General Safety Instructions For Power Tools - Sears Craftsman 113.21371 Owner's Manual

FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN DRILL PRESS
If within one year from the date of purchase, this Craftsman Drill Pressfails due to a defect in material or
workmanship, Searswill repair it, free of charge.
WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY SIMPLY CONTACTING THE NEAREST SEARS STORE
OR SERVICE CENTER THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES.
This warranty givesyou specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to
state.
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., Sears Tower, BSC 41-3, Chicago, IL 60684
general safety instructions
1. KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL
Read the owner's manual carefully. Learn its
application and limitations as well as the specific
potential hazards peculiar to this tool.
2. GROUND ALL TOOLS
This tool is equipped with all approved 3-conductor
cord and a 3-prong grounding type plug to fit the
proper groundingtvpe receptacle The green conductor 15.
in the cord _s the grounding wire. Never connect the
green wire to a live terminal.
3. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE
in working order, and in proper adjustment and
alignment.
4. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS
AND WRENCHES
Form habit of checking to see that <evs and adjusting
wrenches are removed from tool before turning _t on
5. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN
Cluttered areas and benches _nwte accidents. Floor
must not be slippery due to wax or sawdust,
6. AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT
Don't use power tools in damp or wet locations or
expose them to rain. Keep work area well lighted.
Provide adequate surrounding work space.
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7. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY
AI visitors should be kept a safe distance from work
area.
8. MAKE WORKSHOP KID-PROOF
- with padlocks, master sw_tches, or by removing
starter keys.
9. DON'T FORCE TOOL
It wJtt do the job better and safer at the rate for which
tt was designed
10. USE RIGHT TOOL
Don't force tool or attachment to do a _oo it was not
designed for.
11. WEAR PROPER APPAREL
Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties or jewelry
(rings, wrist watchesl to get caught m moving parts.
Nonslip footwear is recommended. Wear protective
hair covering to contain long hair, Roll long sleeves
above the el bow.
12. USE SAFETY GOGGLES (Head Protection)
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Wear Safety goggles lmust compl_ with ANS Z87.1 ) at
all times. Also, use face or dust mask if cutting
operation ts dusty, and ear protectors (plugs or muffs)
during extended periods of operation.
{or power tools
13. SECURE WORK
Use clamps or a vise to hold work when practical. It's
safer than using your hand, frees both hands to operate
tool
14. DON'T OVERREACH
Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE
Keep tools shard and clean for best and safest
performance. Follow mstructtons for lubricating and
changing accessories
16. DISCONNECT TOOLS
before servicing; when changing accessories such as
blades, bits, cutters, etc.
17. AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING
Make sure switch is in "OFF" position before plugging
In.
18. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES
Consult the owner's manual for recommended
accessories Follow the instructions that accompany
the accessories. The use of _mproper accessories may
cause hazards.
NEVER STAND ON TOOL
Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if the
cutting tool is accidentally contacted.
Do not store materials above or near the tool such that
it is necessary to stand on the tool to reach them.
20. CHECK DAIVIAGED PARTS
Before further use OT the tool. a guard or other part that
ts damaged should be carefully checked to ensure that it
will operate properly and perform its intended function.
Check for alignment of mowng parts, binding of moving
carts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any other
corlditions that may .affect its operation. A guard or
other cart that is damageo should be properly repaired
or re placed.
21. DIRECTION OF FEED
Feed work into a blade or cutter against the direction
of rotation of the blade or cutter only.
NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING
UNATTENDED
Turn oower off. Don't leave tool until it comes to a
complete stop.