Craftsman 315.114233 Operator's Manual page 17

OPERATmNG THE SAW
See Figures 15- 17.
Htis important to understand the correct method for operat-
ing the saw. Refer to the figures in this section to learn the
correct and incorrect ways for handling the saw.
DANGER: When lifting the saw from the workpiece,
the blade is exposed on the underside of the saw unti!
the lower blade guard closes. Make sure the lower
blade guard is closed before setting the saw down.
_, WARNING: To make sawing easier and safer, always
maintain proper control of the saw. Loss of control
could cause an accident resulting in possible seri=
ous injury.
To make the best possible cut, follow these helpful hints.
[] Hold the saw firmly with both hands.
[] Avoid placing your hand on the workpiece while mak=
ing a cut.
[] Support the workpiece so that the cut (kerf) is always
to your side.
[] Support the workpiece near the cut.
[] Clamp the workpiece securely so that the workpiece
will not move during the cut.
[] Always place the saw on the workpiece that is sup-
ported, not the "cut off" piece.
[] Place the workpiece with the "good" side down.
[] Draw a guideline along the desired line of cut before
beginning your cut.
WRONG Fig. 15
17
C0RRECT
WRONG
Fig. 16
Fig. 17