Features – Craftsman 315.214770 User Manual
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FEATURES
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KNOW YOUR BAND SAW
See Figure 2.
Before attempting to use this product, famiiiarize yourself
with all operating features and safety rules.
Angle Adjustment Knob
Tilts the saw table for bevel cutting.
Blade Guard
Protects the operator from
coming in
contact with the
blade.
Blade Guide Support
Helps keep the blade from
twisting during
operation.
Blade Guide Knob with Lock Lever
Use the blade guide knob and lock lever to adjust the
blade guide
assembly to keep the blade from twisting or
breaking. Always lock the blade guide assembly in place
before
turning
on the band saw.
Blade Tension Knob
Controls blade tension when changing blades and making
adjustments for various sawing applications.
Dust Exhaust Port and Adapter
A 1-3/4 in. dust exhaust port makes dustless cutting pos
sible by blowing the dust away from the user. Attach the
adapter to the dust exhaust port when using a dust
col
lection
system or shop vac.
Latch
Easy-open
latches
allow front cover to be opened for
making
adjustments.
Saw Blade
The band saw
comes
with
a
standard saw blade
installed.
Two extra saw blades are included
with
the loose parts.
Saw Table
The band saw
has
a square 11 -3/8 in.
aluminum
saw
table
with
tilt control for
maximum
accuracy. The throat plate,
installed
in the saw
table
at the factory, allows for
blade
clearance.
Scale and Scale Indicator
The scale and scale indicator show the angle or degree
the saw table is tilted for bevel cutting.
Switch and Switch Key
Your band saw has an easy access power switch. To lock
in the
OFF
position, remove the
yellow
switch key. Place
the key in a location inaccessible to
children
and others
not
qualified
to
use
the
tool.
Table Lock Handle
Loosening the table
lock
handle allows the saw table
to be tilted at different angles. Tightening the
table
lock
handle locks the saw
table
in place.
Tracking Knob
Adjusts tracking
to keep blade centered on the
wheels.
Tracking View Window
The tracking view window makes tracking adjustments
easier to see.
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