General Safety Instructions - Craftsman 113.244401 Owner's Manual

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FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN BAND SAW
if within one year from the date of purchase, this Craftsman Band Saw fails due to a defect in
material or workmanship, Sears will repair it, free of charge.
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general safety instructions for power tools
1, KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL
Read and understand the owner's manual and labels
affixed to the tool. Learn its application and limitations
as well as the specific potential hazards peculiar to this
tool.
2. GROUND ALL TOOLS
This tool is equipped with an approved 3-conductor
cord and a 3-prong grounding type plug to fit the pro-
per grounding type receptacle. The green conductor in
the cord is the grounding wire. Never connect the
green wire to a live terminal.
3. KEEP GUARDS tN PLACE
-- in working order, and in proper adjustment and
alignment,
4. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES
Form habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting
wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on.
5. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN
Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents. Floor
must not be slippery due to wax or sawdust.
6. AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT
Don't use power tools in damp or wet locations or ex-
pose them to rain_ Keep work area well lighted. Pro-
vide adequate surrounding work space.
7, KEEP CHILDREN AWAY
All visitors should be kept a safe distance from work
area.
8. MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD-PROOF
with padlocks, master switches, or by removing
starter keys.
9. DONq" FORCE TOOL
It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which
it was designed
10. USE RIGHT TOOL
Don't force tool or attachment to do a job it was not
designed for.
11. WEAR PROPER APPAREL
Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties or jewelry
(rings, wristwatches) to get caught in moving parts.
NONSLtP footwear is recommended. Wear protective
hair covering to contain long hair. Roll long sleeves
above the elbow.
12. USE SAFETY GOGGLES (Head Protection)
Wear safety goggles Imust comlJly with ANSi Z87,1)
a_ alt times. "Everyday eyegfasses only have impact re-
13.
sistant lenses, they are NOT safety glasses." Also, use
face or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty, and ear
_Jrotectors (plugs or muffs) during extended periods of
operation.
SECURE WORK
Use clamps or a vise to hold work when practical. It's
safer than using your hand, frees both hands to oper-
ate tool.
14. DON'T OVERREACH
Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
15. MAINTAIN TOOLS WiTH CARE
Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest per-
formance. Follow instructions for lubricating and
changing accessories.
16. DISCONNECT TOOLS
before servicing; when changing accessories such as
blades, bits, cutters, etc.
17. AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING
Make sure switch is in "OFF" position before plugging
in.
18. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES
Consult the owner's manual for recommended acces-
sories. Follow the instructions that accompany the ac-
cessories. The use of improper accessories may cause
hazards.
19. NEVER STAND ON TOOL
Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if the"
cutting tool is accidentally contacted.
Do not store materials above or near the tool such that
it is necessary to stand on the tool to reach them.
20. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS
Before further use of the tool, a guard or other part
that is damaged should be carefully checked to ensure
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 should be properly re-
paired or replaced.
21. DiRECTiON OF FEED
Feed work into a blade or cutter against the direction
of rotation of the blade or cutter only.
22° NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED
Turn power off. Don't _eave tool until it comes to a
complete stop,