Tensioning the Blade | Sears 113.244530 manual

7.The upper wheel needs to be placed in its lowest

position. Locate the tension lock knob on the back of the saw and turn it counterclockwise

approximately two turns. Lift the tension catch away from the teeth and move it to its lowest position.

CAUTION: To avoid being scraped, if the blade should suddenly uncoil, wear safety goggles. Carefully uncoil the blade holding it at arms length.

8.Uncoil the blade.

9.Slide the blade into the slot of the table with the teeth facing forward and down toward the table.

10.Place the blade on all three wheels. Center the blade on the rubber tires.

WARNING: Push the knob off, lock with a pad-I

lock and unplug before making any adjust- I

ments.

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TENSIONING THE BLADE

1.With one hand on the knob and the other on the

tension catch, lift up on the tension assembly until the slack in the blade is eliminated. Note which

notch the top of the tension catch is closest to.

Tension

Catch

Tension Wheel

Idler Wheel

Tension

Adjusting

Knob

Slot in Table

Drive Wheel

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Sears 113.244530 owner manual Tensioning the Blade, Lock and unplug before making any adjust Ments

Contents

9ARS Variable Speed 10-1NCH Band SAW Before Using the SAW Safety Instructions for Band SawFull ONE Year Warranty on Craftsman Band SAW When Installing or Moving the SAW Plan your work Inspect your workpiece Before Leaving the SAW Lock the switch Unplug the sawGlossary of terms FPM Fire hazard and may also create a shock hazard Motor specifications and electrical requirementsConnecting to Power Supply Outlet Feet Unpacking and checking contents Mounting Band SAW to Workbench AssemblyTable of Loose Parts QTY Clamping Bandsaw to Workbench Installing the Table Tonn,on I J Installing the Blade Installing blade Tensioning the Blade Lock and unplug before making any adjust MentsWith one hand on the knob and the other on Padlock, and unplug before making any adjust- ments Adjusting the Blade Guides and BACK-UP BearingTracking the Blade Cover l Final Table AssemblyAligning the Table Square To the Blade Open. Thrown blades can cause injury Installing the Hose Clip Getting to know your band saw Upper slide lock knob... The upper blade guide ON-OFF Knoi Tended Until IT has Come to a Complete Stop Blade Type and Approximate Speed for Cutting Basic Saw OperationsChoice of Blade and Speed Material Speed Blade Whenever SAW is Running Enough to cause a severe injury Tires MaintenanceBasic band saw operation General Maintenance Sears recommends the following accessories Trouble TroubleshootingWiring diagram Probable Cause Repair parts Always order by Part Number- Not by Key Number LO €4 TO IJU Variable Speed Partnumber Partdescription Model Number Name of ItemInch Band Saw