General Safety Rules - Craftsman 21805 - 10 in. Table Saw Operator's Manual

_k WARNING: Read and understand all instruc-
tions. Failureto follow all instructions listed below,
may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious
personal injury.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
• KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL Read the operator's
manual carefuny. Learn the saw's applications and
limitations as well as the specific potential hazards
related to this tool.
• GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK BY PRE-
VENTING BODY CONTACT WITH GROUNDED
SURFACES. For example, pipes, radiators, ranges,
refrigerator enclosures.
• KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in good working order.
• REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES.
Form habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting
wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on.
• KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN, Cluttered areas and
benches inviteaccidents. DO NOT leave tools or
pieces of wood on the saw while {t is in operation.
• DO NOT USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS.
Do not use power tools in damp orwet locations or
expose to rain. Keep the work area well lit.
• KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY, All visitors
shouldwear safety glasses and be kept a safe
distance from work area. Do not let visitors contact
tool or extension cord while operating.
• MAKE WORKSHOP CHILDPROOFwith padlocks and
master switches, or by removing starter keys.
• DON'T FORCE TOOL It will do the job better and
safer at the feed rate for which it was designed.
• USE RIGHTTOOL. Don=tforce the tool or attachment
to do a job it was not designed for. Don't use it for s
purpose not intended.
• USE THE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure
your extension cord is in good condition. Use only a
cord 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. A
wire gauge size (A.W.G.) of at least 14 is recommended
for an extension cord 25 feet or less in length. If in
doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The smaller the
gauge number,the heavier the cord.
• DRESS PROPERLY. Do net wear loose clothing,
gloves, neckties, or jewelry. They can get caught
and draw you into moving parts. Rubber gloves and
nor_skid footwear are recommended when working
outdoors.Also wear protective hair covering to contain
long hair.
• ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE
SHIELDS. Everyday eyeglasses have only impact-
resistantlenses,they are NOT safety glasses.
• SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work
when practical. It's saferthan using your hand and
frees both hands to operate tool,
• DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times.
• MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp
and clean for better and safer performance. Follow
instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
• DISCONNECT TOOLS, When not in use, before
servicing, or when changing attachments, blades, bits,
cutters, etc., all tools should be disconnected,
• AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Be sure switch is off
when plugging in any tool,
• USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consult the
operator's manual for recommended accessories. The
use of improper accessories may dsk injury.
• NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could occur
if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is unintention-
ally contacted.
l= 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 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 must be properly repaired or replaced by
an authorized service center to avoid risk of personal
injury.
• USE THE RIGHT DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work
into a blade or cutter againstthe direction of rotation of
blade or cutter only.
• NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNA'n-ENDED.
TURN THE POWER OFF, Don't leave tool until it
comes to a complete stop.
• PROTECT YOUR LUNGS. Wear a face or dust mask if
the cutting operation is dusty.
• PROTECT YOUR HEARING, Wear bearing protection
during extended periods of operation,
• DO NOT ABUSE CORD. Never yank cord to discon-
nect from receptacle. Keep cord from heat, oil, 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,
• ALWAYS KEEP THE BLADE GUARD AND RIVING
KNIFE/SPREADER/SPLITFER IN PLACE and in
working order.
• KEEP BLADES CLEAN, SHARP, AND WITH
SUFFICIENT SET. Sharp blades minimize stalling
and kickback.
• KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM CUTTING AREA. Keep
hands away from blades. Do not reach underneath