Rules For Safe Operation - Craftsman 315.111690 Owner's Manual

RULES FOR SAFE OPEF AT ON
WARNING:
Do not attempt to operate this tool until you have read
thoroughly and understand completely all instructions,
safety rules, etc contained in this manual Failure to
comply can result in accidents involving fire, e_ectric
shock, or serious personal injury. Save owner's manual
and review frequently for continuing safe operation, and
instructing others who may use this tool
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
1. KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read owner's
manual carefully Learn its applications and
limitations as well as the specific potential hazards
related to this toot
2 GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK by
preventing body contact with grounded surfaces.
For example: Pipes, radiators, ranges, refrigerator
enclosures.
3 KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN.Cluttered areas and
benches invite accidents
4. AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT.Don't use
power toot in damp or wet locations or expose to
rain Keep work area wet[ lit
5. KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. All
visitors shoutd wear safety glasses and be kept a
safe distance from work area Do not tat visitors
contact tool or extension cord
6. STORE IDLE TOOLS, When not in use tools
should be stored in a dry and high or locked-up
place - out of the _each of children
7. DON'T FORCE TOOL. tt will do the job better and
safer at the rate for which it was designed.
8. USE RIGHT TOOL. Don't force small tool or
attachmentto do the job of a heavy duty tool Don't
use tool for purpose not intended - for example - A
circular saw should never be used for cutting tree
limbs or logs.
9 WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear loose
clothing or jewelry that can get caught in tool's
moving parts and cause personal injury. Rubber
gloves and non-skid footwear are recommended
when working outdoors Wear protective hair
covering to contain long hair and keep it from being
drawn into nearby air vents
10 ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES. Everyday
eyeglasses have only impact-resistant lenses; th,"
are NOT safety glasses t
11 PROTECT YOUR LUNGS. Wear a face mask or
dust mask if operation is dusty
12 PROTECT YOUR HEARING. Wear hearing
protection during extended periods of operation
13 SECURE WORK. Use cramps or a vise io h01d
work It's safer than using your hand and it frees
both hands to operate tool
14 DON'T OVERREACH° Keep proper footing and
baiance at all times Do not use on a ladder or
unstable support
15 MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE.Keep tools sharp
at all times, and clean for best and safest
performance Follow instructions for lubricating
and changing accessories
16. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYSANDWRENCHES,
Form habit of checking to see that keys and
adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before
turning it on.
17 NEVER USEIN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE.
Normal sparking of the motor could ignite flammable
Liquids,gases, or fumes
18. KEEP HANDLES 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 strong
solvents to ctean your tool.
19. STAY ALERT. Watch what you are doing and use
common sense Do not operate toot when you are
tired Do not rush.
20 CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of
the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged
should be carefully checked to deter mine that it _,_11
operate properly and perform its intended fun_
Check for alignment of moving parts, bindir_
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
properly repaired or replaced by an authorized
service center unless indicated elsewhere in this
instruction manual.
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I Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions.
It means attention!!! Your safety ,is involved.
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