Warnings And Cautions; Work Area; Personal Safety - General International BS5202 Setup And Operation Manual

WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS

Be sure to read, understand and follow all safety warnings and instructions
in the supplied operator's manual.

WORK AREA

1. KEEP CHILDREN AND BYSTANDERS AWAY.
All children should be kept away from the work area. Don't let them
handle machines, tools or extension cords. Visitors can be a distraction
and are difficult to protect from injury.
2. KEEP WORKING AREA CLEAN
and be sure adequate lighting is available. Cluttered areas invite
injuries.
3. AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS
Don't use power tools in damp or wet locations. Keep work area
well lit. Do not expose power tools to rain. Do not use the tool in the
presence of flammable liquids or gases.
4. STORE IDLE EQUIPMENT.
Store equipment in a dry area to inhibit rust. Equipment also should
be in a high location or locked up to keep out of reach of children and
untrained persons.

PERSONAL SAFETY

1. LEARN THE MACHINE'S APPLICATIONS AND LIMITATIONS,
as well as the specific potential hazards particular to this machine.
Follow available safety instructions and safety rules carefully.
2. DON'T OVERREACH.
Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Do not reach over or
across machines that are running.
3. STAY ALERT
Avoid distractions while operating this tool. Watch what you are doing.
Use common sense. Do not operate tool when you are tired. Do not
operate while under medication or while using alcohol or other drugs.
4. WEAR APPROPRIATE APPAREL
Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, bracelets, necklaces,or jewellery
while operating the tool. Wear face, eye, ear, respiratory and body
protection devices, as indicated for the operation or environment. It is
advisable to wear slip-resistant safety footwear.
5. ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES
Use ANSI approved safety glasses (in accordance with ANSI Z87.1-
2003.) Also use face or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty, and ear
plugs during extended periods of operation. Everyday eyeglasses have
only impact resistant lenses, they are NOT safety glasses.
6. WEAR BREATHING PROTECTION.
Use of this tool can generate and/or disperse dust, which may cause
serious and permanent respiratory or other injury. Many types of wood
are naturally toxic, especially in dust form. Wear a clean dust mask
if the work involves creating a lot of fine or coarse dust. Always use
NIOSH/OSHA-approved respiratory protection appropriate for the dust
exposure. Direct particles away from face and body.
7. WEAR HEARING PROTECTION,
especially from repeated exposure. This tool is loud. Proper hearing
protection should be worn (in accordance with ANSI S12.6-1997
R2002).
8. GUARD AGAINST ELECTRIC SHOCK
Prevent body contact with grounded surfaces. For example: pipes,
radiators, ranges, refrigerator enclosures. When your body is grounded
the risk of electric shock increases. When working wherever "live"
electrical wires may be encountered, try to ascertain whether there is
a danger of shock. Even so, DO NOT TOUCH ANY METAL PARTS
OF THE TOOL while using it. Hold the tool only by the plastic grip to
prevent electric shock if you contact a live wire.
9. ALWAYS DISCONNECT TOOL BEFORE SERVICING
and when changing accessories such as belts, bits, blades, cutters.
10. WHEN NECESSARY, SUITABLY TIE BACK LONG HAIR
to prevent any risk of it becoming trapped or entangled in moving
parts.
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WEAR YOUR
FORESIGHT IS
BETTER THAN
NO SIGHT