Maintenance And Lubrication - Craftsman 113.23111 Owner's Manual

maintenance and lubrication
MAINTENANCE
WARNING: FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, TURN SWITCH
"OFF" AND REMOVE PLUG FROM POWER SOURCE
OUTLET BEFORE MAINTAINING OR LUBRICATING
YOUR SAW.
When you receive your new Craftsman radial saw, it
requires no lubrication. The radial saw has been partially
aligned and all bearings are lubricated and sealed for life. In
time, however, in order to keep your saw in perfect
working order and accurate, it will be necessary to lubricate
and realign. In fact, your radial saw needs more of a
cleaning than a lubrication.
Make sure the teeth of the ANTI-KICKBACK pawls are
always sharp. To sharpen;
1. Remove Blade Guard
2. Remove pawls from anti-kickback and spreader
assembly.
3. Group pawls and position in vise as shown. Sharpen,
using a small flat file (smooth cut).
LUBRICATION
Your saw is precision built and should be kept clean and
properly lubricated. Before describing the various points
which may periodically require lubrication, IT IS MORE
IMPORTANT TO FIRST MENTION THE VARIOUS
POINTS WHICH SHOULD NOT BE LUBRICATED.
NO LUBRICATION REQUIRED
Do not lubricate carriage ball bearings or motor bearings as
these are sealed ball bearings and require no added
lubrication.
Do not lubricate between radial arm cap and radial arm.
PERIODICALLY LUBRICATE THESE POINTS
Use SAE No. 10W-30 automotive engine oil and refer to
Parts List for locations. Apply a few drops of oil along the
swivel latch pin only if the pin has a tendency to stick.
Remove the left-hand carriage cover and use oil sparingly to
prevent it from getting on the ball bearings or races.
A light film of oil should be wiped on the face of the
column tube and keyway to lubricate the fit between the
column tube, the key and column support.
Apply a few drops of oil to the bearing surfaces of the
elevation crank shaft assembly. An oil hole is provided in
the elevation shaft bearing bracket to facilitate the
lubrication of the bearing support.
The thread on the elevation shaft assembly can be
lubricated through the oil hole in the center of the radial
arm cap.
CAUTION: Excessive oil at any location will attract
airborne dust particles and sawdust.
OIL HOLE
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