Craftsman 137.375640 Operator's Manual page 12

RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES
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o Use only accessories recommended
for this miter saw. Follow
instructions that accompany
accessories. Use of improper
accessories may cause hazards.
o The use of any cutting tool except
12 in. saw blades which meet the
requirements under recommended
accessories is prohibited. Do not
use accessories such as shaper
cutters or dado sets. Ferrous metal
cutting and the use of abrasive
wheels is prohibited.
o Do not attempt to modify this
tool or create accessories not
recommended for use with this tool.
Any such alteration or modification
is misuse and could result in a
hazardous condition leading to
possible serious injury.
ACCESSORIES
Visit your Sears Hardware Department
or see the Sears Power and Hand Tool
Catalog to purchase recommended
accessories for this power tool.
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o To avoid the risk of personal injury,
do not modify this power tool or use
accessories not recommended by
Sears.
o Read warnings and conditions on
your CARBIDE TIPPED SAW BLADE.
Do not operate the saw without the
proper saw blade guard in place.
Carbide is a very hard but brittle
material. Care should be taken while
mounting, using, and storing carbide
tipped blades to prevent accidental
damage. Slight shocks, such as
striking the tip while handling, can
seriously damage the blade. Foreign
objects in the workpiece, such as
wire or nails, can also cause tips
to crack or break off. Before using,
always visually examine the blade
and tips for bent blade, cracks,
breakage, missing or loose tips, or
other damage. Do not use if damage
is suspected. Failure to heed safety
instructions and warnings can
result in serious bodily injury.
BLADE iNFORMATiON
o Always use a crosscut blade that is
designed for cutting across the wood
grain. NEVER use Rip, Combination,
Plywood, Dado or Abrasive type saw
blades at any time
o Always use a 12in diameter blade with
either a 1" or 5/8" arbor hole, speed
rating must be at least 4800 RPM.
o Read and understand all instructions
provided with each blade before using
on this miter saw.
There are two main materials used for
saw blades; high-speed steel (HSS) and
carbide tipped (TCT). While the HSS
blades are generally less expensive
than carbide tipped, TCT blades will
stay sharper longer than HSS. As a
general rule the more teeth per inch (TPI)
the smoother the cut. Please read the
information provided on the blade for
more details for their use.
General Purpose Wood Cutting: 24 - 40 TPI
Fine Woodworking Cutting: 60 - 80 TPI
Non-ferrous Metal Cutting:
Use only special blades designed for
cutting this type of material.
Plastic Cutting:
Use only special blades designed for
cutting plastic.
NOTE: When cutting non-ferrous or
plastic, be sure to clean up completely
after each use. Take special care with
metal shavings after each cut, these can
cause damage to the table top. ALWAYS
WEAR EYE PROTECTION.