Craftsman 3BS12401 Owner's Manual
Craftsman 3BS12401 Owner's Manual

Craftsman 3BS12401 Owner's Manual

1 hp (max. developed) 2 speeds 1410 and 2600 f.p.ivi. (no load) leg stand 12" band saw

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Manui
®
1 HP (Max. Developed)
2 Speeds
1410 and 2600 F.P.IVI.(No Load)
Leg Stand
SAW
Model No.
137.224320
E82358
37J5 LISTED
CAUTION:
Before using th!s band saw,
read this manual and follow
all its Safety Rules and
Operating
Instructions.
® Safety Instructions
• Installation
• Operation
,, Maintenance
o Parts List
Customer
Help
Line
1 =800-843-1682
Sears,
Roebuck
and Co., Hoffman
Estates,
mL60179
USA
Part No. 3BS12401
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Summary of Contents for Craftsman 3BS12401

  • Page 1 Before using th!s band saw, read this manual and follow all its Safety Rules and Operating Instructions. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Part No. 3BS12401 ® ® Safety Instructions • Installation • Operation ,, Maintenance o Parts List Customer Help...
  • Page 2 Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert and knowing how to use your band saw. To avoid mistakes that could cause serious injury, do not plug the band saw in until you have read and understood the following: READ and become familiar with this entire instruction manual.
  • Page 3 L----._-" IF" 2-Prong .._¢_----_-_" .N. '-_-"--_. Receptacle //,i
  • Page 4 Carefully unpack the band saw and all its parts, and (when using 120 volts only) compare against the list below and the illustration on page 7. Totallength ofcordinfeet Place the saw on a secure surface and examine it carefully. Ampere Rating 100' 150' more qhan not more th;_n...
  • Page 5 R.P.M. - Revolutions per minute. The number of turns completed by a spinning object in one minute: SAW BLADE PATH - The area of the workpiece or table top directly in line with the travel of the blade or the part of the workpiece which wilt be cut.
  • Page 6 Turn the table right side up. 10. Remove the table insert (13) from the table. 11. Guide the table slot (14) over the saw blade and rotate a 1/4 turn, so the slot is perpendicular to the blade. 12. Placing the scale lock knob bolts (10) through the trunnion bracket holes (15) as shown, lower the table onto the trunnion bracket.
  • Page 7 To avoid injury, turn the switch OFF and unplug the band saw from the power source before making any adjustments. TABLE ADJUSTMENTS Tilting the table (FIG. K) The band saw table (1) tilts 0 ° to 45 ° to the right :i_:_ ..•: ".•:.:_Y-.
  • Page 8 If the blade moves toward the front of the wheel, turn the BLADE TENSION (FIG. M) tracking knob (5) on the rear of the band saw clockwise. This tilts the top of the wheel and moves the blade toward the center.
  • Page 9 The keyed switch is intended to prevent unauthorized use of the band saw. To turn the band saw ON insert the yellow key (1) into the key slot (2) in the center of the switch. Push the key firmly into the slot, then push switch to the ON position to start the band saw.
  • Page 10 (See ADJUSTMENT Do not allow filth to build up on the table, the guides, or the section). support bearings. Clean them with Craftsman Gum and Pitch Remover. NOTE: Do not immerse the support bearings in the gum and pitch remover.
  • Page 11 "BLADE TRACKING". upper wheel. 2. Defective blade. 2. Replace blade. Band saw slows down 1. Belt too loose• 1. Adjust belt tension. See ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS section "BLADE TENSION". when cutting. 2. Cutting too small a radius.
  • Page 12 CRAFTSMAN 12" BAND SAW When servicing use only CRAFTSMAN replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a HAZARD or cause product damage• Any attempt to repair or replace electrical parts on this band saw may create a HAZARD unless repair is done by a qualified service technician.
  • Page 13 CRAFTSMAN 1 2" BAND SAW PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE B i ,t--- O,"T" G.. ;> o',lo -_lCq 1.1.1 _ u_ "rl_ _zZ_Z_ rr" _ LU a__omz o0,_ o N NI_ CRAFTSMAN 12" BAND SAW 137.224320 FIGURE B /1124¸ 137.224320 ].04...
  • Page 14 STAND PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE C Part No. Description 3BS40101 Stand top plate 3BS40201 Lower bracket (long) 3BS40301 Lower bracket (short) 3BS40401 3BS40501 Miter gauge storage 3BS40601 Screw 3BS40701 3BS40801 Flat washer 3BS40901 Screw 3BS41001 137.224320 STAND FIGURE C 137.224320...

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