Craftsman TABLE SAW 315.22831 Owner's Manual page 4

The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possibledangers. 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 instructionsor warnings they give are not substitutesfor proper accident
prevention measures.
SYMBOL MEANING
A
A
A
Note:
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
Indicates danger, warning, or caution,May be used in conjunctionwith other symbolsor
pictographs.
DANGER: Failureto obey a safety warningwill resultin serious injuryto yourself or to others.
Always follow the safety precautionsto reduce the risk of fire, electdcshock and personalinjury.
WARNING: Failure to obey a safety warningcan result in sedous injuryto yourselfor to others.
Always follow the safety precautionsto reduce the risk of fire, electdcshock and personal injury.
CAUTION: Failureto obey a safety warning may resultin propertydamage or personalinjuryto
yourselfor to others. Always followthe safety precautionsto reduce the risk of fire, electricshock
and personal injury.
Advisesyou of informationor instructions vital to the operation or mainienance of the equipment.
IMPORTANT
Servicing requiresextreme care and knowledgeof the
system and shouldbe performed only by a qualified
service technician. For service we suggestyou return
the toolto your nearest Sears store or repair center.
Always use originalfactory replacement parts when
servicing.
_1= WARNING: Do not attempt to operate this tool
until you have read thoroughlyand understand
completely all instructions, s afety rules, etc.
contained in this manual. Failure to comply can
resultin accidents involvingfire, electricalshock,
or serious personal injury.Save the 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 specificpotential
hazards related to this 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
visitorsshould wear safety glasses and be kept a
safe distance from work area. Do not let visitors
contact tool or extension cord while 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,
MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools
sharp and clean for better and safer perfor-
mance. Follow instructionsfor lubricatingand
changing accessories.
USE THE RIGHT TOOL FOR THE JOB. Do not
force the tool or attachmentto do a job it was not
designed for. Use it only the way it was intended.
DRESS PROPERLY. Do not wear loose clothing,
gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets, or other
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-resistantlenses; they are NOT safety
glasses,
NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injurycould
occur if the tool is tipped or if the blade is unin-
tentionally contacted.
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