Safety Instructions; General Power Tool Safety Warnings; General Safety Precautions - Craftsman 320.18780 Operator's Manual

GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS
WARNING: Be sure to read and understand all instructions in this manual
before using the circular saw. Failure to follow all instructions may result in
hazardous radiation exposure, electric shock, fire, arid/or serious personal injury.
_k WARNING: Do not attempt to operate this tool until you have thoroughly
read all instructions, safety rules, and Warnings. Failure to comply with themcan"
result in fire, electric.shock, or serious personal injunj. Save the manual and refer
to it frequently.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS +
WORK AREA SAFETY
• Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered workbenches and dark
areas invite accidents.
• Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the
presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Power tools create sparks
which may ignite thedust or fumes. _+
• Keep bystanders, children and visitors away while oPerating a power toq!.
Distractions can cause you to lose control.
Make your workshop childproof with padlocks and master' switohes. Lock
tools away when not In use. "
Make sure the work area has ample lighting so you can seethe Work and
there are no obstructions th,_t will"interfere with safe operation before, u§ing
your tool. _ _,
PEI_SONAL SAFETY
Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when
• operating a power tool. DO not use tool wh+ile tired or under the influence
of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattention while 0perating
,power toGJSmay result in serious personal injury•. -.
• Dress properly. Do.not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long hair.
Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves-away from moving parts. Loose
clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be caught.in movingparts. .++ ,+/.,
• Avoid accidental Startiing. Be Sure Switch is offbef0_+, pi_,ggi'ng i!_+'.'_. +_:_'_
Carrying t001S with youi" finger oh the switch or plLl_lgi_ _n.to_ol_ _t _h._ithe
sWitch in the "ON" position invites.accidents. ' ' -'_: -"- _ + _ °+-_ - _°" ;
• . , . -. , ;, , . , ,
Remove adjusting key s or switches before turning the tool on. A wrench
or a key that is left attached to a rQtating part of the tool may result in
•personal injury.
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