Craftsman 172.11624 Owner's Manual page 7

ADDITIONAL RULES FORSAFE OPERATION CONT.
8.ALWAYS m akesurethatyourextension cordIsIngoodcondition.
Whenusing
an extension cord be sure to use one that is heavy
enough to carry the current that your tool will draw. A wire gauge
(AWG) of at least 14 is recommendedfor an extension cord 25 feet or less
in length.When working outdoorsALWAYS use an extension cord that is
suitable for outdooruse. The cord'sjacket will be marked WA_Smaller
gauge wires, have greater capacity (16 gauge wire has more capacity
than 18 gauge wire). An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage.
resultingin loss of power and overheating.
9. ALWAYS inspect and remove all nails from lumber before sanding.
Followingthis rule will reduce the risk of serious personal injury.
10.DO NOT use the tool while tired or under the influence of drugs,
alcohol or any medication. Followingthis rule will reduce the risk of
electric shock, fire or serious personal injury.
11.SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to them frequently and use them
to instruct others who may use this tool. If someone borrows this tool,
make sure they have these instructions also.
/_WARNING:
Some dust particles created by power sanding,
sawing, grinding, drilling and other construction jobs contain
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.
• Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending upon how often you do
this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals:
• Work in a well-ventilated area.
• Work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that
are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.
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