Craftsman 286.25574 User Manual

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OPERATION

SAW BLADES

Even the best saw blades will not cut efficiently if they are not kept clean and sharp
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 avaiiabte.

Gum and wood pitch hardened on your blades will slow your saw down. Use gum
and pilch remover, hot water or kerosene to remove these accumulations.
DO NOT use gasoline.

WARNING:

This Twin Cutter saw uses specially designed 6 Vs-ln. blades

and no other 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
installation 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.

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.

Lower Blade Guard is in UP position when
making a cut. Blades are exposed on underside
of workpiece.

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 tower blade guard for damage before using.
NOTE; The guard is operating property when It moves freely and then readily
returns to the dosed position. If, for any reason, your lower blade guard does not
dose freeiy, take it to your nearest Sears Repair Center for service before using it.