Operating The Trimmer - Craftsman 315.115830 Operator's Manual

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WARNING: Battery tools are always in operating
condition. Therefore, switch should always be locked
when not in use or carrying at your side.
OPERATING THE TRIMMER
Before starting the trimmer, with the battery pack discon-
nected, make sure the bit is securely tightened in the
collet and that the depth of cut is properly set. Never start
the tool while the bit is in contact with the workpiece.
When cutting, locate the base of the tool over the work
surface and firmly hold the body of the trimmer with your
hand. Make sure the tool is running at full speed before
contacting the workpiece.
After completing a cut, pull the bit slightly away from the
cut surface. Turn the trimmer off and wait for the rotating
bit to completely stop before completely removing the tool
from the work surface.
TURNING THE TRIMMER ON/OFF
See Figure 7.
To turn the trimmer ON, slide the switch on front of the
tool to the ON position. Return the switch to the OFF
position when finished.
ON
Fig. 7
GRIPPING THE TRIMMER
See Figure 8.
When used with the laminate subbase, the trimmer has a
dual grip design that allows the operator to hold the tool
with either the right or left hand.
For right-handed operation, the depth adjustment latch
must be on the left side of the tool. For left-handed opera-
tion, the depth adjustment latch must be on the right side
of the tool.
Always hold the trimmer so that the switch is facing you
and your thumb is positioned above the depth adjustment
latch.
To change grip positions, remove the laminate subbase
(See Installing/Removing Trimming Bits). Re-position
the base for right- or left-handed operation.
NOTE: Replace the base before using the trimmer. Do not
attempt to operate the tool without the base installed.
_ WARNING: Avoid hand positions that may expose
fingers to bit through open areas of the base. Fingers
entering the opening in the base can be seriously cut
or burned.
CAUTION: To avoid damaging the motor from over-
heating, do not let your hand cover the air vents.
RIGHT-HANDED USE
(WITH LAMINATE
SUBBASE)
LEFT-HANDEDUSE
(WITH LAMINATE
SUBBASE)
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Fig. 8