Safety Instructions For Basic Saw Operations - Craftsman 113.221740 Owner's Manual

Safety instructions for Basic Saw Operations
Before Each Use:
Inspect your saw.
o To avoid injury from accidental starting, turn the switch
off, unplug the saw, and remove the switch key before
raising or removing the guard, changing the cutting
tool, changing the setup, or adjusting anything,
- Check for' alignment of moving parts, binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts, saw stability, and any other
conditions that may affect the way the saw works.
• If any part is missing, bent or' broken in any way, or any
electrical part does not work properly, turn the saw off
and unp ug the.saw.,
"; Replace damaged or missing parts before using the
saw again.
• Use the sawblade guard, spreader and anti-kickback
pawls for any thru-sawing (whenever the blade comes
through the top of the wo_piece)., Make sure the anti-
kickback pawls work properly. Make sure the spreader'
is in line with sawblade (See page 10-11).
o Make sure all clamps and locks are tight and no parts
have any excessive play_
. Remove adjusting I_eyS and wrenches_ Form a habit of
checking f_r and removing keys and adjusting
wrenches ft'om table top before turning it on.
• Make sure all €iamps and iocks are tight and no parts
have excessive play. " _
"lb avoid injury from jams, slips or thrown pieces
(kickbacks or throwbacks).
Inspect your blade.
° Choose_the right blade or cutting accessory for the
material and the type of cutting you plan to do.
• Never use grinding wheels, abrasive cutoff wheels,
friction wheels (metal cutting blades) wire wheels or
buffing wheels. They can fly apart explosively
° Choose and inspect your cutting tool carefully:
- To avoid cutting tool failure and thrown shrapnel (bro-
ken pieces of blade), use only 10 inch or smaller
blades or' other cutting tools marked for' speeds of
5000 rpm or higher_
- Always use unbroken, balanced blades designed to
fit this saw's 5/8 inch arbor,
-When thru-sawing (making cuts where the blade
comes through the workpiece top), always use a 10
.inch diameter blade. This keeps the spreader in clos- •
.... est to the blader,
Db riot 0_,er tighten arbor' nut.. Use arbor wrenches to
"snug" it securely,
- Use only sharp blades with properly set teeth Con-
sult a professional blade sharpener when in doubt.
- Keep blades clean of gum and resin..
o Never use the saw without the proper blade insert.,
inspect your work area.
° Keep work area clean.
o Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents.. Floor
must not be slippery from wax or sawdust.
° To avoid burns or other fire damage, never use the saw
near flammable liquids, vapors or gases.
° To avoid injury, don't do layout, assembly, or setup
work on the table while blade is spinning° It could cut or
throw anything hitting the blade..
Plan your work.
° Plan ahead to protect your eyes, hands, face, ears..
• Use The Right Tool. Don't force tool or' attachment to
do a job it was not designed for'.
Dress for safety.
, Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties or jewelry
(rings, wrist watches)° They can get caught and draw
you into moving parts.
o Wear nonslip footwear:.
° Tie back long hair.
° Roll long sleeves above the elbow°
o Noise levels vary widely_ To avoid possible hearing
damage, wear ear plugs or muffs when using table saw
for hours at a time.
o Any power saw can throw foreign objects into the eyes.
This can result in permanent eye damage° Wear safety
goggles (not glasses) that comply with ANSI Z87ol
(shown on package)° Everyday eyeglasses have only
impact resistant lenses.. They are not safety glasses..
Safety goggles are available at Sears retail stores.
Glasses or goggles not in compliance with ANSI Z87_1
could seriously hurt you when they break..
WEAR YOUR
° For dusty operations, wear a dust mask along with
safety goggles.,
Inspect your workpiece.
• Make sure there are no nails or foreign objects in the
part of the workpiece to be cut,,
• When cutting inegularly shaped workpieces, plan your
work so it will not slip and pinch the blade:
• A piece of molding for example, must lie flat or be held
by a fixture or jig that will not let it twist, rock or s!ip
while being cuL Use jigs or fixtures where needed to
prevent workpiece shifting.,
° Use a different, better' suited type of tool for work that
can't be made stable.
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