Craftsman 320.21195 Operator's Manual page 11

SAFETY RULES FOR MITER SAWS conL
WARNING:
Some dust particles created by power sandlng_ sawing,
grinding, drilling and other construction jobs contain chemicals known to
cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of
these chemicals are:
• Lead from lead-based paints.
° Crystalline sltica from bricks and cement and other masonry products
• Arsenic and chromium from chemtca]iy4reated 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 wel!-venti]ated area
• Work with approved safety equipment, such as these dust masks that are
specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.
ADDITIONAL RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
z_WARNING:
Use of this tool can generate and!or disburse dust, which
may cause serious and permanent respiratory or other injury. Always Use
NIOSHtOSHA approved respiratory protection appropriate for the dust
exposure. Direct particles away from face and body_
1 Know your power toolo Read operator's manual carefully° Learn the
applications and limitations, as welt as the specific potential hazards retsted
to this tool. Following this rule will reduce the nsk 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. All
users and bystanders MUST wear eye protection that conforms to ANSI Z87 1
3 PROTECT your lungs° Wear a face mask or dust mask if the operation is dusty
4 PROTECT your hearing. Wear appropriate personal hearing protection during
use. Under some conditions and duration of use, noise from this product may
contribute to hearing less
5 ALL VISTORS AND BYSTANDERS MUST wear the same safety equipment that
the operator of the saw wears
6. iNSPECT the tool cords periodically and if damaged have them repaired at your
nearest Sears Service Center or other Authorized Service Facility. BE AWARE of
the cord location when operaling the saw
7 ALWAYS check the too! for damaged parts,. Before further use of the tool,
a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine if
it will operate properly and perform its Intended function Check for mlsalignment
or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, and any other condition that may
affect the tool's operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should be
properly repaired or replaced at a Sears Service center
8 INSPECT and remove all nails from lumber before sawing.
9 SAVETHESE INSTRUCTIONS,. Refer to them frequently and use them to
Instruct others who may use this tool, If someone borrows this tool, make
sure they have these instructions alsoo
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