Personal Safety; Service Safety - Craftsman 320.17291 Operator's Manual

PERSONAL SAFETY
Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when
operating a power tool. Do not use the tool while tired or under the
influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattention while
operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.
Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection.
Protective equipment such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat,
or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal
injuries.
Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure that the switch is in the OFF
position before connecting to a power source and/or battery, picking up
or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or
energizing power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.
Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on.
A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result
in personal injury.
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This
enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.
Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep your hair,
clothing and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or
long hair can be caught in moving parts.
If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and
collection facilities, ensure that these are connected and properly used.
Use of these devices can reduce dust-related hazards.
POWER TOOL USE AND CARE
Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your
application. The correct power tool will do the job better and more safely at
the rate for which it was designed.
Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any
power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must
be repaired.
Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or the battery from the
power tool before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or
storing power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of
starting the power tool accidentally.
Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow
persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to operate
the power tool. Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the
power tool operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired before
use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with
sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
Use the power tool, accessories, tool bits, etc., in accordance with
these instructions, taking into account the working conditions and the
work to be performed. Use of the power tool for operations different from
those intended could result in a hazardous situation.
WARNING: When using power tools, basic safety precautions should
always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal
injury.
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WARNING: The operation of any tool can result in foreign objects being
propelled into your eyes, resulting in severe eye damage. When operating
power tool, always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and
a full face shield when needed.
A_, WARNING: If any parts are missing, do not operate the tool until the
missing parts have been replaced. Doing so could result in serious personal
injury.
SERVICE SAFETY
• Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only
identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power
tool is maintained.
If any part of this reciprocating saw is missing or should break, bend, or
fail in any way; or should any electrical component fail to perform properly:
shut off the power switch and remove the saw plug from the power source
and have the missing, damaged, or failed parts replaced before resuming
operation.
Tool service must be performed only at a Sears Parts & Repair Service
Center. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could
result in a risk of injury.
Use only identical replacement parts when servicing a tool. Follow the
instructions in the maintenance section of this manual. Use of unauthorized
parts or failure to follow maintenance instructions may create a risk of
electric shock or injury.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR RECIPROCATING SAW
Hold power tool by the insulated gripping surfaces when performing
an operation where the cutting accessory may contact hidden wiring
or its own cord. Cutting accessory contacting with a "live" wire may make
exposed metal parts of the power tool "live" and give the operator an electric
shock.
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