Craftsman 351.214600 Operator's Manual page 3

• Never stand on tool. Serious injury could occur if teol
is tipped or If blade Is unintentionally contacted.
• Know your tool. Learn the tool's operation, applica-
tion and specific limitations.
• Use recommended asoeseerles (refer to page 15).
Use of improper accessories may cause risk of
injury to persons.
• Handle workplece correctly. Protect hands from pos-
sible Injury.
• Turn machine off if it iams. Blade jams when it digs
too deeply into work.piece. (Motor force keeps it
stuck in the work.) DO not remove summed or cot off
pieces until the saw is turned off, unplugged and the
blade has stopped.
WARNING: The operation of any power tool can result In
foreign objects being thrown Into the eyes, which can
result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety goggles
complying with United Stete_s ANSI 2:87.1 (shown on
package) before commencing power tool operation.
Safety goggles are available through your Sears catalog.
Check for shipping damage. If damage has occurred, a
claim must be filed with carder. Check for complete-
ness. Immediately report missing parts to dealer.
The band saw comes assembled as one unit. Additional
parts which need to be fastened to the saw should be
located and accounted for before assembling:
A Miter Gauge Assembly
B Crank Handle
C Clamp
D Dust Bag
D
Figure 1 - Unpacking
IMPORTANT: Table is coated with a protectant. To
ensure proper fit and operation, remove coating.
Coating is easily removed with mild solvents, such as
mineral spirits, and a soft cloth. Avoid getting solution
on paint or any of the rubber or plastic parts. Solvents
may deteriorate these finishes. Use soap and water on
paint, plastic or rubber components. After cleaning,
cover all exposed surfaces with a light coating of oil.
Paste wax is recommended for table top.
WARNING: Never use highly volatile solvents. Non
flammable soNents are recommended to avoid possible
fire hazard.
CAUTION: Do not attempt assembly if parts are miss-
ing. Usa operator's manual to order replacement parts.
MOUNT BAND SAW TO WORK SURFACE
• Band saw is designed to be portable so it can be
moved to job site, but shou)d be mounted to stable,
level bench or table. See Recommended
Accessories, page 15.
• Base of band saw has four mounting holes.
• If preddlled holes do not exist on work surface, drill
four holes.
• Securely mount band ssw te work sorface by belting
(hardware not supplied) it through the holes.
NOTE: The blade must be tensioned and backed, and
the blade guides must be adjusted before operation of
the sew. Refer to =Tracking Blade" and "Blade Guides" in
the OPERATION section, pages 5, 6 and 7.
INSTALL CRANK HANDLE
• Line up slot on crank handle with pin on the shaft.
• Using maUet or piece of wood with regular hammer,
drive crank handle on the shaft until the pin on the
shaft is fully engaged in the slot.
INSTALL DUST COLLECTION BAG
Dust collection system consists of a 30-micren bag and
clamp.
• Place clamp over bag sleeve.
• Slide sleeve with clamp over dust port.
• Secure in position by tightening clamp.
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