Craftsman 315.21477 manual

9 in. BAND SAW Model No. 315.214770 _1_ WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator's manual before using this product. Customer HeUp Line: 1-800-932-3188 Sears, Roebuck and Co., 3333 BeverUy Rd., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA Visit the Craftsman web page: www.sears.com!craftsman 983000-577 8-04 Save t[...]

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_ WARMNG: Read and understand all instruc- tions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. READ ALL mNSTRUCTmONS [] KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read the operator's manual carefully. Learn the applications and limitations as well as specific potential hazards related to this t[...]

[] AVOID AWKWARD OPERATIONS AND HAND PO- SITIONS where a sudden slipcould cause your hand to move into the blade. ALWAYS make sure you have good balance. [] ALLOW THE MOTOR TO COME UP TO FULL SPEED before starting a cut to avoid binding or stalling. [] DO NOT USE TOOL iF SWITCH DOES NOT TURN iT ON AND OFF. Have defective switches replaced by an aut[...]

Some of the following symbols may be usedon this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols win allow you to operate the tool better andsafer. SYM BOL NA!Vi E DESJG NATION/EXPLANATION V Volts Voltage A Amperes Current Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second) W Watt Power min Minutes Time _L, Alternating Cu[...]

The fol!owing signal words andmeanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product. SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING DANGER: hdicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, wil! result in death or serious injury. WARNING: hdicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or [...]

EXTENSION CORDS Use only 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong grounding plugs and 3-pole receptacles that accept the tool's plug. When using a power tool at a considerable distance from the power source, use an extension cord heavy enough to carry the current that the tool will draw. An undersized extension cord will cause a drop in line v[...]

Anti=Kickback Pawls(radial arm and table saws} A device which, when properly installed and maintained, is designed to stop the workpiece from being kicked back toward the front of the saw during a ripping operation. Arbor The shaft on which a blade or cutting tool is mounted. Bevel Cut A cutting operation made with the blade at any angle other than[...]

PRODUCT SPECmFmCATmONS Blade Width ............................................... 1/8 in. to 3/8 in. Blade Length ...................................................... 59-1/4 in. Frame to Blade Capacity ............................................. 9 in. Cutting Thickness Capacity ................................ 3-1/8 in. Table Size ............[...]

KNOW YOUR BAND SAW See Figure 2. Before attempting to use this product, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety rules. Angle Adjustment Knob Tilts the saw table for bevel cutting. Blade Guard Protects the operator from coming in contact with the blade. Blade Guide Support Helps keep the blade from twisting during operation. Blad[...]

The following tools (not included) are needed for checking adjustments of the saw or for installing the blade: ADJUSTABLE WRENCH PHiLLiPS $OREWORIVER Fig. 3 The following items are included with the tool: 3 mm Hex Key .................................................................. 1 4 mm Hex Key ..................................................[...]

UNPACKING This product requires assembly. [] Carefully lift saw from the carton andplace it on a level work surface. NOTE: This tool is heavy. To avoid back injury, lift with your legs, not your back, and get help when needed. [] hspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping. [] Do not discard the packing mat[...]

[] [] [] Hnsert the washer on the threaded end of thetable tock handle. The tablelock handle is spring loaded and is released by pulling the handle away from the saw housing. Tighten the saw table to the saw housing by ratcheting the table lock handle clockwise or by finger tightening the tablelock handle. Reattach the angle adjustment knob using t[...]

ADJUSTmNG BLADE GUmDE ASSEMBLY See Figure 8. WARNING: To avoid personal injury, maintain proper adjustment of blade tension, blade guides, and thrust bearings. To prevent the blade from twisting or breaking, the blade guide assembly should always be set approximately 1/8 in. above the workpiece. [] Turn the lock lever counterclockwise to unlock the[...]

NOTE: The blade may need to be turned inside out if the teeth are pointing in the wrong direction. Hold the blade with both hands and rotate it inward. [] With the teeth of the blade toward the front of thesaw andfacing downward, place the blade through the lower blade guides and around the lower wheel. Pull down on the upper wheel to place thesawb[...]

BLADE ON WHEEL BLADE KNOB BLADE TF{ACKING KNOB SQUARING THE SAW TABLE TO THE BLADE See Figure 13. [] Remove the blade guard by loosening the two set screws with the 4 mm hex key. [] Turn the lock lever counterclockwise to unlock the blade guide assembly. Turning the blade guide knob clockwise, raise the blade guide assembly as far as it wil! go. Re[...]

ADJUSTING THRUST BEARINGS, BLADE GUIDE SUPPORT, AND BLADE GUIDES See Figures 14- 16. _ WARNING: Never operate saw without blade guard secured in place. To do so could result in possible serious personal injury. The upper and lower blade guides and thrust bearings support the band saw blade during cutting operations. The adjustment of the guides and[...]

"re Adjust Blade Guides: The blade guides help keep the blade from twisting and binding. The blade will be ruined if the blade teeth hit the blade guides while using the band saw. The set of teeth and the sharpened edge of teeth will be damaged by hit- ting the blade guides. Proper adjustment of theupper and lower blade guides will prevent thi[...]

[] Avoid awkward operations andhand positions where a sudden slipcould cause serious injury fromcontact with the blade. Never place hands in blade path. [] Use extra supports (tables, saw horses, blocks, etc.) when cutting large, small, or awkward workpieces. [] Never use a person as a substitute for a table exten- sion or as additional support for[...]

BEFORE LEAVING THE SAW See Figure 17. [] Wait until the saw has come to a full and complete stop. [] Place the switch in the OFF position, remove the switch key from the switch assembly. Store key in a safe place. [] Unplug the saw from the power source. [] Make workshop childproof. [] Lock the shop. LOCKING THE SWITCH See Figure 17. [] Wait until [...]

WARNING: When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Use of any other part may create a hazard or cause product damage. _k WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side sMelds during power tool operation or when blowing dust. Hf operation is dusty, also wear a dust mask. GENERAL Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic[...]

MOTOR/ELECTRmCAL [] Frequently vacuum or blow out sawdust from the mo- tor. TiRE WASHER LOWER BRUSH SCREW WHEEL _ WARNING: Hf the power cord is worn, cut or dam- aged in any way, have it replaced immediately by a qualified service technician. Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury. _ WARNING: To avoid fire or electrocution, reas- [...]

PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTmON Motor will not run. 1. Problem with On-Off switch or 1. Have worn parts replaced before power cord. using band saw again. 2. Motor defective. 2. Do not attempt any repair. Have tool repaired by a qualified service technician. Blade does not run in the approximate 1. Not tracking properly. 1. Adjust tracking. See Adjustments c[...]

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_, CRAFTSMAN BAND SAW- MODEL NO. 315.214770 SEE BACK PAGE FOR PARTS ORDERING _NSTRUCT_ONS PARTS L_ST FOR F{GURE A Key Pa_ No. Number 1 BS90105900 2 089120100014 3 089120100805 4 089120100018 5 089120100026 6 089120100019 7 BS90105800 8 BS90108200 9 089120100900 10 BS90105100 11 BS90105200 12 BS90105300 13 BS90105400 14 089120100700 15 BS90105500 16[...]

CRAFTSMAN BAND SAW- MODEL NO. 3i5.214770 I he model number wil! be found on a pla_e model number in a!! correspondence regarding your band saw or when ordering repair parts. SEE BACK PAGE FOR PARTS ORDERING _NSTRUCT_ONS PARTS UST FOR NGURE B 1 NGURE B Key Part No. Number Description Qty 1 BS90106800 Motor Assembly ..................................[...]

CRAFTSMAN BAND SAW- MODEL NO. 3i5.214770 I he model number wil! be found on a pla_e model number in a!! correspondence regarding your band saw or when ordering repair parts. SEE BACK PAGE FOR PARTS ORDERING _NSTRUCT_ONS PARTS UST FOR F_GURE C F_GURE C 11 13 Key Part No. Number Description Qty 1 089120100006 * Hex Socket Head Screw (M5 x 8 mm) .....[...]

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CRAFTSMAN BAND SAW- MODEL NO. 3i5.214770 The model number wil! be found on a pla__e model number in a!! correspondence regarding your band saw or when ordering repair parts. SEE BACK PAGE FOR PARTS ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS PARTS LIST FOR F_GURE D Key Part No. Number Description Qty 1 BS90100100 * Screw (M4 x 8 mm) .....................................[...]

CRAFTSMAN BAND SAW- MODEL NO. 3i5.214770 I he model number wil! be found on a pla_e model number in a!! correspondence regarding your band saw or when ordering repair parts. SEE BACK PAGE FOR PARTS ORDERING _NSTRUCT_ONS PARTS UST FOR F_GURE D Key Pa_ No. Number 36 BS90104400 37 BS90104600 38 BS90101800 39 BS90101900 40 BS90104800 41 BS90104900 42 0[...]

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