Craftsman 315.115080 Operator's Manual page 5

[] Knowyour
power tool Read operator's manuaJ
carefully. Learn its applications and Hmitations,
as well as the specific potential hazards retated
to this tool Following this rub wHU reduce the risk
of eUectric shock, fire, or serious injury.
[] AJways wear safety gJasses. Everyday eye°
glasses have onJy impact-resistant tenses; they
are NOT safety gJasses. Following this rule will
reduce the risk of serious personal injury.
[] Protect your tungs. Wear a face or dust mask if
the operation is dusty. Following this rule will
reduce the risk of serious personal injury.
[] Protect your hearing. Wear hearing protection
during extended periods of operation. Following
this rule will reduce the risk of serious personal
injury.
[] mnspect tool cords periodically and, if damaged,
have repaired at your nearest authorized sero
vice center. Constantly stay aware of cord
location. Following this rule will reduce the risk of
electric shock or fire.
[] Check damaged parts. Before further use of the
too!, a guard or other part that is damaged
shouJd be carefully checked to determine that it
wilt operate property 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 should be property repaired or reo
placed by an authorized service center. Follow-
ing this rule will reduce the risk of shock, fire, or
serious injury.
[] Do not abuse cord. Never carry the tooJ by the
cord or yank it to disconnect it from the recepo
tacJe. Keep cord away from heat, oiJ, and sharp
edges. Following this rule will reduce the risk of
electric shock or fire.
[] Make sure your extension cord is in good
condition. When using an extension cord, be
sure to use one heavy enough to carry the
current your product will draw. A wire gage size
(A.W.G.) of at Jeast 1{} is recommended for an
extension cord 100 feet or Jess in Jength. A cord
exceeding 100 feet is not recommended. If in
doubt, use the next heavier gage. The smaller
the gage number, the heavier the cord. An
undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage
resulting in loss of power and overheating.
[] inspect for and remove aH naris from tumber
before grinding. Following this rule will reduce the
risk of serious personal injury.
[] Drugs, alcohol, medication. Do not operate tool
while under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or
any medication. Following this rule will reduce the
risk of electric shock, fire, or serious personal injury.
[] Keep hands away from grinding area. Following
this rule will reduce the risk of serious personal
injury.
[] Save these instructions. Refer to them freo
quently and use them to instruct others who
may use this tool. If you loan someone this toot,
toan them these instructions also.
WARNING: Some dust created by power
sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other
construction activities contains chemicals known
to cause cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Some examples of these
chemicals are:
" lead from lead-based paints
" crystalline silica from bricks and cement and
other masonry products, and
" arsenic and chromium from chemically-
treated lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies,
depending on how often you do this type of work.
To reduce your exposure to these chemicals:
work in a well ventilated area, and work with
approved safety equipment, such as those dust
masks that are specially designed to filter out
microscopic particles.