Fence Adjustment; Changing The Blade Speed - Craftsman Professional 351.224010 Operator's Manual

It is recommended to verify the correct angle setting
using an angle guide, or by making trial cuts in scrap
wood. Adjust the indicator accordingly by using a
Phillips head screwdriver.
FENCE ADJUSTMENT
Refer to Figures 28 and 29.
• Vertical alignment of the rip fence is made by adjust-
ing the two knurled nuts and the fence adjusting knob.
Figure 28 - Fence Adjustment
The fence should be adjusted vertically with a suitable
square placed on the table surface.
• Horizontal alignment of the rip fence is made by adjust-
ing the two knurled nuts and the fence adjusting knob.
The fence should be aligned with the table slots along
its length (see Figure 29).
Figure 29 - Fence Adjustment
ADJUSTING THE RIP FENCE GUIDE SCALE
• To adjust the rip fence scale loosen the four wing
screws below the table and move the scale and the
guide rail sideways to adjust. Re-tighten the wing
screws when the adjustment is correct (see Figure 30).
Figure 30 - Rip Fence Scale
The adjustment may be checked by setting the rip
fence to a thickness and cutting a test piece. When the
adjustment is correct the thickness of the test piece will
correspond with the rip fence scale setting.
CHANGING THE BLADE SPEED
Refer to Figures 31, 32 and 33.
This band saw has two blade speeds; 1620 feet/min for
hardwoods, some plastics and certain nonferrous met-
als and 3340 feet/min, for all other timber.
The lower bandwheel has two, integral, multi-vee form pul-
leys and the motor shaft has a twin multi-vee form pulley.
The drive belt passes around the bandwheel pulley, the
motor pulley and the tension wheel. The belt tension is
released and applied by using the cranked handle. This
moves the tension wheel and allows the speed to be
changed (see Figure 31).
Pulley
Crank Handle
Motor Pulley
Figure 31 - Changing the Blade Speed
Before changing the speed always make sure the
machine has been unplugged from the electrical supply.
For the high speed 3340 ft/min, the belt should be fitted
to the rear pulley on both the motor and bandwheel
(see Figure 32).
Figure 32 - Changing the Blade Speed
For the low speed 1620 ft/min, the belt should be fitted
to the front pulley on both the motor and bandwheel
(see Figure 33).
Figure 33 - Changing the Blade Speed
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