Craftsman 113.248510 - Manual (Page 21)

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SELECTING BLADE SPEED
The band saw has two speed settings: 3000 FPM for
normal operation and 1500 FPM foroperation requir­
ing more control of the work piece.
RECOMMENDED SPEED SETTINGS
1. 3000 Feet per Minute
a. Basic Wood Cutting,
b. Resawing
Most effective with skip tooth, hook tooth, and
regular tooth blades.
2, 1500 Feet per Minute
a. Intricate Wood Cutting
b. Veneers, Tile, Plastics
c. Non-Ferrous Metals (Brass, Copper,
Aluminum)*
Most effective with blades that have 15 teeth per
inch.
CAUTION: This band saw will not cut steel. Steel
cutting requires the blade speed to be 140 FPM.
‘Must use recommended blade for non-ferrous metals.
CHANGING SPEED SETTINGS
WARNING: TO AVOID INJURY FROM UNEXPECTED
STARTING OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT PLUG
THE SAW IN. THE POWER CORD MUST REMAIN
UNPLUGGED WHENEVER YOU ARE WORKING ON
THE SAW.
1. Release tension on the poly “V” belt by loosening the
wingnut.
2. Push the motor up to create slack in the “V” belt.
If the motor does not slide up easily, slightly loosen
the four (4) flanged lock nuts that are holding the
motor to the motor mount.
, While still holding the motor up reposition the “V"
belt.
When changing speeds from 1500 to 3000 FPM
remove the belt from the band saw pulley first. When
going from 3000 to 1500 FPM remove the belt from
the motor pulley first.
. Reapply tension to motor belt by tightening the
wingnut.
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