BIULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued)
BDO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
mSECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work when practical. It'ssafer than using your hand and frees both hands to operate tool.
MUSE THE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. Use only a cord heavy enough to carry the current your productwill draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. A wire gage size (A.W.G.) of at least 14 is recommended for an extension cord 25 feet or less in length. If in doubt, use the next heavier gage. The smaller the gage number, the heavier the cord.
MAVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Be sure switch is oft when plugging in.
MREMOVE WRENCHES AND ADJUSTING KEYS. Get in the habit of checking - before turning on tool - that hex I_eysand adjusting wrenches are removed from tool.
MCHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before using the tool again, check any damaged parts, including guards, for proper operation and performance.
Check alignment of moving pads, bindingof moving pads, breakage of pads, saw stability, mountingand any other conditionsthat may affect itsoperation. A damaged part must be propedy repaired or replaced by a qualified service technician at a Sears store or repair center to avoid risk of personal injury.
MUSE ONLY CORRECT BLADES. Use the right blade size, style and cutting speed for the material and the type of cut. Blade teeth should point down toward the front of the table.
MUSE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES, Using improper accessoriesmay risk injury.
USE ONLY SEARS REPLACEMENT PARTS, All repairs, whether electdcalor mechanical, should be made by a qualified service technician at a Sears store or repair center.
MKEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in good working order. This includesthe blade guard, rivingknife, and
MCHECK DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work into a blade or cutter against the direction of rotation of the blade or cutter only,
DISCONNECT ALL TOOLS. When not in use,
before servicing,or when changing attachments, blades, bits, cutters, etc., all tools shouldbe
disconnected from power supply.
DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL. It will do tbe job better and more safely at the rate for which it was designed.
MNEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNAT- TENDED. TURN THE POWER OFF. Do not leave tool untilit comes to a complete stop.
MBEFORE MOUNTING, DISCONNECTING OR REMOUNTING THE MOTOR; unplug the saw and remove the switch key.
A WARNING: When servicing, use only identical
Craftsman replacement pads. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage.
MNEVER USE THIS TOOL IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE. Normal sparkingof the motor could ignite fumes.
MMAKE SURE THE WORK AREA HAS AMPLE LIGHTING to see the work and that no obstruc- tions will interfere with safe operation BEFORE performingany work using this tool.
MDO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT TURN IT ON AND OFF. Have defective switches replaced by a qualified service technician at a
Sears store or repair center.
MGUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK by preventing bodycontact with grounded surfaces
such as pipes, radiators, ranges, refrigerator enclosures.
MGROUND ALL TOOLS. See Electrical page.
WEAR A DUST MASK to keep from inhalingfine particles.
PROTECT YOUR HEARING. Wear hearing protectiondudng extended periodsof operation.
MDO NOT OPERATE THIS TOOL WHILE UN- DER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS, ALCOHOL, OR ANY MEDICATION.
MSTAY ALERT AND EXERCISE CONTROL, Watch what you are doing and use common
sense, Do not operate tool when you ere tired. Do not rush.
MAVOID 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,
MALWAYS SUPPORT LARGE WORK PIECES while cuttingto minimize risk of blade pinching and kickback. Saw may slip, walk or slide while cutting large or heavy boards.