Craftsman 315.214770 User Manual
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
9 in. BAND SAW
Model No.
315.214770
WARNING; To reduce the risk of injury,
the user must read and understand the
operator’s manual before using this product.
Customer Help Line: 1-800-932-3188
Sears, Roebuck and Co., 3333 Beverly Rd., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA
Visit the Craftsman web page:
983000-577
8-04
www.sears.com/craftsman
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Warranty.......................................................................................................................................................................... 2
Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................................... 2
Genera! Safety Rules....................................................................................................................................................3-4
Symbols...................................................................................................................................................................................5-6
Electrical.....................................................................................................................................................................................7
Glossary of Terms......................................................................................................................................................................8
Features................................................................................................................................................................................9-10
Tools Needed..................................................................................................................................................................11
Loose Parts List............................................................................................................................................................. 11
Assembly.................................................................................................................................................................. 12-18
Operation.................................................................................................................................................................. 18-20
Maintenance........................................................................................................................................................................21-22
Troubleshooting........................................................................................................................................................................23
Exploded View and Parts List.................................................................................................................................................. 24
Parts Ordering/Service................................................................................................................................................Back Page
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN TOOL
If this CRAFTSMAN tool fails to give complete satisfaction within one year from the date of purchase, RETURN IT TO
THE NEAREST SEARS STORE OR SEARS SERVICE CENTER IN THE UNITED STATES, and Sears will repair it, free
of charge.
If this CRAFTSMAN tool is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty applies for only 90 days from the date
of purchase.
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 817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
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This tool has many features for making its use more pleasant and enjoyable. Safety, performance, and dependability
have been given top priority in the design of this product making it easy to maintain and operate.
WARRANT
INTRODUCTIO
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES
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WARNING: Read and understand all instruc
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tions. Failure to foliow all instructions listed below,
may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious
personal injury.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
■ KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read the operator’s
manual carefully. Learn the applications and limitations
as wei as specific potential hazards related to this tool.
■ GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK by
preventing body contact with grounded surfaces.
For example: pipes, radiators, ranges, refrigerator
enclosures.
■ KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order. Never
operate the too! with any guard or cover removed.
Make sure all guards are operating properly before
each use.
■ REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES.
Form habit of checking to see keys and adjusting
wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on.
■ KEEP THE WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered work
areas and work benches invite accidents.
■ DO NOT USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS. Do
not use power tools near gasoline or other flammable
liquids, in damp or wet locations or expose them to
rain. Keep work area well lighted.
■ KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. All visitors
should wear safety glasses and be kept a safe distance
from work area.
■ MAKE WORKSHOP CHILDPROOF with padlocks,
master switches, or by removing starter keys.
■ DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL It will do the job better
and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
■ USE THE RIGHT TOOL. Do not force the tool or
attachment to do a job for which it was not designed.
■ USE THE 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
cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of
power and overheating. A wire gage size (A.W.G.) of at
least 16 is recommended for an extension cord 25 feet
or less in length. If in doubt, use the next heavier gage.
The smaller the gage number, the heavier the cord.
■ WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear loose
clothing, neckties, or jewelry that can get caught in the
tool’s moving parts and cause personal injury. Nonslip
footwear is recommended when working outdoors.
Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.
■ ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE
SHIELDS. Everyday eyeglasses have only impact-
resistant lenses; they are NOT safety glasses.
■ SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work
when practical. It’s safer than using your hand and it
frees both hands to operate tool.
■ DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times.
undersized
MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp
and clean for best and safest performance. Follow
instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
DISCONNECT ALL TOOLS. When not in use, before
servicing, or when changing attachments, blades, bits,
cutters, etc., all tools shouid be disconnected from
power source.
REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL
STARTING. Be sure switch is off when plugging in.
USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consult the
operator’s manual for recommended accessories. The
use of improper accessories may cause risk of injury.
NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could occur
if the tool is tipped or if the blade is unintentionally
contacted.
CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of
the too!, a guard or other part that is damaged should
be carefully checked to determine 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 affect its operation. A guard or other part that
is damaged must be properly repaired or replaced by
an authorized service center to avoid risk of personal
injury.
DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work into a blade or
cutter against the direction or rotation of the blade or
cutter only.
NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED.
TURN POWER OFF. Do not leave toot until it comes to
a complete stop.
DO NOT ABUSE CORD. Never carry tool by the cord
or yank it to disconnect from receptacle. Keep cord
from heat, oii, and sharp edges.
PROTECT YOUR LUNGS. Wear a face or dust mask if
the cutting operation is dusty.
PROTECT YOUR HEARING. Wear hearing protection
during extended periods of operation.
BLADE COASTS AFTER TURN OFF.
KEEP TOOL DRY, CLEAN, AND FREE FROM
OIL AND GREASE. Always use a clean cloth when
cleaning. Never use brake fluids, gasoline, petroieumbased products, or any solvents to dean tool.
INSPECT TOOL CORDS AND EXTENSION CORDS
PERIODICALLY and, if damaged, have repaired by a
qualified service technician. Stay constantly aware of
cord location and keep it well away from the rotating
wheel.
NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE.
Normal sparking of the motor could ignite fumes.
USE ONLY OUTDOOR EXTENSION CORDS with
approved ground connection that are intended for use
outdoors and so marked.
BE SURE THE BLADE PATH IS FREE OF NAILS.
Inspect for and remove nails from lumber before
cutting.
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES
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AVOID AWKWARD OPERATIONS AND HAND PO
SITIONS where a sudden slip could cause your hand
to move into the blade. ALWAYS make sure you have
good balance.
ALLOW THE MOTOR TO COME UP TO FULL SPEED
before starting a cut to avoid binding or stalling.
DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT TURN IT
ON AND OFF. Have defective switches replaced by an
authorized service center.
REPLACEMENT PARTS. All repairs, whether electrical
or mechanical, should be made by a qualified service
technician at an authorized service center.
WHEN SERVICING USE ONLY IDENTICAL RE
PLACEMENT PARTS. Use of any other parts may
create a hazard or cause product damage.
KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM CUTTING AREA. Do
not hand hold pieces so small that your fingers go
under the blade guard. Do not reach underneath work
or in blade cutting path with your hands and fingers
for any reason.
NEVER CUT MORE THAN ONE PIECE AT A TIME or
stack more than one workpiece on the saw table at a
time.
FIRMLY CLAMP OR BOLT the saw to a stable, level
workbench or table. The most comfortable table height
is approximately waist height.
DO NOT FEED THE MATERIAL TOO QUICKLY. Do
not force the workpiece against the blade.
USE ONLY CORRECT BLADES. Use the right blade
size, style, and cutting speed for the material and the
type of cut. Blade teeth should point down toward the
table.
BEFORE MAKING A CUT, BE SURE ALL ADJUST
MENTS ARE SECURE.
ALWAYS SUPPORT LARGE WORKPIECES while
cutting to minimize risk of blade pinching and kick
back. Saw may slip, walk, or slide while cutting large or
heavy boards.
DO NOT REMOVE JAMMED CUTOFF PIECES until
biade has stopped.
NEVER START THE TOOL when the blade is in con
tact with the workpiece.
NEVER TOUCH BLADE or other moving parts during
use.
I BEFORE CHANGING THE SETUP, REMOVING COV
ERS, GUARDS, OR BLADES, unplug the saw and re
move the switch key.
I KEEP BLADES CLEAN, SHARP, AND WITH SUFFI
CIENT SET. Sharp blades minimize stalling and kick
backs.
I ALWAYS TURN OFF SAW before disconnecting it to
avoid accidental starting when reconnecting to a power
source.
I DO NOT OPERATE THIS TOOL WHILE UNDER THE
INFLUENCE OF DRUGS, ALCOHOL OR ANY MEDI
CATION.
I STAY ALERT AND EXERCISE CONTROL Watch
what you are doing and use common sense. Do not
operate tool when you are tired. Do not rush.
I MAKE SURE WORK AREA HAS AMPLE LIGHTING
to see the work and that no obstructions will interfere
with safe operation BEFORE performing any work us
ing the saw.
I SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to them fre
quently and use them to instruct other users. If you
loan someone this tool, loan them these instructions
also.
I MAINTAIN PROPER ADJUSTMENT OF BLADE TEN
SION, BLADE GUIDES, AND THRUST BEARINGS.
I ADJUST UPPER GUIDE TO JUST CLEAR WORK
PIECE.
I HOLD WORKPIECE FIRMLY AGAINST TABLE.
A WARNING: Some dust created by power sand
“ ing, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction
activities contains chemicals known to cause can
cer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some
examples of these chemicals are:
■ lead from lead-based paints,
■ crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other
masonry products, and
■ 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 those dust masks that are specially designed to
fiber out microscopic particles.
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WARNING: The blade guides have been preset at the factory. These settings are functional for some applications.
We recommend that you check and adjust blade guide settings before first use of the saw. Refer to “ADJUSTING
THRUST BEARINGS, BLADE GUIDE SUPPORT, AND BLADE GUIDES” procedures explained in the ADJUST
MENTS section of this operator’s manual.
ATTENTION
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Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper
interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer.
SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION
V Volts Voltage
A Amperes Current
Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second)
W Watt Power
min Minutes Time
Alternating Current Type of current
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Hq
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.../min Per Minute Revolutions, strokes, surface speed, orbits etc., per minute
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Direct Current Type or a characteristic of current
No Load Speed Rotational speed, at no load
Class II Construction Double-insulated construction
Wet Conditions Alert Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations.
Read The Operator’s Manual
Eye Protection
Safety Alert
No Hands Symbol
To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand
operator’s manual before using this product.
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side
shields and a full face shield when operating this product.
Precautions that involve your safety.
Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in
serious personal injury.
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(g)
No Hands Symbol
No Hands Symbol
No Hands Symbol
Hot Surface
Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in
serious personal injury.
Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in
serious personal injury.
Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in
serious personal injury.
To reduce the risk of injury or damage, avoid contact with
any hot surface.
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The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product.
SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING
DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, wiif
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result in death or serious injury.
SYMBOLS
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WARNING:
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CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may
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CAUTION: (Without Safety Alert Symbol} Indicates a situation that may result in
SERVICE
Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and
should be performed only by a qualified service tech
nician. For service we suggest you return the product to
your nearest AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair.
When servicing, use only identical replacement parts.
WARNING:
The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which
can result in severe eye damage. Before beginning power too! operation, always wear safety
goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full face shield when needed. We recommend
Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields.
Always use eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
result in minor or moderate injury.
property damage.
WARNING: To avoid serious persona! injury, do not
attempt to use this product until you read thoroughly
and understand completely the operator’s manual.
Save this operator’s manual and review frequently for
continuing safe operation and instructing others who
may use this product.
SAVE THESE iNSTRUCTiONS
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ELECTRICA
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EXTENSION CORDS
Use only 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong
grounding plugs and 3-pole receptacles that accept the
tool’s plug. When using a power tool at a considerable
distance from the power source, use an extension cord
heavy enough to carry the current that the tool will draw.
An undersized extension cord will cause a drop in line
voltage, resulting in a loss of power and causing the motor
to overheat. Use the chart provided below to determine
the minimum wire size required in an extension cord. Only
round jacketed cords listed by Underwriter’s Laboratories
(UL) should be used.
'"'Ampere rating (on tool faceplate)
0-2,0 2.1-3.4 3.5-5.0 5.1-7.0 7.1-12,0 12.1-16,0
Cord Length Wire Size (A.W.G.)
25' 16 16 16 16 14 14
50' 16 16 16 14 14 12
100' 16 16 14 12 10
**Used on 12 gauge - 20 amp circuit.
NOTE: AWG = American Wire Gauge
When working with the tool outdoors, use an extension
cord that is designed for outside use. This is indicated by
the letters “WA” on the cord’s jacket.
Before using an extension cord, inspect it for loose or
exposed wires and cut or worn insulation.
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A WARNING: Keep the extension cord clear of the
working area. Position the cord so that it will not get
caught on lumber, tools or other obstructions while
you are working with a power tool. Failure to do so
can result in serious personal injury.
A WARNING: Check extension cords before each
use. If damaged replace immediately. Never use tool
with a damaged cord since touching the damaged
area could cause electrical shock resulting in serious
injury.
SPEED AND WIRING
The no-load speed of this toot is approximately 3,000
sfpm. This speed is not constant and decreases under
a load or with lower voltage. For voltage, the wiring in a
shop is as important as the motor’s horsepower rating. A
line intended only for lights cannot properly carry a power
too! motor. Wire that is heavy enough for a short distance
will be too light for a greater distance. A line that can
support one power tool may not be able to support two
or three tools.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding
provides a path of least resistance for electric current to
reduce the risk of electric shock. This tool is equipped with
an electric cord having an equipment-grounding conduc
tor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into a
matching outlet that is properly installed and grounded in
accordance with ail local codes and ordinances.
Do not modify the plug provided. If it will not fit the outlet,
have the proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
Improper connection of the equipment-grounding con
ductor can result in a risk of electric shock. The conductor
with insulation having an outer surface that is green with or
without yellow stripes is the equipment-grounding
conductor. If repair or replacement of the electric cord or
plug is necessary, do not connect the equipment
grounding conductor to a live terminal.
Check with a qualified electrician or service personnel if
the grounding instructions are not completely understood,
or if in doubt as to whether the tool is properly grounded.
Repair or replace a damaged or worn cord immediately.
This tool is intended for use on a circuit that has an outlet
like the one shown in figure 1. It also has a grounding pin
like the one shown.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
This tool is powered by a precision built electric motor.
It should be connected to a power supply that is 120
volts, 60 Hz, AC only (normal household current). Do
not operate this tool on direct current (DC). A substantial
voltage drop will cause a loss of power and the motor will
overheat. If the saw does not operate when plugged into
an outlet, double check the power supply.
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GLOSSARY OF TERM
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Anti-Kickback Pawls (radial arm and table saws)
A device which, when property installed and maintained,
is designed to stop the workpiece from being kicked back
toward the front of the saw during a ripping operation.
Arbor
The shaft on which a blade or cutting tool is mounted.
Bevel Cut
A cutting operation made with the blade at any angle
other than 90° to the table surface.
Chamfer
A cut removing a wedge from a block so the end (or part
of the end) is angled rather than at 90°.
Compound Cut
A cross cut made with both a miter and a bevel angle.
Crosscut
A cutting or shaping operation made across the grain or
the width of the workpiece.
Cutter Head (planers and jointers)
A rotating piece of adjustable blades. The cutter head
removes material from the workpiece.
Dado Cut
A non-through cut which produces a square-sided notch
or trough in the workpiece (requires a special blade).
Featherboard
A device used to help control the workpiece by guiding it
securely against the table or fence during any ripping
operation.
FPM or SPM
Feet per minute (or strokes per minute), used in reference
to blade movement.
Freehand
Performing a cut without the workpiece being guided by a
fence, miter gauge, or other aids.
Gum
A sticky, sap-based residue from wood products.
Heel
Alignment of the blade to the fence.
Kerf
The material removed by the blade in a through cut or the
slot produced by the blade in a non-through or partial cut.
Kickback
A hazard that can occur when the blade binds or stalls,
throwing the workpiece back toward operator.
Leading End
The end of the workpiece pushed into the tool first.
Miter Cut
A cutting operation made with the workpiece at any angle
to the blade other than 90°.
Non-Through Cuts
Any cutting operation where the blade does not extend
completely through the thickness of the workpiece.
Push Blocks and Push Sticks
Devices used to feed the workpiece through the saw
blade during cutting operations. A push stick (not a push
block) should be used for narrow ripping operations.
These aids help keep the operator’s hands well away from
the blade.
Pilot Hole (drill presses)
A small hole drilled in a workpiece that serves as a guide
for drilling targe holes accurately.
Resaw
A cutting operation to reduce the thickness of the work
piece to make thinner pieces.
Resin
A sticky, sap-based substance that has hardened.
Revolutions Per Minute (RPM)
The number of turns completed by a spinning object in
one minute.
Ripping or Rip Cut
A cutting operation along the length of the workpiece.
Riving Knife/Spreader/Splitter (table saws)
A metal piece, slightly thinner than the blade, which helps
keep the kerf open and also helps to prevent kickback.
Saw Blade Path
The area over, under, behind, or in front of the blade. As
it applies to the workpiece, that area which will be or has
been cut by the blade.
Set
The distance that the tip of the saw blade tooth is bent (or
set) outward from the face of the blade.
Snipe (planers)
Depression made at either end of a workpiece by cutter
blades when the workpiece is not properly supported.
Throw-Back
The throwing back of a workpiece usually caused by the
workpiece being dropped into the blade or being placed
inadvertently in contact with the blade.
Through Sawing
Any cutting operation where the blade extends completely
through the thickness of the workpiece.
Workpiece or Material
The item on which the operation is being done.
Worktable
Surface where the workpiece rests while performing a
cutting, drilling, planing, or sanding operation.
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FEATURES
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Blade Width...................................................1/8 in. to 3/8 in.
Blade Length
Frame to Blade Capacity
Cutting Thickness Capacity........................................ 3-1/8 in.
Table Size ........................................ 11-3/8 in. x 11-3/8 in.
Table Tilt......................................................................0° - 45°
TRACKING
BLADE GUIDE
LOCK LEVER
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.........9 in.
KNOB
KNOB
59-1/4 in.
BLADE TEiSIOH
ШОВ
Input..
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No Load Speed
Overall Dimensions ........... 19-1/2 in. x 12-1/2 in. x 28 in.
Net Weight
Dust Pori.............................................................. 1-3/4 in.
BLADE TENSION
KNOB
BLADE
GUIDE
SUPPORT
............120 Volt, 60Hz, AC Only, 2.3 Amps
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TRACKING
VIEW WINDOW
3,000 SFPM
LATCH
37 lbs.
BLADE
GUARD
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TABLE LOCK
HANDLE
SCALE
SCALE
INDICATOR
ANGLE
ADJUSTMENT
KNOB
SWITCH
AND
SWITCH KEY
OUST EXHAUST
PORT
AND ADAPTER
Fig. 2
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FEATURES
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KNOW YOUR BAND SAW
See Figure 2.
Before attempting to use this product, famiiiarize yourself
with all operating features and safety rules.
Angle Adjustment Knob
Tilts the saw table for bevel cutting.
Blade Guard
Protects the operator from coming in contact with the
blade.
Blade Guide Support
Helps keep the blade from twisting during operation.
Blade Guide Knob with Lock Lever
Use the blade guide knob and lock lever to adjust the
blade guide assembly to keep the blade from twisting or
breaking. Always lock the blade guide assembly in place
before
Blade Tension Knob
Controls blade tension when changing blades and making
adjustments for various sawing applications.
Dust Exhaust Port and Adapter
A 1-3/4 in. dust exhaust port makes dustless cutting pos
sible by blowing the dust away from the user. Attach the
adapter to the dust exhaust port when using a dust col
lection system or shop vac.
Latch
Easy-open latches allow front cover to be opened for
making adjustments.
turning on the band saw.
Saw Blade
The band saw comes with a standard saw blade installed.
Two extra saw blades are included with the loose parts.
Saw Table
The band saw has a square 11 -3/8 in. aluminum saw table
with tilt control for maximum accuracy. The throat plate,
installed in the saw table at the factory, allows for blade
clearance.
Scale and Scale Indicator
The scale and scale indicator show the angle or degree
the saw table is tilted for bevel cutting.
Switch and Switch Key
Your band saw has an easy access power switch. To lock
in the OFF position, remove the yellow switch key. Place
the key in a location inaccessible to children and others
not qualified to use the tool.
Table Lock Handle
Loosening the table lock handle allows the saw table
to be tilted at different angles. Tightening the table lock
handle locks the saw table in place.
Tracking Knob
Adjusts tracking to keep blade centered on the wheels.
Tracking View Window
The tracking view window makes tracking adjustments
easier to see.
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