English dropdown-ico

Manual Craftsman 315.2145

34 pages 1.37 mb
Download

Go to site of 34

Summary
  • Craftsman 315.2145 - page 1

    Owner's Manual 11 in. variable speed BAND SAW Model No. 315.214500 Save this manual for future reference. CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before first use of this product. Customer Help Line 1-800-932-3188 • SAFETY • FEATURES • ADJUSTMENTS • OPERATION • MAINTENANCE • PARTS LIST Sears, Roebuck an ...

  • Craftsman 315.2145 - page 2

    • Table of Contents ........................................................................................................................................... 2 • Warranty and Introduction .............................................................................................................................. 2 • Rules For Safe Operatio ...

  • Craftsman 315.2145 - page 3

    The purpose of safetysymbols is to attract your attentionto possible dangers. The safety symbols, and the explanations with them, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety warnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger. The Instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention measures. SYMBOL ...

  • Craftsman 315.2145 - page 4

    RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued) When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. A wire gage size (A.W.G.) of at least 18 is recommended for an extension cord 25 feet or less in length. If i ...

  • Craftsman 315.2145 - page 5

    RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued) • BEFORE MAKING A CUT, BE SURE ALL ADJUSTMENTS ARE SECURE. • BEFORE CHANGING THE SETUP, REMOVING COVERS, GUARDS OR BLADE,TURN OFF THE SAW, AND UNPLUG THE SAW. A • DO NOT FEED THE MATERIAL TOO QUICKLY. Do not force the workpiece against the blade. • NEVER cut more than one piece at a time. DO • • NOT ...

  • Craftsman 315.2145 - page 6

    EXTENSION CORDS Use only 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong grounding plugs and 3-pole receptacles that accept the tool's plug. When using a power tool at a consider- able distance from the power source, use an exten- sion cord heavy enough to carry the current that the tool will draw. An undersized extension cord will cause a drop in li ...

  • Craftsman 315.2145 - page 7

    Bevel Cut A cutting operation made with an angled table. Crosscut A cutting operation made across the grain or the width of the workpiece. Compound Cut A compound cut is a cut made using a miter angle " and a bevel angle at the same time. FPM Feet per minute. Used in reference to surface speed of blade. Ferrous Metal Metal that contains iron; ...

  • Craftsman 315.2145 - page 8

    _i, WARNING: To prevent accidental starting that could cause possible serious personal injury, assemble all parts to your saw before connecting it to power supply. Saw should never be connected to power supply when you are assembling parts, making adjustments, installing or removing blades, or when not in use. • Carefully remove all parts from th ...

  • Craftsman 315.2145 - page 9

    A, , A WARNING _ B. DVERTENCIA| A WARNING / ADVERTENCIA De Cl Fig. 4 9 ...

  • Craftsman 315.2145 - page 10

    The following labels are on the bend saw with locations indicated. ,AWARNING I ADVERTENCIA Customer Help Line 1-800-932-3188 F. G= H= Fig. 5 10 ...

  • Craftsman 315.2145 - page 11

    KNOW YOUR BAND SAW Before attempting to use, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety requirements of _;our Sears Craftsman band saw. See Figure 6. BLADE The saw comes with a standard 1/4 in. blade installed. BLADE GUIDES Blade guides support the blade and keep it from twisting during operation. An adjustment is necessary when bl ...

  • Craftsman 315.2145 - page 12

    INSTALLING SCALE INDICATOR See Figure 7. • Attach the bevel scale indicator to the saw'frame below the scale using the screw supplied, ANGLE ADJUSTMENT KNOB ANGLE BRACKET TABLELOCK KNOB SCALE INDICATOR SCALE Fig. 7 INSTALLING THE TABLE See Figure 8. • Slide the table onto the angle bracket from the beck of the saw to front, with the blade ...

  • Craftsman 315.2145 - page 13

    CLAMPING BAND SAW TO WORKBENCH See Figure 10. If the band saw is to be used in a portable application, we recommend that you fasten it permanently to a mounting board that can easily be clamped to a workbench or other supporting surface. The mounting board should be of sufficient size to avoid tipping of • saw while in use. Any good grade plywood ...

  • Craftsman 315.2145 - page 14

    INSTALLING AND ADJUSTING THE BLADE See Figures 13. & WARNING: To prevent accidental starting that could cause possible serious personal injury, turn off the saw and unplug the saw before installing or removing blade. From the back of the saw, push the lock lever counterclockwise or to the left 1/4 turn to unlock the blade guide assembly. Use th ...

  • Craftsman 315.2145 - page 15

    Note: The blade may need to be turned inside out if the teeth are pointing in the wrong direction. Hold the blade with both hands and rotate it inward. Place the blade through the upper blade guides and around the upper wheel. Place the blade around the lower wheel on the left. Work the blade around the third wheel making sure it goe_ between the l ...

  • Craftsman 315.2145 - page 16

    TRACKING THE BLADE See Figure 16. Note: Blade tension must be properly adjusted before tracking the blade. • Open the front cover of the saw. Slowly turn the u_per wheel to the right or clockwise by hand and watch the blade on the upper tire. If the blade moves away from the center of the tire, the tracking must be adjusted. TO ADJUST: • Remove ...

  • Craftsman 315.2145 - page 17

    LOCK LEVER,, BLADE GUIDE ASSEMBLY SMALL COMBINATION SQUARE BLADEGUIDE TABLE LOCK KNOB SCALE INDICATOR ANGLI KNOB Fig. 17 ADJUSTING THRUST BEARINGS, BLADE GUIDE SUPPORT, AND BLADE GUIDES See Figures 18, 19, and20. The upper and lower blade guides and thrust bearings support the band saw blade during cutting operations. The adjustment of the guides a ...

  • Craftsman 315.2145 - page 18

    To Adjust •lade Guides The blade guides help keep the blade from twisting and binding. Letting the blade teeth hit the blade guides while using the band saw will ruin the blade. The set of teeth and the sharpened edge of teeth would be damaged by hitting the blade guides. Proper adjustment of the upper and lower blade guides will , prevent this f ...

  • Craftsman 315.2145 - page 19

    LOCK POST • To prevent unauthorized use of your band saw, we suggest that you disconnect it from the power dupply and lock the knob in the OFF position. A padlock with a shackle of 6 mm or 114 in. diameter may be used. • When the lock is installed and locked, the switch is inoperable. Store the padlock key in another location. • To lock knob ...

  • Craftsman 315.2145 - page 20

    m Use extra caution with large, very small or awkward workpleces: Use extra supports (tables, saw horses, bJocks, etc.) Never use a person as a substitute for a table extension, or as additional support for a work- piece that is longer or wider than the basic saw, table, or to help feed, support or pull the work- piece. When cutting irregularly sha ...

  • Craftsman 315.2145 - page 21

    CHOICE OF BLADE AND SPEED Your band saw will cut a wide variety of material including wood, wood like products, and nonferrous metals (aluminum, brass, copper). Note: Inside the front cover of the saw and printed on page 9 in this manual is a blade size label. • Always usa the correct blade for the material being cut. • Use a fine tooth blade f ...

  • Craftsman 315.2145 - page 22

    BRUSH See Figure 24. _k WARNING: To prevent accidental starting that could cause possible serious personal injury, turn off the saw, lock knob in the off position, and unplug the saw before working on the band saw, There is a brush located inside the saw's cover, next to the lower right wheel. The brush helps protect the tire and wheel by brus ...

  • Craftsman 315.2145 - page 23

    DRIVE BELT See Figures 25, 26, 27, and 28. ,_ WARNING: To prevent accidental starting that could cause possible serious personal injury, .turn off the saw, lock the knob in the off position, and unplug the saw before working on the band, SaW. Due to wear or breakage, the drive belt may need to be replaced. The drive belt is located on the motor pul ...

  • Craftsman 315.2145 - page 24

    _1 WARNING: For your own safety, turn saw Off, lock knob in the off position, and remove plug from power source before adjusting or aligning your band saw. PROBLEM CAUSE SOLU_ON Motor will not run. 1. Problem with On-Off switch or 1. power cord. 2. Motor Defective. 2. Have worn parts replaced before using Band Saw again. Do not attempt any repair. ...

  • Craftsman 315.2145 - page 25

    25 ...

  • Craftsman 315.2145 - page 26

    CRAFTSMAN BAND SAW- MODEL NO. 315.214500 I The model number will be found on a plate attached to the frame. Always mention the model | number in all correspondence regarding _,our BAND SAW or whel_ ordering repair parts. I 2 2O 4 5 6 I ! ! i 16 15 18 19 9 i 10 12 8 7 FIGURE A 26 ...

  • Craftsman 315.2145 - page 27

    ! CRAFTSMAN BAND SAW- MODEL NO. 315.214500 The model number will be found on a plate attached to the frame. Always mention the model ] number in all correspondence regarding your BAND SAW or when ordering repair parts. I SEE BACK PAGE FOR PARTS ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS Key Part No. Number 1 STD541625 2 977095-001 3 977079-001 4 977085-001 5 977027-001 ...

  • Craftsman 315.2145 - page 28

    CRAFTSMAN BAND SAW - MODEL NO. 315.214500 r_ co 3 I 4 FIGURE B 8 5 5_ 7 3 4 11 10 ...

  • Craftsman 315.2145 - page 29

    CRAFTSMAN BAND SAW - MODEL NO. 315.214500 I The model number will be found on a plate attached to the frame. Always mention the model number in all correspondence regarding your BAND SAW or when ordering repair parts. I Key Part No. Number 1 979861-001 2 977082-001 3 979865-001 4 980032-001 5 977055-001 6 977059-001 7 977016-001 8 977080-001 9 9798 ...

  • Craftsman 315.2145 - page 30

    Co O 14 13 10 9 i FIGURE C I CRAFTSMAN BAND SAW - MODEL NO. 315.214500 52 44 22 6O 4O 47 3 43 37 38 ...

  • Craftsman 315.2145 - page 31

    CRAFTSMAN BAND SAW - MODEL NO. 315.214500 Key Pad No. Number 1 977071-001 2 977037-001 3 977098-001 4 977074-001 5 977002-001 6 977001-001 7 977195-001 8 977188-001 9 977186-001 10 977039-001 11 977198-001 12 977199-001 13 977083-001 14 977007-001 15 980032-001 16 979865-001 17 977008-001 18 977057-001 19 977010-001 20 977009-001 21 977081-001 22 9 ...

  • Craftsman 315.2145 - page 32

    CRAFTSMAN BAND SAW - MODEL NO. 315.214500 GO PO 5 4 8 3 2 9 3 11 3 12 14 13 17 16 15 FIGURE D I ...

  • Craftsman 315.2145 - page 33

    CRAFTSMAN BAND SAW - MODEL NO. 315.214500 The model number will be found on a plate attached to the frame. Always mention the model number in all correspondence regarding your BAND SAW or when ordering repair parts. J CO Co Key Part No. Number 1 977026-001 2 977020-001 3 977090-001 4 977025-001 5 977024-001 6 977097-001 7 977023-001 8 977096-001 9 ...

  • Craftsman 315.2145 - page 34

    For in-home major brand repair service: Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1-800-4-MY-Home s" (1-800-469-4663) Para pedir servicio de reparacibn a domicilio - 1-800-676-5811 In Canada for all your service and parts needs call - 1-800-665-4455 Au Canada pour tout le service ou les pieces For the repair or replacement parts you need: Call 7 am - ...

Manufacturer Craftsman Category Saw

Documents that we receive from a manufacturer of a Craftsman 315.2145 can be divided into several groups. They are, among others:
- Craftsman technical drawings
- 315.2145 manuals
- Craftsman product data sheets
- information booklets
- or energy labels Craftsman 315.2145
All of them are important, but the most important information from the point of view of use of the device are in the user manual Craftsman 315.2145.

A group of documents referred to as user manuals is also divided into more specific types, such as: Installation manuals Craftsman 315.2145, service manual, brief instructions and user manuals Craftsman 315.2145. Depending on your needs, you should look for the document you need. In our website you can view the most popular manual of the product Craftsman 315.2145.

Similar manuals

A complete manual for the device Craftsman 315.2145, how should it look like?
A manual, also referred to as a user manual, or simply "instructions" is a technical document designed to assist in the use Craftsman 315.2145 by users. Manuals are usually written by a technical writer, but in a language understandable to all users of Craftsman 315.2145.

A complete Craftsman manual, should contain several basic components. Some of them are less important, such as: cover / title page or copyright page. However, the remaining part should provide us with information that is important from the point of view of the user.

1. Preface and tips on how to use the manual Craftsman 315.2145 - At the beginning of each manual we should find clues about how to use the guidelines. It should include information about the location of the Contents of the Craftsman 315.2145, FAQ or common problems, i.e. places that are most often searched by users in each manual
2. Contents - index of all tips concerning the Craftsman 315.2145, that we can find in the current document
3. Tips how to use the basic functions of the device Craftsman 315.2145 - which should help us in our first steps of using Craftsman 315.2145
4. Troubleshooting - systematic sequence of activities that will help us diagnose and subsequently solve the most important problems with Craftsman 315.2145
5. FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
6. Contact detailsInformation about where to look for contact to the manufacturer/service of Craftsman 315.2145 in a specific country, if it was not possible to solve the problem on our own.

Do you have a question concerning Craftsman 315.2145?

Use the form below

If you did not solve your problem by using a manual Craftsman 315.2145, ask a question using the form below. If a user had a similar problem with Craftsman 315.2145 it is likely that he will want to share the way to solve it.

Copy the text from the picture

Captcha
New picture

Comments (0)