Unpacking And Checking Contents; Tools Needed - Craftsman 113.244512 Owner's Manual

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CONTENTS
POWER TOOL WARRANTY .................... 2
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR
POWER TOOLS .............................. 2
ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
FOR BAND SAW ............................. 3
MOTOR SPECIFICATIONS AN D ELECTRICAL
REQUIREMENTS ............................. 5
UNPACKING AND CHECKING CONTENTS ..... 6
ASSEMBLY
Mounting Band Saw to Workbench ............ 7
Clamping Band Saw to Workbench ............ 8
Installing the Table ........................... 8
Installing the Blade .......................... 9
Tensioning the Blade ........................ 10
Tracking the Blade .......................... 11
Adjusting the Table Square to Blade ......... 11
Adjusting Upper Blade Guide
Assembly .................................. .12
Adjusting Upper Blade Guides ............... 12
Adjusting Upper Thrust Bearing ............. 12
Adjusting Lower Blade Guide
Assembly .................................. 12
Adjusting Lower Blade Guides ............... 12
Drive Belt Tension .......................... 13
Adjusting Table ............................. 13
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR BAND SAW
Tension Adjustment Knob ................... 14
Cover Knobs ................................ 14
Blade Guides ............................... 14
Tension Lock Knob ......................... 14
Guide Bar Lock Knob ....................... 14
Table Lock Knobs ........................... 14
Bevel Scale ................................. 14
On-Off Switch .......... -.................... 14
BASIC BAND SAW OPERATION
Sawing ..................................... 15
MAINTENANCE .............................. 16
Lubrication ................................. 16
RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ............. 16
TROUBLESHOOTING ........................ 17
REPAIR PARTS .............................. 18
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TOOLS NEEDED
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COMBtNA-fION SQUARE
MEDIUM SCREWDRIVER
#2 PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER
1/2 INCH WRENCH
WARNING: FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, NEVER
CONNECT PLUG TO POWER SOURCE OUTLET
UNTIL ALL ASSEMBLY STEPS ARE COMPLETE,
AND YOU HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE
SAFETY AND OPERATIONAL INSTRUCTIONS.
Model 113.244512 Band Saw is shipped complete
in one carton.
Separate all parts from packing materials and
check each item with illustration and "Table of
Loose Parts". Make certain all items are account-
ed for, before discarding any packing material.
HEX WRENCH
118& 3/16
If any parts are missing, do not attempt to
assemble the band saw, plug in the power cord,
or turn the switch on until the missing parts are
obtained and installed correctly.
COMBINATIONSQUAREMUST BETRUE
DRAW LIGHT
LINE ON BOARD
ALONG THIS EDGE _.._. _ /
l'i l
SHOULDBE NO GAPOROVERLAPHEREWHEN
SQUARE IS FLIPPED OVER tN DOTTED POSITION
STRAIGHTEDGEOF
BOARD3/4" THICK
THIS EDGEMUST BE
PERFECTLY STRAIGHT
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