Craftsman 28195 Product Manual - Page 11

• Avoid awkward operations and hand positions where a sudden slip could cause your hand to move into the blade. • Never reach into the cutting path of the blade. WARNING: Use of this product can generate dust containing chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: • Lead from lead-based paints. • Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products. • Arsenic and chromium, from chemically treated lumber. Your risk from these exposures varies, depending upon how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: • Work in a well-ventilated area. • Work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles. Avoid prolonged contact with dust from power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling and other construction activities. Wear protective clothing and wash exposed areas with soap and water. Allowing dust to get into your mouth, eyes or lay on the skin may promote absorption of harmful chemicals. ,_ WARNING" Use of this tool can generate and/or disburse dust, which may cause serious and permanent respiratory or other injury. Always use NIOSH/ OSHA approved respiratory protection appropriate for the dust exposure. Direct particles away from face and body. ADDITIONAL RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION • Know your power tool. Read this product manual carefully. Learn the applications and limitations, as well as the specific potential hazards related to this tool. Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire or serious injury. • Always wear safety glasses or eye shields when using this tool. Everyday eyeglasses may have impact-resistant lenses; they are not safety glasses. • Protect your lungs. Wear a facemask or dust mask if the operation is dusty. • Protect your hearing. Wear appropriate personal hearing protection during use. Under some conditions, noise from this product may contribute to hearing loss. • All visitors and bystanders must wear the same safety equipment that the operator of the tool should wear. • Inspect the tool cords periodically and, if damaged, have them repaired at your nearest Sears Service Center. Be aware of the cord location. 28195 Manual_Revised_07-0623 Page 11