Table Of Contents - Craftsman 113.248212 Owner's Manual

FULLONE
YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN BAND SAW
If within one year from the date of purchase, this Craftsman Saw fails due to a defect in material
or workmanship, Searswillrepairit, free ofcharge.
WARRANTYSERVICEtS AVAILABLE BYSIMPLYCONTACTING THE NEARESTSEARSSERVICE
CENTER/DEPARTMENT T HROUGHOUT THE UNITEDSTATES.
Thiswarrantyapplies only whilethis productis used in the UnitedStates,
Thiswarrantygivesyou specificlegalrights,andyou may also haveotherrightswhichvaryfrom
stateto state,.
Sears_
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Estates,
IL 60179
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Sectton Tttle Page Number
Safety Instructions for Band Saw ............................................ 2
Glossary of Terms for Woodworking .............................. 6
Electrical Connections ................................................................. 6
General Information .............................................................................. 8
Model Description ..................................................................... 8
Unpacking and Checking Contents .................................. 8
Assembly and Alignment ......................................................... 11
Assembling Leg Set ......................................................... 1!
Adjusting Leveling Feet ..................................................... 13
Attaching the Handwheel .............................................. 13
Mounting the Motor .................................................................. 14
Connecting the Motor _ ............................................................. 17
Selecting Blade Speed ................................................. 18
Recommended Speed Settings ...................................... 18
Changing Speed Settings ................................................... 18
Attaching Trim Caps ................................................................ 18
Getting to Know Your Band Saw ..................................... 19
Installing the Blade .................................................................. 20
Aligning the Blade and
Blade Guide Assemblies .................................................... 22
Mounting the Front Table ................................................ 24
Squaring the Blade to the Table .......................................... 26
Adjusting Front Table .............................................................. 26
Safety Instructions
SAFETY SIGNAL WORDS
DANGER: means if the safety information is not fol-
lowed someone will be seriously injured or killed
WARNING: means if the safety information is not
followed someone could be seriously injured or killed.
CAUTION: means if the safety information is not fol-
lowed someone might be injured
Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert
and knowing how your band saw works. Read this
manual to understand this saw,
Location and Function of Controls ............................... 2 7
On-Off Switch ............................................................. 27
Tilting Head for Bevel Cut ................................................ 27
Adjusting Bevel Lock Knob .............................................. 27
Basic Band Saw Operation .................................................... 28
Circle Cutting .............................................................................. 31
Sawdust Collection .................................................................. 31
Installing Sanding Attachment ...................................... 32
Installing the Sanding Belt .............................................. 32
Installing 1/16" Blade and
Blade Guides ............................................................................ 33
Scrolling ..................................................................................... 34
Recommended Accessories .............................................. 36
Maintenance .................................................................................. 36
Trouble Shooting - All Models ......................................... 37
Trouble Shooting - Motor .................................................. 38
Parts Lists ................................................................................................ 40
Drive Assembly ..................................................................... 40
Base Components .............................................................. 42
Bevel Drive and Motor Mount
Assembly Parts ..................................................... 44
Leg Set ................................................................................ 46
BEFORE USING THE SAW:
for Band Saw
Assembly and alignrnent, (See pages 11 - 18)
, Learn the use and function of the ON-OFF switch,
bevel handwheel, bevel lock knob, blade guides,
backup bearings, guide bar lock knob, and blade
guard (See page 19 .)
• Review and understanding of all safety instructions
and operating procedures in is manual
• Review of the maintenance methods for this saw,
(See page 36.)
Read the following WARNING labels found on the front
of the saw:
WARNING: To avoid mistakes that could cause
serious, permanent Injury, do not plug the saw In
until the following steps are completed.
t Read men_e] before using saw 5. Do nat remove tammed cutoff pieces until 9, Turn power off and walt for biade 1ostop
2 Wear safely goggles that meet ANSi blade has stopped, before adjusting or servicing
Z87o1 standards 6. Maintain proper adjustment of blade tension, 10, Malnlaln 1116 inch maximum distance
3. Be sure blade Is Installed with teelh blade guides, and thrust beadngs between table and sanding belt,
pointing down. 7 Ad|usl uppor guide to just clear the wosd
4. Keep lingers away frQm the moving blade. 8, Hold workplace firmly against the labla_