Work Area; Battery Pack; Personal Safety - Craftsman 973.114250 Operator's Manual

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WARNING: Read and understand ell
instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed
below, may result in electric shock, firs and/or
serious personal iniury,
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WORK AREA
Illl Keep your work area cleon and well lit. Cluttered
benches and dark areas inviteaccidents.
[] Do n_t operate power tools in explosive atmo-
spheress such as in the presence of flammable
liquids, gases, or dust. Power tools may create
sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
II Keep bystanders, children, end visitors away
while operating a power tool. Distractions can
cause you to [ose con1:roL
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
IE Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord to
carry the charger. Keep cord away from heat, o11,
sharp edges, or moving parts. Replace damaged
cords Immediately. Damaged cords may create a
fire
[] A battery operated tool with integral batteries or
a separate battery pack must be recharged only
with the specified charger for the battery. A
charger that may be suitable for one type of battery
may create a risk of tire when used w_thanother
battery. Use battery only with charger listed.
BATTERYPACK
131ld44 (ItemNo_9-1100_)
CHARGER
982031-001(itemNo. _.! 1005)
It Use battery operated tool only with specifically
designated battery pack, Use of any other
batteries may create a risk of fire. Use only with
battery pack listed.
PERSONAL SAFETY
i! Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use
common sense when operating a power tool. Do
not use tool while tired or under the influence of
drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of
insttentionwhile operating power tools may result in
serious personal Injury.
[] Dress properly. Do not wear loose €lothing or
Jewelry, Contain long hair. Keep your hair,
clothing, and gloves away from moving parts.
Looseclothes, jewelry, or long hair can be caught in
moving parts.
ill Avoid accidentol starting. Be sure switch is off
before plugging In. Carrying toolswith your finger
on the switch cr piugging in tools that have the
switch on, invites accidents.
[] Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before
turning the tool on. A wrench or a key that isleft
attached to a rotatingpart of the tool may result in
personalInjury
III Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times. Proper footingand balance
enables better control of the tool in unexpected
situations, Do not use on a ladder or unstable
support.
III Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protec-
tion. Dust mask, non-skidsafety shoes, hard hat, or
headng prote_on must be used for appropriate
condffions.
TOOL USE AND CARE
[] Use clamps or other practical way to secure and
support the workplece to a stable platform. Hold-
ing the work by hand or against your body ls unstable
and may lead to loss of control
[] Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for your ap-
plication. The correct tool will do the job better and
safer at the rate for which it is designed.
[] Do not use tool If switch does not turn It on or off.
A tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dan-
gerous and must be repaired,
B Disconnect battery pack from toot or place the
switch in the locked or off position before making
any adjustments, changing accessories, or stor-
Ing the tool. Such preventive safety measures reduce
risk of starting the tool accidentally
I Store idle tools out of reach of children and other
untrained persons. Tools are dangerous in the hands
of untrained users.
[] When battery pack Is not In use, keep it away from
other metal objects like: paper clips, coins, keys,
nails, screws, or other small metal objects that can
make a connection from one terminal to another.
Shorting the battery terminaJs together may cause
sparks, burns, or a fire.
iii Maintain tools with core, Keep cutting tools sharp
and clean, Properly maintained too_s with sharp cut-
ting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to con-
trol.
iI Check for misalignment or bindtng of moving parts,
breakage of parts, and any other condition that may
affect the tool's operation. If damaged, have the
tool serviced before using, Many accidents are
caused by poorly maintained tools.
[] Use only accessories that are recommended by
the manufacturer for your model. Accessories that
may be suitable for one tool, may create a risk of In.
jury when used on another tool