Maintenance - Craftsman 351.243951 Owner's Manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (Continued)
DUST COLLECTION
Refer to Figure 4,
Sawdust or metal shavings wilt fail into the lower cabinet
of the saw.
The saw is fitted with a 4" male dust chute (Key No. 45)
for attachment to a dust collector°
Use a dust collector with a 4" diameter hose to create
the proper' suction to remove debris from inside the
lower cabinet.
The particles which collect on the drive wheel may affect
the band saw's operation.
Make sure that the brush (Key Noo 25) is in contact with
the wheel to properly remove foreign particles from the
drive wheel
Caution: Check that the lower cabinet is free of
sawdust before performing any metal cut-
ting operations. This is a possible fire
hazard,
MAINTENANCE
CLEANING
Keep machine and workshop c_ean,
Do not allow sawdust or metal shavings to accumulate
on the band saw.
Keep wheels clean,
Debris on wheels wJJ! cause poor" tracking and blade
slippage.
Keep mechanism's threaded or sliding surfaces free of
foreign particles,
Operate the band saw with a dust collector to minimize
clean up.
LUBRICATION
The shielded ball bearings are permanently lubricated
when manufactured and require no further' lubrication
Small amounts of machine oil can be applied to
mechanism's threaded or' sliding surfaces.
Occasionally apply a coat of automobile type wax to the
table to keep it slick and corrosion free,,
KEEP BAND SAW IN REPAIR
If the power cord is worn or cut in any way, have it
replaced,
Replace V-belts and blade when they are worn°
Replace any damaged or missing part
Use the parts list to order'parts.
RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES (Catalog Items)
REPLACEMENT BLADES
L x W" TEETH CATALOG
FOR INCH PER INCH NUMBER
Wood 133 x 3/4 4 926656
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Metal 133 x 3/4 10 926657
Metal 133 x 3/4 14 ,926658
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