Craftsman 973.11147 owner manual Symbol Meaning, Read ALL Instructions, Safety Alert Symbol

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SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL:

Indicates warning or caution. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.

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.

CAUTION: Failure to obey a safety warning may result in property damage or personal injury to yourself or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.

WARNING: Do not attempt to operate this tool until you have read thoroughly and understand

completely all instructions, safety rules, etc. contained in this manual. Failure to comply can result in accidents involving fire, electric shock, or serious personal injury. Save owner'smanual and review frequently for continuing safe

operation, and instructing others who may use this tool.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read owner's manual carefully. Learn its applications and limitations as well as the specific potential hazards related to this tool.

•GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK by preventing body contact with grounded surfaces.

For example: Pipes, radiators, ranges, refrigerator enclosures.

•KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas ahd benches invite accidents.

•AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Don't use power tool in damp or wet locations or expose to rain. Keep work area well lit.

•KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. All

visitors should wear safety glasses and be kept a safe distance from work area. Do not let visitors

contact tool or extension cord.

•STORE IDLE TOOLS. When not in use tools should be stored in a dry and high or locked-up place - out of the reach of children.

•DON'T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.

•USE RIGHT TOOL. Don'tforce small tool or attachment to do the job of a heavy duty tool. Don't use tool for purpose not intended - for example - A circular saw should never be used for cutting tree limbs or logs.

WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry that can get caught in tool's moving parts and cause personal injury. Rubber gloves and nonskid footwear are recommended when working outdoors. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair and keep it from being drawn into nearby air vents.

•ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES. Everyday eyeglasses have only impact-resistant lenses; they are NOT safety glasses.

•PROTECT YOUR LUNGS. Wear a face mask or dust mask if operation is dusty.

•PROTECT YOUR HEARING.'Wear hearing protection during extended periods of operation.

•SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work. It'ssafer than using your hand and it frees both hands to operate tool.

•DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Do not use on a ladder or

unstable support.

•MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp at all times, and clean for best and safest perfor- mance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.

•REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on.