Craftsman 113.248510 - Manual (Page 23)

getting to know your band saw
113.248510
1. Warning Label
2. Tensions adjustment knob—Tightening the knob
will increase the tension on the blade. Loosening it
will decrease the tension. Clockwise to tension,
counter clockwise to loosen.
3. Electronic Indicator System—(Models 113.248440
and 113.248510) Digital readout for blade tension,
bevel angle and blade speed (FPM).
4. Setting Bevel Angle—Pull the bevel lock knob and
adjust the band saw to the desired angle by turning
the handwheel, then push in the bevel lock to secure.
5. Blade Guide Adjustment—The guides can be
adjusted in or out for various widths of blades and
locked in place by the set screws.
6. Lateral Blade Guide Adjustment—The guides can
be adjusted sideways and locked in position by the
capscrews to prevent the blade from twisting during
operation.
7. Blade Backup Bearing Adjustment—The thrust
bearings can be adjusted in or out for various widths
of blades and locked in place by the setscrews.
8. Guide Bar Lock Knob—The upper blade guides
should just clear the workpiece while cutting. Always
adj ust the gu ides before turning on the band saw and
lock the guide bar by tightening the knob.
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