Craftsman 172.395560 Owner's Manual page 5

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS cont.
SERVICE SAFETY
1. If any part of this tool is missing or should break, bend, or fail in any way;
or should any electrical component fail to perform properly: SHUT OFF the
power switch and remove the tool's plug from the power source and have the
missing, damaged or failed parts replaced BEFORE resuming operation.
2. Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only
identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool
is maintained.
3. If the replacement of the supply cord is necessary, this has to be done by the
manufacturer or his agent in order to avoid a safety hazard.
SAFETY RULES FOR POLISHERS
WARNING:
USE OF ACCESSORIES THAT ARE NOT RECOMMENDED
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FOR USE WITH THIS TOOL MAY CREATE A HAZARDOUS CONDITION.
1. Read, understand and follow all safety rules and user instructions in this manual
and all directions and warnings on polishes and waxes BEFORE using this
polisher.
2. Vehicle should be clean and dry before using your buffer polisher. Remove all road
tar, excess grease spots and bug stains.
3. ALWAYS make sure the vehicle's surface is cool before washing and using the
polisher.
4. When changing accessories, BE SURE that the switch is in the OFF position and
the cord is unplugged.
5. DO NOT apply wax directly on car.
6. To avoid splashing wax, ALWAYS start and stop the polisher on or against
the surface to be polished.
7. After plugging in extension cord, loop extension cord/plug over tool's cord/plug.
Tie tool cord around extension cord into a loose knot, to secure it in place
(see Fig. A on page 12 for example). Connect tool plug into extension cord end.
8. Place extension cord over your shoulder to keep it safely out of your way.
9. DO NOT apply excessive pressure against the work surface with this tool.
Applying excessive pressure could burn or damage the paint surface.
10. To prolong the life of the pad on the polisher, ALWAYS store the polisher with
the pad face up.
11. DO NOT USE ABRASIVE COMPOUNDS WITH THIS TOOL.
12. DO NOT immerse any part of the polisher in liquid.
! WARNING:
Use of this tool can generate and/or disburse dust, which
may cause serious and permanent respiratory or other injury. Always use
NIOSH/OSHA approved respiratory protection appropriate for the dust
exposure. Direct particles away from face and body.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS cont.
ADDITIONAL RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
WARNING:
! BE SURE to read and understand all instructions.
Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock,
fire and / or serious personal injury.
1. Inspect the pad before use. Do not use chipped, cracked or otherwise
defective products.
2. Ensure that the foam pad is fitted in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
3. Ensure that the foam pad is correctly mounted to the velcro pads before use and run
the tool at no-load speed for 30 seconds in a safe position.
Stop immediately if there is considerable vibration or if other defects are detected.
If this condition occurs, check the machine to determine the cause.
4. For protection, personal protective equipment such as gloves and apron should be worn.
5. The pad wheel continues to rotate after the tool is switched off. Only remove the foam
pad when the pad has stopped moving.
6. Do not use the polisher as a fixed tool.
7. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to them frequently and use them to
instruct others who may use this tool. If someone borrows this tool, make
sure they have these instructions also.
SAFETY SYMBOLS FOR YOUR TOOL
The label on your tool may include the following symbols.
V.......................................................................Volts
A...................................................................... Amps
Hz.................................................................... Hertz
W..................................................................... Watts
min..................................................................Minutes
....................................................................Alternating current
..................................................................Direct current
n
....................................................................No-load speed
o
....................................................................Class II construction, Double Insulated
RPM............................................................Revolutions per minute
SPM...........................................................Strokes per minute
OPM.......................................................... Orbits per minute
....................................................................Indicates danger, warning or caution.
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...................................................................Wear eye protection
...................................................................Wear dust mask
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It means attention! Your safety is involved.