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Craftsman 315.116360 Owner's Manual page 4

Random orbit sander double insulated

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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
(Contlnued)
USE RIGHT TOOL. Don't force small tool or
attachment to do the job of a heavy duty tool.
Don't use tool for purpose not intended- for
example - A circular saw should never be used
for cutting tree limbsor logs.
WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear loose
clothingor jewelry that can get caught in tool's
moving parts and cause personal injury.Rubber
gloves and nonskidfootwear are recommended
when working outdoors.Wear protectivehair
coveringto contain long heirand keep it from
being drawn into nead_ air vents.
ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES. Everyday
eyeglasses have only impact-resistantlenses;
they are not safety glasses,
PROTECT YOUR LUNGS. Wear a face or dust
mask if the operation is dusty.
PROTECT YOUR HEARING. Wear headng
protection dudog extended pedods of operation.
DON'TABUSE CORD. Never carry tool by cord
or yank it to disconnectfrom receptacle. Keep
cord from heat, oil, and sharp edges.
SECURE WORK. Usa clamps or a vice to hold
work. It's safer than using your hand and it frees
both hands to operate tool.
DON'T OVERREACH. Keep properfooting and
balance at all times. Do not usa while standing
on a ladder or unstable support, Secure tools
when working at elevated positions.
MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools
sharpand clean for best and safest performance.
Follow instructionsfor lubdcatiogand changing
accessories.
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DISCONNECT TOOLS. When not in use, before
servicing,or when changing or adjusting sanding
belt, attachments, blades, bits, cutters,etc., all
tools should be disconnectedfrom power supply.
REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND
WRENCHES. Form habit of checking to see that
keys and adjustingwrenches are removed from
tool beforeturning it on.
AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Don'tcaw
plugged-intool with finger on switch, Be sure
switch is off when pluggingin.
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 productwill 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 16 is recommended foran
M
extension cord 100 feet or less in length. A cord
exceeding 100 feet is not recommended. If in
doubt, use the next heavier gage. The smaller
the gage number,the heavier the cord.
OUTDOOR USE EXTENSION CORDS. When
tool is used outdoors,use only extension cords
suitable for use outdoors. Outdoor approved
cords are marked with the suffixW-A, for ex-
ample - SJTW-A or SJOW-A.
NEVER USE THIS OR ANY POWER SANDER
FOR WET SANDING. Failure to complycan
resultin electrical shock causing serious injuryor
worse.
KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM SANDING AREA.
NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMO-
SPHERE. Normal sparkingof the motor could
ignite fumes.
INSPECT TOOL CORDS PERIODICALLY and if
damaged, have repaired at your nearest Sears
Repair Canter, Stay constantly aware of cord
locationand keep it well away from the sanding
area.
INSPECT EXTENSION CORDS PERIOD/-
CALLY and replace if damaged.
KEEP HANDLES 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
strong solventsto clean your tool.
STAYALERTAND
EXERCISE CONTROL.
Watch whet 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 properlyand perform its intended
function, Check for alignment of moving parts,
bindingof moving parts, breakage of parts,
mounting and any other conditionsthat may
affect its operation.A guard or other pert that is
damaged shouldbe properly repaired or re-
placed by an authorizedservice center,
DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT
TURN IT ON AND OFR Have defective switches
replaced by an authorized service center,
INSPECT FOR and remove all nails from lumbar
before sanding.
DO NOT operate this tool while under the
influenceof drugs, alcohol, or any medication.

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