General safety instructions for power tools – Sears 113.20765 User Manual
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FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CflAFTSMAN SCROLL SAW
If within one year from the dale of purchase, this Cr aftsman Scroll Saw falls 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 in use in the United States
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also haveother 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
tool.
2. GROUND ALL TOOLS
This tool is equipped with an approved 3-conductor
cord and a 3-prong grounding type plug to fit the pro
per grounding type receptacle. The green conductor in
the cord is the grounding 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 sawdust.
6. AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT
Don't use power tools in damp or wet locations or ex
pose them to rain. Keep work area well lighted. Pro
vide adequate surrounding work space.
7. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY
All visitors should be kept a safe distance from work
area.
8. MAKE WORKSHOP KID-PROOF
~ with padlocks, master switches, or by removing
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
Hp v_l t I i F . 11. WEAR PROPER APPAREL Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties or jewelry (rings, wristwatches) to get caught in moving parts. above the elbow, 12. USE SAFETY GOGGLES (Head Protectioni Wear safety goggles (must comply with ANSI Z87.1) at all times "Everyday eyegiasses only have impact re- sistant lenses, they are NOT safety glasses." Also, use face or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty, and ear 13. SECURE WORK Use damps or a vise to hold wor k when practical. It's safer than using your hands and frees both hands to 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. DON'T OVERREACH Keep proper footing and balance at all times. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest per formance. Follow instructions for lubricating and DISCONNECT TOOLS before servicing; when changing accessories such as AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING in power cord. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES Consult the owner's manual for recommended acces It NEVER STAND ON TOOL Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if the 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 checked to ensure paired or replaced. 21. DIRECTION OF FEED Feed work into a blade or cutter against the direction of rotation of the blade or cutter only. 22. NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED Turn power off. Don't leave tool until it comes to a
NONSLiP footwear is recommended. Wear protective
hair coveting to contain long hair Roll long sleeves
protectors (plugs or muffsJ during extended periods of
operation.
op^iBto tool
changing accessories.
blades, bits, cutters, etc,
Make sure switch is in'‘OFF" position before plugging
sories, Follow the instructions that accompany the ac
cessories. The use of improper accessories may cause
hazards
cutting tool is accidentally contacted.
that it will operate properly and perform its intended
function. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding
of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any
other conditions that may affect its operation. A guard
or other part that is damaged should be properly re
complete stop.