Power Tool Safety Rules; Work Area; Personal Safety - Dremel 231 Operating/Safety Instructions Manual

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WARNING
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below may result in electric shock, fi re and/or serious personal injury.

Work Area

Keep your work area clean and well lit.
Cluttered benches and dark areas invite
accidents.
Do not operate power tools in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence of
fl ammable liquids, gases, or dust. Power
tools create sparks which may ignite the
dust or fumes.
Keep by-standers, children, and visitors
away while operating a power tool.
Distractions can cause you to lose control.
Electrical Safety
Double-insulated tools are equipped
with a polarized plug (one blade is wider
than the other). This plug will fi t in a
polarized outlet only one way. If the plug
does not fi t fully in the outlet, reverse
the plug. If it still does not fi t, contact a
qualifi ed electrician to install a polarized
outlet. Do not change the plug in any
way. Double Insulation
need for the three-wire grounded power
cord and grounded power supply system.
Before plugging in the tool, be certain the
outlet voltage supplied is within the voltage
marked on the nameplate. Do not use "AC
only" rated tools with a DC power supply.
Avoid body contact with grounded
surfaces such as pipes, radiators,
ranges and refrigerators. There is an
increased risk of electric shock if your body
is grounded. If operating the power tool in
damp locations is unavoidable, a Ground
Fault Circuit Interrupter must be used to
supply the power to your tool. Electrician's
rubber gloves and footwear will further
enhance your personal safety.
Don't expose power tools to rain or wet
conditions. Water entering a power tool
will increase the risk of electric shock.
Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord
to carry the tools or pull the plug from
an outlet. Keep cord away from heat, oil,
sharp edges or moving parts. Replace
damaged cords immediately. Damaged
cords increase the risk of electric shock.
When operating a power tool outside, use
an outdoor extension cord marked "W-A"

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eliminates the
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or "W." These cords are rated for outdoor
use and reduce the risk of electric shock.

Personal Safety

Stay alert, watch what you are doing and
use common sense when operating a
power tool. Do not use tool while tired or
under the infl uence of drugs, alcohol, or
medication. A moment of inattention while
operating power tools may result in serious
personal injury.
Dress properly. Do not wear loose
clothing or jewelry. Contain long hair.
Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves away
from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry,
or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and
grease.
Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch
is "OFF" before plugging in. Carrying tools
with your fi nger on the switch or plugging
in tools that have the switch "ON" invites
accidents.
Remove adjusting keys or wrenches
before turning the tool "ON". A wrench or
a key that is left attached to a rotating part of
the tool may result in personal injury.
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing
and balance at all times. Proper footing and
balance enables better control of the tool in
unexpected situations.
Use safety equipment. Always wear eye
protection. Dust mask, non-skid safety
shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection must
be used for appropriate conditions.
Tool Use and Care
Use clamps or other practical way to
secure and support the workpiece to a
stable platform. Holding the work by hand or
against your body is unstable and may lead
to loss of control.
Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for
your application. The correct tool will do the
job better and safer at the rate for which it is
designed.
Do not use tool if switch does not turn
it "ON" or "OFF". Any tool that cannot be
controlled with the switch is dangerous and
must be repaired.