Specifications; On/Off Switch; Removing Blade - Craftsman 21419 - 9 in. Band Saw Operation Manual

SPECIFICATIONS
Depth of throat at 90 ° . ........................ 9"
Maximum depth of cut at 90 ° . ................. 3%"
Maximum depth of cut at 45 ° . .................. 2"
Table size ........................... 113/4 x 113/+.
Table tilt .............................. 0° to 45 °
Wheel diameter ............................ 9.4"
Blade length ............................... 62"
Blade width .............................. _/+ _ 3/8,,
Blade speed .......................... 2460 FPM
Overall dimensions .................. 20 x 13 x 29"
Shipping weight .......................... 49 Ibs
Dust collection port ....................... 2.086"
CAUTION: Always observe the following safety
precautions:
+ Make sure that blade guides and thrust bearings are
positioned and adjusted correctly to prevent side-
ways and rearward movement of the blade. Adjust
upper guide to just clear workpiece.
+ Check to make sure blade is tensioned and tracking
properly. Do not over tension the blade in order to
prevent premature blade wear and breakage. Avoid
under tensioning to eliminate back and forth, side to
side blade movement as it cuts.
+ Use proper blade for the cutting operation.
+ After turning saw on, allow blade to come to full
speed before attempting any cutting operation.
+ Support workpiece firmly against table and use a
smooth steady feed to guide work through the cut.
Use push sticks or push blocks when required.
+ Keep hands away and out of line with moving parts.
+ Always wear eye protection.
+ Do not remove jammed cutoff pieces until blade has
stopped.
ON/OFF SWITCH
Refer to Figure 4.
The ON/OFF switch is located on the left front of the
saw column. To turn saw ON, pull the switch to the up
position. To turn saw OFF, push the switch to the down
position.
The saw can be locked from unauthorized use by lock-
ing the switch. To lock the switch:
+ Turn the switch to OFF position and disconnect saw
from power source.
+ Pull the key out. The switch cannot be turned on with
the key removed.
NOTE: Should the key be removed from the switch at
the ON position, the switch can be turned off but cannot
be turned on again.
+ To replace key, slide key into the slot on switch until it
snaps.
Figure 4- Locking Switch in OFF Position
REMOVING BLADE
WARNING: Disconnect band saw from power source
when changing or adjusting blades. Wear leather gloves
when handling band saw blades. Never wear gloves
when operating saw.
+ Turn blade tension lever on the back of the tool
counterclockwise all the way until it locks in position
to release blade tension (see Figure 5).
Tension Knob_
Blade Tension
Lever
Tracking
Window
Upper
Guide
Adjusting
Knob
Figure 5 = Blade Tensioning Lever
+ Release two latches on the side of the tool and open
upper and lower doors.
NOTE: When opening doors, make sure latches are
completely free from tabs on frame.
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