Power tool safety – Craftsman 137.248850 User Manual
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POWER TOOL SAFETY
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read and understand all the instructions below before using the power tool. These safety instructions are not
meant to cover every possible condition that could occur. As with any power tool, common sense, vigilance
and due care must be used.
1. READ and become familiar with the entire Operator’
s Manual. LEARN the tool’s application, limitations
and possible hazards.
3.
A WARNING
Look for this symbol that
identifies important safety precautions. It means
CAUTION! Become alert, your safety is involved
If you do notfollow the safety instructions.
A
DANGER
Look for this symbol that
identifies important safety precautions. It means
CAUTION! Become alert, your safety is involved
if you do not follow the safety instructions.
4. NEVER OPERATE THIS MACHINE WITHOUT
THE SAFETY GUARD IN PLACE FOR ALL
THROUGHSAWING OPERATIONS.
5. DO NOT USE IN A DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT
such as damp or wet locations or exposure to rain.
Keep work area well lighted.
6. DO NOT use power tools in the presence of
flammable liquids or gases.
7. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and
benches invite accidents.
8. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY All visitors should be
kept at a sate distance from the work area.
9. DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL. It will do the job
better and safer at the rate for which it was
designed.
10 USE THE RIGHT TOOL. Do not force the tool or
attachment to do a job for which it is not designed.
11. WEAR PROPER APPAREL. DO NOT wear loose
clothing, gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets or other
jewelry that may get caught in moving parts.
Nonslip footwear is recommended. Wear protective
hair covering to contain long hair.
12. WEAR A FACE MASK OR DUST MASK. Sawing,
cutting and sanding operations produce dust.
13. DISCONNECT TOOLS before servicing and when
changing accessories such as blades, cutters, etc.
14. REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL
STARTING. Make sure the switch is in the OFF
position before plugging into the power supply.
15. USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.
Consult the Operator’s Manual for recommended
accessories. The use of improper accessories may
cause injury to you or damage to the tool, adjusting
wrenches are removed from the tool before turning
ON.
16. 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.
17. NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED.
TURN THE POWER “OFF”. Do not leave the tool
before it comes to a complete stop.
18. NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could
occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is
unintentionally contacted.
19. DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times.
20. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp
and clean for most efficient and safest performance.
Follow instructions for lubricating and changing
accessories.
21. CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR LOOSE PARTS.
Before further use of the tool, a guard or other
part that is damaged should be carefully checked
to ensure it will operate properly and perform its
intended function. Check for alignment of moving
parts, binding of moving parts, loose mounting
and any other conditions that may affect its sate
operation. A guard or other part that is loose or
damaged should be properly adjusted repaired or
replaced.
22. MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD PROOF with padlocks,
master switches or by removing starter keys.
23. DO NOT operate the tool if you are under the
influence of any drugs, alcohol or medication that
could impair your ability to use the tool safely.
24. USE A DUST COLLECTION SYSTEM wherever
possible. Dust generated from certain materials can
be hazardous to your health and in some cases, a
fire hazard. Always operate the power tool in a well
ventilated area with adequate dust removal.
25. ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION. Any power
tool can throw foreign objects into your eyes which
could cause permanent eye damage. ALWAYS
wear safety goggles (not glasses) that comply with
ANSI safety standard Z87.1. Everyday glasses
have only impact resistant lenses. They ARE NOT
safety glasses. NOTE: Glasses or goggles not in
compliance with ANSI Z87.1 could cause serious
injury when they break.
26. DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work into a blade or
cutter against the direction of rotation of the blade or
cutter only.
27. DO NOT AUTHORZE ADDITIONAL USERS to
operate this power tool without the accompanying
operators manual for which the user must read and
understand.