Operator's ManuaU ® 15" 3 Speed BAND SAW Model No. 351.243971 CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before First Use of this Product. Sears, Roebuck 8659.01 Draft (03/31/97) and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
PREPARE Warranty ............................................. 2 Safety Rules .................................... WORK AREA FOR JOB = Keep work area clean.. Cluttered work areas invite accidents. 2-3 Assembly .................................. 3-5 o Do not use power tools in dangerous environments. Do not use power tools in damp or wet locations. Do not expose power tools to rain.. installation .................................... 5-6 o Work area should be properly lighted Operation .........
• Know your tool, Learn the tool's operation, application and specific limitations, M Motor mounting hardware N Knob, internal threads Not shown: Motor wiring bag: strain relief, serrated washer and wire nuts o Use recommended accessories (refer to page t5) Use of improper accessories may cause risk of injury to persons. IMPORTANT; Table is coated with a protectant. To ensure proper fit and operatibn, remove coating. Coating is easily removed with mild solvents, such as mineral spirits, and a soft cloth.
ATTACH RIP FENCE Blue Refer to Figure 9, Black Orange o Rip fence (Key No 19) rides in the slot of table (Key t No_1). • 115 Volts Slide rip fence into slot Red a Hold rip fence to table and fasten by threading knob (Key No,, 20) into rip fence° - White Yellow Rip fence can be repositioned by loosening knob ATTACH GUIDE LOCKING KNOB Figure 2 - Wiring Schematic Refer to Figure 8. strain relief.
MOUNT SAW TO FLOOR provides a path of least resistance for electrical shock,. o If saw is not properly positioned on a flat surface, it may develop excessive vibration. WARNING: Do not permit fingers to touch the terminals of plug when installing or removing from outlet, o Mount to a fiat, level surface through holes on top of base..
o Use only 3-wire extension cords having 3-prong grounding type plugs and 3-pole receptacles which accept the tool plug. ° o If the extension cord is worn, cut or damaged in any way, replace it immediately • Support workpiece properly and use a smooth steady feed to guide work through the cut. Use push sticks or push blocks when required,. ° Keep hands away and out of line with moving parts. o After turning saw on, allow blade to come to full speed before attempting any cutting operation.
o if blade rides away from cabinet, turn knob clockwise to tilt idler wheel uF LOWER • ° if blade rides into cabinet, turn tracking knob counterclockwise, Refer to Figure 10, NOTE: Only attempt adjusting drive wheel alignment if blade cannot be properly tracked with tracking adjustment alone., Adjust thrust bearing (Key No, 36) at rear of blade by .
BLADE SPEED should be properly supported by support stands. (See Recommended Accessories, page 15.) • The amount of force with which the blade cuts is determined by speed. RIP FENCE o High cutting speeds are used on soft materials where less force is needed and a high rate of material removal is desired. Refer to Figure 9.
BLADE CLEANING BRUSH Refer to Figure 7. o Make sure that brush (Key No. 36) is in contact with wheel to properly remove foreign particles from drive wheel. WARNING: Make certain that unit is disconnected from power source before attempting to service or remove any component., CLEANING • Keep machine and workshop clean. Do not allow sawdust to accumulate on band saw,, • Keep wheels clean.
SYMPTOM Excessive blade breakage POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) ................ CORRECTIVE ACTION 1. Material not secure on table 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 i7. Misaligned guides '8, Blade too thick for' wheel diameter' 9..Cracking at weld !Premature blade dulling 1, Blade too coarse 1. Use finer tooth blade 5.,Work hardening of workpiece 6. Blade installed backwards 7.
Service Record Craftsman Band Saw DATE MAINTENANCE PERFORMED REPLACEMENTPARTS 11 REQUIRED I
Model 351.
_Y NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 t2 t3 14 15 16 17 t8 19 / 2O 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 3O PART NO. DESCRIPTION 0423_00 Switch 3668,,00 0361 o00 46-58368-3 STD840407 Switch Plate QTY. 829200 8293.B0 0168_00 5-0o8 x 8mm Pan Head Screw 4mm Serrated Washer* 4-0.7mm Hex Nut* Line Cord Motor Cord Strain Relief 8294°00 8295.01 Motor Mount Plate Slide Bracket 8296°00 STD551037 8297,00 %-16 x 6½" Hex Head Bolt ¾" Flat Washer* STD541037 8299.00 83oo,oo STD5612t0 STD835020 5188.00 7256.
Model 351.243971 Figure 7 - Replacement Parts illustration for Front 23 6 31 22 t 3; 30 I" 26 39 2 4 35 \ 34 \ 3 8 4 14
3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 t3 KEY NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 23 5598,01 Handwheel 1 Upper Cabinet Door Lower Cabinet Door 1 1 24 Tension Support 6-1_0 x 16ram Hex Hd, Bolt* 1 8 Knob (External Threads) Latch 2 2 16 8 6-1n0 x 6mm Set Screw Idler Wheel Rubber Tread 3 1 2 6mm Flat Washer* 6-1,0mm Hex Nut* Tensi0n Niit 3BMI-40 Retaining Ring 6203LL Bearing* Idler Shaft 2 2 ! PART NO. DESCRIPTION N/A 8302°00 Frame 830300 366300 8304.
Model 351.243971 Figure 8 - Replacement Parts Illustration for Blade Guides 10 ... _23 12 22 ._ 37 18 16 "24 \23
KEY NO. PART NO, DESCRIPTION Guide Bar 1 Rack 3 8311 00 831200 604500 4 5 8313.01 3619,01 1 3 I 2 ............. 2 STD851005 8314.00 7 8 9 860700 STD833025 STD851006 STD840610 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 !9 : 20 21 22 23 5-08 x 20mm Socket Head Bolt Blade Guard Thread Forming Screw 5mm Flat Washer* Guide Attaching Bracket Guide Depth Bracket 6-1,0 x 25mm Hex Head Bolt* 6mm Flat Washer* 6-1 _0mm Hex Nut* STD833016 8316400 8317o00 0958.00 6-1.
Model 351.
KEY NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 8326,00 366000 Table 1 Front Trunnion 1822_00 STD852008 8327.00 8-1.25 x 20mm Socket Head Bolt 8mm Lock Washer* Back Trunnion 1 4 4 6 7 8 832&00 1286,00 8329,00 Trunnion Scale Rivet Trunnion Indicator 9 10 0361.00 9574.00 5-0.8 x 8ram Pan Head Screw Trunnion Rod with Acorn Nut 11 s D85i008 8mm Flat Washer* 12 13 3659°00 8330°00 Knob (Internal Threads) 14 15 16 17 STD835025 STD840812 8331 00 021&00 !8 !9 20 6396,00 5351,00 0010.00 21 22 23 8251.
Model 351.
KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ! !2 ! 14 I 15 I 16 i -,t "-! I 18 I 19 t 20 21 22 23 1 i 1 1 24 25 26 27 1 l I I 28 29 3O 31 I 1 i 1 32 1 * DESCRIPTION QTY. 8332,00 7904.00 833300 Shaft Support 1 3BMI-42 Retaining Ring 6004Z 2 2 8364,00 5889,00 8661,00 Wheel Drive Shaft ! 1 2 t900.00 t 369°00 STD852008 9 lO PART NO.
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