Craftsman 137.214130 Operator's Manual page 9

CIRCLE C UTTmNG (FIG, R )
1. Adiust t heguide assembly to1/8" above the
workpiece.
2. Usebothhands while feeding theworkintotheblade.
Hold lheworkpiece firmly against theLaMe. Use
gentle pressure. Donotforce thework, a llow the
blade tocut.
S. Thesmallest diameter circle thatcanbecutis
determined bythewidtiloftheblade. F orexampte, a
I/4"wKle blade wil!cuta minimum diameter of
approximately 1_1/2".
Fig. R
2-1fZ'O Circle C'iametef
Blade Widfh
BLADE SELECTION (HG. S)
CAUTION: Blade teeth are sharp. Use care when
handling a saw blade.
For longest wear and besL cutting results, use the correct
blade thickness, width, and temper for the type of material
you wi{l cut.
When sawing small curves and delicate work, use narrow
blades. Otherwise, use the widest blade possible_ See
Fig, R,
For cttting wood and smlar materials with this band saw,
purchase blades in widths up to t/2", and a length of 59"
to 59-1/2".
Do not cut metals with this band saw.
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Common causes of blade breakage:
e Poo guide a ignrnent and adjustment
¢ Forcing or twisting a wide blade around a short
radius.
e Feeding too fast.
¢ Dull leeth of not enough seL
@ Too much blade tension.
÷ Setting fop guide assembly too high above the
workpiece.
¢ Lumpy or improperly finished braze or weld on the
blade.
@ Continuous running of blade when nol cutting.
Fig. S
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._C[oss Cutting
Mitering
Beveling
Compound Cutting
Circle Cutting r
Curve Cuttirtg-
Recommended Blade
Width..._ ......
1/4, 3/8, I/2
1/4, 3/8, 1/2
1/4, 3/8, I/2
I/4, 3/8, 1/2
See char on thispage
t/8, 1/4
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GENERAL MAINTENANCE
For your own safety, turn the switch OFF and remove
lhe plug from [he power source receptacle before
maintaining, cleaning, adjusting, or lubricating your
saw,
To avoid fire or toxic reaction, never use gasoline,
naphtha, acetone, lacquer thinner or similar highly
volatile solvents to clean the band saw.
To avoid eye injury from blowing debris, wear safety
goggles when blowing out sawdust.
BAND SAW
Sawdust wilt accumulate under the table and base.
This could cause difficulty in the rnovement of the
table when setling up a band saw cut. Frequently
bIow out or vacuum up the sawdust.
Keep your band saw clean. Rernove the sawdust
from the inside. Vacuum or blow out frequently.
Do not allow filth to build up on the table, the guides,
or the support bearings. Clean them with Craftsman
Gum and Pitch Remover.
NOTE: Do not immerse the support bearings in the
gum and pitch remover.
Put a thin coat of paste wax on the table so that the
wood slides easily while cutting.
BLADE WHEEL TIRES
Pitch and sawdust that build up on the tires should be
removed with a stiff brush or scraped off with a piece
of wood.
NOTE: To avoid damaging the tires do not use a
sharp knife or any kind of solvent.
When the tires become worn they should be replaced.
When replacing the tires, stretch them around the
wheels but do not glue them on.
[qOTOR
Frequently blow or vacuum out any sawdust from the
motor. Follow lubrication instruction on the motor
label.
To avoid electrocution or fire, immediately replace a
worn, cut or damaged power cord.
ADJUSTING THE UPPER BLADE GUIDE TRAVEL
(FIG. T)
If the upper guide bar assembly will not move up and
down easily or falls when the lock knob is loosened,
the foilewing adjustments should be pedormed.
1. Remove the guide lock knob (1)
2. Tighten or loosen the screw (2) located behind
the lock knob.
3. Move the guide (3) up and down to check for
smooth movement and ability 1o hold its position.
4. Make further adjustments to the screw as
required. Properly adjusted, the guide bar should
move smoothly and hold ils position when
released.
5. Reinstall the guide bar lock knob.
Fig. T
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LUBRICATION
All of the bearings are packed with grease at the
factory. They require no further lubrication.
CAUTION; Never put lubricants on the blade while it
is spinning.
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