Sears 113.244501 manual Kerr, Workplece, PatternLine

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basic band saw operation

A band saw is basically a "curve cutting" machine It is also used for straight-line cutting operations such as cross cutting, ripping, mitering, beveling, com- pound cutting, and resawmg It is not capable of doing inside cutting,

This band saw is designed to cut wood and wood like products only,

For general type scroll cutting, follow the pattern lines by pushing and turning the workpiece at the same

time Don'ttry to turn the workpiece while engaged in

the blade without pushing it; the workpiece could bind or twist the blade

A curve cut is best performed by keeping the pattern line in line with the blade while turning the workpiece before the radius of the curve is cut,. The blade

should cut in the middle of the pattern line (saw kerf) since wood cutting band saw blades are thin

NOTE: Blade guard is raised and right hand removed for clarity of picture only

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Pattern Line

Blade

RIGHT - Planning ahead by turning workpiece for cutting a curve

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Pattern Line

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WARNING: To avoid blade contact, adjUst the upper guide assembly to just clear the workpiece,

l r, Use both hands while feeding the work into the

blade, Hold the workpiece firmly against the table, Use gentle pressure Do not force the work, but allow the blade to cuL

2The smallest diameter'circle that can be cut out is

,determined by the width of the blade,, A 1/4" wide

blade will cut a minimum diameter'of approximate- ly 1-1/2" A 1/8" wide blade will cut a minimum diameter of approximately 1/2",

Relief cuts are made when an intricate curve (too small a radius for the blade) is to be cut buL A relief

cut is made by cutting through the scrap section of workpiece to curve in pattern line, then carefully backing blade out Several relief cuts should be made for intricate curves, then follow pattern line as sec- tions are cut off of curve "relieving" blade pressure,

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

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Relief Cuts

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Contents Model NO, 113,244501 For Future ReferenceWhen Installing or Moving the SAW Safety InstructionsBefore Using the SAW For Band SawUSE only Recommended Accessories To avoid injury from jams, slips or thrown piecesInspect your workpiece Gnossaty of terms For woodworkingMotor specifications and eRectrBcanrequBrements Connecting to Power Supply OutletFeet No.. t6 ALONO1.,S AssernbBy Mounting Band SAW to WorkbenchInstalling the Table AssembOyInstalling the Blade LowerBack-UpBearingTensionWheel Aot..,,ngCarefully uncoil the blade holding it at arms length TensionAdjusting the Blade Guides and BACK-UP Bearing Unplug before making any adjustmentsTracking the Blade Pen. Thrown blades can cause injury Final Table AssemblyAligning the Table Square To the Blade Loosen the upper slide lock knob and positionInstalling the Hose Clip Dlc oGetting to know your band saw FrameTilt bevel scale Shows degree table is t/Ited Iiiii Check for Damaged PARTS. Check for Dress for safetyBasic Saw Operations Plan your workWhenever SAW iS Running Before Leaving the SAWKerr WorkplecePatternLine Maintenance Sears recommends the following accessoriesCo,a ,lo,t Troubleshooting Band Saw slows down when cutting Blades breaking=Bearings are in contact with the blade Scr Truss 1/4-20 x 5/8 Repair partsGuard Blade Scr Pan HD TY TTFor 10-INCH Band SAW Always order by Part Number- Not by Key NumberSee Figure Always order by Part Number- Not by Key Number Key Part Pad Description820272 =800=4=REPAIR For the repair or replacement parts you needFor in-homemajor brand repair service =800=827=6655
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