Tool Use And Care; Safe Service - Craftsman 315.172320 Owner's Manual

Tool
Use and Care
• Use clamps or another practical way to secure
and support the workplece to a stable plat-
form. Holdingthe work by hand or againstyour
body is unstableand may lead to loss of control.
• Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for your
application. The correcttoolwill do the job better
and safer at the rate for which it is designed.
• Do not use tool If switch does not turn R on or
off. Any tool that cannot be controlledwith the
switchis dangerous and mustbe repaired.
• Disconnect the plug from the power source
before making any adjustments, changing
accessories, or atodng the tool. Such preven-
tive safety measures reducethe risk of startingthe
tool accidentally.
• Store Idle tools out of the reach of children and
other untrained persona. Tools are dangerousin
the hands of untrained users.
• Maintain tools with care. Keep cuttingtools
sharp and cieen. Propedy maintainedtoolswith
sharp cuttingedges are less likelyto bind and are
easier to control.
• Check for mlcellgnment or binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts, end any other condi-
tion that may affect the tool's operation. If
damaged, have the toolserviced before using.
Many accidentsare caused by poorlymaintained
tools.
• Use only accessories that are recommended
by the manufacturer for your model. Accesso-
ries that may be suitablefor one tool may become
hazardous when used on anothertool.
Service
• Tool service must be performed only by quail-
fled repair personnel. Service or maintenance
performedby unqualifiedpersonnel could resultin
a risk of injury,
• When servicing a tool, use only identical
replacement parts. Follow Inatructlons in the
Malntenanca section of this manual. Use of
unauthorizedparts or failure to follow Maintenance
Instructionsmay create a risk of electdc shock or
injury.