Before Each Use - Craftsman 137.212940 Owner's Manual

24. DO NOT operate the tool if you are under the influence
of any drugs, alcohol or medication that could affect
your ability to use the tool properly.
25. Dust generated from certain materials can be
hazardous to your health. Always operate tile mitre saw
in a well-ventilated area and provide for proper dust
removal Use dust collechon systems whenever
possible.
SPECIFIC SAFETY mNSTRUCTBONS
FOR SLIDtNG MBTRE SAWS
1. READ AND UNDERSTAND all safety instructions
and operating procedures throughout the manual.
2. DO NOT operate the mitre saw until it is completely
assembled and ,lstalled according to the instructions.
3. SHOULD any part of your mitre saw be missing.
damaged, or fail in any way, or any electrical
component fall to perforrn properly, shut off the switch
and remove the plug from tile power supply outtel
Replace missing, darnaged, or failed parts before
resuming operation
4. IF YOU ARE NOT thoroughly famdlar with the
operation of mitre saws, obtain adwce Irom your
supervisor, instructor, or other qualified person.
5. NEVER CARRY the tool by the cord or the cutting
head handle. Damage to the insulation could cause
electric shock. Damage to the w_re connections could
cause a fire.
6. SERIOUS INJURY could occur if the tool tips over or
you accidentally hit the cutting tool. Do not store
anything above or near the tool.
7. AVOID INJURY from unexpected saw movement.
Place the saw on a firm level surface where the saw
does not rock, and bolt or clamp the saw to its support.
8. BEFORE MOVING the saw. lock the mitre, bevel, and
cutting head positions.
9. CHOOSE the right 8-1/2" diameter blade for the
material and the type of cutting you plan to do. Never
use blades larger or smaller in diameter than
recommended.
10. USE ONLY CROSSCUTTING SAW BLADES. Do not
use blades with deep gullets as they can deflect to
the side and contact the guard.
11. USE only blade collars specified for your saw. The
recessed sides must face the blade.
12. USING THE HEX BLADE WRENCH supplied, make
sure the arbor screw is firmly tightened.
t3. NEVER USE the saw without the cover plate securely
in place, tt keeps the arbor screw from fa!ling out if !t
accidentally loosens, and prevents the spinning blade
from coming off the machine.
SAVE THESE
14. KEEP HANDS out of the path of the saw blade. If the
workpiece you are cutting would
cause
your hand to
be within 6-1/2 inches of the saw blade, the workplece
should be clamped in place before makHlg the cut.
15. MAKE SURE the blade and collars are clean and
properly arranged. After installing a new blade, make
sure the blade clears the table slot at the 0° and 45 °
bevel positions. Lower the blade tnto [he table slot and
check for any contact with the base or turn table
structure, tf the blade contacts tile table, see the
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE for "depth stop
adjustment" or contact the Sears Service Centre.
Broken saw parts could injure you or others.
16. ALWAYS check the blade for cracks or damage
before operation. Replace a cracked or damaged
blade irnmediately.
17. USE blades recommended at 5000 RPM or greater.
18. ALWAYS keep the blade guards in place.
19. TO KEEP the nut from working its way off as you use
the saw. at teast one thread of the pivot bolt must
always shck out past the nut. Always keep the nut at
least that tight.
20. FAILURE TO TIGHTEN the jam nut could let the depth
stop slip and let the blade strike the saw table.
Broken saw parts could injure you or others.
21. CLEAR EVERYTHING except the workpiece and
related support devices off the table before turning
the mitre saw on.
22. MAKE SURE all clamps and locks are tight and
there is no excessive play in any part.
23. ALWAYS MAKE SURE all handles are tight before
cutting, even if the table is positioned in one of the
positive stops.
24. MAKE SURE there are no nails or foreign objects in
the part of the workpiece to be cut.
25. MAKE SURE the blade is not contacting the workpiece
before the switch is turned on.
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ALWAYS hold the work firmly against the fence and
table. DO NOT perform any operation freehand.
DO NOTTRY TO CUT SHORT PIECES. You cannot
properly support the workpiece and keep your
hold-down hand the required distance from the blade.
ALWAYSTIGHTEN THE CLAMP so that the workpiece
is secured between the clamp and fence or base. No
visible gap should be present between saw and wood.
29. NEVER cut metals or masonry. Because of the
sliding action of the saw, this machine is not designed
for cutting metals. Use this mitre saw to cut only wood
and woodlike products. Other materials may shatter,
bind on the blade, start fires or create other dangers.
30. NEVER reach around the saw blade.
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TO AVOID POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY of
damage to the miter saw due to tipping, do not
operate the saw without the support bracket
securely in position.
32. NEVER PULLTHE SAW toward you during a cut.
The blade can suddenly climb Lip on top of the
workpiece and force itself toward you.
33. ALLOW the motor to come up to full speed before
starhng CLIt.
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KEEP the motor air slots clean and free of chips.
NEVER apply lubricants to the blade when it is
running.
MAKE SURE the blade has come to a complete stop
before removing or securing the workpiece, changing
the workpiece angle, or changing the angle of the
blade.
37. NEVER use the mitre saw in an area with flammable
liquids or gases.
38. NEVER use solvents to clean plastic parts. Solvents
could possibly dissolve or otherwise damage the
material.
39. ALWAYS PERFORM DRY RUNS. Make sure the saw
Js unplugged. Completely set up your saw. Pull the
blade and cutting head through the full range of motion
to check for interference. The clamp can be used in
a left or right configuration. Make sure that your blade,
saw guard or motor does not interfere with the clamp.
Correct any interference before use.
40. PLAN HOW YOU WILL MAKE THE CUT:
MAKE SURE the blade is not spinning.
RAISE the blade.
• SLIDE the saw out above the front edge of the
workpiece before starting the saw.
• PUSH the saw blade down on top of the wood and
back toward the rear of the saw to make the cut_
BE
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FORE EACH USE
INSPECT YOUR MITRE SAW.
D!SCONNECTTHE MITRE SAW. To avoid injury from
accidental starting, unplug the saw before changing
the setup, changing the blade, or adjusting anything.
Compare the direction of the rotation arrow on the
guard to the direchon arrow on the blade. The blade
teeth should always point downward at the front of the
saw. Tighten the arbor screw. Tighten the cover plate
stop screw.
CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS. Check for:
PROPER alignment of moving parts
DAMAGED electric cords
-_ BINDING of moving parts
o BROKEN parts
, STABLE mounting
SAVE THESE
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FUNCTION of arm return spring and lower guard:
Push the arrn all iEheway down, then let it rise
up until it stops by itself. Check the lower guard
to see it it closed fully_ If it did not, follow the
insiEructions in the TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE.
o SMOOTH, solid movement ot: sliding assembly.
o OTHER conditions that may affect the way the
mitre saw works. II any part of the m_tre _s
rniss_ng, bent, or broken in any way, or any
electrical parts don't work, turn the saw o1:1 and
unplug it. REPLACE damaged, missing, or faded
parts before using the saw again.
KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE, in working order, and in
proper adjustment. Maintain tools with care.
Keep the mitre saw clean for best and safest
performance. Follow instructions for lubncahng.
DON'T put lubricants on the blade wh!le it's spinning
REMOVE adjushng keys and wrenches from the tool
before turning it on.
TO AVOID INJURY FROM JAMS, SLIPS, OR
THROWN PIECES:
o USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.
Consult this Owner's Manuat for recommended
accessories. Follow the instructions that come
with the accessories. The use of improper
accessories may cause risk of injury to persons.
° MAKE SURE the blade is sharp, undamaged,
properly aligned and free of vibration. With the
saw unplugged, push the cutting head all the way
down. Hand spin the blade and check for
clearance. Tilt the cutting head to a 45 degree
bevel and repeat the check. If the blade hits
anything, see the TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
for "depth stop adjustment", or contact your
Sears Service Centre.
47. PLAN HOW you will hold the workpiece from start
to finish:
o AVOID awkward operations and hand positions
where a sudden slip could cause fingers or
hand to move into the blade.
o DON'T OVERREACH. Keep good footing and
balance.
KEEP your face and body to one side of the
saw blade, out of line with a possible throwback.
o NEVER CUT FREEHAND:
- BRACE your workpiece solidly against the fence
and table top so it will not rock or twist during
the cut.
- MAKE SURE there is no debris between the
workpiece and its supports,
- MAKE SURE no gaps between the workpiece,
fence and table will let the workpiece sh_ft after
it is cut in two,
"- CUT only one workpiece at a time.
KEEP the cut off piece free to move sideways
after it is cut off. Otherwise it could get wedged
against the blade and be thrown violently.
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