Work Area Safety; Personal Safety - Craftsman 320.25817 Operator's Manual

WORK AREA SAFETY
1 Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered workbenches and dark areas
invite accidents
2 DO NOT operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the
presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust, Power toolscreate sparks which
may ignite the dust or fumes
3 Keep bystanders, children and visitors away while operating a power tool.
Distractions can cause you to lose control
4 Make your workshop childproof with padlocks and master switches Lock tools
away when not in use
5 MAKE SURE the work area has ample lighting so you can see the work and
that there are no obstructions that will interfere with safe operation BEFORE using
your saw
PERSONALSAFETY
1 KNOW your power tool. Read the operator's manual carefully Learn the saw's
applications and limitations, as well as the specific potential hazards related to
this tool
2 STAY ALERT, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating
a power too!
3 DO NOT use tool while tired or under the influenceof drugs, alcohol or
medication A moment of inattention white operating power tools may result in
serious personal injury
4 DRESS properly. DO NOT wear foose clothing or jewelry Pull back long hair
Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves away from moving parts Air vents often
cover moving parts and shoufd also be avoided Loose clothing, jewelry or long
hair can be caught in moving parts
5 AVOID accidental starting Be sure switch is in "OFF" position before plugging in
DO NOT carry tools with your finger on the switch Carrying tools with your finger
on the switch or plugging in tools that have the switch in the "ON" position invites
accidents
6 REMOVE adjusting keys or wrenches before turning the tool "ON". A wrench
that is left attached to a rotating part of the tool may result in personal injury
7 Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Proper
footing and balance enables better control of the tool in unexpected situations
8 ALWAYS SECUREYOUR WORK. Use damps or a vise to hold work when
practical It is safer than using your hand and frees both hands to operate tool
9 USE SAFETY EQUIPMENT. Always wear eye protection Dust mask, non-skid
safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection must be used for appropriate
conditions
10 DO NOT USE ON A LADDER or unstable support° Stable footing on a solid
surface enables better control of the tool in unexpected situations