Craftsman 315.220380 - Manual (Page 4)

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and
the explanations with them, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety warnings do
not by themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for
proper accident prevention measures.
SYMBOL MEANING
^ SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
Indicates danger, warning or caution. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or
pictographs.
DANGER: Failure to obey a safety warning will result in serious injury to yourself or to others.
Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.
A WARNING: Failure to obey a safety warning can result in serious injury to yourself or to others.
Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.
^ CAUTION: Failure to obey a safety warning may result in property damage or personal Injury to
yourself or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock
and personal injury.
Note: Advises you of information or instructions vital to the operation or maintenance of the equipment.
IMPORTANT
Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge of the
system and should be performed only by a qualified
service technician. For service we suggest you contact
your nearest Sears repair center. Always use original
factory replacement parts when servicing.
If you have questions about terms in the following
rules, refer to the Glossary of Terms for Woodworking
or the Features section.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
■ KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read the owner’s
manual carefully. Learn the saw's applications and
limitations as well as the specific potential hazards
related to this tool.
■ DO NOT USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT.
Do not use power tools near gasoline or other
flammable liquids, in damp or wet locations, or
expose them to rain. Keep the work area well lit.
■ KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. All
visitors should wear safety glasses and be kept a
safe distance from work area. Do not let visitors
contact the tool or extension cord while operating.
■ KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered work
areas and work benches invite accidents. DO NOT
leave tools or pieces of wood on the saw while it is
in operation. Keep floors clean and free of saw­
dust.
■ MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp
and clean for better and safer performance. Follow
instructions for lubricating and changing accesso­
ries.
^ WARNING: Do not attempt to operate this tool
until you have read thoroughly and understand
completely all instructions, safety rules, etc.
contained in this manual. Failure to comply can
result in accidents involving fire, electric shock,
or serious personal injury. Save owner's manual
and review frequently for continuing safe
operation, and instructing others who may use
this tool.
MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD-PROOF with padlocks
and master switches or by removing switch keys.
USE THE RIGHT TOOL FOR THE JOB. Do not
force the tool or attachment to do a job it was not
designed for. Use it only the way it was intended.
DRESS PROPERLY. Do not wear loose clothing,
gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets, or other jewelry.
They can get caught and draw you into moving
parts. Nonslip footwear is recommended. Also
wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.
ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE
SHIELDS. Everyday eyegiasses have only impact-
resistant lenses: they are NOT safety glasses.
NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could
occur if the tool is tipped or if the blade is uninten­
tionally contacted.
DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times.
SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold
work when practical, it’s safer than using your
hand and frees both hands to operate the tooi.
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RADIAL SAW 315.220380