G1182 6" Heavy-Duty Jointer
-5-
III. SAFETY
11.
USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make
sure your extension cord is in good condi-
tion. When using an extension cord, be
sure it is rated Hard Service (grade S) or
better. Conductor size must be 16 A.W.G.
for cords up to 100 feet in length. An
undersized cord will cause a drop in line
voltage resulting in loss of power and over-
heating. Your extension cord must also
contain a ground wire and plug pin. Always
repair or replace extension cords if they
become damaged. Minimum Gauge for
extension cord:
16 A.W.G.
50ft
16 A.W.G.
100ft
14 A.W.G.
200ft
12 A.W.G.
300ft
12. WEAR PROPER APPAREL Do not wear
loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings,
bracelets, or other jewelry which may get
caught in moving parts. Non-slip footwear is
recommended. Wear protective hair cover-
ing to contain long hair.
13. DON’T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing
and balance at all times.
14. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep
tools sharp and clean for best and safest
performance. Follow instructions for lubri-
cating and changing accessories.
15. DISCONNECT TOOLS before servicing
and changing accessories, such as blades,
bits, cutters, and the like.
16. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.
Consult the owner’s manual for recom-
mended accessories. The use of improper
accessories may cause risk of injury.
1.
KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in work-
ing order.
2.
REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND
WRENCHES. Form habit of checking to
see that keys and adjusting wrenches are
removed from tool before turning on.
3.
KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered
areas and benches invite accidents.
4.
DON’T USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRON-
MENT. Don’t use power tools in damp or
wet locations, or expose them to rain.
Keep work area well lighted.
5.
KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS
AWAY. All children and visitors should be
kept a safe distance from work area.
6.
MAKE WORK SHOP CHILD PROOF with
padlocks, master switches, or by removing
starter keys.
7.
DON’T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job
better and safer at the rate for which it was
designed.
8.
USE RIGHT TOOL. Don’t force tool or
attachment to do a job for which it was not
designed.
9.
ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES. Also
use face or dust mask if cutting operation is
dusty. Everyday eyeglasses only have
impact resistant lenses, they are NOT safe-
ty glasses.
10. SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to
hold work when practical. It’s safer than
using your hand and frees both hands to
operate tool.
A. SAFETY FOR ALL TOOLS
The following rules for safety cover many general issues typical of the majority of home and small com-
mercial shop equipment.
