Craftsman 315.279570 Owner's Manual page 4

Service
Tool service must be performed only by quali-
fied repair personnel. Service or maintenance
performed by unqualified personnel could result in
a risk of injury.
Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where the cutting tool may
contact hidden wiring or its cord. Contact with a "live" wire will make exposed metal parts of the tool "live"
and shock the operator.
Additional Rules for Safe Operation
Know your power tool. Read owner's manual
carefully. Learn its applications and limita-
tions, as well as the specific potential hazards
related to this tool. Following this rule will reduce
the risk of electric shock, fire, or serious injury.
Always wear safety glasses. Everyday eye-
glasses have only impact-resistant lenses;
they are NOT safety glasses. Following this rule
will reduce the risk of serious personal injury.
Protect your lungs. Wear a face or dust mask
if the operation is dusty. Following this rule will
reduce the risk of serious personal injury.
Protect your hearing. Wear hearing protection
during extended periods of operation. Follow-
ing this rule will reduce the risk of serious per-
sonal injury.
Inspect tool cords periodically and, if dam-
aged, have repaired at your nearest Autho-
rized Service Center. Constantly stay aware
of cord location. Following this rule will reduce
the risk of electric shock or fire.
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 properly 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 properly repaired or
replaced by an authorized service center.
Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric
shock, fire, or serious injury.
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 will draw. A wire gage
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
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When servicing a tool, use only identical
replacement parts. Follow instructions in the
Maintenance section of this manual. Use of
unauthorized parts or failure to follow Maintenance
Instructions may create a risk of electric shock or
injury.
size (A.W.G.) of at least 16 is recommended
for an extension cord 100 feet or less in
length. A cord exceeding 100 feet is not
recommended. If in doubt, use the next
heavier gage. The smaller the gage number,
the heavier the cord. An undersized cord will
cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of
power and overheating.
Inspect for and remove all nails from lumber
before sanding. Following this rule will reduce
the risk of serious personal injury.
Drugs, alcohol, medication. Do not operate
tool while under the influence of drugs, alco-
hol, or any medication. Following this rule will
reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or serious
personal injury.
Save these instructions. Refer to them fre-
quently and use them to instruct others who
may use this tool. If you loan someone this
tool, loan them these instructions also.
WARNING:
Some dust created by power
sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other
construction activities contains chemicals
known to cause cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Some examples of these
chemicals are:
• lead from lead-based paints,
• crystalline silica from bricks and cement and
other masonry products, and
• arsenic and chromium from chemically-
treated lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depend-
ing on how often you do this type of work. To
reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work
in a well ventilated area, and work with ap-
proved safety equipment, such as those dust
masks that are specially designed to filter out
microscopic particles.