Craftsman 137.212520 Operator's Manual page 4

SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR
THIS COMPOUND MITER SAW
1. DO NOT USE THIN KERF BLADES they can deflect
and contact guard and can cause possible injury to
the operator.
2. DO NOT operate the miter saw until it is completely
assembled and installed according to these
instructions.
3. IF YOU ARE NOT thoroughly familiar with the
operation of miter saws, seek guidance from your
supervisor, instructor or other qualified person.
4. ALWAYS hold the work firmly against the fence and
table. DO NOT perform any operation free hand (use
clamp wherever possible).
5. KEEP HANDS out of the path of the saw blade. If the
workpiece you are cutting would cause your hands
to be within 6-3/4 in. of the saw blade, the workpiece
should be clamped in place before making the cut.
6. BE SURE the blade is sharp, runs freely and is free
of vibration.
7. ALLOW the motor to come up to full speed before
starting a cut.
8. KEEP THE MOTOR AIR SLOTS CLEAN and free of
chips or dust.
9. ALWAYS MAKE SURE all handles are tight before
cutting, even if the table is positioned in one of the
positive stops.
10.BE SURE both the blade and the collar are clean
and the arbor bolt is tightened securely.
11 .USE only blade collars specified for your saw.
12.NEVER use blades larger in diameter than 10 inches.
13.NEVER apply lubricants to the blade when it is
running.
14.ALWAYS check the blade for cracks or damage
before operation. Replace a cracked or damaged
blade immediately.
15.NEVER use blades recommended for operation at
less than 4800 RPM.
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1&ALWAYS keep the blade guards in place and use at
all times.
17.NEVER reach around the saw blade.
18.MAKE SURE the blade is not contacting the
workpiece before the switch is turned ON.
1&IMPORTANT: After completing the cut, release the
trigger and wait for the blade to stop before returning
the saw to the raised position.
20.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.
21 .NEVER cut metals or masonry products with this
tool. This miter saw is designed for use on wood and
wood-like products.
22.NEVER cut small pieces. If the workpiece being cut
would cause your hand or fingers to be within 6-3/4
in. of the saw blade the workpiece is too small.
23.PROVIDE adequate support to the sides of the saw
table for long work pieces.
24.NEVER use the miter saw in an area with flammable
liquids or gases.
25.NEVER use solvents to clean plastic parts. Solvents
could possibly dissolve or otherwise damage the
material.
26.SHUT OFF the power before servicing or adjusting
the tool.
27.DISCONNECT the saw from the power source and
clean the machine when finished using.
28.MAKE SURE the work area is clean before leaving
the machine.
29.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.
POWER SUPPLY AND MOTOR SPECIFICATIONS
The AC motor used in this saw is a universal,
nonreversible type. See "MOTOR" in the "PRODUCT
SPECIFICATIONS" section on page 2.
[,A WARNING J
To avoid electrical hazards, fire hazards, or damage
to the tool, use proper circuit protection. Your saw
is wired at the factory for 120 V operation. Connect
to a 120 V, 15 A circuit and use a 15 A time delay
fuse or circuit breaker. To avoid shock or fire, if
power cord is worn or cut, or damaged in any way,
have it replaced immediately.