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FULLONEYEARWARRANT ONCRAFrSMA.BENCHTOPTOOLS
If this Band Saw fails due to a defect in material or workmanship, within one years from the '
date of purchase, RETURN IT TO THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER IN THE UNITED
STATES, and Sears will repair it, free of charge.
If this Band Saw is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty will apply for ninety
days from the date of purchase.
This warranty applies only while this product is in the United States,
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary
from state to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., D/817 WA Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 ._
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Safety Instructions for Band Saw
Safety is a combination of common sense, staying • Assembly and alignment. (See pages 7-13).
alert and knowing how your band saw works. Read
this manual to understand this saw.
Safety Signal Words
DANGER: means if the safety information is not fol-
lowed someone will be seriously injured or killed
WARNING: means if the safety information is not fol-
lowed someone could be seriously injured or killed.
CAUTION: means if the safety information is not fol-
lowed someone might be injured_
BEFORE USING THE SAW:
• Learn the use and function of the ON-OFF
switch, table lock knob, blade guides, backup
bearings, upper slide lock knob, blade guard,
tension catch, and tracking screw. (See pages
14 & 15)
• Review and understand all of the safety instruc-
tion and operating procedures in this manual
• Review the maintenance methods for this saw.
(See page 19)
Read the following WARNING labels found on the
front of the saw:
WARNING: To avoid mistakes that could cause
serious, permanent Injury, do not plug the saw
in until the following steps are completed,
WARNING
DANGER
WHEN INSTALLING OR MOVING THE SAW.
AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT Use the saw
in a dry, indoor place protected from rain, Keep work
area well lighted.
To avoid injury from unexpected saw movement:
• Put the saw on a firm level surface where there is
plenty of room for handling and properly support-
ing the workpiece
• Support the saw so the table is level and the saw
does not rock.
• Bolt the saw to the support surface if it tends to
slip, walk, or slide during operations like cutting
long, heavy boards.
• Turn saw off and unplug cord before moving the
saw.
To avoid injury or death from electrical shock:
• GROUND THE SAW This saw has an approved
3-conductor cord and a 3-prong grounding type
plug Use only 3-wire, grounded outlets rated
120 volts, 15 amperes (amps). The green con-
ductor in the cord is the grounding wire_To avoid
electrocution, NEVER connect the green
wire to a live terminal
• Make sure your fingers do not touch the plug's
metal prongs when plugging or' unplugging the
saw,.
NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could
occur if the tool tips or you accidentally hit the cutting
tool, Do not store anything above or near the tool
where anyone might stand on the tool to reach them.
BEFORE EACH USE:
Inspect your saw.
DISCONNECT THE SAW To avoid injury from acci-
dental starting, unplug the saw, turn the switch off
and remove the switch key before changing the
setup, opening covers, removing guards, or'blade_
CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS. Check for:
, alignment of moving parts,
o binding of moving parts,
o broken parts,
• stable mounting, and
- any other conditions that may affect the way the
saw works.