Craftsman 113.248340 Owner's Manual page 6

Motor Specifications and Electrical Requirements (continued)
Wire Sizes
The use of any extension cord will cause some loss of
power. To keep this to a minimum and to prevent over-
heating and motor bum-out, use the table below to deter-
mine the minimum wire size (A.W.G,) extension cord.
Use only 3-wire extension cords which have 3-prong
grounding type plugs and 3-pole receptacles which
accepts the tools plug,
CAUTION: For circuits that are farther away from I
electrical service box, the wire size must be I
increased proportionately in order to deliver ample J
voltage to the saw motor.
Length of the A.W.G.
Conductor
0 -25 Ft. 14
26 - 50 Ft. 12
Table of Contents
Warranty ........................................................................ 2
Safety Instructions For Band Saw ................................ 2
Safety Signal Words: ................................................ 2
Before Using The Saw: ............................................. 2
When Installing Or Moving The Saw: ....................... 2
Before Each Use: ...................................................... 2
Plan Your Work .......................................................... 3
Plan ahead to protect your eyes, hands, face.
and ears .................................................................. 3
Dress for safety ......................................................... 3
Plan the way you will hold the workpiece
from start to finish .................................................. 3
Before Leaving The Saw........................................... 4
Glossary Of Terms For Woodworking ........................... 4
Motor Specifications and Electrical Requirements ....... 5
Power Supply and Motor Specifications ................... 5
Motor Safety Protection ............................................ 5
Wire Sizes ................................................................. 6
Table of Contents .......................................................... 6
Unpacking and Checking Contents .............................. 7
Tools Needed ............................................................ 7
Unpacking .................................................................. 7
Table of Loose Parts ................................................. 8
List of Loose Parts in Bag ........................................ 9
Assembly .................................................................... 10
Attaching Leveling Feet .......................................... 10
Assembling Leg Set ................................................ 10
Attaching Leg Set ................................................... 11
Adjusting Leveling Feet ........................................... 11
Mounting The Motor ............................................... 12
Mounting the Belt Guard ......................................... 13
Mounting the Switch Box ........................................ 13
Mounting the Dust Chute ........................................ 13
Mounting the Table Trunnion .................................. 14
Mounting the Table ................................................. 14
Getting to Know Your Band Saw ................................ 15
Alignments and Adjustments ...................................... 16
Tilting the Table ...................................................... 16
Adjusting 90 ° Table Stop ........................................ 16
Changing Blades .................................................... 16
Adjusting Blade Tension ......................................... 17
Adjusting Blade Tracking ........................................ 17
Adjusting Upper Blade Guide Assembly ................. 17
Adjusting Upper Blade Guides and
Blade Support Bearing ......................................... 18
Adjusting Lower Blade Guides and
Blade Support Bearing ......................................... 18
Safety Instruction for Basic Band Saw Operation ....... 19
Basic Saw Operations ................................................ 2!
General Cutting ...................................................... 21
Circle Cutting .......................................................... 21
Maintenance ............................................................... 22
Tires ........................................................................ 22
Adjusting the upper blade guide travel ................... 22
General Maintenance ............................................. 22
Motor ...................................................................... 22
Lubrication .............................................................. 22
Sears recommends the following Accessories ........... 22
Troubleshooting-General ............................................ 23
Troubleshooting-Motor ................................................ 24
Repair Parts .......................................................... 26-29