Before Each Use - Craftsman 113.221740 Owner's Manual

Before Each Use:
inspect your saw.
, 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 unplug the saw_
= Replace damaged or missing parts before using the
saw again.
o Use the sawblade guard, spreader and anti-kickback
pawls for any thru-sawing (whenever the blade comes
through the top of the workpiece). Make sure the anti-
kickback pawls work properly. Make sure the spreader
is in line with sawblade (See page 10-1!)..
° Make sure all clamps and locks are tight and no parts
have any excessive play.
= Remove adjusting keys and wrenches. Form a habit of
checking for' and removing keys and adjusting
wrenches from table top before turning it on.
° Make sure all clamps and locks are tight and no parts
have excessive play.
To 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 doe
o 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 toot carefully:
- To avoid cutting tool failure and thrown shrapnel (bro-
ken pieces of blade), use only t0 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 blade°
- Do not over tighten arbor nu[ Use arbor wrenches to
"snug" it securely.
- Use only sharp blades with pmpedy set teeth. Con-
sult a professional blade shar;pener when-in doubt.
- Keep blades clean of gum and resin.. _ "
o Never' use the saw without the proper blade inserL
inspect your' work area.
o Keep work area clean.
° Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents. Floor
must not be slippery from wax or sawdust..
* To avoid burns or other fire damage, never usa 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.
o 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.
, Wear nonslip footwear'. _
, Tie back long hair.
o Roll long sleeves above the elbow.
o Noise levels vary _,idelyo To'avoid possible hearing
damage, wear ear plugs or muffs when using table saw
for hours at a time.
oAny power saw can throw foreign objects into the eyes.
This can result in pei'manent eye damage. Wear safety
goggles (not glasses) that cbmply with ANSI Z87.1
(shown on package) .. Ev"eryday eyeglasses have only
impact resistant led_sSs.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 YOUfl
, For dusty operations, wear a dust mask along with
safety goggles.
inspect your workplace.
, Make sure there are no nails or foreign objects in the
part of the workplace to be cuL
• When cutting in'egularly shaped workpieces, plan your
work so it will not slip and pinch the blade:
• A piece of molding for example, must tie flat or be held
by a fixture or jig that will not let it twist, rock or slip
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.
Plan your cut.
° To avoid kickbacks and throwbacks - when a part orall
of the workplace bin:dls.or_the blade and is thrown vie-..
lently back toward the front of the saw: _
- Never cut freehan d. _!_yS_ Use either a rip fence,
miter gauge or fixtureto position and guide the work,
so it won't twist or bind bn the blade and kickback_
- Make sure there's no _ebris between the workpiece
and its supports.