Craftsman 286.26829 - Manual (Page 5)

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS cont.
SERVICE SAFETY
1. If any part of this saw is missing or should break, bend, or fail in any way; or
should any electrical component fail to perform properly: ALWAYS shut off ihe
power switch and remove the saw plug from the power source and have the missing,
damaged or failed parts replaced BEFORE resuming operation.
2. Tool service must be performed only at a Sears Parts and Repair Center.
Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of
injury.
SAFETY RULES FOR SAWS
DANGER! Keep hands away from cutting area and blades. Keep your
second hand on the auxiliary handle or motor housing. If both hands are
holding the saw, they cannot be cut by the blades.
1. ALWAYS keep your body positioned to either side of the saw blades, but not
in line with the saw blades.
2. DO NOT reach underneath the work. The guard cannot protect you from the
blades beneath the work.
3. ALWAYS check guard for proper closing BEFORE each use. DO NOT operate
the saw if the guard does not move freely and close instantly. Never clamp or
tie the blade guard in the open position. If
the saw Is accidentatly dropped, the
guard may be bent. Raise the guard and make sure that it moves freely and does
not touch the blades or any other part,
4. ALWAYS check the operation and condition of the guard spring. If the guard
and the spring are not operating properly, they MUST be serviced before use.
The blade guard may operate sluggishly, due to damaged parts, gummy deposits,
or a buildup of debris.
5. The guard should be retracted manually ONLY for making special cuts, such
as pocket or compound cuts. ALWAYS raise the guard by retracting the
handle. As soon as the blade enters the material, the guard MUST be
released.
For all other sawing, the guard should operate automatically.
6. ALWAYS make sure that the guard is covering the blades BEFORE placing the
saw down on a work bench or floor. An unprotected moving blades will cause the
saw to walk backwards, cutting whatever is in its path. Make note of the time it takes
for the blades to stop spinning after the switch is released.
7. NEVER hold the piece being cut in your hands or across your legs. It is
important to support the work properly in order to minimize body exposure, blade
binding, or loss of control.
8. ALWAYS hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an
operation where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or Its own cord.
Contact with a ‘live” wire will make the exposed metal parts of the tool “live” and
shock the operator.
9. DO NOT leave the saw running when carrying it in your hand.The lower blade
guard may be opened by contact with your clothing. Accidental contact with the
spinning saw blades could result in serious personal injury.
10. DO NOT use the tool If the switch does not turn “On” or “Off”. Any tool that
cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.