Safety Instructions; General Safety; Before Using The Table Saw - Craftsman 152.221140 Owner's Manual

GENERAL
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Operating a Table Saw can be dangerous if safety and
common sense are ignored. The operator must be
familiar with the operation of the tool. Read this manual
to understand this Table Saw. DO NOT operate this
Table Saw if you do not fully understand the limitations
of this tool. DO NOT modify this Table Saw in any way.
REMEMBER: Your personal safety is your
responsibility.
9.
ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION. Any power
tool can throw debris into the eyes during opera-
tions, which could cause severe and permanent
eye damage. Everyday eyeglasses are NOT safety
glasses. ALWAYS wear Safety Goggles (that com-
ply with ANSI standard Z87.t ) when operating
power tools. Safety Goggles are available at Sears
Retail Stores. Hearing equipment should comply
with ANSi S3.t 9 Standards.
BEFORE USING THE TABLE SAW
To avoid serious injury and damage to the tool, read
and follow all of the Safety and Operating Instructions
before operating the Table Saw.
1. READ the entire Owner's Manual. LEARN how to
use the tool for its intended applications.
2.
GROUND ALL TOOLS. If the tool is supplied with
a 3-prong plug, it must be plugged into a 3-contact
electrical receptacle. The 3rd prong is used to
ground the tool and provide protection against
accidental electric shock. DO NOT remove the 3rd
prong. See Grounding Instructions.
3. AVOID A DANGEROUS WORKING ENVIRON=
MENT. DO NOT Use electrical tools in a damp
environment or expose them to rain.
4. DO NOT use electrical tools in the presence of
flammable liquids or gasses.
5.
ALWAYS keep the work area clean, well lit, and
organized. DO NOT work in an environment with
floor surfaces that are slippery from debris, grease,
and wax.
6.
KEEP ViSiTORS AND CHILDREN AWAY from the
table saw. DO NOT permit people to be in the
immediate work area, especially when the electrical
tool is operating.
7.
DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL to perform an opera-
tion for which it was not designed. It will do a safer
and higher quality job by only performing operations
for which the tool was intended.
8.
WEAR PROPER CLOTHING. DO NOT wear loose
clothing, gloves, neckties, or jewelry. These items
can get caught in the machine during operations
and pull the operator into the moving parts. Users
must wear a protective cover on their hair, if the
hair is long, to prevent it from contacting any
moving parts.
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ALWAYS UNPLUG THE TOOL FROM THE ELEC=
TRICAL RECEPTACLE when making adjustments,
changing parts or performing any maintenance.
KEEP PROTECTIVE GUARDS IN PLACE AND IN
WORKING ORDER.
AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Make sure that
the power switch is in the "OFF" position before plug-
ging in the power cord to the electrical receptacle.
REMOVE ALL MAINTENANCE TOOLS from the
immediate area prior to turning the tool "ON".
USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.
Use of incorrect or improper accessories could
cause serious injury to the operator and cause
damage to the tool. If in doubt, check the instruction
manual that comes with that particular accessory.
NEVER LEAVE A RUNNING TOOL UNATTENDED.
Turn the power switch to the "OFF" position. DO
NOT leave the tool until it has come to a complete
stop.
DO NOT STAND ON A TOOL. Serious injury could
result if the tool tips over or you accidentally contact
the tool.
DO NOT store anything above or near the tool
where anyone might try to stand on the tool to
reach it.
MAINTAIN YOUR BALANCE. DO NOT extend
yourself over the tool. Wear oil resistant rubber-
soled shoes. Keep floor clear of debris, grease, and
wax.
MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Always keep tools
clean and in good working order. Keep all blades
and tool bits sharp.