•Table of Contents ............................... :........................................................................................................... 2
•Warranty and Intreduction..;':.'::_;:.';_.:............................................................................................................ 2
•Rules For Safe Operatiod .. :L;_;,:....;: ................................................................................................. _......3-5
•Electrical .........., ...:.L:.:._],..._.:._;I._...].:...........[ ............ ;................................................................................... 6
•Glossary and Produ_Sloecifications ...[......................................................................................................... 7
•Unpacking, Loose PartsListian¢l'Toois Needed ........................................................................................... 8
•Labels ............................................................ '............................................................................................ 9-10
•Features ....................................................................................................................................................... 11
•Assembly ................................................................................................................................................. 12-13
•Adjustments............................................................................................................................................. 13-17
•Basic Operation ....................................................................................................................................... 18-19
•Maintenance ............................................................................................................................................ 20-21
���Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................................ 22
•Exploded View and Repair Parts List ...................................................................................................... 24-31
•Parts Ordedng /Service ............................................................................................................................... 32
,FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN BAND SAW
If thisI'RII FTSMAN" Band Saw fails due to a defect inmaterial or workmanship within one year from the date of
purchase, Sears will repair it, free of charge.
Contact a Sears Service Center for repair.
If this product is used for commercial or rental purposes, thiswarranty appliesonly for90 daysfrom the date of
purchase.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights,and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Dept. 817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
Yoursaw has many features for making cutting
operations more pleasant and enjoyable. Safety,
performance and dependability have been given top
priodtyin the design of this saw making it easy to
maintain and operate.
_CAUTION: Carefully read through thisentire
owner's manual before using your newsaw. Pay
close attention to the Rules For Safe Operation,
and all Safety AlertSymbols including Danger,
Warning and Caution. Ifyou use yoursaw
properly and only for what it is intended, youwill
enjoyyears of safe, reliable service.
_, Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means attention!!!Your safety is involved.,_ WARNING:
The operation ofany power tool can resultin foreign objects being thrown intoyour eyes,
which can result insevere eye damage. Before beginning power tool operation, always wear
safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full face shield when needed. We
recommend Wide VisionSafety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standardsafety glasses
with side shields, available at Sears Retail Stores.
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