RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued)
•DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep properfooting and
balanceat alltimes.
SECURE WORK. Use clamps or avise to hold
workwhen practical. It's safer than using your
hand and frees both hands to operate tool.
USE THE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make
sureyour extension cord is in good condition.
Useonly acord heavy er_oughtocarry the
currentyour product will draw. Anundersized
cordwill cause a drop in linevoltage resultingin
lossof power and overheating.Awire gage size
(A.W.G.) ofat least 14 is recommendedfor an
extensioncord 25 feet orless in length. Ifin
doubt, usethe nextheavier gage. The smaller
thegage number, the heavier the cord.
AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Be sure
switch is off when plugging in.
REMOVE WRENCHES AND ADJUSTING
KEYS. Get inthe habitof checking - before
turningon tool -thathex keysand adjusting
wrenchesare removed from tool.
CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before using the
tool again, check any damaged parts, including
guards,for proper operation and performance.
Check alignmentof moving parts, binding of
movingparts, breakage of parts, sawstability,
mountingand any other conditionsthat may
affect itsoperation. Adamaged partmust be
properlyrepaired or replaced byaqualified
service technicianat a Sears store or repair
center to avoid riskof personal injury.
USE ONLY CORRECT BLADES. Use the right
blade size, style and cutting speed forthe
material and the type of cut. Blade teeth should
pointdown toward the front of the table.
USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Using
improperaccessories may riskinjury.
USE ONLY SEARS REPLACEMENT PARTS.
All repairs, whether electrical or mechanical,
shouldbe made by a qualified service technician
at a Sears store or repaircenter.
KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in good working
order. This includes the blade guard, riving knife,
and anti-kickback pawls.
CHECK DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work into
a blade or cutter against the direction of rotation
of the blade or cutter only.
DISCONNECT ALL TOOLS. When not in use,
before servicing, or when changing attachments,
blades, bits, cutters, etc., all tools should be
disconnected from power supply.
•DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL. It will do the job
better and more safely at the rate for which it
was designed.
• NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNAT-
TENDED. TURN THE POWER OFF. Do not
leave tool until it comes to a complete stop.
•BEFORE DISCONNECTING THE MOTOR;
unplug the saw from power supply.
WARNING: When servicing, use only identical
Craftsman replacement parts. Use of any other
parts may create a hazard or cause product
damage.
NEVER USE THIS TOOL IN AN EXPLOSIVE
ATMOSPHERE. Normal sparking of the motor
could ignite fumes.
MAKE 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 this tool.
DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT
TURN IT ON AND OFF. Have defective switches
replaced by a qualified service technician at a
Sears store or repair center
GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK by
preventing body contact with grounded surfaces
suchas pipes,radiators, ranges, refrigerator
enclosures.
•GROUND ALL TOOLS. See Electrical page.
•WEAR A DUST MASK to keep from inhaling fine
particles.
•PROTECT YOUR HEARING. Wear hearing
protection during extended periods of operation.
•DO 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 tired.
Do not rush.
•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.
•ALWAYS SUPPORT LARGE WORK PIECES
while cutting to minimize risk of blade pinching
and kickback. Saw may slip, walk or slide while
cutting large or heavy boards,
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