Safety Rules For Sabre Saws - Craftsman 130.27719 Owner's Manual

the job better and safer at the rate for which
it is designed,
Do not use toot if switch does not turn it
"ON" or "OFF". Any tooI that cannot be
controlled with the switch is dangerous and
must be repaired.
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, Store
idle tools out of reach of children and
other untrained persons. Tools are
dangerous in the hands of untrained users,
Maintain toots with care. Keep cutting
tools sharp and clean. Propedy maintained
tools, with sharp cutting edges are less likely
to bind and are easier to control, Any
alteration or modification is a misuse and
may result in a dangerous condition.
Check for misalignment or binding of
moving parts, breakage of parts, and any
other condition that may affect the tools
operation. If damaged, have the tool
serviced before using. Many accidents are
caused by poorly maintained tools. Develop
a periodic maintenance scheduIe for your
tool.
Use only accessories that are
recommended by the manufacturer for
your model. Accessories that may be
suitable for one tool, may become
hazardous when used on another tool,
Service
Tool service must be performed only by
qualified repair personnel. Service or
maintenance performed by unqualified
personnel could result in a dsk of injury. For
example: internal wires may be misplaced or
pinched, safety guard return springs may be
improperly mounted,
When servicing a tool, use only identical
replacement parts. Follow instructions in
the Maintenance section of this manual
Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow
Maintenance Instructions may create a risk
of electric shock or injury, Certain cleaning
agents such as gasoline, carbon
tetrachloride, ammonia, etc, may damage
plastic parts.
Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces
when performing an operation where the
cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or
its own cord. Contact with a "live" wire will
make exposed metal parts of the tool "live"
and shock the operator. Do not drill, fasten
or break into existing we!Is or other blind
areas where electrical wiring may exist, ff
this situation is unavoidable, disconnect all
fuses or circuit breakers feeding this
worksite.
Never leave the trigger locked "ON".
Before plugging the tool in, check that the
trigger lock is "OFF =. Accidental start-ups
could cause injury.
Be aware of the location and setting of
the switch "Lock-ON" button. If the switch
is locked "ON" during the use, be ready for
emergency situations to switch it "OFF", by
first pulling the trigger then immediately
releasing it without pressing the "Lock-ON"
button,
Keep hands away from cutting area, Do
not reach under the material being cut.
The proximity of the blade to your hand is
hidden from your sight.
Keep hands from between the gear
housing and saw blade holder. The
reciprocating blade holder can pinch your
fingers.
Do not use dull or damaged blades. Bent
blade can break easilyor cause kickback.
Before starting to cut, turn tool "ON" and
allow the blade to come to full speed.
Tool can chatter or vibrateif blade speed is
too slow at beginning of cut and possibly
kickback.