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Page 1: ...er 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 Save this manual for future reference ...

Page 2: ...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 f this CRAFTSMAN too is used for commercia or renta purposes this warranty applies for on y 90 days from the date of purchase This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may a so have other rights which vary from state to state Sears Roebuck and Oo Dept 817WA Noffrnan Es...

Page 3: ...se to hold work when practical it s safer than using your hand and it frees both hands to operate tool DO NOT OVERREACH Keep proper footing and balance at all times MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest performance Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories DISCONNECT ALL TOOLS When not in use before servicing or when changing attachments blades ...

Page 4: ...S unplug the saw and re move the switch key KEEP BLADES CLEAN SHARP AND WtTH SUFFi CIENT SET Sharp blades minimize stalling and kick backs ALWAYS TURN OFF SAW before disconnecting it to avoid accidental starting when reconnecting to a power source DO NOT OPERATE THiS TOOL WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS ALCOHOL OR ANY MEDI CATION STAY ALERT AND EXERCISE CONTROL Watch what you are doing and use ...

Page 5: ... damp ocations Read The Operator s Manual To reduce the risk of injury user must read and understand operator s manual before using this product Eye Protection Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full face shield when operating this product Safety Alert Precautions that involve your safety Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in No Hands Symbo...

Page 6: ...uggest you return the product to your nearest AUTHORIZED SERWOB CENTER for repair When servicing use only identical replacement parts _ WARNING To avoid serious personal injury do not attempt to use this product until you read thoroughly and understand completely the operator s manual Save this operator s manual and review frequently for continuing safe operation and instructing others who may use...

Page 7: ... 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 AND WIRING The no load speed of this too is approximately 3 000 sfpm This speed is not constant and decreases under a load or with lower voltage For voltage the wiring in a shop is as important as the motor s horsepower rating A line intended only...

Page 8: ...ce at any angle to the blade other than 90 Non Through Cuts Any cutting operation where the blade does not extend completely through the thickness of the workpiece Push Blocks and Push Sticks Devices used to feed the workpiece through the saw blade during cutting operations A push stick not a push block should be used for narrow ripping operations These aids help keep the operator s hands well awa...

Page 9: ... 120 Volt 60Hz AC Only 2 3 Amps No Load Speed 3 000 SFPM Overal Dimensions 19 1 2 in x 12 1 2 in x 28 in Net Weight 37 Ibs Dust Port 1 3 4 in TRACKING KNOB BLADE GUIDE KNOB LOCKLEVER BLADETENSION KNOB BLADETENSION TRACKING KNOB VIEWWINDOW BLADE GUIDE SUPPORT BLADE GUARD SCALE SCALE INDICATOR SWITCH AND SWITCHKEY OUBTEXHAUBT PORT ANDADAPTER SAW BLADE SAW TABLE LATCH ANGLE AOJUBTMENT KNOB Fig 2 ...

Page 10: ...ol lection system or shop vac Latch Easy open latches allow front cover to be opened for making adjustments Saw Blade The band saw comes with a standard saw blade installed 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 fo...

Page 11: ...talling theblade ADJUSTABLE WRENCH PHiLLiPS OREWORIVER Fig 3 The following items are included with the tool 3 mm Hex Key 1 4 mm Hex Key 1 5 mm Hex Key 1 Miter Gauge Saw Table Table Lock Handle 1 Washer Saw Blades 2 Operator s Manual not shown HEXKEY 3 ram 4 __ mm Bmm WASHER Fig 4 11 ...

Page 12: ...create accessories notrecommended foruse withthistool Anysuchalteration ormodification is misuse andcouldresultina hazardous condition leading to possible serious personal injury Fig 5 _ll WARNING Donotconnect to power supplyuntil assembly iscomplete Failure to complycouldresult inaccidental starting andpossible serious personal injury MOUNTING THE SAW TABLE See Figures 5 6 _ WARNING Always make s...

Page 13: ...cluded NOTE AI bolts should be inserted from the top Hnstall the lock washers and hex nuts from the underside of the bench Supporting surface where band saw is mounted should be examined carefully after mounting to insure that no movement during use can result Hfany tipping or walk ing is noted secure workbench or support surface before beginning cutting operation CLAMPmNG BAND SAW TO WORKBENCH Se...

Page 14: ...ve 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 Turn the lock lever counterclockwise to unlock the blade guide assembly Turning the blade guide knob clockwise raises the blade guide assembly counte...

Page 15: ...ce the blade should flex approx mately 1 8 in NOTE Adjustments of blade tension can be made at anytime Another method of checking blade tension has to do with the sound the blade makes when plucked like a guitar str ng Pluck the back straight edge on the coasting side opposite the blade guides while turning the tension knob Sound should be a musical note Sound becomes h gher pitched as tension inc...

Page 16: ...f necessary Loosen screw on scale indicator with a phillips screw driver and align scale indicator to zero Tighten all screws securely Replace the blade guard once the saw table has been squared Fig 12 ff the bmade has moved meftor right of center Turn the blade tracking knob clockwise if blade has moved left and counterclockwise if blade has moved right while turning the wheel by hand unti the bl...

Page 17: ... lowers it position the blade guide assembly about halfway between the saw table and saw housing Retighten the lock lever BLADE GUIDE ASSEMBLY THRUST BEARING BLADE GUIDE SUPPORT SCREW Fig 14 Adjust the thrust bearings first Using the 4 mm hex key loosen the thrust bearing screw Move the thrust bearing to within 1 64 in of the blade Tighten the thrust bearing screw securely Repeat this procedure on...

Page 18: ...f attachments or accessories not recommended can result in serious personal injury APPLiCATiONS This product has been designed only for the purposes listed below Scroll cutting and circle cutting of wood and wood composition products Relief cutting of wood and wood composition products _ WARNING Before starting any cutting operation clamp or bolt the band saw to a workbench Never operate the band ...

Page 19: ...he blade without pushing it the workpiece could bind or twist the blade REMOVING JAMMED MATERIAL Never remove jammed cutoff pieces until the blade has come to a full and complete stop Place the switch in the OFF position remove the switch key from the switch assembly Unplug the saw from the power source before remov ing jammed material AVOmDmNG mNJURY Make sure saw is level and does not rock Saw s...

Page 20: ...sembly Store key in a safe place TiLTiNG THE TABLE See Figure 18 Loosen the table lock handle slightly Turn the angle adjustment knob tilting the saw table toward the front of the saw housing unti it reaches the desired angle Using the scale indicator check angle markings Retighten the table lock handle to hold saw table securely in place Fig 18 USING THE MITER GAUGE See Figure 19 The miter gauge ...

Page 21: ...and 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 Apply a thin coat of automobile type wax to the saw table s top so the wood slides easily while cutting LUBRICATION All of the beadngs in this tool are lubricated with a suffi cient amount of high grade lubricant for the lif...

Page 22: ...nd screw DRIVE BELT See Figures 22 23 _ WARNING To prevent accidental starting that could cause possible serious personal injury turn off the saw remove the switch key and unplug the saw before working on the band saw 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 as...

Page 23: ...2 Use correct cutting technique See smal radius or turning the material section Operation too fast when cutting 3 Thrust bearings scarred or not 3 Replace the thrust bearings See rotating Adjusting Thrust Bearings Saw is noisy when running 1 Too much blade tension 1 Adjust tension See Adjustments section Adjusting Blade Tension 2 Blade guides and bearings are in 2 Adjust upper and lower blade cont...

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Page 25: ...CRAFTSMAN BAND SAW MODEL NO 315 214770 _ 3 9 8 15 18 17 FIGURE A 25 ...

Page 26: ...00 19 BS90107400 Description Qty Table 290 mmx 290 mmx 22 mm 1 Throat Plate 38 mmx 38 mm 1 Miter Gauge Assembly 1 Hex Screw M5 x 25 ram 1 Washer M5 x 9 STD851005 1 Wing Nut M5 1 Nut M6 2 Bolt M6 1 Angle Scale Labe 1 Bolt M6 x 16 ram 4 Spring Washer M6 STD852006 4 Washer M6 x 12 STD851006 4 Trunnion Bracket 1 Table Locking Handle Assembly 1 Washer M10 x 18 STD851010 1 Bevel Knob 1 Spring 1 x 15 x 2...

Page 27: ...S90106800 Motor Assembly 1 2 B890104800 Washer M8 x 22 STD851008 2 3 BS90106700 Bolt MS x 25 mm 2 4 BS90108000 Power Cord SJP18AWG 3c 6ft 1 5 BS90103900 Screw M4 x 10 mm Flat Hd 2 6 089120100024 Fixing Plate 1 7 BS90108100 Strain Relief 2 8 089120100037 Star Washer M4 1 9 089120100036 Washer 1 10 089120100035 Screw M4 x 6 mm Pan Hd 1 Standard Hardware item May Be Purchased Locally Available From D...

Page 28: ...Guide 1 3 BS90101700 Gear 1 4 BS90101600 Bracket 1 5 BS90101500 Carriage Bolt M6 x 66 mm 1 6 BS90101900 Pin 1 7 BS90102000 Guide B 1 8 089120100032 Hex Socket Head Screw M5 x 15 mm 1 9 BS90102200 Guide A 1 10 089120100005 Hex Socket Head Screw M5 x 12 mm 2 11 BS90101800 Bali Bearing 625ZZ 1 12 BS90102300 Upper or Lower Guide Bracket 1 13 089120100905 No Hands Label 1 14 089120100906 Depth Scale La...

Page 29: ..._ CRAFTSMAN BAND SAW MODEL NO 315 214770 12 59 4 4 10 12 11 31 51 11 15 1 22 65 62 18 19 52 _ _ 49 _ 48 29 47 67 66 38 42 44 27 43 46 5O FIGURE O ...

Page 30: ...01400 Lower Wheel 1 15 089120100010 Set Screw M6 x 15 mm 3 16 BS90105800 Nut M6 STD840610 5 17 089120100028 Star Washer M6 3 18 089120100011 Hex Socket Screw M6 x 45 mm 1 19 BS90105300 Washer M6 x 12 STD851006 2 20 089120100027 Spring 2 x 14 x 12L 1 21 BS90103400 Special Washer 6 x 20 x 1 5T 1 22 BS90103500 Shaft 1 23 BS90103600 Adjusting Plate 1 24 BS90103800 Switch J 9301 1 25 BS90107000 Nut M4 ...

Page 31: ...63 089120100901 64 089120100905 65 BS90113800 66 BS90119800 67 BS90119900 68 BS90110000 983000577 Description Qty BeIt 1 Shaft 1 Bal Bearing 625ZZ 1 Pin 1 Washer M8 x 22 STD851008 2 Spring Washer M8 STD852008 2 Bolt M8 x 22 mm 4 Wheel Tire 2 Base 1 Hex Socket Screw M5 x 12 mm 5 Pointer 1 Adjusting Knob 1 Spring 1 x 12 x 18L 1 Washer M6 x 18 STD851006 1 Lock Knob M6 1 Tracking Knob M6 1 Elevating P...

Page 32: ... and electronics call or go on line for the location of your nearest Sears Parts Repair Center 1 800 488 1222 Call anytime day or night U S A only www sears com To purchase a protection agreement U S A or maintenance agreement Canada on a product serviced by Sears 1 800 827 6655 U S A 1 800 361 6665 Canada Para pedir servicio de reparaci6n Au Canada pour service en frangais a domicilio y para orde...

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