Maintenance - Craftsman 137.415020 Operator's Manual

MAINTAINING YOUR TABLE SAW
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
WARNING
!
For your own safety, turn the switch
OFF and remove the switch key.
Remove the plug from the power
source outlet before maintaining or
lubricating your saw.
. Clean out all sawdust that has
accumulated inside the saw cabinet
and the motor.
2. Polish the saw table with an
automotive wax to keep it clean
and to make it easier to slide the
workpiece.
3. Clean cutting blades with pitch and
gum remover.
4. A worn, cut, or damaged power cord
should be replaced immediately.
WARNING
!
All electrical or mechanical repairs
should be attempted only by a
trained repair technician. Contact
customer service for assistance.
Use only identical replacement
parts. Any other parts may create a
hazard.
5. Use liquid dishwashing detergent
and water to clean all plastic parts.
NOTE: Certain cleaning chemicals
can damage plastic parts.
6. Avoid use of cleaning chemicals or
solvents, ammonia and household
detergents containing ammonia.

MAINTENANCE

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BLADE RAISING AND TILTING
MECHANISM (FIG. ee)
After every five hours of operation,
the blade raising mechanism and
tilting mechanism should be checked
for looseness, binding, or any other
abnormalities.
. With the saw disconnected from the
power source, turn the saw upside
down and pull up and push down on
the motor unit.
2. Observe any movement of the motor
mounting mechanism. Loosen or
play in the blade raising screw rod ()
should be limited to /8 in. or less.
3. Place a small amount of dry lubricant
on the bevel gear (2). The worm
gear must be kept clean and free
of sawdust, gum, pitch, and other
contaminants for smooth operations.
Fig. ee
NOTE: If excessive looseness
is observed in any part of the
blade raising mechanism or tilting
mechanism, take the complete unit to a
Service Center.

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