Craftsman 298721 manual Safety instructions for basic saw operations, Before Each USE

safety instructions for basic saw operations

BEFORE EACH USE:

1.Inspect your saw.

A.To avoid injuryfrom accidental starting, unplug the saw, turn the switch off and remove the Switch Key before raising or removing the Guard, changing the cutting tool, changing the setup or adjusting anything.

B.Check for alignment of moving pads, binding of moving pads, breakage of pads, mounting, and any other conditions that may affect the way it works. If any part is missing, bent, or broken in any way, or any electrical parts don'twork properly, turn the saw off and unplug the saw.

C. Replace damaged, missing, or failed parts before using the saw again.

D. Use the Sawblade Guard, Spreader, and Anti- Kickback Pawls for any thin-sawing (whenever the blade comes through the top of the workpiece). Make sure the Pawlswork properly. Makesurethe Spreader is in line with the sawblade.

E. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCH ES. Form habit of checking for and removing keys and adjusting wrenches from tool before turning it on.

F. To avoid injury from jams, slips or thrown pieces (kickback and throwback):

1.USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES (See page 44). Follow the instructions that come with the accessories. Using other acces- sories may be dangerous.

2.Choose"the right blade or cutting accessory for

the material and the type of cutting you plan to do.

3.Never use grinding wheels, abrasive cut-off wheels, friction wheels (metal slitting blades) wire wheels or buffing wheel. Theycan fly apart explosively.

4.Choose and inspect your cutting tool carefully.

a.To avoid cuttingtoolfailure and thrown shrap- nel (broken pieces of blade), use only 10" or smaller blades or other cutting tools marked for speeds of 3450 rpm or higher.

b. Always use unbroken, balanced blades designed to fit this saw's5t8 inch arbor.

c. When thru-sawing (making cuts where the blade comes through the workpiece top),

always use a t 0 inch diameter blade. This keeps the Spreader in closest to the bade.

d. Donor overtighten arbor nuL Use arbor

enches to snug it securely.

e; Use onlysharp blades with properly set teeth, Consult aprofessionalblade sharpenerwhen

in doubt,

f. Keep blades clean of gum and resin,

5.Adjust table inserts flush with the table top. NEVER use the saw without the proper insert.

6.Make sure all clamps and locks are tight and no parts have any excessive play.

2.Keep work area clean

A.Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents. Floor must not be slippery from wax or sawdust.

B.To avoid burns orother fire damage, never use the saw near flammable liquids, vapors or gases.

C.To avoid injury frorn accidental blade contact, don't do layout, assembly, or setup work on the table while the blade is spinning. It could cut or throw anything hitting the blade.

Plan aheadto protect your eyes, hands, face, ears. AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING - Make sure switch is "OFF" before plugging saw in.

3.Plan your work

A.USE THE RIGHT TOOL - Don'tforce tool or attach- ment to do a job it was not designed for.

B.Dress for safety:

1.Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties or jewelry (rings, wristwatches). They can get caught and draw you into moving pads.

2.Wear nonslip footwear.

3, Tie back long hair.

4.Roll long sleeves above the elbow.

5.Noise levels vary widely. To avoid possible head ng damage, wear ear plugs or muffs when using saw for long periods of time.

6.Any power saw can throw foreign objects into the eyes. This can cause permanent eye damage. Wear safety goggles (not glasses) that comply with ANSI Z87.1 (shown on pack- age). Everyday eyeglasses have only impact resistant lenses. They are not safety glasses. Safety goggles are available at Sears retail catalog stores. Glasses or goggles not in com- pliance with ANSI Z87.1 could seriously hurt you when they break.

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7.For dusty operations, wear a dust mask along with t he safety goggles.

C.Inspect your workpiece. Make sure there are no nails or foreign objects in the part of the workpiece

to be cut.

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