Using The Electronic Indicator System - Craftsman 113.247440 Owner's Manual

USING THE ELECTRONIC INDICATOR
SYSTEM
1 Setting the Bevel Angle Reference Point
Whenever the battery is installed or a new zero
point is desired, it is necessary to set the zero
reference Normally the zero reference is set with
the blade vertical to the table When the blade is
in the desired position for the zero point do the
following
a Press the _ key if display is off
b Press the _ key, then the _ key,
c. Display should read: _'_
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2. Selecting Blade Tension
a Press the _ key if display is off
b Press the _ key
c The digital display will show one of seven
tension settings Turn the tension knob until
the correct read-out appears for the blade or
sanding belt you have selected
Read-out _a-tescorrect tension for:
L Loose - no tension
S Sanding Belt
.125 1/8" blade
.250 1/4" blade
.375 3/8" blade
.500 1/2" blade
E Overtensioned
3 Blade Speed
The digital display wilt read out one of two
starting speeds, depending on where the motor
belt is positioned on the pulleys The two starting
speeds are 3000 FPM and 1500 FPM The speed
ranges for each starting point are:
3000 1500
2800 1400
*2600 "1300
2400 1200
2200 1100
2000 I000
The band saw motor will stall if the blade speed
drops two steps* below operating speed
NOTE: It is important to maintain maximum
cutting efficiency by keeping the blade speed as
fast as possible Do not feed the work piece too
rapidly It will overload the motor and stall the
blade
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