Operator | Craftsman 315.27994 guide

Holdtool byinsulatedgrippingsurfaceswhenperformingan operationwherethecuttingtool maycontact

hiddenwiringor its cord.Contact with a "live" wire will make exposed metal parts of the tool "live" and shock the

operator.

Additional

Rules For Safe

Operation

Make sure your extension

cord

is in good condi-

Know your power tool. Read operator's manual

tion. When using an extension cord, be sure to use

one heavy enough to carry the current your prod-

carefully. Learn its applications and limitations, as

uct will draw. Awire gage size (A.W.G.) of at least

well as the specific potential hazards related to this

16 is recommended for an extension cord 100 feet

tool. Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric

or less in length. A cord exceeding 100 feet is not

shock, fire, or serious injury.

recommended. If in doubt, use the next heavier

Always wear safety glasses. Everyday eyeglasses

gage. The smaller the gage number, the heavier the

have only impact-resistant lenses; they are NOT

cord. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line

safety glasses. Following this rule will reduce the risk

voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating.

of serious personal injury.

Inspect for and remove all nails from lumber before

Protect your lungs. Wear a face or dust mask if the

drilling. Following this rule will reduce the risk of

operation is dusty. Following this rule will reduce the

serious personal injury.

risk of serious personal injury,

Drugs, alcohol, medication. Do not operate tool

Protect your hearing. Wear hearing protection

while under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or any

during extended periods of operation. Following this

medication. Following this rule will reduce the risk of

rule will reduce the risk of serious personal injury.

electric shock, fire, or serious personal injury.

Inspect tool cords periodically and, if damaged,

Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently

have repaired at your nearest Factory Service

and use them to instruct others who may use this

Center or other Authorized Service Organization.

tool. If you loan someone this tool, loan them these

Constantly stay aware of cord location.

Following

instructions

also.

this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock or fire.

Check damaged parts. Before further use of the

,_WARNING:

Some dust created

by power sanding,

tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should

sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction

be carefully checked to determine that it will

activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer,

operate properly and perform its intended function.

birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some

Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of

examples of these chemicals are:

moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and

• lead from lead-based paints,

any other conditions that may affect its operation.

A guard

or other

part that is damaged

should be

• crystalline

silica

from bricks

and cement

properly

repaired

or replaced by an authorized

and other

masonry

products,

and

service center. Following this rule will reduce the risk

• arsenic and chromium from chemically-

of shock, fire, or serious injury.

treated

lumber.

Do not abuse cord. Never carry the tool by the cord

Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on

or yank

it to disconnect

it from the receptacle.

how often

you do

this

type

of work. To reduce your

Keep cord away

from heat, oil, and sharp edges.

exposure

to these

chemicals:

work in a well

Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock

ventilated area, and work with approved safety

or fire.

equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.