Craftsman 137.21239 - Manual (Page 32)

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Before freeing jammed material:
●
Release trigger switch.
● Wait for all moving parts to stop.
● Unplug the miter saw.
Fig. U
BASIC SAW OPERATIONS
For your convenience, your saw
has a blade brake. The brake is
not a safety device. Never rely on
it to replace the proper use of the
guard on your saw. If the blade
doesn’t stop within approximately
10 seconds, wait for the blade to
stop, unplug the saw and contact
customer service.
TURNING THE SAW ON (FIG. V)
Depress the trigger switch (1) to turn
on the miter saw started.
NOTE: Make the ON/OFF switch
childproof. Insert a padlock, or chain
with padlock, through the holes (2) in
the trigger switch, locking the tool’s
switch, preventing children and other
unqualifi ed users from turning the
machine on.
BODY AND HAND POSITION (FIG. U)
Never place hands near
the cutting area. Proper
positioning of your
body and hands when
operating the miter saw
will make cutting easier
and safer. Keep children
away. Keep all visitors
at a safe distance from
the miter saw. Make sure
bystanders are clear of
the saw and workpiece.
Don’t force the saw. It will
do the job better and safer
at its designed rate.
Starting a cut:
●
Place hands at least 8-3/4 in. away
from the path of the blade – out of
the “no-hands zone” (1). (Fig. U)
● Hold workpiece fi rmly against the
fence to prevent movement toward
the blade.
● With the power switch OFF, bring
the saw blade down to the workpiece
to see the cutting path of the blade.
● Press in lock-off switch in trigger
switch handle.
● Squeeze trigger switch to start saw.
● Lower blade into workpiece with a
fi rm downward motion.
Finishing a cut:
●
Hold the cutting arm in the down
position.
● Release trigger switch and wait
for all moving parts to stop before
moving your hands and raising the
cutting arm.
● If the blade doesn’t stop within
10 seconds, unplug the saw
and follow the instructions in
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
section.
WARNING
!
8-3/4 in. 8-3/4 in.
No-Hand Zone (1)
WARNING
!