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Safety Instructions
WARNING
!
Machine must be plugged
into
outlet.
instructions may result in
serious injury or death.
Do not operate power tools
in
such as in the presence of
flammable liquids, gases, or
dust.
Use
Always wear safety glasses
and rubber soled, non-slip
shoes.
READ AND UNDERSTAND
ALL INSTRUCTIONS!
Failure to follow all instructions listed below
may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious
personal injury.
Call General's customer service department at
412-771-6300 if you have any questions.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
Work Area Safety
1. Keep your work area clean and well lit.
Cluttered benches and dark areas invite
accidents.
2. Do not operate power tools in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence of
flammable liquids, gases, or dust.
tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or
fumes.
3. Keep bystanders, children, and visitors
away
while
operating
Distractions can cause you to lose control.
Electrical Safety
1. Grounded tools must be plugged into an
outlet, properly installed and grounded in
accordance with all codes and ordinances.
Never remove the grounding prong or
properly
grounded
Failure to follow
explosive
atmospheres,
safety
equipment.
a
power
modify the plug in any way. Do not use any
adapter plugs. Check with UL approved
tester or a qualified electrician if you are in
doubt as to whether the outlet is properly
grounded.
malfunction or break down, grounding provides
a low resistance path to carry electricity away
from the user.
2. Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces
such
refrigerators.
electric shock if your body is grounded.
3. Don't expose power tools to rain or wet
conditions. Water entering a power tool will
increase the risk of electric shock.
4. Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord
to carry the tools or pull the plug from an
outlet. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp
edges or moving parts. Replace damaged
cords immediately. Damaged cords increase
the risk of electric shock.
5. When operating a power tool outside, use
an outdoor extension cord marked "W-A" or
"W". These cords are rated for outdoor use
and reduce the risk of electric shock.
6. Use only three-wire extension cords which
have three-prong grounding plugs and
three-pole receptacles which accept the
tool's plug. Use of other extension cords will
not ground the tool and increase the risk of
electric shock.
7. Use proper extension cords.
conductor size will cause excessive voltage
drop and loss of power.
8. Extension cords are not recommended
unless they are plugged into a Ground Fault
Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) found in circuit
boxes or outlet receptacles. The GFCI on the
machine power cord will not prevent electric
shock from the extension cords.
9. Keep all electric connections dry and off the
Power
ground. Do not touch plugs or tools with
wet hands. Reduces the risk of electric shock.
Personal Safety
1. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and
tool.
use common sense when operating a power
tool. Do not use tool while tired or under
the
medication.
operating power tools may result in serious
personal injury.
2
If the tool should electrically
as
pipes,
radiators,
There is an increased risk of
influence
of
drugs,
A moment of inattention while
ranges
and
Insufficient
alcohol,
or
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