General Safety Instructions; For Power Tools - Craftsman 351.243951 Owner's Manual

FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY ON SEARS/CRAFTSMAN 18" Band Saw
If, within one full year from the date of purchase this Sears Craftsman 18" Band Saw fails due to a
defect in material or workmanship, Sears will repair it free of charge.
WARRANTY SERVICE 1S AVAILABLE BY SIMPLY RETURNING THE BAND SAW TO THE
NEAREST SEARS STORE OR SERVICE CENTER THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from state
to state.
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., D/817 WA, 3333 Beverly Road, Hofman Estates, IL 60179
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR POWER TOOLS
BEFORE ANY WORK IS DONE READ THE CAU-
TIONS LISTED BELOW CAREFULLY. WORKING
SAFELY PREVENTS ACCIDENTS.
OPERATOR SHOULD BE PREPARED FOR JOB:
a. Wear proper apparel. Do not wear loose clothing,
gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets or other jewelry
which may get caught in moving parts of the saw,
b Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair
c. Wear safety shoes with non-slip sole&
d, Wear safety glasses. Everyday glasses have only
impact resistant lenses. They are not safety glasses°
e Wear face mask or dust mask if ct_ing operation
is dusty°
f. Be alert and think clearly. Never operate power
tools when tired, intoxicated or when taking
medications that cause drowsiness,,
WORK AREA SHOULD BE READY FOR JOB:
a Keep work area clean. Cluttered work areas and
workbenches invite accidents,
b Do not use power tools in dangerous environ-
ments. Do not use power tools in damp or wet
location& Do not expose power tools to rain.
c Work area should be properly lighted,
d. The proper electrical outlet should beavailabIefor
the logic A three-prong plug should be plugged
directly into a properly grounded, three-prong
receptacle.
e Extension cords should have a grounding prong
and the three wires of the extension cord should be
the correct gauge,
f Keep visitors a safe distance from work area.
g. Keep children out of workplace° Make workshop
childproof,, Use padlocks, master switches and
remove starter keys to prevent any unintentional
use of power tools
SAW SHOULD BE MAINTAINED:
a, Always unplug band saw prior to inspection,
b Consult the owner's manual for specific maintain-
ing and adjusting procedures
c Keep band saw lubricated.,
d Use sharp blades and keep the saw clean for safest
operation.
e., Remove adjusting keys and wrenches. Form
habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting
wrenches are removed before turning on saw_
f Keep all guards in place and in working order.
g, Keep all parts in working order. Check to deter-
mine that the guard or other parts will operate
properly and perform their intended function_
ho Check for damaged parts. Check for alignment of
moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of
parts, mounting and any other condition that may
affect a tool's operation.
i, A guard or other part that is damaged should be
properly repaired or replaced. Do not perform
makeshift repairs., (Use the parts list provided with
owner's manual to order replacement parts,,)
OPERATOR SHOULD KNOW HOW TO USE SAW:
a Use the right tool for the job, Do not force a tool
or attachment to do a job for which it was not
designed.
b, Disconnect saw from power when changing
blade°
c, Avoid accidental start-up. Make surethat the saw
is in the "off" position before plugging in,
d Do not force a tool It wilt work most efficiently at
the rate for which it was designed.
e, Use recommended accessories, Consult the
owner's manual for recommended accessories.
The use of improper accessories may cause risk of
injury to persons.
f Handle the workpiece correctly,, Use push sticks
or push blocks when required Protect hands from
possible injury°
g Turn the saw off if it jams. A blade jams when it
digs too deeply into the workpiece. (The motor
force keeps it stuck in the workplace.)
h Never leave saw running unattended, Turn the
power off and do not leave saw until it comes to a
complete stop.
i, Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and
balance.
j. Never stand on saw, Serious injury could occur if
saw istipped or if blade is unintentionally contacted
k Keep hands away from moving parts and blade
I, Know your saw. Learn its operation, application
and specific limitations.
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