Craftsman 315.212120 Owner's Manual page 4

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued)
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USE THE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make
sure your extension cord is in good condition.
When using an extension cord, be sure to use
one heavy enoughto carry the current your
productwill draw. An undersizedcord will cause
a drop in line voltage resultingin loss of power
and overheating. A wire gage size (A.W.G.) of at
least 14 is recommended for an extension cord
25 feet or less in length. If in doubt, use the next
heavier gage. The smaller the gage number, the
heavier the cord.
INSPECT EXTENSION CORDS PERIODI-
CALLY and replace if damaged.
DRESS PROPERLY. DO not wear loose clothing,
gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets, or other
jewelry. They can get caught and draw you into
movmg parts. Rubber gloves and nonslipfoot-
wear are recommended when workingoutdoors.
Also wear protectivehair covering to contain long
hair.
ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WITH
SIDE SHIELDS. Everyday eyeglasses have only
impact-resistantlenses; they are NOT safety
glasses.
PROTECT YOUR LUNGS. Wear a face or dust
mask if the cuffingoperation is dusty.
PROTECT YOUR HEARING. Wear hearing
protectionduring extended periodsof operation.
SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold
work when practical.It's safer than using your
hand and it frees beth hands to operate tool.
DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footingand
balance at all times.
MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools
sharp and clean for better and safer perfor-
mance. Follow instructionsfor lubricatingand
changing accessories.
DISCONNECT ALL TOOLS. When not in use,
before servicing, or when changing attachments,
blades, bits, cutters, etc., all tools shouldbe
disconnected.
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AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Be sure
switch is off when pluggingin.
USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. The
use of improper accessoriesmay cause risk of
injury.
NEVER STAND ON TOOL Serious injurycould
occur if the tool is tipped or if the blade is unin-
tonflonally contacted.
CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use
of the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged
should be carefully checked to determine that it
will operate properlyand perform its intended
function.Check for alignmentof movingparts,
bindingof moving parts, breakage of parts,
mountingand any other conditionsthat may
affect its operation. A guard or other part that is
damaged must be properlyrepaired or replaced
by a qualified service technicianat a Sears store
to avoid risk of personalinjury.
NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNAT-
TENDED. TURN THE POWER OFF. Do not
leave tool until it comes to a complete stop.
FIRMLY CLAMP OR BOLT your miter saw to a
workbenchor table at approximately hip height.
USE ONLY CORRECT BLADES. Do not use
blades with incorrect size holes Never usa blade
washers or blade boltsthat are defective or
incorrect.The maximum blade capacity of your
saw is 12 in.
KEEP BLADES CLEAN, SHARP AND WITH
SUFFICIENT SET. Sharp blades minimize
stallingand kickback.
DO NOT REMOVE THE SAW'S BLADE
GUARDS. Never operate the saw with any guard
or cover removed. Make sure all guards are
operatingproperly before each use.
KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM CUTnNG AREA.
Keep hands away from blades. Do not reach
underneath work or around or under the blade
while blade is rotating. Do not attempt to remove
cut material when blade is moving.
_i, WARNING: Blade coasts after turn off.
DO NOT ABUSE CORD. Never yank cord to
disconnect it from receptacle. Keep cord from
heat, oil, and sharp edges.
INSPECT TOOL CORDS PERIODICALLY and if
damaged, have repaired by a qualified service
technicianat a Sears store. Stay constantly
aware of cord locationand keep it well away
from the rotatingblade.
USE OUTDOOR EXTENSION CORDS, When
tool is used outdoors,use only extension cords
with approvedground connectionthat are
intendedfor use outdoors and so marked.
DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT
TURN IT ON AND OFF. Have defective switches
replaced by a qualified service technicianat a
Sears store.
KEEP TOOL DRY, CLEAN, AND FREE FROM
OIL AND GREASE. Always use a clean cloth
when cleaning. Never use brake fluids,gasoline,
petroleum-basedproducts,or any solventsto
clean tool.