Craftsman 315.214490 - Manual (Page 5)

■ BEFORE MAKING A CUT, BE SURE ALL
ADJUSTMENTS ARE SECURE.
RULES FOR SAFE OPEIIATION (Continued)
BEFORE CHANGING THE SETUP, REMOVING
COVERS, GUARDS, OR BLADE; UNPLUG
THE SAW AND REMOVE THE SWITCH KEY.
DO NOT FEED THE MATERIAL TOO QUICKLY.
Do not force the workpiece against the blade.
NEVER cut more than one piece at a time. DO
NOT STACK more than one workpiece on the
saw table at a time.
AVOID CUTTING NAILS. Inspect for and
remove all nails from lumber before cutting.
NEVER TOUCH BLADE or other moving parts
during use.
NEVER START A TOOL WHEN THE BLADE IS
IN CONTACT WITH THE WORKPIECE.
ALLOW THE MOTOR TO COME UP TO FULL
SPEED before starting a cut.
FIRMLY CLAMP OR BOLT your band saw to a
firm, level workbench or table. The most comfort­
able saw table height is 36 inches or at approxi­
mately hip height.
AVOID AWKWARD OPERATIONS AND HAND
POSITIONS where a sudden slip could cause
your hand to move into the blade. ALWAYS
make sure you have good balance.
REPLACEMENT PARTS. All repairs, whether
electrical or mechanical, should be made by a
qualified service technician at a Sears store.
WARNING: When servicing, use only identical
Craftsman replacement parts. Use of any other
parts may create a hazard or cause product
damage.
■ NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMO­
SPHERE. Normal sparking of the motor could
ignite fumes.
■ DO NOT OPERATE THIS TOOL WHILE UN­
DER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS, ALCOHOL,
OR ANY MEDICATION.
■ STAY ALERT AND EXERCISE CONTROL.
Watch what you are doing and use common
sense. Do not operate tool when you are tired.
Do not rush.
■ MAKE SURE THE WORK AREA HAS AMPLE
LIGHTING to see the work and that no obstruc­
tions will interfere with safe operation BEFORE
performing any work using your saw.
■ ALWAYS TURN OFF SAW before disconnecting
it, to avoid accidental starting when reconnecting
to power supply. NEVER leave the band saw
unattended while connected to a power source.
■ SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to them
frequently and use to instruct other users. If you
loan someone this tool, loan them these instruc­
tions also.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS