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 Visit the Craftsman web page: www.sears.
[] Warranty .......................................................................................................................................................................... 2 [] Introduct(on ..................................................................................................................................................................... 2 [] General Safety Rules ...................................................................................................................
_ WARMNG:Readandunderstand all instructions. Failuretofollowallinstructions listedbelow, mayresultin electricshock,fireand/orserious personalinjury. 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 too!. [] GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK by preventing body contact with grounded surfaces. For example: pipes, radiators, ranges, refrigerator enc!osures.
[] AVOIDAWKWARD OPERATIONS ANDHANDPOSITIONSwherea suddenslipcouldcauseyourhand to moveintothe blade.ALWAYS makesureyouhave goodbalance. [] ALLOWTHEMOTORTO COME UP TO FULL SPEED [] BEFORE CHANGING THE SETUP, REMOVING COVERS, GUARDS, OR BLADES, unplug the saw and remove the switch key. [] KEEP BLADES CLEAN, SHARP, AND WtTH SUFFiCIENT SET. Sharp blades minimize stalling and kickbacks. before starting a cut to avoid binding or stalling. [] DO NOT USE TOOL iF SWITCH DOES NOT TURN iT ON AND OFF.
Someof the followingsymbolsmaybe usedonthis tool. Pleasestudythemandlearntheirmeaning.Proper interpretation ofthesesymbolswinallowyouto operatethetool betterandsafer.
Thefol!owingsignalwordsandmeanings areintendedto explainthe levelsofriskassociated withthisproduct. 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 serious injury. CAUTmON: hdicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
EXTENSION CORDS SPEED 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 voltage, resulting in a loss of power and causing the motor to overheat.
Anti=KickbackPawls(radialarm 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 Non=Through Cuts Any cutting operation where the blade does not extend completely through the thickness of the workpiece. A cutting operation made with the blade at any angle other than 90 ° to the table surface.
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 ........................................ 11-3/8 in. x 11-3/8 in. Table Ti}t ................................................................. input .................
KNOW YOUR BAND SAW Saw Blade The band saw comes with a standard saw blade installed. See Figure 2. Before attempting to use this product, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety rules. Two extra saw blades are included with the loose parts. Angle Adjustment Knob Tilts the saw table for bevel cutting. The band saw has a square 11-3/8 in. aluminum saw table with tilt control for maximum accuracy. The throat plate, installed in the saw table at the factory, allows for blade clearance.
Thefollowingtools(notincluded)areneededforcheckingadjustments ofthesawor forinstallingtheblade: ADJUSTABLE WRENCH PHiLLiPS$OREWORIVER Fig. 3 The following items are included with the tool: 1 Table Lock Handle ............................................................ 1 4 mm Hex Key .................................................................. 1 Washer ............................................................................. ! 5 mm Hex Key ................................................
UNPACKING Thisproductrequiresassembly. [] Carefully lift sawfromthecartonandplaceit on a level worksurface. NOTE:Thistoolis heavy.Toavoidbackinjury,lift with yourlegs,notyourback,andget helpwhenneeded. [] hspectthetoolcarefullyto makesurenobreakage or damageoccurredduringshipping. [] Donotdiscardthepackingmaterialuntilyouhave carefullyinspectedandsatisfactorily operatedthetool. [] Thesawisfactorysetforaccuratecutting.
[] Hnsert thewasheronthethreadedendof thetabletock handle.Thetablelockhandleis springloadedand is releasedbypullingthehandleawayfromthesaw housing.Tightenthesawtableto thesawhousingby ratchetingthetablelockhandleclockwiseor byfinger tighteningthetablelockhandle. [] Reattach the angleadjustmentknobusingthespring, washer, andnut. [] Reattach thetablealigningbolt,washer,andwingnut to thesawtable. NOTE:Thewingnutgoesbelowthe sawtable.
ADJUSTmNG See Figure 8. BLADE GUmDE ASSEMBLY WARNING: To avoid personal injury, maintain proper adjustment of blade tension, blade guides, and thrust bearings. BLADE GUIDE KNOB 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 blade guide assembly.
[] [] [] [] [] [] [] NOTE:Theblademayneedto beturnedinsideout if theteetharepointinginthe wrongdirection.Holdthe bladewithbothhandsandrotateit inward. Withtheteethof thebladetowardthefrontof thesaw andfacingdownward,placethe bladethroughthe lowerbladeguidesandaroundthelowerwheel.Pull downontheupperwheelto placethesawbladeon thewheel. Slowlyturnthe upperwheelto therightor clockwise byhandto centerthebladeonthe rubbertires. Adjustthebladetension.Checkor adjustthe blade tracking.
SQUARING BLADE THE SAW TABLE TO THE BLADE See Figure 13. KNOB [] 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. Retighten the blade guide knob. [] Place a small combination beside the blade.
ADJUSTING THRUST BEARINGS, BLADE GUIDE SUPPORT, AND BLADE GUIDES [] Adjust the thrust bearings first. Using the 4 mm hex key, loosen the thrust bearing screw. See Figures 14- 16. [] Move the thrust bearing to within 1/64 in. of the blade. Tighten the thrust bearing screw securely. Repeat this procedure on the lower thrust bearing located below the saw table. _ WARNING: Never operate saw without blade guard secured in place. To do so could result in possible serious personal injury.
BLADE GUIDE ASSEMBLY "reAdjust BladeGuides: Thebladeguideshelpkeepthebladefromtwistingand binding.Thebladewillberuinedifthe bladeteethhitthe bladeguideswhileusingthe bandsaw.Thesetofteeth andthesharpened edgeofteethwillbedamagedby hittingthebladeguides.Properadjustment of theupperand lowerbladeguideswillpreventthisfromhappening. [] Removethebladeguardby loosening thetwo screws setwiththe4 mmhexkey. [] Loosenthetwobladeguidesupportscrewsthatlock the upperbladeguides.Slidethetwoguidesto within 1/32in.
[] Avoidawkwardoperationsandhandpositionswhere a suddenslipcouldcauseseriousinjuryfromcontact withtheblade.Neverplacehandsinbladepath. [] Useextrasupports(tables,sawhorses,blocks,etc.) whencuttinglarge,small,or awkwardworkpieces. [] Neverusea personasa substitutefora tableextensionor asadditionalsupportfora workpiece thatis longeror widerthanthe basicsawtable. [] Whencuttingirregularly shapedworkpieces, planyour workso it willnot pinchthe blade.Forexample,a pieceofmoldingmustlieflatonthesawtable.
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 the saw has come to a full and complete stop. Fig. 18 USING THE MITER GAUGE See Figure 19. The miter gauge can be turned 45 ° to the right or left.
WARNING:Whenservicing,useonlyidentical replacement parts.Useofanyotherpartmaycreate a hazardorcauseproductdamage. _k T(RES Cleaning tires: [] Pitch and sawdust accumulates on tires and needs to be removed with a fine wire brush or a piece of wood. Do not use a sharp knife or any kind of solvent. WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side sMelds during power tool operation or when blowing dust. Hfoperation is dusty, also wear a dust mask.
MOTOR/ELECTRmCAL TiRE [] Frequently vacuum or blow out sawdust from the motor. _ WARNING: Hfthe power cord is worn, cut or damaged 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, reassemble electric parts with only identical replacement parts. Reassemble exactly as originally assembled. WASHER BRUSH SCREW LOWER WHEEL f BRUSHES See Figure 21.
PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTmON Motor will not run. 1. Problem with On-Off switch or power cord. 1. Have worn parts replaced before 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 center of the upper wheel, 1. Not tracking properly. 1. Adjust tracking. See Adjustments section, Tracking the Blade. Band saw slows down when cutting. 1. Cutting too small a radius. 1.
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_, CRAFTSMAN SEE BACK BAND SAW- MODEL NO. 315.214770 PAGE FOR PARTS ORDERING PARTS L_ST FOR F{GURE Key No. _NSTRUCT_ONS A Pa_ Number Description 1 BS90105900 Table (290 mmx 2 089120100014 Throat Plate (38 mmx 38 mm) .............................................................. 1 3 089120100805 Miter Gauge Assembly .......................................................................... 1 4 089120100018 * Hex Screw (M5 x 25 ram) ..................................................
CRAFTSMAN I BAND SAW- MODEL NO. 3i5.214770 he model number wil! be found on a pla_e in a!! correspondence regarding your band saw or when ordering repair parts. SEE BACK PAGE FOR PARTS ORDERING model number _NSTRUCT_ONS PARTS UST FOR NGURE B 1 NGURE B Key No. Part Number 1 BS90106800 2 3 B890104800 BS90106700 4 BS90108000 5 6 7 BS90103900 089120100024 BS90108100 8 9 10 Description Qty Motor Assembly .................................................................................
CRAFTSMAN I BAND SAW- MODEL NO. 3i5.214770 he model number wil! be found on a pla_e in a!! correspondence regarding your band saw or when ordering repair parts. SEE BACK PAGE FOR PARTS ORDERING PARTS model number _NSTRUCT_ONS UST FOR F_GURE C 11 13 F_GURE C Key No. Part Number Description Qty 1 2 089120100006 BS90102400 * Hex Socket Head Screw (M5 x 8 mm) .......................................................... Blade Guide ................................................................
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CRAFTSMAN BAND SAW- MODEL NO. 3i5.214770 pla__e The model number wil! be found on a in a!! correspondence regarding your band saw or when ordering repair parts. SEE BACK PAGE FOR PARTS ORDERING PARTS Key No. Part Number model number INSTRUCTIONS LIST FOR F_GURE D Description Qty 1 BS90100100 * Screw (M4 x 8 mm) ................................................................................ 9 2 BS90100200 * Washer (M4 x 8) **STD851004 ........................................................
CRAFTSMAN I BAND SAW- MODEL NO. 3i5.214770 he model number wil! be found on a pla_e in a!! correspondence regarding your band saw or when ordering repair parts. SEE BACK PAGE FOR PARTS ORDERING PARTS Key No. Pa_ Number model number _NSTRUCT_ONS UST FOR F_GURE D 36 BS90104400 Description Be It ......................................................................................................... Qty 1 37 BS90104600 Shaft ..................................................................
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