Craftsman 509398, 509399 owner manual Blade Safety Instructions

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Safety

3.Rip only workpieces longer than the diameter of the blade. Do not rip workpieces that are shorter than the diameter of the blade being used.

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4.Workpieces that extend beyond the saw table can shift, twist, rise up from the table, or fall as they are cut or afterwards. Support workpiece with table extensions the same height as the saw table.

5.To prevent tipping, support outer ends of extensions with sturdy legs or an outrigger.

6.Do not use another person to help sup- port workpieces or to aid by pushing or pull- ing on workpieces, because these actions can cause kickback. Use table extensions.

7.Use clamps or vice to hold workpiece. It’s safer than using your hands.

Blade Safety Instructions

1.Use only blades marked for at least 3450 rpm.

2.Use only 10" or smaller diameter blades.

3.Use blades for their recommended cut- ting procedures.

4.Keep blade sharp and clean.

5.Do not overtighten blade nut because blade collar could warp.

6.Do not turn saw on and off in rapid sequence because blade can loosen.

7.Blade should stop within 15 seconds after saw is switched off. If blade takes longer, the saw needs repair. Contact Authorized Ser- vice Center.

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Contents Inch Radial SAW Guard KIT Table of Contents Safety Symbol and Signal Words SafetyRead and follow all safety information and instructions Major HazardsKickback Hazard Guard Features Include Guard Function and FeaturesHazards Associated with Clear Por- tion of Guard Safety Instructions Personal Safety InstructionsWork Area Safety Instructions Workpiece Safety Instructions Saw Safety InstructionsBlade Safety Instructions On-Product Safety Labels Safety Assembly Identify PartsList of loose parts with model Remove Original Table Boards, and Mounting Supports Remove Sawblade and GuardPositioning Table Supports Installing Front Table Make Front Table Flat Reposition U-Clip to New Hole Location Leveling Front Table Assembly Making Front Table Flat X 13 Lock Nut Assembly Assembly Installing Guard Adapter Framing Square Must Be True Installing Blade/Squaring Crosscut TravelInstall Guard Install Fence, Rear Tables, and Table ClampsAlignment Guard Installation Steps/Align Riving Knife to BladeRequires yellow key ControlsLock before ripping Blade partially protects against Control Function Guard Tab Crosscutting Safety CrosscuttingCrosscutting Defined Keep one hand on saw handle through step Crosscut KerfsMaking Crosscuts Repetitive Crosscutting Ripping Push Sticks and Push Blocks Workpiece PositioningKickback Wrong Way Feed To reduce risk of kickbackPawls and Riving Knife Function Hold Down FunctionFollow these steps before ripping Ripping Set-up ProcedureMaking Rip Cuts Remove workpiece from table Ready push stick or push blockIn-Ripping Dado Blades, Molding Heads EdgingRipping Hints Cutting Aides Making the Handle Putting it togetherAuxiliary Fence Featherboard This Side Maintenance Clean sawdust from the slot and sliderReplacing Pawls Repair Parts #509398 & #509399Key Description Repair Parts Guard RZQHU·V Inch Radial SAW Guard KIT Pdqxdo