Sears 113 2433 Users Manual

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MODEL NO.

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113.243300
SAW ONLY
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MODEL NO.

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113.243311

SAW WITH LEGS
AND MOTOR

Serial
Number
Model and serial
number may be found
at the right-hand
of the frame,

side

You should record both
model and serial number

in a safe place for
future use.

12-iNCH
SANDER

CAUTION:
Read

GENERAL

ADDITIONAL

= assembly

and

SAFETY

• operating

INSTRUCTIONS
carefu|ly

Sold

Part No. 69185

SEARS,

ROEBUCK

• repair

parts

AND

Chicago,

CO.,

[L.

60684

U.S.A.
Printed in U.S.A.

FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY
If within

one year from the date of purchase,

or workmanship.

Sears

will repair

it, free

WARRANTYSERVICE
IS AVAILABLE
CENTER/DEPARTMENTTHROUGHOUT
THiS

WARRANTY

This warranty
to state.

APPLIES

gives

SEARS.

general

ONLY

ON CRAFTSMAN

this Craftsman

Band Saw fails due to a defect

THiS

PRODUCT

THE

IS IN

legal rights, and you may also have other

ROEBUCK

AND

safety

in materia!

698/731A,

instructions

Sears Tower,

for

NEARESTSEARS

USE

you specific

CO..

SAW

of charge.

BY SIMPLY
CONTACTING
THE UNITED
STATES
WHILE

SAND

iN THE

UNITED

rights which

Chicago,

SERVICE

STATES

vary from

state

IL 60684

power

tools

1. KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL
mask if cutting
(plugs or muffs)

Read and understand
the owner's manua
and labels
affixed to the tool. Learn its a pplication
ana limitations
as well as the specific potential
hazards peculiar to this

13. SECURE WORK

toot.

2. GROUND
This

toot

Use clamps or a v=se to hold work when practical.
It's
safer than using your hand, frees both hands to operate
tool.

ALL TOOLS
is equipped

with

approved

3-conductor

cord and a 3-prong grounding
type plug to fit the proper
grounding
type receptacle.
The green conductor
in the
cord is the grounding
wire. Never connect
the green w_re
to a live terminal.

3. KEEP GUARDS
- in working
ment.

14. DON'T OVERREACH
Keeo orooer

and in proper

adjustment

Keep
once.

and align-

KEYS AND WRENCHES

17. AVOID

Cluttered
areas and benches
mvite
accidents.
must not be slippery due to wax or sawdust.

DANGEROUS

Floor

Make

7. KEEP CHILDREN
should

ENVIRONMENT

MAKE

WORKSHOP

C MILD-PROOF

-- with

padlocks,

switches

master

Consult
Follow

switch

starter

9. DON'T FORCE TOOL
rate for which

or attachment

to do

a job

it was not

11. WEAR PROPER APPAREL
Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties or jewelry
(rings,
wristwatches)
To get caught iF moving
parts.
NONSLIP
footwear
is recommended.
Wear protective
hair covering
to contain
long hair. Roll long sleeves
above the elbow.

GOGGLES

before

p[uggmg

accessories.
accessories.

may cause hazards,

not

store

materials

above

is t_pped

or near me tool

to stand on the tool

or if the
such that

to reach them.

PARTS

Before further use of the tool, a guaro or other part that
=s damaged should be carefully
checked to ensure that _t
will operate properly
and perform
its mtended
function.
Check for alignment
of moving parts, binding
of moving
parts, breakage
of parts, mountmg,
and any other conditions
that may affect
its operation
A guard or other
cart that
s damaged
should
be properly
reoaired
or
replaced.

TOOL

Don't
force tool
designed for,

13osltion

ACCESSORIES

accessories

20. CHECK DAMAGED
and safer at the

STARTING

is an "OFF"

Serious injury could occur if the tool
cutting tool is accidentally
contacted.

or by removing

sucn

19. NEVER STAND ON TOOL

work area_

it _snecessary

It will do the job better
it was designed.

accessories

the owner's manual for recommended
the instructions
that accompany
the

The use of improper

keys,

12. USE SAFETY

ACCIDENTAL

sure

18. USE RECOMMENDED

AWAY

be kept a safe distance from

changing

In.

Don't
use power tools in damp or wet locations
or expose mere to rain. Keep work area well lighted, Provide
adequate surrounding work space,

10. USE RIGHT

oerformchangmg

TOOLS

before
servicing;
when
blades, bits, cutters, etc.

5. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN

at all times.

tools sharp and clean for best and safest
Follow
mstructions
for luOncatlng
and

16. DISCONNECT

Form habit of checking
to see that keys and adjusting
wrenches are removed from toot before turning
it on

All visitors

and balance

TOOLS WiTH CARE

accessories.

4. REMOVE ADJUSTING

0. AVOID

footing

15. MAINTAIN

IN PLACE

oraer,

operation
is dusty,
and ear protectors
during extended
periods of operation.

21. DIRECTION

OF FEED

Feed work into a blade or cutter against the direction
rotation
of the blade or cutter only.

22. NEVER LEAVETOOL
UNATTENDED

(Head Protection)

Wear safety goggles (must comply with ANSI Z87.1) at all
times. "Everyday eyeglasses only have impact resistant
lenses, they are NOT safety glasses." Also. use face or dust

Turn
power off.
complete stop.

Don't

RUNNING
leave tool

until

it comes to a

Safety
is a combination
of
alertness
at all times when

h. When cutting
a large piece
is supported
at table height.

operator
common
sense and
the band saw is being used.

i. Hold the work
FREEHAND

WARNING:
FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY,
DO NOT
ATTEMPT TO OPERATE YOUR BAND SAW UNTIL mT
tS COMPLETELY
ASSEMBLED
AND INSTALLED
ACCORDBNG TO THE INSTRUCTIONS
, .. AND UNTSL
YOU
HAVE
READ
AND
UNDERSTOOD
THE
FOLLOWING:

2. Getting

Safety

Instructions

To Know Your

Band Saw/Sander

3. Basic Band Saw Operation
4. Maintenance
5. Stability

for Power Tools

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

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

2
18
21

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

of Machine

Location

7. Protection:
a.

cut pieces

Face, Ears, Body

material

too

small

to hold

Never operate the band saw with
frame cover
with
protective
cover on the unused shaft end
the motor removed.

or
of

blade

runs downward

toward

the table

Always
sanding

adjust tension
correctly
belt being used...

for

the

blade

perform

layout,

assembly,

the cutting

tool

Turn
saw "OFF"
before
installing
attachment.

or setup work

is rotating.

and remove
or removing

plug from
power
an accessory
or

Should any part of this band saw be missing, or bend, or
fail in any way, or any electrical
component
fail to
perform
properly,
shut off power switch,
and remove
power
supply
cord
from
power
supply.
damaged,
missing, and/or
failed parts before
operation.

or
g.

g. 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.

not

the table while

in the right direction.
Always
adjust tracking
wheel
correctly
so that
the blade does not run off the
wheels.

in the
while

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.

Never turn your band saw "ON"
before clearing the
table
of all Objects
(tools,
scraps of wood, etc.)
except for the workpiece
and related feed or support
devices for the operation planned.

or wedge
by hand

Avoid awkv_ard
hand positions
where a sudden slip
could
cause a hand to move into the blade or the
sanding belt.

Make sure the

Turn off the band saw . . . remove plug from
povver source outlet
. . . remove
cover from
band saw. Insert a screwdriver
kerf . . . rotate
the wheels
backing up the workpiece.

use only.

Wear safety goggles that comply
with ANSI Z87.1 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.

b. Do not
hand.
c.

Eyes, Hands,

for indoor

DO NOT

When
backing
up the workpiece,
the blade may
bind in the kerf (cut} . . . this is usually caused by
sawdust clogging
up the kerf or because the blade
comes out of the guides. If this happens:

The band saw should be positioned so neither the operator nor a casual observer is forced to stand in line with
the blade. This band saw is intended

table.

Use caution when cutting off round material such as
dowel rods, or tubing. They have a tendency
to roll
while being cut causing the blade to "bite".
Always
use a "V" block, or clamp round material to a miter
gauge.

Your band saw must be bolted
securely to a stand or
work bench. In addition,
if there is any tendency
for the
band saw to tip over or move during certain operations
such as cutting long heavy boards, bolt your bandsaw to
the floor.
6.

the

sure it

Use caution
when cutting
off
material
which
is
irregular
in cross section
which
could
pinch the
blade
before
the cut is completed.
A piece of
molding
for example
must lay fiat on the table and
not be permitted
to rock while being cut.

General

against

make

Do not feed the material
too fast while cutting,
Only feed the material
fast enough so that the blade
wiil cut, Keep fingers away from the blade,

PAG E
1.

firmly

of material,

Think

Replace
resuming

Safety.

Safety
alertness

is a combination
whenever

the

of operator
band

common

saw/sander

sense and

is n operation.

additional safety instructions
for band saw/sander

WARNING:
DO NOT ALLOW FAMiLIARiTY
(GAINED
FROM FREQUENT
USE OF YOUR BAND SAW) TO
BECOME COMMONPLACE. ALWAYS REMEMBER THAT
A CARELESS FRACTION OF A SECOND iS SUFFICIENT TO iNFLICT SEVERE iNJURY.

WARNING:
THE 5" BAND SAW PULLEY AND THE
2-I/2" MOTOR PULLEY FURNISHED, WILL RUN THE
BLADE AT APPROXIMATELY
900 RPM (OR 2700
FEET PER MINUTE) WHEN USED WiTH A 1725 RP_
MOTOR. NEVER SUBSTITUTE
THESE PULLEYS TO
iNCREASE THIS SPEED BECAUSE IT COULD BE DANGEROUS.

WEAR

YOUR
The operation
of any power tOOl can result
in foreign
objects
being thrown
into the eyes, which can result in
severe eye aamage. Always
wear safety goggles complying
with ANSi Z87.1 (shewn on Package} before commencing
power tool operation.
Safety Goggles are available at Sears
retail

READ AND
THE FRONT

or catalog stores.

FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS
OF THE BAND SAW/SANDER

APPEARING
ON THE iNSTRUCTiON
PLATE
AND FRONT OF THE BLADE GUARD.

DANGER
ALLOW
TOOL TO
STOP
BEFORE
ADJUSTING

_| BELT

DRIVE

BA D

SAW-

SA DE

motor specifications

Qnd eledrkai

This machine
is designed
to use a 1725 RPM motor only.
Do not use any motor that runs faster than 1725 RPM. It is
wired for operation
on 110-120 volts, 60 Hz., alternating
current.
(TOOL MUST NOT BE CONVERTED
TO OPERATE
ON 230 VOLT
EVEN
THOUGH
SOME OF THE
RECOMMENDED
MOTORS
ARE
DUAL
VOLTAGE,
CHANGING
TO 230 VOLT
WILL
NOT
CONSERVE
ENERGY
AND
REQUIRES
CHANGING
THE
POWER
CORD PLUG AND MOTOR
RECEPTACLE.
THESE CRAFTSMAN
MOTORS
FOUND
TO BE ACCEP1ABLE
THIS TOOL.
HP
1/2
1/2
1/2

RPM
1725
1725
1725

VOLTS
115
115
115

TO POWER SOURCE

This machine
must be grounded
the operator
from electric shock.

while

NO.

OUTLET

in use to

This plug
requires
outlet as shown.

a mating

protect

3-conductor

grounded

type

if the outlet you are planning
to use for this power tool is
of the two prong
type DO NOT REMOVE
OR ALTER
THE GROUNDING
PRONG
IN ANY
MANNER.
Use an
and always

It is recommended
that
rep!ace
the TWO prong
THREE
prong outlet.

CAUTION:
Do not use blower or washing machine motor_
or any motor
with an automatic
reset overload
protector,
as their use may be hazardous.

CONNECTING

is attached to the tool housing at one end and to the ground
prong in the attachment
plug at the other end.

adapter as shown below
_ug to known ground.

HAVE BEEN
FOR USE ON

CATALOG
1278
1279
1289

requirements

connect

the grounding

you have a qualified
outlet
w;th a properly

electrician
grounded

A temporary
adapter
as shown
below
is available
for
connecting
plugs
to 2-prong
receptacles.
The green
grounding
lug extending
from
the adapter
must
be
connected
to a permanent
ground
such as to a properly
grounded
outlet box.
A temporary
adapter
as illustrated
is available
for
connecting
plugs to 2-prong
receptacles.
The temporary
adapter
should
be used only until a properly
grounded
outlet can be installed
by a qualified
electrician,
GROUNDING

LUG

Plug power cord into a 110-120V
properly
grounded
type
outlet
protected
by a 15-amp dual element time delay or
Circuit-Saver
fuse or circuit
breaker.
If you are not sure that your outlet
have it check by a qualified
electrician.

is properly

grounded,

WARNING:
DO NOT PERMIT
FINGERS
TO TOUCH THE
TERMINALS
OF PLUGS
WHEN
iNSTALLING
OR REMOVING
THE
PLUG
TO OR FROM
THE OUTLET.

WARNING:
IF NOT PROPERLY GROUNDED
THIS
POWER TOOL CAN CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL
SHOCK
PARTICULARLY
WHEN USED IN DAMP LOCATIONS
CLOSE TO PLUMBING. IF AN ELECTRICAL
SHOCK
OCCURS
THERE
IS THE
POTENTIAL
OF A
SECONDARY
HAZARD
SUCH AS YOUR HANDS
CONTACTING THE SAW BLADE.
If power cord is worn
it replaced irnmediate!v.

or cut,

If your unit is for use on
that looks like below.

or damaged

less than

150

in any way,

volts

have

it has a plug

3--PRONG
PLUG

3-PRONG

_
I..._""
'_.,,-

,3_

_-_._

_)!_J
-_/

MAKE SURE THIS IS
CONNECTED
TO A

2-PRONG
RECEPTACLE

ADAPTER

NOTE:
The adapter illustrated
is for use only if you already
have a propedy
grounded
2-prong
receptacle.
Adapter
is
not allowed
in Canada by the Canadian
Electrical
Code.
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
co_d. Use
only 3 wire extension
cords which
type
plugs and 3-pole
receptacles
plug.
Extension

Cord

Length

Up to 100 Ft.

PROPERLY
GROUNDED

100

200 Ft,

200-400

Ft,

have 3 prong grounding
which
accept the tools

Wire

Size

A.W.G.
16
14
10

OUTLET,_

CHECK
GROUNDING
PRONG

This power tobl is equipped
with a 3-conductor
cord and
grounding
type plug which has a grounding
prong, approved
by Underwriters'
Laboratories
and the Canadian Standards
Association.
The ground conductor
has a green jacket and

MOTOR

ROTATION

Before checking
motor rotation
make sure key is removed
from shaft. Place the motor on your workbench
or on the
floor.
Standing
clear of the shaft,
plug the cord into a
properly
grounded
outlet.
Notice rotation
of the shaft. If
motor is not turning
counterclockwise,
remove the plug and
contact your Sears store immediately,
tf motor turns counterclockwise
remove
the plug and proceed
on with the
assembly.

unpackm°n g and checking

contents
CONTENTS

UNPACKING
ASSEMBLY

AND

CHECKING

CONTENTS

.......

Blade Guide

Lateral

Assembling

Steel

Legs

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

Saw/Sander

Mounting

Band

on Leg Set

........

Installing
Installing

Motor.
Pulley. V-Belt. and Belt Guards 8
Sawdust
Elbow
...................
11

Installing

Table

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

Installing

Blade

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

1 2

Adjusting
the Table
.........................
On-OH Switch
..............................
GETTING

TO KNOW

SAW/SANDER

YOUR

Adjustment

Diagrams

Tilting

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

Blade Thrust Bearing Adjustment
............
Guide Bar Lock Screw
......................

17
17

Guide

Bar

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

Installing Sanding
Attachment
..............
BASIC
BAND SAW/SANDER
OPERATION

20
20
21

General
.....................................
Motor
......................................

21
21

BAND
.......................

Recommended

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

Accessories

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

17
17

TROUBLE
SHOOTING
..........................
REPAIR
PARTS
.................................

MOTOR

CONNECTIONS

21
22
24

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

2g
=

TOOLS
SMALL

SCREWDRIVER

MEDIUM

NEEDED

113.243300
carton
but

Model
in one

113.243311
carton
and

314 INCH
SQUARE

MUST

WRENCH
BE

certain

all

packing

material.

LIllE
ALONG

LIGHT

Saw/Sander
is shippec
complete
NOT
INCLUDE
Steel
Legs or

BOARD

STRAIGHT
EOG£ OIF
eOARD
3/4TRICK
rHle

THIS

EDGE

PERFECTLY

MUST

any

band
until

items

are

packing
materials
and check
and "Table
of Loose
Parts,"

accounted

for,

before

discarding

each
Make
any

parts

are

missing,

saw,
plug
the missmg

in the
parts

TABLE

OF LOOSE

not

power
cord
are obtained

attempt

assemble

or turn
the
and installed

the

switch
on
correctly.

STRAIGHT

ITEM
A
B
C
D
E

F
G
H
J

/C
/

/
K

Band Saw/Bander'is
shipped
complete
INCLUDES
Steel
Legs and Motor.

TRUE

If
--_'_,
DeAW

Band
DOES

Separate
all parts
from
item
with
illustration

7/16 INCH WRENCH
3/8 INCH WRENCH

SCREWDRIVER
COMEINATION

Model
in one
Motor.

SCREWDRIVER

@2 PHILLIPS

18
20

.....

Sawing
.....................................
Sanding
....................................
MAINTENANCE
................................

Adjustment
Knob ...................
Scales
..............................

Table

Adjustment

"15
16

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

Tension
Tension

Adjustment

Guide

_M
M

PARTS

Basic Saw Assembly
........................
Owner's Manual
...........................
Saw Table
...............................
I/2 x 52-1n. V-Belt .........................
Carton containing Belt Guard, Belt*Guard Support,
Support Bracket, three Clips and three SelfTapping Screws ..........................
1/2-In. Sanding Belt ........................
I/4-1n Band Saw Blade ......................
Sawdust Elbow
...........................
Loose Parts Bag -1_69139
(Containing the following items:)
Sanding Platen
..........................
Wrench
Table Insert .............................
Pulley, 5"
. .............................
Pulley Motor, 2-1/2"
. .....................
Knob Tension Adj ........................
Tube Clamp
Foam Gasket (Strip)
Loose Parts Bag _69140
(Containing the following
items:)
Key, Sq. 3/16 x 1-1/8"
. ...................
Wing Nut, 1/4-20
........................
Spacer .................................
I
Screw, Truss Hal. 1/4-20 x 1 .................
Hex, Nut 3/8-16
..........................
Flat Washer, 17/64 x 5/8x
1/16
..............
Flat Washer, .380 x 1-9/64 x 7/64
...........
Set Screw Wrench, 1/8"
. ..................
Set Screw Wrench, 3/16"
. .................
Set Screw Wrench, 5/32"
. ................
Loose Parts Bag =;_9141
{Containing
the following
items:)
Switch Key ............................
Lockwasher,
"_
........................
Hex Nut, 6-32
Soc. Hd. Set Screw, 5/16-18
x 3/8"
. ........
Screw, Pen Hd. Ty. "T" 8_32 x 3/8"
. ........
Screw, Pan Hd. Ty. "T"
10-32 x 3/8"
. .......
Screw, Flat Hd. 6-32 x 7/16"
. .............
Cord Clamp ............................
Plate, Alignment
........................
Pointer
...............................
"L'" Bracket ..............................

QTY.
1
1
1
1

2
1
1
1

1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1

1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1

1
t
1
I
2
2
1
1
1
1
1

THE
FOLLOWBNG
MODEL
I 13,24331

PARTS'
1 ONLY.

ARE

iNCLUDED

WiTH

Description

totem

Qty. 1
I

Nut,

He× Head 1/2-13

A
A

*NutHex

"Screw

1/4-20

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

Truss Hd.

Lockwasher,

D
E
F

" Foot,
Motor

1/4-20

x 5/8

1/4 External

.....

.......

Leveling
...............
.....................

Leg .......................
Channel, Support

G
H

..........

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

Stiffener,
Stiffener,

Side ................
End ...................

Support,

Motor

HARDWARE

FOR

4
I

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

MOUNTING

TOOL

i
I

4
2

t
I

2
2

I
I

& MOTOR

Lockwasher
Ext. 5/16
...........
Nut,
Hex 5/16-18
..............

* Washer
* Bolt,

11/32

Carriage

* Parts Contained

5/16-18

In Loose

..............
x 3/4

.......

Parts Bag Part No. 69097

assembBy
ASSEMBLING

STEEL

LEGS

HEX NUT
SCREW

1. Assemble

the

two

(2)

End

Stiffeners

and

the

two

(2)

Side Stiffeners
using four (4) 1/4-20 Truss head screws.
The
End Stiffeners
are placed on top of each Side
Stiffener
as shown. Insert screws through
the 9/32 inch
diameter
holes and attach Iockwashers
and 1/4-20 nuts
and finger
2. Attach

tighten

the

four

using 1/4-20
3. Remove
assembled
Support
supports
and nuts.

nuts.

END
STIFFENER

STIFFENER
SIDE
STIFFENER

SIDE STI FFENER

]

CHANNEL

(4) legs to the Side and End Stiffeners

screws, Iockwashers

LOCKWASHER
®_f
._j_/-

..jJ

SUPPORT _

;
I

CHANNEL

and nuts as shown.

the four
(4) Truss head screws which
were
in Paragraph
No. One. Place the two (2)
Channels as shown,
in position,
align holes in
with holes in the Stiffeners, replace Iockwashers
Tighten all nuts using 7/16" wrench.

LOC KWASH ER -._.___
HEX NUT _

SUPPORT
LEG
l

I/4-20

SCR EW_°_

t
I

LEGS_f"

REW

LEG _
4. Assemble
the motor support to steel legs with 1/4-20
screws and nuts. Motor
support can be mounted
to
either end of stand. Tighten
nuts.
SCREW

5. Install
leveling feet as shown. To level Leg Set, loosen
nut on inside of leg and turn nut on outside to raise or
lower feet. Adjust all four levelers, if necessary, and then
tighten
NOTE:
justment,

MOTOR
SUPPORT
LOCK_/ASHE

nuts on inside of leg.
These

levelers

are

not

intended

for

height

acF

LEVELING
FEET

"_"-_...._

HEX NUT

assembly
MOUNTING

BAND

SAW/SANDER

LEG SET

LE FT
FOOT \

NOTE: For illustrative purposes, the Band Saw is shown
mounted on the Craftsman Catalog No. 9-22236 Steel *Leg
Set. This Leg Set is included with Model No. 113.243311.

RIGHT
FOOT
CHECK

1. Remove

the

Band

Saw

cover

applying

gentle

pressure on the spring tabs and release the top
of the cover by pulling it away from the frame.
procedure for bottom
portion
of cover
NOTE:

Check

Saw as shown.

the bolts

side

portion
Repeat

BOLTS

FOR
TIGHTNE_

which hold the feet to the Band

Make sure they are tight.

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0
2. Place the Band Saw on the Steel Legs, position
as
shown and align the mountmg
holes in the feet of the
Band Saw with those in the END STIFFENERS (marked
with an X in the illustration),
3,

Mount saw to legs using four (4) 5/16-1BXl
" hex head
screws, Iockwashers,
and hex nuts. Tighten screws.

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FRONT OF
SAW HERE

MOTOR

iNSTALLING
AND
BELT

MOTOR,
GUARDS

1. Locate the following
Qty.

PULLEY,

THIS

END

_ARD

SUPPORT

Description
Motor
-L'" Bracket

1
1
1
1

Small Pulley (approx.
Large Pulley (approx.
Woodruff
Key 3/16"'
V-Belt 1/2 x 52

1
4
4
4
4

Motor Cord Clamp
Carnage
Bolt 5/16-18
Flat Washer
5/16
I.D.
Lockwasher
5/16
I.D.
Hex Nut 5/16-18

Guard Assembly
support
bracket,

2. Fasten

a belt guard

self-threading

you.

SUPPORT

0o0

V-BELT,

parrs:

1
1

3. Install

2-1/2"
Dia.)
5" Dia )

"_._./_

/2 _

__-.N\l

x 3/4
SHAFT

__-_

including
a guard support, guard
self-threading
screws, and clips,
support

to the band sawframewith

screws

clJ ps onto the guard

support

with

long end facing

/
SELF-THREADING

/
SCREW

HUB SET SCREW

4. Place the large pulley onto the drive wheel shaft and
insert the key into the keyway of the shaft and pulley.
Position pulley hub flush with end of shaft and tighten
set screw securely
against key.

FLUSH HER£

3/16" KEY

Ilili
KEYWAY iN SHAFT
AND PULLEY

LOCKWASHER

FLAT WASHER
-NUT

CARRIAGE BOLT
5/16-18 x 3/4
5. Place motor against the motor mounting
bracket and
insert
bolts through
holes in motor base and then
through holes marked "'X" in motor mounting
bracket.
DO NOT TIGHTEN
BOLTS AT THIS TIME. The "'L'"
bracket
which
holds the guard
between
the motor
base and
bracket so motor must be loosely
at this time.

support
must be slid
the motor mounting
assembled
to bracket

MOTOR

VIEW FROM BACK OF SAW.
BOLTS GO THRU HOLES MARKED"X"

:"L" BRACKET

TWO HOLES CLOSEST
TOGETHER

6, Slide long leg of "'L'" bracket between
motor base and
motor
mounting
bracket.
Then sandwich
the "L"
bracket between
the guard support
bracket and the
guard support
and loosely fasten together
with selfthreading
screws
as shown.
Install
clips onto belt
guard support.

BELT
SUPPORT

GUARD
BRACKE"

I
10-32 X 1/;= IN,
""" SEL'F-THREADING
SCREW

SUPPORT
BELT

GUARD

assem61y

SMALL [2-9/2"

DIA,) MOTOR

5/32 INCH
SETSCREW
WRENCH
\

PULLEY
TIGHTEN
SET SCREW
AGAINST
FLAT
ON SHAFT

7. Install the small pulley ontothe
motor shaft and tighten
the se_ screw _n the pulley hub against the flat part of
the motor shaft,

PULLEY FLUSH
HERE WITH
MOTOR SHAFT

8. Push V-Belt partly through
belt guard enough to allow
belt to loop around the large pulley and push guard ove r
belt and pulley
into position
on guard support

-1

/
,/

\
OPEN

END

9. Push the lower

section

of the V-Belt

guard as in the previous
step and
small pulley on motor shaft,
10. Visually

line

up both pulleys

perpendicular
needed.
1 1. Press clown
and tighten

to the floor
hard on motor
the motor

through

and V-Belt

by sliding

until

motor

to put tension

mounting

theother

loop V-Belt

bolts

SAW --

around
they

are

sideways

PULLEYS
AND V-BELT
MUST
BE STRAIGHT
IN-LINE
_AT90'
WITH RELATIONSHIP
TO THE FLOOR

on the V-Bell

at this

time.

12, Check guard support
before tightening
guard support
screws to be su re tt is centered around motor shaft and
will not rub against
shaft
when
motor
=s running
Tighten

_V-BELT

---7

screws.

13. Push motor
support.

pulley

!
"_

belt guard

into position

onto guard

GUARDS

REMOVED

FOR PICTURE

CLARITY

\\'
\
,_

90°

_
_ /

STRAIGHT LINE
UP -- DOWN

14. Route motor cord up and around
backside of saw frame.
Plug motor
saw frame
screw.

INSTALLING
1.

Remove

front

cord into outlet on upper
and secure cord with the

SAWDUST
the

Band

leg and along

section
of band
cord clamp and

ELBOW

Saw

cover

applying

gentle

side
SELF-THR
EADING
SCREW

pressure on the spring tabs and release the top portion
of
the cover by pulling
it away from the frame.
Repeat
procedure
for bottom
portion
of cover.
2.

Find

the

sawdust

elbow,

gasket,
and two
10-32
among the loose parts.

the clamp,
x

3/8"

the strip

of rubber

self-threading

screws

3. Place the elbow in the opening at the bottom
left-hand
side of saw as shown, and attach the clamp with the two
screws.

CLAMP

SAWDUST

RUBBER

4. Peel off the protective
covering
from the rubber gasket
and stick it around
the clamp. Make sure it extends a
little beyond each end of the clamp.
The
out.

gasket

For

the

Craftsman

will

most

help

efficient

prevent

removal

Vac to the sawdust

sawdust

from

sawdust,

(

leaking

attach

elbow.

ELBOW

GASKET

assembly
INSTALLING
Apply

TABLE TRUNNION

TABLE

a coat of automobile

wax to the table.

1. Place the table on the band saw so that the two trunnion
pins and the
trunnion.

table

lock bolt

go through

the slot

2. Find the 1-1/8"
din. flat washer, a sleeve 11/16"
the trunnion
lock nut and the table lock handle
among
3. Hold

tn the

long,
from

the loose parts.
the head of the table lock

bolt inside the band saw

with your left hand and oul the 1-1/8"
the sleeve, and the handle on the bolt.

din. flat washer,

4. Screw the nut on the. bolt and tighten it wit_
while the table is in a horizontal
position.

the handle

TABLE

LOCK BOLT

TABLE

LOCK

__
_

INSTALLING

THE BLADE

HANDLE

TENSION
i"_'-_"

,"__

STUD

POINTER

Find the blade tension knob among the loose parts. Put
a dab of grease or vaseline on the end of the knob and
screw it on the tension stud. Screw it on only a few
turns, just enough to start moving the pointer.
2.

Loosen the two
Hard.

mounting

screws

and remove

the

blade

GUIDE

BAR LOCK SCREW
GUIDE

Loosen the guide bar lock screw and position
the upper
guide assembly
approximately
three inches above the
table as shown and tighten the lock screw.

UPPER BLADE.
GUIDE ASSEMBLY

BAR

UPPER

THRUST

BEARING

1/8"

SETSCREW

WRENCH

Loosen
the two setscrews which lock
guides and separate them about 1/8".
Do that
table.

same

thing

to the

See Step 6 for location

lower

the

guides

upper

beneath

blade

the

of setscrew.

THRUSTBEARIN!
ADJ.

SETSCREWS

i tl

/ UPPER

J t :_

/1[8"

THRUST

BEARING

KNOB
SETSCREW

WRENCH

Loosen
the setscrew
which
locks
the upper
thrust
bearing and turn the knob until the thrust bearing is all
the way back as shown.

_UIDE

LOWER

THRUST

BEARING

t CREW
6. Loosen

the

ing and turn
way back.

setscrew
the knob

which
until

locks

the

the thrust

lower

thrust

bearing

bear-

is aft the

LOWER
BLADE

GUIDE-._

/
SETSCREW

assembly
TO AVOID
BEING SCRAPED
SHOULD
BLADE
SUDDENLY UNCOIL WEAR SAFETY GOGGLES AND
CAREFULLY
UNCOIL THE BLADE HOLDING
iT AT
ARMS LENGTH.

POINTER
_--TENSION

7. Carefully uncoil the blade, holding it at arms length.

ADJ.

KNOB

8. Place the blade over the wheels with the teeth pointing
downwards
toward the table as shown. Make sure the
blade is between
the rubber tl res.
NOTE:
various

Your
widths

the blade guides

and is in the center

]
T

SCREW

bandsaw can be used with blades of
from 1/8" to 1/2". The saw must be

adjusted to the proper blade tension setting for the
blade to be used. A 1/4" wide blade is included with
this saw.
9. Screw down the
to 1/4. This will
blade.

tension knob
pu_ sufficient

until the pointer
points
tension on a 1/4" wide

10. Turr the upper wheel by hand a few times and notice if
the blade remains in the approx,
center of the tire on
the top wheel.
If the blade moves away from the center of the wheel
while you are turning
it, the blade is not TRACKING
properw.
The top wheel shaft is hinged which allows the wheel to
be tilted
so that the blade can be TRACKED,
By
turning the tracking adjustment
screw, the wheel will De
tilted. (see illustration).
If the blade moves toward
a.

the front

of the band saw:

Turn the tracking adjustment
screw clockwise
about
1/4 of a turn, as though you were tightening
it.

If the blade moves toward
a.

BLADE
CENTERED
ON TIRES
OF BOTH
WHEELS

the back of the band saw:

Turn
the
tracking
counterclockwise
about
were loosening it.

adjustment
screw
1/4 of a turn as though you

Turn the screw
the appro×=mate

The thrust bearings 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 cutting,
the
bearings should stop rotating,
11

THRUST BEARING
ADJ. KNOB
THRUST

To be sure the thrust bearing is properly
supporting the
blade, turn the thrust bearing adjustment
knob so that
the bearing moves toward the blade and almost touches
it.

12. While turning
the upper wheel to the right by hand,
adjust the thrust
bearing
until
it barely
touches
the
blade and starts to rotate. Now move the bearing back
slightly,
until
it
bearing setscrew.
13. Adjust

the lower

stops

thrust

rotating.

bearing

Tighten

the

just enough to cause the blade to run in
center of the tire.

thrust

the same way.

BEARING

NOTE:
The upper and lower blade guides support
the blade
and keep it from twisting
during operation.
An adjustment
is necessary when blades are changed or replaced.
14. To adjust the upper blade guides loosen the setscrew
which locks the blade guide holder (see illustration).

APPROX.
1/32"'

BLADE GUIDE

!5. Turn
the blade guide adjustment
knob, so that the
guides move toward
the blade,
Move them until the
"ledge"
is about
1/32"
from the deepest part of the
blade teeth. This deep part is called a "gullet".
Tighten
the setscrew.

KNOB

SETSCREW
16. Adjust

the lower

guides the same way.
BLADE

v__>/

17. Press the two guides evenly
against the sides of the
blade, but don't pinch the blade. Release the guides and
rotate the upper
wheel a little bit, moving the blade
downward.
Make sure one guide is not farther
away
from the blade than the other. Tighten
both setscrews.
18. Adjust

the lower

guides

GUIDE

HOLDER

SAW

BLADE

UPPER

BLADE

GUIDE

the same way.

19. Rotate the upper wheel a few times by hand, and check
the guides and thrust bearings. Make readjustments
if
necessary.
20. Replace

the blade guard

on the upper

guide support_

21. Locate the table insert and place it in the opening
table.
22. Replace

Find

THE

TRUSS HEAD SCREW
AND WINGNUT

the cover.

ADJUSTING
1.

1/4-20

TABLE
x

1 inch

truss

head

screw,

a regular

washer, and a 1/4-20 wing nut among loose parts.
the screw into the hole in the table top.
2.

in the

underside

the table,

Insert
COMBINATION

From

the

wing
tight.

nut onto the truss head screw and tighten
finger
This will keep the table flat and in alignment.

screw the washer

parts a 5/16"-18

x 3/8"

and

Locate among the loose
head flat point setscrew.

This setscrew acts as a 90 ° stop. Screw it partially
into
the tapped hole in the top of the table on the left side.
Use the 5/32" setscrew wrench.

Raise the blade guides

Loosen the
left side of
band saw.

Screw in the stop screw and notice
the frame, the table will start to tilt.

Place a square on the table against
the blade and
continue
to screw in the stop screw until the table is
square with the blade. Tighten "the table lock.

5/32"

SETSCREW

WRENCH

socket

all the way up.

table lock slightly
and push down on the
the table until it touches the frame of the

NOTE:

"NOTE:

SQUARE

The combination
start of "assembly"
method,"

that

as it touches

square must be "true"
-- see
section on pg. 6 for checking

If the plastic housing should interfere
with
the underside
of the table so that4he
table
will not level, loosen the 4 boltsthat
hold the
trunnion
(see page 8) to the table and slide
the table toward the rear of the saw. Tighten
the bolts. The table should
now adjust to a
level position.

Find the pointer and a pan head thread cutting
screw
8-32 x 3/8 inches long and attach the pointer.
Set it at
0 degrees and tighten the screw.

assembJy
ON-OFF SWITCH
WARNING: DON'T CONNECT POWER COR D TO
ELECTRICAL OUTLET IN YOUR SHOP UNTIL
YOU ARE SURE THAT MOTOR ROTATION
IS
CORRECT. (SEE PAGE 5).
The On-Off Switch has a locking feature, THIS FEATURE
IS INTENDED
TO PREVENT
UNAUTHORIZED
AND
POSSIBLY
HAZARDOUS
USE
BY CHILDREN
AND
OTH E RS.
1. Insert

key into switch.

NOTE:

Rk_k

Key is made of yellow

2. To turn machine on. insert
pull end of switch out.

To turn
Never

machine
leave

to a complete
band saw.

the

OFF.
machine

plastic

finger

. PUSH

under

switch

lever and

lever in.

unattended

until

it has come

stop, Remove key and store remote

To lock switch
in OFF
one hand. ,. REMOVE

position..,
key with

hold switch
other hand.

from

IN wi_h
/

/
/

WARNING:
FOR
YOUR
OWN
SAFETY,
ALWAYS
LOCK THE SWITCH "OFF"
WHEN
MACHINE
IS NOT IN USE . . . REMOVE KEY
AND KEEP IT IN A SAFE PLACE. ,. ALSO. ,.
IN THE EVENT OF A POWER FAILURE (ALL
OF YOUR
LIGHTS GO OUT) TURN SWITCH
OFF . . . REMOVE
THE KEY. THIS WILL
PREVENT
THE MACHINE
FROM STARTING
UP AGAIN WHEN THE POWER COMES BACK
ON.

4OLD

geffing to know

your band saw/sander

/--TENS,ON
A UST,
NG
K.OB-COVER.ETAINING
CL,P"\

8
GUIDE

BAR LOCK

SCREW

3
TENSION
(Inside)

SCALE

CORD
OUTLET

THRUST
BEARING
ADJ. KNOB
(Lower Knob
Not Shown)
TI LT LOCK
HANDLE

SAW PULLEY

BLADEGUIDE
ADJ. KNOB
(Lower

Knob Not Shown)

BA CK

FRONT

1. ADJUSTMENT
DIAGRAMS . . . Help you to become
familiar with the adjustments,

2. TENSION
ADJUSTMENT
KNOB
. . . Tightening
the
knob will increase the tension on the blade. Loosening
it will decrease the tension.
3. TENSION
SCALES...
The fractional
the correct blade tension for various

BLADE

GUIDE

moves

the guides

LATERAL

ADJUSTMENT

BLADE

GUIDE

guides can be adjusted
by the setscrews.

markings indicate
widths of blades.

For example, when installing a 1/4" wide blade, tighten
the tension knob until the pointer is pointing to the 1/4

BLADE

THRUST

ing the knob
various widths

. - . Turning

in or out for various

ADJUSTMENT

sideways

BEARING

moves the
of blades.

widths

....

and locked

ADJUSTMENT

thrust

bearings

the knob
of blades.
The

in position

. . . Turnin or out

for

marking.
4.

TABLE
TILTING
. . . Loosen the table lock handle, tilt
the table to the desired angle and tighten the lock handle.
To return the table to the 90 ° position, tilt it until the
90 ° stop screw rests on the frame, then tighten
handle.

GUIDE

BAR

LOCK

SCREW...

The upper

blade guides

should just clear the workpiece
while cutting.
Always
adjust the guides before turning
on the band saw and
lock the guide bar by tightening
the thumb screw.

the lock

getting to know your band saw/sander
9. GUIDE

BAR

When the upper guides are raised or lowered, they must
not deflect the blade sideways. This means th at the guide
bar must be parallel to the blade, or square with the
table.
SCREW

1. Remove the blade guard, cover, blade, and the upper
guide assembly.
2.

Lower
1-3/4"

the guide bar until
from the table.

Hold

If the bar s not square with the table, lock the guide
bar and oosen the four screws in the guide bar
support
witl_ a 3/16"
setscrew wrench
To reach the

a square

lower
wheel

left screw,
ouTwara.

the

the end

table

it wil

=s approximately

against

be necessary

the

guide

to tilt

6. Be sure to

INSTALLING

replace

SANDING

_//3/16'"

bar

SETSCREW
WRENCH

BAR

COMBINATION
SQUARE

the upper

NOTE:
'The holes in the guide bar support
than the screws. This allows the support
to
5. Move the guide bar until
then tighten the screws.

(4 Total}
/

are larger
be moved.

it is square with

the table,

the blade guard before

operation.

ATTACHMENT
,/

WARNING:
FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, TURN SWITCH
"OFF" AND ALWAYS REMOVE PLUG FROM POWER
SOURCE OUTLET BEFORE INSTALLING
SANDING
ATTACHMENT.
1. Remove
the blade guard,
alignment
screw.
2. Remove the cover
the blade.

the table

release the blade tension

and

the table

and remove

HEX. HD. SCREW

assembly.

Use a 7/16"

Loosen the setscrew that locks the lower thrust bearing,
ano move the bearing as far back as it will go. Retighten
setscrew
Loosen

the

two

K(O/)I

.UPPER
BLADE
GUIDE
ASSEMBLY

3, Remove
the upper blade guide
wrench to remove the screw.
4.

insert,

setscrews

that

lock the

lower

blade

guides. Spread them apart so that the end of each guide
is inside the holder. Retighten
setscrew.

6, Attach
the sanding platen to the guide bar with
the
same screw that held the upper blade guide assembly.
Do not tighten the screw at this time.
On the smooth side of the sanding belt, you will find a
"directional
arrow".
The belt must run in the direction
of

this

arrow

so that

the

splice

does not

7. Place the belt on the wheels and
knob until
the pointer
points
to
upper wheel by hand a few times to
belt is tracking
properly
and is not

come

apart,

tighten
the tension
SAND.
Rotate
the
make sure that the
rubbing the guides.

8, Loosen the guide bar lock screw and
the sanding
platen below the table.

lower

the end

PLATEN

SANDING

ICENTER

OF SLOT

I
9. Locate among the
flat head machine
and Iockwasher.

loose parts, the alignment
plate,
a
screw 6-32 x 7/16",
a small hex nut

TABLE

_0, Attach
the alignment
plate to the insert so that the end
of the alignment
plate is in the center of the slot in the
insert.

Place

the

insert

in the

opening

in the

table.

iNSERT

SCREW
_
i

[

__[:::::::_

LOCKWASHER

_.N

PLATEN

;ANDING
BELT
U T _...//A

PLATE
LI G N M E NT

SANDING
BE LT
AND PLATEN
11.

Hotd a square on the table against
platen.

12. Tighten
the hex.
the guide bar.
13.

Replace

head

screw which

the sandinc3 belt

holds

the platen

and

COMBINATION

the cover.

WARNING:
FOR YOUR
OWN SAFETY,
DO NOT SAND
IRON
OR STEEL BECAUSE
THE SPARKS
COULD
IGNITE
THE
SAWDUST
INSIDE
YOUR
BAND
SAW.

SQUARE

basic band saw/sander

BASIC BAND SAW/SANDER

operation

OPERATION

A band saw is basically a "curve
capable of doing inside cutting.

cutting"

machine.

It is no_

Your Craftsman
Band Saw/Sander
is no_ only capable of
the usual band saw operations,
out it can he converted
into
a sander as well. You can finish wood, certain compositions
and plastics and non-ferrous
metals.
It is also used for stra ght-line
crosscutting,
ripping, mitering,
and resawing.

cutting
beveling,

operations
compound

such as
cutting,

SAWING
WARNING: ADJUST
THE WORKPIECE.

THE UPPER GUIDES

TO CLEAR

2. The smallest

1. Use both hands while feeding the work into the blade.
Hold the workpiece
firmly against the table. Use gentle
pressure,
and do not force the work, but allow the blade
to cut.

BLADE

BLADE
StZE

SELECTION

GUIDE

FOR

MINIMUM

CIRCLE

SANDING
The sanding
belt cuts very
scraps of wood
first
before
actual workpiece.

rapidly.
Practice
with
some
you attempt
to sand your

1. Press the workpiece
gently
against
the sanding
and keep moving it until the edge is smooth.

diameter

that can be cut out is determined

by the width
of the blade.
blade will cut a minimum
1-1/2".
CSee Chart)

belt,

For example,
a 1/4"
wide
diameter
of approximately

CUTTING

maimtenamce
WARNING:
FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, TURN SWITCH
"OFF"
AND REMOVE PLUG FROM POWER SOURCE
OUTLET BEFORE
MAINTAINING
OR LUBRICATING
YOUR BAND SAW,

GENERAL

ON-OFF

SWITCH

t__o o_3.

MAINTENANCE

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.

POWER CORD
A

E
GREE

Do not allow pitch to accumulate
on the table, the insert, the
guides or the thrust
bearings.
Clean them with
Craftsman
Gum and Pitch Remover.
CAUTION:
Do not immerse
the
thrust bearings.
Apply a thin coat of automobile-type
the wood slides easily while cutting.

wax on the table

MOTOR
MAaNTENANCE
LUBRtCATRON

AND

GROUND
WIRING

I. The bearings, }n both end shieJds of the motor, have been
lubricated at the factory with correct lubricant.No other
requires lubrication.

2. Re-lubricate motor bearings in accordance
with the
instructions on the nameplate. Be sure to wipe off dirtor
gritifpresent around oilhole caps toprevent any possibility
of foreign material contaminating the oilwicks that supply
the bearings with oil.Use a good grade of medium weight
mineral oil,such as automobile engine oil,SAE 20.
3. If disassembly of the motor is necessary, it should be
returned
to your nearest Sears retail or mail-order
store in
order to prevent
voiding the guarantee.

RECOMMENDED

of this

Cat,

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

No.

9-22213
9-22236
9-2222!

9-22222,

Miter Gauge
..................................
Hold-Down
Clamp for Miter Gauge
.............
Stop-Rods
for Miter Gauge
.....................
Rip Fence .....................................
Blades and Sanding
Belts ...................
Circle Cutting Attachment
......................
Table Extension
...............................
Speed Reducer
................................
Power Tool Know How Handbooks
Radial Saw
....................................
Table Saw
.....................................

9-29929
9-29928
9-29924
9-23433
See Catalog
9-24301
9-24302
9-23896

The above recommended
accessories
are current
available at the time this manual was printed.

cannot

be reg,;fated

NOTE: Motors used on wood-working
tools are particularl
susceptible
to the accumulation
of sawdust and wood chip
and should
be blown
out or "vacuumed'"
frequently
t,
prevent
interference
with
normal
motor ventilation
an,
proper
operation
of the centrifugally-operated
startin,
switch.

ACCESSORIES

Steel Leg Set
.................................
Caster Set ..........................

motor

Every effort should be made to prevent
foreign
materia
from entering
the motor When operated under condition
likely to permit accumulations
of dust, dirt, or waste withll
the motor, a visual inspection
ehou#d be made at frequef_
intervals.
Accumulations
of dry dust can usually be b_ow_
out successfully.

8tern
Stand

GROUND
DIAGRA,"_

so that

NOTE:
The speed
changed.

Floor

_ MOTOR

_ET

When the tires become worn they should be replaced. When
replacing
the tires, stretch
them around the wheels butdo not
glue them onto the wheels.

part of the motor

_J uG,r

9.2917
9-2918
and were

trouble shooting
WARNING:
FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, TURN SWITCH "OFF" AND REMOVE
SOURCE OUTLET BEFORE TROUBLE SHOOTING YOUR BAhiD SAW/SANDER.
TROUBLE

PROBABLE

Blade does not run in the
approximate center of the

Blade

does not run in the

approximate
center of the
lower wheel,
Band Saw slows down when
cutting.

1. Not

tracking

1. Lower

CAUSE

properly.

wheel not

correctly

pivots

3, Cutting

too

4. Dull

REMEDY
1. Adjust
tracking,
see Assembly
"Installing
the Blade."

positioned

1. Rep0siLion

shaft.

Section,

1. Belt too loose.
2. Motor

PLUG FROM POWER

1. Adjust
in motor

base.

small a radius.

belt

see Assembly

the Blade."

tension,

see Assembly

Section,

"Attaching
Belt Guards."
2, Tighten
motor base clamp screws. See
Assembly Section,
"Motor
Installation".
3. Stop feeding, and back up the material
slightly,
4. Replace

blade.

the wheel,
"1 nstalling

Section,

until the band saw speeds up.
blade.

Blades breaking,

Blade dulls too

1, Too much tension.

quickly.

1. Adjust
tension. See Getting To Know
Your Band Saw/Sander,
"3 Tension
Scales."

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

2, Use correct
cutting technique.
See Basic
Band Saw/Sander
Operation
Section.

1. Blade guides

1, Adjust

set too close

to teeth.

upper

Assembly

TROUBLE

SHOOTING

and

Section

lower blade guides.
"installing

See

the Blade."

-- MOTOR

MOTE: 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 centrifugallyoperated starting switch.

TROUBLE
Excessive

noise.

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 reduchon
of 19% in
maximum
of which

PROBABLE CAUSE

REMEDY

1. Motor.

1. Circuit
lights,
other

Have motor checked
oy qualified
service
technician.
Repa=r service is available
at
your nearest
Sears store.
overloaded

with

appliances
motors.

2, Undersize

wires

1. Do not use other appliances
same mrcuit when using the

and

or circu=t

2, Increase wire sizes, or reduce
length
of wiring.
See "Motor
Specifications
and Electrical
Requirements"
section.

too long.
3. General
overloading
power company
facilities.

or motors
saw.

3. Request

a voltage

corn ;)any.

power output
the motor is

capable,
and a reduction
of 20% in voltage causes
a reduction
of 36% in
maximum
power output.)

check

from

the

power

TROUBLE

TROUBLE
Motor starts siow{y
or faiJs to come up
to full speed.

SHOOT_NG

PROBABLE
t. Low voltage
trip relay.
2. Windings
or open.

1. Motor

will

REMEDY

not

burned

1. Request

out

not

cooling.
{Air
restricted

1. Burned

switch

contacts

1, Starting
switch
operating.

repaired

3. Have relay

replaced.

1. Feed

slower

work

from

the power

company.

or replaced.

into

blade.

to provide
normal
air
motor,
and Lubrication"
section

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

(due to extended
hold-in
periods
caused
by tow line voltage,
etc.)
2. Shorted
capacitor
3, Loose or broken
connections.

Motor stalls
(resulting in blown
fuses or tripped
circuit breakers).

check

2. Clean out sawdust
circulation
through
See "Maintenance

through
motor due to
sawdust,
accumulating
inside of saw).

Starting switch in
motor will not
operate.

voltage

2, Have motor

overloaded.

2. Improper
circulation

(Cont.)

CAUSE

3. Starting
relay
operating.

Motor overheats.

-- MOTOR

not

2. Voltage
too low to permit
motor to reach operating
speed.
3. Fuses or circuit
breakers
do not have sufficient

2. Have

capacitor

3. Have

wiring

checked

1. Have

switch

replaced.

2. Request

3. Install

tested

voltage

proper

and
and

check

size fuses

replace

if defective,

repaired,

from

the power

or circuit

company.

breakers.

capacity.

Frequent opening of
fuses or circuit
breakers.

1. Motor

overloaded.

1. Feed

work

2. Fuses or circuit
breakers
do not have sufficient
capacity.

2. Install

3. Starting
switch
not
operating
(motor
does
not reach speed).

3. Have switch

slower

proper

into blade.

size fuses

replaced.

or circuit

breakers.

CRAFTSMAN

12-INCH

BAND

SAW/SANDER,

MODEL

113.243300

& 113.243311

"tO
Q
_o

/
SEE FIGURE
FOR
EXPLODED
VIEW

\
/

45 _.I._

CRAFTSMAN

12-iNCH

BAND

SAW/SANDER,

Always

order by Part Number

FIGURE

PART
NO.

IKEY

NO.

69069
41815
38524
37158
41711
STD315228
69028
41812
10
11
12
13
14
15

16
17
18
19
20
21
22

Frame

with

Trim

Screw, Self-Locking
Ring, Retaining
5/8
Washer,
Spring
Bearing,
Ball
Wheel,
Upper Drive
Ring, Internal
Retaining
1-3/8
Key, Switch
Clip
*Bearing,
Ball
Ring, Interna! Retaining
1-11/16
*Screw,
Type "'T" 10-32 x 1/2
*Key, Square 3/16
x 1-1/4
*Screw,
Set, 5/16-18
x 1/2, Soc. Hd., Cup Pt.
tPulley,
1/2 V Groove, 5" x 5/8 Bore,
Keyed with Set Screw
Clip, "S '"
Guard, Belt
tBelt,
"V" Type, 1/2 x 52
fPulley,
1/2 V Groove, 2-1/2"
x 5/8 Bore,
Keyed with Set Screw

60256
69085
STD315238
38884
STD601105
STD580104
STD503105
STD328052
60255
60252
STD204520
STD328022
69184
60254
69183
60253

Bracket,
Mounting
Bracket, Support
Motor (Model
113.243311
Support,
Belt Guard

*Standard
?Stock

DESCRIPTION
Cover,
Tire

Hardware

Item -

Item -- May be secured

through

113.243300

& 113.243311

-- not by Key Number

1 PARTS

LiST

KEY
NO.

PART
NO.

25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46

i453068
i69084
;STD541031
STD522503
69023
65013
69004
STD601103
i69078
_69059
69058
69025
60272
_37887
_60096
37911
69062
133427

169005
STD551106
STD541006
69037
69185
69139
69140
69141

Only)

May Be Purchased

MODEL

DESCRiPTiON
*Screw,
5/16-18
x 3/4, Sems, Hex, Hd.
Foot, Frame
*Nut, Square, 5/16-18
*Screw,
Truss Hd., Slotted
1/4-20
x 3/8
Spacer, Bearing
Elbow
Clamp, Tube
*Screw,
Pan Hd. 10-32 x 3/8
Gasket, Foam
Wheel,
Lower Drive
Shaft, Lower Wheel
Lens
tBlade,
Band Saw, 1/4 x 80
tWrench,
Hex., "L", 1/8
fWrench,
Hex., "L', 5/32
tWreneh,
Hex, "L", 3/16
Platen, Sanding
*Screw,
Flat Hd., 6-32 x 7/16
Plate, Sanding Alignment
*Lockwasher,
No. 6
*Nut, Hex., 6-32
tBelt, Sanding,
1/2 x 80
Owner's
Manual
(Not Illustrated)
Bag Asm.
Bag Asm.
Bag Asm.

Loose
Loose
Loose

Parts
Parts
Parts

(Not Illustrated)
(Not Illustrated)
(Not Illustrated)

Locally.

the Hardware

Department

of most Sears or Simpsons-Sears

Retail

Sto_es or Catalog

Order

Houses.

CRAFTSMAN

12-INCH

BAND

SAW/SANDER,

MODEL

113.243300

& 113.243311

FOR WIRING DIAGRAM
SEE PAGE 26
67

=0
Q

I
I
[

44\
O'

12
13
14

I
18

7i \

FIGURE 2

"_"'"_

CRAFTSMAN

12-INCH

BAND

SAW/SANDER,
FIGURE

PART
NO.

KE_
NO
1
2
3
4
5
6
7

STD522503
60386
63266
69031
30613
STD600803
60321
8
STD502502
9
69042
10 69099
69100
69021
STD541037
69077
69072
STD551037
i38724

i69070
iSTD551!31
!9416187
!69029
ISTD572507
69068
41426
69022
69019
69089
!STD533725
i69057
ISTD541625
ISTD651025
i60323
69094
69063
69024
60190

*Standard
tStock

Hardware

Item

DESCR

Wheel

*Bolt, Carriage,
Trunnion

Tension
3/8-16

x 2-1/2

_Nut, Wing 1/4-20
*Washer,
9/32
x 5/8 x 1/16
Screw, Truss Hd., !/4-20
x 1
Table
Insert, Table
Pin, Lower Guide Support
Screw, Self-Locking,
5/16-18
x 3,/8

Item

-- May Be Purchased

-_ May be secured

through

2 PARTS

113.243300

& 113.243311

LiST
KEY
NO.

IPTION

*Screw,
Hex Hd., Type "'T', 1/4-20
x 3/8
Washer,
Plain, 15/32
x 1-3/8
x 3/64
Bushing
Knob Assy., Tension Adjustment
Clamp, Cord
*Screw,
Pan Hd, Type "'T'" 8-32 x 3/8
Screw, Thumb 5/16-18
x 1-1/2
*Screw,
Set, 1/4-20
x 1/4 Sec. Hd., FI. Pt.
Sleeve, Thrust Bearing
Knob Assy., Thrust Adjustment
Knob Assy., Guide Adjustment
Pin, Trunnion
*Nut, Hex. 3/8-16
Spacer
Wrench
*Washer,
Plain, 3/8 x 1-1/8
x 7/64
Pointer, Tilt
Frame Assy., (Incl. Key Nos. 12 & 35)
*Lockwasher,
Ext. 5/16
*Screw,
Hex, Hd., 5/16-18
x 3/4
Bumper,
Upper Wheel
*Pin, Roll 1/4 x 3/4
Guide Assy., Fulcrum
(Includes
Key No. 22)
Bracket, Upper Wheel
Support
Rod, Upper Wheel Guide
Spring,
Pointer

MODEL

37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
68
59
60
61
62
63
64
65
66
67
68
69
70
71
72
73
74

PART
NO.
69039
69045
STD561031
STD581031
STD502503
STD502505
STD512505
STD315505
69038
STD522508
STD551125
69041
STD601103
69044
69043
69035
216278
69036
69034
62295
30682
STD551225
STD522512
STD372252
69014
STD551208
STD510802
69009
STD600603
STD661206
447845
69010
60257
69082
69026
STD375006
69027
67073

DESCRIPTION
Guide, Blade
Guide, Lower Blade
*Washer,
5/16 x 9/16
*Ring, Retaining,
5/16
*Screw,
Soc. Hd. Cone
*Screw,
Set, 1/4-20
x
*Screw,
Mach., 1/4-20
*Bearing,
Ball
Guide, Upper Blade
*Screw,
Mach., 1/4-20
*Lockwasher,
1/4
Support,
Upper Blade
*Screw,
Pan Hd., Type
Guard
Knob, Upper Guide
Bar, Guide

x 1/16
Pt. 1/4-20
x 1/4
3/4, Soc. Hd., FI. Pt.
x t/2,
Pan Hd.

x 7/8,

"'T'" 10-32

Department

of most Sears or Simpsons-Sears

Retai{

x 5/16

*Screw,
Soc. Hd. Cap, 1/4-20
× 1/2
Support,
Guide Bar
Spring,
Guide Bar
Spacer
*Nut, Speed
* Lockwasher,
External Tooth 1/4
*Screw,
Pan Hd., 1/4-20
x lq/4
*Bulb, Light 116/1 26V, 25 Watt, Db!.
Socket,
Light
*Lockwasher,
No. 8
*Screw,
Pan Hd., 8-32 x 1/4
Relief Strain
*Screw,
Pan Hd. 5-32 x 3/8
*Lockwasher,
Int. 6
Screw,
Pan Hd. Type "T",
Box Assy., Switch
Switch,
Locking
Gasket, Switch Box
Cord Assembly
*Connector,
Wire, 14-18
Outlet
Relief,

1/4-20

Assembly
Strain

Locally.

the Hardware

Hex. Hd.

Stores or Catalog

Order

Houses.

x 3/8

CRAFTSMAN

12-tNCH

BAND

SAW/SANDER,

3 ---'--e

MODEL

el'_'--"

113.243300

/,-'7

/'/7

SUPPUED
Key
, No,
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10

FIGURE
MODEL

WiTH

Part

3
113.243311

No,

Description

62614

Leg
t'Screw,

60314
STD541025

Truss Hd,

f'Nut,
Hex 1/420
t*Lockwasher,
1/4

STD551225
68060

Channel,
Stiffener,

68059
62615
68061
STD541050
803835

Stiffener,

End

Support,

Motor

Hex Hd

Leveling

Foot,
'Bag

FOR

1/4-20
External

1/2-13

of Loose Parts

MOUNTING

TOOL

& MOTOR

STD523110

t'Screw,

STD551131

t*Lockwasher,

STD541231
STD551031

f'Nut,
Hex Jam 5!16-18
t'Washer,
11i32x11/16xl/16

STD532507

t'Bolt,

Hex Hd. 5/1 6-18

Hardware

Item

All

Conta=ned

In Loose

x 1

Ext. 5/16

Carriage

Standard
Parts

x 5/8

Support
Side

f_Nut,

69097
HARDWARE

ONLY

5/16-18

x 3/4

May Be Purchased

Parts

Bag

Locally

& 113.243311

CRAFTSMAN

12-iNCH

BAND

SAW/SANDER,

MODEL

113.243300

& 113.243311

NOTE:
ANY ATTEMPT TO REPAIR THIS MOTOR
MAY CREATE A HAZARD UNLESS
REPAIR IS DONE BY QUALIFIED
SERVICE TECHNICIAN.
3

REPAIR SERVICE IS AVAILABLE
AT YOUR NEAREST SEARS STORE.

FIGURE
SUPPLIED
Key
No.

4-MOTOR
PART NO. 69183
WiTH
MODEL
113.243311
ONLY
Part
No.

60306

Description
Screw,

8-32

x 3/8,

Cutting,
Slotted,
Hd.
Cover, Terminal

64088
64258

Cord with

Thread
Serrated

Plug

TERMINAL

MOTOR

GREEN

CONNECTIONS

WARNING:
FOR
YOUR
OWN
SAFETY,
NEVER
CONNECT
PLUG TO POWER SOURCE
OUTLET UNTIL
ALL ASSEMBLY
STEPS ARE COMPLETED.

iNTERNAL'
LOCKWASHER

1. Open motor connector
box cover located on left end of
motor (viewed
from rear of saw) using a flat blade
screwdriver.
2. Remove

GREEN

SCREW

and

Iockwasher

and

insert

screw through
round metal terminal
on the end of the
GREEN wire of power cord with tockwasher
between
terminal
and motor frame. (See illus.)
3. Reinsert
securely.

GREEN

SCREW

in the threaded

hole.

Tighten
-TO

4. Insert terminal
marked
T4 on
seated.

end of WHITE wire on spade terminal
the motor.
Push terminal
firmly
until

5. Insert terminal
marked
T1 on
seated.

end of BLACK wire on spade terminal
the motor.
Push terminal
firmly
until

GREEN
GREEN

WIRE
SCREW

STRAIN RELIEF
pOVE
TERMINAL

6. Close motor connector
box being sure that power cord is
seated in the largest strain relief groove, and tighten box
cover screws.

TO
T4

NOTE5

NOTES

SERVICE

Now

that

you

Saw!Sander
parts

should

or service,

Center

MODEL NO.
113.24330(}

have purchased

and

a need

simply

most

your
ever

contact

Sears,

12-Inch

exist

Band

for

repair

any Sears Service

Roebuck

Be sure to
call or visit.

provide

all

pertinent

The

number

your

and

Co.

stores.

facts

when

you

SAW ONLY

MODEL NO.
113.243311

model

Sander
will
be found
hand side of the saw.

SAW WITH LEGS
AND MOTOR

WHEN

HOW TO ORDER
REPAIR PARTS

ORDERING

GIVE

THE

PART

NUMBER

parts

Service

FOLLOWING

you
will
Parts

Sol(i

Part No. 69185

SEARS,

ROEBUCK

need

may
and

are

be electronically
Distribution

AND

CO.,

Form No. SP4922_2

Saw/

the

right-

ALWAYS

INFORMATION'
DESCRIPTION

NAME

OF ITEM

12-Inch

Band

be
most

not

Band

PARTS,

PART

listed
Center

a plate

REPAIR

MODEL NUMBER
113.243300
113.243311

All

12-Inch

ordered
Sears

stocked

from
stores.

locally,

transmitted
Center

Chicago,

for

Saw/Sander

any
If the

Sears
parts

your

order

to a Sears

Repair

handling.

IL.

60684
Printed

U.S.A.
in U.S.A.

6/87

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