General Safety Instructions For Power Tools - Craftsman 113.298051 Owner's Manual

FULL ONE YEAR wARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAWS
If within one year from the date of purchase, this Craftsman Table 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
Th_s tool ss equipped with an approved 3-conductor
co_d and a 3.prong grou_lding type plug to fit the
proper groundir_g type receptacle. The green conductor
m lhe cord is the grounding wire. Never connect tile
gn!en w.e to a live terminal.
3. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE
_n working order, and in proper adjustment and
ahgnmer_t.
4. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS
AND WRENCHES
Foln_ habit of checking to see Ihat keys and adjusting
wrenches ere removed from tool before turning it o[3.
5. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN
Clullered areas and benches ,w_te accidents. Floor
must not be shppery due Io wax or sawdust.
6. AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT
Don't use power tools in damp or wet IocatLons or
expose them to rain. Keep work area well lighted.
Provide adequate surrounding work space.
7. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY
A VlSltors should 3e Kep! a safe dlstance from WOrK
dre;]
8. MAKE WORKSHOP KID-PROOF
w_th _adlocks. master switcnes, or uv remowng
_ldr Tel Keys
9. DON'T FORCE TOOL
[ Will do the DO better and'safer at tne rate for which
was designee
10. USE RIGHT TOOL
Don't fo_ce tool or atlaahf3ent to DO alou( was not
oes_gne_ for
11. WEAR PROPER APPAREL
Do not wear loose clothing, g=oves, necKues or jewelry
Irmqs, wr_st watcnes] to get caught n moving Darts
Nonslio footwear is recommenaeo Wear _rotecttve
nmr covering to conlam long ha=r Roll long sleeves
above the elbow.
12. USE SAFETY GOGGLES (Head Protection)
Wear Safety goggles(must comply wJth ANSi Z87.'_
at al t_mes. Everyday eyeglasses omy have mpact
resistant lenses, mev are NOT safety glasses.Also. use
face or dust mask if cutting ooeration is dusty, and ear
protectors (plugs or muffs) during extended periods of
operation.
13. SECURE WORK
Use clamps or a vise to hold work when practical. It's
safer than using your hand. frees both hands to operate
tool.
14. DON'T OVERREACH
Keel) proper footing and balance at all times.
15,
MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE
Keep tools sharl) and clean for best and safest
performance, Follow' instructions for lubricating and
changing accessories,
16.
17.
DISCONNECT TOOLS
before servicing; when changing accessories such as
blades, bits, cutters, etc,
AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING
Make sure switch is in "OFF" position before plugging
in,
18. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES
Consult the owner's manual for recommended
accessories. Follow the instructions that accompany
the accesso_n_s,The use of improper accessories may
cause Itazards,
19.
NEVER STAND ON TOOL
Serious njury could occur if the tool is tipped or if the
cutting toot Jsaccidentally contacted.
Do not store mater=als above or near the tool such that
_ s necessary to stand on the tool to reach them.
20 CHECK DAMAGED PARTS
Before furdle_ use of the tool, a guard or other part that
_s oamageu should be carefully checked to ensure that it
will c 3erale properly and perform its intended function.
Cbeck for ahgnment of moving parts, binding of moving
earls, breakage of parts, mounting, and any other
con(bt_ons that may ,affect its operation. A guard or
omer 3art that is damaged should be properly repaired
or radiated
21. DIRECTION OF FEED
Feed WOrK into a blade or cutter against the direction
of rotation o[ the blade or cutter only.
22. NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING
UNATTENDED
Turn power off. Don't leave tool until it comes to a
complete
stop,