Craftsman 113.244510 Owner's Manual
Craftsman 113.244510 Owner's Manual

Craftsman 113.244510 Owner's Manual

10-inch direct drive band saw
SAVE TH_S MANUAL
FOR FUTURE
REFERENCE
Serial
Number
Model and serial
number may be found
at the right-hand
side
of the frame.
You should record
both
model and serial
number in a safe place
for future use.
CAUTION:
Read GENERAL
and
ADDiTiONAL
SAFETY
iNSTRUCTiONS
carefully
IO.INCH
SA
ECT
* assembly
. operating
o repair parts
IVE
Sold
by SEARS,
ROEBUCK
AND
CO., Chicago,
IL. 60684
U.S.A.
Part No. 69182
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  • Page 1 SAVE TH_S MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Serial Number Model and serial number may be found at the right-hand side of the frame. You should record both model and serial number in a safe place IO.INCH for future use. CAUTION: Read GENERAL * assembly ADDiTiONAL SAFETY...
  • Page 2 FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSI'_AN BAND H within year from date of purchase, this Craftsman Bared Saw fails to a defect material or workmanship, Sears will repair it, free of charge. WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY SIMPLY CONTACTING THE NEAREST...
  • Page 3 additional safety instructiens for band saw ALWAYS adjust the upper blade guide Safety a combination operator common sense alertness at aii times when the band blade g_;ard to just clear the workpiece protect operator, to keep blade break- saw is being used.
  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    additional safety instructions for band saw Should any part of this band saw be m_ssing, Think Safety. bend. or fail in any way, or any electrical Safety is a combination of operator common component fai! to perform properly, shut off sense and alertness whenever the band saw...
  • Page 5 and electrical motor speci ications requirements This plug requires a mating 3-conductor ground- This machine is designed to use, and is equip- ped with, a 1725 RPM motor. It is wired for opera- ed type outlet as shown. tion on 110-120 volts, 60 Hz., alternating current.
  • Page 6 contents CONTENTS POWER TOOL WARRANTY ....Adjusting Lower Blade Guides ....Drive Belt Tension ......GENERAL SAFETY iNSTRUCTIONS Adjusting Table ......POWER TOOLS ......ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS GETTING TO KNOW YOUR BAND SAW FOR BAN D SAW ......Tension Adjustment Knob ....
  • Page 7 IoTY: ..nTEM TABLE OF LOOSE PARTS Basic saw assembly ....Owners Manual ....Saw Table assembly ....Bag Assembly Part #69181 Containing the following parts: Switch, Key ......Nut, Wing 1/4-20 ....Screw, Truss Hd. 1t4-20 x 3/4 ..Washer 17/64 x 5/8 x 1/16 ...
  • Page 8: Installing The Table

    assembly Securely clamp board to workbench using "C" clamps. NOTE: Supporting surface where band saw is CLAMP mounted should be examined carefully after mounting to insure that no movement during result. If any tipping or walking is noted secure workbench or supporting surface before...
  • Page 9: Replacing Blade

    Locate bevel indicator 10-24x1/4 cross hd. screw in loose parts bag. install bevel indicator and screw as shown using a phillips screwdriver. installed, assembly continues on p. 10, "Tension- ing the Blade." © GUIDEBAR REPLACaNG THE BLADE KNOB BLADE UPPERGUIDE Loosen the guide bar lock knob and position the upper guide assembly approximately...
  • Page 10: Tensioning The Blade

    assembly Loosen the two screws that secure the lower blade guides and separate them about 1/8". Loosen the screw holding the lower blade guide support and slide support all the way ______... toward the rear of the saw, and retighten screws.
  • Page 11: Tracking The Blade

    TRACKING THE BLADE Loosen the Tension Lock Knob (1/4 of a turn l RACKfi'dG ADJUSTMEN'_ counter-clockwise) turn tracking T:NSLON SET SCREW LOCK KNOB adjustment set screw slightly with the hex wrench. (Turning set screw moves tension wheel back and forth.) If the blade moves toward...
  • Page 12: Adjusting Upper Blade Guide Assembly

    assembly NOTE: The upper and lower blade guides support the blade and keep it from twisting during opera- tion. An adjustment is necessary when blades are changed, replaced or installed for the first time. ADJUSTING UPPER BLADE GUIDE ASSEMBLY Loosen lower screw on side of upper...
  • Page 13: Drive Belt Tension

    DRIVE BELT TENSION WARNgNG: TO AVOQD UNJURY DUE TO ACCi- DENTAL START, UNPLUG TOOL BEFORE MAKaNG ADJUSTMENTS. The tension on the drive belt has been set at the factory. If adjustment is needed, use hex wrench loosen upper and lower screws.
  • Page 14: Getting To Know Your Band Saw

    getting to know your band saw 5. Guide lock knob...The upper blade Tension adjusting knob... Tightening knob (clockwise) will increase the tension guide assembly should just clear the work- blade, Loosening it (counter clockwise) piece while cutting. Always adjust the upper will decrease the tension.
  • Page 15: Basic Band Saw Operation

    basic band saw operation A band saw is basically a "curve cutting" mach- ine. It is also used for straight-line cutting opera- KERF tions such as cross cutting, ripping, mitering, W0 R KPi EC:_: beveling, compound cutting, and resawing. It is not capable of doing inside cutting.
  • Page 16: Maintenance

    Do not allow pitch to accumulate on the tabQe, blade insert, blade guides, or thrust bearings. Clean them with Craftsman Pitch Remover. Apply a thin coat of automobile-type wax to the table so the wood slides easily while cutting. Also apply...
  • Page 17 troub esheetin WARNING: FOR YOUR SAFETY, TURN SWITCH "OFF" REMOVE PLUG FROM POWER OUTLET BEFORE READJUSTqNG ALBGN_NG YOUR BAND SAW. TROUBLE PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY Motor will not run. 1. Defective On-Off switch. 1. Replace defective parts before using Defective power or motor cord. Band Saw again.
  • Page 18 PARTS LIST FOR CRAFTSMAN 10 INCH MOTORIZED BANDSAW MODEL NO. 113.244510 //f° Lj /...
  • Page 19: Parts List

    PARTS LiST FOR CRAFTSMAN 10 iNCH MOTORIZED BANDSAW MODEL NO. 113.244510 ALWAYS ORDER BY PART NO. AND DESCRIPTION - NOT BY KEY NO. Part Part Description Description 69165 69172 Ring - Retaining 5160 Spacer STD315505 60528 *Bearing - Ball Bearing - Ball...
  • Page 20: How To Order Repair Parts

    D SAW SERVnCE that have purchased your lO-lnch Band should a need ever exist repair parts service, simply contact Sears Service Center most Sears, Roebuck stores. Be sure provide pertinent facts when call visit. MODEL NO. 113.244510 model number of your 10-Inch Band will...

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