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SAFETY GUIDELINES
POWER TOOL SAFETY
BD1801
1. READ and become familiar with the entire Instruction Manual. LEARN the
tool’s application, limitations and possible hazards.
2. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order.
3. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form the habit of checking
to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from the tool before
turning ON.
4. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents.
5. DO NOT USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS. Do not use power tools
in damp locations, or expose them to rain or snow. Keep work area well lit.
6. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors and bystanders should be kept a safe
distance from work area.
7. MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD PROOF with padlocks, master switches or by
removing starter keys.
8. DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL. It will do the job better and safer at the rate
for which it was designed.
9. USE THE RIGHT TOOL. Do not force the tool or an attachment to do a job
for which it was not designed.
10. USE PROPER EXTENSION CORDS. 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. An undersized cord will
result in a drop in line voltage and in loss of power which will cause the tool
to overheat. The table on page 8 shows the correct size to use depending
on cord length and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier
gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord.
11. WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties,
rings, bracelets or other jewelry which may get caught in moving parts.
Nonslip footwear is recommended. Wear protective hair covering to contain
long hair.
12. ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION. Any power tool can throw foreign
objects into the eyes and could cause permanent eye damage. ALWAYS
wear Safety Goggles (not glasses) that comply with ANSI Safety standard
Z87.1. Everyday eyeglasses have only impact–resistant lenses. They ARE
NOT safety glasses. NOTE: Glasses or goggles not in compliance with ANSI
Z87.1 could seriously injure you when they break.
13. WEAR A FACE MASK OR DUST MASK. Sanding operation produces dust.
14. SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work when practical. It is
safer than using your hand and it frees both hands to operate the tool.
15. DISCONNECT TOOLS FROM POWER SOURCE before servicing, and when
changing accessories such as blades, bits and cutters.
16. REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Make sure switch
is in the OFF position before plugging the tool in.
