Lubrication; External Cleaning; Internal Cleaning; Power Cord Maintenance - Craftsman 183.172540 Owner's Manual

For your own safety, turn the switch OFF and remove
the plug from the power source before maintaining
your Cutting Tool.
When servicing, use only identical parts. Use of any
other part may create a hazard or cause product
damage.
EXTERNAL CLEANING
__. WARNING J
DO NOT use solvents when cleaning plastic parts.
Most plastics are susceptible to damage from
various types of commercial solvents and may be
damaged by their use. Use clean cloth to remove dirt,
dust, oil, grease, etc.
Do not at any time allow brake fluids, gasoline,
petroleum-based products, penetrating oils, etc. to
come in contact with plastic parts. They contain
chemicals that can damage, weaken or destroy
plastic.
INTERNAL CLEANING
It has been found that electric tools are subjected to
accelerated wear and possible premature failure when
they are used on fibraglass boats and sports cars,
wallboard, spackling compounds or plaster. The chips
and grindings fi'om these materials are highly abrasive to
electric tool parts such as bearings, brushes,
commutators, etc. During any use on these materials it is
extremely important that the tool is cleaned frequentJy by
blowing out wit_ a compressed air jet.
_[____DANGER J
It is critical'that you wear safety goggles or safety
glasses with side shields and a dust mask while
blowing dust out of the Cutting Tool with a
compressed air jet. Failure to take these safety
precautions could result in permanent eye or lung
damage.
POWER CORD MAINTENANCE
I,i_ WARNINGI
To avoid shock or fire hazard, replace the cord
immediately if it is worn or damaged In any way.
LUBRICATION
AJI of the beadngs in this Cutting Tool are lubricated with
a sufficient amount of high-grade lubricant for the life of
the unit under normal conditions. Therefore, no further
lubrication is required.
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