CHOICE OF BLADE AND SPEED
Your band saw will cut a wide variety of material
includingwood, wood like products,and nonferrous
metals (aluminum, brass, copper).
Note: Inside the front cover of the saw and printed on
page 9 inthis manual is a blade size label.
•Always usa the correct blade for the material
being cut.
•Use a fine tooth blade for cuttingthin workpieces
when a smooth cutis required, when cutting hard
material, or when using lower speeds.
•Always use a blade that willhave at least 2teeth
inthe material at all times.
•For best results, use thin, narrow blades for tight
radius work, andthick, wide blades for large
curves and straight cuts.
•Match the approximate blade speed (FPM) to the
material being cut.
_1= CAUTION: Donot cut ferrous metals (steel, iron)
nor hardened steel or serious damage to the saw
could result.
TYPESOFBLADES ANDAPPROXIMATESPEEDS
Material
Wood
Plastic
Aluminum
Brass
Copper
Speed Blade Maximum
Thickness
2460 FPM General Purposes 3 in.
1230 FPM General Purposes 1/2 in.
1130 FPM Metal Cutting 114in.
840 FPM Metal Cutting 114 in.
400 FPM Metal Cutting 114 in.
METAL CUTTING
Many kindsof metals can be cut withyour saw. Be
carefulnot to twist or bend the blades. Do not force. If
bladeheats excessively,use lower speed, ff blade tooth
become filled or cloggedwhen cut_ngsoft metals, such
as aluminum, usa acoarsar-toothblade or lower speed.
We recommend the use of cuttingoil when cuttingmost
soft metalsto keepblades cool, increase cuffing action,
and prolongblade life.
_i, WARNING: When servicing, usa only identical
Craftsman replacement parts. Use of any other
part may create a hazard or cause product
damage.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts.
Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various
types of commercial solvents and may be damaged
bytheir usa. Use clean cloths to remove dirt, carbon
dust, etc.
_1, WARNING: Do not at any time let brake fluids,
gasoline, petroleum-based products, penetrating
oils, etc. come incontact with plastic parts. They
contain chemicals that can damage, weaken or
destroy plastic.
Keep your band saw clean.
Remove sawdust from the inside frequently.
Do not allow pitch to accumulate on the table,
blade guides, or thrust bearings. Clean them with
gum and pitch remover.
Apply a thin coat of automobile type wax to the
table top so the wood slides easily while cutting.
Also apply wax tothe inside surfaces of the
angle bracket.
_i, WARNING: To prevent accidental starting that
could cause possible serious personal injury,
turn off the saw and unplug the saw before
working on the band saw.
LUBRICATION
Allof the bearings inthis tool are lubricated with a
sufficient amount of high grade lubricant for the life of
the unit under normal operating conditions. Therefore,
no further lubrication isrequired.
TIRES
To properly and safely maintain the wheel tires, the
blade should be removed from the band saw. The
tires shouldbe kept clean. When the tires become
wornthey should be replaced.
•Pitchand sawdust that accumulates on the tires
should be removed with a fine wire brush or a
piece ofwood. Do not usa a sharp knife or any
kindof solvent.
• Remove the saw blade, and the worn tires.
Stretch the new tires around each wheel.
• Reinstall saw blade.
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