Craftsman 315.235360 Owner's Manual page 5

RULES FOR
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m BEFORE MAKING A CUT, BE SURE ALL
ADJUSTMENTS ARE SECURE.
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USE ONLY CORRECT BLADES. Do not use
blades with incorrect size holes. Never use blade
washers or blade bolts that are defective or
incorrect. The maximum blade capacity of your
saw is 10 in. (254 mm).
USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. The
use of improper accessories may cause risk of
injury.
NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Sedous injury could
occur if the tool is tipped or if the blade is unin-
tenUonally contacted.
POLARIZED PLUGS. To reduce the risk of
electdc shock, this tool has a poladzed plug (one
blade is wider than the other). This plug will fit in
a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does
not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still
does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to
install the proper outlet. Do not change the plug
in any way.
NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNAT-
TENDED. TURN THE POWER OFF. Do not
leave tool until it comes to a complete stop,
AVOID CUTTING NAILS. Inspect for and
remove all nails from lumber before cutting.
MAKE SURE THE MITER TABLE AND SAW-
ARM (BEVEL FUNCTION) ARE LOCKED IN
POSITION BEFORE OPERATING YOUR SAW.
Lock the miter table by securely tightening the
miter lock handle. Lock the saw arm (bevel
function) by securely tightening the bevel look
knob.
NEVER PERFORM ANY OPERATION "FREE-
HAND". Always place the workpiece to be cut on
the miter table and position it firmly against the
fence as a backstop.
NEVER TOUCH BLADE or other moving parts
during use.
NEVER START A TOOL WHEN THE BLADE IS
IN CONTACT WITH THE WORKPIECE.
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ALWAYS USE A CLAMP to secure the
workpiece when possible.
• NEVER hand hold a workpiece that is too small
to be clamped. Keep hands clear of the no hands
zone.
DO NOT OPERATE THIS TOOL WHILE UN-
DER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS, ALCOHOL, •
OR ANY MEDICATION.
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.
REPLACEMENT PARTS. All repairs, whether
electrical or mechanical, should be made by
qualified service technician at a Sears store.
WARNING: When servicing use only identical
Craftsman replacement parts. Use of any other •
parts may create a hazard or cause product
damage.
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NEVER USE A DULL SAW BLADE or one that
does not have sufficient set.
DO NOT REMOVE THE SAW'S BLADE
GUARDS. Never operate the saw with any guard
or cover removed. Make sure all guards are
operating properly before each use.
NEVER reach behind, under, or within three
inches of the blade and its cutting path with your
hands and fingers for any reason.
NEVER stand or have any part of your body in
line with the path of the saw blade.
ALLOW THE MOTOR TO COME UP TO FULL
SPEED before starting a cut.
ALWAYS release the power switch and allow the
saw blade to stop rotating before raising it out of
the workpiece.
NEVER reach to pick up a workpiece, a piece of
scrap, or anything else that is in or near the
cutting path of the blade.
NEVER leave the miter saw unattended while
connected to a power source.
FIRMLY CLAMP OR BOLT your miter saw to a
workbench or table. The most comfortable saw
table height is 39 inches or at approximately hip
height.
AVOID AWKWARD OPERATIONS AND HAND
POSITIONS where a sudden slip could cause
your hand to move into the blade. ALWAYS
make sure you have good balance. NEVER
operate your miter saw on the floor or in a
crouched position.
ALWAYS PROVIDE ADEQUATE ROOM AND
SUPPORT for crosscutting long workpieces.
NEVER USE A LENGTH STOP ON THE FREE
SCRAP END OF A CLAMPED WORKPIECE.
NEVER hold onto or bind the free scrap end of
the workpiece in any operation, if a work clamp
and length stop are used together, they must
both be installed on the same side of the saw
table to prevent the saw from catching the loose
end and kicking up.
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