Warranty; Safety Instructions For Slide Compound Miter Saw; When Installing Or Moving The Miter Saw - Craftsman 113.234940 Owner's Manual

FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN BENCHTOP TOOLS
If this Miter Saw fails due to a defect in material or workmanship, within one year from the date of
purchase, RETURN IT TO THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER IN THE UNITED STATES, and
Sears will repair it, free of charge.
If this Miter Saw is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty will apply for ninety days
from the date of purchase.
This warranty applies only while this product is in the United States•
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from
state to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., D/817 WA Hoffman Estates, IL. 60179
Safety Instructions For Slide Compound Miter Saw
Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert and knowing how your miter saw works. Read this manual to
understand this miter saw.
Safety Signal Words
DANGER: means if the safety information is not followed
someone will be seriously injured or killed.
WARNING: means if the safety information is not fol-
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lowed someone could be seriously injured or killed.
CAUTION: means if the safety information is not followed
someone might be injured.
Before Using The Miter Saw
J WARNING: To avoid mistakes that could cause
serious, permanent injury, do not plug the miter
saw in until the following steps have been satisfac-
torily completed.
- Completely assemble and align saw. (See "Assembly"
and "Alignment" sections within.)
• Learn the use and function of the ON-OFF switch,
upper and lower blade guards, handle latch, bevel
clamp, cover plate stop screw, and fence clamps. (See
"Getting to Know Your Miter Saw" section within.)
• Review and understand all safety instructions and
operating procedures in this manual.
° Review the maintenance methods for this miter saw.
(See "Maintenance" section within).
• Find and read the following labels on the miter saw:
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When Installing Or Moving The Miter Saw
Before moving the saw, lock the miter, bevel, carriage
lock and power head positions. Unplug the power cord,
To avoid back injury, get help when you need to lift the
saw.
Never carry the tool by the cord or power head trigger
handle, Damage to insulation could cause an electric
shock. Damage to wire connections could cause a tire.
Avoid Dangerous Environment. Use the miter saw in a
dry, indoor place protected from rain. Keep work area
well lighted.
Place the saw so neither the user nor bystanders are
forced to stand in line with the blade. Thrown debris
could injure people in its path.
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