Metal Cutting; General Maintenance - Craftsman 320.26314 Operator's Manual

METAL CUTTING
Metals such as sheet steel, pipe, steel rods, aluminum, brass, and copper may be
cut with the saw. Be careful not to twist or bend the saw blade. Do not force.
The use of cutting oil is recommended when cutting soft metals and steel. Cut-
ting oil will keep the blade cool, increase cutting action, and prolong blade life.
Never use gasoline; normal sparking could ignite fumes.
Securely clamp the work piece, and make the cut close to the clamping point to
minimize vibration of the work being cut. When cutting conduit pipe or angle iron,
clamp the work in a vise, if possible, and cut close to the vise. To cut thin sheet
material, "sandwich" the material between hardboard or plywood and clamp the
layers to eliminate vibration and material tearing.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Avoid using solvents when cteaning plastic parts. Most plastics are susceptible
to damage from commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use
clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oi!, grease, etc
WARNING; Do not at any time allow brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based
products, penetrating oils, etc, to come in contact with plastic parts. Chemicals can
damage, weaken or destroy plastic which may result in serious personal injury.
WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, always remove the battery pack
from the tool and unplug the charger when cleaning or performing any maintenance.
BATTERIES
The battery pack is equipped with Lithium-ion rechargeable batteries. The dura-
tion of use from each charge will depend on the type of work performed.
The batteries for this tool have been designed to provide maximum trouble-free life.
Uke all batteries, they will eventually wear out. Do not disassemble the battery pack
or attempt to replace the batteries. Handling of the batteries, espe-
cially when wearing rings and jewelry, could result in a serious burn.
To obtain the longest possible battery life, read and understand the
operators manual.
It is good practice to unplug the charger and remove the Lithium-Ion
battery pack when not in use. For Lithium-Ion battery pack storage
longer than 30 days:
• Store the Lithium-lon battery pack where the temperature is below 80°F
(26°C) and free of moisture.
• Store Lithium-Ion battery packs in a 30%-50% charged condition.
• Every six months of storage, fully charge the Lithium-Ion battery pack.
• Exterior may be cleaned with a cloth or soft non-metallic brush.
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