COMPANION 172.21399 Operator's Manual page 11

z_ WARNING: Some dust particles created by sawing, drilling, power sanding, grinding and
other construction jobs contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
o Lead from lead=based paints.
o Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products.
o Arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending upon how often you do this type of work.
To reduce your exposure to these chemicals:
o Work in a well-ventilated area.
o Work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially
designed to filter out microscopic particles.
WEAR YOUR
z_ WARNING: The operation of any tool can result in foreign objects being
thrown into your eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Before beginning
power tool operation, ALWAYS wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side
shield and a full face shield when needed. We recommend A Wide Vision Safety
Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shield, both
available at Sears Retail Stores.
SERVHOE SAFETY
1. If any part of this band saw is missing or should break bend, or fail in any way; or should any
electrical component fail to perform properly: ALWAYS shut off the power switch and remove
the tool plug from the power source and have the missing, damaged or failed parts replaced
BEFORE resuming operation.
2. Tool service must be performed only at a Sears Service Center. Service or maintenance
performed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury.
The label of your tool may include the following symbons°
V ....................................................... Volts
A ....................................................... Amps
Nz ..................................................... Hertz
W ...................................................... Watts
Mh ................................................... Minutes
.................................................... Alternating Current
--. ................................................ Direct Current
no ..................................................... No Load Speed
[] ..................................................... Class II Construction
.../rain ............................................... Revolutions or Strokes per minute
Z_ ..................................................... Indicates danger, warning or
caution. It means attention!!!
your safety is involved.
DMPORTANT! READ ALL INSTRUOTnONS
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