MAiNTAiNING YOUR TABLE SAW
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
[A WARNING
Before maintaining or lubricating the saw, turn switch off, remove the switch key, and unplug the
SaW.
1.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.Immediately replace a worn, cut, or damaged power cord.
WARNING
All electrical or mechanical repairs should be attempted only by a trained repair technician. Contact the nearest Sears Service Center for service. Use only identical replacement parts. Any other parts may create a hazard.
5.Use liquid dish washing detergent and water to clean all plastic parts.
NOTE: Certain cleaning chemicals can damage plastic parts.
6.Avoid use of the following cleaning chemicals or solvents: ammonia and household detergents containing ammonia.
BLADE RAiSiNG AND TiLTiNG MECHANISM (FIG. FF) After each five full hours of operation, the blade raising mechanism and tilting mechanism should be checked for looseness, binding, or other abnormalities. With the saw disconnected from the power source, turn the saw upside down and alternately pull upward and downward on the motor unit. Observe any movement of the motor mounting mechanism. Adjusted looseness or play in the blade raising screw (1) (Fig. FF). As follows:
1.Using a 14 mm wrench, loosen the
2.Adjust nut (3) until it is
3.Tighten nut (2) with a second 14 mm wrench, while holding nut (3) with the first wrench in place. Maximum allowable play of screw rod (1) is 0.16 in. (4 ram).
Fig. FF
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You can place a small amount of dry lubricant on bevel angle adjustment rod also. This rod (1) must be kept clean and free of sawdust, gum, pitch, and other contaminants for smooth operation.
tf excessive looseness is observed in any parts of the blade raising mechanism or tilting mechanism, take the complete unit to a Sears Service Center.
LUBRICATION
All motor bearings are permanently lubricated at the factory and require no additional lubrication.
On all mechanical parts of your table saw where a pivot or threaded rod are present, lubricate using graphite or silicone. These dry lubricants will not hold sawdust as would oil or grease.
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