Rules For Safe Operation; Double Insulation - Craftsman 315.2121O0 Owner's Manual

Thepurpose of safetysymbols Isto attractyour
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
&
MEANING
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL:
Indicates danger, warningor caution. •ey be used in conjunction with other symbolsor picto-
graphs.
A
DANGER: Failure to obey a safety waming will resultin sedous injuryto yourseffor to others.
Always follow the safety precautionsto reduce the dsk of tire, electricshock and personalinjury.
A
WARNING: Failureto obey a safety waming can resultIn sadous injuryto yourseffor to others.
Always follow the safety precautionsto reducethe dskof fire, electdc shock and personal injury.
&
CAUTION: Failureto obey a safety waming may resultIn propertydamage or personal injuryto
yourseffor to others. Always follow the safety precautionsto reducethe flsk of fire, electricshock
and personal injury.
NOTE: Advisesyou of informationor instructionsvital to the operationor maintenanceof the equipment.
DOUBLE INSULATION
Double insulationis a concept in safety, in electric
power tools,which eliminates the need for the usual
thrae-wira groundedpower cord. All exposed metal
parts are isolated from intemal metal motor
componentswith protectinginsulation.Double
insulatedtoolsdo not need to be grounded.
_k WARNING: Do not attempt to operate this tool
until you have read thoroughlyand understand
completely all instructions,safety rules, etc.
contained in this manual. Failure to complycan
result in accidents involvingfire, electdc shock,
or serious personal injury. Save owner's manual
and review frequently for continuingsafe
operation, and instructingothers who may use
this tool.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read the owner's
manual carefully. Learn the saw's applications
and limitationsas well as the specific potential
hazards related to this tool
GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK BY
PREVENTING BODY CONTACT WITH
GROUNDED SURFACES. For example; pipes,
radiators, ranges, refdgerator enclosures.
KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in good working
order.
REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND
WRENCHES. Get in the habit of checking to see
that hex keys and adjustingwrenches are
removed from tool before fuming on saw.
IMPORTANT
Servicingrequiresextreme care and knowledgeof the
system and shouldbe performed only by e qualified
sawica technician. For servicewe suggestyou retum
the tool to your nearest Sears store for repair.Always
use odginalfactory replacement parts when servicing.
KEEP THE WORK AREA CLEAN. Clutteredwork
areas and work benches invite accidents. DO
NOT leave tools or pieces of wood on the saw
while it is in operation.
• DO NOT USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRON-
MENTS. Do not usa powertools near gasolineor
other flammable liquids,in damp or wet locations,
or expose them to rain. Keep the work area well
lit.
KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. All
visitorsshould wear safety glasses and be kepta
safe distancefrom work area. Do not let visitors
contact tool or extension cord while operating.
• MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD-PROOF with pad-
locksand master switches,or by removingstarter
keys.
• DO NOT FORCE THE TOOl- It will do the job
better and safer at the rate for which it was
designed.
• USE THE RIGHT TOOL. Do not force the tool or
attachment to do a job it was not designed for.
Don't use it for a purposenot intended.