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MODEL NO.

115o244500

10-1NCH BAND SAW

Serial

Number

Model and serial numbers

may be found on the back

of the saw.

You should record both

model and serial number in

asafe place for future use,

FOR YOU

SAFETY:

READ ALL

INSTRUCTIONS

CAREFULLY ® assembly

o operating

®repair paffs

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

Part No, SP5492 printed in Taiwan

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

materia! or workmanship, Sears will repair it, free of charge.

WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY SIMPLY CONTACTING THE NEAREST SEARS SERV-

iCE CENTER/DEPARTMENT THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES.

This warranty applies only while this product is used in the United States.

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

from state to state.

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

Safety instructions for Band Saw

Safety _s a combinatfon of common sense, staying

alert and knowing how your band saw WORKS.Read

this manual to understand this saw.

BEFORE USING THE SAW:

IARNING: To avoid mistakes that could cause I

serious, permanent iniury, do not plug the saw

in until the following steps are completed.

•Assembly ana alignment ISee pages 7-12).

Learn the use and function of the ON-OFF

switch, table lock knob. blade guides, backup

bearings, upper slide lOCKknoo. blade guard,

tension catch, and tracking screw. (See pages

13 & 14")

Review and understand al of the safety instruc-

tion and ooerating proceaures n this manual.

Review the maintenance methods for this saw.

(See page 187

Read the following WARNING labels found on the

front of the saw:

WARNING DANGER

i, i

WHEN INSTALLING OR MOVING THE SAW.

AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Use the saw

in a dry, indoor place protected from rain, Keep work

area well lighted.

To avoid injury from unexpected saw movement:

*Put the saw on a firm level surface where there is

plenty of room for handling and properly support-

ing the workpiece.

-Support the saw so the table is level and the saw

does not rock.

oBolt the saw to the support surface if it tends to

slip, Watk, or slide during operations like cutting

tong, heavy beards.

- Turn saw off and unplug cord before moving the

saw,

To avoid injury or death from electrical shock:

* GROUND THE SAW. This saw has an approved

3-conductor cord and a 3-prong grounding type

plug. Use only 3-wire, grounded outlets rated

!20 volts, 15 amperes (amps). The green con-

ductor in the cord is the grounding wire. To avoid

electrocution, NEVER connect the green

wire to a live terminal.

o Make sure your fingers do not touch the plug's

metal prongs when plugging or unplugging the

saw'.

NEVER STAND ON TOOL, Serious injury could

occur if the tool tips or you accidentally hit the cutting

tool. Do not store anything above or near the tool

where anyone might stand on the tool to reach them.

BEFORE EACH USE:

Inspect your saw.

DISCONNECT THE SAW. To avoid injury from acci-

dental starting, unplug the saw, turn the switch off

and remove the switch key before changing the

setup, opening covers, removing guards, or blade.

CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS. Check for:

• alignment of moving parts,

• binding of moving parts,

• broken parts,

• stable mounting, and

• any other conditions that may affect the way the

saw works,

If any part is missing, bent, or broken in any way, or

any electrical part doesn't work properly, turn the saw

off and unplug the saw. REPLACE damaged, miss-

ing, or failed parts before using the saw again.

MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep the saw clean

for best and safest performance. Follow instructions

for lubricating.

REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES

from tool before turning it on.

To avoid injury from jams, slips or thrown pieces:

• Choose the right size and style blade for the

material and the type of cutting you plan to do.

.USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.

(See page 18). Consult this owner's manual for

recommended accessories. Follow the instruc-

tions that come with the accessories. The use of

improper accessories may cause risk of injury to

persons.

= Make sure the blade teeth point downward,

toward the table.

o Make sure the blade guides and thrust bearings

are properly adjusted.

, Make sure the blade tension is properly adjusted.

• Make sure the table lock knob is tight and no

parts have excessive play.

, To avoid accidental blade contact, minimize

blade breakage and provide maximum blade

support, always adjust the upper blade guide and

blade guard to just clear the workpiece.

, KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas

and benches invite accidents. Floor must not be

slippery.

To avoid burns or other fire damage, never use the

saw near flammable liquids, vapors or gases.

PJan ahead to protect your eyes,

hands, face, ears.

KNOW YOUR SAW. Read and understand the

owner's manual and labels affixed to the tool. Learn

its application and limitations as wel! as the specific

potential hazards peculiar to this tool.

To avoid injury from accidental contact with moving

parts, don't do layout, assembly, or setup work on the

saw while any parts are moving.

AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Make sure switch

is "OFF" before plugging saw into a power outlet.

Plan your work.

.USE THE RIGHT TOOL. Don't force tool or

attachment to do a job it was not designed to do.

,Use this band saw to cut only wood, wood like

products, and plastics.

Dress for safety.

WEAR YOUR _'_ I

Any power saw can throw foreign objects into the

eyes. This can cause permanent eye damage. Wear

safety goggles (not glasses) that comply with ANSI

Z87.1 (shown on package). Everyday eyegiasses

have only impact resistant lenses. They are not safe

ty glasses. Safety goggles are available at Sears

retail catalog steres. Glasses or goggles not in com-

pliance with ANSI Z87.1 could seriously hurt you

when they break.

• Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties or

jewelry (rings, wrist watches). They can get

caught and draw you into moving parts.

, Wear nonslip footwear.

• Tie back long hair.

o Roli long sleeves above the elbow.

• Noise levels vary widely. To avoid possibTe hear-

ing damage, wear ear plugs or muffs when using

your saw for hours at a time.

o For dusty operations, wear a dust mask along

with the safety goggles.

inspect your workpiece.

Make sure there are no nails or foreign objects in the

part of the workpiece to be cut.

Use extra caution with large, very small or awk-

ward workpieces:

,Use extra supports (tables, saw horses, blocks,

etc.) for any workpieces large enough to tip when

not held down to the table top.

• NEVER use another person as a substitute for a

tab!e extension, or as additional support for a

workpiece that is longer or wider then the basic

saw table, or to help feed, support or pull the

workpiece.

o When cutting irregularly shaped workpieces, plan

your work so it will not pinch the blade. A piece

of molding for example, must iay flat or be held

by a fixture or jig that wilt not iet it twist, rock or

slip while being cut.

•Properiy support round material such as dowel

rods, or tubing. They have a tendency to roll dur*

ing a cut, causing the blade to "bite". To avoid

this, always use a 'W' block or clamp the work to

the miter gage.

Cut only one workpiece at a time.

- Clear everything except the workpiece and relat-

ed support devices off the table before turning

the saw on.

P_an the way you will hold tt_e wo_kpiece from

start to fin{sh,

DO no_ hand _o!d o_ece_; so sma_ ma_ your fingers

writ gO u:}der ttse b_ade cJar(_ [_se Hgs or ti×tures to

hold the work add _,_._eoveu,' har_ds awsJ ;rein ttte

blade

Avoid awkward :.,Derat_oqs ann tsand oo5;[_or}s where

a g_JOdefi s_p COL£d cause hngers or r}af_d 1o move

_n_othe Made

DON'T OVERREACH t',eeD qo_ foot,n? asd balance

WHENEVER SAW IS RUNN|NG.

WARNING: Dent let familiarity (gamed from

l'requent use of your band sawJ cause a

LcareJess mistake. A careaess fraction of a

second is enough to cause a severe _njury.

Before sta_r_g ,,cx,,rcal watch it1<-:._.;awwn,le/f r_J;_Sit i

makes an u_afis_i_ar n@se or vibrates a lot stop _rTl[l_e

Oaleiy Turn the saw off Unplug tl_e saw Do r_ot restart

untd hnding and correcting the problem.

KEEP CHILDREN AWAiY Keep all ws_tom a :,are @s

tance from the saw. Make sure bystandem _e elea_ of

the saw and workpiece

DON% FORCE TOOL. !t wiU do the job better and safer

at its designed rale Feed the wo_kpiece _nfo the saw

blade only fast enough to let it cur w_thout bog@rig

down or b_nding.

Before free_,ng any iammed materiah

- rum _w_tch 'OFF'L

• Remove sw_tch key

- { Jnp_ug the saw.

-Wa_t for aH moving parts to stop.

When backing up lhe workpiece, the blade may

bind in the kerr (cut). This is usually caused by

sawdust clogging up the kerr or because the

b_ade comes out of the guides, ff this happens:

]-urn switc} 'OFF"

Remove switch key.

Un_!uq saw.

W_;_H_or aU mowng parts .to stop

Or_en eand saw cover

Sbck flat biade screwdriver or wedge into the

kerr

- hm_ me t;pper whee, by hand while backing up

_t-_ wor_ pete

Before removing toose pieces from the table, turn

saw off and wait for all moving paris to stop.

BEFORE LEAVING THE SAW:

W,:_Hfor aHr-t:ovin(; parts to stoo

Make workshop cr_ild proo_. Lock the shop.

Dmcor'nect m>_ste_ switc._es Remove the yellow

sw,tch key. Sto_e _ta_,vay from chi:drer_ a,_d others not

quatiSed to t,'se ti_e re,hi

g ossary of terms for woodworking

Beveling

An angle cutting ope_atim_ through the _ace of the

board.

Crosscu_

A cutting operation made across the width of the

workpiece

Compound Cutting

A simultaneous bevet and miter cutting operation.

FPM

Feet per minute. Used in reference to surface speed

of blade.

Freehand (as used for band saw)

Performing a cut without the workpiece properly sup.,

ported on the work table.

Gum

A sticky., sapbased residue from wood products

Kerr

The ma_eriai removed by the blade in a tl_rough cut or

the SlOt produced by the btade in a nor_-through or

partJa_ cut

Lead_ng Er._d

The end of the workpiece whici_ is pushed into the

cutting tooi first

_teri_g

An angte cutting operation rnade across the width of

the workpiece.

Push Slick

A device used to teed the workpiece tSrou_h the saw

during hallow _ppi_q:_ type op_ratior_s so the opera-

tor's hands a;e kept wO]} away from t!e biade.

Resaw

A culling operatior_ to red_ce the th ckness of the

workpiece to make th r_ner pieces

Resin

A sticky, sap.based subslance that has dried.

Ripping

A cutting op_wation along the ier',gth, of the workpiece.

Sawbiade Path

The area of the worktabie or workpiece d rectly in !ine

with the saw biade

Set

[he distance ti_e tip of the saw biade tooth is bent

outward from the face of the b_ade

Tracking

Adlusting the upper wheel so t_e bandsaw blade runs

in the center of ti_e whee!s.

Trai_ng End

1he workpiece end iast cut by the saw blade.

Workpieee

The item on which the cuSing operation is being per-

formed. The surfaces of a workpiece are commonly

referred to as faces, ends, and edges.

Worktable

The surface on which the workpieee rests while per-

forming a cutting operation.

re@tot specifications and e ectrica 8quirem÷nts

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

a 1725 RP_ motor, tt is wired for operation on 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 opera,or from electric shock.

Plug power cord into a !20V properly grounded type

outlet protected by a 15-amp. fuse or circuit breaker.

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

have it checked by a qualified eiect_rician.

( WARNING: Do not permit fhgers to ta_Jch the

terminals of p_ugs when insta_ing or removing

the p_ug to or from the out_et.

WARNING: _fnot propeF[y grounded this power

tool can cause an e_ectrica_ shock, particu{ar_y

when used in damp locations close to plumbing,

ff an electriea_ shock occurs there is the potentia_

of a secondary hazard such as your hands con-

tacting the saw blade.

Shis Dug requires a mating 3-conductor ground6_ typ_

out{or 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 tn ANY MANNER

Use an adapter as shown below and always connect

the grounding lug to a known ground.

tt is recommended that you have a qualified electrician

replace the TWO prong outlet with a property grounded

THREE prong outiet

GROUNDING LUG

SCREW \

,... i% .C oo,o

2-PRONG

/'//_ X "\ RECEPTACLE

ADAPTER

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

have it replaced immediately.

Your unit is for use on I20 volts, and has a plug that

looks like the one shown below.

i _ _-tt//

t \! "-,,\ ...... PLUG

ti\P oNe

_LT__._.:::_/ PROPERLY

GROUNDED

3-PRONG OUTLET

This power tooi is equipped with a 3 conductor cord

and grounding type plug approved by Underwriters'

Laboratories. 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.

An adapter as iilustrated is available for connecSng

p!ugs to 2-prong receptacles. The green grounding iu9

extending from the adapter must be connected to a pe_

manent ground such as to a properly grounded outlet

bOX.

NOTE: The adapter illustrated is for use only if you

already have a properly grounded 2-prong receptacie.

The use of any extension cord will cause some ioss of

power. To keep this to a m_nimum and to prevent over

heating and motor burn-out, use the table beiow to

determine the minimum wire size (A W.G.) extension

cord.

Use only a single cord when an extension cord is

required. The cord must be a 3 w_re ex_ensio_ cord

which has a 3-prong receptacle that will accept the

tools p!ug.

Wire Sizes Required

Length of the (AmeriCan Wire Gage Number)

Cord I 12or Lines

25 Feet No !6

50 Feet No. 16

100 Feet No. !6

contents

POWER TOOLWARRANTY.................. 12

SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS FOR BAND SAW, .......... 2

GLOSSARY OF TERMS FOR WOODWORKING .....4

MOTOR SPECIFICAT ON..> AND ELECTRICAL

REQUIREMENTS .............................................. 5

UNPACKING AND CHECKING CON_rENTS ......... ;,6

ASSEMBLY

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

lnstalI _g the Tabie ............................... 8

Installing !he Blade ...................................... 9

_ens!o,n_ng ,t_e Btade ............................ i 0

'" ', ................................. 11

Trackir_g the B_ade

Adiusting the Blade Guides and

Back.Up Bearing .............................................. 11

Final Tabie Assembly ........................................... 12

Aligning the Tab!e Square to the Blade .............. 12

Instaliing the Hose Clip ...................................... 13

Getting to Know your Band Saw ......................... 14

BASIC BAND SAW OPERATION ....................... 16

MAINTENANCE ..................................................... 19

RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ....................... 19

TROUBL ESHOOTING ........................................ 20

REPAIR PARTS .................................................... 21

unpacking and checking contents

TOOLS NEEDED

oo.B.,.o,so .R tithe--

MEDIUM SCREWDRIVER

#2 PHILLtPS SCREWDRIVER

COMB|N&TtONSQUAREMUST BE TRUE

_AW+Lt_HT STRAIGHT EDGE OF

LINE ON _ARD BOARD 314"THICK

SH4_JLD BE NO GAP OR OVERLAP HERE WHEN

_UARE tS FLtPPED OVER tN DOTTED POSi<T1ON

WARNING: To avoid injury from unexpected

staring or electrical shock, do not plug the

saw in unlil all assemMy and alignment steps

are complete. The power cord must remain

unplugged whenever you are working

on the saw,

Model 113.244500 Band Saw is shipped complete in

one carton.

Separate all parts from packing materials and check

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

Make certain atl items are accounted for. before dis-

carding any packing material,

WARNING: if any parts are missing, do not try

to assemble the band saw, plug in the power

cord, or turn the switch on until the missing

parts are obtained and installed correctly.

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TABLE OF LOOSE PARTS

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

Owners Manual .................................

Saw Table ................. :......................

Loose Parts Bag

Containing the following parts:

Key Switch .......................................

Wing Nut IJ4-20 .................................

Screw, Truss Hd I/4-20 x 5/8 ............

Wrench, Hex "L" 1/8 ........................

Bevei Indicator ..................................

Screw Pan Cross 1032 x 3/8 ...........

Washer !7/64 x 1 x 1/16 ....................

Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 x 1....................

Knob ......: .........................................

Clip Hose ....................................... 11

assembly

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 sur-

face such as a workbench.

If mounting to a workbench, holes should be drilled

through supporting surface of the workbench using

dimensions illustrated,

1. Each leg should be bolted secureiy using 5/t6"

diameter machine screws, tockwashers, and 5/16"

hex nuts (not included). Screw length should be

1-3/4" plus the thickness of the bench top.

2, Locate and mark the holes where band saw is to

be mounted.

3. Drill (4) 3/8" diameter holes through workbench.

4. Place band saw on workbench aligning holes in

feet with holes driiled in workbench.

5. Insert all four 5/16" screws and tighten.

NOTE: All bolts should be inserted from the top.

Install the washers and nuts from the underside of the

bench.

"_ 3/8" DtAMETEJ_R+

6-5/16" (4) HOLES

'_'------- 16-13/16"

CLAMPING BANDSAW TO WORKBENCH

The Band Saw can be clamped directly to a work-

bench using two (2) or more 'C" clamps on base of

unit.

Base

Workbench

assembly

An alternate method of mounting s to fasten band

saw to a mounting board. The board should be of suf-

ficient size to avoid tipping of saw while _nuse. Any

good grade of plywooe or chipboard with a 3/4" m_n_-

mum thickness is recommended. (Thinner chipboard

can break._ Once the saw is mounted, securely clamp

the board to the workbench using "C" clamps

WARNING: 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 or supporting

surface before operating band saw.

- - ........ ---4

Upper Slide

Lock Knob

-< 24" MIN.

6-5/16"

_ 10-13/16"

iNSTALLiNG THE TABLE

1. Loosen the upper slide lock knob ano position the

upper guide assembly al of the way uo, Tighten

lock knob.

Upper

Guide

Assembly

2. Ouen the front cover of the saw oy pulling forward

on the finger hold located on the left side of the

band saw.

Finger /

Hold

3. Locate the square hole behind the lower right

wheel and insert a 1/4-20 x 1" tong carriage bolt

through this hole frorr inside the saw.

4. Position the table-trunnion assembly on the back

side of the saw so the 1/4-20 x 1" bolt extends

through the curved slot in the trunnion. The trun-

nion should engage the curved mounting rib on the

back side of the saw,

5. Install the 1" outside diameter washer and table

lock knob to the end of the bolt and tighten by

hand.

Trunnion

_unnion S|=s

Table Lock

Knob

ibte

Assembly

I ARNMNG:Turn off saw, remove switch key

and unplug saw before removing or installing

bJade.

1, Loosen the upper slide lock knob and position the

guide assembly about half way between the table

and the frame. Tighten the lock knob.

2. Open the front cover of the saw by pulling forward

on the finger hold !ocated on the !eft side of the

band saw.

3. Remove the biade guard by loosening the screw

located on the side of the guard using a #2 phillips

screwdriver, Slide the guard up and pull forward to

remove it from the blade guide support.

4. Unscrew the upper blade guides using _t 1/8 inch

hex "L" wrench and separate them about i/8 inch.

Repeat this step for the lower blade guides.

NOTE: There is a patch on the blade guide(s)

threads that makes them difficult to turn, This is nec-

essary to prevent rotation of the guides during opera-

tion of the saw.

Guide

5. Loosen the setscrew which locks the upper blade

guide support (located on the left side of the sup-

port behind the bearing). Push the support all the

way back. Loosen the setscrew holding the upper

back-up bearing (Located on the right side of the

upper slide), Push the bearing all the way back.

With the guide support and back-up bearing

pushed back, slightly tighten both set screws.

Upper Blade

Guide Support

Set Screw Upper

Back-Up Bearing

Sol Screw

Bearing

BLADE GUARD

REt_OV ED FOR

CLARITY

Blade

Guide Support

6. Loosen the setscrew which locks the lower blade

guide support (accessed through notch in frame

located below table). Push the support all the way

back. Loosen the setscrew holding the lower back-

up bearing, Push the bearing alt the way back.

With the guide support and back-up bearing

pushed back, tighten both set screws.

Lower Blade Guide Support _ _

Sel Screw h

Lower Back-Up Bearii_g

Set Screw

Table Removed For

Vieua_ Clarity

7. The upper wheel needs to be olaced _nits lowest

position. Locate the tension lock knob on the

back of the saw and turn it counterclockwise

approximately two turns. Lift the tension catch

away from the teeth and move it to its lowest

position.

Tension _ _

Ca,ch /// _

CAUTION: To avoid being scraped, if the blade

should suddenly uncoil, wear safety goggles.

Carefully uncoil the blade holding it at

arms length.

8. Uncoil the blade.

9. Slide the blade into the slo_ of the table with the

teeth facing forward and down toward the table.

10, Place the blade on a!l three wheels, Center the

blade on the rubber tires.

Drive Wheet Tension Wheel

Slot in Table

/Idler Wheel

WARNING: Turn off saw. remove switch key

and unplug before making any adjustments.

TENSIONING THE BLADE

1 With one hand on the knob and the other on the

tension catch, lift up on the tension assembly until

the slack ir the blade _s eliminated. Note which

notch the top of the tension catch is closest to,

Tension

Adjustin!

Knob

2. Continue to pull up on the tension assembly until it

has moved two or three notches above where the

blade first straightened out. Engage the teeth on

the catch into the notches. This is the proper ten-

sion for a 1/4" blade.

NOTE: If using an t/8" blade the tension assembly

should oe positioned one to two notciqes above the

point where the blade first straightened out.

3. Tighten the tension lock knob in order to hold the

tension assembly in place.

NOTE: Over tensioning of blade can cause excessive

wear of wheel bearings and motor and shorten blade

tife_

Tension

Lock Knob

WARNING: Turn off saw, remove switch key

and unplug before making any adjustme_°_ts.

TRACKONG THE BLADE

BBade tension must be properly adjusted before

tracking the b_ade,

!. Slowly turn, the upper wheet clockwise by hand

and watch the btade on the tire. if the blade moves

away from the center of the tire the tracking witl

have to be adjusT,ed.

2. insert a 1/8" hex wrench into the tracking adjust-

ment screw located on the back of the saw behind

the upper wheel

3. a, if the blade moved toward the front ot the saw

turn the adjustment screw in (ciockwise) while

turning the wheel by hand, until the blade rides

in the center of the tire.

b, If the blade moved away from the front of the

saw turn the adjustment screw out (counter

clockwise) while turning the wheel by hand, until

the blade rides in the center of the tire.

Check the position of the blade on the other tires.

The blade shoutd be completely on the tire. If not,

adjust the tracking until the blade is on all three

tires.

Tracking Adjustment

Set Screw

5. 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.

WARNING: Turn off saw, remove switch key !

and unplug before making any adjustments. 1

ADJUSTING THE BLADE GUIDES AND

BACK=UP BEARING

NOTE: The upper and lower blade guides and back-

up bearings support the band saw blade during cut-

ting operations. The adjustment of the guides and

bearings should be checked whenever a different

blade is installed,

1. Adjust the back-up bearing first. Loosen the rear

set screw using a 1/8" hex wrench. (This set screw

is located on the right side of the upper slide for

the upper bearing and on the right side of the

frame just below the table for the lower bearing.)

2. Move the back-up bearing to within 1/32" of the

blade, Tighten the rear set screw. Repeat on the

other back-up bearing.

NOTE: The back-up bearing is to support the back

edge of the blade while cutting. The blade should not

contact the bearings when you stop cutting.

3. Adjust the position of the blade guide support next.

Loosen the front set screw using a 1/8" hex

wrench. (This set screw is located on the left side

of the support for the upper guides and the right

side for the lower guides.)

4. Slide the blade guide support on the shaft until the

front edge of the blade guides are about 1/32"

behind the gullet of the blade, Tighten the set

screw, Repeat for the other guide.

Thrust

Bearing

NOTE:Lettingthebladeteethhitthe bladeguides

whileusingthebandsawwillruintheblade.Theset

of theteethand the sharpeneeedge of the teeth

would be damaged. Proper adjustment of the upper

and lower blade guide assemolies will prevent this

from happening

5. Adjust the b!ade guides last. Use a 1/8" hex

wrench to turn the blade guides in or out to where

they just clear the side of the blade. Do this for all

four guides,

NOTE: There is a patch on the blade guide threads

that makes them difficult to turn. This ts necessary to

prevent rotation of the guides during oDerahon of the

SaW.

6. Reinstall blade guaro and tighten screw.

7. Close the front cover of the saw.

S_w

Blade

WARNING: Never start the saw with the cover

open, Thrown blades can cause injury.

Blade

Guides

FINAL TABLE ASSEMBLY

1. Close the front cover of the band saw ano snap _n

place.

2. Locate a 1/4-20 x 5/8 truss head screw, and a 1/4-

20 wing nut in _oose parts, Insert screw into hole n

table top as i_tustrated.

3. From the underside of the table, install w_ng nut

onto the truss head screw and tighten finger tight.

This will keep the table flat and in alignment.

JWARNING:Turn off saw, remove switch key and

unplug before making any adjustments.

ALiGNiNG THE TABLE SQUARE

TO THE BLADE

1. Loosen the upper slide lock knob ana position the

guide assembly all the way up. Tighten the lock

knob.

2. Loosen table lock knob.

3. Place a small square on the table beside the blade

as i!lustrated.

4. Holding the left edge of the table [near the zero

stop set screw], tilt the table up or down to align

table 90 aegrees to blade (0 degree position).

Tighten lock knob.

5 Adjust the zero stop set screw using a 1/8" hex

wrench until the set screw just touches the frame.

6. Check sauareness of blade to table. Make

readjustments if necessary,_

Combination

Square _

Look _// v [-"

Knob _ j'

7. Locatethebevelindicatorandt0-32x 3/8"long

panheadscrewin loosepartsbag.

8. Usea #2phillipsscrewdriverto attachthebevei

indicatorto the backof the frame,in the smalI

recessbelowtile trunnion,withthe 10-32x 3/8"

screw.

9.Alignthebevelindicatorwiththe"0"degreemark

onthetrunnionandtightenthescrew

INSTALLING THE HOSE CUP

1. Locate the Hose Clip in the loose parts bag

Identify the barbs on the clip.

Barbs

2. Open the front cover of the saw by pulling forward

on the finger hold located on the left side of the

band saw. Locate the notch in the Frame at the

sawdust ejection port.

Notch /

3. Position the Hose Clip with the barbs to the back

side of the band saw. Slide the Hose Clip into the

notch. Push the clip until it is fully seated on the

Frame. The Hose Clip will secure a Wet/Dry vac

hose in place for sawdust collection.

Hose Clip

getting to know your band

Frame 9 Wrench Holder

Tension

Catch

Blade Guard 2 Upper Slide

Lock Knob

;Tracking Adjustment

Set Screw

7Sawdust

Ejection

Pert

10 On-Off

Switch

Hose Clip

Base

8 Cover Hinges

1Blade

Guides

5 Tension

Lock Kr_ob

Trunr "

4 Bevel

Scale

NOTE: Cover shown open for clarity

1. Blade Guides.,. Supports the blade and keeps it

from twisting during operation. An adjustment is

necessary when blades are changed or replaced.

2. Upper slide |ock knob.,, The upper blade guide

assembly should just clear the workpiece while

cutting. Always adjust the upper guide assembly

and lock the upper slide by tightening the upper

slide lock knob before turning on the band saw.

3. TabJe lock knob.. ,Loosening the knob allows

the table to be tilted and tightening the knob locks

the table in place.

Bevel

indicator

3Table

Lock

Knob

4. Tilt (bevel) scale... Shows degree taole is tilted

for bevel cutting.

5. Tension Lock Knob, ,,controls the amount of

blade tension when changing blades.

6. Tracking Adjustment Set Screw . . . adjust to

keep blade running in center of wheels.

7. Sawdust Ejection Port... sawdust is eliminated

from inside of machine. Also, makes an excellent

hook-up for a Wet/Dry vac.

8. Cover Hinges... allows front cover to be opened

for making adjustments to machine.

9. Wrench HoQder.. Keeps 1/8" Hex "L" Wrench

conveniently (ocated for blade guide adjustments,

10, ON-OFF SWITCH. The On-Off Switch has a lock-

ing feature. THIS FEATURE IS INTENDED TO

HELP PREVENT UNAUTHORIZED AND POSSI-

BLY HAZARDOUS USE BY CHILDREN AND

OTHERS.

a. To turn machine on, insert key into switch.

NOTE: Key is made of yellow plastic; locate in loose

parts bag.

b. Insert finger under switch lever and pulq end of

switch out.

c. To turn machine OFF... PUSH lever in ..f_,

NEVER LEAVE THE MACHINE UNATTENDED

UNTIL _T HAS COME TO A COMPLETE STOP.

d. To lock switch in OFF position.., hold switch IN

with one hand .. . REMOVE key with other

hand.

WARNING: For your own safety, a}ways lock

the switch "OFF" when machine is not in

use,., remove key and keep i_in asafe

place,., also,,, in the event of a power failure

(all of your lights go out) turn switch off,..

remove the key and store it away from

band saw. This will prevent the machine

from starting up again when the power

comes back on.

Basic Saw Operations

BEFORE EACH USE:

inspect your saw.

DISCONNECT THE SAW, To avoid injury from acci-

(]ental starting, unplug the saw turn the switch off

and remove the switch key before changing the

setup, opening covers, removing guards, or olade.

CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS. Check for:

°alignment of moving parts,

obinding of moving parts,

• uroKen carts,

•stable mounting, and

• any other conditions that may affect the way the

saw works.

If any part is missing, bent, or broken m any way, or

any electrical part doesn't work properly, turn the saw

off and unplug the saw. REPLACE damaged miss-

ing, or failed parts before using the saw again.

MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keeo the saw c_ean

for best and Safest performance.

REMOVE ADJOSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES

from tool before turning _lon.

To avoid injury from jams, slips or thrown pieces:

• Choose the right s_ze ano style blade for the

material and the type of cutting you plan to do.

- USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.

(See page 18). Consult this owner's manual for

recommended accessories. Follow the instruc-

tions that come with the accessories. The use ot

_mDroper accessories may cause risk of injury to

persons.

• Make sure the blade teeth point downward

toward the table.

• Make sure the blade guides and thrust bearings

are properly adjusted.

- Make sure the blade tension ts properly

adjusted,

•Make sure the table lock knob is tight and no

carts have excessive play.

• To avoid accidental blade contact, minimize blade

breakage aria provide maximum blade support,

always adjust tne upper blade guide and blade

guard to just clear the workpiece.

• KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN, Cluttered areas and

benches _nvite accidents. Floor must not be slip-

pery.

To avoid burns or other fire damage, never use the saw

near flammable iquids, vapors or gases.

PJan ahead to protect your eyes, hands,

face, ears.

KNOW "tOUR SAW Read and understand the owner's

manual and labels affixed to the tool, Learn its applica-

tion and limitations as wel as the specific potential haz-

ards peculiar to this tool.

To avoid injury Irom accioenTa contact with moving

parts, don't do layout, assembly, or setup work on the

saw while any pars are moving.

AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING Make sure switch is

'OFF" before plugging saw into a power outlet.

Plan your work.

-USE THE RIGHT TOOL. Don't force tool or attach-

ment to do a job _ was not designed to do

-Use this cane saw to cut only wood. wood like

products, and plastics.

Dress for safety.

Any power saw can throw foreign objects into the eyes.

This can cause permanent eye damage. Wear safety

goggles (not glasses} that comply with ANSI Z87,!

(shown on package). Everyday eyeglasses have only

tmpact resistant lenses. The are not safety glasses.

Safety goggles are available at Sears retail catalog

stores. Glasses or goggles not in compliance with ANSI

Z87.1 could seriously i_urt you when they break.

-Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties or

jewelry (rings, wrist watches). They can get caught

and draw you into moving parts,

-Wear nonslip footwear.

-Tie back long hair.

-Roll long sleeves above the elbow.

, Noiselevelsvarywidely.Toavoidpossiblehear.

ingdamagewearearplugsormuffswhenusing

yoursawforhoursatatime.

• Fordustyoperations,weara dtJstmaskalong

withthesafetygoggles

tlnspectyourworkpieee.

Makesuretherearenonaiisorforeignobjectsin "_4e

part of the workpiece to be cut.

Use extra caution with large, very small or awkward

werkpieces:

• Use extra supports (tables, saw horses, blocks.

etc.) for arty workpiece iarge enough to tip whe_l

not held down to the table top.

NEVER use another person as a substitute for a

table extension, or as additiona! support for a

workpiece that is longer or wider then the basic

saw table, or to help feed, support or pui! the work-

piece.

o When cutting irregularly shaped workpieces, plan

your work so it will not pinch the blade. A piece of

molding, for example, must lay fiat or be he!d by a

fixture or jig that wilt not Jetit twist, rock or slip while

being cut.

• Properly support round material such as dowel

rods, or tubing, They have a tendency to roll during

a cut, causing the blade to "bite'. To avoid this,

always use a "V" block or clamp the work to the

table.

• Cut only one workpiece at a time.

• Clear everything except the workpiece and related

support devices off the table before turning the

saw on.

Plan the way you will hondthe workpiece from start

to finish.

Do not hand hold pieces so small that your fingers will

go under the blade guard. Use jigs or fixlures to hold

the work and keep your hands away from the blade.

Avoid awkward operations and hand positions where a

sudden slip could cause fingers or hand to move into

the blade,

DON'T OVERREACH. Keep good Iooting and balance-

WHENEVER SAW _S F_U_N[NG°

WARNING: Don't let _amiHa_itY (gai_led from

freq_ent use o_ yo_Jr ba_d ._.aw) cause a care _

less mistake, A ca_e_e-_s fraction of a second is

erlough to cause a severe injury.

L.-,--

Beloro £ ar_(_ ' ; _ c', _ watch the sa ',_,_while it runs. !f it

.... c _f' '

makes a_ u_q_.mtE4r_o_s(__or vib_ates a !ot, stop imme

diate_y Turf t_e sa_, off Ltnpiug the saw. Do not restart

unti' finding and correct nO the probLern.

KEEP CHK DREN AWAY Keep af_ visitors a safe dis

tance from the saw Make .,4;re bystanders are clear of

the saw and wc;_kp_Oe

DON] FORCL 00! li w J;do the job better and safer

at its desiq/_ed _ate f::eed tile workpiece into the saw

blade °nY fast enoug-_ to iet it cut w thout bogging

dowr_ o_ butdi_ig

Before freeing any _ammed materia_ :

oTurn switci_ OFF

• Remove swiict key

- Unpug the saw

• Wait fo_ a!t mover g c_arls to stop

When backing up the werkpiece, the blade may

bind in the kerr (cut), This is usually caused by

sawdus_ clogging up the kerr or because the blade

comes out of the guides, ff this happens:

- ]urn swtt'.:i_ 'OFF'

• Remove sw_tc-_ key

- Unplug saw

• Wait for ai mowng parts to stop.

•Open band saw cover

,Stick flat biade screwdrive_ or wedge into the kerr

-Turn the upper wheel 9y h_lnd while backing up the

workpiece

Before removing loose pieces from the table, turn

saw off and wait for all moving parts to stop.

BEFORE LEAVING THE SAW:

Wait for al'.movin9 parle to stop

Make workshop ci]iid-proof. Lock the shop. Disconnect

master swtches Remove the ye!low sv'dtch key. Store

it away from children and others not qualified to use the

tool

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, com-

pound cutting, and resawing. It is not capable of

doing inside cutting,

This band saw is designed to cut wood and wood

like products only.

For general type scroll cutting, follow the pattern ines

by pusnlng and turning the workpiece at [ne same

time, Don't try to turn the workpiece while engaged in

the blade without pushing t: the workpiece could bind

or twist the blade,

A curve cut _sbest performed by keeping the oattern

line in line with the blade while turning the werkp_ece

before tne radius of zne curve is cut The blade

should cut in the middle of the pattern line _saw kerr',

since wood cutting band saw blades are tnln.

NOTE: Blade guard is raised and right hand removed

for clanty of l_icture only.

B_w

Kerr

//Workpiece

Pattern Line Blade

RIGHT -Planning ahead by turning workpiece for

cutting a curve

NOTE: Blade guard is raised and right hand removed

for c_anty of o_cture only.

Workpiece

Pattern Line Blade

WRONG - Not planning ahead for cutting a curve

could bind or twist blade if workpiece is forced.

NOTE: Blade guard is raised and right hand removed

for clarity of picture only.

WARNING: To avoid blade contact, adjust the

upper guide assembly lo just clear the

workpiece.

1. Use both hands while feeding the work into the

blade. Hold the workpiece firmly against the table.

Use gentle pressure. Do not force the work. but

allow the blade to cut.

2. The smallest diameter circle that can be cut out Is

determined by the width of the blade. A !14" wide

blade will cut a mm_murn diameter of approximate-

ly 1-112". A 1t8" wide blade will cut a minimum

diameter of approximately 1/2".

Relief cuts are made when an intricate curve rtoo

small a radius for the blade) is to be cut but. A relief

cut _s made oy cutting through me scrap section of

workpiece to curve _n pattern line, then carefully

backing blade out. Several relief cuts should be made

for intricate curves, then follow pattern line as sec-

tions are cut off of curve "relieving" blade pressure.

Workpiece

Blade

Relief Cuts

Pattern Line

NOTE: Blade guard is raised and right hand removed

for clarity of picture only.

maintenance

WARNING: For your own safety, turn switch

"OFF", remove switch key and remove P_ug

from power out_et before maintaining

or _ub_'icating your band saw.

TIRES

Pitch and sawdust that accumulates 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,

GENERAL

Keep your Band Saw clean.

Remove sawdust from the inside frequently,

Do not allow pitch to accumulate on the table, blade

guides, or thrust bearings. Clean them with

Craftsman Gum and Pitch Remover,

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

top so the wood slides easily while cutting, Also apply

wax to the inside surfaces of the trunnion.

MOTOR!ELECTRQCAL

Frequently vacuum or blow out any sawdust from the

motor.

Wiring O_agt'ar_

Leiack

___Green

Ground Screw

WARNBNG: ff the power cord is worn, cut,

or damaged in any way, have it

replaced immediately.

WARNING: To avoid fire or e_ec_rocation,

reassemb0e eBectric parts with only approved

service parts. ReassembSe exactly as

originally assembled.

LUBRICATION

Alt of the BALL BEARINGS are permanent{y iubricab

ed. They require no further lubrication.

sears recommends the foBtowing accessories

Sears may recommend other accessories not listed in

manual.

See your nearest Sears Store or Catalog Department

for other accessories.

Do not use any accessory unless you have received

and read complete instructions for its use.

item Cat, No.

Miter Gauge ................................................... 9-24214

Btades (56_7,'8'" length) ............................ See Catalog

t eg Set ......................................................... 9-22244

Power Too_Handbook .................................... 9-29117

troubJeshootJng

WARNING: For your own safety, turn switch

"OFF", remove switch key and remove plug

from power outlet before readjusting or

atigning your band saw.

TROUBLE

Motor will not run.

Blade does not run in

the approximate center

of the upper wheel.

Band Saw slows down

when cutting,

Blades breaking.

Saw iS noisy when

running.

Blade will not cut

straight.

Blade guides wtl!

not stay in position

PROBABLE CAUSE

! Defective On-Off switch.

Defective oower cord.

2 Motor Defec_we

1 Not tracking propedy

1. Cutting too small a radius.

2. Dul! blade.

1, Too much tension.

2. Kink in blade caused by

cutting too small a radius

or turning the material too

fast when cutting.

1. Too much blade tension

.Blade guides and back-up

bearings are in contact with

the blade.

Blade guides and bearings

not properly adjusted.

2. Worn or defective blade.

1. Patch on blade guide

threads has deteriorated

allowing them to rotate

with the blade

REMEDY

1 Rep!ace defective parts before using

Band Saw again.

Consult Sears Service. Any attempt to repair this

motor may create a HAZARD unless repa4r

is done by a qualified service technician, Repair

service is available at your nearest Sears Store.

1. Adjust tracking, see Assemb!y Section,

'Tracking the Blade."

1. Stop feeding, and back up the material sligiqtly,

until the band saw speeds up.

2. Replace blade.

1. Adjust tension, See Assembly section

"Tensioning The Blade."

2. Use correct cutting technique. See Basic

Band Saw Operation Section.

1. Adjust blade tension. See Assembly section

"Tensioning The Blade."

2, Adjust upper and lower blade guides and

bearings. See assernbly section "Adjusting the

Blade Guides and Back-up Bearing."

1. Adjust upper and lower blade guides and

bearings. See Assembly section "Adjusting

Guides and Back-up Bearing,'

2. Replace blade,

t. Replace blade guides

repair parts FOR 10qNCH BAND SAW ti 3.244500

Aaways order by Part Number - Not by Key Number

FIGURE 1

Key I Part

No I No:

1 j 820286

2 t STD60110L_

3 817899

4 STD502502

820279

82O281

7 820284

Description

Guard Biade

- Scr Pan HD TY TT

10 32 x 3/8

Sc_ Soc Set 12 Dog Pt

1420 x 12

* Scr Soc Set 1 4-20 × !_4

Suport Guide

Sha_ w/Bearing

Slide Upper

FIGURE 2

No j __ No.

I , 60530

2 1817935

3[ 820874

4 817915

5 815865-2

6 817149

Description

Scr Truss 1 4-20 × 58

Table

Nut Wing Low Profile , 4-=L,

Trunnion

Scr Hx Hd TYTT 14-20 x.8

Scr Locking Set 1 4-20

FOR 10-INCH BAND SAW 113.244500

Always order by Part Number - Not by Key Number

611

I#1

Key

FOR 10qNCH BAN_AW 113.244500

Always order by Part Number - Not by Key Number

FIGURE 1

Part

No. Description

820288

STD541031

STD551131

820269

816087

818146

820266

9-28137

9-26653

817911

817453-2

820287

817943

STD551037

820277

STD541025

STD55! 225

STD551025

820265

STD522507

STD55 ! 210

STD541 t 10

STD532510

Pin Hinge

Nut, Hex 5/16-18

Lockwasher 5/16

Support Wheel

Scr Tr Cr Hd 1/4-20 x 1/2

Washer Nylon

Wheel Idler (Includes

Key No. !0)

* Wrench, Hex L 1/8

1"Band Saw Blade 56-7/8

BandsawTire

Retaining Ring

Cover Front

(Includes Key No. 46)

* Nut 3/8-16 L.H

* Washer 3/8 x 3/4 x 1/32

Wheel Drive (Includes

Key No. 10)

* Nut, Hex 1/4-20

* Lockwasher 1/4

*Washer 17/64 x 1 x 1/16

Foot Frame

*Screw Hex Hd 1/4-20 x 3/4

* Lockwasher Int N!0

* Nut, Hex !0-32

* Bolt Crge 1/4-20xl

1-Stock Item - May Be Secured Through The Hardware

Catalog Order Houses.

*Standard Hardware Item - May Be Purchased Locally.

Key

Part

NO.

STD502502

820272

STD532525

820088

817944

STD511103

820493

816464

813989 1

STD375006

820273

9-22256

816113

STD600803

820274

61400

817149

820276

69164

STD512505

820261

821157

SP5492

Description

Screw Soc. Set 1/4-20 x !/4

Spring Blade Tension

Bolt Crge 1/4-20 x 2-1/2

Catch Blade Tension

Indicator Bevel

Screw Pan HD

10-32 x 3/8

Clip Hose

Latch Cover

Cord w/Plug

Connector Wire

Motor

-Key Switch

Switch Locking

Screw Pan HD TY "TT"

8-32 x 3/8

Capacitor

Knob 1-3/8 Dia.

Screw Lock Set 1/4-20

Plate Cover

Relief-Strain

Screw Pan HD

t/4-20 x 1/2

Frame

Gasket

Owners Manual

(Not Illustrated)

Department Of Most Sears Retail Stores Or

¢n

SERVICE

MODEL NO.

113.244500

10-INCH BAND SAW

HOW TO ORDER

REPAIRPARTS

Now that you have purchased your 10nch Band Saw should a

need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply contact any

Sears Service Center and most Sears, Roebuck and Co stores

Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when you call or vist

lhe model number of your 10-Inch Band Saw will be found on a

plate located on the back of the Band Saw below the motor.

WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS,ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING

INFORMATION:

PARTNUMBER PARTDESCRIPTION

MODEL NUMBER

113,244500 NAME OF ITEM

10-Inch Band Saw

A!l 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 will be electronically transmitted to aSears

Repair Parts Distribution Center for handling.

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

Part No, SP5492 Form No. SP5492-2 Printed in Taiwan 10/91

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