Craftsman 315.273731 - Manual (Page 52)

MAINTENANCE
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
^ WARNING: When servicing, use only identical
Craftsman replacement parts. Use of any other
part may create a hazard or cause product
damage.
WARNING: To prevent accidental starting that
could cause possible serious personal injury, turn
off the saw with the switch on the arm, remove
the switch key, and unplug the saw before
working on the radial saw.
■ Remove sawdust from the work area, including
inside the blade cover, frequently.
■ Remove sawdust from and clean the blade guards
frequently.
■ Clean plastic parts with a soft damp cloth. Do not
use any strong solvents.
WARNING: Do not at any time let brake fluids,
gasoline, petroleum-based products, penetrating
oils, etc. contact plastic parts. They contain
chemicals that can damage, weaken or destroy
plastic.
■ Check teeth of anti-kickback pawls; sharpen with
file if needed.
■ Regularly check all nuts, bolts, screws, and cables
for tightness and condition.
MOTOR/ELECTRICAL
■ Frequently vacuum or blow out any sawdust from
the work areas.
WARNING: If the power cords are worn, cut, or
damaged in any way, have them replaced
immediately by a qualified service technician at a
Sears store or repair center. Failure to do so
could result in serious personal injury.
WARNING: To avoid fire or electrocution,
reassemble electric parts only with identical
Craftsman replacement parts. Reassemble
exactly as originally assembled.
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