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MODEL NO.

11 3.244401

Serial

Number__

Model and serial

number may be found

at the right-hand side

of the frame.

You should record both

model and serial number

in asafe place for

future use.

CAUTION:

Read GENERAL and

ADDITIONAL SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

carefully

IO-INCH DIRECT

BAND SA WDRIVE

"assembly

eoperating

=repair parts

Sold by SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., Chicago, IL. 60684 U.S.A.

Part No. 691 87 Printed in U.S,A.

- - =L ..... =

FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN BAND SAW

if within one year from the date of purchase, this Craftsman Band Saw fails due to adefect in

material or workmanship, Sears will repair it, free of charge.

WARRANTY SERVICE iS AVAILABLE BY SIMPLY CONTACTING THE NEARESTSEARS

SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES.

This Warranty Applies Only While This Product Is In Use In The United States.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary

from state to state.

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., 698/731A. Sears Tower, Chicago, IL 60684

general safety instructions for power tools

1, KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL

Read and understand the owner's manual and labels

affixed to the tool. Learn its application and limitations

as well as the specific potential hazards peculiar to this

tool.

2. GROUND ALL TOOLS

This tool is equipped with an approved 3-conductor

cord and a 3-prong grounding type plug to fit the pro-

per grounding type receptacle. The green conductor in

the cord is the grounding wire. Never connect the

green wire to a live terminal.

3. KEEP GUARDS tN PLACE

-- in working order, and in proper adjustment and

alignment,

4. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES

Form habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting

wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on.

5. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN

Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents. Floor

must not be slippery due to wax or sawdust.

6. AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT

Don't use power tools in damp or wet locations or ex-

pose them to rain_ Keep work area well lighted. Pro-

vide adequate surrounding work space.

7, KEEP CHILDREN AWAY

All visitors should be kept a safe distance from work

area.

8. MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD-PROOF

with padlocks, master switches, or by removing

starter keys.

9. DONq" FORCE TOOL

It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which

it was designed

10. USE RIGHT TOOL

Don't force tool or attachment to do a job it was not

designed for.

11. WEAR PROPER APPAREL

Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties or jewelry

(rings, wristwatches) to get caught in moving parts.

NONSLtP footwear is recommended. Wear protective

hair covering to contain long hair. Roll long sleeves

above the elbow.

12. USE SAFETY GOGGLES (Head Protection)

Wear safety goggles Imust comlJly with ANSi Z87,1)

a_alt times. "Everyday eyegfasses only have impact re-

13.

sistant lenses, they are NOT safety glasses." Also, use

face or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty, and ear

_Jrotectors (plugs or muffs) during extended periods of

operation.

SECURE WORK

Use clamps or a vise to hold work when practical. It's

safer than using your hand, frees both hands to oper-

ate tool.

14. DON'T OVERREACH

Keep proper footing and balance at all times.

15. MAINTAIN TOOLS WiTH CARE

Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest per-

formance. Follow instructions for lubricating and

changing accessories.

16. DISCONNECT TOOLS

before servicing; when changing accessories such as

blades, bits, cutters, etc.

17. AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING

Make sure switch is in "OFF" position before plugging

in.

18. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES

Consult the owner's manual for recommended acces-

sories. Follow the instructions that accompany the ac-

cessories. The use of improper accessories may cause

hazards.

19. NEVER STAND ON TOOL

Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if the"

cutting tool is accidentally contacted.

Do not store materials above or near the tool such that

it is necessary to stand on the tool to reach them.

20. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS

Before further use of the tool, a guard or other part

that is damaged should be carefully checked to ensure

that it will operate properly and perform its intended

function. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding

of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any

other conditions that may affect its operation. A guard

or other part that is damaged should be properly re-

paired or replaced.

21. DiRECTiON OF FEED

Feed work into a blade or cutter against the direction

of rotation of the blade or cutter only.

22° NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED

Turn power off. Don't _eave tool until it comes to a

complete stop,

adamdonam safety instructions for band saw

Safety is a combination of operator common sense and

alertness at all times when the band saw is being used.

WARNING: FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, DO NOT

ATTEMPT TO OPERATE YOUR BAND SAW UNTIL

IT IS COMPLETELY ASSEMBLED AND INSTALL-

ED ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS ... AND

UNTIL YOU READ AND UNDERSTAND THE FOL-

LOWING:

PAGE

3. General Safety instructions for Power Tools... 2

2. Getting To Know Your Band Saw ............ 16

3. Basic Band Saw Operation .................. 17

4. Maintenance ............................... 18

5. Stabinity of Machine.

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 op-

erations such as cutting long heavy boards, bolt your

band saw stand or workbench to the floor.

6. Location

This band saw is intended for indoor use only.

7. Protection: Eyes, Hands, Face, Ears, Body

a. Wear safety goggles that comply with ANSI

Z87.1 and aface shield if operation is dusty.

Wear ear plugs or muffs during extended

periods of operation. Do not wear gloves.., roll

long sleeves abo_e the elbow.

b. Do not cut pieces of material too small to hold by

hand.

c. Avoid awkward hand positions where a sudden

slip could cause a hand to move into the blade.

d. Never turn your band saw "ON" before clearing

the table of all Objects (tools, scraps of wood,

etc.) except for the workpiece and related feed or

support devices for the operation planned.

e. Make sure the blade runs downward toward the

table. Always adjust tracking wheel correctly so

that the blade does not run off the wheels.

Always adjust blade tension correctly.

ALWAYS adjust the upper blade guide and blade

guard to just clear the workpiece to protect the

operator, to keep blade breakage to a minimum,

and to provide maximum support for blade.

When cutting a large piece of material, make sure

it is supported at table height,

Hold the work firmly against the table,

Do not feed the material too fast while cutting.

Only feed the material fast enough so that the

blade will cut. Keep fingers away from the blade.

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 example must lay flat on the table and

not be permitted to rock while being cut.

Use caution when cutting off round material such

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 guage.

When backing up the workpiece, the blade may

bind in the kerf (cut)... this is usually caused by

sawdust clogging up the kerf or because the

blade comes out of the guides. If this happens:

I, Turn off the band saw.., remove plug from

power source outlet.., remove cover from

band saw. Insert a screwdiver or wedge in the

kerf.., rotate the wheels by hand while back-

ing up the workpiece.

Never leave the band saw work area with the

power on, before the machine has come to a com-

plete stop, or without removing and storing the

switch key.

Never operate band saw with cover removed.

Do not perform layout, assembly, or setup work

on the table while the cutting toot is rotating.

Turn saw "off" and remove plug from power sup-

ply outlet before installing or removing an acces-

sory or attachment.

Should any part of this band saw be missing, bend,

or fail in any way, or any electrical component fail to

perform properly, shut off power switch and remove

plug from power supply outlet. Replace damaged,

missing, and/or failed parts before resuming opera-

tion.

9. Think Safety.

Safety is a combination of operator common sense

and alertness whenever the band saw is in operation.

!0. This band saw is not designed to cut meta!.

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.

additional safety instructions for band saw

YOUR

The 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 com-

plying 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 APPEARING ON THE INSTRUCTION PLATE ON

THE FRONT OF THE BAND SAW.

_DIRECT DRIVE SAW

-- - --- = iii , -- -

motor specifications and electrica|

requirements

This machine is designed to use, and is equipped with,

a 1725 RPM motor. It is wired for operation on 110-120

volts, 60 Hz., alternating current. (TOOL MUST NOT BE

CONVERTED TO OPERATE ON 230 VOLT).

For replacement motor refer to parts list in this manual;

CONNECTING TO POWER SUPPLY OUTLET

This machine must be grounded while in use to protect

the operator from electric shock.

Ptug power cord into a 110-120V properly grounded

type outlet protected by a15-amp. dual element

time delay or Circuit-Saver fuse or circuit breaker.

If you are not sure that your outlet is properly grounded,

have it checked by a qualified electrician.

WARNING: DO NOT PERMIT FINGERS TO TOUCH

THE TERMINALS OF PLUGS WHEN INSTALLING

OR REMOVING THE PLUG TO OR FROM THE

OUTLET.

WARNING: IF NOT PROPERLY GROUNDED THIS

POWER TOOL CAN CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL

SHOCK PARTICULARLY WHEN USED IN DAMP

LOCATIONS CLOSE TO PLUMBING. IF AN ELEC-

TRICAL SHOCK OCCURS THERE IS THE POTEN-

TIAL OF ASECONDARY HAZARD SUCH AS

YOUR HANDS CONTACTING THE SAW BLADE.

if power cord is worn or cut, or damaged in any way,

have it replaced immediately.

Your unit is for use on 110.120 volts, and has a plug

that looks like below.

PROPERLY.

GROUNDED

3-PRONG OUTLET--_

3-PRONG

PLUG

GROUNDING

4 PRONG

motor specifications and

requirements

electrical

This power tool is equipped with a 3-conductor cord

and grounding type plug which has agrounding prong,

approved by Underwriters' Laboratories and the Cana-

dian Standards Association. The ground conductor has

a green jacket and is attached to the too! housing at

one end and to the ground prong in the attachment

plug at the other end.

This plug requires a mating 3oconductor grounded type

outlet as shown.

If the outlet you are planning to use for this power tool

is of the two prong type DO NOT REMOVE OR ALTER

THE GROUNDING PRONG IN ANY MANNER. Use an

adapter as shown below and always connect the

grounding lug to known ground.

It is recommended that you have a qualified electrician

replace the TWO prong outlet with a properly grounded

THREE prong outlet.

A temporary adapter as shown below is avaimable for

connecting plugs to 2-prong receptacles. The green

grounding lug extending from the adapter must be

connected to a permanent ground such as to a

properly grounded outlet box.

A temporary adapter as illustrated is available for

connecting plugs to 2-prong receptacles. The

temporary adapter should be used only until a properly

grounded outlet can be installed by a qualified

electrician.

WARNING: THE GREEN GROUNDING LUG

EXTENDING FROM THE ADPATER MUST BE

CON N ECTED TO A PERMAN ENT GROUND SUCH

GROUNDmNG LUG

3-PRONG _._ /!...o J-,-.44---I¢t_n_Ts=n T_ AI_k-_-._jII MAKE SURE THIS _$

ADAPTER

AS TO A PROPERLY GROUNDED OUTLET BOX.

NOT ALL OUTLET BOXES ARE PROPERLY

GROUNDED.

If you are not sure that your outlet box is properly

grounded, have it checked by a qualified electrician.

NOTE: The adapter illustrated is for use only if you

already have a properly grounded 2-prong receptacle.

The use of any extension cord wilt cause some loss of

power. To keep this to a minimum and to prevent over-

heating and motor burn-out, use the table below to de-

termine the minimum wire size (A.W.G.) extension cord.

Use only 3 wire extension cords which have 3-prong

grounding type plugs and 3-pole receptacles which

accept the plug on the saw.

Extension Cord Length Wire Size A.W.G,

Up to 100 Ft. 16

100 - 200 Ft. 14

200 - 400 Ft. 10

CONTENTS

POWER TOOL WARRANTY ................... 2

GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR

POWER TOOLS ............................. 2

ADDITRONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

FOR BAND SAW ............................ 3

MOTOR SPEC0FiCATJONS AND ELECTRICAL

REQUIREMENTS ............................ 4

UNPACKING AND CHECKING CONTENTS ... 6

ASSEMBLY

Mounting Band Saw to Workbench ........... 7

Installing the Table ........................... 8

Installing the Blade .......................... 8

Tracking the Blade .......................... 10

Adjusting the Table Square to Blade ......... 11

Adjusting

Guide Bar ........................ 12

Front to Back Squareness ......... 12

Side to Side Squareness .......... 13

Upper Blade Guide Assembly ...... 13

Upper Blade Guides ............... 13

Upper Thrust Roller ............... 14

Lower Blade Guide Assembly ...... 14

Adjusting Lower Blade Guides ............... 14

Adjusting Lower Thrust Roller ............... 15

Adjusting Table ............................. 15

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR BAND SAW

Tension Adjustment Knob ................... t 6

Tension Setting ............................. 16

Guide Bar Lock Screw ...................... 16

Thrust Roller Adjustment ................... 16

Table Lock Knob ............................ 16

Tilt Scale ................................... 16

Blade Guides ............................... 16

On-Off Switch .............................. 16

BASIC BAND SAW OPERATION

Sawing ..................................... 1 7

Blade Selection Guide ...................... 17

MAINTENANCE ............................. 18

Lubrication ................................. 18

RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ........... 18

TROUBLESHOOTING ....................... 19

REPAIR PARTS ............................. 20

unpacking and checking contents

-- - TOOLS NEEDED .... _-- -_-

COMBINATION SQUARE

MEDIUM SCREWDRIVER {_8=:====

Model 113.244401 Band Saw is shipped complete in

one carton but DOES NOT INCLUDE Steel Legs.

Separate all parts from packing materials and check

each item with illustration and "Table of Loose Parts".

Make certain all items are accounted for, before discard-

ing any packing material.

7/16 INCH WRENCH

3/8 INCH WRENCH

1/2 INCH WRENCH

5/! 6 INCH WRENCH

5/32 INCH SET SCREW

#2 PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER 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 cor-

rectly.

COMBINATION SQUARE MUST BE TRUE

DRAW LIGHT

LINE ON BOARD

ALONG THIS EDGE

STRAIGHT EDGE OF

BOARD 3/4" THICK

THIS EDGE MUST BE

PERFECTLY STRAIGHT

WRENCH

SHOULD BE NO GAP OR OVERLAP HERE WHEN

SQUARE IS FLIPPED OVER IN DOTTED POSITION

!ITEM

TABLE OF LOOSE PARTS QTY.

Basic saw assembly ............... 1

Owners Manual ................... 1

Saw Table ........................ 1

Blade, Saw 1/4 ................. ,. 1

Insert, Table ...................... 1

Bag Assembly Part - #691 32

Containing the following parts:

Roller, Blade Thrust ............... 2

Switch, Key ....................... 1

iNut, Wing 1/4-20 ................. 1

Screw, Truss Hd. 1/4-20 x 1 ....... 1

Washer 17/64 x 5/8 x 1/16 ....... 1

Screw, Hex Hd. 5/16-18 x 3/4 ..... 2

External Lockwasher, 5/16 ........ 2

Wrench, Hex "L'" 5/32 ............ 1

assernbly

MOUNTING BAND SAW TO WORKBENCH

If band saw is to be used in a permanent location, it

should be fastened securely to a firm supporting

surface such as a workbench or accessory leg set,

If mounting to aworkbench, holes should be drilled

through supporting surface of the workbench using

dimensions illustrated.

!. Each foot should be bolted securely using 1/4"

diameter machine screws, washer, Iockwashers,

and 1/4" hex nuts. Bolts must be of sufficient

length to accommodate legs of saw, washers, hex

nuts, and thickness of supporting surface.

2. Locate and mark holes where band saw is to be

mounted.

3. Drill (4) 11/32" din. holes through workbench.

4. Remove band saw cover by releasing latches.

5. Place band saw on workbench aligning holes in feet

with holes drilled in workbench.

6. Insert all four screws, Iockwashers and nuts and

tighten.

5" 9/32" DJA.(4)

[_. HOLES _,

12-1/8"--

An alternate method of mounting is to fasten band saw

to a mounting board. The board should be of sufficient

size to avoid tipping of saw while in use. Any good

grade of plywood or chipboard with a 3/4" minimum

thickness is recommended.

1. Follow instructions for mounting to workbench,

substituting a board 1 8" x 24" minimum size and

using 1/4 inch flat head screws, flat washers,

Iockwashers, and hex nuts. Screws must be of

sufficient length to accommodate legs of saw,

washers, hex nuts, and thickness of supporting

board.

NOTE: Holes must be counter sunk so screw heads

are flush with surface of supporting board.

2. Securely clamp board to workbench using C

clamps.

NOTE: 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 walking is noted, secure workbench, legs, or support-

ing surface before operating band saw.

18"

MIN.

24" MIN.

5" 9/32" IDIA. (4)

HOLES

assembly

INSTALLING THE TABLE

Applying a coat of automobile wax to the table and

inside surfaces of trunnion that slide on frame will

ease sliding on these surfaces.

1. Loosen the guide bar lock screw and position the

upper guide assembly all of the way up. Tighten

lock screw.

2. Locate two (2) 5/16 - 18 x 3/4 inch hex head screws

and external Ioc kwashers among loose parts.

3. Position trunnion at the 0degree position and tight-

en table lock knob.

4. Place table on trunnion so that the slots in trunnion

line up with the mounting holes in table as illus-

trated.

5. Insert hex head screw and Iockwasher through

front hole of trunnion )nto table and tig hten.

6. Loosen table Lock Knob and position Trunnion at

the 45 degree position.

7. Insert hex head screw and Iockwasher through rear

hole of trunnion into table and tighten.

8. Return table to the 0 degree position and tighten

table lock knob.

| _ --APPLY WAX

TO NSaDE

____,_ _ SURFACES

TABLE _F_ _ F-'TRUNN'ON

_--TABLE _'_

__ LOCK KNOB

_--- EXTERNAL

___ LOCKWASH ER

5/16-18 HEX HEAD SCREW

INSTALLING THE BLADE GUIDE BAR LOCK SCREW_

1. Loosen the two mounting screws and remove the BLADE --, t11 1_-7--'--'_

blade guard. MOUNTING

2. Loosen the guide bar lock screw and position the SCREWS_ ! } I 11!1_ _J_

upper guide assembly approximately two inches _----_LI l_lltl_----__._ _

__ __'_ GUIDE BAR

abOVescrew,the table as shown and tighten the Iock UPPER B L/_p,.Eo,._,____-_ Z_._

GUIDE ASSEMBLY -"-_ _[;Z_- ._,':"_-'_

assembly

3. Loosen the two cap screws that lock upper blade

guides and separate them about 1/8 ':

4. Find a Thrust Roller among loose parts and insert

in upper guide assembly.

BLADE GUIDES--_

THRUST

R© LLER ----_:_ _..

5. Loosen two hex head screws in upper guide assem-

bly and slide assembly all of the way back in the CAP SO

slots.

6. Tighten hex head screws.

HEX HEAD

SCREWS

7. Loosen lock nut on thrust roller adjustment screw.

8. Back out thrust roller adjustment screw by turning

counter clo(:kwise using 5/32 inch setscrew wrench.

______ THRUST ROLLER

_____ ADJUSTMENT

L_-LOCK NUT

BLADE GL

9. Loosen the two capscrews that lock the lower ""_'_

blade guides and separate them about 1/8" THRUST

10. Find a Thrust Roller among loose parts and insert in ROLLER

lower guide assembly.

11. Loosen lock nut on thrust roller adjustment screw.

12. Back out"thrust roller adjustment screw by turning

counter clockwise using 5/32 inch setscrew wrench.

!3. Loosen inner and outer lock nuts on lower guide

assembly adjustment.

14. Turn Iocknuts clockwise and move lower guide

assembly back to the frame tube.

CAP S

LOCK NUT-- r-_THRUST

ROLLER

,=_'--_-] ::)] /ADJUSTMENT

SCREW

LOCK NUT

assembly

15. Carefully uncoil the blade holding it at arms length.

!6, Place the blade over the wheels with the teeth

pointing downward toward the table as shown.

Make sure the blade is in the center of the rubber

tires.

NOTE: Your band saw can be used with 1/4 or 3/8 inch

wide blades, 72 5/8 inches long. A 1/4 inch blade is

included with this saw.

17. Turn tension adjustment knob clockwise until the

large washer lines up with the tension indicator on

the inside of the cover.

18. Turn the upper wheel by hand clockwise a few

turns and notice if the blade re mains in the approxi-

mate center of the tires.

If the blade moves away from the center of the

wheels while you are turning it, the blade is not

TRACKING properly.

TENSION

INDICAT__ _

WASHERJ

CENTERED

ON TIRES

OFBOTH

WHEELS

TRACKING THE BLADE

The Motor Bracket is hinged which allows the upper

wheel to be tilted so that the blade can be TRACKED.

By turning the Tracking Adjustment Screw, the upper

wheel will be tilted (see iliustration).

if the blade moves toward the front of the band saw:

a. Turn the tracking adjustment screw clockwise

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

it.

If the blade moves toward the back of the band saw:

a. Turn the tracking adjustment screw counter clock-

wise about 114 of a turn as though you were loos-

ening it.

Turn the screw just enough to cause the blade to run in

the approximate center of both tires.

MOTOR

TRACKING

ADJUSTMENT

SCREW ---,,

REAR

FRONT

assembly

NOTE: IF BLADE CANNOT BE MADE TO RUN IN THE APPROXIMATE CENTER OF THE LOWER WHEEL, tT

MAY BE NECESSARY TO REPOSITION THE UPPER WHEEL ON THE MOTOR SHAFT.

i. Loosen the set screw in the upper wheel.

a, If the blade is running to the front of lower wheel - Slide upper wheel to the rear toward the motor.

b, If the blade is running to the rear of lower wheel - Slide upper whee! to the front away from the motor.

2. Tighten the set screw in the upper wheel.

3, Track the blade by turning the tracking adjustment screw in or out as needed.

ADJUSTING THE TABLE SQUARE TO BLADE

NOTE: The combination square must be "true". See

start of "assembly" section for checking method.

1. Loosen guide bar lock screw and raise the upper

blade guide assembly all the way up. Tighten guide

bar lock screw.

2. Place a square on the table against the rear edge of

the blade as illustrated.

3. If adjustment is required, loosen the two screws in

the trunnion stop brackets and tap table up or

down until table is square with blade.

4. Tighten screws.

5. Loosen table lock knob.

6. Place a square on the table against the blade as

illustrated,

7. Tilt table up or down to atign table 90 degrees to

blade (0 degree position} and tighten table lock

knob.

8. Loosen the two screws in the trunnion stop brac-

kets and slide bracket under lock knob until it rests

against end of slot in trunnion.

9. Tighten screws.

10. Check squareness of blade to table, Make readjust-

ments if necessary.

11. Loosen table lock knob.

12. Tilt table to 45 degree position and check using a

combination square.

!3. Loosen the two screws in the trunnion stop brac-

kets and slide bracket on opposite side of lock

knob until it rests against end of slot in trunnion.

NOTE: Be careful not to change position of slide

bracket under lock knob that set the 0 degree position.

14. Tighten screws.

t5. Check blade to table at the 45 degree position.

!6. Loosen table lock knob and position table at 0 de-

gree position; recheck squareness.

17. Make readjustments if necessary.

_-" COMBINATION SQUARE

t______,

;I . --SAWBU,OE

STOP BRACKET

SCREWS

assembly

ADJUSTING GUIDE BAR

NOTE: When the upper guides are raised or lowered,

they must not deflect the blade front to back or side-

ways. This means that the guide bar must be parallel to

the blade.

1. Lower guide bar until it is approximately 1-3/4

inches above table. Tighten guide bar lock screw,

2. Hold asquare on table against guide bar as shown

to check side to side squareness.

3. Hotd square on table against guide bar as shown to

check front to back squareness.

NOTE: Square must rest on the guide bar and not on

the upper guide bracket, Note illustration.

ADJUSTING FRONT TO BACK SQUARENESS

NOTE: When making adjustments, guide bar lock

screw must be loosened. To check squareness it must

be tightened.

a. Loosen guide bar lock screw and lower guide bar

until it rests on table. Leave lock screw loose,

b. Loosen two hex head screws on the top of frame

tube.

c. Loosen lock nuts on guide bar bracket adjustment

screws.

NOTE: Turning guide bar bracket adjustment screws

clockwise will move quide bar toward front of saw.

Turning screws counter clockwise will move guide bar

to rear of saw.

d, Turn guide bar bracket adjustment screws 1/4

turn using phillips screwdriver.

e, Tighten hex head screws on top of frame tube.

f. Raise guide bar I-3/4 inches and tighten guide

bar lock screw.

g. Check squareness. Readjust if necessary,

hA Hold guide bar bracket adjustment screws with

phillips screwdriver and tighten lock nuts.

GUIDE BAR _11

BRACKET \"_J

ADJUSTMENT \_

SCREWS _-

LOCKNUTS__

_.._-- HEX HEAD

7SCREWS

FGUIDE BAR

iBRACKET

assembmy

ADJUSTBNG S_DE TO $_DE SQUARENESS

NOTE: When making adjustments, guide b_r iock

screw must be loosened. To check squareness it must

be tightened.

a. Loosen guide bar lock screw and lower g_Jide bar

until it rests on table. Leave lock screw loose,

b. Loosen two hex head screws on top of frame tube.

c. Grasp guide bar as illustrated and move to the side

needed to square it with table. -[his wilt slide the

guide bar bracket into position.

d. Tighten hex head screws on the top of frame tube,

e. Raise guide bar 1-3/4 inches and tighter_ _j_ide bar

lock screw.

f. Check squareness. Readjust if necessary.

!/y--- HEX HEAD

_ SCREWS

_ _GUiDEBAR

i _" 8RACKET

ADJUSTING UPPER BLADE GUIDE ASSEMBLY

NOTE: The upper and lower blade guides support the

blade and keep it from twisting during operation. An ad-

justment is necessary when bRades are changed or re-

placed.

1. Loosen two hex head screws in upper blade guide

assembly and slide assembly forward in the slots

until the front edge of the blade guides are approxi-

mately 1/32"from the GULLET of the saw blade.

2. Tighten two hex head screws.

NOTE: It may be necessary to back out thrust roller ad-

justment to allow thrust roller to move back from blade

to get 1/32" clearance from the gullet to edge of blade

guide.

GULLET--_Z "Z

_""-...-- B LAD EGUIDE

""_ I'_'---APPROX,

1132

ADJUSTING UPPER BLADE GUIDES

1. Loosen the two cap screws that lock the upper

blade guides and press the two guides evenly

against thesides of the blade but do not pinch the

blade. ReJease the guides and rotate the upper

wheel slightly clockwise moving the blade down,-

ward. Make sure one guide is not further away

from the blade than the other. Tighten both cap

screws.

SAW BLADE

CAP

SCREW

BLADE

GUBDE{ CAP

SCREW

assembly

ADJUSTING UPPER THRUST ROLLER

NOTE: The thrust toilers support the b}ade from the

rear and w_ll rotate when the blade is pushed against

them wh_le you are cutting. As soon as you stop cut-

ting, the rotters should stop rOtating,

t To be sure the thrust roller is properly supporting

the blade, turn the thrust roller adjustment screw

using 5/32" setscrew wrench so that the roller

moves towar(_ the blade and almost touches.

2, Whiie turn_ng th_ upper wheel clockwise by hand,

adjust the thrust roller until it barely touches the

blade and starts to rotate. Now move the roller

back shghtly until it stops rotating while upper

wheel is rotated.

3. T_gn[er,. lock nut while holding thrust roller adjust,

ment screw with setscrew wrench.

THRUST

ROLLER --7

}°0

_--- BLADE

ADJUSTING LOWER BLADE GUIDE ASSEMBLY

1. Turn Iock nuts on lower blade guide assembly

counter clockw=se and move lower blade guide

assembly forward until the front edge of the blade

guides are app{oximately 1/32" from the GULLET

of the _w bfade,

NOTE: It may be necessary to back out thrust roller ad-

lustment to allow thrust roller to move back from the

blade to get !132" clearance from the gullet to edge of

blade guide.

2. Tighten lock nuts,

GUIDE

LOCK NUT

rHRUST ROLLER

ADJUSTMENT

SCREW

APPROX.

_ 1t32" THRUST ROLLER

Z _ "2_ ADJUSTMENT

°i

ADJUSTING LOWER BLADE GUIDES

1. Loosen the two cap screws that lock the lower

blade guides and press the two guides evenly

against the s_des of the blade but do not pinch the

blade. Release the guides and rotate the upper

wheet stightty clockwise moving the blade down-

ward. Make sure one guide is not further away

from the blade than the other, Tighten both cap

SCre_¢S.

SAW _ _4"-" B LAD E

BLADE "I_ _GUIDES

" CAP SCREWS

assembty

ADJUSTING LOWER THRUST ROLLER

t. To be sure the thrust rotler is properly supporting

the biade, turn the thrust rol!er adiustment screw

using 532" setscrew wrench so that the roller

moves toward the blade and a!most touches,

2, Whiie turning the upper wheel clockwise by hand,

adjust the thrust roller unti! it barely touches the

blade and starts to rotate. Now move the roller

back si;ghtly untii it stops rotating while upper

wheei is rotated,

3, Tighten iock nut whi!e ho!ding thrust roller adjust-

ment screw with setscrew wrench.

4, Rotate the upper wheei a few times by hand and

check the blade guides and thrust rollers. Make re-

adiustments if necessary,

THRUST ROLLER

ADJUSTMENT

!! _CREW

THRUST ROLLER t

ADJUST|NG THE TABLE

I Replace the blade guard on the upper guide assem-

bly and tighten screws.

2. Locate the table insert and place it in the opening in

the tabte,

3. Locate a 1/4 - 20 x ! " truss head screw, a flat wash-

er, and a 1/4 -. 20 wing nut among loose parts, in-

sert screw into hoie in table top as illustrated.

4. From the underside of the table, install washer and

wing nut onto the truss head screw and tighten

finger tight. This wit! keep the table flat and in

alignment,

5. Replace the cover.

TRUSS

HEAD

SCREW---_

HER

GUARD

6, Blade should be in approximate center of slot in

_nsert.

7. If blade runs to one side, loosen hex head screws

that mount table to trunnion and shift table to cen-

ter blade in table insert.

8. Tighten screws,

getting to know your band saw

ON-OFF SWITCH

\\\

COVER

//---- TENSION ADJUSTMENT KNOB "-_

COVER RETAINING

CLIP (5 USED)

LOWER

BLADE

GUIDES

GUIDE BAR

LOCK SCREW

FBLADE GUARD

TABLE -_

UPPER THRUST

ROLLER ADJUSTMENT

7BLADE

GUIDES

TILT

SCALE

TENSSON SETTING

(gNSODE}

LOWER THRUST

ROLLER ADJUSTMENT

TABLE LOCK KNOB

FRONT BACK

1. TENSION ADJUSTMENT KNOB...Tightening

the knob will increase the tens=on on the blade,

Loosening it wilt decrease the tension.

2. TENSION SETTING...The marking indicates the

correct blade tension for the blade. For example,

when installing the blade, tighten the tension ad-

justment knob until the indicator washer is pointing

to the marking on the inside of cover.

3. GUIDE BAR LOCK SCREW... The upper blade

guides should just clear the workpiece while cut-

ting. Always adjust the upper guide assembly and

tock the guide bar by tightening the guide bar lock

screw before turning on the band saw.

4. THRUST ROLLER ADJUSTMENT...Turning

the adjustment screw moves the thrust roller in or

out to support the blade from the rear while cut-

ting,

5. TABLE LOCK KNOB ...Turning the knob allows

the table to be tilted and locks it in place.

6. TILT SCALE .,. Shows degree table is tilted,

7. BLADE GUIDES.,. Supports the blade and keeps

it from twisting during operation. An adjustment is

necessary when blades are changed or replaced.

8, ON-OFF SWITCH... See below and next page.

ONOFF SWITCH

The On-Off Switch has a locking feature, THiS FEA-

TURE IS iNTENDED TO PREVENT UNAUTHORIZED

AND POSSI8LY HAZARDOUS USE BY CHILDREN

AND OTHERS.

1, insert key into switch.

NOTE: Key is made of yellow plastic.

LLON I

getting to know" your

2. To turn machir_e on, insert finger under switch 'ew!}_

arid pu4 e_d of switch out,

band

3. To turnmachh_e OFF .. PUSH lever ir_.

NEVER LEAVE THE MACHINE UNATTENDED

UNTIL IT HAS COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. ii'

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.., REMOVE THE KEY AND

STORE DTREMOTE FROM BAND SAW. THIS WILL

PREVENT THE MACHINE FROM STARTING UP

AGAIN WHEN THE POWER COMES BACK ON.

basic band saw operation

A band saw is basically a "curve cutting" machine. It is also used for straight-line cutting operations such as cross-

cutting, ripping, mitering, beveling, compound cutting, and resawing, tt is not capable of doing inside curing.

This band saw is not designed to cut metal.

SAWING

1. Adjust the upper guide assembly to just clear the

workpiece.

2. Use both hands while feeding the work into the

blade. Hold the workpiece firmly against the table.

Use gentle pressure, and do not force the work, but

allow the blade to cut.

BLADE SELECTION GUIDE FOR

MINIMUM CIRCLE CUTTING

,The smallest diameter circle that can be cut out is

determined by the width of the blade. For example,

a 1/4" wide blade will cut a minimum diameter of

approximately 1-1/2 £(See Chart)

BLADE SIZE 114" 3,!8,,

maintenance

WARNING: FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY. TURN

SWITCH "OFF" AND REMOVE PLUG FROM

POWER OUTLET BEFORE MAINTAINING OR

LUBRICATING YOUR BAND SAW.

TIRES

Pitch and sawdust that accumulate on the tires should

be removed with a stiff brush or scraped off with a

piece of wood. Do not use a sharp knife or any kind of

solvent,

When the t_res become worn they should be replaced.

_%'hen replacing the tires, stretch them around the

wheels but do not g_ue them on.

GENERAL

Keep your Band Saw clean.

Remove sawdust from the inside.

Do not altow pitch to accumulate on the table, blade in-

sert. blade guides, or thrust rollers. Clean them with

Craftsman Gum and Pitch Remover.

Apply a thin coat of automobile-type wax on the table

so tt_e wood slides easily while cutting. Also apply wax

to the _nside surfaces of the trunnion.

MOTOR

Frequently vacuum or blow out any sawdust from the

motor,

If the power cord is worn, cut, or damaged in any way,

have it replaced immediately.

LUBRICATION

All of the BALL BEARINGS are packed with grease at

the factory. They require no further lubrication.

BLACK

MOTOR

RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES

Item Cat. No.

Floor Stand ............................... 9-2221 3

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

Rip Fence ................................ 9-23433

Blades ................................ See Catalog

Steel Leg Set ........................... 9-22244

Circle Cutting Attachment ................... 9-24301

Table Extension ........................... 9-24302

Power Tool Know How Handbooks

Radial Saw ................................ 9-2917

Table Saw ................................. 9-2918

The above recommended accessories are current

and were available at the time this manual was

printed.

troubleshooting

WARNING: FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, TURN SWITCH "OFF" AND REMOVE PLUG FROM POWER

SOURCE OUTLET BEFORE TROUBLESHOOTING YOU_ BAND SAW.

TROUBLE PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY

Motor will not run, I.

Blade does not run in the

approximate center of the

upper wheel,

Blade does not run in the

approximate center of the

lower wheel.

Band Saw s_ows down

when cutting.

Blades breaking.

Defective OnOff switch.

Defective switch cord.

Defective switch box receptacle.

Motor Defective,

1, Not tracking properly.

Upper wheel not positioned

correctly on shaft.

1, Cutting too small a radius.

2. Dull blade.

1. Too much tension,

2. Kink in blade caused by cutting

too small a radkJs or turning the

material too fast when cutting.

t, Replace defective parts before using

Band Saw again,

2. Consut[ Sears Service. Any attempt, to repair

this motor may create a HAZARD unJess

repair is done by a qualified serv}ce techniciar'.

Repair service is available at your nearest Sears

Store,

1. Adjust tracking, see Assembly Sectior_,

"Tracking the Blade."

1, Reposition tile wheel, see Assembly

Section, "Tracking the Blade."

1. Stop feeding, and back up to the material

slightly, until the band saw speeds up.

2. Replace blade.

1. Adjust tension. See Getting To Know

Your Band Saw "Tension Setting".

2. Use correct cutting technique. See Basic

Band Saw Operation Section.

CRAFTSMAN 10-INCH BAND SAW, MODEL 113.244401

/12

\42

14 1_, 11 12 13

44 45

FIGURE 1

CRAFTSMAN 10-INCH BAND SAW, MODEL 113.244401

Always order by Part Number - not by Key Number

FIGURE 1 PARTS LIST

I'O

KEY

NO.

PART

NO. NAME

69031

60386

60430

69109

STD600603

63467

69118

60256

62442

69119

STD375006

STD601103

STD 55121

60289

69123

69128

69127

60419

60321

60432

!60323

STD551025

STD54t625

69129

69133

Knob Asm, Tension

Washer, 15/32 x 1-3/8 x 3/64

Washer .47 x 2.5 x .06

*Spring, Tension

*Screw, Pan Cross Type T6-32 x 3/8

Cap-Flag Terminal

Cover, Switch

Key, Switch

Switch

Cord

*Connector, Wire

*Screw, Pan Rec Type T 10-32 x 3/8

*Lockwasher, Ext. NIO

Ring, Hog

Cord with Plug

Seal, Motor Foam

Cover, Motor

Screw, Pan Hd. Plastite 8-16 x 1/2

Screw, Thumb 5/16-18 x 1-1/2

Spacer, 7/16 ID x 1800

Screw, Truss Hd. 1/4-20x 1

*Washer, 17/64 x 5/8 x 1/16

*Nut, Wing 1/4-20

Table

Table Insert

KEY PART

NO. NO. NAME

69120

69121

60076

63387

109751

STD551031

STD541110

STD551131

STD523107

60431

69084

139377

STD541031

273229

69110

18232

193250

69114

69112

69115

69126

STD551008

69187

69132

Trunnion

Guide, Trunnion

Washer, .505 x 7/8 x t/16

Knob

Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18 x 2-3/4

*Washer, 21/64 x 7/8 x 1/8

*Nut, Hex 10-32

*Lockwasher, 5/16

*Screw, Hex Hd. 5/16-18 x 3/4

Screw, Soc Cap 10-32 x 2-1/2

Foot, Frame

Screw, Hex Soc Set 5/16-18-1

Nut, Hex 5/16-!8

Screw, Hex Type T 1/4-20 x 1/2

Bar, Guide

Roller, Blade Thrust

Screw, Hex Soc Cap 10-32 x 7/8

Guide, Blade

Bracket Asm, Upper

Guard, Blade

Cover Asm., Front

*Washer, 3/16 x 3/8 x 1/16

Owners Manual (Not Illustrated)

Bag Of Loose Parts (Not Illustrated)

"Standard Hardware Item - May Be Purchased Locally.

tStock item -- May be secured through the Hardware Department of most Sears or Simpsons-Sears Retail Stores or Catalog

Order Houses.

CRAFTSMAN 10-iNCH BAND SAW, MODEL 113.244401

43 i--,--_

FIGURE 2

oANY ATTEMPT TO REPAIR THIS

MOTOR MAY CREATE A HAZ-

ARD UNLESS REPAIR IS DONE

BY A QUALIFIED SERVICE

TECHNICIAN. REPAIR SERVICE

IS AVAILABLE AT YOUR NEAR-

EST SEARS STORE,

CRAFTSMAN 10-iNCH BAND SAW, MODEL 113,244401

FIGURE 2PARTS LIST

I'J

KEY I PART

NO. INO.

t69117

STD503105

4 69116

5 !STD541008

6 STD551208

769106

8 STD581050

9 69108

10 69137

11 69107

12 STD581062

13 102584

t4 STD541425

15 109129

16 273229

17 69124

18 STD551010

19 STD601105

20 69125

2! 60525

22 37838

NAME

Tire

*Key, Square 3/16 x 15/16

*Screw, Hex Soc 5/16-18 x 5/8

Wheel, Drive

*Nut, Hex 8-32

*Lockwasher, Ext. N8

Motor Mount Assembly

*Ring, Retaining 1/2

Bracket, Guide Rod

®Motor

Rod, Guide

*Ring, Retaining 5/8

Screw, Set Hex Cup 5/16-18 x 3/4

Lock Nut, 1/4-20

Bolt, Carriage 7/16-14 x 3

Screw, Hex Type T 1/4-20 x 1/2

Cover, Rear

*Washer, 13/64 x 7/16 x 1/16

_Screw, Pan Rec. Type T 10-32 x 1/2

Latch

_rRing, Retaining 5/8

Washer,.629 x 7/8 x 1/64

KEY

NO.

27 i

28 1

291

30 I

31 I

32 I

33 I

34 I

35 I

36 I

37 I

38 I

391

PART

NO.

814584

69111

STD5411!0

9416390

STD541025

69142

60433

STD315228

41812

41815

69028

69130

18232

139377

STD541031

69105

193250

STD551210

69114

69113

37837

NAME

Screw, Spl. Hex Hd. 1/4-20 x 3-1/4

Bracket, Guide Bar

*Nut, Hex 10-32

Screw, Pan Cross Type "'T'" 10-32 x 5/8

Nut, Hex 1/4-20

Shaft, Wheel (Includes Key 2!)

Spacer

*Bal! Bearing

Ring, Retaining

Tire

Wheel, idler

tBlade, Band Saw 1/4 x 72-5/8

Roller, Blade Thrust

Screw, Hex Soc Set 5/16-18 x 1

Nut, Hex 5/16-18

Frame Assembly

Screw, Hex Soc Cap 10-32 x 7/8

*Lockwasher, Int. N10

Guide, Blade

Bracket Asm., Lower

!-Wrench, Hex "L" 5/32

*Standard Hardware Item - May Be Purchased Locally,

tStock Item -- May be secured through the Hardware Department of most Sears Retail Stores or Catalog

Order Houses.

_-If this part is removed, discard and replace with a new Retaining Ring,

SERVICE

M ODEL NO.

1 1 3.244401

HOW TO ORDER

REPAIR PARTS

10-1NCH NO SAW

Now that you have purchased your l O-inch Band Saw

should a need ever exist for repair parts or service, sim-

ply contact any Sears Service Center and most Sears,

Roebuck and Co. stores. Be sure to provide all pertinent

facts when you call or visit.

The model number of your lO-Inch Band Saw will be

found on a plate at the right-hand side of the saw.

WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE THE

FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

PART NUMBER PART DESCRIPTION

MODEL NUMBER

113.244401

NAME OF ITEM

lO-Jnch Band Saw

All parts listed may be ordered from any Sears Service

Center and most Sears stores. If the parts you need are

not stocked locally, your order wil be electronically

transmitted to a Sears Repair Parts Distribution Center

for handling.

Sold by SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., Chicago, IL. 60684 U.S.A.

Part No. 69187 Form No SP501 !-t Printed in U.S.A. 10/86

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