Safety Alert Symbol - Craftsman 315.111810 Owner's Manual

The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and
the explanations wlth them, deserve your careful attention and understanding, The safety wamlngs do _
not by themselves ellmlnate any danger. The Instructions or warnings they give are not substltutes for
proper accident prevention measures.
SYMBOL MEANING
A SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL:
Indicates cautionor warning. M aybe usedin conjunction w ithothersymbols or pictographs.
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WARNING: Failureto obey a safety warning can resultin seriousinjuryto yourself or to others.
Always follow the safety precautionsto reduce the dskof fire, electric shock and personal injury.
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CAUTION: Failureto obey a safety warning may result in propertydamage or personalinjuryto
yourself or to others. Always follow the safety precautionsto reduce_thedsk of fire, electdc shock
and personalinjury.
NOTE: Advises you of informationor instructions vital to the operationor maintenance of the equipment._-" *-
_k WARNING: Do not attempt to operate this tool •
until you have read thoroughlyand understand
completely all instructions,safety rules, etc.
contained in this manual. Failure to comply can
result in accidents involvingfire, electric shock,
or sedous personal injury. Save owner's manual •
and review frequently for continuingsafe
operation, and instructingothers who may use
this tool.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read owner's
manual carefully. Learn its applications and
limitations as well as the specific potential
hazards related to this tool.
GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK by
preventing body contact with grounded surfaces.
For example: Pipes, radiators,ranges, refrigera-
tor
enclosures.
• KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas
and benches invite accidents.
AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Don't
use power tool in damp or wet locations or
expose to rain. Keep work area well lit.
KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. All
visitorsshouldwear safety glasses and be kept a
safe distance from work area. Do not let visitors
contact tool or extension cord.
STORE IDLE TOOLS. When not in use tools
should be stored in a dry and high or locked-up
place - out of the reach of children.
DON'T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better
and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
USE RIGHT TOOL Don't force small tool or
attachment to do the job of a heavy duty tool.
Don't usa tool for purposenot intended - for
example - A circular saw should never be used
for cuttingtree limbs or logs.
WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear loose
clothing or jewelry that can get caught in tool's
movingparts and cause personal injury. Rubber
glovesand nonskidfootwear are recommended
when workingoutdoors. Wear protectivehair
coveringto contain long hair and keep it from
being drawn into nearby air vents.
ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES. Everyday
eyeglasses have only impact-resistant lenses;
they are NOT safety glasses,
PROTECT YOUR LUNGS. Wear a face mask or
dust mask if operation is dusty.
PROTECT YOUR HEARING. Wear headng
protectionduring extended periods of operation.
SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold
work. It'ssafer than using your hand and it frees
both hands to operate tool.
DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times. Do not use on a ladder or
unstable supped.
MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools
sharp at all times, and clean for best and safest
performance. Follow instructions for lubricating
and changing accessories.
REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND
WRENCHES. Form habit of checking to see that
keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from
tool before turning it on
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