Axminster C0 Instruction Manual page 2

IMPORATANT SAFETY INSTRUCTION
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS BEFORE USING THIS TOOL
Operator
PLEASE REMEMBER:
1. When using electric tools, machines or equipment, basic safety precautions should always be
followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury.
2. Keep work area clean. Cluttered areas invite injuries.
3. Consider work area conditions. Do not use machines or power tools in damp, wet, or poorly lit
locations. Do not expose equipment to rain, keep work area well lit. Do not use tools in the
presence of flam-mable gases or liquids.
4. Keep children away, all children should be kept away from the work area.
5. Guard against electric shock. Prevent body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes,
radiators, ranges, and refrig erator enclosures.
6. Stay alert. Never operate if you are tired.
7. Do not operate the product if under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Read warning labels on
prescriptions to determine if your judgment or reflexes might be impaired.
8. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry as they can be caught in moving parts.
9. Wear restrictive hair covering to contain long hair.
10. Use eye and ear protection. Always wear.
11. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
12. Do not reach over or across running machines.
Before operations
1. Be sure the switch is OFF when not in use and before plugging in.
2. Do not attempt to use inappropriate attachments in an attempt to exceed the tool"s capacity.
Approved accessories are available from the dealer or machine maker.
3. Check for damaged parts, before using any tool, any part that appears damaged should be
carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function.
4. Check for alignment and binding of all moving parts, broken parts or mounting fixtures and
any other condition that may affect proper operation. Any part that is damaged should be prop
early repaired or replaced by a qualified technician.
5. Do not use the tool if any switch does not turn off and properly
Operation
1. Never force the tool or attachment to do the work of a larger industrial tool. It is designed to
do the job better and more safely at the rate for which it was intended.
2. Do not carry the tool by its power cord.
3. Always unplug the cord by the plug. Never yank the cord out of the wall.
4. Always turn off the machine before unplugging.
IF THERE IS ANY QUESTION ABOUT A CONDITION BEING SAFE OR UNSAFE, DO NOT
OPERATE THE TOOL!
Grounding Instructions
This machine has a three prong plug, the third prong is the ground. Plug this cord only into a
three-prong receptacle. Do not attempt to defeat the protection the ground wire provides by
cutting off the round prong. Cutting off the ground will result in a safety hazard and void the
warranty.
DO NOT MODIFY THE PLUG IN ANY WAY. IF YOU HAVE ANY DOUBT, CALL A QUALIFIED
ELECTRICIAN.
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