Craftsman 286.26829 - Manual (Page 10)

OPERATION
SAW BLADES
Even the best saw blades wil! not cut efficiently if they are not kept clean, sharp and
properly set. Using dull blades will place a heavy load on your saw and increase the
danger of kickback. Keep extra blades on hand, so sharp blades are always available.
Gum and wood pitch hardened on your blades will slow your saw down. Use gum
and pitch remover, hot water or kerosene to remove these accumulations.
DO NOT use gasoline.
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WARNING: This Twin Cutter saw uses specially designed 6 Vann, blades
and no olher types or sizes of blades should ever be used. Other types and sizes of
blades will not operate safely in this saw and could result in serious personal injury.
To order extra blades or to replace the blades that came with the saw, see page 21
of this manual for ordering instructions. To install new blades onto to your saw see
the special instructions on pages 17 to 19 of this manual for proper removal and
inslallalion of blades.
BLADE GUARD SYSTEM
The lower blade guard, attached to your saw, is there for your protection and
safety. It should NEVER be altered for any reason. If it becomes damaged or
begins to return slowly or sluggishly. DO NOT operate your saw until the
problem has been corrected or the damaged part has been replaced. ALWAYS
leave the guard in its correct operating position when using the saw.
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DANGER: When sawing through a
workpiece, the lower blade guard does not
cover the blade on the underside of the
workpiece. Since the blade is exposed on the
underside of the workpiece, ALWAYS keep
your hands and fingers away from the cutting
area (see Fig. 2). Any part of your body
coming in contact with the moving blade will
result in serious injury.
l ower Blade Guard is in UP position when
making a cut. Blades are exposed on underside
of workpiece.
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WARNING: NEVER use the saw when the guard is not operating properly.
The guard should be checked for correct operation before each use. If you drop your
saw, check the lower blade guard for damage before using.
NOTE: The guard is operating properly when it moves freely and then readily
returns to the closed position. If, for any reason, your lower blade guard does not
close freely, take it to your nearest Sears Repair Center for sen/ice before using it.
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