Troubleshooting; Lubrication; If The Blade Does Not Follow A Straight Line; If The Blade Or Smokes From Friction - Craftsman 320.18780 Operator's Manual

1 1. Replace:the "13" washer:
12. Firmly hold down splhdle-lock button as _iou replace the spindle-clamping-
screw, and hand tighten it in a clockwise direction.%hen use'theblade:
wrench to securely tighten the spindle-clamlSing shrew. ,....
13. Release the blade-guard lever to allo_ the Iowe;r blade guard tO return
to positi(_n-. ' .........
LUBRICATION
All,of the bearings in this.tool are lubricatedwith,a sufficient amount of high-
grade lubricant for the life of the tool under normal operating conditions.
Therefore, no further lubrication is required.
If the blade does not follow a straight line:
• Teeth are dull. This is caused by hitting a hard object such as a nail, and
dulling the teeth on one side. The blade tends to cut to the side with the
sharpest teeth.
• Base is out of line or bent.
• Blade is bent.
• Edge guide or straight edge is not being used.
If the blade binds or smokes from friction:
• Blade is dull.
• Blade is on backwards.
• Blade is bent.
• Workpiece is not properly supported.
• Incorrect blade is being used.
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