Craftsman 113244580 Owner’s Manual

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owner's

manual

Model No.

113,244580

TwoWheel

9 Inch Band Saw

Serial

Number Model and serial numbers

may be found at the rear of

the base. You should record both

model and serial number in a safe place for future use.

FOR YOUR

SAFETY

READ ALL

INSTRUCTIONS

CAREFULLY

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL. 60179 U.S.A.

Part No. SP5872

SE/ Uq S/CRAFTSMAN

TWO WHEEL

9 INCH BAND SAW

• assembly

• operating

• repair parts

Printed inTaiwan

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., D/817 WA Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

Safety Instructions For Band Saw

Safety Signal Words:

DANGER: means if the safety information is not followed someone will be seriously injured or killed.

WARNING: means if the safety information is notfollowed someone could be seriously injured or killed.

CAUTION: means if the safety information is not followed someone may be injured.

Before Using The Saw:

ous, permanent injury, do not plug the saw in until

I WARNING: to avoid mistakes that could cause seri- I

the following steps have been completed.

• Completely assemble and align saw (see "Assembly" and "Alignment" section within).

• Learn the use and function of the ON-OFF switch,

table bevel and bevel lock knob, blade guides, backup

bearings and blade guard.

• Review and understand all safety instructions and operating procedures inthis manual.

• Review the maintenance methods for this saw.

• Find and read all the warning labels found on the front of the saw (shown below).

When Installing or Moving the Saw:

Avoid dangerous environment.

• Use the saw in a dry, indoor place protected from rain.

• Keep work area well lighted.

To avoid injury from unexpected saw movement.

• Put the saw on a firm level surface where there is plenty of room to handle and properly support the

workpiece.

• Support the saw so the table is level and the saw does not rock.

• Bolt the saw to the floor or work surface. Saw may slip, walk or slide while cutting long or heavy boards.

• Turn saw off and unplug cord before moving the saw.

To avoid injury from electrical shock.

• Make sure your fingers do not touch the plug's metal prongs when plugging in or unplugging the saw.

• Never stand on tool. Serious injury could occur if the tool tips or you accidentally hit the cutting tool. Do not store any items above or near the tool where anyone might stand on the tool to reach them.

Before Each Use:

Inspect your saw.

• To avoid injuryfrom accidental starting, turn the switch

off, unplug the saw, and remove the switch key before changing the setup, removing covers, guards or blade.

• Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving

parts, breakage of parts, saw stability, and any other

conditions that may affect the way the saw works.

• If any part is missing, bent or broken in any way, or any electrical part does not work properly, turn the saw off

and unplug the saw.

• Replace damaged or missing parts before using the

saw again.

• Maintain tools with care, Keep the saw clean for best and safest performance. Follow instructions for lubri- cating.

• Remove adjusting keys and wrenches. Form a habit of checking for and removing keys and adjusting wrenches from table top before turning iton.

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To avoid injury from jams, slips, thrown pieces or

broken blades.

Inspect your blade.

• Choose the right blade size, style and cutting speed for

the material and the type of cutting you plan to do,

• Use only recommended accessories. Consult this

owners manual for recommended accessories. Follow the instructions that come with the accessories. The

use of improper accessories may cause risk of injury to persons.

• Make sure the bladeteeth pointdownward,toward the table.

• Make sure the blade guides and thrust bearings are

properly adjusted.

• Make sure the blade tension is properly adjusted.

• Make sure the bevel clamp is tight and no parts have excessive play.

• To avoid accidental blade contact, minimize blade breakage and provide maximum blade support, always adjust the upper blade guide and blade guard to just

clear the workpiece.

Inspect your work area.

• Keep work area clean.

• Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents. Floor

must not be slippery from wax or sawdust.

• To avoid burns or other fire damage, never use the saw near flammable liquids, vapors or gases.

Plan Your Work.

• Use the right tool. Don't force tool or attachment to do

a job it was not designed to do.

• Use this band saw to cut only wood, wood like prod- ucts and plastics.

CAUTION: To avoid blade breakage, fire or other damage to the saw, never use this band saw to cut

metals,

• To avoid injury from accidental contact with moving

parts, don't do layout, assembly, or set up work on the saw while any parts are moving.

• Avoid accidental starting. Make sure switch is "OFF"

before plugging saw into a power outlet.

• Plan ahead to protect your eyes, hands, face and ears.

Dress for safety

• Any power saw can throw foreign objects into the eyes.

This can cause permanent eye damage. Wear safety goggles (not glasses) that comply with ANSI Z87.1 (shown on package). Everyday eyeglasses have only impact resistance lenses. They are not safety glasses.

Safety goggles are available at Sears retail stores. Glasses or goggles not in compliance with ANSI Z87.1 could seriously hurt you when they break.

WEAR YOUR

; Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties or jewelry

(rings, wrist watches). They can get caught and draw

you into moving parts.

• Wear nonslip footwear.

• Tie back long hair.

• Roll long sleeves above the elbow.

• Noise levels vary widely. To avoid possible hearing damage, wear ear plugs or muffs when using saw for

hours at a time.

• For dusty operations, wear a dust mask along with the safety goggles.

Inspect your workpiece.

Make sure there are no nails or foreign objects in the part of the workpiece to be cut.

Use extra caution with large, very small or awkward

workpieces:

• Use extra supports (tables, saw horses, blocks, etc.)

for any workpieces large enough to tip when not held down to the table top.

• Never use another person as a substitute for a table extension, or as additional support for a workpiece that

is longer or wider than the basic saw table, or to help feed, support or pull the workpiece.

•When cutting irregularly shaped workpieces, plan your

work so it will not slip and pinch the blade. A piece of

molding for example, must lie flat or be held by a fixture

or jig that will not let it twist, rock or slip while being cut.

• Properly support round material such as dowel rods, or tubing. They tend to roll during a cut, causing the blade

to "bite". To avoid this, always use a "V" block or clamp the work to the miter gage.

• Cut only one workpiece at a time.

• Clear everything except the workpiece and related support devices off the table before turning the saw on.

Plan the Way You Will Hold the Workpiece

From Start To Finish.

• Do not hand hold pieces so small that your fingers will go under the blade guard. Use jigs or fixtures to hold

the work and keep your hands away from the blade.

• Secure work. Use clamps to hold work when practical. It's often safer than using your hand, and frees both hands to operate the tool.

• Don't overreach. Keep good footing and balance.

Safety Instructions for Band Saws (continued)

Whenever Sawblade Is Moving:

WARNING: Don't let familiarity (gained from fre-

quent use of your band saw) cause a careless mis- take. Always remember that a careless fraction of a second is enough to cause a severe injury.

• Before starting your cut, watch the saw while it runs. If

it makes an unfamiliar noise or vibrates a lot, stop immediately. Turn the saw off. Unplug the saw. Do not

restart until finding and correcting the problem.

• Before removing loose pieces from the table, turn saw off and wait for all moving parts to stop.

Keep Children Away.

• Keep all visitors a safe distance from the band saw.

• Make sure bystanders are clear of the band saw and workpiece.

Don't Force Tool.

• Let the blade reach full speed before cutting.

• It will do the job better and safer at its designed rate.

• Feed the workpiece into the saw only fast enough to let the blade cut without bogging down or binding.

Before freeing jammed material.

• Turn switch "OFF".

• Unplug the saw.

• Wait for all moving parts to stop.

• Remove switch key.

When backing up the workpiece, the blade may bind

in the kerr (cut). This is usually caused by sawdust clogging up the kerf or because the blade comes out of the guides. If this happens:

• Turn saw "OFF"

• Wait for all moving parts to stop.

• Remove switch key.

• Unplug the saw.

• Remove band saw cover.

• Stick flat blade screwdriver or wedge into the kerf.

• Turn the upper wheel by hand while backing up the workpiece.

Before Leaving the Saw.

• Turn the saw off.

• Wait for all moving parts to stop.

• Unplug the saw.

° Make workshop child-proof.

- Lock the shop.

- Disconnect master switches.

- Remove the yellow switch key. Store it away from children and others not qualified to use the tool.

Glossary Of Terms For Woodworking

Beveling

An angle cutting operation made through the face of the workpiece.

Compound Cutting A simultaneous bevel and miter crosscutting operation Crosscut

A cutting operation made across the width of the work- piece.

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 nonthrough or partial cut.

Leading End

The end of the workpiece which, is pushed into the cut- ting 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 dur-

ing narrow ripping type operations and helps keep the

operator's hands 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 sawblade tooth is bent out-

ward from the face of the blade. Trailing End

The workpiece end last cut by the blade. Workpiece

The item on which the cutting operation is being per- formed. The surfaces of a workpiece are commonly

referred to as faces, ends, and edges. Worktable

The surface on which the workpiece rests while perform-

ing a cutting or sanding operation.

Motor Specifications and Electrical Requirements

Power Supply and Motor Specifications

The A-C motor used in this saw is non-reversibletype, hav-

ingthe followingspecifications:

Maximum Developed H.P. ........................................ 113

Voltage .................................................................... 120

Amperes ................................................................... 2.5

Hertz (Cycles) ........................................................... 60

Phase .................................................................. Single

RPM ...................................................................... 1750

Rotation of Shaft ............................... Counterclockwise

WARNING: To avoid electrocution: Do not let fin- gers 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 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 contact- ing the sawblade.

WARNING: To avoid electrocution or fire, if power

cord is torn or cut, or damaged in any way, have it replaced immediately.

Your unit is for use on 120 volts,and has a plug that looks

like the one below.

9-Prong

Plug

Properly

Grounded

Outlet

Gr;rUnnd_ng

This power tool isequipped with a 3-conductor cord and

grounding type plug listed by Underwriters' Laboratories. The ground conductor has a green jacket and is attached

to the motor at one end and to the ground prong in the attachment plug at the other end. If repair or replacement

of the electric cord or plug is necessary, do not connect the equipment grounding conductor to a live terminal.

This plug requires a mating 3-conductor grounding type

outlet as shown. This outlet must be installed and

grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordi- nances.

WARNING: To avoid electrocution, if the outlet you

are planning to use for this power tool is of the two prong type, Do Not Remove Or Alter The Ground-

ing 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 electrician replace the Two prong outlet with a properly grounded Three prong outlet.

Grounding Lug

Make Sure This Is

3-Prong Connected to a

Plug Known Ground

Receptacle

Adapter

An adapter, as illustrated, is available for connecting

plugs to 2-prong receptacles.

WARNING: The green grounding lug extending from the adapter must be connected to a perma-

nent ground such as to a properly grounded outlet box. Not all outlet boxes are properly grounded.

If the grounding instructions are not completely under- stood or if you are not sure that your tool or outlet box is properly grounded, check with a qualified electrician.

NOTE: The adapter illustrated is for use only if you

already have a properly grounded 2-prong receptacle.

Motor Safety Protection

NOTE: To avoid motor damage this motor should be blown out or vacuumed frequently to keep sawdust from

interferingwith normal motor ventilation.

1. This tool should be connected to a 120v, 15 amp

branch circuit with a 15 amp fuse or circuit breaker. Failure to use the proper size fuse can result in dam- age to the motor.

2. If the motor fails to start, turn the power switch to the "OFF" position immediately. Unplug the tool. Check the

sawblade to make sure it turns freely. If the blade is free, try to start the motor again. If the motor still does

not start, refer to the "Motor Troubleshooting Chart".

3. If the motor suddenly stalls while cutting wood, turn the power switch off, unplug the tool and free the blade

from the wood. The motor may now be restarted and the cut finished.

4. Frequent "blowing" of fuses or tripping of circuit break- ers may result if:

a. Motor is overloaded - Overloading can occur if you

feed too rapidly.

b. Low Voltage - Although the motor is designed for

operation on the voltage and frequency specified on the motor nameplate, normal loads will be handled safely on voltages not more than 10% above or

below the nameplate voltage. Heavy loads, however, require voltage at motor terminals equals the volt-

age specified on nameplate.

c. Improper or dull blades are used.

Motor Specifications and Electrical Requirements (continued)

5. Motor troubles may be traced to loose or incorrect con- nections, overload, reduced input voltage (such as

small size wire in the supply circuit) or to overly long supply circuit wire. Always check the connections, the

load and the supply circuit whenever motor fails to per-

form satisfactorily. Check wire size and length with the Wire Size Chart as follows.

Wire Sizes

NOTE; Make sure the proper extension cord is used and is in good condition.

The use of any extension cord will cause some loss of

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

Table of Contents

Safety Instructions For Band Saw ................................. 2

Safety Signal Words: ................................................. 2

Before Using The Saw: .............................................. 2

When Installing or Moving the Saw: .......................... 2

Before Each Use: ....................................................... 2

Plan Your Work .......................................................... 3

Dress for safety.......................................................... 3

Plan the Way You Will Hold the Workpiece From

Start To Finish ......................................................... 3

Whenever Sawblade is Moving .................................. 4

Before Leaving the Saw............................................. 4

Glossary Of Terms For Woodworking ............................ 4

Motor Specifications and Electrical Requirements ........ 5

Power Supply and Motor Specifications .................... 5

Motor Safety Protection ............................................. 5

Wire Sizes .................................................................. 6

Table of Contents ........................................................... 6

Unpacking and Checking Contents ............................... 7

Tools Needed ............................................................. 7

Unpacking .................................................................. 7

List of Loose Parts ..................................................... 8

Assembly ....................................................................... 9

Installing the Table ..................................................... 9

Installing the Blade .................................................. 10

Alignment (Adjustments) ............................................. 11

Tensioning the Blade ............................................... 11

Tracking the Blade ................................................... 11

Adjusting Upper Blade Guard Assembly ................. 12

Aligning the Table Square to the Blade .................... 12

Adjusting the Blade Guides and Back-Up Bearing .. 13

Adjusting Motor Belt Tension ................................... 14

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

mine the minimum wire size (A.WG.) extension cord.

Use only 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong grounding type plugs and 3-pole receptacles which

accepts the tools plug.

Extension

Cord Length

110-120V

0 - 25 Ft. 18

26 - 50 Ft. 16

Mounting the Band Saw .............................................. 14

Mounting Band Saw to Workbench ......................... 14

Clamping Band Saw to Workbench ......................... 15

Mounting Band Saw to Accessory Legset

Cat. No. 9-22244 ................................................... 15

Legset Mounting Holes for Band Saw ..................... 15

Getting to Know Your Band Saw ............................ 16-17

Safety Instructions for Basic Band Saw Operation ...... 18

Before Using the Saw: ............................................. 18

When Installing or Moving the Saw: ........................ 18

Before Each Use: .................................................... 18

Plan Your Work ........................................................ 18

Dress For Safety ...................................................... 19

Plan the Way You Will Hold the Workpiece From

Start To Finish; ...................................................... 19

Whenever Sawblade is Moving ............................... 19

Before Leaving the Saw........................................... 19

Basic Band Saw Operations ........................................ 20

General Cutting ....................................................... 20

Circle Cutting ........................................................... 20

Relief Cuts ............................................................... 20

Maintenance ................................................................ 21

Tires ....................................................................... 21

General Maintenance .............................................. 21

Motor ...,................................................................... 21

Lubrication ............................................................... 21

Sears Recommends the Following Accessories ......... 21

Troubleshooting........................................................... 22

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

Motor ....................................................................... 23

Repair Parts ................................................................ 24

A.W.G.

Unpacking and Checking Contents

Tools Needed

Tools required for assembly and alignment:

• #2 Phillips screwdriver

• Adjustable wrench.

• Combination Square

#2 Phillips Screwdriver

Combination Square Must be True

Straight Edge of

Draw Light Board 3/4" Thick Line on Board This Edge Must be

6" Adjustable Wrench

Combination Square

Unpacking

WARNING: To avoid injury from unexpected start-

ing or electrical shock, do not plug the saw in until

all assembly and alignment steps are complete. The power cord must remain unplugged whenever

you are working on the saw.

Unpacking and Checking Contents

1. Separate all "loose parts" from packaging materials and check each item with "Table of Loose Parts" to

make sure all items are accounted for, before discard- ing any packing material.

WARNING: 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 are installed correctly.

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is Flipped Over in Dotted Position

2. Sometimes small parts get lost in packaging materials.

Do not throw away any packaging untilyour saw is put together. If you are missing a part, check packaging

before contacting Sears.

Unpacking and Checking Contents (continued)

List of Loose Parts

NOTE: Before beginning assembly, check that all parts

are included. If you are missing any part, do not assem- ble the saw. Contact your Sears Service Center to get the

missing part. Sometimes small parts can get lost in pack- aging material. Do not throw away any packaging until

saw is put together. Check packaging for missing parts before contacting Sears. A complete parts list "Repair

Parts" is at the end of the manual. Use the list to identify

the number of the missing part. The following parts are included:

Item

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

Owners Manual................................................... 1

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

Blade................................................................... 1

Loose Parts Bag ................................................. 1

Containing the following parts:

F Wing Nut 1/4-20 .................................................. 1

G Screw, Truss Hd. 1/4-20 x 3/4 ............................. 1

H Washer 1/4 ......................................................... 1

J Wrench, 1/8" Hex"L" ......................................... 1

K Screw, Flat head 1/4-20 x 7/8 ............................. 3

L Nut hex 1/4-20 .................................................... 3

M Lockwasher 1/4................................................... 3

N Key Switch .......................................................... 1

P Screw 3/16-24 x 3/8 ......................................... ,..1

R Indicator .............................................................. 1

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Assembly

WARNING: For your own safety, never connect

plug to power source outlet until all assembly

steps are complete, and you have read and under- stood the safety and operational instructions.

From the

Item No.

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Installing the Table

Get table from among loose parts.

1. Place table with insert onto trunnion and align holes in the table to those in the trunnion. Use the three 1/4-20

fiat head screws, three 1/4 Iockwashers and the three

open end or an adjustable wrench.

loose parts find the following items:

Description Qty

1/4-20 x 7/8" Flat head screws ...................... 3

1/4-20 Hex nuts ............................................. 3

1/4 Lockwasher ............................................. 3

1/4-20 x 3/4 Truss head screw....................... 1

1/4-20 Wing nut ............................................. 1

1/4 Washer .................................................... 1

Switch Key ..................................................... 1

1/8" He× "L" Wrench ...................................... 1

3/16-24 x 3/8 Screw ....................................... 1

Indicator ......................................................... 1

Table w/Insert (not pictured) .......................... 1

Sawblade (not pictured)................................. 1

1/4-20 he× nuts to secure table. Tighten nuts with an

2. Loosen the table lock knob and turn the table tilt knob

to change the angle of the table. Ifthe table is loose or too tight, adjust the hex head boltwith an open end or

an adjustable wrench until firm, smooth table tiltopera- tion is achieved.

3. Assemble the bevel indicator to the saw frame using

the 3/16-24 x 3/8 screw.

"Hex Head

Bolt

Table

Knob

Bevel

Indicator

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