General Safety Rules - Craftsman 315.114850 Operator's Manual

WARNING:
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL
INSTRUCTIONS. Failure to follow all instructions
listed below, may result in electric shock, fire
and/or serious personal injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WORK AREA
Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered
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benches and dark areas invite accidents.
Do not operate power tools in explosive atmo-
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spheres, such as in the presence of flammable
liquids, gases, or dust. Power tools create sparks
which may ignite the dust or fumes.
Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while
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operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you
to lose control.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
A battery operated tool with integral batteries or a
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separate battery pack must be recharged only with
the specified charger for the battery. A charger that
may be suitable for one type of battery may create a
risk of fire when used with another battery. Use bat-
tery only with charger listed.
MODEL BATTERY PACK
315.114850 ITEM NO.
(1323517 or 1323903)
Use battery operated tool only with specifically
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designated battery pack. Use of any other batteries
may create a risk of fire. Use only with battery pack
listed.
Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord to carry
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the charger. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp
edges, or moving parts. Replace damaged cords
immediately. Damaged cords may create a fire.
PERSONAL SAFETY
Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use com-
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mon sense when operating a power tool. Do not
use tool while tired or under the influence of drugs,
alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattention
while operating power tools may result in serious per-
sonal injury.
Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or
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jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep your hair, clothing,
and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes,
jewelry, or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is in
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the locked or off position before inserting battery
pack. Carrying tools with your finger on the switch or
inserting the battery pack into a tool with the switch
on, invites accidents.

GENERAL SAFETY RULES

CHARGER
11375 ITEM NO. 11041
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(1425301)
Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning
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the tool on. A wrench or a key that is left attached to
a rotating part of the tool may result in personal injury.
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and bal-
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ance at all times. Proper footing and balance enables
better control of the tool in unexpected situations. Do
not use on a ladder or unstable support.
n Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection.
Dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing
protection must be used for appropriate conditions.
n Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long
hair. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be drawn
into air vents.
n Do not use on a ladder or unstable support. Stable
footing on a solid surface enables better control of the
tool in unexpected situations.
TOOL USE AND CARE
Use clamps or other practical way to secure and sup-
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port the workpiece to a stable platform. Holding the
work by hand or against your body is unstable and may
lead to loss of control.
Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for your appli-
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cation. The correct tool will do the job better and safer at
the rate for which it is designed.
Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on or off. A
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tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dan-
gerous and must be repaired.
Disconnect battery pack from tool or place the switch
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in the locked or off position before making any ad-
justments, changing accessories, or storing the tool.
Such preventive safety measures reduce risk of starting
the tool accidentally.
Store idle tools out of reach of children and other
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untrained persons. Tools are dangerous in the hands of
untrained users.
When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from
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other metal objects like: paper clips, coins, keys,
nails, screws, or other small metal objects that can
make a connection from one terminal to another.
Shorting the battery terminals together may cause
sparks, burns, or a fire.
Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools sharp
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and clean. Properly maintained tools, with sharp cutting
edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts,
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breakage of parts, and any other condition that may
affect the tool's operation. If damaged, have the tool
serviced before using. Many accidents are caused by
poorly maintained tools.
Use only accessories that are recommended by the
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manufacturer for your model. Accessories that may
be suitable for one tool, may create a risk of injury when
used on another tool.
Keep the tool and its handle dry, clean and free from
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oil and grease. Always use a clean cloth when cleaning.
Never use brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based prod-
ucts, or any strong solvents to clean your tool.
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