Craftsman 315.216360 - Manual (Page 4)

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued)
■ USE THE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make
sure your extension cord is in good condition.
When using an extension cord, be sure to use
one heavy enough to carry the current your
product will draw. An undersized cord will cause
a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power
and overheating. A wire gage size (A.W.G.) of at
least 18 is recommended for an extension cord
25 feet or less in length. If in doubt, use the next
heavier gage, The smaller the gage number, the
heavier the cord,
■ INSPECT EXTENSION CORDS PERIODI­
CALLY
and replace if damaged.
■ DRESS PROPERLY. Do not wear loose clothing,
gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets, or other
jewelry. They can get caught and draw you into
moving parts. Rubber gloves and nonslip foot­
wear are recommended. Also wear protective
hair covering to contain long hair.
■ ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WITH
SIDE SHIELDS.
Everyday eyeglasses have only
impact-resistant lenses; they are NOT safety
glasses.
■ PROTECT YOUR LUNGS. Wear a face or dust
mask if the cutting operation is dusty.
■ PROTECT YOUR HEARING. Wear hearing
protection during extended periods of operation,
■ SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold
work when practical. It's safer than using your
hand and it frees both hands to operate tool.
■ DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times.
■ MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools
sharp and clean for better and safer perfor­
mance. Follow instructions for lubricating and
changing accessories.
■ 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.
■ AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Be sure
switch is off when plugging in.
■ USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. The
use of improper accessories may cause risk of
injury.
■ NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could
occur if the tool is tipped or if the blade is unin­
tentionally contacted.
a CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use
of the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged
should be carefully checked to determine that it
will operate properly and perform its intended
function. Check for alignment of moving parts,
binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, saw
stability, mounting and any other conditions that
may affect its operation. A guard or other part
that is damaged must be properly repaired or
replaced by a qualified service technician at a
Sears store to avoid risk of personal injury.
DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work into a blade
or cutter against the direction of rotation of the
blade or cutter only.
NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNAT­
TENDED. TURN THE POWER OFF.
Do not
leave tool until it comes to a complete stop,
USE ONLY CORRECT BLADES. Use the right
blade size, style and cutting speed for the
material and the type of cut. Blade teeth should
point down toward the table. Sharp blades
minimize stalling and kickback. Correctly adjust
blade tension.
TO PROTECT THE OPERATOR and minimize
blade breakage, ALWAYS adjust the hold down
foot to just clear the workpiece. Never operate
the saw with any guard or cover removed. Make
sure all guards are operating properly before
each use.
KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM CUTTING AREA.
Do not hand hold pieces so small that your
fingers go under the blade guard. Never reach
underneath work or behind, under, or within
three inches of the blade and its cutting path with
your hands and fingers for any reason. Do not
attempt to remove cut material when blade is
moving. .
WARNING: Blades coast after turn off.
AVOID PINCHING THE BLADE. Be cautious
when cutting off material which is irregular in
cross section. For example, molding must lay flat
on the table and not be permitted to rock.
DO NOT ABUSE CORD. Never yank cord to
disconnect it from receptacle. Keep cord from
heat, oil, and sharp edges.
INSPECT TOOL CORDS PERIODICALLY and if
damaged, have repaired by a qualified service
technician at a Sears store, Stay constantly
aware of cord location and keep it well away
from the moving blade.
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.