Craftsman 137.21241 - Manual (Page 20)

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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, fixed
position.
CAUTION
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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 fire. Remove dust bag when
cutting non-ferrous metals.
DRESS FOR SAFETY
Any power tool can throw foreign
objects into the eyes. This can result in
permanent eye damage. Everyday
eyeglasses have only impact resistant lenses and
are not safety glasses. Glasses or goggles not
in compliance with ANSI Z87.1 could seriously
injure you when they break.
● Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties
or jewelry (rings, watches). They can get
caught and draw you into moving parts.
● Wear non-slip footwear.
● Tie back long hair.
● Roll long sleeves above the elbow.
● Noise levels vary widely. To avoid possible
hearing damage, wear ear plugs when using
any miter saw.
● For dusty operations, wear a dust mask along
with safety goggles.
INSPECT YOUR WORKPIECE
Make sure there are no nails or foreign objects in
the part of the workpiece being cut.
Plan your work to avoid small pieces that may
bind, or that are too small to clamp and get a
solid grasp on.
Plan the way you will grasp the workpiece from
start to finish. Avoid awkward operations and
hand positions. A sudden slip could cause your
fingers or hand to move into the blade.
DO NOT OVER-REACH
Keep good footing and balance. Keep your face
and body to one side, out of the line of a possible
kickback. NEVER stand in the line of the blade.
Never cut freehand:
● Brace your workpiece firmly against the fence
and table stop so it will not rock or twist during
the cut.
● Make sure there is no debris between the
workpiece and the table or fence.
● Make sure there are no gaps between the
workpiece, fence and table that will let the
workpiece shift after it is cut.
● Keep the cut off piece free to move sideways
after it is cut off. Otherwise, it could get
wedged against the blade and thrown
violently.
● Only the workpiece should be on the saw
table.
● Secure work. Use clamps or a vise to help
hold the work when it’s practical.
USE EXTRA CAUTION WITH LARGE OR ODD
SHAPED WORKPIECES.
● Use extra supports (tables, sawhorses,
blocks, etc.) for workpieces large enough to
tip.
● Never use another person as a substitute for
a table extension, or as an additional support
for a workpiece that is longer or wider than
the basic miter saw table, or to help feed,
support, or pull the workpiece.
● Do not use this saw to cut small pieces. If the
workpiece being cut would cause your hand
or fingers to be within 6-3/4 inches of the saw
blade the workpiece is too small. Keep hands
and fingers out of the “no hands zone” area
marked on the saw table.
● When cutting odd shaped workpieces, plan
your work so it will not bind in the blade and
cause possible injury. Molding, for example,
must lie flat or be held by a fixture or jig that
will not let it move when cut.
● Properly support round material such as
dowel rods, or tubing, which have a tendency
to roll when cut, causing the blade to “bite”.
To avoid injury, follow all applicable safety
instructions, when cutting non-ferrous
metals:
● Use only saw blades specifically
recommended for non-ferrous metal cutting.
● Do not cut metal workpieces that must be
hand held. Clamp workpieces securely.
● Cut non-ferrous metals only if you are under
the supervision of an experienced person and
the dust bag has been removed from the saw.
WHEN SAW IS RUNNING
Do not allow familiarity from frequent use of
your miter saw to result in a careless mistake.
A careless fraction of a second is enough to
cause a severe injury.
Before cutting, if the saw makes an unfamiliar
noise or vibrates, stop immediately. Turn the
saw OFF. Unplug the saw. Do not restart until
finding and correcting the problem.
WARNING
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WARNING
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