Craftsman 315.212120 Owner's Manual page 5

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued)
ALWAYS SUPPORT LONG WORKPIECES to
minimize dsk of blade I_nching and kickback.
Saw may slip, walk, or slide while cutting long or
heavy beards.
BEFORE •AKING A CUT, BE SURE ALL
ADJUSTMENTS ARE SECURE.
GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK. Kickbackoccurs
when the blade stalls rapidlyand workpioceis
driven back towardsthe operator. It can pull your
hand into the blade resultingin sedous personal •
injury.
Stay out of blade path and turn switch off
immediately if blade binds or stalls.
AVOID CUTTING NAILS. Inspectfor and
remove all nailsfrom lumber before cuffing.
ALWAYS USE A CLAMP to secure the work-
piece when possible.
NEVER TOUCH BLADE or other moving parts
during use.
NEVER START A TOOL WHEN THE BLADE IS
IN CONTACT WITH WORKPIECE. Allow motor
to come up to full speed before startingcut.
• AKE SURE THE MITER TABLE AND SAW
ARM (BEVEL FUNCtiON) ARE LOCKED IN
POSITION BEFORE OPERATING YOUR SAW.
Lock the miter table by securely tighteningthe
miter lock handle. Lock the saw arm (bevel
funciton)by securelytighteningthe bevel lock
knob.
NEVER USE A LENGTH STOP ON THE FREE
SCRAP END OF A CLAMPED WORKPIECE.
NEVER hold ontoor bind the free scrap end of
the workpiocein any operation. If a work clamp
and length stop are used together,they must
both be installedon the same side of the saw
table to prevent the saw from catching the loose
end and kickingup.
NEVER cut more than one piece at a time. DO
NOT STACK more than one workpiece on the
saw table at a time.
NEVER PERFORM ANY OPERATION "FREE-
HAND". Always place the workpiece to be cut on
the miter table and position it firmlyagainst the
fence as a backstop. Always usa the fence.
NEVER hand hold a workpiece that is too small
to be clamped. Keep hands clear of the no hands
zone.
NEVER reach behind, under, or within three
inches.ofthe blade and itscutting path with your
hands and fingers for any reason.
NEVER reach to pick up a workpioce,a piece of
scrap,or anythingelse that is in or near the
cuffing path of the blade.
AVOID AWl(WARD OPERATIONS AND HAND
POSITIONS where a sudden slip couldcause
your handto move intothe blade. ALWAYS
make sure you have good balance. NEVER
operate your miter sew on the floor or in a
crouchedposition.
NEVER stand or have any part of your bodyin
line with the path of the saw blade.
ALWAYS release the power switchand allow the
saw blade to stop rotatingbefore raisingit out of
the workpiece.
DO NOT TURN THE •OTOR SWITCH ON AND
OFF RAPIDLY. This could cause the saw blade
to loosen and could create a hazard. Shouldthis
ever occur, stand clear and allow the sew blade
to come to a complete stop. Disconnectyour saw
from the power supply and securely retightenthe"
blade bolt.
REPLACEMENT PARTS. All repairs, whether
electrical or mechanical, should be made by
qualified service technicianat a Sears store.
WARNING: When servicing use only identical
Craftsmanreplacement parts. Use of any other
parts may create a hazard or cause product
damage.
NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMO-
SPHERE. Normal sparkingof the motorcould
ignite fumes.
NEVER leave the miter saw unattendedwhile
connected to a power source.
POLARIZED PLUGS. To reduce the dskof
electricshock, this tool has a paladzed plug (one
blade is wider than the other). This plug will fit in
a polarized outletonly one way. If the plug does
not fit fullyin the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still
does not fit, contact a qualified electricianto
installthe properoutlet. Do not change the plug
in any way.
IF ANY PART OF THIS MITER SAW IS MISS-
ING or shouldbreak, band, or fail in any way, or
shouldany electricalcomponentfail to perform
properly,shut off the power switch, remove the
miter saw plug from the power source and have
damaged, missing,or failed parts replaced
before resumingoperation.
DO NOT OPERATE THIS TOOL WHILE UN-
DER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS, ALCOHOL,
OR ANY MEDICATION.
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