Craftsman 315.115042 - Manual (Page 3)

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and the explanations with
them, deserve your careful attention and understanding, The safety warnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger,
The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention measures.
SYMBOL
A
NOTE:
MEANING
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL:
Indicates danger, warning, or caution. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.
DANGER: Failure to obey a safety warning will result in serious injury to yourself orto others. Always
follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.
WARNING: Failureto obey a safety warning can result in serious injury to yourself orto others. Always
follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.
CAUTION: Failure to obey a safety warning may result in property damage or personal injury to
yourself orto others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and
personal injury.
Advises you of information or instructions vital to the operation or maintenance of the equipment.
DOUBLE INSULATION
Double insulation is a concept in safety, in electric power
tools, which eliminates the need for the usual three-wire
grounded power cord. All exposed metal parts are
isolated from internal metal motor components with
protecting Insulation. Double insulated tools do not need
to be grounded.
WARNING: The double insulated system is
intended to protect the user from shock resulting
from a break in the tool's Internal wiring. Observe all
normal safety precautions related to avoiding
electrical shock.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
■ KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL Read the owner's
manual carefully. Learn the tool’s applications and
limitations as well as the specific potential hazards
rented 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.
■ KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and
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 to tala
Keep work area well lit.
■ KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. All visitors
should wear safety glasses and be kept a safe distance
from work area, Do not let visitors contact tool or
extension cord.
IMPORTANT
Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge of the
system and should be performed only by a qualified
senrice technician. For service we suggest you return the
tool to your nearest Sears store or repair center for repair.
Always use original factory replacement parts when
servicing.
^ WARNING: Do not attempt to operate this tool
until you have read thoroughly and understand
completely all Instructions, safety rules, etc.
contained in this manual. Failure to comply can
result in accidents involving fire, electric shock, or
serious personal injury. Save owner's manual and
review frequently for continuing safe operation and
instructing others who may use this tool.
■ STORE IDLE TOOLS. When not in use, tools should
be stored in a dry, high or locked-up place - out of
reach of children.
■ DONT FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and safer
at the rate for which it was Intended.
■ USE RIGHT TOOL. Dont force small tool or attachment
to do the job of a heavy duty tool. Don’t use tool for
purpose not intended - for example - don't use circular
saw for cutting tree limbs or logs,
■ WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear loose
clothing or jewelry that can get caught in the moving
parts and cause personal injury. Rubber gloves and
non-skid footwear are recommended when working
oiXdoors. Wear protective hair covering to contain long
hair.
■ 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
operation is dusty.