•PROTECTYOUR HEARING, Wear haaring protection duringextended periodsof operation.
•DON'TABUSE CORD. Never cam/tool by cordor yank itto disconnectfrom receptacle. Keep cord from heat, oil and sharp edges,
BSECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work. It'ssafer than usingyour hand and it frees both hands to operate tool.
•DON'TOVERREACH. Keepproperfooting and balance at all times, Do not use on a ladder or unstable
support,
•MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharpand clean for Petterand safer performance. Follow instructionsfor lubricatingand changing accessories.
•DISCONNECT TOOLS. When not in use, before
servicing,or when changing attachments, blades, bits, cutters,etc., all tools shouldbe disconnectedfrom
power supply.
•REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form habitof checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from tool beforeturning it on.
•MAKE SURE YOUR EXTENSION CORD IS IN GOOD
CONDITION. When using an extensioncord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw. An undersizedcord will cause a drop in line voltage resultingin loss of power and overheating,A wire gage size (A.W,G.) of at least 16 is recommended for an extension cord 100 feet or less in length,A cord exceeding 10O feat is not recommended. If in doubt, use the next heavier gage. The smallerthe gage number,the heavierthe cord,
=OUTDOOR USE EXTENSION CORDS, Whentool is used outdoors,use onlyextension cords intendedfor use outdoorsand so marked, Outdoorapprovedcords are marked with the suffix
BNEVER USE THIS OR ANY POWER SANDER FOR WET SANDING, Failure to comply can result in electricalshock causing serious injuryor worse.
•KEEP HANDS AWAY FRO• SANDING AREA.
•INSPECT TOOL CORDS PERIODICALLY and if damaged, have repaired at an authorizedservice center. Stay constantlyaware of cord location.
BCHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged shouldbe carefully checked to determine that itwill operate properlyand peflorm its intended function,Chack for alignmentof moving parts, bindingof moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting,and anyother conditions that may affect itsoperation. A guard or other part that
is damaged shouldbe preperly repaired or replaced by an authonzed service center unlessindicated
elsewhere in this instructionmanual.
•NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE. Normal sparkingof the motorcould ignitefumes.
•INSPECT EXTENSION CORDS PERIODICALLY and replace if damaged,
•STAY ALERT. Watch what you are doingand use commonsense. Do not operate tool when you are tired.
Do not rush.
•KEEP HANDLES DRY, CLEAN, AND FREE FRO• OIL AND GREASE. Always use a clean clothwhen cleaning, Never use brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-
based productsor any strong solventsto clean your tool.
•AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Don'tcarry tool with finger on switch.Be sure switch is off when pluggingin,
•DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOTTURN IT ON AND OFF. Have defective switchesreplaced by an authorizedservice canter.
•INSPECT FOR and remove all nails from lumberbefore sanding.
•DRUGS, ALGOHOI., MEDICATION. Do not operate tool while under the influenceof drugs, alcohol, or any medication.
lWHEN SERVICING USE ONLY IDENTICAL CRAFTSMAN REPLACEMENT PARTS.
•POLAR_ED PLUGS. To reduce the risk of electric shock,this tool has a polarizedplug (one blade is wider than the other). This plug willfit in a polarized outlet only one way, If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug.If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electricianto installthe properoutlet. Do not change the plug in any way.
•SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Review them frequentlyand use them to instructothers who may use this tool. If you loan someonethis tool, loanthem these instructionsalso.
A WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicalsknownto cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicalsare:
•lead from
•crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and
•arsenic and chromium from chemically- treated 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 with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.
