Craftsman 113.248212 Owner's Manual page 3

WHEN INSTALLING OR MOVING
THE SAW
AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Use the saw in
a dry, indoor place protected from rain Keepwork area
well lighted
To avoid injury from unexpected saw movement:
• Put the saw on a firm level surface where there is
plenty of room for handling and properly supporting
fl_e workpiece
• Support the saw so the table is level and the saw does
not rock
Bolt the saw to the floor or work surface if it tends to
slip, walk, or slide during operations like cutting long,
heavy boards.
• Turn saw ofl and unplug cord before moving the saw
To avoid injury or death from electrical shock:
GROUND THE SAW. This saw has an approved 3-
conductor cord and a 3-prong grounding type plug..
Use only 3-wire grounded outlets rated t20 volts, 15
amperes (amps) The green conductor in the cord is
the grounding wire To avoid electrocution, NEVER
connect the green wire to a live terminal
• Make sure your lingers do not touch the plug's metal
prongs when plugging or unplugging the saw
To avoid back injury, get help or use recommended
casters when you need to move the saw Always get
help if you need to lift the saw,
NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could occur
il the tool tips or you accidentally hit the cutting tool. Do
not store anything above or near the toot where anyone
might stand on the tool to reach them°
BEFORE EACH USE:
Inspect your saw°
DISCONNECT THE SAW.. To avoid injury from acciden-
tal starling, unplug the saw, turn the switch oil and
remove the switch key before changing the setup, re-
moving covers, guards, blade or sanding belt.
CHECK DAMAGED PARTS,, Check for:
alignment ol moving parts,
• binding of moving parts,
broken pads,
stable mounting, and
• any other conditions that may affect the way the saw
works
If any part is missing, bent, or broken in any way, or any
electrical parts don't work properly, turn the saw o!l and
unplug the saw.. REPLACE damaged, missing, or failed
parts before using the saw again
MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE Keep ll_e saw clean
for best and safest performance Follow instructions for
lubricating
REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES from
tool before turning it on
To avoid injury from jams, slips or thrown pieces or
broken blades:
Use of right Made size, style and cutting speed tor the
material and the type ol cutting you plan to do
USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES, (See
page 36) Consult this Owner's manual for recom-
mended accessories Follow the instructions that
come with the accessories.. The use of improper
accessories may cause risk of injury to persons
• Make sure the blade teeth point downward, toward
the table
• Make sure the blade guides and thrusl bearings are
properly adjusted
• Make sure the blade or sanding belt tension is prop-
erly adjusted
, Before sanding, adjust the sanding platen 1oclearthe
table by no more than t/8 of an inch
• Make sure the bevel clamp is tight and no parts tlave
excessive play
To avoid accidental blade conlact, minimize blade
breakage and provide maximum blade supporl, al-
ways adjust the upper blade guide and blade guard lo
just clear the workpiece
KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN Cluttered areas and
benches invite accidents. Floor must nol be slippery
To avoid burns or other fire damage, never use tf_e saw
near flammable liquids, vapors or gases
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