General International 15-855 M1, Setup & Operation Manual

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wARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
Be sure to read, understand and follow all safety warnings and instructions
in the supplied operator’s manual.
WORk AREA
1. kEEP CHILDREN AND BYSTANDERS AWAY.
All children should be kept away from the work area. Don’t let them
handle machines, tools or extension cords. Visitors can be a distraction
and are difficult to protect from injury.
2. kEEP WORkING AREA CLEAN
and be sure adequate lighting is available. Cluttered areas invite
injuries.
3. MAkE WORkSHOP kID-PROOF
with padlocks, master switches, or by removing starter keys.
4. AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS
Don’t use power tools in damp or wet locations. Keep work area well lit.
Do not expose power tools to rain. Do not use the tool in the presence
of flammable liquids or gases.
5. STORE IDLE EQUIPMENT.
Store equipment in a dry area to inhibit rust. Equipment also should be
in a high location or locked up to keep out of reach of children.
PERSONAL SAFETY
1. LEARN THE MACHINE’S APPLICATIONS AND LIMITATIONS,
as well as the specific potential hazards particular to this machine.
Follow available safety instructions and safety rules carefully.
2. DON’T OVERREACH.
Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Do not reach over or
across machines that are running.
3. STAY ALERT
Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not operate tool
when you are tired. Do not operate while under medication or while
using alcohol or other drugs.
4. AVOID DISTRACTIONS WHILE OPERATING.
5. WEAR APPROPRIATE APPAREL
Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, bracelets, necklaces,or jewellery
while operating the tool. Wear face, eye, ear, respiratory and body
protection devices, as indicated for the operation or environment.
6. ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES
Also use face or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty, and ear plugs
during extended periods of operation. Everyday eyeglasses have only
impact resistant lenses, they are NOT safety glasses.
7. GUARD AGAINST ELECTRIC SHOCk
Prevent body contact with grounded surfaces. For example: pipes,
radiators, ranges, refrigerator enclosures. When your body is grounded
the risk of electric shock increases. When working wherever “live”
electrical wires may be encountered, try to ascertain whether there is
a danger of shock. Even so, DO NOT TOUCH ANY METAL PARTS OF
tHe tOOL while using it.
8. ALWAYS DISCONNECT TOOL BEFORE SERVICING
and when changing accessories such as blades, bits, cutters.
9. kEEP GUARDS IN PLACE
and in working order. If a guard must be removed for maintenance or
cleaning make sure it is properly attached before using the tool again.
10. ENSURE kEYS AND ADjUSTING WRENCHES ARE REMOVED
before turning power on. Left attached, these parts can fly off a rotating
part and result in personal injury.
11. MAkE SURE THAT SWITCH IS IN “OFF” POSITION
before plugging in cord to reduce the risk of unintentional starts.
12. MAkE SURE TOOL IS PROPERLY GROUNDED.
If tool is equipped with three-prong plug, it should be plugged into a
three-pole electrical receptacle. Never remove the third prong.