Craftsman 351.226121 Operator's Manual page 3

• 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 jammed 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 goggles complying with United
States ANSI Z87.1 (shown on package) before com-
mencing power tool operation. Safety goggles are avail-
able through your Sears catalog.
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:
Filter with bolt and nuts, work stop, work stop rod, wing
bolt, two axles, four wheels and four cotter pins.
IMPORTANT: Bed 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 cleaning
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.
MOUNT WHEEL ASSEMBLIES
Refer to Figure 8, page 12.
• Slide axles (Key No. 13) through holes in left and
right legs (Key Nos. 15 and 33). Ends of axles
should extend 11/2"outside of legs.
• Raise or prop up right leg approximately 3". Slide
wheels (Key. No. 12) onto axle.
• Slide spacers (Key. No. 11) onto axle.
• Insert cotter pins (Key. No. 14) through holes in axle.
Bend ends of cotter pins back to secure in place.
• Repeat steps above to mount wheels onto the right
side of bandsaw.
ATTACH WORK STOP ASSEMBLY
Refer to Figure 9, page 14.
• Insert end of work stop rod (Key. No. 8) into bed (Key
No. 41 ). Secure position of rod with socket head bolt
(Key No. 61 ).
• Slide work stop (Key No. 6) onto work stop rod and
secure with wing bolt (Key. No. 5).
• Adjust the work stop as described in Operation,
page 9.
INSTALL FILTER
Refer to Figure 8, page 12.
• Insert filter with hex head bolt and hex nuts (Key
Nos. 31,32 and 19) into recess in chip tray (Key. No
30).
• Center of filter should be curved up so chips cannot
get under filter.
MOTOR
The band saw is supplied with a 1 HP motor.
The 115 Volt AC motor has the following specifications:
Horsepower (max. developed) ................... 2
Voltage ............................... 115/230
Amperes ................................. 14/7
Hertz ..................................... 60
Phase .................................. Single
RPM .................................... 1725
WARNING: All electrical connections must be per-
formed by a qualified electrician.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
WARNING: Make sure unit is off and disconnected
from power source any time wiring is inspected.
POWER SOURCE
Band Saw is prewired for 115 volt, 60 HZ power source.
See figure 3 for wiring schematic.
The motor is designed for operation on the voltage and
frequency specified. Normal loads will be handled safe-
ly on voltages not more than 10% above or below the
specified voltage.
Running the unit on voltages which are not within the
range may cause overheating and motor burn-out.
Heavy loads require that the voltage at motor terminals
be no less than the voltage specified. Power supply to
the motor is controlled by a single pole toggle switch.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: Improper connection of equipment
grounding conductor can result in the risk of electrical
shock. Equipment should be grounded while in use to
protect operator from electrical shock.
• Check with a qualified electrician if grounding
instructions are not understood or if in doubt as to
whether the tool is properly grounded.