ADDITIONAL RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

followall instructions listed below may resultin electric shock, fire and/or serious

I Z_ WARNING: BE SURE to read and understand all instructions.Failureto I personal injury.

1.Know your power tool. Read operator'smanual carefully. Learn the applications and limitations, as well as the specific potential hazards related to this tool. Followingthis rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire or serious injury.

2.ALWAYS wear safety glasses or aye shields when using this saw. Everyday eyeglasses have only Impact-resistant lenses; they are NOT safety glasses. Followingthis rule willreduce the risk of serious personal injury.

3.ALWAYS protect your lungs.Wear a face mask or dust mask if the operation is dusty. Following this rule will reduce the risk of serious personal injury.

4.ALWAYS protect your hearing.Wear hearing protection during extended periods of operation. Following this rule will reduce the risk of serious personal injury.

5.ALWAYS Inspect the tool cords periodically and if damaged have them repaired at your nearest Sears Service Center or other Authorized Service

Facility.ALWAYS be aware of the cord location. Followingthis rule witl reduce the risk of electric shockor fire.

6.ALWAYS check for damaged parts. Before further use of the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine if it will operate properly and perform Its Intended function. Check for miaalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, and any other condition that may affect the tool'soperation. A guard or other part that Is damaged, should be properly repaired or replaced at a Sears Service Center. Followingthis rule will reduce the risk of electricshock,fire or serious injury,

7.DO NOT abuse the cord. NEVER use the cord to carry the tool or pull the plug from the outlet. Keep cord away from heat, o11,sharp edges or moving parts. Replace damaged cords Immediately. Damaged cords increasethe risk of electric shock. Followingthis rulewill reduce the risk of electric shock or fire.

8.ALWAYS make sure that your extension cord Is in good condition.When using an extension cord be sure to use one that Is heavy enough to carry the current that your tool will draw. A wire gauge size (A.W.G.) of at least 16 is recommended for an extension 100 feet or less in length. Using an extension cord that is over 100 feet Inlength is not recommended. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. Smaller gauge wires, have greater capacity (16 gauge wire has more capacity than 18 gauge wire). An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage, resultingin loss of power and overheating.

9.DO NOT use the tool while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or any medication. Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock,fire or serious personal injury.

10.SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to them frequently and use them to Instruct others who may use this tool. If someone borrows this tool, make sure they have these Instructions also.

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Craftsman 286.17589 operating instructions Additional Rules for Safe Operation