Basic Saw Operations - Craftsman 113.234880 Owner's Manual

Basic Saw Operations
BEFORE USING THE SLIDE
COMPOUND MITER SAW:
WARNING: To avoid mistakes that could cause
serious, permanent injury, do not plug the saw
in until the following steps are completed.
, Assembly and alignment. (See pages (10-12)
• Learn the use and function of:
(a) the ON OFF switch,
(b) upper and lower blade guards.
(c) head latch,
(d) bevel lock handle,
(e) cover plate stop screw,
(f) depth adjustment bolt,
(g) carriage lock knob,
(h) miter lock handle, and
(i) saw handle.
• Review and understand all safety instructions and
operating procedures in this manual.
• Review the maintenance methods for this slide
compound miter saw, (See pages 21-22)
BEFORE EACH USE:
Inspect your slide compound miter saw,
DISCONNECT THE SAW. To avoid injury from acc_
dental starting, unplug the saw, before changing the
setup, changing the blade or adjusting anything.
Compare the direction of rotation arrow on the guard to
the direction arrow on the blade. The blade teeth
should always point downward at the front of the saw.
Tighten the arbor screw.
Tighten the cover plate stop screw.
CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Check for:
• Alignment of moving parts,
• Damaged electric cords,
• Binding of moving parts,
• Broken parts,
• Stable mounting,
• Function of arm return spnng and lower guard:
Push the arm all the way down, then let it rise up
until it stops by itself. Check the lower guard to see
if it closed fully, If it did not, follow the instructions
in the Trouble Shooting section.
• Smooth, solid movement of the slide assembly,
• Other conditions that may affect the way the slide
compound miter saw works,
KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE. in working order, and in
proper adjustment
If any part is missing, bent, or broken in any way, or any
electrical parts don't work, turn the saw off and unplug
it. REPLACE damaged, missing or failed parts before
using the saw again.
MAINTAINING TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep the slide
compound miter saw clean for best and safest perfor
mance. Follow instructions for lubricating. DON'T put
lubricants on the blade while it's spinning.
REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES from
tool before turning it on.
To avoid injury from jams, slips or thrown pieces:
• USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES
(See page 22). Consult this Owner's manual for
recommended accessories. Follow the instructions
that come with the accessories. The use of
improper accessories may cause risk of injury to
persons
• Choose the right 8-1/4" inch diameter blade for the
material and the type of cutting you plan to do.
• Make sure the blade is sharp, undamaged and
properly aligned with the saw unplugged, push the
power-heed all the way down and back. Hand spin
the blade and check for clearance. Tilt the power
head to 45 degree bevel and repeat the check. If
the blade hits anything, make the adjustments
shown m the Maintaining Maximum Cutting
Capacity section.
• Make sure the blade and arbor collars are clean.
• Make sure the arbor collars' recessed sides are
facing the blade.
• Using the provided arbor wrench or a 1,2" box
end wrench make sure the arbor cap screw is firm
ly hand tightened.
• Make sure all clamps and locks are tight and no
parts have excessive play.
• KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and
benches invite accidents. Floor must not be slip
pery.
To avoid burns or other fire damage, never use the
slide compound miter saw near flammable liquids.
vapors or gases.
Plan ahead to protect your eyes, hands,
face, ears.
KNOW YOUR SLIDE COMPOUND MITER SAW.
Read and understand the owner's manual and labels
affixed to the tool. Learn its application and limitations
as well as the specific potential hazards peculiar to this
tooI.
To avoid injury from accidental contact with moving
parts, don't do layout, assembly, or setup work on the
slide compound miter saw while any parts are moving.
AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Make su)e switch is
'OFF' before plugging slide compound miter saw into a
power outlet.
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