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15. Use the right tool. Don't force a tool or
attachment to do a job for which it was not
designed.
16. Use only recommended accessories and follow
manufacturer's instructions pertaining to them.
17. Keep hands in sight and clear of all moving
parts and cutting surfaces.
18. All visitors should be kept at a safe distance
from the work area. Make workshop completely
safe by using padlocks, master switches, or by
removing starter keys.
19. Know the tool you are using — its application,
limitations, and potential hazards.
WARNING: This product can expose you to
chemicals including lead and cadmium which
are known to the State of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other reproductive
harm, and phthalates which are known to the
State of California to cause birth defects or other
reproductive harm. For more information go to
http://www.p65warnings.ca.gov.
Familiarize yourself with the following safety notices used in this manual:
This means that if precautions are not heeded, it may result in minor injury and/or
possible machine damage.
This means that if precautions are not heeded, it may result in serious or even fatal
injury.
1.2 General electrical cautions
This drill press should be grounded in accordance with the National Electrical Code and local codes and
ordinances. This work should be done by a qualified electrician. The saw must be grounded to protect the user
from electrical shock.
Wire sizes
Caution: For circuits which are far away from the electrical service box, the wire size must be increased in order
to deliver ample voltage to the motor. To minimize power losses and to prevent motor overheating and burnout,
the use of wire sizes for branch circuits or electrical extension cords according to Table 1 (sect. 6.3) is
recommended.
WARNING: Some dust, fumes and gases
created by power sanding, sawing, grinding,
drilling, welding and other construction activities
contain chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth defects or
other reproductive harm. Some examples of
these chemicals are:
lead from lead based paint
crystalline silica from bricks, cement and
other masonry products
arsenic and chromium from chemically
treated lumber
Your risk of exposure 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, such as dust masks that are
specifically designed to filter out microscopic
particles.
For
http://www.p65warnings.ca.gov/ and http://www.
p65warnings.ca.gov/wood.
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