Sears 113.244530 Safety Instructions for Band Saw, Full ONE Year Warranty on Craftsman Band SAW

FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN BAND SAW

If within one year from the date of purchase, this Craftsman Band Saw fails due to a defect in material or workmanship, Sears will repair it, free of charge.

WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY SIMPLY CONTACTING THE NEAREST SEARS SERV- ICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES.

This warranty applies only while this product is used in the United States.

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

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., D/817 WA Hoffman Estates, IL 60195

Safety Instructions for Band Saw

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

BEFORE USING THE SAW:

I WARNING: To avoid mistakes that could cause I serious, permanent injury, do not plug the sawI

in until the following steps are completed. J

•Assembly and alignment. (See pages 7-13).

•Learn the use and function of the ON-OFF switch, table lock knob, blade guides, backup bearings, upper slide lock knob, blade guard, tension catch, and tracking screw. (See pages 14 & 15)

•Review and understand all of the safety instruc- tion and operating procedures in this manual.

•Review the maintenance methods for this saw. (See page 19)

Read the following WARNING labels found on the front of the saw:

WARNING

WHEN INSTALLING OR MOVING THE SAW.

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

To avoid injury from unexpected saw movement:

•Put the saw on a firm level surface where there is

plenty of room for handling and properly support- ing the workpiece.

•Support the saw so the table is level and the saw does not rock.

•Bolt the saw to the support surface if it tends to slip, walk, or slide during operations like cutting long, heavy boards.

•Turn saw off and unplug cord before moving the

saw.

To avoid injury or death from electrical shock:

•GROUND THE SAW. This saw has an approved

3-conductor cord and a 3-prong grounding type plug. Use only 3-wire, grounded outlets rated 120 volts, 15 amperes (amps). The green con- ductor in the cord is the grounding wire. To avoid

electrocution, NEVER connect the green wire to a live terminal.

I DANGER

• Make sure your fingers do not touch the plug's metal prongs when plugging or unplugging the

saw.

NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could occur if 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:

Inspect your saw.

DISCONNECT THE SAW. To avoid injury from acci- dental starting, unplug the saw, push the knob off and lock with a padlock before changing the setup, open- ing covers, removing guards, or blade.

CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS. Check for:

•	alignment of moving			parts,
•	binding	of moving	parts,
•	broken	parts,
•	stable	mounting,	and
•	any other conditions			that may affect the way the
2	saw works.