Safety Rules - Craftsman 900.233550 Owner's Manual

FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN PORTABLE ELECTRIC SAWS 1
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if this CRAFTSMAN Saw fails to give complete satisfaction within one year from date of purchase, return it to the nearest t
Sears store throughout the U.S Sears wilt repair it, free, If this CRAFTSMAN Saw is used for commercial or rental pur-
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poses warranty applies only for 90 days from date of purchase 1
THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY
FROM STATE TO STATE. ........... !
ROEBUCK AND CO,, DEPT, 698/731 A, SEARS TOWER, CHICAGO, IL 60684 t
SEARS,
INTIODUOTION
"(our new 1114in. Compound liter Saw is a rugged, dependable tool that will miter wood and other materials with
accuracy and repeatability Easy to operate, its the ideal saw for the serious Do-it-Yourselfer
Please take the time to read this Owner's Manual thoroughly Pay particular attention to the safety rules provided Only
with a thorough understanding of your Miter Saw will you be able to utilize its full potential
SAFETY RULES:
1, KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order,,
2. REtVlOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES, Form a habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches
are removed from tool before turning it on.
3, KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents,.
4. DON'T USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Don't use power tools in damp or wet locations, or' expose them to
rain. Keep work area well tighted_
5, KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors should be kept a safe distance away from work area.
6 MAKE WORKSHOP KID PROOF with padlocks, master switches, or by removing starter keys,
7 DON'T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job b_tter and be safer at the rate for which it was designed,
8, USE RIGHT TOOL. Don't force tool or attachment to do a job for which it was not designed.
9. WEAR PROPER APPAREL. No loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets, or other jewelry to get caught in
moving parts. Nonslip footwear is recommended Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.
10. ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES° Also use face or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty, Everyday eyeglasses
only have impact resistant lenses, they are NOT safety glasses
I1, SECURE WORK, Use clamps or vise to hold work when practical It's safer than using your hand and it frees both
hands to operate tool.
12. DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times,
13. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest performance, Follow instructions
for lubricating and changing accessories,
14 DISCONNECT TOOLS before servicing; when changing accessories such as blades, bits, cutters, etc
15 REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Make sure switch is in OFF position before plugging in,
16, USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consul the Owner's Manual fo[ recommended accessories,. The use of
improper accessories may cause risk of injury to persons,,
17 NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is unintentionally
contacted
18, CHECK DAfVtAGED 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 properly and perform its intended function_check for alignment of moving
parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any other conditions that may affect its operation. A
guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced.
19, NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED. TURN POWER OFF. Don't leave tool until it comes to a complete
stop
20, DO NOT OPERATE ELECTRIC TOOLS NEAR FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS OR IN GASEOUS OR EXPLOSIVE
ATMOSPHERES, Motors in these tools may spark and ignite fumes
21. For your own safety, read instruction manual before operating miter saw,.
22 KEEP HANDS OUT OF PATH OF SAW BLADE.
23 DO NOT ATTEMPT ANY FREE HAND CUTTING with this saw
24. NEVER REACH around or behind saw btade.
25, SHUT OFF POWER AND WAIT FOR SAW BLADE TO STOP before servicing or adjusting the saw
ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR THE POWER MITER SAW'
1, DO--Protect line with at least a 15 ampere time
delay fuse,
2. DO--Make certain the blade rotates in the correct
direction,,
DO--Be sure all clamp handles are tight before
starting any operation.
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