Craftsman 315.220381 Saw User Manual


 
The purpose of safety symbols Is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and
the explanations with them, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety warnings do
not by themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for
proper accident prevention measures.
SYMBOL
A
MEANING
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
Indicates danger, warningorcaution. May be used in conjunctionwith othersymbolsor
pictographs,
_, DANGER: Failuretoobey a safety warningwillresult in sadous injuryto yourselfor toothers.
Always followthe safety precautionsto reducethe risk offire, electricshock and personalinjury.
WARNING: Failure toobey a safety warningcan resultin seriousinjuryto yourselforto others.
Always followthe safety precautionstoreducethe risk offire, electricshockand personalinjury.
CAUTION: Failuretoobey a safety warningmay resultin propertydamage or personal injuryto
yourself or toothers. Alwaysfollowthe safety precautionsto reducethe riskoffire, electricshock
and personal injury.
Note: Advisesyou of informationor instructionsvitalto the operationor maintenance of theequipment.
IMPORTANT
Servicing requiresextremecare and knowledgeofthe
system and shouldbe performed onlyby a qualified
service technician. For service we suggestyou contact
your nearest Sears repair center. Alwaysuse original
factory replacement parts when servicing.
If you have questionsaboutterms inthe following
rules, refer tothe GlossaryofTerms for Woodworking
or the Featuressection.
_k WARNING: Do not attempt to operate this tool
untilyou have read thoroughlyand understand
completelyall instructions,safety rules, etc.
containedin this manual. Failuretocomplycan
resultin accidents involvingfire, electricshock,
or serious personal injury.Save owner's manual
and review frequently for continuingsafe
operation,and instructingotherswho may use
this tool.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
M KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read the owner's
manual carefully. Learn the saw's applicationsand
limitationsas well as the specificpotentialhazards
related to this tool.
i DO NOT USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT.
Do not use power tools near gasolineor other
flammable liquids,in damp or wet locations,or
expose them to rain.Keep the workarea well lit.
m KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. All
visitors shouldwear safety glasses and be kepta
safe distancefrom work area. Do not letvisitors
contactthe toolor extension cordwhile operating.
M KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered work
areas and work benches invite accidents.DO NOT
leave toolsor pieces ofwood on the saw while it is
in operation. Keep floorsclean and free of saw-
dust.
n MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keeptools sharp
and clean for better and safer performance. Follow
instructionsfor lubricatingand changing accesso-
ries.
MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD-PROOF with padlocks
and master switchesor by removingswitch keys.
M USE THE RIGHT TOOL FOR THE JOB. Do not
force the toolor attachment todo a job it was not
designed for.Use itonly the way itwas intended.
B DRESS PROPERLY. Do notwear looseclothing,
gloves, neckties,rings,bracelets, or otherjewelry.
They can get caught and draw you intomoving
parts. Nonslipfootwear is recommended, Also
wear protectivehair coveringto contain long hair.
i ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE
SHIELDS. Everyday eyeglasses have onlyimpact-
resistantlenses; theyare NOT safety glasses.
i NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injurycould
occur ifthe tool istipped or ifthe blade is uninten-
tionallycontacted.
DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep properfootingand
balance at all times.
i SECURE WORK. Use clampsor a vise to hold
work when practical.It's safer than using your
handand frees bothhands to operate thetool.
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