Electrical Safety; Personal Safety - Craftsman 315.27984 Operator's Manual

WARNING: Read
and understand all Instruc-
tions. Failureto follow a]] instructions listed below,
may result in eisctric shock, tim and/or serious
personalinjury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WORK AREA
• Keep your work area clean and well lit, Cluttered
benches and dark areas invite _cc;dents.
• Do not operate power tools in explosive stmo-
spheres, such as in the presence of flammable liq-
uids, gases, or dust. Power tools create sparks which
may ignite the dust or fumes,
• Keep bystanders, children, andvbltore eweywblls
operating a power tool. Distractionscan cause you to
lose control.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
• Double Insulated tools are equipped with a polar-
ized plug (one blade is wider than the other). This
plug wi(I fit in a polarized out(st only one way. If the
plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug.
If it still does not fit, contact • qualified eleoVldan
to install e polarized out(eL Do nat change the plug
in any way. Double insulation[] eliminatesthe need
for the three-wire grounded power cord and grounded
power supply system.
• Avoid body contact wlth grounded surfaces such
as pipes, radiators, range_, and rstrlperatore. There
Is an Increasedrisk of electricshock Ifyour body Is
grounded.
• Don't expose power tools to rein or wet conditions`
Water enteringa power tool will Increase the risk of
erectricshock.
• Do nat abuse the cord. Never use the cord to carry
the tools or pull the plug from an outlet. Keep cord
away from heat, oil, sharp edges, or moving parts.
Replace damaged cords immediately. Damaged
cords increasethe risk of electricshock.
• When operating s power tool outside, use an outdoor
exterBIon cord marked '=W-A" or =If_. These cords
are ratedfor outdooruseand reducethe riskof electric
shock.
PERSONAL SAFETY
• Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use com-
men sense when operating s power tool. Do not
use tool white tired or under the influence of drugs,
alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattentionwhite
operatingpower tools m.ayresultin serious personal
injury.
• Dress properly. Do notweer loose clothing or
jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep your heir, clothing,
end gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes,
jewelry, or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
• Avoid accidental etarUng. Be sure switch le off
before plugging In. Carrying toolswith yourfinger on
the switchor pluggingin toolsthat havethe switchon
invitesaccidents.
• Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before tuming
the tool on. A wrench or a key that is left attached to a
rotating part of the toolmay resultin persocaJiniury.
• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing end balance
at all times. Proper footing and balance en_b[as better
con_olofthetooS in unexpected situations.
• Use sefetyequipment. Nwsyewear eye protection.
Dust mask, nonskidsafety shoes, hard hat, or hearing
protection must be used for appropriate conditions.
• Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long
hair. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be drawn
intoair vents.
• Do not use on a ladder or un_d_able support. Stable
footing on a solid surface enab)esbetter con_ol ofthe
tool in unexpectedsituations.
TOOL USE AND CARE
• Use clamps or other practical way to secure and
support the workplece to a stable platform. Holding
the work by hand or against your body is unstableand
may lead to loss of centroL
• Do not force too/. Use the correct tool for your ap-
plication. The correct too( will do the job better and
setar at the rate tor which it is designed.
• Do not cee tool if =witch does not turn it on or off.
Any tool that cannot be controlledwith the switch is
dangerous and must be repaired.
• Disconnect the plug from power source before
making any adjustments, changing accessories,
or storing the tool. Such preventivesafety measures
reduce the risk of startingthe tool accidentally.
• Store idle tools out of the reach of children and
other untrained persona. Tootsare dangerous in the
hands of untrained users.
• Mdntsln tools wtth cars. Keep cuffing tools sharp
and clean. Properlymaintainedtoolswith sharp cut-
ting edges are less likelyto bind and are easier to
control
• Check for misaitgnment or binding of moving parts,
brsekags of parts, and any othe_ condition that
may effect 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. Accessoriesthat may
be su[tab(efor one too{, may become hazardouswhen
used on another tool.
• Keep the tool end its handle dry, clean end free
from oil end grease. ANvsys use a clean cloth when
cleaning. Never use brake fluids, gasoline, petToioum-
based products, or any strong solventsto clean your
tool. Following this ruJewJflreduce the risk of loss of
control and deteriorationof the enctos6ve plastic.