Plan Your Work; Inspect Your Workpiece - Craftsman 21194 - 7-1/4 in. Sliding Compound Miter Saw Operator's Manual

diameter b lade forthematerial and
thetypeofcutting youplantodo.Do
notusethinkerfblades.
o Makesurethebladeis sharp,
undamaged andproperly aligned.
Withthesawunplugged, push
thecuttingarmallthewaydown.
Manually s pinthebladeandcheck
forclearance. Tiltthepower-head to
a 45° bevel a ndrepeat t hetest.
o Makesurethebladeandarbor
collars areclean.
o Makesureallclamps andlocksare
tightandthereis noexcessive p lay
inanyparts.
KEEP
YOUR WORK AREA CLEAN
Cluttered areas and benches invite
accidents.
,_k WARNING I
To avoid burns or other fire damage,
never use the miter saw near
flammable liquids, vapors, or gases.
o Plan ahead to protect your eyes,
hands, face and ears.
o Know your miter saw. Read and
understand the Operator's Manual
and labels affixed to the tool. Learn
its application and limitations as well
as the specific potential hazards
peculiar to this tool. To avoid injury
from accidental contact with moving
parts, do not do layout, assembly, or
setup work on the miter saw while
any parts are moving.
o Avoid accidental starting, make sure
the trigger switch is disengaged
before plugging the miter saw into a
power outlet.
PLAN YOUR WORK
o Use the right tool. Do not force a tool
or attachment to do a job it was not
designed to do. Use a different tool
for any workpiece that can't be held
in a solidly braced, fixed position.
CAUTION: This machine is not
designed for cutting masonry,
masonry products, ferrous metals
(steel, iron, and iron-based metals.)
Use this miter saw to cut only
wood, wood-like products, or non-
ferrous metals. Other material may
shatter, bind the blade, or create
other dangers. Remove all nails that
may be in the workpiece to prevent
sparking that could cause a fire.
Remove dust bag when cutting non-
ferrous metals.
S 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.
o Do not wear loose clothing, gloves,
neckties or jewelry (rings, watches).
They can get caught and draw you
into moving parts.
o Wear non-slip footwear.
o Tie back long hair.
o Roll long sleeves above the elbow.
o Noise levels vary widely. To avoid
possible hearing damage, wear ear
plugs when using any miter saw.
o 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 finish. Avoid awkward
operations and hand positions.
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