Craftsman 113.24201 User Manual

getting to know your band saw/sander
COVER RETAiNiNG KNOB
(4-Used)
ON-OFF SWITCH "_
2
/---TENSION ADJUSTING KNOB-_
1
FRONT
ADJUSTMENT
DIAGRAMS
8
GUIDE BAR LOCK KNOB
3
BLADE TENSION
SCALE
BLADE GUARD
MOTOR CORD
OUTLET
! 9 GUIDE BAR
7 THRUST
BEARING
ADJ. KNOB
(Lower Knob
Not Shown)
TILT LOCK
HANDLE
SAW PULLEY
BLADE GUIDE
ADJ. KNOB
(Lower Knob Not Shown)
BA CK
1. ADJUSTMENT DIAGRAMS . . . Helo you to become
familiar with the adjustments.
2. TENSION ADJUSTMENT KNOB . . . Tightening the
knob will increase the tension on the blade. Loosening
it will decrease the tension.
3. TENSION SCALES... The fractional markings indicate
the correct blade tension for various widths of blades.
For example, when installing a 1/4" wide blade, tighten
the tension knob until the pointer is pointing to the 1/4
marking.
4. TABLE TILTING . .. Loosen the table lock handle, tilt
the table to the desired angle and tighten the lock handle.
To return the table to the 90° position, tilt it until the
90° stop screw rests on the frame, then tighten the lock
handle.
5=
6.
7,
8°
BLADE GUIDE ADJUSTMENT . .. Turning the knob
moves the guides in ol out for various widths of blades.
LATERAL BLADE GUIDE ADJUSTMENT . . . The
guides can be adjusted sideways and locked in position
by the setscrews.
BLADE THRUST BEARING ADJUSTMENT... Turn*
ing the knob moves the thrust bearings in or out for
various widths of blades.
GUIDE BAR LOCK KNOB. - . The upper blade guides
should not be more than 1/4" above your workpiece
while cutting. Always adjust the guides before turning on
the band saw and lock the guide bar by tightening the
knob.
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Craftsman 113.24201 Specifications

General

Brand	Craftsman
Model	113.24201
Category	Saw
Language	English