Operator's Manual ® 1 5" 4 Speed Metal/Wood Cutting BAND SAW Model No. 351.224400 CAUTION" Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before First Use of this Product. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman www.sears.com/craftsman 20095.00 Draft (12/16/02) Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
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• Never stand on tool. Serious injury could occur if tool is tipped or if blade is unintentionally contacted. • Know your tool. Learn the tool's operation, application and specific limitations. • Use recommended accessories (refer to page 15). Use of improper accessories may cause risk of injury to persons. • Handle workpiece correctly. Protect hands from possible injury. • Turn machine off if it jams. Blade jams when it digs too deeply into workpiece. (Motor force keeps it stuck in the work.
• Loosen knob (Figure 7, Key No. 14). Place V-belt on motor and drive pulleys (Figure 8, Key Nos. 46 and 50). • Position front trunnion so it rides on guide post. Attach handle with flat washer (Key Nos. 13 and 11) to secure back trunnion. • Tension V-belt by pushing down on motor mount plate and tightening knob. Belt is properly tensioned when light pressure applied to midpoint of the belt produces about 1/2" deflection.
INSTALL V-BELT (METAL This tool is equipped with an approved 3 conductor cord rated at 150V and a three prong grounding type plug for your protection against shock hazards. CUTTING) Refer to Figures 6, 7 and 11. • • • • Band saw uses a step-pulley drive system to provide a selection of blade speeds for metal cutting. Grounding plug should be plugged directly into a properly installed and grounded 3-prong grounding-type receptacle, as shown (Figure 3). Loosen knob (Figure 7, Key No. 14).
Manycoverplatescrews,waterpipesandoutletboxes arenotproperlygrounded. Toensureproperground, groundingmeansmustbetestedbya qualifiedelectrician. EXTENSION ° . . Refer to Figures 6 - 11. The Craftsman 15" Metal/Wood Cutting Band Saw is for cutting ferrous and non-ferrous metals and also hard and soft woods. The band saw features a unitized frame of welded steel construction and a solid cast iron work CORDS The use of any extension cord will cause some drop in voltage and loss of power.
REMOVING BLADE ALIGNMENT OF DRIVE WHEEL Refer to Figures 8, 9 and 10. Refer to Figure 11. WARNING: Disconnect band saw from power source when changing or adjusting blades. Wear leather gloves when handling band saw blades. Never wear gloves when operating saw. NOTE: Only attempt adjusting drive wheel alignment if blade cannot be properly tracked with tracking adjustment alone. • Loosen three screws (Figure 9, Key No. 5). Remove blade guards (Figure 9, Key Nos. 4 and 38).
• Adjust thrust bearing (Key No. 36) at rear of blade by loosening set screw (Key No. 23). Position thrust bearing .002" away from back of blade. Secure position of thrust bearing by tightening set screw. • ° Low cutting speeds are used on hard materials when more force is required. ° To change blade speed, position V-belt in proper configuration (see Figure 6). Reposition and tension V-belt as described in the next section. Replace blade guard and secure in position. BLADE 80 FPM ...................
• Install wood cutting blade. See "Installing Blade", page 7. Properly tension, track and adjust blade guides before operation. CHANGING THE SAW OPERATION WOOD TO METAL CUTTING . FROM CONTOUR • Refer to Figures 2, 7, 8 and 11. . . Remove wood cutting blade. See "Removing Blade" above. Remove shroud (Figure 11, Key No. 28). . Place V-belt on motor and idler pulleys (Figure 11, Key Nos. 23 and 26). . Tension V-belt by pushing down on motor mount plate and tightening knob.
LUBRICATION ° The shielded ball bearings are permanently lubricated and require no further lubrication. . Small amounts of machine oil can be applied to belt tension mechanisms and threaded or sliding surfaces. Occasionally apply a coat of automobile type wax to table top to keep it slick and corrosion free. KEEP BAND SAW IN REPAIR ° If power cord is worn or cut in any way, have it replaced. . Replace V-belt and blade when they are worn. Replace any damaged or missing part. .
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE Excessive blade breakage 1. Material not secure on table Premature blade dulling CAUSE(S) CORRECTIVE 2. Incorrect speed or feed 3. Blade too coarse for material 4. Incorrect blade tension 5. Teeth in contact with work before sawing 6. Blade rubs on wheel flange 7. Misaligned guides 8. Blade too thick for wheel diameter 9. Cracking at weld 9. Replace blade 1. Blade too coarse 1. Use finer tooth blade 2. Excessive blade speed 3. Inadequate feed pressure 4.
Model 351.
KEY NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 16080.00 Switch 1 2 3 03668.01 00361.00 Switch Plate 5-0.8 x 8mm Pan Head Screw 1 9 4 5 6 05156.00 STD840707 18921.00 4mm Serrated Washer* 4-0.7mm Hex Nut* Line Cord 1 1 1 7 8 9 18922.00 01601.00 08294.00 Motor Cord Strain Relief Motor Mount Plate 1 2 1 10 11 12 08295.00 18924.00 STD551037 Slide Bracket %-16 x 61/2"Carriage Bolt %" Flat Washer* 1 1 3 13 14 15 08297.00 18953.00 08299.00 Spacer Knob Pivot Bracket 1 1 1 16 17 08300.
Model 351.224400 Figure 8 - Replacement Parts Illustration for Front 23 31 \ 22 57 29 32 26 18 25 16 13 7 10 14 %.
KEY NO. KEY NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 34 35 18925.00 07904.00 Drive Wheel 1 2 2 36 37 38 20071.00 03620.00 17741.00 3BMI-42 Retaining Ring Brush Bracket 4.8-2.1 x 8ram Thread 2 1 1 2 6-1.0 x 6mm Set Screw Idler Wheel 9 1 39 01090.00 Forming Screw 5-0.8 x 15mm Pan Head 1 Rubber Tread 2 3BMI-40 Retaining Ring 2 Screw 5mm Flat Washer* 2 6203ZZ Bearing* Idler Shaft 2 1 17mm Wavy Washer 8-1.25 x 8mm Set Screw 1 1 3AM1-17 Retaining Ring 1 Tracking Bar 8-1.
Model 351.224400 Figure 9 - Replacement Parts Illustration for Blade Guides 12 0 1 1 \ / 4 38 9 14 18 16
KEY NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 08311.00 08312.00 Guide Bar Rack 1 1 3 4 5 06045.00 08313.01 03619.01 5-0.8 x 20mm Socket Head Bolt 3 1 3 6 7 STD851005 08314.00 8 9 10 11 08607.00 STD833025 STD851006 STD840610 12 13 14 STD833016 08316.00 08317.00 6-1.0 x 16mm Hex Head Bolt* 15 16 00958.00 08318.00 8-1.25 x 8mm Set Screw 17 18 19 STD315205 01434.00 STD833012 20 21 22 08319.00 08298.00 09582.00 23 24 25 00964.00 STD551037 08322.00 26 27 28 08323.00 01097.00 09564.00 29 30 08324.
Model 351.
KEY NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 2 08326.00 03660.00 Table Front Trunnion 1 1 3 4 5 01822.00 STD852008 08327.00 8-1.25 x 20mm Socket Head Bolt 8mm Lock Washer* Back Trunnion 4 4 1 6 7 08328.00 01286.00 Trunnion Scale Rivet 1 3 8 9 10 11 08329.00 00361.00 09574.00 STD551031 Trunnion Indicator 5-0.8 x 8mm Pan Head Screw Trunnion Rod with Acorn nut %" Flat Washer* 1 1 1 3 12 13 14 03659.00 08330.00 STD835025 Knob (Internal Threads) Handle 8-1.
Model 351.
KEY NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 2 08332.00 07904.00 Shaft Support 1 2 3 4 5 6 STD315545 18935.00 18938.00 08661.00 7 8 01900.00 01369.00 9 10 11 12 STD852008 STD835020 18936.00 17586.00 8ram Lock Washer* 8-1.25 x 20mm Hex Head Bolt* 13 14 15 17587.00 01822.00 08338.00 Gear Box Cover 8-1.25 x 20mm Socket Head Bolt 6 x 20mm Dowel Pin 1 9 2 16 17 09597.00 01861.00 Gear 2 2 18 19 2O 09596.00 STD315205 09595.00 21 22 23 08498.00 08438.00 08344.
Sierra de BANDA CORTADORA, de Metal y Madera de 4 velocidades, de 15" EL OPERADOR DEBE PARA EL TRABAJO • Use ropa apropiada No use ropa hotgada, guantes, corbatas, anittos, pulseras ni otras joyas que puedan atascarse en las piezas m6vites de ta maquina Modelo No. 351.
EL OPERADOR DEBE LA HERRAMIENTA • SABER COMO USAR Use ta herramienta correcta para cada trabajo. No fuerce la herramienta o el accesorio ni los use para una tarea para la que no fueron disefiados. • Cuando cambie ta hoja, desconecte • Evite que ta herramienta se encienda por accidente. Cerci6rese de que la herramienta este en la posici6n "off" (apagado) antes de enchufarta. No fuerce ta herramienta. Funcionara en la forma mas eftciente a la velocidad para la cuat se disefi6.
• Suelte lostrestornittos (Figura 9,ClaveNo.5).Retire tas protecci6nes detacuchilla (Figura 9,ClaveNo.4). • Deslice lahojasobretasruedas superior einferior detahoja ycentrela enlasruedas. Deslice tahojaentresusguias. • Gireelvolante ensentidohorario paratensionar tahoja. • Vuelva a cotocar tasprotecci6nes detacuchitta y asegL_rela ensuposici6n apretando lostornillos. Eleve elconjunto delaguiasuperior delahoja. • Lteve el manguito deembrague (Figura 8,ClaveNo.62)a laposici6n "Metal". Veala Figura 2.
• Asegure ta mesa en posici6n horizontal. Monte el reborde para serrar a lo largo en la mesa. Deslicelo para que quede junto a la hoja sin hacer contacto con ella. Asegure el reborde. • Verifique que la hoja quede paralela al reborde para serrar a 1o largo. Si ta hoja y el reborde no quedan paralelos, afloje el mango y ta manilla (Claves No. 12 y 13) en los mufiones (Claves No. 2 y 5). Ajuste ta posici6n de la mesa de modo que ta hoja y el reborde queden paralelos.
CORDONES Se puede usar temporalmente un adaptador de 3 puntas a 2 puntas con conexi6n a tierra (vease ta Figura 4) para conectar los enchufes a un tomacorriente bipolar que este correctamente puesto a tierra. • • AsegQrese que este Ada conectado a una tierra conocida Receptaculo Figura 4 - Receptaculo de 2 Puntas con Adaptador • Utitice ta tabla para determinar el tamafio minimo del cord6n de extensi6n (AWG).
ALINEAClON se aplique una tensi6n insuficiente en la hoja para impedir que se mueva de atras hacia delante y de lado a lado a medida que corta.
• Ponga el rodamiento de empuje a 0.002" de la parte trasera de ta hoja. • En el caso de metales blandos, ta cuchitla adecuada debe tener entre 6 y 12 dientes por pulgada. • Asegure ta posici6n del rodamiento de empuje apretando el tornillo de fijaci6n. • • Ajuste ta altura de ta pieza fundida de ta guia superior para que quede a W' de ta pieza de trabajo. Suelte ta manitta (Clave No. 30) y rote la manitta de ajuste de la altura (Clave No.
Tense ta correa V empujando hacia abajo la placa de montaje del motor y apretando la manitta. La correa tiene la tensi6n correcta si cuando se aplica una presi6n liviana en su punto medio se desvia alrededor de 1/2".No apriete demasiado la correa V. mesa en m&s de 7", debe estar apoyada en los pedestales de soporte (Vea Accesorios recomendados, p&gina 15). OPERACION DEL REBORDE A LO LARGO PARA SERRAR Consulte la Figura 10.
ADVERTENClA: AsegL_rese de que ta unidad este desconectada de ta fuente de alimentaci6n electrica antes de tratar de dar servicio o retirar cualquier componente LIMPIEZA • Mantenga la maquina y el taller limpios No permita que el aserrin se acumule en la sierra de banda • Mantenga las ruedas limpias Los residuos en las ruedas haran que ta hoja se desalinee y resbale • Mantenga los mecanismos y superficies roscadas o deslizantes limpios y sin cuerpos extrafios • Haga funcionar ta sierra de banda corta
SINTOMA CAUSAS(S) MEDIDA Las hojas se rompen excesivamente 1. El material no esta seguro en la mesa 2. Velocidad o alimentaci6n incorrecta 3. Los dientes son demasiado gruesos para el material 4. Tensi6n de ta hoja incorrecta 5. Los dientes entran en contacto con la pieza de trabajo antes de serrar POSIBLE(S) 6. La hoja roza la brida de ta rueda 7. Las guias estan desalineadas 8. El espesor de ta hoja es excesivo para el diametro de la rueda 9.
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