Safety Instructions - Craftsman 137.212150 Operator's Manual

GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE USING THE MITER SAW
Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert
and knowing how to use your miter saw.
To avoid mistakes that could cause serious injury, do not
plug the tool in until you have read and understood the
following.
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READ and become familiar with the entire Operators
Manual. LEARN the tool's application, limitations and
possible hazards.
KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order.
REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES.
Form the habit of checking to see that keys and
adjusting wrenches are removed from the tool before
turning ON.
KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and
benches invite accidents.
5. DON'T USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS.
Don't use power tools in damp locations, or expose
them to rain or snow. Keep work area well lighted.
6. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors and bystanders
should be kept a safe distance from work area.
7. MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD PROOF with padlocks,
master switches, or by removing starter keys.
8. DON'T FORCE THE TOOL. It will do the job better
and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
9. USE THE RIGHT TOOL. Do not force the tool or an
attachment to do a job for which it was not designed.
10.USE PROPER EXTENSION CORDS. Make sure
your extension cord is in good condition. When using
an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough
to carry the current your product will draw. An
undersized cord will result in a drop in line voltage
and in loss of power which will cause the tool to
overheat. The table on page 5 shows the correct size
to use depending on cord length and nameplate
ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge.
The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord.
11.WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear loose
clothing, gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets, or other
jewelry which may get caught in moving parts.
Nonslip footwear is recommended. Wear protective
hair covering to contain long hair.
12.ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION. Any power tool
can throw foreign objects into the eyes and
could cause permanent eye damage.
ALWAYS wear Safety Goggles (not
glasses) that comply with ANSI Safety
standard Z87.1 Everyday eyeglasses
have only impact-resistance lenses.
They ARE NOT safety glasses. Safety Goggles are
available at Sears. NOTE: Glasses or goggles not in
compliance with ANSI Z87.1 could seriously injure
you when they break.
13.WEAR A FACE MASK OR DUST MASK. Sawing
operation produces dust.
14.SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work
when practical. It's safer than using your hand and it
frees both hands to operate tool.
15.DISCONNECT TOOLS before the servicing, and
when changing accessories such as blades, bits and
cutters.
16.REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL
STARTING. Make sure switch is in the OFF position
before plugging the tool in.
17.USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consult this
Operators Manual for recommended accessories.
The use of improper accessories may cause risk of
injury to yourself or others.
18.NEVER STAND ON THE TOOL. Serious injury could
occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is
unintentionally contacted.
19.CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use
of the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged
should be carefully checked to determine that it will
operate properly and perform its intended function -
check for alignment of moving parts, binding of
moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any
other conditions that may affect its operation. A guard
or other part that is damaged should be properly
repaired or replaced.
20.NEVER LEAVE THE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENED.
TURN THE POWER "OFF". Don't walk away from a
running tool until the blade comes to a complete stop
& unplug the unit.
21. DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times.
22. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp
and clean for best and safest performance. Follow
instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
23.WARNING: Dust generated from certain materials
can be hazardous to your health. Always operate saw
in well-ventilated area and provide for proper dust
removal.