Craftsman 17540 Operation Manual - Page 6
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ELECTRICAL SAFETY cont. 3. BEFORE plugg{ngIn the tool,BE SURE that the out]etvoltage supplied ts within the voltage marked on the tool'sdata plate DO NOT use "AC onI_ rated tools with a DC power supply. 4. AVOID body contact with grounded surfaces, such as pipes, redfr_tors,ranges and refrigerators. There Is an Increased risk of electric shock If your body Isgrounded° 5 DO NOT expose power tools to raln or wet oondlUona or use power tools tn wet or damp locations, Water entedng a power toolwl_IIncrease the riskof eTec_c shack. 6. INSPECT too! cords for damage. Have damaged loci cords repaired at a Sear Service CentareB, E SURE to stay constantlyaware of Ihe cord location and keep tl well away fromthe movingrouter. 7, DO NOT abuse the cord, NEVER use the cord to carry the tool by or to pull the plug from the outlet° Keep cord away fromheat, o11s, harp edges or mov]ngparts Replace damaged cords fmmsdlatafy. Damaged cords Increase the dsk of elsctrtc shock. EXTENSION CORDS Use a proper extension cord. ONLY use cords listed by UnderwritersLabomtorlss(UL). Other extensioncords can cause a drop In Ilnsvoltage, resulting In a lose of power end overheatingof tool. For thistool an AWG (American Wire Gauge) size of at least 14-gauge is recommended for an extensioncord of 25-fL or tess In lengh_, Use 12-gauge for an extension cord of 50-fL FJdenstoncords 10IPIt. or longer are not recommended° Remember, a smaller wire gauge size has greater capacity then a larger number (14-gauge wire has more capacitythan 16-gauge wire;12-gauge wire has more capactty than 14..gauge).When In doubtuse the smallernumber. When operating a power loci ouldoore, usa an outdoor extension cord marked "W-A" or "W', These cords are rated for outdoorusa and reduce the dsk of elactr_ shock. /_,CAUTION: Keep ths extenslon cord clear of the working eras.Position the cord so that it will nat get caught on lumber,tools or other obslruotlonewhite you are working with a powerloolo J _WARNING: Cheek extension cords before each use. If damaged replace I Immediately. Never use Iool with a damaged cord since touching the damaged area could cause electrical shock, resulting in serious injury, I SAFETY SYMBOLS FOR YOUR TOOL The Isbel on your tool rosy Include the following symbols. V A Hz W rain no ]mtn Z Vol_ Amps Hertz Waits Minutes Alternating current Direct current No-load speed ,Class11conslrucllonD. ouble Insulated Revolutionsor Strokesper min_ IndIcatesdanger, warningor caution t! means attentionl Yoa_"safety is involved 6