Sawing ..................................... 15
MAINTENANCE .............................. 16
Lubrication ................................. 16
RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ............. 16
TROUBLESHOOTING ........................ 17
REPAIR PARTS .............................. 18
unpackin and checking contents
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COMBINATION SQUARE
MEDIUM SCREWDRIVER
1/2 NCH WRENCH
#2 PHILLIPSSCREWDRIVER
COMBINATIONSQUAREMUST BETRUE
DRAWLIGHT
LINEON BOARD
ALONG[HiS EDGE _,
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 AN D OPERATIONAL INSTRUCTIONS.
Model 113.244510 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.
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.
STRAIGHTEDGEOF
BOARD3/4" THICK
THIS EDGEMUSTBE
PERFECTLYSTRAIGHT
SHOULDBE NOGAPOROVERLAPHEREWHEN
SQUAREiS FLIPPEDOVERINDOTTEDPOSITION
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