Additional Rules For Safe Operation - Craftsman 320.21180 Operator's Manual

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SAFETY RULES FOR MITER SAWS cont.
13. 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 71/4-inches.
14. ALWAYS keep blades clean, sharp and with the sufficient set. Sharp blades
minimize stalling and kickback.
15. DO NOT use dull or damaged blades. Bent blades can break easily, or cause
kickback.
16. DO NOT remove the saw's blade guards. NEVER operate the saw with any
guard or cover removed. MAKE SURE that all guards are operating properly
BEFORE each use.
17. NEVER hand hold a workpiece that is too small to be clamped. ALWAYS
keep your hands clear of the "no hands" zone.
18. NEVER perform any operation freehand. ALWAYS place the workpiece to be
cut on the miter saw table and position it firmly against the fence as a backstop.
ALWAYS use the fence.
19. NEVER apply lubricants to the blade when it is running. NEVER use solvents to
clean plastic parts. Solvents could possibly dissolve or otherwise damage the
material.
20. KEEPYOUR HANDS AWAY from the cutting area. DO NOT reach under the
material being cut or in the blade's cutting path with your fingers or hand for any
reason, ALWAYS turn the power off.
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allow the saw blade to stop rotating BEFORE raising the blade out of the
workpiece.
21. NEVER reach behind, under or within three inches of the blade and its
cutting path with your hands or fingers for any reason.
22. NEVER, for any reason, touch the blade or other moving parts during use.
23. DO NOT turn the motor switch on and off rapidly. This could cause the blade
to loosen, which could create a hazard. Should this ever occur, stand clear and
allow the saw blade to come to a complete stop. Disconnect the saw from the
power source and securely tighten the blade bolt.
24. ALWAYS turn off the saw before disconnecting it to avoid accidental starting
when reconnecting the saw to a power supply. NEVER leave the saw unattended
while connected to a power supply.
25. KEEPTHE MOTOR AIR SLOTS clean and free of chips or dust. To avoid motor
damage, the motor should be blown out or vacuumed frequently to keep sawdust
from interfering with the motor ventilation.
26. NEVER lift this tool by gripping the cutting handle or the miter fence. This
may cause misalignment. ALWAYS carry saw by holding the base or carry
by the support bracket/carrying handle after you have locked the saw arm
in the "DOWN" position.
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WARNING:
use of this product can generate dust containing
chemicals known to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive
harm.
Some examples of these chemicals are:
• Lead from lead-based paints.
• Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products.
• Arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending upon how often you do
this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals:
• Work in a well-ventilated area.
• Work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are
specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.
ADDITIONAL RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
/kWARNING:
Use of this tool can generate and/or disburse dust, which
may cause serious and permanent respiratory or other injury. Always use
NIOSH/OSHA approved respiratory protection appropriate for the dust
exposure. Direct particles away from face and body.
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 wear safety glasses or eye shields when using this saw. Everyday
eyeglasses have only impact-resistant lenses; they are NOT safety glasses. All
users and bystanders MUST wear eye protection that conforms to ANSI Z87.1
3. PROTECT your lungs. Wear a face mask or dust mask if the operation is dusty.
4. PROTECT your hearing. Wear appropriate personal hearing protection during
use. Under some conditions and duration of use, noise from this product may
contribute to hearing loss.
5. ALL VlSTORS AND BYSTANDERS MUST wear the same safety equipment that
the operator of the saw wears.
6. INSPECT the tool cords periodically and if damaged have them repaired at your
nearest Sears Service Center or other Authorized Service Facility. BE AWARE of
the cord location when operating the saw.
7. ALWAYS check the tool for damaged parts. Before further use of the tool,
a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine if
it will operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for misalignment
or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, and any other condition that may
affect the tool's operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should be
properly repaired or replaced at a Sears Service center.
8. INSPECT and remove all nails from lumber before sawing.
9. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to them frequently and use them to
instruct others who may use this tool. If someone borrows this tool, make
sure they have these instructions also.
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