Additional Rules For Safe Operation - Craftsman 320.18780 Operator's Manual

• r Never use damaged or incorrect blade washers or bolts. The blade
washers and bolts were specially designed for your saw for optimum
performance and safety of operation.
• Never cut more than one piece at a time. Do not stack more than one
workpiece on the worktable at a time.
• Avoid awkward operations and hand positions where a sudden slip could
cause your hand to move into the blade.
• Never reach into the cutting path of the blade.
WARNING: Use of this product can generate dust containing chemicals
known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
• Lead from lead-based paints.
• Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products.
• Arsenic and chromium, from chemically treated lumber. - -
Yore" risk from these exposures varies, depending Upo n how often you do
this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals:
•__ _Wor_k in a w_lJ-ventilated,_area. _
_,,_W_rk ,wlt_, approved safety equipment, such _ those,dust masks _Hat-are ;%_;_,_
specially designed to filter out microscopic particles. , ;
Avoid prolonged contact with dust from .power sanding, Sawing, grinding, ,,
drilling and other Construction activities. Wear protective clothing and wash
exposed areas with soap and water. Allowing dust to geti_t0: your mouth, '_
eyes or lay on the skin may promote absorption of harmful ,chemicals.
WARNING: Use of this tool can generate and/or disburse dust, which md_ ' !_
cause serious and permanentrespiratory or other injury. Always use NIOSH/
OSHA approved respiratory protection appropriate for the dust exposure. Direct
particles away from face and body. _.
ADDITIONAL RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
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WARNING" Be sure to read and understand all instructions. Failure folloow_
all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious _;_°_;°°°_
personal _{njUry.
• Know your power tool. Read this operator's manual carefully. Learn the ';
, _!aPplications and !imitations, as wel!,as the, specific pgtential haza[_s related ,,
to this tool. Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock,_fire or -......_
serious injury.
• Always wear safety glasses or eye shields when using this saw. Everyday
eyeglasseshave only impactLresistant lenseS-; they are not saf_, glasses. °
• Protect your lungs. Wear a face mask or dust mask if the operation is du_
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