Safety Guidelines
· Failure to follow these rules may result in serious personal injury.
· Woodworking machines are dangerous, and can cause
personal injury if not used properly.
· Completely read the operating manual and safety instructions
for the machine before use. Learn the applications and
limitations of the machine as well as the hazards speci
fi
c to it.
Operating the machine before understanding safe and proper
use could result in serious personal injury.
· Keep all guards and safety devices properly installed while using
the machine.
· Always wear safety glasses.
· Keep hands well away from the rotating bit when operating the
machine. Never overreach.
· Avoid awkward hand positions, where a sudden slip could cause
contact with cutting edges.
· Kickbacks occur when the workpiece binds while being
machined, causing it to twist, jump, and possibly become
airborne. To avoid kickbacks and potential injury, always follow
proper technique, use sharp bits, keep the machine aligned
and maintained properly, and adequately secure and support
the workpiece. To free both hands for tool operation, use clamps
or a vise to hold work when it is practical and safe.
· Turn off the machine before making adjustments. Never adjust
the fence, plate, reducing rings, or any other part of the machine
while it is running.
· Make sure the machine comes to a complete stop before
adjusting the position of a workpiece.
· Ground electric machines. If the machine is equipped with a
three-prong plug, it should only be plugged into a grounded
three-hole electrical outlet. If the proper outlet is not available,
have one installed by a quali
fi
ed electrician. Never remove the
third prong or modify the provided plug in any way.
· Do not operate the machine in a dangerous or unclean
environment. Do not use the machine in damp or wet locations,
or expose it to rain. Keep the work area well-lit, un-cluttered, and
clean.
· Keep all children and visitors at a safe distance from the work
area. Children and visitors should not operate machinery under
any condition.
· Make your workshop “child-proof”. Use padlocks, master
switches, or other means necessary to prevent unauthorized
use of machinery.
· Use the right machine for the task. Never “force” a machine to
do work for which it was not intended. If used properly under
safe conditions, the machine will produce better results in less
time.
· Wear proper apparel. Avoid loose clothing, gloves, neckties,
rings, bracelets, or any other jewelry that could get caught in
moving parts. Wear non-slip footwear and protective hair
covering speci
fi
cally designed as safety gear.
· Secure machinery to prevent tipping or sliding.
· Keep proper footing and balance to avoid slipping or sliding
when you turn on machinery.
· Maintain tools in top condition. For the highest quality and safest
performance, keep bits sharp and clean and machinery properly
maintained. Follow all lubrication and accessory maintenance
practices detailed in the instruction manual.
· Disconnect the machine from electrical power before servicing.
When changing accessories such as bits and clamps, making
any sort of physical assessment of the machine, or when the
motor is being mounted or connected, disconnect the machine
from the power source.
· Check for damaged parts. Before using the machine, make
a careful assessment of all guards and other parts to ensure that
the machine will operate properly and perform as intended.
Check moving parts for alignment, binding, breakage, mounting,
and any other conditions that may affect its operation. A guard or
other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or
replaced as soon as possible, preceding any further use. Do not
use the tool if you are not quali
fi
ed to make these assessments.
· Never leave a running machine unattended. Always turn off the
machine after operation. Do not leave the tool until it comes to a
complete stop.
· Drugs, alcohol, medication warning: Do not operate machinery
while under the in
fl
uence of drugs, alcohol, or any medications.
· This machinery system is designed only for certain applications.
Kreg Tool strongly recommends that this system NOT be
modi
fi
ed and/or used for any applications other than those
for which it is designed. If you have any questions relative to the
application of the machinery system, DO NOT use the system
until you have written, phoned, or e-mailed Kreg Tool and have
been advised accordingly.
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