Craftsman 137.212290 - Manual (Page 17)

PLAN YOUR WORK
• Use the right tool. Don’t force a tool or
attachment to do a Job it was not designed to do.
Use a different tool for any workpiece that can’t
be held In a solidly braced, fixed position.
CAUTION: This machine is not designed for cutting
masonry, masonry products, ferrous metals (steel,
iron, and iron-based metals.) Use this miter saw to
cut only wood, wood-like products, or non-ferrous
metals. Other material may shatter, bind the blade,
or create other dangers. Remove all nails that may
be in the workpiece to prevent sparking that could
cause a fire. Remove dust bag when cutting non­
ferrous metals.
DRESS FOR SAFETY
Any power tool can throw foreign objects into the
eyes. This can result in permanent eye damage.
Everyday eyeglasses have only Impact resistant
lenses and are not safety glasses. Glasses or
goggles not in compliance with ANSI Z87.1 could
seriously injure you when they break.
• Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties or
jewelry (rings, watches). They can get caught and
draw you into moving parts.
• Wear non-slip footwear.
• Tie back long hair.
• Roll long sleeves above the elbow.
• Noise levels vary widely. To avoid possible
hearing damage, wear ear plugs when using any
miter saw.
• 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 being cut.
Plan your work to avoid small pieces that may bind,
or that are too small to clamp and get a solid
grasp on.
Pian the way you will grasp the workpiece from
start to finish. Avoid awkward operations and hand
positions. A sudden slip could cause your fingers or
hand to move into the blade.
DO NOT OVER-REACH
Keep good footing and balance. Keep your face
and body to one side, out of the line of a possible
kickback. NEVER stand in the line of the blade.
Never cut freehand:
• Brace your workpiece firmly against the fence
and table stop so it will not rock or twist during
the cut.
• Make sure there is no debris between the
workpfec=& and the table or fence.
• Make sure there are no gaps between the
workpiece, fence and table that will let the
workpiece shift after it is cut.
• Keep the cut off piece free to move sideways
after it is cut off. Otherwise, it could get wedged
against the blade and thrown violently.
• Only the workpiece should be on the saws table.
• Secure work. Use clamps or a vise to help hold
the work when it’s practical.
USE EXTRA CAUTION WITH LARGE OR ODD
SHAPED WORKPIECES.
• Use extra supports (tables, sawhorses, blocks,
etc.) for workpieces large enough to tip.
• Never use another person as a substitute for a
table extension, or as an additional support for a
workpiece that is longer or wider than the basic
miter saw table, or to help feed, support, or pull
the workpiece,
• Do not use this saw to cut small pieces. If the
workpiece being cut would cause your hand or
fingers to be within 6-3/4 inches of the saw blade
the workpiece is too small. Keep hands and
fingers out of the “no hands zone” area marked
on the saws table.
• When cutting odd shaped workpieces, plan your
work so it will not bind in the blade and cause
possible injury. Molding, for example, must lie
flat or be held by a fixture or jig that will not let it
move when cut.
• Properly support round material such as dowel
rods, or tubing, which have a tendency to roll
when cut, causing the blade to “bite”.
A WARNING
To avoid injury, follow all applicable safety
instructions, when cutting non-ferrous metals:
• Use only saw blades specifically recommended
for non-ferrous metal cutting.
• Do not cut metal workpieces that must be hand
held. Clamp workpieces securely.
• Cut non-ferrous metals only if you are under the
supervision of an experienced person and the
dust bag has been removed from the saw.
WHEN SAW IS RUNNING
A WARNING
Do not allow familiarity from frequent use of your
miter saw to result in a careless mistake. A careless
fraction of a second is enough to cause a severe
injury.
Before cutting, if the saw makes an unfamiliar noise
or vibrates, stop immediately. Turn the saw OFF.
Unplug the saw. Do not restart until finding and
correcting the problem.
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