Safety Instructions For Basic Saw Operations - Craftsman 113.23522 Owner's Manual

SafetyInstructions
For Basic Saw Operations
Before Using The Miter Saw:
WARNING: To avoid mistakes that could cause
serious, permanent injury, do not plug the
miter saw in until the following steps are com-
pleted,,
• Completely Assemble and Align Saw (See
"Assembly" and "AJignment" sections).
• Learn the use and function of the ON-OFF switch,
upper and lower blade guards, step shaft, bevel lock
knob (model 113 235220 & 113.235240 only) and
cover plate stop screw ("See Getting To Know Your
Miter Saw" Section )..
• Review and understand all safety instructions and
operating procedures in this manual.
• Review the maintenance methods for this miter saw.
(See Maintenance Section).
To avoid injury or death from electrical shock:
• Make sure your fingers do not touch the plug's metal
prongs when plugging or unplugging the miter saw
BEFORE EACH USE:
Inspect you saw.
Disconnect The Miter Saw. To avoid iniury from acci-
dental starting, unplug the saw, before changing the
setup, changing the blade or adiusting anything.
Compare the direction of rotation arrow on the guard to
the direction arrow on blade. The blade teeth shouid
always point downward at the front of the saw
Tighten the arbor screw
Tighten the cover plate stop screw
Check Damaged Parts. Check for:
Alignment of moving parts,
. Damaged electric cords,
• Binding of moving parts,
• Broken parts,
• Stable mounting
• Function of arm return spring and fower guard: Push
the arm all the way down, then let it rise up untit it
stops by itself Check the lower guard to see if it
closed fully If it did not, follow the instructions in the
"Trouble Shooting" section
• Other conditions that may affect the way the miter
saw works
Keep Guards in Place, in working order, and in proper
adjustment.
if any part of this miter saw is missing, bent, or broken
in any way, or any electrical parts don't work, turn the
saw off and unplug it. Replace damaged, missing, or
failed parts before using the saw again.
Maintain Tools With Care° Keep the miter saw clean
for best and safest performance Follow instructions for
lubricating. DON'T put lubricants on the blade while it's
spinning
Remove Adjusting Wrench and return it to proper
storage location before turning on tool
To avoid injury from jams, slips or thrown pieces:
° Use Only Recommended Accessories. (See
"Accessory" Section)° Consult this Owner's manual
for recommended accessories Follow the instruc-
tions that come with the accessories. The use of
improper accessories may cause risk of injury to
persons.
• Choose the right 10-inch diameter blade for the
material and the type of cutting you plan to do,
• Make sure the blade is sharp, undamaged and prop-
erly aligned With the saw unplugged, push the
power-head all the way down Hand spin the blade
and check for clearance. Tilt the power-head to 45
degree bevel and repeat the check
, Make sure the blade and arbor collars are clean.
• Make sure the collars' recessed sides are facing the
blade
o Using 1/4" hex end of combination wrench supplied,
make sure the arbor screw is firmly tightened.
• Make sure nil clamps and locks are tight and there is
no excessive play in any parts.
, Keep work area clean. Cluttered areas and bench-
es invite accidents. Floor must not be slippery
To avoid burns or other fire damage, never use the
miter saw near flammable liquids, vapors or gases
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