Craftsman 315.108241 Owner's Manual page 3

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued)
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PROTECT YOUR HEARING. Wear hearing protec-
tion during extended periods of operation,
DON'T ABUSE CORD. Never carry tool by cord or
yank it to disconnect from receptacle, Keep cord from
heat, oil, and sharp edges.
SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work.
Both hands are needed to operate tool.
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DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and bal- 31,
ance at all times, Do not use on a ladder or unstable
support. Secure tools when working at elevated posi- 32_
tions.
MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp
and clean for better and safer performance, Follow
instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
DISCONNECT TOOLS. When not in use, before
servicing, or when changing attachments, blades, bits,
cutters, etc. all tools should be disconnecte&
19. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES.
Form habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting
wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on.
20, AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Don't carry
plugged-in tool with finger on switch Be sure switch is
off when plugging in,
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OUTDOOR USE EXTENSION CORDS. When tool is
used outdoors, use only extension cords intended for
use outdoors and so marked
KEEP BLADES CLEAN AND SHARP. Sharp blades
minimize stalling and kickback.
KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM CUTTING AREA. Keep
hands away from blades, Do not reach underneath
work while blade is rotating. Do not attempt to remove
cut material when blade is moving, WARNING:
BLADES COAST AFTER TURN OFF.
NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE.
Normal sparking of the motor could ignite fumes,
INSPECT TOOL CORDS PERIODICALLY and ifdam-
aged, have repaired by authorized service facility,
Stay constantly aware of cord location and keep it well
away from the rotating blade.
INSPECT EXTENSION CORDS PERIODICALLY and
replace if damaged
KEEP HANDLES DRY, CLEAN, AND FREE FROM
OIL AND GREASE. Always use a clean cloth when
cleaning, Never use brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-
based products, or any strong solvents to clean your
tool.
STAY ALERT AND EXERCISE CONTROL. Watch
what you are doing and use common sense. Do not
operate tool when you are tired, Do not rush,
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CHECK DAMAGED 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 44.
properly and perform its intended function, Check for
alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts,
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breakage of pads, mounting and any other conditions
that may affect its operation A guard or other part that
is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by
an authorized service center.
DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT TURN IT
ON AND OFF. Have defective switches replaced by
authorized service center,
USE RIP FENCE. Always use a fence or straight edge
guide when ripping.
SUPPORT LARGE PANELS. To minimize the risk of
blade pinching and kickback, always support large
panels as shown in figure 6, page 6 When cutting
operation requires the resting of the saw on the work-
piece, the saw should be rested on the larger portion
and the smaller piece cut off.
LOWER BLADE GUARD. WARNING: IF LOWER
BLADE GUARD MUST BE RAISED TO MAKE A
CUT, ALWAYS RAISE IT WITH THE RETRACTING
HANDLE TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY. See Figure
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GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK, Kickback occurs
when the saw stalls rapidly and is driven back towards
the operator. Release switch immediately if blade
bindsor saw stalls. Don't remove saw from work during
a cut while the blade is moving, See Pages 6 and Z,
BEFORE MAKING A CUT, BE SURE THE DEPTH
AND BEVEL ADJUSTMENTS ARE TIGHT.
USE ONLY CORRECT BLADES, Do not use blades
with incorrect size holes Never use blade washers or
bolts that are defective or incorrect, The maximum
blade capacity of your saw is 7-1/4 inch.
AVOID CUTTING NAILS, Inspect for and remove all
nails from lumber before cutting.
NEVER touch the blade or other moving parts during
use,
NEVER start a tool when its rotating component is in
contact with the workpiece,
NEVER lay a tool down before its moving parts have
come to a complete stop.
DO NOT OPERATE THIS TOOL WHILE UNDER THE
INFLUENCE OF DRUGS, ALCOHOL, OR ANY MEDI-
CATION.
POLARIZED PLUG. To reduce the risk of electric
shock, this too! has a polarized plug (one blade is wider
than the other), This plug will fit in a polarized outlet
only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet,
reverse the plug, If it still does not fit, contact a qualified
electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not change
the plug in any way,
When servicing use only identical Craftsman re-
placement parts.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to them fre-
quently and use them to instruct others who may use
this tool If you loan someone this tool, loan them these
instructions also