Craftsman 113248211 User Manual 12 BAND SAW Manuals And Guides L0709235

CRAFTSMAN Saw Band Manual L0709235 CRAFTSMAN Saw Band Owner's Manual, CRAFTSMAN Saw Band installation guides

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owners
manual
Model No.
113.248211
Single

Speed
with

Band

113.248211

Saw

Leg Set

Model No.
113.248321
Two Speed
with

Band

_\x

V
113.248321

Saw

Leg Set

Serial
Number
Model

/
/

and serial number

SEARS I CRRFTSMRN

may be found at the
left-hand side of the base.
You should record
both
model and serial number
in a safe place
use.

FOR YOUR
SAFETY:
Read ALL
INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY.

for future

12-1NCH BAND SAW
, assembly
° operating
° repair parts

Sold by SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., Chicago,
Part No, SP5687

IL. 60684 U.S.A.
Printed in U.S.A.

FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY

ON CRAFTSMAN

If wlthln one year from the date of purchase, thls Craftsman
workmanship, Sears wlll repalr It, free of charge.
WARRANTY SERVICE
CENTER/DEPARTMENT

BAND SAW

Saw falls due to a defect in material or

IS AVAILABLE BY SIMPLY CONTACTING
THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES.

THE NEAREST

SEARS SERVICE

Thls warranty applies only while thls product Is used In the United States.
Thla warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rlghts whlch vary from state
to state.
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., D/817 WA Hoffman Estates, IL. 60195

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section Title
Page Number
Safety Instructions for Band Saw ............................... 2
Glossary of Terms for Woodworking .......................... 6
Electrical Connections ................................................ 6
General Information ................................................... 8
Model Description .................................................. 8
Unpacking and Checking Contents ............................ 8
Assembly and Alignment .......................................... 11
Assembling Leg Set ............................................. 11
Adjusting Leveling Feet ....................................... 13
Attaching the Handwheel ..................................... 13
Mounting the Motor .............................................. 14
Connecting the Motor ........................................... 17
Selecting Blade Speed ........................................ 18
Recommended Speed Settings ........................... 18
Changing Speed Settings .................................... 18
AttachingTrim Caps ............................................ 18
Getting to Know Your Band Saw .............................. 19
Installingthe Blade .............................................. 20
Aligningthe Blade and
Blade Guide Assemblies ............... .,................ 22

Location and Function of Controls ........................... 27
On-Off Switch .......................................................
27
Tilting Head for Bevel Cut ....................................
Adjusting Bevel Lock Knob ..................................
Basic Band Saw Operation ......................................
Circle Cutting .......................................................
Sawdust Collection ..............................................
Installing Sand i ng Attach me nt .............................
Installing the Sanding Belt ...................................
Installing 1/16" Blade and
Blade Guides ...................................................
Scrolling ...............................................................
Recommended Accessodes ....................................
Maintenance .............................................................
Trouble Shooting - All Models ..................................
Trouble Shooting - Motor .........................................
Parts Lists ................................................................
Drive Assembly ....................................................
Base Components ...............................................
Bevel Drive and Motor Mount
Assembly Parts ................................................
Leg Set ................................................................

Mounting the Front Table ..................................... 24
Squaring the Blade to the Table .......................... 26
Adjusting Front Table ........................................ ,.. 26

27
27
28
31
31
32
32
33
34
36
36
37
38
40
40
42
44
46

Safety Instructions for Band Saw
SAFETY

SIGNAL

WORDS

• Assembly and alignment. (See pages 11 - 18)

WARNING:
means if the safety information is not
followed someone could be seriously injured or killed.

• Learn the use and function of the ON-OFF switch,
bevel handwheel, bevel lock knob, blade guides,
backup beatings, guide bar lock knob, and blade
guard (See page 19.)

CAUTION: means if the safety information is not followed someone might be injured.

• Review and understanding of all safety instructions
and operating procedures in is manual.

DANGER: means if the safety information is not followed someone will be seriously injured or killed.

• Review of the maintenance

Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert
and knowing how your band saw works. Read this
manual to understand this saw.

BEFORE

(See page 36.)
Read the following WARNING labels found on the front
of the saw:

USING THE SAW:
i

WARNING:

To avoid mistakes

that could cause i

serious, permanent Injury, do not plug the saw in
until the following steps are completed.

1. Pma_e'm_

tmf_'eo
_:_11w,

methods for this saw.

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WHEN INSTALLING
OR MOVING
THE SAW
AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT.

stable mounting, and

Usethe saw in

a dry, indoor place protected from rain. Keep work area
well lighted.
To avoid injury from unexpected

broken parts,

saw movement:

• Put the saw on a firm level surface where there is
plenty of room for handling and properly supporting
lhe workpiece.
• Support the saw so the table is level andthe saw does
not rock,

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 parts don't work properly, turn the saw oil and
unplug the saw. REPLACE damaged, missing, or failed
parts before using the saw again.
MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep the saw clean
for best and safest performance. Follow inslructions for
lubricating.

Bolt tile saw to the floor or work surface if it tends to
slip, walk, or slide during operations like cutting long,
heavy boards.

REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES
tool before turning it on.

Tu rn saw off and unplug cord before moving the saw.

To avoid injury from jams, slips or thrown pieces or
broken blades:

To avoid injury or death from electrical

shock:

GROUND THE SAW. This saw has an approved 3conductor cord and a 3-prong grounding type plug.
Use only 3-wire grounded outlets rated 120 volts, 15
amperes (amps). The green conductor in the cord is
the grounding wire. To avoid electrocution, NEVER
connect the green wire to a live terminal.
• Make sure your fingers do not touch the plug's metal
prongs when plugging or unplugging the saw.
To avoid back injury, get help or use recommended
casters when you need to move the saw. Always get
help il you need to lilt 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:

from

• Use of right blade size, style and cutting speed forthe
material and the type of cutting you plan to do.
USE ONLY RECOMMENDEDACCESSORIES.

(See

page 36.) Consult this Owner's manual for recommended accessories.
Follow the instructions that
come with the accessories.
The use of improper
accessories may cause risk of injury to persons.
Make sure lhe blade teeth point downward, toward
the table.
Make sure the blade guides and thrust bearings are
properly adjusted.
• Make sure the blade or sanding belt tension is properly adjusted.
• Before sanding, adjust the sanding platento clearfhe
table by no more than !/8 of an inch
• Make sure the bevel clamp is tight and no parts have
excessive play.

Inspect your saw.
DISCONNECTTHE SAW. To avoid injury from accidental starting, unplug the saw, turn the switch off and
remove the switch key before changing the setup, removing covers, guards, blade or sanding belt.
CHECK DAMAGED PARTS.
• alignment of moving parts,
• binding of moving parts,

Check for:

To avoid accidental blade contact, minimize blade
breakage and provide maximum blade suppo_l, always adjust fhe 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 ;he saw
near flammable liquids, vapors or gases.

Plan ahead to protect your eyes, hands,
face and ears.
KNOW YOUR SAW. 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.

To avoid injury from accidental contact with moving
parts, don't do layout, assembly, or set up work on the
saw while any parts are moving.

AVOIDACCIDENTALSTARTING.
Make sure switch is
"OFF" before plugging saw into a power outlet.

Plan your work.

Any power saw can throw foreign objects into the eyes.
This can cause permanenl eye damage. Wear safety
goggles (not glasses) that comply with ANSI Z87.1
(shown on package). Everyday eyeglasses have only
impact resistant lenses. They 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 hurt you when they break.
o Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties or jewelry (rings, wrist watches). They can get caught and
draw you into moving parts.
•

Wearnonslip

•

Tie backlong hair.

• USE THE RIGHT TOOL. Don't force tool or attachment to do a job it was not designed to do.

Roll long sleeves above the elbow.

• Use model 113.248211 to cut and sand only wood,
wood like products, and plastics.

Noise levels vary widely. To avoid possible hearing
damage, wear ear plugs or muffs when using saw for
hours at a time.

damage to the saw, NEVER use model 113.248211
I to
CAUTION:
To avoid blade breakage, fire or other
cut metals.
• Use model 113.248321 to cut and sand only wood,
wood like products, plastics and non-ferrous metals.
CAUTION: Models 113.248321 is NOT designed
for cutting or sanding ferrous metals like iron or
steel. When cutting or sanding non-ferrous metals (brass, copper and aluminum, etc.), metal
shavings can react with wood dust and start a fire.
To avoid this:
•

Disconnect any type of dust collecting hose
from the saw.

•

Remove
saw.

•

all traces

of wood dust from inside the

Remove all metal shavings from inside the saw
before sawing wood again.

Dress for safety.
WEAR

YOUR

footwear.

For dusty operations, weara 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 awkward
workpleces:
•

Use extra supports (tables, saw horses, blocks, etc.)
for any workpieces large enough to tip when not held
down to the table lop.
NEVER use another person as a subslitule for a tab!e
extension, or as additional support for a workpiece
thai is longer or wider than the basic saw table, orto
help feed, support or pull the workpiece.
When cutting irregularly shaped workpieces, 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 thal will not lel it 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" b!ock or clamp the work to the miter gage.
Cut only one workpiece at a time.

• Cleareverythingexceptthe Workpiece
and

related
support devices off the table before turning the saw

Before freeing

anY

013.

• Tum switch

"OFF".

Plan the way you will hold the workpiece from start
to finish.

• Remove switch

jammed material:

key.

• Unplug the saw.
Do not hand hold pieces so small that your fingers will go
under the blade guard. Use jigs or fixtures to hold the
work and keep your hands away from the blade.
SECURE WORK.
Use clamps to hold work when
practical. It's often safer than using you r hand, and flees
both hands to operate the toot.
Avoid awkward operations and hand positions where a
sudden slip could cause fingers or hand to move into the
blade or sanding surface.
DON'T OVERREACH.

Keep good footing and balance.

• Wait for all moving

When backing
up theworkpiece,
the blade may bind
in the kerf (cut).
This is usually caused by sawdust
clog glng up t he kerr or because the blade comes out
of the guides,
if this happens:
• Turn switch

"'OFF".

Remove switch

key.

Unplug saw.
Wait for all moving
Remove band

WHENEVER

parts to stop.

saw cover.

SAW IS RUNNING.

WARNING: Don't let familiarity (gained from frequent use of your band saw) cause a careless
mistake. A careless fraction of a second is enough
to cause a severe Injury.
Before starting your cut, watch the saw while it runs. If
it makes an unfamiliar noise or vibrates a lot, stop
immediately. Turn the saw off. Unplug the saw. Do not
restart until finding and correcting the problem.
KEEP CHILDREN AWAY.
Keep all visitors a safe
distance from the saw. Make sure bystanders are clear

Stick flat blade

screwdriver

or wedge into the kerl.

Turn the upper
workpiece.

wheel by hand while backing up the

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

BEFORE

LEAVING

Wait for all moving

parts to stop.

THE SAW:

of the saw and workpiece.
DON'T FORCE TOOL It will do the job better and safer
at its designed rate. Feed the workpiece into the saw
blade only fast enough to let it cut without bogging down
or binding.

Makeworkshop
child-proof.
Lockthe shop, Disconnect
master switches.
Remove the yellow switch key. Store
it away from children
and others not qualified to use the
tool.

glossary of terms for woodworking
BOTH

MODELS

Beveling
An angle cutting
board.

Push Stick
operation

through

the face of the

Crosscut
A cutting operation
workpiece.

made across the width of the

Compound Cutting
A simultaneous bevel and miter cutting operation,

A device used to feed the workpiece through the saw
during narrow ripping type operations so the operator's hands are kept well away from the blade.
Resaw
A cutting operation to reduce the thickness
workpiece to make thinner pieces.
Resin

FPM

A sticky, sap based substance that has dried.

Feet per minute. Used in reference to surface speed
of blade.

Ripping
A cutting
piece.

Freehand (as used for band saw)
Performing a cut without the workpiece
supported on the work table.

properly

operation

along the length of the work-

Sawblade Path
The area of the worktable
line with the saw blade,

Gum

of the

or workpiece

directly

A sticky, sap based residue from wood products.

Set

Kerr

The distance the tip of the saw blade tooth is bent
outward from the face of the blade.

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
cutting toot first.

which is pushed into the

Mitering
An angle cutting operation
the workpiece.

made across the width of

Trailing End
The workpiece

end last cut by the saw blade.

Workpiece
The item on which the cutting operation is being
performed. The surfaces of a workpiece are 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
BOTH MODELS
POWER SUPPLY

WARNING: To avoid shock or tire, If power cord
Is worn or cut, or damaged In any way, have it
replaced Immediately.

Motor Specifications
The A-C motor used inthis saw is a capacitor-start, nonreversible type having the following specifications:
113.248321

113248211

Rated H.P ........................................ 5/8 ........... 1/2
Maximum Developed H.P .............. 1-1/8 ........... 1
Voltage ............................................ 120 .......... 120
Amperes .......................................... 7.9 ........... 7.9
Hertz (Cycles) .................................. 60 ............ 60
Phase ............................................ Single ...... Single
RPM ............................................... 1725 ........ 1725
Rotation of Shaft ........................... Clock-. ..... Clockwise
wise
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 operetio n. Connect to a 120v, 15-amp, branch
circuit and use a 15-amp fuse or circuit breaker.

WARNING: If not properly grounded this power
tool can cause electrical Shock- particularly when
used In damp locations close to plumbing. If an
electrical shock occurs there Is also the potential
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
properly grounded, have It checked by a qualified
electrician.
Your unit has a plug that looks like the one shown below.

Checkthe saw bladeto make sure it turns freely. Ifthe
blade is free, try to start the motor again. If the motor
stilldoes not start, refer to the "Motor Troubleshooting
Chart."

Thispowertool is equipped

with a 3-conductor cord and
ground type plug listed 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.

3. If the motor suddenly stalls 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.

This plug requires a mating 3-conductor grounded type
outlet as shown above.
WARNING: To maintain proper tool grounding
whenever the outlet you are planning to use for
this power tool Is of the two prong type, do not
remove or alter the grounding prong in any manner. Use an adapter as shown and always connect
the grounding prong to known ground.

4. Frequent "b!owing" of fuses or tripping
breakers may result if:
a. MOTOR IS OVERLOADED
occur if you teed too rapidly.

An adapter as shown is available for connecting the plug
to a 2-prong receptacles. The green grounding lead
extending from the adapter must be connected to a
permanent ground such as properly grounded outlet
box.

ADAPTER

PLUG

can

5. Most motor troubles may be traced to loose or incorrect connections, overload, reduced input voltage
(such as small size wire in the supply circuit) or to
overly long supply circuit wire. AM, ays check the
connections, the load and the supply circuit whenever
motor fails to perform satisfactorily. Check wire size
and length with the Wire Size Chart below.

LUG

-, _

- Overloading

b. LOW VOLTAGE - Although the motor is designed
for operation on the voltage and frequency specified on the motor nameplate, normal loads will be
handled safely on voltages not more than 10%
above or below the nameplate voltage. Heavy
loads, however, require voltage at motor terminals
equals the voltage specified on nameplate.

Have a qualified electrician replace the two prong outlet
with a properly grounded three prong outlet.

GROUNDING

of circuit

MAKE
SURE TH!S
IS
CONNECTED
TO A
KNOWN
GROUND

WIRE SIZES

if you already have a properly grounded 2-prong
I WARNING:
receptacle. The adapter Illustrated Is for use only I

MOTOR SAFETY

PROTECTION

NOTICE: To avoid motor damage this motor should
be blown out or vacuumed frequently to keep sewdust from Interfering with normal motor ventilation.
1. This tool should be connected to a 120v, 15 amp
branch circuit with a 15 amp fuse or circuit breaker.
Faiiure to use the proper size fuse cap, resui_ in
damage to the motor.
2. If the motor faUs to start, turn the power switch to the
"OFF" position immediately. UNPLUG THE TOOL.

The use of any extension cord will cause some loss of
power. To keep this to a minimum and to prevent
overheating and motor burn-out, use the table below to
determine the minimum wire size (A.W.G.) extension
cord. Use only 3-wire extension cords which have 3prong grounding type plugs and 3-pole receptacles
which accepts the tools plug.
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.
26 - 50 Ft.
51 - 100 Ft.

16
14
12

general information
BOTH

MODELS

1. This manual is 1or the following Models - 113.248211
and 113,248321. All sections are labeled with the
correct model number. Follow ONLY instructions
that are meant for your model saw.
2. If you are missing anypart(s) while putting your saw
together, do not continue assembly. Contact your
Sears Service Center or Retail Store and get the
missing part(s) before continuing assembly or trying
to use the saw.

MODEL

DESCRIPTION

MOdel 113.248211: Manual Band Saw; 18 x 23 inch
Work table; single speed; 1/2 HP. motor that develops
1 H.P.; legset.
Model
113. 248321: Manual Band Saw; 27 x 23 inch
work
1-1/8

table; two speed; 5/8 HP. motor that develops
H.P.; legset.

Complete parts lists are located at the end of this
manual. Use these liststo identify the number of any
missing part.
3. Sometimes small parts get lost in packaging materials. Do not throw away any packaging until your saw
is put logether.
If you are missing a part, check
packaging before contacting Sears.

unpacking and checking
BOTH

contents

MODELS

TOOLS

NEEDED

COMBINATION

SQUARE

MUST

BE TRUE
STRAIGHT
EDGE
BOARD
3/4-INCH
THIS EDGE MUST

MEDIUM

SCREWDRIVER

PE_CTLY

_.......

3/8" WRENCH
7/16"
9/16" WRENCH
WRENCH

COMBINATI

DRAW
LINE

OF
THICK
BE

STRAIGHT

LIGHT
ON BOARD

SQUARE_
7/16"

SOCKET

9/16" SOCKET
1/8" HEX "L" WRENCH
5/32"

HEX "L" WRENCH

ALONGTHIS

R_
_

SOCKET

EDGE

_,,_

WRENCH
SHOULD
SQUARE

WARNING:
To avoid Injury from unexpected
starting or elect rical 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
1. Separate all "loose parts" from packaging materials
and check each item with "Table of Loose Parts" to
make sure all items are accounted for, before discarding any packing material.

BE NO GAP OR OVERLAP
HERE WHEN
IS FLIPPED
OVER IN DOTTED
POSITION

tempt
to assemble the band saw, plug in the
power
cord,
or
switch
on until the
l WARNING:
If turn
any the
parts
are missing,
domissing
not atparts are obtained and are installed correctly.
2. 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.

TABLE

OFLOOSEPARTS

ITEM

DESCRIPTION

QTY.

A
B
C

Motor .............................................................
Basic Saw Assembly ...................................
Owners Manual ........... ..................................

1
1

D
E
F
G
H
I

Trim Cap, LH ...............................................
Trim Cap, R.H ..............................................
Leg ................................................................
Lower Stiffener ............................................
Sanding Platen .............................................
Poly "V" Drive Belt ......................................

1
1
4
4
1
1

J
K

Pulley ...........................................................
Loose Parts Bag
containing tile following items:
Band Saw Blade 1/4 x 80 ........................
Sanding Be!l 1/2 x 80 .............................
Handw,heel Assembly ............................
Bag of Loose Parts ...............................
Leg C hanr}e', .............................................

NOTE:
To avoid damage
to the band saw leave it
laying
on its left side until you are ready to mount it
to the leg set or cabinet
To prevent
scratching
the
finish,
lay a p_ece of the packing
box under the saw.

A
D

J
K

1
1
I
3
1

BOTH

MODELS

LIST OF LOOSE PARTS IN BAG
ITEM
A
B
C
D
E
F

DESCRIPTION

QTY.

Truss Head Screw 1/4-20 x 12 ..................... 32
Lockwasher, External 1/4 ............................. 32
Hex Nut 1/4 -20 ............................................ 32
Leveling Foot .................................................. 4
HexJam Nut3/8-16 ....................................... 8
Bracket Leg ....................................................
4

A
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LIST OF LOOSE
ITEM

PARTS IN BAG

DESCRIPTION

QTY.

G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
O

Pan Hd. Screw 10-32 x 2 ...............................
Hex Nut 10-32 ................................................
Switch Key .....................................................
Lo Hd. Screw Cap 1/4-20 x 5/8 ......................
Spacer#10 x 1/4 ............................................
Hex Flange Lock Nut 10-32 ...........................
Locking Setscrew 1/4-20 x 1/2 .......................
Wing Nut 5/16-18 ...........................................
Washer7/32 x 1 x 1-1/16 ...............................
Washer 13/64 x 5/8 x 1/32 .............................

P
Q

Pan Hd. Screw Type TT 10-32 x 3/8 .............. 2
Hex Hd. Screw Ty TT 1/4-20 x 5/8 ................. 4

LIST OF LOOSE PARTS
ITEM
R
S
T
U
V
W

DESCRIPTION

1
1
1
2
4
4
3
1
1
2

IN BAG
QTY.

Table Alignment Key ......................................
Table Latch ....................................................
Belt Tension Stud ...........................................
Table Latch Spring .........................................
Table Alignment Spring ..................................
Key3/16Sq. x 15/16 ......................................

1
2
1
2
2
1

*NOT

SHOWN

TO SCALE

assembly and alignment
BOTH

MODELS

ATTACHING

LEVELING

FEET

From the loose parts bag find the following hardware:
ITEM
A
B
C

DESCRIPTION

QTY.

Support Bracket .............................................
Leveling Feet ..................................................
Hex Nut 3/8-16 ...............................................

From the loose parts find the following items:
D Leg .................................................................

4
4
8

*D
*NOT SHOWN TO SCALE

1. Mount floor leveler support brackets inside legs.
Line up the three tabs on brackels with slots on leg
and tap into place. Make sure lip on bracket points
up. Install the remaining three brackets the same

LEG

="l"

way.

SUPPORTBRACKET

2 Put a hex nut on each of the !eveling feet and screw it
down towards the rubber foot.

3, Put the leveling feet through the holes in the bottom
of the tloor leveler support bracket.
4, Put another hex nut on each of the leveling feet and
hand tighten until they are next to the support bracket.
EX NUTS

the basic saw assembly, it will be necessary to
I WARNING: After the legset has been attached to
adjust the leveling feet so the saw does not rock.

SUPPORT

BRACKET

LEVELING

FOOT
11

BOTH

MODELS

ATTACHING

LEG SET

From the loose parts bag find the following hardware:
Item
A
B
C

Description
Truss Head Bolts 1/4-20 x 1/2...........
Lockwashers External 1/4 .............
Hex Nuts 1/4-20 ......................

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32
32
32

From the loose parts find the following items:
D
E
F

Leg Channel ........
. ..............
Legs (with attached support brackets and
leveling feet)
Lower Stiffeners ....................

1
4
4

*NOT SHOWN TO SCALE

SWITCH

FRONT
FRONTLEGSAND
CHANNEL ARE
A3q-ACHED HERE

1. Lay a piece of cardboard on the floor to keep from
scratching the saw.

LEG

2. Position the basic saw assembly on the floor as
shown below. The back cabinet of the saw should be
laying flat on the floor. It may be necessary to have
someone help you lift the saw.

REAR LEGS ARE
3HED HERE
FLOOR

3, Mount the two front legs to the basic saw assembly
using truss head bolts, Iockwashers, and nuts.
Make sure that the four (4) holes in each corner of
the saw line up with the four (4) holes in the top of
each leg, At this time only put bolts through the sides
of the saw assemblynotthe front. Only fingertighten
nuts.
4,

Position the leg channel inside the legset as shown.
Fasten the channel piece, leg, and saw together
with two (2) truss headbolts on each side. The
threaded section of the bolts should point towards
the inside of the basic saw assembly Put a lockwasher and hex nuton each bolt. Fingertighten nuts
at this time.

;CHANNEL
LEG

_
t_,---HEAD
TRUSS
SCREW

NUT 7_-_/
LOCKWASHER

Truss head

screw,

lockwasher,

hex nut, and front channel

p_ece

5. Use truss head bolts, Iockwashers, and hex nuts to
mount the two (2) rear legs to the basic saw assembly. It may be necessary to slightly tilt the saw assembly backwards in order to get the four (4) holes in
each corner of the saw to line up with the four (4)
holes in the top of each leg. Finger tighten nuts at
this time.

TRUSS HEAD BOLT-'-"--"
WASHER

LEG
i

HEX NUT

STIFFENER

6. Attach t he four (4) lower stiffeners to the legs. Two (2)
truss head bolts, washers, and hex nuts are required to hold each end of a lower stiffener in place.
Only hand tighten hex nuts.

7. Go back with a 7_6wrench or socket and tighten all
hex nuts.
8. Carefully lift the saw into its normal position. It may
be necessary to have someone help you in order to
avoid damaging the saw.

ADJUSTING

LEVELING

FEET

or work movement, leveling feet must be adjusted
I WARNING: TO avoid injury from unexpected saw I
so that saw does not rock.
To adjust leveling feet so the saw will sit properly:
1, Move saw to desired location.
2. Raise or lower leveling foot by turning it clockwise or
counterclockwise.
3. Tighten nuts to lock leveling foot in place.

ATTACHING

THE

HANDWHEEL

C,,Cf_,,

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1. From loose parts bag find one (1) pan head screw
10-32 x 2and one (1) hex nut. Install the handwheel. 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 handwheel and
tighten with a phillips screwdriver.
2. Hotd the handle and pu!t the red release button
witil your finger to close the handle.
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BOTH
MOUNTING

MODELS
THE

MOTOR

1. Find the following parts:
ITEM
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
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DESCRIPTION

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Motor ..............................................................
Spacer (#10 x 1/4) ..........................................
Flanged Locknut #10-32 ................................
Wing Nut 5/16-18 ...........................................
Motor Pulleyw/Set Screw
(Model 113.248321) ...................................
Belt Tension Stud ...........................................
Motor Pulleyw/Set Screw
(Model 113. 248211) ..................................
Poly "V" Belt ...................................................
Key 3/16 Sq x 15/16 ......................................

1
3
4
1
1
1
1
1
1

*NOT

SHOWN

TO SCALE

2. 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.

MODEL

113.248211

ONLY
PULLEY

3. Locate the correct motor pulley (has no step). Place
the shaft key intothe groove on the motorshaft. Align
the groove in the pulley with the shaft key and install
the motor pulley onto the motor shaft with the set
screw boss toward the motor. Positionthe outerlace
of the pulley 2 inches from the end shield of the motor
and tighten the set screw using a 1/8-inch hex "L"
wrench.
OIL

MODEL

113.248321

ONLY

4. Locate the correct motor pulley (Model 113.248211
has "one-step" pulley). Place the shaft key into the
groove on the motor shaft. Align the groove in the
pulley wit h the shaft key and install the motor pulley on
the motor shaft with the setscrew boss toward the
motor,

PLUG

BOTH

MODELS

5. Place the Poly "V" belt into the motor mount as
shown on the underside of the band saw.
6. Look at the motor mou nt 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 sothat 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 the flanged
lock nuts to the three (3) motor studs with spacers.
Start the flanged nuts by hand only at this time.

MOTOR

MOUNT

MOTORMOUNT
/

9, Install the threaded stud through the hole in the
lower leg of the motor mount and over the motor stud
as shown.

THREADED

STUD

, ,,

.........

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|OTH

MODELS

). Install a flanged lock nut onto this motor stud.
Tighten the flanged lock nuts, using a 3/8-inch
wrench, until almost tight. It will be easier to tighten
lock nuts if the head is tilted to approximately 45 °.
See page 34 for instructions on tilting head.
FLANGEDI

OTE: Do not over-tighten the flange nuts. The motor
_ould slide in the grooves to allow tensioning of the
elt.

_'-

ILLEY

1. Install the wing nut on the threaded stud.
2. Check that the poly "V" belt is on both pulleys being
sure that it is centered on each pulley.

SMALL

PULLEY

3. Check that the pulleys are in line by sighting down
the sideof 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 pulleyon 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.

l'
ACCESS

NOTCH

I"
FLANGEO

LOCK

NUI

WING

NU!

4. Belt tensioning is done by lightening the wing nut
which pulls the motor down. The motorslides onthe
three (3) spacers and is locked in place by the
flanged lock nuts on the threaded studs•
Belt tension is important.
Over tensioning may
cause vibration while too little tension may allow the
belt to slip under heavy loads.
5. After belt tension is adjusted correctly, tighten all
four flanged Iocknuts.
NOTE: When it becomes necessary to readjust belt
tension, be sure to slightly loosen the flour flanged
lock nuts.
TIGHTEN
FLANGE
NUT AFTER
TENSIONING
BELTWITH
WING NU'I

BOTH

MODELS

CONNECTING

THE

MOTOR

1. Next, the motorcord 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: Foryourown
saw in until all assembly

safety, neverplug the 1
steps are completed.

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2. Loosen the two screws holding the connector box
cover on the back side ot 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 but the ground wire (colored green) to the
green screw.
Insert terminal end of WHITE wire on spade terminal
marked T4 on the motor. Push terminal firmly until
seated.

Insert terminal end of BLACK wire on spade terminal
marked T1 on the motor. Push terminal firmly until
seated.
Close motor connector box being sure that power
cord is seated in the largest strain relief groove and

tighten box cover screws.
.

DO NOT plug in power cord.

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MODEL

113.248321

SELECTING

ONLY

BLADE SPEED

The band saw has two speed settings: 3000 FPM for
normaloperation
and 1500 FPM for operation requiring more control of the work piece.

MOTOR

_-]
1500
RPM

3000
RPM

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.

- Disconnect any type of dust collecting hose
from the saw.

2. 1500 Feet per Minute
a. Intricate Wood Cutting

• Remove all traces of wood dust from inside the
saw.

b. Veneers, Tile, Plastics
c. Non-Ferrous Metals (Brass, Copper, Aluminum.)
Most ellective with blades that have 15 teeth per inch.

CHANGING

SPEED

CAUTION: Model 113.248321 is NOT designed for
cutting or sanding ferrous metals like iron or
steel. When cutting or sanding non-ferrous metals (brass, copper and aluminum, etc.), metal
shavings can react with wood dust and start a fire.
To avoid this:

• Remove all metal shavings from inside the saw
before sawing wood, again.

SETTING

WARNING:
To avoid injury from unexpected
starting or electric shock, do not plug the saw in.
The power cord must remain unplugged whenever working on the saw.
1. Slightly loosen the four (4) flanged lock nuts that are
holding the motor to the motor mount.
2. Release tension on the poly "V" belt.
3. Push the motor up to create slack in the "V" belt.

When changing speeds from 1500 to 3000 FPM,
remove the be It from the band saw pu Iley first. When
going from 3000 to 1500 FPM, remove the belt from
the motor pulley first.
.

Re-apply tension to motor belt ty tightening the wing
nut.

6. After belt tension is adjusted correctly, tighten all four
(4) flanged lock nuts.

4. While still holding the motor up, repositioh the "V" belt.
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BOTH

MODELS

ATTACHING TRIM CAPS
1. Find the left and right trim caps.
2. There are two plastic stubs on the back of each trim
cap.
3. These stubs will snap into matching holes at the
front corner of each saw.
4. Snap the left & right trim caps in place.

TRIM

CAP

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ADJUST.E.T
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BEARING

BLADE GUIDES

BLADE

GUIDES

6
BACK-UP

BEARING

BEVEL SCALE

MITER GAGE SLOT

3
BEVEL

LOCK KNOB

HAI,IDWHEE

L
ON-OFF

SWITCH

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BOTH

MODELS

1. Warning Label
2. Tensions Adjustment Knob - Tightening the knob
will increase the tension on the blade. Loosening it
wili decrease the tension.
Clockwise to tension,
counterclockwise to loosen.
3. Setting Bevel Angle - Pull the bevel lock knob and
adjust he band saw to the desired angle by turning the
handwheel, then push in the bevel lock to secure.
4. Blade Guide Adjustment
- The guides can be adjusted in or out for various widths of blades and locked
in place by the set screws.

7
GUIDE BAR

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5. Lateral Blade Guide Adjustment - The guides can
be adjusted sideways and locked in position by the
capscrews to prevent the blade from twisting during
operation.
6. 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.

7, Guide Bar Lock Knob - The upper blade guides
should just clear the werkpiece while cutting, Always
adjust the guides before turning on the band saw and
lock the guide bar by tightening the knob.

BOTH

MODELS

INSTALLING

"I'HE BLADE

WARNING: To avoid Injury from accidental startIng, make sure the power cord is unplugged
before removing any part from the saw.

_\_ !1 r "_BLADE

_\'I_FII
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\Ill

GUARD

MOUNT=NG
SCREW

1. Remove the blade guard by loosening the two (2)
mounting screws with a phillips screwdriverand lifting
the blade guard upward,

GUARD

2. 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.

3. Loosen the two capscrews that lock the upper
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

0
2O

UPPER

4. Loosen the setscrew which locks the blade guide
support and push the support all the way back.
Repeat for lower blade guide support.

BLADE

SETSCREW

-.----.--,t_*'_

__BLADE

UPPORT
....

_....

- .....

5. Loosen the setscrew which locks the upper back
up bearing and push the bearing all the way
back. Repeat procedure for lower back up bearing.

LOWER

....

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BACKUP

BEARING

WARNING: To avoid serious eye Injury or scrapes
if the blade should suddenly uncoil, wear safety
goggles. Carefully uncoil the blade holding it at
arms length.

SETSCREW

BEARING
UPPER

SETSCREW
BACKUP

.....

SETSCREW

BLADE CENTERED
ON RUBBER TIRE

6. Uncoil the blade.
7. Place the blade over the wheels with the teeth pointing downwards toward the table as shown. Make
sure the blade is between the blade guides and is in
the center ot the rubber tires.
NOTE: If the blade will not reach around both wheels,
lower the upper wheel by turning the tension knob
counterclockwise.

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MODELS

ALIGNING THE BLADE AND BLADE
GUIDE ASSEMBLIES
This band saw comes equipped with a 1/4-inch blade.
This band saw can be used with blades of 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 recommended
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 the tension knob until the tension scale indicates
1/4-inch position. This will set the correct tension for
a 1/4-inch blade.
WARNING: TO avoid injury from unexpected
starting or electrical shock, do not plug the saw
in. The power cord must remain unplugged
whenever you are working on the saw.

2. Turn the upper wheel by hand a few times and
notice if the blade remains in the center of the ti re
on the top wheel.

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TRACKING

ADJUSTMENT

SCREW

If the blade moves away from the center of the
tire while you are turning it, the blade is not
tracking properly.
The top wheel shaft is hinged so the blade can be
tracked. Tilt the wheel by turning the tracking
adjustment screw using a medium screw driver.
(See illustration.)
a. If the bladel moves toward
band saw:

the front

•

of the

Turn thetracking adjustment screw clockwise
about 1/4 of a turn, as though you were
tightening it.
b. If the blade moves toward the back of the band
saw:

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

Check adjustment

by turning

r-'--- "

wheel by hand.

0
22

3. The upper and lower blade 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 gullet
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 will 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

BLADE
GUIDE
GULLET

support.
BLA

5. Slide the two blade guides evenly against
the
sides of the blade. Do not push the blade guides
or pinch
the blade 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.

6. To insure the backup bearing is properly supporting
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 the blade and
tighten set screw with 1t8" hex %" wrench. Turn
upperwheel and recheckthe bearing. Adjust again if
necessary.

BEARING

BLADE

GUIDE

BLADE

4"--'--"--'_

B LAD E

•.<--.----p

BACKyP
./

GUIDE

(
BEARIING

/.--"-- BACKUP

BEARING

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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.

L
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9. install blade guard and tighten with phillips screwdriver. (See illustration, page 20.)

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BOTH

MODELS

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 latch springs. Push the front
cover into position on the back cover. Check that
the lip on the front cover completely overlaps the
lip on the rear cover.

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SPRING

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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.
Install the two alignment springs on the front
table as illustrated using a 3/8-inch wrench or
socket.

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3. Locate the two (2) oval point setscrews 1/4-20 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 u ncllersicle of the
table.

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TABLE

LATCH

4. Locate the two (2) table latches, two (2) 3/8"long Phillips head self tapping screws, two (2) small washers,
and one (1) large washer.
5. Place front table latch through slot on right side of
handsaw frame.

LARGE
WASHER
ON RIGHT
SIDE ONLY

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SMALL
WASHER

6. Tilt top of front table latch slightly forward and place
large washer between bracket and handsaw frame.
7. Place self tapping screw through small washer and
attach to table latch. Do not completely tighten
screw.
8. Attach left side table latch with self tapping screw
and washer as shown.

! TABLE

LATCH

PHILLIPS
HEAC
SELF TAPPING
SCREW
SMALL

WASHER-_..._,"_

BASE

PHILLIPS HEAD
SELF TAPPING
SCREW

ASSEMBLE WITH LATCH TO
HIGHEST ADJUSTING POSITION

9. Locate the table alignment key and the two (2) 1/420 x 5/8 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.

_CAPSCREW

AL, ..E.T

10. Mount the front table to the base as follows:
a. Make sure front table latches are positioned up as
high as they will go.
b. 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.

FRONT

TABLE

c. Line up the miter gage slots in the front and rear
tables.
d. Push the front edge of the table backward and
downward until the table snaps into position.

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BOTH

MODELS

SQUARING

THE BLADE TO THE TABLE

starting, make sure power cord Is unplugged
I WARNING:
avoid injury
unexpected
before makingToadjustments
to from
band saw
parts.

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COMBINATION
SOLJARE

To assure repeatability.and accuracy, it is important
to square the blade to the table and adjust the 0 °
position stop. This will guarantee that the blade will
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 !/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 blade guard
position and tighten knob,

to its top most

3. Releasebevel 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

HEX

"L" WRENCH

to set the 0 ° stop. Turn
contact with the frame.

screw untir it makes

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.

ADJUSTING FRONT TABLE
1. Adjust the front table so it is the same height as the
rear table as follows:

•

a, Lay a straight edge across front table to rear
table.
b. Gently tap the front table down until it is in line with
the rear table.
c. Tighten the Phillips head self tapping screw once
the front table is in the correct position.
d. If necessary adjust the two (2) oval point set
screws (see Step 3) as needed to help line up the
table.
e. Both the left and right sides of the front table
should be adjusted simultaneously.

2. To keep the miter gage grooves in line, use a flat
blade screwdriver against the head of one of the low
head capsorews in the miter gage groove to force
the table alignment key firmly forward into the notch
in the front table.
3. While holding the alignment key into the notch,
tighten the other capscrew. Removethescrewdriver
and tighten the remaining screw. Check that the
miter gage grooves line up.
4. Check the operation of springs and tabs by removing the front table and reinstalling. Removethe table
by lifting up on two spring tabs under front edge of
the table until springs are free, then pulling forward.

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LEVELING

SET,_C R EWS

location

BOTH

MODELS

ON-OFF

SWITCH

and function

of controls
1

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 yellow 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.
CAUTION: 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.

TILTING

HEAD

FOR BEVEL

CUT
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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 bevel scale printed
on the front cover shows the approximate angle
and is read at table level.
3. Lock the bevel lock by pushing in on knob until it
is fully seated when desired bevel angle is
reached.
BEVEL SCALE
BEVEL LOCK KNOB

HANDWHEEL

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 adjust the
locking nut behind the band saw mounting
frame, Turn nut clockwise to tighten.
3. Recheck bevel lock knob and readjust if necessary.

MOUNTING

FRAME

BEVEL LOCK
KNOB

9
LOCKNUT

HANDWHEEL

basic band saw operation
BEFORE

USING THE SAW:

WARNING: TO avoid mistakes that could cause I
serious, permanent Injury, do not plug the saw in
until the following steps are completed.

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.

• Assembly and alignment (See pages 11 - 18.)
• Learn the use and function of the ON-OFF switch,
bevel handwheel, bevel lock knob, blade guides,
backup bearing, guide bar lock knob, and blade
guard. (See page 19.)

To avoid injury from jams, slips or thrown pieces or
broken blades:
Use of right blade size, style and cutting speed for the
material and the type of cutting you plan to do.

• Review and understanding of all safety instructions
and operating procedures in this manual.

USE ONLYRECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. (See
page 36) Consult this Owner's manual for recommended accessories.
Follow the instructions that

• Review of the maintenance methods for this saw.
(See page 36.)

come with the accessories. The use improper accessories may cause risk of injury to persons.

To avoid back injury, get help or use recommended
casterswhe nyou needto more the saw. Always get help
if you need to lift the saw.

• Make sure the blade teeth point downward, toward
the table.
Make sure the blade guides and thrust bearings are
properly adjusted.

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

Make sure the blade or sanding belt tension is properly adjusted.
Before sanding, adjust the sanding platen to clear the
table by no more than 1/8 of an inch.

EACH USE:

Inspect your saw.

Make sure the bevel clamp is tight and no parts have
excessive play.

DISCONN ECT THE SAW. To avoid injuryfrom accidental starting, unplug the saw, turn the switch off and
remove lhe switch key before changing the setup,
removing covers, guards, blade or sanding belt.
CHECK DAMAGED

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.

PARTS. Check for:
•

• alignment of moving parts,
• binding of moving parts,

KEEP 'WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and
benches invite accidents. Floor must not be slippery.

To avoid burns or otherfire damage, never use the saw
near flammable liquids, vapors or gases.

• 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 parts don't work properly, turn the saw off and
unplug the saw. RE PLACE damaged, missing, or failed
parts before using the saw again.

Plan ahead to protect your eyes, hands,
face and ears.
KNOW YOUR SAW. Read an 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.

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.

• Noise levels vary widely. To avoid possible hearing
damage, wear ear plugs or muffs when using saw for
hours at a time.

AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Make sure switch is
"OFF" before plugging saw into a power outlet.

• Fordusty operations, wear adust mask alongwith the
safety goggles.

Plan your work.

Inspect your workpiece.

• USE THE RIGHT TOOL. Don't force tool or attachment to do a job it was not designed to do.

Make sure there are no nails or foreign objects inthe part
of the workpiece to be cut.

Use model 113.248211 to cut and sand only wood,
wood like products, and plastics.

other damage to the saw, NEVER use model
CAUTION:
To cut
avoid
blade breakage, fire or
113.248211 to
metals.

Use extra caution with large, very small or awkward
workpieces:
-

• Use model 113.248321 to cut and sand only wood,
wood like products, plastics and non-ferrous metals.
CAUTION: Model 113.248321 is NOT designed
for cutting or sanding ferrous metals like iron
or steel. When cutting or sanding non-ferrous
metals (brass, copper and aluminum, etc.),
metal shavings can react with wood dust and
start a tire. To avoid this:

NEVER use another person as a substitute for a
table extension, or as additional support for a
workpiece that is longer or wider than the basic
saw table, or to help feed, support or pull the
workpiece.

Discon nect any type of dust collecting hose
from the saw.

When cutting irregularly shaped workpieces, 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 o r jig that will not let it twist, rock or slip while
being cut.

• Remove all traces of wood dust from Inside
the saw.
Remove all metal shavings from inside the
saw before sawing wood, again.

Properly support round material such as dowel
rods, or tubing. They have a tendencyto roll during
a cut, causing the blade to "bite". To avoid this,
always use a '_/" block or clamp the work to the
miter gage.

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 Z87.1
(shown on package). Everyday eyeglasses have only
impact resistant lenses. They 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 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.

Use extra supports (tables, saw horses, blocks,
etc.) for any workpieces large enough to tip when
not held down to the table top.

•

Cut only one workpiece at a time.

•

Clear everything exceptthe workpiece and related
support devices off the table before turning the saw
on.

Plan the way you will hold the workpiece from start
to finish.
Do not hand hold pieces so small that your fingers will
go under the blade guard. Use jigs or fixtures to hold
the work and keep your hands away from the blade.

• Wear nonslip footwear.
• Tie back long hair.

SECURE WORK. Use clamps to hold work when
practical. It's often safer than using your hand, and
frees both hands to operate the tool.

• Roll long sleeves above the elbow.

Avoidawkward operations and hand positions where
a sudden slipcould cause fingers or handto move into
the blade or sanding surface.
DONq" OVERREACH.
ance.

Keep good tooting and bal-

• Wait for all moving parts to stop.
When backing up theworkpiece,
the blade may bind
In the kerr (cut). This Is usually caused by sawdust
clogging up the ke rf or because the blade comes out
of the guides. If this happens:
• Turn switch "OFF".

WHENEVER

SAW IS RUNNING.
• Remove switch key.

WARNING: Don't let familiarity (gained from frequent use of your band saw) cause a careless
mistake. A careless fraction of a second isenough
to cause a severe Injury.
Before starting your cut, watch the saw while it runs. It
it makes an unfamiliar noise or vibrates a lot, stop
immediately. Turn the saw off. Unplug the saw. Do not
restart until finding and correcting the problem.
KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. Keep all visitors a safe
distancefrom the saw. Make sure bystanders are clear
of the saw and workpiece.
DON'T FORCE TOOL It will do the job betler and safer
at its designed rate. Feed the workpiece into the saw
blade only fast enough to let it cut without bogging down
or binding.

• Unplug saw.
• Wait for all moving parts to siop.
• Remove band saw cover.
• Stick flat blade screwdriver or wedge into the kerf.
• "rum the upper wheel by hand 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 all moving parts to stop.
Before freeing any jammed material:
• Turn switch "OFF".
• Remove switch key.
• Unplug the saw.

Makeworkshopchild-proof.
Lockthe shop. Disconnecl
master switches. Remove the yellow switch key. Store
it away from children and others not qualified to use the
tool.

CAUTION: For your safety, comply with all the I
safety instructions on pages 2- 5 before using the
band saw.

A band saw is basically a "curve cutting"
is not capable of doing inside cutting.

machine.

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

Cross Cutting
Ripping
Mitering
Beveling
Compound Cutting
Circle Cutting
Resawing
Curve Cutting
Extremely Fine Scroll
Cutting (Thin Material Only)

BLADE
CIRCLE

CIRCLE

Recommended Blade Size
(Inches)
1/4, 3/8, 1/2
1/2
1/4, 3/8, 1/2
1/4, 3/8, 1/2
1/4, 3/8, 1/2
See Chart Below
1/2
1/8, 1/4

SELECTION
CUTTING

GUIDE

1/16

FOR

MINIMUM

CUTTING

1. Adjust the upper guides to just clear the workpiece.

2. Use both hands while feeding the work into the
blade. Hold the workpiece firmly against the
table. Use gentle pressure, and do not force the
work, but allow the blade to cut.
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 minimum diameter of approximately
1-1/2-inch (see
chart).

2-1/2"D
CIRC
I
LE DIA.
3/_i/4"/

SAWDUST

3/_

1/2"

BLADE SIZE

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.

Q
SAWDUST COLLECTION
OPENING
31

BOTH

MODELS

INSTALLING

SANDING

ATTACHMENT

starting, make sure power cord Is unplugged
I WARNING:
avoid Injury
unexpected
before makingToadjustments
to from
band saw
parts.

UPPER
II

NOTE: The sanding belt cuts very rapidly. Practice
with some scraps of wood first before you attempt to
sand your actual workpiece.

SEARING

BACKUP
SETSCREW

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 mounting 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.

4. Slide the sanding platen into the blade slot in the
table and fasten to the upper blade guide
assembly where the rig hi 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 left blade guide towards the
sanding platen until the platen rests 1/8-inch
away from the right edge of the slot in the work
table,

SANDING

J
PLATE
j_f

INSTALLING

THE SANDING

BELT

1. Install the sanding belt and adjust tension to the
sanding position. (The letter "S" on the scale.)

2. Rotate the upper wheel by hand (clockwise) to
check the sanding belt tracking. Adjust tracking
if necessary. (Reference the blade tracking section 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.
NOTE: A new sanding belt will stretch
check the tension
often.

•

with use, so

]

INSTALLING 1/16 INCH BLADE
AND BLADE GUIDE
(Optional Accessory)
WARNING:
TO avoid injury from unexpected
starting, make sure power cord Is unplugged
betore making adjustments to band saw pans.

FRONT

COVER

_
-BLADE

GUARD

BLADE

1. To install the 1/16-inch blade and non-metallic blade
guides, first turn the switch ell, remove the safety key,
and unplug the saw. Remove the front table, front
cover, blade guard and blade,

FRONT

TABLE

SWITCH

,_:

__._

2. When using the 1/16-inch blade, the lower metal blade
guides and lower back up bearings are not used.
A. Loosen the two cap screws that lock the lower
blade guides using a ltS-inch hex "L"wrench and
separate them as far as possible. Re-tighten these
two cap screws.

B. Loosen the set screw, which locks the lower back
up bearing and push the bearing to the rear as far
as it will go. Re-tighten the setscrew•

x-.'."_ll,I
7

=._IFI

,OWER
B ADE

i I

GUIDE
SUPPORT
SETSCREW

LOWER BACKUP
BEARING
SETSCREW

CAUTION: Do not use the metal blade guides
supplied with your band saw when using the
1/16-Inch blade. The metal blade guides
must be removed. Useonlythe non-metallic
blade guides supplied with the 1/16-inch
scroll cutting band saw blade.

3. Use a 1/8-inch hex "L"wrench to remove the two cap
screwsthat holdthe upper met al blade guides in place.
Remove the two metal blade guides,
4. Loosen the setscrew that locks the upper back up
bearing. Push the bearing to the rear as far as it wi!l
go.

5. Locate the special blade guides that are supplied with
the 1/16-inch blade. Remove the blade guides and
separate as shown. Discard center piece and plug.
Inspect blade guides lor burrs and if present remove
with fine sandpaper.

SNAP

BLADE
GUIDE

OFF

DISCARD

POINT

PLUG

BOTH

MODELS
BACKUP

BEARING

6.Install the special non-metallic blade guides supplied
with the 1/16-inch blade as sho_n. Separate these
guides as far as they will go.

SEPERATE
GUIDES
AS FAR AS POSSIBLE

7. Uncoilthe 1/16-inch blade and place over the wheels
with lhe teeth facing front of saw and pointing down
towards the lable.
WARNING:
TO avoid serious eye Injury or
scrapes, the blade should suddenly uncoil,
wear safety goggles. Carefully uncoil the blade
homing It at arms length.
NOTE: It thebladewill not reachamur,d bethwheets,
lower the upper wheel by turning the blade tension
knob counterclockwise to the "0" position.

"0"

TURN TO
POSITION

8. Turn the tension knob clockwise to adjust tension to
the sanding position (the letter"S"). This isthe correct
tension for the 1/16-inoh blade.

TRACKING

9. Turn 1he upperwheel by hand a fewlirnes and turnthe
tracking adjustment screw to keep the 1/16-inch
blade running in lhe center of the upper wheel.

ADJUSTMENT

SCREW

NOTE: Because of manufacturing tolerances in band
saws and blades, it may be difficult to track the blade
in the center of the wheel. The blade may exhibit a
tendency to wander to the front of the wheel. It this
condition exists,trackthe bladeonthe back half of the
upper wheel.

BLADE ON BACK
HALF OF UPPER WHEEL

10. Push the blade guide support toward the blade and
adjust the blade guides so they are even with the
front edge of the blade.

1!. Position the special non-metallic blade guides right
up against the 1/16-inch blade and tighten the cap
screws. Because these special blade guides can be
positioned right against the blade they prevent the
blade from twisting and give the operator a greater
sense of control.
NOTE: The back-up bearing supports 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 bearing should stop spinning.

BLADE

GUIDE

turning. I1the bearing is turning, the blade is too
close. Move bearing slightly away from blade and
tighten set screw with 1/8-inch hex "L" wrenctl. Turn
upper wheel and recheck

12. To insure the back-up bearing is properly supporting
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

SCROLLING
I

WARNING: For your safety, comply with all the I
safety instructions on peges 2- 5 before using the
band saw.

With the special 1/16-inch scrolling blade and nonmetallic blade guides, the band saw is capable of cutting
extremely fine curves in thin material. The non-metallic
blade guides are made from a special self-lubricating
material that decreases friction between the blade and

guide blocks as well as preventing
twisting.

BLADE

GUIDE

the blade from

By using the special blade guides and 1/16-inch scroll
blade, it is possible to do almost everything a scroll saw
can accomplish except interior or piercing cuts. The
band saw has the additional advantage of cutting much
faster than the ordinary scroll saw.

WARNING: The 1/16-inch scrolling blade operates differently than the conventional band saw
blade. For best results follow the instructions in
"Band Saw Scrolling Tips" and the directions on
the back of the 1/16-inch scrolling blade package.
35

BOTH

MODELS

Sears recommends the following Accessories

Caster Set for Leg Set ..................... 9-22222, 9-22221
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 Belts ........................ See Catalog
Circle Cutting Attachment ............................... 9-23411
Power Tool Know How Handbook .................. 9-29117
Sears may recommend other accessories not listed in
the 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.

maintenance
BOTH

MODELS

and remove plug from power source outlet before
I WARNING: Foryourown safety, turn switch"Off"
maintaining or lubricating your band saw.

ADJUSTING
TRAVEL

Tires

If the upper guide bar will not move up and down
easily or falls when the lock knob is loosened,
the
following
adjustment
should be performed

Pitch and sawdust that build up on the tires should be
removed with a stiffbrush or scraped off with a piece of
wood.
NOTICE: To avold damaging the tires do not use a
sharp knife or any kind or solvent.
When the tires become worn they should be replaced,
When replacing thetires, stretchthem amundthewheels
but do not glue them on.
ADJUSTING

BAND

SAW

BEVEL

TRAVEL

If the band saw will 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) eapscrews
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'c lock, 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 the lower wheel to
the capscrews.
Adjust
the capscrews
equally until
the bevel action is smooth
and the saw will held its
position

before

tt_e beret

lock

is locked.

I. Remove
the
washer which
2. Using
which

THE

UPPER

Guide
Bar
is under it

BLADE

Lock

GUIDE

Knob

a 7/16" socket or wrench
tigiqten
is under the washer to just tight

3, Then loosen

and

the

the nut

the same nut 1 turn

4. 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.
NOTICE: Do not Immerse the back-up 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 light 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.

WIRE CONNECTOR
SWITCH

Motor
Frequently blow or vacuum out any sawdust from the
motor. Follow lubrication instruction on the motor label.

(3 REQ) X---X

BLACK

P CORD

CORD

'---BLACK

BLACK_

CAUTION:
To avoid eye Injury from blowing
debris, wear safety goggles when blowing out
I CORD W/PLUG--J
/
sawdust.
GREEN ---_
WARNING: To avoid electrocution or fire, imme- I
diately replace a worn, cut, or damaged power
cord.

-z
WHITE
MOTOR CORD

WHITE _

BLACK -WIRING

Lubrication

DIAGRAM

All of the ball bearings are packed with grease at the
factory. They require no further lubrication.

trouble shooting
BOTH

MODELS

I shooting
WARN ING:
Forband
your own
safety,turn switch "Off" and remove plug from power source outlet before trouble
your
saw/sander.

Blade does not run in
the approximate center
of the upper wheel.

1. Not tracking

1.
Blade does not run in
the approximate center
of the lower wheel.

properly.

Lower wheel not
positioned correctly
shaft.

Adjust tracking, see Assembly Section,
"Installing the Blade."
I
]

1. Reposition the wheel by loosening setscrew
and slide wheel in or out to allow blade to run
in center of wheel.

Belt too loose.

1, Adjust belt tension, see Assembly Section
"Installing and Aligning the Belt."
!
2. Cutting too small a radius. 2. Stop feeding, and back up the material slightly,
until the band saw speeds up.
. Dull blade.
3, Replace blade.
4. Overloading motor,
'4. Slow down, trying to cut too fast.

Band Saw slows down
when cutting.

REMEDY

PROBABLE CAUSE

TROUBLE

Blades breaking.

1. Too much tension on
blade.
2.
Kink in blade caused by
cutting too small a radius
or turning the material
too fast when cutting.

Blade dulls too quickly.

1. Blade guides set too close 1 , Adjust upper and lower blade guides. See
to teeth.
Assembly Section "Installing the Blade."
2. Cutting incorrect material, i

!Band saw vibrates.
I

1. Too much tension on
motor belt.

1. Adjust tension. See Getting To Know Your
Band Saw.
2. Use correct cutting technique. See Basic
Band Saw Operation Section.

! 1 . Adjust according to "Insta!ling
Poly "V" Belt" section.

and Aligning

BOTH

trouble shooting--motor

MODELS

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.

1. Motor.

Motor fails to develop
full 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

1, Have motor checked by qualified service
technician, Repair service is available at your
nearest Sears store.

Circuit overloaded with
lights, appliances and
other motors,

1. Do not use other appliances or motors on
same circuit when using the saw.

Undersize wires or circuit
too long.

2. Increase wire sizes, or reduce length of wiring.
See "Motor Specifications and Electrical
Requirements" section.
3. Request a voltage check from the power
company.

General overloading of
power conqpany
facilities,

LOW

1. Request voltage check from the power
company. Check size of circuit wiring.
2, Have motor repaired or replaced.

voltage.

to full speed.

2. Windings burned out
or open,
3. Starting switch not
operating.

Motor overheats.

1. Motor overloaded.

Starting switch in
motor will not operate.

circulation restricted
through motor due to
sawdust accumulation.
2.
mproper switch
coolingcontacts
(Air
1. Burned
(due to extended hold-in

REMEDY

PROBABLE CAUSE

3. Biow out sawdust from motor. Have motor
repaired,
1. Feed work slower into blade,
2. Clean out sawdust to provide normal air
circulation through motor. See "Maintenance
and Lubrication" section.

1. Have switch replaced and request a voltage
check from the power company.

periods caused by low line
voltage, etc.)
. Shorted
capacitor.
i 2. Have capacitor tested and replace
3. Loose or broken
3, Have wiring checked and repaired.
connections,
Motor stalls

1. Starting switch not
operating.
' 2. Voltage too _ow to permit
motor to reach operating
speed.
,3. Fuses or circuit breakers
J do not have sufficient
capacity,

(resulting in blown
fuses or tripped
circuit breakers).

Frequent
opening
! fuses or circuit
breakers.

1. Have switch

replaced.

2. Request voltage
company.
3, Install

proper

if defective.

check

from

the power

size fuses or circuit

breakers

t. Motor overloaded,
i I, Feed work siower into blade.
2, Fuses or circuit breakers
i 2. Install proper size fuses or circuit breakers
do not have sufficient
Check that wiring will handle load
capacity.
3. Starting switch not
3. Have switch replaced. Blow out sawdust.
operatir_g (motor does not
reach speed).

#,,.

notes

0
39

PARTS

LIST

FOR

CRAFTSMAN

MODEL NO'S. 113.248211

12-INCH

BAND

SAWS

& 113.248321

ILl

r.t-

Li.

\
/"

PARTS

LIST FOR CRAFTSMAN 12-INCH BAND SAW
MODEL NO'S. 113.248211 & 113.248321

Always

order by Part Number - Not by Key Number
FIGURE

Key
No.
1
2
3
4

Part
No.
507830
9-26595
41815
816600

5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12

STD582062
41711
STD315228
8164! 9-2
38879
STD541431
STD551031
816364

816446

14
15
16

i816437
816350
808380-5

17
18
19

816433
816453
STD533119

2O
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
3O

816464
818050
808447-2
STD551025
STD541425
805552-20
816435
816444
808335 2
STD372252
816380

1 - DRIVE ASSEMBLY

Description
Cover, Front w/Label
1 Blade, Band Saw
Tire
Screw, SI. Hd. Set
5/16-18 x 2-1/8
* 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 1/32
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
5/16-18 x 1
Latch, Cover
Cover, Rear
Washer, Wave 3/8 x 3/4 x .016
* Washer, 17/64 x 5/8 x 1/32
* Nut, Lock 1/4
Washer, 17/64 x 1 x 1/16
Knob, 1/4-20
Socket, Light
Retainer
* Bulb, Light
Lens

Key
No.

PARTS

Pan
No.

808380-1

32
33

816362
815865-2

34
35
36
37
38
39

STD512505
818000
STD502502
818925
816379
STD511107

40
41
42
43
44
45
146
147
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55

STD583031
816365
816387
STD580103
STD315238
69059
816349
816358
816377
STD551037
816353
STD503105
816363
816361
109093
813786-2

56
57
58
59
--

816388
9-22361
816368
816606
SP5687

Description
Screw, Pan Hd.
Plastite #6 x 3/8
Slide Assembly, Lower
Screw, Hex Wash Hd.
1/4-20 x 5/8
* Screw, Truss Hal. 1/4-20 x 1/2
Guide, Lower Slide
* Screw, Soc. Set 1/4-20 x 1/4
Bearing, Thrust
Guide, Blade
* Screw, Socket Button
Cap No. 10-32 x 3/4
* Ring, Retaining
Support, Guide
Shaft, Lower Wheel
* Key, 3/16 Sq. x 15/16
* Bearing, Ball
Wheel, Drive
Follower
Nut, Heavy Square 3/8-16
Indicator, Tension
* Washer, .380 x .750 x .03
Spring, Blade Tension
* Screw, Soc Set 5/16-18 x 1/2
Slide Assembly, Upper
Lock, Slide
Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 x 1-3/4
Screw, Pan Cross Hd.
Type "-f-r" No. 8-32 x 5/8
Guard, Blade
1-Belt, Sanding 1/2 x 80
Platen, Sanding
Scale, Bevel
Owners Manual (Not Ills.)

* Standard hardware item. May be purchased locally.
1"Stock Item - May be secured through the Hardware
Department of most Sears Retail Stores or Catalog
Order Houses.

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41

PARTS LIST FOR CRAFTSMAN
MODEL

NO'S. 113.248211

12-INCH

BAND SAWS

& 113.248321

_+"5

14
18

\
9

\
23

"11

FIGURE 2

PARTS LIST FOR CRAFTSMAN 12-INCH BAND SAW
MODEL NO'S. 113.248211 & 113.248321

Always order by Part Number
FIGURE

Key
NO.

Pan
No.

816421

816420

806036-2

816423

5
6

815868
810214-2

7
8
9

816371
62204
STD522505

10
11

816372
STD601103

12
13

STD551210
169123-12

816448
816436
STD375006
816888

- Not by Key Number

2 - BASE COMPONENTS

Description
Table, Rear
(Model 113.248211 only)
Table, Rear
(Model 113.248321 only)
Screw, Locking Set
1/4-20 x 1/2
Cover Base
(Model 113.248211 only)
Relief, Strain
Screw, Low Hd. Cap
1/4-20 x 5/8
Key, Table Alignment
Clip, Cord
Screw, Hex Wash Hd.
1/4-20 x 1/2
Plate, Cover
Screw, Pan Hd. Type "TT"
10-32 x 3/8
Lockwasher, Int. #10
Relief, Strain
Cord, w/Plug
Cord. Switch
Connector, Wire
Cord, Motor

Key
No.

Pa_
No.

18
19
20
21
22

816434
816417
818529
816370
815865-2

23
24
25
26

818390
816403
STD541110
STD611005

27
28
29
30

STD551012
818777
816113
STD610805

31
32
33
34

818569
STD511105
9-22256
STD551010

135
36

818193
818192

Description,,.
Table, Front
Cover, Bottom
Spring, Table Latch
Spring, Table Alignment
Screw, Hex Washer Hd.
Type "TT" 1/4-20 x 5/8
Base Assembly
Box, Switch
Nut, Hex 10-32
Screw, Pan Hd. Ty AB 10 x 1/2
(Model 113.2482!1 only)
Washer, Large 7/32 x 1 x 1/16
Latch, Table
Switch, Locking
Screw, Pan Hd. Plastite
#8 x 1/2
Gasket
Screw Pan Cross 10-32 x 1/2
Key, Switch
Washer, Small
13/64 x 5/8 x 1/32
Cap, Trim, L.H.
Cap, Trim, R.H.

* Standard hardware item. May be purchased Icoally.
1 Stock Item - May be secured through the Hardware
Department of most Sears Retail Stores or Catalog
Order Houses.

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43

PARTS

LIST FOR CRAFTSMAN
MODEL NO'S. 113.248211

29
26

FIGURE 3

1 2-INCH BAND SAWS
& 113.248321

PARTS LIST FOR CRAFTSMAN 12-INCH BAND SAW
MODEL NO'S. 113.248211 & 113.248321

Always order by Part Number - Not by Key Number
FIGURE

Key
No.

3 - BEVEL

DRIVE AND MOTOR MOUNT

Part

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

No.,,
816499
816386
816381
STD541110
816384
818543
816382
STD571207
81$865-2

10
11
12
13
14
15
18
17
18
19
20
21
22
23

816348
802392-38
STD551050
815774-3
816360
816359
60208
813024-4
816443
60317
81 6452
STD551025
STD551125
815992-3

24
25

60240
816465

Description

*
"

Handwheel Assembly
Knob, Bevel Lock
Pinion Handwheel
Nut, Hex 10-32
Gear, Handwheel
Cover, Bevel Gear
Shaft, Bevel
Pin, Roll 1/8 x 3/4
Screw, Hex Washer Hd,
Ty TT 1/4-20 x 5/8
Pinion, Bevel Drive
Spacer 1/2 x 2
Washer, .507 x 1.25 x .125
Rivet, 1/4 x 1-1/8
Cam, Bevel Lock
Mount, Bevel Lock
Nut, Push 1/4
Washer, Spring
Gear, Segment
Washer, 21/32 x 1 x 1/64
Spacer, 9/16 x 1/4
Washer, 17/64 x 1/2 x 1/32
Lockwasher, 1/4
Screw, Hex Socket Head
Ty 'q'T" 1/4-20 x 7/8
Nut, Push 3/8
Spacer, 1/2 x .59

* Standard Hardware Item, may be Purchased Locally.
-_ If this part is removed, discard and replace with new
push nut.

Key
No.

ASSEMBLY

Part
No.
ii

STD610805

27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35

809372-18
STD551037
816504
STD541437
817165
816422
STD580103
STD503105
816407

818775

36
37
38

816439-2
816612
802392-50

816390

818776

40
41
42
43

616815
STD541 631
816817
816445

PARTS

,Description

* Screw, Pan Hd. Plastite
#8 x 1/2
Screw, Pan Hd. 10-32 x 2
* Washer, .380 x .750 x .03
Support Frame
* Nut, Lock 3/8-16
Washer, Plastic
Mount, Motor
* Key 3/16 Sq. x 15/16
* Screw, Set 5/16-18 x 1/2
Pulley, Polyrib 2 Step
(Model 113.248321 only)
PulJey, Polyrib 3.5 In.
(Model 113.248211 only)
Belt, Poly "V"
(_ Motor, 1725 R.P.M.
Spacer, Motor Mount
#10 x 1/4
Pulley, Polyrib 2 step
(Model 113.248321 only)
Pulley, Polydb 1.75 In.
(Model 113.248211 only)
Stud, Belt Tension
* Nut, Die Cast Wing 5/16 x 18
Nut, Hex Flange Lock 10-32
Bushing, Rubber

(_ Any attempt to repair this motor may create a hazard
unless repair is clone by a Qualified Service Technician. Repair Service is available at your nearest
Sears Store.

PARTS LIST FOR CRAFTSMAN 12-INCH BAND SAW
MODEL NO'S. 113.248211 & 113.248321

Always

order by Part Number
FIGURE

Key
No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

- Not by Key Number

4 - LEG SET PARTS LIST

Pa_
No.
817105
818163
815909
818170
STD541237
803835-1
STD522506
STD551225
STD541025

Description
Leg
Channel, Leg
Stiffener, Lower
Bracket, Leg
* 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

*Standard Hardware Item may be Purchased Locally.

notes

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owners
manual
SERVICE

MODEL NO.
113.248211
Single Speed
with

12-INCH BAND SAW

Now that you have purchased your 12-inch Band Saw, shoutd
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 visit.

The model number of your 12-Inch Band Saw will be found on
a plate attached to your saw, at the left-hand side of the base,

Band Saw

Leg Set

MODEL NO.
113.248321
Two Speed

Band Saw

with Leg Set

HOW TO ORDER
REPAIRPARTS

WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:
PART NUMBER

PART DESCRIPTION

MODEL NUMBER
113.24821 ! or 113.248321

NAME OF ITEM
12-Inch Band Saw

All parts listed may be ordered from any Sears Service Center
and most Sears slores. If the parts you need are not stocked
locally, your order will be electronically
transmiffed to a Sears
Repair Parts Distribution Center for handling.

q
Sold by SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., Chicago,
Part No. SP5687

Form No SP5687

IL 60684 U.S.A.
Printed in U.S,A. 11/93

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