Blade Raising And Tilting Mechanism; General Maintenance - Craftsman 137.218100 Operator's Manual

MAINTAINING YOUR TABLE SAW
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Fig. FF
For your own safety, turn the switch OFF and remove
the switch key. Remove the plug from the power source
outlet before maintaining or lubricating your saw.
1. Clean out all sawdust that has accumulated inside the
saw cabinet and the motor.
2. Polish the saw table with an automotive wax to keep
it clean and to make it easier to slide the workpiece.
3. Clean cutting blades with pitch and gum remover.
4. A worn, cut, or damaged power cord should be
replaced immediately.
All electrical or mechanical repairs should be attempted
only by a trained repair technician. Contact the nearest
Sears Service Center for service. Use only identical
replacement parts. Any other parts may create a hazard.
5. Use liquid dish washing detergent and water to clean
all plastic parts.
NOTE: Certain cleaning chemicals can damage
plastic parts.
6. Avoid use of the following cleaning chemicals or
solvents, ammonia and household detergents
containing ammonia.
BLADE RAISING AND TILTING MECHANISM
After each five hours of operation, the blade raising
mechanism and tilting mechanism should be checked
for looseness, binding, or other abnormalities. With the
saw disconnected from the power source, turn the saw
upside down and alternately pull upward and downward
on the motor unit. Observe any movement of the motor
mounting mechanism. Looseness or play in the blade
raising screw (1) (Fig. FF) should be adjusted as follows:
1. Using a wrench, loosen nut (2).
2. Adjust nut (3) until it is finger-tight against the
bracket (4), then back off the nut (3) 1/6 turn.
3. Tighten nut (2) with the wrench, while holding nut (3)
in place. Maximum allowable play of screw rod (1)is
4 mm.
Place a small amount of dry lubricant on bevel gear (2).
Screw rod (1) must be kept clean and free of sawdust, gum,
pitch, and other contaminants for smooth operation.
If excessive looseness is observed in any parts of the
blade raising mechanism or tilting mechanism, take the
complete unit to a Sears Service Center.
LUBRICATION
All motor bearings are permanently lubricated at the
factory and require no additional lubrication.
On all mechanical parts of your table saw where a pivot or
threaded rod are present, lubricate using graphite or
silicone. These dry lubricants will not hold sawdust as
would oil or grease.
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