General Safety Instructions; Know Your Power Tool; Ground All Tools - Craftsman 113.19760 Owner's Manual

FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RADIAL SAWS
If within one year from the date of purchase, this Craftsman Radial Saw fails due to a defect in material or
workmanship, Sears will repair it, free of charge.
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SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO.
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SEARS TOWER
CHICAGO, IL 60684
general safety instructions for power tools
1. KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL 13.
Read the owner's manual carefully. Learn its
application and limitations as well as the specific
potential hazards peculiar to this tool.
2. GROUND ALL TOOLS 14.
This tool i_ equipped with an approved 3-conductor
cord and a 3-prong grounding type plug to fit the
proper grounding type receptacle. The green conductor 15.
in the cord is the grounding wire. Never connect the
green wire to a live terminal.
3. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE
in working order, and in proper adjustment and
alignment.
4. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS
AND WRENCHES
Form habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting
wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on.
5. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN
Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents. Floor
must not be slippery due to wax or sawdust.
6. AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT
Don't use power tools in damp or wet locations or
expose them to rain. Keep work area well lighted.
Provide adequate surrounding work space.
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7. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY
All visitors should be kept a safe distance from work
area.
8. MAKE WORKSHOP KID-PROOF
- with padlocks, master switches, or by removing
starter keys. 20.
9. DON'T FORCE TOOL
It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which
_t was designed.
10. USE RIGHT TOOL
Don't force tool or attachment to do a job it was not
designed for
11. WEAR PROPER APPAREL
Do not wear- loose clothing, gloves, neckties or jewelry
(rings, wrist watches) to get caught in moving parts.
Nonslip footwear is recommended. Wear protective
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hair covering to contain long hair. Roll long sleeves
above the el bow.
12. USE SAFETY GOGGLES (Head Protection)
Wear Safety goggles (must comply with ANSI Z87.1 ) at
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all times. Also, use face or dust mask if cutting
operation is dusty, and ear protectors (plugs or muffs)
during extended periods of operation.
SECURE WORK
Use clamps or a vise to hold work when practical. It's
safer than using your hand, frees both hands to operate
tool.
DON'T OVERREACH
Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE
Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest
performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and
changing accessories.
16. DISCONNECT TOOLS
before servicing; when changing accessories such as
blades, bits, cutters, etc.
17. AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING
Make sure switch is in "OFF" position before plugging
in.
18. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES
Consult the owner's manual for recommended
accessories. Follow the instructions that accompany
the accessories. The use of improper accessories may
cause hazards.
NEVER STAND ON TOOL
Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if the
cutting tool is accidentally contacted.
Do not store materials above or near the tool such that
it is necessary to stand on the tool to reach them.
CHECK DAMAGED PARTS
Before further use of the tool, a guard or other part that
is damaged should be carefully checked to ensure that it
will operate properly and perform its intended function.
Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any other
conditions that may 'affect its operation. A guard or
other part that is damaged should be properly repaired
or replaced.
DIRECTION OF FEED
Feed work into a blade or cutter against the direction
of rotation of the blade or cutter only.
NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING
UNATTENDED
Turn power off. Don't leave tool until it comes to a
complete stop.