Planyour Work - Craftsman 137.212520 Operator's Manual

PLANYOUR WORK
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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.
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
finish. Avoid awkward operations and hand positions. A
sudden slip could cause your fingers or hand to move
into the blade.
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 firmly against the fence and
table stop so it will not rock or twist during the cut.
• Make sure there is no debris between the workpiece
and the table or fence.
• Make sure there are no gaps between the workpiece,
fence and table that will let the workpiece shift after it
is cut.
• Keep the cut off piece free to move sideways after it
is cut off. Otherwise, it could get wedged against the
blade and thrown violently.
• Only the workpiece should be on the saws table.
• Secure work. Use clamps or a vise to help hold the
work when it's practical.
USE EXTRA CAUTION WITH LARGE OR ODD
SHAPED WORKPIECES.
• Use extra supports (tables, sawhorses, blocks, etc.)
for workpieces large enough to tip.
• Never use another person as a 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.
• Do not use this saw to cut small pieces. If the
workpiece being cut would cause your hand or
fingers to be within 6-3/4 inches of the saw blade the
workpiece is too small. Keep hands and fingers out of
the "no hands zone" area marked on the saws table.
• When cutting odd shaped workpieces, plan your work
so it will not bind in the blade and cause possible
injury. Molding, for example, must lie flat or be held
by a fixture or jig that will not let it move when cut.
• Properly support round material such as dowel rods,
or tubing, which have a tendency to roll when cut,
causing the blade to "bite".
WARNING J
To avoid injury, follow all applicable safety
instructions, when cutting non-ferrous metals:
• Use only saw blades specifically recommended for
non-ferrous metal cutting.
• Do not cut metal workpieces that must be hand held.
Clamp workpieces securely.
• Cut non-ferrous metals only if you are under the
supervision of an experienced person and the dust
bag has been removed from the saw.
WHEN SAW IS RUNNING
WARNING J
Do not allow familiarity from frequent use of your
miter saw to result in a careless mistake. A careless
fraction of a second is enough to cause a severe
injury.
Before cutting, if the saw makes an unfamiliar noise
or vibrates, stop immediately. Turn the saw OFF.
Unplug the saw. Do not restart until finding and
correcting the problem.
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