Craftsman 21609 - 18 in. Scroll Saw Operator's Manual page 3

_ WARMNG:Readandunderstand all
instruc=
tions. Failure to follow a(! instruct(ons listed below
may result (n electric shock, fire, and/or serious
personal injury.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
[] KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read the operator's
manual carefu(iy. Learn the app(ications and (imitat(ons
as wel! as the specific potential hazards related to this
tool.
[] GUARD AGA)NST ELECTRICAL SHOCK BY PRE-
VENT(NG BODY CONTACT W(TH GROUNDED
SURFACES. For examp(e: pipes, radiators, ranges,
refrigerator enc(osures.
[] KEEP GUARDS )N PLACE and in good working order.
[] REMOVE ADJUST(NG KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form
the habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting
wrenches are removed from too( before turning it on.
[] KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. C(uttered areas and
benches inv(te accidents. DO NOT (eave too)s or
p(eces of wood on the too( while it is in operation.
[] DO NOT USE (N DANGEROUS ENV(RONMENTS.
Do not use power tools in damp or wet (ocat(ons or
expose to ra(n. Keep the work area wel( ((t.
[] KEEP CHILDREN AND V(SITORS AWAY. A(( v(s(tors
should wear safety glasses and be kept a safe
distance from work area. Do not (et v(sitors contact
tool or extension cord wh(le operat(ng.
[] MAKE WORKSHOP CH(LDPROOF w(th pad(ocks,
master sw(tches, or by removing starter keys.
[] DON'T FORCE THE TOOL. it wi(! do the job better and
safer at the feed rate for which it was designed.
[] USE THE RIGHT TOOL. Do not force the too! or at-
tachment to do a job for wh(ch it was not designed.
[] USE THE PROPER EXTENS(ON CORD. Make sure
the extens(on cord (s in good condition. Use only a
cord heavy enough to carry the current the product will
draw. An undersized cord wi!l cause a drop in line vo(t-
age resu(ting in loss of power and overheating. A wire
gauge size (A.W.G.) of at least 16 is recommended for
an extens(on cord 25 feet or less (n length, if in doubt,
use the next heavier gauge. The smal(er the gauge
number, the heav(er the cord.
[] DRESS PROPERLY. Do not wear )oose cloth(ng, neck-
ties, or jewelry that can get caught and draw you into
moving parts. Rubber gloves and nonskid footwear
are recommended when working outdoors. Also wear
protective hair covering to contain long hair.
[] ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES W(TH S)DE
SH(ELDS. Everyday eyeg(asses have on(y impact-
resistant lenses, they are NOT safety glasses.
[] SECURE WORK. Use c(amps or a v(se to hold work
when practica(, (t is safer than using your hand and
frees both hands to operate the tool.
[] DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and
balance at all t(mes.
[] MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep too(s sharp
and c(ean for better and safer performance. Follow
instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
[] DISCONNECT TOOLS. When not (n use, before
servicing, or when changing attachments, blades, bits,
cutters, etc., a(! too(s shou(d be disconnected from
power source.
[] AVO)D ACC(DENTAL START(NG. Be sure sw(tch (s off
when plugging in any too!.
[] USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consult the
operator's manual for recommended accessories. The
use of improper accessor(es may result in injury.
[] NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Sedous injury could occur
if the tool is tipped.
[] CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of
the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should
be carefully checked to determine that it wil( operate
properly and perform its intended function. Check for
alignment of mov(ng parts, b(nding of moving parts,
breakage of parts, mounting and any other conditions
that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that
is damaged must be properly repaired or replaced by
an authorized service center to avoid risk of personal
injury.
[] USE THE RIGHT D(RECTION OF FEED. Feed work
into a blade, cutter, or sanding spindle against the
direction or rotation of the Made, cutter, or sanding
sp(ndie only.
[] NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED.
TURN THE POWER OFF. Don't leave tool unt(( (t
comes to a complete stop.
[] PROTECT YOUR LUNGS. Wear a face or dust mask if
the cutting operation is dusty.
[] PROTECT YOUR HEAR(NG. Wear hearing protect(on
during extended periods of operation.
[] DO NOT ABUSE CORD. Never carry tool by the cord
or yank it to disconnect from receptacle. Keep cord
from heat, oi(, and sharp edges.
[] USE OUTDOOR EXTENSION CORDS. When tool
is used outdoors, use only extension cords with
approved ground connection that are intended for use
outdoors and so marked.
[] KEEP BLADES CLEAN, SHARP, AND WITH
SUFF(C)ENT SET. Sharp blades min(m(ze sta((ing
and kickback.
[] BLADE COASTS AFTER BE)NG TURNED OFF.