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Awarning
Safety Instructions For Power Tools
USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD.
Make
sure your extension cord is in good condi¬
tion. Conductor size should be in accor¬
dance with the chart below. The amperage
rating should be listed on the motor or tool
nameplate. An undersized cord will cause
a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of
power and overheating. Your extension
cord must also contain a ground wire and
plug pin. Always repair or replace exten¬
sion cords if they become damaged.
Minimum Gauge for Extension Cords
LENGTH
AMP RATING
25ft
50ft
100ft
0-6
16
16
16
7-10
16
16
14
11-12
16
16
14
13-16
14
12
12
17-20
12
12
10
21-30
10
10
No
10. WEAR PROPER APPAREL.
DO NOT
wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties,
rings, bracelets, or other jewelry which may
get caught in moving parts. Non-slip
footwear is recommended. Wear protective
hair covering to contain long hair.
11. ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES.
Also
use face or dust mask if cutting operation is
dusty. Everyday eyeglasses only have impact
resistant lenses, they are NOT safety glasses.
12. SECURE WORK.
Use clamps or a vise to
hold work when practical. It's safer than using
your hand and frees both hands to operate
tool.
13. DO NOT OVERREACH
. Keep proper foot¬
ing and balance at all times.
14. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE.
Keep
tools sharp and clean for best and safest
performance. Follow instructions for lubri¬
cating and changing accessories.
15. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.
Consult the owner's manual for recom¬
mended accessories. The use of improper
accessories may cause risk of injury.
16. REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTION¬
AL
starting.
On machines with magnet¬
ic contact starting switches there is a risk
of starting if the machine is bumped or
jarred. Always disconnect from power
source before adjusting or servicing. Make
sure switch is in OFF position before recon¬
necting.
17. MANY WOODWORKING TOOLS CAN
"KICKBACK" THE WORKPIECE
toward
the operator if not handled properly. Know
what conditions can create "kickback" and
know how to avoid them. Read the manual
accompanying the machine thoroughly.
18. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS.
Before fur¬
ther 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, bind¬
ing 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.
19. NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNAT¬
TENDED. TURN POWER OFF.
DO NOT
leave tool until it comes to a complete stop.
20. NEVER OPERATE A MACHINE WHEN
TIRED, OR UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF
DRUGS OR ALCOHOL
. Full mental alert¬
ness is required at all times when running
a machine.
ACAUTION
No list of safety guidelines can be com¬
plete. Every shop environment is different.
Always consider safety first, as it applies to
your individual working conditions. Use
this and other machinery with caution and
respect. Failure to do so could result in
serious personal injury, damage to equip¬
ment or poor work results.
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