SERVICE
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WARNING: Preventive maintenance performed by
unaulhorized personnel may result in misplacing of internal
wires and components, which could cause a serious hazard.
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1. Tool service MUST BE performed only by Sear_ or otherqualified repair
personnel.Service or maintenance performed byunqualified personnel
could result in a risk of injury.
2. When servicing a tool, ALWAYS use only identicalreplacement parts.
Fotl_v instructions in the Maintenance Section of this manual. Use of
unauthorized partB or failure to follow Maintenance Instructions may
create a risk of electric shockor injury+
TOOL LUBRICATION
Your.CrAFTSMAN Sabre Saw has b_n properly lubricatedand isready to
gear lubricant whenever brushes are changed.
CARBON BRUSHES
The brushesand commutatorinyourCRAFTSMAN Sabre Saw havebeen +
e_ineered to providemany hours ofdependable service,To maintain the peak
eff|dency ofthe motor, we recommendthatyou examine thebrushes everytwo
tosix months depending on theamount of t0ol usage,Only use replacement
brushes lhat are specially designed for use with your CRAFTSMAN Sabre Saw.
BEARINGS
After about 300 to 400 hours of operation, or at every second brash change,
thebearings should be replaced by Sears or other qualified repair personnel.
Bearings which become no+sy(due to heavy load or veryabrasive material
cutting)should be replaced immediately to avoid overheatingor motor failure.
CLEANING
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WARNING: Toavoid.tridents,ALWAYSdisconnectthetoolfrom
the powersource BEFORE cleaning or perfomting any maintenance,
The toolmay be cleaned veryeffectively with compressed air.
ALWAYSwear safety goggles when cleaning tools with compressed air,
Ventilation openings and switch levers must be keptclean and free of
foreign matter. DO NOT attempt to clean byinserting pointedobjects
throughthe openings.
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CAUTION:Certain cleaningagents and solventscause damage
tothe plastic parts.These includegasoline,carbontetrachtoride,chlorinated
c_eaning_f'¢ents, ammoniaand househdd detergenls that conl_inammonia.
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