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2.3 Security
Follow them to achieve best results and full benefit from your new machine
The very good craftsman respects the
tools with which he works. He knows
they represent years of constantly
improved design. He also knows that
they are dangerous if misused.
This is the theme of a new safe-use
program for stationary power tools. The
safety rules are based on approved
practices in industrial and home shops.
1.
Know your power tool.
Read the owner’s manual
carefully. Learn its
applications and
limitations, as well as the
specific potential hazards
peculiar to this tool.
2.
Keep guard in
place and in working
order.
3.
Ground all tools. If tool is
equipped with three-prong
plug, it should be plugged into
a three-hole electrical
receptacle. If an adapter is
used to accomodate a two-
prong receptacle, the adapter
wire must be attached to a
known ground. Never remove
the third prong.
4.
Remove adjusting
keys and wrenches.
Form habit of checking
to see that keys and
adjusting wrenches is
removed before turning
it on.
5.
Keep work area clean.
Cluttered areas and
benches invite accidents.
6.
Avoid dangerous
environment. Don’t use
power tools in damp or
wet locations or expose
them to rain. Keep your
work area well lighted.
7.
Keep children away.
All visitors should be
kept in a safe distance
from work area.
8. Make workshop kidproof with padlocks,
master switches, or by removing starter
keys.
