Craftsman 152.21152 Owner's Manual

GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSOperating a Bench Grinder can be dangerousif safety and common sense are ignored. Theoperator must be familiar with the operation ofthe tool. Read this manual to understand thisBench Grinder. DO NOT operate this BenchGrinder if you do not fully understand thelimitations of this tool. DO NOT modify thisBench Grinder in any way.g. ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION. Any powertool can throw debris into the eyes during oper-ations, which could cause severe and permanenteye damage. ALWAYS Wear Safety Goggles (thatcomply with ANSI standard Z87.1) when operatingpower tools. Safety Goggles are available at SearsRetail Stores.BEFORE USING THE BENCH GRINDERV!_I,W_'_;_I10[dTo avoid serious injury and damage to the tool, read andfollow all of the Safety and Operating Instructions beforeoperating the Bench Grinder.1. READ the entire Owner's Manual. LEARN how touse the tool for its intended applications.2. GROUND ALL TOOLS. If the tool is supplied with a3-prong plug, it must be plugged into a 3-contactelectrical receptacle. The 3rd prong is used toground the tool and provide protection againstaccidental electric shock. DO NOT remove the 3rdprong. See Grounding Instructions on page 4.3. AVOID A DANGEROUS WORKING ENVIRON-MENT. DO NOT Use electrical tools in a dampenvironment or expose them to rain.4. DO NOT use electrical tools in the presence offlammable liquids or gasses5, ALWAYS keep the work area clean, well lit, andorganized. DO NOT work in an environment withfoot surfaces that are slippery from debds, grease,and wax.6. KEEP VISITORS AND CHILDREN AWAY.DO NOT permit people to be in the immediate workarea, especially when the electrical tool is operating.7. DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL to perform anoperation for which it was not designed for. It willdoa safer and higher quality job by only performingoperations for which the tool was intended.8. WEAR PROPER CLOTHING. DO NOT wear looseclothing, gloves, neckties, or jewelry. These itemscan get caught in the machine during operations andpull the operator into the moving parts. The user mustwear a protective cover on their hair, if the hair islong, to prevent it from contacting any moving parts.10. WEAR A DUST MASK TO PREVENT INHALINGDANGEROUS DUST OR PARTICLES.11. ALWAYS UNPLUG THE TOOL FROM THE ELEC-TRICAL RECEPTACLE when making adjustments,changing parts or performing any maintenance.12. KEEP PROTECTIVE GUARDS IN PLACE AND INWORKING ORDER.13. AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Make sure thatthe power switch is in the "OFF" position beforeplugging in the power cord to the electricalreceptacle.14. REMOVE ALL MAINTENANCE TOOLS from theimmediate area prior toturning "ON"the Bench Grinder.15. USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Useof incorrect or improper accessories could causeserious injury to the operator and cause damage tothe tool. If in doubt, check the instruction manualthat comes with that particular accessory.16. NEVER LEAVE A RUNNING TOOL UNATTENDED.Turn the power switch to the "OFF" position. DO NOTleave the tool until it has come to a complete stop.17. DO NOT STAND ON A TOOL. Serious injury couldresult if the tool tips over or you accidentally contactthe tool.18.19.20.DO NOT store anything above or near the tool whereanyone might try to stand on the tool to reach it.MAINTAIN YOUR BALANCE. DO NOTextend yourselfover the tool. Wear oil resistant rubber-soled shoes.Keep floor clear of debris, grease, and wax.MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Always keep toolsclean and in good working order. Keep all bladesand tool bits sharp.SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.3