Specifications - Craftsman 351.214600 Operator's Manual

EXTENSION CORD LENGTH
Wire Size A.W.G.
Up to 50 f_ .................................. 16
NOTE: Using extension cords over 50 ft. long Is not
recommended.
Refer to Figures 4 - 13, pages 5-8.
The Craftsman 10" Tilting Head Band Saw features alu-
minum frame construction and a solid cast Iron table
surface to insure durability. It Is designed for cutting
hard and soft woods, as well as nonferrous metals and
plastics. Head of the saw tilts from 90° to 45 = while the
table remains in horizontal position for straight line
feeding of the matedal. The saw Is equipped with a
miter gauge for performing many different operations.
The built-in dust collection system helps to keep the
worksurface cleen. A convenient quick tensioning and
comprehensive trackJng mechanism makes blade
changing quick and easy.
SPECIFICATIONS
Depth of throat at 90 ° . ...................... 9¾"
Maximum depth of cut at 90*. .................. 5"
Depth of throat at 45 ° . ........ 7%" for 1" thick board
3" for 3" thick board
Maximum depth of cut at 45 _. ................. 33/_ "
Table size ........................... 133/_x 11%"
Table tilt ............................. 90 ° to 45 °
Wheel diameter ............................. 8"
Blade length .............................. 83%"
Blade range ........................ 63% - 63%_"
Blade width ............................. 1/,- _/."
Blade speed ......................... 3800 FPM
Overafl dimensions ............... 283/, x 161/sx 34"
Shipping weight .......................... 95 I_
Dust collection port ......................... 2'/_"
CAUTION: Always observe the following safety
precautions:
• Make sure that blade guides and thrust bearings are
positioned and adjusted correctty to prevent side-
ways and rearward movement of the blade, Adjust
upper guide to just clear workplece.
• Check to make sure blade is tensioned and I_acking
property. Do not over tension the blade In order to
prevent premature blade wear and breakage. Avoid
under tensioning to etiminate back and forth, side to
side blade movement as it outs.
• Use proper blade for the curing operation.
• After turning saw on, allow blade to come to full
speed before attempting any cutting operation.
• Support workplace properly and use a smooth
steady feed to guide work through the cut, Use push
sticks or push blocks when required,
• Keep hands away and out of line with moving parts,
• Atways wear eye protection.
REMOVING BLADE
WARNING: Disconnect bend saw from power source
when changing or adjusting blades, Wear leather groves
when handling band saw blades, Never wear gloves
when operating saw.
• Turn blade tensioning lever on the beck of the tooJ
clockwise all the way until it rocks in position to
release blade tension (see Figure 4).
Flgura 4 - Blade Tensioning Lever
• Releese two latches on the side of the tool and open
front dear,
• Remove table locking insert located in the front of
the table slot, take out the released blade arid
rep)aco with another blade.
INSTALLING BLADE
• Although many of the adjustments may not be altered
when blade is removed, every adjustment should be
checked prior to using a newly installed blade,
• Make sure blade teeth are pointing dawn towards
table. Turn blade inside out if necessary,
• Slip new blade into table slot and over the upper,
loWer and Idler blade wheels. Slide blade in betWeen
blade guards.
• Tension blade by turning blade tensioning taver
counterclockwise, as far as it wilt go {see Figure 4).
This is a spring loaded, tensioning mechanism and it
will auiomatlcally apply required teeslon to the blade.
• Close the front door and fasten latches,
• Install table insert.
• Track blade as described in the foflowing sections.
TRACKING BLADE
WARNING: Be very careful; improperly tracked blade
may spring out from wheels causing serious injury. Do
not perform tracking adjustment while band saw is
running.
• Disconnect bend saw from power source.