Maintenance; Interior Cutting; Upper Arm Bearings; Cutting Operations - Craftsman 137.216200 Operator's Manual

INTERIOR CUTTING (FIG. V) ....
1. Lay out the design on the workpiece (I). Drilla I/4"
hole in the workpiece.
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2. Release the tension knob (2), and remove the blade (3).
Refer to BLADE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION.
3. Place the workpiece on the saw table with the
workpiece hole over the access hole(4) in the table.
4. Install the blade (3) throughthe hole in the workpiece
and access hole (4) and lower the quickrelease
tension lever (2).
5. Followthe process, items 3-g, under FREEHAND
CUTTING OPERATIONS.
6. When finished making the interiorscrollcuts turn the
scroll saw OFF, remove the blade from the blade holder,
and remove the workpiece from the table.
Fig. V
For yourown safety,turn the switchOFF and removethe
plug from the power source before maintainingor
lubricating your saw.
GENERAL
An occasionalcoat of paste wax on the work table will
allowthe wood beingcut to glide smoothlyacrossthe
work surface.
MOTOR
1. If the powercord isworn, cut, or damaged in anyway,
have it replaced immediately.
2. Do not attemptto oil the motor bearings or servicethe
motor internal parts.
UPPER ARM BEARINGS (FIG. W)
Lubricate the upper arm bearings after every 50 hoursof
use.
1. Carefully lay the saw on its side.
2. Loosenthe bushing with an 8mm hex key.
3. Squirt a generous amount of SAE 20 (lightweight)oil (11
around the shaft end and bearing (2).
4. Let the oil penetrate the bearing assembly overnight.
5. Replace and tighten. Turn the scroll saw over and
repeat on the other side.
Fig. W
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