Keep hands away from cutting area, Inspect tool cords periodically and if, Stay alert and exercise control – Craftsman 315.108340 User Manual

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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued)

USE RIGHT TOOL. Don't force small too! or

attachment to do the job of a heavy duty tool.

Don't use tool for purpose not intended - for

example - A circular saw should never be used
for cutting tree limbs or logs.

WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear loose

clothing or jewelry that can get caught in tool's
moving parts and cause personal injury. Rubber
gloves and nonskid footwear are recommended
when working outdoors. Wear protective hair
covering to contain long hair and keep it from
being drawn into nearby air vents.

ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES. Everyday

eyeglasses have only impact-resistant lenses:
they are not safety glasses.

PROTECT YOUR LUNGS. Wear a face or dust

mask if the cutting operation is dusty,

PROTECT YOUR HEARING. Wear hearing

protection during extended periods of operation.

DON'T ABUS^CORD. Never carry tool by cord

or yank it to disconnect from receptacle. Keep

cord from heat, oil, and sharp edges.

SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold

work. It's safer than using your hand and it frees

both hands to operate tool.

DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and

balance at all times. Do not use on a ladder or

unstable support. Secure tools when working at

elevated positions.

MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools

sharp and clean for best and safest performance.

Follow instructions for lubricating and changing

accessories.

DISCONNECT TOOLS. When not in use, before

servicing, or when changing attachments,

blades, bits, cutters, etc., all tools should be
disconnected from power supply.

REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND

WRENCHES. Form habit of checking to see that
keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from
too! before turning it on.

AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Don't carry

plugged-in tool with finger on switch. Be sure

switch is off when plugging in,

MAKE SURE YOUR EXTENSION CORD IS IN

GOOD CONDITION. When using an extension
cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry

the current your product will draw. An undersized

cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in

loss of power and overheating. A wire gage size
(A.W.G.) of at least 14 is recommended for an

extension cord 50 feet or less in length. A cord
exceeding 100 feet is not recommended. If in

doubt, use the next heavier gage. The smaller

the gage number, the heavier the cord.

OUTDOOR USE EXTENSION CORDS, When

tool is used outdoors, use only extension cords

suitable for use outdoors. Outdoor approved
cords are marked with the suffix W-A, for ex­
ample - SJTW-A or SJOW-A.

KEEP BLADES CLEAN AND SHARP. Sharp

blades minimize stalling and kickback.

KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM CUTTING AREA.

Keep hands away from blades. Do not reach
underneath work while blade is rotating. Do not

attempt to remove cut material when blade is

moving.

WARNING: Blades coast after turn off.

NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMO­

SPHERE. Normal sparking of the motor could
ignite fumes.

INSPECT TOOL CORDS PERIODICALLY and if

damaged, have repaired by authorized service

facility. Stay constantly aware of cord location

and keep it well away from the rotating blade.

INSPECT EXTENSION CORDS PERIODI­

CALLY and replace If damaged.

KEEP HANDLES DRY, CLEAN, AND FREE

FROM OIL AND GREASE. Always use a clean
cloth when cleaning. Never use brake fluids,
gasoline, petroleum-based products, or any
strong solvents to clean your tool.

STAY ALERT AND EXERCISE CONTROL.
Watch what you are doing and use common

sense. Do not operate tool when you are tired.

Do not rush.

CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use

of the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged
should be carefully checked to determine 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 repaired or re­
placed by an authorized service center.

DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT

TURN IT ON AND OFF. Have defective switches

replaced by an authorized service center.

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