Craftsman 119.224000 User Manual

Owner's Manual
12-ino BANDSAW
3/4 HP MOTOR
Model 119.224000
CAUTION: Before using this
product, read this manual and
follow a!l its Safety Rules
and Operating instructions.
o Table of Contents
® Full One Year Warranty
® Safety instructions
® Assembly
® Getting to Know Your Bandsaw
® Adjustment
® Operation
o Maintenance
® Electricam Schematic
® Troubleshooting
o Parts List "
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A.
www.craftsman,com
OM-22400-MI

Craftsman 119.224000 Specifications

General

Blade Diameter	7-1/4 inches
Arbor Size	5/8 inch
Max RPM	5000 RPM
Power Source	Corded Electric
Voltage	120V

Summary

General Safety Warnings

Special Safety Rules for Bandsaws

Specific safety precautions and warnings for operating the bandsaw.

Assembly

Initial Assembly

Getting to Know Your Bandsaw

Adjustment

Centering the Table

Steps to center the saw blade within the table insert.

Setting Table Square to Saw Blade on Right and Left Position

Procedure to align the table square to the saw blade.

Setting Table Square Front and Back of Blade

Aligning the table square to the saw blade from front to back.

Tilting the Table

Instructions for tilting the table for bevel cuts up to 45 degrees.

Fence Adjustment

Steps for adjusting the vertical alignment of the rip fence.

Adjusting the Rip Fence Guide Scale

How to adjust the rip fence scale and guide rail sideways.

Adjusting the Blade Tension

Procedure for adjusting the saw blade tension and indicator.

Changing and Adjusting the Saw Blade

Guidelines for changing and adjusting the saw blade.

Tracking the Bandsaw Blade

Setting the tracking of the saw blade before setting blade guides.

Setting the Cutting Height

Adjusting the upper blade guide height for cutting.

Adjusting the Blade Guides

Instructions for adjusting upper and lower blade guides.

Changing the Blade Speed

Information on changing the bandsaw blade speed settings.

Changing the Drive Belt

Procedure for changing the drive belt on the bandsaw.

Operation

Maintenance

Electrical Schematic

Troubleshooting

Parts List