Craftsman 315.21212 owner manual Rules for Safe Operation

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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

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USE THE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make

 

function.Check for alignmentof movingparts,

 

sure your extension cord is in good condition.

 

bindingof moving parts, breakage of parts,

 

When using an extension cord, be sure to use

 

mountingand any other conditionsthat may

 

one heavy enoughto carry the current your

 

affect its operation. A guard or other part that is

 

productwill draw. An undersizedcord will cause

 

damaged must be properlyrepaired or replaced

 

a drop in line voltage resultingin loss of power

 

by a qualified

service technicianat a Sears store

 

and overheating. A wire gage size (A.W.G.) of at

 

to avoid risk of personalinjury.

 

least 14 is recommended for an extension cord

 

NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNAT-

 

25 feet or less in length. If in doubt, use the next

 

 

 

TENDED. TURN THE POWER OFF. Do not

 

heavier gage. The smaller the gage number, the

 

 

 

leave tool until it comes to a complete stop.

 

heavier the cord.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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INSPECT EXTENSION CORDS PERIODI-

 

FIRMLY CLAMP OR BOLT your miter saw to a

 

workbenchor table at approximately hip height.

 

CALLY and replace if damaged.

 

 

 

 

 

USE ONLY CORRECT BLADES. Do not use

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DRESS PROPERLY. DO not wear loose clothing,

 

 

blades with incorrect size holes Never usa blade

 

gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets, or other

 

 

 

washers or blade boltsthat are defective or

 

jewelry. They can get caught and draw you into

 

 

 

incorrect.The maximum blade capacity of your

 

movmg parts. Rubber gloves and nonslipfoot-

 

 

 

saw is 12 in.

 

 

wear are recommended when workingoutdoors.

 

 

 

 

KEEP BLADES CLEAN, SHARP AND WITH

 

Also wear protectivehair covering to contain long

 

 

hair.

 

 

SUFFICIENT SET. Sharp blades minimize

 

ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WITH

 

stallingand kickback.

 

 

 

 

 

SIDE SHIELDS. Everyday eyeglasses have only

 

DO NOT REMOVE THE SAW'SBLADE

 

impact-resistantlenses; they are NOT safety

 

GUARDS. Never operate the saw with any guard

 

glasses.

 

 

or cover removed. Make sure all guards are

 

PROTECT YOUR LUNGS. Wear a face or dust

 

operatingproperly before each use.

 

 

KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM CUTnNG AREA.

 

mask if the cuffingoperation is dusty.

 

 

 

PROTECT YOUR HEARING. Wear hearing

 

Keep hands away from blades. Do not reach

 

 

underneath work or around or under the blade

 

protectionduring extended periodsof operation.

 

 

 

while blade is rotating. Do not attempt to remove

 

 

 

 

 

SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold

 

cut material when blade is moving.

 

work when practical.It'ssafer than using your

 

 

 

 

hand and it frees beth hands to operate tool.

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WARNING:

Blade coasts after turn off.

 

 

 

 

DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footingand

 

 

 

 

balance at all times.

 

 

DO NOT ABUSE CORD. Never yank cord to

 

MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools

 

disconnect it from receptacle. Keep cord from

 

 

heat, oil, and sharp edges.

 

sharp and clean for better and safer perfor-

 

 

 

INSPECT TOOL CORDS PERIODICALLY and if

 

mance. Follow instructionsfor lubricatingand

 

 

changing accessories.

 

 

damaged, have repaired by a qualified service

 

DISCONNECT ALL TOOLS. When not in use,

 

technicianat a Sears store. Stay constantly

 

 

aware of cord locationand keep it well away

 

before servicing, or when changing attachments,

 

 

 

from the rotatingblade.

 

blades, bits, cutters, etc., all tools shouldbe

 

 

 

USE OUTDOOR EXTENSION CORDS, When

 

disconnected.

 

 

 

AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Be sure

 

tool is used outdoors,use only extension cords

 

 

with approvedground connectionthat are

 

switch is off when pluggingin.

 

 

 

 

 

intendedfor use outdoors and so marked.

 

 

 

 

 

USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. The

 

DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT

 

use of improper accessoriesmay cause risk of

 

 

 

TURN IT ON AND OFF. Have defective switches

 

injury.

 

 

 

 

 

replaced by a qualified service technicianat a

 

 

 

 

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NEVER STAND ON TOOL Serious injurycould

 

Sears store.

 

 

occur if the tool is tipped or if the blade is unin-

 

KEEP TOOL DRY, CLEAN, AND FREE FROM

 

tonflonally contacted.

 

 

 

 

 

OIL AND GREASE. Always use a clean cloth

 

 

 

 

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CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use

 

when cleaning. Never use brake fluids,gasoline,

 

of the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged

 

petroleum-basedproducts,or any solventsto

 

should be carefully checked to determine that it

 

clean tool.

 

 

 

 

 

will operate properlyand perform its intended

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