Whenever The Saw Is Running; Before Starting A Ripping Type Cut - Craftsman 113.198110 Owner's Manual

while the cutting tool is rotating. The rotating
tool could cut and throw anything hitting the
blade causing the saw to unexpectedly come
forward.
-- Use the right guard. To avoid losing control of the
workpiece, hitting the cutting tool, or being struck
by thrown pieces, never do any cutting un less the
proper guard (with all its parts in place) is installed
and adjusted properly.
-- To avoid injury from thrown pieces, slips, blade
contact, or jamming of the workpiece, make sure
no play exists between the column and column
support or in the carriage and that the arm, yoke,
bevel locks/clamps are tight.
--To avoid injury from thrown objects, slips or
jamming of the blade due to pinching of the blade
by shifting boards:
(a) Do not leave a long board unsupported so the
spring of the board causes it to twist or rise
from the table.
(b) Check to be sure that pieces will not fall off
the table once they have been cut.
(c) Provide support for the workpiece, based on
its size and the type of operation to be
performed.
(d) Never use another person as a substitute for a
table extension, or as an additional support
for a workpiece to assist in feeding, support-
ing, or pulling the workpiece.
(e) Never cut workpieces placed side by side or
stacked on top of each other. The pieces can
slide on each other.
WEAR YOUR
-- The operation of any power tool can result in
foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, which
can result in permanent eye damage. Always wear
safety goggles complying with ANSI Z87.1 (shown
on package). Safety goggles are available at
Sears retail catalog stores. Use of goggles or
glasses not in compliance with ANSI Z87.1 could
result in severe injury from breakage of the eye
protection.
-- To avoid injury from uncontrollable reaction or
thrown objects, never turn the saw "ON" before
clearing the table or work surface of all objects
(tools, scraps of wood, etc.) except the properly
supported workpiece and related feed or support
devices for the operation planned.
WHENEVER THE SAW IS RUNNING
-- Always keep alert. Do not allow familiarity (gained
from frequent use of your saw) to cause a careless
mistake. Always remember that a careless fraction
of a second is sufficient to inflict severe, permanent
injury.
If your saw makes an unfamiliar noise or if it
vibrates excessively, stop the operation immedi-
ately. Do not restart until the source has been
located and the problem corrected.
Do not cycle the motor switch "ON" and "OFF"
rapidly, as this might cause the sawblade to
loosen. In the event this should ever occur, turn
the switch off, allow the sawblade to come to a
complete stop, and remove the switch key. To
avoid damage to the blade and flange, retighten
the arbor nut normally, not excessively.
Never perform any operation freehand. Injury can
occur from blade contact or thrown pieces when
the workpiece is torn from the hands. "Freehand"
means feeding the sawblade into a workpiece or
feeding the workpiece into the sawblade or other
cutting tool without using the fence or some other
proper device to prevent the workpiece from
twisting and binding on the cutting tool during the
cutting operation.
-- To avoid accidental blade contact, avoid awkward
hand positions where a sudden slip causes a hand
to move toward the sawblade or other cutting
tool. Do not place fingers or hand on the work-
piece or table that is in the path of the sawblade.
-- To avoid being pulled into the back of the blade
before you can let go or react, never reach in back
of, or around the cutting tool, with either hand to
hold down the workpiece or for any reason.
-- To avoid injury from unexpected starting, never
attempt to free a stalled sawblade without first
turning the saw "OFF" and removing the switch
key. If the sawblade is stalled or jammed, shut the
saw "OFF", remove the switch key, remove the
workpiece, check for looseness in clamps, arm
and carriage, check the sawblade squareness to
the table surface and to the fence, and check for
heel (see page 18). Adjust as indicated.
-- To avoid injury from falling parts or from falling
into the saw, never climb on or near the saw when
its power is "ON". Never leave the saw area when
power is "ON", or before the cutting tool has
come to a complete stop.
-- To avoid unauthorized saw use, remove the switch
key and put the key away before leaving the saw
area.
BEFORE STARTING A RIPPING TYPE CUT
To avoid injury from being struck by a thrown
workpiece, position the saw so neither you, a
helper, or a casual observer is forced to stand in
line with the sawblade or workpiece.
Whenever possible, use the "in-rip" position. (See
page 29) This provides maximum clearance for
feeding by hand, push stick, or push block as
appropriate.
-- To avoid thrown workpieces or being pulled into
the saw before you can react, push the workpiece