GENERAL MAINTENANCE
AWARNING: When servicing, use only identical
Craftsman replacement pads. Use of any other
part may create ahazard or cause product
damage.
AWARNING: To prevent accidental starting that
could cause possibleserious personal injury, turn
off the sawwith the switch on the arm, remove
the switch key, and unplugthe saw before
workingon the radial saw.
• Remove sawdust from the work area, including
insidethe blade cover,frequently.
•Remove sawdust from and clean the blade guards
frequently.
•Clean plastic partswith a softdamp cloth. Do not
use any strong solvents.
,_, WARNING: Do not at any time let brake fluids,
gasoline, petroleum-based products, penetrating
oils, etc. contact plastic pads. They contain
Chemicalsthat can damage, weaken or destroy
plastic.
• Check teeth of anti-kickback pawls; sharpen with
file if needed.
•Regularly check all nuts,bolts, screws, and cables
for tightness and condition.
MOTOR/ELECTRICAL
• Frequently vacuum or blow out any sawdust from
the work areas.
_1= WARNING: If the power cords are worn, cut, or
damaged inany way, have them replaced
immediately by a qualified service technician at a
Sears store or repair center. Failure to doso
could result in sedous personal injury.
,_ WARNING: To avoid fire or electrocution,
reassemble electdc parts only with identical
Craftsman replacement parts. Reassemble
exactly as odginaily assembled.
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