Craftsman 315.174921 Owner's Manual page 3

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued)
10. WEAR PROPER APPAREL. No loose clothing or jewelry to get caught in moving
parts. Rubber gloves and footwear are recommended when working outdoors, Also,
wear protective hair covering to contain long hair
11 USE SAFETY GLASSES with all tools Also face or dust mask if cutting operation is
dusty.
12. DON'T ABUSE CORD. Never carry tool by cord or yank it to disconnect from recep-
tacle_ Keep cord from heat, oil and sharp edges
13 SECURE WORKr Use clamps or a vise to hold work It's safer than using your hand
and it frees both hands to operate tool,
14 DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance 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 DISCONNECT TOOLS. When not in use, before servicing, or when changing at-
tachments, blades, bits, cutters, etc, ell tools should be disconnected from power
supply_
17 REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form habit of checking to see that
keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on
18 AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Don't carry plugged-in tools with finger on switch
Be sure switch is off when plugging in.
19 OUTDOOR USE EXTENSION CORDS. When too! is used outdoors, use only exten-
sion cords suitable for use outdoors Outdoor approved cords are marked with the
suffix W-A, for example -- SJTW-A or SJOW-A
20 KEEP CUTTERS CLEAN AND SHARP. Sharp cutters minimize stalling and kickback,
21, KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM CUTTING AREA, Keep hands away from cutters Do not
reach underneath work while cutter is rotating, Do not attempt to remove material
while cutter is rotating
22 NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE. Normal sparking of the motor could
ignite fumes,
23 INSPECT TOOL CORDS PERIODICALLY and if damaged, have repaired at your
nearest Sears Repair Center. Stay constantly aware of cord location
24, INSPECT EXTENSION CORDS PERIODICALLY and replace if damaged,
25 KEEP HANDLES DRY, CLEAN, AND FREE FROM OIL AND GREASE. Always use a
clean cloth when cleaning, Never use brake fluid, gasoline, or any strong solvents to
clean your tool.
26 STAY ALERT, Watch what you are doing and use common sense, Do not operate
tool when you are tired. De not rush
27 CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the tool, a guard or other part that
s damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly
and perform its intended function_ Check for alignment of moving parts, b nding of
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 instruc-
tion manual.
2& DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT TURN IT ON AND OFF. Have defective
switches replaced by authorized service center
29r Inspect for and remove all nails from lumber before routing.
30 DRUGS, ALCOHOL, MEDICATION. Do not operate tool while under the influence of
drugs, alcohol, or any medication.
31, WEAR HEARING PROTECTION DURING EXTENDED PERIODS OF OPERATION.
32, SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to them frequently and use them to instruct
third-party users_ If you loan someone this tool, loan them these instructions also.
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