Personal Safety; Tool Use And Care; Service - Craftsman 171.61181 Owner's Information Manual

Personal Safety
Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use
common sense when operating a power tool.
Do not use tool while tired or under the influence
of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of
inattention while operating power tools may result
in serious personal injury.
Keep guards in place. Maintain the guards in working
order and in proper adjustment and alignment.
Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is "OFF"
before plugging in. Carrying tools with your finger on
the switch or plugging in tools that have the switch "ON"
invites accidents.
Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning
the tool "ON." A wrench or a key that is left attached to
a rotating part of the tool may result in personal injury.
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance
at all times. Proper footing and balance enable better
control of the tool in unexpected situations.
Use safety goggles (head protection). Wear safety
goggles (must comply with ANSI Standard Z87.1) at
all times. Wear non-slip footwear and a hard hat, if
appropriate. Also, use face or dust mask if cutting
operation is dusty and ear protectors (plugs or muffs)
during extended periods of operation.
Tool Use and Care
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 loss of control.
Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for your
application. The correct tool will do the job better and
safer at the rate for which it is designed.
Do not use tool if switch does not turn it "ON" or
"OFF." Any tool that cannot be controlled with the switch
is dangerous and must be repaired.
Disconnect the plug from the power source before
making any adjustments, changing accessories, or
storing the tool. Such preventive safety measures
reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.
Keep guards in place. Maintain the guards in working
order and in proper adjustment and alignment.
Store idle tools out of reach of children and other
untrained persons. Tools are dangerous in the hands
of untrained users.
Never leave tools running unattended. Turn the
power OFF. DO NOT leave tool until it comes to a
complete stop.
Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools sharp
and clean. Properly maintained tools, with sharp cutting
edges, are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
Any alteration or modification is a misuse and may result
in a dangerous condition.
Check for damaged guards or parts, misalignment, or
binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, and any
other condition that may affect the tool's operation, if
damaged, have the tool properly repaired or replaced
before using. Many accidents are caused by poorly
maintained tools. Develop a periodic maintenance
schedule for your tool.
Use only accessories that are recommended by the
manufacturer for your model. Accessories that may be
suitable for one tool may become hazardous when used
on another tool.
Service
Tool service must be performed only by qualified
repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed by
unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury. For
example: internal wires may be misplaced or pinched;
safety guard return springs may be improperly mounted.
When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement
parts. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow
maintenance instructions may create a risk of electric
shock or injury. Certain cleaning agents such as gasoline,
carbon tetrachloride, and ammonia may damage
plastic parts.