General safety instructions for power tools – Sears 113.20765 User Manual

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FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CflAFTSMAN SCROLL SAW

If within one year from the dale of purchase, this Cr aftsman Scroll Saw falls 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

SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES

This warranty applies only while this product is in use in the United States
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also haveother rights which vary
from state to state

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., 698/731A, Sears Tower, Chicago, IL 60684

general safety instructions for power tools

1. KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL

Read and understand the owner's manual and labels

affixed to the tool. Learn its application and limitations
as well as the specific potential hazards peculiar to this

tool.

2. GROUND ALL TOOLS

This tool is equipped with an approved 3-conductor
cord and a 3-prong grounding type plug to fit the pro­

per grounding type receptacle. The green conductor in

the cord is the grounding wire. Never connect the
green wire to a live terminal.

3. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE

“ in working order, and in proper adjustment and

alignment.

4. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES

Form a habit of .checking to see that keys and adjusting

wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on

5. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN

Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents Floor

must not be slippery due to wax or sawdust.

6. AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT

Don't use power tools in damp or wet locations or ex­
pose them to rain. Keep work area well lighted. Pro­

vide adequate surrounding work space.

7. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY

All visitors should be kept a safe distance from work
area.

8. MAKE WORKSHOP KID-PROOF

~ with padlocks, master switches, or by removing

starter keys

9. DON'T FORCE TOOL

It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which
it was designed.

10. USE RIGHT TOOL

Don't force tool or attachment to do a job it was not

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11. WEAR PROPER APPAREL

Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties or jewelry

(rings, wristwatches) to get caught in moving parts.
NONSLiP footwear is recommended. Wear protective
hair coveting to contain long hair Roll long sleeves

above the elbow,

12. USE SAFETY GOGGLES (Head Protectioni

Wear safety goggles (must comply with ANSI Z87.1)

at all times "Everyday eyegiasses only have impact re-

sistant lenses, they are NOT safety glasses." Also, use

face or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty, and ear
protectors (plugs or muffsJ during extended periods of
operation.

13. SECURE WORK

Use damps or a vise to hold wor k when practical. It's

safer than using your hands and frees both hands to
op^iBto tool

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DON'T OVERREACH

Keep proper footing and balance at all times.

MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE

Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest per­

formance. Follow instructions for lubricating and
changing accessories.

DISCONNECT TOOLS

before servicing; when changing accessories such as
blades, bits, cutters, etc,

AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING
Make sure switch is in'‘OFF" position before plugging

in power cord.

USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES

Consult the owner's manual for recommended acces­
sories, Follow the instructions that accompany the ac­
cessories. The use of improper accessories may cause
hazards

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NEVER STAND ON TOOL

Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if the
cutting tool is accidentally contacted.

Do not store materials above or near the tool such that

it is necessary to stand on the tool to reach them.

20. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS

Before further use of the tool, a guard or other part

that is damaged should be carefully checked to ensure
that it will operate properly and perform its intended
function. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding
of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any
other conditions that may affect its operation. A guard
or other part that is damaged should be properly re­

paired or replaced.

21. DIRECTION OF FEED

Feed work into a blade or cutter against the direction

of rotation of the blade or cutter only.

22. NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED

Turn power off. Don't leave tool until it comes to a
complete stop.

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