Craftsman 113.197511 Owner's Manual page 5

Safety Instructions
Read and follow all safety instructions.
Personal Safety Instructions
1. Wear safety goggles labeled "ANSI
Z87.1" on the package. It means the gog-
gles meet impact standards set by the
American National Standards Institute.
Regular eyeglasses are not safety goggles.
2. Wear close fitting clothes, short
sleeved shirts, and non-slip shoes. Tie up
long hair. Do not wear gloves, ties, jewel-
ry, loose clothing, or long sleeves. These
can get caught in the spinning blade and
pull body parts into the blade.
3. Wear dust mask to keep from inhaling
fine particles.
4. Wear ear protectors, plugs or muffs if
you use saw daily.
5. Keep good footing and balance; do not
over-reach.
Work Area Safety Instructions
1. Keep children, pets, and visitors out of
work area; they could be hit by a thrown
workpiece, workpiece chips or pieces of
blade.
2. Turn saw off, remove yellow key, and
unplug before leaving work area. Do not
leave until blade has stopped spinning.
3. Make work area child-proof: remove
yellow key to prevent accidental start-up;
store key out of sight and reach; lock
work area.
4. Keep floors clean and free of sawdust,
wax and other slippery materials.
5. Keep work area well lighted and un-
cluttered.
6. Use saw only in dry area. Do not use in
wet or damp areas.
Safety Goggles
Dust Mask
Ear Protectors
Safety