Light bulb, Motor, Lubrication – Craftsman 113.248510 User Manual

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Light Bulb

replace

the

light

bulb

remove the

front

cover.

Use

Phillips screwdriver

rertiove the lens and replace

the

bulb.

The

light bulb

is a 25

watt bayonet mount

bulb.

Motor

Frequently blow or vacuum out any sawdust from

the motor. Follow lubrication instruction on the

motor label,

WARNING: TO AVOID EYE INJURY FROM BLOW
ING DEBRIS, WEAR SAFETY GOGGLES WHEN
BLOWING OUT SAWDUST.

WARNING: TO AVOID ELECTROCUTION OR FIRE,

IMMEDIATELY REPLACE A WORN, CUT, OR
DAMAGED POWER CORD.

Lubrication

All of the ball bearings are packed with grease at the
factory. They require no further lubrication.

trouble shooting

ALL MODELS

WARNING: FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, TURN SWITCH “OFF” AND REMOVE PLUG FROM POWER SOURCE

OUTLET BEFORE TROUBLE SHOOTING YOUR BAND SAW/SANDER.

TROUBLE

PROBABLE CAUSE

REMEDY

Blade does not run in
the approximate center
o1 the upper wheel.

1, Not tracking properly.

1. Adjust tracking, see Assembly Section,

“Installing the Blade.”

Blade does not run in

the approximate center
ot the lower wheel.

1. Lower wheel not

positioned correctly on
shaft.

1. Reposition the wheel by loosening setscrew

and slide wheel in or out to allow blade to run
in center of wheel.

Band Saw slows down

when cutting.

1. Belt too loose.

2. Cutting too small a radius

3. Dull blade.
4. Overloading motor.

1. Adjust belt tension, see Assembly Section

"Installing and Aligning the Belt."

2. Stop feeding, and back up the material slightly,

until the band saw speeds up.

3. Replace blade.
4. Slow down, trying to cut too fast.

Blades breaking.

1, Too much tension on

blade,

2. Kink in blade caused by

cutting too small a radius
or turning the material
too fast when cutting.

1. Adjust tension. See Getting To Know Your

Band Saw.

2. Use correct cutting technique. See Basic

Band Saw Operation Section.

Blade dulls too quickly.

. Blade guides set too close

to teeth

2. Cutting incorrect material.

1. Adjust upper and lower blade guides. See

Assembly Section “Installing the Blade."

Band saw vibrates.

. Too much tension on

motor belt.

1. Adjust according to “Installing and Aligning

Poly “V" Belt” section.