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OWNERS
MANUAL

MODEL NO,
244288

CAUTION:
Read Rules for
Safe Operation
and Instructions
Carefully

ii i,

10" BAND SAW

Introduction
Operation
Maintenance
Repair Parts

SOLD BY SEARS, ROEBUCK
PART

NO.

SP4998

AND CO., Chicago,

IL 60684

U.S.A.
PRINTED

IN U.S.A.

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FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY

ON CRAFTSMAN

10" BAND SAW

purchase, Sears will repair it free of charge. This warranty applies only while this product is in use in the United States.
WARRANTY
SERVICE IS AVA LABLE BY SIMPLY RETURNING THE TOOL TO THE NEAREST SEARS STORE
OR SERVICE CENTER THOUGHOUT
THE UNITED STATES.
If this CRAFTSMAN
10" BAND SAW fails due to a defect in material or workrnanshtp within one year from date of
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

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_,_

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., DEPT. 698/731A

SEARS TOWER, CHICAGO,

IL 60684

"READ
ALL INSTRUCTIONS"
Failure to follow the SAFETY
RULES listed
BE LOW, and other basic safety precautions, may result in serious personal injury.

GENERAL SAFETY RULES
3. KEEP WORK AREAS CLEAN.
benches invite accidents.

Cluttered areas and

2. AVOID
DANGEROUS
ENVIRONMENT.
Don't use
power tools in damp or wet locations. Keep work area
well lit. Do not expose power tools to rain. Do not
use tool in presence of flammable
liquids or gases.
3. KEEP CHILDREN
AWAY. Do not let visitors contact
tool or extension
cord. All visitors should be kept
away from work area.
4. STORE IDLE TOOLS. When not in use, tools
be stored in dry, high or locked up place--out
reach of children.

should
of the

5. DON'T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better
safer at the rate for which it was designed.

and

7. DRESS PROPERLY.
Do not wear loose clothing or
jewelry, They can be caught in moving parts. Rubber
gloves and non-skid footwear are recommended
when
working
outdoors.
Wear protective
hair covering to
contain
long hair.

8. USE SAFETY GLASSES. Also face or dust mask if
cutting operation is dusty.
by cord or
Keep cord

10. SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work.
it's saferthan using your hand and it frees both hands
to operate tool.
11. DON'T OVERREACH.
balance at all times.

Keep proper

footing

and

12. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp
and clean for better and safer performance. Follow
instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
Inspect tool cords periodically and if damaged, have
repaired by authorized service facility. Inspect extension cords periodically and replace if damaged. Keep
handles dry, clean and free from oil and grease.
13. DISCONNECT
TOOLS. When not in use; before
servicing; when changing blades, bits, cutters, etc.
_,

15. AVOID
ACCIDENTAL
STARTING.
Don't
carry
plugged in tool with finger on switch. Be sure switch
is OFF when plugged in.

16. OUTDOOR

USE EXTENSION
CORDS. When tool is
used outdoors, use only extension
cords suitable for
use outdoors and marked with suffix W-A (for UL),
or W (for CSA).

17. AVOID

GASEOUS AREAS.
Do not operate portable
electric tools in gaseous or explosive
atmospheres.
Motors in these tools normally
spark, and the sparks
might ignite fumes.

18. DO

6. USE THE RIGHT
TOOL. Don't force small tool or
attachment
to do the job of a heavy-duty tool. Don't
use tool for purpose not intended-for
example; don't
use circular
saw for cutting
tree limbs or logs.

9. DON'T
ABUSE CORD. Never carry tool
yank it to disconnect
from
receptacle.
from heat, oil, and sharp edges.

34. REMOVE
ADJUSTING
KEYS
AND WRENCHES.
Form habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting
wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on.

NOT ALTER
OR MISUSE
TOOL. These tools
are precision built.
Any alteration
or modification
not specified is misuse and may result in a dangerous
condition.

19. GUARD
AGAINST
ELECTRIC
SHOCK.
Prevent
body contact with grounded
surfaces. For example;
pipes, radiators, ranges, refrigerator
enclosures.

ALERT, Watch what you are doing. Use
common sense. Do not operate tool when you are
tired.

20. STAY

21. CHECK
DAMAGED
PARTS.
Before further
use of
the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should
be carefully
checked to determine that it will operate
properly
and perform
its intended
function.
Check
for alignment
of moving
parts, binding
of moving
parts, breakage of parts,
mounting,
and any other
conditions
that may affect its operation.
A guard or
other part that is damaged should be properly
repaired or replaced. Have defective
switches replaced.
Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on or off.
Before source
connecting(receptacle,
the tool outlet,
to a
22. _
power
etc.) be sure the voltage supplied
is the same as that
specified
on the nameplate
of the tool. A power
sou rce with voltage greater than that specified for the
tool can result in SERIOUS
INJURY
to the user-as
well as damage to the tool.
If in doubt,
DO NOT
PLUG _N THE TOOL. Using a power source with
voltage less than the nameplate
rating is harmful
to
the motor.

,°.

' "SAVE

THESE

INSTRUCTIONS"

BAND SAW SAFETY
For your own safety, do not attempt
to operate your band saw until it is
assembled and installed according to the
. . . and until you read and understand

O
completely
instructions
the following:

O GENERAL
® BAND

SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS...See

SAW SAFETY

® GETTING

TO KNOW

® OPERATIONS

RULES
YOUR

See Page 3

BAND

SAW See Page 6

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

@ ADJUSTMENTS

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

@ MAINTENANCE

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

STABaL_TY
O YOUR BAND SAW
TO A STAND
OR
there is any tendency
move during certain
heavy boards, bolt
bench to the floor.

Page 2

..........

See Page

See Pages 12 & 13
See Page 10

OF SAW

MUST BE BOLTED SECURELY
WORK BENCH.
in addition,
if
for the band saw to tip over or
operations
such as cutting long
your band saw stand or work-

@ When

cutting
it is supported

® Hold

band saw is intended

for

indoor

a large piece of
at table height.
firmly

against

material,

make

sure

the table.

@ Do not feed the material too fast while cutting.
On!y
feed the material fast enough so that the blade will
cut. Keep fingers away from the blade.
@ Use caution when cutting off material which is irregular in cross section which could pinch the btade
before the cut is completed,
A piece of molding for
example
must
lay flat on the table and not be
permitted
to rock while being cut.
@ Use caution
when cutting
off round material
such
as dowel rods, or tubing. They have a tendency
to
roll while
being cut causing the blade to "bite".
Always use a "V" block, or clamp round materia! to a
miter gauge.
@ When backing up the workpiece,
the blade may bind
in the cut ... ....
this is usually caused by sawdust
clogging up the cut or because the blade comes out
of the guides. If this happens:
Turn off the band saw..,
remove plug from power
source outlet,
o. remove cover from band saw. Insert
a screwdriver
or wedge in the cut
. . . rotate the
wheels by hand while backing up the workpiece.

LOCATION
® This

the work

RULES

use only.

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

PROTECTION:
EYES, HANDS,
FACE, EARS AND BODY
•

@ Never operate

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

O Do not cut
hand.
e Avoid
could

pieces of material

too

small

to hold by

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

slip

Q Never turn your band saw "ON"
before ctearing the
table of all Objects (tools,
scraps of wood, etc.)
except for the workpiece
and related feed or support
devices for the operation
planned.
@ Make sure the blade runs downward
toward the table.
Always adjust tracking
wheel correctly
so that the
blade does not run off the wheels.
@ Always

adjust

blade

tension

band

saw with

cover

removed.

O Do not perform
layout, assembly, or setup work
the table while the cutting tool is rotating.

O Turn saw "off"
and remove plug from power supply
outlet before installing or removing
an accessory or
attachment.
@ Should any part of this band saw be missing, bent,
or fail in any way, or any electrical component
fail to
perform
properly, shut off power switch and remove
plug from
power supply outlet.
Replace damaged,
missing, and/or
failed parts before resuming operation.

THINK
® Safety
is a combination
and alertness whenever

SAFETY
of operator
common
sense
the band saw is in operation.

correctly.

® ALWAYS
adjust the upper blade guide and blade
guard to just clear the workpiece
to protect
the
operator, to keep blade breakage to a minimum,
and
to provide maximum
support for blade.

Do not
allow familiarity
from
frequent
use of your (gained
band
saw) to become commonplace.
Always
remember
that a careless fraction
of a second is sufficient
to
inflict
severe injury.

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Page 3

DOUBLE

INSULATED

TOOLS

WITH

Your
and

SEARS _ooi is equipped with a two wire cord
two prong plug which can beUsedin
standard
120 Volt A_C, outlets:
No grounding
0f the to01 is necessary: The housing is

TWO-PRONG

PLUGS

a dielectric
material. This helps protect you in case of
failure of the standard functional
insulation
within
the electrical system. Use only identical replacement
parts when service is required.

Use

of damaged

cords

can shock,

burn or electrocute.

Recommended

EXTENSION

Minimum
Portable

for

CORDS

Gauge
Electric

for Cord
Tools.

Extensions

Wire Gauge Chart A.W.G.

Replace
damaged or worn cords immediately.
The
table shows the correct size to use, depending
on
cord length and nameplate amperage rating of tool.
If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage, resulting
in loss of power and over-heating.
NOTE:
The
smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord.
(Extension Cords are available)

PlateName
,

Amps.

t
I
I

120V
I

240V

6-8
5-6
8-10
I 10-12
[ 12-14

25
50

18
18
18
16
16

t
I

Cord 50Length
100

16
16
14
14
12

Feet
100

150

200

300

12
14
12
10
10

10
12
10
8
8

The operation of any Saw can result in foreign objects being thrown
into the eyes, which can
result in severe eye damage, Always wear safety glasses or eye shields before commencing
power
tool operation.
We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over spectacles or standard safety
glasses, available at Sears Retail or Catalog Stores.

IMPORTANT:Your
tracking
adjustment

Band Saw is Preset at the factory
should be necessary if your inital

F
GENERAL

for a 1/4" woodcutting
use is with this blade,

blade

(included).

No thrust

roller

Contents
SAFETY

RULES

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

BAND SAW SAFETY RULES
DOUBLE INSULATED

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

TOOLS & EXTENSION CORDS ..

Attaching

Tracking

UNPACKING CONTENTS
.....................
List of Loose Parts .........................
Tools Needed .............................

5
5
5

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR BAND SAW ...........
Guide Bar Lock Knob .......................
Thrust Roller Adjustment .....................
Table Lock Knob
.........................
Tilt Scale ...............................
Blade Guides .............................
Tracking Adjustment Knob ...................
Vacuum Cleaner Hook-Up
...................
Miter Gauge & Miter Gauge Extension .............
Ripping Slot & Housir)gCover Latd_es.............
On-Off Switch ..............
• .................
Variable Speed Control .......................

6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
7
7
7

ASSE MB LY ...............................
Mounting Band Saw To Workbench .............
Installing Upper and Lower Thrust Rollers ..........

7
7
8

The Blade

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

The Blade

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

Preparing The Table .........................
OPERATION ...............................
Pre-Operation Check List .....................
Using Your Band Saw .......................
Sawing Tips
.............................

9
9
9
10
10

MAINTENANCE

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

ACCESSORIES
.............................
Trouble Shooting
....................
ADJUSTMENTS .............................
Adjusting Lower Blade Guides .................
Adjusting Lower Thrust Roller .................
Adjusting Upper Blade Guide Assembly ...........
Adjusting Upper Blade Guides .................
Adjusting Upper Thrust Roller .................
Adjusting The Table Square To Blade .............
Correcting The Blade ........................
Parts Diagram .............................

'. ....

11
11
12
12
12
12
13
13
13
14
15

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Page 4

UNPACKI

G CONTENTS

The Craftsman model 113.244200 Band Saw is shipped
complete in one carton.

Separate all parts from packing materials and check
each one with the illustration and the list of Loose
Parts to make certain all items are accounted for,
before discarding any packing material.

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 correctly.
For your own safety, never connect
plug to power source outlet until
all assembly steps are complete, and you have read
and understand the safety and operational instructions.

Packages
following:

miscellaneous

KEY
NO.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

small

parts

consisting

PART NAM E

the

QTY.

MITER GAUGE ......................
BLADE GUARD ......................
BLADE INSERT ......................
THRUST ROLLER ....................
MITER GAUGE SCREW ................
BLADE 1/4" x 62" LONG ...............
MITER GAUGE EXTENSION ...............

1
1
1
2
1
1
1

TOOLS

NEEDED

FOR

ASSEMBLY

COMBINATION
MEDIUM

SCREWDRIVER

_
5/32

I/2

_,,,,,,,,, SMALL

MEDIUM

inch OPEN

COMBINATION

PHILLIPS
DRAW
LIGHT
LINE ON
BOARD
ALONG
THiS EDGE.
X

SCREWDRIVER

inch HEX WRENCH

SQUARE

MUST

BE TRUE

STRAIGHT
EDGE OF BOARD
3/4" THICK.
THIS EDGE MUST BE
PERFECTLY
STRAIGHT.
,_\

f'_

WRENCH

SQUARE

1/2 inch SOCKET,
EXTENSION
AND
RATCH ET.

Page 5

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

GETTING

KNOW

YOUR

BAND

SAW

ON/OFF
SWITCH

GUIDE
BAR
LOCK KNOB

6
TRACKING
ADJUSTMENT
KNOB

13
VARIABL
E
D CONTROL

HOUSING
COVER
LATCH

2
UPPER
TH RUST
ROLLER
ADJUSTMENT

BLADE

UPPER
BLADE
GUIDES

TABLE

COVER
RELEASE
BUTTON

EXTENSION
MITER
GAUGE

LOWER
BLADE GUIDES
UNDER TABLE

TILT

SCALE

2
LOWER THRUST
ROLLER
ADJUSTMENT
UNDER TABLE

TABLE
LOCK
KNOB

7
MITER
GAUGE

VACUUM
HOOK-UP

GUIDE BAR LOCK KNOB...
The upper blade
guides should just clear the workpiece while
cutting. Always adjust the upper guide assembly
and lock the guide bar by tightening the guide
bar lock knob before turning on the band saw.

TABLE LOCK KNOB . , . Turning the knob
allows the table to be tilted and locks it in place.

TILT

iSlON'

SCALE

Select a suitable piece of smooth straight wood
• . . drill two holes through it and attach it with
two No. 3 flat head screws.

TRACKING
ADJUSTMENT
KNOB ...
The
blade can be tracked by turning the tracking
adjustment knob clockwise or counter-clockwise
until the blade runs in the approximate center
of the tires.
VACUUM
HOOK-UP . . . your band saw is
equipped with a vacuum hook-up for convenient
sawdust removal, {See Maintenance/Motor
Page
10.)

Notches are provided in the miter gauge for
attaching an AUXILIARY
FACING to make it
easier to cut long pieces. Be positive facing does
not interfere with the proper operation of the
saw-blade guard.

. . . Shows degree table is tilted.

BLADE GUIDES . . . Supports the blade and
keeps it from twisting during operation. An
adjustment is necessary when blades are changed
or replaced.
,

AUXILIARY
FACING

THRUST ROLLER ADJUSTMENT.,
. Turning
the adjustment screw moves the thrust roller in
or out to support the blade from the rear while
cutting.

MITER GAUGE .. , head is locked in position
at desired angle for crosscutting or mitering by
tightening
the lock knob. ALWAYS
LOCK IT
SECURELY WHEN IN USE.

NOTE: When bevel crosscutting, attach facing
so that it extends to the right of the miter gauge
and use the miter gauge in the groove to the
right of the blade,
.

Page 6

MITER GAUGE EXTENSION
.
Notches
provided in the miter gaugeare also for attaching
the miter gauge extension, Place extension over
miter gauge and snap in place as shown. The

12.

miter gauge extension allows you to lower the
blade guard within 1/8" of the material to be
cut without
any interference from the blade
guard.
10.

RIPPING SLOT .... Place miter gauge in ripping
slot to desired width and tighten screw. (A rip
scale is provided for a reference.

ON-OFF SWITCH . . . The On-Off Switch ha.,
red locking lever which is included on switc
THISFEATURE
tS INTENDED TO PREVE#
UNAUTHORIZED
AND POSSIBLE HAZAR
OUS USE BY CHILDREN
AND OTHERS.
To UNLOCK
machine ON
position.

LOCKING

switch insert LEVER. To tu
lift END of LEVER up to C

LEVER

SWITCH

OFF

To turn machine OFF . . . PUSH lever down
OFF position.
Never leave the saw until t!
cutting
tool has come
to a complete
sto

11.

HOUSING COVER
LATCHES . . . There are
seven tatches to remove the housing cover. To
release latches, place your index finger at one
end of the latch and gently lift the other end
with your thumb. To lock the latch, press down
until the open end of the latch snaps securely
over the locking tab. Always make sure the
latches are securely snapped before turning on
the saw.

To LOCK switch in off position

TO
LOCK
SW,TC

LEVER

--]

i
!

I MAR ABL
I _PEED

ill._ III J_f_ONTR01

-_
VARIABLE
SPEED CONTROL
. . . The ba=
saw is equipped with a variable speed contr
dial for greater versatility.
To increase speed, rotate the dial clockwise. "
decrease the speed turn counter-clockwise.
T
saw can be turned off at any speed by pushi
the ON/OFF lever to off position.
(See Chart on page 10)

LATCH

/
J

ASSE

F
BAND

REMOVE

i
After removing, //
_I{_L,JIII!
I locking
ever aways _
!!l J,
t, IE,,L_ 1! i
I check to see that t'he _,__
't
I switch is latched in ,
_..__7_
It _4_

13.

MOUNTING

remove LEVE

SAW TO WORKBENCH

6. Place band saw on workbench aligning holes in foot
with holes drilled in workbench.

Your band saw is to be used in a permanent location,
it must be fastened securely to a firm supporting
surface such as a workbench.

7. Insert bolts and washers through
tighten hex nuts securely.

hole A and B and

When mounting
to a workbench,
holes should be
drilled through supporting surface of the workbench
using dimensions illustrated.

3"
3/8"

1. Before mounting your band saw, be sure you have
access to all sides for assembly and adjustments.
2. Release the latches that secure the band saw cover.
Loosen table lock knob, tilt table PRESS COVER
RELEASE BUTTON and REMOVE COVER.
.

Leg A and B must be bolted securely using 5/16"
diameter machine screws, Iockwashers, and 5/16"
hex nuts. Bolts must be of sufficient
length to
accommodate legs of saw, washers, hex nuts, and
thickness of supporting surface.
Locate and mark holes where band saw is to be
mounted.

5. Drill

(2)

3/8"

dia.

holes

through

workbench.

Page 7

DIA.

.___
._' ......

12-1/2 ..........

_Find
a Thrusz Roller among loose parts and insert
in upper guide assembly.

2. Find a Thrust Roller among loose parts and insert'
in lower guide assembly.
LOWER

UPPER
GUIDE
PHILLIPS

BLADE

GUIDES

_BLADEGUIDES

SCREWS
THRUST
ROLLER

J I
I I_

PHILLIPS
SCREWS

ROLLER

ATTACHING

THE

BLADE

1. Remove slotted screw in table.
2. Carefully uncoil the blade holding it at arms length.
NOTE: Your band saw can be used with a 1/8",
1/4", 3/8" or 1/2" wide blades, 62" long.

7. Turn tension adjustment nut CLOCKWISE
until
nut is finger tight against the tracking bracket,
then turn tension adjustment nut CLOCKWISE
1/4TURN.

TENSION
ADJUSTM ENT
NUT

3. Turn 1/2" tension adjustment nut CLOCKWISE
until the blade will fit over all three wheels.

TRACKING
BRACKET

(2)

UPPER
BLADE
GUIDES

4. Place the blade through the slot in the saw table,
with the TEETH POINTING
DOWNWARD
as
shown.
NOTE: In some instances the blade may uncoil
"Inside Out" and the teeth will be facing down,
but away from the operator.
See page 14 for
corrective action.
5. Place the blade between upper and lower blade
guides then over WHEEL (1), (2) and (3)while
centering the blade approximately
on all three
wheels.

SLOTTED
SCREW
LOWER
BLADE
GUIDES

6. Turn 112" tension adjustment nut COUNTER
CLOCKWISE until all the tension is on the blade
and tension adjustment nut is loose.

(1)

TRACKING

"rilE

Turn WHEEL (2) by hand CLOCKWISE a few turns
and notice if the blade remains in the approximate
center of the tires.

If the TEETH of the blade move AWAY

of the blade move TOWARD

from you:

b. Rotate WHEEL (2) CLOCKWISE by hand, while
turning the tracking adjustment knob COUNTER
CLOCKWISE just enough to keep the blade in the
approximate center of tires.

If the blade moves away from the center of the
wheels while you are turning it, the blade is not
TRACKING
properly.
If the TEETH

BLADE
just enough to keep the blade in the approximate
center of tires.

To
prevent
personalwith
injury,
PLUG
IN TOOL
the NEVER
housing
cover off, or when making adjustments. Also blades
are SHARP...
HANDLE WITH CARE.
NOTE: Thrust rollers must be mounted in guide
assemblies before attempting to track the blade.

TRACKING
ADJUSTMENT
KNOB

you:

a. Rotate WHEEL (2) CLOCKWISE by hand, while
turning the tracking adjustment knob CLOCKWISE

Clockwise

Page 8

f
PREPARING
.

THE TABLE

SCREWS

Loosen the guide bar lock knob, and lower the blade
guide assembly.

SLOTT ED
SCR EW

2. Attach the blade guard on the upper guide assembly
and secure it with two screws.

TABLE
iNSERT

TABLE

3. Locate the table insert and place it in the opening in
the table.
4. Replace 3/8" slotted screw flush or below the table's
surface, while holding both sides flush.
5. The blade should be in the approximate
slot in insert.

center of

If the blade runs to one side of table insert:
1. Loosen table lock knob and tilt table to 45 ° and
loosen rear 5/16" hex screw that mounts table to
trunnion.
.

BLADE
GUIDE
ASSEM.

GUIDE
BAR
LOCK KNOB

Return table to 90 ° and loosen front 5/16" hex screw
that mounts table to trunnion.

TRUNNION"

3. Shift table left or right until the blade is in the
TABLE
approximate center of insert.
4. Securely tighten front screw, tilt table to 45 ° and FRONTREX SCREW
securely tighten rear screw.
REARHEXSCR
TABLE

LOCK

KNOB

OPERATION
PRE-OPERATION

CHECK

LIST

Such a cut is often
2 x 4's.

Before operating your Band Saw, check the items
listed below to be sure your saw is ready to cut.
mounted

Band Saw firmly
Switch OF F.

to workbench.

Upper blade guard
material to be cut.

Housing cover closed and locking latches securely snapped in place.

Blade Tension and Tracking

Saw table firmly

Wear safety goggles.

1/8"

YOUR

adjusted.

locked in position.

BAND SAW

the
by
the
as
the

SCROLLING
Scrolling is the cutting of curved lines. With the 1/8"
wide scrolling blade, a variety of intricate designs are
possible.

CROSSCUTTING
is cutting

CUTTING

Bevel cutting is either ripping or crosscutting with
saw table tilted at desired angle. Tilt the table
loosening the table lock knob. Set the table to
desired angle using the quadrant and bevel pointer
a guide. Tighten the table lock knob to secure
table.

Your Band Saw is capable of making all types of cuts
in a wide variety of materials. A brief description of
cutting methods will familiarize you with the basic
types of cuts.

Crosscutting

CUTTING

Miter cutting is either ripping or crosscutting at some
angle other than 90o. For small pieces use the miter
gauge. Miter cuts are often made at 45o for use in
picture frames and molding work. The miter gauge
is graduated in 50 increments
from 0o to 60 o.
BEVEL

USING

such as

Ripping is cutting along the grain of the wood. Such
a cut is often used to make lumber such as shelving
more narrow,
MITER

properly

lumber

RiPPiNG

1.
2.

lowered to within

used to shorten

across the grain of the wood.
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METAL

Non-ferrous metal (without iron content)can be cut
with a general purpose blade, Ferrous sheet metal
should be cut using a metal cutting blade.

SAWING
1.

4.
5.

TIPS

Whenever possible make a few test cuts in scrap
wood to be sure that the saw is properly
adjusted.
When making finish cuts, position the wood so
that the finished side is up. This will prevent the
finished surface from splintering.
Feed wood directly into the saw teeth. Don't
side load the saw blade. This is particularly
important when scrolling.
If you are cutting a warped board, position it
with the concave side DOWN.
Never force the wood into the blade. Let the
saw do the work.

When cutting very small pieces, use a stick to
push the wood into the blade.

Do not pull material being cut, backward, to
prevent the blade from jumping OFF the rollers.

For maximum accuracy when using miter
"favor one side of groove in table.

SELECTION

gauge,

CHART

The following chart provides recommendations
for
blade types, and speeds based on the type of material
you want to cut. These speeds are recommended
starting points. You should feel free to adjust the
speed up or down to find the most efficient cutting
speed. The adjusting knob is conveniently referenced
to numbers from (1) (low) to (6) (high). After you
have determined the best cutting speed for a specific
material you can record the reference number for
future use.
F

CUTTING

BLADE

GeneralPurpose
Blade

MATERIAL

High

Plastic

Medium

Non-Ferrous
Metals
(Aluminum,Zinc)

Medium to
Medium-High

Wood
Plastic

High
Medium

Sheet Metal

Low to Medium

Scrolling Blade

Metal Cutting
Blade

Wood

NOTE: Thick non-ferrous
grease on line of cut.

For your own safety, turn switch
"OFF"
and remove plug from
power source outlet before maintaining or lubricating
you r saw.
TIRES
Pitch and sawdust that accumulate on the tires should
be removed with a stiff brush or scraped off with a
piece of wood. Do not use a sharp knife or any kind
of solvent.
When the tires become worn they should be replaced.
When replacing the tires, stretch them around the
wheels but do not glue them on.
GENERAL
Do not allow pitch to accumulate on the table, blade
insert, blade guides, or thrust rollers. Clean them
with Craftsman Gum and Pitch Remover.
The cord and the tool should be wiped with a dry
clean cloth to prevent deterioration
from oil and
grease.
Certain cleaning agents and solvents
can damage plastic parts. Some of
these are: gasoline, carbon tetrachloride,
ch!orinated
cleaning solvents, ammonia and household detergents
which contain ammonia. Avoiding use of these and
other types of cleaning agents will minimize
the
possibility
of damage.
Apply a thin coat of automobile-type
wax on the
table so the wood slides easily while cutting. Also
apply wax to the inside surfaces of the trunnion.
MOTOR
Frequently vacuum or blow out any sawdust from
the motor.
A vacuum hook-up opening is provided if you wish
to remove the dust and chips as they are generated.
Plug the vacuum cleaner hose into the hole provided.
See item 7. on page 6.
All repairs, electrical
should be attempted
repairman. Contact the nearest Sears
Use only identical replacement parts,
create a hazard.

or mechanical,
only by trained
Service Center.
any other may

LUBR ICATION
All of the BALL BEARINGS are packed with grease
at the factory. They require no further lubrication.

Non-Ferrous
Metals
DO NOT CUT
HARDENED
STE E LS

TENA

metals may require oil or
Page 10

ACCESSORIES

f
NUMBER

DESCRBPTION

USE

9-26641

62" x 1/4" Blade

9-26642

62" x 3/8"

9-26645

62" x 1/8" Blade

9-26646

62" x 1/4" Blade

9-26647

62" x 1/4" Blade

10 teeth )er inch

brass/ferrous

9-26848

62" x 1/4" Blade

14 teeth )er inch

steel cutting

9-25064

62" x 1"

6 teeth )er inch - regular tooth
6 teeth )er inch - regular tooth
15 teeth 3er inch

Blade

solid wood
solid wood
finishing

4 teeth )er inch (skip)

general wood/plastic

Sanding Belts (Pkg. of 5) 100 grit

The use of any other

accessories not specified

metals

wood finishing
in this manual

may create a hazard.
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TROUBLE

SHOOTING

For your own safety, turn switch "OFF"
outlet before trouble shooting.
TROUBLE

MOTOR WILL NOT RUN

BLADE DOES NOT RUN
IN THE APPROXIMATE
CENTER OF THE WHEELS

BAND SAW SLOWS
DOWN WHEN CUTTING

BLADES BREAKING

PROBABLE
1.
2.
3.
4.

Defective
Defective
Defective
Defective

1. Not

CAUSE

ON/OFF
switch.
cord.
Motor.
speed control.

tracking

and always remove plug from power source

REMEDY

Return

to your

nearest

1. Adjust tracking,
See Assembly
"Tracking
the Blade".

properly.

2. Check

1. Cutting

unit

too small a radius.

for proper

1. Stop feeding,
slightly,
until

and back up to the material
the band saw speeds up.

blade.

2. Replace

1. Too

much tension.

1. Adjust tension, See Assembly
"Installing
the Blade",

Page 11

blade.

2. Use correct
"Operation"

IMPORTANT:Your
Band Saw is Preset at the factory for a 1/4" woodcutting
tracking adjustment should be necessary if your inital use is with this blade.

Section,

tension.

2. Dull

2. Kink in blade caused by cutting
too small a radius or turning the
material too fast when cutting.

Sears Service Center.

cutting technique.
Section.

blade (included).

Section,

See

J
No thrust roller or

ADJUSTMENTS
F'"

ADJUSTING

LOWER

BLADE

GUIDES

BLADE

BLADE
GUIDE

1. Loosen the two phittips screws that lock the lower
blade guides and press the two guides
evenly
against the sides of the blade but do not pinch
the
blade. Release the guides and rotate
the
upper
wheel slightly clockwise moving the blade
downward. Make sure one guide is not farther
away
from the blade than the other and securely
tighten
phillips screws.

sCREW
j__

_--_

PHILLII>S

SAW
BLAIDE

F
ADJUSTING

LOWER

THRUST

ROLLER

1. To be sure the tnrust roller is property
supporting
the blade, turn the thrust roller adjustment
screw
using 5/32" hex wrench so that the roller
moves
toward the blade and almost touches.

2. While turning the upper wheel clockwise
by hand,
adjust the thrust roller until it bare|y touches
the
blade,
3. Run the lock nut down finger tight,
with a 1/2" socket and extension,

and

tighten

LOCK

INTERNAL
HEX
THRUST
ROLLER
ADJUSTMENT
SCREW

4. Rotate WHEEL (2) CLOCKWISE
a few
tinges
by
hand and check the blade guides and thrust
rollers.
Make readjustment if necessary.
THRUST
ROLLER

f
ADJUSTING

UPPER BLADE

GUIDE

HEX
HEAD

ASSEMBLY

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

the
An
or

1. Loosen two hex head screws in upper blade
guide
assembly and slide assembly forward
in the slots
until the front edge of the blade guides are approximately 1/32" from the GULLET of the saw blade.
2. Tighten two hex head screws while keeping
blade guide assemble/ parallel to the table.

R EWS

BLADE
e---- GUIDE
ASSEM.

SHOULD
BLADE

the

NOTE: It may be necessary to back out thrust
roller
adjustment to allow thrust roller to move back
from
blade to get 1/32" clearance from the gullet
to edge
of blade guide.
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SAW

ADJUSTINGUPPERBLADE GUADES
1. Loosenthe two phillips screwsthat lockthe upper
blade guidesand pressthe two guidesevenly
againstthe sidesof the bladebut donot pinchthe
blade. Release
the guidesand rotate WHEEL(2)
slightlyCLOCKWISE
movingthe bladedownward.
Makesureone guideis not farther awayfrom the
bladethan the other andsecurelytigLltenphillips
screws.

BLADE

BLADE
GUIDE
PHi LLIPS
SCREW

RLADE
GU4OE

PHILLIPS
SCREW

ADJUSTING

UPPER THRUST

ROLLER

NOTE: The thrust rollers support the blade from the
rear and will rotate when the blade is pushed against
them while you are cutting. As soon as you stop cut
ting, the rollers should stop rotating.
1. To be sure the thrust roller is properly supporting
the blade, turn the thrust roller adjustment screw
using 5/32" hex wrench so that the roller moves
toward the blade and almost touches.
2. While turning WHEEL (2) CLOCKWISE by hand,
adjust the thrust roller until it barely touches the
blade.
3. Run the lock nut down finger
with a 1/2" open end wrench.

tight,

and tighten

INTERNAL
HEX
THRUST
ROLLER
ADJUSTMENT
SCRE

GUIDE
LOCK

ADJUSTING

THE TABLE

SQUARE

KNOB

See
SMALL
SQUARE

1. Loosen table lock knob, tilt
table, REPLACE
COVER be sure cover release button snaps in slot,
and SECURELY SNAP ALL LATCHES.
2. Loosen guide bar lock knob and raise the upper
blade guide assembly all the way up. Tighten guide
bar lock knob.
against the blade as

4. If adjustment is required, loosen table lock knob. tilt
table and adjust 1/4" leveling screw in or out while
returning table to 90 ° position and checking with
square. Repeat procedure until table is square.

NOTE: It's possible that the blade could be inside
out. Hold the blade as shown, with the saw teeth
toward
you. Examine
the teeth in your RIGHT
HAND. The teeth should be pointing DOWN for
proper operation. If they are pointing up, the blade is
inside out. To reverse it, grasp it with your thumbs
and finger tips and twist it inside out.
_

il'

TO BLADE

NOTE: The combination
square must be "true".
"Tools Needed" section for Checking Method.

3. Place a small square on table
shown.

_I\

Saw
is very sharp. Use care
when blade
handling.
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TABLE
LOCK
KNOB

BEVEL
SCALE

_'_

TABLE
LEVELING
SCREW

COVER
RELEASE
BUTTON

KEY
NO.

PART
NO.

KEY
NO,

PART NAME

PART
NO.

328539
53
54 328705
55 328768
56 340179
328754
57
58 328773
328538
59
21917
60
326295
61
62 STD551010
63 321413
64 315115
328782
65
66 328923
67 327712
68 STD503705
69 27034
70 328540
328755
71
72 329020
73 STD551225
74 328764
75 328544
76 326290
77 STD541025
78 326288
79 328756
80 STD551031
81 328508
82 STD551231
83 STD523106
84 328779
85 109751
86 328546
87 322293
88 STD581050
89 328504
90 328751
91 10824
92 328513
93 328500
94 813748
95 328512
96 328524
97 STD541008
98 328949
99 328527
100 328792
101 328649
®102 328922
®103 328931
-- SP4998

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32

341452
HOUSING COVER SET
60301
SNAP RING (3)
43038
WASHER (3)
328522
IDLER WHEEL ASSEMBLY (2)
326291
WHEEL (2)
27399
BEARING (4)
326296
BELT (3)
328702
PUSH NUT (4)
328761
ROD (2)
STD541031 *NUT(3)
13595
WASHER (2)
328526
SPRING (2)
326293
BRACKET ASSEMBLY
328763
CARRIAGE BOLT
STD551025 *WASHER (2)
STD581025 *SNAP RING
328753
SHAFT
328758
SPACER
328772
RIVET (20)
328516
BRACKET ASSEMBLY
17641
SPRING
326287
FRAME
4374
WASHER (8)
3712
SCREW (4)
328514
GUIDE BLOCK (4)
328509
SLIDE ASSEMBLY
328503
THRUST PLATE (2)
STD522505 *SCREW (5)
STD601103 *SCREW (2)
328505
GUARD
139377
SCREW (2)
813747
UPPER THRUST BUSHING
ASSEMBLY
33 328525
PINION
34 328545
HEX NUT
35 STD375004 *CONNECTOR
(4)
36 64973
CORD CLAMP
37 326294
SLIDE BRACKET
38 341453
SPACER
39 346030
SCREW (5)
40 328778
COVER PLATE
41 328548
CORD
42 11811
GROMMET
43 328793
HARNESS
44 328529
CLIP (7)
45 179083
WASHER (5)
46 4158
SCREW (5)
47 328547
KNOB
48 328648
SWITCH KEY
49 326292
SWITCH
50 328532
SWITCH HOUSING
51 328507
SWITCH COVER
52 329006
NUT SPEED CONTROL

PART NAME
V.S. CONTROL
TERMINAL
KNOB w/STUD
SCR EW
KNOB w/STUD
SPAC ER
MOTOR COVER
SCREW (4)
MOTOR ASSEMBLY
*WASHER (2)
CLAMP, CABLE
WASHER
TABLE (includes Key #68)
TABLE INSERT
SCALE STICKER
*SET SCREW 3/8-16xl/2
SCREW
MITER GAUGE
KNOB
MITER GAUGE EXTENSION
*LOCKWASHER (6)
SCREW
GUIDE BAR
GEAR CASE
*N UT (3)
TRUNNION
KNOB
*WASHER
SUPPORT GUIDE (2)
*LOCKWASHER (2)
*SCREW (2)
WASHER
CARRIAGE BOLT
BEARING (2)
BEARING, NEEDLE (2)
*"E" RING
GEAR
SPINDLE
BEARING
PIN
GEAR & PINION
LOWER THRUST BUSHING ASSY.
BEARING RETAINER (2)
DRIVE WHEEL
*NUT (2)
COVER
FRONT FOOT
REAR FOOT
MAIN FRAME ASSEMBLY
SANDING INSERT (not shown)
BACKING PLATE (not shown)
OWNERS MANUAL (not shown)

SPECIAL NOTES:
*Standard Hardware Item - May be Purchased Locally.

• Parts For No. 9-24434 Sanding Kit.

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OWNERS
MANUAL

SERVICE

The

Model

Number

will

be found

ed to the motor
housing.
Number
when
requesting

BAND

your

MODEL NO.
113.244200

All

parts

Service
you
be

REPAIR PARTS

and
not

most

ordered
Sears

stocked
Center

from
stores.

locally,

transmitted

Distribution

1. PART
3.

No SP4998

mention
the Model
or repair
parts
for

for

any
If

your
a

BY SEARS,

NUMBER

2. PART

MODEL
NUMBER
113.244200

ROEBUCK

AND CO,

Chicago,

Form No. SP4998-1

Sears

the

parts

order

Sears

will
Repair

handling.

WHEN
ORDERING
REPAIR
PARTS,
GIVE THE FOLLOWING
INFORMATION:

HOWTO ORDER

part

may

electronically

Parts

SOLD

listed
are

Always
service

attach-

SAW

Center

need

on a plate

ALWAYS

DESCRIPTION

4. NAME of ITEM
10" BAND SAW

IL 60684 USA
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