General Safety Instructions For Power Tools - Sears 113.239201 Owner's Manual

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general safety
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instructions
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1. KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL
Read and understand the owner's manual and labels
affixed to the tool. Learn its application and
limitations as wetl as the specific potential hazards
peculiar to this tool,
2. GROUND ALL TOOLS
This tool is equipped with an approved 3-conductor
cord and a 3-prong grounding type plug to fit the
proper grounding type receptacle. The green conductor
m the cord is the grounding wire. Never connect the
green wire to a live terminal,
3. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE
in working order, and in proper adjustment and
alignment.
4. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS
AND WRENCHES
Form habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting
wrenches are removed from toot before turning tt on.
5. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN
Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents. Floor
must not be slippery due to wax or sawdust.
6, AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT
Don't use power tools in damp or wet locations
or
expose them to rain. Keep work area well lighted,
Provide adequate sui'rOunding work space.
7. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY
All vtsltors should be kept a safe distance from work
area.
8. MAKE WORKSHOP KID-PROOF
with padlocks, master switches, or by removing
starter keys.
9. DON'T FORCE TOOL
tt wttl do the job better and safer at the rate for which
_t was designed.
USE RIGHT TOOL
Don't force tool or attachment to do a job it was not
designed for.
WEAR PROPER APPARE L
Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties or iewefry
(rings, wrist watches) to get caught in moving parts.
Nonslip footwear is recommended, Wear protective
hair covering to contain long hair, Roll long sleeves
above the elbow,
USE SAFETY GOGGLES (Head Protection)
Wear Safety goggles (must comply with ANSI Z87:1)
at all times, Everyday eyeglasses only have impact
resistant lenses, they are NOT safety glasses. Also, use
face or dust mask if cutting operation iS dustY, and ear
for power tools
protectors (plugs or muffs) during extended periods of
operation,
13. SECURE WORK
Use clamps or a vise to hold work when practical. It's
safer than using your hand, frees both hands to operate
tool,
14. DON'T OVERREACH
Keep proper footing and batance at all times_
15. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE
Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest
performance_ Follow instructions for lubricating and
changi ng accessories.
16. DISCONNECT TOOLS
before servicing; when changing accessories such as
blades, bits, cutters, etc.
t7. AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING
Make sure switch is in "OFF" position before plugging
In,
18. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES
Consult the owner's manual for recommended
accessones Follow the {nstructions that accompany
the accessories. The use of improper accessories may
cause hazards,
19. NEVER STAND ON TOOL
Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if the
cutting tool is accidentaJly contacted,
Do no_ store materials above or near the tool such that
_I is necessary to stand on the tool to reach them.
20. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS
Before further use of the tool, aguard or other part that
is damaged should be carefu!ly checked to ensure that it
will operate proper(y and perform its intended function.
Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of mowng
parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any other
conditions that may .affect its operation. A guard or
other part that _s damaged should be properly repaired
or replaced.
21. DIRECTION OF FEED
Feed work into a blade or cutter against the direction
of rotation of the blade or cutter only,
22. NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING
UNATTENDED
: Turn power off. Don't leave tool until it comes to a
complete stop.