Craftsman 137.212371 Operator's Manual page 8

SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
FOR THIS COMPOUND MITER SAW
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IMPORTANT: DO NOT USE
THIN KERF BLADES. They can
deflect and contact the blade guard
and cause possible injury to the
operator.
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DO NOT operate the miter saw
until it is completely assembled
and installed according to these
instructions.
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IF YOU ARE NOT thoroughly
familiar with the operation of miter
saws, seek guidance from your
supervisor, instructor or other
qualified person.
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ALWAYS hold the work firmly
against the fence and table.
DO NOT perform any operation
freehand (use clamp wherever
possible).
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KEEP HANDS out of the path of the
saw blade. If the workpiece you are
cutting would cause your hands to
be within 7-1/2 in. of the saw blade,
the workpiece should be clamped in
place before making the cut.
MAKE SURE the blade is sharp,
runs freely and is free of vibration.
.
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ALLOW the motor to come up to full
speed before starting a cut.
KEEP THE MOTOR AIR SLOTS
CLEAN and free of chips or dust.
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ALWAYS MAKE SURE all handles
are tight before cutting, even if the
table is positioned in one of the
positive stops.
10.MAKE SURE both the blade and
the collar are clean and the arbor
bolt is tightened securely.
11 .USE only blade collars specified for
your saw.
12.NEVER use blades larger than 10
in. in diameter.
13.NEVER apply lubricants to the
blade when the saw is running.
14.ALWAYS check the blade for
cracks or damage before operation.
Replace a cracked or damaged
blade immediately.
15.NEVER use blades recommended
for operation at less than 4800 rpm.
16.ALWAYS keep the blade guards in
place and use at all times.
17.NEVER reach around the saw
blade.
18.MAKE SURE the blade is not in
contact with the workpiece before
the switch is turned ON.
19.IMPORTANT: After completing a
cut, release the trigger switch and
wait for the blade to stop before
returning the saw to the raised
position.