Clamping Wide Workpieces - Craftsman 320.21195 Operator's Manual

A WARNING:
When using the hold down clamp included or a C-clamp
(sold separately) to secure the workplace, clamp the workplace on one
side of the blade ONLY.The workplace MUST remain unclamped on the
other sfde of the blade to prevent the blade from binding in the workpieceo
The workplace binding the blade will cause the motor to stall and cause
kickback, resulting In possfble serious Injury.
USETHE FENCE AND HOLD
DOWN CLAMP (Ftg,12)
Aftgn the workplace flush against the
fence to provide s straight path for the
saw blade This will help e_iminate the
tendency for the blade teeth to binds.
Use the hold down ctamp to secure
the workpiece to the saw table The
hold down clamp fits into either cramp
mounting hole, teft or right, on the
back of the fence. Clamp the
workpiece to the miter table securely.
The fence and lhe hold down clamp
should both be used as a support for miter, bevel and compound cuts.
CLAMPING WIDE WORKPIECES
When cutting wide workpiaces (such as 2-tn x 4-tn. boards) the boards MUST BE
clamped wtth the hold down clamp provided or a C-clamp (sold separately)
z_ CAUTION:
Pay attention to the position of your body and hands.
Proper positioning of your body and hands when operating the miter saw
witl make cutting easier and safer,. NEVER place hands near the cutting area.
USING THE MITER SAW
Z_ CAUTION:
Always hold the cutting handle firmly when making a cut,
because the slatting and stopping action of the motor may cause the handle
to move up or down slightly..
NOTE: Make the ON/OFF trigger
switch chitdproof. Insert a small
padlock or chain with padlock
through the holes in the ON/OFF
trigger switch, locking the switch
and preventing children or other
unauthorized users from turning
on the saw (Fig. 12a)_
F, 12a tl
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