Owner's Manual 11 in. variable speed BAND SAW Model No. 315.214500 Save this manual for future reference. ^ CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before first use of this product. Customer Help Line 1 800 932-3188 - - SAFETY FEATURES ADJUSTMENTS OPERATION MAINTENANCE PARTS LIST Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL60179 USA Visit the Craftsman web page: www.sears.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents........................................................................................................................................................................2 Warranty and Introduction.........................................................................................................................................................2 Rules For Safe Operation.......................................................................................................
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and the explanations with them, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety warnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger. The Instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention measures. SYMBOL MEANING SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL: - Indicates danger, warning or caution. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued) When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in toss of power and overheating. A wire gage size (A.W.G.) of at least 18 is recommended for an extension cord 25 feet or less in length. If in doubt, use the next heavier gage. The smaller the gage number, the heavier the cord. INSPECT EXTENSION CORDS PERIODI CALLY and replace if damaged.
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued) BEFORE MAKING A CUT, BE SURE ALL ADJUSTMENTS ARE SECURE. ■ BEFORE CHANGING THE SETUP, REMOVING COVERS, GUARDS OR BLADE,TURN OFF THE SAW, AND UNPLUG THE SAW. DO NOT FEED THE MATERIAL TOO QUICKLY. Do not force the workpiece against the blade. NEVER cut more than one piece at a time. DO' NOT STACK more than one workpiece on the REPLACEMENT PARTS. All repairs, whether electrical or mechanical, should be made by a qualified service technician at a Sears store.
ELECTRICAL EXTENSION CORDS GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS Use only 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong grounding piugs and 3-p>ole receptacles that accept the tool’s plug. When using a power tool at a consider able distance from the power source, use an exten sion cord heavy enough to carry the current that the tool will draw. An undersized extension cord will cause a drop in line voltage, resulting in a loss of " power and causing the motor to overheat.
GLOSSARY OF TERMS FOR WOODWORKING Bevel Cut Push Stick A cutting operation made with an angled table. A device used to feed the workpiece through the saw blade during narrow cutting operations. It helps keep, the operator's hands well away from the blade. Crosscut A cutting operation made across the grain or the width of the workpiece. Resaw A cutting operation to reduce the ttiickness of the workpiece to make thinner pieces.
UNPACKING WARNING: To prevent accidental starting that could cause possible serious personal injury, assemble all parts to your saw before connecting it to power supply. Saw should never be connected to power supply when you are assembling parts, making adjustments, installing or removing blades, or when not in use. Carefully remove all parts from the carton and place the saw on a level work surface. Separate and check against the list of loose parts.
WARNING^ ADVERTENCIA B. Keep Hands Away From Blade Allow Tool To Slop Before Adjustinq Blade Guide. 11-in. Band Saw 1/3-HP 3~wheel (max. developed) A WARNING / ADVERTENCIA c. For your safety, read owner's manual before operating saw. Wear eye protection. Do not remove cutoff pieces until blade has stopped. Maintain proper adjustment of blade tension, blade guides, and thrust bearings. Adjust upper guide to clear workpiece. Hold workpiece firmly against table.
The following labels are on the band saw with locations indicated. BLADE TENSION ADJUSTMENT TO RFLtASF BLADE TFNSIO^J thi' Ouirk Roli'.tst' K'lr h ! .J 'urr I lUjr:' TO ADJUST BIADE TENSION, TO ENCAGE BLADE TENSION lurn Ih!' AdjusUiirnt Kn;'h !l'ir Qui[:ii [ [ ] rr1..|(,.' isi; ^ '•! Uirn i'. !;:::k /.isi' illTfl <.l)Un[j.Tk ■ isi'^ ^0 il^‘j BLADE TRACKING rlM"! Ki', n I'.ii k!l'f| Til- .'.-T.M H,., K. , -.hi:, r ii ; ri.ir- : i.nlil lii.ifi- :r k-.
FEATURES KNOW YOUR BAND SAW HEX KEY HOLDER Before attempting to use, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety requirements of your Sears Craftsman band saw. See Figure 6. A hex key holder inside the front cover keeps hex key conveniently located for blade guide and blade tracking adjustments. BLADE ON/OFF KNOB The saw comes with a standard 1/4 in. blade installed. Your band saw has an easy access On/Off knob with variable speed.
ASSEMBLY INSTALLING SCALE INDICATOR ■ Align the three holes on the table with the three holes in the angle bracket. Fasten the table to the angle bracket using the three flat head screws and three hex nuts. ■ Assemble the truss head screw and wing nut to the edge of the table at the end of ttie slot. Snap the throat plate in place on the table. See Figure 7. ■ Attach the bevel scale indicator to the saw frame below №ie scale using the screw supplied.
ASSEMBLY CLAMPING BAND SAW TO WORKBENCH See Figure 10. Note: It may be necessary to countersink hex nuts and washers on bottom side of mounting board. If the band saw is to be used in a portable application, we recommend that you fasten it permanently to a mounting board that can easily be clamped to a workbench or other supporting surface. The mounting board should be of sufficient size to avoid tipping of saw while in use. Any good grade plywood or chip board with a 3/4 in. thickness is recommended.
ADJUSTMENTS INSTALLING AND ADJUSTING THE BLADE WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields to protect your eyes while uncoiling band saw blades. Failure to heed this warning could result in a serious eye injury. See Figures 13. WARNING: To prevent accidental starting that could cause possible serious personal injury, turn off the saw and unplug the saw before , installing or removing blade.
ADJUSTMENTS TENSION ADJUSTING KNOB 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. ' ■ TO INCREASE TENSION Place the blade through the upper blade guides and around the upper wheel. Place the blade around the lower wheel on the left. Work the blade around the third wheel making sure it goe^ between the lower blade guides.
ADJUSTMENTS TRACKING THE BLADE See Figure 16. • If the blade moved away from the front of the saw, turn the adjustment screw out (to the left or counterclockwise) while turning the wheel by hand, until the blade moves forward and rides in the center of the tire. . Note: Blade tension must be properly adjusted before tracking the blade. ■ Open the front cover of the saw. Slowly turn the ufiper wheel to the right or clockwise by hand and watch the blade on the upper tire.
ADJUSTMENTS To Adjust Thrust Bearings ■ Adjust the thrust bearings first. Using the 1/8 in. hex key, loosen the thrust bearing screw. Note: The thrust bearing screw is the upper cap screw located on the right side of the blade guide assembly, it is the lower cap screw on the right side of the frame below the table for the lower bearing. ■ Move the thrust bearing to within 1/64 in. of the blade. Tighten the thrust bearing screw securely.
ADJUSTMENTS BUDE GUARD REMOVED FOR CLARIFICATION ONLY To Adjust Blade Guides The blade guides help keep the blade from twisting and binding. Letting the blade teeth hit the blade guides while using the band saw will ruin the blade. The set of teeth and the sharpened edge of teeth would be damaged by hitting the blade guides. Proper adjustment of the upper and lower blade guides will , prevent this from happening. ■ Loosen the two blade guide screws that lock the upper blade guides.
BASIC OPERATION LOCK POST Use both hands while feeding the work into the blade. Hold the workpiece firmly against the table. Use gentle pressure. Do not force the work, but allow the blade to cut. To prevent unauthorized use of your band saw, we suggest that you disconnect it from the piower supply and lock the knob in the OFF position. A padlock with a shackle of 6 mm or 1/4 in. diameter may be used. When the lock is installed and locked, the switch is inoperable.
BASIC OPERATION Use extra caution with iarge, very smali or awkward workpieces: When saw is running: Before starting your cut, watch the saw while it runs. If you experience excessive vibration or unusual noise, stop immediately. Turn the saw off, lock with padlock, and unplug the saw. Do not restart until locating and correcting problem. Use extra supports (tables, saw horses, blocks, etc.
BASIC OPERATION CHOICE OF BLADE AND SPEED TYPES OF BLADES AND APPROXIMATE SPEEDS Your band saw will cut a wide variety of material including wood, wood like products, and nonferrous metals (aluminum, brass, copper). Note: Inside the front cover of the saw and printed on page 9 In this manual is a blade size label. ■ ■ Always use the correct blade for the material ' being cut.
MAINTENANCE BRUSH See Figure 24. ^ WARNING: To avoid fire or electrocution, reassemble electric parts with only identical Craftsman replacement parts. Reassemble exactly as originally assembled. _ WARNING: To prevent accidental starting that could cause possible serious personal injury, turn off the saw, lock knob in the off position, and unplug the saw before working on the band saw,. MOTOR BRUSHES See Figure 24.
MAINTENANCE DRIVE BELT MOTOR PULLEY See Figures 25, 26, 27, and 26. . A WARNING: To prevent accidental starting that could cause possible serious personal injury, turn off the saw, lock the knob in the off position, and unplug the saw before working on the bancj saw. Due to wear or breakage, the drive belt may need to be replaced. The drive belt is located on the motor pulley and on the lower right wheel of the band saw. LOWER RIGHT WHEEL DRIVE BELT Fig.
TROUBLESHOOTING A WARNING; For your own safety, turn saw Off, lock knob in the off position, and remove plug from power source before adjusting or aligning your be^nd saw. PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Motor will not run. 1. Problem with On-Off switch or power cord. ^ 2. Motor Defective. 1. Have worn parts replaced before using Band Saw again. 2. Do not attempt any repair. Have repaired by a qualified service technician at a Sears store. Blade does not run in the approxi mate center of the upper wheel. 1.
CRAFTSMAN BAND SAW - MODEL NO. 315.214500 The model number will be found on a plate attached to ttie frame. Always mention the model number in all correspondence regarding your BAND SAW or when ordering repair parts.
CRAFTSMAN BAND SAW - MODEL NO. 315.214500 The model number will be found on a plate attached to the frame. Always mention the model number in all correspondence regarding your BAND SAW or when ordering repair parts. SEE BACK PAGE FOR PARTS ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE A Key No. Part Number Description Quan. 1 STD541625 ” Wing Nut (1/4-20).................................................. ................ 1 2 977095-001 * Screw (1/4-20 X 3/4 in. Truss Hd.)..................... ......
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CRAFTSMAN BAND SAW - MODEL NO. 315.214500 The model number will be found on a plate attached to the frame. Always mention the model number in all correspondence regarding your BAND SAW or when ordering repair parts. PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE B Part Number Description 1 979861-001 Grommet.............................................................................................. ................................. 1 2 977082-001 Strain Relief.............................................................
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CRAFTSMAN BAND SAW - MODEL NO. 315.214500 The model number will be found on a plate attached to the frame. Always mention the model number in all correspondence regarding your BAND SAW or when ordering repair parts. PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE D Key No. u Part Number Description 1 977026-001 Blade Guide..................................... ............................................................................. 1 2 977020-001 Blade Guide Support...................... ...............................
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