Craftsman 351.268500 Saw User Manual


 
Refer to Figure 3.
WARNING: Make certain that the saw isdisconnected
from the power source beforeattempting to service or
remove any component.
For proper maintenance:
Keep saw clean. Sweep off spotswhere dust has
collected.
Clean the lead screw (Key No. 41), lead nut (Key No.
39) and pivot (Key No. 40) if vise action becomes
difficult.
Replace clogged and chippedabrasive wheels. A
clean saw with a clean abrasive wheel will yield the
best cut.
WARNING: Any attempt to repair the motor may
create a hazard unless repair is done by qualified
service technician.
If motor becomes hot or sparks are seen through the
vent slots, unscrew brush cap and check brushes
(Key Nos. 4 and 5) for wear and dirt. Clean or
replace when worn to '/," long. Reinstall by aligning
brush with slot. Secure with cap.
REPLACING ABRASIVE WHEEL
Refer to Figures 2 and 3.
Prop movable wheel guard using a punch or other
small tool.
Insert open end wrench over flats of shaft(Fig. 3,
Key No. 26) and hold shaft steady.
Insert two-prong wrench into holes in wheel nut (Fig.
3, Key No. 56) and remove the wheel nut by turning
counterclockwise.
Cutoff saw comes with 22ram bore abrasive wheel
installed. If replacement abrasive wheel has 20mm
bore, replace 22mm wheel washer with 20mm wheel
washer (Fig. 3, Key No. 15). Make sure wheel wash-
er engages with flats on shaft.
Place abrasive wheel onto shoulder of wheel washer
(Fig. 3, Key No. 55). Securely tighten wheel nut.
Remove open end wrench and release movable
wheel guard.
Open End Movable
Wrench
Figure 2 - Replacing Wheel
Two- Prong
Wrench