Tool Use And Care Safety; Electrical Safety - Craftsman 320.17234 Operator's Manual

TOOL USE AND CARE SAFETY
I WARNING:
BE SURE to read and understand all instructions before
operating this saw. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in
electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.
I. ALWAYS use clamps or other practical ways to secure and support the
workpiece to a stable platform. Holding the work by hand or against your body is
unstable and may lead to loss of control.
2o DO NOT force the tool, Use the correct tool and blade for your application.
The correct tool and blade wilt do the job better and safer at the rate for which it is
designed°
3. DO NOT use the tool if switch does not turn it "On" or "Off". Any tool that cannot
be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
4o DISCONNECT the plug from the power source before making any adjustments,
changing accessories or storing the tool, Such preventive safety measures reduce
the risk of starting the tool accidentallyo
5. NEVER leave the tool running. ALWAYS turn it off. DO NOT leave the tool until it
comes to a complete stop°
6. STORE idle tools out of the reach of children and other untrained persons.
Tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
7. MAINTAIN tools with care. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained
tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control,,
& CHECK for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, and any
other condition that may affect the tool's operation. If damaged, have the tool serviced
before using. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained tools°
9,. USE ONLY accessories that are recommended for this tool. Accessories that may
be suilable for one tool may become hazardous when used on another tool.
10. Keep handles dry, clean,and free from oil and grease,.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
[ _WARNING:
Do not permit fingers to touch the termina,s of plug when ]
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installing or removing the plug from the outlet,
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1oDouble insulated tools are equipped with a
polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other).
This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way.
If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the
plug,, If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician
to install a polarized outlet° Do not change tile plug in
any way.
2. Double insutation[_ eliminates the need for the
three-wire grounded power cord and grounded power
supply system,, Applicable only to Class tl
(double-insulated) tools. This sabre saw is a double
insulated tool.
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