General Safety Rules - Craftsman 315.212350 Operator's Manual

A WARNING: Road and understand all Ir_struc-
tlons. Failure to follow all fnstructions listed below,
may resultin eiectdc shock, fire and/or serious
personal injury,
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
• KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read the operator's
manual carefully.Learn the saw's applicationsand
limitationsas well as the specificpotential hazards
retated to this tool
• GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK BY PRE-
VENTING BODY CONTACT WITH GROUNDED
SURFACES. For example, pipes, radiators,ranges,
refrigeratorenclosures,
• KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in good working order.
• REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES.
Form habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting
wrenches are removed from too] beforeturning it on.
• KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Clutteredareas and
benches Inviteaccidents. DO NOT leave tools or
pieces of wood on the saw while it is in operation.
= DO NOT USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS,
Do not usa power tools in damp or wet Iocetions or
expose to rain. Keep the work area well 1il.
• KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY.All visitors
shouldwear safety glasses and be kept a safe
distancefrom work area. 0o not let visitors contact tool
or extension cord while operating.
• MAKE WORKSHOP CHILDPROOFwith padlocks and
master switches, or by removingstarter keys.
• DON'T FORCE TOOL. It,w[ll do the Jobbetter and
safer at the feed rate for which "_was designed,
• USE RIGHT TOOL. Don't force the tool or attachment
to do a Jobit was not designed for. Don't use It for a
purpose not intended.
• USE THE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure
your extension cord Is in good condftlon.Usa onlya
cord heavy enoughto carry the currentyour product
witt draw. An undersizedcordwltl cause a drop in line
voltage resultingin loss of power and overheating.A
wire gauge size (A.W.G.) of at least 14 is recommended
for an extension cord 25 feet or less In length. If ]n
doubt, use the next heavier gauge, The smallerthe
gauge number, the heavier the cord.
• DRESS PROPERLY. Do not wear loose clothing,
groves,neckties, or jewelry. They can get caught
and draw you into moving parts. Rubber gloves and
nonskidfootwear are recommendedwhen working
outdoors. Alsowear protective hair coveringto con_in
long hair.
• ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE
SHIELDS. Everyday eyeglasseshave only impact-
resistanttenses, they are NOT safety glasses.
• SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work
when practical it's safer than uslng your hand and
frees both handsto operate tool.
• DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and
balanceat all times.
• MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep toolssharp
and clean for better and safer performance.Follow
Instructionsfor lubricatingand changingaccessories.
• DISCONNECT TOOLS. When not in use, before
servicing,or when changingattachments, blades, bits,
cutters,etc., all tools shouldbe disconnected.
• AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Be sure swItch]S off
when pluggingin any tool.
• USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. The use of
improperaccessories may risk injury.
• NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Seriousinjurycould occur
if the tool is tipped or If the cuttingtool is unintention-
ally contacted.
• CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before furtheruse of
the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should
be carefullychecked to determine that it will operate
propedyand perform its intendedfunction. Check for
alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts,
breakage of parts,mounting and any other conditions
that may affect _s operation. A guard or otherpart that
is damaged must be properly repairedor replacad by
an authorizedservice centerto avoid risk of personal
Injury.
• USE THE RIGHT DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work
into a blade or cutter against the direction of rotation of
blade or cutter only,
• NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATrENDED.
TURN THE POWER OFF. Don't leave tool until it
comes to a compfefe stop.
• PROTECT YOUR LUNGS. Wear a face or dust mask if
the cuttingoperation is dusty.
• PROTECT YOUR HEARING.Wear hearing protection
dudng extended pededs of operation.
• DO NOT ABUSE CORD. Never yank card to discon-
nect from receptacle, Keep cord from heat, oil and
sharp edges.
• USE OUTDOOR EXTENSION CORDS. When tool is
used outdoors, usa only extension cordswith ap-
proved ground connectionthat are intendedfor use
outdoors and so marked.
• KEEP BLADES CLEAN, SHARP, AND WITH SUF-
RCIENT SET. Sharp blades minimize stalling and
kickback.
• BLADE COASTS AFTER BEING TURNED OFR
• NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE.
Nom_I sparkingof the motor could ignite fumes.