Craftsman 315.21212 Saw User Manual


 
_k WARNING: When servicing,useonlyidentical
Craftsmanreplacement ports. Useof anyother
part may create a hazard or cause product
damage.
GENERAL
Avoid usingsolventswhen cleaningplasticparts.
Most plasticsare susceptibleto damage fromvarious
typesof commercialsolvents and may be damaged
by their use. Use clean clothsto remove dirt,carbon
dust,etc.
_i_ WARNING: Do not at any time letbrake fluids,
gasoline, petroleum-basedproducts, penetrating
oils, etc. come incontact withplasticports. They
contain chemicalsthat candamage, weaken or
destroyplastic.
It hasbeen found that electrictoolsare subjectto
acceleratedwear end possiblepremature failure when
they are used on fiberglassbeats, sportscars,
wallboard,spacklingcompounds, or plaster.The
chipsand grindingsfrom these matedals are highly
abrasiveto electrictoolparts suchas bearings,
brushes,commutators, etc. Consequently,it isnot
recommendedthat this tool be usedfor extended
workon anyfiberglassmaterial, wallboard,spackling
compounds, or p_estar.Dudngany use onthese
materialsit isextremely importantthat the toolis
cleanedfrequently by blowingwith anair jet.
LUBRICATION
Allofthe beadngs in this toolare lubricatedwith a
sufficientamountof highgrade lubricantfor the lifeof
the unitundernormal operatingconditions. Therefore,
no furtherlubricationisrequired.
EXTENSION CORDS
The useofany extensioncordwillcause some lossof
power.To keep the losstoa minimumand toprevent
tooloverheating,use an extensioncordthatis heavy
enoughto carrythe currentthe toolwilldraw.
A wiregage size (A.W.G.) of at least 14 isrecom-
mendedfor an extensioncord 25 feet or lessin
length.When workingoutdoors,usean extension
cordthat is suitableforoutdooruse. The cord's jacket
willbe marked WA.
_ CAUTION: Keep extensioncordsaway fromthe
cuttingarea end positionthecord so that itwill
notget caughton lumber,tools,etc., dudng
cuffingoperation.
A WARNING: Check extensioncords beforeeach
use. Ifdamaged, replaceimmediately. Never use
toolwitha damaged cord sincetouching the
damaged area couldcause electricalshock
resultinginserious injury.
_1 WARNING: Alwayswear safety gogglesor
safety glasses withside shieldsduringpower
tooloperationor when blowingdust. Ifoperation
isdusty,alsowear a dust mask.
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