Craftsman 315.116920 Operator's Manual page 4

SERVICE
• Tool service must be performed only by qualified
repair personnel. Sen/Ice or maintenance performed
by unqualifiedpersonnelmay result in a risk of injury.
• When servicing a tool, use only identical replace-
merit parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance
section ot this manual Use of unauthorized par_s or
failure to follow Maintenance Instructions may create a
risk of shock or injury.
• Hold tool by Insulated gripping surfaces when
performing an operation where the cutting tool may
contact hidden wiring or Its own cord. Contact with
a "live" wira wil! make exposed metal parts of the cut-
ting tool "live"and shock the operator.
• Never use this or any power sander for wet sending
or liquid polishing. Failureto complywill increasethe
risk of electricalshock.
• _JIOWyour power tool. Read operator's manual
cereful_. Learn its applications and IlmitaUons, as
well as the specific potential hazards related to this
tool. Followingthis rulewill reduce the risk of electric
shock, fire, or sedousinjury.
• Always wear safety glasses. Everyday eyeglasses
have only impact-resistant lenses; they are NOT
safety glasses. Followingthis rulewill reduce the risk
of serious personalinjury.
• Protect your lungs, Wear a face or dust mask if the
operation Is dusty. Followingthis rulewill reducethe
risk of sedouspersonal injury.
• Protect your headng.Wsar hsadng protection dur-
Ing extended periods of operation. Followingthis rule
will reducethe dsk of seriouspersonalInjury.
• Inspect tool cords pedodicetly and, if damaged,
have repelred at your n_areat Authorlzad Service
Center. Constantly stay aware of cord location. Fol-
lowingthis rulewill reduce the risk of electdc shock or
fire.
• Cheek damaged parts. Before further use of the
tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should
he carefully checked to determine that It will ep-
orate 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 operaP
Uon, A guard or other part that is damaged should
be properly repaired or replaced by an euthodzad
service _mter. Following this ruta will reduce the risk
of shock, fire, or serious injt_ry.
• Make sure your extension cord Is In good condt-
tion, When using an extension cord, be sure to usa
one heavy enough to carry the currant your product
wilt draw. A wire gauge size (A.W.G.) of at least 16
is recommended for an extension oord 100 feet
or lass in length. A cord exceeding 100 feet Is not
recommended. If In doubt_ usa the next heavier
gouge. The miler the gauge number, the heavier
the cord. An undersized cord will cause a drop In line
voltage resulting in ices of power and overheating.
• Inspect fen and remove ell nells from lumber before
using this tool. Following this rule will reduce the dsk
of sedous personal injury.
• Save these Instructions. Refer to them frequently and
use them to Instruct others who mW usa this too{. if
you loan someone this tool, Icen them these instruc-
tions also.
A WARNING: Some dust created by sanding, sawing, grinding, and other constructionactiv_t_sa
power drilling,
contains chemicals knownto cause cancer, birth defects or other rsproductfveharm. Some examples of these
chemicalsare:
• toadTTom lead-based paints,
• crystallinesllioafrom bricks and cement and other masonry products, and
• arsenicand chromium/Tomchemicetty-treeledlumber.
Yourrisk fl'omthese exposures redes, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure
to these chemicals:work In a well ventilatedarea, and work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust
masks that are specialtydesigned to fitterout rnlcmscoplcparticles.