Compound Miter Saw Safety; Specific Safety Instructions; Electrical Requirements; Power Supply And Motor Specifications - Craftsman 137.212140 Operator's Manual

18.MAKE SURE the blade is not contacting the
SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR
workpiece before the switch is turned ON
THIS COMPOUND MITER SAW
19JMPORTANT: After completing the cut, release the
I. USE ONLY CROSS-CUTTING SAW BLADES. When ....... power switch and wait for the blade to stop before
using carbide tipped blades, make sure they have a
negative hook angle.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT USE THtN KERF BLADES-
they can deflecl and conlacl guard and can cause
possible injury to the operator.
2. DO NOT operate the miter saw until it is completely
assembled and installed according to these
instructions,
3. IF YOU ARE NOT thoroughly familiar with the
operation o! miter saws, seek guidance from your
returning the saw to the raised position..
2&MAKE SURE the blade has come to a compfete stop
before removing or securing the workpiece, changing
the workpiece angle, or changing the angle of the
blade.
21.NEVER cut metals or masonry products with this tool,
This miter saw is designed for use on wood and
wood-like products,
22.NEVER cut small pieces If the workpiece being cut
supervisor instructor, or other qualified person would cause your hand or fingers to be within 7-t/4"
inches of the saw blade the workpiece is too small
4. ALWAYS held the work firmly against the fence and
table. DO NOT pedorm any operalion free hand (use
clamp wherever possible)
5. KEEP HANDS out of the path ot the saw b]ade, If the
werkpiece you are cutting would cause your hands to
be within 7-1/4" inches of the saw blade, the
workpieca should be ciamped in place before making
the cut.
6. BE SURE the blade is sharp, runs freely, and is free
of vibration
7. ALLOW the motor Io come up to fu_l speed before
starting a cut.
?_3.PROVIDE adequate support to the sldes of the saw
table far long work pieces.
24,NEVER use the miter saw in an area with fiammabb
liq_Jidsor gases
2&NEVER use solvents to clean plastic parts. Solvents
could possibly dissolve or other,,4se damage the
material.
26.SHUT OFF the power belore servicing or adjusting
the too].
27,DISCONNECT the saw from the power source and
clean the machine when finished using
8. KEEP THE MOTOR AIR SLOTS CLEAN and #eeoI
chips or dust, 28.MAKE SURE the work area is clean before leaving
9. ALWAYS MAKE SURE all handles are tight before
cutting, even if the table is positioned in one of the
positbe stops,,
10,BE SURE both the blade and the collar are clean and
the arbor bolt is tightened securely.
11.USE only blade collars specified for your sew.
the machine.
29.SHOULD any pan of your miter saw be missing,
damaged, or fail in any way, or any electrical
component fail te pedorm properly, shut off the switch
and remove the plug from the power supply oullet.
Replace missing, damaged, or falled parts before
resuming operation.
12. NEVER use blades Iarger or smaller in diameter
than 10-inches.
13. NEVER apply lubricants tc the blade when it is
running,
14. ALWAYS check the blade for cracks or damage
before operation. Replace a cracked or damaged
blade immediately.
15. NEVER use blades recommendedbr operalional
less than4800 RPM.
16.ALWAYS keep the blade guards in place and use at
all times
POWER SUPPLY AND MOTOR SPECIFICATIONS
The AC motor used _n this saw is a uriiverse[.
nonreversible type. See "MOTOR _ in the "PRODUCT
SPECIFICATIONS" seciion on page 2.
To avoid electrical hazards, fire hazard_ or damage 1o
the tool, use proper ,circuit protection. Your saw is wired
at the factory for 120V operatbn Connect to a 120V, 15
Amp circuit and use a I5 amp, time delay lose or circuit
breaker, To avoid shock or fire, if power cord is worn or
cut, or damaged in any way, have it replaced
immediately.
17.NEVER reach around the saw blade