Craftsman 113.243401 Owner's Manual page 4

additional safety instructions
for band saw/sander
WARNING: THE 5" BAND SAW PULLEY AND THE
2-1/2" MOTOR PULLEY FURNISHED, WILL RUN THE
BLADE AT APPROXIMATELY 900 RPM (OR 2700
FEET PER MINUTE)WHEN USED WITH A 1725 RPM
MOTOR. NEVER SUBSTITUTE THESE PULLEYS TO
INCREASE THIS SPEED BECAUSE IT COULD BE DAN-
GEROUS.
WARNING: DO NOT ALLOW FAMILIARITY (GAINED
FROM FREQUENT USE OF YOUR BAND SAW) TO
BECOME COMMONPLACE. ALWAYS REMEMBER THAT
A CARELESS FRACTION OF A SECOND IS SUFFI-
CIENT TO INFLICT SEVERE INJURY.
WEAR YOUR
"['he operation of any power tool can result in foreign
objects being thrown into the eyes, which can result in
severe eye damage. Always wear safety goggles complying
with ANSI Z87.1 (shown on Package) before commencing
power tool operation. Safety Goggles are available at Sears
retail or catalog stores.
READ AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS APPEARING ON THE INSTRUCTION PLATE ON
THE FRONT OF THE BAND SAW/SANDER.
12
INCH
4 ALWAYS ADJUST UPPER GUIDE SO THAT IT JUST
CLEARS WORKPIECE
S MINff_E INJURY POTENTIAL OF CONTACT WITH
SAW BLADE OR SANDING SELT BY KEEPtNG
FINGERS A SAFE DISTANCE AWAY
6 MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE WORKPfECE AT
HITTff_GEND OF SLOT _NINSERT. OR JAMMING
SLOT
BAND SAW- SANDER
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