Sears 113.23522 - Manual (Page 3)

Before Each Use:
Inspect your miter saw.
- Disconnect The Miter Saw to avoid injury from
accidental starting before changing the setup,
changing the blade or adjusting anything
• Compare the direction of rotation arrow on the guard
to the direction arrow on the blade The blade teeth
should always point downward at the front of the
saw,
• Tighten the arbor screw
• Tighten the cover plate stop screw.
Check For Damaged Parts. Check for:
> Proper alignment of moving parts,
• Damaged electric cords,
• Binding of moving parts,
• Broken parts,
' Stable mounting,
• Function of arm return spring and lower guard: Push
the arm all the way down, then let it rise up until it
stops by itself Check the fower guard to see if it
closed fully If it did not, follow the instructions in the
"Trouble Shooting" section
• Other conditions that may affect the way the miter
saw works,
If any part of this miter saw is missing, bent, or broken
In any way, or any electrical parts don’t work, turn the
saw off and unplug it. Replace damaged, missing, or
failed parts before using the saw again
Keep Guards In Place, in working order, and in proper
adjustment-
Malntain Tools With Care. Keep the miter saw clean
for best and safest performance. Follow instructions for
lubricating DON’T put lubricants on the blade while it’s
spinning.
Remove Adjusting Wrench and return it to proper
storage location on tool
To avoid injury from jams, slips or thrown pieces:
• Use Only Recommended Accessories. (See
"Accessory" section within). Consult this Owner's
manual for recommended accessories Follow the
Instructions that come with the accessories. The use
of improper accessories may cause risk of injury to
persons
• Choose the right fOunch diameter blade for the
material and the type of cutting you plan to do,
• Make sure the blade is sharp, undamaged and prop­
erly aligned With the saw unplugged, push the
power-head all the way down. Hand spin the blade
and Check for clearance. Tilt the power-head to 45
degree bevel and repeat the check.
■ Make sure the blade and arbor collars are clean
• Make sure the collars’ recessed sides are facing the
blade,
• Using 1/4 inch alien wrench supplied, make sure the
arbor cap screw Is firmly tightened
■ Make sure all damps and locks are tight and there is
no excessive play in any parts
* Keep Work Area Clean Cluttered areas and
benches invite accidents Floor must not be slippery
To avoid burns or other fire damage, never use the saw
near flammable liquids, vapors or gases.
Plan ahead to protect your eyes, hands, face, ears.
Know Your Miter Saw. Read and understand the
owner’s manual and labels affixed to the tool Learn its
applications and limitations as well as the specific
potential hazards peculiar to this tool.
To avoid injury from accidental contact with moving
parts, don’t do layout, assembly, or setup work on the
miter saw while any parts are moving.
Avoid Accidental Starting. Make sure switch is "OFF"
before plugging miter saw into a power outlet,
Plan your work.
Use The Right Tool, Don’t force tooi 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: This machine is not designed for
cutting ferrous metals (steei, iron and iron
based metals). Use this miter saw to cut only
wood, wood like products or soft metals like
aluminum. Other materia! may shatter, bind on
the blade, or create other dangers.
CAUTION; When cutting any metals, sparks or
hot fragments could cause a fire. To avoid this,
disconnect any dust collecting bag or hose
from the miter saw, and remove all traces of
wood dust from inside dust traps in the miter
saw.
Dr©ss For Ssfoty
Any power miter saw can throw foreign objects into the
eyes This can result in permanent eye damage Wear
safety goggles (not glasses) that comply with ANSI
Z871 (shown on package) Everyday eyeglasses have
only impact resistant lenses. They are not safety glass­
es Safety goggles are available at Sears retain stores
Glasses or goggles not in compliance with ANSI Z87 1
could seriously hurt you when they break,
• Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties or jew­
elry (rings, wrist watches) They can get caught and
draw you into moving parts,
• Wear nonsiip footwear
- Tie back long hair
• Roll long sleeves above the elbow
• Noise levels vary widely To avoid possible hearing
damage, wear ear plugs or muffs when using miter
saw for hours at a time
• For dusty operations, wear a dust mask along with
safety goggles