General Safety Rules - Craftsman 315.218060 Operator's Manual

A WARNING:
Read and understand all ]nstruc-
gone. Failure to follow all instructions listed below,
may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious
persona_ injury.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
13 KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read the operator's
manuc_l c_llefu[iy. Lealn the saw's applications and
limitations as well as the specific potential hazards
related to this tool.
[_ GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SI-IOCK BY PRE-
VENTING BODY CONTACT WITH GROUNDED
SURFACES. For exampte, pipes, radiators, ranges,
refrigerator enclosures.
g KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in good working order:
_] REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES,
Form habit of checking to see thai k.eys and adjusting
wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on.
B KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and
benches invge accidents. DO NOT leave tools or
pieces of wood on the saw while it is in operation,
[1 DO NOT USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS.
Do not use power tools in damp or we{ locations or
expose to rain. Keep the work area well lit.
B KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. All visitors
should wear safety glasses end be kept a safe
distance from work area, Do not let visitors contact
tool or extension cord while operating.
a MAKE WORKSHOP ONILDPROOF with padlocks and
master switches, or by removing starter keys.
B DON'T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and
safer at the feed rate for which it was designed.
8 USE RIGHT TOOL. Don't force the tool or attachment
to do a iob il was not designed for. Don't use it for a
purpose not intended.
8 USE THE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure
your extension cord Js in good condition. Use only a
cord heavy enough to carry the current your product
wilt draw. An undersized cord will cause a diop ir_ line
voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. A
wire gauge 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 r_ext heavier gauge The smaller the
gauge number, the heavier the oord.
pa DRESS PROPERLY. Do act wear IoosecIothing,
gloves, neckties, or jewelry. They can _et caughl
and draw you into moving parLs Rubber gloves and
nonskid footwear are recommended when working
outdoors. Aieo wear protective hair covering to contain
}cog hair.
B ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE
SHIELDS, Everyday eyeglasses have only impact-
resistant lenses, they are NOT safety glasses,
i_ SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a visa to hold wed{
when practical. It's safer than using your hand and
frees both hands to operate tool
a DON_T OVERREACH. Keep proper fooling and
balance at all times.
8 MAINTAIN TOOLSWITH CARE. Keep tools sharp
and clean for better and safer performance. Follow
instructions fo_ lubFicating and changing accessories
_] DISCONNECT TOOLS. When not in use, before
servicing, or when changing attachments, blades, bits.
cutters, etc., all toots should be disconnected.
F3 AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Be sure switch is off
when plugging in any tool.
g USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consult the
operators manual Ior recommended accessories. The
use of improper accessories may risk iniury.
D NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could occur
it the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is uninlention-
ally contacted•
13 CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of
the tool, a guard or other pad that is damaged should
be carefulry checked to determ, ine that it will operate
properly and penlorm its intended function. Check for
alignment of moving paris, binding of moving parts,
breakage of pans, n7ounting and any other conditions
thai may affect its operation. A guard or other part thai
is damaged must be properly repaired or replaced by
an authorized set&,ice center to avoid risk of personal
injury.
B USE THE RIGHT DIRECTION OF FEED, Feed work
into a blade or cutter against the direction of rotation of
blade or cutter only,
B NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED.
TURN THE POWER OFF. Don't leave tool until it
comes to a complele slop.
PROTECT YOUR LUNGS. Wear a face or dust mask if
the cutting operation is dusty.
u PROTECT YOUR HEARING. Wear hearing protection
ddring extended periods of operation.
B DO NOT ABUSE CORD. Never yank cord to discon-
nect from receptacle. Keep cord from heat, oil. and
sharp edges,
[] USEOUTDOOR EXTENSION CORDS. When tool
is used outdoors, use only extension cords wilh
approved ground cormection that a_e intended for use
outdoors and so marked.
ALWAYS KEEP THE BLADE GUARD AND RIVING
KNIFE/SPREADER/SPLITTER IN PLACE and in
working order,
B KEEP BLADES CLEAN, SHARP, AND WITH
SUFFICIENT SET. Sharp btades minimize stalting
and kickback.
[_ KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM CUTTING AREA. Keep
hands away from blades Do not reach underpeath
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