Dress For Safety; Inspect Your Workpiece - Craftsman 113.235140 Owner's Manual

Safety Instructions fen"Miter Saws (continued) ....................................
Dress For Safety
WEAR YOUR
Any power miter saw can throw foreign objects into the
eyes. This can result in permanent eye damage.. Wear
safety goggles (not glasses) that comply with ANSI Z87 1
(shown on package). Everyday eyeglasses have only
impact resistant lenses.. They are not safety glasses
Safety goggles are available at Sears retail stores
Glasses or goggles not in compliance with ANSI Z87_1
could seriously hurt you when they break=
o Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties or' jewelry
(rings, wrist watches) They can get caught and draw
you into moving parts.
• Wear nonslip footwear.
• 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 miter
saw for hours at a time.
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 to be cut
Plan your work to avoid thrown pieces caused when
the workpiece binds on the blade and is torn from
your hands.
Plan the way you will hold the workpiece from start to fin_
ish..
Avoid awkward operations and hand positions where a
sudden slip could cause fingers or hand to move into the
blade.
Don't Overreach. Keep good footing and balance
Keep your face and body to one side of sawblade, out of
line with a possible thrown piece.
• Cut only one workpiece at a time
Never cut Freehand:
° Brace your workpiece solidly against the fence and
table top so it wil! not rock or' twist during the cut.,
° Make sure there's no debris between the workpiece
and its supports.
oMake sure no gaps between the workpiece, fence and
table will let the workpiece shift after' it is cut in two..
° Keep the cut off piece free to move sideways after it's
cut off.. Otherwise, it could get wedged against the
blade and thrown violently_
° Clear everything except the workpiece and related
support devices off the table before turning the miter
saw on.
° Secure Work. Use clamps or a vise to help hold the
work when it's practical
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Use extra caution with large, very small or awkward
workpieces:
° 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 miter saw table or to
help feed, support or' pull the workpiece.
° Do not use this saw to cut pieces too small to let you
easily hold the work while you keep the thumb side of
your index (pointer) finger against the outside edge of
the fence..
° When cutting irregularly shaped workpieces, plan your'
work so it will not slip and pinch the blade and be tom
from your hands.. A piece of molding, for example,
must tie flat or be held by a fixture or jig that will notj,_et
it twist, rock or slip while being cut..
° Properly support round material such as dowel rods, or
tubing. They have a tendency to roll while being cut,
causing the blade to "bite." To avoid this, always use a
fixture designed to properly hold your' workpiece.
WARNING: If planning to cut aluminum or' other
non-ferrous metals: Under adverse conditions, the
blade can grab and throw the workpiece suddenly
and unexpectedly. To avoid injury, follow all applica-
ble safety instructions, as you normally would, and:
o Use only sawblades specifically recommended
for non-ferrous metal cutting,
o Do not cut metal workpieces that must be hand
held. Use auxiliary clamps or other equipment as
needed.
o Cut non-ferrous metals only if you are experi-
enced or under the supervision of an experienced
person,