Craftsman 298721 Saw User Manual


 
getting to know your saw
9 SAWBLADE
J 7 BLADE GUARD
S TABLE INSERT
|0 EXACT-I-CUT ANTIKICKBACK
PAWLS
6 MITER GAUGE
RiP FENCE
HOLES; FOR
ATTACHING FACING
RiP FENCE
LOCK HANDLE
4 TILT LOCK HANDLE
(UNDERNEATH TABLE)
2 ELEVATION HANDWHEEL
3 TiLT HANDWHEEL
1 ON-OFF SWITCH
ON-OFF SWITCH
CAUTION: Before turning switch "ON", make
sure the blade guard Is correctly Installed and
operaUng properly.
The On-Off Switch has a locking feature. THIS
FEATURE IS INTENDED TO PREVENT UN-
AUTHORIZEDAND POSSIBLE HAZARDOUS USE
BY CHILDREN AND OTHERS.
A. To turn saw ON, stand to either sideot the blade,
never in line with it, insert finger under switch
lever and pull END of lever out.
Afterturning switchON, always allow the blade to
come up to full speed before cutting.
Do notcycle the Motor Switch on and oft rapidly,
as this may cause the sawblade to loosen. Inthe
event this should ever occur, allowthe sawblade
to come to a complete stop and retighten the
arbor nutnormally, not excessively. Never leave
the saw while the power in =ON",
B. Totum saw OFF, PUSH leverin. Never leave the
saw untilthe cutting toolhas come to a complete
stop.
C. To lockswitchinOFF position, hold switch IN with
one hand, REMOVE key with other hand.
WARNING: For your own safety, lower blade or
other cutting tool below table surface. (If blade
Is Ulted. return It to vertical, 90°, position). Always
lock the switch "OFF". When saw Is not in use,
remove key and keep it in a safe place. Also, in
the event of a power failure (all ofyour,ghts go
out) turn switch off, lock It and remove the key.
This will prevent the saw from starting up again
when the power comes back on,
KEY
(YELLOW PLASTIC)
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