Craftsman 137.212372 Operator's Manual page 9

21. NEVER cut small pieces. If the
workpiece being cut would cause
your hand or fingers to be within
7-1/2 in. of the saw blade the
workpiece is too small.
22. PROVIDE adequate support to the
sides of the saw table for long work
pieces.
23. NEVER use the miter saw in an
area with flammable liquids or
gases.
24. NEVER use solvents to clean
plastic parts. Solvents could
possibly dissolve or otherwise
damage the material.
25. SHUT OFF the power before
servicing or adjusting the tool.
26. DISCONNECT the saw from
the power source and clean the
machine when finished using.
27. MAKE SURE the work area is
clean before leaving the machine.
28. SHOULD any part of your miter
saw be missing, damaged, or
fail in any way, or any electrical
component fail to perform properly,
lock the switch and remove the
plug from the power supply outlet.
Replace missing, damaged, or
failed parts before resuming
operation.
29. Because of the downward cutting
motion, your safety requires that
you stay very alert to keeping
hands and fingers away from the
path that the blade travels.
30. BE SURE all guards are in place
and working. If a guard seems slow
to return to its normal position or
"hangs-up", adjust or repair it
immediately. Be alert at all times
- especially during repetitive,
monotonous operations. Don't be
lulled into carelessness due to a
false sense of security. Blades
are extremely unforgiving. Clean
the lower guard frequently to help
visibility and movement. Unplug
before adjustment or cleaning.
31. Abrasive cut-off wheels should
not be used on miter saws. Miter
saw guards are not appropriate for
abrasive cut-off wheels.
32. TO AVOID loss of control or placing
hands in the path of the blade,
hold or clamp all material securely
against the fence when cutting. Do
not perform operations freehand.
33. SUPPORT long material at the
same height as the saw table.
34. AFTER completing a cut, release
the trigger switch and allow the
blade to come to a complete stop,
then raise the saw blade from the
workpiece.
35. LOCK the miter saw head in the
down position during transport or
when not in use.
36. DRY RUN - It is important to know
where the blade will intersect
with the workpiece during cutting
operations. Always perform a
simulated cutting sequence with
the power tool switched OFF
to gain an understanding of the
projected path of the saw blade.
At some extreme angles, the
right or left side fence might have
to be removed to ensure proper
clearance prior to making a cut.
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