Maintenance; Accessories - Craftsman 113.244530 Owner's Manual

maintenance
MOTOR/ELECTRICAL
Frequently vacuum or blow out any sawdust from the
motor.
I WARNING: If the power cord is worn, cut, or I
damaged in any way, have it replaced immedi-
I
ately,
WARNING: To avoid fire or electrocution,
reassemble electric parts with only approved
service parts. Reassemble exactly as originally
assembled.
LUBRICATION
All of the BEARINGS are permanently lubricated:
They require no further lubrication.
REPLACING MOTOR BRUSHES
The carbon brushes that come with this saw are
designed to give long service life. When one of both
brushes become shorter than 1/4", replace both
brushes.
1. Remove the brush cap using a 1/4" flat blade
screw-driver.
NOTE: The brushes are spring loaded and may
push against the cap as it releases.
2. Install the new brush assembly and reinstall the
brush cap.
3. Use the cap to push the spring and brass end of
the assembly into the rectangular hole as the cap
is tightened. Be sure that the brush cap is fully
seated in the brush holder.
4. Repeat the procedure for the other brush.
INSTALLING TIMING BELT
1. Open the front cover of the saw by pulling forward
on the finger hold located on the left side of the
band saw.
2. Use an 8mm socket to loosen the three motor nuts
as shown.
3. Rotate the motor in a clockwise direction and place
the replacement timing belt around the motor pul-
ley and drive pulley as shown.
4. Rotate the motor in a counter-clockwise direction
to apply tension to the timing belt (see step 5). Re-
tighten the three motor nuts.
5. Test belt tension by placing fingers on either side
of the belt and squeeze. There should be about
1/4" give to the belt.
NOTE: Excessive tightness on pulley belt may
cause increased noise and over load motor.
Excessive looseness on pulley belt may cause belt
to fail prematurely.
6. Close the front cover of the saw.
Motor
Nuts
Brush
Brush Cap
Rotate
Timing
Belt
sears recommends the following accessories
Sears may recommend other accessories not listed in
manual.
See your nearest Sears Store for other accessories.
Do not use any accessory un!ess you have received
andread complete instructions for its use.
Item Cat. No.
Miter Gauge ................................................... 9-24214
Blades (56-7/8" length)............................ See Catalog
Leg Set .......................................................... 9-22244
Power Tool Handbook .................................... 9-29117
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