General Safety Rules - RIDGID EB44242 Operator's Manual

GENERAL SAFETY RULES

WARNING:
Read and understand all instructions. Failure to
follow all instructions listed below, may result in
electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
 KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read the operator's
manual carefully. Learn the applications and limitations
as well as specific potential hazards related to this tool.
 G U A R D A G A I N S T E L E C T R I C A L S H O C K B Y
PREVENTING BODY CONTACT WITH GROUNDED
SURFACES. For example: pipes, radiators, ranges, re-
frigerator enclosures.
 KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order.
 REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form
habit of checking to see keys and adjusting wrenches are
removed from tool before turning it on.
 KEEP THE WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered work areas
and work benches invite accidents. DO NOT leave tools
or pieces of wood on the tool while it is in operation.
 DO NOT USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS. Do
not use power tools in damp or wet locations or expose
them to rain. Keep the work area well lit.
 KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. All visitors
should wear safety glasses and be kept a safe distance
from work area. Do not let visitors contact tool or exten-
sion cord while operating.
 MAKE WORKSHOP CHILDPROOF with padlocks,
master switches, or by removing starter keys.
 DON'T FORCE THE TOOL. It will do the job better and
safer at the rate for which it was designed.
 USE THE RIGHT TOOL. Do not force the tool or attach-
ment to do a job for which it was not designed.
 USE THE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure your
extension cord is in good condition. Use only a cord heavy
enough to carry the current your product will draw. An
undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage result-
ing in loss of power and overheating. A wire gauge size
(A.W.G.) of at least 16 is recommended for an extension
cord 25 feet or less in length. If in doubt, use the next
heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the heavier
the cord.
 DRESS PROPERLY. Do not wear loose clothing, gloves,
neckties, or jewelry. They can get caught and draw you
into moving parts. Also wear protective hair covering to
contain long hair.
 ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE
SHIELDS. Everyday eyeglasses have only impact-resis-
tant lenses, they are NOT safety glasses.
 SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work when
practical, it is safer than using your hand and frees both
hands to operate the tool.
 DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance
at all times.
 MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and
clean for best and safest performance. Follow instructions
for lubricating and changing accessories.
 DISCONNECT TOOLS. When not in use, before servic-
ing, or when changing attachments, blades, bits, cutters,
etc., all tools should be disconnected from power source.
 AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Be sure switch is off
when plugging in any tool.
 USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consult the
operator's manual for recommended accessories. The
use of improper accessories may result in injury.
 NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could occur if
the tool is tipped.
 CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the
tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should be
carefully checked to determine 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 must
be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service
center to avoid risk of personal injury.
 USE THE RIGHT DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work into
a blade, cutter, or sanding spindle against the direction
or rotation of the blade, cutter, or sanding spindle only.
 NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED. TURN
THE POWER OFF. Don't leave tool until it comes to a
complete stop.
 PROTECT YOUR LUNGS. Wear a face or dust mask if
the cutting operation is dusty.
 PROTECT YOUR HEARING. Wear hearing protection
during extended periods of operation.
 DO NOT ABUSE CORD. Never carry tool by the cord or
yank it to disconnect from receptacle. Keep cord from
heat, oil, and sharp edges.
 USE OUTDOOR EXTENSION CORDS. When tool
is used outdoors, use only extension cords with
approved ground connection that are intended for use
outdoors and so marked.
 K E E P B L A D E S C L E A N , S H A R P , A N D W I T H
SUFFICIENT SET. Sharp blades minimize stalling
and kickback.
 NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE.
Normal sparking of the motor could ignite fumes.
 INSPECT TOOL CORDS PERIODICALLY. If dam-
aged, have repaired by a qualified service technician at
an authorized service facility. The conductor with insula-
tion having an outer surface that is green with or without
yellow stripes is the equipment-grounding conductor. If
repair or replacement of the electric cord or plug is neces-
sary, do not connect the equipment-grounding conductor
to a live terminal. Repair or replace a damaged or worn
cord immediately. Stay constantly aware of cord location
and keep it well away from the rotating blade.
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