Craftsman 286.26829 owner manual General, Lubrication

ATTACHING REPLACEMENT BLADESTOTHE SAW (See Figs. 17 - 20)

Z_ WARNING: This f_virr Cutter saw uses specially designed 61/s-in. blades and no ether types or sizes of blades should ever be used. Other types and sizes of blades will not operate safely in this saw and could result in serious personal injury

See the accessories section of this manual for the proper replacement blades that are needed for this saw.

1.Unplug lhe saw,

WARNING: Failure to unplug the saw could result in accidental starting causing possible serious personal injury.

2, t.ay the saw down with the blade arbor pointing upward,

3. Place blade "A" onto the blade flange with the "PCclearly visible (see Fig, 17).

4, Align the holes on the blade with the pins on the flange and securely fit the blade on the flange (see Fig. t 8).

5, Take tile arbor'adapter "1" and push it down onto the flange with the "1" clearly visible. Make sure that lbe adapter is properly seated over the flat sides of the flange.(see Fig. 18).

6.Place blade "B" onto the adapter with the "B" easily visible, then thread lock nut onto shaft, DO NOT tighten, (see Fig. 19).

7.Turn the blades so that the holes in both blades are lined up.

Fig. 17 Fig. 18

A

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Flange

Fig. 19

Lock NUl

ATTACHING REPLACEMENT BLADESTOTHE SAW cont. (See Figs. 17 - 20)

8. Place the pin (included with the
wrench) into the lined up holes.	Fig. 20

9.Tighten the lock nut clockwise with the wrench and then remove the pin from the blades (see Fig. 20). This will allow the blades to turn freely.

10.Carefully turn blades with your hand to be sure they easily turn in opposite directions.

Pin

Lock Nut I

GENERAL

I,/powerWARNING:source BEFOREToavoidcleaningaccidents,orperformingALWAYSanydisconnectmaintenancethe .tool from the

All parts represent an important part of the double insulation system and sllould be serviced only at a Sears Service Center.

Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most pfastics are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use clean cloths to remove dirt, carbon dust, etc.

products, penetrating oils, etc. to come in contact with plastic parts. They contain /'N WARNING; DO NOT at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based chemicals that can damage, weaken or destroy plastic.

It is a known fact that electric tools are subject to accelerated wear and possible premature failure when they are used to work on fiber glass boats and sports cars, wallboard, speckling compounds or plaster. The chips and grindings from these materials are highly abrasive to electrical tool parts, such as bearings, brushes, commutators, etc. Consequently, it is not recommended that this tool be used for extended work on any fiber glass matedal, wallboard, spackling compound, or plaster. During any use on these materials, it is extremely important that the tool is cleaned frequently by blowing with an air jet.

or face shield when b_owing dust from tool when cleaning it. If operation is dusty, also I Z_ WARNING: ALWAYS wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields

wear a dust mask.

LUBRICATION

All of the bearings in this tool are lubricated with a sufficient amount of high-grade

lubricant for the life of the tool under normal operating conditions. Therefore, no further lubrication is required.

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