Craftsman 315.21829 Saw User Manual


 
_k WARNING." Reed and understand all insb'ue-
tions, Failureto re[low all instruckions{istadbelow,
may resuttin electricshock,fire andlor serious
personal injury.
READ ALL iNSTRUCTIONS
KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read the operator's
manualcarefully.Learn the saw's applicationsand
Iimftationsaswet[es the specificpotenti_ hazards
related to thistool.
GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK BY PRE-
VENTING BODY CONTACT WITH GROUNDED
SURFACES-For examp}e,pipes, radiators,ranges,
refrigeratorenclesures.
KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and ingood workingorder.
REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES.
Formhabit of checkingto see that keysand adjusting
wrenchesare removedfrom toolbefore turningiton.
KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Clutteredareas and
benchesinviteaceidents. DO NOT leavetoolsor
pieces otwood onthe sawwhile itis inoperation.
DO NOT USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS.
Do not usepower toolsin damp or wet locationsor
exposeto rain.Keep the work areaweI_s_.
KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY.Allvisitors
shouldwear safetyg_aesasand be kepta safe
distancefromwork ares. Do not let visitorsosntact
toolor extensioncordwhile operating.
MAKE WORKSHOP CHILDPROOF with padlocksand
master switches,orby removings_,_'terkeys.
DON'T FORCE TOOL. Itwilldo the job better and
saferat thefeed rote for which itwas designed.
USE RIGHT TOOL, Don't rome the toolor attachment
to do a jobitwas not designedfor. Don't use itfor a
purposenot intended.
USE THE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure
your extensioncord isin good condition.Useon[ya
cordheavyenoughtocarrythecurrentyourprodu_
willdraw.An undersizedcord will causea drop inline
voltageresultingin_oesofpower and overheating.A
wire gauges'_e (A.W.G.)ofat least14 isrecommended
for an extensioncord25 feet or lessin length. Ifin
doubt,usethenext heavier gauge.The smallerthe
gauge number, the heavierthe cord.
DRESS PROPERLY.Do not wear looseclothing,
gloves,neckties, orjewelry.They can get caught
and draw you intomoving parts.Rubber glovesand
nonskidfoo[wser are recommendedwhen working
outdoors.Alse wear protecl:'Nehairosver;ng to contain
long hak.
ALWAYSWEAR SAFETYG_ESWITI-I SIDE
SHIELDS. Everyday eyeglasseshave onlyimpact-
resistantlenses, they are NOT safety gtaseas.
SECURE WORK, Use clamps oravise to hold work
when pc_ctical._fs safert_n using your han_ an
_ees both handsto operatetool.
DON'T OVERREACH. Keep properfootingand
ba_nco at sit times.
MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Kesptoolssherp
and clean for better and saferperformanca.FoJiow
instructionsfor lubricatingand changingaccessories.
DISCONNECT TOOLS. When notin use, before
servicing,or when changingaLl_chmants,blades, bits,
cutters,etc., antoolsshouldbe disconnected.
AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Be sureswitchis off
when plugging in anytooL
USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consultthe
operator'smanualfor recommendedaccessories.The
useof improperaccessoriesmay riskinjury.
NEVER STAND ON TOOL, Seriousinjurycouldoccur
if thetoolistipped or ifthe cuttingtoo[ isunintention-
_lly con_.cted.
CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Beforefurther useof
the toot,a guard or otherpart thatis damagedshould
be carefuttychecked to determinethat itwill operate
propedyand performits intendedfunction. Check for
al{gnn_ntof movingparts, b(n_ingot movingparts,
breakageof parts, mountingand anyother conditioP.s
that may affect itsoparatien.A guardor o_er part _at
is damagedmust be properlyrepairedor replaced by
_.nau'thofized service centerto avoidrisk of personal
ir_u_
USE THE RIGHT DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work
intoa blade or cutleragainstthe directionotrotationof
bladeor cutter only.
NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED.
TURN THE POWER OFF.Don't leavetool untilit
comesto a completestop,
PROTECT YOUR LUNGS. Wear a face or dust mask if
the cuttingoperationisdusty.
PROTECT YOUR HEARING.Wear'hearing protection
dorJngexte_de_ periodsofopera,on,
DO NOT ABUSE CORD. Neveryankcordto discon-
nect from receptacle. Keep cordfrom heat, oil,and
sharpedges.
USE OUTDOOR EXTENSION CORDS, When tool
is usedou_oore, use onlyextensbn cordswith
approvedground osnne_ion tha_areintended for use
outdoors and so m_rked.
ALWAYSKEEP THE BLADE GUARD AND RIVING
KNIFE/SPREADER/SPLITTER IN PLACE and in
workingorder.
KEEP BLADES CLEAN, SHARP, ANDWITH
SUFFICIENT SET. Sharpbladesminimize stalling
and kickback.
KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM CLrt-r|NG AREA. Keep
handsaway from blades. Do notreach underneath