General safety instructions for power tools – Craftsman 113.244513 User Manual
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FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN BAND SAW
If within one year from the date of purchase, this Craftsman Band Saw fails due to a defect in
material or workmanship, Sears will repair it, free of charge.
WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY SIMPLY CONTACTING THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE
CENTER/DEPARTMENT THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES.
THIS WARRANTY APPLIES ONLY WHILE THIS PRODUCT IS USED 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., 698/731A, Sears Tower, Chicago, IL 60684
general safety instructions for power tools
1. KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL
Read
and
understand
the
owner’s
manual
and
labels
affixed
to
the
tool.
Learn
its
application
and
limitations
as
well
as
the
specific
potential
hazards peculiar to this too'.
2. GROUND ALL TOOLS
This
tool
is
equipped
with
an
approved
3-
conductor
cord
and
a
3-prong
grounding
type
plug
to
fit
the
proper
grounding
type
receptacle.
The green conductor in the cord is the ground
ing wire. Never connect the green wire to a live
terminal.
3. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE
—
in
working
order,
and
in
proper
adjustment
and alignment.
4. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES
Form a habit of checking to see that keys and
adjusting
wrenches
are
removed
from
tool
before turning it on.
5. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN
Cluttered
areas
and
benches
invite
accidents.
Floor must not be slippery due to wax or saw
dust.
6. AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT
Don’t use power tools in damp or wet locations
or
expose
them
to
rain.
Keep
work
area
well
lighted.
Provide
adequate
surrounding
work
space.
7. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY
All visitors should be kept a safe distance from
work area.
8. MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD-PROOF
—
with
padlocks,
master
switches,
or
by
re
moving starter keys.
9. DON’T FORCE TOOL
It will do the job better and safer at the rate for
which it was designed.
10. USE RIGHT TOOL
Don’t force tool or attachment to do a job it was
not designed for.
11. WEAR PROPER APPAREL
Do
not
wear
loose
clothing,
gloves,
neckties
or
jewelry
(rings,
wristwatches)
to
get
caught
in
moving
parts.
NONSLIP
footwear
is
recom
mended.
Wear
protective
hair
covering
to
con
tain
long
hair.
Roll
long
sleeves
above
the
elbow.
12
.
USE SAFETY GOGGLES (Head Protection)
Wear safety goggles (must comply with ANSI
Z87.1)
at
all
times.
Everyday
eyeglasses
only
have
impact
resistant
lenses,
they
are
NOT
safety glasses. Also, use face
o r
dust mask if
cutting
operation
is
dusty,
and
ear
protectors
(plugs
or
muffs)
during
extended
periods
of
operation.
13. SECURE WORK
Use clamps or a vise to hold work when practi
cal. It's safer than using your hand, frees both
hands to operate tool.
14. DON’T OVERREACH
Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
15. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE
Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest
performance.
Follow
instructions
for
lubricating
and changing accessories.
16. DISCONNECT TOOLS
before
servicing;
when
changing
accessories
such as blades, bits, cutters, etc.
17.
AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING
Make
sure
switch
is
in
“OFF”
position
before
plugging in.
18.
USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES
Consult
the
owner’s
manual
for
recommended
accessories.
Follow
the
instructions
that
accompany
the
accessories.
The
use
of
im
proper accessories may cause hazards.
19. NEVER STAND ON TOOL
Serious
injury
could
occur
if
the
tool
is
tipped
or if the cutting tool is accidentally contacted.
Do
not
store
materials
above
or
near
the
tool
such that it is necessary to stand on the tool to
reach them.
20. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS
Before further use of the tool, a guard or other
part that is damaged should be carefully check
ed
to
ensure
that
it
will
operate
properly
and
perform
its
intended
function.
Check
for
align
ment
of
moving
parts,
binding
of
moving
parts,
breakage of parts, mounting, and any other
c o n
ditions that may affect its operation. A guard
o r
other part that is damaged should be
p r o p e r l y
repaired or replaced.
21. NEVER LEAVETOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED
Turn power off. Don’t leave tool until it comes to a
complete stop.