Craftsman 901.23181 Owner's Manual page 9

° OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS °
Observe and comply with the warning labels on the saw.
WARNING
FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY READ INSTRUCTION
MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING SAW
1. Wear eye protection.
2. Keep hands out of path of saw blade.
3. Return carriage to full rear position after each crosscut type of
operation.
4. Know how to reduce risk of kickback.
5. Use pusher board for narrow work.
6. Do not perform any operation freehand.
7. Never reach around moving saw blade.
8. Shut off power before clearing a stall or jam.
9. Make no adjustments until tool has stopped.
DANGER
TO AVOID INJURY DO
NOT FEED MATERIAL
INTO CUTTING TOOL
FROM THIS END
Use common sense, think all operatio_ threugh before _,arting,
and be alert.
Review the "Rules For Safer Operation of Stationary Power
Tools" and "Maintenance and Operation" sections. (See index)
Keep saw in good adjustment and alignment; use only sharp,
free-cutting tools and accessories that were designed for your
machine. These precautions will help reduce the possibility of
jam-ups or kickbacks.
Never perform any operation "free hand" (i.e. supporting the
workpiece by hand alone). The workpiece must always be solidly
supported or guided by the fence or supporting jig or fixture to
prevent any unexpected movement.
If the sawblade or cutter becomes stalled or lower guard
becomes jammed- Turn off po_r immediately. Never attempt to
free a jam up without first turning power off. Remove workpiece
and re-check machine alignment. Adjust as necessary.
DANGER Coasting cutting tools can be dangerous - apply the
brake immediately on manual braking units to stop the tool as
soon as the switch is turned off.
The torque developed during manual or automatic braking may
loosen the blade retaining nut, therefore the arbor nut should be
checked periodically and tightened if necessary.
Never cycle the tool "on" and "off" rapidly, as forces can be pro-
duced which will loosen the arbor nut.
If the arbor nut should ever loosen, allow the blade to come to a
complete stop and re-tighten the arbor nut securely, but not
excessively, using both wrenches provided.
Read through and study the pictorial operating ir_'uctto_ which
follow for further instructions before using your new Craftsman
Radial Arm Saw.
Kickbacks can occur when the workpiece binds between the saw
blade and the fence during a ripping type operation. Such action
could cause the workpiece to be ejected from the machine and
thrown violently back towards the operator.
Never stand, or permit someone else to stand in line with the
work being ripped due to possible kickbacks.
The anti-kickback fingers must be kept sharp, free moving and
correctly adjusted to insure proper operation.
Use extra care when ripping material that is twisted or bowed
which can rock on the saw table and cause pinching or binding.
Place the wood on the table in such a manner as to minimize
rocking.
A pusher board should be used when ripping narrow work (i.e.
less than 3 inches or so between the blade and fence). The
pusher board should be made from clear, straight grained lumber
as shown below.
It is easier to change the saw set-up and will prevent lower guard
catching if work table is higher than rear table. 1/4" plywood and
brady may be used.
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Dimension "A" must be such that the workpiece is fed completely
past the blade but short enough to prevent the pusher boa_'d
from passing under the anti-kickback device.
The pusher board should be pre-kerfed prior to use, for every
new width of rip a new or re-worked pusher board must be used.
Do not rip workpieces shorter than 12" in length.
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