Craftsman 137212360 miter saw

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GENERALSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS
BEFOREUSINGTHISPOWERTOOL
Safetyisacombinationofcommonsense,
stayingalertandknowinghowtouseyourpower
tool.
[_IL WARNING]
To avoid mistakes that could cause serious
Injury, do not plug the tool in until you have
read and understood the following.
1. _ READ and become familiar withthe
entire Operator'sManual. LEARN
the tool's application,limitationsand
possiblehazards.
2. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working
order.
3. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND
WRENCHES. Form the habit of checking to
see that keys and adjusting wrenches are
removed from the tool before turning ON.
4. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN, Clutteredareas
and benches inviteaccidents.
5. DO NOT USE IN DANGEROUS
ENVIRONMENTS. Do not usepower tools
in damp locations,orexpose themto rainor
snow. Keep workarea well lit.
6. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. Allvisitorsand
bystandersshouldbe kept a safe distance
from work area.
7. MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD PROOF with
padlocks,master switchesorby removing
starterkeys.
8. DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL. Itwill dothejob
better and saferat the rate for whichit was
designed.
9. USE THE RIGHT TOOL. Do not force the tool
or an attachment to do a job for which it was
not designed.
10.USE PROPER EXTENSION CORDS. Make
sureyourextension cordis ingood condition.
When usingan extensioncord, be sureto use
one heavy enoughto carrythe currentyour
productwilldraw. An undersizedcord will
resultina dropin line voltageand inlossof
power whichwill cause the toolto overheat.
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The table onpage 7 showsthe correct
size to usedepending on cord length and
nameplate ampere rating.If indoubt, use the
next heavier gauge. The smallerthe gauge
number,the heavierthe cord.
11.WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do notwear
loose clothing,gloves, neckties,rings,
braceletsor otherjewelrywhich mayget
caught in movingparts.Nonslip footwear is
recommended.Wear protectivehair covering
to containlonghair.
12.ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION. Any
O ower toolcanthrow foreignobjects
intothe eyesand could cause
permanenteye damage. ALWAYS
wear SafetyGoggles (not glasses)
that complywithANSI Safety standard Z87.1.
Everydayeyeglasses have only impact-
resistantlenses.They ARE NOT safety
glasses.Safety Goggles are availableat
Sears. NOTE: Glasses orgogglesnot in
compliance with ANSI 7.87.1 couldseriously
injureyou"when they break.
13.WEAR A FACE MASK OR DUST MASK.
Sawing operationproducesdust.
14.SECURE WORK, Use clamps or a vise to
O old work when practical. It is safer
than using your hand and it frees
both hands to operate the tool.
15.DISCONNECT TOOLS FROM POWER
SOURCE before servicing,and when
changingaccessories such as blades, bits
and cutters.
16.REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL
STARTING, Make sure switch is in the OFF
position before plugging the tool in.
17.USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.
Consult this Operator's Manual for
recommended accessories. The use of
improper accessories may cause risk of injury
to yourself or others.
18.NEVER STAND ON THE TOOL. Serious
injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if the
cutting tool is unintentionally contacted.
19.CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS, Before
further use of the tool,a guard orother part
thatisdamaged shouldbe carefully checked
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