Craftsman 315.114280 Operator's Manual

_ WARNING!READANDUNDERSTANDALLINSTRUCTIONS.Failureto followallinstructionslistedbelow,mayresultinelectricshock,fireand/orseriouspersonalinjury.SAVE THESE mNSTRUOTmONSWORK AREA[] Keep your work area clean and well lit. Clutteredbenches and dark areas invite accidents.[] Do not operate power tools in explosive atmo-spheres, such as in the presence of flammableliquids, gases, or dust. Power tools create sparkswhich may ignke the dust or fumes.[] Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away whileoperating a power tool. Distractions can cause you tolose control.ELECTRmCAL SAFETY[] A battery operated tool with integral batteries or aseparate battery pack must be recharged only withthe specified charger for the battery. A charger thatmay be suitable for one type of battery may create arisk of fire when used with another battery.[] Use battery operated tool only with specificallydesignated battery pack. Use of any other batteriesmay create a risk of fire.[] Use battery only with charger listed.MODEL BATTERY PACK CHARGER3t5.114280 ITEM NO. 9 11375 ITEM NO. 9 11041(130139020} (t 425301}[] Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord to carrythe charger. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharpedges, or moving parts. Replace damaged cordsimmediately. Damaged cords may create a fire.PERSONAL SAFETY[] Stay alert, watch what you are doing and usecommon sense when operating a power tool. Donot use tool while tired or under the influence ofdrugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of inatten-tion while operating power tools may result in seriouspersonal injury.[] Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing orjewelry. 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 thelocked or off position before inserting battery pack.Carrying tools with your finger on the switch or insert=ing the battery pack into a too! with the switch oninvites accidents.[] Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turningthe tool on. A wrench or a key that is left attached to arotating part of the tool may result in personal injury.[] Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balanceat all times. Proper footing and balance enable bettercontrol of the tool in unexpected situations.[] Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection.Dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearingprotection must be used for appropriate conditions.[] Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain longhair. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be drawninto air vents.[] Do not use on a ladder or unstable support. Stablefooting on a solid surface enables better control of thetool in unexpected situations.TOOL USE AND CARE[] Use clamps or other practical way to secure andsupport the workpiece to a stable platform. Holdingthe work by hand or against your body is unstable andmay lead to loss of control.[] Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for yourapplication. The correct tool will do the job better andsafer at the rate for which it is designed.[] Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on or off. Atool that cannot be controlled with the switch isdangerous and must be repaired.[] Disconnect battery pack from tool or place theswitch in the locked or off position before makingany adjustments, changing accessories, or storingthe tool. Such preventive safety measures reduce therisk of starting the tool accidenta!iy.[] Store idle tools out of reach of children and otheruntrained persons. Tools are dangerous in the handsof untrained users.[] When battery pack is not in use, keep it away fromother metal objects like: paper clips, coins, keys,nails, screws, or other small metal objects that canmake a connection from one terminal to another.Shorting the battery terminals together may causesparks, burns, or a fire.[] Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools sharpand clean. Propedy maintained tools with sharpcutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier tocontrol.[] Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts,breakage of parts, and any other condition thatmay affect the tool's operation, if damaged, havethe tool serviced before using. Many accidents arecaused by poorly maintained tools.[] Use only accessories that are recommended by themanufacturer for your model. Accessories that maybe suitable for one tool may create a risk of injury whenused on another tool.[] Keep the tool and its handle dry, clean and freefrom oil and grease. Always use a clean cloth whencleaning. Never use brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based products, or any strong solvents to clean yourtool. Following this rule will reduce the risk of loss ofcontrol and deterioration of the enclosure plastic.