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

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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

m

.../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

A

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..

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

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

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

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

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

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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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The following tools (not included) are needed for checking adjustments of the saw or for installing the blade:

TOOLS NEEDE

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The following items are included with the tool:

3 mm Hex Key.................................................................. 1

4 mm Hex Key

5 mm Hex Key.................................................................. 1

Miter Gauge.........................................................................1

Saw Table

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

LOOSE PARTS LIS

1

Table Lock Handle.................................................................1

1

SAW BLADES

Washer............................................................................. 1

Saw Blades............................................................................2

Operator’s Manual (not shown)........................................ 1

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SAW TAILE

IITER GAUGE

HEX KEY

(3 mm, 4

mm, 5 mm)

TAILE LOCK HANDLE

WASHER

Fig. 4

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UNPACKING

This product requires assembly.

■ Carefully lift saw from the carton and place it on a level

work surface.

NOTE: This tool is heavy. To avoid back injury, lift with

your legs, not your back, and get help when needed.

■ Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or
damage occurred during shipping.

■ Do not discard the packing material until you have
carefully inspected and satisfactorily operated the tool.

■ The saw is factory set for accurate cutting. After
assembling it, check for accuracy. If shipping has

influenced the settings, refer to specific procedures

explained in this manual.

■ If any parts are damaged or missing, please call

1-800-932-3188 for assistance.

A WARNING: If any parts are missing, do not operate

this tool until the missing parts are replaced. Failure
to do so could result in possible serious personal

injury.

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WARNING: Do not attempt to modify this too!

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or create accessories not recommended for use
with this tool. Any such alteration or modification is
misuse and could result in a hazardous condition

leading to possible serious personal injury.

WARNING: Do not connect to power supply until

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assembly is complete. Failure to comply could result

in accidental starting and possible serious persona!
injury.

MOUNTING THE SAW TABLE

See Figures 5 - 6.

A WARNING: Always make sure the band saw is

securely mounted to a workbench or an approved

work stand. Failure to heed this warning can result in

serious persona! injury.

■ Remove the angle adjustment knob from the side of
the saw housing.

NOTE: Take care when removing the nut and washer

from the center of the angle adjustment knob. There is
a spring in the center that is released after the nut and

washer are removed.

■ Remove the table aligning bolt, washer, and wing nut
from the saw table.

■ Standing at the front of the band saw, slide the saw
table through the slot moving from the right side of the
saw table to the left.

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■ Insert the washer on the threaded end of the table lock

handle. The table lock handle is spring loaded and

is released by pulling the handle away from the saw

housing. Tighten the saw table to the saw housing by
ratcheting the table lock handle clockwise or by finger

tightening the table lock handle.

■ Reattach the angle adjustment knob using the spring,

washer, and nut.

■ Reattach the table aligning bolt, washer, and wing nut
to the saw table.

NOTE: The wing nut goes below the saw table.

MOUNTING BAND SAW TO WORKBENCH

If the band saw is to be used in a permanent location, we
recommend that you secure it to a workbench or other

stable surface. When mounting the saw to a workbench,

holes should be drilled through the supporting surface of

the workbench.

■ Each hole in the saw base should be bolted securely

using bolts, lock washers, and hex nuts (not included).

■ Place band saw on the workbench. Using the saw

base as a pattern, locate and mark the holes where the
band saw is to be mounted.

CLAMPING BAND SAW TO WORKBENCH

See Figure 7.

If the band saw is to be used as a portable tool, it is
recommended that you fasten it permanently to a mount
ing board that can easily be clamped to a workbench or
other supporting surface. The mounting board should be
of sufficient size to avoid tipping of saw while in use. Any
good grade plywood or chipboard with a 3/4 in. thickness
is recommended.

■ Mount saw to board using holes in saw base as a

template for hole pattern. Locate and mark the holes

where the band saw is to be mounted.

■ Follow the last three steps in the section Mounting

Band Saw to Workbench.

If lag bolts are used, make sure they are long enough to
go through holes in the saw base and material the saw is

being mounted to. If machine bolts are being used, make

sure bolts are long enough to go through holes in the saw
base, the material being mounted to, and the lock wash
ers and hex nuts.

NOTE: It may be necessary to countersink hex nuts and

washers on bottom side of mounting board.

■ Drill four holes through the workbench.

■ Place band saw on the workbench aligning holes in the

saw base with the holes drilled in the workbench.

■ Insert all four bolts (not included) and tighten securely

with lock washers and hex nuts (not included).

NOTE: All bolts should be inserted from the top. Install

the lock washers and hex nuts from the underside of
the bench.

Supporting surface where band saw is mounted should

be examined carefully after mounting to insure that no
movement during use can result. If any tipping or walk

ing is noted, secure workbench or support surface before

beginning cutting operation.

Fig. 7

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ADJUSTING BLADE GUIDE ASSEMBLY

See Figure 8.

A WARNING; To avoid persona! injury, maintain proper

adjustment of blade tension, blade guides, and thrust
bearings.

To prevent the blade from twisting or breaking, the blade

guide assembly should always be set approximately 1/8
in. above the workpiece.

■ Turn the lock lever counterclockwise to unlock the

blade guide assembly.

■ As a guide, use a scrap piece of the same wood you

are about to cut to set the height of the blade guide
assembly. Adjust biade guide assembly by turning the

blade guide knob.

■ Lock blade guide assembly in place by turning the lock

lever clockwise.

■ Always lock the biade guide assembly in place before
turning on the band saw.

INSTALLING AND ADJUSTING THE BLADE

See Figures 9-10.

WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety
glasses with side shields to protect your eyes while
uncoiling band saw blades. Failure to heed this

warning could result in a serious eye injury.

■ Loosen and remove the wing nut and table aligning

bolt from the saw table.

■ Remove the saw table before opening the front cover
of the saw housing.

■ Loosen the two set screws that hold the blade guard in

place using the 4 mm hex key provided, then remove

the blade guard.

■ Turn the lock lever counterclockwise to unlock the

biade guide assembly. Turning the blade guide knob
(clockwise raises the blade guide assembly; counter

clockwise lowers it), position the blade guide assembly

about halfway between the saw table and saw housing.

Retighten the lock lever.

■ Release blade tension by loosening the 8 mm hex nut

then turning the blade tension knob counterclockwise,

■ Carefully remove the old blade.

NOTE: The spring on the upper wheel allows the wheel

to be pulled down for easier removal of the blade.

■ Wearing gloves, carefully uncoil the blade at arm’s

length. If the new blade was oiled to prevent rust
ing, it may need to be wiped to keep the oil from your

workpiece. Carefully wipe in the same direction the

teeth are pointing so the rag does not catch on the
teeth of the saw blade.

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NOTE: The blade may need to be turned inside out if

the teeth are pointing in the wrong direction. Hold the

blade with both hands and rotate it inward.

With the teeth of the blade toward the front of the saw
and facing downward, place the blade through the

tower blade guides and around the lower wheel. Puli

down on the upper wheel to place the saw blade on

the wheel.

Slowly turn the upper wheel to the right or clockwise

by hand to center the blade on the rubber tires.

Adjust the blade tension. Check or adjust the blade
tracking.

Adjust both upper and lower blade guides and thrust

bearings. See page 16.
Reattach the saw table and the aligning bolt, washer,

and wing nut. Tighten securely.

Reattach the blade guard.

Close front cover.

ADJUSTING BLADE TENSION

See Figures 10 - 11.

■ Turn off and unplug the saw. Remove the switch key.

■ Before using the band saw, turn the blade tension knob
on the top of the saw clockwise to engage tension.

■ To check tension, raise the blade guide assembly all
the way up to expose the blade.

■ Push the blade to the side with moderate force; the

blade should flex approximately 1/8 in.

NOTE: Adjustments of blade tension can be made at

anytime.

Another method of checking blade tension has to do with
the sound the blade makes when plucked like a guitar
string.

■ Pluck the back straight edge on the coasting side

opposite the blade guides white turning the tension

knob. Sound should be a musical note. Sound
becomes higher pitched as tension increases.

Using either method to check blade tension can be
developed with practice.

■ Never increase blade tension so tight as to completely
compress the spring. When completely compressed,
the spring can no longer act as a shock absorber.

NOTE: Too much tension may cause the blade to

break. Too little tension may cause the blade to slip on

the wheels.

TO INCREASE

TENSION

TRACKING THE BLADE

See Figure 12.

NOTE: Adjust blade tension properly before making

tracking adjustments. Check that the blade guides are not
interfering with the blade.

To Adjust:

■ Open the front cover by releasing the upper and lower

latches. Watch the blade’s position on the upper tire
through the tracking view window as, by hand, you
slowly turn the upper wheel clockwise. If the blade

moves away from the center of the tire, the tracking

must be adjusted.

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SQUARING THE SAW TABLE TO THE BLADE

See Figure 13.

■ Remove the blade guard by loosening the two set

screws with the 4 mm hex key.

■ Turn the lock lever counterclockwise to unlock the
blade guide assembly. Turning the blade guide knob

clockwise, raise the blade guide assembly as far as it

will go. Retighten the blade guide knob.

■ Place a small combination square on the saw table
beside the blade.

■ Loosen the table lock handle and rotate the angle ad

justment knob to tilt the saw table up or down to align
table 90° to blade (0° position). Retighten the table lock

handle.

■ Using an adjustable wrench, adjust the zero stop set
screw until the set screw just touches the saw housing.

■ Check squareness of the saw table to the blade. Make
readjustments if necessary.

■ Loosen screw on scale indicator with a phillips screw
driver and align scale indicator to zero.

■ Tighten all screws securely.

■ Replace the blade guard once the saw table has been
squared.

If the blade has moved left or right of center:

■ Turn the blade tracking knob (clockwise if blade has
moved left and counterclockwise if blade has moved

right) while turning the wheel by hand until the blade

moves back and rides in the center of the tire.

■ Check the position of the blade on the lower tire. The
blade should be completely on the tire. If not, adjust

the tracking until the blade is on both tires.

■ Rotate the upper wheel by hand in a clockwise

direction for a few more turns. Make sure the blade

stays in the same location on the tires. Readjust, if

necessary, until blade is tracking properly.

■ Close front cover and relatch.

NOTE: The 1/8 in. blade may not track property in the

center of the wheel. It may be better to track this blade on

the back half of the upper wheel.

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ADJUSTING THRUST BEARINGS, BLADE

GUIDE SUPPORT, AND BLADE GUIDES

See Figures 14 - 16.

WARNING: Never operate saw without blade guard

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secured in place. To do so could result in possible
serious personal injury.

The upper and lower blade guides and thrust bearings

support the band saw blade during cutting operations.

The adjustment of the guides and bearings should be

checked whenever a different blade is installed.

To Adjust Thrust Bearings:

The thrust bearings support the back edge of the blade

during cutting. The blade should not contact the thrust

bearings when you stop cutting. It is important that both
upper and lower thrust bearings be adjusted equally.

NOTE: The thrust bearing screw is the upper cap screw
located on the right side of the blade guide assembly. It is

the lower cap screw on the right side of the saw housing

below the saw table for the lower bearing.

■ Remove the blade guard by loosening the two set

screws with the 4 mm hex key.

■ Turn the lock lever counterclockwise to unlock the
blade guide assembly. Turning the blade guide knob
(clockwise raises the blade guide assembly, counter

clockwise lowers it), position the blade guide assembly
about halfway between the saw table and saw housing.

Retighten the lock lever.

■ Adjust the thrust bearings first. Using the 4 mm hex

key, loosen the thrust bearing screw.

■ Move the thrust bearing to within 1/64 in. of the blade.
Tighten the thrust bearing screw securely. Repeat this

procedure on the lower thrust bearing located below

the saw table.

■ Replace the blade guard if no additional adjustments

are to be made.

To Adjust Blade Guide Support:

■ Remove the blade guard by loosening the two set

screws with the 4 mm hex key.

■ Adjust the position of the blade guide assembly.

Loosen the bottom screw on the right side of the blade

guide assembly using the 4 mm hex key.

■ Slide the upper blade guide support on the shaft until
the front edge of the blade guides are about 1/64 in.

behind the gullet of the blade. Tighten the screw se
curely. Repeat this procedure for the lower blade guide

support.

■ Replace the blade guard if no additional adjustments

are to be made.
NOTE: The lower blade guide support screw is the top

screw located on the right of the saw housing under

the table.

BLADE GUIDE

SUPPORT SCREW

THRUST

BEARING

SCREW

LOWER BLADE

GUIDE SUPPORT

THRUST BEARING

Fig. 15

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To Adjust Blade Guides;

The blade guides help keep the blade from twisting and

binding. The blade will be ruined if the blade teeth hit the
blade guides while using the band saw. The set of teeth
and the sharpened edge of teeth will be damaged by hit

ting the blade guides. Proper adjustment of the upper and

lower blade guides will prevent this from happening.

■ Remove the blade guard by loosening the two screws
set with the 4 mm hex key.

■ Loosen the two blade guide support screws that lock
the upper blade guides. Slide the two guides to within

1/32 in. of the blade. Do not pinch the blade. Make
sure one guide is not further away from the blade
than the other. Retighten the two blade guide support
screws securely.

■ Replace the blade guard if no additional adjustments

are to be made.

■ Repeat this procedure on the lower blade guides
located under the saw table.

BLADE GUARD REMOVED

FOR CLARIFICATION ONLY

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Fig. 16

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A WARNING; Do not allow familiarity with tools to

““ make you careless. Remember that a careless frac

tion of a second is sufficient to inflict severe injury.
WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety

glasses with side shields when operating tools.

Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown
into your eyes resulting in possible serious injury.

A WARNING: Do not use any attachments or acces-

** sories not recommended by the manufacturer of

this tool. The use of attachments or accessories not

recommended can result in serious personal injury.

APPLICATIONS

This product has been designed only for the purposes

listed below:

■ Scroll cutting and circle cutting of wood and wood
composition products

■ Relief cutting of wood and wood composition products

A WARNING; Before starting any cutting operation,

clamp or bolt the band saw to a workbench. Never

operate the band saw on the floor or in a crouched

position. Failure to heed this warning can result in

serious personal injury.

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BASIC OPERATION OF THE BAND SAW

A band saw is basically a "curve cutting" machine that
can also be used for straight-line cutting operations like
cross cutting, ripping, mitering, beveling, compound cut
ting, and resawing. It is not capable of making inside or
non-through cuts.

This band saw is designed to cut wood and wood compo
sition products only.

Before starting a cut, watch the saw run. If you experience
excessive vibration or unusual noise, stop immediately.
Turn the saw off, remove the switch key, and unplug the
saw. Do not restart until locating and correcting the prob
lem.

CUTTING PROCEDURES

■ Hold the workpiece firmly against the saw table.

■ Use gentle pressure and both hands when feeding the

work into the blade. Do not force the work; allow the

blade to cut.

■ The smallest diameter circle that can be cut is deter
mined by blade width. A 1/4 in. wide blade will cut a

minimum diameter of 1 -1/2 in.; a 1/8 in. wide blade will
cut a minimum diameter of 1/2 in.

■ Keep your hands away from the blade. Do not handle
pieces so small your fingers will go under the blade
guard.

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■ Avoid awkward operations and hand positions where
a sudden slip could cause serious injury from contact
with the blade. Never place hands in blade path.

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

when cutting large, small, or awkward workpieces.

■ Never use a person as a substitute for a table exten
sion or as additional support for a workpiece that is
longer or wider than the basic saw table.

■ When cutting irregularly shaped workpieces, plan your
work so it will not pinch the blade. For example, a
piece of molding must lie fiat on the saw table. Work
pieces must not twist, rock or slip while being cut.

When backing up the workpiece, the blade may bind in
the kerf (cut). This is usually caused by sawdust clogging
the kerf or when the blade comes out of the guides. If this

happens:

■ Wait until the saw has come to a full and complete

stop.

■ Place the switch in the OFF position then remove the

switch key from the switch assembly. Store key in a

safe place.

■ Unplug the saw from the power source.

■ Wedge the kerf open with a flat screwdriver or wooden
wedge.

■ Open front cover and turn the upper wheel by hand

while backing up the workpiece.

relief cuts

Relief cuts are made when an intricate curve (too small a

radius for the blade) is to be cut. Cut through a scrap sec

tion of the workpiece to curve in pattern line then carefully

back the blade out. Several relief cuts should be made for
intricate curves before following the pattern line as sec

tions are cutoff of curve “relieving” blade pressure.

SCROLL CUTTING

For general type scroll cutting, follow the pattern fines by
pushing and turning the workpiece at the same time. Do
not try to turn the workpiece while engaged in the blade

without pushing it, the workpiece could bind or twist the

blade.

REMOVING JAMMED MATERIAL

Never remove jammed cutoff pieces until the blade has
come to a full and complete stop.

■ Place the switch in the OFF position, remove the

switch key from the switch assembly.

■ Unplug the saw from the power source before remov
ing jammed material.

AVOIDING INJURY

■ Make sure saw is level and does not rock. Saw should

always be on a firm, level surface with plenty of room

for handling and properly supporting the workpiece.

■ Bolt saw to the support surface to prevent slipping,
walking, or sliding during operations like cutting long,
heavy boards.

■ Turn saw off, remove switch key, and unplug cord from

the power source before moving the saw.

■ Do not remove jammed cutoff pieces until blade has
come to a full and complete stop.

■ Choose the right size and style blade for the material
and type of cut you plan to do.

■ Make sure that the blade teeth point down toward the
saw table, that the blade guides, thrust bearings, and

blade tension are properly adjusted, that the blade
guide knob is tight, and that no parts have excessive
play.

■ To avoid accidental blade contact, minimize blade
breakage, and provide maximum blade support, al
ways adjust the blade guide assembly to just clear the
workpiece.

■ Use only recommended accessories.

■ With the exception of the workpiece and related sup
port devises, clear everything off the saw table before

turning the saw on.

■ Properly support round materials such as dowel rods
or tubing because they have a tendency to roll during
a cut causing the blade to “bite.” To avoid this, always
use a “V” block or clamp workpiece to a miter gauge.

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

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OPERATIO

BEFORE LEAVING THE SAW

See Figure 17.

■ Wait until the saw has come to a full and complete
stop.

■ Place the switch in the OFF position, remove the switch

key from the switch assembly. Store key in a safe

place.

■ Unplug the saw from the power source.

■ Make workshop childproof.

■ Lock the shop.

LOCKING THE SWITCH

See Figure 17.

■ Wait untif the saw has come to a full and complete

stop.

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SWITCH

KEY

Fig. 17

■ Place the switch in the OFF position, remove the switch

key from the switch assembly. Store key in a safe
place.

TILTING THE TABLE

See Figure 18.

■ Loosen the table lock handle slightly.

■ Turn the angle adjustment knob, tilting the saw table
toward the front of the saw housing until it reaches the
desired angle.

■ Using the scale indicator, check angle markings.

■ Retighten the table lock handle to hold saw table securely

in place.

USING THE MITER GAUGE

See Figure 19.

The miter gauge can be turned 45° to the right or left.

■ Loosen the lock knob on the miter gauge.

■ With the miter gauge in the miter gauge slot, rotate the
gauge until the desired angle is reached on the index

scale.

■ Retighten the lock knob.

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A WARNING: When servicing, use only identical

replacement parts. Use of any other part may create
a hazard or cause product damage.

WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety

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glasses with side shields during power tool operation
or when blowing dust. If operation is dusty, also wear
a dust mask.

GENERAL

Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most

plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of

commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use.

Use clean cloths to remove dirt, carbon dust, etc.

A WARNING: Do not at any time let brake fluids,

gasoline, petroleum-based products, penetrating
oiis, etc. come in contact with plastic parts. Chemi
cals can damage, weaken or destroy plastic which

may result in serious personal injury.

It has been found that electric tools are subject to

accelerated wear and possible premature failure when

they are used on fiberglass boats, sports cars, wallboard,

spackling compounds, or plaster. The chips and grindings

from these materials are highly abrasive to electric too!

parts such as bearings, brushes, commutators, etc.
Consequently, it is not recommended that this tool be
used for extended work on any fiberglass material, wall
board, spackling compounds, or plaster. During any use

on these materials it is extremely important that the tool is

cleaned frequently by blowing with an air jet.

■ Keep your band saw clean.

■ Remove sawdust from the inside frequently.

■ Do not allow pitch to accumulate on the saw table, blade
guides, or thrust bearings. Clean them with gum and pitch

remover.

■ Apply a thin coat of automobile type wax to the saw
table’s top so the wood slides easily while cutting.

LUBRICATION

All of the bearings in this tool are lubricated with a suffi

cient amount of high grade lubricant for the life of the unit

under normal operating conditions. Therefore, no further

lubrication is required.

TIRES

Cleaning tires:

■ Pitch and sawdust accumulates on tires and needs to be
removed with a fine wire brush or a piece of wood. Do
not use a sharp knife or any kind of solvent.

Replacing tires:

■ Open front cover and remove saw blade. See section on
Installing and Adjusting the Blade, page 14.

■ Pry the worn tire away from the wheel carefully.

■ Stretch the new tire around the wheel.

■ Replace the saw blade and close the front cover.

BLADE GUIDES

See Figure 20.

Blade guides may become rounded and worn during use.

■ Unplug the band saw.

■ Remove the blade guides and file or grind flat.

■ Replace blade guides when fifing or grinding has worn

them down and they can no longer be properly secured

in place.

BLADE GUIDE

ASSEMBLY

UPPER BLADE

GUIDE SUPPORT

BLADE GUIDES

SUPPORT SCREW

BLADE GUARD REMOVED

FOR CLARIFICATION ONLY

THRUST
BEARING

THRUST

- BEARING
SCREW

BLADE GUIDE

Fig. 20

WARNING: To ensure safety and reliability, all

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repairs — with the exception of the externally acces
sible brushes — should be performed by a qualified
service technician at a Sears store to avoid risk of
persona! injury.

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MOTOR/ELECTRiCAL

■ Frequently vacuum or blow out sawdust from the mo
tor.

A WARNING: If the power cord is worn, cut or dam

aged in any way, have it replaced immediately by a
qualified service technician. Failure to do so could

result in serious personal injury.

A WARNING: To avoid fire or electrocution, reas

semble electric parts with only identical replacement
parts. Reassemble exactly as originally assembled.

BRUSHES

See Figure 21.

The saw has accessible brush assemblies that should be

periodically checked for wear.

■ Unplug the band saw.

■ Remove the screw and washer then pull the brush off.

■ Place the new brush in the groove with the plastic tabs

under the saw housing.

■ Retighten using the washer and screw.

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DRIVE BELT

See Figures 22 - 23.

A WARNING: To prevent accidental starting that

could cause possible serious personal injury, turn
off the saw, remove the switch key, and unplug the
saw before working on the band saw.

Due to wear or breakage, the drive belt may need to be
replaced. The drive belt is located behind the lower wheel
of the band saw.

■ Unplug the band saw.

■ Remove the saw blade and set it aside. See section on

Installing and Adjusting the Blade, page 14.

■ Remove the nut and washer from the middle of the saw

housing.

■ Pull the lower wheel away from the saw housing.

■ Remove the worn drive belt.

■ Place new drive belt on the pulley. As you slide the pul

ley shaft back into the hole in the saw housing, place

the drive belt over the motor pulley.

■ Replace the nut and washer on the pulley shaft and

retighten.

■ Replace saw blade.

■ Check thrust bearings and blade guides.

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TROUBLESHOOTIN

PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION

Motor will not run. 1. Problem with On-Off switch or

power cord.

2. Motor defective. 2. Do not attempt any repair. Have

Biade does not run in the approximate 1. Not tracking properly,

center of the upper wheel.

Band saw slows down when cutting. 1. Cutting too small a radius. 1. Stop feeding and back up the

1. Have worn parts replaced before

using band saw again.

tool repaired by a qualified service
technician.

1. Adjust tracking. See Adjustments

section, Tracking the Blade.

materia! slightly until the band saw

speeds up.

2. Dull blade. 2. Replace blade.

Blade breaking. 1. Too much blade tension. 1. Adjust tension. See Adjustments

section. Adjusting Blade Tension.

2. Kink in blade caused by cutting too 2. Use correct cutting technique. See
small radius or turning the material section, Operation.
too fast when cutting.

3. Thrust bearings scarred or not

rotating.

3. Replace the thrust bearings. See
Adjusting Thrust Bearings.

Saw is noisy when running. 1. Too much blade tension. 1. Adjust tension. See Adjustments

section. Adjusting Blade Tension.

2. Blade guides and bearings are in
contact with the blade.

Blade will not cut straight. 1. Biade guides and bearings not

properly adjusted.

2. Worn or defective blade. 2. Replace blade.

Blade guides will not stay in position. 1. Biade guide screws have loosened. 1. Tighten blade guide screws

2. Adjust upper and lower blade
guides and bearings. See Adjustments
sections, Adjusting Thrust Bearings,

Blade Guide Support, and Blade
Guides.

1. Adjust upper and lower blade
guides and bearings. See Adjustments
sections, Adjusting Thrust Bearings,

Blade Guide Support, and Blade
Guides.

securely.

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CRAFTSMAN BAND SAW - MODEL NO. 315.214770

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FIGURE A

CRAFTSMAN BAND SAW - MODEL NO. 315.214770

The model number will be found on a plate attached to the housing. Always mention the model number

in all correspondence regarding your band saw or when ordering repair parts.

SEE BACK PAGE FOR PARTS ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS

PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE A

Key Part
No. Number

1 BS90105900

2 089120100014
3 089120100805
4 089120100018
5 089120100026
6 089120100019

7 BS90105800

8 BS90108200

9 089120100900

10 BS90105100
11 BS90105200
12 BS90105300
13 BS90105400
14 089120100700
15 BS90105500
16 089120100025
17 BS90108400
18 BS90108500
19 BS90107400

Description Qty

Table (290 mm x 290 mm x 22 mm)
Throat Plate (38 mm x 38 mm)

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

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

Miter Gauge Assembly............................................................................1

Hex Screw (M5 x 25 mm)

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

Washer (M5 x 9) * **STD851005 .............................................................. 1

Wing Nut (M5)..........................................................................................1

Nut (M6)...................................................................................................2

Bolt (M6)..................................................................................................1

Angie Scale Label....................................................................................1

Bolt (M6 X 16 mm).................................................................................. 4

Spring Washer (M6) **STD852006..........................................................4

Washer (M6 x 12) **STD851006..............................................................4

Trunnion Bracket
Table Locking Handle Assembly

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

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

Washer (M10 x 18) **STD851010...........................................................1

Bevel Knob..............................................................................................1

Spring (1 X 15 x 28L)................................................................................1

Nylon Nut (M6)........................................................................................1

Washer (M6 x 18)....................................................................................1

1
1

1

1
1

* Standard Hardware Item - May Be Purchased Locally

** Available From Div. 98 - Source 980.0

Complete assortment available at your Nearest Sears Retail Store

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CRAFTSMAN BAND SAW - MODEL NO. 315.214770

The model number will be found on a plate attached to the housing. Always mention the model number
in all correspondence regarding your band saw or when ordering repair parts.

SEE BACK PAGE FOR PARTS ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS

PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE B

FIGURE B

Key Part

No. Number Description Qty

1 BS90106800 Motor Assembly
2 BS90104800 * Washer (M8 x 22) **STD851008

3 BS90106700 * Bolt (M8 X 25 mm) ....................................................................... .............2

4 BS90108000 Power Cord (SJP18AWG/3c/6ft)

5 BS90103900 * Screw (M4 X 10 mm Fiat Hd.)............................................................

6 089120100024 Fixing Plate

7 BS90108100 Strain Relief.....................................................................................

8 089120100037 * Star Washer (M4)...............................................................................

9 089120100036 Washer............................................................................................

10 089120100035 * Screw (M4 X 6 mm Pan Hd.)

* Standard Hardware Item - May Be Purchased Locally

** Available From Div. 98 - Source 980.0

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1
2

1
2
1
2
1
1

1

CRAFTSMAN BAND SAW - MODEL NO. 315.214770

The model number will be found on a plate attached to the housing. Always mention the model number
in all correspondence regarding your band saw or when ordering repair parts.

SEE BACK PAGE FOR PARTS ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS

PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE C

FIGURE C

Key

Part

No.

Number Description Qty
1 089120100006 * Hex Socket Head Screw (M5 x 8 mm)

2 BS90102400 Blade Guide.........................................................................................

3 BS90101700 Gear.....................................................................................................

4 BS90101600 Bracket.................................................................................................

5 BS90101500 * Carriage Bolt (M6 x 66 mm)

6 BS90101900 Pin........................................................................................................

7 BS90102000 Guide (B)
8 089120100032 * Hex Socket Head Screw (M5 x 15 mm)

9 BS90102200 Guide (A)..............................................................................................

10 089120100005 * Hex Socket Head Screw (M5 x 12 mm)

11 BS90101800 * Ball Bearing (625ZZ)............................................................................. .............1

12 BS90102300 Upper or Lower Guide Bracket............................................................

13 089120100905 No Hands Label...................................................................................

14 089120100906 Depth Scale Label

* Standard Hardware Item - May Be Purchased Locally

** Available From Div. 98 - Source 980.0

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CRAFTSMAN BAND SAW - MODEL NO. 315.214770

The model number will be found on a plate attached to the housing. Always mention the model number
in all correspondence regarding your band saw or when ordering repair parts.

SEE BACK PAGE FOR PARTS ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS

PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE D

Key Part
No. Number Description Qty

1 BS90100100 * Screw (M4 x 8 mm)...................................................................................9

2 BS90100200 * Washer (M4 x 8) **STD851004

3 089120100001 Hinge..........................................................................................................2

4 089120100002 Cover.........................................................................................................1

5 BS90100500 * Nut (M3)...................................................................................................... 8

6 BS90100600 Retaining Spring.........................................................................................2

7 BS90100700 Clamp Bracket............................................................................................2

8 089120100003 * Screw (M3 x 6 mm)...................................................................................8

9 089120100004 Latch...........................................................................................................2

10 BS90101000 *** Blade (1/4 in. x 59-1/4 in. x 0.012 x 6 TPI)

11 BS90101100 Retaining Ring............................................................................................2

12 BS90101200 Bali Bearing (6200ZZ)................................................................................4

13 BS90101300 Upper Wheel..............................................................................................1

14 BS90101400 Lower Wheel..............................................................................................1

15 089120100010 * Set Screw (M6 x 15 mm)

16 BS90105800 * Nut (M6) **STD840610.............................................................................5

17 089120100028 * Star Washer (M6)......................................................................................3

18 089120100011 * Hex Socket Screw (M6 x 45 mm).............................................................1

19 BS90105300 * Washer (M6x 12) **STD851006..............................................................2

20 089120100027 Spring (2 x 14 x 12L).................................................................................1

21 BS90103400 Special Washer (6 x 20 x 1.5T).................................................................1

22 BS90103500 Shaft...........................................................................................................1

23 BS90103600 Adjusting Plate...........................................................................................1

24 BS90103800 Switch (J-9301)........................................................................................ 1

25 BS90107000 * Nut (M4) "STD840407...............................................................................8

26 BS90103700 Elastic Pin..................................................................................................1

27 BS90108700 Dust Port Adapter (OD63.5 x OD55 mm)..................................................1

28 089120100902 Warning Label............................................................................................1

29 BS90104000 Switch Plate...............................................................................................1

30 089120100031 * Screw (M4 x 12 mm Pan Hd.)

31 089120100008 Aluminum Housing.....................................................................................1

32 BS90104100 Brush..........................................................................................................1

33 BS90104500 Pulley.........................................................................................................1

34 089120100029 * Screw (M5 x 15 mm Flat Hd.)

35 BS90104300 Pulley.........................................................................................................1

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* Standard Hardware Item - May Be Purchased Locally

** Available From Div. 98 - Source 980.0

*** Complete assortment available at your Nearest Sears Retail Store

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CRAFTSMAN BAND SAW - MODEL NO. 315.214770

The model number will be found on a plate attached to the housing. Always mention the model number
in all correspondence regarding your band saw or when ordering repair parts.

SEE BACK PAGE FOR PARTS ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS

PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE D

Key

No.

36 BS90104400 Belt..............................................................................................

37 BS90104600 Shaft............................................................................................

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38 BS90101800 Ball Bearing (625ZZ)..................................................................................1

39 BS90101900 Pin...............................................................................................

40 BS90104800 * Washer (M8 x 22) **STD851008

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41 BS90104900 * Spring Washer (M8) **STD852008...............................................

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42 089120100012 * Bolt (M8 X 22 mm)......................................................................... ..............4

43 BS90104900 Wheel Tire...................................................................................

44 BS90104700 Base

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45 089120100005 * Hex Socket Screw (M5 x 12 mm)............................................

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47 089120100021 Adjusting Knob............................................................................ ..............1

48 BS90107500 Spring (1 X 12 X 18L)
49 BS90107400 * Washer (M6 x 18) **STD851006
50 089120100020 Lock Knob (M6)
51 089120100022 Tracking Knob (M6)

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52 BS90103100 Elevating Plate............................................................................ ..............1

53 BS90108500 * Nylon Nut (M6).............................................................................. ..............1

54 089120100023 Tracking View Window................................................................

55 089120100007 Tension Knob (M6 x 70)..............................................................

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56 BS90102700 * Washer (M6)............................................................................. ..............1

57 BS90102800 Washer........................................................................................

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58 BS90102900 Spring (3 X 24 X 28L)....................................................................................1

59 089120100903 Logo Label..................................................................................

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60 089120100030 Nylon Nut (M5)............................................................................ ..............3

61 BS90102300 Upper or Lower Guide Bracket...................................................

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62 089120100904 Tension Label.............................................................................. ..............1

63 089120100901 Data Plate................................................................................

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64 089120100905 No Hands Label.......................................................................... ..............1

65 BS90113800 Switch Key..................................................................................

66 BS90119800 3 mm Hex Key
67 BS90119900 4 mm Hex Key
68 BS90110000 5 mm Hex Key

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