Safety Instructions; For Band Saw - Craftsman 113.244510 Owner's Manual

additional safety instructions for band saw
.
Should any part of this band saw be m_ssing,
bend. or fail in any way, or any electrical
component fai! to perform properly, shut off
power switch and remove plug from power
supply outlet. Replace damaged, missing,
and/or failed parts before resuming opera-
tion.
9. Think Safety.
Safety is a combination of operator common
sense and alertness whenever the band saw
is in operation.
10. This band saw is designed to cut wood and
woed like products only.
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WARNING: DO NOT ALLOW FAMILIARITY GAINED FRO_ FREQUENT USE OF YOUR BAND SAW TO
BECOME COMMONPLACE. ALWAYS REMEMBER THAT A CARELESS FRACTUON OF A SECOND IS
SUFFICIENT TO INFLICT SEVERE INJURY.
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The 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 beginning power tool
operation. Safety Goggles are available at Sears
retail or catalog stores.
READ AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS APPEARING ON THEJNSTRUCTION PLATE ON
THE FRONT OF THE BAND SAW:
! D,O_I_JGER '1 FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY:
READ AND UNDERSTAND OWNER'S MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING THIS MACHINE:
1, ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GOGGLES PER ANSI 7.87.1 AT ALL S, MINIMIZE INJURY POTENTIAL OF CONTACT WITH BLADE
TIMER WHEN OPERATING THIS MACHINE. BY KEEPING FINGERS A SAFE DISTANCE AWA'L
2. BE POSAT1VE THE SAW BLADE iS NSTALLEO PROPERLY-- 6, MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE WORKPIECE AT ALL TIMES--
TEETH POeRTING DOWNWARD TOWARD THE TABLE-- HOLD FIRMLY AGAINST THE TABLE.
BEFORE OPERATING MACHINE. 7. BE ATTENTIVE TO THIN CUT-OFF PIECES HITTING END OF
3. ME SURE BLADE TENSION, BLADE GUIDES AND THRUST SLOT IN iNSERT, OR JAMMING IN SLOT. ALLOW BLADE TO
BEARINGS ARE PROPERLY ADJUSTED BEFORE OPERATING STOP BEFORE REMOVING JAMMED PIECE.
MACHINE
4. ALWAYS ADJUST UPPER GUIDE SO THAT IT JUST CLEARS _.._ _,÷._
WORKPIECE
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