Craftsman 113.298721, 113.298761 manual Wear Your

E, REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. 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 ACCESSO- RIES" (See page 43). Follow the instructions that come with the accessories. Using other ac- cessories 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 gdnding wheels, abrasive cut-off wheels, friction wheels (metal slitting blades) wire wheels or buffingwheeL They canfly apart explosively.

4.Choose and inspect your cutting tool carefully.

a.To avoid cutting tool failure 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's5/8 inch arbor.

c.When thru-sawing (making cuts where the blade comes through the workpiece top), always use a 10 inch diameter blade. This keeps the spreader in closest to the blade.

d.Do not overtighten arbor nut. Use arbor wrenches to "snug" it securely.

e.Use only sharp blades with properly set teeth. Consult a professional blade 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.

_.Keep work area clean

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

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

C.To avoid injury, don'tdo layout, assembly, or setup work on the table while the blade is spinning. It could cut or throw anything hitting the blade.

Plan ahead to protectyour eyes, hands, face, ears.

AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING - Make sure switch is "OFF" before plugging saw in.

L Plan your work

A. USE THE RIGHT TOOL - Don't force tool or attachment 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 parts.

2.Wear nonslip footwear.

3.Tie back long hair.

4.Roll long sleeves above the elbow.

5.Noise levels vary widely. To avoid possible hearing 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 the safety goggles.

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

D.Plan your cut to avoid KICKBACKS and THROW- BACKS - when a part or al! of the workpiece binds on the blade and is thrown violently back toward the front of the saw.

1.Never cut FREEHAND: Always use either a Rip Fence, Miter Gauge or fixture to position and guide the work, so it won'ttwist, bind on the blade and kickback.

2.Make sure there's no debris between the work- piece and its supports.

3.When cutting irregularly shaped workpieces, plan your work so it will not slip and pinch the blade:

a.A piece of molding, for example, must tie flat or be held by a fixture or jig that will not let it twist, rock or slip while being cut. Use jigs or fixtures where needed to prevent workpiece shifting.

b.Use a different, better suited type of tool for work that can'tbe made stable.