Craftsman 113.234701 Owner's Manual page 4

Safety
Kickback Hazard
Kickback is the uncontrolled propelling
of the workpiece back toward the user
during ripping.
The cause of kickback is the binding or
pinching of the blade in the workpiece.
Several conditions can cause the blade
to bind or pinch.
When a workpiece kicks back, it can hit
hard enough to cause internal organ
injury, broken bones, or death.
Read and follow the information and
instructions under ripping safety.
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Wrong Way Feed Hazard
Wrong way feed is ripping by feeding
the workpiece into the outfeed side of
the blade.
The rotational force of the blade will
grab and pull the workpiece.
Before you can let go or pull back, the
force can pull your hand along with the
workpiece into the blade. Fingers or
hand could be cut off.
The propelled workpiece could hit a by-
stander, causing severe impact injury or
death.
Read and follow the information and
instructions under ripping safety.
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Wrong Way Feed