Craftsman 3BS12401 operating instructions Unpacking and Checking Contents

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Be sure your extension cord is properly wired and in good condition. Always replace a damaged extension cord or have it repaired by a qualified person before using it. Protect your extension cords from sharp objects, excessive heat and damp or wet areas.

 

 

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SAVE THESE iNSTRUCTiONS

RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES

Visit your Sears Hardware Department or see the Sears Power and Hand Tool Catalog to purchase recommended accessories for this power tool.

To avoid personal injury:

Use only accessories recommended for this band saw. o Follow instructions that accompany accessories. Use of

improper accessories may cause hazards.

Use only accessories designed for this band saw to avoid injury from thrown broken parts or workpieces. Do not use any accessory unless you have completely read the instruction or owner'smanual for that accessory.

ITEM

Miter gauge

Blade width: 1/8", 1/4", 3/8",1/2"

Blade length: 80"

UNPACKING AND CHECKING

CONTENTS

Carefully unpack the band saw and all its parts, and compare against the list below and the illustration on page 7. Place the saw on a secure surface and examine it carefully.

oTo avoid injury from unexpected starting, do not plug the power cord into a power source receptacle during unpacking and assembly. This cord must remain unplugged whenever you are assembling or adjusting the saw.

o Although compact, this saw is heavy. To avoid back injury, get help whenever you have to lift the saw.

If any part is missing or damaged, do not plug the band saw in until the missing or damaged part is replaced, and assembly is complete.

TABLE OF LOOSE PARTS

ITEM

DESCRIPTION

QUANTITY

BAND

SAW

 

 

 

A

Band

saw

with motor

1

B.

Table

with

insert

1

C.

Table

trunnions

2

D.Table hardware

 

Hex bolts

6

 

Lock washers

6

 

Table alignment pin

1

E.

Trunnion support bracket

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F.Trunnion support hardware

 

 

Long

bolt

2

 

 

Short hex. bolt

1

 

 

Hex

nut

1

 

 

Table

lock knobs

2

 

 

Washers

2

G.

Miter

gauge

1

H.

Sawdust port

1

 

 

Hex

bolts

2

 

 

Washers

2

I.

Power

cord

hooks

2

 

 

Phillips head bolts

2

J.

Hex. key

 

1

K.Stand attachment hardware

 

 

Large

washers

8

 

 

Hex.

nuts

4

 

 

Long

hex. bolts

4

LEG STAND

 

 

 

1

L.

Leg stand top plate

M.

Legs

 

 

4

 

 

2

N.

Short

lower

brackets

O.

Long

lower

brackets

2

R

Foot pads

 

4

Q.Bag:

Carriage bolts

32

Hex. nuls

32

Washers

32

 

UNPACKING YOUR BAND SAW

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Contents SAW Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, mL60179 USASection General Safety Instructions Specific Safety Instructions Power Supply and Motor SpecificationsUSE only the Recommended Accessories AbilitytousethetoolproperlyUnpacking and Checking Contents Craftsman Band SAW Terms Woodworking TermsLEG Stand Assembly FIG. a Phillipsscrewdriver CombinationsquareTools Needed Assemble Band Sawto LEG Stand FIG. BAdjustment Instructions Installing and Removing Blades FIG. H¸i!ii iiii!!???ii¸¸! ! ¸¸¸¸¸¸ Miter Gauge FIGBlade Tension FIG. M Lower Blade Guides and Support BearingBasic SAW Operations General CuttingGeneral Maintenance Troubleshooting Guide Motor Troubleshooting GuideCraftsman 12 Band SAW Figure a Craftsman 12 Band SAWCRAFTSMAN12BAND SAW Parts List for Figure BCraftsman Band SAW Parts List for Figure C Stand Stand