Craftsman 315.269600 - Manual (Page 5)

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued)
■ Make sure cord is located so that it will not be
stepped on, tripped over, or otherwise subjected
to damage or stress.
■ An extension cord should not be used unless
absolutely necessary. Use of improper
extension cord could result in a risk of fire and
electric shock. If extension cord must be used,
make sure:
a. That pins on plug of extension cord are the
same number, size and shape as those of
plug on charger.
b. That extension cord is properly wired and in
good electrical condition; and
c. That wire size is large enough for AC
ampere rating of charger as specified
below:
Cord Length (Feet) 25' 50' 100' 150'
Cord Size (AWG) 16 16 16 14
Note: AWG = American Wire Gage
■ DO NOT OPERATE CHARGER WITH A
DAMAGED CORD OR PLUG. If damaged,
have replaced immediately by a qualified >
service technician.
■ Do not operate charger if it has received a
sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise
damaged in any way; take it to a qualified
service technician.
■ Do not disassemble charger; take it to a
qualified service technician when service or
repair is required. Incorrect reassembly may
result in a risk of electric shock or fire.
■ To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug charger
from outlet before attempting any maintenance
or cleaning. Turning off controls will not reduce
this risk.
■ Do not use charger outdoors.
■ Disconnect charger from power supply when
not in use.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR
TRIM SAWS
■ KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE AND IN WORKING
ORDER. Never wedge or tie lower blade guard
opren. Check operation of lower blade guard
before each use. Do not use if.lower blade guard
does not close briskly over saw blade.
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WARNING: If saw is dropped, lower blade
guard or bumper may be bent, restricting full
return. If lower blade guard or bumper becomes
bent or damaged, replace them before reuse.
KEEP BLADES CLEAN AND SHARP. Sharp
blades minimize stalling and kickback.
KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM CUTTING AREA.
Keep hands away from blade. Do not reach
underneath work while blade is rotating. Do not
attempt to remove cut material when blade is
moving.
WARNING; Blades coast after turn off.
USE RIP FENCE. Always use a fence or straight
edge guide when ripping.
SUPPORT LARGE PANELS. To minimize the
risk of blade pinching and kickback, always
support targe panels as shown in Figure 10,
Page 12. When cutting operation requires the
resting of the saw on the workpiece, the saw
should be rested on the larger portion and the
smaller piece cut off.
LOWER BLADE GUARD.
WARNING: If lower blade guard must be raised
to make a cut, always raise it with the retracting
handle to avoid serious injury. See Figure 22,
Page 17. .
GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK. Kickback occurs
when the saw stalls rapidly and is driven back
towards the operator. Release switch \
irpmediately if blade binds or saw stalls. Dont
remove saw from work during a cut while the
blade is moving. See Pages 12 and 13.
BEFORE MAKlNq A CUT, BE SURE THE
DEPTH AND BEVEL ADJUSTMENTS ARE
TIGHT.
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USE ONLY CORRECT BLADES. Do not use
blades with incorrect size holes. Never use blade
washers or bolts that are defective or incorrect.
The maximum blade capacity of your saw is 5-1/2
inclijes.
NEVER touch the btade or other moving parts
during use.
NEVER start a saw when its btade is touching
the workpiece.
NEVER lay a tool down before its moving parts
have come to a complete stop.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to them
frequently and use them to instruct others who
may use this tool. If you loan someone this tool,
loan them these instructions also.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS