Craftsman 286.17589 Saw User Manual


 
ADDITIONAL RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
I Z_ WARNING: BE SURE to read and understandallinstructions.Failureto I
followall instructions listed below may resultin electric shock, fireand/or serious
personal injury.
1. Know your power tool. Read operator's manual carefully. Learn the
applications and limitations, as well as the specific potential hazards related
to this tool. Followingthis rule will reduce the riskof electric shock, fireor serious
injury.
2. ALWAYS wear safety glasses or aye shields when using this saw. Everyday
eyeglasses have only Impact-resistant lenses; they are NOT safety glasses.
Followingthis rulewillreduce the riskof seriouspersonalinjury.
3. ALWAYS protect your lungs.Wear a face mask or dust mask if the operation
is dusty. Following thisrule will reduce the risk of seriouspersonal injury.
4. ALWAYS protect your hearing.Wear hearing protection during extended
periods of operation. Following this rulewill reduce the riskof seriouspersonal
injury.
5. ALWAYS Inspect the tool cords periodically and if damaged have them
repaired at your nearest Sears Service Center or other Authorized Service
Facility.ALWAYS be aware of the cord location. Followingthis rule witlreduce
the risk of electricshockor fire.
6. ALWAYS check for damaged parts. Before further use of the tool, a guard or
other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine if it will
operate properly and perform Its Intended function. Check for miaalignment
or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, and any other condition that
may affect the tool's operation. A guard or other part that Is damaged, should
be properly repaired or replaced at a Sears Service Center. Followingthis rule
will reduce the risk of electricshock,fire or serious injury,
7. DO NOT abuse the cord. NEVER use the cord to carry the tool or pull the
plug from the outlet. Keep cord away from heat, o11,sharp edges or moving
parts. Replace damaged cords Immediately. Damaged cords increasethe risk
of electric shock.Followingthis rulewill reduce the riskofelectricshockor fire.
8. ALWAYS make sure that your extension cord Is in good condition.When
using an extension cord be sure to use one that Is heavy enough to carry the
current that your tool will draw. A wire gauge size (A.W.G.) of at least 16 is
recommended for an extension 100 feet or less in length. Using an extension
cord that is over 100 feet Inlength is not recommended. If in doubt, use the
next heavier gauge. Smaller gauge wires, have greater capacity (16 gauge
wire has more capacity than 18 gauge wire). An undersizedcordwillcausea
dropin line voltage, resultingin lossof power and overheating.
9. DO NOT use the tool while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or
any medication. Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock,fire or
serious personalinjury.
10. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to them frequently and use them to
Instruct others who may use this tool. Ifsomeone borrows this tool, make
sure they have these Instructions also.