Metro-Rooter™
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
Work Area
1.
Keep work area clean and well lit.
Cluttered benches
and dark areas invite accidents.
2.
Do not
operate power tools in explosive atmos-
pheres, such as in the presence of flammable liq-
uids, 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.
Electrical Safety
1.
Grounded tools must be plugged into an outlet,
properly installed and grounded in accordance
with all codes and ordinances. Never remove the
grounding prong or modify the plug in any way.
Do not use any adapter plugs. Check with a quali-
fied electrician if you are in doubt as to whether
the outlet is properly grounded.
If the tool should
electrically malfunction or break down, grounding pro-
vides a low resistance path to carry electricity away
from the user.
2.
Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such
as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators.
There
is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is
grounded.
3.
Do not expose power tools to rain or wet condi-
tions
.
Water entering a power tool will increase the
risk of electric shock.
4.
Do not abuse the cord
. Never use the cord to carry
the tools or pull the plug from an outlet. Keep cord
away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Re-
place damaged cords immediately. Damaged cords
increase the risk of electric shock.
5.
When operating a power tool outside use
an out-
door extension cord marked ―W-A‖ or ―W‖ .
These
cords are rated for outdoor use and reduce the risk of
electric shock.
6.
Test the Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI)
provided with the power cord to insure it is operat-
ing correctly before operating machine.
Machine
must have a properly functioning ground fault circuit
interrupter on the power cord.
GFCI reduces the risk
of electric shock.
7.
Only use
proper three-wire extension cords in
good condition which have three-prong grounding
plugs and three-pole receptacles which accept the
tool‘s plug.
Use of damaged, inferior, or other exten-
sion cords will not ground the tool. Increases the risk
of electric shock and bodily injury or death.
8.
Extension cords are not recommended unless they
are plugged into a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter
(GFCI)
found in circuit boxes or outlet receptacles.
The GFCI on the machine power cord will not prevent
electric shock from the extension cords.
9.
Keep all electric connections dry and off the
ground
. Reduces the risk of electric shock.
10.
DO NOT
touch plugs or tools with wet hands.
Reduces the risk of electric shock.
Personal Safety
1.
Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use
common sense when operating a power tool. Do
not use tool while tired or under the influence of
drugs, alcohol, or medication.
A moment of inat-
tention while operating power tools may result in seri-
ous personal injury.
2.
Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewelry.
Contain long hair. Keep your hair, cloth-
ing, and gloves away from moving parts.
Loose
clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be caught in moving
parts.
3.
Avoid accidental starting.
Be sure switch is off
before plugging in.
Plugging in tools that have the
switch on invites accidents.
4.
Remove adjusting keys or switches before turn-
ing the tool on.
A wrench or key that is left attached
to a rotating part of the tool may result in personal
injury.
5.
Do not overreach.
Keep proper footing and bal-
ance at all times.
Proper footing and balance en-
ables better control of the tool in unexpected situa-
tions.
6.
Use safety equipment. Always wear safety
glasses and rubber soled, non-slip shoes
. Dust
mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing
protection must be used for appropriate conditions.
Tool Use and Care
1.
Use clamps or other practical way to secure and
support the workpiece to a stable platform. Do
not force tool
. Holding the work by hand or against
your body is unstable and may lead to loss of control.
2.
Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for your
application.
The correct tool will do the job better
and safer at the rate for which it is designed.
3.
Do not use
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 be-
fore making any adjustments, changing accesso-
ries, or storing the tool.
Such preventative safety
measures reduce the risk of starting the tool acciden-
tally.
5.
Store idle tools out of 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 cut-
ting 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.
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