Craftsman 286.17589 operating instructions Sawblades, Blade Guard System

SAWBLADES

Eventhebestsawbladeswillnot cut efficientlyif they are not kept clean, sharp and properlyset. Using dull bladeswill place a heavy load on your saw and increase the danger of kickback.Keep extra blades on hand, so sharp blades are always available.

Gum and wood pitchhardened on your blades will slowyour saw down. Use gum and pitch remover, hot water or keroseneto remove these accumulations,

DO NOT use gasoline.

and no other typos or sizes of blades shouldever be used. Other typos and sizes of

I /_, WARNING: This Twin Cutter saw uses specially designed 5-in. blades I blados will not operate safely in this saw and could result in serious personal injury.

To order extra blades or to replace the blades that came with the saw, see page 21 of this manual for ordering instructions. To install new blades onto to your saw see the special instructions on pages 17 to 19 of this manual for proper removal and insta]lation of blades.

BLADE GUARD SYSTEM

The lower blade guard, attached to your saw, is there for your protection and safety. It should NEVER be altered for any reason. If It becomes damaged or begins to return slowly or sluggishly. DO NOT operate your saw until the problem has been corrected or the damaged part has been replaced. ALWAYS leave the guard in its correct operating position when using the saw.

./K DANGER: When sawingthrough a\ Fig.2

workpiece, the lower blade guard does not cover the blade on the underside of the

workpiece.Since the blade is exposed on the underside of the workpiece,ALWAYS keep your hands and fingers away from the cutting area (see Fig. 2). Any part of your body coming in contact with the moving blade will result in serious injury.

Lower Blade Guard is in UP position when making a cut. Blades are exposed on underside of workpiece.

Z_ WARNING: NEVER use the saw when the guard isnot operatingproperly.

The guard shouldbe checkedfor correctoperationbeforeeach use. If you drop your saw,checkthe lowerblade guard for damage beforeusing,

NOTE: The guard isoperatingproperlywhen it moves freely and then readily returnsto the closed position.If, for any reason,your lowerbladeguard does not closefreely, take it to your nearest Sears Repair Centerfor service beforeusingit.

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