Craftsman 315.284620 - Manual (Page 5)

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
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NEVER perform any operation “freehand” which
means using oniy your hands to support or guide the
workpiece. Aiways use either the rip fence or miter
gauge to position and guide the work.
NEVER stand or have any part of your body in iine
with the path of the saw blade.
NEVER reach behind, over, or within three inches of
the blade or cutter with either hand for any reason.
MOVE THE RIP FENCE out of the way when cross
cutting.
NEVER use rip fence as cutoff gauge when cross
cutting.
NEVER attempt to free a stalled saw blade without
first turning the saw OFF and disconnecting the saw
from the power source.
PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPORT to the rear and
sides of the saw table for wide or long workpieces.
AVOID KICKBACKS (work thrown back toward you)
by:
a) Keeping blade sharp.
b) Keeping rip fence parallel to the saw blade.
c) Keeping spreader, anti-kickback pawls, and
blade guard in place and operating.
d) Not releasing the work before it is pushed all the
way past the saw blade using a push stick.
e) Not ripping work that is twisted or warped or
does not have a straight edge to guide along
the fence.
IF THE POWER SUPPLY CORD IS DAMAGED, it
must be replaced only by the manufacturer or by an
authorized service center to avoid risk.
AVOID AWKWARD OPERATIONS AND HAND
POSITIONS where a sudden slip could cause your
hand to move into the cutting tool.
USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES listed in
this manual or addendums. Use of accessories that are
not listed may cause the risk of personal injury. Instruc­
tions for safe use of accessories are included with the
accessory.
MAKE SURE THE WORK AREA HAS AMPLE LIGHT­
ING to see the work and that no obstructions will inter­
fere with safe operation BEFORE performing any work
using the table saw.
ALWAYS TURN OFF SAW before disconnecting it, to
avoid accidental starting when reconnecting to power
supply.
HOLD THE WORKPIECE FIRMLY AGAINST THE
TABLE.
THIS TOOL should have the following markings:
a) Wear eye protection.
b) Use saw blade guard and riving knife/spreader/
splitter for every operation for which it can be
used, including all through sawing.
c) Keep hands out of the line of saw blade.
d) Use a push stick when required.
e) Pay particular attention to instructions on reducing
risk of kickback.
f) Do not perform any operation freehand.
g) Never reach around or over the saw blade.
h) Never operate saw on floor or below waist height.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to them
frequently and use to instruct other users. If you loan
someone this tool, loan them these instructions also.