Craftsman 315.214770 - Manual (Page 3)

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GENERAL SAFETY RULES
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A WARNING: Read and understand all instruc­
tions. Failure to foliow all instructions listed below,
may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious
personal injury.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
■ KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read the operator’s
manual carefully. Learn the applications and limitations
as wei as specific potential hazards related to this tool.
■ GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK by
preventing body contact with grounded surfaces.
For example: pipes, radiators, ranges, refrigerator
enclosures.
■ KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order. Never
operate the too! with any guard or cover removed.
Make sure all guards are operating properly before
each use.
■ REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES.
Form habit of checking to see keys and adjusting
wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on.
■ KEEP THE WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered work
areas and work benches invite accidents.
■ DO NOT USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS. Do
not use power tools near gasoline or other flammable
liquids, in damp or wet locations or expose them to
rain. Keep work area well lighted.
■ KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. All visitors
should wear safety glasses and be kept a safe distance
from work area.
■ MAKE WORKSHOP CHILDPROOF with padlocks,
master switches, or by removing starter keys.
■ DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL It will do the job better
and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
■ USE THE RIGHT TOOL. Do not force the tool or
attachment to do a job for which it was not designed.
■ USE THE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. 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 16 is recommended for an extension cord 25 feet
or less in length. If in doubt, use the next heavier gage.
The smaller the gage number, the heavier the cord.
■ WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear loose
clothing, neckties, or jewelry that can get caught in the
tool’s moving parts and cause personal injury. Nonslip
footwear is recommended when working outdoors.
Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.
■ ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE
SHIELDS. Everyday eyeglasses have only impact-
resistant lenses; they are NOT safety glasses.
■ SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work
when practical. It’s safer than using your hand and it
frees both hands to operate tool.
■ DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times.
MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp
and clean for best and safest performance. Follow
instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
DISCONNECT ALL TOOLS. When not in use, before
servicing, or when changing attachments, blades, bits,
cutters,
etc., all tools shouid be disconnected from
power source.
REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL
STARTING. Be sure switch is off when plugging in.
USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consult the
operator’s manual for recommended accessories. The
use of improper accessories may cause risk of injury.
NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could occur
if the tool is tipped or if the blade is unintentionally
contacted.
CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of
the too!, 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 must be properly repaired or replaced by
an authorized service center to avoid risk of personal
injury.
DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work into a blade or
cutter against the direction or rotation of the blade or
cutter only.
NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED.
TURN POWER OFF. Do not leave toot until it comes to
a complete stop.
DO NOT ABUSE CORD. Never carry tool by the cord
or yank it to disconnect from receptacle. Keep cord
from heat, oii, and sharp edges.
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.
BLADE COASTS AFTER TURN OFF.
KEEP TOOL DRY, CLEAN, AND FREE FROM
OIL AND GREASE. Always use a clean cloth when
cleaning. Never use brake fluids, gasoline, petroieum-
based products, or any solvents to dean tool.
INSPECT TOOL CORDS AND EXTENSION CORDS
PERIODICALLY and, if damaged, have repaired by a
qualified service technician. Stay constantly aware of
cord location and keep it well away from the rotating
wheel.
NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE.
Normal
sparking of the motor could ignite fumes.
USE ONLY OUTDOOR EXTENSION CORDS with
approved ground connection that are intended for use
outdoors and so marked.
BE SURE THE BLADE PATH IS FREE OF NAILS.
Inspect for and remove nails from lumber before
cutting.