Work Stop Adjustment - Craftsman 351.214140 Operator's Manual

5 x 6" band saw with stand
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WORK STOP ADJUSTMENT
Refer to Figure 15, page 14
Loosen the set screw (Key No 15) holding the work
stop (Key No 41 to the work stop rod (Key No 40)
Adjust the work stop casting to the desired length
position
Rotate the work stop to contact the workpiece as
close to the bottom as possible
Tighten the set screw
Do not allow the blade to rest on the workpiece while
the motor is shut off
Flats and rectangles have thickness averages of "W"
(see Figure 11, page 9)
Rounds and many sided regular cross-sections
have
thickness average of 075d
Tubes and structurals have thickness average of 25t
NOTE: See Blade Selection for more information on
thickness average calculation
CHECK THE BLADE
PATH
Before the saw is plugged in, check to see that blade
path is clear and that:
All blade guards are in place
There is no debris inside the blade guard or covers
There is no debris on the blade or blade wheels
All hoses and line cords are out of the blade path
WARNING:
Do not operate saw unless all guards are
in place and the workpiece is the only object that will
encounter the blade teeth
CONVERTING
FOR VERTICAL
USE
Refer to Figure 12, 13 and 14
Notching, slitting, contour work may be done with the
saw in the vertical position in the following manner
¼"-20 x _"
Flat Head Screw
Deflector Plate
¼"-20 x _"
Flat Head Screw
Guide
Guard
Figure 12 - Removing Deflector Plate and Guide Guard
Rotate the head to the vertical position
Remove two W'-20 x Y2"flat head screws
Remove deflector plate and guide guard
¼"-20 x _"
Flat Head Screws
Figure 13 -Installing Vertical Table
Place vertical table over guide bracket and secure
with two ¼"-20 x ½" flat head screws
Flat Head Screw
and Hex Nut
Figure 14 -Installing
Vertical Table Reinforcing Bracket
Attach one end of reinforcing bracket to vertical table
with flat head screw and hex nut
Attach the other end of reinforcing bracket to head
casting using guide lock hex head bolt and washer
(see Figure 14)
To adjust vertical table height loosen guide lock hex
bolt, set table to required height and retighten guide
lock hex bolt
Refer to Figure 15, page 14
Steps required to keep the saw in optimum operating
condition have been described under "Operating
Instructions" The Safety Precautions should be per-
formed before operation
For proper maintenance:
Keep saw clean and dry Sweep off spots where
chips have collected
Lubricate the unpainted surfaces with a light applica-
tion of medium consistency machine oil to prevent
corrosion after cleaning
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