Safety Instructions; Work Area Safety; Personal Safety - Craftsman 320.17255 Operator's Manual

Scrolling sabre saw
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/ WARNING"
BE SURE
to read
and
understand
all instructions
in this
manual
before
using
this
sabre
saw.
Failure
to follow
all instructions
may
result
in hazardous
radiation
exposure,
electric
shock,
fire
and/or
serious
personal
injury.
WORK
AREA
SAFETY
1. Keep
your
work
area
clean
and
well
lit. Cluttered
workbenches
and
dark
areas
invite
accidents.
2. DO
NOT
operate
power
tools
in explosive
atmospheres,
such
as in the
presence
of flammable
liquids,
gases,
or dust.
Power
tools
create
sparks
which
may
ignite
the dust
or fumes.
3. Keep
bystanders,
children
and
visitors
away
while
operating
a power
tool.
Distractions
can
cause
you
to lose
control.
4. Make
your
workshop
childproof
with
padlocks
and
master
switches.
Lock
tools
away
when
not
in use.
5. MAKE
SURE
the work
area
has
ample
lighting
so you
can
see
the work
and that
there
are
no obstructions
that
will
interfere
with
safe
operation
BEFORE
using
your
saw.
PERSONAL
SAFETY
1. KNOW
your
power
tool.
Read
the
operator's
manual
carefully.
Learn
the
saw's
applications
and
limitations,
as well
as the
specific
potential
hazards
related
to this
tool.
2. STAY
ALERT,
watch
what
you
are doing
and
use
common
sense
when
operating
a power
tool.
3. DO
NOT
use tool
while
tired
or under
the
influence
of drugs,
alcohol
or medication.
A moment
of inattention
while
operating
power
tools
may
result
in serious
personal
injury.
4. DRESS
properly.
DO
NOT
wear
loose
clothing
or jewelry.
Pull
back
long
hair.
Keep
your
hair,
clothing,
and
gloves
away
from
moving
parts.
Loose
clothing,
or long
hair
can
be caught
in moving
parts.
Air vents
often
cover
moving
parts
and
should
also
be avoided.
5. AVOID
accidental
starting.
Be sure
switch
is in "OFF"
position
before
plugging
in.
DO
NOT
carry
tools
with
your
finger
on the switch.
Carrying
tools
with
your
finger
on the
switch
or plugging
in tools
that
have
the
switch
in the
"ON"
position
invites
accidents.
6. REMOVE
adjusting
keys
or blade
wrenches
before
turning
the
tool
"ON".
A wrench
that
is left attached
to a rotating
part
of the tool
may
result
in personal
injury.
7. Do not
overreach.
Keep
proper
footing
and
balance
at all times.
Proper
footing
and
balance
enables
better
control
of the tool
in unexpected
situations.
8. ALWAYS
SECURE
YOUR
WORK.
Use
clamps
or a vise
to hold
work
when
practical.
It is safer
than
using
your
hand
and
frees
both
hands
to operate
tool.
9. USE
SAFETY
EQUIPMENT.
Always
wear
eye
protection.
Dust
mask,
non-skid
safety
shoes,
hard
hat,
or hearing
protection
must
be used
for appropriate
conditions.
1 0. DO
NOT
USE
ON A LADDER
or unstable
support.
Stable
footing
on a solid
surface
enables
better
control
of the
tool
in unexpected
situations.
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