Craftsman 315.175040 Owner's Manual

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WARNING:Do not attempt to operate this tool until you haveread thoroughly and understand completely allinstructions, safety rules, etc. contained in thismanual. Failure to comply can result in accidentsinvolving fire, electric shock, or serious personalinjury. Save owner's manual and review frequentlyfor continuing safe operation, and instructing otherswho may use this tool.WARNING:The double insulatedsystem is intendedto protecttheuser from shock resultingfrom a break in the tool'sinternalwiring. Observeall normal safety precautionsrelatedto avoidingelectricalshock.iREAD ALL INSTRUCTIONS1. KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read owner'smanual carefully. Learn its applications andlimitationsas well as the specificpotential hazardsrelated to this tool.o.4.GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK bypreventing body contact with grounded surfaces.For example: Pipes, radiators, ranges, refrigeratorenclosures.KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order.KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areasand benches invite accidents.5. AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Don'tuse power tool in damp or wet locations or exposeto rain. Keep work area well lit,6. KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. Allvisitors should wear safety glasses and be kepta safe distance from work area. Do not letvisitors contact tool or extension cord.7. STORE IDLE TOOLS. When not in use toolsshould be stored in a dry and high or locked-upplace-, out of the reach of children.8. DON'T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job betterand safer at the rate for which it was designed.9. USE RIGHT TOOL. Don't force small tool orattachment to do the job of a heavy du_ tool.Don't use =tool for purpose not intended - forexample - A cir.eularsaw should never be usedfor cutting tree limbs or 10gs.10. WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear looseclothing or jewelry that can get caught in tool'smoving parts and cause personal injury. Rubbergloves and non-skid footwear are recommendedwhen working outdoors. Wear protective haircovering to contain long hair and keep it frombeing drawn into nearby air vents.11. ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES. Everydayeyeglasses have only impact-resistant lenses;they are NOT safety glasses.12. PROTECT YOUR LUNGS. Wear a face or dustmask if operation is dusty.13. PROTECT YOUR HEARING. Wear hearingprotection duringextended periods of operation.14. DON'T ABUSE CORD. Never carry tool by cordor yank it to disconnect from receptacle. Keepcord from heat, oil and sharp edges.15. SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to holdwork. Both hands are needed to operate the tool.16. DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing andbalance at all times. Do not use on a ladder orunstable support.17. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep toolssharp at all times, and clean for best and safestperformance. Follow instructions for lubricatingand changing accessories.18. DISCONNECT TOOLS. When not in use, beforeservicing, orwhen changing attachments, blades,bits, cutters,etc., all tools should be disconnectedfrom power supply.19. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYs AND WRENCHES.Form habit of checking to see th8t keys andadjusting wrenches are removed from tool be-fore tuming it on.20. AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Don't carryplugged-in tools with finger on switch. Be sureswitch is off when plugging in.Page 3