Safety Instructions - Craftsman 113.247440 Owner's Manual

FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN BAND SAW
If within one year from the date of purchase, this Craftsman Band Saw fails due to a defect in material or workmanship,
Sears will repair ft, free of charge.
WARRANTY SERVtCE IS AVAILABLE BY SIMPLY CONTACTING THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE
CENTER/DEPARTMENT THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES.
This warranty applies only while this product is used in the United States.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from stale to state.
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., DEPT_ 698/731A Sears Tower, Chicago, IL 60684
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTnONS FOR POWER TOOLS
'1. KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL
Read and understand the owner's manual and
labels affixed to the tool Learn its application
and limitations as well as the specific potential
hazards peculiar to this tool
2. GROUND ALL, TOOLS
This tool is equipped with an approved
3-conductor cord and a 3-prong grounding type
plug to fit the proper grounding type receptacle
The green conductor 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,
7. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY
All visitors should be kept a safe distance from
work area
8oMAKE WORKSHOP CHILD-PROOF
-- with padlocks, master switches, or by removing
starter keys
9. DON'T FORCE TOOL
tt will do the job better and safer at the rate for
which it 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 hair covering to contain tong
hair Roll tong sleeves above the elbow
12, USE SAFETY GOGGLES (Head Protection)
Wear Safety goggles (must comply with ANSI
Z871) at all times, Everyday eyeglasses only
have impact resistant lenses, they are NOT
safety glasses, Also, use face or dust mask if
cutting operation is dusty, and ear protectors
(plugs or muffs) during extended periods of
operation
13. SECURE WORK
Use clamps or a vise to hold work when practical
It's safer than using your hand, and frees both
hands to operate tool
14. DON'T OVERREACH
Keep proper footing and balance at all times
15. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE
Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest
performances 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 accom-
pany the accessories The use of improper acces-
sories may cause hazards
19. NEVER STAND ON TOOL
Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or
if the cutting tool is accidentalfy contacted Do
not store materials above or near the toot such
that it is necessary to stand on the tool to reach
them,
20. 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 effect its operation, A guard or other part
that is damaged should be properly repaired or
replaced
21, NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED
Turn power off Don't leave tool until it comes to
a complete stop