Grounding Instructions; Guidelines For Extension Cords - Craftsman 137.218740 Owner's Manual

24. DO NOT operate the tool if you are under the influence
of any drugs, alcohol or medication that could affect
your ability to use the tool properly.
25. Dust generated from certain materials can be
hazardous to your health. Always operate the table
saw in a well-ventilated area and provide for
proper dust removal. Use dust collection systems
whenever possible.
SPECiFiC SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS
FOR THE TABLE SAW
.
ALWAYS USE SAW BLADE GUARD spreader and
anti-kickback pawls for every operation for which
they can be used, including through-sawing.
Through-sawing operations are those in which the
blade cuts completely through the workpiece
when ripping or cross cutting.
2. ALWAYS HOLDTHE WORK FIRMLY against the
miter gauge or rip fence.
,
USE A PUSH STICK when required. Always use a
push stick for ripping narrow stock. Refer to ripping
applications in the instruction manual where the
push stick is covered in detail. See the push stick
pattern included in this Owner's Manual.
.
NEVER PERFORM ANY OPERATION
"FREE HAND", which means using your hands
only to support or guide the work piece. Always
use either the fence or the miter gauge to position
and guide the work.
5. NEVER STAND or have any part of your body
in line with the path of the saw blade. Keep your
hands out of the line of the saw blade.
6. NEVER REACH behind or over the cutting tool
for any reason.
7. REMOVE the rip fence when cross-cutting.
8. DO NOT USE molding head set with this saw.
9. FEED WORK INTO THE BLADE against the
direction of rotation only.
10. NEVER use the fence as a cut-off gauge when
cross-cutting.
11. NEVER ATTEMPTTO FREE A STALLED SAW
BLADE without first turning the saw OFE Turn
off power switch immediately to prevent motor
damage.
12.
13.
PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPORT to the rear and
sides of the saw table for wide or long workpieces.
AVOID KICKBACKS (work thrown back towards
you) by keeping the blade sharp, keeping the rip
fence parallel to the saw blade, and by keeping the
spreader, anti-kickback pawls, and guard in place
and operating. Do not release work before it is
pushed all the way past the saw blade. Do not rip
work that is twisted, warped, or does not have a
straight edge to guide along the fence.
14. AVOID AWKWARD OPERATIONS and hand
positions where a sudden slip could cause your
hand to move into the cutting tool.
15. NEVER USE SOLVENTS to clean plastic parts.
Solvents could possibly dissolve or otherwise
damage the material. Only a soft damp cloth should
be used to clean plastic parts.
16. MOUNT your table saw before performing any
cutting operations. Refer to installation instructions.
17. NEVER CUT METALS or materials which may make
hazardous dust.
18. ALWAYS USE IN A WELL VENTILATED AREA.
Remove saw dust frequently. Clean out sawdust
from the interior of the saw to prevent a potential fire
hazard.
lg. NEVER LEAVE THE TOOL running unattended.
Don't leave the tool until it comes to a complete stop.
20. For proper operation follow the instructions of this
owner's manual titled "SAW MOUNTED TO WORK
SURFACES." Failure to provide sawdust fall-through
and removal hole will allow sawdust to build up in
the motor area, which may result in a fire hazard or
cause motor damage.
SAVE THESE iNSTRUCTiONS
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GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
IN THE EVENT OF A MALFUNCTION OR BREAKDOWN,
grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric
current and reduces the risk of electric shock. This tool
is equipped with an electric cord that has an equipment
grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug
MUST be plugged into a matching receptacle that is
properly installed and grounded in accordance with ALL
local codes and ordinances.
DO NOT MODIFYTHE PLUG PROVIDED. If it will not fit the
receptacle, have the proper receptacle installed by a
qualified electrician.
IMPROPER CONNECTION of the equipment grounding
conductor can result in risk of electric shock. The
conductor with the green insulation (with or without yellow
stripes) is the equipment grounding conductor. If repair
or replacement of the electric cord or plug is necessary,
DO NOT connect the equipment grounding conductor to
a live terminal.
This tool is intended for use on a circuit that has a
receptacle like the one illustrated in FIGURE A.
FIGURE A shows a 3-prong electrical plug and receptacle
that has a grounding conductor. If a properly grounded
receptacle is not available, an adapter (FIGURE B) can
be used to temporarily connect this plug to a 2-contact
ungrounded receptacle. The temporary adapter should
be used only until a properly grounded receptacle can
be installed by a qualified technician. The adapter
(FIGURE B) has a rigid lug extending from it that MUST
be connected to a permanent earth ground, such as a
properly grounded receptacle box. The Canadian
Electrical Code prohibits the use of adapters.
CAUTION: In all cases, make certain the receptacle in
question is properly grounded. If you are not sure have a
certified electrician check the receptacle.
This table saw is for indoor use only. Do not expose to
rain or use in damp locations.
CHECK with a qualified electrician or service personnel if
you do not completely understand the grounding instructions,
or if you are not sure the tool is properly grounded.
USE ONLY 3-WIRE EXTENSION CORDS THAT HAVE
3-PRONG GROUNDING PLUGS AND 3-POLE
RECEPTACLES THAT ACCEPTTHE TOOL'S PLUG.
REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR WORN CORD
IMMEDIATELY.
GUIDELINES FOR EXTENSION CORDS
USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure your
extension cord is in good condition. When using an
extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry
the current your product will draw. An undersized cord will
cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and
overheating. The table below shows the correct size to
use depending on cord length and nameplate ampere
rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The smaller
the gauge number, the heavier the cord.
Fig. A
(b
d).
3-Prong Plug
_a Prong
Properly Grounded
3-Prong Receptacle
Fig. B
Grounding Lug
Adapter
-- Make Sure This
is Connected to a
Known Ground
"" 2-Prong
Receptacle
Be sure your extension cord is properly wired and in
good condition. Always replace a damaged extension
cord or have it repaired by a qualified person before
using it. Protect your extension cords from sharp objects,
excessive heat and damp or wet areas.
This tool must be grounded while in use to protect the
operator from electrical shock.
Use a separate electrical circuit for your tools. This circuit
must not be less than #12 wire and should be protected Ampere Rating
more than not mare than
with a 15 Amp time lag fuse. Before connecting the motor
to the power line, make sure the switch is in the "OFF" o 6
6 10
position and the electric current is rated the same as the 10 12
current stamped on the motor nameplate. Running at a 12 16
lower voltage will damage the motor.
SAVE THESE iNSTRUCTiONS
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(when using 120 volts only)
Totallengthofeordin feet
25' 50' 100' 150'
18 16 16 14
18 16 14 12
16 16 14 12
14 12 Not Recommended