Rules For Safe Operation - Craftsman TABLE SAW 315.22831 Owner's Manual

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued)
• GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK. Kickbackcan
occurwhen the blade sta$$s, ddving the work
piece back toward the operator. It can pull your
hand intothe blade, resultingin sedous personal
injury. Stay out of the blade path and turn switch
off immediately if blade binds or stalls.
USE A SUPPORT FOR THE SIDES AND BACK
OF THE SAW TABLE when sawing wide or long
workpieces. Use a sturdy"outrigger" support if a
table extension is more than 24 inches long and
is attached to the saw, to preventtipping.
CUT ONLY WOOD, PLASTIC OR WOOD-LIKE
MATERIALS. Do not cut metal.
• NEVER cut more than one piece at a time. DO
NOT STACK more than one workpiece on the
saw table at a time.
DO NOT REMOVE THE SAW'S BLADE
GUARDS. Never operate the saw with any guard
or cover removed. Make sure all guards are
operating propedy befol'eeach use.
NEVER PERFORM ANY OPERATION FREE-
HAND. Always place the workpiece to be cut on
the saw table and position it firmly against the
fence as a backstop.
USE THE RIP FENCE. Always use a fence or
straight edge guide when ripping.
BEFORE MAKING A CUT, be sure all adjust-
ments are secure.
• BE SURE THE BLADE PATH IS FREE OF
NAILS. Inspect for and remove all nails from
lumber before cutting.
• BE SURE THE BLADE CLEARS THE
WORKPIECE. Never start the saw with the blade
touching the workplace.
• KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM CUTTING AREA.
Do not reach underneath work or in blade cutting
path with your hands and fingers for any reason.
Always turn the power off.
• USE A PUSHBLOCK OR PUSH STICK for
workpieces so small that your fingers go under
the blade guam:d. NEVER TOUCH BLADE or
other moving parts during use, for any reason.
_k WARNING: Blade coasts after being tumed off.
ALLOW THE MOTOR TO COME UP TO FULL
SPEED before starting e cut to avoid blade
binding or stalling.
ALWAYS PUSH THE WORKP|ECE; never pull it
toward the saw.
DO NOT FEED THE MATERIAL TOO QUICKLY.
Do not fome the workpiece against the blade.
ALWAYS TURN OFF SAW before disconnecting
it, to avoid accidental starting when reconnecting
to power supply. NEVER leave the table saw
unattended while connected to a power source.
BEFORE CHANGING THE SETUP, REMOVING
COVERS, GUARDS, OR BLADE; unplugthe
saw and remove the switch key.
KEEP TOOL DRY, CLEAN, AND FREE FROM
OIL AND GREASE. Always use a clean cloth
when cleaning. Never use brake fluids, gasoline,
petroleum-based products,or any solvents to
clean tool.
KEEP BLADES CLEAN, SHARP AND WITH
SUFFICIENT SET. Sharp blades minimize
stalling and kickback.
USE ONLY OUTDOOR EXTENSION CORDS.
Use only extension cords with the marking
=Acceptable for use with outdoorappliances;
store cords indoorswhile not in use." Use
extension cords with an electrical rating not less
than the saw's rating.Always disconnectthe
extension cord from the outlet before disconnect-
ingthe productfrom the extension cord.
• INSPECT TOOL CORDS AND EXTENSION
CORDS PERIODICALLY and, if damaged, have
repaired by a qualified sewice technicianat a
Sears store or repair center. Stay constantly
aware of cord locationand keep it well away
from the moving blade.
• DO NOT ABUSE CORD, Never yank cord to
disconnectit from receptacle. Keep cord from
heat, oil, and sharp edges.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to them
frequently and use to instructother users. If you
loan someone this tool, loan them these instruc-
tions also.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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