maimtenamce
WARNING: FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, TURN SWITCH
"OFF" AND REMOVE PLUG FROM POWER SOURCE
OUTLET BEFORE MAINTAINING OR LUBRICATING
YOUR BAND SAW,

GENERAL MAINTENANCE

Pitch and sawdust that accumulate on the tires should be
removed with a stiff brush or scraped off with apiece of wood.
Do not use a sharp knife or any kind of solvent.
When the tires become worn they should be replaced. When
replacing the tires, stretch them around the wheels butdo not
glue them onto the wheels.
Do not allow pitch to accumulate on the table, the insert, the
guides or the thrust bearings. Clean them with Craftsman
Gum and Pitch Remover. CAUTION: Do not immerse the
thrust bearings.
Apply athin coat of automobile-type wax on the table so that
the wood slides easily while cutting.
ON-OFF SWITCH
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GROUND GROUND
WIRING DIAGRA,"_

MOTOR MAaNTENANCE AND

LUBRtCATRON

I.The bearings, }nboth end shieJds of the motor, have been
lubricatedat the factorywith correct lubricant.No other
partof the motor requires lubrication.
2. Re-lubricate motor bearings in accordance with the
instructionson the nameplate. Be sure to wipe off dirtor
gritifpresentaround oilhole caps toprevent any possibility
offoreign materialcontaminating the oilwicks thatsupply
the bearings with oil.Use agood grade of medium weight
mineral oil,such asautomobile engine oil,SAE 20.
3. If disassembly of the motor is necessary, it should be
returned to your nearest Sears retail or mail-order store in
order to prevent voiding the guarantee.
4.
NOTE: The speed of this motor cannot be reg,;fated o
changed.
Every effort should be made to prevent foreign materia
from entering the motor When operated under condition
likely topermit accumulations of dust, dirt, or waste withll
the motor, a visual inspection ehou#d be made at frequef_
intervals. Accumulations of dry dust can usually be b_ow_
out successfully.
NOTE: Motors used onwood-working tools are particularl
susceptible to the accumulation of sawdust and wood chip
and should be blown out or "vacuumed'" frequently t,
prevent interference with normal motor ventilation an,
proper operation of the centrifugally-operated startin,
switch.
RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES
8tern Cat, No.
Floor Stand ................................... 9-22213
Steel Leg Set ................................. 9-22236
Caster Set .......................... 9-22222, 9-2222!
Miter Gauge .................................. 9-29929
Hold-Down Clamp for Miter Gauge ............. 9-29928
Stop-Rods for Miter Gauge ..................... 9-29924
Rip Fence ..................................... 9-23433
Blades and Sanding Belts ................... See Catalog
Circle Cutting Attachment ...................... 9-24301
Table Extension ............................... 9-24302
Speed Reducer ................................ 9-23896
Power Tool Know How Handbooks
Radial Saw .................................... 9.2917
Table Saw ..................................... 9-2918
The above recommended accessories are current and were
available at the time this manual was printed.
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