Craftsman 973.114240 - Manual (Page 3)

GENERAL SAFETY RULES
A WARNING!
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL
INSTRUCTIONS. 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 create sparks
which may ignite the dust or fumes.
■ Keep bystanders, chiidren, and visitors away
while operating a power tool. Distractions can
cause you to lose control.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
■ A battery operated tool with integrai batteries or
a separate battery pack must be recharged only
with the specified charger for the battery.
A
charger that may be suitable for one type of battery
may create a risk of fire when used with another
battery.
■ Use battery operated tool only with specifically
designated battery pack. Use of any other
batteries may create a risk of fire.
■ Use battery only with charger listed.
MODEL BATTERY PACK CHARGER
973.114240 Item No. 9 11013 Item No. 9 11012
981480001 981481001
■ Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord to
carry the charger. Keep cord away from heat,
oil, sharp edges, or moving parts. Repiace
damaged cords immediately.
Damaged cords
may create a fire.
PERSONAL SAFETY
■ Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use
common sense when operating a power tooi.
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
jeweiry. Contain iong hair. Keep your hair,
clothing, and gioves 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. Carring tools with your finger on
the switch or plugging in the tools that have the
switch on invites accidents.
■ Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before
turning the tooi 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
baiance at ail times. Proper footing and balance
enable better control of the tool in unexpected
situations.
■ Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protec­
tion. Dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat,
or hearing protection must be used for appropriate
conditions.
■ Do not wear loose clothing or jeweiry. Contain
long hair. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can
be drawn into air vents.
■ Do not use on a ladder or unstable support.
Stable footing on a solid surface enables better
control of the tool in unexpected situations.
TOOL USE AND CARE
■ Use clamps or other practical way to secure
and support the workpiece to a stabie 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. A tool that cannot be controlled with the switch
is dangerous and must be repaired.
■ Disconnect battery pack from tooi or place the
switch in the locked or off position before
making any adjustments, changing accesso­
ries, or storing the tool.
Such preventive safety
measures reduce the risk of starting the tool
accidentally.
■ Store idle tools out of reach of children and
other untrained persons. Tools are dangerous in
the hands of untrained users.
■ When battery pack is not in use, keep it away
from other metal objects like: paper clips,
coins, keys, naiis, screws, or other smaii metal
objects that can make a connection from one
terminai to another.
Shorting the battery termi­
nals together may cause sparks, burns, or a fire.
■ 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 control.
■ Check for misalignment or binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts, and any other condi­
tion that may affect the tool's operation. If
damaged, have the tool serviced before using.
Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained
tools.