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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued)
• BEFORE MAKING A CUT, BE SURE ALL
ADJUSTMENTS ARE SECURE.
• BEFORE CHANGING THE SETUP, REMOVING
COVERS, GUARDS OR BLADE,TURN OFF
THE SAW, AND UNPLUG THE SAW.
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• 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 cU'rFING 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 slipcould cause
your hand to move intothe 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
The blade guides and thrust bearings have been pre-assembled but will require final adjustment before using
your saw. Refer to "ADJUSTING THRUST BEARINGS, BLADE GUIDE SUPPORT, AND BLADE GUIDES"
procedures explained in the ADJUSTMENTS section of the owner's manual.
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