Craftsman 113.197511 Owner's Manual page 4

Safety
Kickback Hazard
Kickback is the uncontrolled propelling of
the workpiece back toward the user
du ring 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 could hit
hard enough to cause internal organ in-
juu, broken bones, or death.
Read and follow the information and in-
structions 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 can grab
and pull the workpiece.
Before you can let go or pull back, the
force could 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 in-
structions under ripping safety.
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Wrong Way Feed