Craftsman 103.24280 User Manual

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PARTS LIST
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PART NAME _eh
Knob ............................................................ ............ $ ,45
Cover ................................................... ........ 14.00
Band Saw Blade---avai|able in widths of l./S"+
I/_" 3,_" and ½" x 80" long_ Purchase from
nearest Sears retail store or mail order house.
Ask for catalog No. 9-262 $, State width wanted.
Machine _rew 5/16+ 18x1 square head .............. 10
Knurhd s_:rew ................................... _....................... ! 5
H_, nut 5/16-18 ...................................................... |0
Table .................................................................... {4.50
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tl+atlorl Order
No. Part No,
42 41813
43 X.162
44 *X-420
45 41816
46 41617
47 41050
48 X.100
49 18232
50 )(-193
5 ! _X-420
52 *X-382
53 41712
54 18211
55 41812
56 41270
_8 41815
41020
59 _X-417
60 X-745
Machine screw 5/16-! 8x3/4 hew head _th _-
temal !ock washer .................................................. 10
Right foot ...........................................................1.20
_ft foot .............................................................. t.20
Machine screw 5/16-1 8x3/4 round head with ex-
ternal lock washer ............................................. 10
Table trunnion with scale ....................................... 1.50
Table inert .....................................................................15
Trunnion support bracket ...................................... 2.50
Guide: holder stud ................................................. 20
Table trunnion plain ............................................ !.30 6! 41612
Plain w_her 3/8 I.D. x 7/80.D ......................10 62 41611
Hex, nut: 3/8-24 ................................................... 10 63 41419
Saw _ide .................................................................. 15 64 38715
Set screw 1/4-20xl/4 slotted head cup point ...... 10 66 41619
Cover stud_lower fight ................................... 20 67 38120
Bearing and key assembly_rive wheel .......... 5.00 68 X-182
Machine _rew 1/4_20x3/8 slotted truss head ...... 10 69 4 | 811
Lower wheel .............................................................. 8,00 70 41413
Lower wheel retaining ring .................................. 15 71 41250
Retaining ring ................................................. 15 72 41210
Spring washer .! 5 7 3 18922
........................................................ 74 *X-516
Cover stud left .......................................................... l 5 75 X- 179
Drive shaft key ...................................................... 15 76 *X-1403
Blade thrust roller ................................................. 35 77 X-606
Holder beating ........................................................... 25 78 384 {7
Lower _w guide bracket .................................... 60 79 384{4
Set screw 1/4-20x5/8 slotted head half dog point ,10 80 41140
Hex. nut 1/4-20, ................................................... 10
Much, _rew No, ! _24x3/8 slot'd binding hd, , I 0
%unnion l_k screw ........................................ 30
Holder bearing ...................................................... 25 81 41715
Ms&, _rew 5/|6-18x! hew hd. with ext. lock 82 41030
washer ................................................................... 10 83 41004
Upper s_w guide bracket ....................................65
Much. _rew 1/4-20x I l hex. hd. with ex- 84 4 i 005
ternal !ock washer .....................................................! 0
Plain washer 17/64 I.D, x 19/32 O,D ................ 10
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PART NAME _h
Saw guide ...................................................... $ .15
Set screw I !4-20x518 slotted hd. half dog point , !0
H_ nut 1/4_20 ...............................................10
" Guide bar tension spring .......................................... l 5
Upper mW _ide bar .............................................1. I 0
_ver stud a_embly--upper right .......................40
Set screw 1/4-20x!/4 slotted head cup point ...... 10
Blade thrust roller ..................................................35
Set _r_ 1/4-20xl/2 slotted hd. round point .10
Hex nut l/4-20 ..................................................10
Much, screw 1/4-20x3/8 slotted binding hd ........ 10
Blade guard 35
Bearing---upper wheel I_80
Beating spacing ring =........................................... 15
Upper Wheel and beafing assembly ...................i2.00
_'heel tire ........................................................ 75
Upper wheel fulcrum assembly ..........................1,85
Hex, nut 5/!6-18 10
Much. screw 5/16.18x1 hex, hd. with external
lock washer ........................................................ 10
Upper wheel guide rod .......................................20
Upper wh_l ten_oner rod ...................................25
Upper wheel bracket ........................................1.50
Upper wheel guide rod retaining ring ............ 15
Tension knob bushing ..2.o.._+.......................35
Hand wheel with set screw ................. _............. 2.25
_t screw 5116-18x5116 socket head cone point +10
_w blade tension spring .......................... 35
Wh_l adj, lock knob 40
Upper wheel adL knob with stud .................. 85
Upper saw _ide lock knob ...................................75
Protractor pointer ............................................. ! 5
Much. screw No. _32x I/4 slotted round hd. oI 0
Set screw 5/16-|8x5/16 socket head cup point _10
Allen v,_ench_5i32 ..........................................15
Plain washer 3/8 LD, x 7/80.D .........................!0
Trunnion lock nut. ................................................35
Table ti!t lock handle ..........................................75
Pulley _th set screw_5 inch single groove V-
pulley 5/8 in_ bore. Purchase from your n_r-
_t _ars re_ii store or mail order house, Ask
for Catalog No. 9-2805_5/8 inch hare, ...........
Driva wheel bearing retaining ring .................20
Frame ......................................................25.00
Upper _w guide assembly complete consisting
of: 37, 39, 42, 43, 44, 48, and 49. .....................1.50
Lower saw guide a_embiy complete consisting
of; t9, 20, 30, 3t, 32, 33, and 34 .................... 1.40
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Craftsman 103.24280 Specifications

General

Brand	Craftsman
Model	103.24280
Category	Saw
Language	English

Summary

Instructions for Ordering Parts

Information Required for Parts Orders

Details required when ordering repair parts: part number, name, price, and model number.

Assembly

Installation

Motor

Details on selecting and installing a 1/3 HP, 1750 RPM motor for the band saw.

Speed

Recommended arbor speed for general use with wood and similar materials.

Belt

Information on the drive belt size and how to determine its length.

Lubrication

Controls

Adjustments

Tension

How to set proper blade tension by adjusting the upper wheel assembly.

Tracking

Ensuring the blade runs centered on the wheels via alignment knob.

Guides

Setting saw guide assemblies for lateral and direct thrust support.

Blade Breakage Causes

Blade Breakage Factors

Common causes of band saw blade breakage including vibration, guide issues, and feed pressure.

Blade Width and Radius

Table showing minimum cutting radii for various blade widths.

Operation

Cutting Technique

Hold work firmly, avoid forcing the blade, and practice cuts for familiarization.

Safety

Blade Guide Safety

Keep upper blade guide close to work to minimize breakage and protect operator.

Accessories

Parts List