Craftsman 113.248510 owner manual Getting to know your band saw, MODELS113.248210an¢

getting to know your band saw

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TENSION ADJUSTMENT	KNOB
	COVER
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	WARNING	LABEL
		BEVEL
	BLADE GUARD
	WARNING
	LABEL	BEVEL
4		GAGE
BEVEL LOCK KNOB		SLOT

HAND

WHEEL

MODELS113.248210an¢ 113.248320

BACKUP BEARING

HANDWHEEL

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BLADE GUIDES

ON-OFF SWITCH

5+ 0

JIDES

ELECTRONIC/INDICATOR

SYSTEM7

MODELS 113.248440 and BACK-BEAUP.,NG

113.248510

1. Warning Label

2.Tensions adjustment knob--Tightening the knob will increase the tension on the blade. Loosening it will decrease the tension. Clockwise to tension, counter clockwise to loosen.

3.Electronic IndicatorSystem--(Models113.248440 and 113.248510) Digital readout for blade tension, bevel angle and blade speed (FPM).

4.Setting Bevel Angle--Pull the bevel lock knob and adjust the band saw to the desired angle by turning the handwheel, then push in the bevel lock to secure.

5.Blade Guide Adjustment--The guides can be adjusted in or out for various widths of blades and locked in place by the set screws.

6.Lateral Blade Guide Adjustment--Theguides can be adjusted sideways and locked in position by the capscrews to prevent the blade from twisting during operation.

7.Blade Backup Bearing Adjustment--The thrust bearings can be adjusted in or out for various widths of blades and locked in place by the setscrews.

8.Guide Bar Lock Knob--The upper blade guides should just clear the workpiece while cutting. Always adjust the guides before turning on the band saw and lock the guide bar by tightening the knob.

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GUIDE BAR

LOCK KNOB

ALL MODELS

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