Craftsman 509398 - Manual (Page 7)

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Safety Instructions
Read and follow all safety instructions.
Personal Safety Instructions
1. Wear safety goggles labeled ANSI Z87.1
(or in Canada CSA Z94.3-99) on the pack-
age. It means the goggles meet impact stan-
dards set by the American National
Standards Institute. Regular eyeglasses are
not safety goggles.
2. Wear close fitting clothes, short sleeved
shirts, and non-slip shoes. Tie up long hair.
Do not wear gloves, ties, jewelry, loose cloth-
ing, or long sleeves. These can get caught in
the spinning blade and pull body parts into
the blade.
3. Wear dust mask to keep from inhaling
fine particles.
4. Wear ear protectors, plugs or muffs if you
use saw daily.
5. Keep good footing and balance; do not
over-reach.
Work Area Safety Instructions
1. Keep children, pets, and visitors out of
work area; they could be hit by a thrown
workpiece, workpiece chips or pieces of
blade.
2. Turn saw off, remove yellow key, and
unplug before leaving work area. Do not
leave until blade has stopped spinning.
3. Make work area child-proof: remove yel-
low key to prevent accidental start-up; store
key out of sight and reach; lock work area.
4. Keep floors clean and free of sawdust,
wax and other slippery materials.
5. Keep work area well lighted and unclut-
tered.
6. Use saw only in dry area. Do not use in
wet or damp areas.
Safety Goggles
Dust Mask
Ear Protectors
Safety