Personal Safety - Craftsman 286.25574 Owner's Manual

PERSONAL SAFETY
1. ALWAYS stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when
operating a power toot. DO NOT use tool while tired or under the influence of
drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power
tools may result in serious personal injury,
2. ALWAYS dress properly° DO NOT wear loose clothing or jewelry° Pull hack
long hair. Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves away from moving parts.
Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be caught in moving parts,
3. At.WAYS avoid accidental starting. BE SURE switch is in the "Off" position
hefore plugging In. DO NOT carry tools with your finger on the switch_Carrying
tools with your finger on the switch or plugging in tools that have the switch in the
"On" position invites accidents°
4. ALWAYS remove adjusting keys or wrenches before tumlng the tool "On".
A wrench or a key that is left attached to a rotating part of the tool may result in
personal injury°
5. DO NOT overreach, ALWAYS keep proper footing and balance at all times,
Proper footing and balance enables better control of the tool in unexpected
situattonso
6. ALWAYS use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection_ Dust mask,
non-skid safety shoes, hardhat, or hearing protection must be used for appropriate
conditions.
TOOL USE AND CARE SAFETY
1. ALWAYS use clamps or other practical ways to secure and support the
workplece to a stable platform. Holding the work by hand or against your body
is unstable and may lead to toss of control
2, DO NOT force the tool, Use the correct tool for your application. The correct
tool wilt do the job better and safer at the rate for which it is designed,
3. DO NOT use the tool if the switch does not turn it"On" or "Off". Any tool that
cannot be controlled wilh the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
4. ALWAYS disconnect the plug from the power source before making any
adjustments, changing accessories or storing the tool. Such preventive safety
measures reduce the risk of starting the toot accidentally.
5, ALWAYS store idle tools out of the reach of children and other untrained
persons. Tools are dangerous {n the hands of untrained users_
6. ALWAYS matntaln tools with care. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean.
Properly maintained tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are
easier to control.
7. ALWAYS check for mlsallgnment or binding of moving parts, breakage of
parts, and any other condition that may affect the tool's operation. If
damaged_ have the tool serviced before using. Many accidents are caused by
poorly maintained tools.
t Z_ WARNING;
USE OF ACCESSORIES THAT ARE NOT RECOMMENDED !
FOR USE WlmH THIS TOOL MAY CREATE A HAZARDOUS CONDITION I
8. ALWAYS use only accessoriesthat are recommended for this tool.
Accessories that may be suitablefor one toolcan becomehazardouswhenused
on anothertool,
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