Craftsman 113.248212 Owner's Manual page 29

To avoid injury from accidental contact with moving pars,
don't do layout, assembly, or set up work on the saw
while any parts are moving
AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING, Make sure switch is
"OFF" before plugging saw into a power outlet
Plan your work.
o USE THE RIGHT TOOL Don't force tool or attachment
to do a job it was designed to do
• Use model 113248212 to cut and sand only wood,
wood like products and plastics.
CAUTION: To avoid blade breakage, fire or other
damage to the saw, NEVER use model 113.248212
to cut metals.
• Use model 113248322 to cut and sand only wood,
wood like products, plastics and non-ferrous metals
CAUTION: Models 113.248322 is NOT designed for
cutting or sanding ferrous metals like iron or steel.
When cutting or sanding non-ferrous metals
(brass, copper and aluminum, etc.), metal shavings
can react with wood dust and start a fire.
To avoid this:
• Disconnect any type of dust collecting hose
from the sawn
o Remove all traces of wood dust from inside the
saw.
o Remove all metal shavings from inside the saw
before sawing wood again,
Dress for safety
Any power saw can throw foreign objects into the eyes
This can cause permanent eye damage Wear safety
goggles (not glasses) that comply with ANSI Z87I
(shown on package). Everyday eyeglasses have only
impact resistance lenses They are not safety glasses
Safety goggles are available at Sears retail catalog
stores Glasses or goggles not in compliance with ANSI
Z87 1 could seriously hurt you when they break
° Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties or jewelry
(rings, wrist watches). They can get caught and draw
you into moving parts,
° Wear nonstip footwear.
o Tie back long hair,,
° Roll long sleeves above the elbow
• Noise levels vary widely_ To avoid possible hearing
damage, wear ear plugs or muffs when using saw for
hours at a time
° For dusty operations, wear a dust mask along with the
safety goggles
Inspect your workpiece.,
Make sure there are no nails or foreign objects in the
part of the workpiece to be cut
Use extra caution with large, very small or awkward
workpieces:
o Use extra supports (tables, saw horses, blocks, etc)
for any workpieces large enough to tip when not held
down to the table top..
NEVER use another person as a substitute for a table
extension, or as additional support for a workpiece that
is longer or wider than the basic saw table, or to help
feed, support or pull the workpiece.
When cutting irregularly shaped workpieces, plan your
work so it wile not slip and pinch the blade, A piece of
molding for example, must lie flat or be held by a fixture
of jig that will not let it twist, rock or slip while being cut,
Properly support round material such as dowel rods, or
tubing, They have a tendency to roll during a cut,
causing the blade to "bite" To avoid this, always use a
"V" block or clamp the work to the miter gage,
° Cut only one workpiece at a time
° Clear everything except the workpiece and related
support devices off the table before turning the saw.
Plan the way you will hold the workpiece from start
to finish,
Do not hand hold pieces so small that your finger will go
under the blade guard Use jigs or fixtures to hold the
work and keep your hands away from the blade
SECURE WORK Use clamps to hold work when practi-
cal It's often safer than using your hand, and frees both
hands to operate the tool.
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