Alignment (Adjustments); Tensioning The Blade; Tracking The Blade - Craftsman 113.244580 Owner's Manual

Alignment (Adjustments)
Tensioning the Blade
I WARNING: Cut material can be thrown. Eyes can
be permanently damaged. Wear your safety gog-
gles.
I WARNING: Turn off saw, remove switch key and
unplug before adjusting.
1. Turn blade tension adjusting knob clockwise until the
proper section of knob stern is aligned with top of band
saw frame. See illustration for blade size and "Align-
ment" section.
NOTE; Be careful not to overtension the blade, Too much
tension may tend to cause blade breakage. Too littleten-
sion may cause the blade to slip on the wheels. The ten-
sion adjusting knob has a knurled section on it. These
adjustment areas are approximate and may change
slightly depending on actual blade length.
Tension Adjusting Knob
Topj_ 3/8" Blade
1/4" Blade
Knurled j [' I ''_'--- 1/8'' Blade
Section I____]
Tracking the Blade
I WARNING: Turn off saw, remove switch key and I
unplug before adjusting.
I
NOTE: Blade tension must be properly adjusted before
tracking the blade.
1. Open the cover and slowly turn the upper wheel clock-
wise by hand and watch the blade on the upper tire. If
the blade moves away from the center of the tire the
tracking must be adjusted.
2. Insert the 1/8" hex wrench into the tracking adjustment
screw located on the back of the saw behind the upper
wheel.
a. If the blade moved toward the front of the saw turn
the adjustment screw in (clockwise) while turning
the wheel by hand, until the blade rides in the center
of the tire.
b. If the blade moved away from the front of the saw,
turn the adjustment screw out (counterclockwise)
while turning the wheel by hand, until the blade rides
in the center of the tire.
3. Check the position of the blade on the lower tire. The
blade should be completely on the tire. If not, adjust
the tracking until the blade is on both tires.
4. Rotate the upper wheel by hand in a clockwise direc-
tion for a few more turns. Make sure the blade stays in
the same location on the tires. Readjust if necessary,
until blade is tracking properly.
NOTE: The 1/8" blade may not track properly in the cen-
ter of the wheel. It may be better to track this blade on the
back half of the upper wheel. (See Illustration)
5. Replace hex wrench in holder located on the inside of
the front cover. Close cover making sure the upper and
lower latches catch.
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Tracking Adjustment 7
Set Scre__ F
Blade
3ack of
Wheel
1/8" Blade on Back Half
Of Upper Wheel
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