Craftsman 351.224500, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...d Cutting BAND SAW Model No 351 224500 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 20096 00 Draft 12 19 02 ...

Page 2: ...rk area clean Cluttered work areas invite accidents Do not use power tools in dangerous environments Do not use power tools in damp or wet locations Do not expose power tools to rain Work area should be properly lighted Proper electrical receptacle should be available for tool Three prong plug should be plugged directly into properly grounded three prong receptacle Extension cords should have a gr...

Page 3: ...12 14mm Open End Wrench 1 3mm and 4mm Hex Wrench 1 each IMPORTANT Table is coated with a protectant To ensure proper fit and operation remove coating Coating is easily removed with mild solvents such as mineral spirits and a soft cloth Avoid getting solution on paint or any of the rubber or plastic parts Solvents may deteriorate these finishes Use soap and water on paint plastic or rubber componen...

Page 4: ... table assembly so that blade slides into table slot Position upper trunnion on tip of lower trunnion making sure that the carriage bolt goes through the slot in the lower trunnion Tighten knob onto carriage bolt Make sure table assembly tilts smoothly on lower trunnion and secure by tightening knob Replace table stud SET HORIZONTAL STOP Refer to Figure 10 When table is attached to frame a bolt Ke...

Page 5: ... at 150V and a three prong grounding type plug for your protection against shock hazards Grounding plug should be plugged directly into a prop erly installed and grounded 3 prong grounding type receptacle as shown Figure 3 Properly Grounded Outlet G_unding Prong 3 Prong Figure 3 3 Prong Receptacle Do not remove or alter grounding prong in any manner In the event of a malfunction or breakdown groun...

Page 6: ...on machined rip fence for per forming many different operations Eighteen inch bal anced cast iron wheels with ball bearings and rubber treads accommodate blade widths up to 1 A conve nient tensioning and tracking mechanism makes blade changing quick and easy SPECIFICATIONS Depth of throat 173 4 Maximum depth of cut 103 4 Table size 18 x 19 Table tilt 0 to 45 Wheel diameter 18 Blade length 133 Blad...

Page 7: ...ing knob and tightening hex nuts Key No 30 against the cabinet ALIGNMENT OF DRIVE WHEEL Refer to Figure 11 NOTE Only attempt adjusting drive wheel alignment if blade cannot be properly tracked with tracking adjust ment alone A blade under high tension may also pull drive wheel out of alignment Adjust alignment of drive wheel using hex head bolts Key Nos 8 and 30 BLADE GUIDES NOTE Adjust blade guid...

Page 8: ...ADE SPEED Refer to Figure 6 The amount of force with which the blade cuts is determined by speed High cutting speeds are used on soft materials where less force is needed and a high rate of materi al removal is desired Low cutting speeds are used on hard materials when more force is required To change blade speed position V belt in proper configuration see Figure 6 Reposition and tension V belt as...

Page 9: ... Material on outside and behind cut is the scrap material which is being cut off Use the right hand to keep work against fence Do not push on scrap portion of the work This could pinch or bind blade Avoid passing hands beyond the cut Use push sticks or push blocks to finish cuts and pass work piece away from blade CONTOUR SAWING When contour sawing use both hands to keep work piece flat against ta...

Page 10: ... belt tension mechanisms and threaded or sliding sur faces Occasionally apply a coat of automobile type wax to table top to keep it slick and corrosion free KEEP BAND SAW IN REPAIR If power cord is worn or cut in any way have it replaced Replace V belt and blade when they are worn Replace any damaged or missing part Use parts list to order parts 10 ...

Page 11: ...blade twist inside out and reinstall blade 7 Tension blade properly see Operation 1 Use rip fence adjust tilt of table at 90 to blade 2 Reduce rate of feed 3 Move both guide blocks within 002 from blade use gauge 4 Tension blade properly see Operation 5 Adjust upper guide to just clear workpiece by 6 Replace blade 7 Check Blade Speed see Figure 6 page 8 for recommended speeds 8 Tighten blade thrus...

Page 12: ...Model 351 224500 Figure 7 Replacement Parts Illustration for Motor o o o o 26 25 20 22 21 6 23 24 J 12 17 12 ...

Page 13: ...PTION Switch Switch Plate 5 0 8 x 8mm Pan Head Screw 5mm Serrated Washer 5 0 8mm Hex Nut Line Cord Motor Cord Strain Relief Motor Mount Plate Slide Bracket 3L 16x 8 Carriage Bolt _ Flat Washer Spacer Knob Pivot Bracket Clevis Pin Y_ x 1 Cotter Pin 8 1 25 x 20mm Hex Head Bolt 8 1 25 x 20mm Carriage Bolt Strain Relief 8mm Lock Washer 8 1 25mm Hex Nut _6 x _ _o x 1Vz Key Motor 5 0 8 x 15mm Pan Head S...

Page 14: ...Model 351 224500 Figure 8 Replacement Parts Illustration for Front 6 8 12 10 11 lO 16 18 20 19 13 14 41 31 22 44 43 8 6 35 45 34 25 26 2O 15 53 60 62 59 14 ...

Page 15: ... 34 18973 00 35 07904 00 36 20071 00 37 03620 00 38 17741 00 39 00361 00 40 STD851005 41 08439 00 42 00958 00 43 00256 00 44 00483 00 45 STD315545 46 18975 00 47 18927 00 48 STD835020 49 18928 00 50 18976 00 51 18977 00 52 20098 00 53 18934 00 54 18979 00 55 18931 00 56 16895 00 57 STD551031 58 16981 00 59 02681 00 60 18933 00 61 20073 00 62 18942 00 DESCRIPTION QTY 10 1 5mm Hex Nut 1 Drive Wheel ...

Page 16: ...Model 351 224500 Figure 9 Replacement Parts Illustration for Blade Guides 2 i i i 9 10 14 17 1 o o o o 19 23 23 16 ...

Page 17: ...lade Guard Thread Forming Screw _ _0 Flat Washer Guide Attaching Bracket Guide Depth Bracket 6 1 0 x 25mm Hex Head Bolt 6mm Flat Washer 6 1 0mm Hex Nut 6 1 0 x 16mm Hex Head Bolt Upper Guide Bracket Guide Pin 8 1 25 x 8mm Set Screw Bearing Pin 6200ZZ Bearing 3CM1 10 E Ring 6 1 0 x 12mm Hex Head Bolt Guide Casting Guide Block Knob Internal Threads 6 1 0 x 6mm Set Screw 10mm Flat Washer Pinion Shaft...

Page 18: ...Model 351 224500 Figure 10 Replacement Parts Illustration forTable 1 16 25 30 22 14 8 17 32 24 18 ...

Page 19: ...14 Hex Head Bolt Flat Washer Rip Fence Knob External Threads 18 x 2 Carriage Bolt Guide Block Lower Trunnion 4 x 12mm Spring Pin Knob Internal Threads _ _0 18 x 1 Carriage Bolt _ _0 18 x 1_14 Hex Head Bolt _1_o 18 Hex Nut Table Stud Table Insert 5 0 8 x 8mm Flat Head Screw Guide Indexing Pin Miter Gauge Miter Gauge Bar 10 Fiber Washer 10 24 x 1 4 Washer Head Screw 10 24 x Flat Head Screw Knob Inte...

Page 20: ...Model 351 224500 Figure 11 Replacement Parts Illustration for Gear Box 6 4 lO 9 11 7 1 21 9 3o 37 12 33 14 15 16 17 19 22 3 13 35 23 2O ...

Page 21: ...e Shaft Seal 7 x7 x 15mm Key 3AMI 25 Retaining Ring 8 1 25 x 30mm Hex Head Bolt 8mm Lock Washer 8 1 25 x 20mm Hex Head Bolt Lower Cabinet Support Gear Box Gear Box Cover 8 1 25 x 20mm Socket Head Bolt 6 x 20mm Dowel Pin Gear 3AMI 22 Retaining Ring Gear Shaft 6200ZZ Bearing Pulley Drive Shaft 6905ZZ Bearing 5 x5 x 30mm Key Idler Pulley 10mm Flat Washer V Belt Motor Pulley 6 1 0 x 6mm Set Screw Shro...

Page 22: ...22 ...

Page 23: ...23 ...

Page 24: ...24 ...

Page 25: ...25 ...

Page 26: ...26 ...

Page 27: ...27 ...

Page 28: ...28 ...

Page 29: ...29 ...

Page 30: ...30 ...

Page 31: ...31 ...

Page 32: ...ms lawn equipment and electronics call or go on line for the location of your nearest Sears Parts Repair Center 1 800 488 1222 Call anytime day or night U S A only www sears com To purchase a protection agreement on a product serviced by Sears 1 800 827 6655 U S A 1 800 361 6665 Canada Para pedir servicio de reparaci6n a domicilio y para ordenar piezas 1 888 SU HOGAR SM 1 888 784 6427 Au Canada po...