Routine Maintenance - Craftsman 320.18780 Operator's Manual

WARNING: To ensure safety and reliability, all repairs should be performed
by a qualified service technician at a Sears Service Center. _: ;
_l, WARNING: For your safety, always turn off the switch and unplug the circular
saw from. the power source before performing any maintenance or cleaning.
;It has been found that electric tools are subject to accelerated wear.and r
possible premature failure when they are used to work on fiber glass: wa!lboard,
spackling compounds or plaster. The chips and grindings from these materials
are highly'abrasive to electrical tool parts, such as bearings, brushes, _
commutators, etc. Consequently, it is not recommended that.this toolbe used
for extended work on any fiberglass material, wallboard, spackling compound or
plaster. During any use On these materials, it is extremely importantthat "the tool
is cleaned frequently by blowing with an air jet.
_IL WARNING-AIways wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields
during powert0ol operations, or when blowing dust: if operation is dusty, also
wear a dust mask.
ROUTIN E MAINTENANCE -
:_ wARNING: Do not at any time let brake fluid, gasoline, petrbleum_based
prod_Jcts, penetrating oi!s, etc. come in contact with plastic parts_ Chemicals can "-
damage, weaken or de_stroy plastic, which may result in serious personal injury.
Periodic maintenance allows for long life and trouble-free operation.:A cleaning,
lubrication and maintenance schedul_ shouldbe maintained. •
As a'Common prev;_ntive maintenance practice, follow these recommende_d steps:
• When work has been completed, clean the tool to a!!ow smooth functioning
of the,,,tool over time. _
• Use clean, damp cloths to wipe thetool. .
• Check the state of all electrical Cables.
• i{ebp the motor air openings free from oil, grease and sawdust or •woodchip4J,
and store tool in a dry place. _
, LBe c;_rtai'n that all moving parts are well lubricated, particularly after lengthy
exposure to damp and/or dirty conditions. "
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