Craftsman 137.21239 Operator's Manual page 30

DRESS FOR SAFETY
Any power tool can throw
foreign objects into the eyes.
This can result in permanent
eye damage. Everyday
eyeglasses have only impact
resistant lenses and are not
safety glasses. Glasses or
goggles not in compliance with
ANSI Z87.1 could seriously
injure you when they break.
● Do not wear loose clothing, gloves,
neckties or jewelry (rings, watches).
They can get caught and draw you
into moving parts.
● Wear non-slip footwear.
● Tie back long hair.
● Roll long sleeves above the elbow.
● Noise levels vary widely. To avoid
possible hearing damage, wear ear
plugs when using any miter saw.
● For dusty operations, wear a dust
mask along with safety goggles.
INSPECT YOUR WORKPIECE
Make sure there are no nails or foreign
objects in the part of the workpiece
being cut.
Plan your work to avoid small pieces
that may bind, or that are too small to
clamp and get a solid grasp on. Plan
the way you will grasp the workpiece
from start to fi nish. Avoid awkward
operations and hand positions. A
sudden slip could cause your fi ngers or
hand to move into the blade.
OPERATION
DO NOT OVER-REACH
Keep good footing and balance. Keep
your face and body to one side, out of
the line of a possible kickback. NEVER
stand in the line of the blade.
Never cut freehand:
● Brace your workpiece fi rmly against
● Make sure there is no debris
● Make sure there are no gaps
● Keep the cut off piece free to move
● Only the workpiece should be on the
● Secure work. Use clamps or a vise
USE EXTRA CAUTION WITH LARGE
OR ODD SHAPED WORKPIECES.
● Use extra supports (tables,
● Never use another person as a
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the fence and table stop so it will not
rock or twist during the cut.
between the workpiece and the table
or fence.
between the workpiece, fence and
table that will let the workpiece shift
after it is cut.
sideways after it is cut off. Otherwise,
it could get wedged against the
blade and thrown violently.
saws table.
to help hold the work when it's
practical.
sawhorses, blocks, etc.) for
workpieces large enough to tip.
substitute for a table extension, or as
an additional support for a workpiece
that is longer or wider than the basic
miter saw table, or to help feed,
support, or pull the workpiece.