Changing The Batteries - Craftsman 315.212240 Operator's Manual

CHANGING THE BATTERIES
See Figure 38.
• Unplug your saw.
,_ WARNING: Failure to unplug your saw could
result in accidental starting causing possible
serious personal injury.
Remove the laser guide from the saw. Lay laser
guide on a flat surface with the two phillips screws
facing upward. Remove the screws and separate the
laser guide cover from the laser guide support.
Remove the three button cell batteries using a non-
conductive device such as a toothpick.
Note: Replace the batteries with silver oxide batteries
that have a rating of 1.5 volt and 180 mah
(milliampere hour) minimum (Number 357 silver oxide
only).
When replacing the batteries, the laser guide should
be thoroughly cleaned. Use a soft paintbrush or
similar device, to remove all sawdust and debris.
Do not attempt to activate the laser.
The laser is activated by means of a centrifugal switch
only while the saw motor is running and the laser
guide is mounted on the saw.
After cleaning laser guide and replacing batteries,
secure laser guide cover to laser guide support using
the two phillips head screws. For proper assembly, be
sure to align the key on the laser guide cover with the
key slot in the laser guide support. Tighten screws
securely.
Note: Aperture in laser guide cover must be aligned
with aperture in laser guide support.
CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or
performance of procedures other than those
specified herein may result in hazardous
radiation exposure.
LASERGUIDE
SUPPORT
LASERGUIDE
SUPPORT
(UPSIDE
| ".
LASERGUIDE
COVER
APERTURE
PLASTIC
BAI"rERY
INSULATOR
BAI"rERIES
NEGATIVE_)
KEY
SLOT
APERTURE
LASERGUIDE
A
DANGER: Laser radiation when open and
interlock defeated. AVOID DIRECT EYE
EXPOSURE.
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Fig. 38