Safety Instructions; For Table Saw; Warranty - Craftsman Contractor 113.29884 Owner's Manual

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if within one year from the data of purchase, this Craftsmen Table Saw fails due to a defect in
WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY SIMPLY CONTACTING THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE
CENTER/DEPARTMENT THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES.
THIS WARRANTY APPLIES ONLY WHRLE THIS PRODUCTIS USED IN THE UNITED STATES.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from
state to sttata.
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., D/817 WA Hoffman Estates, iL 60179
SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS FOR TABLE SAW
Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert
and knowing how your table saw works. Read this
manual to understand this saw.
BEFORE USING THE SAW
WARNING: To avoid mistakes that could cause
serious, permanent Injury, do not plug the saw in
until the following steps have been satisfactorily
completed.
1. Assembly and Alignment (See pages 13 - 34).
2. Learn the use and function of the ON-OFF Switch,
Guard, Spreader, Anti-Kickback device, MiterGauge,
Fence, Table Insert and Blade Elevation and Bevel
Controls. (See page 35)
3. Review and understanding of all safety instructions
and operating procedures in this manual.
4. Review of the maintenance methods for this saw.
4. GROUND THE SAW- This saw has an approved 3-
conductor cord and a 3-prong grounding type plug.
The plug fits grounding type outlets designed for 120
volt 15 amp circuits. The green conductor in the cord
isthe groundingwire. To avoid electrocution, NEVER
connect the green wire to a live terminal.
5. To avoid injuryfrom electrical shock, make sure your
fingers do not touch the plug's metal prongs when
plugging in or unplugging the saw.
6. To avoid back injury, get help or use recommended
casterswhen you need to movethe saw. Always get
help if you need to il_ the saw. Hold the saw close to
yourbody. Bend your knees so you can lift withyour
legs, not your back.
7. NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could
occur ifthe tool tips or you accidentally hit the cutting
tool. Do not store anything above or near the tool
where anyone might stand on the tool to reach them.
Read theDANGER label found on the front of the saw as BEFORE EACH USE:
shown below.
WHEN INSTALLING OR MOVING THE SAW
1. AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Use the
saw in a dry place protected from rain. Keep work
area well lighted.
2_To avoid injury from unexpectedsaw movement:
A. Put the saw on a firm level surface where there is
B. Support the saw so the table is level and the saw
does not rock.
C. Bolt the saw to the floor if it tends to slip walk, or
slide during normal use.
D. When using table extensions over 24 inches wide
on any side of the saw, bolt the saw to the floor or
prop up the outer end of the extension from tLa
floor to keep the saw from tipping.
3. Put the saw where neither operators nor bystanders
must stand in line with the saw blade.
I _DANGER
1, Read manual before using saw 4. Keep blade guard down and m 7. When ripping_ use push stick when
2. Wear safety goggles that meet pla_e for through cbts. fence is set 2 _nc_es or more from
ANSt ZE_Trl standards, 5 Do not do freehand cuts, blade.
3 DO not reach around Or over saw 6, Keep h_5 out of path of s3w B. Know how t_ reduce the risk of
b_;_des bJade _c_back See in_ructtons for flppli'Ig
1. Inspect your saw.
A. To avoid injuryfrom accidental starting, unplug the
saw, turnthe switch off and remove the switch key
before raising or removing the Guard, changing
the cutting tool, changing the setup or adjusting
anything.
B. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of
moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and
any other condit_ns that may affect the way it
works. If any part is missing, bent, or broken in any
way, or any electrical parts don't work properly,
turn the saw off and unplug the saw.
C. Replace damaged, missing, or failed parts before
using the saw again.
D. Use the Sawblade Guard, Spreader, and Anti-
Kickback Pawlsfor anythru-sawing (whenever the
blade comes through the top of the workplace).
Make sure the Pawls work properly. Make sure the
Spreader is in line with the sawblade.
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g. When ripping, use push bI_CK ana t 0. Turn power Off and wait for blade]_
aux_Fary fence when fence _s set _ stop befor_ _l_jtJStl_lg ot
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between 2 and 2 inches from _ervi¢lng
blade Do not make r_ cu_s
narrc_ver tr_an _/_ inch.