Sears Craftsman 113.23161 Owner's Manual page 4

additional safety instructions for radial saws
6.
Prowde proper support for the workptece, based on its
slzf and the type of operation to be performed. Hold
the work brmly against tile fence. When ripping short
wo_kpieces (under 12-_nches long) or narrow pieces
(under 64nches wide}, use a push stick applied to the
section of the workp_ece between the blade and the
fence.
7. Never use a length stop on the free end or edge of the
workpiece whether crosscutting or ripping. Never hang
onto or touch the free end of workpiece, or a free piece
that is cut off, while power _s "'ON'" and/or the saw
blade is rotating. In short, to guard against kickbacks or
other potential accidents, the cut-off piece in any
thru-sawmg operation must never be confined - It must
be allowed to move laterally.
8. Do not leave a long board unsupported so the spring of
tht. board causes it to shift on the table. A support
sh(luld be used to catch the end of the board you are
cutting.
9. Whenever you have a choice, use the "IN-RIP" (instead
of "OUT-RIP") setup. This provides more space on the
fence side of the blade in which to use a push stick.
10. Make sure your fingers do not contact the terminals of
power or motor plugs when installing or removing the
plug to or from a live power source.
11. Never climb on or- near the saw when power is on
Never leave the saw with power on, or before the
cutting tool has come to a complete stop. Lock the
motor switch and put away the key when leaving the
saw.
12. Avoid awkward hand positions, where a sudden shp
could cause a hand to move into a sawblade or other
cutting tool. Never reach in back of or around the
cutting tool with either hand to hold down the
w_)rk piece.
CAUTION: Never reposition the Guard or
anti-kickback/spreader with power ON.
13. Always posihon the GUARD and the anti-Mckhack and
spreader assembly for rtp type operations. Also make
sure the cutting tool, arbor collars and arbor nuts are
installed properly. Keep guard in place.
14. When performing crosscut type operations, be sure the
Guard is clamped solidly in the horizontal position, and
tt'_ anti-kickback assembly is adjusted so the pawls just
cl,ar the workpiece. Tighten securely. ThDs provides
additional guarding.
15. Never operate this saw when equipped with a molding
h,-ad unless the proper molding head guard _s tnstalled
- see listing of recommended accessories. The only
excephon _s when "'top-s_de'" molding when the
sawblade guard must be used. See detailed instructions
that accompany the molding head and molding head
guard.
16. Dr) not use any blade or other cutting tool marked for
arl operating speed lower than 3450 RPM. Never use a
cutting tool larger _n d_ameter than the diameter for
which the saw was designed For greatest safety and
efftc]ency when ripping, use the maximum d_ameter
blade for which the saw _s designed, since under these
c,Jnd_t_ons the spreader is nearest the blade.
17. ]he use of abraswe or cut-off wheels, or w_re wheels
can be dangerous and _s not recommended. (Abraswe or
cJt-off wheels are used to saw marly different materials
m.;lud_ng metals, stone, and glass.)
18 [_., not postt{on the arm so the operation you are
performing permits the cutting tool to extend beyond
the edges of the table.
19. Never- turn your radial arm saw "ON" before clearing
the table or work surface of all objects (tools, scraps of
wood, etc.) except the workplece and related feed or
support devices for the operation planned.
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Objects can be thrown upward toward the operator by
the back of the blade if proper operating procedures are
not followed during cross-cut type operations. Th_s
usually occurs when a small loose piece of wood or
other objects contacts the rear of the revolwng blade
and ricochets off the fence or the wall behind the saw
toward the operator. It can be avoided by removing all
loose pieces from the table immeidately after they are
made, using a long st_ck, and keeping the guard _n place
at all times.
DO NOT perform layout, assembly, or setup work on
the table while the cutting tool ir rotating.
Never perform any operahon "free hand". Th_s term
means feeding the carriage into the workpiece or
feeding the workpiece into the saw blade or other
cutting tool without using the fence or some other
device which prevents rotation or twisting of the
workpiece during the operation. Never "'rip" (cut with
the grain) narrow or long workpieces m the crosscut
pos_t_on. Never make a miter cut with the arm in the
90 ° crosscut position.
"ALWAYS return the carriage to the full rearward
posit_on at conclusion of each crosscut type cut. Never
remove your hand from the bevel index handle unless
the carriage is m this positron. Otherwise the cutting
tool may climb up on the workpiece and be propelled
toward you."
"Never lower a revolving cutting tool into the table or a
workplece without first locking the Carriage Lock
Knob. Release the knob only after grasping the Bevel
Index Handle. Otherwise the cutting tool may grab the
workplece and be propelled toward you."
NOTE THE FOLLOWING DANGER LABELSWHICH
APPEAR ON THE FRONT OF THE GUARD AND
YOKE.
DANGER
FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY
I READ AND UNDERSTAND OWNER'S MANUAL
BEFORE OPERATING MACHINE
2. WEAR SAFETY GOGGLES
3. KEEP I_ANDS OUT OF PATH OF SAW BLADE
4 KNOW HOW TO AVOID "KICKBACKS".
S USE "PUSH-STICK" WHEN RIPPING SHORT OR
NARROW WORK
DANGER
TO AVOID
INJURY DO
NOT FEED
MATERIAL
INTO
CUTTING
TOOL FROM
THIS END
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Safety _s a combination of operator common sense and
alertness at all t_mes when the saw ts being used.
WARNING: DO NOT ALLOW FAMILIARITY (GAINED
FROM FREQUENT USE OF YOUR SAW) TO BECOME
COMMONPLACE. ALWAYS REMEMBER THAT A
CARELESS FRACTION OF A SECOND IS SUFFICIENT
TO INFLICT SEVERE INJURY.
IF YOUR RADIAL SAW MAKES AN UNFAMILIAR
NOISE OR IF IT VIBRATES EXCESSIVELY CEASE
OPERATING IMMEDIATELY UNTILTHE SOURCE HAS
BEEN LOCATED AND THE PROBLEM CORRECTED.
If any part of this radial saw should break, bend, or fa_! m
any way or any electrical component fa_l to perform
properly, or ff any is m_ssmg, shut off power sw_tch,
remove power supply cord from power supply and replace
damaged m_sslng and!or failed parts before _esummq
operation