Rules For Safe Operation - Craftsman 315.175010 Owner's Manual

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued)
23 KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM CUTTING AREA.
Keep hands away from blades. Do not reach
underneath work while blade is rotating, WARN-
ING: BLADES COAST AFTER TURN OFF.
24, NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE.
Normal sparking of the motor couid ignite flam-
mable liquids, gases, or fumes.
25. INSPECT TOOL CORDS PERIODICALLY and if
damaged, have repaired by an authodzed service
facility. Stay constantly aware of cord location
and keep it well away from the rotating blade.
26, INSPECT EXTENSION CORDS PERIODICALLY
and replace if damaged.
27. KEEP HANDLES DRY, CLEAN, AND FREE
FROM OIL AND GREASE. Always use a clean
cloth when cleaning. Never use brake fluids,
gasoline, petroleum-based products, or any strong
solvents to clean your tool.
28 STAY ALERT AND EXERCISE CONTROL.
Watch what you are doing and use common
sense. Do not operate tool when you are tired, Do
not rush,
29. 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 propedy and perform its intended
function. Check for alignment of moving parts,
binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mount-
ing, and any other conditions that may affect its
operation. A guard or other part that is damaged
should be propady repaired or replaced by an
authorized service center.
30. DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT
TURN IT ON AND OFF. Have defective switches
replaced by an authorized service center.
31, DO NOT OPERATE THIS TOOL WHILE UNDER
THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS, ALCOHOL, OR
ANY MEDICATION.
32. GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK. Kickback oc-
curs when the blade stalls rapidly and the plate
joiner is ddven in the direction opposite blade
rotation. Release switch immediately ifblade binds
or joiner stalls.
33. USE ONLY 4 INCH DIAMETER SPECIRED
BLADES. Do not use blades with incorrect size
holes. Never use b;ade washers or bolts that are
defective, incorrect, or not specified.
34. AVOID cUTnNG NAILS. Inspect for and remove
all nails from lumber before cutting,
35. NEVER touch the blade or other moving parts
dudng use,
36. NEVER start a tool when the blade is in contact
with the workpiece,
37, NEVER lay a tool down before the blade has
come to a compiota stop.
38. POLARIZED PLUGS. To reduce the dsk of elec-
tric shock, this equipment has a polarized plug
(one blade is wider than the other). This plug will
fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug
does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If
it still does not fit, contact a qualified eioctdcian to
install the proper outlet. Do not change the plug in
any way.
39. When servicing use only Identlcst Craftsman
replacement parts.
40. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to them
freqLlently and use them to instruct others who
may use this tool. If you loan someone this tool,
loan them these instructions also.
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