Steel City 25200 User Manual page 12

14. DO NOT use the mortiser as a toy. DO NOT use
near or around children.
15. ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION. Any power
tool can throw debris into the eyes during opera-
tions, which could cause severe and permanent
eye damage. Everyday eyeglasses are NOT safety
glasses. ALWAYS wear Safety Goggles (that com-
ply with ANSI standard Z87.1) when operating
power tools.
16. Basic precautions should ALWAYS be followed
when using any power tool.
17. DO NOT OPERATE THIS MACHINE until it is
assembled and installed according to the instruc-
tions.
18. OBTAIN ADVICE FROM YOUR SUPERVISOR,
instructor, or another qualified person if you are not
familiar with the operations of this power tool.
19. DO NOT leave any power tool plugged into the
electrical outlet. Unplug it from the outlet when not
in use and before servicing and cleaning.
20. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL
SHOCK, do not use outdoors. Do not expose to
rain. Store indoors.
21. FOLLOW all electrical and safety codes, including
the National Electric Code (NEC) and the Occu-
pational Safety and Health Regulations (OSHA).
All electrical connections and wiring should be
made by qualified personnel only.
22. CONNECT power tool to a properly grounded outlet
only. See grounding instructions.
23. SECURE THE MACHINE TO A SUPPORTING
SURFACE. Vibration can cause the machine to
slide, walk, or tip over.
24. NEVER START THE MACHINE with the drill bit or
cutting tool against the workpiece. Loss of control of
the workpiece can cause serious injury.
25. PROPERLY LOCK THE DRILL BIT OR CUTTING
TOOL IN THE UNIT before operating this machine.
26. DO NOT attempt to mortise material that does not
have a flat surface, unless a suitable support is
used.
27. USE ONLY DRILL BITS, CUTTING TOOLS, OR
OTHER ACCESSORIES with shank size recom-
mended in your instruction manual. The wrong size
accessory can cause damage to the machine
and/or serious injury.
28. USE ONLY DRILL BITS OR CUTTING TOOLS
that are not damaged. Damaged items can cause
malfunctions that lead to injuries.
29. ALWAYS position the hold-down directly over the
workpiece to prevent the workpiece from lifting
during operation. Loss of control of the workpiece
can cause serious injury.
30. TURN THE MACHINE "OFF" AND WAIT FOR
THE DRILL BIT AND CUTTING TOOL TO STOP
TURNING prior to cleaning the work area, removing
debris, or removing or securing work-piece. A mov-
ing drill bit or cutting tool can cause serious injury.
31. PROPERLY SUPPORT LONG OR WIDE work-
pieces, loss of control of the workpiece can cause
severe injury.
32. NEVER PERFORM LAYOUT, ASSEMBLY OR
SET-UP WORK on the table/work area when the
machine is running. Serious injury can result.
33. TURN THE MACHINE "OFF", disconnect the
machine from the power source, and clean the
table/work area before leaving the machine.
34. REPLACE a damaged cord immediately. DO NOT
use a damaged cord or plug. If the power tool is not
operating properly, or has been damaged, left out-
doors or has been in contact with water, return it to
a Steel City Service Center.
35. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to them fre-
quently and use them to instruct other users.
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