Safety Instructions For Basic Saw Operation - Craftsman 113.298090 Owner's Manual

safety instructions for basic
BOTH MODELS
BEFORE EACH USE:
1. Inspect yoursaw
A To avoid injury from accidental starting,unplugthe
saw. turn the switch off and remove the Switch Key
before raising or removing the Guard, changing
the cutting tool, changing the setup or adjusting
anything_
B Check for a_ignment of moving parts, binding of
moving parts, breakage of parts, saw stability,and
any other conditions that may affect the way the
saw works, if any part is missing, bent, or broken
m any way, or any electrical part does not work
properly, turn the saw off and unplug the saw.
C Replace damaged, missing, or failed parts before
using the saw again.
D. Use the Sawbiade Guard, Spreader, and Anti-
Kickback Pawls forany thru-sawing (wheneverthe
blade comes through the top of the workpiece).
Make sure the Pawlswork properly. Make sure the
Spreader is in line with the sawblade.
E REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AN D WRENCHES.
Form habit of checking for and removing keys and
adjusting wrenches from tool before turning it on.
F To avoid injury from jams, slips or thrown pieces
(kickback and throwback):
1. USEONLY RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES
(See page 47). Follow the instructions that
come with the accessories. Using other acces-
sories may be dangerous.
2 Choose the right blade or cutting accessory for
the material and the type of cutting you plan to
do
3. Never use grinding wheels, abrasive cut-off
wheels, friction wheels (metal slitting blades)
wire wheels or buffing wheels. They can fty
apart explosively.
4. Choo se and inspect your cutting tool carefully.
a To avoid cutting tool failure and thrown shrap-
nel (broken pieces of blade), use only 10" or
smaller blades or other cutting tools marked
for speeds of 3450 rpm or higher,
b. Always use unbroken, balanced blades de-
signed to fit this saw's 5/8 inch arbor.
c_ When thru_sawing (making cuts where the
blade comes through the workpiece top),
always use a 10 inch diameter blade. This
keeps the Spreader in closest to the blade.
d. Do not over tighten arbor nut. Use arbor
wrenches to "snug" it securely.
e. Use only sharp blades with property set teeth.
Consult a I_rofessional blade sharpenerwhen
in doubt.
f. Keep blades clean of gum and resin,
5. Adjust table inserts flush with the table top.
NEVER use the saw without the proper insert.
6 Make sure all clamps and locks are tight and no
parts have any excessive play.
saw eperations
2. Keep work area clean
A. CSuttered areas and benches invite accidents.
Floor must not be slippery from wax or sawdust.
B. To avoid burns or other fire damage, never use the
saw near flammable liquids, vapors or gases
3. Plan your work - plan ahead to protect your eyes,
hands, face, ears.
WARNING: To avoid injury, don't do layout,
assernbny, or setup work on the table while
the blade is spinning, it could cut or throw
anything hitting the blade.
A. USE THE RIGHT TOOL - Don't force tool or
attachment to do a job it was not designed for.
B. Dress for safety:
1. Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties or
jewelry (rings, wristwatches). They can get
caught and draw you into moving parts.
2. Wear non-slip footwear.
3. Tie back long hair.
4. Roll long sleeves above the elbow.
5. Noise levels vary widely. To avoid possible
hearing damage, wear ear plugs or muffs when
using saw for long periods of time.
6. Any power saw can throw foreign objects into
the eyes. This can cause permanent eye dam-
age. Wear safety goggles (not glasses) that
comply with ANSI Z87.1 (shown on package).
Everyday eyeglasses have only impact resis-
tant 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.
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7. For dusty operations, wear a dust mask along
with the safety goggles.
C. Inspect your workpiece. Make sure there are no
nails or foreignobjects in the part of the workpiece
to be cut.
D. Plan your cut to avoid KICKBACKS and THROW.
BACKS - when a part or all of the workpiece binds
on the blade and is thrown violently back toward
the front of the saw.
1. Inspect yourworkpiece. Make sure there are no
nails or foreign objects in the part of the work-
piece to be cut.
2. Never cut FREEHAND: Always use either a
Rip Fence, Miter Gauge or fixture to position
and guide the work, so it won't twist, bind on the
blade and kickback.