Work Area Safety; Electrical Safety - Craftsman 286.17589 Operator's Manual

/_, WARNING:
BE SURE to read and understandall instructions. Failure to
follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or
serious personal injury.
WORK AREA SAFETY
1. ALWAYS keep your work area clean and well lit. Clutteredbenches and dark
areas inviteaccidents.
2. DO NOT operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the
presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Power toolscreate sparks which
may ignite the dust or fumes.
3. ALWAYS keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while operating a
power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
1. Double Insulated tools are equipped with a polarized plug (one blade is
wider than the other.) This plug will fit In a polarized 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 a polarized outlet. Do not change
the plug In any way.
2. Double insulation Deliminates the need for the three-wire groundedpower cord
and grounded power supply system.Applicableonly to Class II (double insulated)
tools.
3. Before pluggingin the tool, BE SURE that the outlet voltage suppliedis within the
voltage marked on the tool's data plate, DO NOT use "AC only" rated toolswith a
DC power supply.
4. ALWAYS avoid body contact with grounded surfaces, such as pipes,
radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increasedrisk of electric shock
if your body is grounded.
5. If operating the power tool in damp locations Is unavoidable, ALWAYS use a
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter to supply power to your tool. ALWAYS wear
electrician's rubber gloves and footwear in damp conditions.
6. DO NOT expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power
tool will increasethe risk of electric shock.
7, DO NOT abuse the cord, NEVER use the cord to carry the tools or pull the
plug from the outlet. Keep cord away from heat, o11, s harp edges or moving
parts. Replace damaged cords immediately, Damaged cordsincrease the risk
of electricshock.
8. When operatinga power tool outside, ALWAYS use an outdoorextension cord
marked '_V-A"or '_N". These cords are rated for outdooruse and reduce the risk
of electric shock.
NOTE: The extensioncord must have adequate wire size AWG (American Wire
Gauge) for safe, efficientuse. Smaller gauge wires, have greater capacity (16 gauge
wire has more capacity than 18 gauge wire),