General safety instructions, Before using the table saw, A warning – Craftsman 137.218250 User Manual

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GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

BEFORE USING THE TABLE SAW

Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert

and knowing how to use your table saw.

A WARNING

To avoid mistakes that could cause serious injury, do not

plug the table saw in until you have read and understood

the following:

1. READ

and become familiar with this entire instruction

manual. LEARN the tool's applications, limitations, and
possible hazards.

2.

KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE

and in working order.

3. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES.

Form the habit of checking to see that keys and
adjusting wrenches are removed from the tool before
turning ON.

4. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN.

Cluttered areas and

benches invite accidents.

5. DON’T USE IN A DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT.

Don’t use power tools in damp or wet locations, or
expose them to rain. Keep work area well lighted.

6. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY.

Alt visitors should be kept at

a safe distance from the work area.

7. MAKE WORKSHOP KID PROOF

with padlocks, master

switches, or by removing starter keys.

8.

DON’T FORCE THE TOOL.

It will do the job better

and safer at the rate for which it was designed.

9. USE THE RIGHT TOOL.

Don’t force tool or the

attachment to do a job for which it was not designed.

10. USE 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. The table on page 5 shows
the correct size to use depending on cord length and

nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next

heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the

heavier the cord.

11. WEAR PROPER APPAREL.

DO NOT wear loose

clothing, gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets, or other
jewelry which may get caught in moving parts.

Nonslip footwear is recommended. Wear protective
hair covering to contain long hair.

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PROTECTION.

Any table

saw can throw foreign

objects into the eyes which
could cause permanent eye

__________________ damage. ALWAYS wear

Safety Goggles (not glasses)

that comply with ANSI safety standard Z87.1.
Everyday eyeglasses have only impact-resistant
lenses. They ARE NOT safety glasses. Safety
Goggles are available at Sears.

NOTE:

Glasses or

goggles not in compliance with ANSI Z87.1 could
seriously hurt you when they break.

13. WEAR A FACE MASK OR DUST MASK.

Sawing operation produces dust.

14.

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.

15.

DISCONNECT TOOLS

before servicing, and when

changing accessories, such as blades, bits, cutters,
and the like,

16. REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL STARTING.

Make sure the switch is in OFF position before
plugging in.

17.

USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.

Consult the

owner’s manual for the recommended accessories.
The use of improper accessories may cause risk of

injury to persons,

18.

NEVER STAND ON TOOL.

Serious injury could occur

if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is unintentionally

contacted.

19.

CHECK FOR 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, mounting, and any other conditions
that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that
is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced.

20.

NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED.

TURN THE POWER OFF.

Don’t leave the tool until

it comes to a complete stop,

21.

DON'T OVERREACH.

Keep proper footing and

balance at all times.

22.

MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE.

Keep tools sharp

and clean for best and safest performance. Follow

instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.

23.

DIRECTION OF FEED.

Feed work into a blade or cutter

against the direction of rotation of the blade or cutter
only.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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