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1. Do not use the power tool if the Power Switch does not
turn it on or off.
Any tool that cannot be controlled with
the Power Switch is dangerous and must be replaced.
2. Disconnect the Power Cord 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.
3. Store idle tools out of reach of children and other
untrained persons.
Tools are dangerous in the hands of
untrained users.
4. Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools maintained
and clean.
Properly maintained tools are less likely to bind
and are easier to control. Do not use a damaged tool. Tag
damaged tools “Do not use” until repaired
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 1. before using.
Many accidents are caused by
poorly maintained tools.
2. Use only accessories that are recommended by the
manufacturer for your model.
Accessories that may be
suitable for one tool may become hazardous when used on
another tool.
SERVICE
1. Tool service must be performed only by qualified
repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed by
unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury.
When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts.
Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow maintenance
instructions may create a risk of electric shock or injury
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
1. Maintain labels and nameplates on the tool.
These carry
important information. If unreadable or missing, contact
TOOLEX INDUSTRIAL for a replacement.
2. Always wear the approved safety impact eye goggles
and heavy work gloves when suing the tool.
Using
personal safety devices reduce the risk for injury. Safety
impact eye goggles and heavy work gloves are available
from Harbor Freight Tools.
3. Maintain a safe working environment.
Keep the work
area well lit. Make sure there is adequate surrounding
workspace. Always keep the work area free of obstructions,
grease, oil, trash, and other debris. Do not use a power tool
in areas near flammable chemicals, dusts, and vapors.
Do not use this product in a damp or wet location.
1. Avoid unintentional starting.
Make sure you are prepared
to begin work before turning on the tool.
2. Never leave the tool unattended when it is plugged into
an electrical outlet.
Turn off the tool, and unplug it from its
electrical outlet before leaving.
3. Always unplug the tool from its electrical outlet before
performing and inspection, maintenance, or cleaning
procedures.
4. Prevent eye injury and burns.
Wearing and using the
approved personal safety clothing and safety devices
reduce the risk for injury.
a. Wear the approved safety impact eye goggles with a
welding helmet featuring at least a number 10 shade lens
rating.
b. Leather leggings, fire resistant shoes or boots should
be worn when using this product. Do not wear pants with
cuffs, shirts with open pockets, or any clothing that can
catch and hold molten metal or sparks.
c. Keep clothing free of grease, oil, solvents, or any
flammable substances. Wear dry, insulating gloves and
protective clothing.
d. Wear an approved head covering to protect the head
and neck. Use aprons, cape, sleeves, shoulder covers,
and bibs designed and approved for welding and cutting
procedures.
e. When welding/cutting overhead or in confined spaces,
wear flame resistant ear plugs or ear muffs to keep sparks
out of ears.
1. Prevent accidental fires. Remove any combustible
material from the work area.
When possible, move the work to a.
a location well
away from combustible; protect the combustibles with a
cover made of fire resistant material.
b. Remove or make safe all combustible materials for a
radius of 35 feet (10 meters) around the work area. Use a
fire resistant material to cover or block all open doorways,
windows, cracks, and other openings.
c. Enclose the work area with portable fire resistant
screens. Protect combustible walls, ceilings, floors, etc.,
from sparks and heat with fire resistant covers.
d. If working on a metal wall, ceiling, etc., prevent
ignition of combustibles on the other side by mobbing
the combustibles to a safe location. If relocation of
combustibles is not possible, designate someone to serve
as a fire watch, equipped with a fire extinguisher, during
the welding process and for at least one half hour after the
welding is completed.
a. Do not weld or cut on materials having a combustible
coating or combustible internal structure, as in walls or
ceilings, without an approved method for eliminating the
hazard.
b. Do not dispose of hot slag in containers holding
combustible materials. Keep a fire extinguisher nearby and
know how to use it.
After welding or cutting, make a thorough examination for
evidence of fire. Be aware that easily visible smoke or flame
may not be present for some time after the fire has started.
Do not weld or cut in atmospheres containing
a. Dangerously reactive or flammable gases, vapors, liquids,
and dust.
b. Provide adequate ventilation in work areas to prevent
accumulation of flammable gases, vapors, and dust. Do
not apply heat to a container that has held an unknown
substance or a combustible material whose contents, when
heated, can produce flammable or explosive vapors. Clean
and purge containers before applying heat. Vent closed
containers, including castings, before preheating, welding,
or cutting.
