RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued)
BEFORE MAKING A CUT, BE SURE ALL
ADJUSTMENTS ARE SECURE.
mBEFORE CHANGING THE SETUP, REMOVING COVERS, GUARDS, OR BLADE; UNPLUG THE SAW AND REMOVE THE SWITCH KEY.
DO NOT FEED THE MATERIAL TOO QUICKLY. Do not force the workpiece against the blade;
NEVER cut more than one piece at a time. DO NOT STACK more than one workpiece on the saw table at a time.
AVOID CUTTING NAILS. Inspect for and remove all.nails from lumber before cutting.
NEVER TOUCH BLADE or other moving pads during use.
NEVER START A TOOL WHEN THE BLADE IS IN CONTACT WITH THE WORKPIECE.
ALLOW THE MOTOR TO COME UP TO FULL SPEED before starting a cut.
FIRMLY CLAMP OR BOLT your band saw to a firm, level workbench or table. The most comfort- able saw table height is 36 inches or at approxi- mately hip height.
AVOID 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.
mREPLACEMENT PARTS. All repairs, whether electrical or mechanical, should be made by a qualified service technician at a Sears store.
WARNING: When servicing, use only identical Craftsman replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage.
,NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMO- SPHERE. Normal sparking of the motor could ignite fumes.
mDO NOT OPERATE THIS TOOL WHILE UN- DER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS, ALCOHOL, OR ANY MEDICATION.
STAY ALERT AND EXERCISE CONTROL. Watch what you are doing and use common
sense. Do not operate tool when you are Ured.
Do not rush.
MMAKE SURE THE WORK AREA HAS AMPLE LIGHTING to see the work and that no obstruc- tions will interfere with safe operation BEFORE performing any work using your saw.
•ALWAYS TURN OFF SAW before disconnecting it, to avoid accidental starting when reconnecting to power supply. NEVER leave the band saw unattended while connected to a power source.
•SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to them frequently and use to instruct other users. If you loan someone this tool, loan them these instruc- tions also.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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