Craftsman 315.220381 owner manual Meaning Safety Alert Symbol

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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 conjunctionwith other symbolsor pictographs,

_, DANGER: Failure to obey a safety warning will result in sadous injuryto yourself or to others.

Always follow the safety precautionsto reduce the risk of fire, electricshock and personal injury.

WARNING: Failure to obey a safety warning can result in serious injuryto 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 warningmay result in propertydamage or personal injuryto yourself or to others. Always follow the safety precautionsto reduce the risk of fire, electric shock

and personal injury.

Note:

Advises you of informationor instructionsvital 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 contact your nearest Sears repair center. Always use original factory replacement parts when servicing.

If you have questions about terms in the following rules, refer to the Glossary of Terms for Woodworking or the Features section.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

MKNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read the owner's manual carefully. Learn the saw'sapplicationsand

limitations as well as the specific potential hazards related to this tool.

iDO 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.

m 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 the tool or extension cord while operating.

MKEEP 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. Keep floors clean and free of saw- dust.

nMAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and clean for better and safer performance. Follow

instructionsfor lubricating and changing accesso- ries.

_k 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 involvingfire, electric shock, or serious personal injury. Save owner'smanual and review frequently for continuing safe

operation, and instructingothers who may use this tool.

MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD-PROOF with padlocks and master switches or by removing switch keys.

MUSE 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.

BDRESS PROPERLY. Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets, or other jewelry. They can get caught and draw you into moving parts. Nonslip footwear is recommended, Also wear protective hair coveringto contain long hair.

iALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE SHIELDS. Everyday eyeglasses have only impact- resistant lenses; they are NOT safety glasses.

iNEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or ifthe blade is uninten- tionallycontacted.

DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footingand balance at all times.

iSECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work when practical. It'ssafer than using your hand and frees both hands to operate the tool.

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