Routine Maintenance - Craftsman 172.67098 Operator's Manual

MAKING POCKET CUTS ( Fig. 19)
/_ WARNING:
ALWAYS adjust bevel setting to zero before making a pocket cut. i
Attempting a pocket cut at any other setting can result in a loss of control of the saw,
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which can result in serious injury.
1. Adjust the bevel setting to zero, set the blade to the correct blade depth setting,
then use the lower blade guard lever to swing the guard up.
I "/_ WARNING: ALWAYS raise the I°wer blade guard with the lever t° av°idserious injury. 1
2. While holding the lower blade
guard up by the lever, firmly rest the Fig. 19
front of the saw base flat against the
workpiece with the rear handle
raised so the blade does not touch
the workpiece (see Fig 19).
3. Squeeze the trigger switch to start Lever
the saw. ALWAYS let the blade
reach full speed, then slowly lower
the blade onto the workpiece until
the base is flat against the
workpiece. AS the blade enters
the material, you MUST release
the lower blade guard lever.
4. After you complete the cut, release
the trigger switch and allow the blade to come to a complete stop. After the blade has stopped,
remove it from the workpiece, if the corners of your pocket cut are not completely cut through,
use a hand finishing saw to finish the corners•
/!k WARNING:
NEVER tie the lower blade guard in the raised position. Leaving
the blade exposed could result in serious injury.
/_ WARNING:
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields
during power tool operations, or when blowing dust. if operation is dusty, also
wear a dust mask.
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BUILT-IN SAWDUST EJECTION CHUTE (Fig. 20 and 20a)
• Remove the battery pack from saw.
/_ WARNING:
Failure to remove battery pack from saw could result in
accidental starting causing possible serious personal injury.
Fig. 20
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Fig. 20a
1. Remove the battery pack from saw.
2. When work has been completed, clean the tool to allow smooth functioning of the tool
over time.
3. Use clean damp cloths to wipe the tool.
4. Keep the motor air openings free from oil, grease and sawdust or woodchips, and store
tool in a dry place.
5. Be certain that all moving parts are well lubricated, particularly after lengthy exposure to
damp and/or dirty conditions.
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z_ WARNING: To ensure safety and reliability, all repairs should be performed
I by a qua f ed serv ce techn c an at Sears Serv ce Center.
/!k WARNING:
Always remove battery pack from your saw when you are
assembling parts, making adjustments, assembling or removing blades, cleaning,
or when not in use. Removing battery pack will prevent accidental starting that
could cause serious personal injury.
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
Z_ WARNING:
DO NOT at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum=based I
products, penetrating oils, etc. come in contact with plastic parts. Chemicals can
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damage, weaken or destroy plastic, which may result in serious personal injury.
Your saw has a built-in sawdust ejection chute with a cover cap. The sawdust will be ejected down
from the blade guards with the cover cap attached to the chute.
If you remove the cover cap (turn to loosen and tighten) the sawdust will be ejected out of the
chute towards the rear of the saw.
Remove the cap to attach a 11/4-in.vac hose and a wet/dry vac (both sold separately).