GENERAL SAFETY
NOTE: The WARNING! and CAUTION! symbols indicate a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, COULD result in death or serious injury. READ THIS MANUAL completely before assembling
and operating this machine.
WARNING! TO AVOID serious injury, death, or damage to the machine, please read, understand, and
follow, all Safety and Operating Instructions before assembling and operating this machine. This
manual is not totally comprehensive. It does not and cannot convey every possible safety and
operational problem which may arise while using this machine. The manual will cover many of the
basic and specific safety procedures needed in an industrial environment.
All federal and state laws, and any regulations having jurisdiction covering the safety requirements for
use of this machine, take precedence over the statements in this manual. Users of this machine must
adhere to all such regulations.
WARNING! Exposure to the dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling and other
construction activities may cause serious and permanent respiratory or other injury, including silicosis
(a serious lung disease), cancer, and death. Avoid breathing the dust, and avoid prolonged contact
with dust. The dust may contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
Some examples of these chemicals are:
• Lead from lead-based paints.
• Crystalline silica from bricks, cement and other masonry products.
• Arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.
Always operate tool in well ventilated area and provide for proper dust removal. Use a dust collection
system along with an air filtration system whenever possible. Always use properly fitting NIOSH/OSHA
approved respiratory protection appropriate for the dust exposure, and wash exposed areas with soap
and water.
WARNING! ALWAYS wear eye protection. Any machine can throw debris into the eyes during
operations, which could cause severe and permanent eye damage. Everyday eyeglasses are NOT
safety glasses. ALWAYS wear Safety Goggles (that comply with ANSI standard Z87.1) when operating
power tools.
WARNING! ALWAYS wear hearing protection. Plain cotton is not an acceptable protective device.
Hearing equipment should comply with ANSI S3.19 Standards.
WARNING! ALWAYS wear a NIOSH/OSHA approved dust mask to prevent inhaling dangerous dust
or airborne particles.
ALWAYS keep the work area clean, well lit, and organized. DO NOT work in an area that has slippery
floor surfaces from debris, grease, and wax.
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