Craftsman 3BS12401 operating instructions Section General Safety Instructions

SECTION		PAGE			GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Warranty	......... ..............	.........................................	2	;! i	BEFORE		USING THE BAND	SAW
Product Specifications			2		Safety is a combination of common			sense, staying alert and
Safety Instructions			3
Accessories and Attachments			6		knowing how to use your band saw.
Carton Contents			6
Know Your Band Saw		................	8		To avoid mistakes that could cause			serious injury, do not
Glossary	of Terms	......	9
Assembly	and Adjustments	.......................	10		plug the band saw in until you have read and understood the
					following:
Operation			16
	..............................................................				1.	READ and become familiar with this entire instruction
Maintenance			18
Troubleshooting guide			20			manual. LEARN the tool'sapplications, limitations, and
					possible	hazards.
Parts			22
					2.	KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order.

12. WEARYOUR	ALWAYS WEAR EYE
	PROTECTION. Any band saw
	can throw foreign	objects into the
	eyes which could	cause

permanent eye damage. ALWAYS wear Safety Goggles (not glasses) that comply with

ANSI safety standard Z87.1, Everyday eyeglasses have only impact-resistant lenses. They ARE NOT safety glasses. Safety Goggles are available at Sears.

NOTE: Glasses or goggles not in compliance with ANSI Z87,1 could seriously hurt you when they break.

13.	WEAR A FACE MASK OR DUST MASK. Sawing
	operation	produces dust.
14.	SECURE	WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hotd work
	when practical. It'ssafer than using your hand and it

MOTOR
Power	source	120 V AC, 60 HZ, 7 AMPS
Horsepower		1 HP	(Max. developed)
Speeds	Low	1410ERM.
		(Feet	per minute)
	High	2600	RRM.
Type		Induction
DRIVE BELT		A 26
CUTTING	CAPACITY
Throat	...............	12"
Height	...............	5"
BLADE
Width	...............	1/8",	1/4". 3/8';.1/2"
Length	..............	80"

TABLE
Size	13" x 13"
Tilt	0 - 45 ° Right
DUST COLLECTION	Yes
NET WEIGHT	!45.5 LB (66 Kg.)

To avoid electrical hazards, fire hazards, or damage to the tool, use proper circuit protection.

Use a separate electrical circuit for your tools.

Your band saw is wired at the factory for 120V operation. Connect to a 120',/,15 AMP time delay fuse or circuit breaker. To avoid shock or fire, replace power cord immediately if it is worn, cut or damaged in any way.

3.REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form the habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from the tool before turning ON.

4.KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents.

5.DON'TUSE IN A DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Don't use power tools in damp or wet locations, or expose them to rain. Keep work area well lighted.

6.KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors should be kept at a safe distance from the work area.

7.MAKE WORKSHOP KID-PROOF with padlocks, master switches, or by removing starter keys.

8.DON'TFORCE THE TOOL. It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.

9.USE THE RIGHTTOOL. Don'tforce the tool or the attachment to do a job for which it was not designed.

10.USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw. An undersized cord will result in a drop in line voltage and loss of power which wilt cause the tool to overheat. The table on page 5 shows the correct size to use depending on cord length and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge numbeq the heavier the cord.

	frees both hands to operate tool.
15. DISCONNECTTOOLS before servicing, and when
	changing accessories, such as blades, bits, cutters, and
	• the like.
16. REDUCETHE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL STARTING.
	Make sure the switch is in OFF position before plugging in.
17. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consult the
	owner'smanual for the recommended accessories. The
	use of improper accessories may cause risk of injury to
	persons,
18. NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could occur if
	the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is unintentionally
	contacted.
19.	CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of
	the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should be
	carefully checked to determine that it will operate
	properly and perform its intended function. Check for
	alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts,
	breakage of parts, mounting, and any other conditions
	that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that is
	damaged should be properly repaired or replaced.
20.	NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED.TURN
	THE POWER OFF. Don'tleave the tool until it comes to
	a complete stop,
21.	DON'TOVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance

Some dust created by power sanding sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known [to the State of California] to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:

® Lead from lead-based paints.

@Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and

@Arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.

Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks

that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.

11.WEAR PROPER APPAREL. DO NOT wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets, or other jewelry which may get caught in moving parts. Non-slip footwear is recommended. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.

	at all times.
22.	MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and
	clean for best and safest performance. Follow
	instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
23.	DO NOT use power tools in the presence of flammable
	liquids or gases.

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