Craftsman 315.277011 - Manual (Page 3)

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your sttentlon 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 MEANING
^ SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL:
Indicates danger, warning, or caution. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or
pictographs.
iV DANGER: Failure to obey a safety warning will result in serious injury to yourself or to others.
Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.
WARNING: Failure to obey a safety warning can result in serious injury to yourself or to others.
Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shodr and personal injury.
^ CAUnON: Fatilure to obey a safety warning may reajtt in property damage or personal injury to
yourself or to others. Always foltow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shodt
and personal injury.
NOTE; Advises you of information or insbuctions vitai to the operation or maintenance of the equipment.
DOUBLE INSULATION
Double insulation is a concept in safety, in electric
power toctis, which eliminates the need for the usual
three-wire grounded power cord. All exjoosed metal
parts are isolated from internal metal motor
components with protecting Insulation. Double
insulated tools do not need to be grounded.
IMPORTANT
Servicing of a tool with double insulation requires
extreme care and knowledge of the system and
should be performed only by a qualifi^ service
technician. For service we suggest you return the tool
to your nearest Sears Store for repair. Always use
original factory replacement parts when servicing.
A WARNING: Do not attempt to operate this
toot 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.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
■ KNOW YOUR POWER TOOU Read owner's
manual carefully. Learn its applications and
limitations as well as the specific potential hazards
related to this toot.
■ GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK BY
PREVENTING BODY CONTACT WITH
GROUNDED SURFACES. For example; pipes,
radiators, ranges, refrigerator endoeuree.
■ KEEP GUARDS IN PUCE AND IN WORIGNQ
ORDER.
■ KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered ertee and
benchas invite accidents.
AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Do
not use power tools In damp or wet locations or
expose to rain. 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.
STORE IDLE TOOLS. When not In use, tools
should be stored In a dry and high or locked-up
place - out of the reach of children.
DO NOT FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better
and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
USE RIGHT TOOL. Don't force small tool or
attachment to do the job of a heavy duty toot.
Do not use tool for purpose not lntended>for
example-dont usa a circular saw for cutting tree
limbs or logs.
WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear loose
clothing or Jewelry that can gst caught In tool's
moving parts snd causs personal Injury, Rubber
gloves and nonskid footwear are recommended
Mien working outdoors. Wear protectlva hair