Safety Guidelines - Definitions; General Safety Rules; Work Area; Electrical Safety - Porter-Cable 548 Instruction Manual

SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS

This manual contains information that is important for you to know and under-
stand. This information relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING
EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. To help you recognize this information, we use the
symbols below. Please read the manual and pay attention to these sections.
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.
used without the safety alert symbol indicates potentially
hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in
property damage.
Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding,
drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals
known (to the State of California) to cause cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Some example of these chemicals are:
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lead from lead-based paints
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crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products
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arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this
type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well
ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, always wear
MSHA/NIOSH approved, properly fitting face mask or respirator when us-
ing such tools.
follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, fire
and/or serious personal injury.

WORK AREA

1. Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and 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 bystanders, children, and visitors away while operating a power
tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

Grounded tools must be plugged into an outlet properly installed
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and grounded in accordance with all codes and ordinances. Never
remove the grounding prong or modify the plug in any way. Do not use
any adaptor plugs. Check with a qualified electrician if you are in doubt
as to whether the outlet is properly grounded. If the tools should
electrically malfunction or break down, grounding provides a low resistance
path to carry electricity away from the user.
2. Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators,
ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your
body is grounded.
3. Don't expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a
power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
4. Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord to carry the tools or pull the
plug from an outlet. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving
parts. Replace damaged cords immediately. Damaged cords increase the risk
of electric shock.

GENERAL SAFETY RULES

Read and understand all instructions. Failure to
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
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