Service; Lubrication - Craftsman 320.17234 Operator's Manual

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I Z_ WARNING:
Preventive maintenance performed by unauthorized |
personnel may result in misplacing of internal wires and components, which
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could cause a serious hazard.
SERVICE
1..When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts. Use of unauthorized parts
or failure to follow maintenance instructions may create a risk of electrical shock or
serious personal injury°
2. All service that requires opening the sabre saw MUST ONLY be performed by a Sears
Service Center. All motor parts represent an important part of the double insulation
system and MUST ONLY be serviced by a Sears Service Center. Service performed by
unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury.
3. Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts_ Most plastics are susceptible to
damage from various types of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use.
Use clean cloths to remove dirt, carbon dust, etc.
GENERAl.
Z_ WARN ING:
ALWAYS disconnect the tool from the power source BEFORE
cleaning or performing any maintenance,
,/_ WARNING:
DO NOT at any time let brake fluids, gasoline,
petroleum-based products, penetrating oils, etc. come in contact with plastic
parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken or destroy plastic, which may result in
serious personal injury.
It has been found that electric tools are subject to accelerated wear and possible
premature failure when they are used to work on fiber glass boats and sports cars,
wallboard, spackling compounds or plaster, The chips and grindings from these materials
are highly abrasive to electrical too! parts, such as bearings, brushes, commutators, etc.
Consequently, it is not recommended that this tool be used for extended work on any
fiberglass material, wallboard, spackling compound or plaster. During any use on these
materials, it is extremely important that the tool is cieaned frequently by blowing with an
air jet..
l z_ WARNING:
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side
shields during power toot operations, or when blowing dust. If operation ls
dusty, also wear a dust mask.
LUBRICATION
All of the bearings in this tool are lubricated with a sufficient amount of high-grade
lubricant for the life of the tool under normal operating conditions, Therefore, no further
lubrication is required.
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