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Craftsman 351.214140 Operator's Manual

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Operator's Manual
BAND SAW WITH STAND
Model No.
351.214140
CAUTION:
Read and follow
all Safety Rules and Operating
Instructions
before First Use
of this Product.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman
Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.sears.com/craftsman
25923.00 Draft (12/19/07)

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  • Page 1 Operator's Manual BAND SAW WITH STAND Model No. 351.214140 CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before First Use of this Product. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. www.sears.com/craftsman 25923.00 Draft (12/19/07)
  • Page 2 BE MAINTAINED CRAFTSMAN TOOL • Always unplug tool prior to inspection. If this Craftsman tool fails due to a defect in material or • Consult manual for specific maintaining and workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, adjusting procedures.

  • Page 3: Mount Band Saw

    Handle workpiece correctly. Protect hands from pos- Hardware bag includes: sible injury. E _J'-18 x ½" Carriage Bolt (16) ° Turn machine off if it jams. Blade jams when it digs F Foot (4) too deeply into workpiece. (Motor force keeps it G _6"-18 x 1"...
  • Page 4 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS Carefully set the band saw and stand assembly upright on the floor. WARNING: Make sure unit is off and disconnected Fully tighten all bolts and nuts. from power source any time wiring is inspected. Adjust the leveling feet as necessary. POWER SOURCE INSTALL CRANK...

  • Page 5: 230 Volt Operation

    EXTENSION CORD LENGTH • Green (or green and yellow) conductor in cord is the grounding wire. If repair or replacement of the elec- Wire Size A.W.G. tric cord or plug is necessary, do not connect the Up to 25 ft ........green (or green and yellow) wire to a live terminal.
  • Page 6 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS The drive gears run in an oil bath and will not require a lubricant change more often than once a year, WARNING: Always observe the following safety pre- unless the lubricant is accidently contaminated or a cautions. leak occurs because of improper replacement of the Whenever adjusting or replacing any parts on the gear box cover.
  • Page 7 Loosen the socket head bolt. Look straight on at the cutting edge of the blade. Make sure that the blade sides are parallel to the Adjust the bracket to the correct position. sides of the bearings. Tighten the socket head bolt. Make sure that blade guide bearings touch the Check the guide bearings.
  • Page 8 • Release the tension by slowly revolving the knob A sharp fold indicates (Key No. 12 counterclockwise. proper tracking. • Remove the blade. REPLACING THE BLADE • Make sure the outer guide bearings are loose. Cut or ripped paper • Make sure the teeth are pointing in the right direction indicates that the (see Figure 8).

  • Page 9: Feed Pressure

    CUTTING FLUIDS Most blade manufacturers have developed charts and specifications to determine the best blade for Using a cutting fluid can improve the cutting conditions cutting various kinds and shapes of materials. Use and keep them more consistent throughout the cut by these as a general rule.

  • Page 10: Work Stop Adjustment

    WORK STOP ADJUSTMENT ¼"-20 x _" Refer to Figure 15, page 14 Flat Head Screws • Loosen the set screw (Key No 15) holding the work stop (Key No 41 to the work stop rod (Key No 40) • Adjust the work stop casting to the desired length position •...
  • Page 11 Grease the vise lead screw (Key No. 17) if vise action becomes difficult. Replace dull blades and blades from which teeth have been stripped. A clean saw with a sharp blade will yield the best cut. Internal parts of the band saw have been completely lubricated at the factory and do not need to be relu- bricated.
  • Page 12 SYM PTO M CORRECTIVE ACTION POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) Blade cuts (crooked) 1. Work not square 1. Adjust vise to be square with blade 2. Feed pressure too great 2. Reduce pressure by increasing spring tension 3. Guide bearings not adjusted 3. Adjust guide bearings properly 4.
  • Page 13 SYM PTO M CORRECTIVE ACTION POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) Motor overheats 1. Motor overloaded 1. Reduce load on motor 2. Air circulation around motor 2. Clean motor to provide normal air circulation restricted around motor Motor stalls (resulting 1. Short circuit in motor; connections 1.
  • Page 14 Model 351.21 4140 Figure 15 - Replacement Parts Illustration for Base and Stand...
  • Page 15 PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 25960.00 Foot 25977.00 Pivot Shaft 25961.00 25936.00 Spacer 25962.00 STD523115 _-18 x 1_" Hex Head Bolt Long Brace Short Brace STD551131 _" Lock Washer 25963.00 STD533120 25979.00 _-18 x _" Carriage Bolt Stationary Vise Jaw 25964.00 STD524120...
  • Page 16 Model 351.21 4140 Figure 16 - Replacement Parts Illustration for Head...
  • Page 17 PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 25925.00 Blade Cover 25941.00 Gear Box Pulley ¼-20 x _" Round Head Screw 1/2-12 x 1-_" Hex Head Bolt 25926.00 00730.00 25927.00 Blade 641/2 x _" x 14TPI 25942.00 Gasket 00533.00 25943.00 Gear Box Cover 3AM1-15 Retaining Ring STD503103...
  • Page 18 NOTES...
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