Craftsman 315.10833 Owner's Manual

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued)USE RIGHT TOOL. Don't force small tool orattachment to do the job of a heavy duty tool.Don't use tool for purpose not intended - forexample - A circular saw should never be usedfor cutting tree limbs or logs.WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear looseclothing or jewelry that can get caught in tool'smoving parts and cause personal injury. Rubbergloves and nonskid footwear are recommendedwhen working outdoors. Wear protective haircovering to contain long hair and keep it frombeing drawn into nearby air vents.ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES. Everydayeyeglasses have only impact-resistant lenses;they are not safety glasses.PROTECT YQUR LUNGS. Wear a face or dustmask if the cutting operation is dusty.PROTECT YOUR HEARING. Wear hearingprotection during extended periods of operation.DON'T ABUS_CORD. Never carry tool by cordor yank it to disconnect from receptacle. Keepcord from heat, oil, and sharp edges.SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to holdwork. It's safer than using your hand and it freesboth hands to operate tool.DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing andbalance at all times. Do not use on a ladder orunstable support. Secure tools when working atelevated positions.MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep toolssharp and clean for best and safest performance.Follow instructions for lubricating and changingaccessories.DISCONNECT TOOLS. When not in use, beforeservicing, or when changing attachments,blades, bits, cutters, etc., all tools should bedisconnected from power supply.REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS ANDWRENCHES. Form habit of checking to see thatkeys and adjusting wrenches are removed fromtool before turning it on.AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Don't carryplugged-in tool with finger on switch. Be sureswitch is off when plugging in.MAKE SURE YOUR EXTENSION CORD IS INGOOD CONDITION. When using an extensioncord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carrythe current your product will draw. An undersizedcord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting inloss of power and overheating. A wire gage size(A.W.G.) of at least 14 is recommended for anextension cord 50 feet or less in length. A cordexceeding 100 feet is not recommended. If indoubt, use the next heavier gage. The smallerthe gage number, the heavier the cord.OUTDOOR USE EXTENSION CORDS. Whentool is used outdoors, use only extension cordssuitable for use outdoors. Outdoor approvedcords are marked with the suffix W-A, for ex-ample - SJTW-A or SJOW-A.• KEEP BLADES CLEAN AND SHARP. Sharpblades minimize stalling and kickback.KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM cu'n'ING AREA.Keep hands away from blades. Do not reachunderneath work while blade is rotating. Do notattempt to remove cut material when blade ismoving._, WARNING: Blades coast after turn off.• NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMO-SPHERE. Normal sparking of the motor couldignite fumes.INSPECT TOOL CORDS PERIODICALLY and ifdamaged, have repaired by authorized servicefacility. Stay constantly aware of cord locationand keep it well away from the rotating blade.• INSPECT EXTENSION CORDS PERIODI-CALLY and replace if damaged.KEEP HANDLES DRY, CLEAN, AND FREEFROM OIL AND GREASE. Always use a cleancloth when cleaning. Never use brake fluids,gasoline, petroleum-based products, or anystrong solvents to clean your too!.STAY ALERT AND EXERCISE CONTROL.Watch what you are doing and use commonsense. Do not operate {ool when you are tired.Do not rush.CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further useof the tool, a guard or other part that is damagedshould be carefully checked to determine that itwill operate properly and perform its intendedfunction. Check for alignment of moving pads,binding of moving pads, breakage of parts,mounting and any other conditions that mayaffect its operation. A guard or other part that isdamaged should be properly repaired or re-placed by an authorized service center.• DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOTTURN IT ON AND OFF. Have defective switchesreplaced by an authorized service center.Page 4