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SAFETY ■
SEALES ■
SAFETY RULES FOR POWER TOOLS
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1.
KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL — Read owner's manual carefully. Learn its applica¬
tions and limitations as well as the specific potential hazards peculiar to this
tool.
2. GROUND ALL TOOLS - UNLESS DOUBLE-INSULATED. If tool is equipped with
three-prong plug, it should be plugged into a three-hole electrical receptacle.
If adapter is used to accommodate two-prong receptacle, the adapter wire
must be attached to a known ground. Never remove third prong.
3. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order.
4.
KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents.
5.
AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Don't use power tool in damp or wet
locations. And keep work area well lit.
6.
KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors should be kept safe distance from work area.
7.
STORE IDLE TOOLS. When not in use, tools should be stored in dry, high or
locked-up place — out of reach of children.
8.
DON'T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which
it was designed.
9.
USE RIGHT TOOL. Don't force small tool or attachment to do the job of a
heavy duty tool.
10. WEAR PROPER APPAREL. No loose clothing or jewelry to get caught in moving
parts. Rubber gloves and footwear are recommended when working outdoors.
11.
USE SAFETY GLASSES with most tools. Also face or dust mask if cutting opera¬
tion is dusty.
12.
DON'T ABUSE CORD. Never carry tool by cord or yank it to disconnect from
receptacle. Keep cord from heat, oil and sharp edges.
13. SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work. It's safer than using your
hand and it frees both hands to operate tool.
14.
DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
15.
MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp at all times, and clean for best
and safest performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing
accessories.
16.
DISCONNECT TOOLS. When not in use, before servicing; when changing acces¬
sories such as blades, bits, cutters, etc.
17.
REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form habit of checking to see that
keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on.
18. AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Don't carry plugged-in tool with finger on switch.
GROUNDING
EVERY ELECTRIC TOOL SHOULD BE GROUNDED while in use,to protect the operator against
shock. This unit is equipped with approved 3-conductor cord and 3-blade grounding type
attachment plug to be used with the proper grounding type receptacle. The green colored
conductor in the cord is the grounding wire. Never connect the green wire to a "live" terminal.
If your unit requires less than 150 volts, it has a plug that looks like fig. "A". A special
grounding adapter (Fig. "B") is available from your dealer to permit using 2-wire receptacle
until the correct receptacle is properly .installed. The green grounding wire extending from the
side of the adapter must be connected to a PERMANENT GROUND such as a properly
grounded outlet box. If the unit requires from 150 to 250 volts it has a plug like Figure J<C'\
No adapter is available and it should be used in the proper standard matching 3-wire
grounding receptacle.
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