General Safety Rules - Craftsman 315.216090 Operator's Manual

WARNING:
Read and understand all instruc-
tions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below
may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious
personal injury.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
n KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read the operator's
manual carefully. Learn the applications and limitations
as well as the specific potential hazards related to this
tool.
n GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK BY PRE-
VENTING BODY CONTACT WITH GROUNDED
SURFACES. For example: pipes, radiators, ranges,
refrigerator enclosures.
n KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in good working order.
n REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form
the habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting
wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on.
n KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and
benches invite accidents. DO NOT leave tools or
pieces of wood on the tool while it is in operation.
n DO NOT USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS.
Do not use power tools in damp or wet locations or
expose to rain. Keep the work area well lit.
n 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 while operating.
n MAKE WORKSHOP CHILDPROOF with padlocks,
master switches, or by removing starter keys.
n DON'T FORCE THE TOOL. It will do the job better and
safer at the feed rate for which it was designed.
n USE THE RIGHT TOOL. Do not force the tool or at-
tachment to do a job for which it was not designed.
n USE THE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure
the extension cord is in good condition. Use only a
cord heavy enough to carry the current the product will
draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line volt-
age resulting in loss of power and overheating. A wire
gauge 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 gauge. The smaller the gauge
number, the heavier the cord.
n DRESS PROPERLY. Do not wear loose clothing, neck-
ties, or jewelry that can get caught and draw you into
moving parts. Rubber gloves and nonskid footwear
are recommended when working outdoors. Also wear
protective hair covering to contain long hair.
n ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE
SHIELDS. Everyday eyeglasses have only impact-
resistant lenses, they are NOT safety glasses.

GENERAL SAFETY RULES

n SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work
when practical, it is safer than using your hand and
frees both hands to operate the tool.
n DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times.
n MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp
and clean for better and safer performance. Follow
instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
n DISCONNECT TOOLS. When not in use, before
servicing, or when changing attachments, blades, bits,
cutters, etc., all tools should be disconnected from
power source.
n AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Be sure switch is off
when plugging in any tool.
n USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consult the
operator's manual for recommended accessories. The
use of improper accessories may result in injury.
n NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could occur
if the tool is tipped.
n 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 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.
n USE THE RIGHT DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work
into a blade, cutter, or sanding spindle against the
direction or rotation of the blade, cutter, or sanding
spindle only.
n NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED.
TURN THE POWER OFF. Don't leave tool until it
comes to a complete stop.
n PROTECT YOUR LUNGS. Wear a face or dust mask if
the cutting operation is dusty.
n PROTECT YOUR HEARING. Wear hearing protection
during extended periods of operation.
n DO NOT ABUSE CORD. Never carry tool by the cord
or yank it to disconnect from receptacle. Keep cord
from heat, oil, and sharp edges.
n USE OUTDOOR EXTENSION CORDS. When tool
is used outdoors, use only extension cords with
approved ground connection that are intended for use
outdoors and so marked.
n KEEP BLADES CLEAN, SHARP, AND WITH
SUFFICIENT SET. Sharp blades minimize stalling
and kickback.
n BLADE COASTS AFTER BEING TURNED OFF.
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