Craftsman 172.26729 - Manual (Page 2)

Warranty……………………………...................................……………...Page 2
Safety Symbols……………………………...................................……... Page 3
Safety Instructions…………………………...................................……..Pages 4-9
Unpacking ………………………………..................................……........Page 9
Description............................................................................................Pages 10 -11
Operation..............................................................................................Pages 12-17
Maintenance......................................................................................... Pages 18 -19
Accessories...........................................................................................Page 19
Parts List...............................................................................................Pages 20 -21
Sears Repair Parts Phone Numbers.....................................................Back Cover
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WARNING:
Some dust created by using power tools contains chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
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ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN PROFESSIONAL TOOL
If this Craftsman Professional Tool fails due to a defect in material or workmanship
within one year from the date of purchase, RETURN IT TO ANY SEARS STORE OR
PARTS AND REPAIR CENTER OR OTHER CRAFTSMAN OUTLET IN THE UNITED
STATES FOR FREE REPAIR (OR REPLACEMENT IF REPAIR PROVES
IMPOSSIBLE).
This warranty does not include expendable parts such as lamps, batteries, bits or
blades.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights, which
vary from state to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
SAFETY SYMBOLS
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 symbol warnings DO NOT by themselves
eliminate any danger. The instructions and warnings they give are no substitutes
for proper accident prevention measures.
SYMBOL MEANING
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SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL: Indicates DANGER, WARNING, OR
CAUTION. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.
WARNING
CAUTION
DANGER
Failure to obey this safety warning WILL result in death or
serious injury to yourself or to others. Always follow the
safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock
and personal injury.
Failure to obey this safety warning CAN result in death or
serious injury to yourself or to others. Always follow the
safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock
and personal injury.
Failure to obey this safety warning MAY result in personal
injury to yourself or others or property damage. Always
follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock and personal injury.
DAMAGE PREVENTION AND INFORMATION MESSAGES
These inform user of important information and /or instructions that could lead to
equipment or other property damage if not followed. Each message is preceded
by the word “NOTE:” as in the example below:
NOTE: Equipment and/or property damage may result if these instructions are
not followed.
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WARNING: The operation of any tool with a cutting
blade can result in foreign objects being thrown into your
eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Before
beginning power tool operation, ALWAYS wear safety
goggles or safety glasses with side shield and a full-face
shield when needed. We recommend a Wide Vision Safety
Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses
with side shield, available at Sears Stores or other
Craftsman Outlets.
WARNING: BE SURE to read and understand all safety instructions in
this manual, including all safety alert symbols such as “DANGER”, “WARNING”
and “CAUTION”, BEFORE using this planer. Failure to follow all instructions
listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.
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