POWER SWITCH
See Figure 6.
Your saw isequipped with a switch that utilizes a
Iockable switch cover to prevent unauthorized use.
With the saw turned Off, a padlock can be used to
secure the switch cover over the switch. This prevents
anyone from starting your saw without removing the
padlock, lifting the switch cover, and pressing the
switch button.
TO TURN YOUR SAW ON:
•Lift switch cover.
•Press switch button.
• Lower switch cover.
TO TURN YOUR SAW OFF:
• (A) Press or push outside of switch cover, or
(B) Lift switch cover and press switch button.
TO LOCK YOUR SAW SWITCH:
• Raise switch cover.
• Align metal loop through slot in switch cover while
lowering switch cover.
• Place shackle of padlock (not provided) through
the metal loop and close padlock.
_1= WARNING: Always make sure your workpiece
=snot in contact with the blade before operating
the switch to start the tool. Failure to heed this
warning may cause the workpiece tobe kicked
back toward the operator and result in serious
personal injury.
,_ WARNING: To reduce the risk of accidentalstarting, Always make sure the switch is in theOff position before pluggingtool intothe powersource.
BLADES
See Figure 7.
For maximum performance, itis recommended that
you use the Craftsman 40 tooth, 10 inch carbide
tipped combination blade provided with your saw. It is
ahigh-quality carbide tipped combination blade
suitable for ripping and crosscut operations. Other
recommended blades are listed in the accessory
section of this manual.
Check with your nearest Sears Retail Store for other
high quality blades as they become available.
_k CAUTION: Be sure to use only blades that are
rated for at least 5,500 rpm and recommended
for use on this saw. Check with your nearest
Sears retail store.
CARBIDETEETH
SWITCH
SWITCH
_TO START
I(B)
TO LOCK IN
OFFPOSITION
PADLOCK(NOTPROVIDED)TO
Figure 6
BLADEROTATION
Figure 7
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