For Power Tools - Sears Craftsman 113.244420 Owner's Manual

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genera! safetyinstructions for power tools
1. KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL
Read and =_nderstand the owner's manual and labels
affixed to the tool Learn its app|ication and thnita[ions
as we_! as the s_ecific potential hazards peculiar to this
tool
2. GROUND ALL TOOLS
This toot is _quipped with an approved 3-conductor
_,x_rdand a 3_prong grounding type plug to fit the prc_.
per grounding type receptacle. The green conductor _n
the _rd is the grounding wire, Neverconnect the
green w_re to a |ire terminal.
3. KEEP GUARDS iN PLACE
in working order, and =n proper adjustment and
eBignrnent,
4. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS ANDWRENCHES
Form habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting
wrenches are r_noved frorr too! before turning _ton,
5, KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN
Ctu_ered areas and benches invite accidents. Floor
must r_t be slippery due to wax or sawdust.
sistant lenses, they are NOT safety glasses:' Also. use
face or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty, and ear
protectors (ptugs or muffs} dudng extended periods of
operatior_.
33. SECURE WORK
Use ¢|a_ps or a vise to hold work wr_en practical It's
_ier than using your hand. frees both hands to oper
ate tool
14. DON'T OVERREACH
Keep proper footing and balance at al! times
15. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE
Keep tools sharp and dean for best and safest per-
formance. Follow instructions for lubricating and
changing accessories,
16. DISCONNECT TOOLS
before servicing; when changing accessories such as
blades, bits, cutters, etc.
17. AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING
Make sure switch is in "OFF" _osition before plugging
in=
6_ AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT 18. USERECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES
Do_'t use power tools in damp ot wet b-._.ationsor ex- Cortsult the owner's manual for recommended acces-
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7. KEEP CHILDRENAWAY
AJt visitors should be kept a safe distance from work
8r_,
8. MAKE WORKSHOP KID-PROOF
-_ with padlocks, master switd-_es, or by removing
s_rter keys.
g. DON'T FORCE TOOL
It wifl do the job better and safer at the rate for which
it was des_ned.
10. USE RIGHT TOOL
Don't force tool or attachment to do a job it was not
deigned for.
1!. WEAR PROPER APPAREL
Do not wear loose clothing, giovea, neckties of jewelry
(rings, wristwatches) to get caugh_ in moving parts.
NONSUP footwear is recommended. Wear protective
hair covering to contain long hair. Rol! long sleeves
above the elbow.
12. USE SAFETY GOGGLES (Head Protection_
Wear safety goggles (must comply with ANSI Z87.1)
at all dines. "Everyday eyeglasses onty have impact re-
hazards,
19. NEVER STAND ON TOOL
Serious inlury could occur if the tool is tipped or }f the
cutting tool is accidentally contacted.
Donor store materials above or near the tool such that
it is necessary to stand on the tooJ to reach them.
20. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS
Before, further use of the tool, a guard or other part
that is damaged should be carefully checked to ensure
that it will operate properly anc_ perform its intended
function, Check for alignment of moving parts, binding
of moving ;)arts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any
other conditions that may affect its operation. A guard
or other part that is damaged should be properly r_
paired 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.