Maintenance - Craftsman CMCS551 Instruction Manual

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1. Adjust the shoe 5 so the blade cuts at desired depth.
2. Tilt the saw forward and rest front of the shoe on
material to be cut.
3. Using the retracting lever, retract lower blade guard to
an upward position. Lower rear of shoe until blade teeth
almost touch cutting line.
4. Release the blade guard (its contact with the work
will keep it in position to open freely as you start the
cut). Remove hand from guard lever and firmly grip
secondary handle 4 , as shown in Figure N Position your
body and arm to allow you to resist kickback if it occurs.
5. Make sure blade is not in contact with cutting surface
before starting saw.
6. Start the motor, allow saw to come to full speed, and
then gradually lower the saw until its shoe rests flat on
the material to be cut. Advance saw along the cutting
line until cut is completed.
7. Release trigger and allow blade to stop completely
before withdrawing the blade from the material.
8. When starting each new cut, repeat as above.
Fig. N
Ripping
Ripping is the process of cutting wider boards into narrower
strips – cutting grain lengthwise. Hand guiding is more
difficult for this type of sawing and the use of a CRAFTSMAN
rip fence is recommended. A rip guide is available at extra
cost from your local dealer or authorized service center.

MAINTENANCE


WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn unit off and remove the battery pack
before making any adjustments or removing/
installing attachments or accessories. An
accidental start-up can cause injury.
Cleaning

WARNING: Blow dirt and dust out of all air vents with
clean, dry air at least once a week. To minimize the risk
of eye injury, always wear ANSI Z87.1 approved eye
protection when performing this procedure.
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WARNING: Never use solvents or other harsh
chemicals for cleaning the non-metallic parts of
the tool. These chemicals may weaken the plastic
materials used in these parts. Use a cloth dampened
only with water and mild soap. Never let any liquid
get inside the tool; never immerse any part of the tool
into a liquid.
Accessories

WARNING: Since accessories, other than those
offered by CRAFTSMAN, have not been tested with
this product, use of such accessories with this tool
could be hazardous. To reduce the risk of injury, only
CRAFTSMAN recommended accessories should be
used with this product.
Recommended accessories for use with your tool are
available at extra cost from your local dealer or authorized
service center. If you need assistance in locating any
accessory, please contact CRAFTSMAN call 1-888-331-4569.
Dust Extraction (Fig. A)

WARNING: Risk of dust inhalation. To reduce the
risk of personal injury, ALWAYS wear an approved
dust mask.

WARNING: ALWAYS use a vacuum extractor
designed in compliance with the applicable directives
regarding dust emission when sawing wood. Vacuum
hoses of most common vacuum cleaners will fit
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directly into the dust extraction outlet.
A dust extraction port
local dealer or authorized service center.
Repairs
The charger and battery pack are not serviceable. There are
no serviceable parts inside the charger or battery pack.

WARNING: To assure product SAFETY and
RELIABILITY, repairs, maintenance and adjustment
(including brush inspection and replacement, when
applicable) should be performed by a CRAFTSMAN
factory service center or a CRAFTSMAN authorized
service center. Always use identical replacement parts.
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