Power Tool Safety - Craftsman 137.248840 Operator's Manual

la, WARNING n
Before using your tabJe saw, it is critical that you read and understand these safety rules. Failure to follow
these rules couJd result in serious injury or damage to the table saw.
Good safety practices are a combination of common 16. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES.
sense, staying alert and understanding how to use your
power tool. To avoid mistakes that could cause serious
injury, do not plug in your power tool until you have read
and understood the following safety rules:
1. READ and become familiar with the entire Operator's
Manual. LEARN the tool's application, limitations and
possible hazards.
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2. l,_ WARNING Look for this symbol that identifies
important safety precautions. It means CAUTION!
Become alert, your safety is involved if you do not
follow the safety instructions.
3. I '& DANGER ]Lookfor this symbolthat identifies
important safety precautions. It means CAUTION!
Become alert, your safety is involved if you do not
foflow the safety instructions.
Form the habit of checking to see that keys and
adjusting wrenches are removed from the tool before
turning ON.
17. NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED.
TURN THE POWER "OFF". Do not leave the tool
before it comes to a complete stop.
l& NEVER STAND ON TOOL Serious injury could
occur if the too! is tipped or if the cutting tool is
unintentionally contacted.
19. DO NOT OVERREACH Keep proper footing and
balance at all times.
20. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE Keep tools sharp
and clean for most efficient and safest performance.
Follow instructions for lubricating and changing
accessories.
4. NEVER OPERATE THIS MACHINE WITHOUT THE
SAFETY GUARD IN PLACE FOR ALL THROUGH°
SAWING OPERATIONS.
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DO NOT USE iN A DANGEROUS ENWRONMENT
such as damp or wet locations or exposure to rain.
Keep work area well lighted.
DO NOT use power tools in the presence of
flammable liquids or gases.
21. CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR LOOSE PARTS.
Before further use of the too!, a guard or other
part that is damaged should be carefully checked
to ensure it will operate properly and perform its
intended function. Check for alignment of moving
parts, binding of moving parts, loose mounting
and any other conditions that may affect its safe
operation. A guard or other part that is loose or
damaged should be properly adjusted repaired or
replaced.
7. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and
benches invite accidents.
22. MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD PROOF with padlocks,
master switches or by removing starter keys.
8. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors should be kept
at a safe distance from the work area.
9. DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL. it will do the job better
and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
10 USE THE RIGHT TOOL. Do not force the tool or
attachment to do a job for which it is not designed.
11. WEAR PROPER APPAREL DO NOT wear loose
clothing, gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets or other
jewelry that may get caught in moving parts. Non-
slip footwear is recommended. Wear protective hair
covering to contain long hair.
12. WEAR A FACE MASK OR DUST MASK. Sawing,
cutting and sanding operations produce dusL
l& DISCONNECT TOOLS before servicing and when
changing accessories such as blades, cutters, etc.
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DO NOT operate the tool if you are under the
influence of any drugs, alcohol or medication that
could impair your ability to use the tool safely.
USE A DUST COLLECTION SYSTEM wherever
possible. Dust generated from certain materials can
be hazardous to your health and in some cases, a
fire hazard. Always operate the power tool in a well-
ventilated area with adequate dust removal
ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION Any power
too! can throw foreign objects into your eyes which
could cause permanent eye damage. ALWAYS
wear safety goggles (not glasses) that comply with
ANSi safety standard Z87.1. Everyday glasses
have only impact resistant bnses. They ARE NOT
safety glasses. Safety Goggles are available at
Sears. NOTE: Glasses or goggles not in
compliance with ANSI Z87.1 could cause serious
injury when they break.
14. REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL
STARTING. Make sure the switch is in the OFF
position before plugging into the power supply.
26. DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work into a blade or
cutter against the direction of rotation of the blade or
cutter only.
15. USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.
Consult the Operator's Manual for recommended
accessories. The use of improper accessories may
cause injury to you or damage to the tool
27. DO NOT AUTHORZE ADDiTiONAL USERS to
operate this power tool without the accompanying
operators manual for which the user must read and
understand.