Craftsman 113.298090 Owner's Manual page 3

F.To avoid injuryfromjams,slipsorthrown pieces
(kickback a ndthrowback):
1. USE ONLY"RECOMMENDED ACCESSO-
RIES" ( Seepage47). Follow the instructions
thatcomewiththe accessories. U sing other
accessories maybedangerous.
2. Choose t herightblade or cutting accessory for
thematerial andthetypeofcutting youplanto
do.
3. Neveruse grinding
wheels, abrasive cut-off
wheels, friction wheels (metal slitting blades)
wire wheels or buffing wheels. They can fly
apart explosively.
4. Choose and inspect your cutting tool carefully.
a. To avoid cutting tool failure and thrown shrap-
nel (broken pieces of blade), use only 10" or
smaller blades or other cutting tools marked
for speeds of 3450 rpm or higher.
b. Always use unbroken, balanced blades de-
signed to fit this saw's 5/8 inch arbor.
c. When thru-sawing (making cuts where the
blade comes through the workpiece top),
always use a 10 inch diameter blade. This
keeps the spreader in closest to the blade.
d. Do not over tighten arbor nut. Use arbor
wrenches to "snug" it securely.
e. Use only sharp blades with properly set teeth.
Consult a professional blade sharpenerwhen
in doubt.
f. Keep blades clean of gum and resin.
5. Adjust table inserts flush with the table top.
NEVER use the saw without the proper insert.
6. Make sure all clamps and locks are tight and no
parts have any excessive play.
2. Keep work area clean
A. Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents.
Floor must not be slippery from wax or sawdust.
B. To avoid burns or other fire damage, never use the
saw near flammable liquids, vapors or gases.
3. Plan your work - plan ahead to protect your eyes,
hands, face, ears.
WARNING: To avoid injury, don't do layout,
assembly, or setup work on the table while the
blade is spinning. It could cut or throw any-
thing hitting the blade.
A. USE THE RIGHT TOOL - Don't force tool or
attachment to do a job it was not designed for.
B. Dress for safety:
1. Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties or
jewelry (rings, wristwatches). They can get
caught and draw you into moving parts.
2. Wear non-slip footwear.
3. Tie back long hair.
.
5.
.
Roll long sleeves above the elbow.
Noise levels vary widely. To avoid possible
hearing damage, wear ear plugs or muffs when
using saw for long periods of time.
Any power saw can throw foreign objects into
the eyes. This can cause permanent eye dam-
age. Wear safety goggles (not glasses) that
comply with ANSI Z87.1 (shown on package).
Everyday eyeglasses have only impact resis-
tant lenses. They 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 hurt you when
they break.
WEAR YOUR
7. For dusty operations, wear a dust mask along
with the safety goggles.
C. Inspect your workpiece. Make sure there are no
nails or foreign objects in the part of the workpiece
to be cut.
D. Plan your cut to avoid KICKBACKS and THROW-
BACKS - when a part or all of the workpiece binds
on the blade and is thrown violently back toward
the front of the saw.
.
Never cut FREEHAND: Always use either a
Rip Fence, Miter Gauge or fixture to position
and guide the work, so itwon't twist, bind on the
blade and kickback.
2. Make sure there's no debris between the work-
piece and its supports.
3. When cutting irregularlyshaped workpieces,
plan your work so it will not slip and pinch the
blade:
a. A piece of molding, for example, must lie flat
or be held by a fixture or jig that will not let it
twist, rock or slip while being cut. Use jigs or
fixtures where needed to prevent workpiece
shifting.
b. Use a different, better suited type of tool for
work that can't be made stable.
4. Use extra caution with large, very small or
awkward workpieces:
a.
Use extra supports (tables, saw horses,
blocks, etc.) for anyworkpieces large enough
to tip when not held down to the table top.
NEVER use another person as a substitute
for atable extension, or as additional support
for a workpiece that is longer or wider than
the basic saw table, or to help feed, support
or pull the workpiece.