Craftsman 315.2145 owner manual Rules for Safe Operation

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION		(Continued)
•	BEFORE MAKING A CUT, BE SURE ALL			REPLACEMENT PARTS. All repairs, whether
	ADJUSTMENTS ARE SECURE.			electrical or mechanical, should be made by a
•	BEFORE CHANGING THE SETUP, REMOVING			qualified service technician at a Sears store.
	COVERS, GUARDS OR BLADE,TURN OFF		A WARNING: When servicing, use only identical
	THE SAW, AND UNPLUG THE SAW.
				Craftsman replacement parts. Use of any other
•	DO NOT FEED THE MATERIAL TOO QUICKLY.			parts may create a hazard or cause product
	Do not force the workpiece against the blade.			damage.
•	NEVER cut more than one piece at a time. DO •		•	NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMO-
	NOT STACK more than one workpiece on the		+
				SPHERE. Normal sparking of the motor could
	saw table at a time.

ignite fumes.

AVOID cU'rFING NAILS. Inspect for and remove all nails from lumber before cutting.

NEVER TOUCH BLADE or other moving parts during use.

NEVER START A TOOL WHEN THE BLADE IS IN CONTACT WITH THE WORKPIECE.

•ALLOW THE MOTOR TO COME UP TO FULL SPEED before starting a cut.

•FIRMLY CLAMP OR BOLT your band saw to a firm, level workbench or table. The most comfort- able saw table height is 36 inches or at approxi- mately hip height.

•AVOID AWKWARD OPERATIONS AND HAND

POSITIONS where a sudden slip could cause your hand to move into the blade. ALWAYS make sure you have good balance.

DO NOT OPERATE THIS TOOL WHILE UN- DER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS, ALCOHOL, OR ANY MEDICATION.

STAY ALERT AND EXERCISE CONTROL. Watch what you are doing and use common sense. Do not operate tool when you are tired. Do not rush.

•MAKE SURE THE WORK AREA HAS AMPLE LIGHTING to see the work and that no obstruc- tions will interfere with safe operation BEFORE performing any work using your saw.

•ALWAYS TURN OFF SAW before disconnecting it, to avoid accidental starting when reconnecting to power supply. NEVER leave the band saw unattended while connected to a power source.

•SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to them frequently and use to instruct other users. If you loan someone this tool, loan them these instruc- tions also.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

The blade guides and thrust bearings have been pre-assembled but will require final adjustment before using your saw. Refer to "ADJUSTING THRUST BEARINGS, BLADE GUIDE SUPPORT, AND BLADE GUIDES" procedures explained in the ADJUSTMENTS section of the owner'smanual.

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