Maintenance; Lubrication; Double Insulation; Extension Cords - Craftsman 315.172320 Owner's Manual

GENERAL
All parts represent an importantpart of the double
insulationsystem and shouldbe serviced only by a
qualified Sears service technician.
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plasticparts.
Most plasticsare susceptibleto damage from various
types of commercial solventsand may be damaged
by their use. Use clean clothsto remove dirt, carbon
dust, etc.
_i, WARNING: Do not at any time let brake fluids,
gasoline, petroleum-basedproducts,penetrating
oils, etc. come in contactwith plasticparts. They
contain chemicalsthat can damage, weaken or
destroy plastic.
It has been found that electric toolsare subjectto
accelerated wear and possiblepremature failure when
they are used on fiberglass boats, sportscars,
wallboard, spacklingcompounds,or plaster. The
chipsand gdndingsfrom these materialsare highly
abrasive to electdc tool 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
compounds,or plaster. During any use on these
materials, it is extremely importantthat the tool is
cleaned frequently by blowingwith an air jet.
LUBRICATION
All of the bearings in this tool are lubdceted with a
sufficientamount of high-grade lubdcentfor the llfe of
the unit under normal operating conditions.Theratora,
no further lubricationis required.
WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or
safety glasses with side shields duringpower tool
operation or when blowingdust. If operation is
dusty, also wear a dust mask.
DOUBLE INSULATION
Double insulationis a conceptin safety in electric
power tools, which eliminates the need for the usual
three-wire groundedpower cord. All exposed metal
parts are isolated from the internalmetal motor
components with protectinginsulation.Double
insulatedtools do not need to be grounded.
IMPORTANT
Servicingof a toolwith double insulationrequires
extreme care and knowledgeof the system and
should be performedonly by a qualifiedservice
technician. For service, we suggestyou return the tool
to your nearest Sears store for repair. Always use
odginal factory replacement parts when servicing.
EXTENSION CORDS
The use of any extension cordwill cause some loss of
power. To keep the lossto a minimumand to prevent
tool overheating, use an extension cordthat is heavy
enough to carry the currentthe tool will draw.
A wire gage size (A.W.G.) of at least 16 is
recommendedfor an extension cord 100 feet or less
in length. When workingoutdoors,use an extension
cord that is suitable for outdooruse. The cord'sjacket
will be marked WA.
_, CAUTION: Keep extensioncordsaway from the
cuttingarea and position the cord so that it will
not get caught on lumber,tools, etc., during
cuttingoperation.
_, WARNING: Check extensioncordsbefore each
use. If damaged replaceimmediately.Never use
tool with a damaged cord since touchingthe
damaged area couldcause electricalshock
resultingin seriousinjury.
Extensioncords suitablefor use with your saw are
available at your nearest Sears Retail Store.
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