Craftsman
Band Saw

Model #315214500 Official Craftsman band saw

Here are the diagrams and repair parts for Craftsman 315214500 band saw, as well as links to manuals and error code tables, if available.

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Owner’s manual

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M6 Fl Wash#16

Blade guard and support Diagram

M6 fl wash

Part #977087-001

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

M Hex Nut#53

Front cover/base/saw blade Diagram

M hex nut

Part #STD840610

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Wing Nut, 1/4-20#1

Table Diagram

Wing nut, 1/4-20

Part #STD541625

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Washer#18

Table Diagram

Washer

Part #STD551025

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Nut#17

Blade guard and support Diagram

Nut

Part #STD541425

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Bearing

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Bearing

Part #977097-001

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Nut#12

Table Diagram

Nut

Part #STD541025

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Lock Washer, 6-mm#54

Front cover/base/saw blade Diagram

Lock washer, 6-mm

Part #STD852006

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Bolt#8

Blade guard and support Diagram

Bolt

Part #977096-001

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Washer#59

Front cover/base/saw blade Diagram

Washer

Part #STD551010

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Symptoms for band saws

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Main causes: dull blade, improper feeding, loose blade tension, not using a work piece guide
Main causes: broken saw blade, bad drive belt, damaged rubber tire
Main causes: lack of electrical power, broken power cord, bad on/off switch, faulty drive motor
Main causes: dull blade, using the wrong type of blade, weak drive motor
Main causes: damaged rubber tire, worn wheel bearings, loose blade tension, dull saw blade
Main causes: angle indicator needs adjustment, dull blade
Main causes: dull blade, using the wrong type of blade, feeding work piece to quickly, loose blade tension

Repair guides for band saws

These step-by-step repair guides will help you safely fix what’s broken on your band saw.

How to replace a band saw on-off switch

If the switch won't turn the band saw on or off, it could be defective. Replace the switch, using these steps.

Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less
How to replace a band saw drive belt

If the motor runs but the blade doesn't move, it could be that the drive belt is broken. Here's how to replace it.

Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less
How to replace a band saw blade

If the saw blade is dull or damaged and isn't cutting cleanly, replace the blade following these steps.

Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less

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