Craftsman 315.220380 Owner's Manual page 4

The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. 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 Instructions or warnings they give ere not substitutes for
proper accident prevention measures.
SYMBOL
A
A
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Note:
MEANING
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
Indicatesdanger, warningor caution.May be used in conjunctionwith othersymbolsor
pictographs.
DANGER: Failure to obey a safety warningwill resultin serious injuryto yourselfor to others.
Always follow the safety precautionsto reduce the risk of fire, electricshock and personalinjury.
WARNING: Failureto obey a safety warningcan resultin serious injuryto yourselfor to others.
Always follow the safety precautionsto reduce the risk of fire, electricshock and personalinjury.
CAUTION: Failure to obey a safety warning may resultin propertydamage or personalinjuryto
yourselfor to others. Always follow the safety precautionsto reducethe risk of fire, electdcshock
and personalinjury.
Advisesyou of informationor instructionsvital to the operationor maintenance of the equipment.
IMPORTANT
Servicing requiresextreme care and knowledge of the
system and shouldbe performedonly by a qualified
service technician.For service we suggestyou contact
your nearest Sears repair center. Always use odginal
factory replacement parts when servicing.
If you have questionsabout terms in the following
rules, refer to the Glossary of Terms for Woodworking
or the Features section.
_l, WARNING: Do not attemptto operate this tool
untilyou have read thoroughlyand understand
completely all instructions,safety rules, etc.
contained in this manual. Failure to comply can
resultin accidentsinvolvingfire, electdc shock,
or sedous personal injury. Save owner's manual
and review frequently for continuing safe
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 applicationsand
limitationsas well as the specificpotential hazards
related to this tool.
• DO NOT USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT.
Do not use power tools near gasoline or other
flammable liquids,in damp or wet locations,or
expose them 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 the tool or extension cord while operating.
• KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered work
areas and work benches inviteaccidents. DO NOT
leave tools or pieces of wood on the sew while it is
in operation. Keep floors clean and free of saw-
dust.
• MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp
and clean for better and safer performance. Follow
instructionsfor lubricatingand changing accesso-
des.
• MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD-PROOF with padlocks
and master switches or by removingswitch keys.
• USE THE RIGHT TOOL FOR THE JOB. Do not
force the tool or attachment to do a job it was not
designedfor. Use it onlythe way it was intended.
DRESS PROPERLY, Do not wear loose clothing,
gloves, neckties, rings,bracelets, or otherjewelry.
They can get caught and draw you into moving
pads. Nonslip footwear is recommended. Also
wear protectivehair covedng to 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. Sedous injurycould
occur if the tool is tipped or if the blade is uninten-
tionallycontacted.
• DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footingand
balance at all times.
• SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold
work when practical. It's safer than using your
hand and frees both hands to operate the tool.
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