Craftsman 298721 Saw User Manual


 
FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW
if within one year from the date of purchase, this Craftsman Table Saw fail= due to a defect In
material or workmanship,Sears will repair it, freeo!charge. This warranty applies onlywhile this
product is In use Inthe United States.
WARRANTY SERVICE ISAVAILABLEBYSIMPLYCONTACTINGTHE NEAREST SEARSSERVICE
CENTER/DEPARTMENTTHROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES.
THIS WARRANTY APPUES ONLY WHILE THIS PRODUCT IS USEDIN THE UNITED STATES.
This warranty gives you specific legal righte,and you mayalso haveother rights whichvary from
state to state.
SEARS, ROEBUCKAND CO., D/817WA HoffmanEstates, IL 60195
safety instructions for table saw
Safety is a combination of common sense, stayingalert 4, GROUND THE SAW- This saw has an approved 3-
and knowing how your table saw works. Read this
manual to understand this saw.
BEFORE USING THE SAW
WARNING: To avoid mistakes that could cause
serious, permanent Injury, do not plug the saw in
until the following steps have been satisfactorily
completed.
1. Assembly and Alignment (See pages 10- 24).
2. Learn the use and function of the ON-OFF Switch,
Guard, Spreader, Anti-Kickbackdevice, MiterGauge,
Fence, Table Insert and Blade Elevation and Bevel
Controls. (See page 25)
3. Review and understanding of all safety instructions
conductor cord and a 3-prong grounding type plug.
The plug fitsgrounding type outlets designed for 120
volt 15 amp circuits. The green conductor inthe cord
lethe groundingwire. To avoidelectrocution. NEVER
connect the green wire to a live terminal.
5. To avoid injuryfrom electrical shock, make sure your
fingers do not touch the plug's metal prongs when
plugging in or unplugging the saw.
6. To avoid back injury, get help or use recommended
casterswhen you needto move the saw. Always get
help ifyou need to lilt the saw. Hold the saw close to
yourbody. Bend yourknees soyou can liftwithyour
legs, not your back.
7. NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could
and operating procedures in this manual.
occur it the tooltips or you accidentally hit the cutting
4. Review of the maintenance methods for this saw.
(See page 43)
Read the following DANGER label found on the front of
the saw:
WHEN INSTALLING OR MOVING THE SAW
1. AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Use the
saw in a dry place protected from rain. Keep work
area well lighted.
tool. Do not store anything above or near the tool
where anyone might stand on the tool to reach them.
BEFORE EACH USE:
4. Inspect your saw.
A. To avoid injuryfrom accidental starting,unplugthe
saw, turn the switch off and remove the switch key
before raising or removing the Guard, changing
the cutting tool, changing the setup or adjusting
2. To avoid injury from unexpected saw movement: anything.
A. Put the saw on a firm level surface where there is B. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of
B. Suppod the saw so thetable is level and the saw
does not rock.
C. Bolt the sawto thefloorifit tends to slip walk,or
slide during normal use.
works. Ifanypart is missing, bent, or broken inany
way, or any electrical parts don't work properly,
turn the saw off and unplug the saw.
C. Replace damaged, n_ssing, or failed parts before
D. When using table extensions over 24 inches wide using the saw again.
on any side ofthe saw, boltthe saw to the flooror D Use the Sawblade Guard, Spreader, and Anti-
PrOP up the outer end of the extension from the KickbackPawlsforany thru-sawing(wheneverthe
floor to keep the saw from tipping, blade comes though the top of the workpiece).
Make surethe Pawls work properly. Make surethe
3. Put the saw where neither operators nor bystanders Spreader is n line with the sawblade.
must stand in line with the saw blade.
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