Specific Safety Rules For Miter Saws - Craftsman 172.24360 Owner's Manual

ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR MITER SAWS
1. Know your power tool. Read operator's manual carefully. Learn the
applications and limitations, as well as the specific potential hazards
related to this tool. Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric
shock, fire or serious injury.
2. ALWAYS firmly clamp or bolt your miter saw to a workbench or table
at approximately hip height.
3. ALWAYS be sure that all adjustments are secure BEFORE making a cut.
4. ALWAYS make sure that the miter table and saw (bevel function) are
locked in position BEFORE operating your saw. Lock the motor table by
securely tightening the miter lock handle. Lock the saw arm (bevel function)
by securely tightening the bevel lock knob.
5. ALWAYS use a clamp to secure the workpiece, when possible.
6. ALWAYS be sure the blade path is free of nails. ALWAYS carefully inspect
lumber and remove all nails BEFORE cutting.
7. ALWAYS be sure that the blade clears the workpiece. NEVER start the
saw with the blade touching the workpiece. ALWAYS allow the motor to come
up to full speed BEFORE starting a cut.
8. ALWAYS support long workpieces when cutting to minimize the risk of
the blade pinching or kickback. The saw may slip, walk or slide while
cutting long or heavy boards.
9. NEVER use a length stop on the free (scrap end) of a clamped workpiece.
NEVER hold onto or bind the free scrap end of the workpiece in any operation.
If a work clamp and length stop are used together, THEY MUST BOTH BE
INSTALLED on the same side of the saw table to prevent the saw from
catching the loose end and kicking up.
10. NEVER cut more than one piece at a time. DO NOT STACK more than
one workpiece on the saw table at a time.
11. ALWAYS avoid awkward operations and hand positions where a sudden
slip could cause your hand to move into the blade. ALWAYS make
sure that you have good balance. NEVER operate your saw on the floor
or in a crouched position.
12. NEVER stand or have any part of your body in line with the path of the blade.
13. ALWAYS only use the correct blades. Use the right blade size, style and
cutting speed for the material and the type of cut. DO NOT use blades with
incorrect size holes. NEVER use blade washers or blade bolts that are
defective or incorrect. The maximum blade capacity for this saw is 10 inches.
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