Additional Rules For Safe Operation; Glossary Of Terms For Woodworking - Craftsman 320.17234 Operator's Manual

ADDITIONAL RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
Z_ WARNING:
BE SURE to read and understand all instructions. Failure to
follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire ancllor serious
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personal injury°
1. Know your power tool. Read operator's manual carefully Learn the applications
and limitations, as well as the specific potential hazards related to this tool. Following
this rule will reduce the risk of eiectric 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.
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 noise from this product may contribute to hearing loss.
5o ALL VISITORS 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. BE AWARE of the cord location.
7. ALWAYS check the tool 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 misalignment or binding of
moving pads, breakage of pads, 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. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to them frequently and use them to instruct
others who may use thls tool, If someone borrows this tool, make sure they have
these instructions also.
Saw Blade Path
The area over, under, behind or in front of the blade, as it applies to the workpieceo That
area which will be or has been cut by the blade,
Set
The distance that the saw blade tooth is bent (or set) outward from the face of the blade.
Strokes per Minute or Stroke Speed
The blade speed of a sabre saw, which can be varied, usually from 0 to 3000 strokes
per minute.
Cross cut
A cutting or shaping operation made against the grain of the work piece.
Bevel Cut
A cutting operation made with the blade at any angle other than 90 ° to the base.
Ripping or Rip Cut
A culting operation along the lenglh of the workpiece,
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