Craftsman 137.212370 - Manual (Page 17)

PLAN YOUR WORK
Use the right tool. Do not force a tool or attachment
to do a job it was not designed to do. Use a different
fool for any workpiece that cannot be held in a solidly
braced, fixed position.
A WARNING
This machine is NOT designed for cutting masonry,
masonry products or ferrous metals (steel, iron
and iron-based metals.) Use this miter saw to cut
only wood and wood by-products. Other materials
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.
DRESS FOR SAFETY
Any power tool can throw debris 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 hearing protection 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
are too small to clamp and hold securely,
• 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 OVERREACH
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 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’s table.
® Secure work. Use clamps or a vise to help hold the
work when it is 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 7-1/2 in. of the saw blade, the
workpiece is too small. Keep hands and fingers out of
the “no-hands zone” area marked on the saw’s table.
• When cutting odd shaped workpieces, plan your work
so it will not bind in the blade and cause 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,”
A WARNING
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
A
WARNING
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 you find and
correct the problem.
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