•USE THE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make
sureyour extension cord is ingoodcondition, Use
onlya cordheavy enough to carry the currentyour
productwill draw. An undersized cord willcause a
dropin line voltage resultinginloss of power and
overheating.A wiregage size (A.W.G.)of atleast
14 is recommended foran extension cord 25 feet
orless in length.If in doubt, use the next heavier
gage. The smaller the gage number, the heavier
the cord,
•AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Besure switch
isoff when plugginginthe tool.
•REMOVE WRENCHES AND ADJUSTING KEYS.
Get in the habitofchecking - beforeturningon the
tool- thathex keys and adjustingwrenchesare
removedfrom tool.
•CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before usingthe tool
again, checkany damaged parts,including guards,
for properoperation andperformance. Check
alignmentof movingparts, bindingof moving parts,
breakage of parts, saw stability, mounting,and any
otherconditions that may affect its operation.A
damaged part mustbe properly repairedor re-
placedby a qualifiedservice technicianat a Sears
repaircenter to avoidriskof personal injury.
•USE ONLY CORRECT BLADES. Use the right
bladestyle for the material and the type ofcut.
Useonly bladesmarked for at least 5,000 rpmand
10 in. or smaller, with a 5/8in. arborhole.
•KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in good working
order.This includes the blade guard, the riving
knife,and the anti-kickbackpawls.
•CHECK DIRECTION OF FEED. When ripping, •
feedwork intoa blade or cutter against the direc-
tionof rotationofthe blade orcutter.
•NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNA'I'rENDED.
TURN THE POWER OFF. Do not leave thetool
untilit comes to a completestop.
•USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Using
improperaccessories may riskinjury.Consult the
Accessoriessection for recommended acceSso-
ries.
•USE ONLY SEARS REPLACEMENT PARTS. All
repairs,whether electricalormechanical, should
bemade bya qualified service technician at a
Sears repair center.
DISCONNECT ALL TOOLS. Whennot in use,
beforeservicing, or when changing attachments,
blades, bits,cutters, etc., alltoolsshould be
disconnectedfrom the power supply.
•DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL. It willdothe job
better and moresafely atthe rate forwhichit was
designed.
•BEFORE MOUNTING, DISCONNECTING OR
REMOUNTING THE MOTOR; unplugthe saw and
removethe switch key.
_l, WARNING: When servicing,use only identical
Craftsmanreplacement pads. Useof anyother
partsmay create ahazard ordamage product.
•NEVER USE THIS TOOL IN AN EXPLOSIVE
ATMOSPHERE. Normalsparking of the motor
couldignitefumes.
•MAKE SURE THE WORK AREA HAS AMPLE
LIGHTING tosee the workandthat noobstruc-
tionswill interferewith safeoperationBEFORE
performing anywork using this tool.
•DO NOT USE TOOL IFSWITCH DOES NOT
TURN IT ONAND OFF. Havedefective switches
replacedby aqualified service technician at a
Sears repair center.
•GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK by
preventingbody contactwith groundedsurfaces
suchas pipes,radiators,ranges, refrigerator
enclosures.
•GROUND ALL TOOLS. See Electricalpage.
•WEAR ADUST MASK to keep from inhaling fine
particles.Use wood dustcollection systems
whenever possible.
•PROTECT YOUR HEARING. Wear hearing
protectionduringextended periods of operation.
•DO NOT OPERATE THIS TOOL WHILE UNDER
THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS, ALCOHOL, OR
ANY MEDICATION.
STAY ALERT AND EXERCISE CONTROL. Watch
what youare doingand use common sense. Do
not operate tool when you are tired. Do not
rush.
•AVOID AWKWARD OPERATIONS AND HAND
POSITIONS wherea sudden slip could cause your
handto move into the blade, ALWAYS make sure
youhave good balance•
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