Specific Safety Rules And/Or Symbols - Craftsman 973.111380 Owner's Manual

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Tool Use and Care
ill Use clamps or other practical way to secure and
support the workpiece to a stable platform, Holding
the work by hand or against your body is unstable and
may lead to tess of control.
• Donotforce toot. Use the correst tool for your
_pplication. The ¢on'e_t tool will do the Job better and
safer at the rate for which it is designed.
• Do not usa tool if switch does not turn it on or off.
A fool that cannot be controlled with the switch Is
dangerous and must be repaired.
• Dtaconnect battery pack from tool or place the
switch in the locked or off position before making
any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing
the tool. Such preventive safety measures reduce risk
of starting the tool accidentally.
• Store idle tools out of reach of shUdren and other
untrained persons. Tools am dangerous in the hands
of untrained users.
• When battery pack Is not In use, keep It away from
other metal objects like: paper clips= €oins, keys,
nails, screws, or other small metal objecte that can
make a connection from one terminal to another.
Shading the battery terminals together may cause
sped_s, bums, or a fire.
• Maintain tools with Care. Keep cuffing tools sharp
and clean. Propedy maintained tools, wtih sharp
cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to
control
I Chock for mlsalignment or binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts, and any other condition
that may affect the tools operation. If damaged,
have the tool sarvteed before using, Many sCcldenta
are caused by poorly maintained tools.
I! Use only accessories that are recommended by
the manufacturer for your model. Accessories that
may be suitable for one tool, may create s dsk Of Injury
when used on another tool.
Service
• Tool service must be performed only by qualified
repair personnel. Sorw'ce or malrdananee performed
by unqualified personnel could result in e dsk of injury.
• WTten servicing a tool, use only Identical replace,
ment parts. Follow li_tTUctions In the Maintenance
section of this manuel, Use of unauthodzbd parts or
failure to follow Maintenance Instructions may oreeta a
risk of shcek or injury.
Hold tool by Insulated gripping surfaces when p'_rformlng an operation where the cuffing tool may contact hidden
wiring. Contact with e "live" wire will make exposed metal parts of the tool "live" and shock the operator.
Additional Rules For Safe Operation
• Know your power tool. Read operator's manual
carefully. Learn its applications and limitations, as \
well as the specific potential hazards related to
this tool. Following this rule will reduce the risk of
electric sho_k, fire. or serious injury.
• Make sure your extension cord is in good oonditlon.
When using an eXtension cord, be sure to use one .
heavy enough to carry the current your product will
draw. Awlre gage size (A,W.G.) of at least 16 is
recommended for an extension cord 100 feet or less
in length. A cord exceeding 100 feet Is not recom-
mended, if'in doubt, use the next heavier gage. The
smaller the gage number, the heavier the cord. An
undersized cord will cause e drop In line voltage result-
Ing in loss of power and overheating.
Important Rules for Battery Tools
III Battery tools do not have to be plugged Into an
electrical outlet; therefore, they are always in
operating condition. Be awai;e of possible hazards
when not using your battery tool or when chang-
log accessories. Following this rule will reduce the
risk of electric shock, fire, or serious personal injury.
Jlt Do not place battery tools or their batteries .ear
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fire or heat. This willreduce the risk of exp_osionend
possibleinjury.
a pilot light. To reduce _e riskof serious injury, never
use any cordless .on=ductin ff_epresence of open
flame. An exploded battery can propel debds and
chemicals. If exposed, flush with water immediately.
II Do not charge battery tool in a damp or wet
location, Following this rule will reduce the dsk of
electdc shock, fire, or serious personal injury.
Ill For best results, your battery tool should be
charged in a location where the temperature is
more than 5O=F but less than 10o_F, Do not store
outside or in vehicles.
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Under extreme usage or temperature conditions,
battery leakage may occur. If liquid comas in
contact with your ak_n, wash Immediately with
soup and water, then neutralize with lemon juice
or vtnegar, If liquid gets into your eyes, flush them
with clean water for at least 10 rnlnutes, then seek
immediate medical attention. Following this rule will
reduce the risk of serious personal injury.