Safety Information - Craftsman 137.218100 Operator's Manual

Before using your table saw, it is critical that you read and understand these safety rules.
Failure to follow these rules could result in serious injury or damage to the table saw.
Good safety practices are a combination of common
sense, staying alert and understanding how to use your
power tool. To avoid mistakes that could cause serious
injury, do not plug in your power tool until you have read
and understood the following safety rules:
1. READ and become familiar with this entire
Operator's Manual. LEARN the tool's applications,
limitations and possible hazards.
2. Look for this symbol that identifies important safety
precautions. It means CAUTION!
BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
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REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES.
Form the habit of checking to see that keys and
adjusting wrenches are removed from the tool
before turning ON.
NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED.
TURN THE POWER "OFF". Do not leave the tool
before it comes to a complete stop.
NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could
occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is
unintentionally contacted.
DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times.
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NEVER OPERATE THIS MACHINE WITHOUT THE
SAFETY GUARD IN PLACE FOR ALL THROUGH-
SAWING OPERATIONS.
DO NOT USE IN A DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT
such as damp or wet locations or exposure to rain.
Keep work area well lighted.
DO NOT use power tools in the presence of
flammable liquids or gases.
KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and
benches invite accidents.
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MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp
and clean for most efficient and safest performance.
Follow instructions for lubricating and changing
accessories.
CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS. Before further
use of the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged
should be carefully checked to ensure it will operate
properly and perform its intended function. Check
for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving
parts, mounting and any other conditions that may
affect its safe operation. A guard or other part that is
damaged should be properly repaired or replaced.
7. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors should be kept
at a safe distance from the work area.
21. MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD PROOF with padlocks,
master switches or by removing starter keys.
8. DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL. It will do the job
better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
g. USE THE RIGHT TOOL. Don't force the tool or
attachment to do a job for which it is not designed.
10. WEAR PROPER APPAREL. DO NOT wear loose
clothing, gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets or other
jewelry which may get caught in moving parts. Non-
slip footwear is recommended. Wear protective hair
covering to contain long hair.
11. WEAR A FACE MASK OR DUST MASK. Sawing,
cutting and sanding operations produce dust.
12. DISCONNECT TOOLS before servicing and when
changing accessories such as blades, cutters, etc.
13. REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL
STARTING. Make sure the switch is in the OFF
position before plugging into the power supply.
14. USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.
Consult the Operator's Manual for recommended
accessories. The use of improper accessories may
cause injury to you or damage to the tool.
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DO NOT operate the tool if you are under the
influence of any drugs, alcohol or medication that
could impair your ability to use the tool safely.
USE DUST COLLECTION SYSTEM wherever
possible. Dust generated from certain materials can
be hazardous to your health and in some cases, a
fire hazard. Always operate the power tool in a well-
ventilated area with adequate dust removal.
ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION. Any power
tool can throw foreign objects into your eyes which
could cause permanent eye damage. ALWAYS wear
safety goggles (not glasses) that comply with ANSI
safety standard Z87.1. Everyday glasses have only
impact resistant lenses. They ARE NOT safety
glasses.
NOTE: Glasses or goggles not in compliance with
ANSI Z87.1 could cause serious injury when they
break.
DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work into a blade or
cutter against the direction of rotation of the blade or
cutter only.