Craftsman 315.271410 Owner's Manual page 3

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued)
14. DON'T ABUSE CORD. Never carry tool by cord
or yank it to disconnect from receptacle. Keep
cord from heat, oil and sharp edges.
15. SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold
work. Beth hands are needed to operate the tool.
16. DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times. Do not use on a ladder or
unstable support.
17, MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp
at all times, and clean for best and safest
performance. Follow instructions for lubricating
and changing accessories.
18, DISCONNECT TOOLS, When not in use. before
servicing, or when changing attachments, blades,
bits, cutters, etc., all tools should be disconnected
from power supply.
19, REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND
WRENCHES. Form habit of checking to see that
keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from
tool before turning it on.
20 AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Don't carry
plugged-in tools with finger on switch. Be sure
switch is off when plugging in.
21. MAKE SURE YOUR EXTENSION CORD IS IN
GOOD CONDITION. When using an extension
cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the
current your product wilrdraw. An undersized cord
will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of
power and overheating. A wire gage size (A.W.G.)
of at least 16 is recommended for an extension
cord 100 feet or less in length. A cord exceeding
1O0 feet is not recommended. If in doubt, use the
next heavier gage. The smaner the gage number,
the heavier the cord.
22. OUTDOOR USE EXTENSION CORDS. When
tool is used Outdoors, use only extension cords
suitable for use outdoors. Outdoor approved cords
are marked with the suffix W-A, for example -
SJTW-A or SJOW-A,
23, KEEP BITS CLEAN AND SHARP. Sharp bits
minimize stalling and kickback.
24. KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM DRILLING AREA.
Keep hands away from bits. Do not reach
underneath work while bit is rotating. Do not
attempt to remove material while bit is rotating.
25. NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE.
Normal sparking of the motor could ignite fumes.
26, INSPECT TOOL CORDS PERIODICALLY and if
damaged, have repaired at your nearest Sears
Repair Center. Stay constantly aware of cord
location
27. INSPEC'r EX'rENSION CORDS PERIOD4CALLY
and replace if damaged.
28, KEEP HANDLES DRY, CLEAN, AND FREE
PROM OIL AND GREASE. Always use a clean
cloth when cleaning. Never use brake fluids,
gasoline, p_roleum-besed products or any st reng
solvents to clean your tool.
29. STAY ALER3". Watch what you are doing and use
common sense. Do not operate tool when you are
tired. Do not rush.
30. 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 proberly and perform its intended
function. Check for alignment of moving parts,
binding of moving parts, breakage of parts,
mounting, and any other conditions that may
affect its operation. A guard or other part that is
damaged should be proparly repaired or replaced
by an authorized service center unless indicated
elsewhere in this instruction manual,
31. DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT
TURN IT ON AND OFF. Have defective switches
replaced by an authorized service center.
32. DRILLING INTO ELECTRICAL WIRING IN
WALLS CAN CAUSE DRILL BIT AND CHUCK
TO BECOME ELECTRICALLY LIVE, Do not
touch the chuck or metal housing when dnlling
into a wall; grasp only the insulated handle(s)
provided on the tool.
33, inspect for and remove all nails from lumber
before dhlling.
34. DRUGS, ALCOHOL, MEDICATION. Do not
operate tool while under the influence of drugs,
alcohol, or any medication.
35. When servicing use only identical Craftsman
replacement part==.
36, POLARIZIED PLUGS, To reduce the dsk of electric
shock, this tool has a polarized plug (one blade is
wider than the offier). This plug will fit in a peladzed
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 electrician to install the proper
outlet. Do not change the plug in any way.
37. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Review them
frequently 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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