Craftsman 113248211 12" Band Saw

Owner's Manual - Page 36

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BOTH MODELS
Sears recommends the following Accessories
Caster Set for Leg Set ..................... 9-22222, 9-22221
Miter Gauge .................................................... 9-29929
Hold-Down Clamp for Miter Gauge ................. 9 29928
Stop-Rods for Miter Gauge ............................. 9-29924
Rip Fence ........................................................ 9-23402
Blades and Sanding Belts ........................ See Catalog
Circle Cutting Attachment ............................... 9-23411
Power Tool Know How Handbook .................. 9-29117
Sears may recommend other accessories not listed in
the manual. See your nearest Sears store or Catalog
department for other accessories.
Do notuse any accessory unless you have received and
read complete instructions for its use.
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maintenance
BOTH MODELS
I WARNING: Foryourown safety, turn switch"Off"
and remove plug from power source outlet before
maintaining or lubricating your band saw.
Tires
Pitch and sawdust that build up on the tires should be
removed with a stiffbrush or scraped offwith a piece of
wood.
NOTICE: To avold damaging the tires do not use a
sharp knife or any kind or solvent.
When the tires become worn they should be replaced,
When replacing thetires, stretchthem amundthewheels
but do not glue them on.
ADJUSTING BAND SAW BEVEL TRAVEL
If the band saw will not hold its position when at a
bevel angle, and before the bevel lock is locked, or if
it is difficult to change the bevel angle, an adjustment
is necessary to correct the force required to bevel
the band saw.
To adjust the force required to bevel the band saw,
locate the three (3) eapscrews holding the frame to
the motor mount. The capscrews are located in the
recessed area behind the hub of the lower wheel at
the 2 o'c lock, 6 o'clock, and 10 o'clock positions. Use
a 3/16-inch hexagonal "L" wrench that has a 4-inch
leg, reach between the spokes of the lower wheel to
the capscrews. Adjust the capscrews equally until
the bevel action is smooth and the saw will held its
position before tt_e beret lock is locked.
ADJUSTING THE UPPER BLADE GUIDE
TRAVEL
If the upper guide bar will not move up and down
easily or falls when the lock knob is loosened, the
following adjustment should be performed
I. Remove the Guide Bar Lock Knob and the
washer which is under it
2. Using a 7/16" socket or wrench tigiqten the nut
which is under the washer to just tight
3, Then loosen the same nut 1 turn
4. Move the guide bar up and down to check for
smooth movement while still holding its position
when released.
5 Make further adjustments to the nut as required
to get the guide bar to move smoothly and hold
its position when released.
6. Reinstall the washer and Guide Bar Lock Knob.
General Maintenance
Keep your band saw clean. Remove the sawdust from
the inside. Vacuum or blow out frequently.
Do not allow filth to build up on the table the guides or
the back-up bearings. Clean them with Craftsman
Gum and Pitch Remover.
NOTICE: Do not Immerse the back-up bearings In
the gum and pitch remover.
Put athin coat ofpaste wax on the table so that the wood
slides easily while cutting.
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