Safety Information - Sears Craftsman 171.25450 Owner's Manual

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FAILURE TO HEEDALLSAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
ANDWARNINGSREGARDING USEOF THIS PRODUCTCANRESULT
IN SERIOUS BODILYINJURY
1) KNOWYOUR POWERTOOL
Read theowner'smanual c arefully. L earnitsapplications and
Iimitatlonsaswell asthe specificpotentialhazards p articularto
this tool.
2) GROUND ALLTOOLS (UNLESS DOUBLE I NSULATED)
If tool is equipped with anapproved 3-conductorcordand a 3-
pronggroundingtypeplug,it shouldbepluggedinto a threehole
electrical r eceptaute. It adapteris usedto accommodate a two-
prongreceptacle, the adapter w ire mustbeattached to known
ground,(usuallythescrewsecuringreceptacle coverplate).
Neverremove third prong.Neverconnect g reengroundwireto a
terminal.
3) KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE
--in workingorder,and in properadjustment a ndalignment.
4) REMOVE ADJUSTING K EYS ANDWRENCHES
Forma habitof checking to seethat keysandadjustingwrenches
areremoved from tool beforeturningit on.
5) KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN
Cluttered areasandbenches inviteaccidents. Floormustnot be
slipperydoeto waxor sawdust.
6} AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT
Donot usepowertools in dampor wet locations o r expose thornto
rain.Keep work areawelI lighted.Provide adequate surrounding
workspace.
7) KEEP CHILDREN A WAY
All visitorsshooktbe keptata safedistancefrom work area.
B) MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD-PROOF
--with padlocks, m asterswitches, o r by removingstarterkeys.
9) DONOTFORCETOOL
It will do thejob betterandsaferatthe ratefor which it was
designed.
10)USEAPPROPRIATE TOOL
Donotforcetool or attachment to doa job for which itwas not
designed.
11)WEAR APPROPRIATE APPAREL
Donotwearlooseclothing,gloves,neckties or jewelry(rings,
wristwatches) t o getcaughtin movingparts.Nonslipfootwearis
recommended. Wearprotective hair covering to containlong hair.
Rolllongsleeves el;Dye theelbow.
12)USESAFETY GOGGLES (HeadProtection)
WearSafetyGoggles (mustcomptywith ANSI Z 87.1 ) at all times.
Also,usefaceor dust maskif cuttingoperationis dusty,andear
protectors (plugsor muffs)duringextended periodsof operation.
13)SECURE W ORK
Useclampsor a viseto holdwork whenpractical,it's saferthan
usingyour handandfreesbothhandsto operate tool.
14) DONOTOVERREACH
Keepproper f ootingand balance at all times.
15) MAINTAIN TOOLS WITHCARE
Keep tools sharpandc]eanfor bestand safestperformance. Follow
instructionsfor lubricating and changingaccessories.
16) DISCONNECT TOOLS BEFORE S ERVICING
-when changing accessories suchas blades,bits,cutters,etc.
17)AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING
Makesureswitchisin OFF positionbeforeplugging i n.
18) USERECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES
Consulttheowner'smanual f or recommended a ccessories. Follow
the instructionsthat accompany theaccessories. Theuseof
improperaccessories may cause hazards.
19) NEVER STAND ONTOOL
Seriousinjury couldoccur ;f thetool Istipped orthecuttingtool is
accidentally contacted. 0 o notstore materialsaboveor nearthe tool
that wouldmakeit necessary to standon thetoolto reachthem.
20) CHECK DAMAGED P ARTS
Before further useof thetooI, a guardor otherpart t hatis damaged
shouldbecarefullycheckedto ensurethat it will operateproperly
and performits intended function.Checkfor alignment o f racy(rig
parts,bindingof movingparts,breakage of parts,mounting,andany
otherconditionsthat mayaffectits operation.A guardor otherpart
that isdamaged shouldbe properlyrepairedor replaced.
21) DIRECTION O FFEED
Feedwork intoa bladeor cutteronly againstthedirectionof rotation
of the bladeor cutter.
22) NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNA'n'ENDED
Turnpoweroff. Do notleavetool until it comesto a completestop.
23) KEEP HANDS AWAY FROMCUT(1NG AREA
24) STORE IDLETOOLS
Whennot in use,tools shouldbestored in dry, highor Iocked-up
place---outof reachof children.
25) O0 HOTABUSE CORD
Keepcordawayfrom heat,oil, and sharpedges.
28) OUTDOOR E XTENSION C ORDS
Whentoo! is usedoutdoors,useonlyextension cords suitable for
useoutdoors,and so marked.
27) NEVER USEIN ANEXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE
Normalsparkingof the motor couldignitefumes,flarnmab;e liquids,
or combustible items.
28) DRUGS, A LCOHOL, MEDICATION
Do notoperate tool while underthe influence of drags,alcohol,or
anymedication.
READANDUNDERSTAND T HISCOMPLETE INSTRUCTION BOOK
BEFORE USINGTHISPRODUCT
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