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MODEL NO.113.244512

SerialNumberModel and serialnumber may be foundat the right-hand sideof the frame.

You should record bothmodel and serialnumber in a safe placefor future use.

CAUTION:Read GENERAL andADDITIONAL SAFETYINSTRUCTIONScarefully

IO-INCH DIRECT DRIVEBAND SA W

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Sold by SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., Chicago, IL. 60684 U.S.A.

Part No. 69188

FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN BAND SAW

If within one year from the date of purchase, this Craftsman Band Saw fails due to a defect inmaterial or workmanship, Sears will repair it, free of charge.

,WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY SIMPLY CONTACTING THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICECENTER/DEPARTMENT THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES.

THIS WARRANTY APPLIES ONLY WHILE THIS PRODUCT IS USED IN THE UNITED STATES.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary fromstate to state,

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO.. 698/731A, Sears Tower, Chicago. IL 60684

general safety instructions for power tools

1. KNOW YOUR POWER TOOLRead and understand the owner's manual andlabels affixed to the toot. Learn its applicationand limitations as well as'the specific potentialhazards peculiar to this toot,

2. GROUND ALL TOOLSThis tool is equipped with an approved 3-conductor cord and a 3+prong grounding typeplug to fit the proper grounding type receptacleThe green conductor in the cord is the grouna.ing wire. Never connect the green wIre to a hveterminal.

3. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE

-- in working order, and n proper adjustmentand alignment.

_4_ REMOV=E ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES

Form a habit of checking to see that keys aneadjusting wrenches are removed from toolbefore turning ;t on.

5. KEEP WORK AREA CLEANCluttered areas and benches invite accidents.

Floor must not be slippery due to wax or saw.dust.

6. AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTDon't use power tools in damp or wet locationsor expose them to rain. Keep work area welllighted. Provide adequate surrounding workspace.

7. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY

All visitors should be kept a safe distance fromwork area.

8. MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD-PROOF

-- with padlocks, master switches, or by re-moving starter keys.

9. DON'T FORCE TQOL

It will do the job better and safer at the rate forwhich it was designed.

10. USE RIGHT TOOL

Don't force tool or attachment to do a job it wasnot designed for.

11. WEAR PROPER APPAREL

Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties or

_jewelry (rings, wristwatches) to get caught inmoving parts. NONSLIP footwear _s recom-mended, Wear protective hair covering to con-tain long hair, Roll long sleeves above theelbow.

12. USE SAFETY GOGGLES (Head Protection)Wear safety goggles (must comply with ANSI

Z87.1) at all times. Everyday eyeglasses onlyhave impact resistant lenses, they are NOTsafety glasses. Also, use face or dust mask ifcutting operation is dusty, and ear protectors(plugs or muffs) during extended periods ofoperation.

13. SECURE WORK

Use clamps or a v+se to hold work when practi-cal. It's safer than using your hand, frees bothhands to operate tool.

14. DON'T OVERREACH

KeeD proper footing and balance at all times.

15. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE

Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safestperformance. Follow instructions for lubricatingand changing accessories.

16. DISCONNECT TOOLSbefore servicing; when changing accessoriessuch as blades, bits. cutters, etc.

17. AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTINGMake sure switch is m "OFF" position beforepluggtng in.

18. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIESConsult the owner's manual for recommendedaccessories. Follow the instructions thataccompany the accessories. The use of im-proper accessories may cause hazards.

19. NEVER STAND ON TOOL

Serious injury could occur if the tool is tippedor if the cutting tool is accidentally contacted.

Do not store materials above or near the toolsuch that it is necessary to stand on the tool toreach them.

20. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS

Before further use of the tool, a guard or otherpart that is damaged should be carefully check-ed to ensure that it will operate properly andperform its intended function. Check for align-ment of moving parts, binding of moving parts.breakage of parts, mounting, and any other con-ditions that may affect its operation. A guard orother part that _s damaged should be properlyrepaired or replaced.

21. DIRECTION OF FEEDFeed work into a blade or cutter against thedirection of rotation of the blade or cutter only.

22. NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDEDTurn power off. Don't leave tool until it comesto a complete stop.

additi onal safety instructions for n saw

Safety is a combination of operator commonsgnse and alertness at all times when the bandsaw is being used.

WARNING: FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, DO NOTATTEMPT TO OPERATE YOUR BAND SAWUNTIL iT IS COMPLETELY ASSEMBLED ANDINSTALLED ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUC-TIONS... AND UNTIL YOU READ AND UNDER-STAND THE FOLLOWING:

PAGE1. General Safety instructions for Power Tools 22. Getting To Know Your Band Saw ............ 133. Basic Band Saw Operation ................. 154. Maintenance .............................. 16

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Stability of Machine.Your band saw must be bolted securely to awork bench. In addition, if there is any tend-ency for the band saw to tip over or moveduring certain operations such as cuttinglong heavy boards, bolt your workbench tothe floor.

LocationThis band saw is intended for indoor useonly.

Protection: Eyes, Hands, Face, Ears, Bodya. Always wear safety goggles that comply

with ANSI Z87.1. Wear a face shield if oper-ation is dusty. Wear ear plugs or muffsduring extended periods of operation. Donot wear gloves, jewelry or watches, Rolllong sleeves above the elbow.

b. Do not cut pieces of material too small tohold securely by hand.

c. Avoid awkward hand positions where asudden slip could cause a hand to moveinto the blade.

d. Never turn your band saw "ON" beforeclearing the table of all Objects (tools,scraps of wood, etc.) except for the work-piece and related feed or support devicesfor the operation planned.

e. Make sure the blade runs downward to-ward the table. Always adjust trackingwheel correctly so that the blade does notrun off the wheels.

f. Always adjust blade tension correctly.

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ALWAYS adjust the upper blade guide andblade guard to just clear the workpiece toprotect the operator, to keep blade break-age to a minimum, and to provide maxi-mum support for blade.

When cutting a large piece of material,provide additional support at table height.

Hold the work firmly against the table.Do not feed the material too fast while cut-ting. Only feed the material fast enough sothat the blade will cut. Keep fingers awayfrom the blade.

k. Use caution when cutting off materialwhich is irregular in cross section whichcould pinch the blade before the cut iscompleted. A piece of molding for examplemust lay flat on the table and not be per-mitted to rock while being cut.

I. Use caution when cutting off round materi-al such as dowel rods, or tubing. They havea tendency to roll while being cut causingthe blade to "bite". Always clamp roundmaterial to a miter gauge, or provideequivalent support.

m. When backing up the workpiece, the blademay bind in the kerf (cut)... this is usuallycaused by sawdust clogging up the kerf orbecause the blade comes out of theguides. If this happens:

1. Turn off the band saw.., remove plugfrom power source outlet...removecover from band saw. Insert a screw-driver or wedge in the kerf.., rotate thewheels by hand while backing up theworkpiece.

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Never leave the band saw work area withthe power on, before the machine hascome to a complete stop, or without re-moving and storing the switch key.

Never operate band saw with cover remov-ed.

Do not perform layout, assembly, or setupwork on the table while the blade is moving.

Turn saw "off" and remove plug from pow-er supply outlet before installing or remov-ing an accessory.

Use only RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIESlisted on page 16.

additional safety instructions for band saw

Should any part of this band saw be missing,bend, or fail in any way, or any electricalcomponent fail to perform properly, shut offpower switch and remove plug from powersupply outlet. Replace damaged, missing,and!or failed parts before resuming opera-tion.

9. Think Safety.Safety is a combination of operator commonsense and alertness whenever the band saw

is in operation.

10. This band saw is designed to cut wood and

wood like products only.

WARNING: DO NOT ALLOW FAMILIARITY GAINED FROM FREQUENT USE OF YOUR BAND SAW TOBECOME COMMONPLACE. ALWAYS REMEMBER THAT A CARELESS FRACTION OF A SECOND ISSUFFICIENT TO INFLICT SEVERE INJURY.

WEAR YOUR

The operation of any power tool can result inforeign objects being thrown into the eyes,which can result in severe eye damage. Alwayswear safety goggles complying with ANSI Z87.1(shown or] Package) before beginning power tooloperation. Safety Goggles are available at Searsretail or catalog stores.

READ AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS APPEARING ON THE INSTRUCTION PLATE ON

THE FRONT OF THE BAND SAW:

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motor specificationsII

requirementsThis machine is designed to use, and is equip-ped with, a 1725 RPM motor. It is wired for opera-tion on 110-120 volts, 60 Hz., alternating current.(TOOL MUST NOT BE CONVERTED TO OPER-ATE ON 230 VOLT).

For replacement motor refer to parts list in thismanual.

CONNECTING TO POWER SUPPLY OUTLETThis machine must be grounded while in use toprotect the operator from electric shock.

Plug power cord into a 110-120V properly ground-ed type outlet protected by a 15-amp. fuse or cir-cuit breaker.

If you are not sure that your outlet is properlygrounded, have it checked by a qualified electri-cian.

WARNING: DO NOT PERMIT FINGERS TOTOUCH THE TERMINALS OF PLUGS WHENINSTALLING OR REMOVING THE PLUG TO ORFROM THE OUTLET.

WARNING: IF NOT PROPERLY GROUNDEDTHIS POWER TOOL CAN CAUSE AN ELECTRI-CAL SHOCK PARTICULARLY WHEN USED INDAMP LOCATIONS CLOSE TO PLUMBING. IFAN ELECTRICAL SHOCK OCCURS THERE ISTHE POTENTIAL OF A SECONDARY HAZARDSUCH AS YOUR HANDS CONTACTING THESAW BLADE.

If power cord is worn or cut, or damaged in anyway, have it replaced immediately.

Your unit is for use on 110-120 volts, and has aplug that looks like below.

GROUNDING

PRONG

_ PROPERLY

GROUNDED3-PRONG OUTLET

This power tool is equipped with a 3-conductorcord and grounding type plug which has agrounding prong, approved by Underwriters'Laboratories and the Canadian Standards Associ-ation. The ground conductor has a green jacketand is attached to the tool housing at one endand to the ground prong in the attachment plugat the other end.

electrical

This plug requires a mating 3-conductor ground-ed type outlet as shown.

If the outlet you are planning to use for thispower tool is of the two prong type, DO NOTREMOVE OR ALTER THE GROUNDING PRONGIN ANY MANNER. Use an adapter as shownbelow and always connect the grounding lug to aknown ground.

It is recommended that you have a qualified elec-trician replace the TWO prong outlet with a pro-perly grounded THREE prong outlet.

GROUNDING LUG

SCREW

3.PRONG_'_I_q\ _ MAKE SURE TH,S iS

ADAP]ER

An adapter as illustrated is available for connect-ing plugs to 2-prong receptacles. The greengrounding lug extending from the adapter mustbe connected to a permanent ground such as toa properly grounded outlet box,

NOTE: The adapter illustrated is for use only ifyou already have a properly grounded 2-prongreceptacle. Adapter is not allowed in Canada bythe Canadian Electrical Code.

The use of any extension cord wil! cause someloss of power. To keep this to a minimum and to

prevent overheating and motor burn-out, use thetable below to determine the minimum wire size

(A.W.G.) extension cord.

Use only 3 wire extension cords which have 3-

prong grounding type plugs and 3-prong recep-tacles which accept the tools plug.

Extension Cord Length Wire Size A.W.G.

Up to 100 Ft. 16100 - 200 Ft. 14200 - 400 Ft. 10

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contents

CONTENTS

POWER TOOL WARRANTY .................... 2

GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FORPOWER TOOLS .............................. 2

ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSFOR BAND SAW ............................. 3

MOTOR SPECIFICATIONS AN D ELECTRICALREQUIREMENTS ............................. 5

UNPACKING AND CHECKING CONTENTS ..... 6

ASSEMBLYMounting Band Saw to Workbench ............ 7Clamping Band Saw to Workbench ............ 8Installing the Table ........................... 8Installing the Blade .......................... 9Tensioning the Blade ........................ 10Tracking the Blade .......................... 11Adjusting the Table Square to Blade ......... 11Adjusting Upper Blade Guide

Assembly .................................. .12Adjusting Upper Blade Guides ............... 12Adjusting Upper Thrust Bearing ............. 12Adjusting Lower Blade Guide

Assembly .................................. 12

Adjusting Lower Blade Guides ............... 12Drive Belt Tension .......................... 13Adjusting Table ............................. 13

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR BAND SAWTension Adjustment Knob ................... 14Cover Knobs ................................ 14Blade Guides ............................... 14Tension Lock Knob ......................... 14Guide Bar Lock Knob ....................... 14Table Lock Knobs ........................... 14Bevel Scale ................................. 14On-Off Switch .......... -.................... 14

BASIC BAND SAW OPERATIONSawing ..................................... 15

MAINTENANCE .............................. 16Lubrication ................................. 16

RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ............. 16

TROUBLESHOOTING ........................ 17

REPAIR PARTS .............................. 18

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, npacking and checking contents

TOOLS NEEDED

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COMBtNA-fION SQUARE

MEDIUM SCREWDRIVER

#2 PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER

1/2 INCH WRENCH

WARNING: FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, NEVERCONNECT PLUG TO POWER SOURCE OUTLETUNTIL ALL ASSEMBLY STEPS ARE COMPLETE,AND YOU HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THESAFETY AND OPERATIONAL INSTRUCTIONS.

Model 113.244512 Band Saw is shipped completein one carton.

Separate all parts from packing materials andcheck each item with illustration and "Table ofLoose Parts". Make certain all items are account-ed for, before discarding any packing material.

HEX WRENCH

118& 3/16

If any parts are missing, do not attempt toassemble the band saw, plug in the power cord,or turn the switch on until the missing parts areobtained and installed correctly.

COMBINATIONSQUAREMUST BETRUE

DRAW LIGHT

LINE ON BOARD

ALONG THISEDGE _.._. _ /

l'i lSHOULDBE NO GAPOROVERLAPHEREWHENSQUARE IS FLIPPED OVER tN DOTTED POSITION

STRAIGHTEDGEOFBOARD3/4" THICKTHIS EDGEMUST BEPERFECTLYSTRAIGHT

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ITEM TABLEOFLOOSE PARTS QTY.

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Basic saw assembly 1Owners Manual .................... 1Saw Table assembly ................ 1Bag Assembly Part #69189Containing the following parts:Switch, Key ........................ 1Nut, Wing 1/4-20 .................... 1Screw, Truss Hd. 1/4-20 x 3t4 ........ 1Washer 17!64 x 5!8 x 1/16 ........... 1Washer 17164 x 47164 x 1/16 ......... 2Indicator, Bevel .................... 1Screw, Pan Cross 10-24 x 1/4 ........ 1Insert, Table ....................... 1Knob .............................. 2

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assemblyMOUNTING BAND SAW TO WORKBENCHIf band saw is to be used in a permanent loca-tion, it should be fastened securely to a firm sup-porting surface such as a workbench.

If mounting to a workbench, holes should bedrilled through supporting surface of the work-bench using dimensions illustrated.

1. Each leg should be bolted securely using5/16" diameter machine screws, Iockwashers,and 5/16" hex nuts (not included). Screwlength should be !1/2" plus the thickness ofthe bench top.

2. Locate and mark the holes where band saw isto be mounted.

3. Drill (4) 3/8" diameter holes through work-bench.

4. Place band saw on workbench aligning holesin feet with holes drilled in workbench.

5. Insert all four 5/16" screws and tighten.

NOTE: Front two mounting bolts should beinserted from the bottom with washer and nut on

top.

_ 3,' 8" [)IAMETE''_ -'_

6-5/16" (4_ HOLES

__--_ 10-13/16"-._

An alternate method of mounting is to fastenband saw to a mounting board. The board shouldbe of sufficient size to avoid tipping of saw whilein use. Any good grade of plywood or chipboardwith a 314" minimum thickness is recommended.(Thinner chipboard can break.)

o Follow instructions for mounting to work-bench, substituting a board 18" x 24" mini-mum size and using 5/16 inch flat headscrews, Iockwashers, and hex nuts (not in-cluded). Screw length should be 11/2'' plusthe thickness of the mounting board.

NOTE: For proper stability, holes must becounter sunk so screw heads are flush with thebottom surface of supporting board.

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assembly2. Securely clamp board

"C" clamps.to workbench using

NOTE: Supporting surface where band saw ismounted should be examined carefully aftermounting to insure that no movement during usecan result. If any tipping or walking is noted,secure workbench or supporting surface beforeoperating band saw.

CLAMPING BANDSAW TO WORKBENCH

The Band Saw can be clamped directly to aworkbench using two (2) or more "C" clamps onbase of unit.

BASE

WORKBENCH

"C"

CLAMP

INSTALLING THE TABLEApply a coat of automobile wax to the table topand inside surfaces of trunnion that slide onframe.

1. Loosen the guide bar lock knob and positionthe upper guide assembly all of the way up.Tighten lock knob.

GUIDEBARLOCK

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GUIDE

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Locate two (2) knobs and two (2) 17/64 x47/64 x 1/16 washers in loose parts bag, andthe table assembly in loose parts.

Place table assembly onto band saw framewith the trunnion against mounting rib inframe.

TABLEASSEMBLY

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FRAME

MOUNTING

RIB

TRUNNIONSLOTS

BAND SAW

FRAME

. Hold table assembly against the frame andinstall two (2) table lock knobs and washersas shown through the trunnion stots andtighten.

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TABLELOCKKNOBS

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5. Locate bevel indicator and 10-24xl/4 pancross hd. screw in loose parts bag.

, Install bevel indicator and screw as shownusing a phillips screwdriver.

NOTE: This unit comes with the Band Saw bladeinstalled, assembly continues on p. 10, "Tension-ing the Blade."

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©GUIDE BAR

LOCK KNOBREPLACING THE BLADE

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Loosen the guide bar lock knob and positionthe upper guide assembly approximately oneinch above the table and tighten lock knob.

Loosen the two blade guard mounting screwsand remove the blade guard.

UPPERSUIOEASSEMBLY

. Loosen the guide bar lock knob and positionthe upper guide assembly approximately twoinches above the table as shown and tightenthe lock knob.

GUIDE BARLOCK

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Remove table insert, truss head screw, wash-er and wing nut from the table (See Assem-bly, p. 13 - "Adjusting the Table"). Replacethese parts after the blade is installed, ten-sioned and tracked.

Loosen the two screws in the front of theupper blade guide assembly that secure theblade guides and separate them about 1/8"

Loosen the two screws in the side of the

upper guide assembly and slide guides andthrust bearing all of the way back.

7. Tighten all screws.

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COVERKNO

8. Loosen the three (3) cover knobs by turningcounterclockwise and remove cover.

COVER

NOTE: Replace the bandsaw cover after blade isproperly installed, tensioned and tracked.

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assemblyo Loosen the two screws that secure the lower

i blade guides and separate them about 1/8".

10. Loosen the screw holding the lower bladeguide support and slide support all the way Ltoward the rear of the saw, and retighten all \screws.

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WARNING: TO AVOID BEING SCRAPEDSHOULD BLADE SUDDENLY UNCOIL, WEARSAFETY GOGGLES AND CAREFULLY UNCOILTHE BLADE HOLDING IT AT ARMS LENGTH.

BLADE

11. Place the blade over the wheels with theteeth pointing downward toward the table asshown. Make sure the blade is in the centerof the rubber tires.

SLOT iN TABLE

)RIVE WHEEL

IDLER WHEEL

TENSIONING THE BLADE TENSION LOCK

KNOB

NOTE: Your bandsaw can use only 114 inch wideblades, 56-718 inches long. A blade is includedwith this saw.

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Loosen the tension lock knob (1/4 of a turncounter-clockwise). Turn the tension adjust-ing knob clockwise until blade has propertension. To check blade tension, push thumbagainst side of blade between lower wheels.Blade should move only slightly with moder-ate pressure. Be careful not to overtensionblade. Retighten tension lock knob.

If too much blade tension has been applied,blades may tend to break more easily andblade life will be shorter.

If too little blade tension has been applied,blade may not track easily, may slip onwheels, or will move too easily when check-ing tension.

Turn the upper wheel by hand clockwise afew turns and notice if the blade remains inthe approximate center of the tires.

NOTE: Tension lock knob must be tightened_.fore moving blade.

if the blade moves away from the center ofthe tires while you are turning the wheels,the blade is not TRACKING properly.

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TENSIONADJUSTINGKNOB

TRACKING THE BLADE

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Loosen the Tension Lock Knob (1/4 of a turncounter-clockwise) and turn the trackingadjustment set screw slightly with a 1/8" hexwrench. (Turning the set screw moves thetension wheel back and forth.)

If the blade moves toward the front of theband saw:

Turn the tracking adjustment screwclockwise about 1/4 of a turn, as thoughyou were tightening it.

If the blade moves toward the back of theband saw:

Turn the tracking adjustment screwcounter clockwise about 1/4 of a turn asthough you were loosening it.

Turn the screw just enough to cause theblade to run in the approximate center of alltires.

After adjusting, tighten tension knob andturn upper wheel by hand clockwise a fewturns and notice if the blade remains in theapproximate center of the tires, Readjust ifnecessary, until blade is tracking properly.

ALIGNING THE TABLE SQUARE TO BLADE

1. Loosen table lock knobs.

2. Place a square on the table in front of theblade as illustrated.

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Tilt table up or down to align table 90degrees to blade (0 degree position) andtighten lock knobs.

Adjust zero stop set screw using a 1/8" hexwrench until set screw just touches frame.

Check squareness of blade to table. Makereadjustments if necessary.

TENSION

LOCK KNOB

TRACKING ADJUSTMENT

SET SCREW

6. Set bevel indicator to line up with zero.

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ZERO STOPSET SCREW

NOTE: When table is tilted to a bevel angle, thelower blade guide support should be lowered toclear the table. After bevel cutting and returningtable to zero position, always raise the lowerblade guide up to provide maximum support forthe blade.

LOWER

GWDE SUPPORT

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assemblyNOTE: The upper and lower blade guides support_he blade and keep it from twisting during opera-tion. An adjustment is necessary when bladesare changed, replaced or installed for the firsttime,

ADJUSTING UPPER BLADE GUIDE ASSEMBLY

1. Loosen lower screw on side of upper bladeguide assembly and slide assembly forwarduntil the front edge of the blade guides areapproximately 1/32, from the GULLET of thesaw blade. Tighten screw.

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ADJUSTING UPPER BLADE GUIDES

GULLET

1. Loosen the two screws that lock the upperblade guides and press the two guides evenlyagainst the sides of the blade but do notpinch the blade. Release the guides and ro-tate the upper wheel slightly clockwise mov-ing the blade downward. Make sure oneguide is not further away from the blade thanthe other. Tighten both screws.

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ADJUSTING UPPER THRUST BEARING

NOTE: The thrust bearing supports the bladefrom the rear and will rotate when the blade isushed against it while you are cutting. As soon

you stop cutting, the bearing should stoprotating.

. To adjust, loosen the upper screw on the sideof the upper blade guide assembly and slidethe bearing forward until it is approximately1/32" from the back of the blade. Tightenscrew. Rotate upper wheel slightly clockwiseto check clearance. Readjust if necessary.

1/32"

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ADJUSTING LOWER BLADE GUIDE ASSEMBLY

1. Loosen the screw (as shown) on the side ofthe lower blade guide assembly and slideassembly forward until bearing is approxi-mately 1/32" from the back of the blade.Blade guides will align with this adjustment.Tighten screw. _t_

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ADJUSTING LOWER BLADE GUIDES

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1. Loosen the two screws that lock the lowerblade guides and press the two guides evenlyagainst the sides of the blade but do notpinch the blade. Release the guides and ro-tate the upper wheel slightly clockwise mov-

, ing the blade downward. Make sure oneguide is not further away from the blade thanthe other. Tighten both screws.

NOTE: After all adjustments have been made,turn the upper wheel by hand (clockwise) a fewturns to check blade travel and clearance.

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BLADEGUIDES

DRIVE BELT TENSION

WARNING: TO AVOID INJURY DUE TO ACCI-DENTAL START, UNPLUG TOOL BEFOREMAKING ADJUSTMENTS.

The tension on the drive belt has been set at thefactory. If adjustment is needed, use a 3/16" hexwrench to loosen upper and lower cap screws.Pull motor away from drive wheel to apply propertension to drive belt. Retighten cap screw whileholding motor in place.

ADJUSTING THE TABLE

DRIVEBELT

CAP SCREWS

DRIVE WHEEL

1. Replace the blade guard on the upper assem-bly and tighten screws.

2. Locate the table insert and place it in theopening in the table. Align slot in the insertwith the slot in the table.

. Locate a 1/4 - 20 x 3/4" truss head screw, aflat washer, and a 1/4 - 20 wing nut in looseparts. Insert screw into hole in table top asillustrated.

4. From the underside of the table, install wash-er and wing nut onto the truss head screwand tighten finger tight. This will keep thetable flat and in alignment.

5. Replace the band saw cover.

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Tension adjusting knob...Tightening theknob (clockwise) will increase the tension onthe blade. Loosening it (counter clockwise)will decrease the tension. (Tension lock knobmust be released).

Cover knobs... Secure cover to frame bytightening all three (3) cover knobs.

Blade Guides...Supports the blade andkeeps it from twisting during operation. Anadjustment is necessary when blades arechanged or replaced.

Tension lock knob ... Holds position of theupper wheel which is set by the tensionadjusting knob.

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Guide bar lock knob...The upper bladeguide assembly should just clear the work-piece while cutting. Always adjust the upperguide assembly and lock the guide bar bytightening the blade guide lock knob beforeturning on the band saw.

Table lock knobs ... Loosening knobs allowsthe table to be tilted and tightening knobslocks the table in place.

Tilt (bevel) scale... Shows degree table istilted for bevel cutting.

, ON-OFF SWITCH. The On-Off Switch has alocking feature. THIS FEATURE IS INTEND-ED TO HELP PREVENT UNAUTHORIZEDAND POSSIBLY HAZARDOUS USE BYCHILDREN AND OTHERS.

1. To turn machine on insert key intoswitch.

• IOTE: Key is made of yellow plastic; locate inloose parts bag.

2. Insert finger under switch lever and pullend of switch out.

3. To turn machine OFF... PUSH lever in.

NEVER LEAVE THE MACHINE UNATTENDEDUNTIL IT HAS COME TO A COMPLETE STOP.

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4. To lock switch in OFF position.., holdswitch IN with one hand ... REMOVE keywith other hand.

WARNING: FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, ALWAYSLOCK THE SWITCH "OFF" WHEN MACHINE iS

OT IN USE... REMOVE KEY AND KEEP IT IN AFE PLACE .ALSO...IN THE EVENT OF A

POWER FAILURE (ALL OF YOUR LIGHTS GOOUT) TURN SWITCH OFF... REMOVE THE KEYAND STORE IT REMOTE FROM BAND SAW.THIS WiLL PREVENT THE MACHINE FROMSTARTING UP AGAIN WHEN THE POWERCOMES BACK ON. 14

basic ban saw operationA band saw is basically a "curve cutting" mach-ine. It is also used for straight-line cutting opera-tions such as cross cutting, ripping, mitering,beveling, compound cutting, and resawing. It isnot capable of doing inside cutting.

This band saw is designed to cut wood andwood like products only.

For general type scroll cutting, follow the patternlines by pushing and turning the workpiece atthe same time. Do not try to turn the workpiecewhile engaged in the blade without pushing it;the workpiece could bind or twist the blade.

A curve cut is best performed by keeping thepattern line in line with the blade while turningthe workpiece before the radius of the curve iscut. The blade should cut in the middle of thepattern line (saw kerf) since wood cutting bandsaw blades are thin.

NOTE: Blade guard is raised for clarity of pictureonly.

SAWKERF

WORKPIECE

PATTERN LINE BLADE

RIGHT - Planning ahead by turning workpiecefor cutting a curve.

WORKFtOE

PATTERN LiNE

WRONG - Not planning ahead for cutting acurve could bind or twist blade if workpiece i_forced.

SAWING

1. Adjust the upper guide assembly to just clearthe workpiece.

.

.

Use both hands while feeding the work intothe blade. Hold the workpiece firmly againstthe table. Use gentle pressure. Do not forcethe work, but allow the blade to cut.

The smallest diameter circle that can be cutout is determined by the width of the blade.A 1/4" wide blade will cut a minimum dia-meter of approximately 1-1/2".

Relief cuts are made when an intricate curve (toosmall a radius for a 1/4-inch blade) is to be cut. Arelief cut is made by cutting through scrap sec-tion of workpiece to curve in pattern line, thencarefully backing blade out. Several relief cutsshould be made for intricate curves, then followpattern line as sections are cut off of curve"relieving" blade pressure.

WORKPIECE

IPATTERN LINE

BLADE

RELIEFCU_S

NOTE: Blade guard is raised for clarity of pictureonly.

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maintenance

WARNING: FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, TURNSWITCH "OFF" AND REMOVE PLUG FROMPOWER OUTLET BEFORE MAINTAINING ORLUBRICATING YOUR BAND SAW.

TIRESPitch and sawdust that accumulate on the tiresshould be removed with a stiff brush or scrapedoff with a piece of wood. Do not use a sharpknife or any kind of solvent.

When the tires become worn they should be re-placed. When replacing the tires, put a thin layerof rubber cement on the outside of the wheelsand inside of the tires. Allow to dry, then slidetires onto wheels aligning tires inside wheeledges.

GENERALKeep your Band Saw clean.

Remove sawdust from the inside frequently.

Do not allow pitch to accumulate on the table,blade insert, blade guides, or thrust bearings.Clean them with Craftsman Gum and Pitch_Remover.

Apply a thin coat of automobile-type wax to thetable so the wood slides easily while cutting.Also apply wax to the inside surfaces of thetrunnion.

MOTORIELECTRICALFrequently vacuum or blow out any sawdust fromthe motor.

If the power cord is worn, cut, or damaged in anyway, have it replaced immediately.

LUBRICATION

All of the BALL BEARINGS are permanentlylubricated. They require no further lubrication.

BLACK

- MOTOR

RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES

Item Cat. No.Miter Gauge ............................ 9-24214Blades (56-7/8" iength) .............. See Catalog

The above recommended accessories are currentand were available at the time this manual wasprinted.

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|rou ieshooting

WARNING: FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, TURNSWITCH "OFF" AND REMOVE PLUG FROMPOWER OUTLET BEFORE READJUSTING ORALIGNING YOUR BAND SAW.

TROUBLE

Motor will not run.

Blade does not run in the

approximate center of theupper wheel.

Band Saw slows down

hen cutting.

Blades breaking.

Motor sounds underload when not cutting.

Blade will not allow forgeneral straight cutting.

PROBABLE CAUSE

1. Defective On-Off switch.

Defective power or motor cord.

2. Motor Defective.

1. Not tracking properly.

1.

2.

1.

2.

Cutting too small a radius.

Dull blade.

Too much tension,

1.

2.

1.

REMEDY

1. Replace defective parts before using

Band Saw again.

.

1,

1,

.

1.

Kink in blade caused by cut- 2.ting too small a radius or turn-ing the material too fast whencutting.

Too much blade tension.

Too much belt tension.

Blade guides and bearingsnot properly adjusted.

2. Defective blade.

Consult Sears Service. Any attempt to repairthis motor may create a HAZARD unlessrepair is done by a qualified service technE-clan. Repair service is available at your near-est Sears Store.

Adjust tracking, see Assembly Section,"Tracking the Blade."

Stop feeding, and back up the materialslightly, until the band saw speeds up.Replace blade.

Adjust tension. See Assembly section"Tensioning The Blade."

Use correct cutting technique. See BasicBand Saw Operation Section.

1. Adjust blade tension. See Assemblysection "Tensioning The Blade."

2. Adjust belt tension. See Assembly Section"Drive Belt Tension."

1. Adjust upper and lower blade guides andbearings. See Assembly section "AdjustingUpper Blade Guide Assembly."

2. Replace blade.

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PARTS LIST FOR CRAFTSMMODEL

32

7

59

2

62

60

10 INCH MOTORIZED BANDSP,W113.244512

8

62

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10 1213

1516

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29

PARTS LIST FOR CRAFTSMAN 10 INCH MOTORIZED BANDSAWMODEL NO. 113.244512

$

ALWAYS ORDER BY PART NO. AND DESCRIPTION - NOT BY KEY NO.

Key PartNo. No.

123456789

10111213141516171819202122232425262728293031323334

69165STD315505691666917781435169179691706915469158STD551025803709STD5025036915769146STD551208STD6008036244260256STD551131STD5410316914969164STD510802691476916169178STD54!02569155STD51100369150STD52311569151ST D510603STD551125

Description

Ring-Retaining 5160*Bearing-Ball

Ring-Retaining 5000TireWasher-PlasticWheel-IdlerShaft-Upper WheelGuide-WheelKnob

* Washer 17164x47164x 1/16Connector Wire

*Screw-Set Hex Cup 1!4-20x318KnobClamp-Guide Rod

* Lockwasher-Ext. #8*Screw-Pan Cross 8-32x3/8Switch-LockingSwitch-Key

* Lockwasher-5116* Nut-Hex 5/16-18Cover-SwitchRelief Strain

*Screw-Pan HD. 8-32x5/16Cord-Power

eMotorTrunnion

*Nut Hex 1/4-20Indicator Bevel

*Screw-Pan Cross 10-24x3!8Foot-Frame

*Screw-Hex Hd. 5!16-18xl 1/2Frame

*Screw-Pan Hd. 6-32x3/8* Lockwasher-l/4

Key PartNo. No.

3536373839404142434445464748495O5152535455565758596O6162636465

601026917260528691696917469175STD512507STD551010STD5110056916769152691636052969171691536917369176605316053269156605309414920STD54162560533691606914869180691686914469162691456918869189

Description

Screw-Soc. Cap. 1/4-20xlSpacerBearing-BallShaft-Guide SupportSupport-Lower GuideSupport-Guide

*Screw-Pan Cross 1/4-20x3/4*Washer 13/64x1/2x3164*Screw-Pan Cross 10-24x1/2

Rod-Guide SupportGuard-BladeRing-RetainingBearing-BallShaft-Upper GuideGuideSupport-Upper GuideTable-Band SawScrew-Locking Set 1/4-20x5/8Screw-Flat Cross 1/4x20x1Insert-TableScrew-Truss Hd. 1/4-20x3/4Washer 17164x518x1116

*Nut-Wing 1/4-20Ring-RetainingKnobCover-FrameWheel-DriveShaft-WheelBelt-TimingPulley-Timing BeltBlade-Band Saw (56-7/8" Long)Owners Manual (Not Ills.)Bag Of Loose Parts (Not Ills.)

• Any attempt to repair this motor may create a hazard unless repair is done by a qualified service technician.Repair service is available at your nearest Sears store.

* .o,t_nd_rd H_rdw_rp. Itp.m._ -Mav Be. Purchased Locally

ownersmanual

SERVICE

MODEL NO.113.244512

HOW TO ORDERREPAIR PARTS

CH SA

Now that you have purchased your 10-Inch BandSaw should a need ever exist for repair parts orservice, simply contact any Sears Service Centerand most Sears, Roebuck and Co. stores. Be sureto provide all pertinent facts when you call orvisit.

The model number of your 10-Inch Band Saw willbe found on a plate at the right-hand side of thesaw.

WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYSGIVE THE FOLLOWING _, JFORMATION:

PART NUMBF D

MODEL NUMBER113.244512

P, {T DESCRIPTION

NAME OF ITEM10-Inch Band Saw

All parts listed may be ordered from any SearsService Center and most Sears stores. If theparts you need are not stocked locally, yourorder will be electronically transmitted to a SearsRepair Parts Distribution Center for handling.

Part No. 69188

Sold by SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., Chicago, IL. 60684 U.S.A.

Form No. SP5031 PRINTED IN TAIWAN 3/86