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POWER TOOL SAFETY
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE USING THIS POWER TOOL
Safety is a combination of common sense,
staying alert and knowing how to use your
power tool.
To avoid mistakes that could cause serious
injury, do not plug the tool in until you have
read and understood the following.
1.
READ
and become familiar with the
entire Instruction Manual.
LEARN
the tool’s application, limitations and
possible hazards.
2.
KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE
and in working
order.
3.
REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND
WRENCHES
. Form the habit of checking to
see that keys and adjusting wrenches are
removed from the tool before turning ON.
4.
KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN
. Cluttered
areas and benches invite accidents.
5.
DO NOT USE IN DANGEROUS
ENVIRONMENTS
. Do not use power tools
in damp locations, or expose them to rain or
snow. Keep work area well lit.
6.
KEEP CHILDREN AWAY
. All visitors and
bystanders should be kept a safe distance
from work area.
7.
MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD PROOF
with
padlocks, master switches or by removing
starter keys.
8.
DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL.
It will do the
job better and safer at the rate for which it
was designed.
9.
USE THE RIGHT TOOL
. Do not force the
tool or an attachment to do a job for which it
was not designed.
10.
USE PROPER EXTENSION CORDS
.
Make sure your extension cord is in good
condition. When using an extension cord,
be sure to use one heavy enough to carry
the current your product will draw. An
undersized cord will result in a drop in line
voltage and in loss of power which will cause
the tool to overheat. The table on page 6
shows the correct size to use depending on
cord length and nameplate ampere rating.
If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The
smaller the gauge number, the heavier
the cord.
11.
WEAR PROPER APPAREL
. Do not wear
loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings,
bracelets or other jewelry which may get
caught in moving parts. Nonslip footwear
is recommended. Wear protective hair
covering to contain long hair.
12.
ALWAYS WEAR EYE
PROTECTION
. Any power tool can
throw foreign objects into the eyes
and could cause permanent eye
damage.
ALWAYS
wear Safety Goggles
(not glasses) that comply with ANSI Safety
standard Z87.1. Everyday eyeglasses
WARNING
!
have only impact–resistant lenses. They
ARE NOT
safety glasses.
NOTE
: Glasses or
goggles not in compliance with ANSI Z87.1
could seriously injure you when they break.
13.
WEAR A FACE MASK OR DUST
MASK
. Sawing operation produces
dust.
14.
SECURE WORK
. Use clamps or
a vise to hold work when practical.
It is safer than using your hand
and it frees both hands to operate
the tool.
15.
DISCONNECT TOOLS FROM POWER
SOURCE
before servicing, and when
changing accessories such as blades, bits
and cutters.
16.
REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL
STARTING
. Make sure switch is in the OFF
position before plugging the tool in.
17.
USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES
.
Consult this Instruction Manual for
recommended accessories. The use of
improper accessories may cause risk of
injury to yourself or others.
18.
NEVER STAND ON THE TOOL
. Serious
injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if the
cutting tool is unintentionally contacted.
19.
CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS
. Before
further use of the tool, a guard or other part
that is damaged should be carefully checked
to determine that it will operate properly
and perform its intended function – 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.
20.
NEVER LEAVE THE TOOL RUNNING
UNATTENDED. TURN THE POWER
“OFF”.
Do not walk away from a running
tool until the blade comes to a complete stop
and the tool is unplugged from the power
source.
21.
DO NOT OVERREACH
. Keep proper
footing and balance at all times.
22.
MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE
. Keep
tools sharp and clean for best and safest
performance. Follow instructions for
lubricating and changing accessories.
23.
DO NOT
use power tool in presence of
flammable liquids or gases.
24.
DO NOT
operate the tool if you are under
the influence of any drugs, alcohol or
medicationn that could affect your ability to
use the tool properly.
25. Dust generated from certain materials can
be hazardous to your health. Always operate
saw in well-ventilated area and provide for
proper dust removal.
26.
WEAR HEARING PROTECTION
to reduce
the risk of induced hearing loss.
