General safety instructions for power tools – Craftsman 113.299780 User Manual

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GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR POWER TOOLS

1.

KN O W YO UR TO O L

F^ead and understand owner's m anual ard labels

attixed to the tool t eam its application and (im ita-

licns as w elt as its specific potential hazards pec-

2,

G R O U N D THE TO O L

This tobi is equipped w ith an approved 3-conductor ^

cord and a 3-prong grounding type plug to fit the

proper grounding type receptacle. The green cori-

ductor in the cord is the grounding wire N ever

O : connect the green w ire to a live term inal.

3 KEEP G U AR D S IN PLACE

r - in w orking brdeb and in proper adjustm ent and

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4.

R EM O VE

a d ju s t in g

AND W REN CH ES

:

Form habit of checking:to see that keys and adjust­

:

ing w renbhes are rerrioved from tool before turning

. It on; :

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5.

KEEP VyO R K AR EA C LEAN

C luttered areas and benches invite accidents. Floor

m ust not be slippery due to w ax or saw dust.

6.

AVO ID D AN G ERO US EN VIR O N M ENT

D on’t use power tools in dam p or w et locations or

expose them to fain Keep w ork areá w ell lighted.

Provide adequate surrounding w ork space.

7.

KEEP CH ILD R EN AW AY

All visitors should be kept a safe distance from work

area.

8.

M AKE W O RKSH O P CH ILD -PR O O F

-with padlocks, m aster sw itches, or by rem oving

starter keys.

9.

U SE PR O PER SPEED

This tool will do the job better and safer w hen oper­

ated at the proper speed.

10. U SE RIG H T TO O L

D on't force tool or attachm ent to do a job tor w hich

it w as not designed

11. W EAR PRO PER APPAR EL

D o not w ear loose clothing, gloves, neckties or

jew elry (rings, wristw alches) to get caught in m oving

parts.

N on-slip

footwear

is

recom m ended.

W ear

protective hair covering to contain long hair. R oll

long sleeves above the elbow .

12. U SE SAFETY G O G G LES (H ead Protection)

W ear safety goggles (m ust com ply w ith AN SI Z87.1)

at all tim es. Everyday eyeglasses only have im pact

resistant lenses, they are N O T safety glasses. Also,

use lace or dust m ask if cutting operation is dusty,

and ear protectors (plugs or m uffs)during extended

periods or operation

13. D O N T O VER REAC H

Keep proper footing and balance at all tim es.

14. M AIN TAIN TO O LS W ITH C AR E

Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest

perform ance. Follow instructions for lubricating and

changing accessories,

15. D ISC O N N EC T TO O LS

Before servicing, w hen changing accessories or at­

tachm ents.

16. AVO ID ACC ID EN TAL STAR TING

M ake sure switch is in "O FF" position before plug­

ging in.

17. U SE REC O M M EN D ED ACC ESSO RIES

C onsult

the

owner's

m anual

for

recom m ended

accessories.

Follow

the

instructions

that

accom ­

pany the accessories. The use of im proper acces-

series m ay cause hazards.

18. N EVER STAN D O N TO O L

Serious i njury could occur if the tool tips over. D o not

store m aterials such that it is necessary to stand on

the fool to reach them .

19. C H EC K D AM AG ED PARTS.

Before further use of the tool, a guard or other part

that is dam aged should be carefully checked to

ensure that it w ill operate properly and perform

Its

intended function. C heck for afignm ent of m oving

parts, binding or rraving parts, breakage of parts,

m ounting, and any other conditions that m ay affect

its operation. A guard or other part that is dam aged

should be properly repaired or replaced.

20. N EVER LEAVE M AC H IN E R U N NING UN AT­

TEN D ED

Turn

pow er

"O FF".

D on’t

leave

D ust

Collection

System until it com es to a com plete stop.

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