Craftsman 315.212240 Operator's Manual page 4

• USE THE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make
sure your extension cord is in good condition. Use
only a cord heavy enough to carry the current your
product will draw. An undersized cord will cause a
drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and
overheating. A wire gage size (A.W.G.) of at least
14 is recommended for an extension cord 25 feet
or less in length. If in doubt, use the next heavier
gage. The smaller the gage number, the heavier
the cord.
• INSPECT TOOL CORDS AND EXTENSION
CORDS PERIODICALLY and, if damaged, have
repaired by a qualified service technician at a
Sears store or repair center. Stay constantly aware
of cord location and keep it well away from the
moving blade.
• DRESS PROPERLY. Do not wear loose clothing,
gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets, or other jewelry
that can get caught and draw you into moving
parts. Nonslip footwear is recommended. Also
wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.
• ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE
SHIELDS. Everyday eyeglasses have only impact-
"resistant lenses, they are NOT safety glasses.
• WEAR A DUST MASK to keep from inhaling fine
particles.
• PROTECT YOUR HEARING. Wear hearing
protection during extended periods of operation.
• SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold
work when practical, it's safer than using your
hand and frees both hands to operate tool.
• DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times.
• MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp
and clean for better and safer performance. Follow
instructions for lubricating and changing accesso-
ries.
• DISCONNECT ALL TOOLS. When not in use,
before servicing, or when changing attachments,
all tools should be disconnected.
• AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Be sure switch
is off when plugging in any tool.
• USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Using
improper accessories may risk injury.
• NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could
occur if the tool is tipped or if the blade is
unintentionally contacted.
• CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before using the tool
again, check any damaged parts, including guards,
for proper operation and performance. Check
alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts,
breakage of parts, saw stability, mounting and any
other conditions that may affect its operation. A
damaged part must be properly repaired or re-
placed by a qualified service technician at a Sears
store or repair center to avoid _isk of personal
injury.
• NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED.
TURN THE POWER OFF. Do not leave tool until it
comes to a complete stop.
• FIRMLY CLAMP OR BOLT your miter saw to a
workbertch or table at approximately hip height.
• USE ONLY CORRECT BLADES. Use the right
blade size, style and cutting speed for the material
and the type of cut. Do not use blades with incor-
rect size holes. Never use blade washers or blade
bolts that are defective or incorrect. The maximum
blade capacity of your saw is 12 in.
• KEEP BLADES CLEAN, SHARP, AND WITH
SUFFICIENT SET. Sharp blades minimize stalling
and kickback.
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.
KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM CUTTING AREA. Do
not reach underneath work or in blade cutting path
with your hands and fingers for any reason. Always
turn the power off.
• BLADE COASTS AFTER BEING TURNED OFF.
• DO NOT ABUSE CORD. Never yank cord to
disconnect it from receptacle. Keep cord from heat,
oil, and sharp edges.
USE ONLY OUTDOOR EXTENSION CORDS. Use
only extension cords with the marking "AcceptAble
for use with outdoor appliances; store cords indoors
while not in use". Use extension cords with an
electrical rating not less than the saw's rating.
Always disconnect the extension cord from the
outlet before disconnecting the product from the
extension cord.
• DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT
TURN IT ON AND OFF. Have defective switches
replaced by a qualified service technician at a
Sears store or repair center.
• KEEP TOOL DRY, CLEAN, AND FREE FROM OIL
AND GREASE. Always use a clean cloth when
cleaning. Never use brake fluids, gasoline, petro-
leum-based products, or any solvents to clean tool.
• ALWAYS SUPPORT LONG WORKPIECES while
cutting to minimize risk of blade pinching and
kickback: Saw may slip, walk or slide while Cutting
long or heavy boards.