Craftsman 286.17589 Saw User Manual


 
PERSONALSAFETY
1.ALWAYSstayalert,watchwhatyouaredoingandusecommonsensewhen
operatingapowertool.DONOTusetoolwhiletiredorundertheInfluenceof
drugs,alcohol,ormedication.Amoment of inattention while operatingpower
tools may resultin seriouspersonal injury.
2. ALWAYS dress properly. DO NOT wear loose clothing or jewelry. Pull back
long hair. Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves away from moving parts.
Loose clothes,jeweFry,or longhair can be caught in movingparts.
3. ALWAYS avoid accidental starting. BE SURE switch Is In the "Off" position
before plugging in. DO NOT carry toolswithyour fingeron the switch.Carrying
tools withyour finger on the switchor pluggingintools that have the switchinthe
"On" positioninvitesaccidents.
4. ALWAYS remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning the tool "On".
A wrench or a key that is left attached to a rotatingpart ofthe tool may resultin
personal injury.
5. DO NOT overreach. ALWAYS keep proper footing and balance at all times.
Properfooting and balance enables bettercontrolof the tool inunexpected
situations.
6. ALWAYS use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. Dust mask,
non-skid safety shoes, hardhat, or hearing protection must be used forappropriate
conditions,
TOOL USE AND CARE SAFETY
1. ALWAYS use clamps or other practical ways to secure and support the
workplece to a stable platform. Holdingthe work byhand or againstyourbody
is unstableand may lead to loss of control.
2. DO NOT force the tool. Use the correct tool for your application, The correct
tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it is designed,
3. DO NOT use the tool If the switch does not turn It "On" or "Off". Any tool that
cannot be controlled with the switchis dangerous and must be repaired.
4. ALWAYS disconnect the plug from the power source before making any
adjustments, changing accessories or storing the tool. Suchpreventivesafety
measures reducethe riskof startingthe tool accidentally.
5. ALWAYS store Idle tools out of the reach of children and other untrained
persons. Toolsare dangerous in the handsof untrainedusers.
6. ALWAYS maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean.
Properlymaintained toolswith sharp cuttingedges ere lesslikelyto bindand are
easier tocontrol,
7. ALWAYS check for mlsalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of
parts, and any other condition that may affect the tool's operation. If
damaged, have the tool serviced before using. Many accidentsare caused by
poorly maintained tools.
/'_ WARNING; USE OFACCESSORIESTHATARE NOT RECOMMENDED I
FOR USE WITH THIS TOOL MAY CREATEA HAZARDOUS CONDITION
8. ALWAYS use only accessories that are recommended for this tool.
Accessoriesthat may be suitablefor one toolcan become hazardouswhen used
on anothertool.
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