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Craftsman 351.243971 Operator's Manual page 2

15" 3 speed band saw

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Warranty .............................................
2
Safety Rules ....................................
2-3
Unpacking ...............................................
3
Assembly ..................................
3-5
installation ....................................
5-6
Operation ..................................
6-9
Maintenance ...................................
9
Troubleshooting ......................................
10
Parts Illustration and List for Motor ...........
12-13
Parts I!lustration and List for Front ..............
14-15
Parts Illustration and List for Blade Guides ......
!6-17
Parts Illustration and List for Table .............
18-19
Parts Illustration and List for Gear Box .........
20-21
PREPARE
WORK AREA
FOR JOB
= Keep work area clean.. Cluttered work areas invite
accidents.
o Do not use power tools in dangerous environments.
Do not use power tools in damp or wet locations. Do
not expose power tools to rain..
o Work area should be properly lighted
Proper electrical receptacle should be available for
tool. Three-prong
plug should be plugged directly
into properly grounded, three-prong receptacle.
o Extension cords should have a grounding prong and
the three wires of the extension cord should be of
the correct gauge.
a Keep visitor-s at a safe distance from work area.
o Keep children out of workplace. Make workshop
childproof. Use padlocks, master' switches or remove
switch keys to prevent any unintentional use of
power tools..
FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY
ON
CRAFTSMAN
BAND SAW
If within one full year from the date of purchase, this
Craftsman Band Saw fails due to a defect in material or
workmanship,
Sears will repair it free of charge..
Warranty service is available by contacting Sears in-
home major brand repair service.. This warranty gives
you specific legal rights and you may also have other
rights which vary from state to state..
If this Band Saw is used for commercial purposes, this
warranty applies for only 90 days.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Dept. 817 WA, Hoffman
Estates, IL 60179
WARNING:
For your own safety, read all of the
instructions and precautions before operating tool
CAUTION:
Always follow proper operating procedures
as defined in this manual -- even if you are familiar
with use of this or similar tool& Remember that being
careless for even a fraction of a second can result in
severe personal injury.
BE PREPARED
FOR JOB
• Wear proper apparel. Do not wear loose clothing,
gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets or other jewelry
which may get caught in moving parts of machine,.
° Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.
° Wear safety shoes with non-slip soles.
• Wear safety glasses complying with United States
ANSI Z87.,1. Everyday glasses have only impact
resistant lenses.. They are NOT safety glasses.
= Wear face mask or dust mask if operation is dusty
° Be alert and think clearly. Never operate power tools
when tired, intoxicated or when taking medications
that cause drowsiness.
TOOL SHOULD
BE MAINTAINED
Always unplug tool prior to inspection..
o Consult manual for specific maintaining and adjust-
ing procedures.
o Keep tool lubricated and clean for safest operation..
Remove adjusting tools. Form habit of checking to
see that adjusting tools are removed before switch-
ing machine on
Keep all parts in working order. Check to determine
that the guard or other parts will operate properly
and perform their intended function..
• Check for damaged parts.. Check for alignment of
moving parts, binding, breakage, mounting and any
other condition that may affect a tool's operation.
o A guard or other part that is damaged should be
properly repaired or' replaced. Do not perform
makeshift repair& (Use parts list provided to order'
replacement part&)
KNOW HOW TO USE TOOL
• Use right tool for job. Do not force tool or attachment
to do a job for which it was not designed.
= Disconnect tool when changing blade.
° Avoid accidental start-up. Make sure that the tool is
in the "off" position before plugging in.
Do not force too! It will work most efficiently at the
rate for which it was designed_
Keep hands away from moving parts and cutting
surfaces°
Never leave tool running unattended.Turn
the power
off and do not leave tool until it comes to a complete
stop,
o Do not overreach, Keep proper footing and balance.
o Never stand on tool, Serious injury could occur if tool
is tipped or if blade is unintentionally
contacted
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