Craftsman 315.21449 owner manual Safety Alert Symbol, Read ALL Instructions

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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 H not by themselves eliminate any danger. The Instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for

proper accident prevention measures.

SYMBOL MEANING

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SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL:

Indicatesdanger,wamingor caution. May be used in conjunctionwithothersymbolsorpicto- graphs.

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 risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.

WARNING: Failure to obey a safety waming can result in serious injuryto yourself or to others.

Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electdc shock and personal injury,

CAUTION: Failure to obey a safety waming may result in property damage or personal injury to yourself or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury,

Note:

Advises you of information or 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 return the tool to your nearest Sears store for repair. Always use original factory replacement parts when servicing.

_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 involving firs, electdc shock, or serious personal injury. Save owner'smanual

and review frequently for continuing safe

operation, and instructing others who may use this tool.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read the owner's manual carefully. Learn the saw'sapplications

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

GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK BY PREVENTING BODY CONTACT WITH GROUNDED SURFACES. For example; pipes, radiators, ranges; refrigerator enclosures.

KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in good working order.

REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Get in the habit of checking to see that hex keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on.

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.

DO NOT USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRON- MENT. Do not use power tools near gasoline or other flammable liquids, in damp or wet loca- tions, or expose them to rain. Keep the work area well lit.

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.

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

DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL. It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.

USE THE RIGHT TOOL. Do not force the tool or attachment to do a job it was not designed for. Don'tuse it for a purpose not intended.

USE THE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition.

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Contents Nrtl IirrftsmrniFull ONE Year Warranty on Craftsman Band SAW Read ALL Instructions Safety Alert SymbolRules FOR, Safe Operation Rules for Safe Operation Before Making a CUT, be Sure ALL Adjustments are SecureGrounding Pincoverofgrounded Outletbox Electrical ConnectionFPM BevelCut AcuttingoperationmadewithanangledtableSmall Combination Square On0Blade Application Thickness TPI 59 1/4in 018in Inch Band Saw Blade Bracket HEX Nuts Mounting Band SAW to WorkbenchTrusshead Flat Head ScrewscrewsMounting Board Clamps Workbench Adjusting Blade Guide AssemblyClamping Band SAW to Workbench Lockleverbladeguideknob UnlockedpositionWheel Installing and Adjusting the BladeBLADEGUARD/BANDSAW Trusshead Screw Wingnut GuidesTo Adjust Quickreleaseknob To ReleaseTracking the Blade Bladeon Adjusting Thrust BEARINGS, BladeBladeguardremoved For Clarircationonly Bladeguide ScrewScrews Lowerbladeguide Failureto do so couldresultin seriouspersonal injury Page Brushes General MaintenanceTires MOTOR/ELECTRICALDrive Belt BrushholderbrushCause Solution ProblemPage Figure a Craftsman Band SAW Model noSee Back page for Parts Ordering Instructions Key Part No. NumberFigure B See NOTEAPAGE27Craftsman Band SAW Model no Parts List for Figure BPage Ii!iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiil Page Iii iiiiiii Part