Safety Instructions; General Safety; Before Using The Bench Grinder - Craftsman 152.21152 Owner's Manual

GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Operating a Bench Grinder can be dangerous
if safety and common sense are ignored. The
operator must be familiar with the operation of
the tool. Read this manual to understand this
Bench Grinder. DO NOT operate this Bench
Grinder if you do not fully understand the
limitations of this tool. DO NOT modify this
Bench Grinder in any way.
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ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION. Any power
tool can throw debris into the eyes during oper-
ations, which could cause severe and permanent
eye damage. ALWAYS Wear Safety Goggles (that
comply with ANSI standard Z87.1) when operating
power tools. Safety Goggles are available at Sears
Retail Stores.
BEFORE USING THE BENCH GRINDER
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To avoid serious injury and damage to the tool, read and
follow all of the Safety and Operating Instructions before
operating the Bench Grinder.
1. READ the entire Owner's Manual. LEARN how to
use the tool for its intended applications.
2.
GROUND ALL TOOLS. If the tool is supplied with a
3-prong plug, it must be plugged into a 3-contact
electrical receptacle. The 3rd prong is used to
ground the tool and provide protection against
accidental electric shock. DO NOT remove the 3rd
prong. See Grounding Instructions on page 4.
3. AVOID A DANGEROUS WORKING ENVIRON-
MENT. DO NOT Use electrical tools in a damp
environment or expose them to rain.
4. DO NOT use electrical tools in the presence of
flammable liquids or gasses
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ALWAYS keep the work area clean, well lit, and
organized. DO NOT work in an environment with
foot surfaces that are slippery from debds, grease,
and wax.
6. KEEP VISITORS AND CHILDREN AWAY.
DO NOT permit people to be in the immediate work
area, especially when the electrical tool is operating.
7. DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL to perform an
operation for which it was not designed for. It willdo
a safer and higher quality job by only performing
operations for which the tool was intended.
8. WEAR PROPER CLOTHING. DO NOT wear loose
clothing, gloves, neckties, or jewelry. These items
can get caught in the machine during operations and
pull the operator into the moving parts. The user must
wear a protective cover on their hair, if the hair is
long, to prevent it from contacting any moving parts.
10. WEAR A DUST MASK TO PREVENT INHALING
DANGEROUS DUST OR PARTICLES.
11. ALWAYS UNPLUG THE TOOL FROM THE ELEC-
TRICAL RECEPTACLE when making adjustments,
changing parts or performing any maintenance.
12. KEEP PROTECTIVE GUARDS IN PLACE AND IN
WORKING ORDER.
13. AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Make sure that
the power switch is in the "OFF" position before
plugging in the power cord to the electrical
receptacle.
14. REMOVE ALL MAINTENANCE TOOLS from the
immediate area prior toturning "ON"the Bench Grinder.
15.
USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Use
of incorrect or improper accessories could cause
serious injury to the operator and cause damage to
the tool. If in doubt, check the instruction manual
that comes with that particular accessory.
16. NEVER LEAVE A RUNNING TOOL UNATTENDED.
Turn the power switch to the "OFF" position. DO NOT
leave the tool until it has come to a complete stop.
17. DO NOT STAND ON A TOOL. Serious injury could
result if the tool tips over or you accidentally contact
the tool.
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DO NOT store anything above or near the tool where
anyone might try to stand on the tool to reach it.
MAINTAIN YOUR BALANCE. DO NOTextend yourself
over the tool. Wear oil resistant rubber-soled shoes.
Keep floor clear of debris, grease, and wax.
MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Always keep tools
clean and in good working order. Keep all blades
and tool bits sharp.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
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