Craftsman 21221 Operation Manual - Page 212
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MAINTENANCE DANGER I To avoid injury, never put lubricants on the blade while it is spinning. _IL WARNING I To avoid fire or toxic reaction, never use gasoline, naphtha acetone, lacquer thinner or similar highly volatile solvents to clean the miter saw. _IL WARNING I To avoid injury from unexpected starting or electrical shock, unplug the power cord before working on the saw. the carbon part fits into. Tighten the cap snugly, but do not overtighten. NOTE: To reinstall the same brushes, first make sure the brushes go back in the way they came out. This will avoid a break-in period that reduces motor performance and increases wear. Fig. WW 2 _IL WARNING I For your safety, this saw is doubleinsulated. To avoid electrical shock, fire or injury, use only parts identical to those identified in the parts list. Reassemble exactly as the original assembly to avoid electrical shock. LOWER BLADE GUARD Do not use the saw without the lower blade guard. The lower blade guard is attached to the saw for your protection. Should the lower guard become damaged, do not use the saw until the REPLACING CARBON BRUSHES (FIG. WW) Replace both carbon brushes when either has less than 1/4 in. length of carbon remaining, or if the spring or damaged guard has been replaced. Develop a regular check to make sure the lower guard is working properly. Clean the lower guard of any dust or buildup with a damp cloth. wire is damaged or burned. To inspect or replace brushes, first unplug the saw. Then remove the black plastic cap (1) on the side of the motor (2). Remove the cap cautiously, because it is springloaded. Then pull out the brush and replace. Replace for the other side. To reassemble reverse the IXlWARNIING • When cleaning the lower guard, unplug the saw from the power source receptacle to avoid unexpected startup. • Do not use solvents on the guard. They could make the plastic procedure. The ears on the metal end "cloudy" and brittle. of the assembly go in the same hole 44