Craftsman 113.196380 Owner's Manual page 4

Safety
Kickback Hazard
Kickback is the uncontrolled propelling of
the workpiece back toward the user during
ripping.
The cause of kickback is the binding or
pinching of the blade in the workpiece.
Several conditions can cause the blade to
bind or pinch.
When a workpiece kicks back, it could hit
hard enough to cause internal organ injury,
broken bones, or death.
Read and tbllow the information and
instructions under ripping safety.
WARNING
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Wrong Way Feed Hazard
Wrong wa x•feed is ripping by feeding the
workpiece into the ouffced side of tile blade.
The rotational force of the blade
can grab
and pull the workpiece.
Before you can let go or pull back, the force
could pull your hand along with the work-
piece into lhe blade. Fingers or hand could
be
Ctlt Off'.
The propelled workpiece could hit a by-
stander, causing severe impact injury or
death.
Read and tbllow the information and
instructions under ripping safety.
WARNING
Wrong Way Feed