,_ WARNING: When servicing, use only identical
Craftsman replacement parts. Use of any other
part may create a hazard or cause product
damage.
Avoid using solvents.when cleaning plastic pads.
Most plastics are susceptible todamage from various
types of commercial solvents and may be damaged
bytheir use. Use clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil,
grease, etc,
_WARNING: Do not at anytime let brake fluids,
gasoline, petroleum-based products, penetrating
oils, etc. come in contact with plastic parts. They
contain chemicals thatcan damage, weaken or
destroy plastic.
Do not abuse power tools. Abusive practicescan
damage tool as well as workpiece.
Only the parts shown on parts list, page twenty one,
are intended to be repaired or replaced bythe
customer. All otherparts should be replaced by a
qualified service technician at anauthorized service
facility.
WARNING: Do not attempt to modifythis toolor
create accessodes not recommended for use
withthis tool.Any such alteration or modification
ismisuse and could resultin a hazardous
conditionleading to possible serious personal
injury.
BA'R'ERIES
Your saw's battery pack is equipped with 12 nickel-
cadmium rechargeable battedes. Length ofservice
from each charging will depend on the type of work
you are doing.
The battedes in this tool have beendesigned to
provide maximum trouble free life. However, like all
batteries, they will eventually wear out. Do not
disassemble battery pack and attempt to replace the
battedes. Handling of these bettedes, especiallywhen
wearing dngs and jewelry, could result ina sedous
bum.
To preserve natural resources, please
recycle or dispose of expired battery
pack propedy.
This product contains nickel-cadmium
battery. Must be disposed of properly.
Local, state, or federal laws may
prohibit disposal of nickel-cadmium
batteries in ordinary trash. Consult
your local waste authorityfor
information regarding available
recyclingend/or disposal options.
To obtain the longestpossible battery life, we suggest
the following:
•Store and charge your battedes ina cool area.
Temperatures above normal room temperature
willshorten battery life.
•Never store batteries in a discharged condition.
Recharge them immediately after they are
discharged.
•Allbattedes gradually lose their charge. The
higherthe temperature the quicker they lose their
charge. Ifyou store yourtoot for longpedods of
timewithout using it, recharge the battedes every
month or two. This prectlce will prolong battery.
I
BATTERY PACK REMOVAL AND
PREPARATION FOR I_ECYCLING
_i, WARNING: Upon,removal, cover the battery
pack's terminals with heavy duty adhesive tape.
Do r_t attempt to destroyor disassemble battery
pack or remove any of its components. Nickel-
cadmium batteries must be recycled or disposed
of properly. Also, nevertouch bothterminals with
metal objects and/or body parts as short circuit
may result. Keep away from children. Failure to
comply with these wamings could result in fire
and/or sedous injury.
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