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SAFETY
For Your Own Safety, Read Instruction Manual
Before Operating this Equipment
The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your
attention to possible hazardous conditions. This
manual uses a series of symbols and signal words
which are intended to convey the level of
importance of the safety messages. The
progression of symbols is described below.
Remember that safety messages by themselves do
not eliminate danger and are not a substitute for
proper accident prevention measures.
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, WILL result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, COULD result in death or serious
injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, MAY result in minor or moderate injury.
It may also be used to alert against unsafe
practices.
This symbol is used to alert the user to useful
information about proper operation of the
equipment.
Safety Instructions for Power Tools
1. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order.
2. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES.
Form a habit of checking to see that keys and
adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before
turning on.
3. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and
benches invite accidents.
4. DO NOT USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. DO
NOT use power tools in damp or wet locations, or
where any flammable or noxious fumes may exist.
Keep work area well lighted.
5. KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. All children
and visitors should be kept at a safe distance from
work area.
6. MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD PROOF with padlocks,
master switches, or by removing starter keys.
7. DO NOT FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and
safer at the rate for which it was designed.
8. USE RIGHT TOOL. DO NOT force tool or attachment
to do a job for which it was not designed.
9. USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure your
extension cord is in good condition. Conductor size
should be in accordance with amperage rating. 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.
Always repair or replace extension cords if they
become damaged.
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 is safer than using your hand and
frees both hands to operate tool.
13. DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times.
14. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp
and clean for best and safest performance. Follow
instructions for lubricating and changing
accessories.
15. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consult
the instruction manual for recommended
accessories. The use of improper accessories may
cause risk of injury.
16. REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL
STARTING. On machines with magnetic 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
reconnecting.
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 further 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, binding 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 UNATTENDED.
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 alertness is required at all
times when running a machine.
21. NEVER ALLOW UNSUPERVISED OR UNTRAINED
PERSONNEL TO OPERATE THE MACHINE. Make
sure any instructions you give in regards to the
operation of the machine are approved, correct,
safe, and clearly understood.
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