Craftsman 315.279840 - Manual (Page 4)

GENERAL SAFETY RULES
SERVICE
■ Tool aervice must be performed or>ly by qualified
repair personneK Service or maintenance pertoimed
by unqualified personnel may result in a risk of injury.
When servldng a tool, use only tdenllcal replace­
ment parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance
section of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or
failure to follow Maintenance Instructions may create a
risk of shock or injury.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
Hold tool by Insulated gripping surfaces when
performing an operation where the cutting tool may
contact hidden wiring or its own cord.
Contact with
a “live” wire wiii make exposed metal parts of the cut­
ting toot "live" and shock the operator.
Never use this or any power sender for wet sanding
or liquid polishing.
Failure to comply wiii increase the
risk of electrical shock.
Know your power tool. Read operator’s manual
carefully. Learn its appKcalions and limitations, as
well as the specific potential hazards related to this
tool. Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric
shock, fire, or serious injury.
Always wear safety glasses. Everyday eyeglasses
have only Impact-reslatant lenses; they ere NOT
safety giassee.
Following this rule will reduce the risk
of serious personal injury.
Protect your lungs. Wear a face or dust mask if the
oparation is dusty.
Following this rule wiii reduce the
risk of serious personal injury.
i
Protect your hearing. Wear hearing protection dur­
ing extended periods of operation. Foliowing this rule
wilt reduce the risk of serious personal injury.
I Inspect tool cords periodically and, if damaged,
have repaired at your nearest Authorized Service
Center. Constantly stay aware of cord location.
Fol­
lowing this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock or
fire. * •
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 op­
erate properly and perform its intended function.
Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of
moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and
any other contfitions that may affect its opera­
tion. A guard or other part that is damaged should
be property repaired or replaced by an authorized
service center.
Following this rule will reduce the risk
of shock, fire, or serious injury.
I Make sure your extension cord is in good condi­
tion. When using an extension cord, be sure to use
one heavy enough to carry the currant your product
will draw. A wire gauge size (A.W.G.) of at least 16
is rscorrmended for an extension cord 100 feet
or less in length. A cord exceeding 100 feet is not
recommended. If in doubt, use the next heavier
gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the heavier
the cord. An undersized cord wiJJ cause a drop in line
voltage resulting In loss of power arrd overheating.
I Inspect for and remove all nails from lumber before
using this tool. Following this rule will reduce the risk
of serious parsorral injury.
■ Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently and
use them to instruct others who may use this tool. If
you loan someone this tool, loan them these instruc­
tions also.
WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, driiiing, and other construction activities
' contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these
chemicals are:
• lead from lead-based paints,
• crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and
• arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure
to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust
masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.