Craftsman 315.115080 Operator's Manual page 4

SERVICE
[] TooJ servicemustbe
performed only by qualio
fled repair personnel. Service or maintenance
performed by unqualified personnel could result in
a risk of injury.
[] When servicing a tooJ, use only identicaJ reo
pJacement parts. Follow instructions in the
Maintenance section of this manual Use of
unauthorized parts or failure to follow Maintenance
hstrucfions may create a risk of eUectric shock or
injury.
[] AJways use proper guard with grinding wheet. A
guard protects operator from broken wheel frag-
ments.
[] Accessories must be rated for at Jeast the
speed recommended on the tool warning JabeL
Wheels and other accessories running over rated
speed carl fly apart and cause injury.
[] HoJd tool by insuJated gripping surfaces when
performing an operation where the cutting toot
may contact hidden wiring or its own cord.
Contact with a "live" wire wiii make exposed metal
parts of the tool "live" and shock the operator.
[] Grinding wheet and guard must be securely
attached as described in this operating manual
before connecting the grinder to a power source.
[] Grinding wheets must be stored in a dry pJace.
[] Before attaching the grinding wheel, inspect it
for visible defects. If cracked, chipped, or warped,
do not install it.
[] Do not overtighten the clamp nut on the grinding
wheek Excessive tightening carl cause the wheel
to crack during operation.
[] l_ake sure that the guard is in good condition
and securely installed before operating grinder.
[] Do not cJamp the grinder in a vise or use as a
fixed grinder.
[] Never turn on the grinder with the grinding wheel
or any rotating parts touching the workpiece.
[] Use only grinding wheets in compliance with
ANSI standard B7.1 and rated greater than 11,000
RPM.
[] Do not use the grinder if the disc flange or
clamp nut is missing or if the spindle is bent.
[] AJways hotd the grinder securely with two
hands while working and at all times when it is
[] Never cover the air vents in the motor housing
with your hands while operating the grinder.
[] Notd the tooJ away from your body while it is
running. Keep your hands away from the abrasive
attachments.
[] Dust and waste materials should not be
allowed to build up in the workshop. Hot metal
sparks could start a fire.
[] Do not enJarge or alter the center hote of the
grinding wheel as this could result in breaking it.
[] Use onty the normaJ grinder surface. Never use
the side or upper surfaces for cutting.
[] Keep the toot and its handte dry, cJean, and
free from oit and grease. Always use a clean
cloth when cleaning. Never use brake fluids,
gasoline, petrobum-based products, or any strong
solvents to clean your tool.