General Safety Instructions - Craftsman 21239 - 12 in. Sliding Compound Miter Saw Operator's Manual

GENERAL
SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS
BEFORE USING THIS POWER TOOL
Safety is a combination of common sense,
staying alert and knowing how to use your power
tool.
power which will cause the tool to overheat.
The table on page 7 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.
CAUTION
To avoid mistakes that could cause serious
injury, do not plug the tool in until you have
read and understood the following.
READ and become familiar with the
entire Operator's Manual. LEARN
the tool's application, limitations and
possible hazards.
2. KEEP GUARDS iN PLACE and in working
order.
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 benches invite accidents.
DO NOT USE iN DANGEROUS
ENVIRONMENTS. Do not use power tools
in damp locations, or expose them to rain or
snow. Keep work area well lit.
6. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors and
bystanders should be kept a safe distance
from work area.
7. MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD PROOF with
padlocks, master switches or by removing
starter keys.
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.
12.ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION. Any
O ower tool can throw foreign
objects into the eyes and 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 seriously
injure you when they break.
13.WEAR A FACE MASK OR DUST MASK.
Sawing operation produces dust.
14.
SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a
vise to hold work when practical. It
is safer than using your hand and
it frees both hands to operate the
tool.
15.DISCONNECT TOOLS FROM POWER
SOURCE before servicing, and when
changing accessories such as blades, bits
and cutters.
8. DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL. It will do the job 16.REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL
better and safer at the rate for which it was STARTING. Make sure switch is in the OFF
designed, position before plugging the tool in.
9. USE THE RIGHT TOOL. Do not force the tool
or an attachment to do a job for which it was
not designed.
10.USE PROPER EXTENSION CORDS. 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
result in a drop in line voltage and in loss of
17.USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.
Consult this Operator's Manual for
recommended accessories. The use of
improper accessories may cause risk of injury
to yourself or others.
18.NEVER STAND ON THE TOOL. Serious
injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if the
cutting tool is unintentionally contacted.