Craftsman 358.748260 - Manual (Page 3)

ELECTRICAL SAFETY
^WARNING:
Avoid a dangerous environment. To re­
duce the risk of electrical shock, do not
use in rain, in damp or wet locations, or
around swimming pools, hot tubs, etc.
Do not expose to snow, rain, or water to
avoid the possibility of electrical shock.
Do not use on wet surfaces. Do not
handle extension cord plug or unit with
wet hands. Avoid dangerous situations.
Do not use in the presence of fiam-
mable liquids or gases to avoid creating
a fire or explosion and/or causing dam­
age to unit. Do not abuse cord. Never
carry the unit by the extension cord or
yank extension cord to disconnect unit.
To unpiug, grasp the piug, not the cord.
Do not use cord as a handle, close a
door on cord, or pull cord around sharp
edges or corners. Turn off all controls
before unplugging. Do not expose cords
to heat, oil, or water. Do not use with
damaged cord or plug. If unit is not
working as it should, has been dropped,
damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into
water, return it to your Sears Service
Center for repair. Unpiug the unit from
the power source when not in use, be­
fore servicing, cleaning, performing
maintenance, or storing. Do not put any
object into openings. Do not use with
any opening blocked; keep free of dust,
lint, hair and anything that may reduce
air flow.
• Use only a voltage supply as shown
on the nameplate of the unit.
• Avoid dangerous environments. Do
not use in unveniilafed areas or where
dust or explosive vapors can build up.
• To reduce the risk of electrical shock,
this unit has a polarized plug (one
blade is wider than the other) and will
require the use of a polarized exten­
sion cord. The appliance plug will fit
into a polarized extension cord only
one way. If the plug does not fit fully
into the extension cord, reverse the
plug. If the plug still does not fit, obtain
a correct polarized extension cord. A
polarized extension cord will require
the use of a polarized wall outlet. This
plug will fit into the polarized wall outlet
only one way. If plug does not fit fully
into the wall outlet, reverse the plug. If
it still does not fit, contact a qualified
electrician to install the proper wall out­
let. Do not change the equipment
plug, extension cord receptacle, or ex­
tension cord plug in any way.
• To reduce the risk of electrical shock,
use extension cords specifically
marked as suitable for outdoor ap­
pliances, The eiectrical rating of the
cord must not be iess than the rating
of the unit. The cord must be marked
with the suffix “W-A” {in Canada, “W”).
Make sure your extension cord is in
good condition, inspect extension cord
before use and replace if damaged.
An undersized extension cord will
cause a drop in line voltage resulting
in loss of power and overheating. If in
doubt, use the next heavier gauge.
The smaller the gauge number, the
heavier the cord. (NOTE; The correct
size to be used depending on the cord
length is shown in this manual. See
SELECT AN EXTENSION CORD in the
ASSEMBLY section).
• Do not use multiple cords.
• Keep the extension cord clear of oper­
ator and obstacles at all times,
• Tie cord to cord retainer and connect
to recessed plug as shown in this
manual to prevent damage to unit and/
or extension cord and to reduce the
possibility of the extension cord dis­
connecting from the unit during opera­
tion.
• Do not attempt to repair unit. Inspect
the insulation and connectors on the
unit and extension cord before each
use. If there is any damage, do not
use until damage is repaired by your
Sears Service Center.
• Do not use the unit if the switch does
not turn the unit on and off properly.
Have the unit repaired by your Sears
Service Center.
• Avoid accidental starting. Be sure the
switch is in the OFF position and keep
your hand and fingers away from the
switch while connecting the unit to the
power source or when carrying a unit
connected to the power source,
• Avoid any body contact with any
grounded conductor, such as metal
fences, or pipes, to avoid the possibil­
ity of electric shock.
• Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI)
protection should be provided on the
circuit or outlet to be used for this unit.
Receptacles are available having built-
in GFCI protection and may be used
for this measure of safety.
• Stop the motor immediately if you are
approached.