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SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO:, 698t731A. Sears Tower. Chicago, IL 60684
general safety instructions for power tools
1.
KNOW YOUR POWER
TOOL
Read and
understand
the owner's
manual
and
labels
affixed
to the toot.
Learn
its application
and limitations
as welt 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 ground-
ing wire, Never connect
the green
wire to a live
terminal.
3_ KEEP GUARDS
IN PLACE
--
In working
order,
and
in proper
adjustment
and alignment,
4.
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.
5:
KEEP WORK:AREA
CLEAN
Cluttered:
areas
and
benches
invite
accidents.
Floor
must
not be slippery
due to wax or saw-
dust.
6.
AVOID
DANGEROUS
ENVIRONMENT
Don't
use power
toels
in damp
or wet locations
or expose
them:to
rain,
Keep work
area _well
lighted,
Provide
adequate
surrounding
work
space,
7.
KEEP CHILDREN
AWAY
All visitors
shoUfd
be kept a safe distance
from
work area,
8.
MAKE WORKSHOP
CHILD-PROOF
--
with
padlocks,
master
switches,
or by re-
moving
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
Do not wear
loose
clothing,
gloves,
neckties
or
jewelry
(rings,
wristwatches)
to get
caught
in
moving
parts.
NONSLIP
footwear
is
recom-
mended.
Wear
protective
hair covering
to con-
tain
long
hair,
Roli
long
sleeves
above
the
elbow.
12. USE SAFETY
GOGGLES
(Head Protection)
Wear
safety
goggles
(must
comply
with
ANSI
Z87.1) at alt times.
Everyday
eyeglasses
only
have
impact
resistant
lenses,
they
are
NOT
safety
glasses.
Also.
use face
or dust
mask if
cutting
operation
is dusty,
and ear
protectors
(plugs
or muffs)
during
extended
_er_ods
of
operation.
13. SECURE
WORK
Use clamps
or a vise to hold
work when
practi-
cal. It's safer than
using
yoL_r 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 lubricatinq
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 RECOMMEN
DED ACCESSORIES
Consult
the owner's
manual
for recommended
accessories,
Foltow
the
instructions
that
accompany
the
accessories,
The
use
of
im-
proper 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 tOO!
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
check-
ed to ensure
that
it witl
operate
properly
and
perform
its intended
function.
Check
for align-
ment of moving
parts,
binding
of moving
parts.
breakage
of parts, mounting,
and any other
con-
ditions
that may affect
its operation.
A guard
or
other
part that
is damaged
should
be properly
repaired
or replaced,
21. DIRECTION
OF FEED
Feed
work
into a blade
or cutter
against
the
direction
of rotation
of the blade or cutter
only.
22. NEVER LEAVE TOOL
RUNNING
UNATTENDED
Turn
power
off. Don't
leave tool
until
it comes
to a complete
stop.
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