Know Your Band Saw; Features; Assembly; Operation - Craftsman 315.21477 Operator's Manual

9 in. band saw
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KNOW YOUR BAND SAW
See Figure 2.
Before attempting to use this product, familiarize yourself
with all operating features and safety rules.
Angle
Adjustment
Knob
Tilts the saw table for bevel cutting.
Blade Guard
Protects the operator from coming in contact with the
blade.
Blade Guide
Support
Helps keep the blade from twisting during operation.
Blade Guide
Knob with
Lock
Lever
Use the blade guide knob and lock lever to adjust the
blade guide assembly to keep the blade from twisting or
breaking. Always lock the blade guide assembly in place
before turning on the band saw.
Blade Tension
Knob
Controls blade tension when changing blades and making
adjustments
for various sawing applications.
Dust Exhaust
Port and Adapter
A 1-3/4 in. dust exhaust port makes dustless cutting pos-
sible by blowing the dust away from the user. Attach the
adapter to the dust exhaust port when using a dust col-
lection system or shop vac.
Latch
Easy-open latches allow front cover to be opened for
making adjustments.
Saw Blade
The band saw comes with a standard saw blade installed.
Two extra saw blades are included with the loose parts.
Saw Table
The band saw has a square 11-3/8 in. aluminum saw table
with tilt control for maximum accuracy. The throat plate,
installed in the saw table at the factory, allows for blade
clearance.
Scale
and Scale
Indicator
The scale and scale indicator show the angle or degree
the saw table is tilted for bevel cutting.
Switch
and Switch
Key
Your band saw has an easy access power switch. To lock
in the OFF position, remove the yellow switch key. Place
the key in a location inaccessible to children and others
not qualified to use the tool.
Table Lock Handle
Loosening the table lock handle allows the saw table
to be tilted at different angles. Tightening the table lock
handle locks the saw table in place.
Tracking
Knob
Adjusts tracking to keep blade centered on the wheels.
Tracking
View Window
The tracking view window makes tracking adjustments
easier to see.
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