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Craftsman 351.214600 User Manual

Craftsman 351.214600
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Operator's Manual !
10"
TILTING HEAD BENCH TOP
BAND SAW WITH DUST COLLECTION
Model No.
351.214600
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i \,
CAUTION: Read and follow
all Safety Rules and Operating
Instructions before First Use
of this Product.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www,sears.com/craftsman
20859.01 Draft (05/30/03)
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Craftsman 351.214600 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandCraftsman
Model351.214600
CategorySaw
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Safety Rules

Be Prepared for Job

Wear proper apparel, hair covering, and safety shoes.

Prepare Work Area

Keep work area clean, well-lit, and free of hazards.

Tool Maintenance

Keep tool clean, lubricated, and check for damage.

Know How to Use Tool

Operate tool correctly, maintain it, and check for damage.

Unpacking

Assembly

Mount Band Saw to Work Surface

Securely mount the band saw to a stable, level bench or table.

Install Crank Handle

Line up slot on crank handle with pin on shaft and secure.

Install Dust Collection Bag

Place clamp over bag sleeve and secure over dust port.

Installation

Motor Specifications

Horsepower, voltage, amps, Hertz, phase, and RPM.

Power Source

Operating voltage, frequency, and motor control switch.

Grounding Instructions

Proper grounding procedures for electrical shock prevention.

Extension Cords

Guidelines for selecting and using extension cords.

Operation

Specifications

Detailed specs like throat depth, cut depth, table size, and blade length.

Safety Precautions During Operation

Ensure guides are adjusted, blade tensioned, and use proper feed.

Removing Blade

Steps to release blade tension and remove the blade.

Installing Blade

Steps to install a new blade, tension it, and track it.

Tracking Blade

Blade Guides

Upper Blade Guides

Adjusting guide pins and ball bearing for rear support.

Lower Blade Guides

Adjusting guide pins and roller for rear support.

Blade Selection

Blade Width

Distance from tooth tip to back, affects rigidity and cut radius.

Blade Thickness

Distance between sides, affects rigidity and tooth strength.

Type of Cut

Blade Pitch

Teeth per inch affects cut smoothness and material compatibility.

Contour Sawing

Techniques for guiding workpiece free-hand for curved shapes.

Bevel Cutting

Tilting the saw head to achieve angled cuts.

Maintenance

Cleaning

Keep machine, wheels, and mechanisms clean from debris.

Lubrication

Applying oil to mechanisms and wax to the table top.

Keep Band Saw in Repair

Replacing worn cords, damaged parts, or missing parts.

Troubleshooting

Excessive Blade Breakage

Causes like material not secure, blade too coarse, or misaligned guides.

Premature Blade Dulling

Causes include blade too coarse, inadequate feed pressure, or backwards installation.

Crooked Cuts

Issues like work not square, feed too great, or guides not adjusted.

Rough Cuts

Causes like too much feed or blade too coarse.

Replacement Parts Illustration for Frame

Replacement Parts List for Frame

Replacement Parts Illustration for Base

Replacement Parts List for Base

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