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Compound miter saw safety, Warning, Electrical requirements – Craftsman 137.21241 User Manual

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COMPOUND MITER SAW SAFETY

SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR THIS

COMPOUND MITER SAW

1.

DO NOT USE THIN KERF BLADES they

can deflect and contact guard and can cause

possible injury to the operator.

2. DO NOT operate the miter saw until it

is completely assembled and installed

according to these instructions.

3.

IF YOU ARE NOT thoroughly familiar with

the operation of miter saws, seek guidance

from your supervisor, instructor or other

qualified person.

4.

ALWAYS hold the work firmly against the

fence and table.

DO NOT perform any

operation free hand (use clamp wherever

possible).

5.

KEEP HANDS out of the path of the saw

blade. If the workpiece you are cutting would

cause your hands to be within 6-3/4 in. of the

saw blade, the workpiece should be clamped

in place before making the cut.

6.

BE SURE the blade is sharp, runs freely and

is free of vibration.

7.

ALLOW the motor to come up to full speed

before starting a cut.

8.

KEEP THE MOTOR AIR SLOTS CLEAN

and free of chips or dust.

9.

ALWAYS MAKE SURE all handles are tight

before cutting, even if the table is positioned

in one of the positive stops.

10.

BE SURE both the blade and the collar are

clean and the arbor bolt is tightened securely.

11.

USE only blade collars specified for your

saw.

12.

NEVER use blades larger in diameter than

10 inches.

13.

NEVER apply lubricants to the blade when it

is running.

14.

ALWAYS check the blade for cracks or

damage before operation. Replace a cracked

or damaged blade immediately.

15.

NEVER use blades recommended for

operation at less than 4800 RPM.

16.

ALWAYS keep the blade guards in place

and use at all times.

17.

NEVER reach around the saw blade.

18.

MAKE SURE the blade is not contacting the

workpiece before the switch is turned ON.

19.

IMPORTANT: After completing the cut,

release the trigger and wait for the blade to

stop before returning the saw to the raised

position.

20.

MAKE SURE the blade has come to a

complete stop before removing or securing

the workpiece, changing the workpiece angle

or changing the angle of the blade.

21.

NEVER cut metals or masonry products with

this tool. This miter saw is designed for use

on wood and wood-like products.

22.

NEVER cut small pieces. If the workpiece

being cut would cause your hand or fingers

to be within 6-3/4 in. of the saw blade the

workpiece is too small.

23.

PROVIDE adequate support to the sides of

the saw table for long work pieces.

24.

NEVER use the miter saw in an area with

flammable liquids or gases.

25.

NEVER use solvents to clean plastic parts.

Solvents could possibly dissolve or otherwise

damage the material.

26.

SHUT OFF the power before servicing or

adjusting the tool.

27.

DISCONNECT the saw from the power

source and clean the machine when finished

using.

28.

MAKE SURE the work area is clean before

leaving the machine.

29.

SHOULD any part of your miter saw be

missing, damaged, or fail in any way, or any

electrical component fail to perform properly,

lock the switch and remove the plug from

the power supply outlet. Replace missing,

damaged, or failed parts before resuming

operation.

POWER SUPPLY AND MOTOR

SPECIFICATIONS

The AC motor used in this saw is a universal,

nonreversible type. See “MOTOR” in the

“PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS” section on

page 2.

To avoid electrical hazards, fire hazards,

or damage to the tool, use proper circuit

protection. Your saw is wired at the factory

for 120 V operation. Connect to a 120 V, 15

A circuit and use a 15 A time delay fuse or

circuit breaker. To avoid shock or fire, if

power cord is worn or cut, or damaged in any

way, have it replaced immediately.

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

WARNING

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