Craftsman 137.214090 Operator's Manual page 3

GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE USING THE BAND SAW
Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert
and knowing bow to use this Band Saw.
To avoid mistakes that could cause serious injury,de not
plug the Band Saw in until you have read and
understood the following:
1. READ and become familiar with the entire Operator's
Manual. LEARN the tool's application, limitations and
possible hazards,
2. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in workingorder.
3, REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES.
Form the habit of checking to see that keys and
adjusting wrenches are removed from the tool before
turning ON.
4. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and
benches invite accidents.
5. DON'T USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT.
Don't use power tools in damp or wet locations, or
expose them to rain, Keep work area well lighted.
6. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY.All visitors should be kept a
safe distance from work area.
7. MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD PROOF with padlocks,
master switches, or by removing starter keys.
8. DON'T FORCE THE TOOL. It will do the job better
and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
9. USE THE RIGHT TOOL. Do not force tool or
attachment to do a)ob for which it was not designed.
10.USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure your
extension cord is in good condition. When using an
extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to
carp/the current your product wilt drew. An
undersized cord will result in a drop in line voltage
and in loss of power that will cause the tool to
overheat. The table on page 5 shows the correct size
to use depending on cord length and nameplate
ampere rating, tf in doubt, use the next heavier gauge.
The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord.
11 .WEAR PROPER APPAREL, Do not wear loose
clothing,gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets, or other
jewelry that may get caught in moving pads. Non-slip
footwear is recommended. Wear protective hair
covering to contain long hair.
12.ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION. Any Band Saw
can throw foreign objects into the eyes that could
cause permanent eye damage. ALWAYS wear Safety
Goggles (not glasses) that comply with ANSI Safety
standard Z87.1 Everyday eyeglasses have only
impact-resistance lenses. 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.
13.WEAR A FACE MASK OR DUST MASK. Sawing
operation produces dust.
14.SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work
when practical. It's safer than usingyour hand and it
frees both hands to operate tool.
15.DISCONNECT TOOLS before servicing;when
changing accessories such as blades, bits, cutters,
and the like.
16.REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL
STARTING. Make sure switch is in OFF position
before plugging in.
17.USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consult the
Operator's Manual for recommended accessories.
The use of improper accessories may cause serious
iniury.
18.NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could
occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is
unintentionallycontacted.
19.CHECK FOR 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 properly and perform its intended function -
check for alignment of moving parts, binding of
moving parfs, breakage of parts, mounting, and any
other conditionsthat may affect its operation. A guard
or other part that is damaged should be properly
repaired or replaced.
20.NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED.
TURN POWER "OFF". Don't leave tool until it comes
to a complete stop.
21 .DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times.
22.MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp
and clean for best and safest performance. Follow
instructionsfor lubricating and changing accessories.
23.DO NOT use power tools in the presence of
flammable liquidsor gases.
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