For Safe Operation - Craftsman 320.10871 Operator's Manual

SAFETY RULES FOR CIRCULAR SAWS cont,
!2 NEVER use damaged or incorrect blade washers or bolts. The blade washers
and bolts were specially designed for your saw, for optimum performance and
safety of operation
13 NEVER cut more than one piece at a time. DO NOT STACK more than one
workpiece on the worktable at a time.
!4. AVOID awkward operations and hand positions where a sudden slip could
cause your hand to move into the blade.
15 NEVER reach into the cutting path of the blade.
/fX WARNING:
Use of this product can generate dust containing chemicals
known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of
these chemicals are:
o Lead from lead-baaed paints.
• Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products_
. Arsenic and chromium, from chemically treated lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending upon how often you do this
type of work.To reduce your exposure to these chemicals:
• Work in a well-ventilated area.
° Work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially
designed to filter out microscopic particles.
Avoid prolonged contact with dust from power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling
and other construction activities. Wear protective clothing and wash exposed
areas with soap and water.
Allowing dust to get into your mouth, eyes, or lay on the skin may promote absorption
of harmful chemicals
WARNING:
Use of this tool can generate and/or disburse dust, which may
cause serious and permanent respiratory or other injury. Always use NIOSH/OSHA
approved respiratory protection appropriate for the dust exposure. Direct particles
away from face and body.
ADDITIONAL RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
WARNING:
BE SURE to read and understand all instructions, Failure
to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or
serious personal injury.
1 Know your power tool. Read operator's manual carefully. Learn the applications
and limitations, as well as the specific potential hazards related to this tool Following
this rule will reduce timerisk of electric shock, fire or serious injury
2 ALWAYS wear safety glasses or eye shields when using this saw, Everyday
eyeglasses have only impact-resistant lenses; they are NOT safety glasses
3 PROTECT your lungs. Wear a face mask or dust mask if the operation is dusty
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