Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 315.21449 Craftsman
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Owner's Manual II:RRFTSMRNI 9 in. single speed BAND SAW Model No. 315.214490 Save this manual for future reference. CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before first use of this product.
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The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and the explanations with them, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety warnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger. The Instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention measures.
RULES FOR, SAFE OPERATION (Continued) . M When us(rig an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. A wire gage size (A.
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued) m BEFORE MAKING A CUT, BE SURE ALL ADJUSTMENTS ARE SECURE. BEFORE CHANGING THE SETUP, REMOVING COVERS, GUARDS, OR BLADE; UNPLUG THE SAW AND REMOVE THE SWITCH KEY. DO NOT FEED THE MATERIAL TOO QUICKLY. Do not force the workpiece against the blade; m REPLACEMENT PARTS.
EXTENSION CORDS Use only 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong grounding plugs and 3-pole receptacles that accept the tool's plug. When using a power tool at a consider- able distance from the power source, use an exten- sion cord heavy enough to carry the current that the tool will draw.
Bevel Cut A cutting operation made with an angled table. Crosscut A cutting operation made across the grain or the width of the workpiece. Compound Cut A compound cut is a cut made using a miter angle and a bevel angle at the same time. FPM "Feet per minute.
,_ WARNING: To prevent accidental starting that could cause possible serious personal injury, assemble all parts to your saw before connecting it to power supply. Saw should never be connected to power supply when you are assembling parts, making adjustments, installing or removing blades, or when not in use.
A. B. A WARNING / ADVERTENCIA Blade 59 1/4in. Blade Thickness TPI .018in, 15 .012 in. 4 .012 in. 6 ,014 in. 4 Application For fine scroll cuts inthinwood mathdals and plastics Up to 1/2" thick. 59 114 in. For extrafast stralgM cutting, Best for cutting thick woods, 591/4 in.
The following labels are on the band saw with locations indicated. &WARNING ;IA • For your safety, read owner's manual before making adjustment_ • Failure to remove switch key and unplug your saw could result In acaldental starting causing possible sedous personal Injury.
KNOW YOUR BAND SAW Before attempting to use, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety requirements of your Sears Craftsman band saw. BLADE The saw comes with a standard 1/4 in. blade installed. BLADE GUIDES Blade guides support the blade and keep it from twisting dudng operation.
INSTALLING SCALE INDICATOR See Figure 7. • Attach the scale indicator to the saw frame below the scale using the screw (M5 x 8) supplied. ANGLE ADJUSTMENT KNOB ANGLE BRACKET TABLELOCK KNOB SCALE SCALE INDICATOR Fig. 7 INSTALLING THE TABLE See Figure 8.
CLAMPING BAND SAW TO WORKBENCH See Figure 10. If the band saw is to be used in a portable application, we recommend that you fasten it permanently to a mounting board that can easily be clamped to a workbench or other supporting surface. The mounting board should be of sufficient size to avoid tipping of saw while in use.
INSTALLING AND ADJUSTING THE BLADE See Figures 13 and 14. A WARNING: To prevent accidental starting that could cause possible serious personal injury, turn off the saw, remove the switch key, and unplug the saw before installing or removing blade.
ADJUSTING BLADE TENSION See Figures 15, 16, and 17. • Turn off saw, remove switch key and unplug saw. _1, WARNING: Failure to remove switch key and unplug your saw could result in accidental starting causing possible serious personal injury.
Check the position of the blade on the lower tire. The blade should be completely on the tire. If not, adjust the tracking until the blade is on both tires. • Rotate the upper wheel by hand in a clockwise direction for a few more turns. Make sure the blade stays in the same location on the tires.
BLADE BLADEGUARD REMOVED FOR CLARIRCATION ONLY BLADE GUIDE • THRUST BEARING SCREW BLADE GUIDE SUPPORT SCREW BLADE GUIDE SCREWS BLADE GUIDE ASSEMBLY Fig. 20 • Move the thrust bearing to within 1/64 in. of the blade. Tighten the thrust bearing screw securely.
BASIC OPERATION OF THE BAND SAW A band saw is basically a "curve cutting" machine. It can also be used for straight-line cutting operations such as cross cutting, ripping, mitering, beveling, compound cutting, and resawing. It is not capable of making inside or non through cuts.
A Plan the way you will hold the workplece from start to finish: Do not hand hold pieces so small that your fingers will go under the blade guard. Keep your hands away from the blade. Avoid awkward operations and hand positions where a sudden slip could cause serious injury from contact with the blade.
_1, WARNING: When servicing, use only identical Craftsman r(_placement parts. Use of any other part may create a hazard or cause product damage. GENERAL MAINTENANCE Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use.
l Carefully pull the brush straight off of the brush holder to replace the brush. Push the new brush on the holder until you hear it snap in place. • Remove the screw to replace both brush and holder. BRUSH HOLDER BRUSH • Place new drive belt on the pulley.
,_1= WARNING: For your own safety, turn switch Off, remove switch key and unplug the saw from power supply before adjusting or aligning your band saw. PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Motor will not run. 1. Problem with On-Off switch or 1. power cord. 2. Motor Defective.
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I CRAFTSMAN BAND SAW - MODEL NO. 315.214490 The model number will be found on a plate attached to the frame. Always mention the model | number in all correspondence regarding your BAND SAW or when ordering repair parts.
I CRAFTSMAN BAND SAW - MODEL NO. 315.214490 The model number will be found on a plate attached to the frame. Always mention the model number in all correspondence regarding your BAND SAW or when ordering repair parts, SEE BACK PAGE FOR PARTS ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE A Key Part No.
[ CRAFTSMAN BAND SAW - MODEL NO. 315.214490 The model number will be found on a plate attached to the frame. Always mention the model number in all correspondence regarding your BAND SAW or when ordering repair parts.
CRAFTSMAN BAND SAW - MODEL NO. 315.214490 I The model numberwill be found on a plate attached to the frame. Always mention the model number in all correspondence regarding your BAND SAW or when ordering repair parts.
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