Craftsman 113.298761 - Manual (Page 28)

safety instructions for basic saw operations
BEFORE EACH USE:
1. Inspect your saw.
A. To avoid injury from accidental starlir^, unplug the
saw, turnthe switch off and remove the Switch Key
before raising or removing the Guard, changing
the cutting tool, changing the setup or adjusting
anything.
B. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of
moving parts, breakage of parts, mourrting, and
any other conditions that may affect the way it
works. If any part is missing, bent, orbroken in any
way, or any electrical parts don’t work properly,
turn the saw off and unplug the saw.
C. Replace damaged, missing, ortaiied parts before
using thé saw again.
D. Use the Sawblade Guard, Spreader, and Anti­
Kickback Pawls for any thru-sawing (wheneverthe
blade comes through the top of the workpiece).
Make sure the Pawls work properly. Make sure the
Spreader is in line with the sawblade.
E. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES.
Form habit of checking for and removing keys and
adjusting wrenches from tool before turning it on,
F. To avoid injury from jams, slips or thrown pieces
(Wckback and throwback):
1. USEONLY RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES
(See page 44). Folbw the instructions that
come with the accessories. Using other accès-
sortes may be dangerous.
2. Choose the right blade or cutting accessory for
the material and the type of cutting you plan to
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3. Never use grindir>g wheels, abrasive cut-off
wheels, friction wheels (metal slitting blades)
wire wheels or buffi ng wheel. They can fly apart
exploavely.
4. Choose and inspect your cutting tool carefully.
a. To avoidcutting toolf ailure andthrown shrap-
nef (broken pieces of bfade), use only 10" or
smaller blades or other cutting tools marked
for speeds of 3450 rpm or higher:
b. Always use unbroken, balanced blades
designed to fit this saw’s 5/8 inch arbor.
c. 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 closest to the blade.
d. Do not overtighten arbor nut. Use arbor
wrenches to “snug" it securely,
e. Use only sharp blades with properly set teeth.
Consuft aptofessionai blade sharpener when
in doubt.
f. Keep blades clean of gum and resin.
5. Adjust table inserts flush with the table top.
NEVER use the saw without the proper insert.
6. Make sure all clamps and locks are tight and no
parts have any excessive play.
2. Keep work area clean
A. Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents.
Floor must not be slippery from wax or sawdust.
B. To avoid burns orotherfire damage, neveruse the
saw near flammable liquids, vapors or gases.
C. To avoid injury from accidental blade contact, don’t
do layout, assembly, or setup work on the table
while the blade is spinning. It could cut or throw
anything hitting the blade.
Plan ahead to protect your eyes, hands,face, ears.
AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING - Make sure
switch is “OFF" before plugging saw in.
3. Plan your work
A. USE THE RIGHT TOOL - Don’t force tool or attach­
ment to do a job it was not designed for.
B. Dress for safely;
1. Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties or
jewelry (rings, wristwafches). They can get
caught and draw you into moving parts.
2. Wear rranslip footwear.
3. Tie back long hair.
4. Roll long sleeves above the elbow.
5. Noise levels vary widely. To avoid possible
hearing damage, wear ear plugs or muffs when
using saw for long periods of time.
6. Any power saw can throw foreign objects into
the eyes. This can cause permanent eye
damage. Wear safety
goggles (not glasses)
that comply with ANSI Z87.1 (shown on pack­
age). Everyday eyeglasses have only impact
resistant lenses. They are not safety glasses.
Safety goggles are available at Sears retail
catalog stores. Glasses or goggles not in com­
pliance with ANSI Z87.1 could seriously hurt
you when they break.
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7. For dusty operations, wear a dust mask along
with the safety goggles.
C. inspect your workpiece. Make sure there are no
nails or foreign objects in the part of the workpiece
to be cut.
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