Light bulb, Motor, Lubrication – Craftsman 113.248510 User Manual
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Light Bulb
To
replace
the
light
bulb
remove the
front
cover.
Use
a
Phillips screwdriver
to
rertiove the lens and replace
the
bulb.
The
light bulb
is a 25
watt bayonet mount
bulb.
Motor
Frequently blow or vacuum out any sawdust from
the motor. Follow lubrication instruction on the
motor label,
WARNING: TO AVOID EYE INJURY FROM BLOW
ING DEBRIS, WEAR SAFETY GOGGLES WHEN
BLOWING OUT SAWDUST.
WARNING: TO AVOID ELECTROCUTION OR FIRE,
IMMEDIATELY REPLACE A WORN, CUT, OR
DAMAGED POWER CORD.
Lubrication
All of the ball bearings are packed with grease at the
factory. They require no further lubrication.
trouble shooting
ALL MODELS
WARNING: FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, TURN SWITCH “OFF” AND REMOVE PLUG FROM POWER SOURCE
OUTLET BEFORE TROUBLE SHOOTING YOUR BAND SAW/SANDER.
TROUBLE
PROBABLE CAUSE
REMEDY
Blade does not run in
the approximate center
o1 the upper wheel.
1, Not tracking properly.
1. Adjust tracking, see Assembly Section,
“Installing the Blade.”
Blade does not run in
the approximate center
ot the lower wheel.
1. Lower wheel not
positioned correctly on
shaft.
1. Reposition the wheel by loosening setscrew
and slide wheel in or out to allow blade to run
in center of wheel.
Band Saw slows down
when cutting.
1. Belt too loose.
2. Cutting too small a radius
3. Dull blade.
4. Overloading motor.
1. Adjust belt tension, see Assembly Section
"Installing and Aligning the Belt."
2. Stop feeding, and back up the material slightly,
until the band saw speeds up.
3. Replace blade.
4. Slow down, trying to cut too fast.
Blades breaking.
1, Too much tension on
blade,
2. Kink in blade caused by
cutting too small a radius
or turning the material
too fast when cutting.
1. Adjust tension. See Getting To Know Your
Band Saw.
2. Use correct cutting technique. See Basic
Band Saw Operation Section.
Blade dulls too quickly.
1
. Blade guides set too close
to teeth
2. Cutting incorrect material.
1. Adjust upper and lower blade guides. See
Assembly Section “Installing the Blade."
Band saw vibrates.
1
. Too much tension on
motor belt.
1. Adjust according to “Installing and Aligning
Poly “V" Belt” section.
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