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Basic Saw Operations
BEFORE
EACH USE:
inspect your saw.
DISCONNECT THE SAW, To avoid injury from acci-
(]ental starting, unplug the saw turn the switch off
and remove the switch
key before
changing
the
setup, opening covers, removing guards, or olade.
CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS. Check for:
° alignment of moving parts,
o binding of moving parts,
• uroKen carts,
• stable mounting, and
• any other conditions that may affect the way the
saw works.
If any part is missing, bent, or broken m any way, or
any electrical part doesn't work properly, turn the saw
off and unplug the saw. REPLACE damaged
miss-
ing, or failed parts before using the saw again.
MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keeo the saw c_ean
for best and Safest performance.
REMOVE
ADJOSTING
KEYS AND WRENCHES
from tool before turning _lon.
To avoid injury from jams, slips or thrown pieces:
• Choose the right s_ze ano style blade for the
material and the type of cutting you plan to do.
- USE ONLY RECOMMENDED
ACCESSORIES.
(See page 18). Consult this owner's manual for
recommended
accessories.
Follow the instruc-
tions that come with the accessories. The use ot
_mDroper accessories may cause risk of injury to
persons.
• Make sure the blade teeth point
downward
toward the table.
• Make sure the blade guides and thrust bearings
are properly adjusted.
- Make sure the blade tension ts properly
adjusted,
• Make sure the table lock knob is tight and no
carts have excessive play.
• To avoid accidental blade contact, minimize blade
breakage
aria provide
maximum blade support,
always adjust tne upper blade guide and blade
guard to just clear the workpiece.
• KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN, Cluttered areas and
benches _nvite accidents.
Floor must not be slip-
pery.
To avoid burns or other fire damage, never use the saw
near flammable iquids, vapors or gases.
PJan ahead to protect
your eyes,
hands,
face, ears.
KNOW "tOUR SAW Read and understand the owner's
manual and labels affixed to the tool, Learn its applica-
tion and limitations as wel as the specific potential haz-
ards peculiar to this tool.
To avoid injury Irom accioenTa
contact with moving
parts, don't do layout, assembly, or setup work on the
saw while any pars are moving.
AVOID ACCIDENTAL
STARTING
Make sure switch is
'OFF" before plugging saw into a power outlet.
Plan your work.
- USE THE RIGHT TOOL. Don't force tool or attach-
ment to do a job _ was not designed to do
- Use this cane saw to cut only wood. wood like
products, and plastics.
Dress for safety.
Any power saw can throw foreign objects into the eyes.
This can cause permanent eye damage. Wear safety
goggles
(not glasses}
that comply with ANSI Z87,!
(shown on package).
Everyday eyeglasses
have only
tmpact resistant lenses. The are not safety glasses.
Safety goggles
are available
at Sears retail catalog
stores. Glasses or goggles not in compliance with ANSI
Z87.1 could seriously i_urt you when they break.
- Do not wear loose clothing,
gloves,
neckties or
jewelry (rings, wrist watches). They can get caught
and draw you into moving parts,
- Wear nonslip footwear.
- Tie back long hair.
- Roll long sleeves above the elbow.
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