Craftsman 2.5 amp 9'' Band Saw Owner's Manual | Page 8

Craftsman Band Saws Owner's Manual - 2.5 amp 9'' Band Saw.
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The Lower Blade Guide

A. To adjust the upper blade guides, first position the right and left 

guide pins relative to the blade by loosening the lock screw 

(SEE FIG. 19) and moving the guide carrier forward until both side 

guide pins are approximately 1/16” behind the gullets of the saw 

blade.

B. Set both side guide pins to within 1/32” of the saw blade by 

releasing the guide pin locking screw (SEE FIG. 19) on each side of 

the saw blade and moving the guide pins to desired position. Lock 

the guide pin in position with the guide pin locking screw. Do not set 

the guide pins too close as this will adversely affect the life of the 

saw blade.

C. Adjust the rear roller guide to be just clear of the back of the saw 

blade by releasing the lock screw and moving the roller guide to ap-

proximately 1/32” behind the blade. 

FIG. 19

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Guide Pin 

Locking 

Screws

Blade Gullet

1/16”

Rear Roller Guide

D. When the correct adjustment is reached, lock the roller guide in 

position with the guide lock screw.

OPERATION

WARNING: Before starting check if any part of your band saw is 

missing, malfunctioning, has been damaged or broken, such as 

the motor, switch, or other operation control, a safety device or the 

power cord, turn the band saw off and unplug it until the particular 

part is properly repaired or replaced.

The saw blade cuts on a continuous downstroke. To avoid injury 

when hands are unavoidably near to the saw blade, they should be 

placed on either side of the blade (See FIG. 20), not in line with it 

(See FIG. 21). Use a push stick whenever possible when working in 

close proximity to the saw blade.

Start the band saw by lifting the switch to the ON position (See FIG. 

22) and wait for the band saw to come to full speed before starting 

to cut. Never start the band saw with the work piece in contact with 

the saw blade. 

Slowly feed the work piece towards the saw blade, putting only light 

pressure on it. With both hands, firmly hold the work piece down on 

the table, and feed it towards the saw blade slowly.

Once the cutting operation is complete turn the band saw off by 

lowering the switch to the OFF position.

To prevent unauthorized use, remove the center key from the switch 

(SEE FIG. 22).

FIG. 20

Blade

 

Correct

FIG. 21

Blade

Incorrect

FIG. 22

ON

OFF

For best results the saw blade must be sharp. Select the right saw 

blade for the job, depending on the thickness of the wood the cut to 

be made. The thinner and harder the wood, the finer the teeth (14 

teeth per inch) of the saw blade. Use a fine tooth blade for cutting 

sharp curves. For thick wood cutting use less teeth, approximately 4 

teeth per inch.

The machine is especially suited for cutting curves, but will also 

make straight cuts. Do not attempt to turn the work piece without 

pushing it, as this may cause the work piece to get stuck, or the saw 

blade to bend.

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