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i. GENERAL SAFETY RULES FOR ALL POWER TOOLS
1. Know your power tool - read owner’s/operator’s manual carefully. learn its applications and limitations as well as the
specific potential hazards unique to this tool.
2. Keep guards in place - and in working order.
3. Ground all tools - if tools are equipped with three prong plug, it should be plugged into a three-hole electrical
receptacle. if an adapter is used to accommodate a two-prong receptacle, the adapter lug must be attached to a
known ground. never remove the third prong.
4. remove wrenches - form a habit of checking to see that adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before turning it
“on”.
5. Keep work area clean. cluttered areas and benches invite accidents.
6. do not use in dangerous environment. do not use power tools in damp or wet locations, or expose them to rain.
Keep work area well lighted. do not use tool in the presence of flammable liquids or gasses.
7. Keep children and visitors away. all children and visitors should be kept at a safe distance from work area.
8. Make workshop childproof with padlocks, master switches or by removing starter keys.
9. do not force tool. it will do the job better and be safer at the rate for which it was designed.
10. use right tool. do not force tool or attachment to do a job for which it was not designed.
11. wear proper apparel. do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets or other jewelry that may get
caught in moving parts. non-slip footwear is recommended. wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.
12.
Always use safety glasses.
wear safety glasses at all times. everyday eyeglasses only have impact
resistant lenses; they are not safety glasses. use face or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty, and ear protectors
(plugs or muffs) during extended periods of operation.
13. do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
14. Maintain tools in top condition. Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest performance. follow instructions for
lubricating and changing accessories. inspect tool cords periodically and if damaged, have repaired by authorized
service facility.
15. disconnect tools. when not in use, before servicing, and when changing accessories, such as blades, bits, cutters.
16. avoid accidental starting. Make sure switch is in “off” position before plugging in power cord.
17. use recommended accessories only. consult the owner’s manual for recommended accessories. the use of
improper accessories may cause risk of injury to persons.
18. never stand on tool. Serious
injury
could occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is accidentally contacted.
19. check damaged Parts. Before further use of the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully
checked to ensure that it will operate properly and perform it’s intended function. check for alignment of moving
parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any other conditions that may affect it’s operation.
a guard or part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced.
20. never leave tool running unattended. turn power “off”. do not leave tool until it comes to a complete stop.
Read all instructions. As with all machinery there are certain hazards involved with operation and
use of the machine. The following basic safety precautions should be followed at all times to reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock and serious personal injury to you or others. Keep these important operating instructions with this
product.
WARNING!
