General Safety Instructions; Before Using The Table Saw - Craftsman 137.21825 Owner's Manual

GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE USING THE TABLE SAW
Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert
and knowing how to use your table saw.
To avoid mistakes that could cause serious injury, do not
plug the table saw in until you have read and understood
the following:
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READ and become familiar with this entire instruction
manual. LEARN the tool's applications, limitations, and
possible hazards. 13.
KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order.
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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.
4. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and
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benches invite accidents.
DON'T USE IN A DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT.
Don't use power tools in damp or wet locations, or
expose them to rain. Keep work area well lighted.
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KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors should be kept at
a safe distance from the work area.
MAKE WORKSHOP KID PROOF with padlocks, master
switches, or by removing starter keys.
DON'T FORCE THE TOOL. It will do the job better
and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
USE THE RIGHT TOOL. Don't force tool or the
attachment to do a job for which it was not designed.
10. USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure your
extension cord is in good condition. When using an
extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to
carry the current your product will draw. An undersized
cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss
of power and overheating.The table on page 5 shows
the correct size to use depending on cord length and
nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next
heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the
heavier the cord.
11. WEAR PROPER APPAREL, DO NOT wear loose
clothing, gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets, or other
jewelry which may get caught in moving parts.
Nonslip footwear is recommended. Wear protective
hair covering to contain long hair.
ALWAYS WEAR EYE
PROTECTION. Any table
saw can throw foreign
objects into the eyes which
could cause permanent eye
damage. ALWAYS wear
Safety Goggles (not glasses)
that comply with ANSI safety standard Z87.1.
Everyday eyeglasses have only impact-resistant
lenses. They ARE NOT safety glasses. Safety
Goggles are available at Sears. NOTE: Glasses or
goggles not in compliance with ANSI Z87.1 could
seriouslyhurt you when they break.
WEAR A FACE MASK OR DUST MASK.
Sawing operation produces dust.
SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work
when practical. It's safer than using your hand and it
frees both hands to operate tool.
15. DISCONNECT TOOLS before servicing, and when
changing accessories, such as blades, bits, cutters,
and the like.
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REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL STARTING.
Make sure the switch is in OFF position before
plugging in.
USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consult the
owner's manual for the recommended accessories.
The use of improper accessories may cause risk of
injury to persons.
NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could occur
ifthe tool is tipped or if the cuttingtool is unintentionally
contacted.
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CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of
the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should
be carefully checked to determine 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 affect its operation. A guard or other part that
is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced.
NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED.
TURN THE POWER OFF. Don't leave the tool until
it comes to a complete stop:
DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times.
22. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp
and clean for best and safest performance. Follow
instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
23. DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work into a blade or cutter
against the direction of rotationof the blade or cutter
only.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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