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SAVE THIS MANUAL
FOR FUTURE
REFERENCE
SEARS
owners
manual
MODEL NO.
113.244513
Serial
Number
Model and serial
number may be found
at the right-hand side
of the frame.
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You should record both
model and serial
place
number in a safe
for future use.
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BAND SAW
CAUTION:
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Read GENERAL and
assem bly
ADDITIONAL SAFETY
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Sold AND Chicago, IL. 60684 U.S.A.
by SEARS, ROEBUCK CO.,
Part No. SP5100
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BAND SAW ON CRAFTSMAN FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY fails due to a defect in purchase, this Craftsman Band Saw year lrom the date of lf within one it, free of charge. Sears will repair material or workmanship, THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CONTACTING IS AVAILABLE BY SIMPLY WARRANTY SERVICE THE UNITED STATES. THROUGHOUT CENTER/DEPARTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES. THIS PRODUCT IS USED APPLIES ONLY WHILE THIS WARRANTY from you rights which vary gives you legal rights, and may also have other This
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additional safety instructions for band saw Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert, d. Do not do layout, assemble, or set up work on and knowing how your band saw works. the table while the saw is running. h Wear safety goggles (not glasses) that comply BEFORE USING THE SAW: with ANSI 287.1 (shown package). on Using any power tool can result in foreign objects berng WARNING: TO AVOID MISTAKES THAT COULD thrown into the eyes, which perma- can result in RESULT IN SER
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- point lf your saw makes an unfamiliar noise or if it 2. Make sure the blade teeth downward vibrates excessively, stop immediately. Turn the toward the table. saw off . Remove switch key and unplug the saw. guides and 3. Make sure the blade tracking Do not restart until finding and correcting the properly thrust bearings are adjusted. problem. adjust blade 4. Always check and correctly h Avoid awkward hand oositions where a sudden tension. slip could cause a hand to move into the blade. min
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motor specifications and electrical requirements plug This machine is This requires a mating 3-conductor ground- designed to use, and is equipped with, a1725 ed type outlet as RPM motor. lt is wired for operation on 120 volts, shown. 60 Hz., (TOOL alternating current. MUST NOT BE CON- VERTED TO lf the you planning OPERATE ON 230 VOLT). outlet are to use for this power tool is prong of the two type, DO NOT REMOVE OR ALTER THE GROUNDING PRONG For replacement motor refer to oarts list in
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a- contents CONTENTS powERTooLWARRANTY.... Blade Guides. ........12 Adjusting Lower ..........2 ........13 Drive Belt Tension INSTRUCTIONS FOR GENERAL SAFETY .....13 AdjustingTable TOOLS ......2 POWER TO KNOW YOUR BAND SAW GETTING INSTRUCTIONS ADDITIONAL SAFETY Knob .......14 TensionAdjustment ..........3 FOR BAND SAW. ........14 Cover Knobs AND ELECTRICAL MOTOR SPECIFICATIONS .......14 Blade Guides ..... 5 REQUIREMENTS .......14 Tension Lock Knob CONTEN S..... 6 Bar Lock Knob . ..
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ITEM TABLE OF LOOSE PARTS OTY. A Basic saw assembly 1 B Owners Manual 1 c Saw Table assembly 1 D Bag Assembly Part #69181 Containing the following parts: Switch, Key .. I \t Nut, Wing 114-20. 1 --a12= 't Screw, Truss Hd. 114-20 x . 314. Washer 17164 x5/8 x 1/16 . .... 1 Washer 17164 x 47164 x 1/16 . . . 2 Indicator, Bevel . 1 Screw, Pan Cross 10-24 x 114. . 1 Insert, Table 1 Knob a . assembly MOUNTING BAND TO SAW WORKBENCH NOTE: Front two mounting bolts shou ld oe lf band saw is per
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: assembly 2. Securely clamp board to workbench using "C" clamps. NOTE: Supporting surface where band saw is mounted should be examined carefully after mounting to insure that no movement during use can result. lf any tipping or walking is noted, secure workbench or supporting surface before operating band saw. CLAMPING BANDSAW TO WORKBENCH The Band Saw can be clamped direcily to a workbench using two (2) "C" or more clamps on base of unit. WORKBENCH INSTALLING THE TABLE Apply a c
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pan Locate bevel indicator and 10-24x114 parts cross hd. screw in loose bag. o. Install bevel indicator and screw as shown v phillips using a screwdriver. NOTE: This unit comes with Band blade the Saw '10, installed, assembly p. "Tension- continues on ing the Blade." BAR GUIDE REPLACING THE BLADE tOCK KNOB UPPER GUIDE guide 1. Loosen the bar lock knob position and ASSEMBLY guide the upper assembly approximately one inch above the tab e and tighten lock knob. guard 2. Loosen the two
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ry assembly lower 9. two screws that secure the Loosen the 1/8". guides and separate them about blade :. 10. Loosen the screw holding the lower blade guide support and slide support all the way retighten toward the rear of the saw, and all screws. IENSION WHEEL WARNING: TO AVOID BEING SCRAPED SHOULD BLADE SUDDENLY UNCOIL, WEAR SAFETY GOGGLES AND CAREFULLY UNCOIL THE BLADE HOLDING IT AT ARMS LENGTH. 11. Place blade over the wheels with the the SIOT IN TABLE pointing downward toward the tab
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THE BLADE TRACKING before tracking knob must be tightened Tension blade. (clockwise) hand upper wheel by 1. Turn the remains in the approx- if the blade and check lf the blade moves of the tires. imate center you tires, while from the center of the away as follows: wheels, adjust are turning the set screw adjustment A. Turn the tracking (Turning 1/8" hex wrench. slightly with a tension wheel back the set screw moves the and forth.) the front of the lf blade moves toward B. t
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assembly NOTE: The upper and lower guides blade support keep from the blade and it twisting during opera- An tion. adjustment is necessary when blades are changed, replaced or installed for the first :. time. ASSEMBLY ADJUSTING UPPER BLADE GUIDE 1. lower screw on side of upper blade Loosen guide assembly and slide assembly forward guides front edge of the blade are until the GULLEI 1/32" from the GULLET of the approximately saw blade. Tighten screw. ADJUSTING UPPER BLADE GUIDES SAW 1. L
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DRIVE BELT TENSION DRIVE BELT TO AVOID INJURY DUE TO ACCI. WARNING: TOOL BEFORE DENTAL START, UNPLUG MAKING ADJUSTMENTS. has been set at the The tension on the drive belt use a 3/16" hex factory. lf adjustment is needed, cap screws. wrench to loosen upper and lower apply proper away f rom drive wheel to Pull motor while drive belt. Retighten cap screw tension to place. in holding motor ADJUSTING THE TABLE I 1. Replace blade guard on the upper assem- the bly and tighten screws, place
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band saw know getting to Your upper blade '1. bar lock knob . . . The knob . . . Tightening the 5. Guide Tension adjusting just clear the work- guide assembly should (clockwise) will increase the tension on knob upper piece while cutting. Always adjust the it (counter clockwise) blade. Loosening the guide bar by guide assembly and lock the (Tension lock knob will decrease the tension. guide knob before blade lock tightening the must be released). band saw turning on the frame by
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basic band saw operation 'curve A band saw is basically a cutting" mach- SA\/i KERI: ine lt is also used for straight-line cutting opera- such as cross cutting. rpptng, mitering, tions beveling, compound cutting. and resawing. lt is not capable doing inside cutting. of This band saw is designed to cut wood and products wood like only. pattern For general scroll cutting. follow the type lines by pushing and turning the workpiece at same Do not try to turn the workpiece the time. ','.rthout
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- maintenance TURN WARNING: FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, PLUG FROM SWITCH AND REMOVE "OFF'' MAINTAINING OR POWER OUTLET BEFORE - LUBRICATING YOUR BAND SAW. TIRES Pitch and sawdust that accumulate on the tires should be removed with a stiff brush or scraped piece off with a of wood. Do not use a sharp knife or any kind of solvent. worn they should be re- When the tires become put placed. replacing tires, a thin layer When the of the wheels of rubber cement on the outside Allow dry, then slide an
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troubleshooting TURN OWN SAFETY' FOR YOUR WARNING: PLUG FROM REMOVE AND SWITCH "OFF'' OR READJUSTING OUTLET BEFORE POWER SAW. YOUR BAND ALIGNING REMEDY PROBABLE CAUSE TROUBLE '1 parts before using Replace defective 1. On-Off switch. run. Defective Motor will not Saw again. motor cord. Band ective or Def Power Any attempt to repatr Sears Service. 2. Consult 2 t"4otor Defective. HAZARD unless motor may create a this qualif ied service techni- is done by a repair your at n
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