General safety rules, Tool use and care – Craftsman 315.115032 User Manual

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GENERAL SAFETY RULES

il WARNING: Read and understand alt instruc'

tiens.

Failure to follow all instructions listed

below may result in electric shock, fire and/or
serious personal injury.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Work Area

■ Keep

your work area clean and well lit.

Cluttered

benches and dark areas invite accidents.

■ Do not operate power tools In explosive atmo­

spheres, such as in the presence of flammable

liquids,

gases, or dust.

Power tools may create

sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.

■ Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away

while operating a power tool.

Distractions can

cause you to lose control.

Electrical Safety

■ Double insulated tools are equipped with a

polarized plug (one blade is wider than the
other). This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only
one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the
outl^, reverse the plug. If it still does not

f№,

contact a qualified electrician to install a polar­

ized outlet. Do not change the plug in any way.

Double insulation eliminates the need for the

three-wire grounded power cord and grounded

power supply system.

■ Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces,

such as pipes, radiators, ranges, and refrigera­
tors.

There is an increased risk of electric shock if

your body is grounded.

■ Don’t expose power tools to rain or wet condi­

tions.

Water entering a power tool

wiil

increase the

risk of electric shock.

■ Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord to

carry

the

tools or pull the plug from an outlet.

Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges, or
moving parts. Replace damaged cords immedi­
ately.

Damaged cords increa^ the risk of electric

shock.

■ When operating a power tool outside, use an

outdoor extension cord marked “W-A" or “W".

These cords are rated for outdoor use and reduce

the risk of electric shock.

Personal Safety

■ stay alert, watch what you are doing and use

common sense when operating a power tool.

Do not use tool while tired or under the influ­

ence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A

moment

of inattention while operating

power

tools may

result in serious personal injury.

■ Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or

jewelry. Contain tong hair. Keep your hair,

clothing, and gloves away from moving parts.

Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be caught

in moving parts,

■ Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is off

before plugging in.

Carrying tools with your finger

on the switch or plugging in tools that have the

switch on invites accidents.

■ Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before

turning the tool on.

A wrench or a key that is left

attached to a rotating part of the tool may result in
personal Injury.

■ Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and

balance at all times.

Proper footing and balance

enables better control of the tool in unexpected

situations.

■ Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protec­

tion.

Dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat,

orhearir® protection must

be

used for appropriate

conditions.

Tool Use and Care

■ Use clamps or other practical way to secure

and support the workpiece to a stable platform.

Holding the work by hand or against your body is
unstable and may lead to loss of control.

■ Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for your

application.

The correct tool will do the job better

and safer at the rate for which it is designed,

■ Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on or

off.

Any tool that cannot

be

controlled with the

switch is dangerous and must be repaired.

■ Disconnect the plug from power source before

making any adjustments, changing accesso­
ries, or storing the tool.

Such preventive safety

measures reduce the risk of starting the tool

accidentaliy.

■ Store idle tools out of the reach of children and

other untrained persons.

Tools are dangerous in

the hands of untrained users.

■ Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools

sharp and clean.

Properly maintained tools with

sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are

easier to (X)ntro!.

■ Check for misalignment or binding of moving

parts, breakage of parts, and any other condi­
tion that may affect the tool’s operation. К

damaged, have the tool serviced before using.

Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained
tools.

■ Use only accessories that are recommended by

the manufacturer for your model.

Accessories

that may be suitable for one tool, may become

hazardous when used on another tool.

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