Craftsman CRAFTSMAN Owners Manual - Page 5

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES AND SYMBOLS Additional Rules For Safe Operation I 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 shock, fire, or serious injury. I Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw. A wire 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 recommended. If in doubt, use the next heavier gage. The smaller the gage number, the heavier the cord. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. Important Safety Instructions for Impact Wrench I Power tools can cause flying particles during use. Wear safety goggles, user and bystanders. Flying particles can cause injury. I Power tools generate noise. Wear hearing protection, user and bystanders. Prolonged exposure to noise can cause hearing loss. I Power tools vibrate. Avoid prolonged exposure to vibration, repetitive motions and uncomfortable positions. Stop using the tool if discomfort, tingling feeling or pain occurs. Seek medical advice before resuming use. Prolonged exposure to vibration, repetitive motions and uncomfortable positions can cause injury. I Risk of entanglement. • Keep body parts away from moving parts. • Do not wear loose clothing and jewelry while operating tool. • Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair. • Do not carry tool with your finger on the trigger. • Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning the tool on. • Do not lock, tape, wire, etc., the trigger in the ON position. • Keep handle dry, clean and free from oil and grease. • Always shut off power and disconnect battery from tool when changing accessories. Entanglement can cause injury. WARNING: • Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring. Contact with a "live" wire will also make exposed metal parts of the tool "live" and shock the operator. • Use only impact sockets and accessories with these impact wrenches. Use of hand or power sockets will cause premature failure of the socket and possible injury to the user. Do not use chipped, cracked, or damaged sockets or accessories. 5