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Sold by SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., Chicago,
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Part No, SP5492
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- Page 1 ManuQi._, Save This For Future Reference owners MODEL NO. 115o244500 10-1NCH BAND Serial Number Model and serial numbers may be found on the back of the saw. You should record both model and serial number a safe place for future use, FOR YOU SAFETY: READ ALL...
- Page 2 FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN BAND SAW If within one year from the date of purchase, this Craftsman Band Saw fails due to a defect materia! or workmanship, Sears will repair it, free of charge. WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY SIMPLY CONTACTING THE NEAREST SEARS SERV- iCE CENTER/DEPARTMENT THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES.
- Page 3 If any part is missing, bent, or broken in any way, or Dress for safety. any electrical part doesn't work properly, turn the saw off and unplug the saw. REPLACE damaged, miss- WEAR YOUR ing, or failed parts before using the saw again. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE.
- Page 4 Before free_,ng any iammed materiah P_an the way you will hold tt_e wo_kpiece from start to fin{sh, - rum _w_tch 'OFF'L DO no_ hand _o!d o_ece_; so sma_ ma_ your fingers • Remove sw_tch key writ gO u:}der ttse b_ade cJar(_ [_se Hgs or ti×tures - { Jnp_ug the saw.
- Page 5 re@tot specifications and e ectrica 8quirem÷nts This machine is designed to use, and is equipped with, his Dug requires a mating 3-conductor ground6_ typ_ out{or as shown. a 1725 RP_ motor, tt is wired for operation on 120 volts, 60 Hz., alternating current. (TOOL MUST NOT If the outlet you are planning to use for this power tool BE CONVERTED TO OPERATE ON 230 VOLT).
- Page 6 contents POWER TOOLWARRANTY....Adiusting the Blade Guides and Back.Up Bearing ..........SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS FOR BAND SAW, ..2 Final Tabie Assembly ........... GLOSSARY OF TERMS FOR WOODWORKING ..4 Aligning the Tab!e Square to the Blade ....12 MOTOR SPECIFICAT ON..>...
- Page 7 _TEf_ TABLE OF LOOSE PARTS ..% Basic saw assembly ......Owners Manual ......... Saw Table ....:...... Loose Parts Bag Containing the following parts: Key Switch ........Wing Nut IJ4-20 ......... Screw, Truss Hd I/4-20 x 5/8 .... Wrench, Hex "L" 1/8 ......Bevei Indicator ........
- Page 8 assembly An alternate method of mounting s to fasten band -< 24" MIN. saw to a mounting board. The board should be of suf- ficient size to avoid tipping of saw while _n use. Any good grade of plywooe or chipboard with a 3/4" m_n_- mum thickness is recommended.
- Page 9 and unplug saw before removing or installing bJade. ARNMNG:Turn off saw, remove switch key 1, Loosen the upper slide lock knob and position the guide assembly about half way between the table and the frame. Tighten the lock knob. 2. Open the front cover of the saw by pulling forward on the finger hold !ocated on the !eft side of the band saw.
- Page 10 7. The upper wheel needs to be olaced _n its lowest Tension position. Locate the tension lock knob on the back of the saw and turn it counterclockwise Ca,ch approximately two turns. Lift the tension catch away from the teeth and move it to its lowest position.
- Page 11 WARNING: Turn off saw, remove switch and unplug before making any adjustme_°_ts. Tracking Adjustment Set Screw TRACKONG THE BLADE BBade tension must be properly adjusted before tracking the b_ade, !. Slowly turn, the upper wheet clockwise by hand and watch the btade on the tire. if the blade moves away from the center of the tire the tracking witl have to be adjusT, ed.
- Page 12 NOTE:Lettingthebladeteethhit the bladeguides whileusingthe bandsawwill ruintheblade.Theset of the teeth and the sharpenee edge of the teeth would be damaged. Proper adjustment of the upper and lower blade guide assemolies will prevent this from happening Blade 5. Adjust the b!ade guides last.
- Page 13 7. Locatethe bevelindicatorandt0-32 x 3/8"long panhead screw in loose parts bag. 8. Usea #2 phillips screwdriver to attachthe bevei indicatorto the backof the frame,in the smalI recessbelowtile trunnion, w iththe 10-32x 3/8" screw. 9.Alignthe bevel i ndicator w iththe "0"degreemark onthetrunnion andtighten thescrew INSTALLING THE HOSE CUP...
- Page 14 getting to know your band Frame 9 Wrench Holder Tension Catch Blade Guard 2 Upper Slide Lock Knob ; Tracking Adjustment Set Screw 5 Tension Lock Kr_ob Base 8 Cover Hinges 10 On-Off Switch 7 Sawdust Hose Clip Ejection 1 Blade Pert Guides Trunr...
- Page 15 Wrench HoQder.. Keeps 1/8" Hex "L" Wrench conveniently (ocated for blade guide adjustments, 10, ON-OFF SWITCH. The On-Off Switch has a lock- ing feature. THIS FEATURE IS INTENDED TO HELP PREVENT UNAUTHORIZED AND POSSI- BLY HAZARDOUS USE BY CHILDREN OTHERS. a.
- Page 16 Basic Saw Operations BEFORE EACH USE: • To avoid accidental blade contact, minimize blade breakage aria provide maximum blade support, inspect your saw. always adjust tne upper blade guide and blade guard to just clear the workpiece. DISCONNECT THE SAW, To avoid injury from acci- (]ental starting, unplug the saw turn the switch off •...
- Page 17 , Noiselevels varywidely. T oavoidpossible hear. WHENEVER _S F_U_N[NG° ingdamagewearearplugsor muffs whenusing yoursawforhoursata time. WARNING: Don't let _amiHa_itY (gai_led from • Fordustyoperations, weara dtJstmaskalong freq_ent use o_ yo_Jr ba_d ._.aw) cause a care _ withthesafety goggles less mistake, A ca_e_e-_s fraction of a second is erlough to cause a severe injury.
- Page 18 Kerr basic band saw operation Workpiece A band saw is basically a 'curve cutting" machine. It is also used for straight-line cutting operations such as cross cutting, ripping mitering, beveling, com- pound cutting, and resawing. It is not capable doing inside cutting, This band saw is designed to cut wood and wood like products only.
- Page 19 Clean them with Ground Screw Craftsman Gum and Pitch Remover, Apply a thin coat of automobile-type wax to the table top so the wood slides easily while cutting, Also apply wax to the inside surfaces of the trunnion. MOTOR!ELECTRQCAL Frequently vacuum or blow out any sawdust from the motor.
- Page 20 troubJeshootJng WARNING: For your own safety, turn switch "OFF", remove switch and remove plug from power outlet before readjusting atigning your band saw. REMEDY PROBABLE CAUSE TROUBLE 1 Rep!ace defective parts before using Motor will not run. Defective On-Off switch. Band Saw again.
- Page 21 repair parts FOR 10qNCH BAND SAW ti 3.244500 Aaways order by Part Number - Not by Key Number FIGURE FIGURE Key I Part Description Description No j __ No. , 60530 Scr Truss 1 4-20 × 58 Guard Biade j 820286 1817935 Table - Scr Pan HD TY TT...
- Page 22 FOR 10-INCH BAND SAW 113.244500 Always order by Part Number - Not by Key Number...
- Page 23 FOR 10qNCH BAN_AW 113.244500 Always order by Part Number - Not by Key Number FIGURE 1 Part Part Description ¢n Description STD502502 Screw Soc. Set 1/4-20 x !/4 820288 Pin Hinge 820272 STD541031 Nut, Hex 5/16-18 Spring Blade Tension Lockwasher 5/16 STD532525 STD551131 Bolt Crge 1/4-20 x 2-1/2...
- Page 24 SERVICE Now that you have purchased your 10nch Band should need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply contact Sears Service Center most Sears, Roebuck stores Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when you call or vist MODEL NO. lhe model number of your...