Sliding Compound Miter Saw Safety - Craftsman 137.418000 Operator's Manual

SLIDING COMPOUND MITER SAW SAFETY

SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
FOR THIS COMPOUND MITER SAW
1. DO NOT operate the miter saw
until it is completely assembled
and installed according to these
instructions.
2. IF YOU ARE NOT thoroughly
familiar with the operation of miter
saws, seek guidance from your
supervisor, instructor or other
qualified person.
3. ALWAYS hold the work firmly
against the fence and table.
DO NOT perform any operation
free hand (use clamp wherever
possible).
4. KEEP HANDS out of the path of
the saw blade. If the workpiece
you are cutting would cause your
hands to be within 7-1/2 in. of the
saw blade, the workpiece should
be clamped in place before making
the cut.
5. BE SURE the blade is sharp, runs
freely and is free of vibration.
6. ALLOW the motor to come up to
full speed before starting a cut.
7. KEEP THE MOTOR AIR SLOTS
CLEAN and free of chips or dust.
8. ALWAYS MAKE SURE all handles
are tight before cutting, even if the
table is positioned in one of the
positive stops.
9. BE SURE both the blade and the
collar are clean and the arbor bolt
is tightened securely.
10. USE only blade collars specified for
your saw.
11. NEVER use blades larger in
diameter than 10 inches.
12. NEVER apply lubricants to the
blade when it is running.
13. ALWAYS check the blade
for cracks or damage before
operation. Replace a cracked or
damaged blade immediately.
14. NEVER use blades recommended
for operation at less than
4800 RPM.
15. ALWAYS keep the blade guards in
place and use at all times.
16. NEVER reach around the saw
blade.
17. MAKE SURE the blade is not
contacting the workpiece before
the switch is turned ON.
18. IMPORTANT: After completing the
cut, release the trigger and wait for
the blade to stop before returning
the saw to the raised position.
19. MAKE SURE the blade has come
to a complete stop before removing
or securing the workpiece,
changing the workpiece angle or
changing the angle of the blade.
20. NEVER cut metals or masonry
products with this tool. This miter
saw is designed for use on wood
and wood-like products.
21. DO NOT USE this saw to cut tree
limbs or logs.
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