Craftsman 137214130 Owner’s Manual
CAUTION:
Before using this Band Saw,
read this manual and folJow
all its Safety RuIes and
Operating instructions
÷ Safety Instructions
÷ installation
÷ Operation
® Maintenance
® Parts List
Sears, Roebuck and Coo, Hoffman Estates, _L 60119 U.SoAo
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SECTION PAGE
Warranty ...................................................................................................................................... 2
Products Specifications ................................................................................................................ 2
Safety instructions ....................................................................................................................... 3
Accessories arid Attachments ........................................................................................................ 6
Ca.:oR Contents .......................................................................................................................... 6
Know Your Band Saw ................................................................................................................... 7
Glossa 5, of Terms ..........................................................................................................................8
Assembly and Adjustments ........................................................................................................... £
Operation .................................................................................................................................... 15
MaiR_eRaRce ................................................................................................................................. 17
Troab_eshooting Guide ..................................................................................................................18
Parts ...........................................................................................................................................20
FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY
If this Band Saw fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within one year of date of purchase,
Sears wi!l at its option repair or replace it free of charge.
Return this Band Saw to a Sears Service Center for repair, or to place oi: purchase for _-eplacement.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may aiso have other rights that may vary from state
to state,
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Dept. 817 WA, Hoffman Estates, tL 60179
GENERAL SAFETY #NSTRUCT1ONS
BEFORE USnNG THE BAND SAW
S_rletyis a combination of common sense, s_ayingalert
and knowing how to use [his Band Saw.
To avoid misIakes that could cause serious injury, do nol
plug the Band Saw in unti! you have read and
understood the following:
1. READ and become familiar with the entire Operator's
Manual. LEARN the tool's application, limitations and
possible hazards.
2. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order.
3_
REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES.
Form lhe habit of checking to see that keys and
adjusting wrenches are removed Irom the tool before
turning ON.
4. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and
benches invite accidents.
5. DON'T USE iN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT.
Don't use power toots in damp or wet Iocalions, or
expose them Io rain. Keep work area we]! tighted.
12.ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION. Any Band Saw
can [hrow foreign objects into Ihe eyes that could
cause permanent eye damage. ALWAYS wear Safety
Goggles (not glasses) lhat comply with ANSI Safety
standard Z87.1 Everyday eyeglasses have only
impacI-resistance lenses. They ARE NOT safety
gfasses. Sal_e[y Goggtes are available at Sears.
NOTE: Glasses or goggles not in compliance with
ANSI Z87,1 could cause serious injury
13.WEAR A FACE MASK OR DUST MASK. Sawing
operation produces dust.
14,SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work
when practical. It's safer than using your hand and it
trees both hands to operate tool.
15.DISCONNECT TOOLS before servicing; when
changing accessories such as blades, bits, cutters,
and [he like.
16.REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL
STARTING. Make sure switch is inOFF position
before plugging in.
17,USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consult the
Operator's Manual for recommended accessories.
The use of improper accessories may cause serious
injury.
Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling and other construction act;vities contains chemicals known
to the state of California, to cause canceq birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals
are:
Lead from feed-based paints
Crysta!line silica from bricks, cement and other masonry products
Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these
chemicals, work in a well-ventilated area and work with approved safety equipment such as dust masks that are specialfy
designed to filter out microscopic particles.
._otor
Power source ......... 120 V, 60 Hz, 3.6Amp., Ac
Speed ...................... 2480FPM (No load)
Speed control .......... Electronic
Horsepower ............ It2HP(Max. Developed)
Cuttip.g Capacity
Throat .................. 9"
Height .................. 3-112"
B_ade
Width .................... I18" to 3/8'
Length .................. 59" to 59_1/2"
Table
Size .................... 12-114" x 11-1t2"
Tilt ...................... 0 ° - 3° Left; 0° ° 45 ° Right
Table Extension ............ Yes, with fence
Extension fence Capacity. !2" Right
Sawdust blower ........................... Yes
Net weight ................................. 30.8 Ibs.
To avoid efectrical hazards, fire hazards, or damage to the
too!, use proper circuit protection. Use a separate electrical
circuit for your toois.
This Band Saw is wired at the factory for I20V operation.
Connect to a 120V, 15 AMP branch circuit and use a 15
Amp time delay fuse or circuit breaker. To avoid shock or
fire, replace power cord immediately if it is worn, cut or
damaged in any way.
6. KEEP CHNLDREN AWAY. All visitors should be kept a
safe distance from work area.
7. MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD PROOF with padlocks,
master switches, or by removing starer keys.
8. DON'T FORCE THE TOOL. It wil! do the job better
and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
9. USE THE RIGHT TOOL. Do not force tool or
attachment to do a job for which it was not designed.
10.USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure your
extension cord is in good condition, When using an
extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to
carry the curren_ your product wil! draw. An
undersized cord wilt result in a drop in line voilage
and in loss of power that wilI cause the tool to
overheaL The table on page 5 shows the con'ect size
to use depending on cord length and nameplate
ampere rating, If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge_
The smafler the gauge number the heavier the cord.
11.WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear Ioose
clothing, gloves, neckties, rings, bracefets, or other
jewelry lhat may get caught in moving parts. Non-slip
footwear is recornmended. Wear protective hair
covering to contain long hair.
18.NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could
occur if the toot is tipped or if the cutting too! is
unintentionally contacted.
lg.CNECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use
of the tool, a guard or other par that is damaged
should be carefully checked [o determine that it will
operate properly and perform its intended function -
check for alignment of moving parts, binding of
moving pads, breakage of parts, mounting, and any
other conditions that may affect its operation. A guard
or other part that is damaged should be propedy
repaired or replaced.
20.NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED.
TURN POWER "OFF". Don't leave too[ until it comes
to a complete slop.
21.DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times.
22.MAINTAIN TOOLS W_TN CARE. Keep tools sharp
and clean for best and safest performance. Follow
instructions for lubricating and changing accessories,
23.DO NOT use power tools in the presence of
flammable liquids or gases.
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24.DO NOT OPERATE the toot if you are under the
influence of any drugs, afcohol or medication that
could affect your ability to use the tool properiy.
25.ALWAYS operate the band saw in a welFventilated
area and provide for proper dust removal, Use dust
collection systems whenever possibIe. Dust
generated from certain materials can be hazardous to
your heatth,
SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR
BAND SAWS
1.
TO AVOID iNJURY from unexpected movement,
make sure the saw is on a firm, level surface,
properly secured to prevent rocking, Make sure there
is adequate space for operaling. Bolt the saw to a
support surface to prevent slipping, walking, or
sliding during operation.
2. TURN the saw OFF and unplug the saw before
moving it.
3. USE THE CORRECT size and sue of blade.
4, USE blades rated at 2480 FPM or greater.
5. MAKE SURE the blade teeth point down and
towards the table.
6.
BLADE GUIDES, SUPPORT BEARINGS, AND
BLADE TENSION must be propedy adjusted to
avoid accidental blade contact and to minimize blade
breakage. 7o maximize blade support, always adjust
the upper blacie guide and blade guard so that it is
I/8 inch above the wed<piece.
7. TABLE LOCK HANDLE should be tight.
8. USE EXTRA CAUTION with large, very small or
awkward workpieces.
9. USE EXTRA SUPPORTS to prevent workpieces
from sliding off the table top. Never use another
person to supper1 the workpiece.
10. WORKPECES must be secured so they don't twist,
rock or slip whiie being cut.
11. PLAN intricate and small work carefully to avoid
pinching the blade, Avoid awkward operation and
hand positions to prevent accidental contact with the
blade.
12.
SMALL PIECES should be secured with jigs or
fixtures. Do not hand hold pieces that are so small
your fingers are under the blade guard.
13,
SUPPORT round work properly (with a V_block or
clamped to the miter gauge) 1oprevent it from rolling
and the blade from biting.
14,
CUT only one workpiece at a time. Make sure the
table is clear of everything except the workpiece and
its guides before you turn the saw on.
15_
ALWAYS WATCH the saw run before each use, If
[here is excessive vibration or unusual noise, stop
immediately. Turn the saw OFF. Unplug it
immediately. Do not start the saw again until the
)roblem has been located and corrected.
16.
TO FREE any jammed material, turn the switch OFF.
Remove the switch key and unptug the saw, Wait for
all moving parts to stop before removing jammed
material.
I7.
DON'T LEAVE the work area until all moving parts
are stopped. To child-proof the workshop, shut OFF:
the power to master switches and remove the switch
key from the band saw. Stere it in a safe place, away
from children,
For your own safety, read the entire instruction manual
before operating the band saw.
1, Wear eye protection.
2. Do not wear gloves, necktie, or loose clothing.
3. Make sure the saw is on a firm level surface and
properly secured.
4. USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.
5. Use extra caution with very large, very small, or
awkward workpieces.
6. Keep hands away from the blade at ati times to
prevent accidental injury,
7. Do not remove jammed cutoff pieces until rise blade
has stopped.
8. Maintain proper adjustment of Made tension, blade
guides and thrusi bearings.
9, Adiust upper guide to just clear the werkpiece,
t0. Hold the werkpiece firmly against the table,
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
iN THE EVENT OF A MALFUNCTION OR
BREAKDOWN, grounding provides a pallq of least
resistance for electric current and reduces the risk of
efectric shock. This tool is equipped with an electric cord
that has an equipment-grounding conductor and a
grounding plug, The plug MUST be plugged into a
matching receptacle that is property installed and
grounded in accordance with ALL local codes and
ordk_ances.
as the current stamped on Ihe motor nameplate.
Running at a lower voltage wilt damage the motor.
This tool is intended for use on a circuit that has a
receptacle like the one illustrated in Figure A,
Figure A shows a %prong electrical plug and receptacle
[hat has a grounding conductor. If a properly grounded
receptacle is no[ available, an adapter (Figure B) can be
used to temporarily connect this plug to a 2-contact
grounded receptacle. The temporary adapter should be
useci only until a properly grounded receptacle can be
installed by a quafified technician. The adapter (Figure B)
has a rigid lug extending from it that MUST be connected
to a permanent earth ground, such as a properly
DO NOT MODIFY THE PLUG PROVIDED. If it wilt not fit
the receptacle, have the proper receptacle installed by a
grouncted receptacle box. The Canadian Electrical Code
prohibits the use of the adapters.
quatifiecl electrician.
CAUTION: In all cases, make certain the receptacle is
IMPROPER CONNECTION of the equipment-grounding
conductor can result in risk of electric shock. The
properly grounded. If you are not sure, have a qualified
electrician check Ihe receptacle.
conductor with green insulation (with or without yeilow
stripes) is timeequipment-grounding conductor, if repair
or reptacemenl of the electric cord or plug is necessary,
DO NOT connect the equipment-grounding conductor io
a five terminal
CHECK with a qualified electrician or service person if
This tool is for indoor use only_ Do not expose to rain or
use in damp locations.
Fig. A
you do not completely understand the grounding
instructions, or if you are not sure the tool is properly
grounded.
USE ONLY 3-WIRE EXTENS{ON CORDS THAT HAVE
3-PRONG GROUNDING PLUGS AND 3-POLE
RECEPTACLES THAT ACCEPT THE TOOL'S PLUG.
REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR WORN CORD
iMMEDIATELY.
Fig. B .... €-_.....
GU_DEUNES FOR EXTENSION CORDS
USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure your
extension cord is in good condition. When using an
extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to
carry the current your product will draw, An undersized
cord will cause a drop in line voltage, resulting in loss of
power and cause overheating. The table below shows
timecorrect size to use depending on cord Iength and
nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next
heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the
heavier the cord.
Be sure your extension cord is property wired and in
good condition, Always replace a damaged extension
cord or have it repaired by a qualified person before
using it_Protect your extension cords from sharp objects,
excessive heat and damp or wet areas.
Use a separate electrical circuit for your tools. This circuit Morethan
must not be tess than # 12 wire and should be protected
with a 15Amp time delay fuse. Before connecting the [ 6
motor to the power line, make sure the switch is in the I 10
OFF position and the electric current is rated the same
__ _ Make Sure This
This tool must be grounded white in use to protect the
operator from electrical shock,
Ampere
o
12
3-Prong Plug
c_rounamg Lug I_-g_C.._
is Connected to a
Known Ground
2-Prong
Receptacle
(When using 120volts only)
Rating [Tota] length of cord in feet
not more than 25' 50' 100'
6 , 18 16 16 14
10 j 18 16 t4. t2
12 "i 16 I6 14 12
16 14 12 not recommended
150'
RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES
UNPACKING AND CHECKING CONTENTS
To avoid iniury:
Use only accessories recommended for this band
saw.
Follow instructions that accompany accessories. Use
of improper accessories may cause hazards.
o Use only accessories designed for this band saw to
avoid injury from thrown broken parts or workpieces.
Do not use any accessory unless you have
completely read the instruction or operator's manual
for that accessory.
Visit your Sears Hardware Departmen[ or see the Sears
Power and Hand Tool Catalog for the foIIowing
accessories:
iTEM
Blade width: 1/8" to 3/8"
Blade length: 59" to 59_1/2"
Carefully unpack [he band saw and all its parts, and
compare against the illustration following. Place the saw
on a secure surface and examine i[ carefully.
To avoid injury from unexpected starting, do not plug
the power cord into a power source receptacle
during unpacking and assembly. This cord must
remain unplugged whenever you are assembling or
adjusting the saw.
o Although compact, this saw is heavy. To avoid back
injury, get help whenever you have to lift the saw.
If any part is missing or damaged, do not plug the
band saw in until the missing or damaged part is
replaced, and assembly is complete.
Upper blade wheel
Blade guard
Upper blade
support bearing
Upper blade guide
ON/OFF
switch
__.__f_._-_-- Blade
Wheel brush
Lower blade
wheel
Band Saw Assembly
Miter Gauge
Table Assembly
Hex. Nut
Hex. Wrench
Bolt
Spring Washer
Blade tension knob
Upper guide lock
knob
Extension Fence
Sawdust blower
Table Extension
Table insert
Miter storage
Work table
-- Motor cord
Motor
Base
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