Craftsman 298721 manual Full ONE Year Warranty on Craftsman Table SAW, Before Using the SAW

FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW

if within one year from the date of purchase, this Craftsman Table Saw fail= due to a defect In material or workmanship, Sears will repair it, freeo! charge. This warranty applies only while this product is In use In the United States.

WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY SIMPLY CONTACTINGTHE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES.

THIS WARRANTY APPUES ONLY WHILE THIS PRODUCT IS USED IN THE UNITED STATES.

This warranty gives you specific legal righte, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

SEARS, ROEBUCKAND CO., D/817 WA HoffmanEstates, IL 60195

safety instructions for table saw

Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert and knowing how your table saw works. Read this manual to understand this saw.

BEFORE USING THE SAW

WARNING: To avoid mistakes that could cause serious, permanent Injury, do not plug the saw in until the following steps have been satisfactorily completed.

1.Assembly and Alignment (See pages 10- 24).

2.Learn the use and function of the ON-OFF Switch, Guard, Spreader, Anti-Kickbackdevice, MiterGauge, Fence, Table Insert and Blade Elevation and Bevel

Controls. (See page 25)

3.Review and understanding of all safety instructions and operating procedures in this manual.

4.Review of the maintenance methods for this saw. (See page 43)

Read the following DANGER label found on the front of the saw:

WHEN INSTALLING OR MOVING THE SAW

1.AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Use the saw in a dry place protected from rain. Keep work area well lighted.

2.To avoid injury from unexpected saw movement:

A. Put the saw on a firm level surface where there is

B.Suppod the saw so thetable is level and the saw does not rock.

C.Bolt the sawto the floorifit tends to slip walk,or slide during normal use.

D.When using table extensions over 24 inches wide on any side of the saw, boltthe saw to the flooror

PrOP up the outer end of the extension from the floor to keep the saw from tipping,

3.Put the saw where neither operators nor bystanders must stand in line with the saw blade.

4, GROUND THE SAW- This saw has an approved 3- conductor cord and a 3-prong grounding type plug. The plug fitsgrounding type outlets designed for 120 volt 15 amp circuits. The green conductor in the cord lethe grounding wire. To avoid electrocution. NEVER connect the green wire to a live terminal.

5.To avoid injuryfrom electrical shock, make sure your fingers do not touch the plug'smetal prongs when plugging in or unplugging the saw.

6.To avoid back injury, get help or use recommended casterswhen you needto move the saw. Always get help if you need to lilt the saw. Hold the saw close to yourbody. Bend yourknees so you can lift with your legs, not your back.

7.NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could occur it the tool tips or you accidentally hit the cutting tool. Do not store anything above or near the tool where anyone might stand on the tool to reach them.

BEFORE EACH USE:

4.Inspect your saw.

A.To avoid injuryfrom accidental starting, unplug the saw, turn the switch off and remove the switch key before raising or removing the Guard, changing the cutting tool, changing the setup or adjusting anything.

B.Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of

works. If any part is missing, bent, or broken in any way, or any electrical parts don'twork properly, turn the saw off and unplug the saw.

C.Replace damaged, n_ssing, or failed parts before

using the saw again.

D Use the Sawblade Guard, Spreader, and Anti-

KickbackPawlsforany thru-sawing(wheneverthe

blade comes though the top of the workpiece). Make sure the Pawls work properly. Make surethe

Spreader is n line with the sawblade.

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