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Craftsman 315.21477 Operator's Manual

Craftsman 315.21477 Operator's Manual

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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
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  • Page 1 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 Save this manual for future reference 983000-577 8-04...

  • Page 2: Full One Year Warranty

    FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN (f this CRAFTSMAN tool falls to give complete satisfaction within one year from the date of purchase, RETURN (T TO THE NEAREST SEARS STORE OR SEARS SERV(OE CENTER IN THE UN)TED STATES, and Sears w(l( repair (t, free of charge.
  • Page 3 WARMNG:Readandunderstand all instruc- tions. Failure tofollowallinstructions l istedbelow, mayresult i n electric shock, f ireand/orserious personal injury. READ ALL mNSTRUCTmONS [] KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read the operator's manual carefully. Learn the applications as well as specific potential hazards related to this too!. [] GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL preventing body contact with grounded surfaces.
  • Page 4 The blade guides have been preset at the factory. These settings are functional for some applications. We recommend that you check and adjust blade guide settings before first use of the saw. Refer to "ADJUSTING THRUST BEARINGS, BLADE GUIDE SUPPORT, AND BLADE GUIDES" procedures explained in the ADJUST- MENTS section of this operator's manual.

  • Page 5: Symbols

    Someof the following symbols maybe usedonthis tool. Please studythemandlearntheirmeaning. P roper interpretation ofthesesymbols winallowyouto operate thetool better andsafer. SYM BOL NA!Vi Volts Amperes Hertz Watt Minutes Alternating Current Direct Current No Load Speed Class HConstruction .../rain Per Minute Wet Conditions Alert Read The Operator's Manual Eye Protection Safety Alert...
  • Page 6 Thefol!owing signal w ordsandmeanings a reintended to explain the levels ofriskassociated w iththisproduct. SYMBOL SIGNAL DANGER: WARNING: CAUTmON: CAUTION: SERVmCE Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should be performed only by a qualified service tech- nician. For service we suggest you return the product to your nearest AUTHORIZED SERWOB CENTER for repair.

  • Page 7: Electrical

    (DC). A substantial voltage drop will cause a loss of power and the motor will overheat. If the saw does not operate when plugged into an outlet, double check the power supply. SPEED The no-load speed of this too! is approximately sfpm.
  • Page 8 The distance that the tip of the saw blade tooth is bent (or set) outward from the face of the blade. being guided by a...
  • Page 9 11-3/8 in. x 11-3/8 in. Dust Port ... 0 ° - 45 ° BLADETENSION KNOB BLADETENSION KNOB BLADE GUIDE SUPPORT SWITCH SWITCHKEY OUBTEXHAUBT PORT AND ADAPTER 3,000 SFPM 37 Ibs. 1-3/4 in. TRACKING VIEW WINDOW BLADE GUARD SAW BLADE SAW TABLE LATCH Fig. 2...

  • Page 10: Know Your Band Saw

    Two extra saw blades are included with the loose parts. Saw Table 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.
  • Page 11 Thefollowing tools(notincluded) a reneeded forchecking adjustments o fthesawor forinstalling theblade: The following items are included with the tool: 3 mm Hex Key ... 4 mm Hex Key ... 5 mm Hex Key ... Miter Gauge ... Saw Table ... mm, Bmm) ADJUSTABLE WRENCH Table Lock Handle ... Washer ...
  • Page 12 [] Remove the table aligning bolt, washer, and wing nut from the saw table. [] Standing at the front of the band saw, slide the saw table through the slot moving from the right side of the saw table to the left.
  • Page 13 CLAMPmNG See Figure 7. Hf t he band saw is to be used as a portable tool, it is recommended ing board that can easily be clamped to a workbench other supporting surface. The mounting board should be of sufficient size to avoid tipping of saw while in use.
  • Page 14 [] Loosen and remove the wing nut and table aligning bolt from the saw table. [] Remove the saw table before opening the front cover of the saw housing. [] Loosen the two set screws that hold the blade guard in place using the 4 mm hex key provided, then remove the blade guard.
  • Page 15 WHEEL ADJUST(NG See Figures 10- 11. [] Turn off and unplug the saw. Remove the switch key. [] Before using the band saw, turn the blade tension knob on the top of the saw clockwise to engage tension. [] To check tension, raise the blade guide assembly a(l the way up to expose the blade.

  • Page 16: Squaring The Saw Table To The Blade

    [] Place a small combination beside the blade. [] Loosen the table lock handle and rotate the angle ad- justment knob to tilt the saw table up or down to align table 90 ° to blade (0 ° position). Retighten the table lock handle.

  • Page 17: B_Lade Guide

    NOTE: The thrust bearing screw is the upper cap screw located on the right side of the blade guide assembly. Htis the lower cap screw on the right side of the saw housing below the saw table for the lower bearing.

  • Page 18: Blade Guide Assembly

    WARNING: Before starting any cutting operation, clamp or bolt the band saw to a workbench. Never operate the band saw on the floor or in a crouched position. Failure to heed this warning can result in serious personal injury. BLADE GUIDE...
  • Page 19 [] Unplug the saw from the power source before remov- ing jammed material. AVOmDmNG mNJURY [] Make sure saw is level and does not rock. Saw should always be on a firm, leve! surface with plenty of room for handling and properly supporting the workpiece.

  • Page 20: Before Leaving The Saw

    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. place. [] Unplug the saw from the power source.
  • Page 21 [] Keep your band saw clean. [] Remove sawdust from the inside frequently. [] Do not allow pitch to accumulate on the saw table, blade guides, or thrust bearings. Clean them with gum and pitch remover.

  • Page 22: Drive Belt

    Due to wear or breakage, the drive belt may need to be replaced. The drive belt is located behind the lower wheel of the band saw. [] Unplug the band saw. [] Remove the saw blade and set it aside. See section on hstaiiing and Adjusting the Blade, page 14.
  • Page 23 PROBLEM Motor will not run. Blade does not run in the approximate center of the upper wheel, Band saw slows down when cutting. Blade breaking. Saw is noisy when running. Blade will not cut straight. Blade guides will not stay in position.
  • Page 25 CRAFTSMAN BAND SAW- MODEL NO. 315.214770 FIGURE...
  • Page 26 CRAFTSMAN SEE BACK Number BS90105900 089120100014 089120100805 089120100018 089120100026 089120100019 BS90105800 BS90108200 089120100900 BS90105100 BS90105200 BS90105300 BS90105400 089120100700 BS90105500 089120100025 BS90108400 BS90108500 BS90107400 * Standard *** Complete BAND SAW- MODEL PAGE FOR PARTS ORDERING PARTS L_ST FOR F{GURE Description Table (290 mmx 290 mmx 22 mm) ...
  • Page 27 CRAFTSMAN he model number wil! be found on a pla_e in a!! correspondence regarding your band saw or when ordering repair parts. SEE BACK NGURE Part Number BS90106800 B890104800 BS90106700 BS90108000 BS90103900 089120100024 BS90108100 089120100037 089120100036 089120100035 • Standard •** Complete...
  • Page 28 CRAFTSMAN he model number wil! be found on a pla_e in a!! correspondence regarding your band saw or when ordering repair parts. SEE BACK F_GURE C Part Number 089120100006 * Hex Socket Head Screw (M5 x 8 mm) ... BS90102400...
  • Page 29 _" CRAFTSMAN BAND SAW - MODEL NO. 315.214770 18 19 42 / FIGURE...
  • Page 30 CRAFTSMAN BAND SAW- MODEL NO. 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 Part Number BS90100100 BS90100200 089120100001 089120100002 BS90100500 BS90100600...
  • Page 31 CRAFTSMAN 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 Number Description BS90104400 BS90104600 BS90101800 BS90101900 BS90104800 BS90104900 089120100012 BS90104900 BS90104700 089120100005...

  • Page 32: Maintenance

    For repair-in lawn and garden equipment, no matter who made it, no matter who sold it! For the replacement owner's manuals that you need to do-it-yourself. For Sears professional and items like garage door openers and water heaters. 1-800-4-MY-HOME Call anytime, day or night (U.S.A. and Canada) For repair of carry-in items like vacuums, lawn equipment, and electronics, call or go on-line for the location of your nearest...

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