Operation; Safety Instructions; Before Using The Miter Saw; Before Each Use - Craftsman 137.212140 Operator's Manual

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR BASIC SAW
OPERATIONS
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To avoid mistakes that coufd cause serious,
permanent injury, do not plug the tool in until the
following steps are completed:
• Completely assemble and adjust the saw,
following the instructions. (ASSEMBLY AND
ADJUSTMENTS)
e Learn the use and function o[ the ON/OFF s_tch,
lock-off switch, upper and lower blade guards,
SlOP latch, bevel lock handle, and cover plate
screws,
e Review and understand all safety instructions and
operating procedures in this Operator's Manual
(SAFETY & OPERATIONS)
o Review the MAINTENANCE and
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE for your m_ter saw.
e To avoid injury or possible death from electrical
shock:
Make sure your fingers do not touch the plug's
metal prongs when plugging or unplugging your
miter saw. (ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
AN D SAFETY)
BEFORE EACH USE
Inspect your saw.
e Disconnect the miter saw, To avoid injury f rom
accidental starting, unplug the saw before any
adjustments, including set-up and biade changes.
Compare the direction of rotation arrow on the
guard to the direction arrow on the blade. The
blade _eeth should always point downward al the
front of the saw.
o Tighten the arbor bolt,
Tighten the cover plate screw.
Check for damaged parts, Check for:
o Alignment of moving pans
o Damaged electric cords
o Binding of moving parts
a Mounting holes
• Function of arm return spring and lower
guard:
Push the cutting arm all the way down, tI_en
lel it dse until it stops. The lower guard
should fully close. Follow instructions in
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE for
adjustment i! necessary
Other conditions that may affect lhe way the
miter saw works
Keep all guards in place, in working order and properly
adjusted
If any part of this miter saw is missing, bent
damaged or broken in any way, or any =_lectrica]
parts d6fft work, turn the saw off an_ unplug tL_
Replace damaged, missing, or defective parts
before using the saw again,
Maintain tools with care. Keep the miter saw
clean for best and safest performance. Follow
instructions for lubricating. Don't put lubricants on
the blade willie it's spinning.
o Remove all adjusting wrenches from the tool
before turning it on
USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES
o Consult 1he ACCESSORIES and ATTACHMENTS
section of this Operators Manual ;or
recommended accessories Follow the
instructions that come with the accesso,_. The
use of improper accessories may cause risk el
injury to persons,
o Choose the correct 10 inch diameter blade for the
material and the type of cu_ing you plan to do. Do
not use Thin Kerf blades.
Make sure the blade is sharp, undamaged and
properly aligned. Wilh the saw unplugged, push
the cutting arm elf the way down. Manually spin
the blade and check for clearance, T_ltthe miter
head to a 45 _ bevel and repeat the test.
o Make sure the biade and arbor coliars are clean.
e Make sure all clamps and locks are light and
there is no excessive play in any parts.
KEEP YOUR WORK AREA CLEAN
Clultered areas and benches invite accidents.
To avoid burns or other fire damage, never use the
miter saw near ffammab]e liquids, vapors, or gases,
m
Plan ahead to protect your eyes, hands, face
and ears,
e Know your miter saw.
Read and understand the Operator's Manual and
tabels_affixed to the tOOL Learn its application and
]]inflations as well as the specific potential hazards
specific to this tool. To avoid injury from accidental
contact with moving parts, don't do layout, assembly,
or setup work on the miter saw.
o Avoid accidental starting
Make sure the switch is OFF before plugging the
miter saw into a power outlet.
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