Specifications

safety instructionsfor basic sawoperations
BEFORE EACH USE:
1. inspect your saw
A. To avoid injurytram accidental starting,unplugthe
saw, turnthe switchoff andremove 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 parts, binding of
moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and
any other conditions that may affect the way it
works, tfany part ismissing, bent, or broken inany
way, or any electrical parts don't work properly,
turnthe 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-
KickbackPawls forany thru-sawing (wheneverthe
blade comes through the top of the workpiece).
Makesurethe Pawlsworkpmperly. Makesurethe
Spreader is in linewith the sawblade.
E. REMOVE ADJ USTING KEYS AND WRENCHES.
Form habitof checking forand removingkeys and
adjusting wrenches from tool before turning it on.
F. To avoid injuryfrom jams, slips or thrown pieces
(kickback and throwback): 2.
1. USEONLY RECOMMENDEDACCESSORIES 3.
(See page 40). Follow the instructions that
4.
comewith the accessories. Using other acces-
sories may be dangerous. 5.
2. Choose the rightblade orcutting accessory for
the material and the type of cutting you planto
do. 6.
3. Never use grinding wheels, abrasive cut-off
wheels, friction wheels (metal slitting blades)
wire wheels or buflingwheel. They can fly apart
explosively.
4. Choose and inspect your cutting tool carefully.
a. Toavoid cuttingtool failure andt hrownshrap-
nel (broken pieces of blade), use only 10" or
smaller blades or othercutting toolsmarked
for speeds of 3450 rpmor higher.
b. Always use unbroken, balanced blades de-
signed to fitthis saw's 5/8 inch arbor.
c. When thru-sawing (making cuts where the
blade comes through the workpiece top),
always use a 10 inchdiameter blade. This
keeps the Spreader inclosest to the blade.
d. Do not overtighten arbor nut. Use arbor
wrenches to "snug" itsecureiy.
e. Use onlysharp blades withpropedy setteeth ....
Consulta professionalbladesharpenerwhen
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. Makesure allclamps and locksare tight and no
parts have any excessive play.
2. Keep work area clean
A. Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents.
FlOormust not be slippery from wax or sawdust.
B. To avoidburnsor otherfire damage, never usethe
saw near flammable liquids,vapors or gases.
C. To avoidinjury,don'tdo layout,assembly, or setup
work on the table while the blade is spinning. It
could cut or throw anything hitting the blade.
AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING - Make sure
switch is "OFF" before plugging saw in.
Plan ahead to protect your eyes, hands, face, ears.
3. Plan your work
A. USE THE RIGHT TOOL - Don't force tool or
attachment todo a job it was notdesigned for.
B. Dress for safety:
1. Do not wearloose clothing,gloves, neckties or
jewelry (rings, wristwatches). They can get
caught and draw you into moving parts.
VVearnonslip footwear.
Tie back long hair.
Roll long sleeves above the elbow.
Noise levels vary widely. To avoid possible
hearing damage, wear ear plugs or muffs when
using saw for long periods of time.
Any power saw can throw foreign objects into
the eyes. This can cause permanent eye dam-
age. Wear safety goggles (not glasses) that
........ ANSI Z87.1 (shown on package).
Everyday eyeglasses have only impact resis-
tant lenses. They are notsafety glasses. Safety
goggles are available at Sears retail catalog
stores. Glasses or goggles not in compliance
with ANSI Z87.1 could seriously hurtyou when
they break.
nailsor foreign objects inthe part of the workpiece
to be cut.
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