Additional Safety Information - Craftsman CMESTE920 Instruction Manual

that can ricochet, be thrown, or otherwise cause injury or
damage during operation.
• Do not leave appliance when plugged in. Unplug from
outlet when not in use and before servicing.
DO NOT use with damaged cord or plug. If appliance is
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not working as it should, has been dropped, damaged,
left outdoors, or dropped into water, return it to a
service center.
• DO NOT pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, or pull
cord around sharp edges or corners. Keep cord away from
heated surfaces.
DO NOT unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the
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plug, not the cord.
• Do not handle plug or appliance with wet hands.
• Turn off all controls before unplugging.
• This appliance is provided with double insulation. Use only
identical replacement parts. See instructions for Servicing
of Double-Insulated Appliances.
• To reduce the risk of electric shock, use only with an
extension cord intended for outdoor use, such as SJW
or SJTW.
• Make sure your extension cord is in good condition and
is the correct size for your appliance. The Minimum
Gauge for Cord Sets chart below shows the correct size
to use depending on cord length and nameplate ampere
rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gage. The smaller
the gage number, the heavier the cord. An undersized
extension cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in
loss of power and overheating
• Maintain Appliance With Care – Inspect extension cords
periodically and replace if damaged.
• To reduce the risk of disconnection of appliance cord from
the extension cord during operating:
a ) Make a knot as shown in below; OR
b ) Use one of the plug-receptacle retaining straps or
connectors described in this manual; OR
c ) Secure the extension cord to the appliance plug as
shown or described in the Operating Instructions.

WARNING:
injury due to a loose electrical connection between
the appliance's plug and extension cord, firmly and
fully attach the appliance plug to the extension cord.
Periodically check the connection while operating to
ensure it is fully attached. Do not use an extension
cord that provides a loose connection. A loose
connection may result in overheating, fire, and
increases the risk of a burning.
To reduce the risk of personal

WARNING:
switch trigger does not turn the appliance on or off.
Any appliance that can not be controlled with the
switch trigger is dangerous and must be repaired.

WARNING:
product contains chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals
are:
• compounds in fertilizers
• compounds in insecticides, herbicides
and pesticides
• arsenic and chromium from chemically
treated lumber
To reduce your exposure to these chemicals, wear approved
safety equipment such as dust masks that are specially
designed to filter out microscopic particles.

Additional Safety Information


WARNING:
Everyday eyeglasses are NOT safety glasses. Also
use face or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty.
ALWAYS WEAR CERTIFIED SAFETY EQUIPMENT:
• ANSI Z87.1 eye protection (CAN/CSA Z94.3),
• ANSI S12.6 (S3.19) hearing protection,
• NIOSH/OSHA/MSHA respiratory protection.

WARNING:
and/or disperse 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.

WARNING:
personal hearing protection that conforms
to ANSI S12.6 (S3.19) during use. Under some
conditions and duration of use, noise from this
product may contribute to hearing loss.
• Air vents often cover moving parts and should be
avoided. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be
caught in moving parts.
Safety Rules and Instructions:
Extension Cords

WARNING:
shock, use only with an extension cord intended for
outdoor use, such as an extension cord of cord type
SW-A, SOW-A, STW-A, STOW-A, SJW-A, SJOW-A,
SJTW-A. or SJTOW-A.
Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. When
using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough
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Do not use appliance if the
Some dust created by this
ALWAYS use safety glasses.
Use of this tool can generate
Always wear proper
To reduce the risk of electric
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