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• USE THE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make
sure yourextension cordis in good condition,Use
only a cord heavy enough tocarry the currentyour
productwilldraw. An undersizedcord willcause a
drop in line voltage resultingin loss of powerand
overheating. A wire gage size (A.W.G.) of at least
14 is recommended for an extension cord 25 feet
or less in length.If in doubt, use the next heavier
gage. The smaller the gage number, the heavier
the cord,
• AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Be sure switch
isoff when pluggingin the tool.
• REMOVE WRENCHES AND ADJUSTING KEYS.
Get in the habitof checking - before turningon the
tool- that hex keysand adjustingwrenches are
removed from tool.
• CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before usingthe tool
again, check any damaged parts, including guards,
for proper operation and performance. Check
alignment of moving parts, bindingof moving parts,
breakage of parts, saw stability,mounting,and any
other conditionsthat may affect its operation.A
damaged part must be properly repairedor re-
placed by a qualifiedservice technicianat a Sears
repair center to avoid risk of personal injury.
• USE ONLY CORRECT BLADES. Use the right
blade style for the material and the type of cut.
Use only blades marked for at least 5,000 rpmand
10 in. or smaller, with a 5/8 in. arbor hole.
• KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in good working
order. This includesthe blade guard, the riving
knife, and the anti-kickbackpawls.
• CHECK DIRECTION OF FEED. When ripping, •
feed work intoa blade or cutter against the direc-
tionof rotationof the blade or cutter.
• NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNA'I'rENDED.
TURN THE POWER OFF. Do not leave the tool
until itcomes to a complete stop.
• USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Using
improper accessories may risk injury.Consultthe
Accessories sectionfor recommended acceSso-
ries.
• USE ONLY SEARS REPLACEMENT PARTS. All
repairs, whether electricalor mechanical, should
be made by a qualified servicetechnicianat a
Sears repair center.
DISCONNECT ALL TOOLS. When not in use,
before servicing,or when changingattachments,
blades, bits,cutters,etc., all toolsshouldbe
disconnectedfrom the power supply.
• DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL. It willdo the job
better and moresafely at the rate for whichitwas
designed.
• BEFORE MOUNTING, DISCONNECTING OR
REMOUNTING THE MOTOR; unplugthe saw and
remove the switchkey.
_l, WARNING: When servicing,use onlyidentical
Craftsman replacement pads. Use of any other
parts may create a hazard or damage product.
• NEVER USE THIS TOOL IN AN EXPLOSIVE
ATMOSPHERE. Normal sparkingofthe motor
couldignitefumes.
• MAKE SURE THE WORK AREA HAS AMPLE
LIGHTING to see the workand that no obstruc-
tionswillinterferewith safe operation BEFORE
performing any work using thistool.
• DO NOT USE TOOL IFSWITCH DOES NOT
TURN IT ON AND OFF. Have defective switches
replaced by a qualifiedservice technicianat a
Sears repair center.
• GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK by
preventing bodycontactwith groundedsurfaces
such as pipes, radiators, ranges, refrigerator
enclosures.
• GROUND ALL TOOLS. See Electricalpage.
• WEAR A DUST MASK to keep from inhalingfine
particles.Use wood dustcollectionsystems
whenever possible.
• PROTECT YOUR HEARING. Wear hearing
protectionduring extended periodsof operation.
• DO NOT OPERATE THIS TOOL WHILE UNDER
THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS, ALCOHOL, OR
ANY MEDICATION.
STAY ALERT AND EXERCISE CONTROL. Watch
what you are doingand usecommon sense. Do
not operate tool when you are tired. Do not
rush.
• AVOID AWKWARD OPERATIONS AND HAND
POSITIONS where a sudden slipcouldcause your
handto move intothe blade, ALWAYS make sure
you have good balance•
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