Craftsman 315.269211 Operator's Manual

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SERVICE[] Toolservicemustbeperformed only by quali-fied repair personnel Service or maintenanceperformed by unqualified personnel could result ina risk of injury.[] When servicing a tool, use only identical re-placement parts. Follow instructions in theMaintenance section of this manual. Use ofunauthorized parts or failure to follow Maintenanceinstructions may create a risk of electric shock orinjuryHold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where the cutting tool maycontact hidden wiring or its cord. Contact with a "live" wire will make exposed metal parts of the tool "live" andshock the operator.ADDITIONAL RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION[] Know your power tool. Read operator's manualcarefully. Learn its applications and limitations,as well as the specific potential hazards relatedto this tool. Following this rule will reduce the riskof electdc shock, fire, or serious injury.[] Always wear safety glasses. Everyday eye-glasses have only impact-resistant lenses; theyare NOT safety glasses. Following this rule willreduce the risk of serious personal injury.[] Protect your lungs. Wear a face or dust mask ifthe operation is dusty. Following this rule willreduce the risk of serious personal injury.[] Protect your hearing. Wear hearing protectionduring extended periods of operation. Followingthis rule will reduce the risk of serious personalinjury.[] hspect tool cords periodically and, if damaged,have repaired at your nearest authorized ser-vice center. Constantly stay aware of cordlocation. Following this rule will reduce the risk ofelectric shock or fire.[] Check damaged parts. Before further use of thetool, 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 parts,binding of moving parts, 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. Follow-ing this rule will reduce the risk of shock, fire, orserious injury[] Do not abuse cord. Never carry the tool by thecord or yank it to disconnect it from the recep-tacle. Keep cord away from heat, oil, and sharpedges. Following this rule will reduce the risk ofelectric shock or fire.[] Make sure your extension cord is in goodcondition. When using an extension cord, besure to use one heavy enough to carry thecurrent your product will draw. A wire gage size(A.W.G.) of at least 16 is recommended for anextension cord 100 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. Anundersized cord wi[[ cause a drop in line voltageresulting in ross of power and overheating.[] Inspect for and remove atomnaris from lumberbefore routing. Following this rule will reduce therisk of serious personal injury[] Drugs, a{cohol, medication. Do not operate toolwhile under the influence of drugs, amcohol, orany medication. Following this rule will reduce therisk of electric shock, fire, or serious personal injury.[] Save these instructions. Refer to them fre-quent{y and use them to instruct others whomay use this tool If you loan someone this tool,loan them these instructions also.WARNING: Some dust created by powersanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and otherconstruction activities contains chemicals knownto cause cancer, birth defects or otherreproductive harm. Some examples of thesechemicals are:• lead from lead-based paints,• crystalline silica from bricks and cement andother masonry products, and• arsenic and chromium from chemically ztreated lumber.Your risk from these exposures varies,depending on how often you do this type of work.To reduce your exposure to these chemicals:work in a well ventilated area, and work withapproved safety equipment, such as those dustmasks that are specially designed to filter outmicroscopic particles.