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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
STORE
OR SERVICE
CENTER
THROUGHOUT
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., Sears Tower,
BSC 41-3,
Chicago,
IL 60684
general
safety instructions
for power
tools
1. KNOW YOUR
POWER TOOL
Read the
owner's
manual
carefully.
Learn
its application
and
limitations
as well
as the specific
potential
hazards
peculiar
to this tool.
13,
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
14.
cord is the grounding
wire.
Never connect
the green wire
to a live terminal.
15.
3. KEEP GUARDS
IN PLACE
-- in working
order, and in prGper adjustment
and align-
ment.
4. REMOVE
ADJUSTING
KEYS AND WRENCHES
Form
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,
Provide
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
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 recommended.
Wear
protective
hair
covering
to
contain
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 or dust
16.
mask if cutting operation
is dusty,
and ear protectors
(plugs or n_uffs) during extended periods of operation.
17.
18.
SECURE WORK
Use clamDs
or a vise to hold
work
when
practical.
It's
safer
than
using your
hand,
frees both hands to operate
tool.
DON'T OVERR EACH
Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
MAINTAIN
TOOLS WITH CARE
Keep
tools sharp and clean for
best and safest perform.'
ance.
Follow
instructions
for
lubricating
and
changing
accessor ies.
DISCONNECT
TOOLS
before
servicing;
when
changing
accessories
such
as
blades, bits, cutters, etc.
AVOID
ACCI DENTAL
STARTING
Make
sure switch
is in "OFF"
position
before
plugging
in.
USE R ECOMMENDED
ACCESSORI ES
Consult
the owner's manual
for recommended
accessories.
Follow
the instructions
that
accompany
the accessories.
The use of improper
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
checked
to ensure 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
con-
ditions
that
may affect
its operation.
A guard
or other
part
that
is damaged
should
be properly
repaired
or
re placed.
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
complete stop.
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