Craftsman 315.175140 Operator's Manual

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Thepurposeof safetysymbolsIs to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, andthe explanations with them, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety warnings donot by themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes forproper accident prevention measures.SYMBOL MEANINGA SAFETY ALERTSYMBOL:Indicatesdanger, waming, or_ution. M_ beusedinco_un_ionwith_her_mbolsorpictogrsphs.A DANGER: Failure to obey a safety warning will result in serious injury to yourself or to others.Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.A WARNING: Failure to obey a safety warning can result in serious injury to yourself or to others.Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.A CAUTION: Failure to obey a safety warning may result in property damage or personal injury toyourself or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shockand personal injury.NOTE: Advises you of information or instructions vital to the operation or maintenance of the equipment.DOUBLE INSULATIONDouble insulation is a concept in safety, in electricpower tools, which eliminates the need for the usualthrae-wire grounded power cord. All exposed metalparts are isolated from internal metal motorcomponents with protecting insulation. Doubleinsulated tools do not need to be grounded.IMPORTANTServicing of a tool with double insulation requiresextreme care and knowledge of the system andshould be performed only by a qualified servicetechnician. For service we suggest you return the toolto your nearest Sears Store for repair. Always useoriginal factory replacement parts when servicing._i WARNING: Do not attempt to operate this tooluntil you have read thoroughly and understandcompletely all instructions, safety rules, etc.contained in this manual. Failure to comply canresult in accidents involving fire, electric shock,or serious personal injury. Save operator'smanual and review frequently for continuing safeoperation, and instructing others who may usethis tool.READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS• KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read operator'smanual carefully. Learn its applications andlimitations as well as the specific potential hazardsrelated to this tool.• 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 areas andbenches invite accidents.• AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Donot use power tools in damp or wet locations orexpose to rain. Keep work area well lit.KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. Allvisitors should wear safety glasses and be kept asafe distance from work area. Do not let visitorscontact tool or extension cord.• STORE IDLE TOOLS. When not in use, toolsshould be stored in a dry and high or locked-upplace - out of the reach of children.• DO NOT FORCE TOOL. It will do the job betterand safer at the rate for which it was designed.• 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 -- don't use a circular saw for cutting treelimbs 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 from beingdrawn into nearby air vents.• ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES. Everydayeyeglasses have only impact-resistant lenses; theyare not safety glasses.B PROTECT YOUR LUNGS. Wear a face or dustmask if the operation is dusty.3