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Work Area Safety; Personal Safety - Craftsman 172.276700 Operator's Manual

2.4 amp 1/4 sheet finishing sander

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,4k WARNING:
Read all safety warnings
and instructions.
Failure
to follow
]
the warnings
and
instructions
may
result
in electric
shock, fire and/or
J
serious
injury.
Save all warnings
and instructions
for future reference.
The term power tool in the warnings refers to your electric (corded) power too! or
battery-operated
(cordless) power tool.
WORK AREA SAFETY
1. Keep work area clean and well
lit. Cluttered
or dark areas
invite accidents.
2. Do not operate
power
tools
in explosive
atmospheres,
such
as in the presence
of
flammable
liquids,
gases
or dust. Power tools create sparks
which may ignite the
dust or fumes.
3. Keep children
and bystanders
away
while
operating
a power
tool.
Distractions
can
cause you to lose control.
4. Make your
workshop
childproof
with padlocks
and master
switches.
Lock tools away
when not in use.
5. MAKE
SURE the work
area has ample
lighting
so you can see the work and that
there are no obstructions
that will interfere
with safe operation
BEFORE
using your
power tool.
PERSONAL
SAFETY
1. Stay alert, watch
what
you are doing
and use common
sense
when
operating
a
power
tool.
Do not use a power
tool while
you are tired
or under the influence
of
drugs,
alcohol
or medication.
A moment
of inattention
while operating
power tools
may result in serious
personal
injury.
2. Use personal
protective
equipment.
Always
wear eye protection.
Protective
equipment
such as dust mask, non-skid
safety shoes,
hard hat, or hearing
protection
used for appropriate
conditions
will reduce
personal
injuries.
3. Prevent
unintentional
starting.
Ensure
the switch
is in the off-position
before
connecting
to power
source
and/or
battery
pack, picking
up or carrying
the tool.
Carrying
power tools with your finger on the switch or energizing
power tools that have
the switch on invites accidents.
4. Remove
any adjusting
key or wrench
before
turning
the power
tool on. A wrench
or a key left attached
to a rotating
part of the power tool may result in personal
injury.
5. Do not overreach.
Keep proper
footing
and balance
at all times.
This enables
better
control of the power tool in unexpected
situations.
6. Dress
properly.
Do not wear loose
clothing
or jewelry.
Keep your
hair, clothing
and
gloves
away
from moving
parts.
Loose clothes,
jewelry
or long hair can be caught
in
moving
parts.
7. if devices
are provided
for the connection
of dust extraction
and collection
facilities,
ensure
these
are connected
and properly
used.
Use of dust collection
can reduce dust-related
hazards.

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