Specific Safety Instructions For Scroll Saws - Craftsman 137.216100 Operator's Manual

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SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR
SCROLL SAWS
2,
READ AND UNDERSTAND all safety instructions
and operating procedures throughout the manual.
DO NOT OPERATE the Scroll Saw until it is
completely assembled and installed according to the
instructions.
3. SHOULD any part of Scroll Saw be missing,
damaged, or fail in any way, or any electrica!
component fail to perform properly, shut off the switch
and remove theplug from the power supply outlet.
Replace missing, damaged, or failed parts before
resuming operation.
4. IF YOU ARE NOT thoroughly familiar with the
operation of a Scroll Saw, obtain advice from your
supervisor, instructor, or other qualified person.
5. SERIOUS INJURY could occur if the tool tips over or
you accidentally hit the cutting tool. Do not store
anything above or near the tool.
6. AVOID INJURY from unexpected saw movement.
Place the saw on a firm level surface where the saw
does not rock, and bolt or clamp the saw to its
support.
7. YOUR SCROLL SAW MUST BE SECURELY
FASTENED to a stand or workbench. If there is any
tendency for the stand or workbench to move during
operation, the stand or workbench MUST be fastened
to the floor.
8. THIS SCROLL SAW is intended for indoor use only.
9. TENSION BLADE PROPERLY before starting the
saw. Recheck and adjust tension as needed.
10.BLADE TEETH MUST POINT downward toward the
table.
11.TABLE MUST BE CLEARED of all debris before
operating saw. Do not perform lay out, set up or
assemble work on the table when the saw is in
operation.
finger positions, where a sudden slip could cause a
hand to move into the blade when operating the saw.
13.HOLD WORKPIECE FIRMLY against the table top.
14.NEVER CUT MATERIAL that is too small to be held
safely.
15.DO NOT USE dull or bent blades.
16.TURN THE SAW OFF AND UNPLUG THE CORD if
the blade binds in the saw kerf while being backed.
out of the workpiece, usually caused by sawdust
clogging the kerf. If this happens, turn off the scroll
saw and unplug the power cord. Wedge open the kerf
and b__ '_e blade out of "-=_workpiece,
17.DO NOT feed the material too fast while cutting. Only
feed the workpiece at the rate the saw will cut.
18.TURN THE POWER OFF, remove the switch key and
make sure the scroll saw comes to a complete stop
before installing or removing an accessory, and
before leaving the work area.
19.DO NOT START the saw with workpiece pressing
against the blade. Slowly feed the workpiece into the
moving blade.
20.WHEN CUTTING a large workpiece, MAKE SURE
the material is supported at table height.
21.EXERCISE CAUT!ON when cutting workpieces that
are round or irregularly shaped, workpieces can pinch
the blade.
22.ALWAYS release blade tension before loosening the
blade holder screw.
23.MAKE CERTAIN table tilting lock is tightened before
starting the machine.
24.NEVER REACH under the scroll saw table when
motor is running.
25.CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS before each use.
Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of
moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting or any
other conditions that may affect operation. Parts that
are damaged should be properly repaired or replaced
before using the tool.
26.THINK SAFETY.