SAFETY
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Read, understand and follow all operating instructions,
safety operations and symbols in this manual before
operating and maintaining your power tool.
WARNING:
Indicates the presence of a hazardous
situation which CAN cause SEVERE personal injury.
CAUTION:
Indicates the presence of a hazardous situation
which WILL or CAN cause MINOR or MODERATE PERSONAL
injury, or could cause machine damage.
Note: Indicates installation, operation or maintenance
information which is important but not hazard-related.
GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS
WARNING:
Failure to read all instructions and follow the
general safety warnings and other safety warnings and cautions
may result in serious personal injury.
Know Your Power Tool – read the instruction manual.
Understand your power tool’s application, limitations
and potential hazards.
Ground All Tools – this tool is equipped with a
3-prong plug, it must be plugged into a 3-contact
electric outlet. The 3rd prong is a ground to provide
protection against accidental electric shock. Never
remove the 3rd prong on a grounded plug.
Keep Safety Guards in Place – and working order
with proper adjustment and alignment.
Keep Work Area Clean – to help prevent accidents.
Take time to clean the tool, work area and especially
the floor. The floor can become slippery from sawdust,
wax and other materials.
Avoid Dangerous Environments – by not using
power tools in damp, wet or raining environments.
Provide an adequate work area that is properly
illuminated.
Keep Children Away – from the work area. Children
and others should be a safe distance from the work
area.
Make the Workshop Childproof – by using padlocks,
master switches and removing starter keys from power
tools.
Don’t Force the Tool – beyond its designed rate. For
a better and safer job, allow the tool to work within
manufacturer’s recommendation.
Use the Right Tool – for the job. Do not force a tool or
its attachments to perform a task that it’s not designed
to do.
Wear the Proper Apparel – and nonslip footwear
when operating power tools. Do not wear loose
clothing, gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets or other
jewelry which may become caught in moving parts.
Keep long hair away from your face and tied back. Roll
long sleeves above the elbow.
Use Safety Goggles at all
Times – which comply with
ANSI Z87.1. Normal safety
glasses only have impact
resistant lenses and are not
designed for safety. Wear a
face or dust mask when
working in a dusty environment. Use ear protection,
such as plugs or muffs, during extended periods of
operation.
Wear a Face Mask or Dust Mask – when the grinding
operation produces dust.
Secure Your Work – using clamps or a vise when
practical. It frees both hands and is safer to operate
the tool.
Don’t Overreach – and keep proper balance and
footing at all times.
Maintain Your Tools with Care – keeping them clean
for best and safest performance.
Disconnect Your Tool – by unplugging the power
cord from the electrical outlet when making
adjustments, changing parts, cleaning, or working on
the tool.
Avoid Accidental Starting – by ensuring the switch is
in the OFF position and the power cord is unplugged
from the electrical outlet.
Use the Recommended Accessories – by the tool’s
manufacturer. Refer to this instruction manual for
approved accessories. Read, understand and follow
the instructions supplied with accessories. Using
incorrect accessories may be hazardous.
Never Stand on the Tool – or store materials above
or near it. Standing on the tool to reach materials could
result in serious injury if it tips or is accidentally
contacted.
Check any Damaged Parts – and discontinue using a
damaged tool until the part is carefully checked.
Ensure that all parts will operate and perform properly.
Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of
moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting and any
other conditions that may affect its operation. A guard
or other part that is damaged should be properly
repaired or replaced before using the tool.
SAVE THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
