Craftsman 315.235360 Owner's Manual page 4

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• DRESS PROPERLY. Do not wear loose clothing, •
gloves, neckties, dngs, bracelets, or other
jewelry. They can get caught and draw you into
moving parts. Rubber gloves and nonslip foot-
wear are recommended when working outdoors.
Also wear protective hair covering to contain long
hair.
ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WITH
SIDE SHIELDS. Everyday eyeglasses have only
impact-rasistant lenses; they are NOT safety
glasses.
PROTECT YOUR LUNGS. Wear a face or dust
mask if the cutting operation is dusty.
PROTECT YOUR HEARING. Wear headng
protection during extended periods of operation.
KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM CUTTING AREA.
Keep hands away from blades. Do not reach
undemeath work or around or under the blade
while blade is rotating. Do not attempt to remove
cut matedal when blade is moving.
,_ WARNING: Blades coast after turn off.
NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMO-
SPHERE. Normal sparking of the motor could
ignite fumes.
INSPECT TOOL CORDS PERIODICALLY and if
damaged, have repaired by a qualified service
technician at a Sears store. Stay constantly
aware of cord location and keep it well away
from the rotating blade.
DO NOT ABUSE CORD. Never yank cord to •
disconnect it from receptacle. Keep cord from
heat, oil, and sharp_edges.
DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and •
balance at all times.
MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools
sharp and clean for better and safer perfor-
mance. Follow instructions for lubdcating and
changing accessodes.
DISCONNECT ALL TOOLS. When not in use,
before servicing, or when changing attachments,
blades, bits, cutters, etc., all tools should be
disconnected.
REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND
WRENCHES. Get in the habit of checking to see
that hex keys and adjusting wrenches are
removed from tool before turning it on.
AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Be sure
switch is off when plugging in.
USE THE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. 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. An undersized cord will cause
a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power
and overheating. A wire gage size (A.W.G.) of at
least 14 is recommended for an extension cord
25 feet or less in length. If in doubt, use the next
heavier gage. The smaller the gage number, the
heavier the cord.
USE OUTDOOR EXTENSION CORDS. When
tool is used outdoors, use only extension cords
with approved ground connection that are
intended for use outdoors and so marked.
KEEP BLADES CLEAN AND SHARP. Sharp
blades minimize stalling and kickback.
INSPECT EXTENSION CORDS PERIODI-
CALLY and replace if damaged.
KEEP TOOL 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 solvents.to
clean tool.
STAY ALERT AND EXERCISE CONTROL.
Watch what you are doing and use common
sense. Do not operate tool when you are tired.
Do not rush.
CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use
of the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged
should be carefully checked to determine that it
will operate properly 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 must be properly repaired or replaced
by a qualified service technician at a Sears store
to avoid risk of personal injury.
DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT
TURN IT ON AND OFF. Have defective switches
replaced by a qualified service technician at a
Sears store.
GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK. Kickback occurs
when the blade stalls rapidly and workpiece is
driven back towards the operator. It can pull your
hand into the blade resulting in serious personal
injury. Stay out of blade path and turn switch off
immediately if blade binds or stalls.
USE THE FENCE. Always use the fence when
cutting.
SUPPORT LONG WORKPIECES. To minimize
dsk of blade pinching and kickback, always
support long workpieces.
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