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MODEL NO.

113.247440

ELECTRONIC BAND SAW

WITH LEG SET

S_dal

Number

Model and s_rial numbers

may b_ found at the

left-hand side of the bas_.

You should record both

model and s_rial number

in a safe place for future

US¢

CAUTION:

READ ALL

INSTRUCTIONS

CAREFULLY

8EAIRS /CRRFTSMRN®

!2-|NCH ELECTRONIC

BAND SAW

® assembly

® operating

orepair parts

Part No SP5225

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

Printed in USA.

FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN BAND SAW

If within one year from the date of purchase, this Craftsman Band Saw fails due to a defect in material or workmanship,

Sears will repair ft, free of charge.

WARRANTY SERVtCE IS AVAILABLE BY SIMPLY CONTACTING THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE

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 rights and you may also have other rights which vary from stale to state.

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

GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTnONS 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 proper 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 IN 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

expose them to rain Keep work area well lighted

Provide adequate surrounding work space,

7. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY

All visitors should be kept a safe distance from

work area

8oMAKE WORKSHOP CHILD-PROOF

-- with padlocks, master switches, or by removing

starter keys

9. DON'T FORCE TOOL

tt 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, wrist watches) to get caught in

moving parts, Nonslip footwear is recommended

Wear protective hair covering to contain tong

hair Roll tong sleeves above the elbow

12, USE SAFETY GOGGLES (Head Protection)

Wear Safety goggles (must comply with ANSI

Z871) at all times, Everyday eyeglasses only

have impact resistant lenses, they are NOT

safety glasses, Also, use face or dust mask if

cutting operation is dusty, and ear protectors

(plugs or muffs) during extended periods of

operation

13. SECURE WORK

Use clamps or a vise to hold work when practical

It's safer than using your hand, and frees both

hands to operate 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

performances 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

accessories Follow the instructions that accom-

pany the accessories The use of improper acces-

sories may cause hazards

19. NEVER STAND ON TOOL

Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or

if the cutting tool is accidentalfy contacted Do

not store materials above or near the toot 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 effect its operation, A guard or other part

that is damaged should be properly repaired or

replaced

21, NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED

Turn power off Don't leave tool until it comes to

a complete stop

additional safety instructions for band saw

Safety is a combination of common sense, staying

alert, and knowing how your band saw works

BEFORE USING THE SAW:

WARNING: TO AVOID MISTAKES THAT COULD

RESULT IN SERIOUS, PERMANENT INJURY, DO

NOT PLUG THE SAW IN UNTIL THE FOLLOWING

STEPS HAVE BEEN SATISFACTORILY

COMPLETED:

1 Assembly and alignment

2, Learn the function and proper use of the on-off

switch, bevel crank and lock, upper blade guide

and lock knob, lower blade guide, tension adjust-

ing knob and tension scale, and blade thrust

bearing adjustment

3 Read and understand aH safety instructions and

operating procedures throughout the manual,

4 Read the following labels which appear on the

front of the band saw and blade guard

Electronic Band Saw

"6" Depth of Cut _'80 n B_ade

HP .T,,,,,adeo-,,,° S od,ngBe,,

=Work Surface 23"x 2T" '=Digital Read Out

.*.x D_v_.o._r_ =Built-in Work Light _Two Speeds

WHEN INSTALLING OR MOVING THE

SAW

To avoid injury from unexpected saw movement:

a Place the saw on a firm level surface where

there is plenty of room for feeding the work-

piece

b. Adjust the saw so the table is level and the saw

does not rock

c. Bolt the saw to the floor if it tends to slip, slide,

ortip over during operations like cutting long,

heavy boards

d Turn saw off and unplug electric cord before

moving the saw to a new area

2. Store and use the band sawindoors

BEFORE EACH USE

I. Inspect your saw. If any part of this band saw is

missing, or bent, or failed in any way, or any

electrical components do not work properly, turn

the saw off, remove switch key, and unplug the

saw Replace damaged, missing, or failed parts

before using the saw again.

2 Plan yourwork to protect youreyes, hands, face,

ears and body

a Do not do layout, assembly, or set up work on

the tame while the saw is running,

b, Wear safety goggles (not glasses) that comply

with ANSI Z87 1 (shown on package) Using

any power tool can result in foreign objects

being thrown into the eyes, which can result in

permanent eye damage Safety goggles are

WEAR YOUR

available at Sears retail or catalog stores, Use

of glasses or use of goggles not in compliance

with ANSI Z87A could result in severe injury

from breakage of the eye protection

For dusty operations, weara face shield along

with safety goggles

Use extra caution with large, very small, or

awkward workpieces

1 Use extra supports (tables, saw horses,

etc ) for any workpieces large enough to tip

when not held down to the table top

addffional safety instructions

2Do not feed small pieces that require your

finger holding the workpiece to go under

the guard area Use jigs or fixtures to hold

the work and keep your hands away from

the blade

When cutting irregularly shaped work-

pieces, plan your work so it will not pinch

the blade A piece of molding, for example,

must lay flat or be held by a fixture or jig that

wil! not let it twist, rock or slip while being

cut

4 Properly support round material such as

dowel rods, or tubing They have a tendency

to roll while being cut, causing the blade to

"bite "To avoid this, always use a "V" block,

or clamp the workpiece to a miter gage

To avoid risk of hearing damage, wear ear

plugs or muffs during extended periods of

operation

f To avoid being suddenly caught in the blade:

1, Do not wear gloves

2 Remove all jewelry and loose clothing,

3 Tie back long hair

4 Roll tong sleeves above the elbow

g To avoid injury from accidental starting, always

unplug saw, turn switch off and remove switch

key before removing the guard, installing or

removing any blade, accessory or attachment,

or making any adjustments

h To avoid slips and jams causing injury:

1 Choose the right size and style blade for the

material and the type of cutting you plan to

do Use this band saw to cut and sand only

wood, wood like products and plastic

2 Make sure the blade teeth point downward

toward the table

3 Make sure the blade tracking guides and

thrust bearings are properly adjusted

4 Always check and correctly adjust blade or

sanding belt tension

i To avoid accidental blade contact, minimize

blade breakage and provide maximum blade

support

1 Always adjust the upper blade guide and

blade guard to just clear the workpiece

2 Plan your hand placement so your fingers

will not be where a sudden slip could cause

them to hit the blade

j Make sure all clamps and locks are tight and

there is no excessive play in any parts

k To avoid an electrical shock, make sure your

fingers do not touch the metal prongs on the

plug when installing or removing the plug to or

from a live outlet

I Never turn your band saw "ON" before clearing

everything except the workpiece and related

feed or support devices off the table

BEFORE SANDING

1 Keep the table and sanding belt adjusted so the

gap between them is no more than 1/16-inch

wide

2 To avoid fire, shock, or cause electrical shorts,

do not sand metal It could ignite the sawdust

inside the saw

WHENEVER SAW IS RUNNING

WARNING: DO NOT ALLOW FAMILIARITY

(GAINED FROM FREQUENT USE OF YOUR

BAND SAW) TO CAUSE A CARELESS MIS-

TAKE, ALWAYS REMEMBER THAT A CARE-

LESS FRACTION OF A SECOND IS SUFFIo

CIENT TO INFLICT SEVERE INJURY.

a tf your saw makes unfamiliar noise or if it

vibrates excessively, stop immediately Turn

the saw off remove switch key and unptug the

saw Do not restart until finding and correct-

ing the problem

b, Avoid awkward hand positions where a sudden

slip could cause a hand to move into the blade

or the sanding belt

c Feed the workpiece only fast enough to let the

blade cut without bogging down or binding

d Before freeing jammed material, turn saw off

Remove switch key, Remove plug from power

source outlet Wait for all moving parts to stop

eWhen backing up the workpiece, the blade

may bind in the kert (cut) This is usually

caused by sawdust clogging up the kerf or

because the blade comes out of the guides= If

this happens:

1 Turn saw off

2. Unplug saw

3 Remove switch key

4 Wait for all moving parts to stop

5 Remove band saw cover

6 Stick a flat blade screwdriver or wedge into

the kerf

7 Turn the upper wheel by hand while backing

up the workpiece

Before removing loose pieces from the table,

turn saw off and wait for atl moving parts to

stop

ACCESSORIES

To avoid injury from untested or improper acces-

sories, use only Recommended Accessories listed

on the Accessory page of this manual.

table of contents

Page

General Safety tnstructions for Power Tools .... 2

Additional Safety Instructions for Band Saw ..... 3

Before Using the Saw ............................ 3

When Installing or Moving the Saw ............. 3

Before Each Use .................................. 3

Before Sanding .......................... 4

Whenever Saw is Running ...................... 4

Accessories .................................. 4

Glossary of Terms for Woodworking ........... 5

Electrical Connections ............................ 6

Power Supply .............................. 6

Motor Safety Protection ........................... 6

Wire Sizes ................................... 7

Unpacking and Checking Contents ............. 7

Tools Needed ................................. 7

Table of Loose Parts .......................... 8

Loose Parts Bags ............................ 9

Assembly and Alignment ....................... 10

Assembling Leg Set ........................ 10

Mounting the Motor ........................... 11

Selecting Blade Speed ..................... 14

Recommended Speed Settings ................ t4

Mounting the Saw to the Leg Set .............. 14

Attaching Trim Caps and Trim Ledge ........ 15

Attaching Handwheel ...................... 15

Getting to Know Your Band Saw ............... 16

Page

Location and Function of the Electronic

Indicator System ............................... 17

Digital Readout Display ................... t7

Function Keys ............................... 17

Battery Cover ................................... 17

Using the Electronic indicator System ...... 18

Installing the Blade .............................. I9

Aligning the Blade and Biade GUides ........ 20

Mounting the Front Table ................ 22

Squaring the Blade to the Table ................ 24

Location and Function of Controls ........... 25

On-Off Switch .................................. 25

Tilting Head for Bevel Cut ................... 25

Adjusting Bevel Lock Knob ................ 25

Basic Band Saw Operation .................... 26

Circle Cutting ........................................ 26

Sawdust Collection ............................ 26

Installing Sanding Attachment ................ 27

Installing the Sanding Belt ................... 27

Recommended Accessories ....................... 28

Maintenance ....................................... 29

Adjusting Band Saw Bevel Travel ........... 29

Adjusting Upper Blade Guide Travel ......... 29

Trouble Shooting ............................. 30

Repair Parts ..................................... 34

glossary of terms

Beveling

An angle cutting operation through the face of the

board

Crosscut

A cutting operation made across the width of the

workpiece

Compound Cutting

A simultaneous bevel 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

supported on the work table

Gum

A sticky, sap based residue from wood products

Kerf

The material removed by the blade in a through cut

or the slot produced by the blade in a non-through or

partial cut

Leading End

The end of the workpiece which is pushed into the

cutting tool first

Mitering

An angle cutting operation made across the width of

the workpiece

for woodworking

Push Stick

A device used to feed the workpiece through the saw

during narrow ripping type operations so the opera-

tor's hands are kept well away from the blade

Resaw

A cutting operation to reduce the thickness of the

workpiece to make thinner pieces

Resin

A sticky, sap based substance that has dried

Ripping

A cutting operation along the length of the work-

piece

Sawblade Path

The area of the worktable or workpiece directly in

line with the saw blade

Set

The distance the tip of the saw blade tooth is bent

outward from the face of the blade

Trailing End

The workpiece end tast cut by the saw blade

Workpiece

The item on which the cutting operation is being

performed The surfaces of a workpiece or commonly

referred to as faces, ends, and edges,

Worktable

The surface on which the workpiece rests while

performing a cutting or sanding operation

electrical connections

POWER SUPPLY

Motor Specifications

The AC motor used in this saw is a capacitor-start,

non-reversible type having the following specifica-

tions:

Rated H P..................................... _...... 5/8

Maximum Developed H P ................... t-1/8

Voltage ......................................... 120

Amperes ..................................... 7 9

Hertz (Cycles) ................................ 60

Phase ........................................... Single

RPM ....................................... 1725

Rotation of Shaft ........................ Clockwise

WARNING: TO AVOID ELECTRICAL HAZARDS,

FIRE HAZARDS, OR DAMAGE TO THE TOOL, USE

PROPER CIRCUIT PROTECTION. YOUR SAW IS

WIRED AT THE FACTORY FOR 120V OPERATION.

CONNECT TO A 120V, 15-AMP, BRANCH CIRCUIT

AND USE A 15-AMP FUSE OR CIRCUIT BREAKER.

TO AVOID SHOCK OR FIRE, IF POWER CORD tS

WORN OR CUT, OR DAMAGED IN ANY WAY,

HAVE IT REPLACED IMMEDIATELY.

IF NOT PROPERLY GROUNDED THIS POWER

TOOL CAN CAUSE ELECTRICAL SHOCK

PARTICULARLY WHEN USED IN DAMP LOCA-

TIONS CLOSE TO PLUMBING. IF AN ELECTRICAL

SHOCK OCCURS THERE IS ALSO THE POTEN-

TIAL OF A SECONDARY HAZARD SUCH AS YOUR

HANDS CONTACTING THE SAWBLADE. NOT ALL

OUTLETS ARE PROPERLY GROUNDED. IF YOU

ARE NOT SURE THAT YOUR OUTLET IS PRO-

PERLY GROUNDED, HAVE IT CHECKED BY A

QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN.

Your unit has a plug that looks like the one shown

below

3-PRONG PLUG

PROPERLY _

GROUNDED

OUTLET

GROUNDING PRONG

WARNING: TO MAINTAIN PROPER TOOL GROUND-

ING WHENEVER THE OUTLET YOU ARE PLAN-

NING TO USE FOR THIS POWER TOOL IS OFTHE

TWO PRONG TYPE, DO NOT REMOVE OR ALTER

THE GROUNDING PRONG IN ANY MANNER=

It is recommended that you have a qualified electri--

clan replace the two prong outlet with a properly

grounded three prong outlet.

MOTOR SAFETY PROTECTION

CAUTION: To avoid motor damage this motor should

be blown out or vacuumed frequently to keep

sawdust from interfering with normal motor ventila-

tion.

1 This tool should be connected to a 120V, t5 amp

branch circuit with a 15 amp fuse or circuit

breaker Failure to use the proper size fuse can

result in damage to the motor

2 If the motor fails to start, turn the power switch to

the "OFF" position immediately UNPLUG THE

TOOL, Check the saw blade to make sure it turns

freely If the blade is free, try to start the motor

again If the motor still does not start, refer to the

"Motor Trouble-Shooting Chart"

3 If the motor suddenly stafls while cutting wood,

turn the power switch off, unplug the tool, and

free the blade from the wood The motor may

now be restarted and the cut finished

,Frequent "blowing" of fuses or tripping or circuit

breakers may result if:

a MOTOR IS OVERLOADED - Overloading can

occur if you feed too rapidly

b LOW VOLTAGE - Although the motor is de-

signed for operation on the voltage and fre-

quency specified on the motor nameplate,

normal loads will be handled safely on voltages

not more than 10% above or below the name-

plate voltage Heavy loads, however, require

that voltage at motor terminals equals the

voltage specified on nameplate

This power tool is equipped with a 3*conductor cord

and ground type plug listed by Underwriters' Labora-

tories, 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

This plug requires a mating 3-conductor grounded

type outlet as shown above,

5 Mostmotortroublesmaybetracedto looseor

incorrectconnections,overload,reducedinput

vottage(suchassmallsize wire in the supply

circuit) or to overly long supply circuit wire

Alwayschecktheconnections,theloadandthe

supplycircuit whenevermotorfails to perform

satisfactorily_Checkwire size and lengthwith

theWireSizeChartbelow

WIRE SIZES

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.) exten-

sion cord. Use only 3-wire extension cords which

have 3-prong grounding type plugs and 3-pole

receptacles which accepts the tools ptug

CAUTION: For circuits that are farther away from

electrical service box, the wire size must be increased

proportionately in order to deliver ample voltage to

the saw motor.

Length of the 120 Volts Wire Sizes Required

Conductor (American Wire Gage Number)

0 - 25 Ft 16

26 _ 50 Ft 14

51 - t00 Ft. 12

unpacking and checking contents

TOOLS NEEDED

MEDIUM SCREWDRIVER @

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COMBINATION _("_

SQUARE .i_'

118"' HEX "L'" WRENCH

5/32" HEX "L'" WRENCH

3/8" WRENCH

7/16" WRENCH

9/16'" WRENCH

7/16- SOCKET

9/16" SOCKET

_SOCKET WRENCH

COMBINATION SQUARE MUST BE TRUE

DRAW LIGHT

LINE ON BOARD

ALONG THIS EDGE "_._,_

LJ S

SHOULD BE NO GAP OR OVERLAP HERE WHEN

SQUARE tS FLIPPED OVER IN DOTTED POSITION

STRAIGHT EDGE OF

BOARD 3/4=INCH THICK

THIS EDGE MUST BE

PERFECTLY STRAIGHT

WARNING: TO AVOID INJURY FROM UNEXPECT-

ED STARTING OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT

PLUG THE SAW IN UNTIL ALL ASSEMBLY AND

ALIGNMENT STEPS ARE COMPLETE. THE POWER

CORD MUST REMAIN UNPLUGGED WHENEVER

YOU ARE WORKING ON THE SAW.

Unpacking and Checking Contents

t. Separate all "loose parts" from packaging mater-

ials and check each item with "Table of Loose

Parts" to make sure all items are accounted for,

before discarding any packing material

WARNING: 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 ARE INSTALLED COR-

RECTLY.

Remove front table and front cover first while

saw is being unpacked,. To remove the front

cover, pull the cover at the neck and underside of

throat area

unpacking and checking contents

TABLE OF LOOSE PARTS

Model 113o247440 Electronic Band Saw comes

complete in one carton and includes steel legs

ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY,

AA Motor ................................... t

BB Basic Saw Assembly .................... 1

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

DD Leg ....................................... 4

EE Stiffener, Upper ......................... 4

FF Stiffener, Lower ........................... 4

GG Trim Cap, LH ......................... 1

HH Trim Cap, R H .......................... 1

JJ Trim Ledge ........................ 1

KK Loose Parts Bag

containing the following items:

Band Saw Blade ....................... 1

Sanding Belt t/2 x 80 .................... t

Handwheet Assembly ....................... I

Bag of Loose Parts #507655 .............. 1

Bag of Loose Parts #507657 .......... 1

Bag of Loose Parts #507741 ................ 1

Battery ................................... 1

NOTE: To avoid damage to the band saw leave it

Saying on its left side until you are ready to mount it

to the leg set or cabinet To prevent scratching the

finish, lay a piece of the packing box under the saw

1CC

LIST OF LOOSE PARTS IN BAG #507657

ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY

A Truss Head Screw 1/4-20 x 1/2 ........... 44

B Lockwasher Ext, 1/4 .................. 44

C Hex Nut 1/4-20 ........................... 44

D Leveling Foot ........................... 4

E Hex ,Jam Nut 3/8-16 .................... 8

LIST OF LOOSE PARTS IN BAG #507655

ITEM DESCRIPTION OTY,

F Pan Hd Screw I0-32 x 2 ................ 1

G Hex Nut 10-32 ........................ 1

H Switch Key ............................. 1

I Lo Hd, Screw Cap 1/4-20 x 5/8 .......... 2

J Spacer #10 x 5/t6 ........................ 3

K Hex Flange Lock Nut 10-32 ............ 4

L Locking Setscrew 1/4-20 x I/2 ........... 3

M Wingnut 5/!6-18 ..................... 1

N Pan Hd. Screw 1/4-20 x 5/8 .............. 2

B Lockwasher ExL 1/4 ....................... 2

C Hex Nut 1/4-20 ......................... 2

O Hex Hd Screw Ty TT I/4-20 x 5/8 ...... 4

P PanHd ScrewTyBT1/4xl/2 ......... 6

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LOCK

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I.iST OF LOOSE PARTS IN BAG #507741

ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY,

R Sanding Platen .......................... 1

S Table Alignment Key ..................... 1

T Table Latch .................................... 2

U Belt Tension Stud ..................... 1

V Poly "V" Belt ........................... 1

W Poly"V" Pulley ......................... 1

X Table Latch Spring ........................... 2

Y Table Alignment Spring ................ 2

Z Key 3/16 Sq, x 15/16 .................. 1

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assembly and amignment

ASSEMBLING LEG SET

From the loose parts bag find the following hard-

ware:

ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY_

ATruss Head Bolts 1/4-20 x 1/2 ........... 40

B Lock Washers Ext 1/4 ................. 40

C Hex Nuts 1/4-20 .......................... 40

D Leveling Feet ......................... 4

E Hex Nut 3/8-16 ............................... 8

From the loose parts find the following items:

ITEM DESCRIPTION QTYo

DD Legs ...................................... 4

EE Upper stiffeners ........................... 4

FF Lower stiffeners ..................... 4

Assemble the Leg Set as follows:

1..Attach the four (4) legs to the four (4) upper

stiffeners as shown.. Three (3) bolts, washers,

and nuts are required to fasten each end of upper

stiffener to a leg. Hand tighten hex nuts,

2 Attach the four (4) lower stiffeners to the legs..

Two (2) bolts, washers and nuts are required to

hold each end of a lower stiffener in place. Hand

tighten hex nuts

3. Attach four (4) leveling feet to bottom of each leg

as illustrated Hand tighten hex nuts

4, Put leg set in area intended for use of saw With a

7/16-inch wrench or socket, securely tighten all

bolts. Adjust leveling feet.

WARNING: TO AVOID INJURY FROM UNEXPECT-

ED SAW OR WORK MOVEMENT, LEVELING FEET

MUST BE ADJUSTED SO THAT SAW DOES NOT

ROCK.

To Adjust leveling feet so the saw will sit properly:

a_ Move saw to desired location.

b. With 9/16-inch wrench loosen bottom nut

co Back off top nut by hand

d.. Raise or lower foot by adjusting bottom nut

using 9/16-inch wrench

e. Snug top nut against inside of leg by hand..

fo Adjust all four feet as necessary then tighten

all four bottom nuts using a 9/16-inch wrench

LEG

NUTS

LEVELING FOOT

MOUNTING THE MOTOR

1 Find the following parts:

ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY_

AA Motor ..................................... 1

J Spacer (1/40 D x 5/16) ................ 3

K Flanged Locknut #10-32 .................. 4

M Wing Nut 5/16-18 ........................ 1

U Belt Tension Stud ........................... 1

W Motor Pulley w/Setscrew .................. 1

V Poly"V" Belt .................................... 1

Z Key3/16Sq x15/16 ..................... 1

AA*

2 Have the band saw positioned on its left side as

unpacked. To prevent scratching the finish, lay a

piece of the packing box under the saw

3, Place the three (3) spacers onto the three motor

studs as shown Pay attention to where the oil

plug is located No spacer goes on the fourth

motor stud

J K

*NOT SHOWN TO SCALE

_r_ O|L PLUG

4,, Place the shaft key into the groove on the motor

shaft Align the groove in the pulley with the shaft

key and install the motor pulley on the motor

shaft with the setscrew boss toward the motor

The pulley has an internal shoutder that wil_

position the pulley the correct distance on the

motor shaft

5, Place the Poly "V" belt into the motor mount as

shown on the underside of the band saw,

6. Look at the motor mount and find the slot that is

narrower than the other three When mounting

the motor, the motor stud without a spacer goes

into this slot

MOTOR MOUNT

NARROW

,SLOT

7 Carefully position the motor so that the poly "V"

belt is around the motor pulley and the four

motor studs align with the slots in the motor

mount

8, Push motor studs through and install theflanged

lock nuts to the three (3) motor studs with

spacers, Start the flanged nuts by hand only at

this time,

SPACER

9, Install the threaded stud through the hole in the

lower teg of the motor mount and over the motor

stud as shown

THREADED STUD

10 Install a flanged lock nut onto this motor stud

Tighten the flanged lock nuts, using a 3/8qnch

wrench, until almost tight

NOTE: Do not over-tighten the flange nuts The

motor should slide in the grooves to allow

tensioning of the belt

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1! Install the wing nut on the threaded stud

12 Check that the poly "V" belt is on both pulleys

being sure that it is centered on each pulley

13 Check that the pulleys are in fine by sighting

down the side of the large pulley to see if it lines

up with the small pulley If the pulleys are not in

line, loosen the set screw holding the pulfey on

the motor shaft and position the pulley A notch

in the small end of the motor support is provided

for access to the set screw and belt,

•SMALL PULLEY

/-.,

FLANGED LOCK NUT WING NUT

14 Belttensioningis done by tighteningthe wing

nut which pulls the motor down,The motor

slideson thethree(3}spacersand islockedin

place by the flanged lock nut at the threaded

stud

Belt tension is important Over tensioning may

cause vibration while too little tension may allow

the belt to slip under heavy loads

TIGHTEN FLANGE

NUT AFTER TENSIONING

BELT WITH WING NUT

CONNECTING THE MOTOR

1, Next, the motor cord needs to be wired into the

motor Coming from the underside of the table

will be a cord with a black, white and green wire,

This is the motor cord

WARNING: FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, NEVER

PLUG "FHE SAW IN UNTIL ALL ASSEMBLY

STEPS ARE COMPL,ETEDo

2 Loosen the two screws holding the connector

box cover on the back side of the motor Swing

the cover open

3 Install the green ground wire by removing the

green grounding screw and inserting it through

the round metal terminal on the green ground

wire of the motor cord,, Reinstall the green screw

into the hole from which it was removed and

tighten securely

WARNING: TO AVOID ELECTROCUTION,

NEVER CONNECT ANYTHING BUT THE

GROUND WIRE (COLORED GREEN) TO THE

GREEN SCREW.

4 Insert terminal end of WHITE wire on spade

terminal marked T4 on the motor Push terminal

firmly until seated,

5 Insert terminal end of BLACK wire on spade

terminal marked T1 on the motor Push terminal

firmly until seated

6 Close motor connector box being sure that

power cord is seated in the largest strain relief

groove and tighten box cover screws

7, DO NOT plug in power cord

GREEN

BLACK WIRE T(

TERMINAL T1

TERMINAL

GREEN WIRE

STRAIN RELIEF

WIRE TO

TERMINAL T4

SELECTING BLADE SPEED

The band saw has two speed settings: 3000 FPM for

normal operation and 1500 FPM for operation requir-

ing more control of the work piece.

When changing speeds from 1500 to 3000 FPM

remove the belt from the band saw pulley first. When

going from 3000 to 1500 FPM remove the belt from

the motor pulley first

1500 3000

RPM RPM

MOTOR

RECOMMENDED SPEED SETTINGS

1 3000 Feet per Minute

a. Basic Wood Cutting

b Resawing

Most effective with skip tooth, hook tooth, and

regular tooth blades.

2. t500 Feet per Minute

a Intricate Wood Cutting

b. Veneers, Tile, Plastics

c. Non-Ferrous Metals (Brass, Copper,

Aluminum)*

Most effective with blades that have 15 teeth per

inch

CAUTION: This band saw will not cut steel. Steel

cutting requires the blade speed to be 140 FPM

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MOUNTING THE SAW TO THE LEG SET

*Must use recommended blade for nomferrous metals

1From loose parts bag find the following hardware:

ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY,

A Truss Head Bolts 1/4-20 x t/2 ........ 4

B Lockwashers External 1/4 ........... 4

C Hex Nuts 1/4-20 ........................ 4

2 Place saw on leg set so that holes in bottom of

saw line up with holes in top of feg set.

3 Install bolts, lockwashers, and nuts as shown

Tighten securely using a 7/16-inch wrench or

socket.. The front two bolts hold the saw, lower

wheel cover and leg set together Install these

bolts from the bottom side,

4. After the band saw has been mounted to the leg

set, go back and tighten all the nuts holding the

leg set together.

ATTACHING TRIM CAPS & TRIM LEDGE

1 Locate the two (2) trim caps, the trim ledge, and

from loose parts bag six (6) screws 1/4 x 1/2

2. Place the trim ledge against the bottom of the

base, then reach through the base and secure the

trim ledge with the two screws using a phillips

screwdriver PHI LLIPS SCREWDRIVER

TRIM LEDGE

3 Position the trim caps in place and hold as

illustrated

4. Then reach through the base and secure the trim

cap with the two (2) screws using a phillips

screwdriver Repeat procedure for other side

ATTACHING THE HANDWHEEL

1. From loose parts bag find one (1) pan head screw

10-32 x 2 and one (1) hex nut lnstaH the hand-

wheel Reach inside the base to the back side of

the bevel mechanism and put the nut in place

Hold the nut in place with a finger Install the

screw through the center of the handwheer and

tighten with a phillips screwdriver.

2 Hold the handle and pull the red release button

with your finger to ciose the handle

getting to know your band saw

BEVEL LOCK KNOB

BLADE

GUIDES

SLOT

GLJ

LOCK KNOB

5 6

4 BLADE GUIDES

HANDWHEEL

/ON-OFF SWITCH

ELECTRON_C/tNDICATOR

SYSTEM 7

BACK-UP BEARING

ARING

5 6

BLADE GUIDES

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR BAND SAW

I, Warning Labels

2 Tensions adiustment knob - Tightening the knob

will increase the tension on the blade Loosening

it will decrease the tension Clockwise to tension,

counter clockwise to loosen

3 Electronic Indicator System -Digitai readout for

blade tension, bevel angle and blade speed

(FPM)

4 Setting Bevel Angle - Pull the bevel _ock knob

and adjust the band saw to the desired angle by

turning the handwheel, then push in the bevel

lock to secure

5 Blade Guide Adjustment - The guides can be

adjusted in or out for various widths of blades

and locked in place by the set screws

6Lateral Blade Guide Adiustment - The guides

can be adjusted sideways and locked in position

by the capscrews to prevent the blade from

twisting during operation

7 Blade Backup Bearing Adjustment - The thrust

bearings can be adjusted in or out for various

widths of blades and locked in place by the

setscrews

8 Guide Bar Lock Knob - 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 knob

Rocation and function of the electronic indicator system

BATTERY COVER RELEASE SLOTS

AOPEN BATTERY OPEN A

BATTERY COVER

KEY

ELECTRONIC

MEASUREMENT

BEVEL ANGLE KEY

NSION KEY

SPEED KEY {FT. PER MIN_)

DIGITAL READOUT DISPLAY

The Liquid Crystal Display, or LCD, on this saw

gives the user the ability to accurately position the

blade and monitor the set-up The three functions

displayed are:

Bevel Angle - Shows the present angle of the blade

to the table The _ keyisusedtosetthezero

degree point

Blade Tension - Displays the blade size for which the

tension has been adjusted.

Blade Speed - Displays the speed of the blade in

surface feet per minute (FPM)

NOTE: The function being displayed is indicated by

an abbreviated name of the function in the left hand

area of the display; either BEV, TEN, or FPM

BATTERY COVER

The Battery Cover covers the battery compartment

To.release the cover, insert a small coin into one of

the release slots and twist Remove the cover

1 Installing the Battery

The battery is supplied with the loose parts It is a

6-volt, type J alkaline battery. Install the battery

with the contact end down and the "+" terminal

towards the left Push the battery down and back

until the top edge of the battery is caught under

the ribs in the compartment Do not force the

battery It if doesn't push in easily, remove the

battery and check that it is positioned correctly.

2.. Reinstall battery covery by inserting the tabs on

the lower edge of the cover into the mounting

holes in the control and pushing the cover into

position

FUNCTION KEYS

The five keys located to the right of the display are

the function keys They are:

_-- Turns the display "On" "Off"

_-- Selects the Bevel Angle display

_-- Selects the Blade Tension display

_-- the Blade Speed display

Selects

_-- Sets the Bevel Angle to Zero

NOTE: In order to extend battery life tha display will

shut off approximately five (5) minutes after the last

key was pressed

USING THE ELECTRONIC INDICATOR

SYSTEM

1 Setting the Bevel Angle Reference Point

Whenever the battery is installed or a new zero

point is desired, it is necessary to set the zero

reference Normally the zero reference is set with

the blade vertical to the table When the blade is

in the desired position for the zero point do the

following

a Press the _ key if display is off

b Press the _ key, then the _ key,

c. Display should read: _'_ £'1 ri}

U. UJ

2. Selecting Blade Tension

a Press the _ key if display is off

b Press the _ key

c The digital display will show one of seven

tension settings Turn the tension knob until

the correct read-out appears for the blade or

sanding belt you have selected

Read-out _a-tescorrect tension for:

L Loose - no tension

S Sanding Belt

.125 1/8" blade

.250 1/4" blade

.375 3/8" blade

.500 1/2" blade

E Overtensioned

3 Blade Speed

The digital display wilt read out one of two

starting speeds, depending on where the motor

belt is positioned on the pulleys The two starting

speeds are 3000 FPM and 1500 FPM The speed

ranges for each starting point are:

3000 1500

2800 1400

*2600 "1300

2400 1200

2200 1100

2000 I000

The band saw motor will stall if the blade speed

drops two steps* below operating speed

NOTE: It is important to maintain maximum

cutting efficiency by keeping the blade speed as

fast as possible Do not feed the work piece too

rapidly It will overload the motor and stall the

blade

INSTALLING THE BLADE

t Loosen the upper blade guide assembly and

lower to approximately 3 inches above rear table

and retighten lock knob This is necessary to

make adjustments to blade guide and back up

roller bearing

LOCK KNOB

2 Remove the blade guard by loosening the two (2)

mounting screws with a phillips screwdriver and

lifting the blade guard upward,

_,DE GUARD

MOUNTING

SCREW

-BLADE GUARD

MOUNTING

SCREW

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3, Loosen the two capscrews that lock the upperBLADE GUIDECAPSCREWS__/

blade guides using a 1/8-inch hex "L" wrench

and separate them about 1/8-inch, Repeat the

same step for the lower blade guides

BLADE GUIDE

CAPSCREWS

4 Loosen the setscrew which locks the blade guide

support and push the support all the way back

Repeat for lower blade guide support

GUPu_(_BEBuLpADE[]PORT L,.___

SETSCREW

__..__,______...__,.._zJl__ LOWER BLADE

IGUIDE SUPPORT

, _ _J SET SCREW

5 Loosen the setscrew which locks the upper back

up bearing and push the bearing all the way

back. Repeat procedure for tower back up bear-

ing

UPPER BACKUP

_ BEARING SETSCREW

LOWER BACKUP

BEARING SETSCI

CAUTION: To avoid being scraped, if the blade

should suddenly uncoil, wear safety goggles.

Carefully uncoil the blade holding it at arms

length.

6 Uncoil the blade

7 Place the blade over the wheels with the teeth

rointing downwards toward the table as shown

Make sure the blade is between the blade guides

and is in the center of the rubber tires,

NOTE: tf the blade wilt not reach around both

wheels, lower the uppr wheel by turning the

tension knob counterclockwise

BLADE CENTERED

ON RUBBER TiRE

ALIGNING THE BLADE AND BLADE

GUIDE ASSEMBLIES

This band saw comes equipped with a l/4qnch

blade This band saw can be used with blades o.f

width from 1/8-inch to 1/2-inch The alignment steps

must be followed for proper tension, blade guide,

and bearing adjustments for each different blade

Refer to the blade usage section for the recom-

mended blade size for best results during most band

saw operations

NOTE: It is critical to the life of the blade that the

following steps are followed. Premature blade

breakage will result if these steps are omitted.

1 Turn on the digital display and push the

key Turn the tension knob until the display reads

250 Turn the tension knob one additional turn

This will set the correct tension for 1/4-inch

blade

WARNING: TO AVOID INJURY FROM UNEX-

PECTED STARTING OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK,

DO NOT PLUG THE SAW IN. THE POWER

CORD MUST REMAIN UNPLUGGED WHEN-

EVER YOU ARE WORKING ON THE SAW.

2oTurnthe upperwheelby handafewtimesand

noticeifthebladeremainsinthecenterofthetire

onthetopwheel,

If the blademovesawayfromthecenterof the

tire while you are turning it, the bladeis not

trackingproperly

Thetopwheelshaftishingedsothebladecanbe

tracked.Tilt the wheelby turningthe tracking

adjustmentscrewusingamediumscrewdriver

(Seeillustration)

a. If the bladel movestowardthe front of the

bandsaw:

Turnthetrackingadjustmentscrewclockwise

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

tighteningit,

b Iftheblademovestowardthebackoftheband

saw:

Turn the tracking adjustment screw counter-

clockwise about 1/4 of a turn as though you

were loosening it,

c, Check adjustment by turning wheel by hand

TRACKING ADJUSTMENT SCREW

3, The upper and iower b_ade guides support the

blade and keep it from twisting during operation

Adjust blade guide support whenever blades are

changed or replaced with a different width.

4 Push the blade guide support toward the blade

and adjust the blade guides so they are about

1/32-inch from the deepest part of the blade

teeth This deep part is called a gulfet Tighten

the set screw locking the blade guide support.

Turn the upper wheel, by hand, checking the

position of the blade guide support

NOTE: Letting the blade teeth hit the blade

guides while using the band saw win ruin the

blade The set of the teeth and the sharpened

edge of the teeth would be damaged Proper

adjustment of the upper and lower blade guide

assemblies will prevent this from happening,

Repeat procedure for lower blade guide support

5,, Slide the two blade guides evenly against the

sides of the blade. Do not push the b_ade guides

or pinch the btade guides against the blade,

Rotate the upper wheel by hand so the blade

travels downward This leaves proper space for

blade, Make sure one guide is not further from

the blade than the other Tighten both setscrews

with a 1/8-inch hex "L" wrench, Repeat proce-

dure for lower blade guides

NOTE: The backup bearings support the blade

from the rear and will spin when the blade is

pushed against them while you are cutting As

soon as you stop cutting, the bearings should

stop spinning

GULLET

BLADE

BLADE GUIDE

BACKUP BEARING

BLADE GUIDE

6 To insure the backup bearing is properly sup-

porting the blade, push the bearing toward the

blade until it almost touches it Turn the upper

wheel, by hand, checking the backup bearing to

make sure it is not turning, If the bearing is

turning the blade is too close Move bearing

slightly away from blade and tighten set screw

with 1/8" hex "L" wrench Turn upper wheel and

recheck the bearing Adjust again if necessary

7 Repeat procedure for lower backup bearing

8. Turn upper wheel by hand and check the blade

guides and backup bearings to make sure they

are adjusted correctly Make any readjustments

if necessary,

9 Install blade guard and tighten with phillips

screwdriver (See illustration, page 19 )

10 Install the front cover Rest top edge of cover on

two latch springs along the top edge of back

cover Swing cover down into position, engaging

the three other Iatch springs, Push the front

cover into position on the back cover Check that

the Np on the front cover completely overlaps the

lip on the rear cover

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ETSCREW

FRONT COVER

MOUNTING THE FRONT TABLE

1 Turn front table over Locate the two (2) latch

springs, two (2) alignment springs, and the four

(4) 1/4-20 x 5/8 hex washer head thread forming

screws

2. Install the two latch springs on the front table as

illustrated using a 3/8-inch wrench or socket

lnstati the two alignment springs on the front

table as illustrated using a 3/8-inch wrench or

socket

@-.,_-.-----._ 1/4 -20 X 5/8

WASHER HEAD

SCR E

I _ ALIGNMENT

I SPRING

LATCH SPRING

FRONT TABLE

3 Locate the two (2) oval point setscrews I/4-20 x

1/2 and use an 1/8-inch hex "L" wrench to install

in the two holes, as illustrated, but do not allow

the screws to extend beyond the underside of the

table

I_,1 HEX "L WRENCH

i j 1/4,,20 X 112

OVAL POINT

0,"" SETSCREW

4, Locatethetwo(2)tablelatches,two(2)panhead

screws,tockwashers,and hex nuts installthe

tablelatchesto theundersideof thefrontof the

basein holesprovided

_HEXNUT

5 Locate the table alignment key and the two (2)

1/4-20 x 1 low head capscrews Install the key

under the rear table miter gage slot and install

the two screws but do not tighten at this time

,,1- 1/4-20X I

L_,_ _LOW HEAD CAPSCREW

_"_"-"-_ TA B L E ALIGNMENT

KEY

6 Mount the table to the base as follows:

a Hold the front edge of the table Position the

rear edge of the table so that the two flat

springs slip under the two tabs on the rear

table.

b Line up the miter gage slots in the front and

rear tables

c Push the front edge of the table backward and

downward until the table snaps into position

7, Use a 1/8-inch hex "L" wrench to adjust the two

leveling setscrews to bring the rear edge of the

front table up to the same height as the front

edge of the rear table

TABLE LEVELING

SETSCREWS

8 To keep the miter gage grooves in line, use a ftat

blade screwdriver against the head of one of the

low head capscrews in the miter gage groove to

force the table alignment key firmly forward into

the notch in the front table

9 While holding the alignment key into the notch,

tighten the other capscrew Remove the screw-

driver and tighten the remaining screw Check

that the miter gage grooves line up

10 Check the operation of springs and tabs by

removing the front table and reinstalling Remove

the table by lifting up on two spring tabs under

front edge of the table untit springs are free, then

pulling forward

SQUARING THE BLADE TO THE TABLE

To assure repeatability and accuracy, it is important

to square the blade to the table and adiust the 0°

position stop This will guarantee that the blade wilt

return to the square position after the head has been

moved for a bevel cut

1 Locate the 1/4--20 x 1/2 oval point setscrew and

use an I/8-inch hex "L" wrench to install it in the

hole located at the left front of the rear table The

setscrew has a lock patch that will make it hard to

turn

2 Slide the upper biade guard to its top most

position and tighten knob

3 Release bevel lock by pulling out bevel lock knob

under left front edge of table

4 Place a combination square on the table against

the blade Adjust the position of the blade to the

table by turning the handwheel When the blade

is flush against the combination square lock the

bevel lock knob Use a 1/8-inch hex "L" wrench

to set the 0° stop Turn screw until it makes

contact with the frame

5 Unlock bevel lock, bevel the blade, then return to

0°position Push in bevel lock knob and recheck

blade to make sure it is square to the table

NOTE: The combination square must be "true"

-- see the beginning of the unpacking and

checking contents section for checking the

combination square procedure

location and function of controJs

ON-OFF SWITCH

NOTE: The On-Off switch has a locking feature This

feature is intended to help prevent unauthorized and

possibly hazardous use by children and others

1 Insert ye!low key into switch

2 To turn on, insert finger under end of red switch

lever and pull end out

3 To turn off switch, push red lever in towards the

base

4WARNING: The locking feature provided is to

help prevent unauthorized use of your saw,

Always remove the yellow key and keep it in a

safe place, To remove yellow key, hold thumb on

the end of red lever to keep switch in "Off"

position and pull yellow key straight out.

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TILTING HEAD FOR BEVEL CUT

1 Unlock bevel lock by pulling out on knob located

under the left front edge of the table

2 Turn handwheel counter-clockwise to increase

the tilt angle of the blade The digital display will

read out the angle of the blade to the tame

3, Lock the bevel lock by pushing in on knob until it

is fully seated when desired bevel angle is

reached

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| t""' '12" Ete_tro._€ B..d S_w

BEVEL LOCK LOCK

HANDWH

ELECTRONIC DISPLAY

PANEL

ADJUSTING BEVEL LOCK KNOB

The bevel lock knob is factory adjusted and set If

after repeated use it becomes necessary to adjust:

1. Pull the bevel lock foward and bevel the band

saw to 25 degrees

2. Use a 9/16-inch wrench or socket to adiust the

locking nut behind the band saw mounting

frame Turn nut clockwise to tighten

3 Recheck bevel lock knob and readjust if neces-

sary

LOCKNUT

MOUNTING FRAME

JBEVEL LOCK

KNOB

HANDWHEEL

basic band saw operation

WARNING: FOR YOUR SAFETY, COMPLY WITH

ALL THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ON PAGES 2_4

BEFORE USING THE BAND SAW.

A band saw is basically a "curve cutting" machine= It

is not capable of doing inside cutting

Your Craftsman Band Saw is not only capable of the

usual band saw operations, but it can be converted

into a sander as well You can finish wood, certain

compositions and plastics

It is also used for straight-line cutting operations

such as crosscutting, ripping, mitering, beveling,

compound cutting, and resawing

Operation Recommended Blade Size

(Inches)

Cross Cutting 1/4, 3/8, 1/2

Ripping 1/2

Mitering 1/4, 3/8, I/2

Beveling 1/4, 3/8, t/2

Compound Cutting !/4, 3/8, 1/2

Circle Cutting See Chart Below

Resawing 1/2

Curve Cutting I/8, 1/4

CIRCLE CUTTING

1 Adjust the upper guides to just clear the work-

piece

21 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.

3 The smallest diameter that can be cut out is

determined by the width of the blade For

example, a 1/4-inch wide blade will cut a mini-

mum diameter of approximately 1-1/2-inch (see

chart)

BLADE SELECTION GUIDE FOR MINIMUM

CIRCLE CUTTING

21/2"D CIRCLE DIM

BLADE SiZE

SAWDUST COLLECTION

1 There is an opening provided in the rear of the

bottom cover to attach a 2-1/2.inch hose from a

wet/dry vac to control sawdust

L CT,ON

INSTALLING SANDING ATTACHMENT

NOTE: The sanding beit cuts very rapidly Practice

with some scraps of wood first before you attempt to

sand your actual workpiece

1 To install the sanding belt and sanding platen,

remove the front table, front cover, blade guard,

and the blade

2 Use a 1/8-inch hex "L" wrench and remove the

upper and lower right blade guides The mount-

ing screw used for the upper blade guide will be

used to hold the sanding platen in place

3 Loosen the setscrews that hold the upper and

lower backup bearings in place and push the

bearings all the way back Tighten setscrews so

bearings will remain

i_ UPPER BACKUP

BEARING SETSCREW

4 Slide the sanding platen into the blade slot in the

table and fasten to the upper biade guide

assembly where the right blade guide mounts It

may be necessary to loosen the left blade guide

and slide it backwards until platen is in place

5. Slide the upper left blade guide towards the

sanding platen and tighten mounting screw

securely

6 Slide the lower ieft blade guide towards the

sanding ptaten until the piaten rests 1/8-inch

away from the right edge of the slot in the work

table

INSTALLING THE SANDING BELT

1 Install tile sanding belt and adjust tension to the

sanding position (The letter "S" on the scale.)

NOTE: Check the tension often when a new belt

is installed A new belt wilt stretch during use

2 Rotate the upper wheel by hand (clockwise) to

check the sanding belt tracking Adjust tracking

if necessary (Reference the blade tracking sec-

tion for tracking procedure )

3 After tracking the sanding belt if the belt and the

platen do not align loosen the upper blade guide

support and slide the support in or out to align

Then tighten set screws to hold support and

platen in place It may also be necessary to adjust

the lower blade guide support to align the blade

guide with the sanding platen

recommended accessories

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

Hold-Down Clamp for Miter Gauge ........ 9-29928

Stop-Rods for Miter Gauge ............. 9-29924

Rip Fence ................................... 9-23402

Blades and Sanding Betts ............. See Catalog

Circle Cutting Attachment .................... 9-23411

Power Tool Know How Handbooks

Radial Saw (includes band saw section) ,, 9-29t7

Table Saw (includes band saw section) .. 9-2918

The recommended accessories listed here are cur-

rent and were available at the time this manuaI was

printed

maintenance

WARNING: FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, TURN

SWITCH"OFF"AND REMOVE PLUG FROM POWER

SOURCE OUTLET BEFORE MAINTAINING OR

LUBRICATING YOUR BAND SAW.

Tires

Pitch and sawdust that build up on the tires should

be removed with a stiff brush or scraped off with a

piece of wood

CAUTION: To avoid damaging the tires do not use a

sharp knife or any kind of solvent.

When the tires become worn they should be replaced

When replacing the tires, stretch them around the

wheels but do not glue them on

ADJUSTING BAND SAW BEVEL TRAVEL

if the band saw wiil not hold its position when at a

bevel angle, and before the bevel lock is locked, or if

it is difficult to change the bevel angle, an adjustment

is necessary to correct the force required to bevel

the band saw

To adjust the force required to bevel the band saw,

locate the three (3) capscrews holding the frame to

the motor mount The capscrews are located in the

recessed area behind the hub of the lower wheel at

the 2 o'clock, 6 o'clock, and 10 o'clock positions Use

a 3/16-inch hexagonal "L" wrench that has a 4-inch

leg, reach between the spokes of ttle lower wheel to

the capscrews Adjust the capscrews equally until

the bevel action is smooth and the saw wilt hold its

position before the bevel lock is locked

ADJUSTING THE UPPER BLADE GUIDE

TRAVEL

If the upper guide bar will not move Lip and down

easily or falls when the lock knob is loosened, the

following adjustment should be performed

t Remove the Guide Bar Lock Knob and the

washer which is under it

2 Using a 7/t6" socket or wrench, tighten the nut

which is under the washer to just tight

Then loosen the same nut 1 turn

Move the guide bar up and down to check for

smooth movement while still holding its position

when released

5 Make further adjustments to the nut as required

to get the guide bar to move smoothly and hold

its position when released

6 Reinstall the washer and Guide Bar Lock Knob

General Maintenance

Keep your band saw clean Remove the sawdust

from the inside Vacuum or blow out frequently

Do not allow filth to build up on the table, the guides

or the back-up bearings Clean them with Craftsman

Gum and Pitch Remover.

CAUTION: Do not immerse the backup bearings in

the gum and pitch remover.

Put a thin coat of paste wax on the table so that the

wood slides easily while cutting

Light Bulb

To replace the tight bulb remove the front cover. Use

a phillips screwdriver to remove the lens and replace

the bulb The light bulb is a 25 watt bayonet mount

bulb

Motor

Frequently blow or vacuum out any sawdust from

the motor Follow lubrication instruction on the

motor iabel

WARNING: TO AVOID EYE INJURY FROM BLOW-

ING DEBRIS, WEAR SAFETY GOGGLES WHEN

BLOWING OUT SAWDUST°

WARNING: TO AVOID ELECTROCUTION OR FIRE,

IMMEDIATELY REPLACE A WORN, CUT, OR

DAMAGED POWER CORD.

Lubrication

All of the ball bearings are packed with grease at the

factory They require no further lubrication

WIRE CONNECTOR

(3 REQ)----,,. BLACK

SWITCH \'_ /F-LAMP CORD

BLACK_ _'-'--"""_ BLACK

CORD W/PLUG __.j/ /'_ '___ "--- WHITE

BLACK

WIRING DIAGRAM

trouble shooting

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

OUTLET BEFORE TROUBLE SHOOTING YOUR BAND SAW/SANDER.

TROUBLE

IBlade does not run in

/the approximate center

tof the upper wheel.

Blade does not run in

the approximate center

of the lower wheel.

Band Saw slows down

when cutting.

Blades breaking.

PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY

1 Not tracking properly 1 Adjust tracking, see Assembly Section,

"Installing the Blade"

1 Lower wheel not 1 Reposition the wheel by loosening setscrew

positioned correctly on and slide wheel in or out to allow blade to run

shaft, in center of wheel.

t. Belt too loose

2 Cutting too small a radius

l Adjust belt tension, see Assembly Section

"Installing and Aligning the Belt"

2 Stop feeding, and back up the material slightly,

until the band saw speeds up

3 Replace blade.

4. Stow down, trying to cut too fast.

1 Adjust tension. See Getting To Know Your

Band Saw

2 Use correct cutting technique See Basic

Band Saw Operation Section.

Dull blade

Overloading motor.

Too much tension on

blade

Kink in blade caused by

cutting too small a radius

or turning the material

too fast when cutting.

Blade guides set too close

to teeth

Cutting incorrect material.

Too much tension on

motor belt.

Blade dulls too quickly, 1 1 Adjust upper and lower blade guides See

Assembly Section "Installing the Blade "

Band saw vibrates, 1 1 Adjust according to "Installing and Aligning

Poly "V" Belt" section

trouble shooting -- motor

NOTE: Motors used on wood-working tools are particularly susceptible to the

accumulation of sawdust and wood chips and should be blown out or "vacuumed"

frequently to prevent interference with normal motor ventilation and proper

operation of the centrifugally-operated starting switch

TROUBLE

Excessive noise_

Motor fails to develop

lull power° NOTE:

LOW VOLTAGE: (Power

output of motor

decreases rapidly with

decrease in voltage at

motor terminals For

example, a reduction of

10% in voltage causes

a reduction of 19% in

maximum power output

of which the motor is

capable, and a reduction

of 20% in voltage causes

a reduction of 36% in

maximum power

output.)

Motor starts slowly

or fails to come up

to full speed°

Motor overheats.

Starting switch in

motor wilt not operate.

Motor stalls

(resulting in blown

fuses or tripped

circuit breakers)

Frequent opening of

fuses or circuit

breakers,

PROBABLE CAUSE

1 Motor 1

t Circuit overloaded with 1,

lights, appliances and

other motors.

2 Undersize wires or circuit 2

too long

3, General overloading of 3

power company

facilities

1. Low voltage 1

2 Windings burned out 2,

or open

3 Starting switch not 3

operating.

t Motor overloaded

2 Improper cooling (Air 2,

circulation restricted

through motor due to

sawdust accumulation,

"1 Burned switch contacts 1

(due to extended hold-in

periods caused by low Iine

voltage, etc,)

2 Shorted capacitor 2

3 Loose or broken 3

connections.

1 Starting switch not

operating

2 Voltage too low to permit 2

motor to reach operating

sReed

3, Fuses or circuit breakers 3

do not have sufficient

capacity.

1 Motor overloaded

2 Fuses or circuit breakers

REMEDY

Have motor checked by qualified service

technician. Repair service is available at your

nearest Sears store,

Do not use other appliances or motors on

same circuit when using the saw

Increase wire sizes, or reduce length of wiring

See "Motor Specifications and Electrical

Requirements" section,

Request a voltage check from the power

company

Request voltage check from the power

company, Check size of circuit wiring

Have motor repaired or replaced

Blow out sawdust from motor Have motor

repaired.

Feed work slower into blade,

Clean out sawdust to provide normal air

circulation through motor See "Maintenance

and Lubrication" section

Have switch replaced and request a voltage

check from the power company

Have capacitor tested and replace if defective.

Have wiring checked and repaired

Have switch replaced

Request voltage check from the power

company

Install proper size fuses or circuit breakers,

capacityd°not have sufficient I 3

3 Starting switch not Have switch replaced Blow out sawdust,

l Feed work slower into blade,

2 Install proper size fuses or circuit breakers

Check that wiring will handle load

operating (motor does not

reach speed)

trouble shooting eBectronics

PROBLEM

qo display when

is pressed.

Display shows

[ ..... ]

PROBABLE CAUSE

Display dark.

Display blanks after

afew minutes.

Display shows

I '- '-= '- '-1CL-CL-

1 Battery incorrectly

installed or missing

2 Battery contacts dirty

or corroded

3 Battery dead

4 Digital display failure

Normal display when

battery is first installed in

unit

2 Bevel display was not

ref-set

3Poor battery contact to

indicator display leads

causing intermittent

power to display

4 Digital display failure

Display dim, 1Low battery voltage

2. Temperature below 32° F.

1. Temperature above 120° F.

! Normal

Display will reset to

zero but immediately

shows when bevel is

moved.

I _-rrEt

Display does not

change when bevel

is moved,

Head tilted too rapidly

for digital display to

monitor

1 Encoder or digital

display defective

t Wrong display function

selected

2. Encoder or digital

display defective

3 Rib on lower slide

not engaging encoder.

SUGGESTED CORRECTIVE ACTION

-Adjust battery position in compartment

- Install battery

- Clean battery contacts

- Replace battery Battery is 6 volt, size J,

alkaline type

- Have electronics checked by qualified

technician. Repair service available at nearest

Sears Store.

- No action required

-- Follow procedure for setting bevel reference

point in this manual

- Clean battery contacts Adjust battery position

in compartment

- Have electronics checked by qualified service

technician. Repair service available at nearest

Sears store.

Replace battery Battery is 6 volt, size J,

alkaline type

Allow saw to warm above 32°F.

-Allow saw to cool below 120° F.

- Press _ key Display should return

- Reset bevel zero reference

Have electronics checked by qualified

technician. Repair service available at nearest

Sears store,

- Select bevel function

- Have electronics checked by qualified

technician, Repair service available at nearest

Sears store.

- Have electronics checked by qualified

technician. Repair service available at nearest

Sears store.

trouble shooting -- electronics

PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE SUGGESTED CORRECTIVE ACTION

- Select FPM function

Display does not

change when blade

speed is changed,

Display changes back

1 Wrong display

function selected

2 Encoder or digital

display defective.

1 Slight variations in

-Have electronics checked by qualified

technician, Repair service available at nearest

Sears store,

- Normal

and forth between

3000 & 2800 in fpm

function.

Display does not

change when blade

tension is changed.

Display shows

in tension function,

in blade speed

Wrong display function

selected

2 Encoder or digital

display defective

Encoder not engaged

with tab on actuator.

1 Blade too tight

- Select _ function

Have electronics checked by qualified

technician. Repair service available at nearest

Sears store.

- Engage tab of actuator with encoder.

- Normal. Reduce blade tension

PARTS LIST FOR CRAFTSMAN 12-INCH ELECTRONIC BAND SAW

MODEL 113.247440

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PARTS LIST FOR CRAFTSMAN 12-INCH ELECTRONIC BAND SAW

MODEL 113.247440

Always order by Part Number -Not by Key Number

FIGURE 1 -DRIVE ASSEMBLY PARTS

{ey" Part

No, No.

1 507830

2 9-26595

3 41815

4 816600

5 STD582062

6 41711

7805034

8 816419-2

9 41812

10 3TD541431

11 STD551031

!2 816364

13 816446

14 816437

15 816350

16 J808380-5

17 _8t6433

18 _816453

19 ISTD533t10

20 816464

21 816429

22 808447-2

23 60128

24 STD541425

25 805552_20

26 816435

27 816444

28 808335-2

29 STD372252

30 816380

31 808380_t

Description

Cover, Front w!Label

?Blade, Band Saw

Tire

Screw, Sl Hd Set

5/I6-18 x 2-t/8

*Ring, Retaining 5/8

Washer, Spring

Bearing, Ball

Wheel, Upper

Ring, Retaining 1_3/8

*Nut, Lock 5/16-18

*Washer, 21/64. x 5/8 x !/32

Support Assembly,

Upper Wheel

Screw, Blade Tension

3/8-16 x 10-1/4

Knob, Blade Tension

Plate, Support

Screw, Pan Hd,

Plastite #8 x 3/4

Frame

Plate, Pivot Support

*Bolt, Carriage High Strength

5/I 6-18 x t

Latch, Cover

Cover, Rear

Washer, Wave 3/8 x 3/4 x 0t

Washer, 17/64 x 5/8 x t/32

*Nut, Lock 1/4

Washer 17/64 x l x 1/I6

Knob, t/4-20

Socket, Light

Retainer

*Bulb, Light

Lens

Screw, Pan Hd

Plastite, No 6 x 3/8

Part

No.

15865-2

16362

16356

37 1816365

38 ISTD502502

39 1808819-1

t40 ISTD315485

I41 160416

I42 1816379

43160334

144 169059

t45 JSTD580103

I46 1816387

147 1STD315238

148 1816363

149 J816349

1501816358

J51 1816377

I52 ISTD551037

I53 1816353

154 1816361

J55 Jt09093

1561816388

57 J813786-2

158 !9-22361

/59 1816368

16o i8166o7

161 i816406

/ 62!816599

I 63 i816393

64 115545

65 816273

I 66 818000

[-- SP5225

Description

i i ,i,i

Screw, Hex Wash Hd

1/4-20 x 5/8

Slide Assembly, Lower

Shaft, Bearing Support

Support, Guide

*Screw Soc Set 1/4-20 x 1/4

Ring, Retaining

*Bearing Bali

-kRing, Retaining 5/16

Guide, Blade

Screw, Socket Button

Cap No 10-32 x 3/4

Wheet, Drive

*Key, 3/16Sq x15/16

Shaft, Lower Wheel

*Bearing, Ball

Slide Assembly, Upper

Follower

Nut, Heavy Square 3/8-16

Indicator, Tension

*Washer, ,380 x 750 x 03

Spring, Blade Tension

Lock, Slide

Bolt, Carriage t/4-20 x 1-3/4

Guard, Blade

Screw, Pan Cross hid

Type "TT" No 8-32 x 5/8

?Belt, Sanding t/2 x 80

Platen, Sanding

Label Trim

Encoder Spd/Ten

Actuator Tension

Cord Sensor

Screw, Pan Hd Ty "T"

8-32 x 3/4

Screw, Truss hid 1/4--20 x 1/;

Guide, Lower slide

Owners Manual (Not Ills)

*Standard Hardware Item may be Purchased Locally

?Stock item -May be secured through the Hardware Department

of most Sears Retail Stores or Catalog Order Houses

-/rlf this part is removed, discard and replace with a new push nut

PARTS LIST FOR CRAFTSMAN 12-INCH ELECTRONIC BAND SAW

MODEL 113.247440

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REAR VIEW OF ELECTRONIC

CONTROL PANEL

PARTS LIST FOR CRAFTSMAN 12-INCH ELECTRONIC BAND SAW

MODEL 113.247440

Always order by Part Number - Not by Key Number

FIGURE 2 - BASE COMPONENTS

Key

No.

Part

NOo

i i lU ,u

8t 6434

806036-2

816420

810214-2

816371

816370

815865-2

816442

816417

816438

STD512505

816441

STD54t110

!STD551225

i816113

i816403

iSTD511105

815863

STD541025

815935

60419

Description

,lllm_,l_,

"['able, Front

Screw, Locking Set

t/4-20 x 1/2

Table. Rear

Screw, Low Hd Cap

t/4-20 x 5/8

Key, Table Alignment

Spring, Table Alignment

Screw, Flex Washer Hd

Type "TT" I/4-20 x 5/8

Spring, Table Latch

Cover, Bottom

Base Assembly

*Screw, Pan Hd

t/4-20 x 1/2

Latch, Table

*Nut, Hex 10-32

*Lockwasher, Ext 1/4

Switch, Locking

Box, Switch

*Screw, Pan Cross 10-32 x I/2

Key, Switch

*Nut, Hex 1/4_20

Screw, Pan Cross Type "BT"

1/4 x 1/2

Screw, Pan Hd

Plastite No 8 x I/2

Ke'-yl Part

,No. 1 No.

23 1815869

24 _81588l

25 _815928

26 1808380_2

27 _816372

28 1816436

29 18t6448

30 1816888

31 !t69123-12

32 815868

33 8i6333M2

34 STD522505

35 162204

36 1STD375006

37 {STD551210

38 165093

39 {816404

!40 1816376

14t 1808380-1

t42 {STD551008

I 43 l $TD551206

144 l STD363539

/ - {507655

L- 1607741

Description

ii, ,,i ,i,

Cap, Trim L H

Cap, Trim R H

Trim, Ledge

Screw, Pan Hd

Plastite No 8 x 3/8

Plate, Cover

Cord, Switch

Cord, w/Plug

Cord, Motor

Relief, Strain

Screw, Pan Hd

Ty TT 10-32 x 3/8

'Screw, Hex Wash Hd

1/4-20 x 1/2

Clip, Cord

*Connector, Wire

Lockwasher, lnt #t0

Clip Wire

Control, Band Saw

Lid Battery

Screw, Pan Hd Plastite

#6 x 3/8

*Washer 3/I6 x 1/2 x t/32

*Lockwasher lnt #6

®Battery

Bag of Loose Parts (Not Ills )

*Standard Hardware Item may be Purchased Locally

oCan also use these battery numbers:

Eveready #539

Rayovac #867

Duracel #7K67

PARTS LIST FOR CRAFTSMAN 12-INCH ELECTRONIC BAND SAW

iViO D EL '1'13.247440

26 !0 9

19 t8

PARTS LIST FOR CRAFTSMAN 12-INCH ELECTRONIC BAND SAW

MODEL 1'13.247440

Always order by Part Number - Not by Key Number

FIGURE 3 - BEVEL DRIVE AND MOTOR MOUNT ASSEMBLY PARTS

Key

No.

Part

No.

816499

816386

816381

816384

816543

816382

STD571207

815865-2

9414202

805556-23

816452

60317

816443

816348

802392-38

805562-I

60208

60240

816360

816359

816465

815774-3

60419

809372-18

Description

Handwheel Assembly

Knob, Bevel Lock

Pinion, Handwheel

Gear, Handwheet

Cover, Bevel Gear

Shaft, Bevel

*Pin, Roll t/8 x 3/4

Screw, Hex Washer Hd

Ty TT 1/4-20 x 5/8

Nut, Lock 3/8-16

Washer, 380 x 750 x 03

Spacer 9/16 x 1/4

Washer, 2t/32 x 1 x 1/64

Gear, Segment

Pinion, Bevel Drive

Spacer t/2 x 2

Washer, 507 x 125 x 125

_rNut, Push I/4

_Nut, Push 3/8

Cam, Bevel Lock

Mount, Bevel Lock

Spacer !/2 x 59

Rivet 1/4 x 1-I/8

Screw, Pan Hd

Plasfite No 8 x t/2

Screw, Pan Hd t0-32 x 2

Key

Noo

Part

No.

25 STD541110

26 816504

27 817165

28 8t6422

29 STD580103

30 816407

31 iSTD503105

32 i816439_2

33 816612

34 60453

35 816390

36 1816815

37 I STD541631

38 816817

40 816445

41 STD551012

42 815992-1

43 ISTD551t25

44 iSTD502505

45 i8t6405

46 813024-4

Description

*Nut, Hex 10-32

Support Frame

Washer, Plastic

Mount, Motor

*Key 3/16Sq x15/16

Pulley, Polyrib 2 Step

*Screw, Set 5/16-18 x 1/2

Belt, Po[y V

&Motor 1725 R P M

Spacer, Motor Mount

#10 x 5/16

Pulley, Potyrib 2 Step

Stud, Belt Tension

*Nut, Die Cast Wing 5/16 x 18

Nut, Hex Flange Lock 10-32

Bushing, Rubber

*Washer 17/64 x 1/2 x 1/32

Screw, Hex Socket Head

Ty "TT" I/4-20 x 3/4

*Lockwasher 1/4

*Screw, Soc Set 1/4-20 x 1/2

Encoder Bevel

Washer, Spring

*Standard Hardware Item may be Purchased Locally

-klf this part is removed, discard and replace with new push nut

&Any attempt to repair this motor may create a hazard unless repair is done by a Qualified Service Technician

Repair Service is available at your nearest Sears Store,

PARTS LiST FOR CRAFTSMAN 12-INCH ELECTRONIC BAND SAW

MODEL 11 &247440

FIGURE 4 - PARTS LIST LEG SET

Always order by Part Number - Not by Key Number

1 2

, \

Key

No.

Part

No.

815918

817105

i815909

STD541237

803835=1

805589_5

STD551225

STD54 I025

507657

Description

=1 ........................... ...............

Stiffener, Leg

Leg

Stiffener, Lower

*Nut, Hex ,Jam 3/8-16

Foot, Leveling

Screw Truss Hd 1/4-20 x 1/2

*Lockwasher, Int,, 1/4

*Nut, 1/4-20

Bag of Loose Parts (Not Ills)

*Standard Hardware _tem may be Purchased Locally

NOTES

,, ii lu, i i, i ,ill,

owners

manual

SERVICE

MODEL NO.

! t 3.247440

ELECTRONIC BAND SAW

WITH LEG SET

HOW TO ORDER

REPAIRPARTS

12-iNCH ELECTRONIC

BAND SAW

Now that you have purchased your 12-1nch Electronic Band

Saw, should a need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply

contact any Scars SCMce Center and most Scars, Roebuck

and Co. stores B_ sure to provide all pertinent facts when you

call or visit

The model number of your 12qnch Electronic Band Saw will b¢

found on a plate attached to your saw, at the l¢fft-.hand side of

the bas_.

WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS,ALWAYS GIVE THEFOLLOWING

INFORMATION:

PARr NUMBER PART DESCRIPTION

MODEL NUMBER

113247440 NAME OF ITEM

12-Inch Electronic Band Saw

All paris listed may be ordered from any Scars ScMce C_nter

and most Scars stores If the parts you need are not stocked

locally, your order will b_ electronically transmitted to a Scars

Repair Paris Distribution (:_nter for handling

........ J ........... -J

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

Parr No, SP5225 Form No, SP5225 Printed in US.A. 1t/88

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