Craftsman 14-Inch Band Saw Manual De Propietario

The machine does not work when switched 

on.

1. No power supply.

2. Defective switch.

3  Defective motor.

1. Check the cable for breakage.

2. Replace the lock switch.

3. Defective motor.

The saw  blade does not move with the 

motor running.

1. The blade tension knob has not been 

tightened.

2. The blade has come off one of the 

wheels.

3. The saw blade has broken.

4. The drive belt has snapped.

1. Switch off the motor, tighten the blade 

tension knob.

2. Open the doors and check.

3. Replace the blade.

4. Replace the belt.

The saw blade does not cut in a straight 

line.

1. Rip fence for cutting not used.

2. Feed rate too fast.

3. The blade teeth are dull or damaged.

4. Blade guides not suitably adjusted.

1. Use a rip fence.

2. Put light pressure on the work piece.

Make sure the saw blade does not bend.

3. Try a new saw blade.

4. Adjust the blade guides (see ADJUST-

MENT instructions).

The saw blade does not cut, or cuts very 

slowly.

1. The teeth are dull, caused by cutting 

hard material or long use.

2. The saw blade was fitted the wrong way 

on the band saw.

1. Replace the saw blade, use a 6 T.P.I. 

(Teeth Per Inch) saw blade for wood and 

soft material. Use a 14 T.P.I. saw blade 

for harder materials. A 14 T.P.I. saw blade 

always cuts slower due to the finer teeth 

and the slower cutting performance.

2. Fit the saw blade correctly.

Sawdust builds up inside the machine.

This is normal

Clean the machine regularly. Open the 

doors and remove the sawdust with a 

vacuum cleaner.

Sawdust inside the motor housing.

This is normal

Clean the ventilating slots of the motor with 

a vacuum cleaner. From time to time re-

move the sawdust to prevent it from being 

drawn into the housing.

The machine does not cut at 

45 or 90 de-

grees.

1. The table is not at right angles to the 

blade.

2. The saw blade is dull or too much pres-

sure was put on the work piece.

1. Adjust the table.

2. Replace the saw blade or put less 

pressure on the work piece.

The saw blade can not be properly posi-

tioned on the wheels.

1. The wheels are not in alignment or de-

fective bearing.

2. The blade tracking knob hasn’t been 

properly adjusted.

3. Inferior saw blade.

1. Replace bearing.

2. Adjust the blade tracking knob (See 

ADJUSTMENT instructions).

3. Replace the saw blade.

Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Your new  

Craftsman

®

 product is designed and manufactured for years of 

dependable operation. But like all products, it may require repair 

from time to time. That’s when having a Repair Protection 

Agreement can save you money and aggravation.  
Here’s what the Repair Protection Agreement* includes:  
;

Expert service by our 10,000 professional repair specialists  

;

Unlimited service and no charge for parts and labor on all 

covered repairs 

;

Product replacement up to $1500 if your covered product 

can’t be fixed

;

Discount of 25% from regular price of service and related 

installed parts not covered by the agreement; also, 25% off 

regular price of preventive maintenance check

;

Fast help by phone – we call it Rapid Resolution –  

phone support from a Sears representative. Think of us  

as a “talking owner’s manual.”

Once you purchase the Repair Protection Agreement, a  

simple phone call is all that it takes for you to schedule service. 

You can call anytime day or night, or schedule a service  

appointment online.  
The Repair Protection Agreement is a risk-free purchase. If  

you cancel for any reason during the product warranty period,  

we will provide a full refund. Or, a prorated refund anytime after 

the product warranty period expires. Purchase your Repair  

Protection Agreement today!  
Some limitations and exclusions apply. For prices and  

For Sears professional installation of home appliances, garage 

door openers, water heaters, and other major home items, in the 

U.S.A. or Canada call 

Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Your new  

Craftsman

®

 product is designed and manufactured for years of 

dependable operation. But like all products, it may require repair 

from time to time. That’s when having a Repair Protection 

Agreement can save you money and aggravation.  
Here’s what the Repair Protection Agreement* includes:  
;

Expert service by our 10,000 professional repair specialists  

;

Unlimited service and no charge for parts and labor on all 

covered repairs 

;

Product replacement up to $1500 if your covered product 

can’t be fixed

;

Discount of 25% from regular price of service and related 

installed parts not covered by the agreement; also, 25% off 

regular price of preventive maintenance check

;

Fast help by phone – we call it Rapid Resolution –  

phone support from a Sears representative. Think of us  

as a “talking owner’s manual.”

Once you purchase the Repair Protection Agreement, a  

simple phone call is all that it takes for you to schedule service. 

You can call anytime day or night, or schedule a service  

appointment online.  
The Repair Protection Agreement is a risk-free purchase. If  

you cancel for any reason during the product warranty period,  

we will provide a full refund. Or, a prorated refund anytime after 

the product warranty period expires. Purchase your Repair  

Protection Agreement today!  
Some limitations and exclusions apply. For prices and  

For Sears professional installation of home appliances, garage 

door openers, water heaters, and other major home items, in the 

U.S.A. or Canada call