Craftsman 315.21212 owner manual Rules for Safe Operation

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION		(Continued)
	USE THE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make			function.Check for alignmentof movingparts,
	sure your extension cord is in good condition.			bindingof moving parts, breakage of parts,
	When using an extension cord, be sure to use			mountingand any other conditionsthat may
	one heavy enoughto carry the current your			affect its operation. A guard or other part that is
	productwill draw. An undersizedcord will cause			damaged must be properlyrepaired or replaced
	a drop in line voltage resultingin loss of power			by a qualified	service technicianat a Sears store
	and overheating. A wire gage size (A.W.G.) of at			to avoid risk of personalinjury.
	least 14 is recommended for an extension cord			NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNAT-
	25 feet or less in length. If in doubt, use the next
				TENDED. TURN THE POWER OFF. Do not
	heavier gage. The smaller the gage number, the
				leave tool until it comes to a complete stop.
	heavier the cord.
m	INSPECT EXTENSION CORDS PERIODI-			FIRMLY CLAMP OR BOLT your miter saw to a
				workbenchor table at approximately hip height.
	CALLY and replace if damaged.
				USE ONLY CORRECT BLADES. Do not use
m	DRESS PROPERLY. DO not wear loose clothing,
				blades with incorrect size holes Never usa blade
	gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets, or other
				washers or blade boltsthat are defective or
	jewelry. They can get caught and draw you into
				incorrect.The maximum blade capacity of your
	movmg parts. Rubber gloves and nonslipfoot-
				saw is 12 in.
	wear are recommended when workingoutdoors.
				KEEP BLADES CLEAN, SHARP AND WITH
	Also wear protectivehair covering to contain long
	hair.			SUFFICIENT SET. Sharp blades minimize
	ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WITH			stallingand kickback.
	SIDE SHIELDS. Everyday eyeglasses have only			DO NOT REMOVE THE SAW'SBLADE
	impact-resistantlenses; they are NOT safety			GUARDS. Never operate the saw with any guard
	glasses.			or cover removed. Make sure all guards are
	PROTECT YOUR LUNGS. Wear a face or dust			operatingproperly before each use.
				KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM CUTnNG AREA.
	mask if the cuffingoperation is dusty.
	PROTECT YOUR HEARING. Wear hearing			Keep hands away from blades. Do not reach
				underneath work or around or under the blade
	protectionduring extended periodsof operation.
				while blade is rotating. Do not attempt to remove
	SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold			cut material when blade is moving.
	work when practical.It'ssafer than using your
	hand and it frees beth hands to operate tool.		_i,	WARNING:	Blade coasts after turn off.
	DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footingand
	balance at all times.			DO NOT ABUSE CORD. Never yank cord to
	MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools			disconnect it from receptacle. Keep cord from
				heat, oil, and sharp edges.
	sharp and clean for better and safer perfor-
				INSPECT TOOL CORDS PERIODICALLY and if
	mance. Follow instructionsfor lubricatingand
	changing accessories.			damaged, have repaired by a qualified service
	DISCONNECT ALL TOOLS. When not in use,			technicianat a Sears store. Stay constantly
				aware of cord locationand keep it well away
	before servicing, or when changing attachments,
				from the rotatingblade.
	blades, bits, cutters, etc., all tools shouldbe
				USE OUTDOOR EXTENSION CORDS, When
	disconnected.
	AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Be sure			tool is used outdoors,use only extension cords
				with approvedground connectionthat are
	switch is off when pluggingin.
				intendedfor use outdoors and so marked.
	USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. The			DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT
	use of improper accessoriesmay cause risk of
				TURN IT ON AND OFF. Have defective switches
	injury.
				replaced by a qualified service technicianat a
M	NEVER STAND ON TOOL Serious injurycould			Sears store.
	occur if the tool is tipped or if the blade is unin-			KEEP TOOL DRY, CLEAN, AND FREE FROM
	tonflonally contacted.
				OIL AND GREASE. Always use a clean cloth
m	CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use			when cleaning. Never use brake fluids,gasoline,
	of the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged			petroleum-basedproducts,or any solventsto
	should be carefully checked to determine that it			clean tool.

will operate properlyand perform its intended