Generals Safety Instructions - Craftsman 113.2433 Owner's Manual

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general safety instructions for power tools
1. KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL
Read and understand the owner's manua and labels
affixed to the tool. Learn its a pplication ana limitations
as well as the specific potential hazards peculiar to this
toot.
2. GROUND ALL TOOLS
This toot is equipped with an approved 3-conductor
cord and a 3-prong grounding type plug to fit the proper
grounding type receptacle. The green conductor in the
cord is the grounding wire. Never connect the green w_re
to a live terminal.
3. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE
- in working oraer, and in proper adjustment and align-
ment.
4. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES
Form habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting
wrenches are removed from toot before turning it on
5. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN
Cluttered areas and benches mvite accidents. Floor
must not be slippery due to wax or sawdust.
0. AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT
Don't use power tools in damp or wet locations or ex-
pose mere to rain. Keep work area well lighted, Provide
mask if cutting operation is dusty, and ear protectors
(plugs or muffs) during extended periods of operation.
13. SECURE WORK
Use clamps or a v=se to hold work when practical. It's
safer than using your hand, frees both hands to operate
tool.
14. DON'T OVERREACH
Keeo orooer footing and balance at all times.
15. MAINTAIN TOOLS WiTH CARE
Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest oerform-
once. Follow mstructions for luOncatlng and changmg
accessories.
16. DISCONNECT TOOLS
before servicing; when changing accessories sucn as
blades, bits, cutters, etc.
17. AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING
Make sure switch is an "OFF" 13osltion before p[uggmg
In.
18. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES
Consult the owner's manual for recommended accessories.
Follow the instructions that accompany the accessories.
adequate surrounding work space,
The use of improper accessories may cause hazards,
7. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY
19. NEVER STAND ON TOOL
All visitors should be kept a safe distance from work area_
Serious injury could occur if the tool is t_pped or if the
8, MAKE WORKSHOP C MILD-PROOF cutting tool is accidentally contacted.
-- with padlocks, master switches or by removing starter Do not store materials above or near me tool such that
keys, it _snecessary to stand on the tool to reach them.
9. DON'T FORCE TOOL 20. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS
It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which
it was designed.
10. USE RIGHT TOOL
Don't force tool or attachment to do a job it was not
designed for,
11. WEAR PROPER APPAREL
Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties or jewelry
(rings, wristwatches) To get caught iF moving parts.
NONSLIP footwear is recommended. Wear protective
hair covering to contain long hair. Roll long sleeves
above the elbow.
Before further use of the tool, a guaro or other part that
=s damaged should be carefully checked to ensure that _t
will operate properly and perform its mtended function.
Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts, mountmg, and any other con-
ditions that may affect its operation A guard or other
cart that s damaged should be properly reoaired or
replaced.
21. DIRECTION OF FEED
Feed work into a blade or cutter against the direction o!
rotation of the blade or cutter only.
12. USE SAFETY GOGGLES (Head Protection)
Wear safety goggles (must comply with ANSI Z87.1) at all
times. "Everyday eyeglasses only have impact resistant
lenses, they are NOT safety glasses." Also. use face or dust
22. NEVER LEAVETOOL RUNNING
UNATTENDED
Turn power off. Don't leave tool until it comes to a
complete stop.
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