Rules For Safe Operation - Craftsman 315.228410 Owner's Manual

The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and the
explanations with them, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety warnings do not by
themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident
prevention measures.
SYMBOL
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MEANING
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
Indicates danger, warning, or caution. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or
pictographs.
DANGER: Failure to obey a safety waming will result in serious injury to yourself or to others.
Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the dsk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.
WARNING: Failure to obey a safety warning can result in serious injury to yourself or to others.
Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.
CAUTION: Failure to obey a safety warning may result in property damage or personal injury to
yourself or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electdc shock
and personal injury.
Note:
Advises you of information or instructions vital to the operation or maintenance of the equipment.
IMPORTANT
Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge of the
system and should be performed only by a qualified
service technician. For service we suggest you return
the tool to your nearest Sears store or repair center.
Always use original factory replacement parts when
servicing,
_, WARNING: Do not attempt to operate this tool
until you have read thoroughly and understand
completely all instructions, safety rules, etc.
contained in this manual. Failure to comply can
result in accidents involving fire, electrical shock,
or serious personal injury. Save the owner's
manual and review frequently for continuing safe
operation, and instructing others who may use
this tool.
READ ALLINSTRUCTIONS
• KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read the owner's
manual carefully. Learn the saw's applications and
limitations as well as the specific potential hazards
related to this tool.
• DO NOT USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT.
Do not use power tools near gasoline or other
flammable liquids, in damp or wet locations, or
expose them to rain. Keep the work area well lit.
• MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD-PROOF with padlocks
and master switches or by removing starter keys.
• KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. All
visitors should wear safety glasses and be kept a
safe distance from work area. Do not let visitors
contact tool or extension cord while operating.
i KEEP THE WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered work
areas and work benches invite accidents. DO NOT
leave tools or pieces of wood on the saw while it is
in operation.
i MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp
and clean for better and safer performance. Follow
instructionsfor lubricating and changing accesso-
ries.
• USE THE RIGHT TOOL FOR THE JOB. Do not
force the tool or attachment to do a job it was not
designed for, Use it only the way it was intended.
B DRESS PROPERLY. Do not wear loose clothing,
gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets, or other jewelry.
They can get caught and draw you into moving
pads. Rubber gloves and nonslip footwear are
recommended. Also wear protective hair covering
to contain long hair.
• ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE
SHIELDS. Everyday eyeglasses have only impact-
resistant lenses; they are NOT safety glasses.
• NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could
occur if the tool is tipped or if the blade is uninten-
tionally contacted.
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