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COMPANION 172.21399 Operator's Manual

8-in. band saw
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21399-MANUAL
Operator's
Manuam
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Save this manual
for future reference.
CAUTION:
Read, understand
and follow
all Safety
Rules and Operating
Instructions
in
this manual
before
using this product.
Sears, Roebuck
and COo, Hoffman
Estates,
UL60179 U.SoA.
LISTED
tgDV
o SAFETY
e FEATURES
o ASSEMBLY
o ADJUSTMENT
o OPERATRON
o MAnNTENANOE
AOCESSORBES
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21399-MANUAL

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  • Page 1 21399-MANUAL Operator's Manuam LISTED tgDV Save this manual for future reference. o SAFETY e FEATURES o ASSEMBLY CAUTION: Read, understand and follow o ADJUSTMENT all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions o OPERATRON this manual before using this product. o MAnNTENANOE Sears, Roebuck and COo, Hoffman Estates,...

  • Page 2: One Year Full Warranty

    Pages 25 - 26 Accessories ............Page ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY ON COMPANION TOOL If this Companion tool fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, CONTACTTHE NEAREST SEARS PARTS & REPAIR CENTER at I=800o4oNIY-HOME ®and Sears will replace it, free of charge.

  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    WARNmNG: BE SURE to read and understand all safety instructions in this manual, including all safety alert symbols such as DANGER, WARNING and CAUTHON, BEFORE using this tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal...
  • Page 4 ELECTRICAL SAFETY General Electrical Connections Z_ DANGER: To reduce the risk of electrocution: 1. Use only identical replacement parts when servicing. Servicing should be performed by a qualified service technician. 2. DO NOT use in rain or where floor is wet. This tool is intended for indoor use only.
  • Page 5 Fig. A Fi 9. B Grounding ..-----_, _Make SureThis Plug Is Connected 3-Pro.g p,.g I a Known Ground _Grounding Prong 2=Prong Outlet "o" NOTE: The adapter illustrated is for use only if you already have a properly grounded 2-prong outlet NOTE: In Canada,...
  • Page 6 Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their moaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer. SYMBOL NAME DESIG NAT_ON / EXPLANATION Wet Conditions Alert Do not expose to rain or use in wet conditions.
  • Page 7 WORK AREA SAFETY 1. ALWAYS keep your work area clean and well lit. DO NOT leave tools or pieces of wood on the tool while it is in operation. Cluttered benches and dark areas invite accidents. 2. DO NOT operate power tools in explosive atmospheres,...
  • Page 8 TOOL CARE SAFETY cont. 5. ALWAYS maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control. Follow instructions lubricating and changing accessories. DO NOT force the tool; it will do the job better and more safely at the rate for which it was designed. ALWAYS use the right tool for the job.
  • Page 9 ADDHTHONAL SPEC_FHC SAFETY RULES FOR BAND SAWS conto To avoid injury from jams, slips or thrown pieces, use ONLY the right size and style of blade. Use ONLY recommended accessories. MAKE SURE the blade teeth point downward toward the top of the worktable. ALWAYS be sure the band saw blade path is free of nails.
  • Page 10 ADDITIONAL SPECHFUC SAFETY RULES FOR BAND SAWS cont. 23. DO NOT use a dull or damaged band saw blade. Damaged band saw blades can break easily, bind in the workpiece and cause kickback. 24. ALWAYS keep your hands away from working area.
  • Page 11 WARNING: Some dust particles created by sawing, drilling, power sanding, grinding other construction jobs contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: o Lead from lead=based paints. o Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry...
  • Page 12 B_se Supports band saw. For additional stability, holes are provided in base to bolt the band saw to a workbench which should also be bolted to the floor. Blade Guides These guides support the band saw blade and keep it from twisting and deflecting during operation.
  • Page 13 A sticky sap-based residue from wood products. Heel Misalignment of the band saw blade. Kerr The material removed by the blade in a through cut, or the slot produced by the blade in a non-through or partial cut. Kickback Throwing of a workpiece caused by the band saw blade binding...

  • Page 14: Carton Contents

    Your Band Saw has been shipped partially assembled. 1. Remove all packing materials from around your Band Saw. 2. Carefully lift the band saw from carton and place it on a level work surface. The motor housing assembly is heavy, so get help, if you need it, to help avoid injuring your back.
  • Page 15 WARNING: The use of attachments or accessories that are not recommended might be dangerous and could cause serious personal injury. TOOLS NEEDED The following tools are not included, but are needed to assemble your band saw. Combination square Phillips screwdriver Adjustable Wrench KNOW YOUR...
  • Page 16 KNOWYOUR BAND cont= (see Fig. 1) Cover knob hinge_ guard Blade ON/OFF Table wing knob dust ejec.tion port Lower blade/housing Throat Size 8 in. Table Blade Length 56 1/8 in. (1425 mm) mock Blade Surface Speed 3900 FPM (No-Load handle Surface Feet per Minute) Table Size...

  • Page 17: Adjustments

    Z_WARN_NG: To prevent personal injury, ALWAYS disconnect the plug from power source BEFORE assembling parts, making adjustments or changing blades. ATTACHaNG SAW TABLE Fig. 2 1. Remove the table aligning screw and wing nut (1) from the edge of the worktable (2) (Fig= 2).
  • Page 18 MOUNTnNG BAND SAW TO WORK STAND ( Fig. 5 ) Z_WARNING: ALWAYS make sure your band saw is securely mounted to a workbench or an approved workstand. Motor vibration, weight on the worktable and other factors may cause the band saw to tip over, slide or 'walk' along the workstand surface during operation.
  • Page 19 REPLACING(INSTALMNG) THE BLADE (Fig. 1. Unscrew the upper and lower cover knobs (1) (Fig. 6) of the hinged housing cover and open the cover. 2. Loosen the blade guard adjusting knob (3) (Fig. 6) and position the blade guard halfway above the table (Fig. 6A). Tighten the blade guard adjusting knob.
  • Page 20 REPLACHNG (_NSTALUNG)THE BLADE (Figs° 7, 7A, 7B) BLADE TENSION 1.When the blade is centered on the upper and lower blade wheels, turn the blade adjustment tension knob (1) (Fig. 7) clockwise until the spring (2) (Fig. 7) begins to compress. 2.
  • Page 21 REPLACING (iNSTALLiNG)THE BLADE (Figs. 8=10) ADJUSTTHE UPPER BLADE GUIDE STABiLiZiNG BARS AND BLADE GUIDE BRACKET (Fig. 8) NOTE: The upper and lower blade guides and support bearings stabilize the moving blade as rigidly as possible during operation under load conditions. These guides MUST be checked and adjusted...
  • Page 22 Fig. 11 SQUARUNGTHE TABLE TO THE BLADE (Fig. 11) 1. Raise the blade guard (1) (Fig. 11) as far as it will go. 2. Loosen the table lock handle (2) (Fig. 11). 3. Set a combination square (3) (Fig. 11) on the table and align it with the blade.

  • Page 23: Miter Gauge

    APPUOAT_ONS Use your band saw ONLY for the purposes listed below: oSawing wood and plastic oOther applications based on approved accessories secured in place, and in proper working order while tool is in operation. Z_WARNBNG:To avoid possible injury, keep blade wheel motor housing cover closed, WARNnNG: Turn saw OFF, REMOVE the switch key, and UNPLUG...
  • Page 24 FENCE The quick-set fence can be moved on the worktable and locked in place by raising (unlocking) or lowering (locking) the lock handle (1). Z_ WARNING. To prevent personal injury, ALWAYS disconnect the plug from the power source when making any adjustment. BASIC OPERATING UNFORMATION Z_ WARNING: To avoid blade contact and personal injury, adjust the upper guard assembly so that it just clears the upper surface of the workpiece.

  • Page 25: Maintenance

    GENERAL cont. _WARNING: To avoid accidents, ALWAYS disconnect the tool from the power source BEFORE cleaning or performing any maintenance. WARNING: Preventive maintenance performed by unauthorized personnel may result in misplacing of internal wires and components, which could cause a serious hazard.

  • Page 26: Accessories

    GENERAL cOnto LUBRICATION All of the bearings in this tool are lubricated with a sufficient amount of high-grade lubricant for the life of the tool under normal operating conditions. Therefore, no further lubrication is required. Sears Parts and Repair Centers have a 56 1/8 =in.
  • Page 27 NOTES...
  • Page 28 Your Home For repair 5 in your home _ of all major brand appliances, lawn and garden equipment, or heating and cooling systems, no matter made it, no matter who sold For the replacement parts, accessories owneris manuals that you need to do-it=yourself. For Sears professional installation of home appliances...

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