Craftsman 286.25574 ADDITIONALRULESFORSAFEOPERATION

ADDITIONALRULESFORSAFEOPERATION

follow all instructionslisted be{ow may result in electric shock, fireand/or serious I

personal injury............ I

I. Know your power toolo Read operator's manual carefully. Learn the

applications and limitations, as well as the specific potential hazards related

to this tool. Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire or serious

2. ALWAYS wear safety glasses or eye shields when using this saw. Everyday

eyeglasses have only impact.resistant lenses; they are NOTsafety glasses°

Followingthis rule will reduce the risk of serious personalinjury°

3o ALWAYS protect your lungs.Wear a face mask or dust mask if the operation

isdusty. Followingthis rulewill reduce the risk of serious personal injury.

4. ALWAYS protect your hearingoWear hearing protection during extended

periods of operation. Fo!lowing this rule will reduce the risk of serious personal

injury,

5, ALWAYS inspect the tool cords periodically and If damaged have them

repaired atyour nearest Sears Service Center or other Authorized Service

FacUlty. ALWAYS be aware of the cord location. Following thisrule will reduce

the risk of electric shock or fire.

6. ALWAYS check for damaged parts. Before further use of the tool, aguard or

other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine if it will

operate properly and perform itsIntended function. Check for mlsallgnment

or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, and any other condition that

may affect the tool's operation. Aguard or other part that is damaged, should

be properly repaired or replaced at aSears Service Center. Following thisrule

will reduce the risk of electric shock, 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, oil, sharp edges or moving

parts. Replace damaged cords immediately. Damaged cords increase the risk

of electricshock. Followingthisrule will reduce therisk of electrlcshock or fire.

8_ ALWAYS make sure that your extension cord is in good condition.When

using an extension cord be sureto use one that isheavy enough to carry the

current that your toot will draw.A wire gauge size (A.W.G,) ofat least t6 is

recommended for an extension 100 feet or less inlength. Using an extension

cord that is over 100 feet lntength 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, resulting in loss of power and overheating.

9. DO NOT use the tool while tired or under the Influence of drugs_ alcohol or

any medication. Followingthis rule will reduce thedsk of electric shock, fireor

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 toot, make

sure they have these instructions also.

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