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- Page 1 Operator's ManuaU ® 15" 3 Speed BAND SAW Model No. 351.243971 CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before First Use of this Product. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. 8659.01 Draft (03/31/97)
- Page 2 Consult manual for specific maintaining and adjust- If within one full year from the date of purchase, this ing procedures. Craftsman Band Saw fails due to a defect in material or o Keep tool lubricated and clean for safest operation.. workmanship, Sears will repair it free of charge..
- Page 3 • Know your tool, Learn the tool's operation, applica- Motor mounting hardware tion and specific limitations, Knob, internal threads Not shown: Motor wiring bag: strain relief, serrated o Use recommended accessories (refer to page t5) washer and wire nuts Use of improper accessories may cause risk of injury to persons.
- Page 4 ATTACH RIP FENCE Blue Refer to Figure 9, Black o Rip fence (Key No 19) rides in the slot of table (Key Orange No_1). 115 Volts • Slide rip fence into slot a Hold rip fence to table and fasten by threading knob (Key No,, 20) into rip fence°...
- Page 5 MOUNT SAW TO FLOOR provides a path of least resistance for electrical shock,. o If saw is not properly positioned on a flat surface, it WARNING: Do not permit fingers to touch the termi- may develop excessive vibration. nals of plug when installing or removing from outlet, o Mount to a fiat, level surface through holes on top of Plug must be plugged into matching outlet that is prop- base..
- Page 6 o Use only 3-wire extension cords having 3-prong ° Use proper blade and speed for the cutting operation. grounding type plugs and 3-pole receptacles which o After turning saw on, allow blade to come to full accept the tool plug. speed before attempting any cutting operation.
- Page 7 LOWER BLADE GUIDES o if blade rides away from cabinet, turn knob clockwise to tilt idler wheel uF Refer to Figure 8 • if blade rides into cabinet, turn tracking knob coun- ° Lower blade guides employ two guide blocks for side terclockwise, supporL Lower guide bracket is spaced close to = When blade is tracking properly, lock position by...
- Page 8 BLADE SPEED should be properly supported by support stands. (See Recommended Accessories, page 15.) • The amount of force with which the blade cuts is determined by speed. RIP FENCE OPERATION o High cutting speeds are used on soft materials Refer to Figure 9.
- Page 9 BLADE CLEANING BRUSH Refer to Figure 7. o Make sure that brush (Key No. 36) is in contact with wheel to properly remove foreign particles from drive wheel. WARNING: Make certain that unit is disconnected from power source before attempting to service or remove any component., CLEANING •...
- Page 10 SYMPTOM CORRECTIVE ACTION POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) ....1. Material not secure on table Excessive blade breakage il. Squarely place work on table 2. incorrect speed or feed 2. Check Blade Speed (Figure 5, page 8) 3_Blade too coarse for material 3, Usefiner pitch blade .
- Page 11 Service Record Craftsman Band Saw DATE MAINTENANCE PERFORMED REPLACEMENTPARTS REQUIRED...
- Page 12 Model 351.243971 Figure 6 - Replacement Parts illustration for Motor 14 ti...
- Page 13 PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 0423_00 Switch 3668,,00 Switch Plate 0361 o00 5-0o8 x 8mm Pan Head Screw 46-58368-3 4mm Serrated Washer* STD840407 4-0.7mm Hex Nut* 829200 Line Cord 8293.B0 Motor Cord 0168_00 Strain Relief 8294°00 Motor Mount Plate 8295.01 Slide Bracket 8296°00 %-16 x 6½"...
- Page 14 Model 351.243971 Figure 7 - Replacement Parts illustration for Front I"...
- Page 15 PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. Frame 5598,01 Handwheel 8302°00 Upper Cabinet Door 36t&00 Tension Support 830300 Lower Cabinet Door iSTD833016 6-1_0 x 16ram Hex Hd, Bolt* 366300 STD851006 Knob (External Threads) 6mm Flat Washer* 8304.00 Latch STD840610 6-1,0mm Hex Nut* 0964,O0 3607°00...
- Page 16 Model 351.243971 Figure 8 - Replacement Parts Illustration for Blade Guides ... _23 "24...
- Page 17 PART NO, DESCRIPTION QTY. 8311 00 Guide Bar ..... 831200 Rack 604500 5-08 x 20mm Socket Head Bolt 8313.01 Blade Guard 3619,01 Thread Forming Screw STD851005 5mm Flat Washer* 8314.00 Guide Attaching Bracket 860700 Guide Depth Bracket STD833025 6-1,0 x 25mm Hex Head Bolt* STD851006 6mm Flat Washer* STD840610...
- Page 18 Model 351.243971 Figure 9 - Replacement Parts Illustration for Table <...
- Page 19 PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 8326,00 Table 366000 Front Trunnion 1822_00 8-1.25 x 20mm Socket Head Bolt STD852008 8mm Lock Washer* 8327.00 Back Trunnion 832&00 Trunnion Scale 1286,00 Rivet 8329,00 Trunnion Indicator 0361.00 5-0.8 x 8ram Pan Head Screw 9574.00 Trunnion Rod with Acorn Nut s D85i008 8mm Flat Washer* 3659°00...
- Page 20 Model 351.243971 Figure 10 - Replacement Parts Illustration for Gear Box _2 21...
- Page 21 PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 8332,00 Shaft Support 7904.00 3BMI-42 Retaining Ring 833300 6004Z 8364,00 Wheel Drive Shaft 5889,00 7 x7 x 20mm Key 8661,00 7 x7 x 15ram Key t900.00 3AMI-25 Retaining Ring t 369°00 8-125 x 30mm Hex Head Bolt STD852008 8mm Lock Washer* STD835020...
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