General safety instructions for power tools, Know your power tool, Ground all tools – Sears 113.24611 User Manual

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POWER TOOL GUARAWTEE

Craftsman power tools (or welders) are unconditionally guaranteed, for one year,

to give complete satisfaction or the tool will be repaired free of charge.

This guarantee service is available through any of our stores, or service centers
throughout the United States or Canada.

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO. • SIMPSONS-SEARS LIMITED

general safety instructions for power tools

1. KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL

Read

the

owner's

manual

carefully.

Learn

its

application and limitations as well as the specific
potential hazards peculiar to this tool.

2. GROUND ALL TOOLS

This tool is equipped with an approved 3-conductor
cord and a 3-prong grounding type plug to fit the
proper grounding type receptacle. The green conductor

in the cord is the grounding wire. Never connect the
green wire to a live terminal.

3. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE

and in working order.

4. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS

AND WRENCHES

Form habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting
wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on.

5. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN

Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents. Floor
must not be slippery due to wax or sawdust.

6. AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT

Don't use power tools in damp or wet locations. Keep

work area well lit. Provide adequate surrounding work
space.

7. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY

All visitors should be kept a safe distance from work
area,

8. MAKE WORKSHOP KID-PROOF

~ with padlocks, master switches, or by removing
starter keys.

9. DON'T FORCE TOOL

It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which

it was designed.

10. USE RIGHT TOOL

Don't force tool or attachment to do a job it was not
designed for.

11. WEAR PROPER APPAREL

No loose clothing, gloves, neckties or jewelry to get

caught in moving parts. Rubber-soled footwear is

recommended for best footing.

12. USE SAFETY GOGGLES

Safety goggles must comply with ANS Z87.1-1968.
Also use face or dust mask if cutting operation is
dusty.

13. SECURE WORK

Use clamps or a vise to hold work when practical. It's

safer than using your hand, frees both hands to operate
tool.

14. DON'T OVERREACH

Keep proper footing and balance at all times.

15. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE

Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest

performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and
changing accessories.

16. DISCONNECT TOOLS

before servicing; when changing accessories such as
blades, bits, cutters, etc.

17. AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING

Make sure switch is in "OFF" position before plugging
in.

18. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES

Consult

the

owner's

manual

for

recommended

accessories. Follow the instructions that accompany
the accessories. The use of improper accessories may
cause hazards.

19. NEVER STAND ON TOOL

Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if the
cutting tool is accidentally contacted.

Do not store materials above or near the tool such that
it is necessary to stand on the tool to reach them.

20. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS

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

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