Craftsman 113.248510 Model 113.248320, 113.248440, Selecting Blade Speed, Changing Speed Settings

MODEL 113.248320, 113.248440 & 113.248510

SELECTING BLADE SPEED

The band saw has two speed settings: 3000 FPM for normal operation and 1500 FPM for operation requir- ing more control of the work piece,

MOTOR

1500 3000 RPM RPM

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RECOMMENDED SPEED SETTINGS

1.3000 Feet per Minute

a.Basic Wood Cutting.

b.Resawing

Most effective with skip tooth, hook tooth, and regular tooth blades.

2.1500 Feet per Minute

a.Intricate Wood Cutting

b.Veneers, Tile, Plastics

c.Non-Ferrous Metals (Brass, Copper, Aluminum)*

Most effective with blades that have 15 teeth per inch.

CAUTION: This band saw will not cut steel. Steel

cutting requires the blade speed to be 140 FPM.

*Must use recommended blade for non-ferrous metals.

CHANGING SPEED SETTINGS

WARNING: TO AVOID INJURY FROM UNEXPECTED STARTING OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT PLUG THE SAW IN. THE POWER CORD MUST REMAIN UNPLUGGED WHENEVER YOU ARE WORKING ON THE SAW,

1.Releasetension onthe poly "V" belt by Iooseningthe wingnut,

2.Push the motor up to create slack in the "V" belt.

If the motor does not slide up easily, slightly loosen the four (4) flanged lock nuts that are holding the

motor to the motor mount.

3.While still holding the motor up reposition the "V" belt.

When changing speeds from 1500 to 3000 FPM remove the belt from the band saw pulley first. When

going from 3000 to 1500 FPM remove the belt from the motor pulley first.

4.Reapply tension to motor belt by tightening the wingnut.

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