Craftsman 315.114261 Operator's Manual

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5 – EnglishSPECIFIC SAFETY RULES Support large panels to minimize the risk of bladepinching and KICKBACK. Large panels tend to sagunder their own weight. Supports must be placedunder the panel on both sides, near the line of cut andnear the edge of the panel. Do not use dull or damaged blade. Unsharpened orimproperly set blades produce narrow kerf causingexcessive friction, blade binding, and KICKBACK. Blade depth and bevel adjusting locking leversmust be tight and secure before making cut. If bladeadjustment shifts while cutting, it will cause bindingand KICKBACK. Use extra caution when making a “Pocket Cut” intoexisting walls or other blind areas. The protrudingblade may cut objects that can cause KICKBACK. Know your power tool. Read operator’s manualcarefully. Learn its applications and limitations, aswell as the specific potential hazards related to thistool. Following this rule will reduce the risk of electricshock, fire, or serious injury. Always wear eye protection with side shieldsmarked to comply with ANSI Z87.1. Following thisrule will reduce the risk of serious personal injury. Battery tools do not have to be plugged into anelectrical outlet; therefore, they are always inoperating condition. Be aware of possible hazardswhen not using your battery tool or when changingaccessories. Following this rule will reduce the risk ofelectric shock, fire, or serious personal injury. Do not place battery tools or their batteries nearfire or heat. This will reduce the risk of explosion andpossibly injury. Do not crush, drop or damage battery pack. Donot use a battery pack or charger that has beendropped or received a sharp blow. A damagedbattery is subject to explosion. Properly dispose of adropped or damaged battery immediately. Batteries can explode in the presence of a sourceof ignition, such as a pilot light. To reduce the risk ofserious personal injury, never use any cordless productin the presence of open flame. An exploded batterycan propel debris and chemicals. If exposed, flush withwater immediately. Do not charge battery tool in a damp or wet loca-tion. Following this rule will reduce the risk of electricshock. For best results, your battery tool should becharged in a location where the temperature ismore than 50°F but less than 100°F. Do not storeoutside or in vehicles. Under extreme usage or temperature conditions,battery leakage may occur. If liquid comes in con-tact with your skin, wash immediately with soapand water. If liquid gets into your eyes, flush themwith clean water for at least 10 minutes, then seekimmediate medical attention. Following this rule willreduce the risk of serious personal injury. Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently anduse them to instruct others who may use this tool. Ifyou loan someone this tool, loan them these instruc-tions also to prevent misuse of the product and pos-sible injury.WARNINGThis product and some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activitiesmay contain chemicals, including lead, known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or otherreproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.Some examples of these chemicals are:• lead from lead-based paints,• crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products and,• arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber.Your risk from exposure to these chemicals varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduceyour exposure, work in a well-ventilated area and with approved safety equipment, such as dust masks that arespecially designed to filter out microscopic particles.CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65