Electrical Safety - Craftsman 10872 - Mini Circular Saw Operator's Manual

TOOL USE AND CARE SAFETY
/_WARNING: BE SURE to read and understand all instructions before
operating this saw. Failureto follow all instructions listed below may result in
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electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.
1_ALWAYSuse clamps or other practical ways to secure and support the
workplece to a stable platform. Holdtng the workby handor againstyourbodyis
unstableand may lead to loss ofcontrol
2oDO NOT force the tool. Use the correct tool and blade for your application.
The correcttool and blade willdo the job better and saferat the rate for whichIt is
deslgnedo
3. DO NOT use the tool If switch does not turn It "On" or "Off", Any tool that cannot
be controlled with the switch ts dangerous and must be repaired°
4, DISCONNECTthe plug from the power source before making any adjustments,
changing accessories or storing the tool, Such preventivesafety measures reduce
the risk ofstartingthe toolaccidentally.
5. NEVER leave the tool running, ALWAYSturn tt off, DO NOT leave the tool untilIt
comesto a completestop.
6. STORE Idle tools out of the reach of children and other untrained persons.
Toolsare dangerous in the handsof untrained users°
7. MAINTAIN toolswith care. Keep cutting tools sharp end clean, Properlymaintained
toolswith sharp cuttingedgesare less likelyto bind and are easierto control
8. CHECK for mlsailgnment or binding of moving pads, breakage of pads, and any
othercondition that may affect the tool's operation.If damaged, have thetoolserviced
beforeusing.Many accidentsare causedby poorlymaintained tools.
g°USE ONLY accessories that are recommended for this tool, Accessories thatmay
be suitable for one tool maybecome hazardous when usedon another tool.
10. KEEP blade guards In place and in good working order,
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
_WARNING:
Do not permit fingers to touch the terminals of plug when
Installingor removing the plug from the outlet,
1.Double Insulated tools are equipped with a
polarizedplug (one blade Is wider than the other),
Thls 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 Installa polarized outlet. Do not change the plug in
anyway.
2. Doubleinsulation []eliminates the need for the
three-wire grounded power cord end grounded power
supply system.Applicable only to Class Ii
(double-insulated)tools. This saw Is a double
Insulated tool,
Cover of
Grounded
Outlet Box _ (_