Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 113.248510 Craftsman
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r Illl Save This Manual For Future Reference S _AIRS owners manual Model No. 113.248210 Single Speed Band Saw with Leg Set Model No. 113.248320 Two Speed Band Saw with Leg Set Model No. 113.248440 Two Speed Electronic Band Saw with Leg Set Model No. 113.
FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN BAND SAW If within one year from the date of purchase, this Craftsman Band Saw tails due to a defect in material or workmanship, Sears will repair it, free of charge. WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY SIMPLY CONTACTING THE NEAREST BEARS SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES.
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR POWER TOOLS ALL MODELS 1. KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL Read and understand the owner's manual and labels affixed to the tool. Learn its application and limitations as well as the specific potential hazards peculiar to this tool.
additional safety instructions for band saw ALL MODELS Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert, and knowing how your band saw works. BEFORE USING THE SAW: WARNING: TO AVOID MISTAKES THAT COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS, PERMANENT INJURY, DO NOT PLUG THE SAW IN UNTIL THE FOLLOWING STEPS HAVE BEEN SATISFACTORILY COMPLETED: 1.
To avoid being suddenly caught in the blade: 1. Do not wear gloves. 2. Remove all jewelry and loose clothing. 3. Tie back long hair. 4. Roll long sleeves above the elbow.
glossary of terms for woodworking ALL MODELS Beveling An angle cutting operation through the face of the board, Crosscut A cutting operation made across the width of the workpiece. Compound Cutting A simultaneous bevel and miter cutting operation. FPM Feet per minute.
This power tool is equipped with a 3-conductor cord and ground type plug listed by Underwriters' Labora- tories. The ground conductor has a green jacket and is attached to the tool housing at one end and to the ground prong in the attachment plug at the other end.
general information ALL MODELS 1. This manual is for the following Models-- 113.248210,113.248320,113.248440, and113.248510. All sections are labeled with the correct model num- ber. Follow ONLY instructions that are meant for your model saw. 2. Ifyou aremissing anypart(s)whileputtingyour saw together, do not continue assembly.
TABLE OF LOOSE PARTS ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY. A Motor ............................... 1 B Basic Saw Assembly .................. 1 (Models 113.248210 and 113.248320 Do not include electronic indicator system) C Owners Manual ....................... 1 D Trim Cap, L.
ALL MODELS LIST OF LOOSE PARTS IN BAG #507968 ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY. A Truss Head Screw 1/4-20x12 ............ 32 B Lockwasher Ext. t/4 .................... 32 C Hex Nut 1/4-20 ........................ 32 D Leveling Foot ......................... 4 E Hex Jam Nut 3/8-16 .
assembly and alignment MODEL 113.248210, 113.248320, 113.248440 ATTACHING LEVELING FEET From the loose parts bag find the following hardware: Item Description Qty. A Support Bracket .................... 4 B Leveling Feet ...................... 4 C Hex Nut 3/8-16 .
MODEL 113.24821 O, 113.248320, 1113.248440 ATTACHING LEG SET From the loose parts bag find the following hardware: Item Description Qty. A Truss Head Bolts 1/4.20 x 1/2 ........... 32 B Lockwashers External 1/4 ............. 32 C Hex Nuts 1/4-20 .....
. . Use truss head bolts, Iockwashers, and hex nuts to mount the two (2) rear legs to the basic saw assem- bly. It may be necessary to slightly tilt the saw as- sembly backwards in order to get the four (4) holes in each corner of the saw to line up with the four (4) holes in the top of each leg.
MODEL 113.248510 2. After layout of cabinet parts, take the lower shelf and turn upside down on floor. Small front flange should be pointing upward. 3. Locate the two (2) corner brackets, four (4) 1/4- 20 x 1/2 truss head bolts, Iockwashers, and nuts.
MODEL 113.248510 6.Secure rear of shelf to right side and left side panels using (2) 1/4-20 x 1/2 truss head bolts and hex nuts. Hand tighten only. LOCKWASHER NUT I 7. Locate the right and left side spacers, the six (6) 1/4-20 x 1/2 truss head bolts, Iockwashers, and hex nuts.
MODEL 113.248510 2. Place saw on cabinet so that holes in bottom of saw line up with holes in top of cabinet. 3. Install bolts, Iockwashers, and nuts as shown. Tighten securely using a 7/16-inch wrench or socket. The front two bolts hold the saw, lower wheel cover, and the cabinet together.
ALL MODELS ATTACHING THE HANDWHEEL 1. From loose parts bag find one (1) pan head screw 10-32 x 2 and one (1) hex nut. Install the hand- wheel. Reach inside the base to the back side of the bevel mechanism and put the nut in place. Hold the nut in place with a finger.
MODELS 113.248320, 113.248440, and 113.248510 4. Locate the correct motor pulley (Model 113.248210 has a "one-step" pulley). Placethe shaft key intothe groove on the motor shaft. Align the groove in the pulley with the shaft key and install the motor pulley on the motor shaft with the setscrew boss toward the motor.
10. Install a flanged lock nut onto this motor stud. Tighten the flanged lock nuts, using a %-inch wrench, until almost tight. It will be easier to tighten lock nuts if the head is tilted to approximately 45 ° . See page 34 for instructions on tilting head.
ALL MODELS CONNECTING THE MOTOR 1. Next, the motor cord needs to be wired into the motor. Coming from the underside of the table will be a cord with a black, white and green wire. This is the motor cord. WARNING: FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, NEVER PLUG I_HE SAW IN UNTIL ALL ASSEMBLY STEPS ARE COMPLETED.
MODEL 113.248320, 113.248440 & 113.248510 SELECTING BLADE SPEED The band saw has two speed settings: 3000 FPM for normal operation and 1500 FPM for operation requir- ing more control of the work piece, 1500 3000 RPM RPM MOTOR J RECOMMENDED SPEED SETTINGS 1.
ALL MODELS ATTACHING TRIM CAPS 1. Find the left and right trim caps. 2. There are two plastic stubs on the back of each trim cap. 3. These stubs will snap into matching holes at the front corner of each saw. 4. Snap the left & right trim caps in place.
getting to know your band saw 2 TENSION ADJUSTMENT KNOB COVER 1 WARNING LABEL BEVEL BLADE GUARD WARNING LABEL BEVEL 4 BEVEL LOCK KNOB GAGE SLOT BLADE GUIDES HANDWHEEL ON-OFF SWITCH 3 ELECTRONIC/INDICATOR SYSTEM 7 MODELS 113.248440 and BACK-UP BEA.,NG 113.
location and function of the electronic indicator system MODEL 113.248440 & 113.248510 ON LY BATTERY COVER RELEASE SLOTS & OPEN BATTERY OPEN • BATTERY COVER KEY ELECTRONIC MEASUREMENT BEVEL ANGLE KEY SION KEY SPEED KEY (FT.
FUNCTION KEYS The five keys located to the right of the display are the function keys. They are: io._o_ -- Turns the display "On" or "Off" _j -- Selects the Bevel Angle display i-_.
ALL MODELS INSTALLING THE BLADE WARNING: TO AVOID INJURY FROM ACCIDENTAL STARTING, MAKE SURE THE POWER CORD IS UNPLUGGED BEFORE REMOVING ANY PART FROM THE SAW. 1. Remove the blade guard by loosening the two (2) mounting screws with a phillips screwdriver and lifting the blade guard upward.
4. Loosen the setscrew which locks the blade guide support and push the support all the way back. Repeat for lower blade guide support. UPPER BLADE tl t GU,DE suPPO.T II_l-r L SETSCREW _ "<_-_-"_,J/l[I L.U ql I '1 GUIDE SUPPORT _---_--_--'=_ SETSCREW 5.
MODEL 113.248210 & 113.248320 ALIGNING THE BLADE AND BLADE GUIDE ASSEMBLIES This band saw comes equipped with a 1/4-inch blade, This band saw can be used with blades of width from 1/8-inch to 1/2-inch. The align merit steps must be followed for proper tension, blade guide, and bearing adjustments for each different blade.
ALL MODELS 2. Turn the upper wheel by hand a few times and notice if the blade remains in the center of the tire on the top wheel. If the blade moves away from the center of the tire while you are turning it, the blade is not tracking properly. The top wheel shaft is hinged so the blade can be tracked.
ALL MODELS 6. To insure the backup bearing is properly sup- porting the blade, push the bearing toward the blade until it almost touches it. Turn the upper wheel, by hand, checking the backup bearing to make sure it is not turning. If the bearing is turning the blade is too close.
3. Locate the two (2) oval point setscrews 1/4-20 x 1/2 and use an 1/8-inch hex "L" wrench to install in the two holes, as illustrated, but do not allow the screws to extend beyond the underside of the table. _.//HEX"L"WRENCH j-1/4-20X1/2 I //OVAL POINT fSETSCREW FRONT TABLE 4.
ALL MODELS 10. Mount the front table to the base as follows: a. Makesurefronttablelatchesarepositioned upas high as they will go. b. Hold the front edge of the table. Position the rear edge of the table so that the two flat springs slip under the two tabs on the rear table.
ADJUSTING FRONT TABLE 1. Adjust the front table so it is the same height as the rear table as follows: a, Lay a straight edge across front table to rear table. b. Gentlytap the fronttable down until it is in line with the rear table, c. Tighten the Phillips head self tapping screw once the front table is in the correct position.
ALL MODELS location and function of controls ON-OFF SWITCH NOTE: The On-Off switch has a locking feature. This featu re is intended to help prevent unauthorized and possibly hazardous use by children and others. 1. Insert yellow key into switch. 2. To turn on, insert finger under end of red switch lever and pull end out.
MODEL 113.248440 & 113.248510 TILTING HEAD FOR BEVEL CUT 1, Unlock bevel lock by pulling outon knob located under the left front edge of the table, 2. Turn handwhee4 counter-clockwise to increase the tilt angle of the blade. The digital display will read out the angle of the blade to the table.
basic band saw operation ALL MODELS WARNING: FOR YOUR SAFETY, COMPLY WITH ALL THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ON PAGES 3-5 BEFORE USING THE BAND SAW. A band saw is basically a "curve cutting" machine.
INSTALLING SANDING ATTACHMENT WARNING: TO AVOID INJURY FROM UNEXPECTED STARTING, MAKE SURE POWER CORD IS UNPLUG- GED BEFORE MAKING ADJUSTMENTS TO BAND- SAW PARTS. NOTE: The sanding bett cuts very rapidly. Practice with some scraps of wood first before you attempt to sand your actual workpiece.
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 .
Light Bulb To replace the light bulb remove the front cover. Use a phillips screwdriver to remove the lens and replace the bulb. The light bulb is a 25 watt bayonet mount bulb. Motor Frequently blow or vacuum out any sawdust from the motor, Follow lubrication instruction on the motor label.
trouble shooting--motor ALL MODELS NOTE: Motors used on wood-working tools are particularly susceptible to the accumulation of sawdust and wood chips and should be blown out or "vacuumed" frequently to prevent interference with normal motor ventilation and proper operation of the centrifugally-operated starting switch.
trouble shooting -- electronics MODEL 113.248440 & 113.248510 PROBLEM I No display when is pressed. Display shows I 1 PROBABLE CAUSE 1. Battery incorrectly installed or missing. 2. Battery contacts dirty or corroded. 3. Battery dead. 4. Digital display failure.
trouble shooting --- electronics MODEL 113.248440 & 113.2485t 0 PROBLEM Display does not change when blade speed is changed. Display changes back and forth between 3000 & 2800 in fpm function. Display does not change when blade tension is changed.
repair parts PARTS LIST FOR CRAFTSMAN 12-INCH BAND SAW MODEL NO'S. 113.248210, 113.248320 & 113.248440 7 89 3 3 4 3 Always order by Part Number--Not by Key Number Key No.
63 64 2 3 36 34 38 37 47 t7 46 18 19 45 44 _,_ 35 / 37 38 3;' 33 34 FIGURE 2.
PARTS LIST FOR CRAFTSMAN 12-INCH BAND SAW MODEL NO'S. 113.248210, 113.248320, 113.248440 & 113.248510 Always order by Part Number--Not by Key Number FIGURE 2--DRIVE ASSEMBLY PARTS Key Part No, No.
PARTS LIST FOR CRAFTSMAN 12-INCH BAND SAW MODEL NO'S. 113.248210,113.248320, 113.248440 & 113.248510 5 17 16 14 18 5 f9 28 23 46.
PARTS LIST FOR CRAFTSMAN 12-INCH BAND SAW MODEL NO'S. 113.248210, 113.248320, 113.248440 & 113.248510 Always order by Part Number--Not by Key Number FIGURE 3mBASE COMPONENTS Key Part i No.
PARTS LIST FOR CRAFTSMAN 12-INCH BAND SAW MODEL NO'S. 113.248210,113.248320,113.248440 & 113.248510 29 28 / 9 4 3 28 30 F 4,4 7 I 17 16 18 14 24 22 23 J J _J 33 36 FIGURE 4 48.
PARTS LIST FOR CRAFTSMAN 12-INCH BAND SAW MODEL NO'S. 113.248210, 113.248320, 113.248440 & 113.248510 Always order by Part Number--Not by Key Number FIGURE 4--BEVEL DRIVE AND MOTOR MOUNT ASSEMBLY PARTS Key Part No.
PARTS LIST FOR CRAFTSMAN 12-INCH ELECTRONIC BAND SAW MODEL 113.248510 10 FIGURE 5--PARTS LIST 23" CABINET Always order by Part Number--Not by Key Number 13 Key Part No. No. 1 805589-5 2 815900 3 STD551225 4 ISTD541025 5 STD600603 6 7 8 9 10 81593 3 817151 815887 816274 STD541237 Description Screw, Truss Hd.
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f _,, f _AIRS owners manual SERVICE MODEL NO. 113.248210 Single Speed Band Saw with Leg Set MODEL NO. 113.248320 Two Speed Band Saw with Leg Set MODEL NO.
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