Safety Instructions - Craftsman 137.375640 Operator's Manual

SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS FOR BASIC
SAW OPERATIONS
BEFORE USING THE MITER SAW
[,_WARNING ]
To avoid mistakes that could cause
serious, permanent injury, do not
plug the tool in until the following
steps are completed:
e Completely assemble and adjust the
saw, following the instructions. (SEE
ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS
SECTIONS)
o Learn the use and function of the
ON/OFF switch, upper and lower
blade guards, stop latch, bevel lock
handle and cover plate screws.
o Review and understand all
safety instructions and operating
procedures in this Operator's
Manual. (SEE SAFETY AND
OPERATIONS SECTIONS)
o Review the MAINTENANCE AND
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE for
your miter saw.
o To avoid injury or possible death
from electrical shock, make sure
your fingers do not touch the
plug's metal prongs when
plugging in or unplugging your
miter saw. (SEE ELECTRICAL
REQUIREMENTS AND SAFETY
SECTIONS)
BEFORE EACH USE
inspect your saw.
o Disconnect the miter saw.
To avoid injury from accidental
starting, unplug the saw before any
adjustments, including setup and
blade changes.
o 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.
o Tighten the arbor bolt.
o Tighten the cover plate screw.
o Check for damaged parts, check
for:
o Alignment of moving parts
o Damaged blade teeth
o Damaged electric cords
o Binding of moving parts
o Mounting holes
o Function of arm return spring
and lower blade guard: Push the
cutting arm all the way down,
and then let it rise until it stops.
The lower guard should close
fully. If it does not, contact Sears
Service for blade guard repair.
o Other conditions that may affect
the way the miter saw works.
o Keep all guards in place, in working
order and properly adjusted. If any
part of this miter saw is missing,
damaged or broken, or any electrical
parts do not work, turn off the saw
and unplug it.
o Replace bent, damaged, missing or
defective parts before using the saw
again.
o Maintain tools with care. Keep the
miter saw clean for best and safest
performance. Follow instructions for
lubricating. Do not apply lubricants
to the blade while it is spinning.
o Remove all adjusting wrenches from
the tool before turning it on.
o To avoid injury from jams, slips,
or thrown pieces, use only
recommended accessories.
RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES
o Consult the ACCESSORIES
and ATTACHMENTS section
of this Operator's Manual for
recommended accessories. Follow
the instructions that come with the
accessory. The use of improper