Craftsman 28129 Operation Manual - Page 3

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WARNING:

BE

SURE

to

read

and

understand

all

instructions

in this

manual

|

before

using

this

power

tool.

Failure to

follow all

instructions

may

result in

electric

J

shock,

fire and

/

or

serious personal injury.

WORK

AREA

SAFETY

1. Keep your work

area

clean

and well

lit.

Cluttered

workbenches

and dark areas

invite accidents.

2. DO NOT operate

power

tools

in explosive

atmospheres,

such

as in the

presence

of flammable

liquids,

gases, or dust.

Power tools create sparks

which may ignite the

dust or fumes.

3. Keep

bystanders,

children

and

visitors

away

while

operating

a

power

tool.

Distractions

can cause you to lose control.

4.

Make

your

workshop

childproof

with padlocks

and master switches.

Lock

tools away when

not in use.

5.

MAKE

SURE the

work

area

has ample

lighting

so you can see the work and that

there are no obstructions

that will interfere with safe operation

BEFORE

using your

power tool.

PERSONAL

SAFETY

1. KNOW your

power

tool.

Read the operator's

manual carefully.

Learn the tool's

applications

and limitations,

as well as the specific

potential

hazards related to this tool.

2. STAY ALERT,

watch what you are doing and use common

sense when

operating

a

power tool.

3. 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.

4. DRESS

properly.

DO NOT wear loose clothing or jewelry. Pull back long hair. Keep your

hair, clothing,

and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothing,

or long hair can be

caught

in moving parts. Air vents

often cover moving

parts and should also be avoided.

5. AVOID accidental

starting.

Be sure switch

is in "OFF"

position before plugging in.

DO NOT carry tools with your finger

on the switch. Carrying

tools with your finger on the

switch or plugging

in tools that have the switch

in the "ON"

position

invites accidents.

6. REMOVE

adjusting

keys or blade wrenches

before turning the tool "ON".

A wrench that

is left attached to a rotating

part of the tool may result in personal

injury.

7. Do not overreach.

Keep

proper

footing

and balance

at all times.

Proper footing and

balance

enables

better control

of the tool in unexpected

situations.

8. ALWAYS

SECUREYOUR

WORK.

Use clamps or a vise to hold work when practical.

it

is safer than using your hand and frees both hands to operate

tool.

9. USE SAFETY

EQUIPMENT.

Always

wear eye protection.

Dust mask, non-skid safety

shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection

must be used for appropriate

conditions.

TOOL

USE AND CARE SAFETY

i

z_ WARNING:

BE SURE to read and

understand

all

instructions

before

operating

this

tool.

FaiJure to follow

alJ

instructions

listed

below

may result

in

electric

shock,

fire

and/or

serious

personal

injury.

1.

ALWAYS use

clamps

or other practical

ways

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.

2. DO NOT force

the tool.

Use the correct

tool

and blade for your application.

The

correct tool and accessory

will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it is

designed.

3. DO NOT use the 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.

4. 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.

5. STORE

idle

tools

out of the

reach

of children

and other

untrained

persons.

Tools are dangerous

in the hands of untrained

users.

6. 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.

7. CHECK

for 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 serviced

before using. Many accidents

are caused

by poorly

maintained

tools.

8. USE ONLY accessories

that are recommended

for this

tool.

Accessories

that

may be suitable for one tool may become

hazardous

when used on another tool.

ELECTRICAL

SAFETY

Z_

WARNING:

Do not permit

fingers

to touch

the terminals

of plug

when

installing

or removing

the

plug

from

the

outlet.

1.

2.

Double

insulated

tools

are equipped

with

a

polarized

plug (one

Made

is

wider

than

the other).

This

plug

will

fit 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

electrician

to install a polarized

outlet. Do not change

the plug in any way.

Double insulation

[]

eliminates

the need for the

three-wire

grounded

power cord and grounded

power

supply

system. Applicable

only to Class II

(double-insulated)

tools.

This

tool

is

a double

insulated

tool.

Cover

of

Grounded

Outlet

Box

-----

@

®

-@

z_

WARNING:

Double

insulation

DOES

NOT take

the

place

of normal

safety

precautions

when

operating

this tool.

3. BEFORE

plugging

in the tool, BE SURE that the outlet voltage supplied

is within the

voltage

marked

on the tool's data plate. DO NOT use "AC only" rated tools with

a DC power supply.

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