Craftsman 183.172530 - Manual (Page 13)

ASSEMBLY & OPERATION
PRECISION HANDLE
INSTALLING PRECISION HANDLE
The precision handle is designed for use when precision
control over the toot movement is desired. The
comfortable handle can be used wth either the right or left
hand.
1, Slide precision handle mounting bracket (1) onto the
bottom of motor housing (2) until the slot under the
handle (3) lines up with the shaft locking button (4) in
the motor housing (see Rg. 10).
NOTES:
a) The mounting bracket must be pushed onto the
motor housing as far as it will go.
b) The shaft locking button (5) can now be activated
by your thumb while holding on to the precision
handle
2, Lock the precision handle to the motor housing by
snapping the quick locking lever (6) firmly against the
motor housing.
M'AINTENA'NCE
Fig. 10
ADJUSTING FREEHAND SOLE PLATE
1. Adjust precision handle sole plate depth by loosening
the depth gauge locking knob (7) and rotating the
adjusting knob (8) to move the sole plate (9) in or out
as required (see Rg. 11).
NOTE: Set Ihe d^th gauge so the cutting bit
protrudes beyond the sole plate Vt" more than the
thickness of the material being cuL For example, if
you are cutting ^U“ pine, the bit should protrude '/#"
beyond the sole plate.
2. Securely tighten depth gauge knob.
3. Before starting to cut you should re-check bit depth,
make sure sole plate Is at right angles to the bit and
securely tightened. Re-check the collet to make sure
the bit is securely fastened.
Fig. 11
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DANGER
For your own safety, turn the switch OFF and remove
the plug from the power source before maintaining
your cutting tool.
When servicing, use only identical Craftsman parts.
Use of any other part may create a hazard or cause
product damage,
EXTERNAL CLEANING
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WARNING
DO NOT use solvents when cleaning plastic parts.
Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various
types of commercial solvents and may be damaged by
their use. Use clean cloth to remove dirt, dust, oil,
grease, etc.
Do not at anytime allow brake fluids, gasoline,
petroleum-based products, penetrating oils, etc. to
come in contact with plastic parts. They contain
chemicals that can damage, weaken or destroy plastic
INTERNAL CLEANING
It has been found that electric tools are subjected to
accelerated wear and possible premature failure when
they are used on fiberglass boats and sports cars,
wallboard, speckling compounds or plaster. The chips and
grindings from these materials are highly abrasive to
electric tool parts such as bearings, brushes, commutatons,
etc. During any use on these materials it is extremely
important that the tool is cleaned frequently by blowing out
with a compressed air jet.
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DANGER
It is critical that you wear safety goggles or safety
glasses with side shields and a dust mask while
blowing dust out of the cutting tool with a
compressed air jet. Failure to take these safety
precautions could result in permanent eye or lung
damage.
POWER CORD MAINTENANCE
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WARNING
To avoid shock or fire hazard, replace the cord
immediately If it is worn or damaged in anyway.
LUBRICATION
Ail of the bearings in this cutting tool are lubricated with a
sufficient amount of high grade lubricant for the life of the
unit under normal conditions. Therefore, no further
lubrication is required.
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