Hold Down Clamp Usage; Workpiece Support - Craftsman 113.234940 Owner's Manual

Basic Saw Operations (continued)
Hold Down Clamp Usage
WARNING: Avoid thrown workpieces. Avoid bind-
ing the work against the blade:
-Always hold or clamp your work down to the
saw.
-Do not hold or clamp the workpiece on both
sides of the blade. The blade can throw a cut off
piece if you confine the workpiece on both sides
of the blade.
- Read and follow the instructions in the remainder
of your saw's owners manual.
- This accessory was designed to make your miter
saw operations more convenient. Read and
understand these instructions completely before
use.
-Always perform dry runs. Make sure the saw is
unplugged. Completely set up your saw. Pull the
blade and power 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.
-Always tighten the clamp so that the workpiece
is secured between the clamp and fence, support
or base. No visible gap should be present
between saw and wood.
NOTE: The clamp can be used only in a vertical position.
1. Place material to be cut on table of miter saw. Secure
workpiece to the fence and table by turning knob to
tighten clamp. Do not overtighten the clamp. It should
just lightly hold the wood against the lence and table.
Workpiece
be cut off
2. Perform a dry run with the saw unplugged.: After you
believe that the saw is completely set up, pull the
power head down as il you were making an actual cut.
Check for interferences and for potentially dangerous
situations. Adjust the set up so that a safe operation
can be completed.
3. Complete the cut as instructed in the remainder of you
miter saw owners manual.
IMPORTANT: To help perform the safest and most pre-
cise miter saw cut. make the cut and then release the
power switch. Hold the power head down and keep your
hands in place until the blade stops rolating. Then raise
the power head and remove workpiece from work table.
Workpiece Support
Long pieces need extra supports. The supports should
be placed along the workpiece so the workpiece does not
sag and your hand holding the workpiece is positioned 4"
or more from the blade path. The support should let the
workpiece lay flat on the base and work table during the
cutting operation.
NOTE: When mounted on a large flat sudace, the miter
saw table is 3 1/2" high. A finished 4x4 or a supported
2x4 on edge can be used as work support extension.
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