Craftsman 28195 Product Manual - Page 21

1. Always use your saw with your hands positioned correctly: with one hand operating the trigger switch and the other on the front assist handle (Fig. 9). Never use the saw with your hands positioned as shown in Fig. 10. Fig. 9 To Help Maintain Control: Always support the workpiece near the cut. Always support the workpiece so the cut will be on your right. Always clamp the workpiece so it will not move during the cut. Place the workpiece with the good side down. Figt 10 NOTE: The good side of the workpiece is the side where appearance is important. 2. Before starting a cut, draw a guideline along the desired line of cut, then place the front edge of the saw base on that part of the workpiece that is solidly supported (Fig. 9). Never place the saw on the part of the workpiece that will fall off when the cut is made. Always keep the cord away from the cutting area. Always place the cord so that it does not hang up on the workpiece when making a cut. 3. Hold the saw firmly with both hands (Fig. 9). _!_ WARNING: If the cord hangs up on the workpiece during a cut, release the trigger switch immediately. To avoid injury, unplug the saw and move the cord to prevent it from hanging up again. ,_ DANGER: Using the saw with a damaged cord could result in serious injury or death. If the cord has been damaged, have it replaced before using the saw again. 4. Depress the trigger switch to start the saw. 5. Always let the blade reach full speed before you begin the cut into the workpiece. 6. When making a cut, always use steady, even pressure. Forcing the saw causes rough cuts and could shorten the life of the saw or cause Kickback. 28195 Manual_Revised_07-0623 Page 21