Rules For Safe Operation - Craftsman 315.228590 Owner's Manual

The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and the
explanations with them, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety warnings do not by
themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident
prevention measures.
SYMBOL
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MEANING
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
Indicates danger, warning, or caution. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or
pictographs.
DANGER: Failure to obey a safety warning will result in serious injury to yourself or to others.
Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.
WARNING: Failure to obey a safety warning can result in serious injury to yourself or to others.
Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.
CAUTION: Failure to obey a safety warning may result in property damage or personal injury to
yourself or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock
and personal injury.
Note: Advises you of information or instructions vital to the operation or maintenance of the equipment.
IMPORTANT
Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge of the
system and should be performed only by a qualified
service technician. For service we suggest you return
the tool to your nearest Sears store or repair center.
Always use original factory replacement parts when
servicing.
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WARNING: Do not attempt tooperate thistool
until you have read thoroughly and understand
completely all instructions, safety rules, etc.
contained in this manual. Failure to comply can
result in accidents involving fire, electrical shock,
or serious personal injury. Save the owner's
manual and review frequently for continuing safe
operation, and instructing others who may use
thistool.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
• KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read the owner's
manual carefully. Learn the saw's applications
and limitations as well as the specific potential
hazards related tothis tool.
DO NOT USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRON-
MENT. Do not use power tools near gasoline or
other flammable liquids, in damp or wet loca-
tions, or expose them to rain. Keep the work
area well lit.
• MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD-PROOF with
padlocks and master switches or by removing
starter keys.
• KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. All
visitors should wear safety glasses and be kept a
safe distance from work area. Do not let visitors
contact toolor extension cordwhile operating.
KEEP THE WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered
work areas and work benches invite accidents.
DO NOT leave tools or pieces of wood on the
saw while it is in operation.
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• MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools
sharp and clean for better and safer perfor-
mance. Follow instructionsfor lubricating and
changing accessories.
• USE THE RIGHT TOOL FOR THE JOB. Do not
force the tool or attachment to do a job itwas not
designed for. Use itonly the way itwas intended.
• DRESS PROPERLY. Do not wear loose clothing,
gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets, orother
jewelry. They can get caught and draw you into
moving parts. Rubber gloves and nonslipfoot-
wear are recommended. Also wear protective
hair coveringto contain long hair.
• ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WITH
SIDE SHIELDS. Everyday eyeglasses have only
impact-resistant lenses; they are NOT safety
glasses.
• NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could
occur ifthe tool is tipped or ifthe blade is unin-
tentionallycontacted.
DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times.