Craftsman 320.21195 Operator's Manual page 38

REPLACEMENT OF
CARBON BRUSHES cent.
3 Using a siotled screwdriver, remove the black
piastlc cap on each side of the motor housing
{Fig 23), and carefully withdraw the
spring-loaded brush assemblies Keep brushes
clean and sliding freely in their guide channels
Fig. 24 Ears
Catb0n B___ __
-'*_J Brush
P_BI_; C ap Opening
NOTE:To reinstall the same brushes, make sure the brushes go back In the
same way they came out, This will avoid a break-in period.
4 insert new brush assemblies into guide channels, with the carbon part going In
first, being cedatn to fit the two metal "ears" into their slots in the channel (Fig. 24)
5. Remember to replace both end caps after Inspectlng or servicing brushes. Tighten
the caps snugly, but do not over-tlghtem The saw should be allowed to "RUN iN"
(run at no-load without a blade) for 5 minutes before usa, to seat the new brushes
properly
z_WARNING:
WHILE "RUNNING IN*', DO NeTTlE,TAPE, OR OTHERWISE ]
LOCKTHETRIGGER SWITCH"ON"! HOLDTHETRIGGER SWITCH "ON"BY
J
HAND ONLYI
LOWER BLADE GUARD
_WARNING:
DO NOT use the saw without the lower blade guard.The
lower blade guard is attached to the saw for your protection. Should the
lower blade guard become damaged, do not use the saw until thedamaged
guard has been replacedo Check the lower blade guard regularly, making
certain that it Is In proper working order°
z%, C AUTION:
When cleaning the lower blade guard, unplug the saw from
the power source receptacle to avoid unexpected startUpo
NOTE; Do not use solvents on the guard, as they may cause any plastic
parts to become "c;oudy" or brittle.
SAWDUST
Periodically, sawdust wffl accumulate under the worktable and base This could cause
difficulty in the movement of the worktable when setting up a miter cut Frequently
blow out or vacuum up the sawdust
z&WARNING:
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with slde
shletds during power tooi operations, or when blowing dust. If operation ts
dusty, also wear s dust mask,
LUBRICATION
AII Ihe motor bearings in th_stool are lubricated wttha sufficient amount of high-grade
lubricant for the life of the unit, under normal operating conditions; therefore, no
further lubrication is required
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