Craftsman 315.220100 Operator's Manual

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• USE THE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Makesure your extension cord is in good condition. Useonly a cord heavy enough to carry the current yourproduct will draw, An undersized cord will cause adrop in line voltage resulting in loss of power andoverheating, A wire gage size (A.W,G,) of at least14 is recommended for an extension cord 25 feetor less in length. If in doubt, use the next heaviergage, The smaller the gage number, the heavierthe cord,• AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Be sure switchis off when plugging in the tool,• REMOVE WRENCHES AND ADJUSTING KEYS.Get in the habit of checking - before turning on thetool - that hex keys and adjusting wrenches areremoved from tool,• CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before using the toolagain, check any damaged parts, including guards,for proper operation and performance, Checkalignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts,breakage of parts, saw stability, mounting and anyother conditions that may affect its operation, Adamaged part must be properly repaired or re-placed by a qualified service technician at a Searsstore or repair center to avoid risk of personalinjury,• USE ONLY CORRECT BLADES. Use the rightblade style for the material and the type of cut,Use only blades marked for at least 5,000 rpm and10 in, or smaller, with a 5/8 in. arbor hole,• KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in good workingorder, This includes the blade guard, the rivingknife, and the anti-kickback pawls.• CHECK DIRECTION OF FEED. When ripping,feed work into a blade or cutter against the direc-tion of rotation of the blade or cutter,• NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED.TURN THE POWER OFF. Do not leave the tooluntil it comes to a complete stop,• USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Usingimproper accessories may risk injury, Consult theAccessories section for recommended accesso-ries,• REPLACEMENT PARTS. All repairs, whetherelectrical or mechanical, should be made by aqualified service technician at a Sears authorizedservice center,• DISCONNECT ALL TOOLS. When not in use,before servicing, or when changing attachments,blades, bits, cutters, etc., all tools should bedisconnected from the power supply.• DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL. It will do the jobbetter and more safely at the rate for which it wasdesigned.• BEFORE MOUNTING, DISCONNECTING ORREMOUNTING THE MOTOR; unplug the saw andremove the switch key.• WHEN SERVICING, use only identical Searsreplacement parts. Use of any other parts maycreate a hazard or damage product,• NEVER USE THIS TOOL IN AN EXPLOSIVEATMOSPHERE. Normal sparking of the motorcould ignite fumes,• MAKE SURE THE WORK AREA HAS AMPLELIGHTING to see the work and that no obstruc-tions will interfere with safe operation BEFOREperforming any work using this tool.• DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOTTURN IT ON AND OFF. Have defective switchesreplaced by an authorized service center,• GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK bypreventing body contact with grounded surfacessuch as pipes, radiators, ranges, refrigeratorenclosures.• GROUND ALL TOOLS. See Electrical page.• WEAR A DUST MASK to keep from inhaling fineparticles. Use wood dust collection systemswhenever possible.• PROTECT YOUR HEARING. Wear hearingprotection during extended periods of operation,• DO NOT OPERATE THIS TOOL WHILE UNDERTHE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS, ALCOHOL, ORANY MEDICATION.• STAY ALERT AND EXERCISE CONTROL. Watchwhat you are doing and use common sense. Donot operate tool when you are tired, Do not rush,• AVOID AWKWARD OPERATIONS AND HANDPOSITIONS where a sudden slip could cause yourhand to move into the blade. ALWAYS make sureyou have good balance.• GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK. Kickback canoccur when the blade stalls, driving the work pieceback toward the operator, It can cause your handto contact the blade, resulting in serious personalinjury. Stay out of the blade path and turn switchoff immediately if blade binds or stalls,• DO NOT USE A PERSON AS A SUBSTITUTEFOR A TABLE if additional support is needed, Usea support the same height as the table,• USE A SUPPORT FOR THE SIDES AND BACKOF THE SAW TABLE when sawing wide or longworkpieces to minimize the risk of blade pinchingand kickback. Use a sturdy "outrigger" support toprevent tipping if a table extension more than 24 in,long is attached to the saw,rRFIFTSMRN_ RADIALSAW315.220100