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MODEL NO.

113.247210

BAND SAW WITH

LEG SET

MODEL NO.

113.247310

BAND SAW WITH

CABINET

Serial
Number-------------------------­Model and serial numbers

may be found at the
left-hand side of the base.

You should record both

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

CAUTION:

READ ALL
INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY

CRAFTSMAN

12-INCH BANDSAW

• assembly

• operating

• repair parts

Part No. SP5086

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Sold by SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., Chicago. IL 60684 USA

Printed in U,S.A

full one year warranty on craftsman band saw

It wlHiin oiw year from Ihe date of purchase, this Craftsman Band Saw fails due to a defect in material or workmanship,
Sears win repair if, 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., DEPT. 698/731A Sears Tower, Chicago, IL 60684

GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR POWER TOOLS

1. 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 tool.

2. GROUND ALL TOOLS

This tool is equipped with an approved
3-conductor cord and a 3-prong ground! ng type
plug to fit the proper grounding type receptacle.
The green conductor in the cord is the groundi ng
wire. Never connect the green wire to a live
terminal.

3. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE,

in working order, and in proper adjustment and
alignment.

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 towaxorsawdust.

6. AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT

Don't use power tools i n damp or wet locations or

expose 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 CHILD-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, wrist watches) to get caught in
moving parts. Nonslipfootwear 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 muffs) during extended periods of

operation.

13. SECURE WORK

Use clamps or a vise to hold work when practical.
It’s safer than using your hand, and frees both
hands to operate tool.

14. DON’T OVERREACH

Keep proper footing and balance at all times.

15. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE

Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest
performances. Foilow instructions for lubricating
and changing accessories.

16. DISCONNECT TOOLS

before servicing: when changing accessories

such as blades, bits, cutters, etc.

17. AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING

Make sure switch is in “OFF” position before
plugging in.

18. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES

Consult the owner’s manual for recommended

accessories. Followthe instructionsthataccom-

pauy theaccessories. The use of improper accès­sories^may cause hazards.

19. 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.

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 conditions that
may effect its operation. A guard or other part
that is damaged should be properly repaired or
replaced.

21. 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

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 FOLLOWING
STEPS HAVE BEEN SATISFACTORILY
COMPLETED;

1. Assembly and alignment.

2. Learn the function and proper use of the on-off

switch, bevel crank and lock, upper blade guide

■ Always wear safety goggles that bomply
with ANSI Z87.1.

■ Before turning isw on, check and adjust;

a) Blade Tension bj Blade Guides
c) Thrust Bearings

1 DANGER 1 F(

DR YOUR OWN SAFETY:

"Before turnirtg saw on. adjust UPPER

BLADE GUIDE to just clear workpiece.

" Support, fiitture or brace workpiece

firmly »gainst table ao it will not rock

w twist from your hand.

WHEN INSTALLING OR MOVING THE SAW

1. To avoid injury from unexpected saw movement:
a. Place the saw on a firm level surface where

there is plenty of room for feeding the work
piece.

b. Adjust the saw so the table is level and the saw

does not rock.

c. Bolt the saw to the floor if it tends to slip, slide,

or tip overduring operations likecutting long,
heavy boards.

d. Turn saw off and unplug electric cord before

moving the saw to a new area.

2. 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. Replace damaged, missing, or failed parts
before using the saw again.

2. Plan your work to protect your eyes, hands, face,
ears and body.

a. Do not do layout, assembly, or set up work on

the table while the saw is running.

b. Wear safety gogg les (not g lasses) that comply

with ANSI Z87.1 (shown on package). Using
any power tool can result in foreign objects
being thrown into the eyes, which can result in
permanent eye damage. Safety goggles are

and lock knob, lower blade guide, tension adjust
ing knob and tension scale, and blade thrust
bearing adjustment.

3. Read and understand all safety instructions and
operating procedures throughout the manual.

4. Read the following labels which appear on the
top of the band saw and blade guard.

IoawgehI

ALLOW

TOOL TO

STOP

BEFORE

ADJUSTIt4Q

Know This Tool! Read and Understand C

■ Plan hand posttions ao a sudden slip
wcHn'tOHiae injury.

* Turn saw off and wait for Made to stop

before treeing Jammed material.

haner's Manual before Using this Machir>e.

"Turn saw oft, remove switch key, and wait

Made to stop before adjusting saw,

changing Mades or leaving area.

"Maintain Vis'' maximum clearance between

table and sacking belt.

available 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.

c. Fordusty operations, wear a face shield along

with safety goggles.

d. Use extra caution with large, very small, or

awkward 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 require your
finger holding the workpiece to go under
the guard area. Use jigs or fixtures to hold
the work and keep your hands away from
the blade.

3. When cutting irregularly shaped work

pieces, plan your work so it will not pinch

the blade. A piece of molding, for example,

must lay fiat 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. ortubing.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 gage.

e. To avoid risk of hearing damage, wear ear

plugs or muffs during extended periods of
operation.

3

f. To avoid being suddently 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. Toavoid injury from accidental starting, always

unplug saw, turn switch oft and remove switch

key before removing the guard, installing or
removing any blade, accessory or attachment,

or making any adjustments.

h. To avoid slips and jams causing injury:

1. Choosetherightsizeand style blade for the
material and the type of cutting you plan to
do. Use this band saw to cut and sand 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 or
sanding belt tension,

i. 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 locks are tight and

there is no excessive play in any parts.

k. To avoid an electrical shock, make sure your

fingers do not touch the metai prongs on the
plug when installing or removing the plug to or
from a live outlet.

l. Never turn your band saw “ON” before clearing

everything except the workpiece and related
feed or support devices off the table.

a. if 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 causes hand to move into the blade

or the sanding belt.

c. Feed the workpiece only fast enough toletthe

blade cut without bogging down or binding.

d. Before freeing jammed material, turn saw off.

Remove switch key. Remove plug from power
sourceoutlet.Waitforall moving parts to stop.

©.When backing up the workpiece, the blade

may bind in the kerf (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.

2. Unplug saw.

3. Remove switch key.

4. Wait for all moving parts to stop,

5. Remove band saw cover.

6. Stick a flat blade screwdriver or wedge into
the kerf.

7. Turn the upper wheel by hand while backing

up the workpiece.

f. Before removing loose pieces from the table,

turn saw off and wait for all moving parts to

stop.

ACCESSORIES

To avoid injury from untested or improper acces
sories, use only Recommended Accessories list
ed on the Accessory page of this manual.

BEFORE SANDING

1. Keep the table and sanding belt adjusted so the
gap between them is no more than 1/16-inch
wide.

2. To avoid fire, shock, or cause electrical shorts,
do not sand metal. It could ignite the sawdust
inside the saw.

WHENEVER SAW IS RUNNING

WARNING: DO NOT ALLOW FAMILIARITY
(GAINED FROM FREQUENT USE OF YOUR
BAND SAW) TO CAUSE A CARELESS MIS
TAKE. ALWAYS REMEMBER THAT A CARE
LESS FRACTION OF A SECOND IS SUFFI
CIENT TO INFLICT SEVERE INJURY.

table of contents

Page

General Safety Instructions for Power Tools

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Additional Safety Instructions for Band Saw .... 3

Before Using the Saw

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When Installing or Moving the Saw...................3

Before Each Use...............................................3

Before Sanding

Glossary of Terms for Woodworking

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; 5

Electrical Connections..........................................6

Power Supply.................................................. 6

Motor Safety Protection

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Wire Sizes.........................................................7

Unpacking and Checking Contents

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

Table of Loose Parts

Assembly and Alignment ......

Assembling Leg Set (Model 113.247210)
Assembling Cabinet (Model 113.247310)
Mounting the Motor

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8
10
10

11

13

Connecting the Motor..................................... 15

Mounting the Saw to the Cabinet................... 16

Mounting the Saw to the Leg Set................... 16

Page

2
3

Attaching Trim Caps and Trim Ledge
Attaching Handwheel

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Location and Function of Controls

Getting to Know Your Band Saw

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17
17

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18

Installing the Blade......................................... 19

4

Aligning the Blade and Blade Guide
Mounting the Front Table

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Squaring the Blade to the Table

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20
22
22

On-Off Switch............................................... 24

6
7

Tilting Head for Bevel Cut
Adjusting Bevel Lock Knob

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25

Basic Band Saw Operation ............................... 26

Circle Cutting.................................................. 26

Sawdust Collection

Installing Sanding Attachment
Installing the Sanding Belt

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27

27

28

Recommended Accessories.............................. 28

Maintenance................................................... 29

Troubleshooting................................................ 30

Repair Parts

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32

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
supported on the work table.

Gum

A sticky, sap based residue from wood products.

Kerf

The material removed by the blade in a through cut
orthe 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.

Milering

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 opera
tor’s hands are kept well away from the blade.

Resaw

A cutting operation to reduce the thickness of the
workpiece to make thinner pieces.

Resin

A sticky, sap based substance that has dried.

Ripping

A cutting operation along the length of the work
piece.

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 item on which the cutting operation is being

performed. The surfaces of a workpiece or commonly
referred to as faces, ends, and edges.

Worktable

The surface on which the workpiece rests while
performing a cutting or sanding operation.

electrical connections

POWER SUPPLY

Motor Specifications

The A-C motor used in this saw is a capacitor-start,

non-reversibie type having the following specifica

tions;

MODEL NO.MODEL NO.

113.247210 113.247310

Rated H.P.......................1/2 5/8

Maximum

Developed H.P. 1 1-1/8
Voltage

Amperes.........................8.0 8.8

Hertz (Cycles)
Phase
RPM

Rotation of Shaft

WARNING: TO AVOID ELECTRICAL HAZARDS,
FIRE HAZARDS, OR DAMAGE TO THE TOOL, USE
PROPER CIRCUIT PROTECTION. YOUR SAW IS
WIRED AT THE FACTORY FOR 120V OPERATION.
CONNECT TO A120V, 15-AMP, BRANCH CIRCUIT
AND USE A 15-AMP FUSE OR CIRCUIT BREAKER.
TO AVOID SHOCK OR FIRE, IF POWER CORD IS
WORN OR CUT, OR DAMAGED IN ANY WAY,

HAVE IT REPLACED IMMEDIATELY.
IF NOT PROPERLY GROUNDED THIS POWER

TOOL CAN CAUSE ELECTRICAL SHOCK —

PARTICULARLY WHEN USED IN DAMP LOCA
TIONS CLOSE TO PLUMBING. IF AN ELECTRICAL
SHOCK OCCURS THERE IS ALSO THE POTEN
TIAL OF A SECONDARY HAZARD SUCH AS YOUR
HANDS CONTACTING THE SAWBLADE. NOT ALL
OUTLETS ARE PROPERLY GROUNDED. IF YOU
ARE NOT SURE THAT YOUR OUTLET IS PRO
PERLY GROUNDED, HAVE IT CHECKED BY A
QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN.

Your unit has a plug that looks like the one shown
below.

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120 120

60 60
Single Single
3450 3450

Clockwise Clockwise

WARNING: TO MAINTAIN PROPER TOOL GROUND
ING WHENEVER THE OUTLET YOU ARE PLAN
NING 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 AND ALWAYS CON
NECT THE GROUNDING PRONG TO KNOWN
GROUND.

It is recommended that you have a qualified electri
cian replace the two prong outlet with a properly
grounded three prong outlet.

An adapter as shown is available for connecting the

plug to 2-prong receptacles. The green grounding

lead extending from the adapter must be connected
to a permanent ground such as a properly grounded

outlet box.

GROUNDING LUG

WARNING: THE ADAPTER ILLUSTRATED IS FOR

USE ONLY IF YOU ALREADY HAVE A PROPERLY

GROUNDED 2-PRONG RECEPTACLE.

MOTOR SAFETY PROTECTION

CAUTION: To avoid motor damage this motor should

be blown out or vacuumed frequently to keep

sawdust from interfering with normai motor ventila

tion.

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 damage to the motor.

2. If the motor fai Is to start, turn the power switch to
the “OFF” position immediately. UNPLUG THE
TOOL. Check the saw blade 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 Trouble-Shooting 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.

This power tool is equipped with a 3-conductor cord
and ground type plug listed by Underwriters’ Labora
tories. 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 above.

4. Frequent "blowing’’offusesortripping or circuit
breakers may result if;

a. MOTOR IS OVERLOADED - Overloading can

occur if you feed too rapidly.

b. LOW VOLTAGE - Although the motor is de

signed for operation on the voltage and fre
quency specified on the motor nameplate,

normal loads will be handled safely on voltages
not more than 10% above or below the name
plate voltage. Heavy loads, however, require

that voltage at motor terminals equals the

voltage specified on nameplate.

5. Most motor troubles may be traced to loose or
incorrect connections, 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 perform
satisfactorily. Check wire size and length with

the Wire Size Chart below.

WIRE SIZES

The use of any extension cord will cause some loss
of power. To keep this to a minimum and to prevent

unpacking and checking contents

overheating and motor burn-out, use the table below
to determine the minimum wire size (A.W.G.) exten
sion cord. Use only 3-wire extension cords which
have 3-prong grounding type plugs and 3-pole
receptacles which accepts the tools plug.

CAUTION: For circuits that are farther away from
electrical service box, the wire size must be increased
proportionately in order to deliver ample voltage to
the saw motor.

Length of the

Conductor

0 - 25 Ft.

26 - 50 Ft.

51 - 100 Ft.

120 Volte Wire Sixes Required

(American Wire Gage Number)

14
12

8

TOOLS NEEDED

MEDIUM SCREWDRIVER

#2 PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER

3/8" WRENCH
7/16" WRENCH
9/16" WRENCH

3/8" SOCKET
7/16 SOCKET
9/16 SOCKET

1/8" HEX L” WRENCH

5/32" HEX "L” WRENCH

WARNING: TO AVOID INJURY FROM UNEXPECT

ED STARTING 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 mater
ials and check each item with “Table of Loose
Parts ' to make sure all items are accounted for,
before discarding any packing material.

SOCKET WRENCH

COMBINATION SQUARE MUST BE TRUE

STRAIGHT EDGE OF

SHOULD BE NO GAP OR OVERLAP HERE WHEN
SQUARE IS FLIPPED OVER IN DOTTED POSITION

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 COR
RECTLY.

2. Remove front table and front cover first while
saw is being unpacked. To remove the front
cover, pui! the cover at the neck and underside of
throat area.

utipdckifi9 dnd ch6ckiri9 contents

TABLE OF LOOSE PARTS

Model 113.247210 Band Saw comes complete

in one carton and includes steel legs.

ITEM

AA Motor

...............................................

BB Basic Saw Assembly

CC Owners Manual................................

DD Leg...................................................

EE Stiffener, Upper................................

FF Stiffener, Lower................................

HH Trim Cap, L.H...................................

Trim Ledge.......................................

II

Trim Cap, R.H

JJ

KK Loose Parts Bag

containing the following items.
Handwheel Assembly
Sanding Belt 1/2 x 80
Band Saw Blade
Bag of Loose Parts #507655
Bag of Loose Parts #507657
Bag of Loose Parts #507666

DESCRIPTION QTY.

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1 ITEM

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1 AA

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1

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4

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4

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4 HH

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1 II

......

1

....... 1 LL

.......

1

.......

1

.......

1

.......

1

.......

1

.......

1

Model 113.247310 Band Saw comes complete

in one carton and includes a cabinet with a lower
shelf.

DESCRIPTION

Motor

................................

Basic Saw Assembly

BB

Owners Manual

CC

GG Cabinet Assembly

GG

Trim Cap, L.H
Trim Ledge
Trim Cap, R.H

JJ

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Loose Parts Bag

containing the following items.

Band Saw Blade

.................................

Sanding Belt 1/2 x 80..........................

Handwheel Asssembly

.......................

Bag of Loose Parts #507655
Bag of Loose Parts #507666
Bag of Loose Parts #507755

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QTY.

1

1

1

1

1

1
1

LIST OF LOOSE PARTS IN BAG #507657

MODEL 113.247210

(ТЕМ DESCRIPTION QTY.

A Truss Head Screw 1/4-20 x 1/2................. 44

В Lock washer Ext. 1/4................................. 44

C Hex Nut 1/4-20.......................................... 44

D Leveling Foot
E Hex Jam Nut 3/8-16

........................................ 4

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8

(Д 1шт\штш\\там\тш

LIST OF LOOSE PARTS IN BAG #507655

MODEL 113.247210 & 113.247310

ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY.

F Pan Hd. Screw 10-32 x 2

G Hex Nut 10-32

.........................................

........................

1
1

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

I Lo Hd. Screw Cap 1/4-20 x 5/8

J Spacer #10 X 5/16

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K Hex Flange Lock Nut 10-32
L Locking Set Screw 1/4-20 x 1/2

M Wingnut 5/16-18

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2
3
4
3

1

N Pan Hd. Screw 1/4-20x5/8 ...................... 2

B Lockwasher Ext. 1/4

................................

2

C Hex Nut 1/4-20......................................... 2

O Hex Hd. Screw Ty TT 1/4-20 x 5/8

P Pan Hd. Screw Ty BT 1/4 x 1/2

LIST OF LOOSE PARTS IN BAG #507755

..........

...............

4

6

MODEL 113.247310

ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY.

A Truss Head Screw 1/4-20 x 1/2

B Lockwasher Ext, 1/4
C Hex Nut 1/4-20
D Leveling Foot

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.............

30
30
30

4

E Hex Jatn Nut 3/8-16................................. 8

Q Cover

.......................................................

2

м

LIST OF LOOSE PARTS IN BAG #507666

MODEL 113.247210 & 113.247310

ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY.

R Sanding Platen

S Table Alignment Key
T Table Latch
U Belt Tension Stud
V Poly “V" Belt

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1
1

............................................. 2

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1
1

W Poly "V” Pulley......................................... 1

X Table Latch Spring................................... 2

Y Table Alignment Spring

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2

‘NOT SHOWN TO SCALE

assembly and alignment

ASSEMBLING LEG SET

Model 113.247210

From the loose parts bag find the following hard
ware:

ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY.

A Truss Head Bolts 1/4-20 x 1/2
B Lock Washers Ext. 1/4
C Hex Nuts 1/4-20
D Leveling Feet

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...............................

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E Hex Nut 3/8-16............................................ 8

From the loose parts find the following items:

ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY.

DD Legs........................................................... 4

EE Upper stiffeners
FF Lower stiffeners

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Assemble the Leg Set as follows:

1. Attach the four (4) legs to the four (4) upper
stiffeners as shown. Three (3) bolts, washers,
and nuts are required to fasten each end of upper

stiffener to a leg. Hand tighten hex nuts.

2. Attach the four (4) lower stiffeners to the legs.

Two (2) bolts, washers and nuts are required to

hold each end of a lower stiffener in place. Hand
tighten hex nuts.

...................

40
40
40

4

4

4

3. Attach four (4) leveling feet to bottom of each leg

as illustrated. Hand tighten hex nuts.

4, Put leg set in area intended for use of saw. With a

7/16-inch wrench or socket, securely tighten all
bolts. Adjust leveling feet.

WARNING: TO AVOID INJURY FROM UNEXPECT
ED SAW OR WORK MOVEMENT, LEVELING FEET
MUST BE ADJUSTED SO THAT SAW DOES NOT
ROCK.

To Adjust leveling feet so the saw will sit properly:
a. Move saw to desired location.
b. With 9/16-inch wrench loosen bottom nut.

c. Back off top nut by hand.

d. Raise or lower foot by adjusting bottom nut

using 9/16-inch wrench.

e. Snug top nut against inside of leg by hand.

f. Adjust all four feet as necessary then tighten

all four bottom nuts using a 9/16-inch wrench,

LEVELING FOOT

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ASSEMBLING CABINET Model 113.247310

1. Separate all “loose” parts from packing materials
and check each item with “Parts List” to make
sure all items are accounted for before discard

ing any packing material.

From loose parts find the foliowing items;

ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY.

1 Right Side Panel

2 Left Side Panei........................................ 1

3 Lower Shelf

4 Skirt.......................................................... 2

5 Shelf Stiffener.......................................... 1

6 Corner Bracket
7 Spacer

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From loose parts bag find the foliowing hardware:

ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY.

A Screw, Truss Head 1/4-20 X 1/2
B Lockwasher Ext. 1/4

C Nut, Hex 1/4-20...................................... 34

D Foot Leveling

E Hex Nut 3/8-16........................................ 8

R Cover

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1
1

2
2

34
34

4
2

2, After layout of cabinet parts, take the lower shelf

and turn upside down on floor. Small front flange
should be pointing upward.

3. Locate the two (2) corner brackets, four (4) 1/4-

20 X 1/2 truss head bolts, lockwashers, and nuts.
Attach the corner brackets to the front flange in

holes as illustrated. Attach both corner brackets.

Locate the two (2) side panels, one (1) shelf

stiffener, and six (6) 1/4-20x 1/2 truss head bolts,

lockwashers and hex nuts. Place the right side
panel on its back side as iilustrated. Stand up the
lower shelf on the rear flange and line up the
holes on the corner bracket and shelf stiffener
with the holes in the side panel. Mount the bolts

in the three holes and tighten hex nuts with a
7/16-inch wrench or socket. Repeat procedure
for left side panel.

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assembly and alignment

5. Locate the two (2) skirts, eight (8) 1/4-20 x 1/2
truss head bolts, lockwashers and hex nuts.
Assemble the one (1) skirt to the front of the
cabinet through the holes as illustrated.

Stand the cabinet upright and assemble the rear
skirt. Hand tighten nut only at this time.

NOTE: After the saw is mounted to the cabinet,

all the hex nuts should be tightened. This will
allow easy alignment of the mounting holes.

6. Secure rear of shelf to right side and left side
panels using two {2} 1/4-20 x 1/2 truss head
bolts, lockwashers, and hex nuts. Hand tighten
nuts only at this time.

LEFT SIDE

PANEL

,REAR SKIRT

RIGHT SIDE PANEL

FRONT

SKIRT

7. Locate the right and left side spacers, the six (6)
1/4-20 X 1/2 truss head bolts, lockwashers, and
hex nuts. Position the spacer inside the right and
left side panels and fasten in the three holes as
illustrated. Tighten nuts using a 7/16-inch wrench
or socket.

8. Locate the two (2) covers and attach to open ings
in the right and left side panels as illustrated.

9. Locate four (4} leveling feet and eight (8) 3/8-16
hex nuts. Attach the leveling feet to bottom of
side panels in front and rear as illustrated. Hand
tighten hex nuts.

WARNING: TO AVOID INJURY FROM UN
EXPECTED SAW OR WORK MOVEMENT,
LEVELING FEET MUST BE ADJUSTED SO
THAT SAW DOES NOT ROCK.

10. Toadjustlevelingfeetsothesaw will sit properly:
a. Move saw to desired location.
b. With 9/16-inch wrench loosen bottom nut.
c. Back off top nut by hand.

d. Raise or lower foot by adjusting bottom nut

using 9/16-inch wrench.

e. Snug top nut against inside of leg by hand.

f. Adjust all four feet as necessary then tighten

all four bottom nuts using a 9/16-inch wrench.

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assembly and alignment

MOUNTING THE MOTOR

1. Find the following parts:

ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY.

AA Motor........................................................ 1

J Spacer (1/4 O.D. X 5/16)............................. 3

K Flanged Locknut #10-32

M Wing Nut 5/16-18

U Belt Tension Stud...................................... 1

W Motor Pulley w/Set Screw

V Poly “V” Belt

2. Have the band saw positioned on its left side as
unpacked, Topreventscratching the finish, laya
piece of the packing box under the saw.

3. Place the three (3) spacers onto the three motor

studs as shown. Pay attention to where the oil

plug is located. No spacer goes on the fourth
motor stud.

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4

1
1

1

* NOT SHOWN TO SCALE

4. Install the motor pulley onto the motorshaft with
the set screw boss toward the motor. Position the
outer face of the pulley 2-1/4 inches from the end
shield of the motor and tighten the set screw

against the flat side of the motor shaft using a

1/8-inch hex “L” wrench.

5. Place the Poly “V” belt into the motor mount as

shown on the underside of the band saw.

6. Look at the motor mount and find the slot that is
narrower than the other three. When mounting

the motor, the motor stud without a spacer goes

into this slot.

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7. Carefully position the motor so that the poly “V”
belt is around the motor pulley and the tour
motor studs align with the slots in the motor
mount.

8. Push motor studs through and install the flanged
lock nuts to the three (3) motor studs with
spacers. Start the flanged nuts by hand only at

this time.

9. Install the threaded stud through the hole in the
lower leg of the motor mount and over the motor

stud as shown.

10. Install a flanged lock nut onto this motor stud.
Tighten the flanged lock nuts, using a 3/8-inch
wrench, until almost tight.

NOTE: Do not over-tighten the flange nuts. The
motor should slide in the grooves to allow
tensioning of the belt.

11. Install the wing nut on the threaded stud.

12. Check that the poly “V” belt is on both pulleys
being sure that it is centered on each pulley.

13. Check that the pulleys are in line by sighting
down the side of the large pulley to see if it lines
up with the small pulley. If the pul leys are not in
line, loosen the set screw holding the pulley on
the motor shaft and position the pulley. A notch
in the small end of the motor support is provided
for access to the set screw and belt.

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FLANGED LOCK NUT WING NUT

14. Belt tensioning is done by tightening the wing
nut which pulls the motor down. The motor
slides on the three (3) spacers and is locked in
place by the flanged lock nut at the threaded
stud.

Belt tension is important. Over tensioning may
cause vibration while too little tension may allow
the belt to slip under heavy loads.

TIGHTEN FLANGE
NUT AFTER TENSIONING
BELTWITH WING NUT

CONNECTING THE MOTOR

1. Next, the motor cord needs to be wired into the
motor. Coming from the underside of the table
will be a cord with a black, white and green wire.
This is the motor cord.

WARNING: FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, NEVER
PLUG THE SAW IN UNTIL ALL ASSEMBLY
STEPS ARE COMPLETED.

2. Loosen the two screws holding the connector
box cover on the back side of the motor. Swing
the cover open.

3. Install the green ground wire by removing the
green grounding screw and inserting it through
the round metal terminal on the green ground
wire of the motor cord. Reinstall the green screw
into the hole from which it was removed and
tighten securely.

WARNING: TO AVOID ELECTROCUTION,

NEVER CONNECT ANYTHING BUT THE
GROUND WIRE (COLORED GREEN) TO THE

GREEN SCREW.

4. Insert terminal end of WHITE wire on spade
terminal marked T4 on the motor. Push terminal
firmly until seated.

5. Insert terminal end of BLACK wire on spade
terminal marked T1 on the motor. Push terminal
firmly until seated.

6. Close motor connector box being sure that
power cord is seated in the largest strain relief
groove and tighten box cover screws.

7. DO NOT plug in power cord.

TERMINAL

IS

MOUNTING THE SAW TO THE CABINET

1. From loose parts bag find the following hard
ware:

ITEM DESCRtPTION QTY.

A Truss Head Bolts 1/4-20 x 1/2

B Lockwashers External 1/4

C Hex Nuts 1/4-20

.....................................

2. Place saw on cabinet so that holes in bottom of

saw line up with holes in top of cabinet.

3. Install bolts, lockwashers, and nuts as shown.

Tighten securely using a 7/16-inch wrench or
socket. The front two bolts hold the saw, lower
wheel cover, and the cabinet together, install
these bolts from the bottom side.

4. After the band saw has been mounted to the

cabinet, go back and tighten all the nuts that
were previously hand tightened using a 7/16­inch wrench or socket.

.................

.......................

4
4

MOUNTING THE SAW TO THE LEG SET

1. From loose parts bag find the following hardware;

ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY.

A Truss Head Bolts 1/4-20 x 1/2

B Lockwashers External 1/4

C Hex Nuts 1/4-20

.................................

2. Place saw on leg set so that holes in bottom of
saw line up with holes in top of teg set.

3. Install bolts, lockwashers, and nuts as shown.
Tighten securely using a 7/16-inch wrench or

socket. The front two bolts hold the saw, lower
wheel cover and leg set together. Install these

bolts from the bottom side.

4. After the band saw has been mounted to the leg
set, go back and tighten all the nuts holding the
leg set together.

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4
4
4

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ATTACHING THE HANDWHEEL

1. From loose parts bag find one (1) pan head screw
10-32 X 2 and one (1) hex nut. Install the hand

wheel. Reach inside the base to the back side of

the bevel mechanism and put the nut in place.
Hold the nut in place with a finger, install the
screw through the center of the handwheel and
tighten with a phillips screwdriver,

2. Hold the handle and pull the red release button
with your finger to close the handle.

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TENSION ADJUSTMENT KNOB

TILT

SCALE

BEVEL LOCK KNOB

location and function of controls

1

WARNING LABEL

COVER

HANDWHEEL

BACK-UP BEARING

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR BAND SAW

1. Warning Labels.

2. Tensions adjustment knob -Tightening the knob
will increase the tension on the blade. Loosening
it will decrease the tension. Clockwise to tension,
counter clockwise to loosen.

3. Tension Scales- The fractional markings indicate
the correct blade tension for various widths of
blades. For example, when installing a1/4-inch
wide blade, tighten the tension knob until the
pointer is pointing to the 1/4-inch marking.

4. Setting Bevel Angle - Pull the bevel lock knob
and adjust the band saw to the desired angle by
turning the handwheel, then push in the bevel
lock to secure.

5. Blade Guide Adjustment - The guides can be
adjusted in or out for various widths of blades
and locked in place by the set screws.

6. Lateral Blade Guide Adjustment - The guides
can be adjusted sideways and locked in position

by the capscrews to prevent the blade from

twisting during operation.

7. Blade Backup Bearing Adjustment - The thrust

bearings can be adjusted in or out for various
widths of blades and locked in place by the
setscrews.

8. Guide Bar Lock Knob - The upper blade guides
should just clear the workpiece while cutting.

Always adjust the guides before turning on the
band saw and lock the guide bar by tightening

the knob.

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INSTALLING THE BLADE

1. Remove the blade guard by loosening the two (2)
mounting screws with a phillips screwdriver and
lifting the blade guard upward.

2. Loosen the upper blade guide assembly and
lower to approximately 3 inches above rear table
and retighten lock knob. This is necessary to
make adjustments to blade guide and back up
roller bearing.

3. Loosen the two capscrews that lock the upper
blade guides using a 1/8-inch hex “L” wrench

and separate them about 1/8-inch. Repeat the
same step for the lower blade guides.

Loosen the setscrew which locksthe bladeguide

support and push the support all the way back.

Repeat for lower blade guide support.

BLADE GUIDE

CAPSCREWS

UPPER BLADE
GUIDE SUPPORT
SETSCREW

------------------------

BLADE GUIDE
CAPSCREWS

CAUTION: To avoid being scraped, if the blade
should suddenly uncoil, wear safety goggles.
Carefully uncoil the blade holding it at arms
length.

6. Uncoil the blade.

7. Place the blade over the wheels with the teeth
pointing downwards toward the table as shown.
Make sure the blade is between the blade guides
and is in the center of the rubber tires,

NOTE: If the blade will not reach around both

wheels, lower the upper wheel by tu rning the tens! on

knob counterclockwise.

ALIGNING THE BLADE AND BLADE GUIDE ASSEMBLIES

This band saw comes equipped with a 1/4-inch
blade. This band saw can be used with blades of
width from 1/8-inch to 1/2-inch. The alignment steps

must be followed for proper tension, blade guide,

and bearing adjustments for each different blade.

Refer to the blade usage section for the recom

mended blade size for best results during most band

saw operations.

NOTE; It is critical to the life of the blade that the

following steps are followed. Premature blade
breakage will result if these steps are omitted.

1. Turn the tension knob until the tension scale
indicates 1/4-inch position. This will set the

correct tension for a 1/4-inch blade.

WARNING: TO AVOID INJURY FROM UNEX
PECTED STARTING OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK,
DO NOT PLUG THE SAW IN. THE POWER
CORD MUST REMAIN UNPLUGGED WHEN

EVER YOU ARE WORKING ON THE SAW.

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2. Turn the upper wheel by hand a few times and
notice if the blade remains in the center of the tire
on the top wheel.

If the blade moves away from the center of the
tire while you are turning it, the blade is not
tracking properly.

The top wheel shaft is hinged so the blade can be
tracked. Tilt the wheel by turning the tracking
adjustment screw using a medium screw driver.
(See illustration.)

a. If the blade m oves toward the front of the band

saw;
Turn the tracking adjustment screw clockwise

about 1/4 of a turn, as though you were
tightening it.

b. If the blade moves toward the back of the band

saw:
Turn the tracking adjustment screw counter

clockwise about 1/4 of a turn as though you
were loosening it.

c. Check adjustment by turning wheel by hand a

few times. Repeat adjustment if necessary.

tracking adjustment screw

3. The upper and lower blade guides support the
blade and keep it from twisting during operation.

Adjust blade guide support whenever blades are
changed or replaced with a different width.

4. Push the blade guide support toward the blade

and adjust the blade guides so they are about

1/32-inch from the deepest part of the blade

teeth. This deep part is called a gullet. Tighten
the set screw locking the blade guide support.
Turn the upper wheel, by hand, checking the
position of the blade guide support.

NOTE: Letting the blade teeth hit the blade

guides while using the band saw will ruin the

blade. The set of the teeth and the sharpened
edge of the teeth would be damaged. Proper
adjustment of the upper and lower blade guide
assemblies will prevent this from happening.

Repeat procedure for lower blade guide support.

5. Slide the two blade guides evenly against the
sides of the blade. Do not push the blade guides
or pinch the blade guides against the blade.

Rotate the upper wheel by hand so the blade

travels downward. This leaves proper space for

blade. Make sure one guide is not further from
the blade than the other. Tighten both setscrews
with a 1/8-inch hex “L” wrench. Repeat proce
dure for lower blade guides.

NOTE: The backup bearings support the blade

from the rear and will spin when the blade is
pushed against them while you are cutting. As
soon as you stop cutting, the bearings should
stop spinning.

2f

6. To insure the backup bearing is properly sup
porting the blade, push the bearing toward the
blade until it almost touches it. Turn the upper
wheel, by hand, checking the backup bearing to
make sure it is not turning. If the bearing is
turning the blade is too close. Move bearing
slightly away from blade and tighten set screw
with 1/8" hex “L” wrench. Turn upper wheel and

recheck the bearing. Adjust again if necessary.

7. Repeat procedure for lower backup bearing.

8. Turn upper wheel by hand and check the blade

guides and backup bearings to make sure they
are adjusted correctly. Make any readjustments
if necessary.

9. Install blade guard and tighten with Phillips
screwdriver. (See illustration, page 19.)

10. Install the front cover. Rest top edge of cover on
two latch springs along the top edge of back

cover. Swing cover down into position, engaging

the three other latch springs. Push the front

cover into position on the back cover. Check that
the lip on the front cover completely overlaps the
lip on the rear cover.

FRONT COVER

LATCH

SPRING

MOUNTING THE FRONT TABLE

1. Turn front table over. Locate the two (2) latch
springs, two (2) alignment springs, and the four

(4) 1/4-20 X 5/8 hex washer head thread forming

screws.

2. Install the two latch springs on the front table as

illustrated using a 3/8-inch wrench or socket.
Install the two alignment springs on the front

table as illustrated using a 3/8-inch wrench or
socket.

3. Locate the two (2) oval point setscrews 1/4-20 x

1/2 and use an 1/8-inch hex “L” wrench to install
in the two holes, as illustrated, but do not allow
the screws to extend beyond the underside of the
table.

HEX ‘ L" WRENCH

1/4-20 X 5/8

WASHER HEAD
SCREW

ALIGNMENT
SPRING

LATCH SPRING

FRONT TABLE

FRONT TABLE

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Locate the two (2) table latches, two (2) pan head
screws, lockwashers, and hex nuts. Install the
table latches to the front of the base in holes
provided.

Locate the table alignment key and the two (2)
1/4-20 X 1 low head capscrews. Install the key
under the rear table miter gage slot and install

the two screws but do not tighten at this time.

6. Mount the table to the base as follows:
a. Hold the front edge of the table. Position the

rear edge of the table so that the two fiat
springs slip under the two tabs on the rear
table.

b. Line up the miter gage slots in the front and

rear tables.

c. Push the front edge of the table backward and

downward until the table snaps into position.

7. Use a 1/8-inch hex “L" wrench to adjust the two
leveling setscrews to bring the rear edge of the

front table up to the same height as the front

edge of the rear table.

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8. To keepttie miter gage grooves in line, use a flat
blade screwdriver against the head of one of the
low head capscrews in the miter gage groove to
force the table alignment key firmly forward into
the notch in the front table.

9. While holding the alignment key into the notch,
tighten the other capscrew. Remove the screw
driver and tighten the remaining screw. Check
that the miter gage grooves line up.

10. Check the operation of springs and tabs by
removing the front table and reinstalling. Remove
the table by lifting up on two spring tabs under
front edge of the table until springs are free, then
pulling forward.

SQUARING THE BLADE TO THE TABLE

To assure repeatability and accuracy, it is important
to square the blade to the table and adjust the 0°
position stop. This will guarantee that the blade will

return to the square position after the head has been

moved for a bevel cut.

1. Locate the 1/4-20 x 1/2 oval point setscrew and
use an 1/8-inch hex "L” wrench to install it in the
hole located at the left front of the rear table. The
setscrew has a lock patch that will make it hard to
turn.

2. Slide the upper blade guard to its top most
position and tighten knob.

3. Release bevel lock by pulling out bevel lock knob

under left front edge of table.

4. Place a combination square on the table against
the blade. Adjust the position of the blade to the
table by turning the handwheel. When the blade

is flush against the combination square lock the
bevel lock knob. Use a 1/8-inch hex “L” wrench

to set the 0° stop. Turn screw until it makes

contact with the frame.

5. Unlock bevel lock, bevel the blade, then return to
0“ position. Push in bevel lock knob and recheck

blade to make sure it is square to the table.

NOTE: The combination square must be “true”

— see the beginning of the unpacking and
checking contents section tor checking the
combination square procedure.

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■ ■ * M.» ^ ^ jf -

location and function of controls

ON-OFF SWITCH

NOTE: TheOn-Off switch has a locking feature. This

feature is intended to help prevent unauthorized and

possibly hazardous use by children and others.

1. insert yellow key into switch.

2. To turn on, insert finger under end of red switch
lever and puil end out.

3. To turn off switch, push red lever in towards the
base.

4. WARNING: The locking feature provided is to

help prevent unauthorized use of your saw.
Always remove the yellow key and keep it in a
safe place. To remove yellow key, hold thumb on
the end of red lever to keep switch in “Off”
position and pull yellow key straight out.

......a.

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TILTING HEAD FOR BEVEL CUT

1. Unlock bevel lock by pulling out on knob located
under the left front edge of the table.

2. Turn handwheel counter-clockwise to increase
the tilt angle of the blade. The bevel scale printed
on the front cover shows the approximate angle
and is read at table level.

3. Lock the bevel lock by pushing in on knob until it
is fully sealed when desired bevel angle is
reached.

BEVEL SCALE

BEVEL LOCK KNOB

HANDWHEEL

ADJUSTING BEVEL LOCK KNOB

The bevel lock knob is factory adjusted and set. If
after repeated use it becomes necessary to adjust:

1. Pull the bevel lock toward and bevel the band
saw to 25 degrees.

2. Use a 9/16-inch wrench or socket to adjust the
locking nut behind the band saw mounting
frame. Turn nut clockwise to tighten.

3. Recheck bevel lock knob and readjust if neces
sary.

Iffl'TTni

MOUNTING FRAME

BEVEL LOCK

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basic band saw operation

WARNING: FOR YOUR SAFETY, COMPLY WITH
ALL THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ON PAGES 2-4
BEFORE USING THE BAND SAW.

A bandsaw is basically a "curve cutting” machine. It

is not capable of doing inside cutting.

Your Craftsman Band Saw is not only capable of the

usual band saw operations, but it can be converted

into a Sander as well. You can finish wood, certain

compositions and plastics.

It is also used for straight-line cutting operations

such as crosscutting, ripping, mitering, beveling,

compound cutting, and resawing.

CIRCLE CUTTING

1. Adjust the upper guides to just clear the work
piece.

2. Use both hands while feeding the work into the
blade. Hold the workpiece firmly against the
table. Use gentle pressure, and do not force the
work, but allow the blade to cut.

3. The smallest diameter that can be cut out is
determined by the width of the blade. For
example, a 1/4-inch wide blade will cut a mini

mum diameter of approximately 1-1/2-inch (see
chart).

Operation

Recommended Blade Size

Crosscutting
Ripping
Mitering

Beveling

Compound Cutting

Circle Cutting
Resawing
Curve Cutting

BLADE SELECTION GUIDE FOR MINIMUM
CIRCLE CUTTING

(Inches)

1/4, 3/8, 1/2

1/2

1/4, 3/8, 1/2
1/4, 3/8, 1/2
1/4, 3/8, 1/2

See Chart Below

1/2

1/8, 1/4

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SAWDUST COLLECTION

1. There is an opening provided in the rear of the
bottom cover to attach a 2-1/2-inch hose from a
wet/dry vac to control sawdust.

SAWDUST COLLECTION
OPENING

INSTALLING SANDING ATTACHMENT

NOTE; The sanding belt cuts very rapidly. Practice

with some scraps of wood first before you attempt to
sand your actual workpiece.

1. To install the sanding belt and sanding platen,
remove the front table, front cover, blade guard,

and the blade.

2. Use a 1/8-inch hex “L” wrench and remove the
upper and lower right blade guides. The mount
ing screw used for the upper blade guide will be
used to hold the sanding platen in place.

3. Loosen the setscrews that hold the upper and
lower backup bearings in place and push the

bearings all the way back. Tighten setscrews so
bearings will remain.

4. Slide the sanding platen into the blade slot in the
table and fasten to the upper blade guide
assembly where the right blade guide mounts. It

may be necessary to loosen the left blade guide

and slide it backwards until platen is in place.

5. Slide the upper left blade guide towards the
sanding platen and tighten mounting screw

securely.

6. Slide the lower left blade guide towards the
sanding platen until the platen rests 1/8-inch

away from the right edge of the slot in the work
table.

UPPER BACKUP
BEARING SETSCREW

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INoTALLINvi inc SANUINCj dcLI

1. Install the sanding beltandadjusttensiontothe
sandling position. (The letter‘‘S” on the scale.)

2. Rotate the upper wheel by hand (clockwise) to
check the sanding belt tracking. Adjust tracking

if necessary. (Reference the blade tracking sec
tion for tracking procedure.)

3. After tracking the sanding belt if the belt and the

platen do not align loosen the upper blade guide
support and slide the support in or out to align.
Then tighten set screws to hold support and
platen in place. It may also be necessary to adjust
the lower blade guide support to align the blade
guide with the sanding platen.

NOTE: A new sanding belt will stretch with use, so

check the tension often.

recommended accessories

Caster Set for Cabinet
Caster Set for Leg Set

Miter Gauge............................................ 9-29929

Hold-Down Clamp for Miter Gauge
Stop-Rods for Miter Gauge
Rip Fence
Blades and Sanding Belts
Circle Cutting Attachment
Power Tool Know How Handbooks

Radial Saw (includes band saw section) .. 9-2917
Table Saw (includes band saw section)... 9-2918

The recommended accessories listed here are cur
rent and were available at the time this manual was
printed.

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9-22222, 9-22221

........

....................

See Catalog

9-22254

9-29928
9-29924
9-23402

9-23411

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maintenance

WARNING; FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, TURN
SWITCH “OFF” AND REMOVE PLUG FROM POWER
SOURCE OUTLET BEFORE MAINTAINING OR
LUBRICATING YOUR BAND SAW.

Tires

Pitch and sawdust that build up on the tires should
be removed with a stiff brush or scraped off with a
piece of wood.

CAUTION: To avoid damaging Ihe tires do not use a
sharp knife or any kind of solvent.

When the ti res become worn they should be replaced.
When replacing the tires, stretch them around the
wheels but do not glue them on.

ADJUSTING BAND SAW BEVEL TRAVEL

If the band saw will not hold its position when at a
bevel angle, and before the bevel lock is locked, or if
it is difficult to change the bevel angle, an adjustment
is necessary to correct the force required to bevel

the band saw.

To adjust the force required to bevel the band saw,
locate the three (3) capscrews holding the frame to
the motor mount. The capscrews are located in the
recessed area behind the hub of the lower wheel at
the 2 o’clock. 6 o’clock, and 10 o’clock positions. Use
a 3/16-inch hexagonal “L” wrench that has a 4-inch
leg, reach between the spokes of the lower wheel to
the capscrews. Adjust the capscrews equally until
the bevel action is smooth and the saw will hold its
position before the bevel lock is locked.

General Maintenance

Keep your band saw clean. Remove the sawdust

from the inside. Vacuum or blow out frequently.

Do not allow filth to build up on the table, the guides

orthe back-up bearings. Clean them with Craftsman

Gum and Pitch Remover.
CAUTION: Do not immerse the backup bearings in

the gum and pitch remover.

Put a thin coat of paste wax on the table so that the

wood slides easily while cutting.

Light Bulb

To replace the light bulb remove the front cover. Use
a Phillips screwdriver to remove the lens and replace
the bulb. The light bulb is a 25 watt bayonet mount

bulb.

Motor

Frequently blow or vacuum out any sawdust from

the motor. Follow lubrication instruction on the

motor label.

WARNING: TO AVOID EYE INJURY FROM BLOW
ING DEBRIS, WEAR SAFETY GOGGLES WHEN
BLOWING OUT SAWDUST.

WARNING: TO AVOID ELECTROCUTION OR FIRE,
IMMEDIATELY REPLACE A WORN, CUT, OR
DAMAGED POWER CORD.

Lubrication

All of the ball bearings are packed with grease at the
factory. They require no further lubrication.

ADJUSTING THE UPPER BLADE GUIDE TRAVEL

If the upper guide bar will not move up and down
easily or falls when the lock knob is loosened, the
following adjustment should be performed.

1. Remove the Guide Bar Lock Knob and the
washer which is under it.

2. Using a 7/16” socket or wrench, tighten the nut
which is under the washer to just tight.

3. Then loosen the same nut 1 turn.

4. Move the guide bar up and down to check for
smooth movement while still holding its position
when released.

5. Make further adjustments to the nut as required
to get the guide bar to move smoothly and hold

its position when released.

6. Reinstall the washer and Guide Bar Lock Knob.

WIRE CONNECTOR

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trouble shooting

WARMING: FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY,TURN SWITCH “OFF” AND REMOVE PLUG FROM POWER SOURCE
OUTLET BEFORE TROUBLE SHOOTING YOUR BAND SAW/SANDER.

TROUBLE

Blade does not run in

the approximate center

of the upper wheel.
Blade does not run in

the approximate center
of the lower wheel.

Band Saw slows down
when cutting.

Blades breaking.

Blade dulls too quickly.

Band saw vibrates.

PROBABLE CAUSE

1. Not tracking properly.

1. Lo\«er wheel not
positioned correctly on
shaft.

1. Belt too loose.

2. Cutting too small a radius.

3. Dull blade.

4. Overloading motor.

1. Too much tension on
blade.

2. Kink in blade caused by
cutting too small a radius
or turning the material
too fast when cutting.

1. Blade guides set too close
to teeth.

2. Cutting incorrect material.

1. Too much tension on
motor belt.

REMEDY

1. Adjust tracking, see Assembly Section,
“Installing the Blade.”

1. Reposition the wheel by loosening setscrew

and slide wheel in or out to allow blade to run

in center of wheel.

1. Adjust belt tension, see Assembly Section
“Installing and Aligning the Belt.”

2. Stop feeding, and back up the materia! slightly,

until the band saw speeds up.

3. Replace blade.

4. Slow down, trying to cut too fast.

1. Adjust tension. See Getting To Know Your
Band Saw.

2. Use correct cutting technique. See Basic
Band Saw Operation Section.

1. Adjust upper and lower blade guides. See
Assembly Section “Installing the Blade.”

1. Adjust according to “Installing and Aligning

Poly “V” Belt” section.

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TROUBLE SHOOTING — MOTOR

NOTE: Motors used on wood-working tools are particularly susceptible to the
accumulation of sawdust and wood chips and should be blown out or “vacuumed"
frequently to prevent interference with normal motor ventilation and proper
operation of the centrifugaily-operated starting switch.

TROUBLE

Excessive noise.

Motor fails to develop
full power. NOTE:
LOW VOLTAGE: (Power

output of motor
decreases rapidly with
decrease in voltage at

motor terminals. For
example, a reduction of
10% in voltage causes
a reduction of 19% in
maximum power output
of which the motor is
capable, and a reduction

of 20% in voltage causes
a reduction of 36% in

maximum power
output.)

Motor starts slowly
or fails to come up
to full speed.

Motor overheats.

Starting switch in
motor will not operate.

Motor stalls

(resulting in blown
fuses or tripped
circuit breakers).

Frequent opening of

fuses or circuit

breakers.

PROBABLE CAUSE

1. Motor.

1. Circuit overloaded with
lights, appliances and

other motors.

2. Undersize wires or circuit

too long.

3. General overloading of
power company
facilities.

1. Low voltage.

2. Windings burned out
or open.

3. Starting switch not
operating.

1. Motor overloaded.

2. improper cooling (Air

circulation restricted
through motor due to
sawdust accumulation.

1. Burned switch contacts
(due to extended hold-in
periods caused by low line
voltage, etc.)

2. Shorted capacitor.

3. Loose or broken
connections.

1. Starting switch not

operating.

2. Voltage too low to permit

motor to reach operating

speed,

3. Fuses or circuit breakers

do not have sufficient
capacity.

1. Motor overloaded.

2. Fuses or circuit breakers
do not have sufficient
capacity.

3. Starting switch not
operating (motor does not

reach speed).

REMEDY

1. Have motor checked by qualified service
technician. Repair service is available at your

nearest Sears store.

1. Do not use other appliances or motors on

same circuit when using the saw.

2. Increase wire sizes, or reduce length of wiring.

See “Motor Specifications and Electrical

Requirements” section.

3. Request a voltage check from the power

company.

1. Request voltage check from the power
company. Check size of circuit wiring.

2. Have motor repaired or replaced.

3. Blow out sawdust from motor. Have motor

repaired.

1. Feed work slower into blade.

2. Clean out sawdust to provide normal air

circulation through motor. See “Maintenance
and Lubrication” section.

1. Have switch replaced and request a voltage
check from the power company.

2. Have capacitor tested and replace if defective.

3. Have wiring checked and repaired.

1. Have switch replaced.

2. Request voltage check from the power

company.

3. install proper size fuses or circuit breakers.

1. Feed work slower into blade.

2. Install proper size fuses or circuit breakers.
Check that wiring will handle load.

3. Have switch replaced. Blow out sawdust.

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PARTS LIST FOR CRAFTSMAN 12-INCH BAND SAWS

MODELS 113.247210 AND 113.247310

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FIGURE 1

PARTS LIST FOR CRAFTSMAN 12-INCH BAND SAWS

MODELS 113.247210 AND 113.247310

Always order by Part Number - Not by Key Number

FIGURE 1 - DRIVE ASSEMBLY PARTS

Key

No.

1 507830
2

Part

No.

9-26595

Description

Cover, Front w/Label

tBIade, Band Saw
3 41815 Tire
4

816600 Screw, SI. Hd. Set

5/16-18 X 2-1/8

5 STD582062

'Ring, Retaining 5/8
6 41711 Washer, Spring
7 805034

Bearing, Ball

8 816419-2 Wheel, Upper

41812

9

10

STD541431 'Nut, Lock 5/16-18

11

STD551031 'Washer, 21/64 x 5/8 x 1/32

12 816364

Ring, Retaining 1-3/8

Support Assembly,

Upper Wheel

15

816446 Screw, Blade Tension

3/8-16 X 10-1/4
14 816437
15

816350

Knob, Blade Tension
Plate, Support

16 808380-5 Screw, Pan Hd.

Plastite #8 X 3/4
17

816433

18

816453

19 STD533110

Frame
Plate, Pivot Support

'Bolt, Carriage High Strength

5/16-18x1

20 816464
21

816429 Cover, Rear

22

808447-2 Washer, Wave 3/8 x 3/4 x .016

23

60128

24

STD541425 'Nut, Lock 1/4

Latch, Cover

Washer, 17/64 x 5/8 x 1/32

25 805552-20 Washer 17/64 x 1 x 1/16
26 816435
27

816444

28

808335-2
29 STD372252
30

816380 Lens
31

808380-1

Knob, 1/4-20
Socket, Light
Retainer

'Bulb, Light

Screw, Pan Hd.

Plastite No. 6 x 3/8

Key

No.

32
33 816352
34

Part

No. Description

814083-2

★ Nut, Push 5/16

Trunnion

815865-2 Screw, Hex Wash Hd.

1/4-20x5/8

35 816362

Slide Assembly, Lower

(Includes Key #32 & 33)

36

816356 Shaft, Bearing Support

37

816365 Support, Guide

38

STD502502

'Screw Soc. Set 1/4-20 x 1/4
39 808819-1 Ring, Retaining
40

STD315485 'Bearing Ball

41

814083-1

42

816379 Guide, Blade

43 60334

★ Nut, Push 5/16

Screw, Socket Button

Cap No. 10-32x3/4

44

69059
45 STD580103
46 816387
47

STD315238
48

816363 Slide Assembly, Upper
49

816349

Wheel, Drive

'Key, 3/16 Sq, x 15/16

Shaft, Lower Wheel

'Bearing, Ball

Follower
50 816358 Nut, Heavy Square 3/8-16
51 816377 Indicator, Tension
52 STD551037 'Washer, .380 x .750 x ,03
53 816353 Spring, Blade Tension
54

816361

Lock, Slide
55 109093 Bolt. Carriage 1/4-20 x 1-3/4
56

816388 Guard, Blade

57

813786-2 Screw, Pan Cross Hd,

Type “TT” No. 8-32 x 5/8

58

9-22361 tBelt, Sanding 1/2 x 80
59 816368 Platen, Sanding
60

816606 Scale, Bevel

SP5086 Owners Manual (Not Ills,}

'Standard Hardware Item may be Purchased Locally.

tStock Item - May be secured through the Hardware Department

of most Sears Retail Stores or Catalog Order Houses.

★ If this part is removed, discard and replace with a new push nut.

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PARTS LIST FOR CRAFTSMAN 12-INCH BAND SAWS

MODELS 113.247210 AND 113.247310

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PARTS LIST FOR CRAFTSMAN 12-INCH BAND SAWS

MODELS 113.247210 AND 113.247310

Always order by Part Number - Not by Key Number

FIGURE 2 - BASE COMPONENTS

Key

No.

1 816434
2

Part
No. Description

Table, Front 22

806036-2 Screw, Locking Set

Key

No.

Part

No. Description

815935 Screw, Pan Cross Type “BT”

1/4 X1/2

1/4-20 X 1/2 23 63467 Cap, Flag Terminal

3 816421 Table, Rear 24

(Model 113.247210)

4

816420 Table, Rear

(Model 113.247310) 26

5

816423

Cover Base

60419 Screw, Pan Hd.

Plastite No. 8 x 1/2

25 815869 Cap, Trim L.H.

815881 Cap, Trim R.H.
27

507749 Trim, Ledge w/Labei

(Model 113,247210) 28 808380-2 Screw, Pan Hd.

810214-2

6
7

816371
8 816370
9 815865-2 Screw, Hex Washer Hd. 30 816372

10 816442
11

816417 Cover, Bottom

12

816418

13

805589-5 Screw, Pan Hd. 35 815868

14 816441
15

STD541110

16

STD551225 ‘Lockwasher, Ext. 1/4

17

816113 Switch, Locking

18 816403
19

STD511105 ‘Screw, Pan Cross 10-32 x 1/2 40 STD551210 ‘Lockwasher, Int. #10

20 815863
21

STD541025 ‘Nut, Hex 1/4-20

Screw, Low Hd. Cap

1/4-20x5/8 29

STD610805 ‘Screw, Pan Hd.
Key, Table Alignment
Spring, Table Alignment

Type “TT" 1/4-20 x 5/8 31

Spring, Table Latch

816436 Cord, Switch

32

816448 Cord, w/Plug

33 816888 Cord, Motor

Base Assembly

34

169123-12

1/4-20 x 1/2 36 816333-2

Latch, Table

*Nut, Hex 10-32

37

STD522505 ‘Screw, Hex Wash Hd.

38 62204 Clip, Cord

Box, Switch 39
Key, Switch

STD375006

—

507655 Bag of Loose Parts (Not ills.)

Plastite No. 8 x 3/8
Ty AB#8x 1/2

(Model 113.247210 only)

Plate, Cover

Relief, Strain
Relief, Strain
Screw: Pan Hd.

Ty TT 10-32 X 3/8
1/4-20 X 1/2

‘Connector, Wire

‘Standard Hardware Item may be Purchased Locally.

35

PARTS LIST FOR CRAFTSMAN «-'NCH BAND SAWS

MODELS 113.247210 AND 113.247310

36

FIGURE 3

PARTS LIST FOR CRAFTSMAN 12-INCH BAND SAWS

MODELS 113.247210 AND 113.247310

Always order by Part Number - Not by Key Number

FIGURE 3 - BEVEL DRIVE AND MOTOR MOUNT ASSEMBLY PARTS

Key

No.

1 816499

816386

2
3 816381

816384

4

816543

5

816382

6

STD571207

7

815865-2

8

9414202

9

805556-23

10
11 816452

60317

12

816443

13
14 816348

802392-38

15

805562-1

16
17 60208
18 60240

816360

19

816359

20

816465

21

815774-3

22
23 60419

Part

No.

Description

Handwheel Assembly
Knob, Bevel Lock
Pinion, Handwheel
Gear, Handwheel
Cover. Bevel Gear
Shaft. Bevel

*Pin. Roll 1/8 X 3/4

Screw, Hex Washer Hd.

Ty TT 1/4-20 X 5/8
Nut, Lock 3/8-16
Washer, .380 x .750 x .03
Spacer 9/16 x 1/4
Washer, 21/32 x 1 x 1/64
Gear, Segment

Pinion, Bevel Drive

Spacer 1/2x2

Washer, .507 x 1.25 x 125
★ Nut, Push 1/4
★ Nut, Push 3/8

Cam, Bevel Lock

Mount, Bevel Lock

Spacer 1/2 x .59

Rivet 1/4 X 1-1/8

Screw, Pan Hd.

Plastite No 8 x 1/2

Key

No.

24 809372-18
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32 816439-2
33

34 802392-25

35
36
37
38
39
40
41

42
43

44

Part

No.

STD541110
816504
816354-1
816422
STD580103
816389
STD503105

816613

816369
816815

STD541631

816817

816354
816445
STD551012
815992-1

STD551125

STD502605

Description

Screw, Pan Hd. 10-32 x 2

•Nut. Hex 10-32
Support Frame
Washer. Plastic 2.53 x 6 x .03
Mount, Motor

‘Key 3/16 Sq. x 15/16

Pulley, Polyrib 4 in.

‘Screw. Set 5/16-18 X 1/2

Belt, Poly V
Motor
Spacer, Motor Mount

#10 X 5/16
Pulley, Polyrib 1 in.
Stud, Belt Tension

*Nut, Die Cast Wing 5/16 x 18

Nut. Hex Flange Lock 10-32
Washer, Plastic 3.8 x 6 x 03
Bushing, Rubber

•Washer 17/64 x 1/2 x 1/32
Screw, Hex Socket Head

Ty "TT” 1./4-20 X 3/4
'Lockwasher 1/4
’Screw, Soc. Set 1/4-20 x 1/2

•Standard Hardware Item may be Purchased Locally.

★ If this part is removed, discard and replace with new push nut.

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PARTS LIST FOR CRAFTSMAN 12" BAND SAW

IMODEL NO. 113.247310

FIGURE 4 - PARTS LIST 23" CABINET

Always order by Part Number - Not by Key Number

38

Key
No.

1 805589-5
2 815900
3

Part

No.

815887

Description

Screw, Truss Hd. 1/4-20 x 1/2
Skirt 23"
Shelf, Lower 23”

4 817151 Panel Side R.H.

816111

5

STD541025

6

7 STD551225
8 817108

STD541237 *Nut, Hex Jam 3/8-16

9

10 803835-1

815993

11

816063

12

817150

13

507755 Bag of Loose Parts (Not. Ills.)

—

Cover
*Nut, Hex 1/4-20
’Lockwasher, Ext. 1/4

Spacer

Foot, Leveling
Bracket, Corner
Stiffener, Shelf
Panel Side L.H.

^Standard Hardware Item may be Purchased Locally.

PARTS LIST FOR CRAFTSMAN 12" BAND SAW

MODEL NO. 113.247210

FIGURE 5 - PARTS UST LEG SET

Always order by Part Number - Not by Key Number

Key

No.

1 815918
2
3
4 STD541237

5 803835-1

6

7 STD551225

8

— 507498

Part

No.

817105
815909

805589-5
STD541025

Description

Stiffener, Leg
Leg
Stiffener, Lower

‘Nut, Hex Jam 3/8-16

Foot, Leveling

Screw Truss Hd. 1/4-20 x 1/2
‘Lockwasher, Int. 1/4
‘Nut, 1/4-20

Bag of Loose Parts (Not, Ills.)

‘Standard Hardware Item may be Purchased Locally.

39

r

owners

manual

SERVICE

MODEL NO.

113.247210

BAND SAW WITH

LEG SET

MODEL NO.

113.247310

12-INCH BANDSAW

Now that you have purchased your 12-!nch 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.

&2 sure to pro\flde ail pertinent facts v#ien you call or visit

The model number of your 12-inch Band Saw will befound on
a plate attached to your saw, at the left-hand side of the base.

BAND SAW WITH

CABINET

HOW TO ORDER

WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING

INFORMATION:

REPAIR PARTS

PART NUMBER

MODEL NUMBER

113.247210
or

113.247310

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
Ri^ir Parts Distribution Center for handling.

V,

Sold by SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO„ Chicago, IL. 60684 U.SA

Part No, SP5086 Form No. SP5086-3 Printed in U.S.A, 4/89

PART DESCRIPTION

NAME OF ITEM

12-Inch Band Saw

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