Craftsman 113243401 User Manual 12 INCH BAND SAW Manuals And Guides L0903675

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owners
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MODEL NO.
113.243401
SAW ON LY

MODEL NO.
113.243411
SAW WITH LEGS
AND MOTOR

Serial
Number
Mode{ and serial
number may be found
at the right-hand
of the frame.

side

You should record both
model and serial number
in a safe place for
future use.

12-INCH BAND SAW/
SANDER

CAUTION:
Read GENERAL and
ADDITIONAL

SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

• assembly

carefully

Sold
PartNo. 69098

• operating

SEARS,

ROEBUCK

• repair

parts

AND

Chicago,

CO.,

IL.

60684

U.S.A.
Printed In U.S.A.

FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY
If within one year from the date of purchase, this
workmanship,
Sears will repair it, free of charge.
WARRANTY
OR SERVICE

SERVICE
CENTER

IS AVAILABLE
THROUGHOUT

This warranty
state.

gives you specific legal rights,
SEARS,

general

ROEBUCK

AND

ON CRAFTSMAN
Craftsman

BY SIMPLY
THE UNITED
and you

CO., Sears Tower,

13,

4. REMOVE

ADJUSTING

Cluttered
must not

6. AVOID

areas

and

and align-

17. AVOID

Floor

Make
in.

ENVIRONMENT

All visitors should

8. MAKE WORKSHOP
-- with
keys.

9. DON'T

padlocks,

19. NEVER STAND

from work area.

or by removing

starter

10. USE RIGHT

better

at the rate for which

or attachment

to do a job

it was not

11. WEAR PROPER APPAREL
Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties or jewelry
(rings, wristwatches)
to get caught
in moving
parts.
NONSLIP
footwear
is recommended.
Wear protective
hair covering
to contain
long hair. Roll long sleeves
above the elbow.

12. USE SAFETY

GOGGLES

21. DIRECTION

are NOT

safety

(Head Protection)

glasses."

Also,

plugging

ACCESSORI ES

is tipped

or if the

PARTS

OF FEED

Feed work into a blade or cutter against
rotation of the blade or cutter only.

the direction

22. NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING
UNATTENDED

Wear safety goggles (must comply with ANSI Z87.1 ) at all
times.
"Everyday
eyeglasses
only have impact resistant
lenses, they

before

Before further
use of the tool, a guard or other part that
is damaged should be carefully checked to ensure that it
will operate properly and perform its intended function.
Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts, mounting,
and any other conditions that may affect its operation.
A guard or other
part that is damaged should be properly
repaired or
re placed.

TOOL

Don't
force tool
designed for.

position

ON TOOL

20. CHECK DAMAGED
and safer

Do not store materials
above or near the tool such that
it is necessary to stand on the tool to reach them.

FORCE TOOL

It will do the job
it was designed.

such

STARTING

is in "OFF"

Serious injury could occur if the tool
cutting tool is accidentally
contacted.

KID-PROOF

master switches,

ACCI DENTAL

sure switch

accessories

Consult the owner's manual for recommended
accessories.
Follow the instructions
that accompany
the accessories.
The use of improper accessories may cause hazards.

AWAY

be kept a safe distance

changing

18. USE R ECOMMENDED

Don't use power tools in damp or wet locations or expose them to rain. Keep work area well lighted, Provide
adequate surrounding work space.

7. KEEP CHILDREN

CARE

TOOLS

before
servicing;
when
blades, bits, cutters, etc.

be slippery due to wax or sawdust.

DANGEROUS

TOOLS WITH

16. DISCONNECT

CLEAN
accidents.

and balance at all times.

Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest perform.'
ance. Follow
instructions
for lubricating
and changing
accessor ies.

KEYS AND WRENCHES

invite

tools

SECURE WORK

15. MAINTAIN

benches

vary from state to

IL 60684

Keep proper footing

Form habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting
wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on.

5. KEEP WORK AREA

STORE

14. DON'T OVERR EACH

IN PLACE
and in prGper adjustment

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

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

order,

SEARS

rights which

Chicago,

in material

mask if cutting operation is dusty, and ear protectors
(plugs or n_uffs) during extended periods of operation.

ALL TOOLS

-- in working
ment.

BSC 41-3,

NEAREST

for power

POWER TOOL

3. KEEP GUARDS

THE

may also have other

Read the owner's manual carefully.
Learn its application
and limitations
as well as the specific potential
hazards
peculiar to this tool.

2. GROUND

Band Saw fails due to a defect

CONTACTING
STATES.

safety instructions

1. KNOW YOUR

BAND SAW

Turn power
off.
complete stop.

use face or dust

Don't

leave

tool

until

it comes

additional safety instructions for band saw/sander
Safety
is a combination
of
alertness
at all times when

to keep blade breakage to a minimum,
maximum
support
for blade.

operator
common
sense and
the band saw is being used.

When cutting
a large piece of material,
is supported
at table height.

h°

WARNING:
FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY,
DO NOT
ATTEMPT TO OPERATE YOUR BAND SAW UNTIL IT
IS COMPLETELY
ASSEMBLED
AND INSTALLED
ACCORDING TOTHE INSTRUCTIONS , .. AND UNTIL
YOU
HAVE
READ
AND
UNDERSTOOD
THE
FOLLOWING:
PAGE
1. General Safety Instructions for Power Tools
2. Getting To Know Your Band Saw/Sander
3. Basic Band Saw Operation

......

........

Hold

not

example
permitted

of Machine

cut

pieces

of material

too

small

hold

by
P.

Avoid
could

awkward
hand positions
where a sudden slip
cause a hand to move into the blade or the

sanding belt.
d.

Never turn your band saw "ON"
before
table
of all Objects
(tools,
scraps of
except for the workpiece
devices for the operation

e°

and related
planned.

clearing the
wood,
etc.)

cutting.
the

blade

when

cutting

off

table

round

and

not

material

such

Turn

up the kerf.
off

the

If this happens:
band

saw . . . remove

plug

from

adjust
tension
correctly
belt being used...

for

Never leave the band saw work area with the power
on before the machine
has come to a complete
stop,
or without
removing
and storing the switch key.
Never operate
on the unused

the band saw with protective
cover on
shaft end of the motor removed.

Do not perform
layout,
assembly,
or setup
on the table while the cutting
tool is rotating.
Remove
plug
from
power,
before installing
or removing
ment.

work

and turn
saw "OFF"
an accessory or attach-

feed or support

Make sure the blade runs downward
toward the table
in the right direction.
Always
adjust tracking
wheel
correctly
so that the blade does not run off the
wheels.
Always
sanding

while

power
source
outlet
. . . remove
cover from
band saw. Insert a screwdriver
or wedge in the
kerf..,
rotate the wheels by hand while backing
up the workpiece.
n.

fast

Eyes, Hands, Face, Ears, Body

Wear safety goggles that comply
with ANSI Z87.1 and
a face shield if operation
is dusty. Wear ear plugs or
muffs during extended
periods of operation.
Do not
wear gloves..,
roll long sleeves above the elbow.
Do not
hand.

too

When backing up the workpiece,
the blade may bind
in the kerf (cut) .,. this is usually caused by sawdust

The band saw should be positioned
so neither the operator nor a casual observer is forced to stand in line with
the blade. This band saw is intended
for indoor use only.

material

the table.

as dowel
rods, or tubing.
They have a tendency
to
roll
while being
cut causing
the blade to "bite".
Always
use a "V"
block,
or clamp round material
to a miter gauge.

6. Location

the

against

should
lay flat
on the
to rock while being cut.

Use caution

clogging

7. Protection:

feed

firmly

sure it

Use caution
when
cutting
off
material
which
is
irregular in cross section which could pinch the blade
before the cut is completed.
A piece of molding
for

k°

Your band saw must be bolted securely to a stand or
work bench. In addition, if there is any tendency for the
band saw to tip over or move during certain operations
such as cutting long heavy boards, bolt your bandsaw to
the floor.

the work

make

Only feed the material
fast enough so that
will cut. Keep fingers away from the blade.

4. Maintenance ...............................
5. Stability

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

and to provide

the

blade

8. Should any part of this band saw be missing, or bend, or
fail in any way, or any electrical
component
fail to
perform
properly,
shut off power switch,
and remove
power
supply
cord
from
power
supply.
Replace
damaged,
missing,
and/or
failed parts before
resuming
operation.

g. Always adjust the upper blade guide and blade guard
to just clear the workpiece
to protect
the operator,

9. Think Safety.
Safety is a combination of operator common sense and
alertness whenever the band saw/sander is in operation.

additional safety instructions
for band saw/sander

WARNING:
THE 5" BAND SAW PULLEY AND THE
2-1/2" MOTOR PULLEY FURNISHED, WILL RUN THE
BLADE AT APPROXIMATELY
900 RPM (OR 2700
FEET PER MINUTE)WHEN
USED WITH A 1725 RPM
MOTOR. NEVER SUBSTITUTE THESE PULLEYS TO
INCREASE THIS SPEED BECAUSE IT COULD BE DANGEROUS.

WEAR

WARNING:
DO NOT ALLOW FAMILIARITY
(GAINED
FROM FREQUENT
USE OF YOUR BAND SAW) TO
BECOME COMMONPLACE. ALWAYS REMEMBER THAT
A CARELESS FRACTION OF A SECOND IS SUFFICIENT TO INFLICT SEVERE INJURY.

YOUR

"['he operation
of any power
tool can result in foreign
objects
being thrown
into the eyes, which
can result in
severe eye damage. Always
wear safety goggles complying
with ANSI Z87.1
(shown on Package) before commencing
power tool operation.
Safety Goggles are available at Sears
retail or catalog stores.

READ AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS
THE FRONT OF THE BAND SAW/SANDER.

APPEARING

ON THE INSTRUCTION

ALWAYS
CLEARS

ADJUST
UPPER
WORKPIECE

PLATE ON

GUIDE

SO THAT

IT JUST

S MINff_E
INJURY POTENTIAL
OF CONTACT
WITH
SAW BLADE OR SANDING
SELT BY KEEPtNG
6

12
INCH

f
f

FINGERS
MAINTAIN

A SAFE DISTANCE
AWAY
CONTROL
OF THE WORKPfECE

HITTff_GEND OF SLOT _NINSERT. OR JAMMING
SLOT

BAND

SAW-

SANDER

motor specifications and electrical requirements
This machine is designed to use a 1725 RPM motor only.
Do not use any motor that runs faster than 1725 RPM. It is
wired for operation on 110-120 volts, 60 Hz., alternating
current. (TOOL MUST NOT BE CONVERTED TO OPERATE ON 230 VOLT EVEN THOUGH SOME OF THE
RECOMMENDED
MOTORS
ARE DUAL
VOLTAGE.
CHANGING
TO 230 VOLT WILL
NOT CONSERVE
ENERGY
AND REQUIRES
CHANGING
THE POWER
CORD PLUG AND MOTOR RECEPTACLE.
THESE
CRAFTSMAN
MOTORS
FOUND
TO BE ACCEPTABLE
THIS TOOL.

HP
1/2
1/2
1/2
1/2
3/4

RPM
1725
1725
1725
1725
1725

HAVE BEEN
FOR USE ON

TO POWER SOURCE

This machine
must be grounded
the operator
from electric shock.

while

a mating

If the outlet
you are planning
of the two prong type
DO
THE GROUNDING
PRONG

3-conductor

connect

protect

is properly

grounded,

WARNING:
IF NOT PROPERLY GROUNDED
THIS
POWER TOOL CAN CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHOCK
PARTICULARLY
WHEN USED IN DAMP LOCATIONS
CLOSE TO PLUMBING. IF AN ELECTRICAL
SHOCK
OCCURS
THERE
IS THE
POTENTIAL
OF A
SECONDARY
HAZARD
SUCH AS YOUR HANDS
CONTACTING THE SAW BLADE.
or cut,

or damaged

such as to a properly

grounded

outlet

MAKE SURE THIS IS
CONNECTED TO A
H

box.

GROUNDING

in any way, have

less than

150volts

ADAPTER

2-PRONG
RECEPTACLE--

------_

NOTE:
The adapter illustrated
is for use only if you already
have a properly
grounded
2-prong
receptacle.
Adapter
is
not allowed
in Canada
by the Canadian
Electrical
Code.
The use of any extension
cord will cause some loss of
power.
To keep this to a minimum
and to prevent
overheating
and motor burn-out,
use the table below to determine the minimum
wire size (A.W.G.)
extension
cord, Use
only 3 wire extension
cords which
type
plugs and 3-pole
receptacles
plug.
Cord

Length

PROPERLY
GROUNDED

have 3-prong grounding
which
accept the iools

Wire

Size

A.W.G.

it has a plug
Up to 100 Ft.

3-PRONG
PLUG

LUG

3--PRONG
PLUG

Extension
If your unit is for use on
that looks like below.

electrician
grounded

An adapter as shown below is available for connecting
plugs
to 2-prong
receptacles.
The green grounding
lug extending
from the adapter must be connected
to a permanent
ground

grounded
type
or Circuit-Saver

WARNING: DO NOT PERMIT FINGERSTO TOUCH THE
TERMINALS
OF PLUGS WHEN INSTALLING
OR REMOVING
THE PLUG TO OR FROM THE OUTLET.

If power cord is worn
it replaced immediately.

the grounding

you have a qualified
outlet
with a properly

KNOWN GROUN_:

If you are not sure that your outlet
have it check by a qualified
electrician.

type

OUTLET

in use to

Plug power cord into a 110-120V
properly
outlet
protected
by a 15-amp. time delay
fuse or circuit
breaker.

grounded

to use for this power tool is
NOT REMOVE
OR ALTER
IN ANY
MANNER.
Use an

and always

It is recommended
that
replace the TWO prong
THREE
prong outlet.

CAUTION: Do not use blower or washing machine motors
or any motor with an automatic reset overload protector
as their use may be hazardous.

CONNECTING

This plug requires
outlet as shown.

adapter as shown below
lug to known ground.

CATALOG NO.
1254
1278
1255
1279
1256

VOLTS
115
115
115
115
115

This power tool is equipped
with a 3-conductor
cord and
grounding
type plug which has a grounding
prong, approved
by Underwriters'
Laboratories
and the Canadian
Standards
Association.
The ground conductor
has a green jacket and
is attached to the tool housing at one end and to the ground
prong in the attachment
plug at the other end.

CHECK

100-200

Ft.

200-400

Ft.

MOTOR

ROTATION

WARNING:
FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, MAKE SURE
PLUG IS NOT CONNECTED TO POWER SOURCE OUTLET. WHEN CHANGING MOTOR ROTATION.

OUTLET_
GROUNDING
PRONG

The
motor
viewed
from

must
rotate
COUNTERCLOCKWISE
the shaft end to which you will

mount

when
the

pulley.
,(See page 10) if it does not, change the direction
according
to the instructions
furnished
with
the motor.

unpacking and checking contents
CONTENTS
UNPACKING
ASSEMBLY
Installing

AND CHECKING
Sawdust

Assembling

Elbow

Steel

Installing

Legs

Table

Pulley

Belt

Check

Motor

Rotation

Mounting

Motor

Attaching

Belt
The

Adjusting
On-Off

Guard

and

Motor

10
10

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

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

YOUR

BAND

........................
Diagrams

Scales

..................
Knob

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

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

TOOLS
SCREWDRIVER

NEEDED

COMBINATION

7/16

SCREWDRIVER

COMBINATION

SQUARE

INCH

WRENCH

3/4 INCH

WRENCH

SQUARE

MUST

LIGHT

EDGE

BOARD
3/4"
THICK
THIS EDGE
MUST
BE
PERFECTLY

BE NQ

GAP

IS FLIPPED

OR
OVER

STRAIGHT

certain all items
packing material.

HERE

DOTTED

WHEN

POSITION,

are accounted

for,

before

discarding

any

If any parts are missing, do not attempt
to assemble the
band saw, plug in the power cord or turn the switch
on
until the missing parts are obtained
and installed correctly.

ITEM

OVERLAP

Band Saw/Sander
is shipped complete
DOES NOT INCLUDE
Steel Legs or

Separate all parts from packing
materials
and check each
item with
illustration
and "Table
of Loose Parts."
Make

/
SF!OULD

18
18
18
18
18
19
19
21
21
21
22
22
22
22
22
22
23
23

Model 113.243411 Band Saw/Sander is shipped complete
in one carton and INCLUDES Steel Legs and Motor.

TRUE

ON BOARD
THIS EDGE

SQUARE

Model 113.243401
in one carton
but
Motor.

lJ _r_

WRENCH

3/8 INCH

STRAIGHT
DRAW

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

Tension

LINE
ALONG

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

Adjustment

MEDIUM

Installation

Table

Tension

SMALL

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

SAW/SANDER

Table Tilting ........................
Blade Guide Adjustment ................
Lateral Guide Adjustment ...............
Blade Thrust Bearing Adjustment ..........
Guide Bar Lock Screw ..................
Guide Bar ..........................
Installing Sanding Attachment ............
BASIC BAND SAW/SANDER OPERATION
.....
Sawing ............................
Sanding ...........................
MAINTENANCE
.......................
Tires .............................
General ............................
Motor .............................
Lubrication .........................
Recommended Accessories ...............
TROUBLE SHOOTING ...................
REPAIR PARTS .......................

Blade

KNOW

Adjustment

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

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

Switch
TO

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

Buards

The

GETTING

....

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

Motor

Installing

CONTENTS

B
C
D
E

F
G
H
J

TABLE

OF LOOSE

PARTS

QTY.

Basic Saw Assembly
.....................
1
Owner's Manual
........................
1
Saw Table
.............................
1
1/2 x 52-1 n. V-Belt
......................
1
Carton containing Belt Guard, Belt-Guard
Support,
Support Bracket, three Clips and three Self2
"rappi ng Screws ........................
1
1/2-1n. Sanding Belt
.....................
1
1/4-In.
Band Saw Blade
1
Sawdust Elbow
.........................
Two Bags containing
the following
items:
1
Set Screw Wrench, 1/8"
1
Set Screw Wrench, 5/32"
. ...............
1
Set Screw Wrench, 3/16"
1
Flat Washer, 1-1/8" diameter
.............
Trunnion
Locknut
1
2
Pan Hd. Mach. Screw, Self Tap, 10-32 x 3/8"
2
Pan Hd. Math. Screw, Self Tap, 8-32 x 3/8"
.
1
Soc. Hd. Setscrew, Flat Pt., 5/16-18
x 3/8"
.
1
Flat Hd. Mach. Screw, 6-32 x 7/!6"
. .......
1
Hex Nut, 6-32 .........................
1
Split Lockwasher,
No. 6 .................
Tilt Pointer
1
1
Tube Clamp
..........................
1
Rubber Gasket (strip)
...................
1
Alignment
Plate
.......................
1
Motor Pulley, 2-1/2"
. ..................
1
Sanding Platen
........................
1
Cord Clamp
..........................
Table Insert
..........................
1
1
Tilt Lock Handle (Wrench)
...............
1
Spacer ...............................
1
Blade Tension Knob
....................
2
Switch
Key ...........................
1
Flat Washer, 9/32 x 5J8 x 1/16 ............
1
Screw Truss Hal., 1/4-20 x 1 ..............
Wing Nu_, lj4-20
......................
= 1

THE
FOLLOWING
PARTS
MODEL 113.243411 ONLY.

I tern

A
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
J
K

INCLUDED

*Nut,

Hex Head 1/2-13

Qty.
...........

* Nut Hex 1/4-20
*Screw Truss Hd.

...............
1/4-20 x 5/8

* Lockwasher,

External

* Foot,
Motor

1/4

WITH
jJ

Description

8
......

........

32
32
32

Leveling
................
......................

Leg .......................
Channel, Support

4
1
4
2

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

Stiffener,

Side

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

Stiffener,

End

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

Support,

Motor

HARDWARE
L
C
A
M
N

ARE

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

FOR MOUNTING

*Screw, Hex Hd. 5/16-18 x 1 ........
* Lockwasher Ext. 5/16 ...........
*Nut, Hex 5/16-18 ..............
*Washer 11/32 ID ..............
*Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18x 3/4 .......

* Parts Contained

In Loose Parts Bag Part No.

TOOL & MOTOR

4
8
8
8
4

69097

INSTALLING
1. Remove

SAWDUST ELBOW
the

Band

Saw

pressure on the spring
the cover by pulling
procedure
for bottom

cover

applying

gentle

side

tabs and release the top portion
of
it away from the frame. Repeat
portion
of cover.

SELF-THREADING
SCREW

2. Find the sawdust elbow, the clamp, the strip of rubber
gasket, and two 10-32 x 3/8" self-threading
screws
among the loose parts.

Place the elbow in the opening at the bottom
left-hand
side of saw as shown, and attach the clamp with the two
screws.

CLAMP

SAWDUST

E LBOW

assembly

RUBBER GASKET

4. Peel off the protective covering from the rubber gasket
and stick it around the clamp. Make sure it extends a
little beyond each end of the clamp.
The
out.

gasket will

help

to prevent

sawdust from

leaking

For the most efficient removal of sawdust, attach a
Craftsman Home-n-Shop Vac to the sawdust elbow.

INSTALLING

TABLE TRUNNION

TABLE

Apply a coat of automobile wax to the table.
1. Place the table on the band saw so that the two
pins and the table
trunnion.

lock

bolt

go through

trunnion

the slot

in the

2. Find the 1-1/8" dia. flat washer, a sleeve 11/16" long,
the trunnion lock nut and the table lock handle from
among the loose parts.
3. Hold the head of the table lock bolt inside the band saw
with your left hand and put the 1-1/8" dia. flat washer,
the sleeve,and the handle on the bolt.
4. Screw the nut on the bolt and tighten it with the handle
while the table is in a horizontal position.
TABLE LOCK BOLT

ASSEMBLING

STEEL

TABLE LOCK HANDLE

LEGS
HEX NUT

1. Assemble the two (2) End Stiffeners and the two (2)
Side Stiffeners usingfour (4) 1/4-20 Truss head screws.
The End Stiffeners are placed on top of each Side
Stiffener as shown. Insert screws through the 9/32 inch
diameter holes and attach Iockwashers and 1/4-20 nuts
and finger tighten nuts.
2. Attach

the four

using 1/4-20
3.

Remove

(4) legs to the Side and End Stiffeners

screws, Iockwashers

the

four

(4)

Truss

screws which

were

assembled in Paragraph
No. One. Place the two (2)
Support Channels as shown, in position, align holes in
supports with holes in the Stiffeners, replace Iockwashers
and nuts. Tighten all nuts using 7/16" wrench.

SIDE
STIFFENER

CHANNEL

LOCKWASHE

I
,
I

SIDE STIFFENER
J

-_--_

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CHANNEL
SUPPORT

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SCREW -, '1
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LEGS/I'

SCREW

Assemble the motor support to steel legs with 1/4-20
screws and nuts. Motor
support
can be mounted
to
either

END

LOCKWASHER
_ _--

STIFFENER

SUPPORT

and nuts as shown.
head

SCREW

end of

stand. Tighten

nuts.

Install leveling feet as shown. To level Leg Set, loosen
nut on inside of leg and turn nut on outside to raise or
lower feet. Adjust all four levelers, if necessary, and then
tighten

l uT
su""°"

"--_.- U

nuts on inside of leg.

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1\ \.OTOR
LOCKWASHER

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NOTE:
justment.

These

levelers

are not

intended

for

height

ad-

LEVELING
....
rcc.

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1/2-B
HEX NUT

assembly
MOUNTING

BAND SAW/SANDER

ON FLOOR STAND

NOTE:
For illustrative
purposes, the Band Saw is shown
mounted
on the Craftsman Catalog No. 9-22:236 Steel Leg
Set. This Leg Set is included with Model No. 113.243411.

LEFT
FOOT

1. Remove

the

Band

Saw

pressure on the spring
of the cover by pulling
procedure

for bottom

NOTE: Check
Saw as shown.

cover

applying

gentle

tabs and release the top
it away from the frame.
portion

RIGHT
FOOT

side

portion
Repeat

of cover.

CHECK BOLTS
FOR

the bolts which hold the feet to the Band
Make sure they are tight.

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O

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2. Place the Band Saw on the Steel
and align the mounting
with those in the END
in the illustration).

Legs, position

as shown,

holes in the feet of the Band Saw
STIFFENERS
(marked with an X

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MOTOR

MOTOR PULLEY BELT GUARD AND MOTOR
INSTALLATION
MOUNTING
1. Place
facing

motor

your

with

THIS

END

the

shaft

you.

If you are using a double
shaft must be facing you.
2. A_ach
screws,

workbench

THREAD CUTTING
SCREWS

BELT GUARD

the

SUPPORT

guard support
furnished
with

shaft

motor,

to the bracket
the guard.

the

5/8"

with

the

alia.

two

NOTE: The holes in the bracket are not threaded, but the
screws are "thread cutting screws" and will cut a thread as
they are tightened.

BELT
SUPPORT

GUARD
BRACKET

BELT GUARD
SUPPORT

assembly
MOUNTING

SETSCREW
WRENCH

PULLEY

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_

'
3/16x

3/16 KEY

1. Loosen setscrew in the motor pulley and place the
pulley on the shaft with the hub flush with the end of
the shaft. Insert the motor shaft key and tighten the
setscrew with 5/32" setscrewwrench.

When installing the pulley on a 1/2" diameter motor
shaft, make sure that the adapter sleeve and 3/16"
square key furnished with your motor are in place.
Then tighten the setscrewwith a 5/32" setscrew wrench.

MOTOR
SHAFT
KEY

FLUSH HERE

CHECK MOTOR ROTATION
NOTE: Motor supplied with Model No. 113.243411 only.
The motor must rotate COUNTERCLOCKWISE
when
viewed from the PULLEY end.
1. Place the motor on your workbench or on the floor.
2. Stand clear of the motor and plug the cord into a properly grounded outlet (See page 4). Notice the rotation
of the pulley. If it is not turning COUNTERCLOCKWISE, REMOVE the plug from the outlet, and change
the rotation of the motor according to the instructions
furnished with the motor.
WARNING:
FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, MAKE SURE
PLUG IS NOT CONNECTED TO POWER SOURCE OUTLET WHEN CHANGING MOTOR ROTATION.

MOUNTING

MOTOR

I. Find four 5/16"-18 x 1" carriage bolts, flat washers,
lockwashers and nu_ supplied with the base.

2. Insert the bolts through the holes marked "X"
behind the motor mount bracket.

MOTOR MOUNT
BRACKET

from

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3. Attach the motor . . . place a flat washer and a
Iockwasher on each bolt . . . screw on the nuts but
DON'T TIGHTEN them.
4. Loosen the two BELT GUARD

SUPPORT SCREWS.

5. Loosen the two MOTOR BASE CLAMP SCREWS and
rotate the motor so that the ventilation holes are
facing downward..,
tighten the screws.
& Tighten the BELT GUARD

SUPPORT SCREWS.

ADAPTER
SLEEVE
1/2 I_IA. MOTOR
SHAFT

RD SUPPORT

ATTACHING
BELTGUARDS
1. Remove the pulley from the band saw, using the 5/32"
setscrew wrench to loosen the screw. Be careful not to
lose the shaft key.
Attach
nished
NOTE:

the
with

belt guard support
the guard.

The support

bracket

with

the three screws

fur-

is not required.

The holes for attaching
the support
but
the screws are "self-threading"
thread
as they
are screwed
in.

are not threaded,
and will
cut
a

/
SELF-THREADING

"
2: Replace the
the shaft.

pulley

with

the

hub

flush

with

the end

FLUSH

LONG

three

clips

long tabs pointing
4.

Insert
guard

on the belt guard 90 ° apart
AWAY

from

the round

one looped end of the belt all
so that it will be below the motor

HERE

POINTED

3. install

SCREW

TAB
THiS

WAY

with the

opening.

the way
pulley.

into

the

o
_;_'-- _"

1'1

SPRi90NG
CLIPS
(SET
° APART)

assembly

5, Snap the guard into position as shown.

6. Look down into the guard . . . pull the belt upwards
onto the motor pulley.
7. Insert the belt into the open end of the second belt
guard, and out the round opening. Place the belt onto
the band saw pulley by rotating the pulley.
8. Snap the belt guard into position.
9. Move the motor sideways so that the belt is in the
center of the opening in the top of the base.
10. PUSH downward on the motor to apply tension to the
belt and tighten the motor bolt nuts.
NOTE: It is only necessary to tension the belt so that it
does not slip while running.
If you cannot obtain sufficient tension with the motor
pushed a!l the way down, remove the four motor bolts
and insert them in the LOWER set of holes.

TENSION
STUD
POINTER

INSTALLING

THE BLADE

1. Find the blade tension knob among the loose parts. Put
a dab of grease or_vaseline on the end of the knob and
screw it on the tension stud. Screw it on only a few
turns, just enough to start moving the pointer.
2. Loosen the two mounting screws and remove the blade
guard.

GUARD
MOUNTING
SCREWS

GUIDE

BAR LOCK

SCREW

GUIDE

Loosen the guide
bar lock screw and position
guide assembly
approximately
three inches
table as shown and tighten the lock screw.

the upper
above the

UPPER

Loosen
the two setscrews which
lock
guides and separate them about 1/8".

the

upper

Do that same thing
to the lower guides beneath
table. See Page 14 Step 6 for location
of setscrew.

THRUST

BEARING

I I II1/8"SETSCREW

blade

the

_'_ _ _--"

ADJ. KNOB
\

Loosen

the

setscrew

which

bearing and turn the knob
the way back as shown.

until

locks

the

the thrust

BAR

upper
bearing

thrust
is all

UPPER

THRUST

II /
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_ [-_

/
/1/8"

_SCREWS

SETSCREW

BEARING

WRENCH

assembly
LOWER

THRUST

BEARING
SETSCREW

6. Loosen the setscrew which locks the lower thrust bearing and turn the knob until the thrust bearing is all the
way back.

LOWER
BLADE GUIDE

SETSCREW

7. Carefully uncoil the blade, holding it at arms length.
8, Place the blade over the wheels with the teeth pointing
downwards toward the table as shown. Make sure the
blade is between the blade guides and is in the center of
the rubber tires.

POINTER

--_---TENSION ADJ. KNOB

NOTE: Your bandsaw can be used with blades of
various widths from 1/8" to 1/2"'. The saw must be
adjusted to the proper blade tension setting for the
blade to be used. A 1/4" wide blade is included with
this saw.

TRACKING
SCREW

9. Screw down the tension knob until the pointer points
to 1/4. This will put sufficient tension on a 1/4" wide
blade.
10. Turn the upper wheel by hand a few times and notice if
the blade remains in the approx, center of the tire on
the top wheel.
If the blade moves away from the center of the wheel
while you are turning it, the blade is not TRACKING
properly.
The top wheel shaft is hinged which allows the wheel to
be tilted so that the blade can be TRACKED. By
turning the tracking adjustment screw, the wheel will be
tilted. (see illustration).
If the blade moves toward

of the band saw:

BLADE
CENTERED
ON TIRES
OF BOTH
WHEELS

Turn the tracking adjustment screw clockwise about
1/4 of a turn, as though you were tightening it.

If the blade moves toward

the front

the back of the band saw:

Turn
the
tracking
adjustment
screw
counterclockwise
about 1/4 of a turn as though you
were loosening it.

Turn the screw
the approximate

just enough to cause the blade to run in
center of the tire.

THRUST

The thrust bearings support the blade from the rear and
will rotate when the blade is pushed against them while
you
are cutting,
As soon as you stop cutting,
the
bearings

should

ADJ.
THRUST

BEARING
KNOB

BEARIN(

stop rotating.

11. To be sure the thrust bearing is properly supporting the
blade, turn the thrust bearing adjustment knob so that
the bearing moves toward the blade and almost touches
it.
12. While turning
the upper wheel
adjust the thrust
bearing
until
blade and starts to rotate. Now
slightly,
until
it
bearing setscrew.

stops

rotating.

to the right by hand,
it barely touches
the
move the bearing back
Tighten

the

thrust

13. Adjust the lower thrust bearing the same way.

NOTE: The upper and lower blade guides support the blade
and keep it from twisting
during operation.
An adjustment
is necessary when blades are changed or replaced,

14. To adjust the upper blade guides loosen the setscrew
which locks the blade guide holder (see illustration).

APPROX.
1/32"

BLADE

15. Turn the blade guide adjustment knob, so that the
guides move toward the blade. Move them until the
"ledge" is about 1/32" from the deepest part of the
blade teeth. This deep part is called a "gullet". Tighten
the setscrew.
16. Adjust

the lower

KNOB

SETSCREW

guides the same way.

BLADE

17. Press the two guides evenly
against the sides of the
blade, but don't pinch the blade. Release the guides and
rotate
the upper wheel a little
bit, moving the blade
downward.
Make sure one guide
is not farther
away
from the blade than the other. Tighten
both setscrews.
18. Adjust

the lower

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21. Locate
table.
22. Replace

GUIDE

HOLDER

SAW

BLADE

PPER

BLADE

GUIDE

guides the same way.

19. Rotate the upper wheel a few times by hand, and check
the guides and thrust bearings. Make readjustments if
necessary.
20. Replace

GUIDE

ADJ.

the blade guard on the upper

guide support.

the table insert and place it in the opening

in the
TRUSS
HEAD SCREW
AND WlNGNUT

the cover.

assembly
ADJUSTING

THE TABLE

Find a 1/4-20 x 1 inch truss head screw, a regular
washer, and a 1/4-20 wing nut among loose parts. Insert
the screw into the hole in the table top as shown in the
illustration at the bottom of page 15.

From
wing
tight.

the underside

of the table,

screw the washer

and

nut onto the truss head screw and tighten
finger
This will keep the table fiat and in alignment.

Locate among the loose parts a 5/16"-18
head flat point setscrew.
This setscrew

acts as a 90 ° stop. Screw

x 3/8" socket
5/32"' SETSCREW WRENCH
it partially

into

the tapped hole in the top of the table on the left side.
Use the 5/32" setscrew wrench.

Raise the blade guides all the way up.

Loosen the table lock slightly and push down on the
left side of the table until it touches the frame of the
band saw.

Screw in the stop screw and notice
the frame, the table will start to tilt.

Place a square on the table against the blade and
continue
to screw in the stop screw until the table =s
square with the blade. Tighten the table lock.

"NOTE:

The

combination

start of "assembly"
method."

square

must

section

that

POINTE

as it touches

be "true"--

see

on pg. 6 for checking

ON-OFF SWITCH
WARNING:
DON'T CONNECT POWER CORD
TO ELECTRICAL
OUTLET
IN YOUR
SHOP
UNTIL YOU ARE SURE THAT MOTOR ROTATION IS CORRECT. (SEE PAGE 10).
The On-Off Switch has a locking feature. THIS FEATURE
IS INTENDED
TO PREVENT
UNAUTHORIZED
AND
POSSIBLY
HAZARDOUS
USE BY
CHILDREN
AND
OTHERS•
1. Insert key into switch.

NOTE:

Key is made of yellow

plastic

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2. To turn machine on, insert finger under switch lever and
pull end of switch out.

Find the pointer
and a pan head thread cutting
screw
8-32 × 3/8 inches long and attach the pointer.
Set it at
0 degrees and tighten the screw.

3. To turn
Never

machine

OFF

leave the machine

to a complete

...

PUSH
unattended

lever in.
until

it has come

stop.

4. To lock switch in OFF position , . . hold switch IN
with one hand . . . REMOVE key with other hand.

WARNING:
FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY,
ALWAYS LOCK THE SWITCH "OFF"
WHEN
MACHINE
IS NOT IN USE . .. REMOVE KEY
AND KEEP IT IN A SAFE PLACE...
ALSO
• . . IN THE EVENT OF A POWER FAILURE
(ALL
OF YOUR
LIGHTS GO OUT) TURN
SWITCH OFF... LOCK I'r AND REMOVE THE
KEY. THIS WILL PREVENT THE MACHINE
FROM STARTING
UP AGAIN WHEN THE
POWER COMES BACK ON.

INSTALLING

MOTOR

PULL

CORD CLAMP

1. Find the cord clamp and one 8-32 x 3/8 pan hd. self
threading screw and install below the motor-cord outlet
as shown.

CLAh
17

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TENSION ADJUSTING

GUIDE BAR LOCK SCREW

KNOB--_

COVER RETAINING

CLIP

1
.......

ON-OFF

ADJUSTMENT
DIAGRAMS

TENSION SCALE
(Inside)
(4-Used)

SWITCH -_

BLADE GUARD
<--UPPER

WORK LIGHT

)TOR CORD
OUTLET

BLADE GUIDE

GUIDE

COVER

•

,,WOUSTE,.BO
t

TABLE

TILT SCALE

TILT POINTER

LEFT FOOT /

_'---R

IGHT FOOT

BAR

THRUST
BEARING

ADJ. KNOB
(Lower Knob
Not Shown)
TI LT LOCK
HANDLE

SAW PULLEY
BLADE GUIDE
ADJ. KNOB
(Lower Knob Not Shown)

BA CK

FRONT

1. ADJUSTMENT DIAGRAMS . . . Help you
familiar with the adjustments.

to become

2. TENSION ADJUSTMENT
KNOB . . . Tightening the
knob will increase the tension on the blade. Loosening
it will decrease the tension.

3. TENSION SCALES...
The fractional markings indicate
the correct blade tension for various widths of blades.
For example, when installing a 1/4" wide blade, tighten
the tension knob until the pointer is pointing to the 1/4
marking.

4. TABLE TILTING ... Loosen the table lock handle, tilt
the table to the desired angle and tighten the lock handle.
To return the table to the 90 ° position, tilt it until the
90 ° stop screw rests on the frame, then tighten the lock
handle.

BLADE GUIDE ADJUSTMENT
. . • Turning the knob
moves the guides in or out for various widths of blades.
LATERAL BLADE GUIDE ADJUSTMENT
• • • The
guides can be adjusted sideways and locked in position
by the setscrews.
BLADE THRUST BEARING ADJUSTMENT..
• Turning the knob moves the thrust bearings in or out for
various widths of blades.
GUIDE BAR LOCK SCREW...
The upper blade guides
should just clear the workpiece while cutting. Always
adjust the guides before turning on the band saw and
lock the guide bar by tightening the thumb screw.

9. GUIDEBAR
When the upper guides are raised or lowered, they must
not deflect the blade sideways. This means that the guide
bar must be parallel
to the blade, or square with the
table.

=------_-_-_-_____=
__

SCREW

1. Remove the blade guard, cover, blade, and the upper
guide assembly.

(4 Total)
_¢"_"_'_

2. Lower the guide bar until the end is approximately
1-3/4" from the table.
3.

Hold

a square

the

table

against

the

guide

If the bar is not square with the table, lock
bar and loosen
the four
screws in the
support
with a 3/16"
setscrew wrench. To
lower left screw, it will be necessary to tilt
wheel outward.

_°il

J-

,3/16"

SETSCREW

W.ENCH

bar.

GU,OE
BAR

the guide
guide bar
reach the
the upper

NOTE:
The holes in the guide bar support
are larger
than the screws. This allows the support
to be moved.
5. Move the guide bar until
then tighten the screws.
6. Be sure to

INSTALLING

replace

SANDING

it is square

the blade

guard

with

before

the

table,

operation.

ATTACHMENT

WARNING:
FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, TURN SWITCH
"OFF" AND ALWAYS REMOVE PLUG FROM POWER
SOURCE OUTLET BEFORE INSTALLING
SANDING
ATTACHMENT.
1. Remove the blade guard, the table insert, and the table
alignment screw.
2. Remove the cover, release the blade tension and remove
the blade.

HEX.

HD.

SCREW_K((_))I"_---UPPER

BLADE

ASSEMBLY

3. Remove the upper blade guide assembly. Use a 7/16"
wrench to remove the screw.
4. Loosen the setscrew that locks the lower thrust bearing,
and move the bearing as far back as it will go.
5. Loosen the two setscrews that lock the lower blade
guides. Spread them apart so that the end of each guide
is inside the holder.

GUIDE

getting to know your band saw/sander

6. Attach the sanding platen to the guide bar with the
same screw that held the upper blade guide assembly.
Do not tighten the screw at this time.
On the smooth side of the sanding belt, you will find a
"directional arrow". The belt must run in the direction
of this arrow so that the splice does not come apart.
7. Place the belt on the wheels and tighten the tension
knob until the pointer points to SAND. Rotate the
upper wheel by hand a few times to make sure that the
belt is tracking properly and is not rubbing the guides.

4-- SANDING
PLATEN

8. Loosen the guide bar lock screw and lower the end of
the sanding platen below the table.

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