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Craftsman 351.243981 Operator's Manual page 3

18" 3 speed band saw

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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.
Handle workpiece correctly. Protect hands from pos-
sible injury.
Turn machine off if it jams. Blade jams when it digs
too deeply into workpiece. (Motor force keeps it
stuck in the work.) Do not remove summed or cut off
pieces until the saw is turned off, unplugged and the
blade has stopped.
WARNING: The operation of any power tool can result
in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, which can
result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety gog-
gles complying with United States ANSI Z87.1 (shown
on package) before commencing power tool operation.
Safety goggles are available through your Sears cata-
log.
Refer to Figure 1.
Check for shipping damage. If damage has occurred, a
claim must be filed with carrier. Check for complete-
ness. Immediately report missing parts to dealer.
The band saw comes assembled as one unit. Additional
parts which need to be fastened to the saw should be
located and accounted for before assembling:
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
Not shown:
Table assembly
V-belt
Motor pulley with set screw
Rip fence with knob
Miter gauge assembly
Handwheel
Motor mounting hardware
Motor wiring bag: strain relief, serrated
washer and wire nuts
A
D
IMPORTANT: Table is coated with a protectant. To
ensure proper fit and operation, remove coating.
Coating is easily removed with mild solvents, such as
mineral spirits, and a soft cloth. Avoid getting solution
on paint or any of the rubber or plastic parts. Solvents
may deteriorate these finishes. Use soap and water on
paint, plastic or rubber components. After cleaning,
cover all exposed surfaces with a light coating of oil.
Paste wax is recommended for table top.
WARNING: Never use highly volatile solvents. Non
flammable solvents are recommended to avoid possible
fire hazard.
Refer to Figure 5, 6, 8, 9 and 10.
CAUTION:
Do not attempt assembly if parts are miss-
ing. Use operator's manual to order replacement parts.
ATTACH TABLE
Refer to Figure 9.
Remove the upper trunnion from the lower trunnion
(Key Nos. 2 and 9) by removing knob (Key No. 11)
Secure knob back onto carriage bolt (Key No. 7).
Remove 4 hex head bolts and flat washers (Key
Nos. 3 and 4) from bottom of table
Position upper trunnion above four tapped holes in
bottom of table and secure with 4 hex head bolts
and flat washers
Remove the table stud (Key No. 15) from the table.
Position the table assembly so that blade slides into
table slot. Remove knob and position upper trunnion
on top of lower trunnion. Make sure table assembly
tilts smoothly on lower trunnion and secure by tight-
ening knob. Replace table stud.
SET HORIZONTAL
STOP
Refer to Figure 9.
When table is attached to frame, a bolt (Key No. 13)
is used for a horizontal stop.
Loosen trunnion knob and set table at 90 ° to blade
using a square.
Secure position of table with knob.
Adjust bolt to contact bottom edge of table.
Lock bolt in position with hex nut (Key No. 14).
ATTACH
RIP FENCE
Refer to Figure 9.
Rip fence (Key No. 5) rides in the slot of table (Key
No. 1).
Slide rip fence into slot.
Hold rip fence to table and fasten by threading knob
(Key No. 6) into rip fence.
Rip fence can be repositioned by loosening knob.
Figure 1 - Unpacking

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