GENERAL SAFETY RULES
!
Warning!
Failure to follow these rules may result in serious personal injury.
1.
FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, READ THE
MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING THE TOOL.
Learn the machine’s application and limitations
plus the specific hazards peculiar to it.
2.
ALWAYS USE A FULL FACE SHIELD
(must
comply with ANSI STANDARD Z87.1 -USA)
Everyday eye-glasses usually are only impact
resistant and safety glasses only protect eyes. A
full face shield fill protect the eyes and face. Also
use face or dust mask if cutting operation is
dusty.
3.
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 covering to contain long hair.
4.
USE EAR PROTECTORS.
Use ear muffs for
extended period of operation. Use muffs rated to
103 DBA LEQ (8 hour).
5.
DON’T USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT.
Don’t use power tools in damp or wet locations,
or expose them to rain. Keep work area well
lighted.
6.
KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN.
Cluttered areas
and benches invite accidents. Build up of
sawdust is a fire hazard.
7.
KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY.
All
children and visitors should be kept a safe
distance from work area.
8.
MAKE WORKSHOP CHILDPROOF
with locks,
master switches, or by removing starter keys.
9.
GROUND ALL TOOLS.
If the tool is equipped
with a 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.
10.
MAKE SURE TOOL IS DISCONNECTED
FROM POWER SUPPLY
while the motor is
being mounted, connected, or reconnected.
11.
DISCONNECT TOOLS
before servicing and
when changing accessories such as blades, bits
cutters, etc.
12.
AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING.
Make sure
switch is in the Off position before plugging in
power cord.
13.
NEVER LEAVE MACHINE RUNNING
UNATTENDED.
Do not leave tool unless it is
turned off and has come to a complete stop.
14.
KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE
and in working
order.
15.
USE RIGHT TOOL.
Do not use a tool or
attachment to do a job for which it was not
designed.
16.
USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.
The
use of improper accessories may cause
hazards.
17.
DON’T FORCE TOOL.
It will do the job better
and be safer at the rate for which it was
designed.
18.
MAINTAIN TOOLS IN TOP CONDITION.
Keep
tools sharp and clean for best and safest
performance. Follow instructions for lubricating
and changing accessories.
19.
NEVER STAND ON TOOL.
Serious injury could
occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is
accidentally contacted.
20.
REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND
WRENCHES.
Form a habit of checking to see
that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed
from tool before turning it on.
21.
DON’T OVERREACH.
Keep proper footing and
balance at all times.
22.
DIRECTION OF FEED.
Feed work into a blade
or cutter against the direction of rotation of the
blade or cutter only.
23.
ATTENTION TO WORK.
Concentrate on your
work. If you become tired or frustrated, leave it
for awhile and rest.
24.
SECURE WORK.
Use clamps or a vice to hold
work when practical. It’s safer than using your
hand and frees both hands to operate tool.
25.
CHECK DAMAGED PARTS.
Before further use
of the tool, any part that is damaged should be
carefully checked to ensure that it will operate
properly and perform its intended function.
Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of
moving parts, mounting, and any other
conditions that may affect its operation. Any
damaged part should be properly repaired or
replaced.
26.
DRUGS, ALCOHOL, MEDICATION.
Do not
operate tool while under the influence of drugs,
alcohol, or any medication.
27.
DUST
WARNING.
The dust generated by
certain woods and wood products can be
injurious to your health. Always operate
machinery in well ventilated areas and provide
for proper dust removal. Use wood dust
collection systems whenever possible.
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