Maintenance; Electrical Schematic - Craftsman 124.3299 Manual Del Operador

WARNING:
To avoid injury due to unexpected starting, before
cleaning or carrying out maintenance work, switch off and disconnect
the band saw from the power source.
Never use water or other liquids to clean the band saw. Use a dry
brush.
Regular maintenance of the band saw will prevent unnecessary
problems.
A. Keep the table clean to ensure accurate cutting.
B. Keep the outside of the machine clean to ensure accurate opera-
tion of all moving parts and prevent excessive wear.
C. Keep the ventilation slots of the motor clean to prevent it from
overheating.
D. Keep the inside (near the saw blade, etc.) clean to prevent
accumulation of dust (See FIGS. 23 &
sible.
E. To prolong the life of the saw blade, when the band saw is not
in use for extended periods, release the saw blade tension
FIG. 24). Before reusing the band saw ensure that the blade is re-
tensioned and tracking is checked.
14. CHANGING THE DRIVE BELT
A. Release the saw blade tension by turning the blade tension knob
on the top of band saw counterclockwise.
B.
Release the drive belt tension by loosening motor belt tension bolt
(See FIG. 24).
C. Using snap-ring pliers remove the installed snap-ring
from the center of the lower wheel.
D. Carefully slide the lower wheel forward and at the same time
release the saw blade from the wheel.
E. Remove the old drive belt and install the new belt (ensure ribs in
drive belt are seated correctly before reassembling and tensioning the
drive belt).
F. Slide the lower wheel back onto the lower wheel shaft making sure
the belt is placed around the motor pulley. Install the snap-ring.
G. Follow procedures for CHANGING AND ADJUSTING THE SAW
BLADE & TRACKING THE BAND SAW BLADE, before restoring
power to the band saw and setting up for use.
WARNING:
This machine must be grounded. To avoid electrocution or fire, any repairs to electrical system should be done only by a
qualified electrician, using genuine replacement parts.

MAINTENANCE

24). Use dust collection if pos-
(See
(See FIG. 25)

ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC

FIG. 23
Keep Inside
Areas Clean
FIG. 24
Keep Areas
Clean
9
Use Brush to
Clean Guides
Blade Quick
Release Lever
Motor Belt
Tension Bolt
Snap-Ring
FIG. 25