Craftsman 28195 Product Manual - Page 31

11. Place the new saw blade inside the lower blade guard, onto the spindle shaft, and against the inner bushing. NOTE: The teeth of the blade should point upward at the front of the saw. The printed side will face outward when using the blade included with the saw. 12. Replace the "D" washer. 13. Firmly hold down the spindle lock button as you replace the spindle screw and hand tighten it in a counterclockwise direction. Then use the blade wrench to securely tighten the spindle clamping screw. LUBRiCATiON All of the bearings in this tool are lubricated with a sufficient amount of highgrade lubricant for the life of the tool under normal operating conditions. Therefore, no further lubrication is required. If the blade does not follow a straight line: Teeth are dull. This is caused by hitting a hard object such as a nail, and dulling the teeth on one side. The blade tends to cut to the side with the sharpest teeth. Base is out of line or bent. ,, Blade is bent. Edge guide or straight edge is not being used. if the blade binds or smokes from friction: * Blade is dull. * Blade is on backwards. * Blade is bent. * Workpiece is not properly supported. * Incorrect blade is being used. _, WARNING: The use of attachments or accessories that are not recommended for this tool might be dangerous and could result in serious injury. Sears and other Craftsman outlets offer a large selection of 7-1/4-inch Craftsman steel carbide-tipped blades designed for specific cutting applications. Contractor bulk packs are also available. Sears and other Craftsman outlets also offer sawhorses, combination framing squares, straight edges, edge guides, and a large assortment to help you with all your sawing needs. and of clamps Visit your local Sears store or other Craftsman outlets or shop sears.com/craftsman. 28195 Manual_Revised_07-0623 Page 31