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Craftsman 315.212900 Operator's Manual page 4

356 mm (14 in.) abrasive cut-off machine

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or less in length, tf in doubt, use the next heavier
gage. The smatler the gage number, the heavier
the cord,
INSPECT EXTENSION
CORDS PERIODICALLY
and replace if damaged.
CRESS
PROPERLY-
DO not wear loose clothing,
neckties, dngs, bracelets,
or other jewelry. They
can get caught and draw you into moving parts.
Rubber gloves and nonslip footwear are
recommended
when working outdoors. Also wear
protective
hair covering to contain long hair.
ALWAYS
WEAR SAFETY
GLASSES
WITH SIDE
SHIELDS.
Everyday eyeglasses have only impact-
resistant lenses; they are NOT safety glasses.
PROTECT
YOUR LUNGS.
Wear a face or dust
mask if the cutting operation is dusty.
PROTECT
YOUR HEARING.
Wear hearing
protection during extended periods of operation,
SECURE
WORK.
Use clamps or a vise to hold
work when practical. It's eefer than using your hand
and it frees both hands to operate tool.
DO NOT ABUSE
CORD.
Never yank cord to
disconnect it from receptacle, Keep cord _'om heat,
oil, and sharp edges.
DO NOT OVERREACH.
Keep proper tooting and
balance at all times.
MAINTAIN
TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp
and clean for better and safer performance, Follow
instructions
for lubricating
and changing
accessories-
DISCONNECT
ALL TOOLS.
When net in use,
before servicing,
or when changing attachments,
wheels, bits, cutters, etc., all tools should be
disconnected.
AVOID ACCIDENTAL
STARTING.
Be sure switch
is off when plugging in.
USE RECOMMENDED
ACCESSORIES.
The use
of improper accessories may cause risk of injury.
Consult operator's manual for recommended
accessories.
NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could
occur it the tool is tipped or if the wheel is
unintentionally contacted.
CHECK DAMAGED
PARTS. Before further use of
the tool, a guard or other par 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 must be
properly repaired or replaced by an authorized
service center to avoid risk of personal injury.
NEVER
LEAVE TOOL RUNNING
UNATTENDED.
TURN THE POWER OFF. Do not leave tool until it
comes to a complete
step,
USE ONLY CORRECT
WHEELS.
Do not use
wheels with incorrect size holes. Never use wheel
washers or wheel screws that are defective or
Incorrect, The maximum wheel capacity of your cut-
off machine is 14 in. (356 ram).
'= DO NOT REMOVE THE MACHINE'S
WHEEL
GUARDS.
Never operate the machine with any
guard or cover removed. Make sure all guards are
operating properly before each us_'.
m KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM CUTTING
AREA.
Keep hands away from wheel. Do not reach
underneath work or around or under the wheel
whi(e the wheel is rotating. Do not attempt to
remove cut material whiSe wheel is moving.
WHEEL COASTS
AFTER TURN OFF.
NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE
ATMOSPHERE.
Normal sparking of the motor or sparking from
cutting metal could ignite fumes.
INSPECTTOOL
CORDS PERIODICALLY
and if
damaged, have repaired at your nearest Sears
Authorized Service Center. Stay constantly aware
of cord location and keep it well away from the
rotating wheel.
USE OUTDOOR
EXTENSION
CORDS. When tool
is used outdoors, use only extension cords with
approved
ground connection that are intended for
use outdoors and so marked.
DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH
DOES NOT
TURN IT ON AND OFF. Have defective switches
rep(aced by an authorized serv[ce center.
KEEP TOOL DRY, CLEAN, AND FREE FROM
OIL AND GREASE.
Always use a clean cloth
when cleaning. Never use brake fluids, gasoline,
petroleum-based products, or any solvents to clean
tool.
m ALWAYS SUPPORT
LONG WORKPIECES.
To
minimize risk of tipping machine, always support
long workpieces.
BEFORE MAKING
A CUT, BE SURE ALL
ADJUSTMENTS
ARE SECURE.
m ALWAYS USE THE VISE CLAMP to secure the
workpiece.
NEVER TOUCH WHEEL or other moving parts
during use.
NEVER START THE CUT-OFF MACHINE
WHEN
THE WHEEL IS IN CONTACT
WITH THE
WORKPIECE.
m NEVER cut more than one workpieca at a time,
DO NOT STACK more than one work.piece on the
machine base at a time.
NEVER PERFORM
ANY OPERATION
"FREE-
HAND". Always secure the workpiece to be cut in
the vise.

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