Operation - Craftsman 124.3299 Manual Del Operador

The Lower Blade Guide
A. To adjust the upper blade guides, first position the right and left
guide pins relative to the blade by loosening the lock screw
(SEE FIG. 19) and moving the guide carrier forward until both side
guide pins are approximately 1/16" behind the gullets of the saw
blade.
B. Set both side guide pins to within 1/32" of the saw blade by
releasing the guide pin locking screw (SEE FIG. 19) on each side of
the saw blade and moving the guide pins to desired position. Lock
the guide pin in position with the guide pin locking screw. Do not set
the guide pins too close as this will adversely affect the life of the
saw blade.
C. Adjust the rear roller guide to be just clear of the back of the saw
blade by releasing the lock screw and moving the roller guide to ap-
proximately 1/32" behind the blade.
WARNING: Before starting check if any part of your band saw is
missing, malfunctioning, has been damaged or broken, such as
the motor, switch, or other operation control, a safety device or the
power cord, turn the band saw off and unplug it until the particular
part is properly repaired or replaced.
The saw blade cuts on a continuous downstroke. To avoid injury
when hands are unavoidably near to the saw blade, they should be
placed on either side of the blade (See FIG. 20), not in line with it
(See FIG. 21). Use a push stick whenever possible when working in
close proximity to the saw blade.
Start the band saw by lifting the switch to the ON position
22) and wait for the band saw to come to full speed before starting
to cut. Never start the band saw with the work piece in contact with
the saw blade.
Slowly feed the work piece towards the saw blade, putting only light
pressure on it. With both hands, firmly hold the work piece down on
the table, and feed it towards the saw blade slowly.
Once the cutting operation is complete turn the band saw off by
lowering the switch to the OFF position.
To prevent unauthorized use, remove the center key from the switch
(SEE FIG. 22).
For best results the saw blade must be sharp. Select the right saw
blade for the job, depending on the thickness of the wood the cut to
be made. The thinner and harder the wood, the finer the teeth (14
teeth per inch) of the saw blade. Use a fine tooth blade for cutting
sharp curves. For thick wood cutting use less teeth, approximately 4
teeth per inch.
The machine is especially suited for cutting curves, but will also
make straight cuts. Do not attempt to turn the work piece without
pushing it, as this may cause the work piece to get stuck, or the saw
blade to bend.
FIG. 19
Blade Gullet
D. When the correct adjustment is reached, lock the roller guide in
position with the guide lock screw.

OPERATION

FIG. 20
(See FIG.
FIG. 22
8
Guide Pin
Locking
Screws
1/16"
Rear Roller Guide
Blade
FIG. 21
Blade
Incorrect
ON
OFF
KEY
Correct