Craftsman 113.298090 Owner's Manual page 37

3. Make sure there's no debris between the work-
piece and its supports.
4. When cutting Irregu_arty shaped workpieces,
p_an your work so it will not slip and pinch the
Made:
a_ A piece of molding, for exampte, must lie fiat
or be held by a fixture or jig that will not ie_:it
twist, rock or slip while being cut. Use jigs or
fixtures where needed to prevent wo_kpiece
shifting.
b. Use a different, better suited type of too_for
work that can't be made stable.
5. Use extra caution with large, very srna_ or
awkward workpieces:
a_ Use extra supports (tables, saw horses,
blocks, etc.) forany workpieces {arge enough
to tip when not he_d down to the table top.
NEVER use another person as a substitute
for a TaMe Extension, or as additional sup-
port for a workpiece that is longer or wider
than the basic saw tame, or to help feed,
support, or pull the workpiece.
b. Never confine the piece being cut off. That is,
the piece NOT against the Fence, Miter Gauge
or fixture. Never hold it, clamp it, toucil it, or
use length stops against it. it must be free to
move. if confined, it could get wedged against
the blade and cause a kickback or throw-
back.
c. Never cut more than one workpiece at a time.
d. NEVER turn the saw "ON" before cleadng
the table or all tools, wood scraps, etc.,
except the workpiece and related feed or
support devices for the cut planned.
4. Plan the way you will push the workpJece through
A NEVER pulJ the workpiece through. Start and
finish the cut from the front of the table saw.
B. NEVER put your fingers or hands in the path of
the sawblade or other cutting too!.
C. NEVER reach in back of the cutting tool with either
hand to hold-down or support tile workpiece, re-
move wood scraps, or for any other reason.
D.Avoid awkward operations and hand positions
where a sudden slip could cause tinge rs or hand to
move into a sawblade o r other cutting tool.
E. DON'T OVERREACH. Always keep good footing
and balance.
F. Push the workpiece against the rotation of the
blade. NEVER feed material into the cutting tool
from the rear of the saw.
G.Always push the workpiece all the way past the
sawblade.
H. As much as possible, keep your face and body to
one side of the sawblade, out of line with a possible
kickback or throwback.
I. NEVER turn the saw"ON" before clearing the tabl
of all tools, wood scraps, etc., except the wor_
piece and related feed or support devices for th
cut planned.
J. AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING - Make sur
switch is "OFF" before plugging saw in.
WHENEVER SAW BLADE IS SPiNNiNG
WARNING: DoWt let familiarity (gained from fre-
quent use of your table saw) cause a careless
mistake. ABways remember that a careless frac-
t_on of a second is enough to cause a severe
_njury.
1. Before actuaJly cutting with the saw, watch it while
runs for a short while. If it makes an unfamiliar nois
or vibrates a _ot,stop immediately. Turn the saw ot
Unplug the saw. Do not restart until finding and fixir
the problem.
2. Make sure the top of the arbor or cutting too_ turf
toward the front of the saw.
3. Set the cutting tooJ as low as possible for the c_
you're planning.
4. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors should be kel
a safe distance from work. Make sure bystanders a_
clear of the saw and workpiece.
5o Let the blade reach full speed before cutting.
6. DON'T FORCE TOOL. it will do the job better ar
safer at itsdesigned rate. Feed the workpiece into t_
blade only fast enough to let it cut without boggir
down or binding.
7. Before freeing any jammed material:
A. Turn switch "OFF".
B. Unplug the saw.
C. Wait for all moving parts to stop.
D. Check blade, Spreader and Fence for proper alig
ment before starting, again.
8. To avoid throwback of cut off pieces;
A. Use the Guard Assembly.
B. To remove loose pieces beneath or trapped insk
the Guard:
!. Turn saw "OFF".
2. Remove Switch Key.
3. Wait for blade to stop before lifting the Guan
BEFORE LEAVING TIlE SAW
1. Turn the saw off.
2. Wait for blade to stop spinning.
3. Make workshop child-proof. Lock the shop. Disco
nect master switches. Remove the yelbw Swit4
Key. Store it away from children and others
qualified to use the tool.
4. Unplug the saw.
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