Tool Use And Care Safety - Craftsman 320.10870 Operator's Manual

PERSONALSAFETY cont.
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 too! in unexpected situations.
8. ALWAYS SECURE YOUR WORK, Use clamps or a vise to hold work when
practical. It is safer than using your hand and frees both hands to operate toolo
9. USE SAFETY EQUIPMENT. Always wear eye protection. Dust mask, non-skid
safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection must be used for appropriate
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10. DO NOT USE ON A LADDER or unstable support. Stable footing on a solid
surface enables better control of the too! in unexpected situations.
TOOL USE AND CARE SAFETY
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BE SURE to read and understand all instructions before I
operating this saw. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in
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electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.
1_ ALWAYS use clamps or other practical ways to secure and support the
workpiece to a stable platform, Holding the work by hand or against your body
is unstable and may lead to loss of control
2, DO NOT force the tool. Use the correct tool and blade for your application.
The correct tool and blade will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it is
designed,
3. DO NOT use the tool if switch does not turn it "On" or "Off", Any tool that
cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
4 DISCONNECT the plug from the power source before making any adjustments,
changing accessories or storing the tool. Such preventive safety measures
reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.
5. NEVER leave the tool running. ALWAYS turn it off, DO NOT leave the toot until
it comes to a complete stop.
64 STORE idle tools out of the reach of children and other untrained persons.
Tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
7. MAINTAIN tools with care. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly
maintained tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to
control.
8. CHECK for misatignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, and
any other condition that may affect the tool's operation° If damaged, have the tool
serviced before using. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained tools.
9. USE ONLY accessories that are recommended for this tool. Accessories that
may be suitable for one tool may become hazardous when used on another tool.
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