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INSTALLING PRECISION HANDLE
The precision handle isdesigned for use when precision
controlover the toolmovement isdesired. The
comfodabie handlecan beused with either thedght or left
hand.
1. Slideprecision handle mounting bracket (1)onto the
bottomof motorhousing (2) unffithe slot under the
handle (3) linesup with the shaft tocking button (4)in
themotor housing (sonFig. 10).
NOTES:
a) The mounting bracket must be pushed onto the
motorhousing asfar as itwill go.
b)The shaft locking button (5)can nowbe activated
byyour thumb whileholding on to the precision
handle
2. Lock the predsion handle to themotor housing by
snapping the quick lockinglever (6)firmly against the
motorhousing.

Fig. 10

ADJUSTING FREEHAND SOLE PLATE
1. Adjust precision handle sole platedepth by loosening
the depthgauge lockingknob (7)and rotatingthe
adjustingknob (8) to movethe sole plate (9) inor out
as required (see Fig.11).
NOTE: Set the depth gauge so the cutting bit
protrudesbeyond the sole plate _/a"more than the
thickness ofthe materialbeing cuL For example if
you are cutting 3/4"pine, the bitshould pm_Jde fiB"
beyondthe sole plate.
2. Securely tighten depth gauge knob.
3. Before starting to cut you should recheck bitdepth,
make sure sole plate isat right anglesto the bit and
securely tightened. Re-check the coliet to make sure
the bit is oncumly fastened.

Fig. 11

I,_. DANGER I
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 ports.
Use of any other part may create a hazard or cause
product damage,
EXTERNAL CLEANING
IA W NINGJ
DO NOTuse 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, atc.
Do not at any time allow brake fluids, gasoline,
petroleum-based products, penetrating oils, etc. to
come in contact with plastic parts. They contain
chemicals that cen damage, weaken or destroy plastic
INTERNAL CLEANING
It has bonn found that electdc tools are subjected to
accelerated wear and possible premature failure when
they are used on fiberglass boats and sportscars,
wallboard, spackling compounds or plaster. The chips and
gdndingsfrom these materials are highly abrasive to
electrictool parts such as beadngs, brushes, commutaton_,
etc. Dudng any use on these materials itis extremely
important that the tool is cleaned frequently by blowing out
with a compressed air jet.
I_, 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

I_h, WARNINGJ

To avoid shock or fire hazard, replace the cord
immediately if it is worn or damaged in any way.
LUBRICATION
A_Iofthe bearings in this cuffing tool are lubdcated with a
sufficientamount ofhigh grade lubricant for the life of the
unitunder normal conditions. Therefore, no further
lubricationis required.
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