General Safety Instructions For Power Tools - Craftsman 171.25490 Owner's Manual

WARNING: FAILURE TO HEED ALL SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS REGARDING UI_tEI
OF THIS PRDDUCT CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS BODILY INJURY. °
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GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
FOR POWER TOOLS
1. KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL
Read the owner's manual carelulty. Learn _IS applicalion and
hmitations as we!l as the spot=tic potential hazards peculiar
Io thrs tool.
2. GROUND ALL TOOLS (UNLESS DOUBLE
INSULATED)
If tool is equipped with an _pproved 3-conductor cord end a
3-prong grounding type plug to tJ_. t he proper grounding type
receptacle. The green cor:_,,ctor in the card ts the ground-
0ng wire. Never connect me green w=re to a lwe terminal.
3. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE
in
working
order, and _nprope:"ad}ustmenI ar,d ahgnmenl.
4. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES
Form habit of checking tc see that keys and adjusbng
wrenches are removed 1ramtool before turning ]t on.
5. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN
Cluttered areas ana ber_cnes _rvlte a-"c;cents. Floor musl
not be slippery due lc wax or sawdust
6. AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT
Don'.*. use power Iools iB damp or wet IocalJons or expose
them to rain Keep work area welt i_ghled Pruvicle adequale
surrourld_n§ work space.
13. SECURE WORK
Use clamps or a wse ,'o hold work when practical. Its safer
than using Four hand trees both hands to operate tool.
14. DON'T OVERREACH
Keep proper fooling arid balance at all limes.
15. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE
Keeps tools sharp and clean for best and safest parlor-
manta. Follow instructio'ls for lubricalmg and changing
accessorieS,
16, DISCONNECT TOOLS
before servicing: when cnaqcjlng accessor,,es such as blades,
bits cutters: etc
17. AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING
Make sure swllch is in "OFF'
position
belore p!ugglng ,'n,
18.
7. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY 19.
All vrsilors ,Should be I_ept _, safe d_tance from work area.
8. MAKE WORKSHOP KID-PROOF -
- with padlocks, maste, s_ltcnes, or 13y remov;ng starlet
, ,_ keYS.
9. DON'T FORCE TOOL 20,
It will do the job better anc saler at lhe rate for ',,.rh_chmtwas
designed.
10. USE
RIGHT TOOL
USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES
Consult the owners manua_ for recommenOed., accessories.
Follow me mstruclions that accompany the accessories. The
use of improper accessones may cause hazards
NEVER STAND ON TOOL
Ser=ous iniur y could occur =fthe tool =s tipped Or If the cuTlicg
tool is accidentally contacted.
D3 not slore matenals above or near lhe loot sucl_that if is
necessary tQsiand on the Iooi to reach lhem
CHECK DAMAGED PARTS
Before turlher use oi the- tool a guard or other par';,that _s
damaged should be caretMiy checked tO ensure thai it will
operate properly and pedo,'m its intended function. Check
for aligRment of mowng oar'.s,
bind=rig
ot moving parts, break-
Don't force tool or atta--'hmenl to do a job _t w_s not destgne-.,d ::-_. ! age of pads. mounting, ard any other coqdihons that may
Ior. " . ." .
11. WEAR RIGHT APPAREL
Do not wear =oose clolh,ng 9loves. neckt,,es or j_,,ve_-y (nngs,
wnsl walches} to get caught _n moving o_rts. Nonshp !be;-
wear is recommenoea. Wear protect;re hair covering to
comaip long ham Roll long sleeves auove the elbow.
iz use
SAFETY GOGQLES (Head Protection)
Wear Safely goggles (must comply with ANS ZB71) at all
hmes Also use race or dusl mask if c,J.qlna oper_lion ,s
dusry ar_:d ear prole"tors '.lZtUgS br mutts) clu'_ing, exienae:l
, per! .otis o! oper,allon.
affecl _[s operation A guard or other par1 thai is damaged
sh.ou!a ae properly repaired or replaced.
21. DIRECTION OF FEED
Feed _,ork inlo a blade or cutter agains,: the direction of
mtZ..hon el lhe b_ade or Cutter ony.
22. NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNNATTENDED
Turn bower off. Dont te_ve_tool unlil..Jl comes t¢ a complele
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