Sears 113.2433 manual Basic Band SAW/SANDER Operation, Sawing, Blade, StZE, Sanding

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basic band saw/sander operation

BASIC BAND SAW/SANDER OPERATION

A band saw is basically a "curve cutting" machine. It is no_ capable of doing inside cutting.

Your Craftsman Band Saw/Sander is no_ only capable of the usual band saw operations, out it can he converted into a sander as well. You can finish wood, certain compositions and plastics and non-ferrous metals.

It is also used for stra ght-line cutting operations such as

crosscutting, ripping, mitering, beveling, compound cutting, and resawing.

SAWING

WARNING: ADJUST THE UPPER GUIDES TO CLEAR THE WORKPIECE.

1.Use both hands while feeding the work into the blade. Hold the workpiece firmly against the table. Use gentle pressure, and do not force the work, but allow the blade to cut.

2.The smallest diameter that can be cut out is determined by the width of the blade. For example, a 1/4" wide

blade will cut a minimum diameter of approximately

1-1/2". CSee Chart)

BLADE SELECTION GUIDE FOR MINIMUM CIRCLE CUTTING

BLADE	1 "	3"	I"	3"	1"
StZE		16	4	8

SANDING

The sanding belt cuts very rapidly. Practice with some scraps of wood first before you attempt to sand your actual workpiece.

1.Press the workpiece gently against the sanding belt, and keep moving it until the edge is smooth.

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