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MODEL NO.113.244530VARIABLE SPEED

10-1NCH BAND SAW

SerialNumber.Model and serial numbersmay be found on the backof the saw.You should record bothmodel and serial number ina safe place for future use.

FORYOURSAFETY:READ ALLINSTRUCTIONSCAREFULLY

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Sold by SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., Chicago, IL 60684 U.S.A.Part No. SP5620

FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN BAND SAWIf 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 SERV-ICE CENTER/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 varyfrom state to state.

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., D/817 WA Hoffman Estates, IL 60195

Safety Instructions for Band SawSafety is a combination of common sense, stayingalert and knowing how your band saw works. Readthis manual to understand this saw.

BEFORE USING THE SAW:

I WARNING: To avoid mistakes that could cause Iserious, permanent injury, do not plug the sawIin until the following steps are completed. J

Assembly and alignment. (See pages 7-13).

Learn the use and function of the ON-OFFswitch, table lock knob, blade guides, backupbearings, upper slide lock knob, blade guard,tension catch, and tracking screw. (See pages14 & 15)

Review and understand all of the safety instruc-tion and operating procedures in this manual.

Review the maintenance methods for this saw.(See page 19)

Read the following WARNING labels found on thefront of the saw:

WARNINGIDANGER

WHEN INSTALLING OR MOVING THE SAW.AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Use the sawin a dry, indoor place protected from rain. Keep workarea well lighted.To avoid injury from unexpected saw movement:

Put the saw on a firm level surface where there isplenty of room for handling and properly support-ing the workpiece.

Support the saw so the table is level and the sawdoes not rock.

Bolt the saw to the support surface if it tends toslip, walk, or slide during operations like cuttinglong, heavy boards.

Turn saw off and unplug cord before moving thesaw.

To avoid injury or death from electrical shock: GROUND THE SAW. This saw has an approved

3-conductor cord and a 3-prong grounding typeplug. Use only 3-wire, grounded outlets rated120 volts, 15 amperes (amps). The green con-ductor in the cord is the grounding wire. To avoidelectrocution, NEVER connect the greenwire to a live terminal.

Make sure your fingers do not touch the plug'smetal prongs when plugging or unplugging thesaw.

NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury couldoccur if the tool tips or you accidentally hit the cuttingtool. Do not store anything above or near the toolwhere anyone might stand on the tool to reach them.

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BEFORE EACH USE:Inspect your saw.DISCONNECT THE SAW. To avoid injury from acci-dental starting, unplug the saw, push the knob off andlock with a padlock before changing the setup, open-ing covers, removing guards, or blade.CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS. Check for:

alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, broken parts, stable mounting, and any other conditions that may affect the way the

saw works.

if anypartis missing,bent,or brokeninanyway,oranyelectricalpartdoesn'tworkproperly,turnthesawoff andunplugthe saw.REPLACEdamaged,miss-ing,orfailedpartsbeforeusingthesawagain.MAINTAINTOOLSWITHCARE.Keepthesawcleanforbestandsafestperformance.REMOVEADJUSTINGKEYSANDWRENCHESfromtoolbeforeturningit on.To avoid injury from jams, slips or thrown pieces:

Choose the right size and style blade for thematerial and the type of cutting you plan to do.

USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.(See page 19). Consult this owner's manual forrecommended accessories. Follow the instruc-tions that come with the accessories. The use ofimproper accessories may cause risk of injury topersons.

Make sure the blade teeth point downward,toward the table.

Make sure the blade guides and thrust bearingsare properly adjusted.

Make sure the blade tension is properly adjusted. Make sure the table lock knob is tight and no

parts have excessive play. To avoid accidental blade contact, minimize

blade breakage and provide maximum bladesupport, always adjust the upper blade guide andblade guard to just clear the workpiece.

KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areasand benches invite accidents. Floor must not beslippery.

To avoid burns or other fire damage, never use thesaw near flammable liquids, vapors or gases.

Plan ahead to protect your eyes,hands, face, ears.

KNOW YOUR SAW. Read and understand theowner's manual and labels affixed to the tool. Learnits application and limitations as well as the specificpotential hazards peculiar to this tool.To avoid injury from accidental contact with movingparts, don't do layout, assembly, or setup work on thesaw while any parts are moving.AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Make sure switchis pushed "OFF" before plugging saw into a poweroutlet.

Plan your work. USE THE RIGHT TOOL. Don't force tool or

attachment to do a job it was not designed to do. Use this band saw to cut wood, wood like prod-

ucts, plastics, non-ferrous and ferrous metals(ferrous metals 1/16 inch thick or less).

Dress for safetyWEAR YOUR

CAUTION: This saw is designed for cutting fer-rous metals like iron or steel and non-ferrous met-als (brass, copper and aluminum, etc.). Metalshavings can react with wood dust and start a fire.To avoid this:

Disconnect any type of dust collecting hosefrom the saw when cutting metal.

Remove all traces of wood dust on or aroundthe saw when cutting metal.

Remove all metal shavings on or around thesaw before sawing wood again.

Any power saw can throw foreign objects into theeyes. This can cause permanent eye damage. Wearsafety goggles (not glasses) that comply with ANSIZ87.1 (shown on package). Everyday eyeglasseshave only impact resistant lenses. They are not safe-ty glasses. Safety goggles are available at Searsretail catalog stores. Glasses or goggles not in com-pliance with ANSI Z87.1 could seriously hurt youwhen they break.

Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties orjewelry (rings, wrist watches). They can getcaught and draw you into moving parts.

Wear nonslip footwear. Tie back long hair. Roll long sleeves above the elbow. Noise levels vary widely. To avoid possible hear-

ing damage, wear ear plugs or muffs when usingyour saw for hours at a time.

For dusty operations, wear a dust mask alongwith the safety goggles.

Inspect your workpiece.Make sure there are no nails or foreign objects in thepart of the workpiece to be cut.

Use extra caution with large, very small or awk-ward workpieces:

Use extra supports (tables, saw horses, blocks,etc.) for any workpieces large enough to tip whennot held down to the table top.

NEVER use another person as a substitute for atable extension, or as additional support for aworkpiece that is longer or wider then the basicsaw table, or to help feed, support or pull theworkpiece.

When cutting irregularly shaped workpieces, planyour work so it will not pinch the blade. A pieceof molding, for example, must lay flat or be heldby a fixture or jig that will not let it twit, rock orslip while being cut.

Properly support round material such as dowelrods, or tubing. They have a tendency to roll dur-ing a cut, causing the blade to "bite". To avoidthis, always use a "V" block or clamp the work tothe miter gage.

Cut only one workpiece at a time. Clear everything except the workpiece and relat-

ed support devices off the table before turningthe saw on.

Plan the way you will hold the workpiece fromstart to finish.Do not hand hold pieces so small that your fingerswill go under the blade guard. Use jigs or fixtures tohold the work and keep your hands away from theblade.Avoid awkward operations and hand positions wherea sudden slip could cause fingers or hand to moveinto the blade.DON'T OVERREACH. Keep good footing and balance.

WARNING: Don't let familiarity (gained from fre-quent use of your band saw) cause a carelessmistake. A careless fraction of a second isenough to cause a severe injury.

Before starting your cut, watch the saw while it runs. If itmakes an unfamiliar noise or vibrates a lot, stop imme-diately. Turn the saw off. Unplug the saw. Do not restartuntil finding and correcting the problem.KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. Keep all visitors a safe dis-tance from the saw. Make sure bystanders are clear ofthe saw and workpiece.DON'T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and saferat its designed rate. Feed the workpiece into the sawblade only fast enough to let it cut without boggingdown or binding.

Before freeing any jammed material: Push switch "OFF". Lock the switch. Unplug the saw. Wait for all moving parts to stop.

When backing up the workpiece, the blade maybind in the kerf (cut). This is usually caused bysawdust clogging up the kerf or because theblade comes out of the guides. If this happens:

Push switch "OFF". Lock the switch. Unplug saw. Wait for all moving parts to stop. Open band saw cover. Stick flat blade screwdriver or wedge into the

kerf.

Turn the upper wheel by hand while backing upthe workpiece.

Before removing loose pieces from the table, turnsaw off and wait for all moving parts to stop.

BEFORE LEAVING THE SAW:Wait for all moving parts to stop.Make workshop child-proof. Lock the shop.Disconnect master switches. Lock switch "OFF" withpadlock. Store it away from children and others notqualified to use the tool.

glossary of termsBevelingAn angle cutting operation through the face of theboard.CrosscutA cutting operation made across the width of theworkpiece.Compound CuttingA simultaneous bevel and miter cuttingoperation.Ferrous MetalMetal that contains iron; such as steel.FPMFeet per minute. Used in reference to surface speedof blade.Freehand (as used for band saw)Performing a cut without the workpiece properly sup-ported on the work table.GumA sticky, sap-based residue from wood products.KerfThe material removed by the blade in a through cut orthe slot produced by the blade in a non-through orpartial cut.Leading EndThe end of the workpiece which is pushed into thecutting tool first.Nonferrous MetalMetal that does not contain iron; such as brass, alu-minum, copper.MiteringAn angle cutting operation made across the width ofthe workpiece.

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Push StickA device used to feed the workpiece through the sawduring narrow ripping type operations so the opera-tor's hands are kept well away from the blade.ResawA cutting operation to reduce the thickness of theworkpiece to make thinner pieces.ResinA sticky,sap-based substance that has dried.RippingA cutting operation along the length of the workpiece.Sawblade PathThe area of the worktable or workpiece directly in linewith the saw blade.SetThe distance the tip of the saw blade tooth is bentoutward from the face of the blade.TrackingAdjusting the upper wheel so the bandsaw blade runsin the center of the wheels.Trailing EndThe workpiece end last cut by the saw blade.WorkpieceThe item on which the cutting operation is being per-formed. The surfaces of a workpiece are commonlyreferred to as faces, ends, and edges.WorktableThe surface on which the workpiece rests while per-forming a cutting operation.

imotor specifications and electrical requirementsThis machine is designed to use, and is wired for oper-ation on 120 volts, 60 Hz., alternating current.

CAUTION: A direct current motor is used in this Isaw. Changes to the internal wiring will create a Ifire hazard and may also create a shock hazard. I

For replacement motor and control board refer to partslist in this manual.

CONNECTING TO POWER SUPPLY OUTLETThis machine must be grounded while in use to protectthe operator from electric shock. .Plug power cord into a 120V properlygrounded typeoutlet protected by a 15-amp. fuse orcircuitbreaker.If you are not surethat your outlet is properlygrounded,have it checked by a qualifiedelectrician.

I WARNING: Do not permit fingers to touch the ter- Iminals of plugs when installing or removing the Iplug to or from the outlet. IWARNING: If not properly grounded this powertool can cause an electrical shock, particularlyiwhen used in damp locations close to plumbing. Ifan electrical shock occurs there is the potential ofa secondary hazard such as your hands contact-

i ing the saw blade.

If power cord is worn or cut, or damaged in any way,have it replaced immediately.Your unit is for use on 120 volts, and has a plug thatlooks like the one shown below.

3-PRONGPLUG

GROUNDINGPRONG

PROPERLYGROUNDED

3-PRONG OUTLET

This power tool is equipped with a 3-conductor cordand grounding type plug approved by Underwriters'Laboratories. The groundconductor has a green jacketand is attached to the tool housing at one end and tothe ground prong in the attachment plug at the otherend.

This plug requires a mating 3-conductor grounded typeoutlet as shown.If the outlet you are planning to use for this power toolis of the two prong type, DO NOT REMOVE ORALTER THE GROUNDING PRONG IN ANY MANNER.Use an adapter as shown below and always connectthe grounding lug to a known ground.It is recommended that you have a qualified electricianreplace the TWO prong outlet with a properly groundedTHREE prong outlet.

GROUNDING LUG

SCREW \

PLUG I L _ CONNECTED TO A

ADAPTER

An adapter as illustrated is available for connectingplugs to 2-prong receptacles. The green grounding lugextending from the adapter must be connected to a per-manent ground such as to a properly grounded outletbox.NOTE: The adapter illustrated is for use only if youalready have a properly grounded 2-prong receptacle.The use of any extension cord will cause some loss ofpower. To keep this to a minimum and to prevent over-heating and motor burn-out, use the table below todetermine the minimum wire size (A.W.G.) extensioncord.Use only a single cord when an extension cord isrequired. The cord must be a 3 wire extension cordwhich has a 3-prong receptacle that will accept thetools plug.

Length of theCord

0-25 Feet26-50 Feet51-100 Feet

Wire Sizes Required(American Wire GageNumber)

120V Lines

No. 16No. 16No. 14

contents

POWER TOOL WARRANTY ..................................... 2SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR BAND SAW ............. 2GLOSSARY OF TERMS FOR WOODWORKING .....4MOTOR SPECIFICATIONS AND ELECTRICAL

REQUIREMENTS .................................................. 5UNPACKING AND CHECKING CONTENTS ............. 6ASSEMBLY

Mounting Band Saw to Workbench ........................ 7Installing the Table ................................................. 8Installing the Blade ................................................. 9Tensioning the Blade ............................................ 10

Tracking the Blade ................................................ 11Adjusting the Blade Guides and

Back-Up Bearing .............................................. 11Final Table Assembly ........................................... 12Aligning the Table Square to the Blade ................ 12Getting to Know your Band Saw .......................... 14

BASIC BAND SAW OPERATION ............................ 16MAINTENANCE ....................................................... 19RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ......................... 19TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................. 20REPAIR PARTS ....................................................... 21

unpacking and checking contents

TOOLS NEEDED

MEDIUM SCREWDRIVER

1.1.1. 1.1-,- ,, f.,.,-i.i, k

, .................

COMBINATION SQUARE

#2 PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER

-3I/2 INCH WRENCH

WARNING: To avoid injury from unexpectedstarting or electrical shock, do not plug the sawin until all assembly and alignment steps arecomplete. The power cord must remainunplugged whenever you are workingon the saw.

Model 113.244530 Band Saw is shipped complete inone carton.

Separate all parts from packing materials and checkeach item with illustration and "Table of Loose Parts".Make cp.rtain all items are accounted for, before dis-carding any packing material.

COMBINATION SQUARE MUST BE TRUE

DRAW-LIGHTLINE ON BOARD

ALONG THIS EDGE _.

STRAIGHT EDGE OFBOARD 3/4" THICK

THIS EDGE MUST BEPERFECTLY STRAIGHT

SHOULD BE NO GAP OR OVERLAP HERE WHENSQUARE IS FLIPPED OVER IN DO'rFED PosmoN

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

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ITEM TABLE OF LOOSE PARTS

ABC

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Basic saw assembly ..........................Owners Manual .................................Loose Parts BagContaining the following parts:Wing Nut 1/4-20 x 5/8 ........................ 1Screw, Truss Hd. 1/4-20 .................... 1Wrench, Hex "L" 1/8 .......................... 1Bevel Indicator ................................... 1Screw, Pan Cross 10-32 x 3/8 ........... 1Washer 17/64 x 1 x 1/16 .................... 1Bolt, Carriage 1/4-28 x 1.................... 1Knob .................................................. 1Clip Hose ........................................... 1Saw Table .......................................... 1

QTY.

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assemblyMOUNTING BAND SAW TO WORKBENCHIf band saw is to be used in a permanent location, itshould be fastened securely to a firm supporting sur-face such as a workbench.

NOTE: All bolts should be inserted from the top.Install the washers and nuts from the underside of the

-_ 318" DIAMETE'_R+

(4) HOLES

bench.

11" =--41IF-

If mounting to a workbench, holes should be drilledthrough supporting surface of the workbench usingdimensions illustrated.1. Each leg should be bolted securely using 5/16"

diameter machine screws, Iockwashers, and 5/16"hex nuts (not included). Screw length should be1-3/4" plus the thickness of the bench top.

2. Locate and mark the holes where band saw is tobe mounted.

3. Drill (4) 3/8" diameter holes through workbench.4. Place band saw on workbench aligning holes in

feet with holes drilled in workbench.5. Insert all four 5/16" screws and tighten.

CLAMPING BANDSAW TO WORKBENCHThe Band Saw can be clamped directly to a work-bench using two (2) or more "C" clamps on base ofunit.

5"1

"C" Clamp

"C" Clamp

Base

7 Workbench

assemblyAn alternate method of mounting is to fasten bandsaw to a mounting board. The board should be of suf-ficient size to avoid tipping of saw while in use. Anygood grade of plywood or chipboard with a 3/4" mini-mum thickness is recommended. (Thinner chipboardcan break.) Once the saw is mounted, securely clampthe board to the workbench using "C" clamps.

WARNING: Supporting surface where band sawis mounted should be examined carefully aftermounting to insure that no movement duringuse can result. If any tipping or walking is noted,secure workbench or supportingsurface before operating band saw.

18" MIN.

24" MIN.

5"

INSTALLING THE TABLE1. Loosen the upper slide lock knob and position the

upper guide assembly all of the way up. Tightenlock knob.

Upper SlideLock Knob

UpperGuide

Assembly

2. Open the front cover of the saw by pulling forwardon the finger hold located on the left side of theband saw.

FingerHold

3. Locate the square hole behind the lower rightwheel and insert a 1/4-28 x 1" long carriage boltthrough this hole from inside the saw.

4. Position the table-trunnion assembly on the backside of the saw so the 1/4-28 x 1" bolt extendsthrough the curved slot in the trunnion. The trun-nion should engage the curved mounting rib on theback side of the saw.

5. Install the 1" outside diameter washer and tablelock knob to the end of the bolt and tighten byhand.

=L.JTable

._ AssemblyM

Tonn,on I JTrunnion Slots

Table LockKnob

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INSTALLING THE BLADE

WARNING: Push the on-off knob off, lock with Jpadlock, and unplug saw before removing or Iinstalling blade. I

1. Loosen the upper slide lock knob and position theguide assembly about half way between the tableand the frame. Tighten the lock knob.

2. Open the front cover of the saw by pulling forwardon the finger hold located on the left side of theband saw.

3. Remove the blade guard by loosening the screwlocated on the side of the guard using a #2 phillipsscrewdriver. Slide the guard up and pull forward toremove it from the blade guide support.

Upper SlideLock Knob

UpperGuide

Assembly

Blade Guard

4. Unscrew the upper blade guides using a 1/8 inchhex "L" wrench and separate them about 1/8 inch.Repeat this step for the lower blade guides.

NOTE: There is a plastic patch on the blade guide(s)threads that makes them difficult to turn. This is nec-essary to prevent rotation of the guides during opera-tion of the saw.

Blade Guard

5. Loosen the setscrew which locks the upper bladeguide support (located on the left side of the sup-port behind the bearing). Push the support all theway back. Loosen the setscrew holding the upperback-up bearing (Located on the right side of theupper slide). Push the bearing all the way back.With the guide support and back-up bearingpushed back, slightly tighten both set screws.

Upper Slide

Upper BladeGuide Support

Set Screw

UpperBackupBearing

BLADEGUARDREMOVED FOR

CLARITY

UpperBack-Up Bearing

Set Screw

BladeGuide Support

6. Loosen the setscrew which locks the lower bladeguide support (accessed through notch in framelocated below table). Push the support all the wayback. Loosen the setscrew holding the lower back-up bearing. Push the bearing all the way back.With the guide support and back-up bearingpushed back, tighten both set screws.

Lower Blade Guide SupportSet Screw

Table Removed ForVisual Clarity

Lower Back-Up BearingSet Screw

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7. The upper wheel needs to be placed in its lowestposition. Locate the tension lock knob on theback of the saw and turn it counterclockwiseapproximately two turns. Lift the tension catchaway from the teeth and move it to its lowestposition.

TensionCatch

CAUTION: To avoid being scraped, if the bladeshould suddenly uncoil, wear safety goggles.Carefully uncoil the blade holding it at armslength.

8. Uncoil the blade.9. Slide the blade into the slot of the table with the

teeth facing forward and down toward the table.10. Place the blade on all three wheels. Center the

blade on the rubber tires.

Idler Wheel

Tension Wheel

Slot in Table

Drive Wheel

WARNING: Push the knob off, lock with a pad-Ilock and unplug before making any adjust- Iments. I

TENSIONING THE BLADE1. With one hand on the knob and the other on the

tension catch, lift up on the tension assembly untilthe slack in the blade is eliminated. Note whichnotch the top of the tension catch is closest to.

TensionAdjusting

Knob

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2. Continue to pull up on the tension assembly until ithas moved two or three notches above where theblade first straightened out. Engage the teeth onthe catch into the notches. This is the proper ten-sion for a 1/4" blade.

NOTE: If using an 1/8" blade the tension assemblyshould be positioned one to two notches above thepoint where the blade first straightened out.

3. Tighten the tension lock knob in order to hold thetension assembly in place.

NOTE: Over tensioning of blade can cause excessivewear of wheel bearings and motor and shorten bladelife. I

TensionLock Knob

iWARNING: Push the on-off knob off, lock with apadlock, and unplug before making any adjust-ments.

TRACKING THE BLADEBlade tension must be properly adjusted beforetracking the blade.1. Slowly turn the upper wheel clockwise by hand

and watch the blade on the tire. If the blade movesaway from the center of the tire the tracking willhave to be adjusted.

2. Insert a 1/8" hex wrench into the tracking adjust-ment screw located on the back of the saw behindthe upper wheel.

3. a. If the blade moved toward the front of the sawturn the adjustment screw in (clockwise) whileturning the wheel by hand, until the blade ridesin the center of the tire.

4. Check the position of the blade on the other tires.The blade should be completely on the tire. If not,adjust the tracking until the blade is on all threetires.

5. Rotate the upper wheel by hand in a clockwisedirection for a few more turns. Make sure the bladestays in the same location on the tires. Readjust ifnecessary, until blade is tracking properly.

Tracking AdjustmentSet Screw

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NOTE: The upper and lower blade guides and back-up bearings support the band saw blade during cut-ting operations. The adjustment of the guides andbearings should be checked whenever a differentblade is installed.1. Adjust the back-up bearing first. Loosen the rear

set screw using a 1/8" hex wrench. (This set screwis located on the right side of the upper slide forthe upper bearing and on the right side of theframe just below the table for the lower bearing.)

2. Move the back-up bearing to within 1/32" of theblade. Tighten the rear set screw. Repeat on theother back-up bearing.

NOTE: The back-up bearing is to support the backedge of the blade while cutting. The blade should notcontact the bearings when you stop cutting.

side for the lower guides.)4. Slide the blade guide support on the shaft until the

front edge of the blade guides are about 1/32"behind the gullet of the blade. Tighten the setscrew. Repeat for the other guide.

b. If the blade moved away from the front of thesaw turn the adjustment screw out (counterclockwise) while turning the wheel by hand, untilthe blade rides in the center of the tire.

I WARNING: Push the on-off knob off, lock with a I 3. Adjust the position of the blade guide support next.padlock, and unplug before making any adjust- I Loosen the front set screw using a 1/8" hexments. I wrench. (This set screw is located on the left side

of the support for the upper guides and the rightADJUSTING THE BLADE GUIDES ANDBACK-UP BEARING

NOTE: Letting the blade teeth hit the blade guideswhile using the band saw will ruin the blade. The setof the teeth and the sharpened edge of the teethwould be damaged. Proper adjustment of the upperand lower blade guide assemblies will prevent thisfrom happening.5. Adjust the blade guides last. Use a 1/8" hex

wrench to turn the blade guides in or out to wherethey just clear the side of the blade. Do this for allfour guides.

NOTE: There is a plastic patch on the blade guidethreads that makes them difficult to turn. This is nec-essary to prevent rotation of the guides during opera-tion of the saw.6. Reinstall blade guard and tighten screw.7. Close the front cover of the saw.

I WARNING: Never start the saw with the cover lopen. Thrown blades can cause injury. I

Saw

BladeGuides

FINAL TABLE ASSEMBLY1. Close the front cover of the band saw and snap in

place.2. Locate a 1/4-20 x 5/8 truss head screw, and a 1/4-

20 wing nut in loose parts. Insert screw into hole intable top as illustrated.

3. From the underside of the table, install wing nutonto the truss head screw and tighten finger tight.This will keep the table flat and in alignment.

Truss HeadScrew

Nut

WARNING: Push the on-off knob off, lock with a Ipadlock, and unplug before making any adjust- Iments.

CombinationSquare

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ALIGNING THE TABLE SQUARETO THE BLADE1. Loosen the upper slide lock knob and position the

guide assembly all the way up. Tighten the lockknob.

2. Loosen table lock knob.3. Place a small square on the table beside the blade

as illustrated.4. Holding the left edge of the table (near the zero

stop set screw), tilt the table up or down to aligntable 90 degrees to blade (0 degree position).Tighten lock knob.

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

6. Check squareness of blade to table. Makereadjustments if necessary.

TableLockKnob

Zero StopSet Screw

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7. Locatethe bevelindicatorand 10-32x 3/8"longpanheadscrewin loosepartsbag.

8. Usea #2 phillipsscrewdriverto attachthe bevelindicatorto the backof the frame,in the smallrecessbelowthetrunnion,with the 10-32x 3/8"screw.

9. Alignthebevelindicatorwiththe"0"degreemarkonthetrunnionandtightenthescrew.

BevelIndicator

INSTALLING THE HOSE CLIP

1. Locate the Hose Clip in the loose parts bag.Identify the barbs on the clip.

Barbs

2. Open the front cover of the saw by pulling forwardon the finger hold located on the left side of theband saw. Locate the notch in the Frame at thesawdust ejection port.

Notch

3. Position the Hose Clip with the barbs to the backside of the band saw. Slide the Hose Clip into thenotch. Push the clip until it is fully seated on theFrame. The Hose Clip will secure a Wet/Dry vachose in place for sawdust collection.

Hose Clip

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getting to know your band saw

Frame

TensionCatch

Cover

Blade Guard

Table

9 Wrench Holder

2 Upper SlideLock Knob

6 Tracking AdjustmentSet Screw

5 TensionLock Knob

7 SawdustEjection

Port

10 Speed Control/On-Off Knob

Base

8 Cover Hinges

1 BladeGuides

Blade

Trunnion

NOTE: Cover shown open for clarity

4 BevelScale

3 TableBevel Lock

Indicator Knob

.

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Blade Guides... Supports the blade and keeps itfrom twisting during operation. An adjustment isnecessary when blades are changed or replaced.(Blade guides located above & below table)Upper slide lock knob... The upper blade guideassembly should just clear the workpiece whilecutting. Always adjust the upper guide assemblyand lock the upper slide by tightening the upperslide lock knob before turning on the band saw.

3. Table lock knob... Loosening the knob allowsthe table to be tilted and tightening the knob locksthe table in place.

4. Tilt (bevel) scale... Shows degree table is tiltedfor bevel cutting.

5. Tension Lock Knob... controls the amount ofblade tension when changing blades.

6. Tracking Adjustment Set Screw... adjust tokeep blade running in center of wheels.

7. Sawdust Ejection Port... sawdust is eliminatedfrom inside of machine. Also, makes an excellenthook-up for a Wet/Dry vac. -"

8. Cover Hinges... allows front cover to be openedfor making adjustments to machine.

9. Wrench Holder... Keeps 1/8" Hex "L" Wrenchconveniently located for blade guide adjustments.

10.Speed Control/ON-OFF Knob... For speedcontrol setting, refer to the "Choice of blade andspeed" table. The ON-OFF knob has a lockingfeature. THIS FEATURE IS INTENDED TO HELPPREVENT UNAUTHORIZED USE BY CHILDRENAND OTHERS.

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- ON-OFF KNOI_

a. To turn machine "ON", place fingers on SpeedControl/On-Off Knob and pull out.

NOTE: The motor will gradually come up to speedafter machine is turned "ON", this is a normal condi-tion.

b. To turn machine "OFF", push in Speed Control/On-Off Knob. NEVER LEAVE THE MACHINE UNAT-TENDED UNTIL IT HAS COME TO A COMPLETESTOP.

The variable speed control may be adjusted to theapproximate speeds identified on the control panel.Suggested speeds are identified under "Choice ofBlade and Speed". Turn the control knob clockwise(_) to'increase strokes per minute and counter-clockwise (-*-------) to reduce the strokes per minute.NOTE: To protect the motor the band saw will auto-matically shut off if the work piece is fed into theblade too aggressively or if the blade binds. To restartthe band saw; turn machine off, then back on again.

PULL

ROTATE

c. To lock knob in "OFF" position, install a padlockthrough the post above the knob as illustrated, andlock the padlock, (Padlock is not supplied with thesaw.)

WARNING: For your own safety, always push theon-off knob "OFF" when machine is not in use.Also, in the event of a power failure (all of yourlights go out), push knob "OFF". "LOCKOUT"your knob with a padlock as shown. This willprevent the machine from starting up againwhen the power comes back on.

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CHOICE OF BLADE AND SPEED

Your band saw will cut a wide variety ofmaterial-wood, wood like products, non-ferrous met-als (brass, aluminum, copper) and ferrous metals(steel, iron). In order to obtain satisfactory results fol-low these general guide lines:1. Use the correct type of blade for the material being

cut. For example if cutting ferrous metal make sureto use a steel cutting blade.

2. Use a finer tooth blade for cutting thin workpieceswhen a smoother cut is required, for hard materi-als, or when using lower speeds.

3. Use a coarser tooth blade for cutting thicker work-pieces, when making straight cuts, for medium tosoft materials or when using higher speeds.

4. Use a blade that will have at least 2 teeth in thematerial at all times.

5. Use thin, narrow blades for tight radius work, andthick, wide blades for large curves and straightcuts.

6. Match the approximate blade speed (FPM) to thematerial being cut. See chart below;

BLADE TYPE AND APPROXIMATESPEED FOR CUTTINGMaterial Speed BladeWood 2460Plastic 1230Aluminum 1130Brass 840Copper 400Steel 300

FPMFPMFPMFPMFPMFPM

General Purpose BladeGeneral Purpose BladeMetal Cutting BladeMetal Cutting BladeMetal Cutting BladeMetal Cutting Blade

CAUTION: Do not cut hardened steel.

Basic Saw OperationsBEFORE EACH USE: Make sure the blade guides and thrust bearings

Inspect your saw.

DISCONNECT THE SAW. To avoid injury from acci-dental starting, unplug the saw, push the knob off andlock with a padlock before changing the setup, open-ing covers, removing guards, or blade.

CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS. Check for: alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts,

broken parts, stable mounting, and

any other conditions that may affect the way thesaw works.

are properly adjusted. Make sure the blade tension is properly

adjusted. Make sure the table lock knob is tight and no parts

have excessive play. To avoid accidental blade contact, minimize blade

breakage and provide maximum blade support,always adjust the upper blade guide and bladeguard to just clear the workpiece.

KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas andbenches invite accidents. Floor must not be slip-pery.

To avoid burns or other fire damage, never use the sawnear flammable liquids, vapors or gases.

If any part is missing, bent, or broken in any way, orany electrical part doesn't work properly, turn the sawoff and unplug the saw. REPLACE damaged, miss-ing, or failed parts before using the saw again.

MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep the saw cleanfor best and safest performance.REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHESfrom tool before turning it on.

To avoid injury from jams, slips or thrown pieces: Choose the right size and style blade for the

material and the type of cutting you plan to do.USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.(See page 19). Consult this owner's manual forrecommended accessories. Follow the instruc-tions that come with the accessories. The use ofimproper accessories may cause risk of injury topersons.

Make sure the blade [eeth point downward,toward the table.

Plan ahead to protect your eyes, hands,face, ears.

KNOW YOUR SAW. Read and understand the owner'smanual and labels affixed to the tool. Learn its applica-tion and limitations as well as the specific potential haz-ards peculiar to this tool.

To avoid injury from accidental contact with movingparts, don't do layout, assembly, or setup work on thesaw while any parts are moving.AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Make sure switch is"OFF" before plugging saw into a power outlet.

Plan your work. USE THE RIGHT TOOL. Don't force tool or attach-

ment to do a job it was not designed to do. Use this band saw to cut only wood, wood like

products, plastics, non-ferrous and ferrous metals(ferrous metals 1/16 inch thick or less).

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Dress for safety.Any power saw can throw foreign objects into theeyes. This can cause permanent eye damage. Wearsafety goggles (not glasses) that comply with ANSIZ87.1 (shown on package). Everyday eyeglasseshave only impact resistant lenses. They are not safe-ty glasses. Safety goggles are available at Searsretail catalog stores. Glasses or goggles not in com-pliance with ANSI Z87.1 could seriously hurt youwhen they break.

Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties orjewelry (rings, wrist watches). They can getcaught and draw you into moving parts.

Wear nonslip footwear.

Tie back long hair.

Roll long sleeves above the elbow. Noise levels vary widely. To avoid possible hear-

ing damage, wear ear plugs or muffs when usingyour saw foe hours at a time.

For dusty operations, wear a dust mask alongwith the safety goggles.

Inspect your workpiece.Make sure there are no nails or foreign objects in thepart of the workpiece to be cut.

Use extra caution with large, very small or awkwardworkpieces:

Use extra supports (tables, saw horses, blocks,etc.) for any workpiece large enough to tip whennot held down to the table top.

NEVER use another person as a substitute for atable extension, or as additional support for aworkpiece that is longer or wider then the basicsaw table, or to help feed, support or pull the work-piece.

When cutting irregularly shaped workpieces, planyour work so it will not pinch the blade. A piece ofmolding, for example, must lay flat or be held by afixture or jig that will not let it twist, rock or slip whilebeing cut.

Properly support round material such as dowelrods, or tubing. They have a tendency to roll duringa cut, causing the blade to "bite". To avoid this,always use a "V" block or clamp the work to thetable.

Cut only one workpiece at a time. Clear everything except the workpiece and related

support devices off the table before turning thesaw on.

Plan the way you will hold the workpiece from startto finish.

Do not hand hold pieces so small that your fingers willgo under the blade guard. Use jigs or fixtures to holdthe work and keep your' hands away from the blade.

Avoid awkward operations and hand positions where asudden slip could cause fingers or hand to move intothe blade.

DON'T OVERREACH. Keep good footing and balance.

WHENEVER SAW IS RUNNING.

WARNING: Don't let familiarity (gained from fre-quent use of your band saw) cause a carelessmistake. A careless fraction of a second isenough to cause a severe injury.

Before starting your cut, watch the saw while it runs. If itmakes an unfamiliar noise or vibrates a lot, stop imme-diately. Turn the saw off. Unplug the saw. Do not restartuntil finding and correcting the problem.KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. Keep all visitors a safe dis-tance from the saw. Make sure bystanders are clear ofthe saw and workpiece.

DON'T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and saferat its designed rate. Feed the workpiece into the sawblade only fast enough to let it cut without boggingdown or binding.

Before freeing any jammed material: Push switch "OFF". Lockthe switch. Unplug the saw. Wait for all movingparts to stop.

When backing up the workpiece, the blade maybind in the kerf (cut). This is usually caused bysawdust clogging up the kerf or because the bladecomes out of the guides. If this happens:

Push switch "OFF". Lock the switch. Unplug saw. Wait for all moving parts to stop. Open band saw cover. Stick flat blade screwdriver or wedge into the kerf. Turn the upper wheel by hand while backing up the

workpiece.

Before removing loose pieces from the table, turnsaw off and wait for all moving parts to stop.

BEFORE LEAVING THE SAW:Wait for all moving parts to stop.Make workshop child-proof. Lock the shop. Disconnectmaster switches. Lock switch "OFF" with padlock. Storeit away from children and others not qualifiedto use thetool.

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basic band saw operationA band saw is basically a "curve cutting" machine. Itis also used for straight-line cutting operations suchas cross cutting, ripping, mitering, beveling, com-pound cutting, and resawing. It is not capable ofdoing inside cutting.For general type scroll cutting, follow the pattern linesby pushing and turning the workpiece at the sametime. Don't try to turn the workpiece while engaged inthe blade without pushing it; the workpiece could bindor twist the blade.

A curve cut is best performed by keeping the patternline in-line with the blade while turning the workpiecebefore the radius of the curve is cut. The bladeshould cut in the middle of the pattern line (saw kerf)since wood cutting band saw blades are thin.NOTE: When cutting tight curves in metal feed theworkpiece at a slow rate. The blade may bind causingthe circuit protector to automatically shut off themachine.

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Pattern LineBlade

RIGHT - Planning ahead by turning workpiece forcutting a curve.

Workpiece

Pattern LineBlade

WRONG - Not planning ahead for cutting a curvecould bind or twist blade if workpiece is forced.

NOTE: Blade guard is raised and right hand removedfor clarity of picture only.

I ARNING: To avoid blade contact, adjust the]upper guide assembly to just clear the work-piece.

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Use both hands while feeding the work into theblade. Hold the workpiece firmly against the table.Use gentle pressure. Do not force the work, butallow the blade to cut.

The smallest diameter circle that can be cut out isdetermined by the width of the blade. A 1/4" wideblade will cut a minimum diameter of approximate-ly 1-1/2". A 1/8" wide blade will cut a minimumdiameter of approximately 1/2".

Relief cuts are made when an intricate curve (toosmall a radius for the blade) is to be cut. A relief cut ismade by cutting through the scrap section of theworkpiece up to the curved pattern line, then carefully

Workpiece

Blade

Pattern LineRelief Cuts

back blade out. Several relief cuts should be madefor intricate curves, then follow pattern line as sec-tions are cut off of curve "relieving" blade pressure.

NOTE: Blade guard is raised and right hand removedfor clarity of picture only.

maintenanceWARNING: For your own safety, Push knob"OFF", lock-out switch and remove plug frompower outlet before maintaining your band saw.

TIRESPitch and sawdust that accumulates on the tiresshould be removed with a stiff brush or scraped offwith a piece of wood. Do not use a sharp knife or anykind of solvent.

GENERALKeep your Band Saw clean.Remove sawdust from the inside frequerrrly.Do not allow pitch to accumulate on the table, bladeguides, or thrust bearings. Clean them withCraftsman Gum and Pitch Remover.Apply a thin coat of automobile-type wax to the tabletop so the wood slides easily while cutting. Also applywax to the inside surfaces of the trunnion.

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maintenanceMOTOR/ELECTRICALFrequently vacuum or blow out any sawdust from themotor.

I WARNING: If the power cord is worn, cut, or Idamaged in any way, have it replaced immedi- Iately,WARNING: To avoid fire or electrocution,reassemble electric parts with only approvedservice parts. Reassemble exactly as originallyassembled.

LUBRICATIONAll of the BEARINGS are permanently lubricated:They require no further lubrication.REPLACING MOTOR BRUSHESThe carbon brushes that come with this saw aredesigned to give long service life. When one of bothbrushes become shorter than 1/4", replace bothbrushes.1. Remove the brush cap using a 1/4" flat blade

screw-driver.NOTE: The brushes are spring loaded and maypush against the cap as it releases.

2. Install the new brush assembly and reinstall thebrush cap.

3. Use the cap to push the spring and brass end ofthe assembly into the rectangular hole as the capis tightened. Be sure that the brush cap is fullyseated in the brush holder.

4. Repeat the procedure for the other brush.

INSTALLING TIMING BELT1. Open the front cover of the saw by pulling forward

on the finger hold located on the left side of theband saw.

2. Use an 8mm socket to loosen the three motor nutsas shown.

3. Rotate the motor in a clockwise direction and placethe replacement timing belt around the motor pul-ley and drive pulley as shown.

4. Rotate the motor in a counter-clockwise directionto apply tension to the timing belt (see step 5). Re-tighten the three motor nuts.

5. Test belt tension by placing fingers on either sideof the belt and squeeze. There should be about1/4" give to the belt.NOTE: Excessive tightness on pulley belt maycause increased noise and over load motor.Excessive looseness on pulley belt may cause beltto fail prematurely.

6. Close the front cover of the saw.

MotorNuts

Brush

Brush Cap

Rotate

TimingBelt

sears recommends the following accessoriesSears may recommend other accessories not listed inmanual.

See your nearest Sears Store for other accessories.

Do not use any accessory un!ess you have receivedandread complete instructions for its use.

Item Cat. No.Miter Gauge ................................................... 9-24214Blades (56-7/8" length)............................ See CatalogLeg Set .......................................................... 9-22244Power Tool Handbook .................................... 9-29117

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troubleshootingWARNING: For your own safety, Push on-offknob "OFF", lock-out switch and remove plugfrom power outlet before readjusting or aligningyour band saw.

TROUBLE

Motor will not run.

Blade does not run inthe approximate centerof the upper wheel.

Band Saw slows downwhen cutting.

Blades breaking.

Saw is noisy whenrunning.

Blade will not cutstraight.

Blade guides willnot stay in position

Motor stopsduring cut

PROBABLE CAUSE

1. Damaged On-Off switch.Damaged power cord.

2. Motor damaged.

1. Not tracking properly.

1. Cutting too small a radius.

2. Dull blade.

1. Too much tension.

, Kink in blade caused bycutting too small a radiusor turning the material toofast when cutting.

1. Too much blade tension

2. Blade guides and back-upbearings are in contact withthe blade.

1. Blade guides and bearingsnot properly adjusted.

2. Worn or damaged blade.

, Patch on blade guidethreads has deterioratedallowing them to rotatewith the blade.

1. Aggressive feeding causesCurrent Protector to shutmotor off.

REMEDY

1. Replace damaged parts before usingBand Saw again.

. Consult Sears Service. Any attempt to repair thismotor may create a HAZARD unless repairis done by a qualified service technician. Repairservice is available at your nearest Sears Store.

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

1. Stop feeding, and back up the material slightly,until the band saw speeds up.

2. Replace blade.

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

2. Use correct cutting technique. See BasicBand Saw Operation Section.

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

2. Adjust upper and lower blade guides andbearings. See assembly section "Adjusting theBlade Guides and Back-up Bearing."

1. Adjust upper and lower blade guides andbearings. See Assembly section "AdjustingGuides and Back-up Bearing."

2. Replace blade.

1. Replace blade guides.

1. Turn machine "OFF" and then back "ON" tocontinue cutting.

2. Slow down the feed rate of material into blade.

wiring diagramWARNING: To avoid electrocution or fire, repairelectricals only with recommended serviceparts, and reassemble exactly as originallyreceived when new.

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SERVICE

MODEL NO.113.244530VARIABLESPEED

10-1NCH BAND SAW

HOW TO ORDERREPAIRPARTS

VARIABLESPEED10-1NCH BAND SAW

Now that you have purchased your lO-Inch Band Saw, should aneed ever exist for repair parts or service, simply contact anySears Service Center and most Sears, Roebuck and Co. stores.Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when you call or visit.

The model number of your 10-Inch Band Saw will be found on aplate located on the back of the Band Saw below the motor.

WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWINGINFORMATION:

PARTNUMBER

MODEL NUMBER113.244530

PARTDESCRIPTION

NAME OF ITEMVariable Speed

10-Inch Band Saw

All parts listed may be ordered from any Sears Service Centerand most Sears stores. If the parts you need are not stockedlocally, your order will be electronically transmitted to a SearsRepair Parts Distribution Center for handling.

\Sold by SEARS,ROEBUCKAND CO., Chicago, IL60684 U.S.A.

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