Craftsman 137.21239 - Manual (Page 29)

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OPERATION
● Remove adjusting wrench from the
tool before turning it on.
● To avoid injury from jams, slips,
or thrown pieces, use only
recommended accessories.
RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES
●
Consult the ACCESSORIES and
ATTACHMENTS section of this
Operators Manual for recommended
accessories. Follow the instructions
that come with the accessory. The
use of improper accessories may
cause risk of injury to persons.
● Choose the correct 12 in. diameter
blade for the material and the type
of cutting you plan to do. Do not use
Thin Kerf blades.
● Make sure the blade is sharp,
undamaged and properly aligned.
With the saw unplugged, push
the cutting arm all the way down.
Manually spin the blade and check
for clearance. Tilt the power-head to
a 45° bevel and repeat the test.
● Make sure the blade and arbor
collars are clean.
● Make sure all clamps and locks are
tight and there is no excessive play
in any parts.
KEEP YOUR WORK AREA CLEAN
Cluttered areas and benches invite
accidents.
To avoid burns or other fi re damage,
never use the miter saw near
fl ammable liquids, vapors, or gases.
● Plan ahead to protect your eyes,
hands, face and ears.
● Know your miter saw. Read and
understand the Operator’s Manual
and labels affi xed to the tool. Learn
its application and limitations as well
as the specifi c potential hazards
peculiar to this tool. To avoid injury
from accidental contact with moving
parts, do not do layout, assembly, or
setup work on the miter saw while
any parts are moving.
● Avoid accidental starting, make sure
the trigger switch is disengaged
before plugging the miter saw into a
power outlet.
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, fi xed 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 fi re.
Remove dust bag when cutting non-
ferrous metals.
WARNING !