Craftsman 351.224500 Operator's Manual
Craftsman 351.224500 Operator's Manual

Craftsman 351.224500 Operator's Manual

18" 4 speed metal/wood cutting band saw

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Operator's Manual
@
18"
4 Speed
Metal/Wood Cutting
BAND SAW
Model No.
351.224500
CAUTION:
Read and follow
all Safety Rules and Operating
Instructions
before First Use
of this Product.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.sears.com/craftsman
20096.00 Draft (12/19/02)

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  • Page 1 Operator's Manual 18" 4 Speed Metal/Wood Cutting BAND SAW Model No. 351.224500 CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before First Use of this Product. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. www.sears.com/craftsman 20096.00 Draft (12/19/02)
  • Page 2 • Be alert and think clearly. Never operate power tools when tired, intoxicated or when taking medications that cause drowsiness. Warranty ........Safety Rules....... PREPARE WORK AREA FOR JOB Unpacking ........• Keep work area clean. Cluttered work areas invite Assembly .........
  • Page 3 • Never stand on tool. Serious injury could occur if tool is tipped or if blade is unintentionally contacted. • Know your tool. Learn the tool's operation, applica- tion and specific limitations. • Use recommended accessories (refer to page 15). Use of improper accessories may cause risk of injury to persons.
  • Page 4 • Loosen knob(Figure 7, KeyNo.14).Place V-belt o n Remove table stud (Key No. 15) from the table. motor anddrivepulleys (Figure 8,KeyNos. 4 6and Position table assembly so that blade slides into 5O). table slot. Position upper trunnion on tip of lower •...
  • Page 5 This tool is equipped with an approved 3 conductor INSTALL V-BELT (METAL CUTTING) cord rated at 150V and a three prong grounding type Refer to Figures 6, 7 and 11. plug for your protection against shock hazards. • Band saw uses a step-pulley drive system to provide Grounding plug should be plugged directly into a prop- a selection of blade speeds for metal cutting.
  • Page 6 Toensure proper ground, grounding means mustbetestedbya qualified electri- cian. Refer to Figures 6 - 11. The Craftsman 18" Metal/Wood Cutting Band Saw is for EXTENSION CORDS cutting ferrous and non-ferrous metals and also hard and soft woods. The band saw features a unitized frame •...
  • Page 7 REMOVING BLADE ALIGNMENT OF DRIVE WHEEL Refer to Figures 8 and 10. Refer to Figure 11. WARNING: Disconnect band saw from power source NOTE: Only attempt adjusting drive wheel alignment if when changing or adjusting blades. Wear leather gloves blade cannot be properly tracked with tracking adjust- ment alone.
  • Page 8 Adjustthrustbearing (KeyNo.36)atrearofbladeby • Low cutting speeds are used on hard materials loosening setscrew(KeyNo.23).Position t hrust when more force is required. bearing .002" away from back of blade. Secure posi- • To change blade speed, position V-belt in proper tion of thrust bearing by tightening set screw. configuration (see Figure 6).
  • Page 9 • Install wood cutting blade. See "Installing Blade", • Avoid passing hands beyond the cut. Use push page 7. Properly tension, track and adjust blade sticks or push blocks to finish cuts and pass work- guides before operation. piece away from blade. CHANGING THE SAW OPERATION FROM...
  • Page 10 LUBRICATION • The shielded ball bearings are permanently lubricat- ed and require no further lubrication. • Small amounts of machine oil can be applied to belt tension mechanisms and threaded or sliding sur- faces. • Occasionally apply a coat of automobile type wax to table top to keep it slick and corrosion free.
  • Page 11 SYMPTOM CORRECTIVE ACTION POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) 1. Material not secure on table Excessive blade breakage 1. Squarely place work on table 2. Incorrect speed or feed 2. Check Blade Speed (Figure 6, page 8) 3. Blade too coarse for material 3. Use finer pitch blade 4.
  • Page 12 Model 351.224500 Figure 7 - Replacement Parts Illustration for Motor...
  • Page 13 PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 16080.00 Switch 03668.01 Switch Plate 00361.00 5-0.8 x 8mm Pan Head Screw 01474.00 5mm Serrated Washer STD840508 5-0.8mm Hex Nut* 18970.00 Line Cord 18971.00 Motor Cord 02434.00 Strain Relief 08589.00 Motor Mount Plate 08590.00 Slide Bracket 18986.00 3L-16 x 8"...
  • Page 14 Model 351.224500 Figure 8 - Replacement Parts Illustration for Front 2O 15 <...
  • Page 15 PART NO. DESC RIPTION QTY. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. Frame STD841015 10-1.5mm Hex Nut* 08596.01 18973.00 Drive Wheel Upper Cabinet Door 08597.01 Lower Cabinet Door 07904.00 3BMI-42 Retaining Ring 03663.00 20071.00 Brush Knob (External Threads) 08304.00 Latch 03620.00 Bracket 00964.00 6-1.0 x 6mm Set Screw 17741.00 4.8-2.1 x 8mm Thread...
  • Page 16 Model 351.224500 Figure 9 - Replacement Parts Illustration for Blade Guides...
  • Page 17 PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 09562.00 Guide Bar 08605.00 Rack 06045.00 5-0.8 x 20mm Socket Head Bolt 09563.00 Blade Guard 03619.01 Thread Forming Screw STD551031 _/_0" F lat Washer* 08314.00 Guide Attaching Bracket 06607.00 Guide Depth Bracket STD833025 6-1.0 x 25mm Hex Head Bolt* STD851006 6mm Flat Washer* STD840610...
  • Page 18 Model 351.224500 Figure 10 - Replacement Parts Illustration forTable...
  • Page 19 PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 18980.00 Table 05185.02 Upper Trunnion STD523107 _/_0-18 x _14" H ex Head Bolt* STD551031 %" Flat Washer* 05351.00 Rip Fence 00010.00 Knob (External Threads) STD533120 %-18 x 2" Carriage Bolt* 05186.00 Guide Block 05187.00 Lower Trunnion 08634.00 4 x 12mm Spring Pin 03659.00...
  • Page 20 Model 351.224500 Figure 11 - Replacement Parts Illustration for Gear Box 15 16...
  • Page 21 PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 08332.00 Shaft Support 07904.00 3BMI-42 Retaining Ring STD315545 6004ZZ Bearing* 18982.00 Wheel Drive Shaft 18938.00 Seal 08661.00 7 x7 x 15mm Key 01900.00 3AMI-25 Retaining Ring STD835030 8-1.25 x 30mm Hex Head Bolt* STD852008 8mm Lock Washer* STD835020 8-1.25 x 20mm Hex Head Bolt* 08611.00...
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