Craftsman 172.67098 Maintenance, Making Pocket Cuts Fig, BUILT-IN Sawdust Ejection Chute and 20a

OPERATION cont.

MAKING POCKET CUTS ( Fig. 19)

! WARNING: ALWAYS adjust bevel setting to zero before making a pocket cut. Attempting a pocket cut at any other setting can result in a loss of control of the saw, which can result in serious injury.

1. Adjust the bevel setting to zero, set the blade to the correct blade depth setting, then use the lower blade guard lever to swing the guard up.

! WARNING: ALWAYS raise the lower blade guard with the lever to avoid serious injury.

2. While holding the lower blade	Fig. 19
guard up by the lever, firmly rest the
front of the saw base flat against the
workpiece with the rear handle
raised so the blade does not touch
the workpiece (see Fig 19).
3. Squeeze the trigger switch to start	Lever
the saw. ALWAYS let the blade
reach full speed, then slowly lower
the blade onto the workpiece until
the base is flat against the
workpiece. AS the blade enters
the material, you MUST release
the lower blade guard lever.

4.After you complete the cut, release

the trigger switch and allow the blade to come to a complete stop. After the blade has stopped, remove it from the workpiece. If the corners of your pocket cut are not completely cut through, use a hand finishing saw to finish the corners.

!WARNING: NEVER tie the lower blade guard in the raised position. Leaving the blade exposed could result in serious injury.

!WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields during power tool operations, or when blowing dust. If operation is dusty, also wear a dust mask.

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OPERATION cont.

BUILT-IN SAWDUST EJECTION CHUTE (Fig. 20 and 20a)

1.Remove the battery pack from saw.

!WARNING: Failure to remove battery pack from saw could result in accidental starting causing possible serious personal injury.

Fig. 20 Fig. 20a

Your saw has a built-in sawdust ejection chute with a cover cap. The sawdust will be ejected down from the blade guards with the cover cap attached to the chute.

If you remove the cover cap (turn to loosen and tighten) the sawdust will be ejected out of the chute towards the rear of the saw.

Remove the cap to attach a 11/4-in. vac hose and a wet/dry vac (both sold separately).

MAINTENANCE

!WARNING: To ensure safety and reliability, all repairs should be performed by a qualified service technician at Sears Service Center.

!WARNING: Always remove battery pack from your saw when you are assembling parts, making adjustments, assembling or removing blades, cleaning, or when not in use. Removing battery pack will prevent accidental starting that could cause serious personal injury.

ROUTINE MAINTENANCE

!WARNING: DO NOT at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based products, penetrating oils, etc. come in contact with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken or destroy plastic, which may result in serious personal injury.

1.Remove the battery pack from saw.

2.When work has been completed, clean the tool to allow smooth functioning of the tool over time.

3.Use clean damp cloths to wipe the tool.

4.Keep the motor air openings free from oil, grease and sawdust or woodchips, and store tool in a dry place.

5.Be certain that all moving parts are well lubricated, particularly after lengthy exposure to damp and/or dirty conditions.

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67098 Final

2-18-08