Craftsman 113.248510 owner manual Model 113.248440, Aligning the Blade and Blade Guide Assemblies

MODEL 113.248210 & 113.248320

ALIGNING THE BLADE AND BLADE GUIDE ASSEMBLIES

This band saw comes equipped with a 1/4-inch blade, This band saw can be used with blades of

width from 1/8-inch to 1/2-inch. The align merit steps must be followed for proper tension, blade guide, and bearing adjustments for each different blade.

Refer to the blade usage section for the recom- mended blade size for best results during most band saw operations.

NOTE: It is critical to the life of the blade that the following steps are followed. Premature blade breakage wilt result if these steps are omitted.

1A. Turn the tension knob until the tension scale indi- cates 1/4-inch position. This will set the correct ten- sion for a lt4-inch blade.

WARNING: TO AVOID INJURY FROM UNEX- PECTED STARTING OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT PLUG THE SAW IN. THE POWER CORD MUST REMAIN UNPLUGGED WHEN- EVER YOU ARE WORKING ON THE SAW.

MODEL 113.248440 & 113.248510

ALIGNING THE BLADE AND BLADE GUIDE ASSEMBLIES

This band saw comes equipped with a 1/4-inch biade. This band saw can be used with blades o.f

width from 1/8-inch to 1/2-inch. The alignment steps must be followed for proper tension, blade guide, and bearing adjustments for each different blade.

Refer to the blade usage section for the recom- mended blade size for best results during most band saw operations.

NOTE: It is critical to the life of the blade that the following steps are followed. Premature blade breakage wilt result if these steps are omitted.

lB. Turn on the digital display and push the

key. Turn the tension knob until the display reads

.250, Turn the tension knob one additional turn, This wilt set the correct tension for 1/4-inch blade.

WARNING: TO AVOID INJURY FROM UNEX-

PECTED STARTING OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT PLUG THE SAW IN. THE POWER CORD MUST REMAIN UNPLUGGED WHEN- EVER YOU ARE WORKING ON THE SAW.

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