General Maintenance; Motor / Electrical - Craftsman TABLE SAW 315.22831 Owner's Manual

GENERAL MAINTENANCE
_k WARNING: When servicing, use only identical
Craftsman replacement pads. Use of any other
part may create a h_o.ardor cause product
damage.
WARNING: To prevent accidental starting that
could cause possibleserious personal injury,
turn off the saw, remove the switch key, and
unplug the saw before working on the table saw.
• Remove sawdust from the rails, top surface, and
inside of saw frequently.
• Clean plastic parts with a soft damp cloth. Do not
use any strong solvents.
_, WARNING: Do not at any time let brake fluids,
gasoline, petroleum-based products, penetrating
oils, etc. contact plastic pads. They contain
chemicals that can damage, weaken or destroy
plastic.
• Pedodically clean the table, rails, and dp fence with
gum and pitch remover. Do not allow pitchto
accumulate on the saw.
• Apply a thin coat of paste wax to the table top so
the wood slides easily while cutting.
• Regularly check all nuts, bolts, screws, and belts
for tightness and condition. Make sure the throat
plate is in good condition.
MOTOR / ELECTRICAL
• Frequently vacuum or blow out any sawdustfrom
the motor.
_l, WARNING: If the power cordis worn, cut, or
damaged in any way, have it replaced immedi-
ately by a qualified service technicianat a Sears
store or repair center. Failure to do so could
result in serious personalinjury.
WARNING: To avoid fire or electrocution,
reassemble electric parts with only identical
Craftsman replacement pads. Reassemble
exactly as originallyassembled.
This saw has been lubricated at the factory priorto
shipment.After extended use, you shouldinspect,
clean, and lubricatethe areas shown in the drawing.
Clean before lubricatingwith a solvent recommended
for gum and pitch removal. Lubricate with SAE no. 20
or no. 30 engine oil.
See Figure 54.
• Table brackets.(a)
• Bevel handwheel rod threads and knuckle. (b)
• Height handwheelthreads and trunnion. (c)
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