Safety Instructions - Sears Craftsman 113.23161 Owner's Manual

FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RADIAL SAWS
If within one year from the date of purchase, this Craftsman Radtal Saw fails due to a defect in material or
workmanship, Sears wtll repair it, free of charge.
Warranty service is available by simply contacting the nearest Sears store or Servtce Center throughout the
United States.
Th=s warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to
state.
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO.
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SEARS TOWER
CHICAGO, IL 60684
general safety instructions for power tools
1. KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL
Rt._(J the owner's manual carefully Learn tts
alxrlmat_or_ and I_m_tat=ons as well as the spec=f=c
pot.;nt_al hazards pecul_a_ to th_s tool
2. GROUND ALL TOOLS
Th,s tool _s equipped with an approved 3-conducto_
cord and a 3-prong g_oundmg type plug to fit the
prt,per grounding type receptacle The green conductor 15.
m the cord _s the grounding w_re Never connect the
gr,en wJre to a I.v__ terminal
3. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE
_n working order, and m proper adlustment and
al_qnment.
4. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS
AND WRENCHES
FC,l m habit of (:heckubg to se,: that keys and adlustmg
wr..nche.s are r,moved from tt)ol b+_for(' tell]inS it
on
5. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN
Oh,ft_rprl areas and bench-_s mwte acodents Floor
mL t not b__slippery due to wax or sawdust
6. AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT
Don't use power- tools _n damp or wet Iocat+ons or
ex_)ose them to rain. Keep work area well Irghted.
Provide adequate surrounding work space.
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7. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY
All ,_,s,tors should be kept a gale distance from work
dre ;
8. MAKE WORKSHOP KID-PROOF
- ,_th padlock,, master sw_tches, or by remowng
sta, Ter key's 20.
9. DON'T FORCE TOOL
It . _!1 do the job better and safe= at the rate fo_ whmh
,t ',,Js cte_gned
10. USE RIGHT TOOL
Do _'t force tool or attachment to do a lOb _t was not
de-_gr,ed
for
11. WEAR PROPER APPAREL
Do f_ot wear loose clothing, gloves, neckbes or lewelrv
(r,_ qs, ',,,.r_st watches} to get caught in mowng parts
Noasl_p footwear is _ecommended. Wear protecbv_
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ha_ co,,.murg to contain long hair Rol! long sleeves
alr, ,_. th- ,:lbow
12. USE SAFETY GOGGLES (Head Protection)
'd,,'t ,r Saf-tv gogqh_s (mLmt
Cf)ITI['IJ'y
,.%'lth ANS Z87 1 ) .Jr 22.
rill tlr_les Also, LlSf • facP ot (lust nlask If t.Llttlrlq
O H, Idt_Orq t'_ dLJ_,ty, and L_r protf'ctors (pILros OI C_rLIffs)
dlH _lg e'xt,::ld_d l]ellOdS of operat=on
13. SECURE WORK
Use clamps or a wse to hold work when practical It's
safer than usmgyour hand, frees both hands to operate
tool.
14. DON'T OVERREACH
Keep proper footing and balance at all umes.
MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE
Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest
performance Follow mstrucbons for lubricating and
changing accessories
16. DISCONNECT TOOLS
before serwcmg, when changing accessor=es such as
blades, b_ts, cutters, etc.
17. AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING
Make sure switch _s In "OFF" posluon before plugging
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18. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES
Consult the owner's manual for recommended
accessories Follow tire instructions that accompany
the accessories The use of _mproper accessories may
cause hazards
NEVER STAND ON TOOL
Serious mlu_y could occur _f the tool _st_pped or _f the
cutting tool _saccidentally contacted
Do not store rnater_als above or near the tool such that
rt _snecessary to stand on the tool to reach them
CHECK DAMAGED PARTS
Before further use of the tool, a guard o_ other [)art that
_< damaged should be carefully checked to ensure that _t
,v_ll operate propelly
drld
p_rform _ts _ntended
furlCt_Orq
Check for alignment of mowng parts, binding of mo_'_ng
parts, breakag_ of parts, mounting, and any other
concht_orls that may affect _ts operation A guard or
ogler part tlhat _s damaged should be properly repaired
or replaced
DIRECTION OF FEED
Feed ,azr)rk into a hlad_ or cutter aqau_st the d_re('t_on
ot rotation of the blade or cutter only
NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING
UNATTENDED
TL. trl pOV_,_I utt Don't leaw' tool ur_t_l tl cOr_ltrs to J
COil]pit] [e stop